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Chicago Basin Ski Mountaineering
Ski the most remote 14ers in CO!
Our 6 day Chicago Basin Ski Expedition travels to the home of the 14′ers in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains. Our objective for this one-of-a-kind trip will be to ski tour from the Endlich Mesa into Chicago Basin, then catch the D&SNGRR train on the way out. Along the way we will spend 3 full days in Chicago Basin, choosing the best lines to ski, some of which may include skiing off of Mt. Eolus (14,034 ft.), Sunlight (14,014 ft.), and Windom Peak (14,055 ft.), though many other worth ski descents are to be found in the basin.
This is a one-of-a-kind trip in Colorado's largest and most remote wilderness area. If you've skied in Europe, Canada, and South America, but haven't yet seen all that Colorado has to offer, then this trip is the perfect fit to get your spring skiing fix right here at home!
The guides were able to accommodate each of us and made sure we each got out of the trip what we were seeking. At the same time , they brought us together as a group, kept us energized and positive, taught us a lot, and kept us safe and sound. It was fun, beautiful, reflective, organized yet flexible, and a real adventure. – Larry S.
Chicago Basin Ski Itinerary
Day 1
We meet early and board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway for the ride to the Needleton stop and our approach into Chicago Basin. Approximately 6 miles of hiking gets us into the upper basin and our camp for the rest of the trip.
Day 2
We have multiple options for ski descents in Chicago Basin including the West Face of Jupiter Mountain.
Day 3
Today we'll skin up and climb Mt. Eolus and ski down off the summit. An incredible 4,000 ft. descent takes us back to our camp.
Day 4
Today we'll head up to Sunlight and/or Windom Peak to assess conditions and determine the best descent. Alternatively, we may decide to ski the West Face of Jupiter Mtn (13,849 ft.).
Day 5
Another ski tour in the Chicago Basin area. Options are many!
Day 6
We'll wake early and head on down the Needle Creek trail to our pick up location at the Needleton drop off at 11:45 am. From there the group will head into Silverton and enjoy a celebratory lunch before a shuttle back to Durango. What a trip!!!
Ski Mountaineering Equipment List
- Backpack: Internal frame, 50-65 liters. Guides' pick: Varient 52
- Touring skis and boots: Skis with alpine-touring or telemark bindings. Guides' pick: Black Diamond Revert w/ Dynafit bindings
- Skins: for aforementioned skis
- Avalanche Transceiver: Guides' pick: BCA Tracker 2
- Probe
- Avy shovel: metal blade is a must
- Alpine ice axe: 55-65 cm. Guides' pick: Raven Ultra
- Crampons: general mountaineering crampons. Guides' pick: Black Diamond Sabretooth
- Ski crampons: to fit your skis/bindings
- Harness: Adjustable leg loops to fit over layers of clothes. Guides' pick: Black Diamond Couloir
- Locking carabiner: Pear shaped, wide mouth
- Belay / rappel device: ATC or similar.
- Helmet: Guides' pick: Guides' Pick: Black Diamond Vector
- Socks: Wool or synthetic ski socks
- Base layers: Polyester or silk bottom and top
- Mid-weight top : Synthetic t-shirt and synthetic underwear
- Shell pants: hard shell or soft shell. A pair with side vents are best. Guides' pick: OR TrailBreaker
- Insulated vest: down or synthetic. Guides' pick: OR Transcendent
- Hard shell jacket: waterproof and breathable, no insulation. Guides' Pick: OR Furio
- Gloves: a pair of heavy gloves and a pair of medium weight gloves
- Down jacket:
- Hats: one with brim, one for warmth
- Neck Gaiter or Balaclava: optional, but nice to have
- Sunglasses
- Goggles
Other Stuff
- Sleeping bag: 0 – negative 20 rating
- Sleeping pad (2): one foam one, one inflatable
- Small thermos: Optional, but nice to have
- Water bottles: 2 liters combined capacity; with bottle insulators. Guides' pick: Nalgene
- Sunscreen and lip balm: water/sweat-proof
- Headlamp
- Toiletries
- Personal first-aid kit: for your personal meds/needs; guide will have a large one as well
- Stuff sacks: for convenient packing
- Camera
- Lunch food: Everything you eat between breakfast and dinner. May include: bagels, dried meats, cheese, trail mix, candy bars, peanut butter, etc…
- Down booties
Participants should feel competent and comfortable on "Black Diamond" rated runs at ski resorts. Participants should also be in excellent physical condition. We recommend that participants arrive in Durango at least 1 full day prior to traveling with us in the San Juan high country.
1Before Your Trip
Skiing and/or squats: do it. Cardiovascular activities such as running, swimming, and cycling are great to build heart and lung endurance. Taking day hikes with your loaded backpack at a local park will help train your legs for the mileage you will do in the mountains.
2Follow Up Programs
Durango, Colorado: Getting Here
Durango is located in the SW corner of Colorado, at the intersection of the sandstone towers of the desert, and the jagged, San Juan Mountains. A mecca for climbing, hiking, cycling, and foodies; make sure you plan to spend some time in town before and after your SJMG trip.
Flights: The best option for flying to the area is to fly into Durango – La Plata County Airport. Multiple airline options exist, and most connections originate from Denver, Phoenix, or Dallas. The airport is a 20 minute drive from our office. Many hotels offer a free shuttle pickup. Buckhorn Limousine offers a shuttle as well.
Driving: Below are some approximate driving times if you'd like to drive to Durango. If you plan on renting a car, please consider the winter weather when selecting your vehicle and at a minimum choose something that offers either front wheel or all-wheel drive.
- Denver, CO: 6 hours
- Albuquerque, NM: 3 hours
Hotels: Durango has a number of great hotels, suites, and vacation rentals for you to stay in while you're in the area. Give our office a call at 800-642-5389 if you have any questions about what would suite you best for this trip! Below are just a few options catering to different lodging styles and preferences.
Additional Information
- Cost Includes:
- Guiding and instruction with AMGA Certified Guides
- Shelter, stoves, ropes, rock gear
- D&SNGRR Train Tixx
- Breakfasts and Dinners in the mountains
- Avalanche probe, shovel, and beacon, boots, skis, and climbing skins are available for rent from our shop for an additional cost.
- Not Included:
- Hotel costs before, during or after the courses
- 5% land use surcharge
- trip cancellation insurance
- personal climbing, skiing, or camping equipment, or gratuities.
- Guide gratuity
- Registration and Cancellation:
- Advance Registration is required for this program. You have the option to either call our office and register via phone, fill out our pdf Registration Form and send it in via fax or email, or utilize our secure Online Reservation System. All participants must read and sign an Assumption of Risks/Liability Waiver and agree to our Reservations and Cancellations Policies.

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CHESAPEAKE--Traffic engineers are getting creative to keep kids safe near new ballfields that will open next Spring.
Along with a crosswalk, a crossing arm is being installed on Bainbridge Boulevard near Barnes Road in South Norfolk.
"We have come up with what is known as a hawk signal. Basically that is a pedestrian signal when activated will stop traffic on Bainbridge Boulevard and will allow pedestrians to cross," said Earl Sorey, acting director of Chesapeake Public Works.
Rosie Decker lives across the street from the planned ballfields.
"I want to make sure as a mom that they're being taken care of, that they're not gonna get hit by somebody flying through here because not everybody obeys the speed limit," said Decker.
Kevin Amick of the South Norfolk Civic League says residents worked with the city to make the crossing safer.
Sorey says the approximately $80,000 crossing system is the first of its kind in Chesapeake and its a lot of money. A traffic signal would have cost about $250,000.
It was a solution engineers came up with specifically for this location.
"We didn't want to install a signal and hope that kids would actually walk down another block or two and push the button and cross the street. It's going to be opposite the main entrance to the park. That's where they're going to cross. They're much more likely to stop and push the button," said Sorey.
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Printer Ink
Within our company, consumers are frequently requesting printer suggestions for devices that use affordable printer provides. 4inkjets coupon
So we now have chose to set with each other a different in depth examine, on which new inkjet printer supplies the very best bang on your buck, depending on your printing routines.
This year's printer critique made a brief record of affordable printers compared to our previous analysis. In case the present pattern proceeds (and it probable will), the choices for minimal expense printers which use affordable provides and also have difficulty totally free efficiency may possibly be minimal. As we have noticed the pattern we are viewing is the fact typically, the more recent the printer, the smaller sized the cartridge along with the additional high priced the ink for each milliliter.
(This info is present-day as of January 2011)
Most new printers build superior photographs commonly described in DPI (dots for each inch) from 6000 x 1200 to 4800 x 1200. This implies that resolution just isn't a great level of evaluation in between makes and types due to the fact all of them create great superior photographs (for every day printing).
This isn't a evaluate on picture printers for each se, for those who are searhing for a printer which will be used for printing complete dimension footage solely, this isn't an write-up that should enable you.
Here is how we attained our conclusions on choosing the the very least high priced inkjet printer product to have?
Initially, we chosen printers finest suited to printing text/color with the occasional picture thrown into your blend. Printers is often multifunction or typical, but we had been predominantly worried using the printer and offer prices.
Upcoming, we removed printer designs, that expense about $200 or any printer types which have recognized difficulties. For that reason a lot of the Dell and Epson NX sequence printers weren't regarded.
A printer should be accessible as "new" from Amazon.com and also have a minimum of ten consumer ratings to qualify for evaluation thought.
When that checklist was made, the printers have been evaluated within the subsequent spots.
one. Expense for cartridges- The fee for equally black and shade cartridges on price tag for each ml (value determined by ASAP inkjets retail price tag)
two. Price of printer- The typical retail selling price you'll anticipate to pay for.
three. Ratings from users- Star score 0 - five stars from Amazon.com (five staying the most effective ranking)
four. Cartridge reliability- Our individual evaluation in the most reputable aftermarket cartridges out there
Minimum Pricey PRINTER CARTRIDGES
This can be the price of your ink only. This doesn't take into consideration printer ranking, printer price tag or other expenses of operation (for instance substitution printheads). In the event you certainly are a quite significant quantity consumer of ink, that is a vital portion to suit your needs.
"Page yield" information and facts can not be relied on since you will almost certainly not obtain the exact web page yield from an inkjet cartridge because the maker statements. Company detailed web page yield facts will not account for variances in protection spot, font form, font dimension, spacing, printing frequency, or environmental circumstances etcetera. Web page yields in between distinct makers also are not able to be in contrast pretty, mainly because they don't make use of the exact benchmarks. Quite simply, web page yield can not be replicated or verified on inkjet printers.
That is why we elect to give attention to the price for each ml (milliliter) of ink in every single cartridge to find out price (expense for each quantity of ink contained while in the cartridge). Milliliter quantity is absolute, equal, and verifiable.
Judging only on value for ink, the lowest selling price BLACK text printing having an aftermarket cartridge could be the HP 940XL sequence black higher potential cartridge. This cartridge was rated initially using a tremendous very low charge for each ml of.22 cents! The HP 920XL collection black was 2nd with.42 cent for each ml price. The Brother LC-61 black suitable was 3rd at.46 cents for each ml.
Costliest just after sector cartridge, black ink - Canon PG-210XL $1.33 for each ml
For colour printing, these cartridges ranked in the top rated. The Kodak 1810829 (Kodak ten colour) arrived in initial with.twenty cents for each ml, which happens to be just astounding, for coloration! The Brother LC-61 collection cyan, magenta and yellow was in 2nd location with.39 cents for each ml. The third location goes on the Canon CLI-221 sequence cartridges at one.00 for each ml.
Most costly immediately after market place cartridge, coloration ink - Canon CL-211XL $1.69 for each ml
Charge OF PRINTER
Printers needed to have a median retail selling price of $200 or a lot less. For the reason that printer lifestyle has reduced to approximately four a long time or so, we felt an investment of additional than this might necessarily mean a inadequate ROI (except if you're printing extremely huge volumes, then you can certainly create a scenario for investing much more).
The minimum high priced printer that designed the record was the Canon PIXMA iP2702 for $40.00 (nevertheless it also utilizes probably the most high-priced cartridges.
RATINGS FROM Proprietors
We desired to current impartial good quality data on what folks considered each and every on the printer product reviewed. To do that, we gleaned the star ratings outlined from printer proprietors on Amazon.com to find out their amount of satisfaction.
Even though lots of printer companies had devices with three.five to four.five star ratings, some brand names ranked much better than other people, concerning be predicted.
Like a full, it absolutely was evident that Canon printer proprietors have been happier than another team, together with the invest in of their devices. Despite the fact that the typical amount for just a new Canon printer was far more than HP, Brother or Kodak, a number of people swear by them and therefore are ready to plunk down the additional dollars.
The Canon printers are between probably the most trustworthy and sturdy printers out there and their excellent puts them at #1 for ratings on your own. The printer provides fees change significantly from product to design, so be familiar with this prior to purchasing.
From the seventy two printers surveyed, seven in the top rated ten printers have been Canon printers acquiring a four.five from five star score.
One of the most reviewed and best rated printer was the Canon Pixma MP 560 obtaining 532 evaluations. This printer, makes use of the PGI-220 and CLI-221 cartridges, which can be rated correct close to the center when it comes to cartridge price.
In 2nd put was Brother displaying powerful consumer help for the majority of of their printer styles at present offered. Brother has long been all-around for a long time but have in no way had an enormous existence in retail centers.
CARTRIDGE Dependability
Concerning dependability, it had been shut. Following a great deal contemplation and discussion we have now concluded the Brother LC-61 sequence cartridge has edged out the competing firms in operation. Although the Kodak ten sequence and Canon PGI-220-CLI-221 sequence both equally have outstanding information of difficulty no cost use and superior to superb financial state, the Brother LC-61 conquer all a few in a single class; simplicity.
The LC-61 ink cartridges will not use a microchip to speak along with the printer much like the Kodak or Canon cartridges. Without any electronics along with a easy sponge reservoir, there's pretty small that may go incorrect with this particular ink cartridge. It can be no a lot more than a plastic box of ink; uncomplicated, inexpensive and efficient.
Most effective INKJET PRINTER Ultimate SUMMARY
Thinking of each of the data: charge of provides, (expense of printer, ratings for printer proprietors and ratings with the cartridges) these printers do very well in a few classes but possibly not in all.
Most effective great quantity inkjet printer: - HP OfficeJet Professional 8000 four stars (about $100) * HP OfficeJet Professional 6000 three.five stars (about $70)
The HP 920XL and HP 940XL collection cartridges are affordable, major and mainly dependable. The challenge is always that this kind of printer tends to undergo printheads that may be about $100 for each set. When you print a thousand pages or maybe more for each month, this can be a terrific printer to suit your needs because the price are going to be offset from the small value for each ml while in the cartridges.
Very best small quantity inkjet printer: - Canon PIXMA iP2702 four.five Stars (about $40.00)
This was a tricky issue to remedy due to the fact this printer makes use of one of the most high-priced cartridges. Nevertheless, in the event you require a printer that won't be made use of fairly often, for example to get a escape house, a backup, or for grandma's home (if she isn't going to print a lot), this is certainly a lower price unit that may be rated effectively. Once more, this may be considered a fantastic decision for really lower volumes of printing.
Finest over-all printer to very own - Brother MFC-295CN multi purpose three.five stars (about $75) * Brother MFC-J265 w multi operate three.five stars (about $75)
Though the Brother printers really don't have a tendency to print envelopes or hefty image paper really properly on account of the bottom feeding paper tray, the worth for that greenback are not able to be conquer thinking of all elements, to the ordinary consumer more than a time period of four ages.
These devices utilize the exact printhead technological know-how and provide cheap, excellent printing in each black and colour. They make use of the LC-61 sequence cartridges and also have a fantastic observe report making use of the bigger potential appropriate cartridges from ASAP inkjets.
Most effective all round printer Runners up - In runner up for wonderful throughout printing will be one of several subsequent Canon printers that make use of the PGI-220 and CLI-221 cartridges.
* Canon PIXMA MP620 four stars (about $100)
* Canon PIXMA MP990 four stars (about $100)
* Canon PIXMA MP560 four.five stars (about $100)
These Canon devices are extremely very well developed together with other than a bit bigger ordinary price for that printer and provides, are just about fantastic.
We do not offer printers at ASAP inkjets but we do endeavor to guide people today make fantastic conclusions when hunting to obtain one particular.
Should you are wanting a different printer now, or are actually to the fence about acquiring a different a person, you might want to act quicker considering that printer designs don't stay about for very long.


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|There are currently no LODs as I can't seem to get them to show in game. I've just noticed that Gforce has replied to my plea for aid during the composition of this post so that's the next thing to look at.
The lighting is a bit odd in places but there's little point in doing anything about it until the new MI-SA lighting standard has been sorted.
Please take a look and point out anything you think may need refining.
Your comments are invaluable.
Watch this space for further updates
| EDIT: I've just noticed a corruption in the .TXD file which tints some of the textures greenish? The path to the beach and the front car park for example.
I'll correct this and repost once I've downloaded the latest version of TXDworkshop.
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I've fixed the invisible .COL of doom.
I may well revisit the LODs in the future to try and reduce the poly count. I won't know if it's a problem until more lots are released.


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This box set is a collection of the first five titles in the Daytrotter Vinyl Series. All five titles are available here for one final time and exist in very limited quantities as we pressed some extra copies in case of returns, due to shipping damages or other anticipated issues. Once they are gone, they're gone.
The box set includes these titles:
Civil Wars/The Lumineers
Delta Spirit/Doc Watson
Dawes/Justin Townes Earle
Trampled By Turtles/Lucero
White Denim/Maps & Atlases
The ultimate format of music listening. Our collection of vinyl includes never-before-released Concert Vault concerts and Daytrotter sessions. In addition, our used vinyl comes from famed rock photographer Joe Sia's personal collection. Used vinyl is available in limited quantities and has been previously listened to and loved.


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Drop everything you're doing right now and huddle around. I have something very important to tell you. Robert Pattinson. Went. Grocery. Shopping. There are pictures, and we can look at them, and we can discuss them. As far as I am concerned, that is something we should do. Are you ready? Okay. To the Robert Pattinson Intrusive Viewing Room! Let us examine every last item in that shopping cart and decipher whatever intimate, personal details they might reveal.
1. Case of Coors Light. That's a lot of beer. First of all, this means Rob is no beer snob. He'll drink anything, apparently. And he's trying to maintain his girlish figure. But let's talk about the quantity. Is he planning a party -- or is he planning to go underground? Methinks this beer is meant to last him a few months while he lives in the tunnel under his home, dating Riley Keough in secret. Just a hunch.
2. Diet Snapple. I don't see the Snapple in the photos, but Perez Hilton says it's there, so it must be true. Robert is going to drink all that Snapple, and then he's going to pee in all the bottles because he forgot to have a bathroom built in his basement. I know this is a gross detail. What can I say, I'm just reporting what I've made up.
3. Bulk package of toilet paper. I know what you're thinking: Don't be gross again, Adriana. Well you'll be pleased to know that is not where my theory takes us. That toilet paper is for an art project Rob's working on, but he made me swear not to tell you about it because it would ruin the surprise. (Involves water colors and glitter, FYI.)
4. Tortilla chips. I'm guessing by the yellow bag. Something about that particular shade of yellow says tortilla chips to me -- store-brand at that. Maybe Rob's a mad guacamole maker.
5. Sour Cream & Onion PopChips. That's what that green bag next to the tortilla chips totally looks like. Here's what I think happened. He went in to support his pal Katy Perry by purchasing Katy's Kettle Corn Chips, but then he saw the sour cream & onion. And he likes that flavor better, so he bought them instead. And then, like the careless asshole that he is, he left the package on the top of the bag where Katy can see it now! Oh cruel snack betrayal.
6. Other stuff. There are more things in that bag, but we can't see them. I'm just going to take a stab here: Tampons, kale, quinoa, those little Babybel cheeses, extra virgin olive oil, frozen blueberries, a lighter, and this month's Martha Stewart Living.
What do you think is in Robert Pattinson's grocery bag?
i think ya'll are getting a little nuts-o with this. really picking apart what the man buys. he is human just like us. only difference is what he does for a living
He's a drunk.
Was this written by a 12 year old? Celebrities are REAL PEOPLE TOO! They go shopping, poop, and struggle with their weight just like the rest of us.
What I noticed about it is that some of that is stuff to eat and drink is also some of Kristen's faves and the shirt he is wearing is in reference to one of the movies she will be working on... makes u wonder
Tina Martin and Vivian Morrison , you both need to use your own pictures on these comments nad not mine. where in the hell did you guys get my photo any way.it is also none of our business what Rob has in his basket .Love U Rob !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Liberty of London
Rize USA
Channel 4 - 3-part series about the iconic fashion emporium Liberty, one of the world's most famous stores. Christmas 2013.
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
September Films
ITV1 – The Saturday night entertainment series starring magic duo Penn & Teller and hosted by Jonathan Ross (co-pro with 1/17 Productions).
September Films
WE tv - Brides-to-be turn into matrimonial monsters. A household name in America, the iconic wedding reality series totals 10 Seasons.
A Very British Wedding
Rize USA
BBC Two - This new 4 part series reveals the secrets and celebrates the beauty of marriage in different cultures in the UK.
Billy The Exterminator
September Films
A&E - One of A&E's signature non fiction series totaling 6 seasons. Billy and his pest control company Vexcon battle beasts in the bayou.
Welsh BAFTA Winner 2012: Shirley
Prospect Pictures
BBC Two - Award winning biopic charting Shirley Bassey's early career. The centerpiece of BBC's Mixed Race Britain season in autumn 2011.
High School Moms
Rize USA
TLC/ Discovery Fit & Health - 6 part real-life drama at a Colorado high school devoted to pregnant girls and teen moms. Mondays on TLC UK.
The Alps Murders
Rize USA
Channel 4 - This investigative Special goes behind the headlines of the story of the British family murdered on holiday in the French Alps
The Curious Case of The Clark Brothers
Rize USA
Channel 4 - The story of Matthew & Michael Clark, grown men with a rare condition which is turning them back into childhood.
Alan Whicker: Journey of a Lifetime
September Films
BBC4 - The landmark 4-part BBC2 series celebrating presenter and journalist Alan Whicker's career in Television.
Children's BAFTA Winner: Richard Hammond's Blast Lab
September Films
CBBC/BBC - The BAFTA winning children's gameshow hosted by Richard Hammond sees teams of children compete to perform science experiments.
The Tallest Tower: Building The Shard
Prospect Pictures
Channel 4 - Filmed over 3 years, this high rated documentary follows the construction of The Shard, Europe's tallest building, in London.
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The Battle to Beat Polio
BBC Two - A personal account of the search to find the polio vaccine by former BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders.
19th May 2014
The Story of Women and Art
BBC Two - Amanda Vickery explores and explains the story of female creativity through the ages.
16th - 30th May 2014
Jockey School
Channel 4 - Three teenagers with troubled backgrounds each want to make it as jockeys. 13th April 2014, 10pm
Scottish BAFTA Winner 2012: Afghanistan - The Great Game
BBC Two - Scottish BAFTA winner for Best Factual Series - Rory Stewart recounts the story of foreign intervention in Afghanistan.
Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death
BBC4 - Historian Helen Castor, presenter of the popular 'She-Wolves', explores the most fundamental moments in Middle Age's life. Oct 2013.
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1978 Practical Salinity Scale
Revised January 1989
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Should you not be already familiar with it, we would like to call your attention to the January 1980 issue of the IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, which is dedicated to presenting the results of a multi-national effort to obtain a uniform repeatable Practical Salinity Scale, based upon electrical conductivity measurements. This work has been almost universally accepted by researchers, and all instruments delivered by Sea-Bird since February 1982 have been supplied with calibration data based upon the new standard.
The value for conductivity at 35 ppt, 15 degrees C, and 0 pressure [C(35,15,0)] was not agreed upon in the IEEE reports--Culkin & Smith used 42.914 mmho/cm (p 23), while Poisson used 42.933 mmho/cm (p 47). It really does not matter which value is used, provided that the same value is used during data reduction that was used to compute instrument calibration coefficients. Our instrument coefficients are computed using C(35,15,0) = 42.914 mmho/cm.
The PSS 1978 equations and constants for computing salinity from in-situ measurements of conductivity, temperature, and pressure are given in the 'Conclusions' section of the IEEE journal (p 14) and are reproduced below. In the first equation, 'R' is obtained by dividing the conductivity value measured by your instrument by C(35,15,0), or 42.914 mmho/cm. Note that the PSS equations are based upon conductivity in units of mmho/cm, which are equal in magnitude to units of mS/cm. If you are working in conductivity units of Siemens/meter (S/m), multiply your conductivity values by 10 before using the PSS 1978 equations.
Also note that the equations assume pressure relative to the sea-surface. Absolute pressure gauges (as used in all Sea-Bird CTD instruments) have a vacuum on the reference side of their sensing diaphragms and indicate atmospheric pressure (nominally 10.1325 dbar) at the sea-surface. This reading must be subtracted to obtain pressure as required by the PSS equations. The pressure reading displayed when using Sea-Bird's Seasoft CTD acquisition, display, and post-processing software is the corrected sea-surface pressure and is used by SEASOFT to compute salinity, density, etc in accordance with the PSS equations.
1978 PRACTICAL SALINITY SCALE EQUATIONS, from IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, Vol. OE-5, No. 1, January 1980, page 14.
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We learn that living things are connected to each other. They are connected by food chains, by ways they help one another, and by the environment they live in. In the food chain, plant life is the producer and all other living things are the consumers. The energy from the sun that plants use to make their food becomes energy for consumers when they eat the plants. In the last stage of the food chain, the decomposed consumers become nutrients for the plants, and the cycle begins again. Learning about plants is important to understanding all life.
In the lower elementary, the first lessons in botany are about the names of the parts of plants and then their functions. What is a root? What are its parts? What does each part do? What is a stem? What are its parts? What does each part do? The same process applies with seeds, flowers, and leaves. In our lessons, we learn the names by looking at cards and the real plants. We see the functions through books and examining the plants as well.
After we learn these basics, we learn about different types of leaves, stems, roots, flowers and fruits. Mrs. Hasan has brought in different plants, roots, and stems for us to observe. When looking at roots, we examined a carrot (conical-shaped), a turnip (napiform-shaped), a yam (tuberous-shaped), and a radish (fusiform-shaped).
Did you know that stems grow both below and above ground? The underground modified stem is a specialized stem and is enlarged to store food. The four types of underground stems are rhizome (ginger), tuber (potato), bulbs (garlic), and corms (eddo). These stems not only store food but can also produce new plants.
We also learned how the parts of the flower work to create fruit and seeds. Most people think of peppers and tomatoes as a vegetable, but they are really fruit. We have learned the types of fruit as well, simple (peach), aggregate (strawberry), and composite (pineapple). When we examined sprouting seeds, we learned which parts become the new plant (embryo), which are the plumule and the radicle. Other parts are the covering (testa), and the food for the embryo (cotyledon).
Learning about leaves helps us understand how the water cycle and photosynthesis works. Learning about types of leaves shows us how different plants make their food in different climates. The shape of the leaf and its margin can affect how it collects sunlight or water.
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A Toy Snob Visits the Toy Fair (And Awards Fake Prizes)
Frankly, I find much of the Toy Fair demoralizing. It can feel like a sea of plastic, gimmicky, flash in the pan toys destined to fill up our landfills next year. I go every year to report back to you about toys and companies I think warrant our attention. I'm especially interested in sharing with you toys that are harder to find (i.e. less likely to be picked up for $10 at your local Big Box store) from companies who may not have the marketing budget for lots of fanfare.
Each year the Toy Industry Association bestows awards in 11 categories. You can see this year's winners on their website (by category, on the right). Typically, the winners include toys from the big guys (Hasbro, Fisher-Price, Mattel) and typically I find myself scratching my head at the winners. I lack the experience and knowledge to truly judge how these toys fit into the overall toy picture and I'll be the first to say that I have a fairly narrow view of the toy industry. But I am a parent and a consumer and I'm still left thinking, is this the best they can do?
I plan on sharing with you some of my favorites from the Toy Fair over the next few days, but I wanted to start by bestowing my own (fake) awards. (The Snobbies?) And the envelopes please...
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Can't wait to see what more you have to share with us. These are all fab. You and I appear to share a brain when it comes to toy "snobbery"! :)
I have Toy Fair envy!
Great selections! I'm so glad that there are more and more alternatives to the great sea of plastic. Not to say my child doesn't have a few plastic toys, but we really try to limit how many make it into the toy box. Honestly, he seems to prefer playing with his cloth and wood ones! Janod makes beautiful wood toys, and I am super excited that they are going to be more widely available here in the US soon! Also, we love love love Maileg!
Nice selections but I don't see anything special about Janod. It is sort of the made-in-China Melissa and Doug of Europe.
Carrie, Love you for your honesty!
After 3 years of Toy Fair - I can call myself a "toy snob" too. First year - you feel like a kid in a big toy store. It wears off quickly...
ETE - got that too! Such a huge difference between so called preschool toys in US and EU.
TOTY - look at the process of submitting a nomination for the awards - small companies can't always afford that. That's why there are same companies year after year. I wish they were awarding on play-based value and creativity of the toy, and quality of the materials and overall moral image of the producer; not based on how much profit a toy can generate. TOTY has no value to me as a consumer.
Thanks for the post! Looks like much of it is not for sale yet, which is totally understandable. :) Perhaps you can do some follow-up posts as things come available? Thanks again!
@Nudik I hadn't read into the TOTY nominations process - the outcomes make a lot more sense now (i.e. $) - thanks!
I hope I don't get blacklisted now! ;)
Toy snobs unite! Thanks for this review and information about new companies. I wish Toys R Us would stock more of these types of toys...I love supporting local toy stores & small online stores, but the grandparents only like TRU.
Thanks so much for the recommendations! I especially love the Maileg Princess and the Pea set. I'm off to the Tree House Toys in Portland, ME this week to see if they carry it. The Maileg spring catalog is beautiful, too. Thanks again!
I have a feeling that you would be very happy in my closest toy shop which is Little Imps in Glastonbury. Its current display is a 4 foot slot together wooden tree complete with multi level tree house. I don't know a single adult that doesn't sigh like a child when they walk past it!
We love Maileg and Moulin Roty toys! They really are beautiful. Those story telling boxes look super fun! My daughter would be completely into those. A few other companies I would recommend are En Gry and Sif, Glucksafer, and Ostheimer. Throw in some Schleich, Playmobil, and Sylvanian Families, and you're golden!
Great Toy Fair coverage! I went too- and pretty much the same lines caught my eye as well! I was really excited by Brinca Dada, and saw your link on their Facebook wall. Thanks!


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20 U.S. Code § 1234e - Cease and desist orders
(a) Issuance and contents of complaint
In accordance with section 1234c of this title, the Secretary may issue to a recipient under an applicable program a complaint which—
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The recipient upon which a complaint has been served shall have the right to appear before the Office on the date specified and to show cause why an order should not be entered by the Office requiring the recipient to cease and desist from the violation of law charged in the complaint.
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The testimony in any hearing held under this section shall be reduced to writing and filed with the Office. If upon that hearing the Office is of the opinion that the recipient is in violation of any requirement of law as charged in the complaint, the Office shall—
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Source(Pub. L. 90–247, title IV, § 456, as added Pub. L. 95–561, title XII, § 1232,Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2351; amended Pub. L. 100–297, title III, § 3501(a),Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 355.)
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When I was maybe 10 or 12, my parents gave me a copy of the Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook. I don't remember exactly when it was, and I'm not sure what prompted this gift as they had never played D&D themselves, but I'm guessing it was probably around the time that the Dungeons & Dragons animated series was on TV as I watched that every week.
While a D&D manual was a pretty awesome gift to give a young girl with an active imagination, unfortunately they couldn't provide me with the other thing needed to enjoy D&D: a gaming group. I spent ages reading the manual and my brother and I collected lots of dice and tried a few games, but two people (one being the GM) does not make for a very satisfying D&D experience. We eventually gave up trying to play D&D on paper, and moved on to writing vaguely D&D themed text-based computer adventure games in BASIC (most of which I programmed to include cheat codes for me, and ways to imaginatively kill my brother).
I was fascinated by the idea of D&D and similar games, but unfortunately, they did not seem to be something that girls played back then. My female friends had never heard of it and didn't seem in the slightest bit interested in learning more. My brother was a bit luckier – being both male, and a couple of years younger than me, he eventually found a group of friends in his teens that he could game with. However, girls most definitely did not hang around with their baby brother's all-boy gaming group either, and all the boys of my own age who might have been gaming were far too shy to talk to girls about it, let alone invite them to join. So it wasn't until university that I actually had the opportunity to play some tabletop role playing games with a real gaming group. That didn't last long after graduation, however, as I moved countries a few times and ended up working for a mainly marketing and publicity company whose employees (although wonderful people) tended to look at me like some kind of weird alien when I talked about things like roleplaying games or MMOs. I played some Traveller (a space-based science fiction roleplaying game) for a few years via a remote client with assorted online acquaintances all around the world, but mostly satisfied my roleplaying interests by playing MMOs.
There is a happy ending though; since starting work at SOE, I've been blissfully surrounded by hundreds of gaming geeks who enjoy every type of game imaginable. When asked what I did on the weekend, I can reply that I killed a dragon, and nobody will even blink; if anything, they'll just enquire how, and which dragon. I now have not one but two regular D&D games, and we've been trying out the latest edition of D&D. Somewhere in the back of my parents closet, my original first edition D&D handbook is probably still languishing while I run around with a fourth edition rogue and a warlord.
I'm glad that I get to play now, but I do still regret that I didn't have this much fun back when I first got my original player's handbook. I know that games like this are slowly becoming more main-stream, and I hope that nowadays there are enough girls who are interested in D&D that they can find friends to play with if they wish. If that's not the case yet, then hopefully we'll get there soon!
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Welcome to 729G26 - Interaction Programming!
Interaction Programming is an elective course is given as part of the third year of the bachelor's program in Cognitive Science. The course covers theoretical and practical aspects of interaction programming: analysis, specification and implementarion.The framework used in this course is HTML5 and jQuery.
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Best Kids Parties: Forest Friends
My Party: Graham (Napa, CA)
Graham's friends and family were invited into the woods for his very first birthday party. Lindsay shares: We threw Graham a Forest Friends birthday party in our back yard and little Spanish bungalow.
We hired a delicious food truck to serve sliders and served woodland themed sugar cookies and cider. The decorations were primarily felt and paper. We put together a photo garland of polaroids of G and his closest friends and family as well.
Thanks Lindsay! Readers, find Lindsay on her Tumblr Time & Materials.
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what a beautiful cake! and love the idea of the food truck!
That is such a cute party ! The cake looks amazing. I never tire of woodland creatures, and hope I never will.
this is such a sweet party! i love how beautiful yet simple it is. and i love that you used a food truck! some friends of ours did that for their wedding rehearsal dinner (bbq truck and an ice cream truck) and it was such fun!
The cake is adorable! And is that a bottle of wine on the table? That's my kind of party. :)


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Dr. Nicholas Bernier, family medicine, has seen many advancements in the field of medicine in his more than 30 years of practice. But the thing that hasn't changed is the importance of a relationship with his patients. In some cases this extends to multiple generations in a family.
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Sigma DP2 review
Design and Performance
The design of the DP2 is much the same as the DP1, and owes a lot to cameras of yore. The camera of solid, black rectangular form, and as such has a reassuringly sturdy feel. However, the fact that the DP2 features a fixed focal length lens does no favours for the profile of the model, with the camera featuring a large protruding element on its front.
The rest of the models sports a black finish, with minimal demarcation for the various commands of the camera, such as focus, flash and mode dial, in white features. The harsh metal finish and lack of an ergonomically-minded body make the DP2 a touch difficult to handle, feeling clunky in the hand and making the preferable shooting hold the two-handed approach.
The button layout and design of the menus on the DP2 is a touch confusing - even the most basic operation or change of mode and functions is long-winded, with often three, four or more clicks needed to perform the desired operation.
There are several issues with performance that hamper the DP2 in use. For example, the AF system of the camera is slow in even optimum conditions, often hunting, with an audible whirr to boot, before settling on focal points. Of course, there is the pleasing option of manual focus, though is not an option you necessarily want to rely on.
The model's LCD screen is also far from perfect. While it's unarguable that the image quality provided by Sigma's Foveon sensor is of a high standard, the quality of the DP2's LCD screen does the images no justice.
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The Tucson Police Department is looking for help from the public in locating a suspect in an armed robbery today.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, 25 to 35 years old, 5'8" tall, 180 to 190 pounds. He was wearing a dark beanie cap, dark hooded sweatshirt with white lettering and logo, a red T-shirt and light colored blue jeans.
The suspect handed a note to a teller at the Wells Fargo Bank at 1260 West Prince Road at about 9:51 a.m. demanding money and threatening harm.
The teller, who was behind bullet-proof windows announced out loud that the bank was being robbed, and the suspect fled without money.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Fiona from Quality is a lot better than what I expected for the price (sale). I love having the 2 different patterns on either side - gives it a bit more versatility. Colour is as pictured, at least on my computer screen but there is a bit more brown to the colour of the other side of the duvet (the one with the smaller patterns - not adequately pictured).
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Sarah from True to colour, looks great in my decor. I think the fabric is what you call sateen though, not quite what I was expecting. The reverse side is more brownish with small pattern. Duvet would look nice that way up too. Has washed up well and the fabric appears to have been cut straight , so folds well too.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Jayelle from Well it appears I bought this Duvet set just in time, as I see it has now sold out. I hope the staff at EZIBUY have noticed the high score this product has received, as I bought it myself on the basis of customer feedback, and i'm so glad I did as the colour fabric & style are excellent.
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-- Robert Preidt
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- A positive attitude and a
little preparation can help women deal with menopause, according to
an expert.
Women should start preparing when they experience perimenopause,
the stage before menopause. Perimenopause typically begins in the
40s, but can start as early as the 30s, according to Dr. Karen
Deighan, chair of obstetrics/gynecology at Gottlieb Memorial
Hospital, Loyola University Health System.
"I give my perimenopausal patients a pep talk so they don't get down on themselves," she said in a Loyola news release. "I tell them that they shouldn't just let this transition happen. Women can be proactive about their health and take steps to minimize the side effects of menopause before it occurs."
Deighan offered the following tips:
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Breaking fashion rules to make it right. Dress out of the box and get some style. The hot trends for this season compose of breaking historic fashion rules to move forward with fabulous style.Published on April 05, 2014
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Michelle Obama Style: Today's power dressing muse. Everyday style for clean, corporate chic.Published on March 08, 2014
Celebrity Style In Focus- Elisa Sednaoui
I'll Have What She's Having: Perfectly cut pieces that always look right… Although she is an Italian native, actress and model Elisa Sednaoui often tends to cut a dynamic swath around the globe in pieces that are sublimely chic however simple enough to let her casual yet sexy nuanced way of wearing looks stand-out. And…Published on November 25, 2011
How Much to Retouch Without Going to the Extreme
"Photos in magazines and ads get retouched– we know that. Every time a celebrity photo gets overdone, the blogosphere goes mad with Photoshop rage. And rightly so.But a little helpful "cleaning up" only enhances the image. Master retoucher and former Ford model Sharon Daniels unveils what really is behind the photo that you see and why. –S.H.How Much to Retouch in Advertising and Media… and Why!It's no secret that photo retouching is essential to all media platforms. It can lure us in emotionally to a given product or subject and in turn serves to increase sales for advertisers. We see this phenomena at work everyday and everywhere, including in fashion magazines such as Vogue and Elle.Why does the media retouch and to what extent may retouching be necessary?"Published on July 13, 2010
Fashion Downsizing with Six Items or Less is the Antidote to Haul Videos
I have to admit that I find the shopping haul video trend rather disquieting.Even though I am in fashion business and have overstuffed closets, it's jarring for me to watch a video of someone sitting in front of her computer and gushing over her latest shopaholic purchase of the day, whether it be a glossy new lipstick or a cute top.In a time of economic restraint for most, it's fascinating to me as to how there are hoards of fashionistas obsessed in the gorging of the latest fast-fashion cheapie trend rather than understanding that style is the amalgamation of the sum of its parts and not the collection of a batch of hit and miss items. In this otherwise fast-fashion, instant gratification obsessed society, a couple of social network friends inadvertently created the global month-long project, sixitemsorless.com.The Six Items or Less collective participants choose six (and only six) items of clothing and pledge to wear only those six items of clothing for a month. They share their experiences on the site to see the freedom that a uniform brings and the creativity that it can spark. It is the ultimate in the "what NOT to wear" philosophy and very similar to the less but more of the right things aesthetic of French Chic.Published on July 07, 2010
Countess Luann deLesseps dating and party tips, more Real Housewives NY gossip and summer beauty tips for ladies and metrosexual men
Too many Fourth of July Hamptons parties, too much gossip, beat the heat beauty tips, and too hot men Brad is preparing for the Fourth of July parties in the glam Hamptons and you know that he has some gorgeous dish up his sleeve. Enjoy! – S.H. <h2Dating tips and party advice from the Countess:Talk…Published on July 01, 2010
Real Housewives of New Jersey and New York Gossip and Some Ramona Singer Jewelry To Pretty It Up From Brad Boles
"Trash and cash to 'Money Can't Buy You Class' and fab fake jewels are all in the life of the Real HousewivesHousewife to Housewife. Zip code to zip code.You would think that with all the crazy scandal surrounding "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Danielle Staub and her supposed naked "caught on tape" romp with a mystery man that it would have her running for the hills… not "The Hills," the show but the expression… oh you reality peeps. I had a wonderful sit down this morning with Ramona Singer of the Real Housewives of New York City" at her beyond fabulous South Hampton estate. We sat in the gardens that she describes as perfect beauty from its overflowing flowers to the water view. There, I had a preview of her new art deco collection of Ramona Singer Jewelry for HSN that will air in August."Published on June 22, 2010
Real Housewives of New York Reunion Recap with Jill Zarin, Gossip and Men's Grooming Tips from Brad Boles
The twisted lives of "The Real Housewives of New York City!" Who's hot and who's not. Who knows if you may or may not be seeing Simon van Kempen's fashion disasters or Alex McCord's new attitude, when filming begins for next season? I'm just saying that there is a line in the sand and nobody is speaking to each other. Even though its hot out here in The Hamptons, the air is freezing around these ladies!Let's take a minute to talk about "The Real Housewives of New York City" reunion show that I got to see with my friend and favorite "Housewife," Jill Zarin the other night. If you missed the episode, don't worry because Bravo is rerunning the show like mad.Of course Jill's husband Bobby Zarin and their lovely daughter Ally were there to watch the reunion rumble. I brought my guy's guy metrosexual correspondent Rob Siegel along for the ride… scroll down for his men's grooming tips.Now remember, even the Housewives have to wait to see the show when it airs on TV, just like you and me… there no special previews for the ladies.Published on June 15, 2010
Summer Beauty Tips, Hamptons Gossip, and The Real Housewives of New York City, of course from Brad Boles
Last week, I promised you more of Brad Boles as he begins his weekly summer column for FocusOnStyle!Beauty tips and gossip, served up, well not straight, but definitely on the rocks from the fast-talking, globe-trekking, glamourella guy himself. Hold tight kiddies, because in the weeks to come, Brad and I will be chatting away with you! S.H.There is something about warm weather and beaches that brings out the sexy in all of us.There's no better "Housewife" then the Countess Luann de Lesseps who gave a great radio interview with my very sexy friend Judith Regan of SirusXM. The Countess remained a lady through all the hard hitting questions about Kelly Killoren Bensimon apparent breakdown on 'Poison Island,' at least she was smart enough not to end up in that hot mess of a house!Even sexier is my metrosexual friend and Hamptons cohort, the travel guy, Rob Siegel. Oh you know the The Hamptons, it's the super chic and expensive beachy part on the east end of Long Island, New York.Rob and I stopped by Ramona Singer and Mario's fabulous house there last weekend. Ramona showed us her line of baubles and the new season of her jewelry collection is so sexy– the underside is as beautiful as what the eye sees. Fantastic!But this is MY favorite accessory… a metrosexualPublished on June 09, 2010
The Real Housewives of New York City Gossip From Brad Boles
Jill's gay husband Brad Boles gossips about The Real Houseweives of New York. The catfights and the hugs. The bitchiness and the love. The scandals and the sincerity. Drama and glamour are all in an episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City."Out of sight but not out of mind for the previous part of Season 3, image impresario and makeup artist Brad Boles, a.k.a. Jill Zarin's "gay husband" on the show, shares some of his behind-the-scenes gossip on some of the hottest housewife dirt on TV.You'll see Brad on tonight's blockbuster finale episode of the season and you'll hear more from him as Brad joins FocusOnStyle as a featured Beauty Contributor. Don't forget that Brad and I go way back, when it comes to being fabulous, he is your man. Stay tuned to stay gorgeous. — S.H.Survival of the prettiest has been my business for over 30 years. I started my career as a make-up artist and imagist to some of the most famous faces in the world such as Reese Witherspoon, Gina Gershon, and REAL socialite Denise Rich. Beautiful, rich and glamorous women have always been attractive to me like honey to a bee for as long as I can remember! I guess the mutual admiration starts with how I appear to these women as a stylish, well mannered, you can take me anywhere sort of guy. I'm the best lunch date you will ever have this side of L.A.! Lunch is always full of beauty tips, the where and how to get great style, and the really good gossip.Well, nobody knows gossip better then me. Most of you recognize me as Jill Zarin's "gay husband" on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" for the past two seasons. Sorry that I wasn't around much for Season 3 and it's not for all the dishy reasons that so many gossipistas and dumb drag queens have been writing yes, I did say thatPublished on June 03, 2010
How to Look Chic, Not Cheap. Paris Hilton in a Hot Pink Bikini OR When Paris Isn't Always Chic
How to Look Chic, Not Cheap: Paris Hilton in a Hot Pink Bikini OR When Paris Isn't Always ChicPublished on April 27, 2010
Swarovski designer Fashion Week collaborations are just the Red Carpet sparkle that you may want now
It's crystal clear that there will be some very big sparkle ahead in your fashion future.The crystal collage trend from spring moves forward to fall 2010 and it's interpretations are boundless thanks to a collaboration with Swarovski and a dozen top designers during New York Fashion Week.The one thing that we are sure of is that these are by no means the symmetrical pave sparkle that you associate with crystal past.The new crystals are unexpected art pieces to add depth and dimension to each garment.With designers like Prabal Gurung, Alexander Wang, Peter Som, Zac Posen, Halston, Rodarte, Yigal Azrouel, Julian Louie, Joseph Altuzarra, Ohne Titel, Manolo Blahnik, Proenza Schouler on shoes, and Graeme Armour adding their special touch to crystallized Swavorski the results are daring and as individual as the designer's themselves.>> Shop for some shimmer nowSince Oscar fashion is on everyone's mind, we thought this would be the perfect time to do a fall runway recap of some future sparkle that you may just see on a red carpet celebrity this weekend.Or to use as an inspiration point for your personal Red Carpet moment. Glamorous style happens wherever you make it happen!>> Shop Swarovski onlinePublished on March 05, 2010