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After last Monday's embarrassing performance against the Eagles the Redskins could have easily gone into Nashville flat and uninspired. Following 10 game ending injuries affecting nearly every position they still fought. With chances at the end of the first half and regulation to kick field goals that would have won the game they grinded on. In fact the Tennessee Titans did as much to give the game to them with penalties and weakened by those injuries the Redskins couldn't take advantage of them.
Ultimately, however, the Redskins won a game that in the recent past would have been a dagger into the hopes for the rest of the season. It had the makings of the kind of game that would have sent them spiraling downward with players making plans for the off season. Instead their 19-16 win and 5-5 record means more than just they are firmly back into playoff contention. They have bought into Team Shanahan and that was evident by the character and resilience they showed by playing with a makeshift lineup for the last 20 minutes of the game.
Shanahan took Titans coach Jeff Fisher to school rendering his defense clueless how to contain the deep passing game. Santana Moss ran through the Tennessee secondary so often it was hard to tell whether he was playing receiver or safety. The addition of the tight end screen packages which took advantage of the aggressive Titans blitz was a stroke of genius. Using the short passing game on first and second down to offset the injuries to their running backs and pick up yardage to set up manageable third downs was masterful. Jim Haslett's defense, which led to the historic nightmare against Philadelphia, contained the league's best running back Chris Johnson which forced Tennessee to be patient and they couldn't score an offensive touchdown.
If Donovan McNabb had been more accurate the game probably doesn't go into overtime. The first time Moss got deep McNabb overthrew him. There were times where he delivered passes to open receivers that were either high or behind them. McNabb, playing behind that makeshift offensive line, has been in an accuracy slump for the last month but he has extended enough plays to bail them out in the face of jail breaks against their protection. He has to get better if they hope to make the playoffs but he twice led two minute drives where they should have scored if Graham Gano converts the field goals at the end of first half or regulation.
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Jumping Critique Please - Show in a month! So i'm taking Libby to a schooling show on Dec. 6th, we're going to ride in 2ft. Hunters. Its going to be our first show in over a year and my first show (over fences) since my back surgery in December. I am crazy nervous!! I would really love a critique of my jumping position so I know what I need to work on! I know my release is my biggest problem, I tend to do the chicken elbow thing, lol. Any advice would be great! Let me know what you think of Liberty too, thanks! Photos: http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/...1babd5b7-1.jpg http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/...d600d039-1.png http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/...e6175e36d5.jpg http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/...fd41e949-1.jpg http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/...556e467986.jpg http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/...0000928375.jpg Videos: |
a good idea when you do your circle just before starting your jumps you should pick up into a canter and start the smoothness of the canter before you jump. This way it won't look like you're rushing the first jump. since you did straight jumps I'm not sure if you look at your next jump when you got to turn before the next jump. I use to let my eyes drop which isn't good so keep that in mind. your form looks okay to me though, only one of the pictures looked like you may have leaned a bit to far forward but the rest were good in my eyes.:D |
Okay so my computer is a bumfluff so I can only go by what I see in the pics, can't comment on the videos cause I can't watch them. You lower leg is very unstable and it looks like your throwing yourself at the jump (I find that once you sort one out the other usualy comes right.) I would suggest lots and lots of riding in a correct two point position, I personaly spend 15mins of every ride in two point, It will get your heel down and your calf agianst the horse in the position that your leg is the most effective. Try riding around in two point concentraiting on your weight sinking through your heels with the front of your toe inline with the front of your girth and your toe turned slightly out, have a straight line shoulder knee toe and push your bottom towards the cantle. Do this in walk, trot and canter, change gaits and changes within gates (collected, medium etc) on striaght and do things like serpentines and other schooling excersises. Once you can do that being stable and your lower leg solid agianst your horse then bring in trot poles raised trot poles and little jumps and go in in your two point and just ride through, you dont need to change anything just concentrate on your position staying still and you will be fine. Good luck with your show, your horse looks like a real trooper =] |
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Three things I see. Your lower leg is a bit unstable. Trotting in two point will go a long way toward strengthening it. Canter's too easy. Do it in the trot for a good burn. You'll have solid rocks for lower legs in no time. Definitely pick up the canter before you finish that trot circle. Give him a little more time to get a balanced canter going before he gets to the first fence. It'll be easier to do in a larger show ring. The release looks early(?) to me. It's like you're throwing the reins at him before he gets to fence and saying to him, "okay you do it". If he sees anything at the show he doesn't like, you'll have no way to ride him past his objection. Ride him right up to the base of the fence and only release as his jumping motion takes your body into two point. Pretty horse. |
I can't comment on jump itself, but on most pics you look like you are looking down. Very nice horse, BTW. |
your horse looks lame in that vid? could be the shakey camera and inactive trot but yeah... i would suggest getting ur horse into a lively trot- that trot in the vid had no hind action or impulsion- and canter a circle before u head to the jump- the first jump you threw ur reins at him- the second jump was better after u regained balance from the first although you still released early! i agree with the above posts- lost of trot work in two point... but make sure that trot is active!!!! good luck for your show! :) |
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Aaron Murray hit Marlon Brown for two of his three touchdown passes, the second for the go-ahead score as No. 7 Georgia recover from a shaky start with 32 second-half points that spoiled Missouri's SEC debut in a 41-20 victory on Saturday night.
The Bulldogs (2-0, 1-0) trailed 17-9 early in the third quarter before turning Missouri's SEC debut into an unsatisfying initiation for the Tigers (1-1, 0-1) and a sellout crowd of 71,004 clad in yellow and waving yellow pom-pons.
Up by 21 points with the clock winding down, Georgia's fan contingent, mostly concentrated in one corner of the end zone, chanted "Old Man Football! Old Man Football!" That was in reference to comments by excitable Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, who said he turned off the TV last week during Georgia'sopening victory over Buffalo because he was unimpressed with the Bulldogs' no-frills style of play.
Brown had eight catches for 106 yards with an 11-yard score that put Georgia ahead for good at 24-20 late in the third quarter. A pair of big plays by linebacker Jarvis Jones helped put it away.
Jones returned an interception to the 1 midway through the fourth quarter to set up a score by Todd Gurley, then just three plays later he forced a fumble on a sack that gave Georgia possession at the 5 and set up a 6-yard scoring run by Ken Malcome.
Georgia outscored Missouri 32-10 in the second half, making a statement to three defensive starters left behind due to suspensions that there's plenty of depth.
Missouri got two touchdown passes from James Franklin but had little success with the run while falling short of lofty expectations. Coach Gary Pinkel predicted on media day that it would be a game that "will go down in history."
Missouri peaked on a 69-yard touchdown pass from Franklin to L'Damian Washington that made it 17-9 early in the third quarter.
The schools were a combined 1 for 7 on third down conversions with five first downs and three punts apiece in a sloppy, scoreless first quarter. Each opened 3-and-out, Missouri with minus-22 yards and Georgia with just minus-12.
Center Mitch Morse was behind Missouri's shaky start with two high snaps dooming the opening series. The second was looped far above quarterback James Franklin's head for a 24-yard loss back to the 4 leading to a punt.
The Tigers and Bulldogs each one big gainer in the second quarter, with Franklin hitting Marcus Lucas for a 41-yard touchdown and 34-yarder from Murray to Tavarres King on a screen to the 2 that set up a 2-yard scoring pass from Murray to Marlon Brown with 30 seconds to go in the half.
But Georgia missed a shot to tie it when freshman Marshall Morgan, who hit a 52-yard field goal earlier in the second quarter, was wide right on the extra point kick.
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Underwater emissions from a two-stroke outboard engine : a comparison between an EAL and an equivalent mineral lubricant
Kelly, C.A. , Ayoko, G.A., Brown, R.J., & Swaroop, C.R. (2004) Underwater emissions from a two-stroke outboard engine : a comparison between an EAL and an equivalent mineral lubricant. Materials and Design, 26(7), pp. 609-617.
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The emissions to water from a 1.9 kW two-stroke outboard engine were investigated in the laboratory and in the field, with the primary objective being to characterise and quantify the pollutants that remain within the water column. The emission rates of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were determined for the engine when using a mineral and an equivalent environmentally adapted lubricant (EAL). A comparison of the emission rates was conducted between the results from the fresh and sea water tests. The results showed that there was little difference in the emission rates of these pollutants when either of the lubricants was used in both the fresh and sea water. A further set of tests were done to find out the effect on pH of water due to the underwater emissions and these tests were done using both mineral and environmentally adapted lubricant. The results showed that the type of lubricant does not have any effect on the change in pH of the water.
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- 3 pounds pork spare ribs, on the bone, cut into 1 1/2 by 1 1/2-inch to 1 1/2 by 2-inch pieces
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Ryan Mallett kept falling. The Dolphins suddenly pull the trigger and enter the 2nd round. The fanbase gets excited. And the Dolphins pick…
RB Daniel Thomas out of Kansas State.
With an abundance of RBs available later in the draft and great free-agent RBs like Deangelo Williams or Darren Sproles available, the Dolphins TRADE UP to acquire Thomas.
Mallett would have been a great risk/reward pick by the Dolphins and ignited a fanbase that is growing incredibly frustrated with the poor choices of the front office. Mallett has some of the greatest talent in the draft and will no doubt make the Dolphins pay for years to come.
In the off-season, Jeff Ireland kept pushing that the team needed speed. Instead, they pick a big back in the mold of Brandon Jacobs or Stephen Jackson. Plus they give away their 3rd rounder, 5th rounder, and one of the 7th rounders. Way too much to give up.
In interviews following the pick, Thomas has been asked about the Wildcat. Anyone who watched the Dolphins last year knows that the Wildcat is dead and unsuccessful. Thomas threw a 70-yard touchdown pass last year. Who cares. The Wildcat is dead. If I have to watch Thomas throw passes out of the Wildcat next year, I will be a very unhappy 'Phins fan.
As a lifelong fan, I am so done with Ireland at Sparano at this point. Get them out of Miami ASAP.
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Last month, I paid off the last remaining consumer debt (my car loan). Then, I was in an odd place. Free from debt. To be honest, I was a little (a lot?) hung up on the fact that I was buying a condo, and I worried that by buying a condo, I was keeping myself in a payoff debt comfort zone.
It took a little getting used to, but logic won in the end, and I can safely say that I'm on the other side of debt. My money is working for me.
I slogged away for years getting to this point. Years. I worked my tail off. I sold stuff. I took on extra jobs. The earnest go-getter in me started in full swing in 2010, and three years later, I reached the finish line.
It's a little like starting to walk across the country. Let's say, for the sake of argument, you wake up one day in Portland, Maine. You lace on your shoes and decide to walk to the "other" Portland. If you've decided to walk across the country, there's simply only one way to do that: one step at a time.
And now, to take the analogy further, let's say, instead of waking up and deciding to do this on a whim, you've awakened a deep desire to live life on your terms, and the only path that you see that can take you there is the long, slow walk. From Portland to Portland. From beginning to end. It's a long, tiring process, and you'll get fatigued. You'll lose your step. Especially in the beginning, you'll want to go back to the familiar Portland.
But something in you tells you that no, sweetheart, your life isn't there anymore.
Once you wake up and decide, you can never go back to a blissful life of ignorance. You know that. You can't throw caution into the wind and finance a pair of shoes, not now that you know who has to pay for that in the end.
Every step away from debt is empowering. And every time you pay down (or off!) one or more of your debts, you venture further into the unknown. "Oh, so this is how it feels to no longer have credit card debt," I thought to myself when I finally paid that off. I poked my arm. "It's not very different from yesterday."
Every time I paid off a debt, I poked myself. "Self, do you feel different?"
Even now that I don't have consumer debt, the answer is no.
I'm the same person I was ten years ago, before I had any debt. The same person who wrote a check from a credit card seven years ago. The same person who woke up one day in 2009 and couldn't breathe because I couldn't see where my next rent payment would come from.
I got out of debt, and that's really something I'm proud of.
I walked from Portland to Portland so to speak. I arrived alone, without fanfare, and wasn't greeted with hugs or high fives. No roses, no medals. Not for this race.
It's lonely at the finish line.
I've had time to reflect. Time to think about what this means.
Life After Debt is a really great life. But it's just life.
I think I was expecting it to be like how Dorothy felt after her house landed on the witch and the world was Technicolor. But I didn't see that. There are no munchkins here. There's just life. Nothing has changed, except that the goal you worked SO hard to hit has been attained. You are where you set out to be.
Sure, I don't check Mint every day, and that's weird. But it's a good kind of weird. The kind where I'm comfortable with the inflow and outflow of my cash. I still log on at least once a week, but mostly to categorize my transactions (and see which direction that IRA heads toward).
I have to work toward new goals.
There's something funny about laser focus and human nature. I'm the kind of person who needs tough goals. Paying off $35,000 in debt was a reach goal. Knowing that I can pay that much money in that short amount of time makes me feel a little like Superwoman. I'm unstoppable, friends! I can do anything! But without something to strive toward, I'm a little adrift. My new goals are lofty, but only one has a time limit.
New Goals
- I'm going to earn $10,000 in 2013 (net!) in addition to my regular salary.
- I'm going to save $15,000 in a 2.25% interest bearing checking account (more on that another time, but why don't you bank at a credit union? they're better!) and after that, start investing in things that are less liquid.
It's funny. I started this blog to keep me accountable, and for a long time, my favorite posts were those charts where I was tracking my debt progress. I used to update my spreadsheets and projections every single time I made an extra payment. Now? I don't even publish those anymore, because I find them exceptionally boring.
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How come when we breathe in, you can smell odors, but when you breathe out through your nose you cannot? Do the odors we smell while breathing in disappear in some odor disposal plant, or do the odor sensors only work in one direction?
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The same highly skilled medical professional who unraveled the mysteries of gleeking tells us that olfactory fatigue accounts for some of this smell thing. When you suck in odor molecules and they zap past the odor sensors way at the back of your nose, those sensors become momentarily fatigued and aren't as sharp until they have time to recover. Ever notice how, if you stand in dog poop for a minute or so, you can't smell it anymore? That's olfactory fatigue. Ever wonder how a lady reeking of perfume can stand the stench? Her olfactory receptors have crapped out to that particular scent. She can't smell it anymore and figures no one else can either, and what's the point of perfume, anyway, if no one can smell it, so she pours on more. Also, the air we inhale gets mixed with air already in the lungs, the scent gets diluted, and is exhaled in several breaths, not just one.


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Harris Lake offers a variety of environmental education programs for public and private schools, Scouts, the general public, birthday parties and other organized groups. Programs are available at the park or off-site (outreach). All programs are specific to the Piedmont region of North Carolina.All programs are one hour in length unless otherwise noted. Programs given on-site are $15–$40/hour depending on program request. Outreach programs are $40/hour per staff member. Group size per staff member will be limited to 15–30 depending on the program requested and age of the participants. Programs for pre-K groups are available to groups of 15 or less.Please allow at least three weeks in advance (one month is recommended) to schedule a program for your group. Begin the group program reservation process by choosing a topic from our Group Program List below. Please call 919-387-4344 or email email@example.com to request a program date or for more information about one of our program offerings. If you have questions about a program topic that is not listed, please ask our staff – we will do our best to accommodate your group.Group program fees are due within two weeks of making your reservation. Wake County Public School System fees are due two weeks prior to your program date.
Aquatic Adventures: (K–Adult)Learn about an aquatic food chain, the lifecycle of a frog, and some special adaptations aquatic insects have in order to survive in an aquatic environment. We'll go dip-netting in our pond to investigate further the animals that call this watery world their home.Bird Buddies:(K–Adult)Learn what makes a bird different from other animals. Through a fun bird call matchup activity, we'll identify some of our common birds by the sounds they make. Participants will learn about bird habitats and adaptations as we take a hike in search of our feathered friends.Busy Beavers:(K–5th grade)Students will be introduced to the life history of the beaver, plus how beavers alter the landscape to provide important habitat for other wildlife. A volunteer will dress up like a beaver to demonstrate how beavers are perfectly adapted to life in an aquatic environment! We'll take a hike to look for signs of beaver activity here in the park.Composting & Recycling:(3rd–6th grade)Adding your share to the landfill? There are many benefits to composting and recycling! Discover better ways to dispose of "trash." Participants will take a closer, hands-on look at some of nature's little decomposers (earthworms) as they learn what vermicomposting is.Evening Exploration:(K–Adult)A whole new world opens up as the sun goes down. Join a nature instructor for a night hike in the woods to look and listen for the nocturnal animals that inhabit the park. We'll explore the special adaptations that help these animals survive and flourish in a world of darkness.Insect Investigations:(K–5th grade)Participants will learn why insects play such an important role in our environment. Through an insect dress-up activity, students will learn about insect anatomy. Insect movements and identification of insects using sweep nets will also be included in this hands-on program.Longleaf Legacy: (This program is 1.5 hours in length)(4th–8th grades)Students will learn about the historical and ecological significance of the Longleaf Pine in our state. We'll discuss the Longleaf's original range, growth stages, reasons behind its loss, animals that depend on the Longleaf Pine, as well as the Longleaf's dependence on fire for its survival and efforts toward restoring this majestic tree at Harris Lake County Park.Reptile Roundup:(K–Adult)Learn about some common reptile inhabitants of the Piedmont, why reptiles are an important part of the environment, plus some unique characteristics our reptile friends have. Participants will get a chance to meet some live reptiles.Soil Scientists:(3rd–5th grade)Through engaging, hands-on demonstrations and activities, students will learn why soil is important, how it is formed, and why different soil particle sizes absorb water at different rates. Students will also explore soil textures and become scientists as they collect their own soil samples for further investigation!Tree-mendous Trees:(K–Adult)Participants will learn the different parts of a tree and their functions by participating in a "build a tree" activity. Students will also learn why trees are so important to our environment (and us). We'll take a hike to identify some common trees found in the Piedmont.What about Watersheds:(3rd–6th grade)Learn what a watershed is and how it plays an important role in water quality. Students will be able to predict and follow the flow of water as it travels through a watershed and empties into a lake or other water source. At Harris Lake, students will determine the flow of water on its watershed by discovering the pattern, shape or other forms of direction that divert or allow the free flow of water into its lake. Activities will show the different land uses on a watershed that affect what goes into a lake and ultimately the lake's water quality. Erosion factors and river basins will also play a part in this program.Wilderness Survival:(4th grade +)Would you know what to do if you were stranded or lost in the woods? Learn how to find your way out of the woods and what to do in a survival situation. We'll practice building debris shelters and learn how to make fire. Birthday Parties: Does your child love science and nature? Many of our nature programs can be adapted for birthday parties. Please call 919-387-4344 to find a program that's just right for your child's birthday celebration. Limited to ages 5 and up.


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Renee BonorchisStandard Bank Group Ltd., Africa's largest lender, and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, agreed to lend as much as 20 billion rand ($2.2 billion) for renewable-energy projects in South Africa.
"Standard Bank and ICBC will jointly provide debt financing on a project-finance basis to companies that are awarded preferred-bidder status under the country's renewable energy independent power producer procurement program," George Kotsovos, head of power and infrastructure finance at Standard Bank, said in a statement on the Johannesburg-based lender's website today.
ICBC, the world's largest bank by market value, is Standard Bank's largest shareholder with a 20 percent stake and the pair have provided Chinese and African financing since 2008. South Africa is seeking 3,725 megawatts of power from renewable sources and companies have to submit bids in a third round of offers by Aug. 19.
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Speaking of hiking, Mount Greylock happens to be part of the mighty Appalachian Trail (lets call it AT for short!) As in the AT! At 2,100 miles long running from the State of Georgia all the way through to Maine you could say the 5 1/2 month expedition is one hell of a hike laced with all sorts of nasty surprises along the way...not to mention a few blisters!
A peaceful night in the river
Just before leaving Mechanicville we got an email from Lock One Marina that they had still not received our filters.... at least we now knew we would be at our anchorage at a good hour! We left just after 8 am to tackle the last two locks in the Champlain Canal and the Federal Lock at Troy. We did still stop at Lock One Marina for diesel, and he filled us up so quickly we were even still able to make it through Lock 1 with the other sailboat Callipyge we had been traveling ...
Alford, Massachusetts
... known to be the Summer homes for the rich and famous from New York, both historically and present day, including Meryl Streep, who has a house on the edge of one of the lakes. Unfortunately Tricia and John were not on first name basis - oh well.........
The wildlife around the house was great. Including very tiny Humming birds outside the kitchen window, squirrels of various color's, red, black and brown, Chipmunk's, ...
Van Gogh and Nature
... again, no cameras were allowed. BUT, we were still able to get a photo of me with her…have a look (you need to look closely)!
This is an incredible gem of a museum – and I can't thank Judy and Robert enough, since without their tip we would have missed this totally exhilarating day!
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Van Buren Historic Site and Tolland State Forest,
... This is not just off the highway, it is a long ride in off of route 8 in western MA and I would not want to drive it at night. Our site had four campsites around it but with all the trees and shrubs we could see only the top of one tent in the distance. It is a peaceful place to camp but I would not take an RV over 28ft camping here. We would camp here ...


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Project Cost: Identified $550 million in capital improvements
Final Report Date: December 2011
The Corrections Master Plan is a comprehensive assessment and plan for the Commonwealth's capital needs for the correctional system facilities through 2020. It includes: an inventory and analysis of maintenance and capacity needs of existing facilities, the facilities impact of various programmatic and policy changes, including both operating and capital costs, the most effective and efficient use of existing facilities, and the prioritization of major maintenance, and new construction projects statewide. The Commonwealth's correctional facilities are critical to providing justice and protecting the safety of its citizens. The Corrections Master Plan was undertaken due to the overcrowding of existing facilities, the concern for the quality of incarceration of women, detainees and inmates with healthcare and mental healthcare needs, and enhancement of pre-release and reentry. During the planning process, the focus was expanded to include advances in technology and the potential for more efficient inmate transportation. In a world of shrinking public funds, the Commonwealth's Correctional System will need to utilize resource sharing, efficiency of scale in purchasing & operations, alternatives to incarceration and reducing recidivism.
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Nothing tops Twilight, stupid movie to fill the teenage girls their wet dreams, TEENS WITH OUT SHIRT ALERTS!!
Ok, I'm going to defend a few. Transformers 2 was great for what it was, you just have to expect a super cheesy movie based with bad acting and very little effort at plot or anything else. What you did get was two hours of giant transforming fighting robots, and it delivered with that. If you want more, go to a different movie. District 9 was a great movie, and it got a lot of that from being able to not take itself too seriously and add some humor to what could have been a preachy movie. Great acting, great action, and surprising plot. Had some limits, but it was not the movie I expected it to be, despite the thread posted three months before it came out saying it looked like the most predictable movie ever. If anything, District 9 was the most underrated movie of the year, and once people started seeing it, appreciation for it rose considerably.
District 9 was my 2nd favorite movie of 09, right behind Inglourious Basterds. But Paranormal Activity was by far the most overrated movie of 09 imo. I rented it the other day and watched it on the couch and didnt flinch/shake once. I dont know why everyone claims it to be "the scariest movie" they've ever seen. Perhaps because they were in a dark theater and alot of girls are skittish and influenced the mood. Pathetic movie though.
Yes Paranormal sucked. I'd add Basterds as an overhyped flick as well. Decent movie but not the greatest thing since sliced bread as some would have you believe. Half the film was Hogan's Heroes on steroids and the other half was stolen straight out of the book of Leone/Morricone. Should Tarantino be considered a genius for plagiarism?
whatever! Gran Torino is a masterpiece! However, Paranormal Activity was abysmal. All of that laying around in bed literally put me to sleep... I liked Inglorious B@$tard$ a great deal. I had no idea it lacked originality so. I was actually hoping for a little more bloodshed in a few more messed up situations. I thought there would be more missions, more exploits, more ambushes... I liked Brad Pitts character. His accent was horrendous, but I liked the character, Aldo the Apache.


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So what does one do after scoring 61 points in the "City that never sleeps?" If you are Kobe Bryant, you and your teammates have a fun night out at DJ Clue's birthday party co-hosted by Diddy at M2. While some people like Sean Combs didn't want to be patted down; Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Pau Gasol, and Lamar Odom didn't mind.
"At least Bryant was happy to be patted down and stayed until 4 a.m. "He was in the VIP area, where there were strict orders not to let any women in near him," we're told. On his way out, Bryant (who drank water), after ordering two bottles of champagne for his pals, left the waitresses a $2,000 tip."
What a generous guy and loyal husband. That was $2,000 more than Tiger would have left.
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Best Thing We Ate: Crab Green Curry at LA's Thai Fest
Back-to-back food festivals are a way of life for hard-working food writers, but when they're as good as L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade on one day and the inaugural Thai Food Festival on another, we can't complain. Jet Tila hosted the latter in front of Paramount Studios yesterday, with a collection of food from both his Thai Town and non-Thai friends cooking diverse and delicious dishes. Of course there was sweet-and-spicy pork from Jitlada, curry noodles from Tila, larb and other spicy meats from Lum Ka Naad, and Thai stir fry glass noodles from Andy Ricker of Portland's Pok Pok. Chefs not participating were running around too, like Suzanne Tracht and Preech Narkthong from Jar, Jenn Louis from Portland's Lincoln, Curtis Stone and Evan Kleiman.
But walking away from the afternoon we couldn't stop thinking about David LeFevre's (MB Post) blue crab with green curry dish. The little bamboo boat had just enough sweet heat to it, with beautiful lump crab meat and fresh corn swimming in a dynamite green curry broth. Absolutely delicious. We can't say the same for the durian we smelled (not a fan). The afternoon included Thai music, dancers and fruit carving, plus a tent with free massages, which we now think every food festival has to have. Take a look at a few other sights and bites from the day.


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It takes more than one saxophonist to replace the late Clarence Clemons. Today Bruce Springsteen announced two musicians will fill the Big Man's shoes on the upcoming "Wrecking Ball" tour, including Clemons' nephew Jake.
Turns out both sax players have hung around E Street before. Springsteen chronicler Backstreets notes Jake Clemons has played with the band in the past but this will be his first tour.
Also onboard for the tour is saxophonist Eddie Manion who, according to Backstreets, has "played with Bruce in various incarnations for decades."
The tour will also include trombonist Clark Gayton and trumpeter Curt Ramm, both of whom have worked with The Boss in the past, plus newcomer Barry Danielian on trumpet. Rounding out the additions are backup singers Cindy Mizelle and Curtis King who appeared on Springsteen's Sessions tour.
Today's announcement ends speculation regarding the gigantic hole in the band that was created by Clemons' passing in 2011 after suffering multiple strokes. When North American tour dates were announced last month, the Springsteen camp made it clear as to who was in E Street and who wasn't, saying violinist Soozie Tyrell and keyboardist Charlie Giordano were appearing "with" band members Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Garry Tallent, Stevie Van Zandt and Max Weinberg.
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The omission of a sax player in the U.S. tour announcement led some publications to report that Springsteen was hitting the road without someone belting out those famous solos on songs like "Badlands" and "Jungleland." But a rendition of "Born To Run" without the saxophone solo following the second verse? Maybe in an alternate universe, but not on the upcoming tour.
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Borneo Tribesmen Block Road as Controversial Rainforest Dam Impoundment Begins
Indigenous leaders have set up roadblocks in Malaysian Borneo to protest Sarawak's newest dam, report environmental activists who oppose the project.
According to the Borneo Project and the Bruno Manser Fund, more than 100 Penan are blocking road traffic to protest for higher compensation from Sarawak Energy Berhad, the state-owned power company behind the Murum Hydro Electric Power dam. Having failed to stop the project, indigenous leaders are seeking bigger cash payments, more land, and a greater share of profits from the dam before they agree to move to a resettlement site at Metalon.
The Penan say they weren't properly consulted before construction on the dam moved forward. Murum will flood about 24,000 hectares of forest and land traditionally used by the tribe. Sarawak Energy has offered 10,000 Malaysian Ringgit (roughly $3,000) and 14 hectares of land per family in compensation.
Murum is just one of a dozen large dams planned in Sarawak by 2020. The dams will flood vast areas of forest and force 20,000 from their traditional lands.
While the projected power projection far outstrips current local demand, Sarawak says it is building the dams to promote industrial development. But critics contend the projects are way to enrich politically-connected businessmen. For example, Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud is said to have squirreled away more than 15 billion dollars despite earning a civil servant's salary since 1981 through ownership of a network of forestry, plantation, real estate, and construction companies.
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Players thrilled to greet Drake at All-Star Game
by Tal Pinchevsky / NHL.comKANATA, Ont. -- While the world's greatest hockey players congregated in their locker rooms at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Sunday, the biggest star in attendance may have been without skates.
Surrounded by his security detail, platinum-selling artist Drake visited the players, eliciting an exciting response from countless players, many of whom asked the hip-hop star to pose with them for photographs during the first intermission of the 2012 Tim Horton's NHL All-Star Game.
"That's a good shot," Drake said after posing for a photo with the Sedin twins. "I need that one for the house."
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"I think I was the first one to go on the ice on our side. I'm a huge Drake fan, I love his music. I'm a big hip-hop guy. It was great to be that close and watching him," said Keith Yandle of the Phoenix Coyotes. "I actually asked him to sign a stick. He said it was the first hockey stick he has signed. It was pretty cool."
For the players in attendance, Drake's performance was a welcome change of pace compared to the regular season. For players used to discussing strategy with their coaching staff between periods, it was nice to spend the intermission enjoying a performance from a platinum-selling artist.
"We don't have time during the season to enjoy shows," Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang said. "To have the chance to see it live on the ice was pretty cool."
But Drake seemed just as taken with the NHL stars as they were with him. He asked Penguins center Evgeni Malkin for a stick and spent extra time with the three Toronto players represented at the game, calling it "an honor" as Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf approached him.
For all the Canadian players participating in the game, the rapper's visit even provided ample bragging rights.
"It's great … something else that Canada can brag about," said Yandle. "All the guys in the locker room can brag about how they have the best rapper now. They're taking over the world."


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Jun 25, 2013 at 6:12 pm #1304616
Forgive the deep winter question in June, but i'm purchasing now!
Last winter I used a Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 45* bag inside of an EMS Solstice 20* bag and went to -10*, so the system worked. However, the EMS bag weighed a ton and I didn't really need it to be synthetic because almost every time I used it, it was snowing and not raining or misting.
So if I replace my Solstice 20 synthetic with a Western Mountaineering Highlite 35, will using it inside the MH Ultralamina 45 prevent the cold spots from sewn-thru baffles well enough to essentially negate the issue?
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MH Ultralamina 45 inside Solstice 20
WM Highlite 35 inside MH Ultralamina 45I know i'm losing about 15* (not close to exact), but I think the WM bag inside the Ultralamina may have a much higher warmth rating, so to speak, due to the cold spots being covered.
Is this a valid conclusion?
Jun 25, 2013 at 6:25 pm #1999759Dont know if it is a valid conclusion or not, just questioning the logic of 2 bags rated 10 degrees apart. Why not get one instead rated to atleast 20 degrees. Do you want to carry 2 bags if temps down to 20 are expected?
If it were me, I would get a 10 degree bag for winter, you already have a 45 for summer, and you could double those up for really cold.
I know I didnt answer your question, just offering my opinion.
Jun 25, 2013 at 6:37 pm #1999762Max here is a formula that was on here a while back
Two Sleeping BagsThe formula provided [x – ((70 – y)/2) = z] provides this:
MH Ultralamina 45 inside Solstice 20
X= 20* bag
y= 45* bagX=20* and Y=45* : 20-((70-45)/2) = 7.5*
WM Highlite 35 inside MH Ultralamina 45
X= 35* bag
y= 45* bagX=35* and Y=45* : 35-((70-45)/2) = 22.5*
Yes the baffle issue would go away if used under the MH, but you still have a loft issue. And loft is where you get your warmth.
Jun 25, 2013 at 7:06 pm #1999774Opinions outside the realm of the question are welcome.
Fro what I've read, the baffling and down is so high-quality on the WM that it's practically a 25º already. However, the sewn-thru baffles keep the rating down. So my hypothesis is that if you cover the cold spots then the bag's warmth rating rises substantially.
Loft, to my knowledge, depends on how I fill out the bag, and I am skinny. However, it is a concern. I know that loft is gonna be the make-or-break, but given the sewn-thru baffles, I don't think the Ultralamina inside the WM bag is going to come close to the warmth of my old system.
I could buy a 10º bag, because then my system for 30º+ weather would be the 45º and a coat.
My personal furnace means I can push any bag between 10 and 15 degrees or so.
My other option is to spend an extra $100 and get a WM MegaLight and use that as the outer bag. No loft issue, no baffle issue. But I like the weight on the HighLite, and would rather use that.
Any opinions on the HighLite as the outer bag?
Jun 25, 2013 at 7:16 pm #1999776Highlite not large enough to be an outer bag. It should e the inner bag with a quilt over it.
Jun 25, 2013 at 7:20 pm #1999779and ask them to make you a great auk. not listed on their site, but they still have the pattern. wm made something similar, the pod 15 and 30. the pod is out of production but if you watch the auction site you can snag one. i've never been a big agnes fan, but they make a couple of bags that would work. These all fit into the no insulation on the bottom, over-bag catagory. they are roomy enough to not compress the inner bag and can be used alone in warmer weather.
Jun 25, 2013 at 7:44 pm #1999785I wish I could afford to buy the perfect two bags, but I am only buying one bag; A 20-30º winter bag. I could buy a 10º bag, but my gut tells me to err on the side of versatility, and a 20-30 goes a lot farther on other UL trips. I am willing to revert this opinion.
If there's a way to make this bag the HighLite, that's the way I want to go, because the weight is so awesome.
But if the physics/thermodynamics don't add up, obviously I will have to reconsider.
Jun 25, 2013 at 7:58 pm #1999786I think the theory is sound but as mentioned above, compression may become an issue. The USGI sleep system was designed (albeit synthetic) this way and I alway appreciated how versitile it is. Unfortunately there is a hefty weight penalty to go with it. What you are proposing sounds like a great idea.
I'm 6'3" but my shoulders are ~62/3" which limits my choices of lightweight sleeping bags. After a lot of research, I pulled the trigger on a Mont Bell UL Super Spiral #3 due to the way it eliminates dead space and stretches out to 81" at the shoulders. You may want to give them some consideration as your outer bag.
Look forward to seeing the final product.
Jun 25, 2013 at 8:01 pm #1999787Thanks, I will!
I am a bit smitten with the WM's ~16oz weight, but that's a helluva second choice. Great bags, those spirals, if memory serves.
I think the only way to solve this is testing…
Jun 25, 2013 at 8:56 pm #1999809a bag/quilt combo is more versatile. I used a -20 MH lamina with a 25 deg enlightened equipment quilt over it and was comfy down to -38 F. The cool thing is that the moisture layer moved into the quilt nad I was able to dry it out while eating breakfast. (used as a blanket)
Jun 25, 2013 at 9:07 pm #1999813WM will overfill the bag of your choice if you special-order it through a dealer.
Jun 25, 2013 at 9:12 pm #1999816I don't know if overfill will do the trick, if there are cold spots from sewn-through baffles then I can only increase the warmth of the HighLite as an outer bag by so much, I believe. If I'm wrong, though… That could be the ticket?
Jun 25, 2013 at 9:27 pm #1999821Fro what I've read, the baffling and down is so high-quality on the WM that it's practically a 25º already.
no its a 32F bag for the EN LL rating … all the positive BPL thinking wont chance that ;)
if figure 15-20F + if you add your 40-45F bag over the main bag … so ~10-15F for the"average" person
Jun 25, 2013 at 9:36 pm #1999826That's alright with me, I was hoping it would be closer to zero because my understanding was that the WM bag's sewn-through construction was sucking a few degrees away from the rating, and if covered, would result in a higher warmth level.
Jun 25, 2013 at 9:47 pm #1999831I don't see the point of bringing 2 bags, unless its a cost issue. I have a 15F bag and have used a down puffy jacket and pants to get into the single digits. If its that cold I bring down garments anyways. "Pack less, be more"
Jun 25, 2013 at 9:52 pm #1999833Cost issue. It's potentially 30 degree bag weather 3/4 of the year, and I already have the summer 45 degree synthetic for wet summer sleeping. So if I can get a 30, it's like buying a winter bag and a 3-season (but I need to do it right!)
I spent a 30 degree night in a twenty-year-old Quest 50+ summer bag that was 5.5 feet long. I'm 6'2". I did it in Smartwool Midweight and an Arcteryx SV Atom, and slept cold, but I slept. I can deal with a lot and still sleep. I just want to cut weight now.
Jun 25, 2013 at 10:11 pm #1999839With a typical thermal top and bottom layers (T and pants) the Highlite is a 35f bag.
If you read about lower temps it is because they are using puffy layers with it or just kidding.
(I had one and no I am not a cold sleeper)
I get to 20f with the 32f rated Summerlite (yes it is warmer than the Highlite) but that is with socks,puffy top and bottom and Merino hat and Merino gloves .
My top (WM Flash) has a hood too…
And that is my way of saving weight on a sleeping bag.
As mentioned above the Higlite would be too small as an outer bag even if you are very slim.Jun 25, 2013 at 10:29 pm #1999840Good to know on it not being an outer bag. Unfortunately, the MH Ultralamina is a bit snug too..
Alternatives (spiral hugger on the list) welcome!
Jun 25, 2013 at 11:35 pm #1999847I went with the Montbell Stretch bag as the over-bag because I wanted to use my old down bag in combination with the Montbell for colder weather camping. For me it made sense because I already had another good quality down bag to use for the inner bag and I just don't do enough cold weather camping to require a dedicated cold weather bag. The old down bag is a slim fit and the Montbell Stretch bag fits over it very nicely and doesn't compact the down of the inner bag at all. I also remember Richard Nisley mentioning that air gaps between two fabric layers will act as a minor insulation layer as well, so you probably gain a bit of warmth by using two bags in combination if the outer bag isn't too tight.
Jun 26, 2013 at 4:29 am #1999865The two bag concept, while not perfectly optimized, is a great option for folks that don't want to have all their gear season specific. I love the concept of using a single set of gear and adding or subtracting vs. replacing. Having said that a couple of possibilities.
1) I would look at getting a quilt as your outer layer vs a bag. I suspect most bags will lose too much insulating power due to compression.
2) there are other options such as warmer clothes, a bag liner and my favorite VBL. I experimented with VBL last winter and this will be method of extending my normal three season setup down into single digits or possibly below. I personally believe this may be the biggest bang for the weight and buck. I use my cuben rain suit as VBL so I am carrying it anyway.There may be a better way to achieve your desired outcome. I'm assuming you have already looked into down booties and hats. And a good mat system will also go a long way at keeping you warm in the winter as well. Good luck.
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Jun 26, 2013 at 7:26 am #1999900Thanks for the measurement Rog, but I don't own any WM bag yet, and I can only buy one.
It looks like the measurements are the following:
Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 45º: 60in Circumference
WM Highlite 35º: 60in Circumference
WM Megalight 30º: 65in Circumference
EMS Solstice 20º: 62in Circumference
2 inches isn't too bad on the Highite, but Megalight may be the way to go.. I can probably use the HighLite as an outer bag. Will cold spots prevent deep winter use, or are the sewn-thru baffles not a big deal if I have a coat and the 45º bag?
Jun 26, 2013 at 7:32 am #1999902FYI – Western Mountaineering bags including the Megalite are on sale right now at OMCGear.com
Jun 26, 2013 at 7:53 am #1999908Thanks!
Jun 27, 2013 at 1:45 pm #2000321I would get a 20F bag with full baffling like the WM Ultralite (I do own it and love it).
This is my reasoning:
With a a 45synth bag you are covered for wet summers. When the temp cools down a bit you can supplement with puffy clothing and probably get down to freezing easily (and the puffy clothing is nice in those chilly morning/nights). This I think is near your rationale.
Going from above freezing to below is a huge difference in perceived temp, because now you're body is moving from fighting hypothermia to fighting frostbite. So getting a 30F bag only lets you "play" around this significant temperature. You usual light insulation clothing for near freezing temps will let you push your bag colder, but you won't get the same 10-15F boost as you do when temps are all above freezing mostly because quality light 30F bags have sewn through baffles (as in the 45F down to freezing).
This is where I advocate a 20F bag. It gets you well into freezing temps. When the forecast calls for freezing nights, a 20F bag is warm enough to sleep comfortable should those all too frequent cold snaps occur, but not so warm that you can't sleep in 40F temps too. Then if you need, you can push a 20F bag down to 15F or 10F with light puffies and even further if you go with heavier weight insulation as forecasts dictates.
If you can take a synth 20 bag down to -10F with your MHW 45F then a proper 20F down bag will take you to same temps if not colder, with a considerable weight savings.
So with these two bags you will have solid coverage between -10F and 55F or so (based on your experiences) which is impressive. There really aren't too many holes in that range where you'll be uncomfortable, especially if you supplement with your clothing. It will make your EMS bag redundant but sell it off to friend or keep as a loaner.
Now for a specific bag, the WM UL has a trick, it's actually EN rated to ~16F and thus a very warm 20F bag for a full pound savings on your EMS. It is pricey but I've not regretted my purchase once (ok, maybe summer in the desert…but a MYOG quilt is in the works). I've slept as warm as 50F in it and it vents well enough.
For reference this is my system; unfortunately I don't get many chances to test "really" cold temps or soggy conditions in the desert so take with a grain of salt and I am conservative since I hate the cold (although slowly adapting). Pretty much the WM UL for all temps I routinely see. In the heat of summer I've got the synth quilt in the works which will also be used in wet conditions. If the forecast calls for 20F but I'm at elevation, the synth quilt comes along as extra protection for cold snaps. With appropriate clothing for the season I'm fairly confident that I can get down to 0F using these two (my synth quilt is lighter than a MHW 45F). I'm sure playing with VBL would go further. I did just pick up a 0F bag to test this upcoming winter but I expect it will be relegated to deep WY winter conditions or high altitudes since the rest of my system is so versatile.
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