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Vella dosas are sweet dosas made with jaggery and wheat flour. I understand that this is a very common tiffin item in Tamil Nadu.
1 cup wheat flour
½ cup rice flour
½ cup jaggery
2 Tbsp grated coconut
A pinch or two of powdered cardamom
6-7 cashew nuts, powdered
Ghee (to make the dosas)
Salt to taste
Melt the jaggery on medium heat in a cup of water till it dissolves completely. Let it cool.
Mix all the other ingredients together. Add the jaggery syrup to this along with the required amount of water and prepare a batter.
Heat a cast-iron skillet/griddle until hot and smear it with a little bit of ghee. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread in a circular motion starting from the inside, working your way towards the outside. Add a little ghee around the edges of the dosa and cook till golden brown. Then flip and cook the other side till done.
Serve hot with or without accompaniments depending on your preference.
We had our dosas with some spicy chutney to offset the sweetness of the jaggery.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Jaggery Dosa/Vella Dosai
Vella dosas are sweet dosas made with jaggery and wheat flour. I understand that this is a very common tiffin item in Tamil Nadu.
Cooked by TBC on Sunday, October 07, 2007
Labels: Breakfast, Jaggery, Tamil Nadu, Wheat
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- Sharmi said...
I have never had this one, that small piece of jaggery looks so cute there!
- October 7, 2007 at 9:20 PM
- Sreelu said...
Looks so delicious, never tried/heard of this recipe before
- October 7, 2007 at 10:53 PM
- Richa said...
hey, those look absolutely gorgeous :) lovely color. such a fav, but i never added coconut, will try that next time!!
- October 7, 2007 at 11:17 PM
- musical said...
Dosas look great! I would have one with spicy chutney too :).
- October 7, 2007 at 11:27 PM
- Seena said...
TBC, so this is a sweet dosa? I like everything with jaggery..
- October 7, 2007 at 11:28 PM
- Redchillies said...
Beautiful pictures and beautiful dosa TBC. Loved the idea of sweet dosa.
- October 7, 2007 at 11:44 PM
- Anonymous said...
It looks so good. Thanks for posting. I am going to try it.
- October 7, 2007 at 11:51 PM
- grihini said...
Have never heard of jaggery dosa's before. got to try this..
- October 8, 2007 at 12:59 AM
- sra said...
I got a similar, maybe same, dish in an Udipi thali recently
- October 8, 2007 at 1:29 AM
- easycrafts said...
I love the taste of jaggery...will surely try it...thanks
- October 8, 2007 at 2:15 AM
- Apple said...
Very nice..I love this dosa..yours look perfect
- October 8, 2007 at 2:20 AM
- Vcuisine said...
They are lovely TBC. Tempting though. Viji
- October 8, 2007 at 4:23 AM
- Happy cook said...
They look delicious. It is atleast 18yrs back i had them.
- October 8, 2007 at 5:36 AM
- Daily Meals said...
Looks great in gold colour...
- October 8, 2007 at 7:03 AM
- Rajitha said...
got intorduced to this dish from my uncle..its his favorite..it does stick to the tawa if it's not non-stick pan..urs looks yumm
- October 8, 2007 at 8:07 AM
- Asha said...
We make it too, call it Bellada dose! YUM!:))
- October 8, 2007 at 8:11 AM
- Kribha said...
wow..never tried this before. Mouthwatering pics. Sweet doas and spicy chutney sounds delicious.
- October 8, 2007 at 10:22 AM
- Padma said...
I make them minus rice flour...should try adding this now..Looks lovely!
- October 8, 2007 at 10:58 AM
- Namratha said...
This looks good TBC,I had no idea they made this in TN..will try it sometime..
- October 8, 2007 at 11:09 AM
- Sirisha Kilambi said...
hey tbc......It is me who shud be telling you thanks dear :-))
btw....Ur sweet dosas look yum.....I am a great fan of these dosas...whenever I feel hungry...I just make them and eat.......A tinge of sweetness in anything ...I love :-)
- October 8, 2007 at 12:16 PM
- Kumudha said...
Looks so wonderful.
I remember doing this dosa, by
following the recipe of Meenakshi ammal of the popular cook and see(samaithu par) cookbook. The dosa was delicious!
- October 8, 2007 at 3:24 PM
- Kalva said...
Wow i was just thinking about this dosa, we make with sugar though. We call it thiyyappachi( sweet dosa )
- October 8, 2007 at 5:06 PM
- Puspha said...
Looks biutiful. Adding this to my must try list. Thanx for sharing.
- October 8, 2007 at 5:24 PM
- TBC said...
Sharmi, Sreelu, Richa- thanks a lot.It was new for me too. I had RCI in mind , but later realized that this did not fit in with the theme. But loved the recipe:-)
Musical- yeah, I too needed something spicy to go along. I think that you are supposed to just have it with some ghee. But I don't like it like that.
Seena- I too have a sweet tooth:-)
Red chillies- thanks:-)
Rumya, thank you and welcome:-)
Please let me know if you do try it.
Grihini, give it a go... u'll love it.
Sra-it's been ages since I've eaten any kind of thali. At this point I would eat anything on a thali!;-)
Easycrafts- do let me know how it turns out for you.
Apple-thank you:-)
Happy Cook- 18 years is a long time. Time foru to make it again!;-)
Daily meals-thanks:-)Did I mention that I love your blog's name?:-)
Rajitha, let me let u in on a little secret. The first few ones that I made stuck too...and this was in spite of the fact that it was my perfect cast-iron skillet!I took the best dosas for my pic;-)
Asha, so similar... vella in Tamil, bella in Kannada:-)
Kribha-try it when u can...very simple and does not require chopping of anything for a change!
Namratha- I too had no idea... was trying to look up stuff for RCI and that's how this came about.
Sirisha- me too:-)
Kumudha, thanks:-)
Kalva, now that is again something new to me. Blogging teaches you a lot...you learn something new everyday!
Pushpa-you are welcome. Hope you try it out & like it :-)
- October 8, 2007 at 8:15 PM
- Sivani said...
Wonderful! I found your blog through the comment on mine, and I love it. Your photographs are amazing - I hope you have entered/are entering the Click event!
I've just blogrolled you - definitely worth repeat visits.
- October 8, 2007 at 11:47 PM
- Bharathy said...
Hight time you changed the name as TEC...instead of TBC!!!
Wonderfully updated!!!Love love love this sweett dosa..Sure to be tried!!!i make the thicker batter version...Godambu/wheat ada with thenga and all...but not the tamil version..
See how many dishes you have tried and posted even from your freinds, down there!!Great great!!!!
And "TEC"..i wanted to bring this to your attention...Mandira has listed pazham pori among the raw plantain category...why dont you req her to move it to part 2 (banana ripe recipes)...she might have got confused with the mallu name..PAZHAM..:)
By the way waht does TEC stand for...did you ask me??
"The Expert cook"..:D
- October 9, 2007 at 3:29 AM
- Prajusha said...
usually i make this dosa without rice flour.will try ur recipe next time.:)
- October 9, 2007 at 5:27 AM
- Big Boys Oven said...
A sure winner you got there.... so warm and so inviting Dosai!
- October 9, 2007 at 7:24 AM
- Laavanya said...
This looks lovely TBC. My husband likes everything with jaggery - will definitely try this. Your dosas look golden and perfect... :)
- October 9, 2007 at 8:59 AM
- sunita said...
Love those sweet dosas...am literally drooling.
- October 9, 2007 at 10:12 AM
- Rajitha said...
aha! now you tell me...i was like god damn! calls herself
'the budding cook' but is kicking some butt here ;)....btw, u got me...i was pretending to be busy..he he..too lazy to post i tell u
- October 9, 2007 at 10:39 AM
- Rohini's kitchen said...
Wow looks fabulous. Never heard of this.
- October 9, 2007 at 2:18 PM
- Bhawna said...
Jaggery dosa, nice recipe as jaggery is good in iron & helps in acidity & digestion.
(ur pasta looks tempting)
- October 9, 2007 at 4:25 PM
- Bhawna said...
Jaggery dosa, nice recipe as jaggery is good in iron & helps in acidity & digestion.
(ur pasta looks tempting)
- October 9, 2007 at 4:25 PM
- VINI said...
oh my god, you brought back lovely memories with this dish. When we were kids mom used to make this and my bro used to go gaga over it :). The only difference was she used to make it in a kadai, so the center used to have a small bump. Beautiful blog my dear and the pics are so wonderful.
- October 9, 2007 at 5:37 PM
- remya said...
lovely dosa indeed!!! i usually make riceflour..will try this delicious one...
- October 9, 2007 at 8:14 PM
- RAKS KITCHEN said...
I too make this one but forgot for past few maonths...Thanx for reminding me and love those dosas of urs.....:))
- October 10, 2007 at 12:47 AM
- Susan said...
Coconut, cardamom and cashews...Wow!
What can I say? Feed me. : )
- October 10, 2007 at 10:54 AM
- Mallika said...
Wow, I've never heard of sweet dosa before. It looks very inviting. where do you source your jaggery from?
- October 10, 2007 at 12:18 PM
- Dhivya Karthik said...
wow..I have made this once before..luking at ur wonderful presentation, its on for 2morrow's breakfast :)
- October 10, 2007 at 1:00 PM
- Hima said...
This is something new to me. Will have to give it a try.
- October 10, 2007 at 5:43 PM
- A kitchen scientist & a white rat hubby!!! said...
this is a common tiffin item at our place too!!..easy, simple, delicious too...something u can come up with the least effort.
Infact, I had taken the snaps of it while i made it the last time, and my hubsband was like "ghodhambu dosayudae fotoum edukano???", now i can very well show ur post to him and say "see, never underestimate even the simplest of dosas!!!!!..thanks, tbc
- October 11, 2007 at 2:51 AM
- A kitchen scientist & a white rat hubby!!! said...
this is a common tiffin item at our place too!!..easy, simple, delicious too...something u can come up with the least effort.
Infact, I had taken the snaps of it while i made it the last time, and my hubsband was like "ghodhambu dosayudae fotoum edukano???", now i can very well show ur post to him and say "see, never underestimate even the simplest of dosas!!!!!..thanks, tbc
- October 11, 2007 at 2:51 AM
- Mona said...
Sweet Dosas !! Never had them in my life, might taste like pancakes ?! Will try them sometime in the breakfast after Ramadhan TBC, Thanks
- October 11, 2007 at 11:45 AM
- bindiya said...
Delicious ! as usual, whatever you cook is fab !
- October 11, 2007 at 1:48 PM
- Lapa said...
Please, add it to your favourites.
- October 11, 2007 at 10:32 PM
- TBC said...
Sivani, thank you for stopping by & thank you for blogrolling me. You are too kind...and yes, I'm participating in Click:-)
Bharathy- you are so sweet and I actually like the nmae you have given me:-)But see, if I am TBC , I can get away with anything, but TEC would just HAVE to be perfect;-)
I have no problem with Plantain fritters being in part-1 ... as long as my entry is in the roundup;-)
Prajusha- do let me know:-)
Big Boys Oven-welcome to my blog. Thanks for visiting. Hope to see you around here. Now I'm off to check out yours:-)
Laavanya, thank you. Here, I am the one who prefers sweet dishes:-)
Sunita,so now you know how I feel when I see your fabulous creations!;-)
Rajitha- you are so funny, girl;-)
Rohini, thanks.
Bhawna, thanks:-)
Yeah, it is rich in iron and is so much more better than sugar for you.
Vini, thanks. Yes, thaat's how it is, isn't it?- food & memories.
My husband has an aunt/ cousin & the only thing he remembers about her is the food he was served when he was at her place!
Remya- give it a shot; it IS good:-)
Raks-thank you:-)
Susan, sure! When are you coming over? :-)
Mallika, thanks:-)
I get my jaggery from one of the Indian stores here . It comes in tiny blocks.
BTW, I am unable to access your blog through your profile:-( It is not public:-(
Dhivya, tomorrow has come and gone!
Did you make it?;-)
Hima, you will like it, I am sure :-)
Sona, true, very true.
My husband too is amazed at the things I do for the blog. Sometimes, I cannot cook without keeping my camera in the kitchen. If it is something that I have blogged about then we are free to attack the food immediately. Otherwise...
Mona, thanks for visiting. Happy Ramadhan!
They taste like pancakes but are without the eggs.
Bindiya- awww, aren't you sweet!
Keep saying such nice things-I like it;-)
Lapa, thanks for visiting.
- October 13, 2007 at 9:38 AM
- SeeC said...
My mom used to make this one. Adding cashew powder sounds new to me. Noted down :) I know ,it will definitely add the to the taste.
Tempting pictures
- November 16, 2007 at 5:22 PM
- rv said...
hi tbc:)
I love this dosa:) my mom makes it and I was searching for its recipe:) glad to step onto your recipe:) , we call it "godda polo" god means jaggery in konkani :) ...
- November 20, 2007 at 6:59 AM
- TBC said...
RV- mom's recipes are the best are't they? I hope you try this one out to see if it's anything like your moms;-)
- November 20, 2007 at 8:49 PM
- Laavanya said...
I made these for dinner tonight and we enjoyed them a lot. Had to make it a bit more sweeter because of our sweet tooth and omitted the cashewnut because my daughter is allergic but didn't miss it. Thanks TBC. Btw, this is not listed in your drop-down list of recipes...
- December 2, 2007 at 9:10 PM
- Vidhya Iyer said...
wow this looks delicious. I was looking for the recipe and came to ur site. Thanks for the recipe.
- July 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM
- TBC said...
Vidhya- welcome, and thanks for stopping by.:D
I hope you like the end-product too. Do let me know...
- July 10, 2008 at 10:01 PM
- Shreya said...
hi, this looks great.. I make wheat dosa (without adding rice flour) using grated coconut ground with wheat flour, but adding jaggery sounds great. Will try this.
- August 8, 2008 at 1:08 AM
- TBC said...
Shreya- thanks.:D
- August 8, 2008 at 10:54 AM
- TBC said...
Shreya- thanks.:D
- August 8, 2008 at 10:55 AM


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Today we are overwhelmed by a plethora of technologies to help us research, compile, record, write and produce our family histories. But, the missing names, incomplete names and incorrect names of our women ancestors remain only too common making it difficult to shape their stories in the detail and richness they deserve. Noeline Kyle will draw on her book We Should've Listened to Grandma: Women and Family History and her biography of her great grandmother Nurse Mary Kirkpatrick (Memories & Dreams), and other research she has completed on women's stories to outline some of the strategies she has used for researching and writing about elusive emigrant and convict women, as well as women at home and women at work.
The Society of Australian Genealogists - how its treasures will help your family history - Heather Garnsey
The SAG was established in 1932 and has been collecting genealogical material for over 75 years. New researchers often don't realise the value of checking its collections. This session will illustrate some of the treasures to be found - and explain how it is getting easier to do so from a distance.
ScotlandsPeople - Rosemary Kopittke
An overview of ScotlandsPeople – the official online source of parish register, civil registration, census, wills and testaments records for Scotland. Containing almost 80 million records, the ScotlandsPeople database is the primary source of information for those researching Scottish families.
Social media for family history - Carole Riley
The internet has made social interaction possible on a scale unimagined a few years ago, and is a boon for family historians. Information and photos can be shared more easily than ever before, and communication with distant relatives can become a part of everyday life rather than an annual Christmas card. Social media will be defined and described, and some social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and some genealogy-related blogs will be shown.
Soldier settlement in New South Wales, 1916-1939 - Dr Melanie Oppenheimer
Melanie will talk about aspects of a project currently underway that is examining the role and impact of soldier settlement in NSW in the aftermath of World War One. Over 9,000 ex-soldiers and a few returned nurses took up blocks around the State in a scheme that was part of a suite of repatriation policies aimed at reintegrating returning soldiers into civilian life. A website 'A Land Fit for Heroes? A History of Soldier Settlement in NSW, 1919-1939' has been created [http://soldiersettlement.records.nsw.gov.au] and after two years of intensive research on a large number of government files the project members are about to embark on writing up the primary source materials into a book. Project partners include State Records NSW, the Department of Veterans' Affairs, Monash University and the University of New England.
Using newspapers in local and family history research—Nola Mackey
Nola believes that newspapers are one of the most valuable, but underutilised sources for local and family history. This presentation leads researchers, not only through the basics of using newsapers to fill gaps and find great clues for further research, but also hints at how advanced newspaper research can uncover family secrets and scandals, and can even lead to solving long standing family mysteries.
The National Library: family historians treasure trove - Jenny Higgins
Used the National Library for family history? Come along and find out about the treasures there to help you research your family history. Learn about our new discovery service TROVE, which includes free digitised historic Australian newspapers. Find out about the resources available to YOU - wherever you live in Australia.
University of New England and Regional Archives—William Oates
The University of New England formally designated an Archives Repository in May 1957 in the basement of the newly constructed temporary Library. In 1959 the University specifically sought recognition for the UNE Library to be a State Archives Repository in the forthcoming Archives Act. With the appointment of a full time archivist in 1960 the then UNE Librarian Mr Frank Rogers relinquished his direct archival work and briefed the archivist: 'Collect all research material likely to be of value in throwing light on the historical, economic and social development of Northern New South Wales from the earliest European settlement until recent times.'
This describes the impetus that has seen ongoing collection and cataloguing of archival collections by the university from this time. A snapshot of northern New South Wales can be researched thanks to the willingness of the community to participate with the institution over 50 years. Bill will be highlighting the types of material now available for research.
When widows and brides wore black—Dr Leigh Summers
Leigh will discuss mourning dress and the etiquette of grief particularly as it pertained to women in the mid-late nineteenth century. Leigh's illustrated presentation includes images and photographs of Victorian mourners and the material culture associated with death.. She will also look at those women who defied established mourning customs by flaunting or exaggerating 'widows weeds ' These women were considered dark, desperate and dangerous.
She will also discuss the customary use of black wedding dresses in South Australia, a custom that diminished in the early part of the 20th century.
Which genealogy program?—Kerry Farmer
People delving into their family history often ask, 'Which genealogy program is best?' There is no simple answer. Everyone has their own research practices and aims, as well as varying technology skills – all of these, and even individual personality, may influence the best software 'fit'. This was the subject of a recently written publication, "Which Genealogy Program?", written by Kerry Farmer and Rosemary Kopittke and published by Unlock the Past. This presentation introduces the major genealogical programs available and highlights some aspects of each, encouraging users to determine for themselves the program most likely to suit their needs.


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According to a new Homeland Security Department policy, which came into force on August 4, Sikhs have to remove their turbans at US airports for security checks. The new security guideline has already upset the large Sikh population in the US. Sikhs have often been confused as Muslims, and its members often suffer due to anti-Muslim sentiments. Hate crimes against Sikhs increased after September 11, 2001.


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Maree Calcote Greenway
Have you noticed how beautiful Beaumont is becoming? The esplanade down Calder, the new lighting and the impressive user-friendly driveways into businesses in that area are just wonderful. One of the crown jewels in the city's beautification is the Maree Calcote Greenway on Phelan Boulevard and Kennedy Street. The fragrant roses are a showpiece project of Beautify Beaumont.
Beautify Beaumont was established in 1987 with the goal of "seeking funding for the designs and construction of beautification projects, including landscaping and a tree renewal program for public areas." The focus was on landscaping projects on public property and rights-of-way. The quote and the idea were the dream of Beautify Beaumont's founder, the late Maree Calcote.
Beautify Beaumont President Laurie Leister says, "Maree was the driving force behind 15 projects completed between 1987 and 1996. These projects shine in the downtown area and scattered throughout Beaumont. With her inspiration, the Beautify Beaumont group continues its work today." The current board consists of Linda Bullard, Ninette Teel, Becki Stedman, Kathry Walker, Lewis Hoffer and Chris Boone. Laurie says that each of these people have given hours of their time and talent for the completion of the project.
Leister gives additional credit on their projects to the city of Beaumont, its Mayor Becky Ames, Jim Thompson of the Parks Department, and the Texas Agri-Life Extension Agency. The Master Gardeners, Micah Meyer and local businesses like Forkner Irrigation and Lawn, M&D Supply, R.D. Martin Electric and McMannus Company have been instrumental as well.
Leister says, "In determining the direction of Beautify Beaumont, we have decided to focus on renewing Beaumont's tree canopy. The tree loss in Beaumont because of our hurricanes is dramatic. According to the Texas Forestry Service, across East Texas, we have lost 10 percent of our merchantable tree canopy. That figure does not include the tree loss on private property." The city of Beaumont disposed of more than 3 million cubic yards of vegetative waste. That's over 100,000 huge truckloads of tree and shrub waste!
Beautify Beaumont was awarded $3,400 from the Peggy Martin "Survivor Rose" Fund to add an additional rose bed to the Maree Calcote Greenway in April 2011. The rose bed area looks even more splendid now with the initial two rose beds flanking the sides of a trellis covered with Peggy Martin roses. The Master Gardeners and Texas Agri-Life initially donated 40 "Earth Kind" roses to the project.
The area was officially dedicated to its founder, Maree Calcote, on Nov. 10, 2009. Calcote died of cancer in 2006. Many will remember her as the wife of the headmaster of All Saints with her cheerful presence whenever she passed you by anywhere at the school. Her mission lives on. Her husband, the Rev. Calcote, at the dedication said that Maree's mantra was, "If the community presents itself in a favorable light, it will be more attractive to people moving in." When you drive by the area next time, drive slowly, put your window down and smell those sweet roses.
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Beautify Beaumont's Project 15/15 is very exciting. They launched a tree giveaway program in January 2010 at an Arbor Day celebration. With our help, they plan on distributing 15,000 seedlings to Beaumont citizens by 2015. West Brook's Quest Club helped give away 600 seedlings at HEB last February. Leister adds, "Over the past three years, we have given away a total of 3,000 seedlings in hopes to restore the lost tree canopy in Beaumont."
If you are interested in volunteering your time or donating to the Beautify Beaumont Projects, check out their website at www.beautifybeaumont.org or e-mail Laurie Leister at lleister [at] gt [dot] rr [dot] com.


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How much of a difference can Walmart really make?
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How much of a difference can Walmart really make?
[Editor's note: In this analysis, GreenBiz Senior Editor Marc Gunther examines Walmart's latest sustainability report and asks: Is it good enough? For more on the just-published report and results, see Eric Louie's post, "Walmart creeps forward on its sustainability goals."]
Walmart (NYSE: WMT), the world's biggest retailer, is "becoming a more sustainable, responsible company and building meaningful, long-term change."
So says Mike Duke, the company's CEO, in the introduction to Walmart's 2012 global responsibility report, which was released today. [By the time you read this, it should be available for download here.]
Assuming he's right -- and I think he is -- that's good news. But is it good enough?
The 126-page report is jam-packed with data and anecdotal evidence. It lists 10 ways that Walmart made a difference last year. Among other things, the company:
Reduced waste by 80 percent
Expanded locally grown produce (up by 97 percent)
Pledged to source $20 billion from women-owned businesses in the U.S.
Saved customers $1 billion on fresh fruits and vegetables
Announced a "Great for you" icon that will help shoppers identify healthier food items.
These are meaningful accomplishments and commitments. Indeed, it's hard for a fair-minded person not to be impressed by the scale, the scope and the range of Walmart's activities just in the environmental arena -- installing LED lights in stores, testing fuel cells and offsite wind projects to generate cleaner energy, buying more sustainable seafood, cotton and palm oil.
Read the report, and I think you'll agree that Walmart is "greener" and more responsible than it used to be (that's Duke's claim), that the company does a lot of good (by delivering value to its customers and providing employment to 1.4 million people in the U.S. alone) and that it is a powerful driver of efficiency throughout the global economy (that's at the core of Walmart's business model, and its peculiar genius as a company).
And yet.
As I read the report, I was reminded of that even Walmart -- which is arguably the world's most powerful company -- can only go so far when it comes to protecting the planet.
Here are a couple of examples, both related to climate change, beginning with these charts:
The top chart shows that Walmart's greenhouse gas emissions per million dollars of sales are declining. That's a measure of efficiency, and the performance is stellar -- it's the result of operating more efficient buildings and a cleaner fleet. But in absolute terms, which is what matters to the earth, and to anyone who cares about climate change, Walmart's CO2 emissions are rising, as the second chart shows. Remember, scientists estimate that we need to reduce emissions dramatically or face potentially catastrophic climate change. Bottom line: Despite all of its efforts, Walmart's making the climate crisis worse.
That's because Walmart can't stop people from buying stuff, including lots of stuff they probably don't need. To the contrary, as a public company accountable to its shareholders, Walmart must try to sell as much stuff as profitably as it can to as many people as possible, everywhere in the world. Doing so efficiently is better than doing so wastefully, of course, and in theory Walmart can generate net benefits for the planet by taking market share away from inefficient competitors, assuming consumption is flat. But you can be sure that the growth of Walmart's sales — from $315 billion in 2005, when it launched its sustainability drive, to about $444 billion in FY2012 — is largely driven by the fact that people are consuming more. In today's world, that means generating more climate pollution.
Having said that, we could all consume as much as we wanted, sustainably, if we got all of our energy from renewable sources and generated zero waste. Not coincidentally, those were goals that Lee Scott, the architect (maybe even visionary) behind Walmart's sustainability efforts, laid out in 2005. On waste, Walmart's doing very well, largely because eliminating waste makes business sense. (Scott liked to say that you pay twice for waste, once when you buy it in the form of packaging or whatever, and once when you pay to have it thrown away.) As the new report explains:
In 2011, Walmart U.S. prevented 80.9 percent of the waste generated by its stores, clubs and distribution centers nationwide from going to the landfill. This has the potential to prevent more than 11.8 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, the equivalent of taking more than 2 million cars off the road.
The zero landfill waste program returned more than $231 million to the business last year through a combination of increased recycling revenue and decreased expenses.
But progress towards the renewable energy goal has been much slower. Duke writes:
As of 2010, Walmart-driven renewable projects globally provide 1.1 billion kilowatt-hours of our buildings' electricity needs, or about 4 percent annually. We purchase another 18 percent from the grid, for a total of 22 percent renewable electricity.
The reason Walmart hasn't bought more solar or wind power or fuel cells is that renewable energy, even with government subsidies, costs more than fossil fuels. Walmart simply can't afford to pay more than its rivals do for energy and still deliver those everyday low prices to its customers. Walmart isn't Whole Foods or Starbucks; its margins are thin.
So what can Walmart do to become a better friend of the earth? The first and most obvious is to speak out more strongly about the need for governments to put a price on carbon emissions. (If that's in the report, I missed it.) It could stop making campaign contributions to politicians who don't believe that climate change is real, or don't think we need to do anything about it.
Second, and this is trickier, Walmart could do more to try to change consumer behavior. It sells lots of efficient light bulbs and compact laundry detergent. What if it tried to sell more durable clothes and shoes? Or less meat? Or fewer crappy toys? It's moving tentatively in these directions, by promoting healthier foods in its stores and working on a Sustainability Index to measure the impact of thousands of products. But these efforts face "challenges," as the company likes to say.
Have you noticed, by the way, that no company has problems any more? They have "challenges." (Kids don't have problems, either. They have "issues.") And maybe that's part of the reason why I can't feel all that cheery about Walmart's 2012 Global Responsibility Report. Yes, Walmart is doing as much as any big retailer or consumer goods company to limit its environmental footprint, and, yes, the company deserves credit for being a leader.
But the bland recitation of accomplishments and challenges, with little passion or sense of urgency, is a reminder that we can't rely on Walmart, or any other company or group of companies, to protect the planet from global warming. For that, we need deep changes in our politics and culture.
And that's not a challenge, folks. That's a problem.
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- The Science of Black Hair: Written by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy, the Science of Black Hair is like the encyclopedia to healthy hair care. Ms. Davis-Sivasothy's articles on growing healthy relaxed hair were legendary in the online community which is what sparked the idea for a book and by the date of its publication, Audrey had successfully transitioned to natural hair. Therefore the Science of Black Hair adequately covers both relaxed and natural hair. Audrey's thorough, well researched approach combined with her personal experiences in explaining literally the science of Black hair is unparalleled by any other. This book is a must have for those seeking information about growing healthy black hair and the proof that she knows what she is talking about is completely supported by her own gorgeous hair! The Science of Black Hair is available in full color both in bookstores and most e-readers (Kindle and Nook).
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I received my cushion in the mail today. It is the most puffy perfect comfortable thing we have ever owned. To think I was going to throw the chair away because it hurt my back! Your website is clear and easy to navigate. The cushion was delivered when you promised. It is exactly what I ordered. Thank you.
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I just got my papasan cover in and I wanted to send you a quick e-mail to tell you how much I love it.=) You got it to me in such quick timing and it fits perfectly!! My favorite part is that I didnt even have to measure! So many of those other companies said that I had to know my exact measurements, and it was way too confusing. I WILL DEFINATELY be ordering from your company in the future, maybe even just to have different colors since now I know how good it looks. Thanks again!!
Received the package on Saturday - couldnt have been better timed. We were home- and we had a party today, so 30 of our closest friends could admire our new cushion. You were right - it is soooo comfortable and we just love the fabric.Thank you so much for your assistance and your advice. We couldnt be happier.
I recently ordered and received a gorgeous replacement cushion for my papasan rocker....and can you believe...the cushion just happens to match the pillows on an old wicker chair. I am fortunate to have found your website...I found ordering quite simple and your followup communication was most appreciated. Thank you kindly for your wonderful customer service and for the great rocker cushion.....
Just to let you know that our chair cushion arrived yesterday; as it decompressed, the perfect fit and quality of construction became evident. Once sat upon,comfort, also, became obvious.No-one, in my opinon, should hesitate to purchase your products via internet. Thank you
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I should have written much sooner but better late than never! - we did receive our order on time, now almost three weeks ago! We want to let you know how pleased we are with our papasan chair cushions and the wonderful customer service we received from PAPASANS UNLIMITED! In this day and age it is difficult to find reliable companies and we are thankful when we do! There wasn´t a detail missed during the processing of our order - including the change in tapestry - and the quality of the product is excellent. We are already thinking of another order and we are mentioning your company to anyone we know looking for such quality. And to think we were dealing with each other so far away - New York to New Zealand, with Texas in between, WOW! It was well worth the risk we took when we first discovered your website - which was well detailed and easy to navigate as well!
Dear Sharon, I received my cushion and I am extremely satisfied. Your service was prompt and efficient. I received my order much faster than I anticipated. Quality is excellent. Many thanks.
Sharon! I got it yesterday! I love it! Thank you so much for your time and expertise! I would love to do business with you again! Enjoy your mild winter! Irina
Please feel free to use my email as a testimonial. I do believe that when people deliver a good product it is worthy of endorsement. Regards, Mary Lou
The cushions were received and are everything we wanted. We are very pleased with your product and we have received many compliments on how they look.
You may absolutely use my testimonial. Your work is too good not to pass on the word about! My husband´s just seen the cushion, as I now have it on my rocker, and he was very impressed. I am so glad I found you on the internet! Thanks again, Laurie
My cushion and pillow arrived today. I am VERY PLEASED with how they turned out. I am so grateful....thanks so much for an outstanding job and quicker than I expected too. Laurie
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We received our cushion today and we absolutely LOVE IT!! It looks great!! It was well worth the wait. Its so fluffy!!! We fight over who gets to sit in it. Once again, we love it and thank you. It is just what we wanted.
Just a short note to let you know that I received my double cushion yesterday. It came alot quicker than I thought it would. My boyfriend and I are now fighting over who´s going to sit in it! He says it´s the most comfortable cushion he´s ever sat in, and I agree. It feels like a big, fluffy cloud! I never thought it would be so beautiful, too! Thank you so much!
Just thought I would take the time to let ya´ll know that I received my order today- double papasan and 1 swivel rocker chair in bluebell suede. Perfect. All of it perfect. Great craftsmanship. So comfy. My dad didn´t want to get out the swivel chair once he sat down. Also, this is my first time buying furniture...so thank you sooooo much for making it such a great experience. As to how I found your site, I know I Googled it and if I remember correctly, it was one of the frist links the search results gave me. Again, thank you so much.
Thanks for the good service. Beanbags have arrived as you advised.We are very happy with them. Pam
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We received our cushions today...they look wonderful! We´re happy with the results, and thank you for your outstanding product and service.
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Wanted to let you know I received the papasanan cushion. I have filled it & it fits our hanging chair beautifully. Thankyou for all your great service. From sending the material samples to making the cushion slightly larger & extending the Velcro staps. You wanted to know how we located you & it was from putting in papasan cushion in to a search on the web Many thanks
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Thank you so much for the great service from beginning to end. I am very happy with my purchase and as it is a gift for someone I will now have to look at getting one for myself!
Sharon, My cushion arrived today. It´s excellent and well worth the money. Why can´t we get this kind of customer service in the U.S? :o) Thanks,
Just wanted to let y´all know that the chair and foot stool arrived today. This is a very nice chair. I´m afraid the photo on your website doesn´t do it justice. Anyway, just wanted to tell you how much I like it. Now I get to have a cold beer, kick back, and break it in properly. ;-) Thanks again for your prompt completion of this sale.
Hey Sharon, The chairs arrived today and they are perfect and unbelievably comfortable. My daughters are thrilled and the colors are great. We couldn´t be happier with our experience with you. Thank you for the help and suggestions, all were appreciated. I know we will be recommending you to all. Thank You again,
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We received our mamasan chair and it is absolutely gorgeous. The cushion is beautifully made and PLUMP! It´s like being enveloped in a big soft pillow! My husband and I sat in it that first night and I fell asleep within ten minutes. I´m glad I chose the double - very cozy indeed for two people, but great for stretching out by yourself! I am delighted. Thank you.
hi sharon, i just wanted to write to you and thank you sooo much for my beatiful papasan cusions! they arrived last week and are wonderful! they turned out perfect! Thank you again so much!
hi sharon, of course you can use my feedback! the cushions are flawless and just exactly what i envisioned... and when you think of what i expected of you, ordering the fabric out of hawaii, forwarding it to you, etc... i would say you went above and beyond what is expected! thank you again!
Hi Sharon. We got our papasan cushions yesterday and they are awesome! My neighbors keep coming over to sit in them. Thanks so much for all of your help and for the perfect chairs. Best, Jenn
Hi Sharon, I just wanted to let you know that my cushions arrived the other day and I LOVE them! They are the perfect color and so comfortable. I will definately recommend Papasans Unlimited to anyone I know looking for new cushions or chairs. Thank you for your services and take care! Sincerely,
We just received your order last night for the papsan cushion and pillows. They all look great! The rich color and the plushness of the large cushion changes the whole feel of the room, making it very inviting. Thank you for the excellent service, and for your patience with all my questions. Best regards,
Just a quick note to let you know that I received my Order. I am thrilled. The color and size are perfect. The construction looks great and the cushion is sooo....comfortable. Thank you for you exceptional customer service. I am also pleased that it didn´t take as long to receive the cushion as I had originally thought. That is great because it has arrived before my company! Again thank you.
The double cushion and 4 pillows came yesterday. They are the perfect color and stuffed beyond what I expected. My kids are timing each other on how much time each one of them lays on it! You really kept me up on my order´s progress. Your company must be proud to have such an organized and friendly person working for them! I will make another order with Papasan Unlimited soon! Thanks again SO much
I received the cushions today for my swivel rocker and I love them! They are really great quality and I am so happy I found your website. We had purchased the swivel rocker at an auction several months ago but it had no cushions (not so comfortable that way!). I had searched and searched on the internet for cushions and happened upon your site. Thank you again for your wonderful service and I will definitely recommend your company. Thanks again!
Got the papasan cushion.... I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, Thanks (o: Kim
Sharon, I have never e-mailed pictures, nor do I know if this is your correct e-mail address. Just want you to know your chairs are fantastic and definately a conversation piece! I was very pleased with the whole process of doing business with you. It made one of my few online experiences easy and fun. You are prompt, courteous and most importantly keep in touch with the people you do business with. You sell a great product at a reasonalble price. Love the double papasan by the way! Thank you for everything! Until next time,
I received the papsan lastnight and everything seems fine. I am very satisfied with my purchase. Thank you for such prompt service and shipment.
Sharon, Just wanted to let you know we love our new cushions! Thanks so much for all your help over this past year of indecision. We really appreciate your excellent customer service.
Sharon, I got the chair and footstool Friday night. They are both BEAUTIFUL and are a great addition to my living area. The delivery company people were wonderful to work with, thanks so much for the beautiful, high quality papasan! I love it!! Shirley
Dear Sharon, We received the cushion about a week ago. Just want to say it is perfect. Thank you for your excellent work and service.
HI Sharon, My momasan arrived Monday morning in perfect condition. WE LOVE IT!!! thank you for you time
Hi Sharon, I received the swivel rocker cushion over three weeks ago just as you promised, and I absolutely love it! I´m so impressed with the quality of workmanship and the print (tropico blue) is just perfect for my beach theme. Thanks again,
Sharon! Just got the cushion yesterday. We LOVE it! My husband thought it was kind of plain until he took a close look at the shells in the material. Wow! He then plopped down in it last night to watch the news declaring it the most comfortable chair in the house! Thank you!
I received my coushin about a week ago and I just have to say that it is awesome... I´ve never been so comfortable in my life... my body goes into total relaxation when lying in it... to the point where its a real effort to get up... I have to think about moving and force my limbs too. Thank you for you prompt replies and delivery... right on time... I´ll be refering everyone I know that needs a quality coushin too you.... and I´ll be a repeat customer for sure.... thanks very much..
Wow! The cushion arrived on time just as promised and my daughter is ecstatic! It is beautiful - everything you said it would be. I just wish I had more chairs so I could order more cushions! Thank you for your terrific service and a quality product.
My son´s birthday papasan arrived yesterday! It´s terrific and the camoflage gray looks like it was made for a teenage boy. It´s definitely the best crafted papasan I´ve seen. Thank you for making this online transaction so swift, and personal. It´s nice to know that you can go online and have that kind of enthusiastic, personal service. We´ll be back for more, I´m sure. Best, Shawn
Hi Sharon When I arrived home from work today, my cushions were waiting on the front porch for me.They are absolutely perfect, well worth the wait! Thank you so much for all of your assistance.
I just wanted to thank you for everything, I received my cushion for my papasan loveseat on Friday. Thank you so much for all your responses and I love the cushion. Happy Holidays!!!
Just wanted to let you know that we received our swivel rocker cushions and they are beautiful. They fit the chair perfectly and the fabric is nice and heavy. Thanks for a well-made product.
Just received our papasan cushion today and it is absolutely plush, comfy and beautiful. This was our first time using your company and we are just so pleased. Feel free to use my comments. Thanks for your terrific service and product.
I would like to thank you for the exceptional service that Papasans unlimited has provided me. I would also like to thank Sharon Schneebeli for keeping me informed of my order, either by phone,e-mail and mail, she made this internet order come together in a very timely manner with no damage or problems. Thank You very much. I will not forget Papasan Unlimited, I´ll pass on your name and address to friends and family.
Received our cushions today. They look great. We were surprised they arrived so quickly. Thanks again !
Yes, I have received the cushions. They arrived in excellent condition. The fabric and color were as I expected and the workmanship was excellent . Thank you so much for your quick response to my request for fabric samples and the courteous and friendly way you handled my inquiries and order. It has been a pleasure doing business with you.
I love it. My wife enjoys it too and you were great to work with. I am glad I found you on the web. I looked all around the Utah area and had no luck of any kind. Thanks again for your help.
My cushions arrived today and are outstanding. I can not thank you enough for your coaching on every detail from the choice to use my own fabric to which filling to select. The bolster cushions turned out perfect, as well as the footstool cushion. I searched for almost a year before I found your company, so worth the wait!! Kicking back on this papasan loveseat is truely like kicking back in the Hand of God! I will be looking you up again for a new cushion for my papasan chair in the near future - there is no way that another company could come close to mAtching your customer service, your workmanship and your cushions. You may be half way around the world, but you treat your customers like we are next door neighbors. Thanks also for the tracking information, UPS put the boxes under the tarp I left and at my back door. thanks so much again. You will always have a customer for life. (Please feel free to add this to your testimonial link.)
Pete and I wanted to send a note to you telling you how much we LOVE your coushions! We were so impressed at your fast service with sending us the samples which were so large making it easy to chose from them! Your fabric is top grade and the patterns are beautiful and so many to chose from. If anyone is looking for a certain material or pattern they certainly should be able to find it at Papasan furniture. The other thing that impressed us was that you are in New Zealand and we are in Florida U.S.A and your service was so prompt from our emails your phone calls to us and then the delivery. Again thanks for all the fantastic service and we would and will highly recommend this company to anyone. And we brag on the beautiful chairs and cushions. We have a beach home and the material with fish and sea horses fit in perfectly. Sharon thank you for the great service. We will be showing off your products to our friends on this island!!!!!
Hi, Received my cushions and pillow today and they are beautiful, and the quality is breath-taking. My friends are jealous. Would it be too much to ask for you to send me the exact same swatches as you sent me before. I am thinking about having another chair done, but I did not keep the samples you sent before.
Hi Sharon,I recieved the large cushions and the two throw cushions yesterday and I picked up the swivel rocker cushion today. I LOVE them. I have an oversized double and single papasan. My double papason dish measures about 70 by 46 and the single papasan dish is around 50 inches. Your cushions are so full that they fill them up. I didn´t discover the size difference until after they got here or I would have asked if you could make the cushions larger but as it turns out, they are great just like they are. Also, I don´t actually have a rocker. What I have is a swing that hangs from the ceiling by a rope (or chain) but the rocker cushion works wonderfully for that as well. I´ve never seen the velcro fasteners before -- what a stroke of genius there -- they are fabulous! I have a great dane, 2 cocker spaniels, and 2 cats. My old cushions were pretty flat and soiled. The dogs get to keep them :) Thanks for making my largest internet purchase a positive one. Have a blessed day !!!


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In a Dutch oven or a large, heavy pot (at least 5 quarts), heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in two batches, tossing occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate.
Add garlic, onion, and oregano to pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook until onion begins to brown, 2 to 4 minutes (don't worry if pan darkens). Add tomatoes (crushing with back of a spoon as you add them) and cook until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken with any accumulated juices and bring to a simmer; cover and cook until chicken is opaque throughout, 2 to 4 minutes.
Add as much escarole to pot as will fit. Cook, tossing and adding more as space becomes available. Cook until escarole is tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve stew over couscous.


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How Does Blood Travel Through Your Body?
As the heart beats, it pumps blood through a system of blood vessels called the blood circulatory system. The vessels are elastic tubes that carry blood to every part of the body and are made up of four subsystems.
Arterial Circulation (Arteries)
Arterial circulation is the part of your overall blood circulatory system that involves arteries, like the aorta and pulmonary arteries.
Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from your heart. Healthy arteries are strong and elastic. They become narrow between beats of the heart, and they help keep your blood pressure consistent. This helps blood circulate efficiently through your body.
Arteries branch into smaller blood vessels called arterioles (ar-TEER-e-ols). Arteries and arterioles have strong, flexible walls that allow them to adjust the amount and rate of blood flowing to various parts of your body.
Venous Circulation (Veins)
Venous circulation is the part of your overall blood circulatory system that involves veins, like the vena cavae and pulmonary veins. Veins are blood vessels that carry blood to your heart.
Veins have thinner walls than arteries. Veins can widen as the amount of blood passing through them increases.
Capillary Circulation
Capillary circulation is the part of your overall blood circulatory system where oxygen, nutrients, and waste pass between your blood and parts of your body.
Capillaries connect the arterial and venous circulatory subsystems. Capillaries are very small blood vessels.
The importance of capillaries lies in their very thin walls. Unlike arteries and veins, capillary walls are thin enough that oxygen and nutrients in your blood can pass through the walls to the parts of your body that need them to work normally.
Capillaries' thin walls also allow waste products like carbon dioxide to pass from your body's organs and tissues into the blood, where it's taken away to your lungs.
Veins have thinner walls than arteries. Veins can widen as the amount of blood passing through them increases.
Pulmonary Circulation (Lungs)
Pulmonary circulation is the movement of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart again. Pulmonary circulation includes both arterial and venous circulation.
Blood without oxygen is pumped to the lungs from the heart (arterial circulation). Oxygen-rich blood moves from the lungs to the heart through the pulmonary veins (venous circulation).
Pulmonary circulation also includes capillary circulation. Oxygen you breathe in from the air passes through your lungs into your blood through the many capillaries in the lungs. Oxygen-rich blood moves through your pulmonary veins to the left side of your heart and out of the aorta to the rest of your body.
Capillaries in the lungs also remove carbon dioxide from your blood so that your lungs can breathe the carbon dioxide out into the air.


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2011 bikes from Mongoose and Schwinn
Plus new kit from Alex, CamelBak, CycleOps, Lazer, Rudy Project and more
Twenty-six top manufacturers have just launched their 2011 product lines at the second Bike PressCamp in Park City, Utah. We've already brought you highlights from Blue Competition Cycles, Orbea, Scott USA and Speedplay.
Here's an A-Z round-up of the best of the rest, including new bikes from Mongoose and Schwinn, wheels from Alex and WTB, hydration gear from CamelBak, a PowerTap track hub from CycleOps, brake cables from GORE, helmets from Lazer, Race Face bottom brackets and Rudy Project eyewear.
Alex and A-Class: Updated scandium rim, new mountain bike wheels
Along with Stan's NoTubes.com, Alex Rims are one of the few manufacturers putting considerable effort into developing and selling professional-level alloy mountain bike rims. The majority of the industry have instead put most of their development dollars into wheel systems or carbon.
The XCR Pro is a scandium cross-country disc rim. While the model isn't new, Alex have updated the 2011 version with alloy eyelets (previously they used stainless steel), saving 8g and offering the possibility of anodising for a unique look. The weight loss should put the rim just below the 300g mark.
A-Class, Alex's wheel system brand, showed two new wheelsets for 2011. The VXD3 is built for trail riders, with a 24mm wide (outer diameter) rim, DT Swiss spokes and Center Lock disc hubs, convertible between 9mm quick-release and 15QR through-axle, with Japanese-made stainless steel bearings. Claimed weight is 1,600g and price is US$749.
A-Class's VXD3 wheelset accommodates both 9mm quick-release and 15QR through-axles
The VED2 wheelset features an even wider 28mm rim, with 15QR front compatibility and 142x12mm rear through-axle compatibility, and DT Swiss spokes. The wheelset is still in prototype form, but has a target weight of 1,600g and a projected price of $750.
CamelBak: Major bladder improvement, new packs
For 2011, CamelBak are telling two stories. The first is a redesign of their bladders and the second is a revamp of most of their bike hydration packs. The new bladders will be marketed as the "Antidote" to dehydration. They're built in a CamelBak staffed manufacturing plant in Mexico using a radio frequency welding process. This allows complete control over the design of the bladders as well as the ability to quickly make changes should the need arise.
CamelBak's new bladder with integrated drying arms
Key features of the new bladder include a flatter shape that's both wider and squarer with a 24 percent lower profile. A new quarter-turn top, with integrated drying arms, makes it infinitely easier to open than the previous screw top. The Quick Link drink tube system accepts a new taste filter as well as CamelBak's insulated tube, bendable tube and drink flow meter. Even with all of these new features, the new reservoirs are 19 percent lighter than the previous editions.
CamelBak's new 'Fresh' taste filter plugs right into the Quick Link tube system
When it comes to packs, CamelBak are on a lightweight kick. The Charge 450 is a 763 cubic inch pack built from 70D mini ripstop nylon with a 1000 PU coating. It weighs just 450g (without reservoir), which makes it half a pound (220g) lighter than CamelBak's Mule with the same capacity.
The Octane LR is a new lumbar-style pack that uses the same fabrics as Charge but comes with a new triangular shape and reservoir to position the water low on your back. It weighs 360g, holds 70oz of water and has 549 cubic inches of storage. While it's marketed at adventure racers and trail runners, it will cross over to mountain biking easily.
CamelBak's Octane LR hydration pack
On the bottle side of things, CamelBak are introducing the Big Chill 2 – which uses their Ice Aero Gel to offer the highest insulation of any non-vacuum-sealed bottle – in a 25oz size; previously the largest chill bottle held 21oz. The bottle weighs 120g unfilled.
CamelBak's Big Chill insulated bottle is now available in a larger 2 25oz size
CycleOps PowerTap Track hub: Bringing power measurement to the boards
For 2011, PowerTap have joined forces with Wheelbuilder.com to offer a PowerTap SL+ hub that's made specifically for the track. The 120mm-spaced hub is still in prototype form but will be available for sale sometime this autumn. It will cost US£1,500, with a 14, 15 or 16T 1/8in cog sold separately for $37.99. The hub will carry a warranty, but it won't be honoured outside of the track (eg. should the hub be used for training out on the roads).
The new PowerTap SL+ Track
GORE Ride-On cable systems: Professional Sealed System for brakes
As a complement to GORE's Professional Road Shifter Cable system – which was introduced last year and pairs a lightweight 4mm housing with a sealed system liner that runs in between the housing ferrules – the brand will offer a Professional Brake Cable system. This should save weight and further reduce cable friction.
Since the new cable system's introduction, all of the ProTour teams using SRAM's Red group have switched to it for their shifters and now many are switching to it for their brakes. The new Professional Brake Cable system will cost around $60 per set.
Lazer Helmets: Refined Helium, plus new road, mountain and commuter models
Lazer's crown jewel is their $230 Helium, which is a ProTour intended road model. The 260g lid features a carbon internal brace along with new lightweight straps and a magnetic retention clip. Both the Helium and the second-tier Genesis model are compatible with Lazer's Rain Cap aero shell.
The Helium with Lazer's Rain Cap aero shell
This is a polycarbonate snap-fit cover that can be used to enhance aero performance, block wind from penetrating the helmet's vents in winter, or keep rain, snow or mud off your head. The Rain Cap will cost $20 and is available in clear or yellow emblazoned with a Flemish Lion.
The Tardiz aero helmet ($190) enters its second year in production. It is upgraded with Lazer's new magnetic clip and an optional visor. Its 'Head's Up' design features a shorter tail designed to limit drag even when riders drop their heads to drink, look at the computer or just out of fatigue.
Lazer's 2011 Tardiz with integrated eye shields
Lazer's newest helmet, the Oasiz, was designed with the help of Brian Lopes. The dual slalom and enduro racer switched from long-time sponsors Bell this season and the Oasiz is the first product of the new relationship.
The new helmet features a shell with integrated nylon skeleton and drop back that provides more rear head coverage, Lazer's new lighter strap material, X-Static padding and the Rollsys retention system. The Brian Lopes signature model will cost $135, while standard colours cost $125.
The Oasiz Brian Lopes signature model
The final new piece in Lazer's 2011 line is the Sphere road helmet, which is essentially the current Nirvana model sold in additional covers and without a peak. The new helmet costs $130 and provides the most rear coverage of Lazer's road line.
Mongoose: From fixed gear to full-suspension
The Maurice fixed gear is a hot bike for the Mongoose brand. It's a fixie built for freestyle riding, complete with a one-piece bar and stem, and steel leading axle BMX-style fork. This bike begs to do wheelies and for its bars to be spun. It will surely be popular in San Francisco and London alike.
Mongoose Maurice
The Salvo is an entry-level full-suspension mountain bike. This $1,300 model has a floating shock mount and travel is adjustable between 90mm and 120mm via a quick-release lever. Highlights include Shimano SLX derailleurs and Joe Six Pack bottle cap pivot covers.
The new Salvo has adjustable suspension travel and Joe Six Pack bottle cap bearing covers
One of Mongoose's best known and selling mountain bikes, the Teocali, is refreshed for 2011 with 10mm more travel (now 150mm front and rear) and a tapered head tube and steerer. The bike also has a new hydroformed top tube that lowers standover height by 10mm. The top model features high-end kit, including SRAM's new 10-speed XO group, a RockShox Revelation RL fork and Monarch 4.2 rear shock, and KS remote dropper seatpost. It will sell for $3,099.
The 2011 Mongoose Teocali Super
On the gravity side, Mongoose will offer a signature model of their Boot'r downhill race rig for 2011 that's inspired by pro rider Steve Romaniuk. The $5,500 bike features Manitou's new Dorado fork, an Elka Stage 5 shock, Funn cranks with MRP G2 guide, and Avid Code R brakes. Mongoose product manager Craig Hoyt told us that the brand have not had one warranty claim on the Boot'r over the course of the past two years.
Steve Romaniuk's pro model Boot'r
Race Face: Improved bottom brackets and a sub-600g crank teaser
For 2011 Race Face have done extensive work on their bottom brackets, both to increase bearing durability and make them to compatible with press-fit BB86, BB92 and BB30 standards. The new bottom brackets provide an easy solution for fitting a RaceFace crank to any new bike.
Race Face's new bottom brackets
The company also announced they will be producing a sub-600g 2×10 crankset for 2011. However, it won't be launched until the autumn trade shows.
Rudy Project: TT helmet, plus sport and casual glasses
Rudy Project's new Wingspan aero helmet looks like an incredibly strong design. This short time trial helmet was developed by aero guru John Cobb and promises not to punish your time should you hold a less than ideal position during your race.
Rudy's Wingspan
It comes with two sets of vent plugs to allow for three differing cooling to aero advantage ratios. Fully plugging the vents offers the fastest scenario, while a middle perforated plug offers a balance for long hot TTs and the slowest option of open vents will surely aid in its prowess for triathlons. There is a price to pay for this, however: the Wingspan retails at a whopping $300.
The Wingspan has a cover for both the front vents and its tail
The Swifty is Rudy's newest performance sunglass. It's similar to Rudy's number one selling Rydon, but omits the adjustable ear stems to keep the price down to $150. It's available with Rudy's standard lenses, RX Insert and RX Direct, or Impact X and Impact RX photochromatic lenses. As with all of Rudy's glasses, the Swifty comes with a three-year frame warranty and lifetime lens warranty.
The Swifty and Kylix
The Kylix is a new sport sunglass built for smaller faces. It's also Rydon-based, but with a 25 percent smaller shape. Prices start at $175.
Jazz and Sabotage
On the casual side, Rudy's new Jazz features a classic style inspired by Ray-Ban's timeless Wayfarer design. The company also showed a sneak peek of their Sabotage aviators, which will be formally launched at Vision West, the eyewear industry's annual tradeshow.
Schwinn: Commuter, comfort and kids' bikes only
Schwinn have given up on building racing bikes. The brand is owned by Cannondale Sports Group, which produces high-end mountain and road bikes under the Cannondale, GT and Mongoose brand names. Schwinn's new focus brings it back to its roots of building American-style beach cruisers, tandems, commuter, fixed gear and kids' bikes.
The World Market is Schwinn's newest 700c-wheeled commuter. It features an N'Litened aluminium frame, Nexus Revo internal hub and SR Suntour NEX4110 suspension fork. The bike also comes with Schwinn's latest rack and bag system called Slide-to-go, which is a simple quick-release attachment that offers ultra-fast one-handed operation.
The World Market
The Madison is one of Schwinn's most popular models. At $499.99, this bike falls in the middle of the brand's fixed gear line, which is book-ended by the $1,000 Reynolds 853 tubed Sprint, which is positioned as a race-ready trackster, and the sub-$200 Racer. It comes in two colours: a traditional red or a trendy purple-to-white fade. The 2011 model adopts the Cutter's sloping top tube and comes with 18T fixed and freewheel cogs mounted to its flip-flop hub.
The $499 Schwinn Madison
Sid and Nancy are three-speed men's and women's cruisers that embody Schwinn's best-known classic style. These bikes feature alloy frames, Nexus internally geared hubs, mudguards and classic alloy racks. The men's model comes in navy blue and the women's comes in peach.
Schwinn's classically styled Nancy
Schwinn's Tango Tandem (main image) costs just $650. It's a quintessential beach cruiser with eight-speed gearing, high-rise bars and cup holders.
It takes two to Tango
Finally, Schwinn showed their renewed interest in kids' bikes with the Mini Mesa, a 20in-wheeled bike equipped with linear-pull brakes, suspension fork and a Shimano Nexus three-speed internally geared hub. The hub and fork make the bike suitable for junior's first singletrack ride, without any worries of bent derailleur hangers or dropped chains.
The Schwinn Mesa kids' bike has a three-speed hub and supension fork
WTB: Stryker race wheelsets reach production
WTB have formally launched the Stryker wheelsets that team riders Mark Weir and Jason Moeschler have been racing on, in prototype form, this season. Seeing as the wheels have held up to their punishment, WTB believe them to be ready for public consumption.
WTB's Stryker All Mountain
The key to the wheels, which are available in 26in cross-country, 26in all mountain and 29in cross-country versions, is their lightweight UST compliant tubeless rims. These rims have been co-developed with Stan Koziatek of NoTubes.com, along with a special tape to seal them for tubeless use (WTB recommend you also use NoTubes sealant). The Strykers will cost $1,000 a set regardless of the version you choose.