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Especially at civilian airports, the safety and protection of passengers is the main role of the fire departments. With the new widebody aircrafts like the Airbus A-380 or the Boeing 747-8, this presents ever more difficult tasks for the rescuers. In the event of aircraft evacuation they must bring a high number of passengers to safety, as safely as possible.
For these occasions, Rosenbauer has developed standard products, like aerial ladders and hydraulic platforms, but also special tools, like escape stairs, with the new aircraft sizes in mind.


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Bots are complicated. They're made to process repetitive actions autonomously and can be fairly easy to build, but they aren't always working on the side of good. Here's what you need to know.
Each year, EContent magazine compiles a list of the 100 companies that matter most in the digital content industry.
Voting is now closed. We'll announce the results of the first-ever EContent 100 list chosen by the people!
PostOffice Films needed a solution that would provide it with the ability to connect to anywhere in the world and transfer files quickly to partners and clients. Previous solutions-ranging from other file transfer programs to old-fashioned courier services such as FedEx-were impractical, says David Jancso, owner and film editor at PostOffice Films.
Posted Oct 01, 2014
By the time this month's column is published, the Streamy Awards will already be finished, the winners having gone home and giddily placed their awards in a prominent location like a display shelf or a fireplace mantle. If this was a different column, I would start talking about the Streamy Award winners without having to explain who those people are, what they do, and why they won. But this isn't that kind of column, because you're not that kind of audience.
Posted Sep 11, 2014
Kaltura, a video technology company, unveiled Kaltura OTT TV, its next-generation, end-to-end pay OTT TV solution. The result of integrating pay OTT technology from the company's recent acquisition of Tvinci with Kaltura's video platform, Kaltura OTT TV is an advanced and comprehensive pay OTT solution on the market today. It includes advanced monetization, social and personalization features; innovative tools for improving user acquisition and retention; and multi-screen, multi-device support.
Posted Sep 09, 2014
Amazon.com, Inc. announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Twitch Interactive, Inc., a live video platform for gamers. In July, more than 55 million unique visitors viewed more than 15 billion minutes of content on Twitch produced by more than 1 million broadcasters.
Posted Aug 26, 2014
Vine, the short video creation and sharing app, announced new editing and creation tools on its blog. Now users can use existing videos on their phones to create new Vines. They can also use a new editing tool to help create these new videos.
Posted Aug 21, 2014
Digital entertainment has been the favored medium of the younger generation for the last several years, and there's a new statistic in town to prove it. We've already seen in a past column that people between the ages of 18-36 are the least likely to subscribe to cable television. Instead, they beat out all other age ranges in subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. But if you turn your attention to even younger age ranges, the divide between traditional media and new media gets even larger.
Posted Aug 12, 2014
Brightcove Inc., a provider of cloud services for video, announced that Yelp, which connects people with great local businesses, has launched a new video feature powered by Brightcove. Yelp users can upload video clips up to 12 seconds long with the help of the Brightcove Video Cloud online video platform and the Brightcove Zencoder cloud-based encoding service.
Posted Jul 29, 2014
Video platform company uStudio, Inc. announced the availability of VideoShare, a solution that allows businesses to use and measure video across their sales, marketing, and services operations. uStudio is enabling teams to use Salesforce to share video among users internally and with prospects, customers and partners, while also correlating those video investments with revenue impact.
Posted Jul 24, 2014
Adobe released its latest set of World Cup insights and data including stats on online video viewing, social media buzz and World Cup sponsors. The report analyzed more than 2.7 billion online video starts across smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and OTT devices as well as 100 million social mentions captured through Adobe Social with the term "World Cup" being tracked in over 36 languages.
Posted Jul 15, 2014
Do you know what an MCN is? Neither did I until last month. The acronym stands for multi-channel network, which is a company that partners with online video (usually YouTube) channels to help streamline their management, finances, production, and public relations. I'd heard a few years back that some of the biggest YouTubers had managers and agents, much like "real" celebrities do. I just didn't know they were all part of this bigger thing known as an MCN.
Posted Jul 10, 2014
Panopto, a video software provider for the enterprise and education markets, released a major update to its developer platform. The update provides businesses and universities with a video upload API that simplifies the process of centralizing, managing and searching libraries of organizational knowledge.
Another cult television favorite is being saved from cancellation by an online streaming service. This time, instead of Arrested Development or The Killing being picked up by Netflix, Yahoo is reviving the recently cancelled Community.
Posted Jul 01, 2014
OverDrive, a digital media lending platform for libraries and schools, announced an agreement with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution to offer hundreds of streaming video titles to public and government library partners in the U.S. and Canada. This deal expands a growing collection of quality, in-demand streaming videos available through OverDrive.
Posted Jun 26, 2014
Just in time for the World Cup, Sporting News Media released its fourth annual survey on U.S. sports media consumption, and reveals the demand for utilizing a second (and even third) screen to enjoy sports has heightened and more people are actually turning to the web to watch live sporting events than ever before.
Posted Jun 13, 2014
Sure, the deal was interesting. It now means Amazon Prime subscribers can stream many of HBO's top titles, including Boardwalk Empire and True Blood. It also means the general public no longer needs a cable subscription to view past seasons of these shows (and HBO doesn't need to worry about viewers resorting to illegally downloading the programs, either). Despite the fact that HBO didn't include its ever-popular Game of Thrones, the entire thing was still a no-brainer, a win-win-win situation for everyone.But that's about it.
Posted Jun 05, 2014
If you're looking to create online videos, there's no better time to do so than now. According to a study from Pew Research Center, internet users doubled their sharing and viewing of video in 2013. And the video industry is only slated to grow with the increasing adoption of HTML5.
Posted May 28, 2014
What child hasn't become immersed in a picture book, fervently wishing the characters could come to life? In the past, a child sitting on the floor with a book, talking to the characters and imagining that they had come to life might have been considered fanciful, but the connection with imaginary characters is a rite of childhood. It's a fantasy that has been conveyed through movies such as 1994's The Pagemaster, starring Macaulay Culkin. Today, thanks to HTML5, these fantasies have become reality, literally making it possible for the characters and scenes in books-ranging from children's stories to business tomes and textbooks-to emerge from the "page" and spring to life in full color, image, movement, and sound.
Posted May 19, 2014
Great content is integral to digital success, and in order to create great content, you need to be able to tell a great story. Of course, in the age of social media, online video, and apps, storytelling doesn't always look like it used to. So Jose Castillo sat down at The International Storytelling Center with director Kiran Singh Sirah, and Brad Eshbach to talk about the art and power of storytelling -- digital and otherwise.
Posted May 16, 2014
As an account manager in the London headquarters of Kulu Valley, a digital communications solution provider that allows users to create and distribute interactive presentations, with video, synced slides, and other resources, Somaya Khan's main job is to make sure clients are using the platform's functionality to the fullest. "I advise on what works and what doesn't in the digital space," Khan says. While the platform is designed to be self-explanatory, she says, "Sometimes, clients just need some hand-holding, especially the first few times or when it's an especially important presentation." This could mean going to the client's offices to assist with video recordings or bringing clients to Kulu Valley's own production facilities.
There is no denying that social media has profoundly changed the way people communicate with family and friends and the way businesses interact with customers--as well as prospective clients. What you may not have noticed is the way that the increasing popularity of social networks as a gateway to the wider web has changed online video and the way we consume it.
Posted May 12, 2014
My suspicions about the popularity of digital entertainment have been confirmed by several recent events and statistics. Disney is in the process of acquiring YouTube network Maker Studios for $500 million, and Yahoo is aiming to create original TV series like Netflix did with House of Cards. In terms of using video in marketing, the industry's exploding with demand and opportunity. For example, 25% of marketers learned last year that embedding video in their email newsletters and campaigns resulted in a 280% higher return than traditional emails.
Posted May 08, 2014
Long Island-based technology company Aereo provides a service that many entertainment consumers want: the ability to stream their favorite TV shows live or record them to view later. The company accomplishes this by leasing its customers a remote antenna that can pick up 28 different channels, including the major broadcast ones, and offering DVR recording space using their cloud service. Its customers can use the service on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, as well as via iOS devices or a Roku box. Aereo currently serves eleven main cities across the United States, and plans to cover 19 more in the near future.
Posted Apr 30, 2014
Performance marketing company Matomy Media Group announced the launch of its video advertising and content monetization service, Matomy Video. The service is being launched in partnership with Vidible, a multi-device exchange for distributing and discovering content.
Posted Apr 29, 2014
Good news for Sopranos and The Wire fans! Amazon.com, Inc. announced a content licensing agreement with HBO, making Prime Instant Video the exclusive online-only subscription home for select HBO programming. This means that, even if you don't have an HBO subscription--or access to someone's HBO GO--you'll be able to stream older content straight to your living room. But you'll have to wait for access to some of HBO's newer hits.
Posted Apr 24, 2014
Opera Software's Skyfire unit released Rocket Insights as part of its Rocket Optimizer platform to help operators better manage network loads by providing a real-time analytics dashboard that analyzes mobile video congestion. Operators can now instantly view key metrics such as stall rates, video start times, bitrate distribution and mean opinion score, and use this data to improve overall network traffic management.
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Another Dragon is continuing his career at the post-secondary level and is going to a winner.
Jordan Taupert, 20, has committed to join the Grant MacEwan Griffins for the 2019-2020 season.
"Taupert is truly the greatest of all- time in Dragons colors," states Coach Kevin Hasselberg. "Jordan has maintained consistency as a scoring threat in the Alberta Junior Hockey League year after year. He has developed his game on and off the ice and graduates not only as a statistical leader but also as an inspirational leader to current and future Dragons. Taupert's jersey is in a better place now than ever and we couldn't be more excited for Jordan and his future in College hockey."
Taupert has played three seasons with the Dragons. He is the second all-time leader for the most games played in the AJHL. As a Dragon, he holds the franchise record for most goals scored, at 68, most assists with 121 and most points with 189. He led the Dragons in scoring in all three years he played.
The Griffins play in Alberta College Athletic Conference (ACAC) and have won three straight men's hockey championships.
Taupert joins 24 AJHL alumni, including the former captain of the Dragons Andrew Kartusch and former player Jacob Schofield, with the Griffins as they embark to defend the title again next season.


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VGBC8, A Gameboy & Gameboy Color Emulator Is Now Available For Windows Phone 8April 13, 2013 1 Comment
VGBC8 is a Gameboy Color emulator that allows you to play and store Gameboy and Gameboy Color games on your phone. Our favorite indie developer, M.k. has made another hit to add to his collection of superb emulators comprised of the VBA8 (GameBoy Advance) and the Snes8x (Super Nintendo) The app includes a free demo.
The paid version allows you to:
– Store an infinite number of ROMs on your phone.
– Pin your ROMs to the start screen.
– Load and save at any time during gameplay (you can still save using the in-game saving methods in trial).
– Turbo mode by pressing the camera button.
– Import and export your saves using SkyDrive
VGBC8 costs $2.49 and while that may seem like a lot, it really isn't. I would pay 10x as much on a Gameboy Color right just to relive playing some of the classics I own on it…MBGW
Download it from the store for a Free trial or Buy it Now for $ 2.49 with the link below:
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Cat provide many hours of joy for owners. You also have to realize that having your own cat is hard work. Cat owners need to know of the responsibilities that come with having a feline. This article can help you see what they are. Read on for much enlightenment.
Have your cat see a vet frequently to keep good health. Your cat should always go to the vet for a check up, especially if they need shots. Make vet appointments immediately if your cat has a medical condition or has become injured.
If you have an outside cat, you need to give it a collar and some identification tags. This way, if your cat gets lost and is found by a stranger, that person will know how to contact you. The tag should contain your phone number as well as your cat's name.
Microchip your cat. Even indoor cats may get out of your home at some point. Even if you put a collar or tag on your cat, be careful as they can wiggle out of these very easily and can be dangerous if they get caught on a foreign object like a tree branch. A microchip, on the other hand, is inserted near your cat's shoulder blades, takes only a second to do, and all of your current contact info can be read through the chip. Most shelters and veterinarians can scan your pet to read the information on the chip, and the chip cannot be lost since it is beneath the skin.
Though a veterinarian will almost always have a supply of medications that your cat needs, it can be more cost-effective to purchase them from online venues. If it's an emergency, buying online may not be an option. But, for routine medications, this can be a budget-saver.
Do you have both a dog and a cat? Keep in mind that the two animals have separate dietary needs, and dogs will try cat food if given the chance. Try locating your cat's food in an area where the dog cannot go. Separate eating spaces are a must to avoid fights between your pets.
You cat needs to get used to being in a carrier. Dogs and cats will respond differently to punishment. They are much better with encouragement. You should place a toy or a blanket inside the carrier and place it in an area where it will be noticed by your cat. The cat will feel safe when it enters this carrier after a while. Transporting the carrier with your cat inside makes your next trip out much easier.
Is your pet's scratching post starting to look beat up? Don't toss it out! Cats prefer used scratching posts. If you throw it away and replace it too quickly with a new one, they may shun the new one and go after your carpet and furniture.
Give your cat canned food. While dry food is less costly, the canned food has added benefits. Canned food will give your cat more water, fat and protein. Aging cats will find it easier to chew. Can food is generally better, but consult your vet first before feeding it to your cat.
As you've read, owning a cat can be a great benefit. But good care is key to enabling your cat to maximize the duration of its life. If the thought of having a cat has crossed your mind, use the given information.


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In January of 2011, 10 ACE Group Companies agreed to pay $70 million in settlement fees to the New York Workers' Compensation Board after an investigation into whether certain insurance companies had been overcharging policyholders.
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Our Virtual Lunch & Learn blog series explores a specific topic adapted from our most popular Allen & Shariff Lunch and Learn courses.
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems are an increasingly popular option for commercial builders seeking out an energy-efficient HVAC solution. These systems are incredibly efficient, they occupy minimal space, and they offer quiet outdoor condensing units. Though there can be a higher initial cost, and finding qualified installation contractors can be a challenge since there are no VRF manufacturers in the United States, the benefits often outweigh the drawbacks for this desirable, high-end option. Allen & Shariff's experienced designers and engineers understand VRF systems, their benefits, and how to integrate them into a building project.
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The key benefit is efficiency. Since VRF systems operate at variable speeds rather than simply performing an on/off operation, they work only at the necessary rate, providing substantial savings on energy costs, up to 55% over comparable units. VRF is able to provide on-demand heating at each individual unit so building occupants can have individualized temperature control over different zones of the building.
The reason VRF provides such efficient energy control is because, unlike conventional HVAC solutions, VRF allows simultaneous heating and cooling on a single system. VRFs are typically installed with an air conditioner inverter which adds a DC inverter to the compressor. Inverter control allows the system to regulate itself to match the current load present in the building.
VRF is size- and space-efficient as well. With double stack, water cooled installations, a 28-ton system footprint is only 32 square feet. For roof units, a 400-ton VRF system takes up one third of the space of a conventional system, approximately 3 square feet per ton versus 9 square feet per ton.
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At NASA's new Mission Launch Command Center on Wallops Island, VA, Allen & Shariff designed a VRF system utilizing air-cooled and geothermal water-cooled heat pump condensing units. VRF efficiency played a key role in the success of project. The existing well field was only sized for 60 tons of air conditioning, but the building requires 128 tons of air conditioning. The solution was to take advantage of both water-cooled and air-cooled equipment. Allen & Shariff was able to create a system that used 60 tons of water-cooled VRF systems and 68 tons of air cooled VRF systems to meet the building requirements.
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As a licensed realtor I feel my clients deserve the best representation whether it's help with strategically pricing your home or negotiating a purchase. We all need an expert in our corner, especially when making major decisions. My combined experience in real estate and financing has provided me with enough knowledge to handle the most complex situations.


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The department Public Relations and Publications Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan existed since the development of the university. The department became more functional in January, 2016 when the Professor Dr. Asif Ali became part of the university as the Vice Chancellor. It gained promotion and resources with time and now it has been flourishing rapidly since January, 2016. The department has an important role and it adds alot to the value of the institution as it acts as a bridge between the media (print and electronic) of the country and the institution in promoting the updates of the activities of the MNSUAM. The Department deals with all the aspects of media coverage which includes journalism, photography, printing, publication and public information services. The department is privileged for the projection of the achievements and the on ground research of the university. Communication with the print and electronic media is also one of the main focus areas of the institute. The weekly news bulletin helps the students, researchers and the public offices to get the latest information about the university. The bulletin has been designed keeping in view the requirements of the Higher Education Commission Pakistan. Coverage of the various formal gatherings and the official functions is also under the PRP. The department also focuses on the key agriculture issues and their possible solutions. All the collaborated events organized within the university or outside the university have also been a privilege of the PRP department to facilitate the events with the coverage. All the social events organized with the help of other institutions or firms are also facilitated by our department.
To achieve excellence in print and electronic media coverage through collaboration, hard work, dedication and skill. Promoting positive journalism and updates of the institution and other organizations and including both academic and extra-curricular activities.
Public relation and publication department of MNS-UAM has covered many events like Cotton Seminar/ Kissan Mela, Mango Seminar, Book Fair, Sports Gala, Bank Mela, Kitchen Gardening Campaign, Khadim-e-Punjab Kisaan Package held at Multan and Bahawalpur, Salad Competition, Tree Plantation Campaign and many other events within the premises and out of the boundary have also been covered by the PRP.
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See our current Pet Health Promotions
Consultations by appointment only. Please phone Broadford on 03) 57841088 or Wallan on 03) 57834356 to make an appointment.
Note that our opening hours have changed slightly in response to the CIVID-19 pandemic
Ridding your pet of fleas is a lot easier than it used to be and there is now a large range of products available which are effective and safe.
A dog that messes in the house is really soiling its reputation. Nevertheless, if your mind is muddling over the puddling, lamenting over the excrementing or paining over the staining, don't fret - there are solutions to these ablutions!
Acute pancreatitis is a painful and serious condition that can occur very suddenly. The cause is unknown but it is seen more frequently in middle-aged dogs that are overweight and often follows a high fat meal.
Atopy or Atopic Dermatitis is one of the most common forms of allergic skin disease in dogs, brought on by seasonal pollen and other airborne allergens.While humans tend to get hay fever, dogs present with itchy skin or ear problems. Cats may suffer from the condition, too.
Anal gland disease is a common and distressing condition in pets and often causes 'scooting' behaviour, where a dog or cat drags its derriere along the carpet.
Does your pet struggle to get up in the morning, hobble around or do they have trouble with stairs or jumping into the car? Arthritis can be a real pain in the neck (or hip) but there is treatment available to help your creaky pet.
Proper reward-based dog training works wonders to improve a dog's behaviour. It is vital for puppies and also for any adult dog where behavioural problems are being dealt with.
Sometimes a dog is allowed to bark. Sometimes it is encouraged to bark, yet other times it is severely punished for barking. How confusing for the dog!
When a pet's behaviour goes astray, the results affect the whole family. There are solutions to most of the annoying behaviours that are troubling you and your pet. Usually the solutions flow when the following four questions are answered.
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Each franchise in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) is made up of elite collegiate athletes competing in a minor league style format. Each franchise provides high quality, affordable entertainment, in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
The FCBL is summer collegiate baseball at its best, having been regarded as one of the most talented and competitive leagues in the country over its first decade of play.
The league began its initial year of operations in 2011. The founders of the league are the FCBL ownership groups from both the Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) and the Lowell Spinners (Single A affiliate Boston Red Sox).The first year the league included teams playing in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.
The 2011 season brought immediate credibility and success both on the field and at the gates. The Nashua Silver Knights took home the inaugural FCBL Cup, by sweeping The Torrington Titans 2-0 in a best of three series.
In 2012, the Futures League welcomed five expansion franchises; the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs, Pittsfield Suns, Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide, North Shore Navigators, and the Brockton Rox. The Goldklang Group will operate the newest expansion franchise to be located at historic Wahconah Park located in Pittsfield, Mass. The group owns & operates four other minor league baseball teams throughout the country (Charleston RiverDogs, Fort Myers Miracles, Hudson Valley Renegades, & St. Paul Saints).
The Futures League's 10th team, the Worcester Bravehearts (formerly the Worcester Tornadoes), will be playing at the College of the Holy Cross for the 2014 season
The league will play a 56 game (28 home & 28 away), nine-week schedule concluding in early August. The League Championship is determined by a playoff immediately after the season ends. Each year our top players will be scouted and selected in the MLB Draft.
Any student who wishes to play in our League must be:
• Currently enrolled in a NCAA or NAIA sanctioned college or university
• Be in good academic standing,
• Have completed one year of athletic eligibility and
• Have at least one year of eligibility remaining.
FCBL bylaws mandate each team have a minimum 26-man roster, with at least 13 of those 26 players selected from a New England-based college or be a resident of New England (or a combination of the two options). The league strongly suggests that student athletes have their college coach and/or a MLB scout recommend them to our General Managers.


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Once again we would like to thank members for their efforts responding to the CAA consultation and writing to the Aviation Minister, CAA CEO and your local MP. We know a number of members have arranged meetings with their local MP which is a fantast click on link below to read more
CAA Proposals – Members meetings with MP's
Following the recent sudden announcement of Flight Restriction Zones around protected aerodromes capturing the operation of all unmanned aircraft of any weight and at any height (and the unreasonable three week notice period given for our clubs and members.
For more information click on the link below.
CAA proposes £16.50 annual registration charge – Act Now!
CAA Permission to operate above 400ft and CAA FPV Exemption
All Party Parliamentary Group for General Aviation and the BMFA Working together
Due to legislative changes, the list of mandatory questions for A and B tests has been revised. There are now 23 mandatory questions, the examiner will ask 5 from the list and candidates must answer the 5 questions correctly.
The changes apply to all tests from 1st May onwards.
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Date(s) - 12/02/2017 - 12/10/2017
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The Varsity Center
?This year at The Varsity in Carbondale, three unique holiday villages will be displayed in the Gallery.
Make the Varsity a stop before and after Carbondale's Dec. 2 Lights Fantastic Parade
CARBONDALE – The first Saturday in December will be a special night in Carbondale. Along with the lights and holiday spirit that will fill Illinois Avenue because of the annual Lights Fantastic Parade, The Varsity Center will be open and offering up some holiday spirit of its own.
The Varsity lobby has been and still is home to the tallest indoor tree in Carbondale, and this year, for the first time, the tree will be lighted. The venue will also be participating in the pre-parade Cookie Walk, offering free cookies and treats, hot cider and hot chocolate. The Cookie Walk begins at 4 p.m., and the tree lighting will take place at 4:30. The parade begins at 6 p.m.
The Varsity Gallery also will feature three fabulous holiday villages. Lee Fronabarger, Mike Hanes and Delores Koster are setting up their collections. Visitors are invited to take a stroll through the stylish winter wonderland at no charge before and after the parade; donations will be accepted.
When the last float has passed by, patrons are invited to take in the second night of The Stage Company's production of "The Game's Afoot; or Holmes for the Holidays," a 1930s comical "whodunit." The Stage Company is the resident theater at The Varsity. Tickets are $15 and $8. Go to stagecompany.org for more information on the remaining performances.
If you miss the villages on Dec. 2, there will be a Holiday Villages Open House Weekend from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10. The bar will be open offering beverages and sweet treats for adults and children. The Varsity Gallery also is open from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Varsity is downtown Carbondale at 418 S. Illinois Ave. We will be busy throughout the month of December. To keep with all the events, go to www.thevarsitycenter.org and follow us at facebook.com/varsitycenter.


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IBASE Technology
IBASE Technology Inc. is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of single board computers, industrial motherboards, embedded systems and panel PCs in the Industrial PC market. Since its establishment in 2000, IBASE has been committed to the production of high quality products, and to the rendering of excellent services. The company is publicly listed in the Taipei Exchange (TPEx: 8050) and is now a leading global provider of innovative industrial and embedded computing products.


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Thursday 06.07.17, 20:00
Abundant Access: Public Transit for a Free City (Lectures)
Innovator and international specialist in public transport Jarrett Walker will tell how the possibilities of movement become freedom of citizens
The definition of a city is that there is not much space per person. Urban transport planning is thus, first of all, a geometry problem in moving lots of people in very little space. Only public transport can do this at the scale of a big city. But public transport seems complicated. Different professions have different assumptions about it, and these assumptions pull public transport planning in different directions. How can public transport be more made useful and understandable? Jarrett Walker proposes that the answer lies in thinking about the geometric nature of freedom.
Jarrett Walker is one of the most innovative planners and major proponents of public transport in North America. He believes that moving through the city can be simple and enjoyable if the designers first pay attention to the geometry of space that all public transport shares. In this lecture, Walker will take listeners beyond the secondary factors and talk about the achievement of the main goal of public transport design — how to provide people with freedom and ample opportunities, despite the growing needs of the big city. He will talk about the integration of public transport on many levels: from small buildings to urban agglomerations, from the peculiarities of the countryside and to the university campuses, and also about the Russian cities specifics and how to teach citizens to travel with transfers.
Jarrett Walker is an international consultant in the field of public transport design and planning with more than 20 years of experience in projects in North America, Russia (new transport system in Yekaterinburg), Europe, Australia and New Zealand, founder of Jarrett Walker + Associates. Walker wrote the book 'Human Transit' on how the public transport affects urban communities and their lives, and he is constantly blogging for HumanTransit.org, where he writes about his projects and the problems of public transport planning.
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Crespo, Manuel (1903–1989)
Manuel Crespo, a builder of the Hispanic community in Houston, was born on November 12, 1903, in Orense, Spain. His father died two years later, and his mother supported the family by raising cattle on a small farm. The children attended a local school in the town, where Manuel earned the equivalent of a high school education and received the highest grades in his class. On March 2, 1920, he purchased third-class accommodations on the Vigo, bound for the United States. After spending a day in New York, he traveled by train to Houston, Texas, visited friends for a few days, and then moved on to Fort Worth, where he got a job as a dishwasher.
In May 1923 Crespo returned to Houston and settled in Magnolia Park. He lived by sharpening knives in a peddler's cart. In 1925 he bought and remodeled a Model-T truck to carry his wares around the city. His new business enabled him to meet many different people, and he spent his evenings studying English. In 1927 Crespo injured his left eye while he was sharpening a knife. He required several operations, and his doctor recommended that he go into another line of work. In 1928 he moved to Baytown to work at the Humble Oil (now Exxon) Refinery.
In 1931 Crespo returned to Houston to manage the Mexican Funeral Home, on Navigation, for fifteen dollars a week. He studied for his mortuary license and eventually bought out the three owners. He renamed the business Crespo Funeral Home and in 1934 moved it to a two-story house on Canal. On October 21, 1934, he married Emily (Emalie) Meyer, and they moved into the rooms above the mortuary. They had two sons. Emily was secretary-treasurer of the Crespo Funeral Home. In 1937 the family moved the business to 2516 Navigation, where they remained for the next fifty years.
In 1940 Crespo took a leave of absence to recover from a skin infection on his hands and joined the Houston Police Department as a detective; he was the city's first Hispanic police officer. The Mexican-American neighborhoods faced a difficult juvenile-delinquency problem, and the police department needed Spanish-speaking officers. Spanish-speaking Anglo-American officers worked under Crespo, and some apparently resented him; in 1946, upon returning from a brief vacation, he found his desk had been broken into and his records stolen. He resigned the next day and returned to the funeral home.
In 1926 he organized the city's first Hispanic soccer club for youngsters; a year later he organized the city's first soccer league. Crespo provided his players with uniforms, purchased their equipment, and transported them to their games, which were often as far away as Galveston and San Antonio. He also organized and sponsored various softball and volleyball teams. In 1932 he joined the Woodmen of the World, Lodge No. 2333, also known as El Campo Laurel, one of the first predominantly Hispanic organizations in the city. It had over 250 members. He served as financial secretary and chairman of the organization. In 1932 he joined the Club Cultural Recreativo México Bello, which sponsored numerous social, cultural, and recreational activities in the community. When his membership was revoked two years later, he and six other men organized the Club Internacional, which operated for ten years.
Crespo, on the advice of Manuel C. Gonzales from San Antonio and with the help of Juvencio Rodríguez, Mariano Hernández, and John Henry Duhig, founded the League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 in Magnolia Park in 1934; it was chartered in 1935. Other founding members included John J. Herrera, Felix H. Morales, Felix Tijerina, Isidro García, Dr. Angel González, and Manuel M. Ortiz. The first meetings were held at the Crespo Funeral Home. In October 1935 a small group of LULAC members, including Crespo, Herrera, Morales, and Tijerina, defected from Council No. 60 and organized themselves into the Latin American Club of Harris County, which addressed the same issues, including health, education, language, citizenship, employment, and equal opportunity. LAC initiated a drive to increase the number of poll-tax payments among Hispanics, to ensure their representation in elections. It also formed a Boy Scout troop for Mexican-American boys and organized such youth groups as the Club Recreativo Tenochtitlán. In 1939 the members of LAC overcame their differences with LULAC.
In 1938 Crespo helped to found the Federación de Sociedades Mexicanas y Latino Americanas, an umbrella organization that worked with the Mexican consul in Houston to defend the rights of Mexican Americans. In 1941 the federation was successful in getting Wharton County to remove signs that read "No Mexicans Allowed" from commercial establishments. They also provided the Harris County Grand Jury with recommendations on how to curb juvenile delinquency. Crespo served on the board of directors until the group dissolved at the end of the war. He was a member of the Eagles, the Elks, and Familias Unidas. In 1940 he helped to found the Mexican Chamber of Commerce, which promoted the interests of Mexican-American businesses. In 1956 he organized a local chapter of the Lion's Club for the Hispanic community. The Port Houston Lion's Club had 175 members, which made it the second-largest Lion's Club in the Houston area. Crespo served as the first president and was later elected to various other posts.
During the late 1950s he became a member of the local Viva Kennedy Club and later of the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations of Harris County. He met President Kennedy at the Rice Hotel in Houston the day before the Kennedy assassination. In 1963 a group of community leaders, which included Félix Tijerina, E. P. Leal, and a Reverend Calderón, approached Crespo and asked him to run in the citywide election for District D of the City Council. Crespo hesitated, but after twenty-five local businessmen pledged donations of at least $500 to his campaign, he accepted. The money did not come through, however, and Crespo ended up spending over $15,000 of his own savings for the political campaign. PASSO provided volunteers. Crespo came in second, with 42,500 votes, 6,000 fewer than Homer Ford. Crespo was later asked to run for mayor but refused. He voted for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, but he also campaigned for Richard M. Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan.
Crespo served as an usher for ten years at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. When he and his wife purchased a home on Live Oak they joined Blessed Sacrament Church. In the early 1980s Vice President George H. W. Bush presented Crespo with an award for being a "Pioneer of Houston." His picture hangs in the Houston Police Academy Museum. Crespo died in Houston on July 14, 1989, and was buried in the Catacombs Mausoleum, Garden of Gethsemane Cemetery.


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A stunning real wedding The Lowry, Manchester filled with sunshine and sparkle. Tamsin and Dean got married in July 2008
WHERE: The Lowry, Manchester
WHEN: July 2008
PHOTOGRAPHER: Stewart Christopher
The proposal
After nine years together, Dean popped the question while the couple were on holiday in Spain.
The bride's real wedding outfit
Tamsin's gorgeous fishtail dress was designed by Alice James and bought from Bride Be Lovely, Manchester. Her pretty crystal fascinator came from bd-i.co.uk and finished her up-do perfectly. Dean also sent her a diamond bracelet on the morning of the wedding, while Tamsin sent him photos from a fyeoportraits. com shoot.
"We had our first dance as the sun was going down – it made for a really romantic atmosphere"
The groom's outfit
Dean hired the suit for his real wedding from Young's Hire. His funky tie came from Debenhams and the handkerchief was made by a friend.
The bridesmaids
"We had our first dance as the sun was going down – it made for a really romantic atmosphere" Three adult bridesmaids wore black, prom-style dresses From Additions Direct, plus the all-important rainbow shoes from redordead that Tamsin loves and which sparked the day's rainbow theme. Tamsin also bought organza ribbon to make rainbow sashes: "To curl the ends of the ribbon, we invested in some starch and some curling tongs the night before the wedding."
The flowers
The wonderful Fleur Provocateur created the beautiful flowers for the real wedding. Fiona's bouquet contained Avalanche roses, Akito roses, Trachelium, Limonium, Italian ruscus and purple Vanda orchids. The pew ends and windowsills were decorated with white candles, organza, ivy and white ribbon. The buttonholes were white roses and to differentiate the groom, they added lavender sprigs.
The make – up
"Splash out on someone to do your hair and make- up," advises Tamsin. Holly from orchidindulgence was just the person: "The mineral make-up she used stayed on all day and our hair remained in place despite all the dancing. She was great and stayed calm – she was even ready with a safety pin to fix a dress dilemma!"
"I don't think anyone was expecting big scaffolders to get up and do a reading – they were fab!"
The flowers
Tamsin carried a bouquet containing ivory roses while the bridesmaids carried small bouquets of coloured roses. The flowergirls carried a wire, heart-shaped handbag that Tamsin filled with white roses and finished with ribbons around the handles. "They worked really well, surviving drops on the floor," says Tamsin of her real wedding flowers
The ceremony
To keep the ceremony personal, the bridesmaids read The Art of a Good Marriage and two of the ushers read I rely on you, changing the words slightly to 'you rely on each other'.
The cake
amsin found the cake stand online and then bought multi-coloured Fiona Cairns cupcakes, topped with a ChoccyWoccyDooDah cake, all from Selfridges.
The reception
Each table was decorated with tall glass vases, filled with colourful gerberas. The table numbers and place names were handmade by the couple with a DIY set from confetti They also made the table plan using artificial gerbera heads from Dunelm Mill.
The favours
Tamsin and 'the girls' had a fun afternoon putting jelly beans into white favour boxes, which were tied with a coloured ribbon.
The Honeymoon
Tamsin and Dean flew out to Riviera Maya, Mexico, for a well-deserved rest.


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The Ministry of Defence said that, in total, 1,000 soldiers and 1,600 Royal Navy personnel would lose their jobs in the first tranche of redundancies for the two services under the Strategic Defence and Security Review cuts.
In the Army alone it is expected that around half the redundancies will be compulsory.
The head of Army manning, Brigadier Richard Nugee, said that the 3,500-strong Brigade of Gurkhas was set to lose around 150 troops, including infantry, engineers, signallers, and logisticians.
He said the cuts were necessary following changes made to the Gurkhas' terms of service in 2008, placing them on the same footing as the rest of the Army.
As a result, Gurkhas can now serve for 22 years rather than the 15 to which they were previously restricted.
''We have already taken whatever measures we can to reduce the surplus that exists as a result of the policy change and have reduced the number of recruits coming from Nepal,'' Brig Nugee said.
''Even so, opportunities for promotion within the Brigade are being severely limited by the current situation.
''We are committed to a strong and vibrant Brigade of Gurkhas into the future and therefore must take action to ensure that, like the rest of the Army, their structures and manning are in the best possible shape by the end of this process.''
Brig Nugee acknowledged that few Gurkhas were likely to go voluntarily.
"It is fair to say we would not expect that many to volunteer," he said.
The announcement comes after the RAF said last month that it was laying off 2,700 personnel in its first tranche of redundancies.
In all, the MoD has said the number of military personnel across all three services will be cut by 17,000 by April 2015, with around 11,000 coming through redundancies.
In all, 5,600 Royal Navy personnel and 5,000 Army personnel have been told their jobs are potentially at risk. Those chosen for redundancy in the Army will be informed on September 1 and in the Navy on September 30.
The infantry (apart from the Gurkhas), Royal Marines, Special Forces, the Army's bomb disposal experts, the Intelligence Corps and the Royal Army Medical Corps are all exempt from the current tranche of redundancies.
In the Army, around a quarter of the redundancies are expected to come from officers up to the rank of brigadier, with cuts ranging from artillery officers to signals NCO.
The Navy is cutting 121 officers up to the rank of captain from the warfare, engineering, medical and logistics branches on top of 1,011 junior ratings and 274 senior ratings from various branches. Fifteen of the Fleet Air Arm's 59 fixed-wing pilots will also go.
Commodore Paul Bennett, the head of Royal Navy manning, said around two thirds of the redundancies were a direct result of "capability reductions".
"We will have fewer ships and aircraft and so will need fewer people to operate them," he said.
Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey said on the date the redundancy notices were issued, no personnel preparing for, deployed on, or returning from combat operations or on post-tour leave would be made compulsorily redundant.
"We have to ensure that our armed forces are best structured for the challenges they face both now and in the future," he said.
"That said, we would of course prefer not to have to make any of our personnel redundant but unfortunately we inherited a huge deficit in the defence budget from our predecessors in government."


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Last year's big Academy Award winners — Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman — will take the stage again on Sunday, but this time as presenters, the academy announced Thursday.
Chris Rock to present at OscarsBale and Leo both received Oscars for their supporting roles in The Fighter, while Portman (Black Swan) and Firth (The King's Speech) took home Academy Awards for their lead performances.
Hugo, The Artist lead Oscar nominationsThe foursome joins an impressive list of previously announced presenters, including Halle Berry, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Chris Rock — and even The Muppets, Kermit and Miss Piggy.The 84th Academy Awards, hosted by Billy Crystal, airs Sunday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT on ABC.


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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market '08 - Day 2
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by John Wilder
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Ah, another day, another 500 appointments for your trusty gear editor! Its the start of day 2 of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and Ive got a pretty varied schedule today, some climbing, some clothing, and some miscellany. Anyway, after a nice a fancy breakfast consisting of a bagel and a piece of fruit, I headed off to meet up with the folks from
New England Ropes
I stopped in to see New England Ropes to thank them for their prompt and awesome handling of the recall of their ropes. In case you havent heard, you can read more about it here: click for article. I asked what the actual cause of the recall was and the answer was- during routine testing of the lines in question, they werent passing the UIAA drop test- they were only making it through 4 falls. After talking with their suppliers, they found out that one of the suppliers of their raw materials had an issue with their product, but couldnt pinpoint how long they have had the issue- so New England decided to pull all the ropes they had used that material in and replace them with new ones using new materials. Bravo to NE Ropes for their handling on the issue!
A couple of further notes on the subject. First, all new ropes issued by NE Ropes have either a red or a light blue tracer line on the sheath of the rope to signify it is one of the new ropes that does pass the UIAA test. Second, if you have one of these ropes, you need to return it to NE Ropes! In return, you get a new rope- and if you dont want the particular rope you returned, thats fine, theyll give you another from their line. Finally, the used ropes are being recycled into art by NE Ropes! How cool is that?
Right next to NE Ropes is Edelrid, so I slipped over there to chat with Mark Cole, who showed me the new Zap-o-Mat, a new belay device based on the old Sirius TRE, but with some significant differences. First, this thing looks a lot more like a tube device than the TRE did- and its much more intuitive to load. Second is that is has an adjustable tension button (the green button) on the lever that can be used to maintain positive control of the rope depending on the diameter. The device is out now and retails around $84, due to the exchange rate. If the dollar manages to gain some ground, you can expect this price to drop. Also, Edelrid is developing a double rope version of this device .which I think could be pretty cool!
|The zapomat on Edelrids very cool display ropes!
Also, Edelrid has the awesome Madillo- a helmet that folds flat! This is something I could really go for- I hate trying to stuff a helmet into my packs. Hate it. Which is why I rarely climb with a helmet. Yeah, I know, but whatever, if I die, theyll just send j_ung back to the show! At any rate, its pricey at $130, but I think for those of us who hate to deal with the bulk of a helmet, this might just be the answer.
|Folding helmets- who would have thought?
Gregory is a pretty cool pack company, so I met up with their rep, Dave, and talked about whats new for them for spring 2009. First up is their new Bio-Sync line. While it isnt designed for climbers per se, this pack has a very cool harness design. It comes from the pack not being designed around load transfer, but instead around the movement of the body. The resulting packs- the Diablo specifically, are potential leader packs in a big way. The harness literally twists and turns with your body, giving freedom of movement a whole new meaning .some creative work with a knife could turn this cyclists pack into a cool leader pack (pockets and a fat waist belt arent exactly climber friendly.) Look for it in the spring retailing at $59 for the 6L Diablo (the Dipsea is the womens version).
|Little, low profile a leaders pack in the making?
|A cool little front/top loader from Gregory- the Jade 35.
Also coming this spring is the Jade and Z series of packs. Noteable is the 35L model which has a cool front loading window that allows access to the pack without digging through from the top. The vented back panel is also a nice touch sweaty backs make for sad climbers! Also, look for the Alpinisto 50 to get some new colors and refined a little bit (easy access lid).
After we finished up talking with Gregory, Dave walked with me over to his other client
|The new Force series.
Heres the latest and greatest from Scarpa, the Force series shoe. Based on the new V-tension system developed for the Feroce shoe (now available after a much delayed launch and re-development period), this tension system actually pulls in the heel when you step on the front of the shoe, storing energy and giving you more power. The force is a flat Velcro slipper with no midsole. It fills the all-day, performance, trad, comfortable niche part of the line. It will retail for $125 and should hit stores in the spring.
|The entry level shoe- the Veloce.
Also new this spring will be the Veloce- an entry level shoe thats similar to the Force, but a little less specific and not designed with as much performance in mind. Its a solid beginner/entry level shoe that costs $109 and will be available in the spring. I should note that Scarpa has really gone to bat over the last couple of years on their shoe line and it shows. Ive been trying out the Techno (look for a review soon), but my initial impressions of it are that it is a very nice and well built shoe. I really like the heel tightening system on the shoe- easy on, easy off, but once laced, they are secure as can be.
After talking with Scarpa, I snuck over to Primus and Origo to check out what they have going on. Primus has been doing some pretty cool (and very underappreciated) things with stoves over the last year or two, so I was excited to check out what they had to offer this year.
|The new Eta Packlite- a nice addition to the Eta line.
|Titanium goodness!
So the new stoves are the Eta Packlite, a nice touch on the Eta line. The Eta Power was a nice group cooking system, and the Eta express was a nice little stove, but was definitely a competitor to the Jetboil in its modeling, so they really needed a more all-purpose, but packable stove, and the Eta Packlite fills this niche. Non-stick pan is included, colander in the lid, and the whole thing packs down nicely. Priced at $125 for the kit, it should do well. Also new this year is the Ti-Lite, a titanium pot on a tiny little stove, it is a standard stand stove, fits into the pot nicely, and will price at $165.
|Super high mountaineering quality, not a super-high price.
Origo also has some cool watches to check out if youre a watch person. Im not usually a watch guy, but Ill be the first to say that Ive always thought Suunto was a little on the over-priced side. These guys prove it- their watches provide the same functionality at a fraction of the price. Well-built, too definitely worth checking out!
Kelty is a fairly family friendly type of company these days, but they still make a solid pack for the outdoors, and it comes in at a pretty decent price point. This year, Kelty is releasing the Forecast and Prospect sleeping bag series. The best part about these bags? They come in at a value price point, and they have 100% recycled liners and shells in them. Very awesome! The zippers are also recycled (55% content), with the Prospect being down filled and the Forecast being synthetic (Climashield Green- 60% recycled). All in all, very cool bags. The Prospect 20 retails at $220, the Forecast 20 hits at $149.95 and they arrive in the spring.
|Good price, good mission- the recycled Forecast bag.
|New 4-season tents!
Also new this season are the Maruader and Foxhole 4-season tents. The Foxhole is a 2 pole tent, the Marauder is a 5- pole. They range in weight from 7lbs (Foxhole 2) to 9lbs 7oz (Marauder 3) and retail in the $400 range. Highlighted features include lighter overall weight and welded seams throughout with some stitching in critical spots. Also, if you like Kelty for lifestyle stuff, look for a wide selection arriving in the spring!
Wild Country
Last year, Wild Country ended production of the fabled Forged Friend, bringing an end to the original cam .but rumors were flying that they might have something new, and it was .not a new cam, but it was a whole new line-up of some shiny shiny carabiners!. Thanks to the success of the Helium, theyve developed three new carabiners on the same body as the Helium- the Nitro, the Astro, and the Neon. The Nitro is essentially a notched version of the Helium, but lighter (31g) and cheaper ($7.50). The Astro is a Neutrino sized Nitro, very light (27g) and feels like a Helium! It will cost $8.00 and arrive in the spring with the Nitro and the Neon. The Neon is the coolest of them all, sporting a Helium body and a screwgate, this 40g locker is second only to the superfly in weight and comes in at a great price of $11.95.
|So shiny!
Wild Country also had some other cool toys to show me including their new helmets- the Alpine Shield and the 360. The 360 is a very cool helmet that is designed to withstand side and back impacts as well as top impacts. The best part? Itll cost $50 when it comes out in the spring! The other helmet, the Alpine Shield is a wild looking helmet- it is a standard polystyrene helmet with, get this, a bolt on polycarbonate shield that goes on top of the helmet for added protection! The foam helmets are cool because theyre light, but any significant impact and theyre done. With the additional shield, this helmet gives you two helmets for the price of one, and lets you choose the level of protection you want! Also, it comes at a very reasonable price of $80.00, and it won an Outdoor Industry Award in the design category at the European outdoor show!
|A wild looking helmet!
Also, look for chalk from Wild Country this year, as well as new crash pads ranging in size from a small little launch pad to a standard sized pad.
Since I was at the Excalibur booth anyway (WCs and DMMs stateside distributor), I popped over to the DMM side to check out the new brassies and other shiny things that DMM is releasing this spring. So, yes, the bronze offsets are coming folks- in the Spring. I got a we swear three times from DMM so, there you have it- theyre coming. A couple of notes on them- in honor of Hugh Banner, the bronze offsets will retain their famous HB stamp and sizing. The only adjustment is the plastic sleeve around the clipping loop is going away and will be bare wire- sizing/anodization will be on the new swage. Also new in the spring are Immaculate Marginal Protection- aka, the I.M.P. stopper- these micros are sized like the famous R.P.s and will be available in the spring as well.
|They return, and they keep the famous HB.
|Double slung hexes? What?
So check out the Torque Nuts- these are aggressive camming hexes that will be available in 4 sizes in the spring and perhaps most notably- check out the slings on them. Yes, they are double slung- so they carry short and extend out long. Lengthened, the sling is about the same length as a WC hex. Nice touch, guys- nice touch. In other news, all of the lockers are going to I-Beam construction with a keylock nose. For the Boa, this means a 25% weight reduction. Perhaps coolest of all, though, is the new Shadow Secure. Not quite a locker, not quite a regular carabiner, this straight gate carabiner has a switch at the base of the gate enabling the user to secure the gate with one finger after clipping it. Ideal use? Pro that you would use a locker on or, perhaps most likely, on a screamer- very cool and fairly light at 44g.
|The small gold piece at the base of the gate is the switch to secure the gate.
After chatting up DMM and Wild Country, I headed over to see my favorite French company, Petzl. This summer, theyre debuting a few new things including:
|What, no blue and gold????
Thats right, bye bye Blue and Gold ascenders, oh how we will miss thee! The new versions are black and silver and feature a recessed trigger, a new cam angle (smoother push up the rope), and more durable teeth. The new cam/trigger assembly will also find its way onto the Basic and the Croll. Also new for the spring are a Crevasse Rescue Kit (includes a minitraxion, a ti-bloc, pulley, 2 carabiners, slings, and instructions- all for $150.00), a standard tube belay device called the Verso that is a Reverso without the hang-hole (57g makes it VERY light) and, last but not least, the new Attache 3D (not replacing the Attache), 28g lighter than the Attache (50g, making it very light for a full sized HMS carabiner).
|An all in one kit...
Finally, look for lots of new colors on various products- the Hirundos harness and various ropes. Speaking of which I also asked after the Zephyr and Petzl says that the failure rate is within acceptable ranges and they are continuing to look at it on a case by case basis. Also, look for a couple of new things in the lights- a whistle will now be included on the e-lite and various other items like chalkbags, and the new Myo RXP is a programmable headlamp with 3 settings and 10 light levels per setting. It also features regulated light and an integrated SOS flashing mode. It will retail at $99 and be available in January.
After talking with Eric for a bit, I took a short break and then headed over to meet up with Boo Turner at Bridgedale socks. So, I got a pair of these at the last show that Ive been wearing for the last couple of months and it seems weird to even say it, but they are far and away the most comfortable sock I have ever worn. They make a whole range of socks, obviously, and even better they have a (blank) warranty on them! This year, they have the new bamboo sock line, which has an amazing back story.
|Bamboo? Yes, Bamboo! So soft!
So, Bridgedale is parterning with biologists who have figured out how to ensure a future mass supply of bamboo here in the united states. Bamboo eats up 4x the CO2 that normal trees do, emit more oxygen, grow exponentially faster, and are self-sustaining forever if you dont clear cut them. I talked with the folks who developed it and they told me that the bamboo plant can be harvested in 5 years (compared to decades for trees) and that over 90% of the plant is used for materials, making it very efficient. Once woven into fabric, the resulting material is naturally antibacterial (no pesticides are needed to sustain the plant!) and it will keep you cooler than cotton! How cool is that? The folks who are developing the bamboo plant are starting up a pilot program in the Mississippi delta region in January exciting stuff indeed!
After we stopped at Bridgedale, we headed over to Oboz, a new company that debuted at the last show and have some more things to show off at the summer market.
|The Valhalla.
|Another topo on your foot- this one for the Wind River range.
Oboz is putting out several new shoes for the spring, including the Valhalla, a very cool looking light hiker, and the Wind River, a nice boot with variable lug depth (to assist cleaning) and the topo to the Wind River range embedded on the sole of the boot!
Patagonia Footwear
At the last show, I really wanted to emphasize how great it was that so many companies were going the extra mile to stay green. Well, heres one that has been doing that since day one and continues to do it every day. Whitney Connor (my favorite shoe person!), walked me through the line for this coming season.
|Very cool looking approach shoe- the Karakoram.
|An all around shoe inspired by a younger Chouinard.
Lots of new things for this season, most importantly, the Karakoram approach shoe. This is Patagonias first attempt at an approach shoe, and it looks really cool so far. It has Vibrams Idrogrip rubber on the sole, and a polyurethane coated leather upper. The polyurethane coating definitely makes this a cool-weather shoe, as the shoe wont breathe as much as others, but the mesh lining inside will help wick moisture. It also features the polycork/natural fiber footbed Patagonia is trying to stay green when they can! Look for the shoe on Feb 15th at $110.00. Also new in the line is the Boaris shoe- and aside from the totally cool logo, it features a wider outsole, self cleaning lugs (I looked for the little scrubbers but couldnt find them!), and pig skin panels (water and stain resistant naturally)- these are an all around shoe, do whatever you want in them, including hunting pigs .provided they dont hunt you back!
|The Water line.
Like to play in the water? Check out the new water line! Theyre all vegan friendly, which is always a good thing. The Tide Swing features drainage points throughout the outsole and mesh sides (including micromesh on the interior to keep out debris). The Izzak features buckle adjustments and drainage holes in the toe box to keep water from pooling. Very cool. A couple of in-line updates- the Maui series is getting a couple of new shoes sans fleece for those warm spring days. Also, if youre the proud owner of any of the Outside In shoes Patagonia sells, know that you can now get replacement parts for them! Dont buy a whole new pair if one part or another has been damaged- get in touch with them and theyll get you new parts!
Another great shoe company, Merrell makes some awesome all around shoes, and this year theyve got some fast and light stuff to show us.
|Paragon (left) and Cadence (right) series.
The Paragon series is getting two new camo shoes- same technology, sexy new colors. Theyre very light (10oz) and run at about $90 and are designed as a trail running shoe. The Cadence series is more of a hybrid shoe that would probably work out as a nice crag/short approach/ go out later shoe- theyre $125 and feature a road designed sole with a shortened midfoot and other adjustments for offroad adventures as well as a DWR coating and a 4 way gusseted tongue. Cool looking, to be sure!
Mammut Bouldering Comp
So, every summer, they have the Mammut Bouldering Series up on the roof of a parking garage, and I never go because I have to huddle up in my room to write. Not this year, I made some time to check out the womens series and the first part of the mens. Highlights included a problem (#3) that none of the women could finish, but Alex Johnson came closest and also pulled off the win by flashing the final problem (#4). Lisa Rands did well, as did Alex Puccio and other contestants including some hometown favorites. Also, everyones favorite powerhouse Chris Sharma showed up and powered his way through the first problem by moving so fast that we all almost missed him flashing it! Some highlights from the comp:
|Lisa attempting #3 in style.
|Another female contestant showing us how its done on the steep #4.
|Sharma flying for the finishing hold on the first problem.
|Alex Johnson winning the womens division.
Well, thats about it for Day 2 of the show- one more day to go, and then Im outta here!
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|Great reports vtg. thanks for the huge and detailed effort that goes into preparing these reports. good work!
you wrote:
First, all new ropes issued by NE Ropes have either a red or a light blue tracer line on the sheath of the rope to signify it is one of the new ropes that does pass the UIAA test. Second, if you have one of these ropes, you need to return it to NE Ropes!
did you mean that the red or light blue line indicates the rope does NOT pass the UIAA test? or the reverse of that?
|if the tracer line is in the rope, then it does pass the UIAA test.
|ah, i should make a correction. i didnt stay for the final results, so i reported incorrectly that Alex Johnson won the division. It turns out that after tallying points, Alex Puccio won the division, with Johnson coming in second. My apologies!
yay bamboo socks!
My wife and I each had a pair on our recent road trip - we'd routinely wear them for a week straight and they don't get stinky! They've held up really well, too - 6 months of heavy use and they look new.


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All proceeds will be used for the purchase of firefighting equipment for the White Hills Company, one of Shelton's four voluntary fire departments.
Money from past White Hills fund-raisers has been used to purchase a utility truck, an ATV used for brush fires and deep woods rescues, thermal imaging camera used for search and rescue operations, and other items.
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Colonel Charles Perry Stacey, OC, OBE, CD, FRSC (30 July 1906 – 17 November 1989) was a Canadian historian and university professor. He was the official historian of the Canadian Army in the Second World War, and has been published extensively on matters both military and political.
Early life, educationEdit
Stacey was born in Toronto, Ontario. After attending the University of Toronto Schools, he received a B.A. degree in History from the University of Toronto in 1924. He received a second Bachelor's degree in History from Corpus Christi College, Oxford in 1929. In 1933, he received a Ph.D. degree from Princeton University. From 1933 to 1940, he was a member of the History department at Princeton University.
Service in Canadian ArmyEdit
Stacey joined the Militia before the Second World War. His service as one of the Canadian Army's historians is well chronicled in his autobiography. He served in the United Kingdom for the majority of the war, collecting and collating information for future historians, as well as writing contemporary reports. Stacey's works have contributed much to the study of certain controversial operations such as the Dieppe Raid and Operation Spring. Stacey benefited from his access to the major Canadian military and political figures involved in the War, both during the conflict and afterwards, when the official histories were being finalized for publication. He attained the rank of Colonel. In total He served in the Army for 35 years (1924-1959).
From 1959 to 1975, he was a Professor of History at the University of Toronto. Stacey published an autobiography entitled A Date With History, which presented much background information regarding the writing of the Official History of the Canadian Army in the Second World War. He extended these themes in volumes such as The Half Million (dealing with the Canadian forces stationed in Britain), and Arms, Men, and Government (concerning the government in Canada) during World War II. He also sheds light on the poorly managed writing of the Official History of World War I (only one of the projected eight volumes by the original author ever appeared in print).
He died in Toronto in 1989. His personal and research papers are in the University of Toronto Archives.
A comment he made following World War II regarding war brides, calling them "Most excellent citizens," became the title of a book on the subject by Eswyn Lyster.
Selected bibliographyEdit
- Canada and the British Army (1936)
- The Canadian Army 1939-1945 (1948), winner of the 1948 Governor General's Awards
- Official History of the Canadian Army in the Second World War. Six Years of War: The Army in Canada, Britain, and the Pacific (Ottawa: The Queens Printer, 1955)
- Quebec, 1759: The Siege and the Battle (1959)
- (An updated version was published in 2001 with new material by Donald E. Graves.)
- Official History of the Canadian Army in the Second World War. The Victory Campaign: The Operations in North-West Europe, 1944-1945 (Ottawa: The Queens Printer, 1960)
- Arms, Men, and Governments: The War Policies of Canada, 1939-1945 (Ottawa: Minister of National Defence, 1970)
- A Very Double Life: The Private World of Mackenzie King (1976)
- Canada and the Age of Conflict Vol. 1 (1977), (Toronto: University of Toronto Press), ISBN 0-8020-6560-0.
- Canada and the Age of Conflict Vol. 2 (1981), (Toronto: University of Toronto Press), ISBN 0-8020-2397-5.
- (with Barbara M. Wilson) The Half-Million: The Canadians in Britain, 1939-1946 (1987), (Toronto: University of Toronto Press).
- A Date With History ISBN 0-88879-086-4
See alsoEdit
- Most Excellent Citizens - a book on the World War II war bride experience, title based on a quote from C.P. Stacey
- "Biography C.P. Stacey". Department of National Defence. http://www.forces.gc.ca/dhh/history_archives/engraph/stacey_e.asp?cat=1.
External linksEdit
- biography at canadiansoldiers.com
- Charles Perry Stacey at The Canadian Encyclopedia
- Eswyn Lyster's war bride webpage
- Most Excellent Citizens
- C.P. Stacey's Biography on Department of National Defence Website
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Status of 146.7 repeater / node
We ran into some sound card issues today on the 146.7 MHz repeater (node 3867) today. We went to work on it and ran into other problems and not enough time to work on them. This node will likely be down until Wednesday, October 30th. Keep an eye on here or on the Facebook page.
Connect and Disconnect Codes
We have changed the connect and disconnect codes on the repeaters and simplex node because we were using the standard (default) codes that are used by every node unless the node owner specifically changed them. The reason we changed them is because many clubs around the world do not allow access to their IRLP nodes […]


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