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This weekend, knitting industry insiders will gather in Columbus, Ohio for the annual TNNA summer show. TNNA attendees get a preview of what lies ahead for fall--exciting products, new publications, and fresh trends in the yarniverse. If you're Columbus-bound, we hope you'll join us for several STC Craft author events throughout the show.
On Saturday and Sunday, Teva Durham will be signing copies of Loop-d-Loop Lace, the latest addition to her groundbreaking Loop-d-Loop series. Stop by R & M West Coast on Saturday at 11:00 am or visit Unicorn's Booth on Sunday at 3:30 pm to congratulate Teva on her beautiful new book.
One of our new fall titles making its debut at the show: My Grandmother's Knitting, by Knitalong author Larissa Brown. My Grandmother's Knitting is a collection of stories and patterns inspired by those who taught us how to knit. Contributors include some today's biggest names in knitting: Ysolda Teague, Jared Flood, Meg Swansen, Cookie A., Ann Hansen, Teva Durham, and Wendy Bernard, among others.
Showgoers can learn more about My Grandmother's Knitting and its contributors at R & M's booth on Saturday at 2:00 pm. Larissa will be signing a limited quantity of advance copies so be sure to get there early! Later that day, Pico Accuardi Dyeworks will be toasting the book's launch at its booth. Head over at 4:00 pm for an exclusive giveaway and a peek at some of the beautiful projects from the book.
You don't have to attend TNNA to get a sneak peek at fall crafting. Online readers, stay tuned! Over the next few weeks, we'll be revealing more info, images, and behind-the-scene details about our upcoming titles.
Until then--enjoy a breezy summer weekend, everyone!


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a series of fragments & notes about Chance, Fate, Context & Intention by Dara Wier
censorship, surveillance, scrutiny & camouflage
Censorship and scrutiny (related to scrupulous, maybe, should check, will check) and surveillance, keeping an eye on each other, cautioning, being ultra vigilant (one can hear it, the disembodied voice coming over the universal speakers in the lobbies of the transportation areas).
Censorship, how do we practice it…how is it practiced…..what do we do, what does anyone do, what do they do (what would we say without THEY and how
would we say it)
how does it happen that to stop people from saying what they want to say, and to stop people from being who they want to be happens non stop. No matter what. Irregardless. Drawing that line is one of the hardest lines to draw (having never worked for any organization (e.g. ACLU) but for ones in which it is generally assumed that to speak freely one's mind and one's minds speculations is an ordinary, almost unremarkable assumption---though aren't assumptions always dangerously obscuring) (isn't assuming disregarding) (all the cracks in everything)
What subtle censorships do we lend one another, knowingly and unknowingly.
Why it
is that and maybe how novels are so powerful.
They are, for this moment, for right now, undoubtedly,
the best thing in the written world
when it comes to what it comes to concerning the never ending exponentially infinite complications of human nature.
It sets us down in writing all in the prismatic observations (first observe this language we use everyday, then how we observe one another, and what we do with what we observe, how frangible and fragile we are, how easily everything can be broken, how generous true love is, what lasts and what can't, who keeps who alive, who kills, who steals, who covets, who insults beyond justification, who got hurt, what reverence can never be assailed, who broke in to whose heart and mind, how can this be tangled and untangled, never.
It must be terrifying to choose to be a novelist.
Among other things.
Why, for instance, a list is such a funny object. Just about any kind of list.
As if
listing is an act we can enlist to control the out of control thoughts our mind doesn't stop providing. A list is a great act of human vanity and/or humor. It is another as if, as if this could be so.
We are heart-breaking when we number things: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Let's say that's the premise
and from there let's add all the reasons
we can think of why this is the case. Say, we list.
And we careen.
How she fell in love with him is almost bothersome. How he fell in love with her unfathomable. And take it from there.
Each little segment or incident, frame and pixilated scrolling stretch of experience, depending where one encounters it, in front of one's eyes, on the face of one's phone (which has tended to make everyone look sometimes as if they are impersonating a 1940s movie star looking into a diamond rimmed compact), close by one's computer screen (and how big is, the smallest laptop, the broadest table model), in the regulation or small or ultra large pages of a book, or billboard, sign of any kind (all the way in to the secret signs and glances and glimpses we give and take on any given day)----each one amounts to a piece of the (the the plot plot) plot
and with each step (no one can say what a step exactly is
or say much about it's size) (or any steps eventual outcome)
the story of our lives
comes into being.
In increments.
In impossibly stoppable (as in stop action) detail.
One appreciates the appreciation of all matters
intentional at this time.
Because who
wouldn't want to emphasize one's free choice and free will in all times, all times of such regulation, intimidation, homogenization, and confusion. And who doesn't love one's own agency and freedoms, from constraints unbidden.

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Lindsay Levine's Bridal Journey: A Storybook Romance
Lindsay Levine's bridal journey is a wonderful story of spontaneity and true romance. Living her very busy life made it difficult to meet the perfect person to share it with… until she began speaking with Chris, a sweet, thoughtful, and persistent man who truly stood out to her.
What started as email conversations with Chris developed into a deep connection and plans for an elaborate, romantic dinner date one Saturday evening. When Lindsay's busy schedule got in the way they did not let it ruin their opportunity to finally meet one another. What could have been bad news of a cancelled date turned into a spontaneous meeting over French pressed coffee on Chris's porch right in the middle of Lindsay's busy day, a scene that could be taken straight from a Parisian romance novel.
It should be of no surprise that the two immediately fell in love! Chris knew within only days of dating Lindsay that he wanted to spend his life with her, and after only a few weeks of dating he asked her to be his wife. Perhaps it seemed fast to others, but Chris and Lindsay had perfect chemistry that they simply knew would last forever.
Initially they planned on eloping, but after trying on a wedding dress Lindsay knew she wanted more. She immediately thought of the gowns she had seen on display in the Alexia's Bridal Boutique windows when she would pass by on her way to work. She booked an appointment with us during one of our Liancarlo Bridal Trunk Shows and absolutely loved the blush gowns on display for the event's featured collection.
Co-owner of Liancarlo, Alan, flew in from Miami for the Trunk Show and worked alongside our bridal consultants and storeowner in helping Lindsay find her dream gown. He told her that she had the perfect hourglass shape for the pieces in his collection. When she tried on the Liancarlo gowns she immediately knew that she would never find another as perfect. In fact, she loved two gowns so much that Alan fashioned a beautiful customized piece that incorporated one gown's bodice with the other gown's skirt to create her true dream gown. She described the gown as "a work of art; a masterpiece." Her beautiful ensemble was completed with a coordinating Chapel length veil, incorporating the same hand-embroidered floral details.
What better wedding for a storybook romance than an intimate ceremony of only 16 guests at The Oakleaf? They only invited close relatives, wanting a sentimental wedding that focused on the joining of their families as one. The day was perfect and filled with passion and enjoyment, and Lindsay looked beautiful every moment of it! Below are some of her stunning photos, taken by J.B. Haygood Photography. We are so happy for Lindsay and Chris and wish them the best of luck as they continue to write their romantic story together!
You can also view Lindsay & Chris's special feature on Borrowed & Blue here.
Gown & Veil: Liancarlo
Photography: J.B. Haygood Photography
Venue: The Oakleaf Pittsboro
Florsit: Blossom Artistry
Hair & Makeup: Makeup By Ashley Mooney


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"The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotations" Isaac D'Israeli
"It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations." Winston Churchill
"I decided also early on that I would file away any good quotes I came across in my reading and share them with my investor family at appropriate moments" Ralph Wanger
"One of my hobbies is collecting quotations. Socrates said employ your time in reading great people's lives so you can learn in a very simple way what it took them all their life to do. The best way I found to do that is in a quote. Sometimes in a quote you can capture what a person took a whole life to learn, incredible wisdom through that. I have about 5,000 quotes on my computer and I log them by subject so whenever I am studying a subject I have the chance to read what all the great people thought about that" Arnold Van Den Berg
Welcome to the Investment Masters Class.
I started the Investment Masters Class with the intention that should my children one day wish to become investors, I can share with them here the lessons of the world's most successful investors.
I have been in the investment advisory business for over 20 years, employed as a Managing Director for global Investment Bank, advising hedge funds and institutional long only accounts. I've lived through the tech boom, the Asian crisis and the Global Financial Crisis.
My father was a stockbroker and my grandfather was a proprietary trader. I love this business.
What differentiates the Investment Masters Class from most other finance courses is both the structure of the learning and the different topics covered.
The Investment Masters Class will cover important topics that are missing from typical finance courses. It's amazing that few finance courses [Columbia Business School is the key exception] actually study Warren Buffett/Charlie Munger et al, human psychology or financial history.
"I think almost anybody can draw [on the] lessons from Warren's achievement at Berkshire. The interesting thing is you could go to the top business schools and none are studying and teaching what Warren has done." Charlie Munger
The tutorials cover philosophies, insights, and investing processes that are common to the world's greatest investors for they actually are their words and wisdom. Your teachers are investors with solid long term track records of outperformance, not career academics.
The Investment Masters Class tutorials are based upon quotations collated from over two decades of studying and learning from the Investment Masters - reading annual letters, investment books and interviews with the Investment Masters.
The Investment Masters Class is more liberal arts and psychology than academic finance.
Whether you are just starting your journey in the investment world or you run a billion dollar fund [as many of my clients do], I'm certain you'll find the tutorials a useful aid in thinking about and managing money.
You can contact me here at firstname.lastname@example.com
Let's keep learning....


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Made for Food Trucks
Website Builder
Twitter Integration
Instagram Integration
Email Marketing
Craft CMS
The Made for Food Trucks website builder was created to meet the specific needs of food truck owners looking for a solid website solution that was quick and affordable. Since these food gurus are so busy running their trucks, we knew we had to build a tool that was easy to use and super efficient, but also looked amazing and functioned beautifully across any device.
It all starts with choosing from one of the pre-designed templates created by expert designers and developers. From there, the user adds their own colors and branding to match their truck, photos of their food and team, yummy menu items, their truck's schedule and location, as well as a blog for sharing news and stories.
The website builder's backend is fully responsive, meaning the site owners can edit and add content from any device. With Twitter and Instagram integration, social feeds are displayed right on the website. SEO tools and email marketing are built in to help make marketing the truck and website a breeze.


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We've been in the studio over at Fuzzy Rainbow Production making our new EP, 'I Do Believe She Flew Out the Drain Pipe' and we want you to be part of it! The recording, mixing and mastering are all done, we just need to print them!
We've partnered up with the good folks over at the Telegraph Recording Company to help us get our songs on radio and in blogs across the country, but we still need your help to reach our real dream- putting out our first vinyl!
Our first CD made a big splash here in CT and we're touring later in the summer to support it, but we'd really love to take vinyl with us when we go. So, big thanks to everyone who's come out to our shows, bought our first CD and extra special thanks to YOU for throwing down on this one!
Funding period
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Sometimes scientific glass design requires choices between means of attachment, and glue trumps fusion. Adhesives are availble in a number of formulations for glass.The photo to the right shows an application in which a base is precision mounted to an electrochemical cell. These cells are for use in an automated set-up, and positioning is an important criterion. We are more able to control this parameter using a UV curing glass adhesive between the base and the body.
Silicone adhesives are also a good choice in certain circumstances; they adhere to clean glass well, and allow flexibility when required. The image to the right depicts the silicone seal of a large jacketed vessel where this flexiblity is an excellent property; the seal easily accommodates the different rate of expansion between the inner and outer walls of the vessel.
The down side of silicones is that they are hard to remove if a piece of glassware needs to be repaired or modified later. If they are not completely removed, the silicone burns into the glass, and can screw up the surface of other glass in its proximity. In our annealing ovens, burning out silicone can damage the oven irretrievably.
Below, see a sequence of photos that illustrate another good use of adhesives. We need to attach a quartz optical window to borosilicate to make a photoelectrochemical cell. To fuse these components together would be unwieldy and very expensive. With the use of UV curing glass adhesives, we can achieve excellent results for a fraction of the cost, though this solution is contingent on what the contents of the cell will be.
The seat for a window is prepared from appropriate sized tubing, which is sealed onto the cell, and then annealed.
This tubing is then cut to size, providing a uniform surface for the window mount.
This seat is now prepared for glueing...
which is done with an anaerobic curing adhesive that is easily cleaned from the optical surface of the window.
Ta Da!
We now have an optical electrochemical cell. Or is it a photoelectric chemical cell? Electro-optical? Spectroelectric........


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Extremities Tay Ankle Gaiter (2015)
The Extremities Tay Ankle Gaiter is designed to be a shorter length for comfort, so it only covers the ankle and lower calf area. It is made from Gore-Tex, which is extremely waterproof and breathable. The front closure is Velcro-only with no zip and no press studs, and just a drawcord at the top. There is a lace hook and tough Hypalon underfoot strap though. 4/5
Available in S/M and L/XL, the Extremities Tay Ankle Gaiter came to my mid calf area when pulled up. The material is soft enough to push down below the calf as well if you prefer. The fit across the boot was fine and there is plenty of adjustment in the underfoot strap. The top drawcord allows a good fit around the leg to ensure debris cannot get inside the gaiter. 5/5
This uses Gore-Tex material so it is as breathable as gaiters are going to get, and as the calf area is soft and not too long this is more comfortable than any longer gaiter. Because it comes in two sizes that comfort should be maintained even if you have chunkier or thinner legs than me as the two sizes should easily accommodate some variation. 5/5
In use
I keep thinking there should be press stud at the top and bottom of the wide Velcro closure, but this sort of closure does work well, I am surprised to find, and I have used similar closures for years successfully. Of course you do get less protection in deep bogs or long wet heather so Extremities Tay Ankle Gaiters are not ideal for every situation but a good option sometimes. 4/5
You pay for Gore-Tex but you get fewer other features, not even a zip. The price is not great but it's still less than some ankle gaiters. 3/5
If you want a short gaiter for great comfort and can tolerate less protection the Extremities Tay Ankle Gaiter is a very good option if you are on a tight budget. 4.2/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine October 2015
Highlander Breathable Gaiter (2015)
The material here is AB-Tex, a ripstop polyester with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The front zip is covered by a stormflap with a Velcro closure, while the top of the zip is secured with a press stud and a rear drawcord ensures a close fit. The underfoot stirrup is made from Hypalon – a very durable material often used in high-end gaiters. 5/5
The Highlander Breathable Gaiter comes in just one size for men and one size for women. The gaiter fitted over my size 11/46 boots and the top came nicely below my knee, but smaller people may need a smaller gaiter perhaps? The calf area was comfortable on me but a closer fit than some gaiters, so if you have chunkier calves these may be tight. The limited size range could be an issue for some too. 3/5
These feel nice and light and comfortable on, as the calf area is a little thinner and softer than many low-priced gaiters. But if the fit is tight they would potentially feel more restrictive. Higher-priced materials will be more breathable so don't be surprised if you get some condensation. But overall the Highlander Breathable Gaiters feel great, assuming they fit. 4/5
In use
The Highlander Breathable Gaiter is easy to get on, thanks to a chunky front zip and that Velcro-fastened stormflap. If the underfoot strap ever breaks it is easily replaced but it should last longer than a plain cord or webbing and won't fray like a metal wire. Fit over boots is good, so overall a great gaiter to use. But again this assumes it fits you. 4/5
A very well-priced gaiter for the performance, with breathability being the main drawback. 5/5
The Highlander Breathable Gaiter is a product at a good price with the key features most walkers will benefit from, but higher-priced options are even better. It wins Trail's 'approved' accolade. 4.2/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine October 2015
Quechua Forclaz 50 Gaiter (2015)
For this tiny price you get a polyester fabric with a waterproof PU coating, which Quechua describes as 'not very breathable'. The side zip has no large stormflap to protect it that some have, nor a drawcord or top press stud to secure this area; there is just elastication at the top. A lace hook is also provided as well as a wire underfoot strap with an adjustable buckle. 3/5
The Quechua Forclaz 50 Gaiters come in sizes S, M and L and they are usefully labelled L and R so you know which is the left and right gaiter. I was sent a size M, which fitted fine over my size 11/46 boots and the top came nicely below my knee. The calf area was comfortably relaxed to allow easy movement and some airflow. 5/5
The material is not the most breathable so sweat inside the gaiter is an issue; that said, even the best gaiters can be a bit sweaty. Nothing digs in or rubs, which is the most important thing. The elastication around the top of the gaiter also sits nicely and is comfier than some drawcords I have used. Being hot and sweaty is the main drawback. 4/5
In use
Side zips are not as easy as front zips, but the Quechua Forclaz 50 Gaiter still goes on pretty well. I'd like something to secure the top of the gaiter though as once the zip opens a little it can easily open further. The main issue is that the wire underfoot stirrup will fray – then it is hard to replace and also it may prick your fingers when fitting. But these gaiters do keep mud out of boots! 3/5
The Quechua Forclaz 50 Gaiter was the lowest-priced gaiter we received; and while not the best, the price is superb and the performance is good enough. 5/5
How often do you wear gaiters? If the answer is not often, or you just don't have much cash, then these are a bargain worth having. 4.0/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine October 2015
Berghaus Yeti Attak II (2015)
The Berghaus Yeti Attak II is a classic gaiter that encloses your footwear, with a rubber rand creating a waterproof seal between gaiter and boot. There is a front zip with a Velcro stormflap and drawcord at the top. The material is Gore-Tex for maximum waterproofness and breathability, but there's also a very tough outer face fabric for durability. 5/5
Yetis come in unisex sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL, and you have to fit them to a pair of stiffened boots such as B1, B2 or B3 boots, as on softer 3-season boots they will just come off. Once on, they make a close fit if they suit the boot – but you do need appropriate footwear. So these are not for everyone. 4/5
I first used Berghaus Yetis back in about 1990; they are very comfortable and keep all the water out. As they are Gore-Tex you get good condensation control and as they are not too close a fit to the leg, you get some airflow. Probably the most comfortable gaiter there is, as they keep you the most dry. 5/5
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On the right boots Berghaus Yeti Attak IIs are superb but once on they have to stay on, meaning you cannot take them on or off throughout a trip. This means they are perfect in winter or for bog-trotting but a pain in other more varied conditions. They are not too baggy and not too tight, and the front zip works well. The top drawcord toggle is a little basic as it is not stretchy but it's functional enough. 4/5
The price is high so you need to decide if you need this level of protection and will get the use out of them to justify the outlay. 3/5
For maximum protection on stiffer boots Berghaus Yeti Attak IIs are a well-proven classic, but they have limitations too. They win Trail's 'approved' accolade. 4.2/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine October 2015
Berghaus GTX Gaiter (2015)
The Berghaus GTX Gaiter is a Gore-Tex product, so waterproofness and breathability levels are extremely high. There is also a stretch panel up the rear of the leg for a closer fit. The underfoot strap is extremely robust too and can be easily adjusted or replaced. But there is no front zip, just a Velcro closure, and no press stud at the bottom of that closure. A top press stud and drawcord are provided however. 4/5
It comes in three sizes – S/M, L/XL and XXL – all in regular and long lengths, so it should fit most folk. The L/XL (long) fitted well over my 46/11 boots and sat nicely under my knee. There is stretch material down the back of the leg so this fits closer than lower-priced gaiters. The underfoot strap is adjusted with Velcro. 5/5
Being close-fitting, even in Gore-Tex, means this gaiter is a little clammier as there is less airflow; however it is not flapping about – so there are pros and cons to that closer fit. But the boot is well-covered to keep water out. Also the top press stud is just to the side of the knee and the drawcords are neatly tucked away. So comfort is good here. 5/5
In use
The Berghaus GTX Gaiter weighs in at 242g (pair, size L/XL long) so you won't mind carrying a pair in your rucksack. They don't have a front zip and there is no press stud at the bottom so getting them on is a little more hassle than some models. But once on they are great. I like the more durable underfoot strap that is easily replaced, and also I like the fact that they are not too flappy. Just give me a zipped opening! 4/5
The cost is creeping up here due the use of Gore-Tex and that stretch Gore-Tex panel but there is no zip, so feels pricy. 3/5
If you prefer a closer-fitting gaiter then the Berghaus GTX Gaiter is it, but there is no front zip so you also need to like Velcro closures. 4.2/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine October 2015
Rab Hispar Gaiter (2015)
eVent fabric is used in the Rab Hispar Gaiter, and this is well-proven to be extremely waterproof and extremely breathable. It is a full-length gaiter with a front zip and wide Velcro covering that also has press studs at top and bottom. A drawcord is provided at the top, while a rubberised abrasion-resistant underfoot strap keeps the gaiter in place. A lace hook completes a good feature list. 5/5
It's available in sizes S, M and L – a wider range than some. The underfoot strap is easily adjusted for length via a ladder-lock buckle. The size L fitted my size 46/11 boots well, covering much of the lace area, and coming up just under my knee. The leg fit was fairly close but not restrictive or too baggy either. 5/5
The Rab Hispar Gaiter uses extremely waterproof and breathable eVent fabric so condensation is going to be better managed here than elsewhere. It is also quite a soft fabric that is used so it does not feel uncomfortable when moving. The top drawcord is neatly placed at the side, which I found comfortable, and generally this felt great to wear. 5/5
In use
The Rab Hispar Gaiter weighs 256g (pair, size L), which while heavier than some does not detract from its performance even if stowed in a rucksack. It is easy to fit thanks to a zip and Velcro stormflap plus those press studs at the top and bottom. The underfoot strap appears more durable than some, and easy to change if it does wear out. Nothing to complain about here, and I'd happily use these. 5/5
Not the cheapest gaiters on offer, but those with higher prices don't offer much extra so the value is good. 4/5
Rab Hispar Gaiters offer great all-round performance well-suited to most hillwalkers and backpackers; just buy them and enjoy the hills! They win Trail's 'approved' accolade. 4.8/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine October 2015
Montane Vortex Stretch Gaiter (2015)
Granite Stretch material in the back and top of the Montane Vortex Stretch Gaiter is provided to enhance fit around the boot. The low height should make it more comfortable too. You still get very tough reinforced areas on the sides though. There's a Velcro closure at the front with press studs, but the underfoot strap is made of webbing rather than being a more durable option. 4/5
It comes in sizes M and L, and the latter fitted over my size 46/11 boots easily. The webbing strap has a Velcro attachment for adjustment. The elasticated material at the rear helps to provide a close fit too. This model is mid-calf-length (the Tourbillon eVent Stretch Gaiter at £60 is the excellent full-length version). 4/5
The Montane Vortex Stretch Gaiter is very comfortable as the material around the calf and above the boot is very soft. The gaiter is made from waterproof and breathable fabric too, but as the leg area tends to slip down this is quite a short gaiter anyway. The cord around the top is elasticated so it allows some flex of the leg muscles, and at just 172g a pair it does not weigh you down. 5/5
In use
This is a short gaiter and the cuff tends to ride down a little, so protection is far less than with longer gaiters. But it does work well apart from that and I like that it has a large lace hook and press studs on the Velcro closure as these both make it very easy to put on. The close fit and tough scuff area mean it should be durable, although the underfoot webbing strap is not as tough as some. 4/5
The Montane Vortex Stretch Gaiter offers better overall performance than lower-priced short gaiters, but you can buy full-length gaiters for less. 3/5
The Montane Vortex Stretch is a lightweight, comfortable and generally well-designed short gaiter. I'd recommend the full-length version too. 4.0/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine October 2015
Páramo Long Gaiter (2015)
The Páramo Long Gaiter is a well-proven product that benefits from Páramo's Nikwax Analogy material, which is far more breathable than other waterproof fabrics so you get better condensation control. There is a front zip with a press stud stormflap over the top. The underfoot strap is a tough, rubberised design that can be easily adjusted or replaced. A top drawcord and lace hook complete a good package. 5/5
A unisex design in three sizes – S, M and L – this gaiter has a short design for £32 if you don't want the full-length version featured here. The size L fits my size 46/11 boots well and the top sits nicely under my knee. It is slightly baggier than some around the ankle and calf area than most other gaiters, however. 4/5
Nikwax Analogy fabric insulates more than other gaiters, so the Páramo Long Gaiters feel warmer. But the material is more breathable so condensation build-up is less. It is quite soft, though, and it's rustle-free, and so overall it feels great. One niggle is that the top press stud sits right below the front of the knee so this can be a little uncomfortable when kneeling. 4/5
In use
The wider and baggier style is a little annoying, and I would ideally prefer the slightly neater fit of other gaiters. But Páramo Long Gaiters can be easily reproofed with Nikwax TX Direct Wash-In and they are very durable, so they will really last for many years. They do feel warm, though, which is more of an issue in summer, making these better for cooler conditions. 4/5
There are lower-priced gaiters that work very well, but these are more breathable and better for winter. 3/5
Páramo Long Gaiters use a different fabric system that works particularly well in cool, wet weather, but there are some drawbacks. 4.0/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine October 2015
Outdoor Research Crocodiles (2015)
Outdoor Research Crocodiles use Gore-Tex fabric, which is well-known for its waterproof and breathable performance; but you also get a much tougher 100 per cent nylon outer fabric for extra durability. The underfoot strap is made from BioThane-coated webbing for more durability. The front opening is just Velcro though with no press studs or zips, and just a top webbing and buckle adjustment. 4/5
These come in men's sizes S-XXL and women's sizes S-L, with the men's and women's cuts being slightly different for a better fit – and this is a wider size range than most. Fit is fairly close without being restrictive, although others with elastication may fit slightly closer to smaller footwear such as bendy 3-season boots. 4/5
Outdoor Research Crocodiles are very comfortable, in part due to the use of very waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex; but also the fit is not too close, allowing some airflow, and there is no restriction of movement. I don't like the wide cam buckle that secures the webbing at the top as this is potentially large enough to dig in a little at the side of the knee. 4/5
In use
These are a very robust and a neat fit, making them ideal for scrambling over snow and rock, slush and rubble. They are relatively easy to put on, although I would like a press stud at the bottom and top of that front Velcro opening, and ideally a zip too. If the underfoot strap did ever break then some professional sewing would be needed as this is stitched in place, while others are easier to replace. 4/5
This is a more robust design than lower-priced designs so if you are tough on your gaiters the investment is worth it. 3/5
Outdoor Research Crocodiles are very robust gaiters for crossing lots of rough terrain but they do not have a front zip or press studs for ease of fitting. 3.8/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine October 2015
Sherpa Lakpa Rita Pant (2015)
Sherpa is owned and run by Sherpas, and most of the company's products are made in Kathmandu. The Lakpa Rita Pant is designed with eVent 3-layer fabric. It features thigh-length side zips with loops at the ankle cuff so you can tie down the cuffs to prevent them riding up when wading through snow. The knees are articulated too. 5/5
Available in sizes S to XXL for men and XS to XL for women, but without leg length options. The waist is elasticated and has belt loops, so there is some scope for fine-tuning. On me the fit was good with quite a high waist that is ideal for keeping the back and waist dry. There is no adjustment at the cuff, but none is needed as these are not too flappy. 5/5
There is some stretch in the waist, and this makes a lot of difference when moving around. There is no other stretch, though; however I still found the Sherpa Lakpa Rita Pant quite comfortable despite their use of stiff 3-layer eVent fabric, which is well-proven for providing superior waterproofness and breathability. A double zip at the fly is also provided to facilitate toilet breaks. 5/5
In use
These are not quite as fully featured as a full-blown mountaineering pant, but they have enough of the essentials to make them ideal for most hillwalkers and Munro-baggers in the UK. The thigh-length zips allow them to be fitted easily, the weight is tolerable in a pack and they are sufficiently durable, waterproof and breathable to be comfy in most conditions. 5/5
Pricy, but you get one of the best fabrics; and the absence of some features mean the Sherpa Lakpa Rita Pant is not the most expensive option. 3/5
Superb overtrousers for most UK hill conditions, and while not cheap they are a great investment. They win Trail's 'approved' accolade. 4.6/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine April 2015
Vaude Yaras Rain Zip Pant (2015)
The main feature here is the low weight combined with a full-length side zip that benefits from an external stormflap. But Vaude Yaras Rain Zip Pant overtrousers also use Bluesign-approved fabric, meaning they meets certain environmental criteria. There is reinforcement in the seat, a zipped fly, and an elasticated waist too. There are no belt loops and no waist drawcord, however. 4/5
The size range is S to XXXL but there is no specific women's; however Vaude does make various other women's waterproof overtrousers with different prices and features. The long side zip makes these easy to get on. The waist is elasticated but there are no belt loops and no drawcord, so check the fit carefully. 4/5
Like a lot of very lightweight products, the Vaude Yaras Rain Zip Pant is made of a 2.5-layer fabric, in this case Vaude's Ceplex Active. Like all 2.5-layer materials condensation is more noticeable than in mesh-lined trousers or 3-layer laminates, but on overtrousers I don't find this a big problem. The weight benefit further improves comfort. 4/5
In use
What I like about the Yaras is that the ankle cuff is not too tight and elasticated, so the cuff sits over the top of boots well, which is not the case with some other lightweight trousers in this price range. Also you get very long side zips that also have external stormflaps and you can 'Velcro in' the calf area for a closer fit if needed. There's also a zip fly. 5/5
The low weight plus long side zips adds to the price, but Vaude Yaras Rain Zip Pants are comparable to other lightweight overtrousers. A short-zip version costs £80. 4/5
Vaude Yaras Rain Zip Pants are superb if you want a few more features than lightweight, running-orientated designs, but heavier trousers have benefits. They win Trail's 'approved' accolade. 4.2/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine April 2015
The North Face Point Five NG (2015)
The North Face Point Five NG overtrousers are mountaineering pants with all the features you need for tackling the toughest terrain in the toughest of conditions. So you get a tough 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric with abrasion patches at the ankle cuff. The side zips are full-length, there is a gaiter inside the ankle and braces are provided to ensure the trousers stay in place while you scramble. 5/5
Available in men's 30 to 38 inch waist with both regular and long leg lengths, but no women's version is available. The fit is very good thanks to articulated knees and those braces that ensure they stay in place. The internal gaiter gets a lace hook to keep it in place but there is no adjustment on the calf or cuff, however it was not too flappy here. 5/5
The North Face Point Five NG overtrousers have no stretch, and they're made of robust 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell so they are more restrictive than lighter trousers. But they protect against wind and rain better than light options. A double zip at the fly would have made toilet breaks easier, while stretch in the waistband may have eased comfort. Quite heavy too, making them a burden in a rucksack. 4/5
In use
Like a lot of kit designed for mountaineering and alpinists, The North Face Point Five NG overtrousers are superb for walking or scrambling to the top of Lakeland fells, Munros and Welsh summits in the toughest of weather. I'm always cautious about exposed side zips, but these have not leaked yet. I love the rest of the design in use and would choose these for tough conditions. 5/5
TNF Point Five NG overtrousers carry the highest price tag and are heavy, but they offer the best performance for the toughest conditions. 3/5
The North Face Point Five NG overtrousers are among the best you can buy for when the going gets really tough; the drawbacks are weight and price. 4.4/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine April 2015
Montane Minimus (2015)
Montane Minimus overtrousers are very lightweight, and established favourites thanks to their combination of features. You get Pertex Shield fabric, which has excellent waterproofness and breathability, low weight and some essential features such as a waist with elastication and drawcord plus adjustment down the legs for a good fit. They lack the features of higher-priced options though. 4/5
Available in XS to XXL for men and 6 to 16 for women, Montane Minimus overtrousers are close-fitting – and you can make the fit even closer by adjusting the calf and ankle Velcro tabs. The ankle cuff is elasticated so you need to wear these over gaiters to prevent water creeping into your boots. The elasticated and drawcorded waist helps keep them in place. 4/5
As Montane Minimus overtrousers are so light you can forget they are on, and as there is no loose mesh lining they tend to feel unobtrusive and don't easily snag on undergarment zips. The Pertex Shield fabric offers superb waterproofness and breathability although condensation is slightly better managed by 3-layer laminates. 4/5
In use
The weight makes Montane Minimus overtrousers superb for summer use when they live in your rucksack. In the depths of winter or in driving rain, heavier trousers offer a little more wind and insulating protection and have better ankle areas. Also, heavier trousers are more durable. But these are ideal for fast and light trips and backpacking outside of the worst conditions. 4/5
You are paying for the low weight here, plus a good level of waterproofness and breathability from the fabric. 4/5
Montane Minimus overtrousers are superb for travelling fast and light through the hills, but when the weather is really wild then others have benefits. 4.0/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine April 2015
Sprayway Santiago/Atlanta (2015)
In the competitive £30 to £40 price range the Sprayway Santiago just about has the edge on its competitors due to its feature list. It gets a nylon lining inside to improve comfort, but this is not mesh so it won't snag easily. The waist is elasticated and has a drawcord. The side zip is knee-length and you get a Velcro tab adjuster at the ankle cuff. 4/5
The Santiago is available for men in sizes XS-XXL with two leg lengths, while the Atlanta for women is available in sizes 8 to 20 and two leg lengths. An elasticated waist and drawcord help the fit but on me I felt they were baggier than other trousers of the same size, so I suggest trying a size down from normal. 3/5
The weight of 374g (size L) is acceptable in a rucksack and the nylon lining provides some additional comfort without fear of snagging on boots when putting them on. The material is Sprayway's HydroDry, which is not as breathable as the higher-priced options, but it's good at this price. The looser fit adds to the comfort too as does the elasticated waist. 4/5
In use
The Sprayway Santiago/Atlanta are good general-purpose overtrousers. The knee-length zips allow them to fit over boots reasonably well and there is a gusset behind the zip, so if it leaks you stay dry. The ankle cuff can be taken in a little with the Velcro tab adjuster and the elasticated waist is great. The fit is looser than ideal but that will vary between users. 4/5
For £40 the Sprayway Santiago/Atlanta are a good buy, but if you can spend more you get even better trousers. Great value though. 5/5
Compared to other overtrousers at this price, Sprayway Santiago/Atlanta are a great option if £40 is your budget. 4.0/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine April 2015
Berghaus Deluge (2015)
The Berghaus Deluge has been a superb value-for-money product for several years and it benefits from a good selection of functional features. So you get the all-important thigh-length side zips, so you can easily get these on over your boots. Those zips also get an external stormflap to keep rain out. An elasticated waist with drawcord is also provided, but not much else. 4/5
Berghaus Deluge overtrousers comes in three leg lengths with men's sizes from XS to XXXL and women's sizes from 8 to 20. There is an elasticated waist with a drawcord but no other adjustment so fit is baggier than higher-priced, more tailored trousers but not so baggy as to be annoying. The ankle cuff is wide enough to sit over the top of your boots. 4/5
Berghaus Deluge overtrousers are a reasonable weight so they feel quite unrestrictive on, particularly as they are quite loose. The fabric is AQ2 from Berghaus and has a mesh lining, which is irritating when putting the trousers on, but comfortable. Breathability is not as good as higher-priced options but that mesh lining helps maintain comfort. 4/5
In use
At 384g (size L) you can carry Berghaus Deluge overtrousers in your rucksack and not feel weighed down. They are easy to get on and off thanks to that long zip, and they are comfortable. The fabric is not the best available, the cut is a bit baggy and there are no finer details as found on the higher-priced option, but for general walking on a budget they are excellent. 4/5
The price is superb as Berghaus Deluge overtrousers are actually better than many in the £50 to £100 price bracket, except in terms of weight. 5/5
Berghaus Deluge overtrousers are not the absolute best, but they are the best general-purpose trousers under £100, making them ideal for most hillwalkers. They win Trail's 'approved' accolade. 4.2/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine April 2015
Regatta Byrne (2015)
Regatta Byrne overtrousers have provided budget protection for several years and they has a good set of features for the price. The waist is elasticated with a drawcord. The legs have calf-length zips with external stormflaps and there is a Velcro tab to adjust the ankle area a little. Not a lot of features, but some trousers at this or a higher price have even fewer! 3/5
Regatta Byrne overtrousers come in men's sizes XS to XXXL and one leg length, with the nearest women's equivalent being the Regatta Amelie II at £35 in sizes S to XL and two leg lengths. The fit is described as 'relaxed', and while it is a little baggy around the hips, the leg fit is not too bad compared to some at this price. 3/5
The Isotex 5000 fabric is waterproof and breathable, but it cannot boast the lab results of pricier materials so some condensation is more likely here. There is no lining either so you'll tend to notice any condensation that develops. There are two slash pockets that allow access to your undergarment pockets, but these could allow water in. 3/5
In use
At 297g (size L) you can carry Regatta Byrne overtrousers in your rucksack easily. The side zips are just about long enough (depending on your foot size) to get them on over boots, but longer zips would be better. The fit is not perfect, the material is not superb, but they still perform better than many trousers for £30. 3/5
Outstanding value for money and if you really cannot find another 10 quid then buy these and head to the hills as you won't find better at this price. 5/5
Regatta Byrne overtrousers do a good job at keeping you dry and comfy, but paying more brings much better performance. 3.4/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine April 2015
Dare2be Overlay (2015)
The four-way stretch fabric should improve comfort and the desire to wear Dare2be Overlay overtrousers all day. They also have an elasticated waist with elasticated drawcord. Full-length side zips with external stormflaps are also provided and there is a mesh lining in the waist and hip area, but this does not extend down the legs and the trousers are quite heavy at 467g (size L). 4/5
Dare2be Overlay overtrousers are available in unisex sizes from XXS to XXL but with no women's cut. Full-length side zips make them easy to get on and that elasticated waist and drawcord helps the fit. The knees are articulated too and these did fit me well overall, but do check fit before buying – particularly if you're taller, shorter or female. 4/5
That stretch material should and does make Dare2be Overlay overtrousers more comfortable and less restrictive than other trousers. The mesh lining around the waist area improves comfort further, but they could get a little clammy in the thighs where there is no lining. The Ared Stretch material is not as breathable as higher-priced options. But the trousers are reasonably comfy. 4/5
In use
I was hesitant about Dare2be Overlay overtrousers at first, but I have grown to like them. They have just the right blend of features, the fit is great over boots, the cut is not too baggy and the material feels quite durable too. They are a little heavy, so not the best for carrying in a rucksack, but they are a great all-rounder if you value that stretch material and they fit you. 4/5
Stretch materials add to the price, but you are getting long zips too and so Dare2be Overlay overtrousers compare very favourably with others at this price. 4/5
With Dare2be Overlay overtrousers you get improved comfort from stretch materials and good zips. Pity there's no leg length choice or women's fit, though; and they're heavy. 4.0/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine April 2015
Páramo Cascada II (2015)
Páramo Cascada II overtrousers are an extremely popular and well-established favourite with British hillwalkers, thanks to unique fabric that is more breathable than most other options while also keeping the user dry in typical British mountain weather. You get nice long side zips with press studs so you can vent the leg. The knees are articulated and there is cuff adjustment. 5/5
For men these are available in sizes S to XXL and for women they are available in sizes XS to XL with three leg lengths on offer. Páramo Cascada II overtrousers has a slimmer fit than in the past, making them a better fit for most people in theory – and for me they do fit better. The waist is elasticated and has belt loops so you can tweak the fit as needed. 5/5
The new fit is closer but still not restrictive and I also like the softness of the fabric as this allows ease of movement. In cold, wet conditions Páramo Cascada II overtrousers do feel far cosier than conventional overtrousers but I find that in warmer, wet weather they can be too warm. So not always ideal as trousers to wear all year, unlike some options. 4/5
In use
At 523g (size L) Páramo Cascada II overtrousers are quite heavy so you'll notice them in your pack, but in cold weather they are comfy enough to wear all day so this is less of a drawback, except for sunny winter days. They are easily reproofed and tend to maintain their performance longer than conventional trousers thanks to their reproofing ability, which is more effective than others'. 4/5
Páramo Cascada II overtrousers are a good price as from my experience this system lasts far longer than other trousers and hence they are worth the outlay. 4/5
Páramo Cascada II overtrousers are some of the best walking trousers available for cold and wet conditions; but in warmer wet weather others have advantages. 4.4/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine April 2015
Berghaus Deluge Pro (2014)
The Berghaus Deluge Pro is a well-established favourite with walkers who need good all-round overtrousers at a reasonable price. They're made from Berghaus's own AQ2 fabric, which is a ripstop nylon treated with a polyurethane coating to make it both waterproof and breathable. There is a loose lining inside to improve comfort, while the side zips extend to the waist so they're very easy to get on over boots. The waist is elasticated with a drawcord, but there's no zip fly, belt loops or brace attachments. There are slit openings allowing access to undergarment trouser pockets, but no zipped pockets. So while they lack the features of higher-priced trousers, they offer good features for general hillwalking, plus they're lightweight and comfortably priced.
Material AQ2 nylon ripstop with mesh lining
Sizes S-XXL plus 3 leg lengths (men's); 8-18 plus 3 leg lengths (women's)
Weight 384g (size L)
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine November 2014
Regatta Pack-It Overtrouser (2014)
At just £15 the Regatta Pack-It is ideal for beginners, those on a tight budget and anyone who keeps their overtrousers in their rucksack most of the year rather than wearing them every trip. The technical specification is less impressive than higher-priced trousers but they'll still keep you dry. The material is polyester with Isolite waterproof and breathable treatment but there is no mesh lining, so they aren't as durable or comfortable as other costlier options. You get an elasticated waist without a drawcord or zip fly, and no side zips to the legs, so getting them on over boots is very tough and they may not stay up as well as more elaborate waist designs. The ankle cuff has a press stud so you can cinch it in, but again this is a simpler design than pricier trousers. There's a slit opening allowing access to undergarment trouser pockets, but no zipped pockets. Specifications: Review by Graham Thompson
Material Isolite polyester
Sizes XS-XXL (men's); S-XL (women's)
Weight 158g (size men's L)
First published in Trail magazine November 2014
At just £15 the Regatta Pack-It is ideal for beginners, those on a tight budget and anyone who keeps their overtrousers in their rucksack most of the year rather than wearing them every trip. The technical specification is less impressive than higher-priced trousers but they'll still keep you dry. The material is polyester with Isolite waterproof and breathable treatment but there is no mesh lining, so they aren't as durable or comfortable as other costlier options. You get an elasticated waist without a drawcord or zip fly, and no side zips to the legs, so getting them on over boots is very tough and they may not stay up as well as more elaborate waist designs. The ankle cuff has a press stud so you can cinch it in, but again this is a simpler design than pricier trousers. There's a slit opening allowing access to undergarment trouser pockets, but no zipped pockets.
Review by Graham Thompson


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The cardiovascular drug market has undergone quite a bit of flux during this decade as blockbuster therapies like cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor, the best-selling drug of all-time, lost patent protection and were exposed to generic competition. Yet, even with dominant brand-name therapies seeing their sales erode due to generic competitors, the top 20 global cardiovascular drug developers generated $54.4 billion in sales in 2014. This is a disease indication with a load of potential and a sizable patient pool.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 26.6 million adults, or more than 11% of the adult population in the U.S., have been diagnosed with heart disease. Furthermore, 73.5 million adults have what are considered to be high low-density lipoprotein, or LDL-cholesterol, levels. That's nearly one in three Americans that could benefit from cardiovascular therapies to help control their high LDL-C levels before they become troublesome.
The world's largest cardiovascular drugmakers are names you'd likely recognize. U.K.-based AstraZeneca, Sanofi, and Merck were the kingpins of the sector in 2014 with sales of $7.7. billion, $6.6 billion, and $5.2 billion according to data provided by GlobalData. However, one new company is set to enter the cardiovascular drug industry, and it could, by the end of the decade, potentially find itself among the top three cardiovascular drug developers in terms of sales.
Can you guess the identity of this soon-to-be cardiovascular giant?
If you're willing to take a guess at the name of this company, I'll give you a moment.
Got your answer?
I'm not one for leaving readers in suspense, so if you said biotech giant Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), then give yourself a pat on the back.
Amgen's move into cardiovascular is a bit odd, because large-cap biotech and Big Pharma stocks typically stick to the two to five indications they dominate in. It can often be a very costly venture to enter a new disease indication, or to take on established leaders within an indication. Nonetheless, Amgen appears ready to make its mark on cardiovascular care with a trio of drugs (two of which have already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration).
First Corlanor
Amgen's first FDA approval came this April for Corlanor as a treatment designed to reduce hospitalizations from worsening heart failure. Patients that suffer from chronic heart failure typically have from a faster heartbeat. Corlanor helps adjust the heart's natural pacemaker to a normal rhythm. In the SHIFT study Corlanor led to a 26% relative risk reduction in the risk of hospitalization for worsening heart failure, and an 18% relative risk reduction for risk of hospitalization or cardiovascular death for worsening heart failure.
Additionally, chronic heart failure caused by weakness in the lower-left portion of the heart can extend for years, meaning Corlanor could be a therapy taken for an extended duration by patients. Wall Street anticipates Corlanor could have a peak sales potential of $500 million, but I believe it may be underestimating the drug's potential.
Then Repatha
Next up is Repatha, an injectable LDL-cholesterol lowering therapy approved by the FDA in late August to treat patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, and patients with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who aren't seeing enough of an LDL-cholesterol reduction with statin therapy alone.
Repatha is part of a new class of drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors that work by targeting the PCSK9 protein and inhibiting its ability to bind with receptors located on the liver. These receptors are important for filtering LDL-cholesterol (the bad kind) out of the body. If these receptors are bound by PCSK9, they fail to rid the body of LDL-C and the patient can suffer the potentially dangerous side effects of elevated cholesterol levels.
In the early going Repatha's indications will be relatively restrictive -- just HoFH, HeFH, and high-risk cardiovascular patients that have a history of non-fatal heart attacks and strokes. However, looking further down the road, it's quite possible Repatha could see its indications expand to a larger swath of the population. In clinical trials, Repatha led to an average LDL-C reduction of around 60%, so it's possible it could offer meaningful improvement for patients that aren't considered high risk. Of course, only time will tell if the FDA agrees.
Peak sales estimates for Repatha vary widlly and range from as low as $2 billion to as much as $5 billion depending on its label expansion.
Now TA-8995
Finally, it may have flown under the radar of some investors, but Amgen announced on Sept. 16 that it was acquiring privately held, Netherlands-based drug developer Dezima for $300 million plus potential incentives worth as much as $1.25 billion.
The "heart" and soul of Dezima's pipeline is TA-8995, an oral, once-daily CETP inhibitor that's being targeted as a treatment for dyslipidemia, which by definition is an abnormal levels of lipids in the blood. In its Phase 2b trial known as TULIP, TA-8995 reduced LDL-cholesterol levels by 45% to 48% relative to the baseline; and most importantly, the LDL-C reduction was consistent regardless of whether it was administered in conjunction with statins or as a monotherapy. High-density lipoprotein levels, or the good type of cholesterol, rose by a remarkable 161%.
Consider Amgen's purchase of Dezima as a smart way of hedging its bet on Repatha in case it's unable to expand its patient pool much beyond its current label. Phase 3 studies of TA-8995 are expected to begin in the first half of 2016, and if approved the drug could certainly have blockbuster potential.
Tying things together
Investors should understand that there are a lot of what-ifs built into the aforementioned peak sales estimates, including variables such as competition, drug launch success, and the ability to boost pricing if need be. However, if Amgen is able to hit on all cylinders in cardiovascular, it could be looking at peak annual sales of anywhere from $3 billion on the low-end to perhaps as high as $6 billion, with a lot depending on Repatha's potential label expansion.
Based on the $20.1 billion in sales Amgen recorded in 2014, I'd suggest its cardiovascular portfolio has a genuine opportunity to represent as much as 20% of its total sales by the end of the decade, as well as push its way into the top five, or perhaps even three, cardiovascular drug developers by sales around the world by 2020.
If you needed yet another reason to get Amgen on your watchlist, consider these three cardiovascular products to be that impetus.


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Oral Histories and Interviews: Fenno - Frank T. Bow - 1964
Interview Notes Index
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Interview with Rep. Frank T. Bow (R-OH)
April 1964
He began by pointing out that former Appropriations Committee ranking minority member John Taber (R-NY) was much too old in his last terms, that it was a shame, et cetera. He said he was not much use, and that he should have retired before his last term. Yet, he did say that he had some influence still. "Our thinking is the same as it always was. Mr. [Ben F.] Jensen [R-IA, the present ranking minority member] worked with Mr. Taber. I was schooled under John Taber. We carry on the same tradition. Often times, we'll say, 'John would have said this, John would have said that.' You hear that a great deal. There's a carry-over of respect."
Regarding the Bow task force. The minority decided on it during the first meeting of the year. Jensen appointed a five-man committee. Bow called former Budget Director Maurice Stans and asked him to do it. Each ranking subcommittee member worked with the Stans group. He said that no increase in partisanship resulted. "We tried to keep it bipartisan. All of our press releases and the things we said emphasized that this was a bipartisan job and not a Republican show. We could have said that, and then they would have said, 'We'll show the so and sos they can't cut the budget.' That would have done a lot of damage. It would have done more harm than good. We kept it on a bipartisan level. We couldn't have had the success we did without the help of the majority." He talked, also, of a liaison with the Democrats. Some of whom were on the Appropriations Committee but most of whom were not. There was, in other words, an economy bloc.
The Appropriations Committee is the least partisan committee in the House, and it should be. He and John J. Rooney (D-NY) work hand in glove still.
The leadership has never said anything to him or pressed him. The leadership and the Policy Committee sat with the Bow task force. He would tell them if they asked him, "what's the thinking of your committee, and do you think you could go along with this? I would tell them, but that's about as far as it would go. But they never have asked me."
Regarding the conference dispute: "That was a little thing between Mr. [Clarence] Cannon [D-MO, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee] and Mr. [Carl] Hayden [D-AZ, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee]. It was blown up all out of proportion. It didn't make any difference to me. The only thing that galled me was that we had to walk so far to get over there. We'd have quorum calls in the House and have to walk way back here. That's all been resolved now. We meet in the middle and have an equal walk. Our subcommittee was never bothered much. John Rooney just said, 'you go ahead, Senator [John L.] McClellan [D-AR].' The senator does it [preside over the conference] one session, and the congressman the other. The [conference committee] chairman can guide things a little."
I asked him about the demise of the Commerce Subcommittee. It was precipitated by [Prince H.] Preston's [D-GA] defeat. He did not say why. He spoke of his and Rooney's membership on both subcommittees. "Natural thing to bring it back home." He saw the Preston chairmanship as the aberration. The point is that it could have gone to someone else, and it did go to George W. Andrews (D-AL). He shed no light on the Andrews appointment. (Jefffrey Pressman says that Andrews says he didn't really care about being chairman, and that he more or less "retired" from the job.)
The Appropriations Committee is "not a very popular committee."
Regarding his floor fight against changes in the Bureau of Standards authorization: it was by-passing the Appropriations Committee--appropriations on a legislative bill. He got into it by himself, and there was no time to organize. They lost by just a few votes, and he said that members of the Appropriations Committee voted against him without knowing what was at stake. They came out of the Committee where they were holding hearings and voted aye. After they found out what was involved, they were sorry they had voted as they did.


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23.9.2016 M.A. Sonja Niiranen (Faculty of Education, Education)
23.9.2016 12:00 — 15:00
Location: Seminaarinmaki , Seminarium S212
Release: 23 Sept 2016 Increasing girls' interest in technology education as a way to advance women in technology (Niiranen)
M.A. Sonja Niiranen defends her doctoral dissertation in Education "Increasing girls' interest in technology education as a way to advance women in technology". Opponent Professor Marc de Vries (Delft University of Technology, Holland) and custos Professor Mirja Tarnanen. The doctoral dissertation is held in English.
Technology-oriented fields are still largely male-dominated, and an effective approach for increasing the number of women in natural science and technology careers has not yet been achieved in EU countries. A related concern, particularly in Finland, is that even though gender equality and non-discrimination have long been critical concerns in education to date there has been very little of research in Finland about girls' motivations towards technical craft or technology education, nor about their relation to women's career aspirations in technology-oriented fields. The present study is my contribution to the concern of getting more women into technology by investigating how to increase girls' access to and interest in technology education in basic education, and to add to our understanding of what affects women's interests in entering technology-related careers in Finland. This dissertation is compiled from four sub-studies: a document analysis (Study 1), two questionnaire studies (Studies 2 and 3) and an interview study (Study 4). In total, the empirical data comprises of the answers of 281 pupils to a questionnaire, the answers of 24 women to a questionnaire and 7 interviews. The data analysis methods varied in each of the sub-studies by use of mixed methods, or a multi-methodological approach.
First, the findings suggest that in order to promote girls in technology education, it would be important that they would have equal possibilities to discover technological topics and gain self-esteem in the field already in primary school. Based on the findings, it is also clear that there are differences in girls' and boys' motivations concerning the contents of technology education. Thus, curriculum writers and teachers should pay more attention to girls in order to enable them to see that technology is relevant for them. Concerning women in technology-oriented fields, it is evident that the most influential career anchors were their high-level of competence and familiarity of the field. Also, based on the findings it is evident that there have been, and still might be, gender related issues in technology education and in working life. To conclude, technical craft and technology education should be developed with an eye towards gender-sensitive learning experiences and pupils should be offered the support and encouragement needed to experience new learning habits. Technology education has the potential to foster pupils' technological literacy in ways that respond equitably to human needs now and into the future.
Keywords: technical craft; technology education; curriculum; girls; women; motivation; career orientation; gendered processes; equality
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Literally. There, I said it. The 22 year love affair I've had with computers is officially over. After realizing that I was hiding in the computer, to get away from the monster, I took up a couple of new interests and activities. I haven't been on the computer every minute like I have been for the last two decades. I was so soft, it hurt to move. One of the things The doctor prescribed was physical therapy, and before it was even overwith I signed on to work-out with an actual, very knowledgeable, personal trainer. I've made much more progress with my trainer than with physical therapy. It still hurts sometimes, but I am stronger and my balance is much better. I'm still riding my bike.
With the formal exercise, I also took up shooting. I have a shotgun, a revolver and two autos. I've taken gun safety and self defense classes, having instruction from several of the 'best' trainers in the field. Of all of it, I love archery best. I have a 30 lb re-curve bow and even found an instructor for that too. I've participated in tournaments using guns and archery as part of my return to an active lifestyle. [Nothing is as good as my Equestrian lifestyle was though.]
I feel I am more than ready to go back to work and can't wait to use my new 'muscles'. Communication wasn't' real good for a while, and I'm going back a couple of weeks later than I though I could, but it is arranged now that I will start back after Christmas.
When I couldn't work with large animals anymore, I didn't realize how terribly the lack of exercise would affect me. And I didn't realize how much time the computers took up. Now that I'm not on them as much, I find it terribly frustrating about how much time it takes to update and maintain them. Windows 8, in my opinion was a terrible idea. I'll be lucky if I finish this post before it cries about wanting to update something and restart, or I have to troubleshoot something that isn't working quite right. Over the last week, I've take my little laptop [netbook] with me to coffee shops or meetups thinking I could use it to take a note or two, and make a list of what I want to do as I think of it.
I've spent the whole time trying to get the computer to work right and haven't' been able to do what I wanted to do. Just a quick, get on and do .. . and it couldn't be done. Time to go back to good old paper and pencil!


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Howdy, Nation! Squigs here. The Happy Hour Guys were recently invited by our pal Adam Levy – "The Alcohol Professor" and founder of the New York International Beer Competition in its exciting inaugural year – to experience the fine wares from the 2012 NYIBC International Brewery of the Year.
Collesi comes to us from Apecchio, a small town in the foothills of the Italian Alps. Giuseppe Collesi was looking for ways to diversify the offerings of his family farm, and research led him to form Fabbrica della Birra Tenute Collesi. Working in Belgian style ale production and taking advantage of the resources at hand – the water coming out of the mountains and the grains and malts from the land his family has been cultivating since the early 1870s – Giuseppe created an absolutely wonderful line of artisinal beers. Speaking of the water, the minerality of the land seems to affect a crispness to the beers that is somewhat unique to Italian beers. Collesi's offerings are the true bounty of his home. We sampled the Chiara (wheat), Bionda (blonde), Ambrata (amber), Rosa (red), Nera (stout), and Triplo Malto (triple malt). I particularly enjoyed the Rosa which was full-bodied with a lovely sweetness, the Nero which was surprisingly light for a stout but with great flavor including a lot of cappuccino, and the Triplo Malto which is created with, yes, triple the normal malt (more sugars, more alcohol) resulting in a refreshing but complex blend of fruit and yeast and malt. The Triplo Malto might be enjoyed as one would drink champagne.
Collessi is indeed looking toward distribution in the US, and this will be aided by their new state of the art brewing facility opening this autumn. So, keep an eye out for these fine artisinal craft ales with roots deep in the Italian countryside. That's what's HOPpenin', y'all!


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When we went there we wanted to adopt a female puppy. But when we saw him, Bear was around two years old, and had been there too long. He didn't have much time left. No one wanted a full-grown male (he weighed 65 pounds) who had a tendency to run wild. They had named him "Chewbacca" but when we got him home he just seemed like a bear to us. Bear was part Golden Retriever, and part Chow Chow. He was furry, and he was affectionate. His nickname was "Lickytongue". On August 5, 2002 Bear got out of the house, and he tried to cross a highway. He didn't make it. We miss him very much.
Kimiko was ten weeks old when we got her. She's 2 years and 5 months old now. She's part Chow Chow (her tongue is black!), and part Akita. Her coat is cream with tan points. She looks like a small white wolf and she howls like one, too. The dogs she's descended from are "guard dogs", and she's a good one, but she's really a sweetheart with her family (us). She must have springs in her hind legs because she can bounce three feet off the ground straight up!! Sometimes she acts sort of like a cat.
Suki is also 2 years old now, but she was only 8 weeks old when she came home with us. She's part black Labrador Retriever, part something else (maybe Dalmatian because she has white feet with black spots). According to my mom, she's also part termite, because she ate all kinds of wood stuff in our house, like our tables and chairs! She finally outgrew that, though. She's a great guard dog, because she doesn't like anyone who doesn't belong in our family. But we love her and she likes to sleep with us. (Her ear doesn't always stick up, it's just like that in this picture.)
We also have THREE cats. Midnight is 2 years old. He's streamlined and jet black with yellow eyes. He hates everybody and doesn't like to be around people or animals. He likes to be outside and sits by the door and screams to go out. He only comes in to eat, and then he hisses at us and leaves. But he's really beautiful.
Then there are the twins, Andy and Bianca. Well, they are brother and sister, even if they aren't exactly twins. Andy is black but nothing like Midnight. He's fluffy and his fur is gray underneath the black outside. You can see dark stripes in his fur, too. His eyes are bluish gray.
Bianca is a gray tabby. She has the same color eyes, but she has shorter fur than Andy. She's smaller than Andy, too. He weighs four pounds and she only weighs three, but she's just as feisty as he is.
We also have two love birds, Aaron and Amanda. We have tropical fish, too. We started with one tank, and now we have four. We used to have twelve, but that was too much work! Mom made a website that shows some of the different kinds we have.
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The dry season begins in May and extends through autumn and winter into early summer in October. The early part of the dry season is a temperate time with daytime temperatures in the early 20°C range and the mercury often falling to single digit figures at night.
Occasionally, it can be very chilly during the evening and early morning. Temperatures start rising during September with the onset of spring and October can be a punishing month, with temperatures often soaring above the 40°C mark.Victoria Falls in April
Generally, the rains begin during the course of November, typically presaged by spectacular displays of lightning in the night skies. By December, the wet season has usually set in with hot daytime temperatures, which are tempered by torrential downpours that generally take place during the late afternoon.At night, temperatures are an average 18°C and, during the day, the temperature can rise as high as the upper 30°C mark. There have even been times when the mercury has risen to an astonishing 50°C.Visiting the Victoria Falls during the wet and dry seasons is a markedly different experience. In early summer, the water level in the Zambezi is at its lowest, and the spray from the Falls is least dense, allowing for more visibility and better photographic conditions.
See Full Size Topographic MapDuring late summer, when the Zambezi is pumping, the spray from the Falls is intense and any visitor to the rainforest can expect to be soaked.
See full size Regional Rainfall Map Getting good photographs can be tricky from both a visibility point of view as well as a technical one (dealing with wet cameras).Brett Hilton-Barber and Lee R. Berger. Copyright © 2010 Prime Origins.
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The Reynolds Family 2017!
It was so great to see this awesome family again this Summer! And of course, meeting the newest addition was a pleasure, he is such a cutie pie. We had a blast running around at Eel Pond and capturing some great shots. I've said this before and I'll say it again, I love photographing families that grew from couples that I photographed on their wedding day! It's just really a wonderful experience. Thank you guys!
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The Light at the End of the Tunnel
I meant to write this blog earlier in the week, but it's been a really busy time. I mentioned in my last blog post that the past few years have been rough. Well, the light at the end of the tunnel in many ways just hit. First, Opera Vista is in a really good place in that I couldn't be prouder and more excited about the new board of directors coming on. I think we have the right mix of board members to really take the company to the next level. We also have a season put together that I am really excited about – Andy Pape's Houdini the Great (Buy Tickets), Osvaldo Golijov's Ainadamar (Buy Tickets), Matthew Peterson's Voir Dire with the Vista Festival, and Daron Hagen's New York Stories. It is going to be an exciting season. The big news is that I was offered and accepted the music directorship of The Skylight Music Theatre in Milwaukee, WI. I will be officially taking over on July 1, 2013. I couldn't be more excited and honored. I have some big shoes to fill in taking over from Bill Theisen. I will be following artistic directors such as Francesca Zambello and Stephen Wadsworth! (No pressure!) The staff at the Skylight is truly amazing. I am more and more excited each time I talk with them. All in all, I'm still a bit amazed! It hasn't quite sunk in yet.
I spent last week in Milwaukee meeting with the board, major donors, and the community. I have to admit it was a whirlwind tour. I wish I had a chance to really get to know everyone, but that will come in time. I did a bit of condo/house hunting, though that all will be more pressing in May/June of next year. You can read more about the announcement on the Skylight page that was created for it.
Right now, I'm in Boston and soon to head to upstate New York for the Indiaspora forum. I am greatly honored and excited to take part and am thankful to MR Rangaswami for the invitation. I will look forward to writing about that (hopefully this weekend).
Below is a picture of the Cabot Theatre and the cool Skylight jersey – luckily Duke's colors and Skylight's colors are the same!


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[Hoods Melbourne] Artist Profile: Dale Bigeni
On July 22nd, the Fuel Magazine x FXD x Holden art project HOODS will take place in Collingwood, Melbourne. Ten talented Australian artists will be showing their work on ten Holden bonnets. Here's an introduction to one of the artists, Sydney based Dale Bigeni.
How would you describe your art?
I'd describe my art as simple ideas which are detailed and time consuming to create, bold lines mixed with fine details and crisp edges.
Who/what are your influences?
Major influences are Maxx242 and most of the F4D (fighting 4 dreams ) crew in the states. skateboarding and tattoo culture also play a really big part in my design and art creation. Most things inspire me though to be real honest!
How do you go about planning a project?
Tons of research and development go into every project. I spend a few days establishing my concept, this is the main focus and most important part of my planning. Plenty of back and forth before I start refining any sort of artwork.
What have you been working on recently?
I have been working closely with The Shock Mansion on their new clothing brand. Having a blast creating so many different styles of art for them. It's been nice to work with a team to build a brand from the very start. I've also been working on some projects with Wacom which has been awesome, seeing as I'm mainly a digital artist.
What attracted you to the HOODS project?
Outside of art, I'm a huge fan of cars. I've always had inappropriate cars; loud, low, fast and out of my realistic price range haha. So I guess having the chance to be apart of Fuel Magazine's show was an easy decision. I was pretty excited to be apart of it and then when I saw the artist line up, was honoured to be alongside some of my friends and idols. It's intimidating but I'm really excited about my artwork.
Follow Dale: @artbydale.


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Welcome to the official web site of the Fort Worth Tennis Association
The Fort Worth Tennis Association (FWTA) is a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit Community Tennis Association (CTA) of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in the USTA Texas section.
A CTA is the local, volunteer-based arm of the USTA that provides programming, leagues and other programs and events that develop and promote the growth of tennis in its community.
We organize and sponsor tournaments, clinics, school and after-school programs, junior camp and travel scholarships, league championship travel, and support Tennis on Campus and a myriad of other tennis-related projects.
Our mission to develop and promote the growth of tennis in Fort Worth, emphasizes the development of tennis skills, sportsmanship, self-reliance and leadership qualities in participants, encouraging the well-being and health of Fort Worth residents through tennis.
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Dearest Quiet Evolutionaries,
I want to share something with you. There have been a number of things that have happened these last weeks that have made me remember how incredibly fragile and precious this life is. This morning we had a memorial service for a close family friend who died one year ago; on Friday I found out that a good friend of ours has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (in his early 30s); and in the last weeks I have become very close to a family at the hospice where I work, where the youngish father of a beautiful 6-year-old girl has just a few months left to live.
There is a very good reason I want to share this, and it's not for sympathy. All of these events together have re-focused my mind on what is absolutely important in my heart of hearts. They have also made me feel saddened that it can take events such as these to focus our minds and hearts.
Around a year ago I wrote an article for a book that was never published. The article is about writing your own obituary, and why this is possibly the most important document you could ever write. I figured this is a perfect time to dust this article off and share it with you. You can find it here.
Please let me know in the comments what you think. I am especially keen to hear if you try it as an exercise and how you find it. I did this exercise a couple of years ago, and I can honestly say it had the most profound effect on me. It made me realise how insignificant most of the things that occupy my mind are, and it has undoubtedly provided a beautiful anchor, helping me remain true to my self.
Wishing you peace, love, and wisdom wherever you are in the world.


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