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Rab Infinity 300 (2016)
The 850 fill power hydrophobic down used in the Rab Infinity 300 does not absorb moisture as easily as standard down, and this allows it to maintain better performance if it does get damp. The down is held in place with trapezoidal baffles, and the lining and shell are 11 denier Pertex Quantum GL nylon. The comfort temperature rating is -2 deg C and the bag with its stuffsack weighs just 681g, which is remarkable. 5/5
The length is 210cm and shoulder width is 70cm, so a slightly smaller bag than some heavier options, which is great if you are smaller in size but some may want a bigger bag. On my 6ft frame the length was okay. There is a shoulder baffle but it is smaller than some heavier bags'; and the shoulder baffle and hood did not fit as closely as some others. 4/5
The Rab Infinity 300 has a rating of -2 deg C. But it does not feel quite as cosy as others as the shoulder baffle and zip baffle are smaller, and the hood does not fit as closely. The knee-length side zip is shorter than others too, so you can't vent the foot area so easily. The materials are soft and comfy, though, and the hydrophobic down should maintain performance when damp. 4/5
In use
It cannot be denied that the packed size of 17x17cm and weight of 681g set this bag apart from others. But not having a long zip is a drawback in summer, and cold spots may appear from the smaller shoulder baffle and zip protection. It just feels less robust and cosy due to the lighter materials. The stuffsack is not a waterproof option so you'd need to protect the bag a little more in your rucksack. 4/5
The price is very high, due to the use of hydrophobic down and the lightest of shell materials, and harder to justify than some. 3/5
If you want the lightest, most compact bag for backpacking the Rab Infinity 300 is a great option, but it is quite skimpy and very pricy. 4.0/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine Aug 2016
PHD Design Your Own (2016)
PHD's Design Your Own (DYO) sleeping bag allows you to choose the size and features you want, including down types, temperature ratings, materials, sizes and zip lengths. The bag supplied to Trail is rated as comfortable at -2 deg C, and has a very short zip at the shoulder and no shoulder baffle. It has a nylon shell with a 1000 fill power down filling and box wall construction. And all that for just 603g. 5/5
As you can have this bag made any size you want it should fit you perfectly. The bag sent in is 200cm long and 70cm wide at the shoulder, which is smaller than others – so this needs to be considered when comparing weights. It also has no shoulder baffle so on me the fit in this area is not ideal – but it can be perfect if you choose the features you need, so top marks here. 5/5
The temperature rating is -2 deg C, which is ideal for summer, and you get a good baffle for the short zip. But the zip is only shoulder-length so you cannot vent the bag easily, which does impact on comfort. There is no shoulder baffle either; this too will impact on comfort. Of course you can get these features changed for your bag, but that will make it heavier. 3/5
In use
Personal preferences will dictate how you configure the PHD Design Your Own, and you can choose what features you want. But in the one Trail was sent the very short side zip and lack of shoulder baffle are drawbacks on the hill for me in summer as the temperature is so often variable. But I love the packed size of 15x19cm and the weight of 603g. I prefer some other bags, but of course here you can choose what you get. 4/5
The price is similar to other top-quality bags but with the benefit of being able to tweak it to your needs, so this is better value overall. 4/5
If you want a superlight bag or have another specific need, the PHD Design Your Own is the best; but less experienced users may prefer an off-the-shelf option. 4.2/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine Aug 2016
Montane Minimus (2016)
The shell is made from waterproof and breathable Pertex Shield +, which is a ripstop nylon and PU laminate. Inside you get 800 fill power down and this provides a comfort temperature rating of -2 deg C. You also get silicone anti-slip patches on the base, and there is a shoulder baffle too. But there is only a short side zip, and at 988g it is not the lightest. 4/5
The Montane Minimus is 200cm long and 72cm wide at the shoulder – slightly smaller than some others. You get a shoulder baffle though to help trap air inside, and the foot is shaped to allow a natural position without compressing the insulation. The hood fits well but is not quite as good as the absolute best. The short side zip is not as easy to get into or vent as others. 4/5
That short side zip means you can overheat in this more easily than others, and as it has a waterproof shell and a -2 deg C comfort rating it could easily feel a bit too warm. You don't get quite the insulation in the hood that some others offer but the shoulder and zip baffles are good. The foot area is very spacious and comfy. As it is waterproof it won't suffer in the damp. 4/5
In use
The Montane Minimus is a unique option in many ways due to that waterproof outer, which makes it ideal for bivvy and tarp users or situations when you may get damp. I'd prefer a full-length zip though as any waterproof bag will potentially be slightly sweaty in warmer conditions. The packed size of 18x20cm and the weight of 988g are good for backpacking, but it's not the lightest option if you don't need waterproofness. 4/5
You pay extra for the waterproof shell but the drawback is the weight so you need to decide if the cash is worth paying. 3/5
The waterproof design will be ideal for some, but the Montane Minimus's weight and price are high compared to other options. 3.8/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine Aug 2016
Mountain Equipment Xero 300 (2016)
The Mountain Equipment Xero 300 is a well-established bag that uses 850 fill power down, which can be traced to its source via the unique Down Codex project to ensure welfare and quality standards are met. The lining is Supersoft nylon and the outer is Helium 30 nylon. You also get EXL stitching that stretches to hold the bag closer to the body. The lowest comfort temperature rating is -2 deg C and the bag weighs just 869g. 5/5
The Xero 300 is 212cm long with 76cm shoulder width so it is slightly bigger than some bags, and a slightly bigger 'extra large' version is also available. The stretch EXL stitching makes the fit closer, while a shoulder baffle with drawcords and a seven-baffle hood ensure the fit is closer throughout. This bag fits well and is easily adjusted. 5/5
The -2 deg C comfort temperature rating is ideal for summer in the UK, while the soft down filling combined with elastication makes the Mountain Equipment Xero 300 feel very comfortable. The lining materials feel nice and comfy too. To cool off you get a zip that extends to the calf, and this is good for venting, although you might want a longer zip. The collar is ideal for trapping air inside the bag. 5/5
In use
The packed size of 20x16cm is ideal for backpacking, as is the weight of 869g. You get slant box wall construction and ground-level seams, which all help to keep the down in place. The drawcords work very nicely without bunching up, and there is a very good anti-snag strip to prevent the side zip from snagging. The compression sack is waterproof, which helps protect the bag. 5/5
The performance is excellent but the price is less impressive so this is an investment only keener backpackers will consider making. 3/5
The Mountain Equipment Xero 300 is superb for backpacking when great all-round performance is needed but there are lighter bags and lower-priced options. It won Trail's 'Best in Test' accolade. 4.6/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine Aug 2016
Marmot Quark (2016)
Water-resistant down insulation with 850 fill power is provided on the top of the Marmot Quark but synthetic insulation is used on the base so this area does not lose its insulating ability when compressed as you sleep on your back. Pertex Quantum nylon is used on the shell to minimise weight. With a lower comfort temperature rating of -2.1 deg C and a weight of 752g this is a very practical set of features. 5/5
At 200cm long and 76cm wide at the shoulder the Marmot Quark is not quite the biggest bag; but there was room enough for my 6ft frame. The zip has a unique anti-snag zip pull to allow easy access without jamming. You don't get a full shoulder baffle, but you do get a baffle around the front of the shoulders to help lock in the air. The footbox is also well-shaped with longitudinal baffles. 5/5
As well as the main zip there is an extra short zip opposite that allows a bib to be folded down to allow a little more ventilation, and this is a great feature. The side zip works well and can be used to ventilate the calf area. The temperature rating of -2.1 degrees is ideal for warmer UK conditions. A full shoulder baffle would be my only additional feature wish. 4/5
In use
The packed size of 18x20cm is not the smallest, and it is not the lightest bag at 732g, but you do get some great features that make the Marmot Quark very practical to use. Having the synthetic insulation on the base is interesting but I tend to lie on my side and roll with the bag so I am not sure it is a benefit for my style of sleep. I do like the fold-down bib, but ideally I would like a shoulder baffle behind the neck. 4/5
The price compares well to that of other bags when features and temperature rating are taken into consideration. 4/5
Some unique features in the Marmot Quark bag may appeal to you, and the price is great for the temperature rating and weight benefits. 4.4/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine Aug 2016
Criterion Quantum 200 (2016)
It is the weight of just 558g and the packed size of 13x20cm that instantly set the Criterion Quantum 200 apart from others. With a temperature rating of 0 deg C rather than lower it is not as warm as the heavier bags, but it's still great for summer. The insulation is 870 fill power down with a Pertex Quantum nylon shell. You get a longer zip than most bags offer. 5/5
This bag is 217cm long and 75cm wide at the shoulder so it is a little larger than some others. The full-length side zip extends all the way to the foot, which is unique among bags here. There is no shoulder baffle, and the hood does not fit as closely or as neatly as others. Other bags hug the body a little more than this, too, so it does not feel quite as cosy. 4/5
The Criterion Quantum 200 has a 0 deg C temperature rating so it's not as warm as heavier bags but it's still great for summer. But also you don't get the closest fit and there is no shoulder baffle to trap air inside on chilly nights. The zip is very long, however, which is ideal on warm nights to cool the feet, and this is a major benefit when your temperature rises. 4/5
In use
The packed size of 13x20cm and the weight of 558g make this ideal for backpacking while its temperature rating of 0 deg C should be ideal for summer. That long zip is great in warm weather, but I would like a shoulder baffle and a better fit for colder nights. The zip doesn't have a stiff anti-snag strip either; although to be fair it did not jam when I used it. 4/5
The price makes this bag far better value than most here for lightweight backpacking if you are relatively limited with your budget. 4/5
The Criterion Quantum 200 is an extremely lightweight and compact product. It is not as warm as heavier bags but it should still be great for summer. 4.2/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine Aug 2016
OMM Mountain Raid 1.6 (2016)
The OMM Mountain Raid 1.6's weight of 447g and packed size of 12x18cm are its most important features. The manufacturer has designed it for use in the OMM mountain marathons that take place during the summer months, so it should be warm enough; but it does not have a lab test temperature rating. It is made of Primaloft Gold synthetic insulation, and has a nylon shell with a very short side zip and no shoulder baffle. 4/5
The length is 195cm and the shoulder width is 73cm, and when I got inside the length was a problem for my 6ft frame as I felt my feet and head were being pressed against the insulation, thus compressing it. The fit of the hood was not as neat as others either. There is no shoulder baffle and only a short side zip, so fit adjustment is limited. 3/5
This does not feel as warm as other bags featured here but in the world of mountain marathons it is accepted that you add clothes as necessary. But adding in the closer fit, the lack of a long zip to vent the foot area and the lack of shoulder baffle means that overall the OMM Mountain Raid 1.6 is less comfortable in a wider range of temperatures than other bags here. 3/5
In use
The weight and packed size are the winning features here, and so for some this will be the most practical bag on the hill. But it is a specialist piece of kit, and general campers will miss the benefits other bags can offer in terms of flexibility of fit and comfort. Saying that, I would use this for an ultra light backpacking trip if I really wanted that low weight benefit. 3/5
The price is low but you don't get as many features with this as you do in some other bags, so this factor has to be considered. 4/5
The OMM Mountain Raid 1.6 is a specialist sleep system, ideal for mountain marathons, but for many hillwalkers a general-purpose bag is better. 3.4/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine Aug 2016
Vango Venom 300 (2016)
The low price is deceptive as the Vango Venom 300 is well-featured with 700 fill power hydrophobic down so it performs relatively well if it gets damp. There is a full-length side zip and a shoulder baffle. The shell is made of ripstop nylon. The temperature rating is 0 deg C and so at 915g this is relatively heavy, but it does have a good packed size of 15x24cm. 4/5
This bag is 220cm long and 80cm wide – so it's bigger than lighter bags and therefore better for those with larger frames. The hood drawcords are colour-coded and they very neatly pull in the hood and top of the bag to fit snugly around the head. The shoulder baffle is also easily adjusted, and that side zip gets a decent anti-snag strip. This is very good. 5/5
The Vango Venom 300 is comfortable down to 0 deg C, which is ideal for summer in the UK; and it feels very cosy. The shoulder width is particularly nice as it allows some space to move but importantly the zip, shoulder baffles and hood are also all well-insulated. The down is the more water-resistant hydrophobic variety so this should maintain performance better than some bags if it gets damp from condensation. 5/5
In use
For the temperature rating this is relatively heavy at 915g but it does have a small packed size of 15x24cm so it is easily stashed in a rucksack. The shoulder baffle, zip and great-fitting hood all make this practical for a wide range of temperatures. The stuffsack is a roll-top design that is also waterproof, so ideal for backpacking. A great bag in many ways. 4/5
The price is superb for the overall performance, as you need to pay a lot more to get a lighter bag. 5/5
For the price the Vango Venom 300 is an ideal backpacking summer bag; but the weight is the drawback, and other bags are warmer and lighter. It won Trail's 'Best Value' award. 4.6/5
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine Aug 2016
Kelty Dualist 0 Degrees F (2015)
The Kelty Dualist 0 Degrees F's technical features are impressive yet its price is very low for the temperature rating. You are getting a -18 deg C (= 0 deg F, as per the name) comfort temperature rating. The bag features ThermaDry, which is a mix of DriDown and ThermaPro insulation. DriDown is a 600 fill power down that has a hydrophobic finish so that it stays dry 10 times longer than untreated down, which in turn allows it to retain 2.7 times more 'loft' (fluff) and dries 33 per cent faster than untreated down. ThermaPro is a synthetic insulation; together with DriDown it forms two separate layers – and this combo is said to be 20 per cent lighter and 40 per cent more compressible than a bag made from just the synthetic fill. The Kelty Dualist 0 Degrees F also features a full-length side zip with a good anti-snag strip and a baffle, while a shoulder baffle traps the warm air inside the bag.
Comfort temperature rating -18 deg C
Weight 1991g
Packed size 25x30cm
NB Temperature rating is based on using the bag fully fastened with the hood up, with a sleeping mat underneath.
The Kelty Dualist 0 Degrees F was the best choice in our test if you are after a budget winter sleeping bag.
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine February 2015
Crux Torpedo 900 (2015)
For the ultimate in cold-weather comfort when snowholing, bivvying or tackling Himalayan peaks, the Crux Torpdedo 900 offers fully waterproof construction. The outer is made from eVent waterproof and breathable fabric, and the seams are all taped, so the bag is completely waterproof except for the base of the zip and the hood opening. Inside you get 850+ fill power down with vertical V-tube baffles and slant wall baffles to limit cold spots. The zip is a very chunky Riri Aquazip to keep water out, and this has a wide and well-stuffed baffle on the inside to reduce cold spots. The shoulder baffle is also wide and well-filled, so when you're tucked inside this feels really cosy. It comes in a roll-top stuffsack and has an impressive weight and packed size for its features. At this price the Crux Torpedo 900 is specialist kit, but for some situations it is the only choice.
Comfort temperature rating -18 deg C
Weight 1742g
Packed size 21x30cm
NB Temperature rating is based on using the bag fully fastened with the hood up, with a sleeping mat underneath.
The Crux Torpedo 900 was the best choice of winter sleeping bag in our test if you are heading to the world's highest peaks.
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine February 2015
Rab Andes 800 (2015)
The Rab Andes 800 is a little warmer than some other bags, with a temperature rating of -22 deg C, but it's still very light at just 1544g. This performance is achieved by using the most efficient down, so you get 800+ fill power down, made up of 90 per cent down and just 10 per cent feather. This down is then treated to make it water-resistant, so it absorbs less water, retains more heat when damp and dries faster. Pertex Endurance nylon is used on the outside of the bag to also enhance water resistance while maintaining breathability. Add in a full-length zip with a very wide insulated baffle plus a huge shoulder baffle, and you have a bag that will keep you comfortable in the coldest conditions. You get a good compression stuffsack too, so not only is the Rab Andes 800 light for its performance but it's also compact, meaning you can cram it in a rucksack more easily.
Comfort temperature rating -22 deg C
Weight 1544g
Packed size 28x24cm
NB Temperature rating is based on using the bag fully fastened with the hood up, with a sleeping mat underneath.
The Rab Andes 800 was the best choice in our test if you are after a non-budget winter sleeping bag for camping in the UK mountains.
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine February 2015
Snugpak Softie Technik 5 (2015)
Synthetic insulation maintains its performance when damp better than down, so the Snugpack Softie Technik 5 is the ideal choice if you think keeping your bag dry will be a problem. The other benefit of synthetic insulation is that it is lower in price than down and far cheaper than buying most more water-resistant down bags. Inside the Snugpak Softie Technik 5 you get Softie Premier insulation, and this provides warmth down to -15 deg C, which isn't as warm as many down bags, and even at this temperature rating the bag is pretty heavy at 2600g. You get a good side zip with a wide baffle on the inside to retain heat as well as a wide, well-insulated shoulder baffle. The hood is well-designed and easy to adjust, while a compression stuffsack keeps the packed size within acceptable limits that are comparable to many other bags.
Comfort temperature rating -15 deg C
Weight 2600g
Packed size 25x29cm
NB Temperature rating is based on using the bag fully fastened with the hood up, with a sleeping mat underneath.
The Snugpack Softie Technik 5 was the best choice in our test if you are after a budget synthetic sleeping bag.
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine February 2015
The North Face Superlight (2015)
The North Face's Superlight is a very low-priced bag for its temperature rating of -16 deg C comfort limit, but it is also one of the lightest options at this temperature rating at just 1489g, making it ideal for those wanting to save weight and save cash. Inside you get 650+ fill power goose down with 90 per cent down and just 10 per cent feather. This is packed into trapezoidal and box wall baffles to reduce cold spots through seams. Synthetic Climashield Prism pads are also placed on high-pressure areas to resist compression, and these are said to improve thermal efficiency by 13 per cent. The full-length zip gets a very well-stuffed baffle on the inside to block cold spots, and the shoulder baffle is well-contoured and well-filled with insulation to trap warm air inside the bag. You also get a very good stuffsack that allows you to compress the The North Face Superlight easily.
Comfort temperature rating -16 deg C
Weight 1489g
Packed size 28x30cm
NB Temperature rating is based on using the bag fully fastened with the hood up, with a sleeping mat underneath.
The The North Face Superlight was the best choice in our test if you are after a low-priced down winter sleeping bag.
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine February 2015
Mountain Equipment Glacier 1000 (2015)
The Mountain Equipment Glacier 1000 is a superb all-rounder. Its temperature rating of -16 deg C is conservative, as the manufacturer suggests you can get a 'good night's sleep' at -20 deg C in this bag. The performance edge comes from the 725+ fill power down with minimum 90 per cent down and just 10 per cent feather. This down is also part of ME's Down Codex project, which ensures down is not live-plucked or from force-fed birds. This down is held inside trapezoidal and box wall baffles for reduced cold spots. Outside you get water-resistant Drilight Loft II fabric. The full-length zip gets a huge baffle, and there is a massive shoulder baffle plus a particularly well-shaped hood. You also get a very good roll-top waterproof compression stack. The quality of the performance and the ergonomic shape of the Mountain Equipment Glacier 1000 make it a top pick for colder nights.
Comfort temperature rating -16 deg C
Weight 1757g
Packed size 21x34cm
NB Temperature rating is based on using the bag fully fastened with the hood up, with a sleeping mat underneath.
The Mountain Equipment Glacier 1000 was the best choice in our test if you are after a solid all-rounder of a down winter sleeping bag.
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine February 2015
Montane Prism (2014)
Not content with making award-winning clothing and rucksacks, Montane has released a range of sleeping bags. Having gained a reputation for selling products designed to take the user to the top of the hill and back again in practical comfort, the brand has a lot to live up to – and a lot to lose if this new range falls short of expectations.
There are six models in the collection, from down-filled bags for polar expeditions to lightweight summer bags such as the Prism featured here. With a temperature rating of 0 deg C, this should be ideal for UK summer conditions. While the other five bags in the range use down insulation, the Prism harnesses the heat-retaining power of Primaloft Eco, a synthetic fibre that maintains performance when wet better than down, is lower in price than down, and is made from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles so it's great for the planet. So while you could choose a Montane Minimus down-filled bag with a -2 deg C temperature rating for £375, you can walk away with plenty of change if you instead go for the Prism at just £175.
The drawback of course is the packed size and weight, as the Prism weighs in at 1216g, while the Minimus is just 867g. But compared to other synthetic bags the Prism is very respectable in terms of its price, although you can get lighter synthetic bags. However, check the detail and Montane's Prism is well worth a closer look.
Firstly the Prism uses Pertex Microlight outer fabric, which is very breathable so it won't feel clammy, and it's also fast-drying for when the bag gets damp. Meanwhile you get a comfortable synthetic lining inside.
Lightweight bags often skimp on the side zip, but on the Prism there is a long zip to the calf area and this has an exceptionally good anti-snag design; in fact I would say it is probably one of the best and least snaggable zips that I've ever seen on a sleeping bag. There is a decent baffle behind it as well, to prevent cold spots.
There is extra attention to detail at the foot, as you get a 'flipper' shape to allow a little more space for your toes. The hood is equally impressive and it's easily adjusted to form a wonderful cocoon around the head.
If you don't like having the hood fully battened down, then the most important feature of a sleeping bag is a good shoulder baffle to trap air around the body. Again this is a feature many lighter weight bags skimp on, but on the Montane Prism you get a well-insulated wide baffle that's ideal for keeping all that warm air inside the bag.
There are some 'nice-to-have' details too, which include an internal zip pocket and an internal mesh pocket for a water bottle. Plus you get silicone anti-slip patches on the base of the bag to reduce slippage on a sleeping mat or bivvy bag, and this did appear to be effective in my tests.
Price £175
Outer fabric Pertex Microlight
Inner fabric PEAQ synthetic
Insulation Primaloft Eco
Packed size 23x30cm
Weight 1216g (with stuffsack)
Lower comfort limit 0 deg C
Website www.montane.co.uk
Montane has done it again! The Prism is packed with practical features to make a night on the hills comfortable. Its weight and packed size are drawbacks, but at this price the Prism is a great summer bag.
Review by Graham Thompson
Published in Trail magazine July 2014
Vango Venom 600 (2014)
On paper the Vango Venom 600 packs a mighty punch. The temperature rating for this bag is similar to the top-end bags in our test, being in the -3 to -9 deg C comfort range; and while it's a little heavier than bags with much higher price tags it does have a good packed size, making it very suitable for stuffing into a rucksack. It features down insulation with a fill power of 700, while higher-priced models have down with a fill power of 800 to 850 – so it needs more of it to create the same degree of insulation. It features a box wall construction, but you don't get the slant wall of higher-priced bags to limit heat loss through the seams. All these details add up, but the biggest drawback is that you only get a short side zip that extends to the hip area, so you can't vent your legs in this bag. Having such a short zip should reduce weight though. The Vango Venom 600 generally has less well-placed down, with much smaller baffles behind the zip and around the shoulder, than higher-priced bags, while the hood is nowhere near as cosy as the top-price bags. This all adds up to not feeling quite so comfortable and cosy in use. The benefit of course is the relatively low price tag, which may be enough to sway you in its favour.
Weight (with stuffsack) 1182g (1229g)
Length x shoulder width 210x76cm
Packed size 19x33cm
Outer fabric Polair 30D mini ripstop nylon
Inner fabric Polair supersoft mini-ripstop nylon
Insulation 95% down, 700 fill power
Construction box wall
Comfort deg C -3
Lower comfort limit -9 deg C
Website www.vango.co.uk
The Vango Venom 600 is good on paper and on your bank balance, but the features and user experience don't quite match those of higher-priced bags.
Review by Graham Thompson
Published in Trail magazine June 2014
Deuter Neosphere -4 (2014)
Neosphere range of bags from Deuter are packed full of features, including a compression stuffsack to reduce packed size. Having elastic seams that allow this bag to maintain a closer fit enhances its warmth, and the down insulation is captured in trapezoid chambers within the bag to reduce cold spots. The performance of the down is further enhanced by the Dryzones in the head and foot section where the outer fabric is treated with water repellency. There is a long side zip that allows the calf area to be vented, with a very wide baffle that's well-filled with insulation plus an anti-snag strip, and this whole area of the Deuter Neosphere -4 is very well-designed for ease of use and comfort. Around the shoulder is another wide collar with good insulation and an elasticated drawcord. The hood also has good insulation and a drawcord that's a different design from the shoulder cord, so it's easy to differentiate between them. As the Deuter Neosphere -4's name suggests the bag has a temperature rating of -4 deg C; and while some other models have a lower temperature rating this bag also appears warmer than some bags here – and certainly for those who don't need the warmest option it is a great choice. The drawback is that it's slightly heavy for its temperature rating.
Weight (with stuffsack) 1108g (1177g)
Length x shoulder width 205x80cm
Packed size 17x29cm
Outer fabric Deuter-Diamond 30D nylon, Dry Zone treatment
Inner fabric Tactel Softlining nylon
Insulation 90% down, 675+ fill power
Construction box wall
Comfort +2 deg C
Lower comfort limit -4 deg C
Website www.deuter.com
The Deuter Neosphere -4 is a great price for a bag that's bursting with performance-enhancing features, and it would be ideal for many UK backpackers. It won Trail's 'Best Value' award.
Review by Graham Thompson
Published in Trail magazine June 2014
Cumulus Quantum 350 (2014)
The Cumulus Quantum 350 is an extremely lightweight bag at just 702g plus an extra 20g for the stuffsack. It also packs down very small and appears to be ideal for anyone wishing to minimise their camping kit. The bag uses a trapezoid construction, so the seams are less likely to produce cold spots, which again is ideal for efficient and comfortable camping. There's also a long side zip, extending all the way to the foot, unlike many bags, which stop at the calf area. This zip allows good venting of the foot area, and is a real benefit in warm weather. Behind the Cumulus Quantum 350's zip there's a baffle to prevent cold spots, but this isn't as well-insulated as some other bags. I also found that the zip tended to snag on this baffle more easily than some others and this appears to be because there's no wide stiffening strip behind the zip, a feature often provided to prevent this in other bags. There's a small baffle around the shoulder but this lacks an adjuster cord and is, like other parts of this bag, less well-insulated than some others. There is a drawcord around the hood, but this isn't quite as cosy as other bags either. Overall the Cumulus Quantum 350 just lacks some of the insulating ability of other designs.
Weight (with stuffsack) 702g (722g)
Length x shoulder width 200x77cm
Packed size 25x16cm
Outer fabric Pertex
Inner fabric Pertex
Insulation 96% down, 870 fill power
Construction trapezoidal
Comfort -6 deg C
Lower comfort limit no information provided
Website www.cumulus-sleepingbags.co.uk
The Cumulus Quantum 350 doesn't seem to be as well-insulated or as warm as other bags in this test, so while it's very light and a good price, it isn't the cosiest option.
Review by Graham Thompson
Published in Trail magazine June 2014
Robens Caucasus 600 (2014)
At just £170 the Robens Caucasus 600 is instantly appealing to anyone on a tight budget. It has a good temperature rating of -2 to -8 deg C, making it ideal for 3-season use. The insulation is down, like all the other bags in our test, but with just a 600 fill power it isn't quite of the same quality as the higher-priced bags, so you need more of it to stay warm. The outer is made of nylon like most alternatives, while the inner is polyester, which doesn't feel quite so nice but helps to keep the price down. The insulation is trapped inside a box wall construction and appears to be well distributed through the bag and its baffles. There is a side zip that extends to the calf area, and this has a good anti-snag strip and baffle inside. The shoulder baffle gets a drawcord, and there is a hood drawcord too, so there's plenty to like about the Robens Caucasus 600. The drawback is there's no extra water resistance at the head and foot areas, as some higher-priced bags offer; and more importantly it's quite heavy at 1225g (1289g with stuffsack). It packs down quite small, though, thanks to a very good compression sack. Lightweight backpackers will benefit from finding some extra cash for the higher-priced bags, but if this is your budget then the Robens Caucasus 600 is great for the money.
Weight (with stuffsack) 1225g (1289g)
Length x shoulder width 220x80cm
Packed size 33x18cm
Outer fabric 30D nylon ripstop
Inner fabric micro polyester
Insulation 90% down, 600 fill power
Construction box wall
Comfort rating -2 deg C
Lower comfort limit -8 deg C
Website www.robens.co.uk
The Robens Caucasus 600 is a very good 3-season bag with a low price tag; but it's relatively heavy, making it less than ideal for backpacking unless you really can't stretch your bank balance.
Review by Graham Thompson
Published in Trail magazine June 2014
Tundra Pure -5 (2014)
The Tundra Pure -5 tips the scales at just 793g (838g with stuffsack), yet it also has some features not provided by heavier or higher-priced bags. The 860+ fill power down helps to limit the weight (some lower-priced bags don't have this quality of insulation). The down is held in box wall chambers inside, to reduce cold spots, but you don't get the trapezoidal construction of some other bags, which is even better at reducing cold spots. However, a really big benefit of the Tundra Pure -5 is that there's waterproof fabric at the foot and head to ensure the down doesn't get wet from in-tent condensation. The fabric itself is also very thin at just 25 gram per square metre, which is a benefit due to its light weight. The side zip extends to the lower calf area and has an excellent anti-snag strip on the inside to ensure it doesn't jam in use. There's a down-filled baffle inside the zip that's a good size but it isn't as stiff as some others, so it may move away from the zip more readily than stiffer options when you're changing position inside the bag. The shoulder baffle is also a little thinner than some other bags but it does have a drawcord for adjustment. The Tundra Pure -5 has a -5 deg C temperature rating but it doesn't feel quite as warm as some other bags here with similar ratings, although this may be because heavier bags just feel a little cosier.
Weight (with stuffsack) 793g (838g)
Length x shoulder width 210x80cm
Packed size 20x28cm
Outer fabric Superlite nylon, waterproof head and foot
Inner fabric wicking fabric
Insulation 95% down, 860+ fill power
Construction box wall
Comfort -5 deg C
Lower comfort limit -10 deg C
Website www.tundrasleepingbags.com
The big advantage of the Tundra Pure -5 is the weight. For this price it's outstanding, and ideal for anyone wishing to travel light and save cash.
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text: Crowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou Hotel rating Quick Specs Commissions 10.0%Rates $96-$260Year Renovated 2010 View Large Interactive Map Address No 8 Huangguan Rd Shuikou AveHuizhou, China 516002 Web http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/huizhou/huzsk/hoteldetail Phone + 86 752-228-2222 Fax + 86 752-288-2222 Toll-free 800-2-CROWNE Email email@example.com OverviewMeeting SpecsPhotos & videos Description Year Renovated: 2010Check in Time: 2:00 PMCheck out Time: 12:00 PMNumber of Floors: 28Total Number of Rooms: 401Rates: $96-$126Commissions: Room Only 10.0%Chain: Crowne Plaza Hotels & ResortsChain Website: http://www.crowneplaza.com GDS Hotel Reservation CodesAmadeus GDS: CP HUZ779Galileo/Apollo GDS: CP 54263Sabre GDS: CP 089058WorldSpan GDS: CP 6009 Crowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou Location & NeighborhoodIn Huizhou. Convention Center, Lake. Crowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou Rates & PoliciesCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou rates are Daily in USDStandard: $96-$126 Suite: $166-$260 (USD) Credit Cards Are AcceptedReservations must be guaranteed with a credit cardMeals: Continental PlanRestrictions: service animals allowed Nearby AirportsShenzhen (52.25 miles southwest)Hong Kong Intl (63.75 miles southwest)Baiyun Intl (76 miles west)More Airports » Crowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou Room AmenitiesCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou amenities are in All rooms unless noted otherwiseAir ConditioningCoffeemakerDaily Maid ServiceIron/Ironing BoardMini-BarFree NewspaperRooms for Non-smokersRefrigeratorInternet Access (High Speed & Wireless) Guest ServicesCar RentalCurrency ExchangeLaundry RoomLaundry/Dry Cleaning ServiceMulti-lingual StaffFree Onsite ParkingRoom ServiceWheelchair Access to Common/Public AreasCommon Area Internet Access (High Speed & Wireless) Nearby SightseeingLuofu Mountain (mile)Xunliao Bay and Daya Bay (mile) On-Site RecreationHealth ClubHealth Spa/MassagePool (Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool)Tennis (Outdoor Tennis) Crowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou Meeting Rooms & Events10 Meeting Rooms holding 1,950 people.18,156 sq ft of Meeting Space Crowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou Business ServicesBusiness CenterCopierFaxMeeting Room Internet Access (High Speed) Crowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou Images, Videos, & Virtual Tours Photos & Videos Crowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou ExteriorCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou ExteriorCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou LobbyCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou LobbyCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou RoomCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou RoomCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou PoolCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou PoolCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou MeetingCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou MeetingCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou RestaurantCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou RestaurantCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou SuiteCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou SuiteCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou Health ClubCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou RecreationCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou OtherCrowne Plaza Hotel Huizhou Ballroom Images Powered by VFM Leonardo Hoteliers! Is your listing up to date? With over 130,000 hotels in our database, no other source compares to our depth of information. Click here to review and be sure the travel professional knows your hotel's latest details.


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Report on the Inquiry of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church - Appendix A
A message to the EPC family from Stated Clerk Jeff Jeremiah
I want you to know that I was able to represent you all at the funeral service on Wednesday, December 13,
for Associate Pastor John Patterson at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Several thousand people attended this service of remembrance and celebration of John's life, ministry and
resurrection victory in Jesus Christ. Please continue to remember Cherry Hills and John's family (Mary Ellen
and Elizabeth, Laura, John and Will) in your prayers. John and I first met twenty years ago. H e is one of the
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David Gower expects England to flourish in fresh start following nightmare winter
Former captain David Gower believes England will emerge from their nightmare winter a stronger team.
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Former captain David Gower believes England will emerge from their nightmare winter a stronger team once the rebuilding process is complete.
Andy Flower, Ashley Giles and Graham Gooch have all left the management set-up in the wake of the disastrous tour of Australia, with Peter Moores taking over as head coach in all three formats.
With changes expected on the field this summer too, Gower is confident that a fresh approach will serve England well in their bid to return to the top of the ICC rankings.
"Enforced change is one thing, judged change is another," said Gower, an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK, who was speaking at the Rileys signing day for the Men United campaign.
"The blend of the two leaves you in a position where you have the experience to come back from a 5-0 drubbing, you have to do everything you can to put that behind you, and to use the interim period to reboot a bit, to pull yourself together.
"When you start again, the psychology is so right. There is a fresh start with new opposition, you look at yourself in the mirror as an individual and a team, and you can say 'actually we are not as bad players as people say we are'.
"Then, come May, you are off and running again to get back to the job. There are a lot of reasons to smile a bit and say 'things can turn around'. The worst thing would be to say 'we have not got a chance'.
"Everyone will be driving towards starting on the right note, towards banishing any memories of the winter and look forwards.
"Between the partnership of Peter Moores and Alastair Cook, there is a chance to bring in some new faces and set a slightly different course."
'New broom'
Gooch - England's record run scorer in Tests - was removed as batting coach on Thursday and Gower has sympathy for his former international team-mate.
"No-one likes a sacking, whatever word is used to describe it," said Gower, 57. "But it is part of the new broom, part of moving things forwards and onwards.
"That is the vulnerability of players, coaches and anyone involved in sport. All you can do is your best.
"Graham is a passionate believer in all things which people good players, which includes talent, hard work and lots of other things in between.
"He would have poured his heart into that role, but you get to a situation like this and sometimes things have to change."


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I've avoided mentioning/posting about the new Swan Lake record for numerous reasons, but I gave it a good solid listen today on a bike ride around the lake, and shit. It's amazing. I know they don't want bloggers posting random mp3s from it, so instead we'll just hotlink to Pitchfork's exclusive. Seeing as how they've resorted to posting reviews featuring video of chimpanzees drinking their own pee, we don't think they'll mind.
Swan Lake The Freedom mp3
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text: >From The Sunday Oregonian, Aug. 20, 2000, p L19 THE MEDICINE CHEST IS MUSHROOMING The supplement: Shiitake (Lentinan(sic) edodes) What are the claims? Besides being a tasty addition to many dishes, modern research has shown that a compound in the shiiake mushroom - lentinan - effectively battles hepatitis B and some types of cancer, specifically recurrent stomach cancers. It also may prove to have some effect on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, but conclusive testing has yet to confirm this. Background: In China and Japan, shiitake mushrooms have enjoyed a long reputation as a remedy for exhaustion, colds, worms, poor circulation and liver ailments. Studies done recently have shown that shiitake mushrooms offer unique medicinal properties. They stimulate T-lymphocytes, the body's specialized white blood cells that play a vital role in the human body's relentless battle against invading germs. They also contain medicinal compounds that work as antibacterial agents, as well as a comound that appears to lower cholesterol. Bottom line: No controindications are known, though at high doess, shiitake mushrooms may cause diarrhea and blating. no information is available on overdosage. For more information: Read "Shiitake: The Healing Mushroom," by Kenneth Jones (Inner Traditions Intl, 1994). Online, visit the Medical College of Wisconsin's Health Link Web site at healthlink.mcw.edu. -Don Campbell COMMENT BY POSTER: It is unfortunate that so much misinformation is passed along the way as fact regarding mushrooms. In this article, the first is the scientific name: Lentinula edodes, not Lentinan edodes; previously known as Lentinus edodes. Lentinan is one of shiitake's active ingredients. Many compounds are known. For better information on shiitake, see almost any book written by Dr. Andrew Weil, or check out Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets. BTW, many other fungi are also known immuno-activators and cancer-fighters. Posted as a courtesy by Daniel B. Wheeler www.oregonwhitetruffles.com Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.


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Ireland's Path to Desolation
Tim Pat Coogan points the finger of blame for the Great Famine at ministers in Lord Russell's government, which came to power in 1846, and sees echoes of the disaster in the Republic's current economic plight.
The Great Famine was the worst thing that ever happened to Ireland. Understandably, therefore, in Irish folk memory the catastrophe is viewed in sharply contrasting terms by every shade of opinion, ranging from those who think it was an English precursor to the Holocaust to those afflicted by colonial cringe who would argue that it was merely a 19th-century variant of the Scarsdale diet. The distinguished Irish-American historian Denis Clark (1927-93) said of the Great Famine:
The dimensions of the calamity can hardly be delineated by simple statistics. England had presided over an epochal disaster too monstrous and too impersonal to be a mere product of individual ill-will or the fiendish outcome of a well-planned conspiracy. It was something worse; the cumulative antagonism and corruption of the English ruling class was visited with crushing intensity on a long- enfeebled foe, It was as close to genocide as colonialism would come in the 19th century.


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Driver Buddy is our core Platform built by Operations Professionals for trucking, transportation and delivery companies. Our founders came from the trucking industry and they searched years for an application that could do everything that this platform can do. It just did not exist…Until now!
The Driver Buddy platform is ideal for trucking and transportation companies of all shapes and sizes. With one login and from a single screen, we've included a Customer Management Module with an Order Management Module that feeds into our Mobile Dispatch & GPS Tracking Module that drivers interact with from their mobile device. And, when the job is done, we tied everything into our Accounting Module. Orders, and all the data and information that go with it, flow seamlessly from the Customer Call to Invoicing. This improves AR, eliminates errors and drastically increases efficiencies.
Finally there is a single Platform that gives full visibility into all aspects of the order, keeps everyone on the same page so they focus on driving efficiencies and Profits to the bottom line.
Drag and Drop Dispatch
Dispatchers are the difference between Profit and Loss. Frequently the only person from your company that interacts with Customers, Drivers and Sales is your Dispatcher. So, the Platform they work with needs to present information in a Clear, Concise and Meaningful way. Anything less results in lost time, unnecessary effort and reduced revenue.
The SRS Tech Dispatch Interface combines seamless Drag-N-Drop order dispatching, with No-Clicks Order Monitoring into a Single Screen Comprehensive Order Viewer. Your Dispatchers will not need to leave their screen to get order details, monitor real-time order progress, track assets or review a detailed audit log of changes/updates embedded in each order. With our Platforms, your Dispatchers have the power to modify forms, create customer/load specific templates and even add custom fields with a few simple clicks. Empower your Dispatchers to do what they do best – put your drivers on the road to driver revenue and profitable growth for your company.
Fleet & Asset Tracking
There is more to managing a fleet than just knowing where an Asset is.
The team at SRS Technologies has integrated GPS location information directly into how your team interacts with orders. GPS data is connected to every order, every signature and every picture taken. Forget about cross referencing two different systems – we will keep track of all your information on each order so you can access all historical data from a single order history page.
Real-Time Order Communication
Your operation extends beyond your office; it includes your sales personnel, your dispatchers, drivers and onsite customer support teams. You need a solution to reach beyond the four walls and allow everyone to keep working together as a team.
SRS Technologies Platforms provide what we refer to as Situationally Aware interfaces to keep the right information in front of the right team and the right time.
On a sales call? Our Mobile Sales Platform provides Sales with all the critical relationship data that helps close the deal.
Do you have Technicians on site in a truck yard? Our Mobile Service Platform knows over 180 different characteristics of the vehicle your teams are working on, can pre-populate a repair order for the areas that need attention and tracks all the work performed for the history of that vehicle. Don't guess the model year, transmission type, head configuration or axle ratio again. Our Platform already knows and uses that information to speed up the documentation process so your Technicians can spend more time generating revenue not paperwork.
A system's true power comes from how well information is presented to your field personnel, captured, organized and made available to drive profitable growth. SRS Technologies will show you how much of a difference it makes when operations professionals design software platforms from the ground up to meet your specific requirements. The results are truly amazing.
Document Capture
The average paper document is moved / shuffled / filed and handed off nearly 20 times before it finally lands in some box in a storage room somewhere. Try finding the document 3 years later to comply with a customer request or tax filing review. It costs ~$220 to recreate or retrieve a lost document. Need to reference that paper document fast…Good luck. Want to improve your ability to invoice faster and more accurately? Right now you have to wait for the driver to return to the office, find a fax machine or hope that scanner box thing in the passenger seat works right. Then, you have to hope all the paperwork is there, completed correctly with accurate information.
The SRS Technologies Platforms were built by trucking professionals who lived through and know the pain of trying to "tic-n-tie" every order at month end. We are committed to making life easier for all the professionals that are currently going through that painful process because they did not know a better way was available. We combined cutting edge technology with tablet and smartphone technology to capture the highest resolution document pictures possible indexed to your BOL, Proof of Delivery and Work Order instructions. Yellow copies of the BOL are no problem. Our Platforms digitally capture all documents in color. Even 3rd and 4th layer carbon copies are crisp, clear and easy to read.
Want to capture more than just paperwork produced in the field? If your driver notices any type of product damage prior to loading, they take a picture that is automatically saved to the order eliminating any doubt that damages are not your responsibility. We put this power in the hands of your Drivers and Techs so there is no limit to what you can capture that may be needed down the line.
Take technology to the spot where work is being done.
Delivery Confirmation
Proof of Delivery, it's the only thing standing between your company and customer payment. But getting the Proof of Delivery isn't always as easy as it seems. We came from the trucking industry and we experienced those discussions and disputes with customers. We built our Platforms to prevent you from ever having to have those discussions again.
Every one of SRS Technologies Platforms is focused on providing every measure of proof for every transaction. For example, if you are dropping a pallet or a truckload at a customer loading dock; our Mobile Platforms capture GPS Coordinates, Time & Date of delivery, Pictures of the material dropped on the Dock (date & time stamped as well), signature of the receiving clerk who accepted the delivery and every other piece of data you determine necessary to speed the payment process. We store all the data with the order and can be accessed instantly by your Accounting team so Invoices can be issued before your driver starts their truck to leave.
Focus your team energy on serving the customer and profitably growing your business. Let the SRS Technologies Platforms track, monitor and manage all the data and administrative details.
Inventory Management
Inventory = $ and Lack of Inventory = Lost Time & Lost Orders. Reduce cost by managing your inventory no matter where it is – Warehouse, on Trucks or at your Customer.
The SRS Technology Inventory Platform makes it easy to management your inventory from one screen across all your facilities, trucks and customers locations. Worried about tomorrow? Our Inventory Platforms are integrated with our order management and dispatching systems and gives your real-time tracking today, tomorrow and into the future.
Carrier Management
Success means having the right assets in the right place at the right time. For many companies this means engaging with 3rd Party Carriers capable of handling your excess capacity when required. However, contracting loads typically requires a one-off process to manage these contracted carriers and that means more manual effort; more check calls and more headaches from paperwork delays.
SRS Technologies Carrier Management Platform connects your contracted carriers with your Dispatch and Workflow process so they automatically comply to your workorder requirements, are instantly visible in your system and you can monitor their progress step-by-step in real-time. We specialize in connecting every area of your business and give you the power to manage your growth from anywhere at any time.
With our Platforms we give you the ability to connect with Drivers regardless if they work directly for you or are contracting your excess capacity. Work is performed to your standard and all data is captured, managed and made available instantly so you don't have to wait for scans or mail only to find out something is missing or is unreadable. Working with contracted carriers no longer limits your ability to be as profitable as you can possibly be.
Basic Workflow
The SRS Technologies Platforms are designed to eliminate the physical handed off of paperwork that leads to lost, destroyed or miss-filed documents required in order to get paid. For example, our Workflow Platform allows you to determine if orders need to be reviewed before they are dispatched, if accounting needs to review completed orders before they are billed. If so, our Platform triggers notifications to all responsible parties when key load or work order steps have been completed or require review.
For example, your Dispatcher and Customer want to know when the driver arrives on site and your Accounting and Sales what to know when an order is complete. Our Workflow engine knows who the responsible person is and notifies them in real-time. This ensures your workflow requirements are met and the process if being followed.
Configuration is easy and there is no IT support required. With one click send every order entered to dispatch for approval prior to being available for drivers to haul. One click is all you need to require dispatcher and accounting review of every order prior to invoicing. And One click is all you need to ensure that 100% of your dispatched loads are invoiced every month – complete, accurate and error free.
At month end never again wonder if you billed 100% of your work. Our Workflow Platform gives you the Confidence that you are getting paid in full for every job you did.
We digitally store 100% of all information related to each order your company processes, keep that information organized with the order and make that information available to you from anywhere at any time for 7 years and we include an easy to access report engine.
Time & Expense Tracking
Time is Money for both your company and your employees. Fair and accurate accounting of the time employee's work means higher revenues for your firm and fairer compensation for your employees. All SRS Technologies Platforms capture key data points through our integrated workflow tools that provide a complete picture of each employee's day, every day. Make sure every billable hour is captured, coded and billed properly for every job.
Need to capture and verify Lumper Fees, Tolls or Accessorial fees? SRS Technologies Platforms let your drivers enter these expenses load-by-load, supported by GPS positioning and digitally capture receipts as necessary. All data is recorded by our Platforms and instantly communicated to your back office before your driver turns off their engine at the end of the day.
API – Application Programming Interface (aka Systems Sharing Data)
SRS Technologies is committed to providing our clients with technology that works with your existing systems or stands alone to run your operations. To help make that a reality SRS Tech Platforms were designed from the ground up to interface with your enterprise systems or be used as the system to power your operations.
We interface with any language or format so data is seamlessly communicated to and from your system and ours. Regardless if you need help from our development team or you have your own, SRS Technologies provides all of the following services as a standard part of our API set:
- Rest APIs
- SOAP APIs
- HTTP-requested XML
- Extract Transform & Load Data Exchanges
- Web Services
- OLAP Integration
- Active Directory Services & SSO
- SOPI & OPI Telco Provisioning Systems
Our Platforms are built to grow as your company grows. The SRS Technologies Platforms integrate better, faster and with more 3rd party systems than any other solution on the market.


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1 Corinthians 13:11-13 (New Living Translation)
11 When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. 12 Now we see things imperfectly as in a cloudy mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.
13 Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.
I remember that awkward, painful, anguished time--adolescence. As flawed and fallible as my father was, I am sorry for the beating he took from me during those "growing up" years.
During my childhood he was the one who held a magic stick that would drag him to points on the living room floor like a branch in the hand of a water diviner. Sure enough, under the carpet, where the stick pointed, Robert my younger brother, and I, would find pennies mysteriously hidden. He also kept us spell-bound by producing pennies from behind his ear and we never tired of the way he could make his ears move, seemingly at will.
He would sit patiently while I combed his dark blonde hair--fine as spun silk--arranging it over his high forehead. He gave me the gift of wonder and made me believe that the light catching a piece of glass at the bottom of the garden really was a fairy.
But during my teens I railed against him--seeing only all of his failures with the harshness and idealism of youth.
He had the soul of an artist--a sensitive, poet's soul. He could paint and draw well, and write. I was so disappointed that he never used these gifts, but worked in what I scornfully saw then as menial jobs.
I outgrew my scorn, judgment and lack of personal humility later and developed a more balanced view, but I'm thinking this morning about the scrutiny of teenagers. In four years, the eldest two of our six grandchildren will arrive on the shores of that land of passage. I wonder--how will I stand up to their sudden clarity of vision? Now I am their beloved Omie--then, I hope that I can still make them proud.
I hope they see my faith as true and my life as having integrity. I hope they see that I am okay with being less than perfect, but that with all my heart I'm open to God's hand--allowing him to change and shape me into a better person. I hope that they won't look at the gifts God gave me and wonder why I didn't use them. These things really, really matter to me.


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As long as it's 'Girlie', it qualifies for the new challenge at My Time To Craft. I decided to make a tag:
An embossing folder, some paper flowers, and some bling all add up to a Girlie Tag! Don't forget to visit the My Time To Craft blog for more inspiration. Remember, you have 2 weeks to get crafty and join us!
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We've been having some very mild weather for March, so mild, that I'm starting to see some buds on the trees! Certainly, that means the flowers can't be far behind, which leads me to the new challenge at My Time To Craft: Flowers!
Roses are my favorite, so they were my inspiration for this card. I hope this inspires you to join the challenge. Be sure to see what the rest of the DesignTeam has created for you at My Time To Craft. You have 2 weeks to join in the fun!
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Why does Abigail blame Marry Warren in The Crucible?
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In Act III ofThe Crucible, Abigail begins to see her power weakening. Proctor has brought Mary Warren to court to confess that she "never saw no spirits." As the courts begin to question Abigail on her role in the trials she turns on Mary Warren in an attempt to get the eyes off of her.
Pressure mounts as Danforth begins questioning Abigail, so Abigail again pretends to be bewitched. However, this time she blames Mary Warren by claiming her former friend is sending her spirit out on her in the form of a yellow bird. Abigail screams the bird is attacking her (supported by echoes from the other girls) and begs Danforth to save her.
With such strong evidence, Danforth has no choice but to believe Abigail and tells Mary Warren to confess. Finally, Mary Warren gives up and turns on Proctor. She tells the court he is "the devil's man" and it is he who made her come to Salem "to overthrow the court." Abigail graciously takes her friend back, and John Proctor is taken into jail.


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The Economist Film Project Announces Winners
Out of the 600 submissions received, The Economist Film Project has selected its first round of documentary films to air on PBS NewsHour.
"The Edge of Joy," a film about Nigeria's battle against maternal mortality, "Last Train Home" which details China's migration of urban workers back to their villages, "Good Fortune" that explores a community in Kenya damaged by foreign aid and "Wagah," which details a nightly celebratory border closing between India and Pakistan.
The project represents an expansion for the London-based publication, which does not produce films. Announced in December as a joint venture between "The Economist" and PBS NewsHour, the project looks to both seasoned and up-and-coming filmmakers.
"We don't do documentary films at 'The Economist,'" said Gideon Lichfield, Editorial Director of The Economist Film Project, "but we want to promote the kinds of films we would make if we knew how to make them."
In order to be considered, "The Economist" searched for films that examined an issue and set it in a broader context, according to Lichfield. The films also needed to be completed before submittal, as the finalists were required to create a shorter segment for PBS.
"The Edge of Joy," originally a 42-minute film by Dawn Sinclair Shapiro was edited down to a seven-minute segment for the project. In addition to greater exposure, "The Economist" provided each of the four filmmakers with a $4,000 stipend, which Shapiro used to cover the costs of the additional edit.
Shapiro, a journalist by trade said she applied "for the level of legitimacy and gravitas that comes with being associated with 'The Economist.'"
The company said it would continue to select films to air regularly on PBS throughout 2011.


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Online forums are everywhere these days and come in a variety of topics as diverse and widespread as the most fertile imagination can conjure up. The combined membership of all online forums adds up to many millions of people from all around the globe. People who form the individual communities of these forums are busy posting daily on topics of all subjects. Let's take a look at one particular sector of the forum world, the work at home, or online business forms.
There are many hundred of forums that cater for the work at home, or online business people. Of these, there are really only a generous hand of top forums in this genre. The members of these top forums are the serious home workers who have accumulated a vast collective knowledge and experience base between them. Alongside them are the newcomers to the working from home business. People post as much as possible when they have the time which results in a rich, diverse collection of knowledge and information. Therein is the true value of these forums
It follows then, that work at home forums are not just great places to learn from and meet new people in the process. They're the essential building blocks of an online business.
Why is that?
Well, while not all of the members of forums working at home, or are involved in running their own online business, most of them are busy trying to make a living online from an intense variety of different sources. It's because there are so many people involved in online business that it's important to network amongst others in similar situations. This is because the internet is a vast repository of knowledge and information and it is changing all the time.
If people do not keep up to date with what's happening in the online business world, they could be contentedly making a decent online income one day and the next find that their comfortable rug has been unceremoniously yanked out from under their warm cozy feet!
One of the best methods of keeping up to date with what's happening and changing online is regularly visiting good forums that are related to work at home online business and that have a good, solid, experienced and recognized membership.
By regularly keeping in touch with each other and keeping up with the current online news, which can be found in these forums, everyone will all be aware of any changes that are either happening or are in the pipeline that could affect online business or income sources .
It is also in these forums that we find out about the latest releases of software, the latest products, strategies or packages as they are released into the cyber market-place. More importantly, this is where we'll hear any feedback that the experienced members are able to give. By reading this important feedback the newer work at home members will stand a better chance of avoiding the scams and rip-offs that so often infiltrate the system and be aware of any really good products or service that are recommended by trusted and well known members.
It is also through forums that we get to know about each other's businesses, opportunities and recommendations. This enables all online workers to widen their own business horizons. By visiting other members' websites and blogs, they can see first hand how these people are presenting their businesses to their customers that will, in turn fuel the creative fires of others and get them creating more great sites, rather than the poorly thrown together, Ad-filled efforts of the past.
Forums are also the perfect places for people to promote their own websites, blogs and online businesses using the "soft" method. This is done by posting interesting topics that other members will want to read, while subtly displaying the all-important links at the end of the posts in the signatures. By deliberately not spamming ads all over the place, we gain respect from the online community who will be happy to help others in making a success of their online businesses.
So all in all, online forums really are the proverbial win-win situation for those involved in online marketing or work at home businesses. This truly proves the real value of forums.


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whats up my fellow pua's! my name is brandon, i'm 30 from los angeles, ca looking to get rid of my shyness on approaching woman.
whats up my fellow pua's! my name is brandon, i'm 30 from los angeles, ca looking to get rid of my shyness on approaching woman.
Hey everyone, I'm TarreroSlick. 20 years old and just got out a long term relationship with my highschool sweetheart. Looking forward to diving head fist into the PUA game. I just finished reading The Game and am stoked to start sharing scenarios and getting critiques on my game. Time to caught up.
Hello there masters of the art i want to learn. I'm Alex, I live in Romania and i have joined this forum for the purpose of getting 100 girls from start to finish in a smooth, clean and respectful way. After that i want to help at least 30 guys to discover this forum and its awesome secrets. Thank you for bringing me to the family.
I'm after hours and am here to master my art and seduce and bed beautiful women. Started the game a couple years ago and ended up giving the whole relationship thing a try, (huge mistake btw,) so I'm back at it.
Also I opened some HB who added me on Facebook months ago who I had no clue who she was. A message open and short banter and she literally threw her number at me before I was even thinking about phase shifting. TLDR lay report coming within the next couple weeks.
hey! i am avinash from India i am new to PUA forum but heard a lot about it. i am learning a lot from here. specially because i am an introvert and i want to improve my personality, be social n talk to people. i hope u guys will really help me out!
Hello, I'm Mclovin. I'm 21 and I'm from RI.
I have zero luck with girls.
Also a while ago I signed up on another site called PUA Gathering but I recently noticed it's not running anymore.
Im a new guy around these parts just looking for some tips and advice on the trade.
Hello all, Newbie here. I've been out of the dating game for a while. Lots of changes in my life since I dated last. I'm now on disability and not working so limited income. Good shape, pretty positive about life, but do have some confidence issues based on my limits on income, thus self value. Not being all boo hoo, just real and looking for some creative ways to get back in the game
Hi guys,
Im new to pickup art. Hoping to find some usefull tips on the forum
Hey I'm Roland,
I'm 21 and I live in Bucharest,Romania.
I'm new to the PUA community and lifestyle but I will try to learn quick
Currently i am in the stage of rAFC((average frustrated chump,heading to RAFC level).I'm not ashame to admit it,this is the first step to improve myself.
Good to be a part of the community.


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UI-7 News
This edition of UI-7 News was a magazine show titled Offbeat Occupations. It aired LIVE on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
UI-7 News is a production of the Department of Journalism in the College of Media on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign-Urbana.
Broadcast journalism students enrolled in Journalism 445 - Video/TV Journalism II produce this half-hour live newscast Tuesdays and Thursdays on UI-7 cable TV in Champaign-Urbana, Danville and several other cities in central Illinois. The students find, write, shoot, edit and present all stories.
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Author has written 20 stories for Religion, Love, Nature, Life, General, and Politics.
Hello all, my name is Craig =) I'm 18, I live in Telford, England (a right dirty hole and an inspiration) and I've been writing poetry for about a year now. It is all usually based on my topsy turvy romantic relationships and, as such, they are usually gloomy. You'll probably find that all of my work is gloomy and that is because only my depressing work is any good =)
I'm still in full time education, upper sixth form at Adams' Grammar in Newport (England, not Wales =P) I'm studying English Literature, History and Politics. I'm set to get straight A's at A-level, although thats something of a pipe dream. I'm looking at attending either Sheffield University or UEC in September, I can't wait to get out of Telford!
My interests are music, music and music. I can't get enough of the stuff. It's like crack lol. I'm an emo/indie boy morethen anything else but I like a range of rocky bands.Interpol are without a shadow of a doubt my most favourite people on this world. I love them so much and they influence me immensely.Other bands:The Killers, The Strokes, Muse,Finch, Funeral For A Friend, Franz Ferdinand, The Ordinary Boys, Razorlight, Stellarstarr, Marilyn Manson (who is the inspiration for my screen name), Deftones, Brand New, Bright Eyes, Green Day,My Vitriol, Thrice,My ChemicalRomanceetc etc ad nauseum.
BUT, I do have other interests. I like to read. I'm more of a "I love modern literature" person, 1984, Brave New World, everything by Irvine Welsh etc. I like to write, obviously. I prefer poetry to stories because I can't come up with anything interesting and new so if I just make it obscure and full of pretty colours and death then I can pass it off for poetry =P
Those who have actually read all of this will be pleased to know.. I LOVE YOU and that I would ask for you to read my own favourite piece of work Big City Lights which no one has looked at and no one cares for lol =P
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Surnames and Family Research Forum
Re: Wisdom Family (MO,KS,TN,VA)
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Hi Everyone,
Sorry for the delayed response. Thank you sooo very much for your assistance. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to help me. While researching some of the records you found, I stumbled on reports from the 1895 Kansas State Census and found my Wisdoms.
Anna later moved to Missouri where she married Early New in 1898.
Thank you all again. Now to find Mary's whereabouts and possibly the slave or free lives of Charles and Precilla.
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Dave Matthews loves to look at photographs of monkeys. Rachael Ray is a huge movie buff. Ashton Kutcher is a terrible speller. Queen Rania is crazy about Twitter. And The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is one of Donald Trump's all-time favorite films.
How do I know all this? I just finished surfing around Google's new iGoogle Showcase, a feature that allows you to check out the home pages of people from the worlds of entertainment, media, business, fashion, sports, politics, and more. It's a fun way to see what gadgets they like -- and see if you want to add them to your own iGoogle home page.
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You won't be surprised to see that my top pick is the HuffPost gadget. But it's not just because it's my baby. Our tech team worked closely with Google to create a gadget that gives users a terrific feel for our fast-paced, constantly-refreshing, interactive approach to delivering news and opinion. You can flip through all our content areas quickly, getting the top news of the moment -- delivered with the signature HuffPost attitude and style. The gadget also expands so you can see more HuffPost without leaving your iGoogle page.
Add the HuffPost gadget to your iGoogle page by clicking here. Here's what it looks like:
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Friday, 6 March 2009
Don't Know Why – Norah Jones
The one real thing I would never ever do, never fail to give my 100 % in, never fail to have it in my hands, wrapped around my fingers in a tightly clenched fist, never to fluff, never to screw up in basically never to FUCK UP in, I did. My undoing wasn't overconfidence because I don't take these things for granted. I admit there are times where I am confident to the point of it verging on the borders of arrogance but this just wasn't it. I have no excuses really, I just don't know why. To mess up in one of the things you pride yourself in, a feeling I wouldn't wish on any of you that's for sure.
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Indian Critiques of Gandhi (Suny Series N Religious Studies)
Through examinations of Gandhi's critics, both individuals and groups, this book shows the complexity of Indian society and opinion at the time of the Indian Independence Movement.Although Gandhi has been the subject of hundreds of books and an Oscar-winning film, there has been no sustained study of his engagement with major figures in the Indian Independence Movement who were often his critics from 1920 1948. This book fills that gap by examining the strengths and weaknesses of Gandhi's contribution to India as evidenced in the letters, speeches, and newspaper articles focused on the dialogue/debate between Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Sri Aurobindo, Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Annie Besant, and C. F. Andrews. The book also covers key groups within India that Gandhi sought to incorporate into his Independence Movement the Hindu Right, Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs and analyzes Gandhi's ambiguous stance regarding the Hindi-Urdu question and its impact on the Independence struggle. a valuable contribution to the study of Gandhi and Indian nationalism. Indian Critiques confirms the pluralism of Indian opinion that existed in the pre-Independence decades and, in fact, evinces the basis of the future pluralistic nation. Canadian Journal of History a useful volume for any course on Gandhi and modern Indian religion and society. Religious Studies Review"Too many books on Gandhi give the impression that he was a solitary hero who had no critics or allies. This book places Gandhi in context, that is, the context of his contemporaries and peers in the struggle for Indian independence, adding new insights and raising new questions. This is an important work." Fred Dallmayr, author of Beyond Orientalism: Essays on Cross-Cultural EncounterContributors include Robert D. Baird, Harold Coward, Joy Dixon, Timothy Gorringe, Hussein Keshani, Julius Lipner, Roland E. Miller, Robert N. Minor, Ronald Neufeldt, Daud Rahbar, T. S. Rukmani, and Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh.
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