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When it comes to dollar stretching performance, Kawasaki's mid-sized Brute Force® 650 4x4 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is the stand-out performer in this class. With its legendary V-twin engine, a proven 4x4 system and rugged styling — for about the same price as the single-cylinder engine crowd — its value is even more apparent to those seeking a powerful yet sensible 4x4 ATV.
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August 9th, 2014
Dead after 8 months
July 16th, 2014
I purchased these because of the volume control and the wrap around ear piece. The wrap around was the best part. The sound was good. On the slopes the volume controller would stop working after 4 hours in the cold weather which was very annoying. After 5 months of running with them, the right side broke and the speaker separated from the case. I used Gorilla Glue to solve that issue, which worked. They have a tendency to slip out of the ear on long runs and perspiration builds up. After 8 months, the left speaker completely died. I had my Sony ear buds for over 6 years and worked perfectly. The only reason I replaced them was when I lost the rubber part surrounding the speaker. I wouldn't recommend these.
Gets the job done
July 14th, 2014
While they aren't the best headphones out there, they certainly get the job done. I'm an avid runner, and I had these in while doing a 25k. While they didn't stay in 100% of the time (I continually felt like I had to push them back in to my ears to get the full sound), I could hear everything. If you're looking for a good set of exercise headphones, this is it. I just returned these, FYI, because the earpiece broke from the clip portion. This isn't the first time I have had Skullcandy's that have done this. But, the return policy is amazing, and for a few bucks, I send them back and buy a new pair with the refund.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
May 19th, 2014
A bit pricey for what you get, and it will take quite a bit of fiddling and adjustment to get the size right, but they sound great and don't fall out.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
May 14th, 2014
poor quality and sound
April 22nd, 2014
Bought a pair to listen when I'm running. Any wind at all and you can't hear. Second day running - ear piece broke off don't waste you money these are cheap!
Great for comfort, poor for sound.
March 29th, 2014
Fit snuggly and feel very comfortable while running. However, sound quality is very poor and the earphones themselves make a squeaky noise when I'm running.
Skullcandy Chops disappointing sound quality compared to Smokin Buds
February 15th, 2014
First off, I own a pair of Smokin Buds, and love them. They've lasted for over 3 years, and the sound quality, and craftsmanship is awesome for a low cost earbud, but they fall out of my ears so I started shopping for ear-hooks. When I took the Chops out of the packaging they did look really nicely made, and the twisting ear piece is a good design. I have to say though, I am really disappointed with the sound quality compared with the Smokin Buds. There is practically no bass, and the mid-range is washed out to non-existent. It's all highs, and tinny sounding to me. Not to mention the earpiece is hard and doesn't fit comfortably in my ear. I'm not a sound pro, but I am an avid music listener in all music genres. If you are looking for that booming bass with a crisp mid and high range these are not for you. If you are just looking for something that stays in your ear while exercising, and don't really care about sound then these may work. But for my music lovin' needs, sorry Skullcandy, I'm not impressed.
Don't waste your money
December 28th, 2013
Out of the box, wore them twice to run. First time, lost volume control, second time lost sound in one ear bud. Very disappointed. This is my second Skullcandy product and will be my last.
Sounded awesome
November 16th, 2013
I got these and the hesh 2 and these sound a lot better I would recommend these to all my friends
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Great for a while
October 23rd, 2013
These headphones sounded great and worked very well, until I started using them to workout. shortly after I started working out with them, the buttons on the microphone (volume control and pause/skip) stopped working properly. People also started to complain that they could not hear me when I was talking on the phone using these headphones and microphone. While I loved the comfort and sound quality from them they didn't last long so I couldn't recommend them unless that changed. the version without the mic would be perfect for the gym. I would recommend that!
Awesome; but NOT REALLY RED
March 10th, 2013
I think this is my...sixth? pair of skullcandies...I don't know. Anyway, I bought these to replace my Asyms, and they definitely didn't disappoint, sound/quality-wise. If I were to compare them to other skdy buds I've used, I'd say the sound is similar to the 50-50s. I haven't used them running yet, but I have done a shake-the-head test, if you will, and they passed. =P They're also plenty comfortable. They're not quite as tug-proof as the Asyms, as the cord goes directly to the bud instead of behind the ear, but they still stay in beautifully even while moving around. A quick word of warning though; I'm no fashion pro, and don't intend to be, so I don't really care too much, but if you actually want a pair of RED headphones, look elsewhere. Turns out these really are more of a neon/pastel orange. Which, of course, is still awesome, but not what I was expecting.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Best Workout Headphones
December 8th, 2012
These headphones are perfect for running or lifting weights. I've tried many different pairs of headphones including Bose in-ear and skull candy in-ear, but the chops are far superior simply because they don't ever fall out. The sound quality is still amazing! The sound quality is on par with my in-ear Beats. I strongly recommend buying these headphones if you are looking for headphones to work out/ run with.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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La Casa Sena
La Casa Sena is located in downtown Santa Fe in the historic Sena Plaza. We feature New American West cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and a spectacular patio. We are committed to using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. La Casa Sena has been one of Santa Fe's finest and most popular restaurants for more than 30 years. We offer Santa Fe's best patio and outdoor bar. La Cantina, is open for lunch and dinner. Let La Cantina's singing wait staff entertain you nightly with the best of Broadway, jazz, and much more. Open daily 11 am until close. Our popular wine shop adjacent to the restaurant features a large selection of fine wines and is open Monday–Saturday 11 am–6 pm, Sunday noon–5 pm.
(505) 988-9232
125 East Palace Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Blue Corn Cafe
Blue Corn Café has been a local and visitor favorite for over 20 years, and is located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. Our beautiful rooftop patio overlooks historic Water street. We feature casual New Mexican cuisine, Pubfare and Award Winning, Handcrafted Beer from our very own Blue Corn Brewery. Come and enjoy a Santa Fe tradition!
(505) 984-1800
133 West Water Street
Santa Fe, NM
It's a nice adventure and a fun ride the drive on the twisting Bishops Lodge Rd. from Santa Fe to Tesuque Village Market. The eclectic ambiance is unmistakable from the first minute you arrive at its charming venue. You will find sparkly Range Rovers parked alongside of old beat up ranch trucks in the parking lot, the menu starts with the multi-sensory experience, its bursts with options zigging and zagging from their brick oven pizza to the New York style favorites, the cherry pie is a killer to the "Turquoise Trail" a blue berry pomegranate martini. There is always a crowd but if you have to wait for a table the wait is usually quick!
(505) 988-8848
138 Tesuque Village Road
Tesuque , NM 87506 87506
San Francisco Street Bar and Grill
The San Francisco Street Bar & Grill has a casual atmosphere, with creative artwork and an old mesquite wooden bar that resembles Santa Fe at the turn of the Century. It features a contemporary interpretation of southwest cuisine presenting foods for locals and visitors that include squash, corn, pinto beans, green chile and cilantro based dishes all served with a variety of tequilas, margaritas and other favorites.
(505) 982-2044
50 East San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM
Alameda Café is a "City Different Favorite" located across from the relaxing Santa Fe River walk. Locals love Alameda Café because of the bright flavorful food that is refreshingly affordable; the congenial gem offers Latin, New Mexican and American fare with most items priced under $10 a plate. Alameda Café is an easy in-and-out spot for delicious food and espresso drinks to go and invites you to relax and enjoy the breezy patio tables among the Mercado setting and the tree lined River Walk.
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227 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Bumble Bee's Baja Grill
Serving fresh, baja-style gourmet mexican food including burritos, tacos, tortilla burgers, fresh salads, rotisserie chicken and has an extensive vegetarian selection! In addition, the Southside location serves burgers, hotdogs, shakes and fries.
Downtown: 301 Jefferson
Southside: 3777 Cerrillos
Santa Fe, NM
Las Fuentes Restaurant and Bar at Bishop's Lodge
Experience "nuevo ranchero cuisine" as Executive Chef & Certified Sommelier Christopher McLean fashions the confluence of flavors from Spanish, French, Mexican/New Mexican and Native American fare. The result is a unique culinary dining experience in an elegant, yet casual, ranch setting.
(505) 819-4035
1297 Bishop's Lodge Road
Santa Fe, NM
A delicious adventure, Gabriel's is a culinary oasis back dropped by the exquisite scenery of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. One of the best restaurant settings in Santa Fe, this rambling and often very busy restaurant is convenient and pre-opera and post highway road tours offering an elegant representation of the Southwest-meets-Old Mexico.
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4 Banana Lane
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We are a company founded on ice cream but built around families. We opened our first Las Delicias Ice Cream Shop in , Delicias,Chihuahua in 2000. Las Delicias Ice Cream is a place where hungry people can sit together, eat together, joke together and debate about who has the best way to eat an ice cream sundae, where sons can find out why lefty pitchers are harder to hit and where families can meet up to get an extra fifteen minutes of talk time over our famous ice cream.
Our products are 100% made in house, so we have the highest quality ice cream, popsicles, snacks and flavored waters. visit our gallery and see for yourself that our quality speaks for itself.
(505) 438-0280
4350 Airport Road
Suite 9
Santa Fe, NM
La Plancha
La Plancha de Eldorado is a casual latin grill located just outside Santa Fe, NM in Eldorado. We feature a large menu of original recipes and unique flavors. We are open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and welcome business groups, families and individuals. No reservation is required, however a reservation is recommended on Friday evenings. Join us for our special Sunday Brunch every week from 10 am to 3 pm.
(505) 466-2060
7 Caliente Road
Santa Fe, NM
Mariscos Costa Azul
The Ortega family and friends extend their warmest welcome. We will do everything possible to make you feel at home by using the best and freshest ingredients in preparing your meal and providing you with first class service. Mariscos Costa Azul is a family-friendly Santa Fe restaurant, specializing in authentic Mexican style seafood, using recipes from Puerto Vallarta. Our delicious, fresh and healthy seafood dinners are affordable for any budget. We hope to see you soon!
(505) 473-4594
2875 Cerrillos
Santa Fe, NM
Thunderbird Bar & Grill
Casual and always welcoming, the Thunderbird is intended for comfort with modern décor and an ancient, southwest aesthetic. Inside, local art creates a vibrant setting that conveys hospitality. Outside, on the deck, diners can enjoy incredible panoramic Plaza views and mountain horizons. The menu ranges from fresh seafood and steaks to perfectly grilled burgers and traditional northern New Mexican fare.
(505) 490-6550
50 Lincoln Avenue
Santa Fe, NM
Blue Corn Brewery
Our varied menu of New Mexican specialties and contemporary comfort food is made fresh from scratch daily, featuring award winning microbrews that are brewed on premises. Blue Corn Brewery is a local and visitor favorite for daily drink and food specials and the place to go for happy hour from 4pm - 7pm. Open daily from 11:00am – 10:00pm.
(505) 438-1800
4056 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM
Maria's now uses only 100 percent agave tequila in every one of the more than 200 hand-poured, hand-shaken margaritas served—no wonder Maria's has been chosen "Santa Fe's Best Margarita" for the 16th consecutive year. Maria's uses no sugar or mixes—totally pure and natural. A Santa Fe tradition since 1950, Maria's specializes in authentic, home style, Northern New Mexico cuisine, plus steaks, burgers, and fajitas. You can watch your flour tortillas being rolled out and cooked by hand. Lunch and dinner Monday–Friday 11 am–10 pm,
Saturday and Sunday noon–10 pm. Reservations are strongly suggested.
(505) 983-7929
555 West Cordova Road
Santa Fe, NM
Tomasita's Restaurant
Tomasita's Restaurant is the local favorite for over 35 years serving traditional Northern New Mexican cuisine.
(505) 983-3721
500 South Guadalupe Street
Santa Fe, NM
The Pantry was founded in 1948 by George Myers, he set the standard of quality and excellence that has been associated with the Pantry for over sixty years now. With such storied roots in Santa Fe, it is impossible to say how many business deals, political decisions, and relationships have been started in the dining rooms at the Pantry.
(505) 986-0022
1820 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM
Burro Alley Cafè
With it's beautiful patio and international menu, Burro Alley Cafe and Bakery, offers a pleasant cross-cultural culinary experience. From fresh French pastries to crepes, enchiladas to burgers. The variety is sure to please. Come and enjoy the finest pastries and coffee along with a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
(505) 982-0601
207 West San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM
Pecos Trail Café
You will never know Northern New Mexico Cuisine until you understand Northern New Mexicans where locals find the past in the present with authentic New Mexico Cuisine. Come and enjoy authentic Northern New Mexico home cooking at it's finest from Chile Rellano's to Ribeye steak.
(505) 984-9444
2239 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM
A local favorite, The Cowgirl is Santa Fe's resource for mesquite BBQ, all-natural beef and exotic game burgers, organic salads, world famous nachos and wings, fabulous margaritas, and nightly live entertainment. Pool Room, Kid Dining and Play Area! Open seven days for lunch and late night dinner. As seen on the Food Network!
(505) 982-2565
319 South Guadalupe Street
Santa Fe, NM
Old Martina's Hall
Dine, Drink and Dance at Old Martina's Hall. Come experience the fine dining atmosphere of old and new in this Ranchos De Taos landmark, where Chef Erica Miller creates a fusion of contemporary flavors with a New Mexican touch.
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From time to time the Plaza Inn & Suites offers a variety of special packages and promotions for your Oregon vacation or getaway and are designed to provide you with an even greater value for your travel dollar.
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Beaver attacks, seriously injures 2 girls in Virginia lake
A beaver attack at Lake Anna in Virginia's Spotsylvania County has left two sisters seriously injured.
The girls were rushed to Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center after the 65-pound animal bit both of them, leaving each with serious wounds to their leg.
It happened as the girls were swimming with other family members just before noon on Sunday.
Eight-year-old Annabella Radnovich and her 11-year-old sister, Alyssa, say they felt something scratch them and then the beaver attacked. Wendy Radnovich says the animal bit Alyssa first.
"She had felt something touch her leg and she thought it was one of her cousins messing with her. And she stopped and looked and pushed it off of her and started running out of the water," says Wendy.
Annabella thought someone was playing with her too, until she felt a scratch.
"It started swimming around me, and then I tried to get out again and it bit my leg," she says.
Annabella says she and everyone else ran out of the water. Her grandmother began to treat their wounds until an ambulance arrived.
Alyssa needed stitches and doctors were contemplating operating on Annabella.
"Because it went through the muscle tissue, they didn't want to do surgery," says Wendy. "The main concern is the infection and they're testing the beaver for rabies now."
Marine biologists say it is extremely rare for a beaver to attack a human, and when it does happen, the animal is usually rabid.
Wendy says the girls' uncle shot the beaver and retrieved it.
Even though the animal can't hurt anyone else, she is still concerned that there could be other rabid animals posing a threat to people at the lake.
Wendy says her kids won't be going back and Annabella is fine with that. It was a frightening experience she never wants to repeat.
"The pain was the most pain I've ever been through," Annabella says, "When I was in the ambulance truck, they said they've heard of a skunk bite, but not a beaver. Ever."Copyright © 2014, Hartford Courant


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|Finally, one of the hottest Disc Golf Tournaments of summer 2009 is here: Tali Open 2009 -The Best and most challenging course in Finland. Final group players are: Nathan Doss, Toni Asikainen, Ville Piippo and Jesper Lundmark. And three cam action - Canon (free handed 25fps), Samsung (tripod 25fps) and Casio (monopod 30fps). Video bitrate 20-24Mbit. Thanks to co-cameramen JR and Mafa. Video of the Week for 10/26/2009.
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|This snippet comes from Disc Golf Live video magazine episode 30, which includes over 40 minutes of coverage from the '08 USDGC. There are now over 100 stations broadcasting DGL across the country, bringing DG to more folks than ever before.
|DGA 9-Hole Disc Golf Course Giveaway
|Buy a 2009 World's fundraiser disc from the DGA and be entered into a drawing to win one of two 9-hole disc golf courses to be given away.
|Jeremy Takes On The Worlds Promo
|A promotional video of Jeremy Taylor and his preparation and trip to the 2009 Am Worlds in Kansas City. Our Video of the Week for July 8th, 2009.
|Saturday 2 of 6 - Minnesota Majestic 2009
|Saturday 2 of 6 - Minnesota Majestic 2009
|National Tour, Minnesota Majestic
|Video of the Week: 6/16/2009
|Discraft Disc Golf Clinic: The Fastest Way To Improve. Special thanks to Discraft for allowing us to use this video at PDGA.com.
|Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup Coverage
|Watch the professionals battle it out at De Laveaga Disc Golf Course in Santa Cruz, CA. Nate Doss hits a brilliant ace that we caught on HD, but Gregg Barsby pulls out the victory at the end.
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|Video that shows footage on the grand opening of the Watsonville Pinto Lake disc golf course.
|Santa Cruz, Tom Schot, Pinto Lake
|Video of the Week: 3/2/2009
|Video of the IDGC that was filmed by a visitor to the center. For more information on the IDGC please visit www.pdga.com/IDGC .
|Video of the Week: 2/18/2009
|Entire segment dedicated to disc golf that was produced by the Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
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|Video of the Week: 1/26/2009
|Some great coverage from the 1979 World Frisbee Golf Championships. See if you recognize the voice of the announcer.
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HTC is wading into the ever expanding phablet market, launching the HTC One max, a device which looks set to be a contender to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The One max is a stylish device which sticks very close to the recent design trends seen from the Taiwanese firm. We took a trip to HTC's UK headquarters to spend a short time with the handset, to get a feel for how it performs.
The device actually looks like a larger version of the recent HTC One mini, having a similar plastic bevel around its edges – something that wasn't seen on the HTC One. In a move away from each of those devices, the smooth aluminium backplate is removable, giving access to a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 64GB.
Mounted on that backplate is a fingerprint scanner, which can be used to unlock the handset and quickly launch apps. The scanner's functions are managed from within the settings menu and it is useful as a quick way of jumping to the camera app, for example. We found its positioning to be slightly awkward but there is little doubt about the added level of security that it brings.
On the front is an expansive 5.9-inch display, a bigger offering than Samsung's recent phablet could manage. The device gives you a huge amount of space to play with and all elements of the user interface are upscaled so that they appear large and striking. HTC's recent handsets have all had outstanding screens and the One max continues this trend well.
That UI is Sense 5.5, that latest version of the software that brings in some new features and improves others. Widgets have been added to the lockscreen, meaning that a swipe to the left when the device is locked brings up extra screens to which the likes of music player controls or the calculator can be added.
BlinkFeed appears again, in a revamped version with settings now mounted in a menu that swipes out from the side of the display. Extras services have been added, including Instagram and Google+, making it even livelier. Importantly, HTC has also added the simple option of turning BlinkFeed off, with the UI then taking on a more standard Android appearance.
HTC's UltraPixel camera is also in place, the same kind seen on the flagship HTC One, featuring the full suite of Zoe functions as well. HTC has also added a dual-capture function which merges images from both the front and rear cameras, in the same way that Samsung did with the Galaxy S4. However, the One max goes a step further and this idea works with video as well as photos.
We'll be taking a more in depth look at the HTC One max soon, fully testing its features and functions. For now, its looks like its makers have created an impressive handset with a great user interface that will no doubt stand as some stiff competition to other firms dabbling in the phablet world.


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The inspection process involves three steps: aligning the part to the 3D CAD model via probing to corresponding alignment targets on the model; inspecting the part in real-time via manual probing or automated inspection plans; and reporting inspection results via automatically generated HTML and Excel formats.
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The Highwood Dining Room
- Address:
1301 16th Ave NW
Calgary, AB T2M 0L4Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Global, InternationalPrice: CAN$31 to CAN$50
The Highwood Dining Room
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.sait.ca/highwood
- Phone: 4032848615x2
- Hours of Operation:
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: Seating times at 11:30 am thru 12:15 pm; Dinner: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Seating times at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm & 7:00 pm; Buffet: Thursday only seating times at 11:00 am thru 12:15 pm. The Reservations are now available up to December 11.
- Payment Options: MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Global, International
- Executive Chef: Jason Boyd & Hayato Okamitsu
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: No
- Additional Details: Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Entertainment: Our School of Hospitality and Tourism offers a variety of Continuing Education Lifestyle Classes.
- Special Events: Whether taking a culinary class on your own or bringing a whole group in for a team building event, the new downtown Culinary Campus hosts a variety of hands-on cooking classes and team building events. Visit the Culinary Campus website for more details firstname.lastname@example.com
Getting there
- Cross Street: Dr. Carpenter Circle NW
- Public Transit: The SAIT campus is surrounded by bus stops on all sides and is on the LRT route. The LRT stop is called SAIT/ACAD Station. You can find bus stops, on 10ST.NW, at 16AVE and 12ST.NW and at 14AVE and 14ST.NW If you have any concerns we can answer your questions at the reservation number 403-284-8615.ext 2
- Parking: Public Lot
- Parking Details: For specific parking details and campus map please visit our website www.sait.ca/highwood.
A word from The Highwood Dining Room
The School of Hospitality and Tourism at SAIT Polytechnic proudly presents the Highwood Dining Room, a tastefully appointed restaurant that allows our students to provide world class cuisine and service in a live classroom environment. Under the expert guidance of our innovative Chefs and Hospitality Management instructors, your experience will be one to remember.Continued
Our menus feature fresh and local products. Our Chefs are now designing Celiac friendly menus! Whether it's an a`la carte lunch of daily features or our five course dinner ($46.00 + tax), the Highwood provides a unique experience for both guests and students. We would be delighted to be your host. Thank you for supporting our live classroom the Highwood Dining Room. Our dining room is closed on weekends and holidays.
Our menus feature fresh and local products. Our Chefs are now designing Celiac friendly menus! Whether it's an a`la carte lunch of daily features or our five course dinner ($46.00 + tax), the Highwood provides a unique experience for both guests and students. We would be delighted to be your host. Thank you for supporting our live classroom the Highwood Dining Room. Our dining room is closed on weekends and holidays.
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The Highwood Dining Room reviews from OpenTable diners
33 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.2
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (24)special occasion (23)good for groups (14)great for lunch (9)neighborhood gem (7)romantic (6)notable wine list (2)great for outdoor dining (1)Show More
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/29/2014Our server was excellent, attentive but not over-bearing. Food was absolutely delicious - Thank you!Special Features:
- PattieDined on 9/25/2014A group of us, going to the Highwood for a few years now, have always had outstanding service and food. This is truly the best deal in the city! Our meal last week, was superb - from start to finish - we all LOVED what we had chosen - the Lamb was outstanding and the Halibut tender and not over cooked - all just lovely. We will be back.Special Features:
- Great eveningRobbyDined on 9/24/2014Took two relatives who had never been before. They were very impressed even though it was the first night for our student server. The food has an asian influence this term. We can't wait to come back in the spring to see what the menu will be like then.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, wonderful servicechubbybuddiesDined on 9/24/2014We have been to the Highwood on a couple of occasions and am looking forward to our next visit. Our server for the evening, Jordan did an outstanding job - please be sure to have his cherries jubilee :) They were quite tasty. The Highwood is one of my favorite dining spots and we always look forward to our next dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food/service, one hiccup...HighwoodFanDined on 9/17/2014My wife and I dined at the Highwood on Wednesday, Sept. 17 (our anniversary). We did it last year for the first time, and had such a great meal that we decided to do it again. We were served by Vishna, who was absolutely charming and delightful. She recommended stuff to us, joked around, and was honestly one of the best servers we've ever had. The only downside to the night was the table of younger people (SAIT students, I'm guessing) who obviously had too much to drink. One of them was speaking very loudly, disturbing not only our table but many around us as well. When I heard him use an obscenity, I finally spoke to one of the instructors, who went and spoke with him. Little disappointed that it took so long for them to be dealt with.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/17/2014As usual we appreicate the our experiences at the Highwood.Special Features:
- Feeling like homeCherryBounceDined on 9/15/2014The food was a delightful mix of traditional and new twists. The menu is specific and is made well and the presentation is unbelievable. The cost was very reasonable. Will go back again and again and again.Special Features:
- Highwood dinner experiencevirgineaterDined on 9/15/2014Our first time at Highwood. We liked the ambience, the service and the food. It was a LONG evening (about 3.5 hours!), with big gaps between some courses, especially the wait for the appetizer. We luckily were in no hurry. Another time (and we definitely will go back) we may walk or take a cab, so that we can have leisurely drinks between and with courses. Some delicious food - we loved just about everything, and the student servers and staff supervisors were attentive and empathetic. We will certainly recommend it to others, with the timing proviso!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New menuBeansDined on 9/15/2014The new menu has many interesting choices. Everything I tried was fantastic. Some of the less adventurous people at my table had a hard time finding food that appealed to them.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food and service!nouveaudbDined on 9/11/2014I enjoyed the whole experience. Six days in the students did a great job.Special Features:
- New menu for Fall 2014OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/9/2014Our family visits The Highwood twice-a-year. The normal rating range is Very Good to Outstanding and this visit was within our overall expectations. What attracts us to the Highwood is the menu - a combination of a something-for-everyone and interesting daily special choices. A notable disappointment this visit was the Japanese Style Minestrone that did not go over well with the 3 of us who chose it. We loved the presentation - a bowl of finely shaved vegetables and tiny mushrooms, topped right at the table with a hot Japanese broth. The observation from all was that the "smell" of the soup was just not pleasant. Maybe next time, and there will absolutely be a next time, we'll go with the Soup of the Day. The margarita was excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/5/2014We always enjoy. The food is so special and make with care.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Highwood Dining RoomcalgaryFoodieDined on 9/4/2014Dinner was great. There was an excellent selection of dishes with my wife loving the salmon appetizer and my favorite being the lamb. Service was great until the end when it took a very long time for our server to come by so we could get our check. Other than that, it was a fantastic dining experience.Special Features:
- The following 858 reviews are from the The Highwood Dining Room reviews archive.
- foodloverDined on 4/24/2014main course is too salty but the dessert is very good.Special Features:
- Disappointing SemesterOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 4/24/2014I am an avid fan of the Highwood but the menu for both lunch and dinner left something to be desired this semester. While the food was always good, some of the combinations were.....odd. And the menu did not do a good job of describing the meal received. But, as always, I look forward to the fall when I can enjoy the new menu experience. Keep up the good work.Special Features:
- ExcellentPattieDined on 4/23/2014Our group was throughly impressed - the food, the service, the attention to detail - all done expertly. We LOVE the Highwood.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a great experiencefoodyumDined on 4/23/2014This style of dining is a great way to experience fine dining at a great price. Five course meal that is literally presented to you as art. Wonderful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always OutstandingRhondaVIPDined on 4/22/2014We truly look forward to our evenings at the Highwood Dining Room. It is a chance to try new foods and they are always presented in with culinary surprise and excellence. Fun to also visit with the students and help them through this training. Delightful evening. Great bottle of wine also.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What a lovely Tuesday lunch!TheatreBuffDined on 4/22/2014The Highwood food is always wonderful, how they manage it in a teaching environment is beyond me. Our service was very pleasant and efficient, exactly what you need at lunch time. The daily mocktail drink is always an adventure created by the students; Tuesday's Apple Pie was surprisingly good, not too sweet as the name might imply, very refreshing.Special Features:
- The Dining classroomMandMDined on 4/17/2014We enjoyed a quiet evening with good food. We were a little disappointed with the dessert bar, but overall it was a good experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Highwood meal everOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 4/17/2014Our family of four have been semi-annual 'regulars' at The Highwood Dining Room for many years. We love the food and the quietly elegant ambience. But remember, this is a live classroom and the students are not (yet) professional servers or bartenders. That aside, they try harder to please their patrons than at any other Calgary restaurant -- maybe any restaurant I've ever been to anywhere. You will find more 'professional' service elsewhere but you will not find friendlier servers (and teachers), better food, or better value for your dining dollar. The only hitch for newbies is that it's only open during the school year, it's only open for dinner from Mon-Thu, and you have to book weeks (perhaps months) in advance. But it's worth it.I would recommend this to a friend.
- goodeatsDined on 4/16/2014Thought that the smoked duck appetizer was wonderful. Had very nice flavors that meshed with the cheese perfectly. The cornish chicken breast on top of the bed of cranberry dressing was over the top. Would definitely recommend it to anyone. Felt that the parsnip could have been a little more cooked for my taste; but overall the experience with all the dishes were spot on. The dessert choices were amazing and we savored every bite of chocolate souffle and icecream. Very decadent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing Food with lots of varietylaneyVIPDined on 4/16/2014Do you mean Great for Brunch, listed above you have Great for Bunch but I am thinking it should be Brunch which is why I selected it. Glad we could help out a student with their career and advancement with their life. Food is always delicious and such a great price, always feel like Royalty when we do their.Special Features:
- Calgary's best kept secret!sadrobDined on 4/16/2014An outstanding dining experience at the heart of the SAIT campus. A true gourmet food experience at an unbelievably low price. The finest classroom you could imagine. You gotta eat here!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sodium anyone?MicheDined on 4/15/2014I have been to the Highwood at least a dozen times over the past 5 or 6 years. The food is for the most part creative and tasty. My latest visit left me wondering if I would come back. The soup was served tepid and there were a couple of items that people commented on the saltiness of; most noticeable the crab risotto. Quality control coming out of the kitchen needs to be stepped up. The meal was nice, but given the price charged, I am not convinced we got the "bang for our buck".Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful RestaurantFrancescaCarlaVIPDined on 4/14/2014I have dined at the Highwood Dining Room three times now and I can say without a doubt that it is fantastic! My boyfriend and I took his family there for a nice dinner out as they had really wanted to try The Highwood. It was everything they thought it would be- excellent food, service and drinks! I highly recommend dining at The Highwood Dining Room!Special Features:
- Monday mealMondayDined on 4/11/2014The noise of the blender grinding ice at the bar was disrupting. If it was possible to mask that noise it would improve the experience. The gravlox had no flavour - the dish itself was tasty (potatoes, etc) but the gravlox was very blarnd All our student servers were great - they explained things, cleared the table weill, were polite and knowledgable. I would recommend the Highwood to anyone (and frequently do!!)Special Features:
- RecommendfriendseatDined on 4/10/2014Great food, everyone was helpful, good to support the students and our future foodies. Nice to enjoy a reasonable portion of 4 courses and still have room to check out the dessert buffet. Well done!Special Features:
- The Highwood is always fantastic.OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 4/9/2014The Highwood is always fantastic. You just have to remember that it is a classroom with amazing Chefs teaching in the kitchen.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Annual Recognition LuncheonteamfourDined on 4/9/2014For the 3rd year in a row, my work group has enjoyed having our annual recognition luncheon at Highwood Dining Room. The Highwood provides the perfect atmosphere for our luncheon. Ambience, service, and food were all excellent. Because it is a learning environment, we appreciate being able to enjoy an elegant meal at much lower prices than other restaurants would charge for similar menu items. We had one small service related issue, but the issue was fixed immediately, and both the staff and manager apologized.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Our server, Marvin, was veryoutforlunchDined on 4/1/2014Our server, Marvin, was very and helpful. I liked the quiet, friendly atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful dining experience.CadkidDined on 3/31/2014Wonderful dining experience. Upscale restaurant. Five course meal with choices. Lots of variety. Food was excellent and lovely plated. Had a spectacular birthday celebration with twelve guests. Warm ambiance in an airy open setting.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Win-win Learning Experience for allOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 3/27/2014It is always an enormous pleasure to dine at The Highwood as the SAIT students learn every phase of serving and preparing food and dining. They are trying so hard and put their whole hearts into the experience. What a truly great program!Special Features:
- First TimersDawnbearDined on 3/26/2014I was pleasantly surprised at this dining experience as I had no idea what to expect. I absolutely had to take pictures of all the food as the presentation was lovely.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- food portion too smallSmallGuyDined on 3/26/2014everything is good except the portion of the food from salad, soup to main course, dessert are too small,we have to take 4 rounds of bread to easy the stomach.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Eating and learninghereANDnowDined on 3/26/2014Experiencing the learning process as you eat is a fantastic way to dine. Excellent efforts and overall good service from students and instructors. Drinks and food are very well priced for this calibre. Be aware that it's a small menu. Parking can be a pain and there is unclear instructions on how to claim your parking/whether this option is available.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Seniors out to lunch!Feltham2Dined on 3/26/2014Six senior ladies had a lovely lunch together.the atmosphere was relaxed . The presentation of the food was very appealing . The taste was soooo good. The service was friendly and very efficient.. We never felt rushed. We could enjoy each other's company and conversation. We will most certainly be returning.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Student's and staff are toOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 3/24/2014Student's and staff are to be congratulated, we had an excellent dining experience and we also picked up the SAIT Cookbook, which will make for an ideal gift. Very well done! Keep up the great work!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WOWtortsDined on 3/24/2014the food was great....bouillabaisse was excellant....(where in this city can u find it) and my lunch companions...loved the veal cheek. again...where in this city can u find this.....prices reasonable.....loved the margarita......soup good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- special occasion lunchjaneyDined on 3/18/2014Our family lunch was to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday and she remembered enjoying visiting the Highwood dining room many years ago, so we thought it would be a good choice for a quiet location. It proved to be a perfect choice. There is an elevator to reach the second floor. Our server was superb, it was the first day of the student rotation so there were a couple of small mistakes which were readily corrected. There were lots of menu choices and everyone was able to find something appealing. This is not a place to choose for a quick lunch, we took two hours to enjoy the experience, and had three courses. Presentation of all the dishes was beautiful, adding to the enjoyment, especially the desserts.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Written by:
Samia Ali
I move silently through the green flora.
As I fight to bring truth through the land.
All my thoughts are contained in my aura.
Wielding justice with strength in my hand.
I belong to the earth of the mortals.
And the heavens above in the sky.
As I pass in between through the portals.
I am honesty's greatest ally.
I am known as Chalithra of justice.
Seeking right where I know there is wrong.
When my senses say something seems amiss.
Like a moth I'm immediately drawn.
With my sword I bring light to the dark.
And the truth is the sting in its mark.


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January 1st, 2013 - Watching the New Year's fireworks with family
Rosebud :-) I promised mum I would take her once I got my driver's license. So here we were on Christmas. I only wish I had brought my digital camera.. How calm does the water look?
Cosmos over the top of Tour de Franzia by The Muses' Alchemy
These photos have been taken during the day light :-)
Do you love the top coat combo? I still find it rather elegant even though Cosmos is so flashy! More photos here
Tour de Franzia by The Muses' Alchemy
A beautiful gold and pink/purple shimmery plum purple polish. This polish is quite interesting! It's not what I would normally pick up from a store as I normally go for the brighter colours, but it's definitely grown on me! I'm digging the shimmery effect as well. The photos above are swatched with two coats, but could have been opaque at just one coat (thumb was only one coat). Looking at the photos there seems to be a strong golden shimmer, but in person it's more hidden and dominated by the pink shimmer. This is definitely a more "mature" polish hence also the name of it ;-) More photos here
Did anyone buy anything from the crapped out Click Frenzy thing a few weeks back?
Such a big let down.. But I did end up buying two t-shirts from Totally Irrelevant! $32 for both posted (they had 20% off that day!). Go check them out!!! They're super friendly and are having a Christmas sale at the moment as well ;-)_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
My first time making my very own polish :-) I was trying to make a polish pink, cute and fairy-like.. Will attempt again!
This prize includes:
♥ 1x DREAMY BROWN lenses
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♥ 1x POP.C LIGHT GREY lenses
♥ 1x GEO WIA11 SUPER CRYSTAL VIOLET lenses
♥ 1x GEO WTFLA44 CARNATION BROWN lenses
♥ 1x GEO WTC15 ASTER GREY lenses
♥ 1x MEGAN MILLER ROJA nail polish
♥ 1x A custom made nail polish, made especially for MA COULEURS. A beautiful baby pink polish with holographic sparkles and glitters, micro glitters and holographic hearts and stars to represent the company's owners ♥ This is a one-of-a-kind polish with only three bottles ever made!
This gorgeous polish is made and sponsored by the wonderful Pixie, thank you for all your hard work!
Ma Couleurs Polish by The Muses' Alchemy
A beautiful custom made polish made especially for Ma Couleurs ;-)
This polish is apart of the giveaway logo competition on Ma Couleurs' Facebook page!
This polish is a pale pink holo with holo hexagons, colourful microglitters and holo heart and stars :-D
YAYYY!! Revlon Buy 1 Get 1 Free saleeee @ Priceline~~~
- Revlon Sunshine Sparkle
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Aren't the pastels super cute?!! Scandalous looks so interesting even though I'm not a big fan of dark polishes.. Giving it a try anyway :-D!
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The most fun activity of the night.. Being vain :-| I'm so sad….
November 17th, 2012 - Jessica's B'Day Clubbing Event~ Should have stuck to the beach theme, bleh…._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Meet Daisy ♥ My new teddy that sits on my work table :-)
So tired of everything.. I wish I could have one day where I can just stay at home to sleep in, curl up into a ball, eat and watch movies all day._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Octavin: Premium Wine in a Box
Boxed wine has come a long way over the past 20 years. Considered for a long while as cheap and poor quality, boxed wines have steadily crept into the premium segment. With Labor Day weekend around the corner and multiple gatherings of friends and family on the horizon, maybe this is the time to re-consider Bag-in-Box. Great value, convenient, easy to transport, store, open and recycle — I am certainly a convert!
To be perfectly honest, I don't usually buy boxed wine except the occasional purchase for a class or to keep tabs on what is happening in the sector. However, I have to admit that a tasting earlier this year of the Octavin range of boxed wines changed my mind. Cleverly designed in sleek, 3L octagonal cylinders, the wines proved both excellent and diverse, ranging from a benchmark, zesty New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to a gutsy, fairly full-bodied California Old Vine Zin.
Octavin Wines and Head Winemaker Adam Richardson
Octavin wines are the brainchild of maverick winemaker Adam Richardson, director of International Winemaking for Underdog Wine Merchants, the champion of some of the more innovative but often underrated contemporary wines on the market such as Tempra Tantrum and Cupcake Vineyards.
I met Adam in New York City in the spring. An eloquent, energetic Aussie, Adam has spent over 20 years making wine across the globe, so he is perfectly positioned to source the best grapes and partners to bring together the Octavin International range of wines.
Of the wines tasted, my three favorites have to be the Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand), the Boho Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel and the Central Coast Monthaven Chardonnay. All the wines come in 3L boxes and retail for between $20 and $22, representing excellent value for what equates to four regular 75cl bottles.
What is Boxed Wine?
Boxed wine (or Bag-in-Box) is essentially wine that is packaged in a plastic bladder (or bag) that is surrounded by a cardboard box. It was first developed in Australia, in the 1960's by Thomas Angove, of the eponymous wine company. There is a spigot or tap attached to the bag through which the wine is dispensed.
For a long time boxed wine was seen as fairly cheap and often nasty. There were a number of reasons for this. Firstly, the wine itself — if the wine going into the box is of questionable quality, then it is unlikely to improve during its time in the box.
Secondly, the more usual cause of problems related to the packaging process itself. Problems of oxygen ingress caused the wine to lose its freshness, oxidize and deteriorate as well as often faulty taps did nothing to endear consumers to the concept.
Boxed Wine Technology
Thankfully today, as the Octavin wines demonstrate, technology has come along way eliminating most of the earlier problems. While not necessarily obvious to the consumer, Bag-in-Box wine packaging is a complex business. Given the different physical components that have to knit together, there are typically more vendors involved in the production process than with conventional bottles, hence allowing for greater potential risks along the production and packaging chain.
The inner bag (bladder) needs to be both flexible as well as an excellent barrier to oxygen. In the early days it was quite difficult to combine these two attributes, often resulting in cracked or leaking bags. Taps too tended to collect tartrates (harmless white deposits that are typically precipitated out before packaging) from the wine and leak.
Today, improved materials and technology have significantly resolved these issues, with hi-tech flexible multi-layer bags that collapse as the wine is dispensed, eliminating any room for oxygen ingress and spoilage. Equally important are the stringent QA/QC processes, including sterile filtration that wineries have in place to minimize problems later down the road.
Another issue is that boxed wine has a more limited shelf life than bottled wine. Typically it should be consumed within nine months of packaging. Given that most wine sold in the United States is consumed within 24 hours this should never be a problem, unless the wine has been lying around a warehouse or store too long.
All Octavin wines carry a clearly marked 'best before date' to enable consumers to verify that the wine is fresh when purchased. Additionally all Octavin wines are shipped in bulk to a central state-of-the-art packaging facility in California, ensuring that all the wines are checked and vetted before being packaged according to the same top quality standards.
These are my notes from tasting the six of the Octavin wines. Enjoy!
• 2008 Monthaven Winery Chardonnay, Central Coast – Surprisingly dry with well-integrated oak that adds complexity to the wine. Very fresh, clean with lots of bright fruit. A great crowd-pleaser. Enjoy with grilled salmon, chicken, pork or hot dogs.
• 2008 Big House Red, California – Another surprise. Fresh, with lots of bright cherry-berry fruit. Soft, smooth texture. Will work great with ribs, sausage, steak as well as charred veggies.
• NV Pinot Evil Pinot Noir – Shows lots of ripe, bright cherry and strawberry fruit. Smooth, but still has some tannic grip. I'd drink this with more with white meats and vegetable dishes.
NV Pinot Evil Pinot Grigio – Crisp and refreshing with typical peachy, floral flavors. Slightly sweetish finish. Easy drinking. Perfect to start the party, grilled summer squash or white fish.
• 2008 Boho Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel, California – Quite good fruit concentration. Lots of lush wild berries, damsons, supple tannins with earthy undertones. Quite good length and finish. A definite match for those charred ribs slobbered with lots of BBQ sauce.
• 2009 Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand – Shows all the hallmarks of more expensive New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc - citrus, gooseberry, passion fruit and lots of grassy notes. Crisp, fresh and very well balanced. Another gem to start the party, and could follow on to grilled sea bass, summer veggies and salads.
How often do you buy boxed wine? Which ones? And, have you noticed the quality improvements?
Mary Gorman-McAdams, DWS, is a New York based wine educator, freelance writer and consultant. She holds the Diploma in Wine & Spirits from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), and is a candidate in the Master of Wine Program.
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I have the NZ Sauvignon Blanc in my fridge right now. I'm single and love (good!) boxed wine because of the flexibility it offers. I can have just a glass for dinner or use half a cup to add to a recipe without feeling like I'm wasting a bottle if I don't drink it all in a sitting or two. That coupled with the price (I bought the box for $20, give or take a couple bucks) is enough to make me not just a convert but an evangelist about the stuff.
I love Octavin boxed wines! My husband and I got hooked on them when our local grocery store discontinued them and they were all on sale for $7.99 a box!! Was quite the deal :)
"Great value, convenient, easy to transport, store, open and recycle — I am certainly a convert!"
While the cardboard box itself is recyclable, the inner plastic bag and plastic spigot is surely not (at least, not in any city I've ever lived in, but perhaps I've lived in the wrong cities...?)
Now, don't get me wrong: as a frequent consumer of wine, I am VERY excited about wine makers trying new kinds of packaging, and I want to encourage experimentation and research! For instance, i would love to see more attention paid to shifting to screw-top and other non-cork alternative bottle capping systems. However, I do have a hard time embracing the idea that replacing recyclable glass bottles with landfill-stuffing plastic bags (an item we've been trying so hard to do away with in other aspects of our destructive consumer life) is a better environmental choice.
Is it known whether or not the plastic bag contains BPA?
RE: recycling...
Some of boxes have recycling info on them, listing the plastic type, etc.
Then there's this thread I found googling "are wine boxes recyclable" http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080331/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-wine-box-bladders
Additionally, http://tinyurl.com/259gtoy
Since we are a boxed-wine winery I'd like to comment on the recycling...
First, the BAG is certainly recyclable. The TAP is probably not. It's the same with shampoo, condiment and other plastic containers: the hard caps are removed at the plant and the soft plastics are recycled.
As far as glass, yes screwcaps are the ONLY sensible seal. But two considerations with glass. 1) MUCH heavier (almost 2x bag-in-bag) so you burn more fuel transporting the same amount of wine and 2) most community recycling programs "recycle" glass because it's heavy and helps meet the quota for pounds recycled. HOWEVER, because glass is so expensive to recycle (it takes a lot of energy to melt glass, and since the source material is so inexpensive, much of that glass is being put in landfills. One could argue it's just sand so it's not that harmful in a landfill. But the point is not so much glass is getting recycled as being used for meeting recycling quotas. For example: http://alaskadispatch.com/dispatches/news/3386-why-anchorage-is-trashing-glass
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Interview with Furious3 Creator Mark Kaltenbach
you been thinking about doing a mountain bike stage race but weren't quite sure
you wanted to bust off a 6 or 7-day super-epic? Well now might be your chance
to dip your toe in the MTB stage racing pool.
the Furious3. Three separate 3-day stage races located in some of the greatest
mountain bike towns in North America: Whistler, Moab, and Fernie.
director Mark Kaltenbach started the first Furious3 last summer in Fernie,
British Columbia. This season he has expanded including one race in mountain
biking's original Mecca, Moab, Utah.
sat down with us to talk about what riders can expect at any of the Furious3
events and why hitting a Furious3 event in 2012 may just make your season.
our interview below.
MTB Race News - Why did you choose these three
locations for the Furious3.
Mark Kaltenbach - Each of the 3 locations,
Fernie, Whistler and Moab, were all specifically chosen for the availability of
world-class trails and world-class amenities. I not only wanted to showcase the
trails that are available, but in keeping with the model of Furious3 wanted to
offer activities for family and supporters to do while their athletes are
racing as well as for athletes after the race each day.
MTB Race News - What experience would you like
racers to come away with after finishing a Furious3 event?
Mark Kaltenbach - I believe that every rider
will take away a different experience from the Furious3 events. The competitive
racers will come away feeling like they've been challenged and done a course
that they normally wouldn't be able to experience in a race setting. I would like
all athletes to go away feeling like they have challenged themselves and feel
like they've accomplished something special.
MTB Race News - What do you like about the
3 days stage race format?
Mark Kaltenbach - Having raced a few longer
stage races I have found that there are a lot of limiting factors for most
people to be able to do these. The concept of the 3-day race allows more people
the ability to be able to take part in these events without spending thousands
of dollars on a single entry fee, without having to take a large portion of
their vacation and spend it away from their family, and ride huge amounts of
miles which would require larger amounts of training. The 3-day format is
geared to be more accessible to a greater range of participant.
MTB Race News - You are going to places
known for serious technical riding. How technical/difficult will the stages be?
Mark Kaltenbach - I won't lie. I am a mountain
biker that believes that if I'm spending money to do a race I don't want to
ride fire roads and double track for miles on end. I want to do as much singletrack
and technical riding as I can. I would have to say that overall most people can
ride these courses, but for a person that has never ridden a mountain bike this
may not be an event for you. For anyone with beginner technical ability these
are definitely doable. There isn't any North Shore type riding with skinnys and
teeter totters as killing people on the course seems to be highly frowned upon.
MTB Race News - How long would you like
each stage to be both for a pro and the average rider?
Mark Kaltenbach - Rather than going by
distance I prefer to look at it more as a matter of time. The goal is to create
routes that will be approximately 2 hours for the fastest guys and
approximately 6 hours for the slowest on the shorter days and about 3 hours for
the quicker guys and 8 hours maximum on the long day. Usually days 1 and 3 will
be the shorter days and day 2 will be the longest day.
MTB Race News - Will all the stages be run
in a cross country format or are you planning to mix things up with time trials
or downhill stages?
Mark Kaltenbach - This is absolutely a cross
country race experience. I want to focus and make this the best possible race
possible. Adding too many events would take away from what I'm trying to
MTB Race News - Will the stages feature a
common start area in the host city or will you have remote starts?
Mark Kaltenbach - Each race will be a bit
different in this aspect. For instance, in Fernie you can start in town and
literally be into the singletrack in 2 minutes. In Whistler and Moab we will be
starting and finishing at remote locations very close to town. When I say close to town I mean you can
easily ride from town to the start line if you want to.
MTB Race News - What can riders expect for
support both on and off the course?
Mark Kaltenbach - On course there will be
Certified Medical support for both on course medical and medical extraction. We
will have medical personal at the finish line as well as bike support and a
recovery station provided by Hammer Nutrition with food and drink to start the
athlete on their way to recovering for the next days ride. We will have a
minimum of 2 aid stations each day that will be supplied with Hammer Nutrition
products such as Heed, Hammer Bars, Hammer Gels, Endurolytes and Fizz as well
as water, oranges, bananas and Coke for nutrition. We will also have some basic
tools, parts and first aid at each aid station. The thing that sets our event
apart from others is that we have 2 special needs bags that are given to each
athlete at registration. Each day they can fill these with items that they
figure they may need at the appointed aid stations. They drop these bags off at
the start line and we take them to the aid station for them to be waiting there
for them. At the end of the day they can pick these bags up and get them
refilled for the next day.
MTB Race News - What is your background in
racing and race organization?
Mark Kaltenbach - I have been racing in some
aspect or other for the last 25 years. I started off racing BMX when I was 14
and then graduated to road racing in my late teens. Of course when mountain
biking started to evolve I jumped on that bandwagon and did that for over a
decade. Then it was time to do some triathlon and I raced over 100 races
consisting of sprint distance to Ironman distance triathlons in Canada and
Australia. Once I got that out of my blood I got back to my mountain biking
roots for fun and fitness. Throw in a handful of Marathons, adventure races and
various distance run events and you've got a pretty complete resume. I owned a
couple bike shops which I have since sold and along with that organized a
series of triathlon races in Alberta, Canada. I guess you could say I've been
around the industry a little while.
MTB Race News - What lessons did you learn
after doing last year's Furious3 in Fernie?
Mark Kaltenbach - The biggest and most exciting
thing that I learned was how popular this sort of event is going to be. When I
originally opened registration I figured I'd open it to 200 entries and keep it
simple the first year. I opened registration about 10 months before the event
and was pleasantly surprised when it filled in 2 weeks. I then opened it up to
another 100 people and filled those spots in another week. A few weeks later
and I had over 100 more people signed up on the wait list. That's where I knew
I had found a niche and decided to try it in a few different locations.
MTB Race News - Do you know the course you
will be using for the Moab event?
Mark Kaltenbach - Currently the course is
preliminary as we have submitted for permits etc., but we are looking at Day 1
being a mix of the Sovereign Trails and Moab Brand Trails for approximately 35
miles. On Day 2 we'll be heading from
the Bar M parking lot and crossing under the highway to Gemini Bridges Road and
up to Little Canyon Rim and back down Metal Masher. We'll follow Metal Masher to
the new Magnificent Seven Trails and then connect up to Gold Bar Rim and then
back to the Start/Finish area via Gemini Bridges Road. This will be about 40
miles for Day 2. For Day 3 we are still working it out. We have 3 options and
are trying to decide the best alternative. So this will have to be a secret for
a few more weeks.
MTB Race News - Moab has several classic
trails like Slickrock and Porcupine Rim. Are you going to try and incorporate
any of those?
Mark Kaltenbach - We will definitely not be
doing Slickrock. It's a Classic trail, but as far as logistics it's just not a
possibility for what I want to do. Porcupine Rim might be a possibility for day
3, but we are weighing a few options right now.
MTB Race News - Is there an overall Furious3
title for riders who compete in more than one Furious3 event?
Mark Kaltenbach - This year there won't be a
series title, but it is something I am looking at in the future.
MTB Race News - How many racers did you
have at the Fernie Furious3 last year and how many are you expecting in 2012?
Mark Kaltenbach - We had 300 entries in Fernie
this year and like I said, we also had a lot of people on the wait list. This
year we are opening it up to 400 in Fernie, 500 in Whistler and 500 in Moab.
Here to learn more about participating in a Furious3 event


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With many people spending the holiday shortened week returning to the grind of a new school year and bidding farewell to the 90-plus degree temperatures of the summer months, we here at Chocomize wanted to help lift your spirits with a few goofy tidbits from the world of chocolate that we have stumbled across. What else would you expect from a group that spends their days building chocolate bars and listening to Harry Potter books on tape?
The answer, of course, is items like these to distract you just long enough to forget about the fact that sweater weather is just around the corner.
For example, did you know…?
- The world's largest chocolate bar – which served as the main attraction at the 15th International Milka Chocolate Festival in Bludenz, Austria – weighed in at a remarkable 4,410 pounds. The gigantic bar measured 16.4 feet by 6.5 feet and was reportedly viewed by about 30,000 spectators at it's unveiling in 1998. It was produced by Milka, a popular European chocolate company owned by Kraft Foods. I thought they just made cheese
- The most expensive chocolate bar in the world is known as the Wispa Gold special edition bar. Released in 2009 as a tribute to the defunct Wispa Gold bars that were discontinued in 2003, the bars are have an outer layer of edible gold and are packaged in golden wrappers. So if you have an extra $1,626.73 lying around, feel free to enjoy the most luxurious chocolate bar money can buy. Or you could just buy the second most expensive chocolate bar – the limited release Apollo bar of Lost fame – that was auctioned on eBay for a mere $130. Then you can give me the other $1,500 you were going to spend on a chocolate bar.
- This upcoming Sunday, September 12, is National Chocolate Milkshake Day. While the milkshake is only a distant cousin of ours here at Chocomize, we respect the process of self-creation in all of its forms. Even when it is created just from some chocolate ice cream, milk, and chocolate syrup instead of our premium Belgian chocolate and wide variety of ingredients.
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You've got to hand it to award-winning country singer LeAnn Rimes because she doesn't flinch, steer away from controversy and sweep the dirt under the carpet. You have to admire her for that honesty; I certainly do. Truth be told, LeAnn faces it head on and even turns it into bona-fide music hits and big record sales. Read more to see what Leann had to say!
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