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In the mid 1990s in Boston, a free daily newspaper, the Metro, appeared. Based on a successful European model, this was handed out at public transportation locations and through paper boxes. This model is now used at several cities in this country, and has become another viable media source. At first people were horrified by these "lite" publications. The Boston paper had little in-house-created content, relying instead on wire stories. And the articles were never longer than one paragraph, so Britney had as much front page space as Pakistan (or whatever the 90s version of Pakistan was. Not to mention the 90s version of Britney.)
One day I asked a friend who was a graduate student at the time (and may still be -- you never know with graduate students) why she would waste her time on a publication that didn't provide any depth to their coverage. She told me she used the paper as a guide. When she found a story that actually interested her she could go to one of the larger media outlets to find it in more detail. And since she read the free paper on the subway, she could peruse the day's stories quickly without having to wrestle with a broadsheet newspaper.
I was reminded of this while reading an fcw.com piece, via GovLoop, about Web 2.0 picking up coverage of major events when the mainstream media leaves the scene. In this case the story the writer was referring to was the Gulf oil spill. When the major news networks stopped coverage, which they all do when they move on to the next "hot" topic, does that mean the story has ended? Of course not, and the piece was pointing out Web 2.0's role in maintaining the public's attention and need for continued information.
(I would point out the irony of a Web 2.0-based piece talking about the importance of Web 2.0 outlets in the media: If I'm reading that piece, I'm already on board, folks. I'm starting to worry about the number of Web 2.0 pieces telling me how important Web 2.0 is.)
(I would also point out that, just because the mainstream media are there, the story might not be in the public's eye. Have you been looking at viewer/reader figures for the players formerly known as the mainstream media? Audience figures for most mainstream media have dropped in recent years. I don't have to tell you about newspaper readership. Network television news viewership? Down. Cable news viewership? Down. The silver lining here is that when the major media players move on from a story, less people lose coverage.)
Are social networks picking up the stories when the mainstream media leaves the scene? The Gulf Spill? Haiti? The ongoing monsoon and upcoming hurricane seasons that are sure to cause flooding and crises around the world? This situation has always existed -- sooner or later, the media leaves the scene. It's just that now there are more voices to fill the gaps. With many people paying attention to alternative information outlets the attentions of the mainstream media have become less and less important. I'm not overly concerned about the media turning their light off of major stories -- I know I can still follow those stories via the web, blogs, chat rooms, etc.
No, I worry about two tangential points. First, finding accurate information. Once again, I have no concerns about people who are taking the time to read an obscure blog by a cartoonist in a niche market publication keeping up on their news. You have already exhibited the motivation to go looking for information, even if I question your judgment. Your - and my - biggest worry is to find consistent and accurate information. (These two factors don't necessarily co-exist. I would vote for consistency: If I know a source is always wrong, I'd rather rely on their consistency than rely on a source that's a mixed bag, accuracy-wise.) Web 2.0 isn't exactly a guaranteed source of hard science, and with the addition of so many alternative information sources, accuracy becomes a concern.
Secondly -- and this is nothing new -- how do we viewers/readers first locate and identify important stories? With so many media and information sources, each of us becomes our own personal editorial board, creating front pages that feature the range between the Wikileaks story to Rupert Murdoch purchasing the parasailing Russian donkey. We each need our guides, like that free Boston weekly, to give us a briefing of the news possibilities.
And what about those for who the donkey story is the hard news? I recently discovered an online Cheez-its newsletter. Are there really people (who don't work for the Sunshine Corporation, that is) who check in for updates in the Cheez-it newsletter? I have no problem with legislation calling for the deportation of anyone who has the Cheez-it newsletter as their home page.
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My new favorite term is "simulation." Simulation is the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) term for flopping or falling down to make it look as if you were illegally contacted by an opponent during a soccer match. If the referee buys the simulation, either you receive a free kick or your opponent receives a foul or -- even better -- expulsion from the game. I witnessed a lot of simulation in the recently completed 2010 World Cup. I'm far from being an aficionado of football -- the term that most of the world uses for soccer -- but I'm starting to appreciate the fine art of simulation. (I was rooting for one of the landlocked countries to win the cup, but their dry spell -- no pun intended -- will continue for at least another four years.)
I didn't realize that FIFA, international soccer's governing body, was a federal agency. Not that our country has a monopoly on Orwellian phrasing. Plenty of governments -- including those of landlocked countries -- have mastered the art of euphemistic terminology, as has the business world and the technology industry. I have a good friend whose husband is an IT guy, and she says when they are out for dinner, she half expects him to ask for the restaurant's documentation, rather than a menu. The combination of technology- and federal agency-speak is a perfect storm for language vagueness.
I have especially become appreciative of the terminology used in the world of "knowledge management" -- a term that is now being used for what used to be called social networking. (And still is for those, like me, who are woefully behind such linguistic developments. I still call Tampa Bay's baseball team the Devil Rays, for instance.) It's as if the people in charge of these designations don't think "social networking" sounds serious enough. Knowledge management sounds much more grown up, although couldn't I also say that's what I'm doing while working on the Sunday Times crossword puzzle?
The goal of knowledge management -- summed up in a phrase that I found referenced in numerous locations -- is to get the right information to the right person at the right time. After reading numerous pieces on knowledge management, it also seems as if you have to include the word "knowledge" in that information.
A quick perusal of FCW.com found the following terms in the knowledge management world: knowledge services, knowledge-enabled, knowledge transfer, knowledge repository, knowledge portal, knowledge discovery, knowledge coordinators, knowledge audit, chief knowledge officer, knowledge networks, knowledge management integration, knowledge sharing and -- of course -- knowledge professionals.
Here are a couple thoughts or, in the spirit of the conversation, some "knowledge dissemination from a knowledge amateur":
* I worry about the term "knowledge discovery." Is there someone out there who says "I work in knowledge discovery?" How about "I used to be in knowledge discovery, but I left it for the private sector?" "I need some time off from my work in knowledge discovery?" Let me put it this way: If I ever stop my work in knowledge discovery, please take my pulse.
* Is "knowledge audit" another term for the SAT exams?
* If there are "knowledge-enabled" workers, does that mean there are "knowledge disabled" workers?
* I worry about the term "knowledge discovery." Is there someone out there who says "I work in knowledge discovery?" How about "I used to be in knowledge discovery, but I left it for the private sector?" "I need some time off from my work in knowledge discovery?" Let me put it this way: If I ever stop my work in knowledge discovery, please take my pulse.
* Is "knowledge audit" another term for the SAT exams?
* If there are "knowledge-enabled" workers, does that mean there are "knowledge disabled" workers?
I started thinking about this when I read of a discussion about the differences between "formal" and "informal" knowledge networks, which began with one writer's concerns that agency information should be dispensed through a "formal" knowledge network. If you look further into arguments for "formal" knowledge networks, you get the feeling that hoping to control knowledge sharing via formal knowledge networks is the knowledge management equivalent of shoveling against the tide (or, the oceanic knowledge legacy).
It makes me afraid to read about the intelligence community.
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People are using bad passwords. Actually, there are a lot of terms being bandied about to describe these passwords -- "bad," "simple," "lazy," etc. -- when the most accurate term is "easy-to-figure-out." A recent study found that a large number of people are using "123456," "password," etc.
I will defend the "bad" passwords on one account. Shouldn't this discussion be broken into "sensitive information that needs a password" as opposed to "if someone breaks into this and steals my third grade son's essay on the ankylosaurus, they deserve it" passwords? There are numerous sites, chat rooms and online forums that ask for registration or a password to enter that don't contain sensitive information. For these I personally use a simple password that I will always remember without having to go back to the false-bottomed desk drawer where I keep all my secret information. For the security-sensitive password situations, I do what everyone else -- except those cited in the above study -- does: I resort to my personal password recipe.
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The challenge here is two way: creating a password that is hard to discover, but yet can still be remembered. I find the real challenge lies in remembering the location where you keep the passwords. You can't keep them in the file labeled "passwords," can you? But then you have to keep a note (labeled "password locations") somewhere secret, requiring you to keep another note ("location of note reminding me where password locations are"), which you keep in a location with a lock, the combination of which you can keep in the same place as the passwords.
Without giving away my own password secrets, here are some unprofessional hints for creating passwords that a) others can't figure out, and b) you can easily remember. (For an interesting read on other peoples' tips, check out the comments section of this article.)
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In response to the GH15 bounty on my head, honestly guys, I really don't care that much. Even so, several PM's and emails later and even a text or two from some of you who have my number I thought I'd give a response.
First off, the reason I don't care that much is, well, I just don't care. Where or who you guys buy your gear from is of no concern to me. That said, if something sounds fishy, sure, I'll call it like I see it. If something gets a good report yet others are claiming it's crap based on the opinion of "he said she said" once again, I'll simply call it like I see it.
As for the claim that I've been lying...well, to make such a claim it would be helpful to say exactly what it is I've lied about. Have I lied about Kigs, is this the basis of the claim? I've said they're not true pharma grade, and as you will find no pharmacy on earth that carries them this statement will hold true. Are they currently a high quality generic version? Maybe, I haven't used them nor have I used any HGH in over two years. Now, we're all familiar with what happened this past year with many of you being ripped off by the bad Kigs scenario. After that happened, in recent months it was reported by GH15 and some of his guys that the Kigs were once again good to go. After some time had passed, I sent GH15 a PM where I shared some information with him about some things I knew of in-regards to these new Kigs. I told him to take this information as he likes it and I left it at that.
Then there's the new claim that I'm a shill for IP and Alin and that I get kickbacks from Euroman. This claim is so outrageous I'm not exactly sure how to respond to it but I'll do my best.
*IP: I would never recommend to anyone...end of story.
*Alin: Yes, I used him a few times many years ago, I received my products and didn't have any problems. This was back in the BD days, it wasn't the best gear but it wasn't the worst. I also received some of the stealth gear, it was crap. Would I recommend Alin currently? First off, I don't recommend sources to anyone at all...the bazillion guys who've PM'd me over the last two years and have received no response or "I'm sorry, I can't help you" can attest to that. Further, if I were to recommend a source, Alin would not be the one....there are better options, more affordable and higher quality.
*Euroman: Yes, I used him in the past. I received my products and didn't have any problems. They were all good products. Would I recommend Euroman currently? Again, I don't recommend anyone, further, he is no longer in business, and if he is it's only in Europe and in a private fashion that I know nothing about. As for receiving kickbacks from him, just because I've said numerous times Alpha Pharma is a quality brand doesn't mean I'm receiving Euroman kickbacks....he's not the only Alpha Pharma supplier out there. Further, I don't even know who he is and all the income I receive is from a U.S. based company that I write for and doing contest prep on the side....that's it.
As for more specific information on who I am...once again, I have offered GH15 numerous times over this information. All he has to do is speak to me like a man with a little respect. Not respect in a way of me being superior, simply respect in a manner that another human being deserves. I really don't have anything to hide and I'd be more than happy to share it if that's how I was approached. Further, there are pictures and video's of me online that are easy to find, and I'd be glad to share those in-order to help confirm anything I say...if the respect that is deserved is given in-return. This is not asking for a lot.
As for any other purported lies I'm telling that GH15 claims, I'm not sure what those are supposed to be so I cannot speak on them either way.
Last thing, as for the price on my head, well, it's nice to know how much you're worth...I have to say, I thought I was worth more, lol!
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"They are in charge of their careers. They are in charge of their next steps," U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said of the 25 players taking part in the January camp. "If they're here, show great performances, if they stand out, that's their jumping bolt to the next level. Everybody that is in camp is in charge of their own situation. We are helpless as coaches. We help them to understand the next level – what it takes to get to the next level – but they got to do it."
The current roster training at the Home Depot Center ahead of the Jan. 29 friendly against Canada largely draws on out-of-season MLS players. Only four don't play in the domestic league, and even that quartet is sparingly involved in major international matches. All have a point to prove ahead of the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.
"Guys have it on the back of their mind, and Jurgen's told everyone that everyone's got a chance," Real Salt Lake captain Kyle Beckerman said.
Klinsmann estimated that 6-to-9 players from this group will make it onto the roster that travels to Honduras for the Feb. 6 Hexagonal matchup in San Pedro Sula.
One of those will likely be Graham Zusi. Klinsmann singled out the Sporting Kansas City midfielder – as well as Geoff Cameron – as an example of how a January camp can ignite a career. Zusi participated in the preseason camp a year ago, impressed by scoring the winner against Panama, and ended up featuring in three World Cup qualifiers in 2012.
"Last year was my first time with the national team," Zusi said. "What I went in there looking to do was to make an impression, a lasting impression and make the decision tough for them not to have me back."
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Marmot PreCip® Jacket - Waterproof (For Men)
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About Marmot PreCip® Jacket - Waterproof (For Men)
Closeouts. An excellent jacket for the backcountry bound, Marmot's PreCip® jacket is made of lightweight, super-compressible nylon with waterproof breathable NanoPro® technology and sealed seams.
- Waterproof breathable NanoPro® barrier technology locks out water
- Fully seam sealed for complete waterproof protection
- Angel-Wing Movement construction gives your arms the freedom to move without restriction and prevents the jacket from riding up
- Packs into front pocket to save space in your pack
- Moisture-wicking DriClime®-lined chin guard
- Brimmed hood
- PitZips
- Mesh-lined zip hand pockets
- Cut longer in back for coverage
- Waterproof rating: 15,000mm
- Breathable rating: 12,000
- Made in Viet Nam or China
- Visit our Waterproof Guide
- Cannot ship to Australia
- Cannot ship to New Zealand
Specs about Marmot PreCip® Jacket - Waterproof (For Men)
- Waterproof materials: NanoPro® waterproof breathable fabric
- Seam sealed: Full
- Pit zips
- Closure: Zipper,YKK®
- Zipper: Right
- Length: 30" (based on size large)
- Fabric: 100% nylon
- Lining: 100% polyester
- Care: Machine wash, tumble dry
- Total weight: 13 oz.
- Made in Viet Nam or China
- Visit our Waterproof Guide
- Cannot ship to Australia
- Cannot ship to New Zealand
Marmot Men's Size Chart
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|51 - 53
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Great waterproof jacket
Verified Buyer Reviewed by Chuck from Northern NJ on Thursday, September 9, 2010
Great, lightweight waterproof jacket. Backpacker magazine just rated this the top waterproof jacket for less than $100. For the price, very breathable. Highly recommend.
Marmot PreCip JacketVerified Buyer Reviewed by BrianC from Carencro, La on Thursday, March 29, 2018Very nice jacket, appears well made. Sized appropriately, plenty of room for layering beneath this jacket, but not too big. Have yet to use it however as I purchased this for an upcoming white water rafting trip. Will update after...
Best valueVerified Buyer Reviewed by Mountain man from Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 28, 2018Have owned same jacket before and was very happy with it. It was time for a new one especially at this low price.
Solid, packable rain jacketVerified Buyer Reviewed by Adam from North Carolina on Tuesday, January 30, 2018This jacket compresses to a small size, is breathable, the fabric and seams are of high quality, and it vent relatively well.
Maybe my only minor complaint is that I would prefer shock cord tabs on both sides of the waist hem, not just one.
Marmot JacketVerified Buyer Reviewed by Liz the biker from North Carolina on Monday, December 4, 2017Bought this for my son. The fit was great-plenty of room to move but not bulky. It's waterproof and has venting. Would recommend this product.
Marmot jacketVerified Buyer Reviewed by Chris from NY on Tuesday, November 14, 2017Jacket arrived on schedule; product appears to be well made and is a good fit. I'm definitely satisfied.
Nice jacket!Verified Buyer Reviewed by NiTeMaRe from Upstate New York on Tuesday, October 31, 2017Love this jacket. Lightweight, doesn't take up much space, and the pit vents kept me from overheating. Just don't unzip the pit vents all the way during a heavy rain or you will get wet. This jacket is not intended for long rainy days but it's great for keeping a little rain from ruining your day.
lightweight rain protectionVerified Buyer Reviewed by Thrifty Gator from Florida on Thursday, October 19, 2017This is the lightweight rain jacket that looks easy to pack. It would be better if it had a self stuff pocket and the hood fit under the collar, but it is a great value for a simple jacket.
Best shell for the price!Verified Buyer Reviewed by Fly-phisher from Midsouth on Wednesday, October 11, 2017This is my second Precip jacket. The first one, which is close to 8yrs old, is only being replaced because I lost a lot of weight and needed a smaller size. My original made it through countless miles of trails, many, many days of biking in the rain, and daily wear during the fall and spring. It still looks and feels like new. I find I wear this much more then my more technical shells because of the lightweight and the fit is so good. I even ordered a second one for my wife. I can't recommend this jacket enough!
Great shellVerified Buyer Reviewed by John from NYC on Monday, August 28, 2017Lightweight, waterproof shell. Price makes it an excellent value. Mesh torso pockets and pit zips provide ventilation. Minor ding- pit zip can only be opened from arm to body.
Great jacket and dealVerified Buyer Reviewed by Momof4boys from Indiana on Wednesday, July 19, 2017This seems like a serious rain coat (haven't gotten to road-test it yet) and a nice deal. I bought one for one boy and then ordered a second one. They are in marching band and gold so they are required to practice in all kids of weather so they need a jacket that is light but protects.
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"What season is this from? Does it have NanoPro? The newer version does. "
Wish people would read the other Q&A's before asking their questions. The short answer is 'It doesn't appear to have NanoPro'!
The Q&A section that has all the other user questions isn't available on the mobile version of the site, Richard. But thanks for being nice about it and pointing me in the right direction.
"Does this rain jacket have a light lining in it? More like a jacket, rather than just a water shield? "
Definitely just a water shield in my opinion. It actually has an unpleasant "plastic" feel next to bare skin. It is also quite a noisy fabric, walking/hiking/running will all result in a loud swish-swish crinkling sound. I decided to keep it because of the price (got it for less than $50), and because it does the advertised job of keeping me dry. However, it is definitely not soft shell quality or material. This will be my packable rain shield (very light weight and compressable) and not my go-to rain jacket. Better options out there for more utilitarian jackets, even within the Marmot brand. I own and have owned several other Marmot jackets and have loved them all except this one.
No liner. Just the shell. Completely waterproof. I wear a sweatshirt under it when it is cool out.
There is no lining in this jacket. It is a rain shell..and an excellent one. You can go to any full price store and buy it off of the rack for significantly more $$$.
No, no lining...but my husband says it does provide some warmth and keeps him completely dry. He loves it!
Nope, no lining. It's just a shell.
No, the jacket does not have a lining. The waterproof coating is applied to the underside of the shell. I thought it might feel a little clammy in damp or cool weather but it's not too bad.
No lining... It is a waterproof shell. Great rain jacket.
No, there's no lining in the fabric, but that's kind of the point. It would not work as it's supposed to if there was a lining. The fabric is very different on the outside than on the inside. I think a liner would interfere with the breathability of the fabric, and would also make it bulkier. The way it is now the jacket is super light and packs down very small- I mean, you could put it in a large pocket or stuffed into an outside backpack pocket.
The best way to use it is to layer with other things depending on the temperature.
Okay- I already answered this, then I went and re-read the jacket specs- it says the fabric is nylon and the "lining" is polyester. So I went and looked carefully at my jacket too. There's definitely not what you would consider a separate "lining" in the traditional sense. The only thing I can figure is that maybe it is bonded to the outer fabric so that they appear to be a single fabric. I'm no expert, as far as high tec fabrics, but that's my best guess from what I can see based on my own jacket. I hope that helps you some.
It is just 1 combined layer of fabric (the outside looks like a water shield, the inside looks/feels like a liner. It doesn't really keep you warm with a strong wind or temps below 45 degrees.
The jacket has a light lining on the inside, yes. I have two of these jackets in different colors. Kept me bone dry in a downpour in Alaska. Great light jacket at a great price!!
"Is this the 2014 model with NanoPro?"
Nope. This one is:
The short answer is "I don't know". I purchased mine in May and I don't know how quickly these go from retail to closeout on STP. My guess would be no...but that's certainly not definitive. I can tell you this.....I have owned several Precip jackets over the years. The oldest I wore out which Marmot replaced for free. I think the next couple were given away as loaners/gifts. I currently have two on my gear rack....which also includes a selection of Goretex shells as well. I always reach for the Precip as it does the job. The bang for the buck of this jacket simply can't be beat. I don't know if the "Nano Pro" addition is worth it...seeing you're in Miami that's a far more humid environment so perhaps it is. I can tell you though, for me, this jacket occupies my pack nearly 100% of the time and has served me superbly. Sorry I couldn't be more specific about the "NanoPro" aspect.
This is the original poster, thank you very much for helping me with my question. :)
Honestly I'm not sure....but I'm thinking probably not. It kept me dry while fishing in Valdez down pours although it did sweat a bit. With rain like that though...it's better just to suffer through the rubber jackets. It's definitely a quality jacket...just not sure about Nano pro since I took off the tags long ago.
I do not know. But, my husband has worn it over and over and loves it.
I don't believe so, but I doubt it since Sierra Trading Post deals in Overstocks. You might want to query customer service at Sierra Trading Post directly.
My PreCip was manufactured in 2012. I am sure that is why Sierra trading post is able to sell them at such a discounted rate. Eventhough it may not be the 2014 model with NanoPro, the Precip is still a great jacket for the price.
No this is an older model. Still gets the job done but doesn't feel as nice.
"Does this jacket have pockets?"
Yes, two large pockets. One serves as a stuff sack for the jacket.
Yes, it has good-sized zip pockets on the outside as well as zip pockets inside the jacket. The outside pockets also have velcro which is a little annoying.
Yes. Both sides, with zippers. Also pit zips. I'm wearing mine today.
Yes. They are mesh on the interior.
It also has pit zips.
Yes it has pockets and pit zips for ventilation...It's a killer jacket and will last roughly 4 years depending on how hard you are on your gear. I'm on my fourth one.
Yes, two hand pockets. There are no inside pockets'
Yes, it has two side pockets that are mesh on the inside. It is really a wonderful rain jacket.
Yes, the Marmot PreCip Jacket does have zippered hand pockets. I bought this jacket from Sierra and is the second one I own in a different color. It is a very nice quality lightweight jacket at a great price. I wore it up in Alaska fishing during a down poor and stayed bone dry underneath. I highly recommend it.
Yes, two waist level pockets and the all important pit zips. Great jacket!
Yes, it has a mesh hand-warmer pocket on each side. The pockets are set up a little higher than normal, but I didn't find it to be a problem. The jacket is really nice looking and wind- and waterproof. It also has pit-zips. I wish it had a two-way zipper, but can't have everything at this price!
Yes Jacket stuffs into one of them.
Yes, the jacket has 2 pockets (1 on each side) near the bottom of it. It is a great, lightweight jacket for the money. Can't go wrong for the lprice!
Yes it has a zip pocket on each side and armpits have roomy zip opening for ventilation. Great quality!
"It looks like Marmot made some changes to this jacket in late 2013/early 2014. Is this the updated version of the Precip or the pre-2014 version? Thanks in advance for the answer! "
great jacket - true to size
I'm guessing the pre 2014 but not sure
Seems to run small against former Marmot sizing...
...With the sizes in my recent experience, between a returned Medium from 2005 --and a recent replacement from Marmot warranty-- shows something is amiss. By the time I'm done with their warranty, shipping and handling, I'm about $30 in the hole. A newer Precip I bought two years ago cost me $48 from STP and it was a Large Mens. I can wear polar fleece 200+ inside -and it is Large- on me. Medium used to fit correctly with insulation liner...
{This is how mens Glove Sizes have gone. Try and find an XL that fits your formerly known as Size Medium hands, that measure the same; I have new old-stock and know the XL/XXL cost more in retail. But they are medium and large by measure, not by label.}
"Does this jacket have an adjustable hood? If so how does it work?"
The hood has a draw string and the collar also has a velcro strap so the hood can be rolled and fixed to the collar so it is out of the way.
Works well only with a hat, that has a bill. Without a hat the front of it wants to block your vision. Not good when trying to walk on a trail.
Works well only with a hat, that has a bill. Without a hat the front of it wants to block your vision. Not good when trying to walk on a trail.
Works well only with a hat, that has a bill. Without a hat the front of it wants to block your vision. Not good when trying to walk on a trail.
The jacket has a pull chord on each side of the hood at the top of the front zipper that allows you to tighten the front edge of the hood around your face. It also has a velcro adjustment on the rear exterior to reduce the hood height.
I always wear a hat to keep the bill out of my eyes since it is not stiff, but that's pretty common with this type of jacket.
Yes. it's very adjustable. Velcro tab on top pulls the hood back if needed and standard draw strings pulls the hood over your face as you find on most hoodies. Hope that helps.
Yes, the hood is adjustable in the forward/back position only by using the Velcro strip on the back of the hood. The hood can not be removed though.
You can roll the hood down behind the neck and secure it with a velcro tab if you do not wish to use it.
Yes the hood is adjustable.
It has a draw string, hidden inside the hood, along the open edge, to snug up around the face - the draw string is adjustable from both sides - left & right. It also has a velcro tab on the back, outside, to adjust the location of the hood fore and aft on the head.
It does. There are elastic drawstrings at either side of the neck that tighten the hood on both sides, up to the visor. The visor part on top does not tighten. There is also a thin velcro strip on the back of the hood that can be used for adjustment. There is no special pocket or strap on the jacket for stowing the hood away.
No, not adjustable--the rim of the hood fits perfectly onto the bill of a baseball cap, if that helps...........
Yes, this jacket has an adjustable hood with a thin Velcro Band. You can change the size only vertically by changing the velcro lenght. But I find it not quite useful.
"The main description for the 2XL jacket says the chest size is 50-53 in but the sizing chart says 48-50 in. Which one is correct?"
My chest measures 48" around, just under my armpits and my XXL Precip jacket-waterproof (for men) fits comfortably over a shirt., and is still comfortable over a light fleece vest. I measured my Precip in the same area and I got 53" just under the armpits.
I can't answer this specifically, but I found mine to run a bit small compared to other brands. Although I usually wear a medium, I found the large to fit perfectly well.
50-53 is correct. I can fit a down vest, sweatshirt, and two other layers under it comfortably.
Generous sizing......
Wish I could answer you're question Scott but I ordered a medium and the sizing chart was correct for the medium. You'll have to ask Sierra about the 2xl sizing chart.
I don't have a tape measure. All I can tell you is this: I'm a fat boy, with moobs; I still have plenty of room in this thing, across the chest, even when completely zippered. I would probably err on the larger 50-53. Hope that helps ;)
"Does this product include Marmot's new NanoPro Waterproof technology?"
According to the product specs above the waterproofing is: •PreCip® waterproof breathable fabric
"What color is the guy wearing in the product video? Mars Orange?"
i was purchase orange color jacket.
seem's good
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m/m size is 102~103
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"how do you measure the length of sleeve????The sizing chart shows the sleeve of size XL is 35-36 inches !!!! that's impossible.
I wanna buy it, buy I am not sure with the size."
The length of a sleeve is measured from the middle of the back, approximately where the tag usually is on the item, to the end of the sleeve.


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iHeartMedia has struggled with debt that was taken on to finance a $17.9 billion leveraged buyout in 2008 of what was then Clear Channel Communications Inc. That deal led by Bain Capital LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP closed just as a financial crisis began to undermine the U.S. economy.
The company, which traces its roots to the 1972 purchase of KEEZ-FM in San Antonio, Texas, where it is currently headquartered said it would fund the business and bankruptcy process from cash on hand and cash generated from operations.


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Is anybody other than me looking forward to picking up a few bits?!!! Admittedly it's slim pickings for us Baffers but I for one will be picking up the following:
Five Man Army- Dillinger, Trinity, Wayne Wade etc ( From the mighty King Spinna)
Mr Know it All- Gregory Isaacs( first release from the reborn Blood and Fire label, we've all got to support this one!)
Give a little Love- Johnny Osbourne ( first time on 12 I think,on greensleeves)
Other bits that might interest people are a box set of 5 7"s of attara tunes from pressure sounds and a green vinyl copy of Black Symbol, Handsworth Revolution Vol. 2 re-released by Reggae Archives. I think there's a Lee Perry 12" off the new back on the controls album, the title of which currently eludes me.


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Anyone who works in magazine media will tell you there are two conversations they are repeatedly having at the moment.
The first being the upbeat conversations about what they are doing with digital, and how exciting the whole tablet market is for the future of media. Fair enough.
The second, and slightly more awkward one, is often with those militant digital media types and other doomsayers who will gladly tell you that print media is dying and that we will soon be living in a glorious world where the only way is digital.
In day-to-day iterations of this latter conversation it can be difficult not to dismiss these people outright rather than engage with them in a meaningful way. Predicting the death of any medium is a short-sighted and foolish practice and, while it's been going on for decades, it's never been borne out by history.
After all, when television became entrenched in homes wasn't it supposed to replace trips to the cinema? Didn't video kill the radio star? And what about the anachronism that is theatre?
In the 90s we were all told about the environmentally-friendly future of the paperless office, yet every Thursday morning our office manager uses me as a pack mule to help shift all the paper we send off for recycling.
And a mere four or five years ago, linear television was also facing imminent death due the onslaught it faced from streaming, PVRs and video-on-demand. That prediction also didn't pan out in quite the way we expected, with linear viewing pretty much holding close to an all-time high these days, sitting comfortably alongside all the innovation that the digital age brings.
The inconvenient truth is that at no time in history have consumers actually turned their back on any type of mass medium. The trend has consistently been for greater diversity and pluralism in our media choices (can you name one that has actually died out completely?), and yet there are certain folk, both within and without our industry, that are keen to set up a divisive, diametric battle between the forces of print and digital.
Let's also be clear that the traditional paid-for printed magazine model is under a degree of pressure and publishers are rapidly evolving onto more platforms, but the printed medium itself actually remains in remarkably good health all things considered.
In 2011 there were still well over 1.2bn copies of magazines sold or distributed in the UK. And that's only the 600 or so consumer magazines that report their ABC figures annually - there are more than 7,000 magazines still published in print format in the UK, in case you are wondering.
Advertisers can rest assured that the medium also still packs a wallop when it comes to advertising performance. According to the recent PPA Magonomics study conducted by Mindshare's Business Planning Unit, magazines on average showed the highest return on investment (ROI) of all media across the 77 FMCG campaigns analysed.
The study found that magazines deliver an ROI 11% higher than television and 22% higher than online.
Now I realise that ROI studies are a dime a dozen and that many media have proclaimed themselves the king of ROI. What makes the Magonomics study more interesting, however, is that it is not just another outright claim on ROI - the study goes further to scrutinise the drivers of ROI and the PPA is happy to admit that the stated level of ROI for magazines is artificially high.
Why would we dare admit that the ROI figure we've just released is artificially high? Well the interesting bit about this study is that it included diminishing return curve analysis to track whether media investment was assigned at the appropriate level to generate the maximum and most cost efficient level of sales from each.
Most other media were found to be invested, appropriately, at the level just prior to when returns start to diminish, except for magazines.
This comparatively low level of investment keeps magazines at a point where each additional pound invested has the strongest sales impact possible. So when we carried out the analysis, magazines delivered fantastic ROI compared to other channels.
We were, of course, curious to learn at which point the ROI for magazines started normalising, or dropping off to the level of TV at the very least. In each of the campaigns we looked at, investment in magazines had to at least be doubled before ROI dropped down to the same level as TV.
A rather tantalising result for any media, new or old. And if the early indications from the PPA's recent work on tablets and publishing (The TAP Report) is anything to go by, the performance of print's digital stablemates could be even more powerful.


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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Scott Weinberger believes in the truth, no matter how uncomfortable or jarring.
The CEO and founder of NYC-based Weinberger Media -- his company is behind "On the Case with Paula Zahn" which recently wrapped its 14th season – has entered a relationship with Investigation Discovery to partner on a new series, "True Conviction" (working title).
The series will feature acclaimed Brooklyn prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nizolazzi, who recently retired from the Brooklyn District Attorney's office with a celebrated 35-0 success record in the Homicide Bureau, traveling the country to showcase her colleagues discussing the most difficult homicide cases they ever faced, and giving viewers an inside look at the inner mechanics of these complicated cases.
Slated to premiere later this year, the series began shooting two weeks ago.
Weinberger, a Yorktown Heights resident, said all of this is exciting, especially as it gives him the opportunity to apply his own experiences, having spent more than a decade in law enforcement in Florida and later, as a three-time Emmy-award winning investigative reporter at WNBC-TV and WCBS-TV in New York.
"In my previous life as a detective, prosecutors were always saying, 'Don't tell me what you know. Tell me what you can prove. And prove it to a jury,'" said Weinberger.
"This show is going to reveal the mechanics of how these murder cases work with behind-the-scenes insight that viewers have never been exposed to before, demonstrating how prosecutors piece together information from so many sources to form a compelling case that will lead a jury to make a prudent decision."
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Saturday, August 24, 2013
La visite gourmande de la fromagerie Beillevaire.
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How fun and interesting!ReplyDelete
The grounds..their home..I was expecting Monet's relatives:-)
Watched Therese Desqueyroux last night,the last scene is shot in Paris..thought of you.
- Anonymous9:18 AM
Hope nobody was worried about cholesterol levels after all these cheese courses. I see they have a branch in London, must check it out on next visit.ReplyDelete
J'aadore la frommage so je suis tres jaloux about your visit! I hope you slipped those little cheese signs into your bag to add to your collection.:)ReplyDelete
That stocky cow in the middle of the pack is too cute! Thanks for taking us on such a great trip! xx Katie
Thank you for this post! On a Saturday evening,once a month, my husband and I have a meal with special cheeses, vegetables, fruits and duck sausage (made out of the birds that he hunts every autumn). I am always seeking new varieties of cheese to try and pretty ways to present the meal! You are so inspiring!
Part of the great fun was the little accompaniments to the cheese to contrast and bring out their flavoringDelete
- Lola11:38 AM
Thank you so much for your blog. I get to travel through out Paris and parts of France with you. Per your latest blog, La visite gourmande de la fromagerie Beillevaire, you asked for suggestions on books on cheeses. There is one entitled, French Cheeses by Kazuko Masui and Tomoko Yamada with a foreword by Joël Robuchon. It's a cheese bible!ReplyDelete
There are a few iPhone/iPad apps,
I have Univers fromages which is free. I look forward to reading more of your culinary adventures.
Univers Fromage is interesting and good for one's French I suppose.Delete
- Anonymous2:14 PM
Carol, wow, what a fantastic experience. Cheese paired with wine is one of my favorite food combinations, hoping I never have to give it up. Amazing to see the "cheese sushi" and the various presentations; they are so creative and so are you. Merci beaucoup for sharing it with us!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3:55 PM
When I went to my cheese class at the Cheese School of San Francisco, my friend who had just returned from Paris in July showed a picture of a bright orange cheese she had eaten but did not know the name of. The teacher said that it was a Mimolette. Asking at the local Whole Foods Market this week she was told that it cannot be sold in the U.S. What's up with that?ReplyDeleteReplies
There are many, many French cheeses NOT sold in the US. Anything with lait cru or unpasteurized milk for example.Delete
- Anonymous2:23 AM
The other book I have, w/o any pix is the Guide de Fromage ( English and French versions)ReplyDelete
that I got way back when ( published in 1973) at the Parisian restaurant called Androuet.. do you know it? Not even sure it still exists. No pix, but lots of info. Oh.. just checked this out on amazon, and there is
a 1988 version..
ANDROUET now has 3 cheese shops in Paris and an excellent website for informations:Delete
- Anonymous2:35 AM
OMG! This was so fabulous! I just wait for Paris Breakfast every day.......for three years now! I am so glad you took my advice to move there! Ha! ha! I know you wanted to do it anyhow! I would not miss one of your posts for the world!! Keep up the good work. You're truly where you should be!ReplyDelete
Just want to say j'adore your sketches of all this cheesy abundance. Wish I had your talents!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5:50 PM
I am so glad you showed the plate with selections on it. I have never seen food served in boxes so I thought that was all for one person (which was way more than I could ever think about eating!).ReplyDelete
I love how you discuss food. You just make me hunger to come to Paris and explore. What a gastronomical feast!
Those are cheese boxes SusanDelete
They must pack them for delivery in them I think but a clever way to serve them
Every detail was well thought out


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BRUSSELS (AP) — Finally, it has been a good week for Europe.
After months of bitter debate, European Union finance ministers finally reached two crucial agreements Thursday: They found a compromise to create a single supervisor for their banks — a major step toward lessening the damage struggling lenders can inflict on government finances — and agreed to give Greece desperately needed bailout funds.
As if that weren't enough, earlier on in the week, European leaders also accepted the Nobel Peace Prize — an award that was in equal measure recognition of the peace the union had forged on the once war-torn continent and incentive to solve its intractable financial and political crises.
So upbeat was the mood in Brussels that European Council President Herman Van Rompuy even dared to say the end of the three-year-old crisis over too much debt might be at hand.
"The worst is now behind us," he told European leaders gathered for a summit Thursday to discuss how to build a closer union.
But a meeting over dinner Thursday of the leaders of the 27 countries laid out how much work still needs to be done to strengthen Europe against further financial shocks.
"Much remains to be done, but all the hard work is starting to pay off," Van Rompuy told a press conference early Friday, after the first day of the summit.
The targets laid out included: a new European body with the authority to restructure or close down banks in trouble, a continent-wide deposit guarantee system, a fund that would support countries struggling to make economic reforms and a system that made sure countries stick to their commitments to overhaul their economies.
But the commitments agreed early Friday at the summit were vague — an indication of how many tough fights remain before the EU moves toward closer cooperation. The leaders said they would begin work on the bank resolution authority and deposit schemes next year, with the hope of reaching agreement in 2014.
The measures agreed by the earlier Thursday by the EU finance ministers had been the subject of months of intense haggling.
First, finance ministers from the 27 EU countries negotiated through the night to agree to give the European Central Bank oversight of their banks. That is a key component of what many hope will eventually become a full-fledged banking union — a single rulebook for all banks and coordinated plans for helping lenders in trouble.
Crucially, the single supervisor paves the way for Europe's bailout fund to give money directly to struggling banks, without dragging governments into the mess.
Then, the 17 EU countries that use the euro waved through a total of €49.1 billion ($64 billion) in bailout funds for Greece, €34.3 billion of which will be disbursed in the coming days.
The funds are vital because Greece needs the money to stay afloat and avoid a calamitous default. But the deal is also important for the other 16 countries because disagreement over how to handle Greece had raised fears that a default would bring down the entire currency union.
Dealing with the connection between banks and government debt — a toxic loop that has forced several countries to ask for bailouts after they tried to rescue their banks — also addresses a major cause of the region's financial crisis.
"The crisis came by way of the banks and now a tool is in place so that nothing will be like it was before," declared French President Francois Hollande on his way into Thursday's summit.
However, serious challenges remain: The economy across the eurozone is in recession; unemployment is rising; and in recent days, industrial production and retail sales have fallen further than forecast.
And while leaders have reached a couple of significant agreements this week, there are still some tough problems to crack.
In its attempts to strengthen the Europe against future financial crises, the EU has made significant promises about the kinds of powers it's ready to hand over to the central bureaucracy. On Thursday, leaders discussed the possibility of having their countries enter into individual contracts with the EU to ensure they keep their commitments to cut excessive spending and adopt important reforms to make their economies more competitive.
They also talked about creating a budget for the eurozone that could help prop up countries that are struggling under the weight of reforms — as Spain and Greece are now.
The problem leaders face is that they are concentrating so much power in Brussels that they need to make institutions and leaders who are now largely unknown accountable to voters. Some countries that don't use the euro are also beginning to worry about being marginalized in the EU as the countries that do use the currency build up their institutions.
Nonetheless, Hollande said the work of the past days allowed for "a good conclusion to 2012."
"That is, both to fix the problems of the past and to open a new possibility to a deeper economic and monetary union."
Raf Casert, Sylvie Corbet and Robert Wielaard in Brussels, Geir Moulson in Berlin and Elena Becatoros in Athens contributed to this story.


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So after leaving class the other day, i was walking towards the exit. an older man in a suit was standing by the door handing out bibles to everyone who passed by. So as to not hurt his feelings, i kindly smiled and took the bible. Once i was out of the mans view i offered it to another classmate in hopes that they were christian: she said she already had one. After that, i got home, and placed the bible directly in the garbage.
After pondering this for quite some time, i realized how bothered by this i truly was. How could this man honestly expect everyone passing through that door to be christian? What if i would have said "no thanks"?
I discussed this with a friend of mine who instantly claimed i was misinterpreting the situation. he stated, " the man was giving you an opportunity to see a different side of things. He was not expecting you to be a christian." I replied "he could have simply asked "would you like a bible?" rather than just handing it to me in a slightly presumptuous manor. Its easy to see why i thought he expected me to be a christian.
I'm not one to bash other people's religions, but to me this is another example of christian ignorance. What if the same situation happened with another person who was say, muslim or hindu?
Please discuss.
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Maybe it's unnecessarily insulting to say "Jesus is a Fag". But it's true he never condemned homosexuals (to my knowledge). He probably did love fags.
Joke Simon - I have seen this vile group on Youtube and TV news programmes. I am putting myself in the place of a gay. In Australia there is some bullying etc. of gays, but the vast majority of people don't know, don't care what sexual orientation a person is. We have two openly gay politicians. Gays here claim words like fag. Claim the word, and it doesn't hurt you anymore. We have brilliant celebration of gays here called 'The Gay Mardi Gras' .Thousands of people come from all over the world for it. It is so much fun, and very happy occasion. The church leaders bleat about it every year. :)
It's full on, taking the mickey out of everybody and anybody, church leaders, politicans, whoever. Over the top transvestites, in full make-up, called Pauline Pantsdown, and other such names. Blokes with mustaches, dressed like nuns, it's a scream.
A Westboro just wouldn't survive in Australia. They use the term fag, so I would too. This is a big problem for me, god, jesus is supposed to love everybody, but lets bash the crap out of gays. I hate the hypocrisy of churches and xians.
There is a donut shop where I get my morning coffee a couple times a week. About once a month there is a table outside displaying Jehovah's Witness literature. Behind the table there are always two neatly dressed young ladies. They never proactively hand out material and they never speak unless they are spoken to. A couple of months ago, I stopped and looked them right in the eyes and I asked, "Do you REALLY BELIEVE this stuff?" They mumbled something about god's holy words, prophecy, and my eternal soul.
The next time that I saw them, I asked them the same question. But that time they just stood silently and looked back at me.
A few days ago, I saw them again and I asked them them same question. But this time they looked away and they wouldn't even make eye contact.
I think that I'm winning.
Sounds like they're just going through the motions so as not to be ousted by the community.
Since moving house I've been bombarded by the JWs, most of them go quickly when I start to ask questions but there are a couple of old ladies who will actively try to answer my questions and have a discussion on it. Whilst neither side is convinced by the other's arguments, it's nice to see them confronting the issue and not just condemning the house, I always take their literature they offer as it makes a good read and I like to try and understand the other side.
It's also an indication of Christian arrogance. But I agree, the Bible is a source of great fun to debunk Christian arguments, so maybe you should've kept it. I've got about 7 bibles in my home of which one was given to me by the church elders after two years of strategic planning I did for them! It is a beautiful leather bound explanatory bible which I often use in my research for novels etc. They never twigged that I was an atheist, though!
I've just had a thought. How old are you, Mike? Because a man handing out Bibles in a (presumably) public school in the U.S. surely breaches some sort of law?
I'm guessing it was a University. Universities are typically pretty liberal here, so I imagine a Dawkins book giveaway would have gone over just fine.
#1 – I wouldn't recommend you throw away any book.
#2 – If you haven't read the bible…. You should. It will make you a smarter atheist.
I don't know about "smarter"... maybe "more knowledgeable".
Christians were not necessarily his intended targets. Unless the version of the bible he was passing out was different in any way than a typical bible, generally the purpose of handing them out is to reach those with questions, the weak in faith or those with no faith/different faith.
Okay, so I've decided...
My new plan in these situations to ask if they've considered the alternative. Just as they witness to everyone, we should do the same. Not in an abrasive way, but in a kind, informative way. There's no need to tell them their beliefs are stupid, just offer them another way of thinking. That's typically their approach and the Christian community is growing everyday. We should do that same.


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Company Offers Art as a Creative Outlet for Children at Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre
Company Offers Art as a Creative Outlet for Children at Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre
LONDON, ON--(Marketwire - Feb 28, 2012) - Art is a wonderful tool that can be used to capture emotion and express and enhance creativity, especially in children. The young patients and their siblings who recently took part in CertaPro Painters' "Painting Smiles" event at the Children's Hospital at London Health Centre can attest to this. Each child received a canvas and painting colors courtesy of CertaPro Painters, the most referred painting contractors in North America. Paul Guenette, the owner of CertaPro's London (Ontario) location, had the honour of hosting the event, along with Bristles®, CertaPro's fun-loving paintbrush mascot. The Children's Health Foundation mascot, Dr. Beary Goode, was also there joining in the fun.
CertaPro of London's event is the second (first in Canada) for the company's "Painting Smiles" campaign, a cause marketing initiative that aims to bring creative outlets to patients in children's hospitals across North America. The campaign title originated from Bristles®' trademark: "Painting Smiles on Faces Everywhere™."
"I'm extremely pleased with our second 'Painting Smiles' event," said Anne (Maurer) Gillaspie, CertaPro Painters' brand manager. "Painting is a great activity for kids, allowing them to experiment and express themselves. It also provides an excellent source of personal relaxation and physical therapy, which is something that many of the children in hospital need. Bristles®, our mascot, was a huge inspiration for the project -- children love him so it was the perfect opportunity to get involved with children who deserve to 'Smile' most."
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Founded in 1991, Oaks, Pennsylvania based CertaPro Painters is the largest painting company in North America and provides a customer-driven painting experience that is unparalleled in the industry (both commercial and residential). The company expects to add 50 new franchises in 2012, working toward its goal of having more than 400 locations by mid 2013. CertaPro franchisees establish large-scale, regional painting companies backed by CertaPro's proven business system that has made them North America's most referred painting company. CertaPro currently has more than 350 locations worldwide including the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.certapro.com or follow us at facebook.com/certapropaintersusa and twitter.com/CertaPro
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As a regional referral centre, Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, provides specialized paediatric inpatient and outpatient services to children in Southwestern Ontario from birth through to age 18. One of five centres in the province for specialized paediatric care, Children's is the largest single site for acute hospital-based child health care in Southwestern Ontario, serving a population of nearly two million people, with over 400,000 children.
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Since 1922, Children's Health Foundation, an independent, incorporated non-profit organization, has been Raising Hope and granting funds for Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre and Children's Health Research Institute, in London Ontario. Over the past 90 years, the Foundation has granted $80 million to fund specialized health care initiatives and research for children. All donations support specialized paediatric patient care, equipment, education, research and community outreach at Children's Hospital and London Health Sciences Centre and ground breaking research at Children's Health Research Institute into the causes and cures of childhood illnesses and diseases. To learn more, visit www.childhealth.ca.
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Welcome to this week's PlayStation Plus update, where we're excited to bring news that the Guardians of Middle Earth MOBA greatness will be coming free to PS3 for PS Plus members! If you've never tried this unique genre that's taking the gaming community by storm, give Guardians of Middle Earth a download and see what all the excitement is about. While you're at it, check out a handful of discounts on some pretty amazing games you may have missed out on for both PS3 and PS Vita.
S.O.B.!!!! i just bought Knytt underground last week & havent played it yet.. Damnit! They got me for $5 lol
Blah, terrible update. I would have re-subscribed for Sleeping Dogs, like the EU just received.
Apparently everyone is very easily pleased, even by a turd update like this. Maybe next's month update will finally give me a reason to subscribe again.
wtf....first the game goes on sale and now its free...
i bought GomE on sale to find out this game is now free....why do this...i pay for the game and i pay for PS+. The idea of putting something on sale then having it free for a service someone currently pays for is ridiculous.
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