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In 2006, a series of community meetings were assembled in an attempt to gain feedback from residents on how to enhance resources for youth. A theme surfaced: more mentors – relationships with positive adult influences - were needed for our City's youth.
Service providers at that time examined some issues and found a sample of 58 especially at-risk youth showing particular concerns. These youth had commonalities: they had minimal connection to their schools and/or community; poor academic performance; emotional issues; and no one person in their life that had the time, nor inclination, to focus their attention solely on one individual youth.
At that spring's Gang Awareness Summit, where some 600 attendees provided feedback on support for our children, the idea of improving mentoring was among the list of suggestions provided by attendees.
That same year, the Alexandria Community Services Board held its annual public hearing to discuss mental health and substance abuse issues in the community. At that hearing, citizens and stakeholders, including youth themselves who were in need of mentors came forward to testify that mentors could improve the health and well-being of the youth in the our community and Alexandria needed to focus on enhancing the mentor programs in the City.
In 2006, mentoring programs were scattered throughout the City with each one operating independently and with little coordination among programs. In an effort to support the work of the several mentoring programs already in existence, a number of community members, City and Schools' staff and members of the non-profit community initiated a collaborative partnership of citywide mentoring programs appropriately titled, "The Alexandria Mentoring Partnership (AMP)." The City's Gang Prevention Coordinator took on the responsibility of acting as the AMP's Coordinator.
As the AMP learned of the large number of youth needing mentors, it became increasingly evident that a full-time staff person was needed to adequately develop the AMP programs in order to effectively reach all of the vulnerable youth who need a mentor. In the fall of 2009, a full-time position was created by the Federal Recovery and Reinvestment Act: The Alexandria Mentoring Partnership Coordinator. With the addition of this full-time position, the AMP is now able to manage the volume of referrals of mentors and mentees that are received from the City of Alexandria. Additionally, the coordinator has been able to develop a number of initiatives including: a new website, an increased public awareness/communications campaign, a database for managing referrals, and a method for ensuring that all AMP programs are implementing quality programs based on national best-practice models.
The Alexandria Mentoring Partnership (AMP) is dedicated to strategically expanding quality youth mentoring in Alexandria, Virginia. Operated through the Alexandria Court Service Unit, the AMP acts as an umbrella organization for mentoring programs throughout the city. The AMP acts as a clearinghouse for mentor and mentee referrals. Additionally, the AMP provides our partner programs with opportunities to collaborate and share best practices on mentor recruitment, training, and support through networking and advocacy.
The work of the AMP ultimately supports close to 300 mentoring relationships each year by working with eleven different programs. Many entities are involved with the AMP, including local government, religious, and nonprofit organizations, as well as the Alexandria City Public Schools, foundations, businesses, local elected leadership, and individual community members.Our mentoring programs vary in structure, though the standard minimum requirements for mentors include an application, criminal background check, and the ability to commit for at least one hour, once a week, for one year.
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At the heart of all the AMP programs lies a common belief that mentoring positively impacts youth development, and that every child in the city of Alexandria who needs a mentor should have one.We hope you will use this website to gain the information you need to get involved in this important work!
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A man authorities believe could be responsible for the death of a woman whose body was found in December in Baldwin County, Ala., is being held in Okaloosa County on a violation of probation charge.
If the theory presented in court Tuesday by Assistant State Attorney John Molchan is correct, Archie Lee Hauck killed Pensacola resident Nancy Craycraft while under house arrest.
However, Hauck has not been charged by sheriff's offices in Alabama or Florida.
While the death of Craycraft remains under investigation, Bill Bishop, Okaloosa County's chief assistant state attorney, said his office will seek a 20-year maximum sentence for Hauck for violating community control.
"We are going to seek a very lengthy prison sentence based on the charges we have here," Bishop said. "If the murder investigation turns into something we can charge, we'll do that. We just want to be sure we can hold him."
An evidentiary hearing in the case is scheduled for April 4.
Bishop's office had requested prison time for Hauck in May 2011 after he pleaded no contest to two counts of impersonating a law enforcement officer and one count of drug possession.
He also had pleaded no contest two years earlier to aggravated assault.
However, Circuit Judge John Brown departed from state sentencing guidelines and ordered Hauck confined under community control — essentially house arrest.
The state attorney's office appealed Brown's decision, but it was upheld by Florida's First District Court of Appeals.
Court records indicate that a warrant was issued Dec. 12, 2011, for Hauck's arrest for violation of probation. Bishop said Hauck committed the violation by fleeing.
Nearly a year later, on Dec. 10, 2012, records state that case was "reopened." Hauck was arrested the next day.
Craycraft, 55, was last seen on Oct. 19, 2012, in Hauck's company at Chan's bar in Pensacola, according to media accounts from that time.
Her car was found just over the state line in Baldwin County two days after she disappeared
Bones determined to be Craycraft's remains were discovered by a teenager riding his four-wheeler on Dec. 17.
"There is concern that her death was brought about by violent means," Capt. Steve Arthur with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office's investigations division told reporters after the body was found. "We know she was dumped in Baldwin County."
Contacted Wednesday, Arthur said the Sheriff's Office has not been able to determine how Craycraft died.
As Molchan said in court Tuesday, authorities still are struggling to determine where Craycraft was killed and in whose jurisdiction.
"We are not at a point in the investigation where we're going to have enough to charge anyone," Arthur said.
Arthur said the Sheriff's Office "still has some people to interview and some people we will probably interview again," but could really use a break in the case.
"Hopefully, someone will come forward," he said. "We're asking the public for any assistance they can provide."
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The Ultimate Wetsuit Buyers Guide (long)
- Intro
- Neoprene
- Wetsuits
- Features
- Thickness
- How thick wetsuit should you buy?
- Flushing, sizes, and perfect fit
- The science behind wetsuit stitches
- Wetsuit design and neoprene panels
- Zippers and flushing
- Bat flap / Bat wing / Dry max / Drain hole etc
- Zipperless wetsuit /Chest zip
- Battery Heated Wetsuits
- Other Features
- Double lined neoprene
- Single lined neoprene
- Mesh skin / sharkskin / smooth skin / glide skin / and any other skin
- Wrist seals
- Titanium and 2nd generation titanium
- Super elastic, super stretchy, extra stretchy, maximum elasticity
- Flash Lining / DryMax / Th3rmodry /Aero core / Fire skin / Merino wool etc…
- Reinforced knees
- Anatomic shape and pre-bent knees
- Buying a wetsuit?
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A complete guide: how wetsuits work, how are they made and stitched, what is neoprene, types of neoprene, and other features that modern suits have. Read this before you buy your next wettie.
NOTE: This guide is based on our experience with surfing wetsuits. There are many other wetsuits for different sports and water activities, but with the popularity of surfing, money invested by the big surf wear companies and the fact that surfing is very demanding of the suit, surfing wetsuits are among the best and most versatile ones out there. Surfing demands an unlimited range of movement, warmth for long surf sessions in cool water and a cool look. Therefore this guide can be easily also used for wetsuits for windsurfing, kite surfing, wake boarding, rafting, swimming, rafting, kayaking etc. Only suits designed for scuba diving are a bit different, a few reasons why they are different will be listed below. But still neoprene is neoprene and you can learn a lot from this guide even if you are looking for scuba suit. BTW, if you don't feel like reading there is a video that sums up this article at the end.
SOURCE: WMS and 360 Wetsuit Guide.
Wetsuits – also called neoprene suits are made (surprisingly) from neoprene.
What is neoprene?
The correct chemical name for this material is actually polychloroprene. It was named neoprene by DuPont when the were choosing a trade name for this material and the name stuck. Today all polychloroprene material out there is called simply neoprene. What is it? It is an elastic synthetic rubber material with very good insulation properties thanks to millions of microscopic bubbles (the micro cells) trapped inside of the material. These cells are filled with either air or nitrogen gas (better insulator). These bubbles make up the basic insulation of neoprene.
When you break it down it is based on oil and not the most eco friendly material out there. There are some people that are allergic to neoprene itself or to substances used in its production. One of these substances ethylene thiourea (ETU) has been classified as reprotoxic.
Lately a more eco friendly version of limestone based neoprene called geoprene also became available. Besides being somewhat better for the environment (the manufacturing process is still nowhere near 100% clean) it also absorbs less water, is warmer, less water impermeable, and lasts longer. So far only three companies that I know of use it in their suits – Matuse, Patagonia and West. Apart from the mentioned benefits it can also be an alternative for people who can't use neoprene suit because of allergies, but I guess it depends on what exacts substance you are allergic to. To learn more about geoprene, here is an article I wrote about this material with all the pros and cons.
Considering which body parts the neoprene covers we have the following types of wetsuits:
- Top – neoprene only covers your upper body
- Shorty – neoprene only covers the body and upper parts of the arms and legs
- Spring suit – neoprene covers the body and usually legs and upper arms, but vice versa combination is also possible – neoprene entirely covers the arms and only upper parts of the legs.
- Full suit – neoprene covers the body, arms, and legs to your wrists and ankles and possibly also the head when it has an integrated hood.
When it gets really cold and a wetsuit alone is no longer enough you will also need neoprene hoods, gloves and booties.
Warmth versus flexibility
Even though wetsuits made it possible to enjoy water sports in cold places where you wouldn't think entering the water without instant hypothermia was even possible, the best wetsuit would still be not wearing one at all :). Oh, the freedom of movement! Even the thinnest material on your body makes it harder and more tiring to move. The thicker the neoprene the more energy it sucks out of you. That is why we always want to find balance between warmth and flexibility. Wearing the thinnest suit possible while still staying warm. This is why the goal of all manufacturers is to make their suits warmer without making them thicker and more flexible without making them thinner.
BTW: If you want to learn who invented the first wetsuit and stuff like that, click here.
How does a wetsuit work?
The basic thing that wetsuit does to keep us warm is this – it catches a thin layer of water between our skin and the neoprene. Body heat warms this layer of water and we are all warm and comfortable in the freezing surroundings. The better the fit, the warmer we are. Because every time we fall, wipe out, duck dive, get our asses kicked by the white water etc… cold water wants to enter the suit and flush the warm water out. That is how we get cold. Cold water can penetrate:
- Obviously through holes for your head, hands and feet.
- Through stitches that keep the neoprene panels together.
- Through the zipper.
BUSTING THE MYTH: With this 'thin layer of water' being mentioned in every other 'how wetsuits work' explanation let's get one thing clear. You would be warmer if absolutely NO water would get into the wetsuit. Water conducts body heat away up to 26 times faster than air so no water just air would be heaps warmer. But since you are wearing it in water and it is impossible to get a perfect seal unless you are wearing a drysuit some water WILL get in, it WILL create a thin year and you will still be warm. There is no need to let water in for the wetsuit to function properly. The insulation properties of it that depend on the thickness of the neoprene will do the job.
Wetsuit thickness or better the thickness of the neoprene is the insulation between us and the forces of nature that provide us with fun environment for our sport. The thicker the warmer! It is usually given with two numbers like 3/2, 4/3, 5/3, or three numbers like 5/4/3. These numbers tell us that neoprene panels of different thickness are used. In 3/2 thickness of the neoprene is 3 millimeters on the body and legs and 2 millimeters on arms. The goal of this variable thickness is better and easier movement. Parts that move a lot and where thick neoprene would cause us to tire quickly are made thinner. Same logic applies to 4/3, 5/4/3 etc…
Divers are an exception, they usually have only one thickness. They do not have to move much (and in fact should not, they want to keep the heart rate low to use less oxygen ) and their range of movement is much smaller than lets say when paddling a surfboard. This is why they don't need thinner panels on their suits. Even more – because they are less active and because neoprene looses some insulation capabilities when the pressure underwater increases scuba diving wetsuits are generally thicker.
How thick wetsuit should you buy?
You need to ask yourself where and when are you going to use it? The location and the season more or less determine the water temperature and that is the main factor if you want to avoid freezing your ass. Other things to be aware of are air temperature, wind, your cold sensitivity and activity. What you want is a wetsuit that will be just warm enough, if it's too thick you will just tire yourself faster.
Generally a 3/2 wetsuit is suited for summer and autumn, while 4/3 and 5/3 keeps us warm in winter and spring. Dry suits and those with neoprene thicker than 5mm (OK, with exception of some surfers in Norway, Alaska and other really cold places that surfing has spread to) are to clumsy to surf or do any other sport that requires lots of movement. Neoprene thicker than 5 – 6mm is used only in diving suits.
If you tend to travel to different places we generally find a long wetsuit to be more versatile and useful than a shorty. Then again, if you are lucky enough to live on an tropical island and surf in sun and warm water and you consider a day with temperatures below 75F/24 C to be a cold one, then you can stop reading this guide (you lucky son of a… ).
NOTE: To learn more about the required thickness for specific water temperature ranges check this chart dedicated solely to choosing the right wetsuit thickness. And this one if you are a diver. There is also lots of useful info in both articles.
Flushing, sizes, and perfect fit
Cold water wants to get into your wetsuit. That is why the most important thing to look for when buying one is the right size. The better it fits, the less flushing we get and the less place we leave for the cold water. Even the best, warmest, high-tech, feature packed wetsuit won't help, if its to big. Lucky for us, the modern neoprene is stretchy and elastic so it fits and hugs our body better that ever.
When trying it on it will probably be dry (if you're not buying it from someone's back) – wet neoprene is looser and feels a bit bigger than dry neoprene. So if a dry neoprene feels a little tight it is very likely that a wet one won't. When you put it on it should really feel snug but without making you crouch. If it makes you all shriveled and unable to breathe then yes, it's too small :). So try to get the right size. Here is a bit more detailed article on sizes.
The science behind wetsuit stitches
Now we are moving on to the next flushing factor – the stitches. The deal on stitches is simple – to stitch neoprene together you need a thread and a needle. Needle makes holes in neoprene. Water and wind use holes to get inside. Less holes through the neoprene – warmer wetsuit.
Over lock stitch
Over lock stitch is the thing of the past or maybe it is still the thing of the cheap, thin tourist wetsuits. You can recognize it by the big stitches on the inside that stick out of the neoprene and can therefore also be uncomfortable. Over lock stitch is very strong, but leaves a lot of needle holes for water and wind to get in.
Conclusion: cheap, durable, strong, for summer use, for beginners (not very flexible).
Flat lock stitch
Is what replaced over lock stitches. It looks better and the wetsuit is more comfortable, but the stitch itself leaves the same amount or even more holes. No improvement for warmth here. Flat lock stitch is strong, but the thread is exposed on the outside and more likely to tear.
Conclusion: still pretty cheap, strong and durable, good for summer surfing, also good performance for demanding surfers (flexibility).
Blind stitch
Blind stitch is the stitch for the warm wetsuits. It has more versions that have different effect on warmth, durability, flexibility and price. Wetsuits that are made using blind stitches which are "waterproof" are called steamers.
Basic blind stitch & glued
All wetsuits that have blind stitch are made in a similar way. First the neoprene is glued together. Then a curved needle brings the thread through the neoprene in such way, that it exits on the same side that it went in, without punching through. The result is watertight stitch with no holes that would go all the way through. But there is a problem. The elasticity of the neoprene is different from the elasticity of the glue. And together with salt water and sun the glue cracks up and opens the stitch from the inside. That means you have to repair the stitches.
On the picture you can see the blindstitch from the outside, on the other side you can not see the thread, just glued neoprene panels.
Conclusion: warm, flexible (of course also depending on the neoprene type and thickness), variable durability and expensive.
Blind stitch, glued & spot taped
Same as above with the addition of taping the stress points of the wetsuit. Stress points are places where three or more stitches come together. This stitch is common with super stretchy high performance wetsuits, where performance is more important than durability. Extra taping on the stress points is used with most seams except maybe with overlock and flatlock.
Double blind stitch & glued
Double blind stitch is first sewed the same way as the above basic blind stitch. Then the neoprene is turned around and is sewed again from the other side. This is a good compromise used with cheaper winter wetsuits. The problem is that sometimes holes from stitches from one side link to holes from the other side and we have some holes that go the whole way through the neoprene. And again we get some flushing.
Conclusion: warm, flexible (of course also depending on the neoprene type and thickness), durable and reasonably priced.
Blind stitch, glued & fully taped
All the inner parts of stitches are completely covered and glued at high temperature and with special tape. That means no opening of the stitches and no water. This type of stitch is very time consuming to make and therefore expensive.
Conclusion: very warm, OK flexibility (not the best), durable and expensive.
Blind stitch, glued & fully taped with neoprene tape
Instead of taping the stitches with special tape at high temperature they are taped with glue and neoprene tape. This eliminates the lower flexibility of the taped stitches.
Conclusion: very warm, flexible (of course also depending on the neoprene type and thickness), durable and very expensive.
Liquid taping / Liquid seal
Also called S or Super Seal or something else, depends on which company uses it. Special rubber is used when sewing the neoprene to seal the inner or/and outer side of the stitches. That makes them stronger and additionally closes any holes. 100% waterproof stitches!
Stitchless / Seam less / Fusion
The newest thing in stitching neoprene is not stitching it at all. No stitches no holes! Advances in glues and technology allow the neoprene panels to be fused and glued together and be strong enough to withstand everyday abuse. The glued 'stitch' is then liquid taped to make it stronger.
Having no stitching has 2 major benefits: 1. It allows the seam to stretch further and 2. It eliminates pin hole leaking – which means that a suit using stitchless technology is both stretchier and warmer.
So basically now you are doctor of stitching neoprene together and know more than enough about them. Every year companies come up with new ways of stitching and gluing neoprene, some more useful some less, but these are the basics. Now we move on to the third flushing factor – the zipper.
Wetsuit design and neoprene panels
This one is kind of connected to stitching. Manufacturers want to minimize the number of different neoprene panels that are then stitched into the final product. Even with all the different stitching techniques seams are the less flexible part of the wetsuits and a part that is most likely to get damaged. So less seams means less problems and a warmer more flexible suit.
Zippers and flushing
Zipper helps us get in and out of our wetsuit. The longer the zipper the easier that process. But the longer the zipper the more water can flush through it. So some winter suits have special, short zippers. The size and shape of the teeth on the zipper also matters but. Note also that metal zippers are more durable than plastic ones. We are talking about the part that slides up and down, the teeth of the zipper are always plastic. There is also a small Velcro safety belt that stops the zipper from opening.
Bat flap / Bat wing / Dry max / Drain hole etc
Most of winter wetsuits now have an additional piece of neoprene under the zipper. This neoprene membrane is thin and stretchy so it doesn't bother you too much when dressing, but it stops the water that comes through the zipper and keeps it away from the body.
Water caught between the zipper and the membrane then runs down and exits the suit through drain holes at the bottom of the zipper. That's what those holes are for.
Zipperless wetsuit /Chest zip
How to get into a wetsuit that has no zipper? Most brands had their own zipperless system that more or less successfully let you into the suit. I wrote had, because now most of them were replaced by a short chest zip, so the entry system is no longer completely zipperless.
The benefits of this system are of course no flushing through the zipper and better fit and flexibility. Without the zipper or with short chest zipper the neoprene on our back, chest and shoulders flows freely and is more flexible. The downside is trickier changing into the suit and bigger abuse of neoprene in the place where you try to squeeze yourself into the wetsuit through some ridiculously small hole. I think that this was also the reason they want back to short chest zipper.
Battery Heated Wetsuits
Worlds first heated wetsuit was Rip Curl H-Bomb and it came out in 2007. The idea here is that your wetsuit not only keeps you warm by insulation properties of neoprene but also by generating and radiating heat towards your body. Heating panels are integrated into the wetsuit and connected to a small battery. Electrical power heats the wires in the panels and for the next 1:30-2:30 hours you don't have to worry about being cold. Yes, the heated wetsuit actually works! There are probably two reasons that this didn't really catch on – this suit is really expensive and really "necessary" only in the coldest surf environments.
The Heated Vest
Few years later heated wetsuits little brother was developed – the heated vest. The principle of creating warmth is the same but vest has some advantages that made it quite popular:
- it is cheaper and more affordable (300$ vs over 1000$)
- it can be worn under any wetsuits that you already own.
With a heated vest you can turn any of your wetsuits into a heated one, just wear the vest under it. Go here for a full 1st hand review of this vest.
Other Features
Are few terms and features that you might also come across.
Double lined neoprene
This means that neoprene is surrounded on both sides by a layer of nylon. Nylon on the outer side protect the suit from damage and makes it more durable. Nylon on the inner side stops the neoprene from sticking to your skin.
Single lined neoprene
Same as above, just that nylon in only on one side, the other side looks rubbery. You can see the example of both types on the picture. Single lined neoprene is on the right and looks smoother.
Mesh skin / sharkskin / smooth skin / glide skin / and any other skin
These are all different types of single lined neoprene and are used in places where you want the neoprene to stick to the skin. Places like the collar, and holes for hands and feet. Here you want a good seal to reduce flushing.
In surfing wetsuits it is also often used on the body because it makes the suit warmer in wind. Nylon absorbs some water and makes you colder, but from a smooth single lined neoprene water just runs off. In windsurfing and kite surfing wetsuits you will notice that they have a lot more single lined neoprene because of the constant wind. Lots of times whole suits are single lined.
Neoprene is by itself a very stretchy material, more than nylon. So single lined is more elastic that double lined. The already mentioned downside is that single lined neoprene is more prone to damage. Don't use it on on parts that get hit by rocks or something, don't use it on the knees etc… :).
Wrist seals
Some brands put extra piece of thin rubbery membrane on the end of wetsuit sleeves (and on top of neoprene booties for instance) to make these holes even more watertight.
Titanium and 2nd generation titanium
A layer of titanium is placed between the neoprene and the nylon. Titanium helps reflect the body heat back into the body and makes a wetsuit warmer. One of the tests mentioned somewhere says that you are supposed to be 24% warmer if your suit is lined with titanium.
Second generation titanium is supposed to be twice as effective as normal titanium.
Super elastic, super stretchy, extra stretchy, maximum elasticity
Most of the wetsuit companies are developing and using some kind of new neoprene that is much more elastic that "old" ordinary neoprene. The word on the street is that all neoprene comes from Japan anyway, so differences between companies can't be that big. But a difference between an ordinary and a stretchy wetsuit is more than evident.
Wetsuits made from stretchy neoprene are much more flexible – you loose less energy when moving, they fit better, and are more comfortable.
Also – with constant improvements in neoprene flexibility you have to know that what was considered extra stretchy a few years ago is just normal entry model neoprene of today. Yey technology!
Flash Lining / DryMax / Th3rmodry /Aero core / Fire skin / Merino wool etc…
All wetsuits used to be lined just with nylon and that was it. Today the internal lining plays a big part in the best wetsuit out there game. The inside of the suit is where the magic happens, this is what we feel when wearing the suit and this is a place to score some additional extra warmth points. In addition to nylon all sorts of new artificial (and some natural) fabrics are used. The goal if the internal lining is to give you some added insulation and warmth, to be as flexible as the neoprene itself, not to soak up water and to dry as quickly as possible.
Fibers in this fabric are usually made of polyester and contain large amounts of trapped air, which is one of the best insulation materials. Besides that, fibers are light, they don't suck in water, dry quickly and are pretty stretchy.
Different brands have different names for these materials. Rip Curl has Flash lining, Billabong has Drymax, XCel has Th3rmody, Patagonia uses merino wool and recycled polyester fibers etc.
Especially Rip Curls Flash lining wicks away water so fast that the lining is dry to the touch in 15 minutes. The neoprene itself is of course still wet, but the part that touches your skin feels dry. Great for putting on a cold wet wetsuit.
Reinforced knees
If you are a beginner there is a big possibility that you will spend some time on your knees and even if you are not, some added protection for the knees and for the neoprene on the knees is very welcome. Some wetsuits only have anti-skid print on the knees, some have another patch of neoprene sewn onto the knees, some have knees reinforced with Kevlar. The efficiency of protection kind of rises in that order too.
Anatomic shape and pre-bent knees
When sewing, the panels are joined in such a way that they mimic the usual posture of your body. This way the natural position of our body is the most comfortable one and it's less likely that you will get rash from rubbing into the material.
Buying a wetsuit?
If you came all the way to the end you are now a pretty smart buyer :). With all the features mentioned here – what matters most?
Top of the line models should have most of them. But if I had to name two they would be:
- If you want a warm winter wetsuit look for blind stitches with liquid seal or stitchless with liquid seal.
- Get the most stretchy neoprene you can afford! You won't be sorry.
These two really make the most of the difference. And get one that fits of course.
Expensive models at the moment should be almost seamless. Other features are fine, but don't get caught in the fancy feature promo talk from companies that can, at the end, only mean a wetsuit has single lined neoprene on the neck or something.
Hope you enjoyed this guide. If you did, please share it and give us some feedback!
37 Responses to The Ultimate Wetsuit Buyers Guide (long)
This is hands down the most comprehensive wetsuit guide I have found so far, nice job!
It is so hard to find honest, free advice from someone online who is not trying to sell the item – making the advice slightly suspect. Thanks for the great info
hey you guyz muchos thanks!! :-*
Great write up. A little more can be found here as well.
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Great Site! Knew fair amount about wetsuits and now i know more so i can help others in their purchasing of a wetsuit. Come Surf Isla Vista, CA!
Very, very good ,no need to buy rubbish after reading this guide. Go rip
I knew nothing about wet-suits, looked all over the net until I came across this website. For those of us, who are not aware of this secret world of wet-suits, this has been a eye opener. Thanks, for the research and dedication form making this information available.
At least now, I know what to look for when I buy a W-suit
thanks people.. have been surfing for a while and finally convinced to start winter surfing and youve really helped me understand my suit and its benefits..
thanks a ton for some honest talk about looking for wetties. It's easy to get lost in all the promo stuff out there and I swear I go blank once I walk into the shop. Update this puppy when you can!
First site I landed on. I won't be needing to go to another wetsuit guide page :) Thanks a ton!
Super informative!! Let the kite season begin!!
I would like to be given some general guidelines for which wetsuit to buy for different water (and maybe air) temperatures. Saying one suit is good in the springs is only somewhat helpful (spring where?? New England?). But overall, I found this website quite helpful, and would certainly recommend it to a friend.
i'm not an average size….rather tall, and find 99% of wetsuits dont fit tight around the lower-back. most leave about inch space :( how big a problem is this since i want heat. planning on buying a wettie with lots of features(liquid and/taped sealed stiching, shortened zip with halfe a "batwing", streatchy…. makes contact with lower-back, but no a tight fit as with rest of body……expensive suit, and dont want to buy a dud becuase a such a small, yet worrying factor, for the money i'm gonna spend.
what can i say superb, i d buy a wetsuit from you.
Cool guys!! This made my choise much easier!
As a girl from the cold land Norway, I wouldn't know anything about wetsuits =P Thanks!!!
Well done writer! seriously this is the best free guide I've ever found.
Thanks – really useful guide – can now make sense of what wetsuit adverts mean!
thanks a lot for guys like you who find time and effort to share the knowledge to our brothers and sisters.keep up being a human.:-* God speed!:D
Thanks for the great advice, I'm new to Surfing and In Tasmania / Australia it's really really cold. Your walk through has helped get rid of the jargon and made a lot of sense.
Good guide.
Question: What is the difference between a SCUBA wet suit and a surfing wet suit? I've done a lot of SCUBA, and I'm about to go into surfing, and I was thinking of buying my own wet suit.
I know for the same water temperature, SCUBA will be thicker, and that in theory, SCUBA neoprene is higher grade for compressions/decompressions, but is there a difference in fit or mobility or something else? Can I get a tropical SCUBA wetsuit, and use it for windsurfing?
no sucuba suits are less flexible than wetsuits for surfing a a big desighn difference!!!!!!!
Really excellent news and information provided here about wetsuit. I saw 4 wetsuits images here. I like that third. Really with beautiful colours.
Seriously, this is the best, most informative (without lacking humour ;)) website I've ever seen… PERIOD! Awesome work guys- keep it up!!
Thanks for the great wetsuit guide.
You've helped me choose my next suit properly.
is there a 'most flexible' wetsuit for swimming breast stroke. I'm swimming in a cold bay. I only swim breaststroke.Thanks.
Thanks for all the helpful info. I'm finally giving in to buying a wet suit after many years of polar bearing the cold water in SoCal.
I am looking for a multipurpose suit for swimming, boogie boarding and snorkeling.
This article really helped.
Thanks so much i just bought a hyperflex with taped seals because of your advice. It fits real snug but i realized on the size chart its made for 5'11 and 35″ waise and i am 6'3 with a 32″ waste, do you think its a problem ?
With a heavy heart I write this to inform you of the latest loss to the surfing world. Oniell wetsuits has decided to pull their size XXXL wetsuits from their product line leaving us larger men unable to purchase there fine suits and to be comfortable in colder climates. It was explained to me that the XXXL suits were not profitable enough to continue there production. Rip Curl too has a product line that I had used for some time but their XXXL suits became too short in the legs so I had to move on. This is beginning to look like the trend.
I am not fat nor abnormally formed and arms are not large. I am 6'3″ tall 220. An XXXL is less restrictive in the chest and shoulders, the Oneill XXXL has more stomach pooch material from an XXL to an XXXL though annoying its worth the ability to actually paddle. I have surfed for thirty two years and have purchased new suits just about every year. A 3/2mm and 4/3mm for the winter and a spring and vest in the summer. Two growing boys too close together in age to hand me down and growing fast need full's, springs, and vests each year and one full and spring for the wife every couple of years. That's just about seven to ten rubber products a year.
Industry needs to realize that the younger generation that is moving product faster are not the buyers, the older or larger guy is, he is the one that forks out the cash for the entire family. If my loyalty to a company is repaid by the removal of a product that I need to continue the sport I love then what is left to be said about that company. I intend on taking my business, my entire business , suits, apparel accessories on down the road to a manufacturer that values my business enough to realize that I am the one that is their key buyer and I am encouraging my friends to follow.
If you can supply a suit that will get me back in the water I want to hear from you. You will get my business, my family's business, and every person within screaming distance of every surf break I go to around the world will know that you did not sell out their key buyer and person that helped build their company to what it is today
Thanks! This is the information I have been looking for but really couldn't find.
What do you know about this new? eco-friendly bioprene (lime based)?
Great advice – have been struggling to find a suit for my 7 year old daughter as kept getting blinded by the science not to mention the sales patter!
Well done guys!! really nice to finally understand what Im looking for!!
This may be the most comprehensive page on wetsuits there is. Wow. A masterful job. Thank you.
Thanks for the info. I just tried to get Rip Curl to replace the tape on my F-Bomb. It had a lifetime guarantee on stiching and all they would do is offer me an upgrade,said they couldn't repair it. I reluctantly said OK if I can keep the old one,she said no, they will make thongs out of the old one. I said no,it is such a waste. I would have paid for the upgrade if she said i could keep it. Never again RipCurl
Loved it…. Particularly the blah blah blahs! Thanks for the succinct, jargonless explanations.
Great guide! Anyone interested in specific recommendations can check out the results of a summer of testing in Iceland. http://www.outsideonline.com. I'd be curious to hear any feedback and happy to answer questions.
Extremely well done! Hard to find such complete and unbiased info, (with a bit of good humor too), these days. Kudos!


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I own a Nike fuel band and I play hockey 3 times a week...get a fuelband...they are comfortable, stylish (ice white is the best), partially waterproof(you can shower w/ it on after hockey), and very accurate. Tells tme, Calories, steps, and fuel. And if you go to th gym and have a nike+ snsor than thats just icing on the cake. ultimate workout tool.I've had mine for 3 months and no complaints.
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More than five-and-a-half decades have passed since the first mechanical fuel-injection system appeared on the C1 Corvette and full-size Chevy sedans, but its remarkable how well the system worked in its day. Developed by Zora Arkus-Duntov and John Dolza, the Rochester Ramjet FI still stands a breakthrough feat of engineering, long before the advent of computer-controlled induction in the early 80s.
With the 20/20 hindsight supplied by modern EFI LS engines, the Rochester unit might at first glance seem somewhat rudimentary. After all, it had just three basic components: a fuel meter, an air meter, and an intake manifold. Yet they kept a continuous supply of fuel accumulating behind the intake valves, ready and waiting for the valves to open, avoiding the fuel sloshing common to carburetors back then.
In contrast with the computer-controlled, sequential firing of individual injector nozzles used on LS engines, on the Ramjet, an air metering unit measures how much air is flowing into the intake manifold, then instructs the fuel-metering unit as to how much fuel should be sent to the engine. Mixing of the air and fuel begins within the nozzles themselves and continues in the cylinder head, in the path between the nozzles and the intake valves.
Theres a basic visual difference as well. The Ramjet is known for a tall, thin aluminum intake manifold nicknamed the doghouse. Keeping this unit in tune today, though, requires teaching an old dog a few new tricks.
We wont dwell on the engineering intricacies of the design, as that would literally take an entire book. (See The History of GMs Ramjet Fuel Injection on the Chevrolet V-8 and its Corvette Racing Pedigree, by Kenneth Kayser, for a comprehensive treatment of the topic.) Whats of more practical value to owners of these rare, vintage Ramjets is how to keep them running smoothly.
After all, this sort of expertise is not exactly common knowledge. Many carburetor-centric mechanics wont even touch a fuelie. Thats understandable, since in 1957, FI was a then-pricey $480 option, and out of all the 57 Corvettes made, only 16 percent (1,040 units) were fuel injected, according to the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS).
So dont expect to find a warehouse stocked with FI components. (Weve even heard of some Corvette collectors buying an entire car just the fuel-injection system.) As often as not, replacement parts have to be hand-fabricated by technically proficient experts, who can be hard to find.
Fortunately we came across one in the person of Jim Lockwood, an electrical engineer by training, and an avid Corvette collector by nature, who works on older fuel-injection systems as a hobby of sorts. He generously shared some of his in-depth knowledge with us, apparently out of goodhearted appreciation for the design of the unit, as he was quick to name fellow fuelie experts who can also be of assistance. (See the source list at the end of this article.) And he can barely handle the volume of work he has now.
In addition to providing tech and troubleshooting tips, well touch on how to repair and/or update specific areas that tend to suffer from wear and tear. Thats obviously an issue for anything thats more than 55 years old, and keeping this system in proper tune is essential for enjoying a classic Corvette.
While speaking with Lockwood, we also came away with a profound realization of just how sophisticated the Ramjet FI is as a milestone of mechanical engineering. As he put it, Its the most wonderful mechanical gadget, and does an amazingly good job of metering fuel in a broad range of conditions.
Even so, some basics on the care and feeding of this elusive system are in order. For instance, both the air and fuel meters are sensitive to contamination. A clean fuelie is a happy one.


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Woman denies scuffle with policeBy ERIC FRANCIS
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Tracey Goodrich allegedly fought with police who were investigating a complaint that she was harassing neighbors at the Windy Hill Acres trailer park in Springfield.WHITE RIVER JUNCTION Police said a Springfield woman and her adult daughter scuffled with officers who went to the Windy Hill Acres trailer park recently to investigate a neighborhood harassment complaint.
Tracey Goodrich, 43, was released after she posted $1,000 bail following an arrest outside her residence. Her daughter Tifani Flanders, 21, was cited to answer several charges, including simple assault on a police officer, at a later date.
Goodrich appeared in court this week in White River Junction and pleaded innocent to six misdemeanor charges of simple assault on police, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and unlawful mischief.
Springfield Police Cpl. Walter Morancy said Goodrichs neighbor, Brenda Kenyon, called police saying that Goodrich was outside yelling obscene insults. Another neighbor told police Goodrich yelled at her to the point that she had kept her children inside for the past eight months.
Morancy said Goodrich was on her porch when he arrived. I observed that Goodrichs language had drawn a crowd of onlookers in the park and some were small children less than 10 years of age, Morancy wrote in his affidavit.
He said he asked her to tone it down or he would arrest her for disorderly conduct.
Goodrich began to yell ... Get the (expletive deleted) off my property, the officer said.
Morancy said he told Goodrich she was under arrest and Goodrich ran from the deck into her house and slammed the door.
Flanders then confronted him, he said, and refused his requests to go tell her mother to step outside. She hit him in the shoulder, Morancy said, so he wrote her a citation for assaulting him.
Three more police officers from Springfield and Vermont State Police arrived and tried to arrest Goodrich after she stepped outside the trailer. According to Morancy, she continued to disobey police and had to be guided to the ground, leaving deep scratches on the arm of Sgt. Robert Simmons in the struggle.
Morancy said officers had to strap Goodrichs legs together and put a spit hood on her after she kicked the metal screen inside a police cruiser and threatened to spit on Morancy.
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01/05/2013 9:08amA Midvale man was charged Friday with making threats of terrorism after he allegedly threatened that he would "kill cops" and "go into schools and do the same thing."
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to host Sundance awards ceremony
01/05/2013 9:35amActor, writer and director Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been selected to host the 2013 Sundance Film Festival Awards Ceremony, festival officials announced Friday.
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About 11 million people are central to one of the nation's most inflamed debates, one that is about to become forefront in Congress and the White House.
They are unauthorized immigrants living in the United States. Whether the federal government will allow them to stay legally — and under what conditions — is the centerpiece question of the country's most extensive immigration-reform effort in nearly three decades. The outcome of the impending legislative fight is being watched closely in San Diego County and other places with large immigrant populations.
President Barack Obama, who has said since fall that immigration would be a prime issue for his administration in 2013, discussed the topic with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Friday. He also plans to highlight his push for a comprehensive immigration bill during a Tuesday visit in Las Vegas and in his State of the Union address next month.
On Capitol Hill, a bipartisan group of six senators could this week release its blueprint for immigration reform, including how to deal with unauthorized immigrants residing in this country.
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Polls show that an increasing majority of Americans would approve of permanent residency for unauthorized immigrants currently in this country — as long as they meet certain requirements. But there is considerable disagreement about offering U.S. citizenship, and even among those who favor doing so, no consensus has formed on how long applicants would have to wait.
The nation's last major immigration overhaul took place in 1986, when President Ronald Reagan and Congress granted amnesty to unauthorized immigrants who paid the designated fines, underwent background checks and met other conditions. More than 3 million people were legalized.
While the program also called for greater interior and border immigration enforcement, poor implementation and other shortcomings led to widespread criticism. Those failings have been blamed for the Congressional impasse in recent years on virtually all immigration measures, with critics saying any form of amnesty would invite more illegal immigration and that enforcement remains weak.
The November presidential election has altered much of that landscape.
Latinos were widely seen as a key voting bloc that helped Obama win re-election, and immigration is a top issue for them. In response, many GOP lawmakers now back some level of legalization for authorized immigrants living in the U.S.
Nationwide, liberal and conservative activists are lobbying to influence any resulting legislation.
"We have tried militarizing the border, we've tried interior enforcement. There is now consensus that deportations are not going to resolve the issue, and there has to be another way to tackle the status of those who are here to work," said Lynn Tramonte, deputy director of the America's Voice Education Fund in Washington, D.C., which advocates for comprehensive immigration reform. "There is momentum."


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Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery, by Raven Grimassi
Weiser Books, 9781578635504, 240 pp. (incl. appendices and bibliography), 2014
Plant spirits appear in the most ancient practices of Witchcraft. These primal entities possess power and knowledge that aids the Witches' Craft.
Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch offers the magickal keys to accessing the spirits of the plant kingdom. Decidedly gothic, with many allusions to roses, thorns and shadows, the book's formal, atmospheric tone is sure to stir magickal memories in the blood of those called to read it.
From the ancient practices of old world witchery springs the Rose and Thorn Path, a system Grimassi manifested after he "fell back into the brewing cauldron from which all things emerge." He continues, "When I surfaced my self-identity as a witch of any specific cultural expression of witchcraft had dissolved away'. As a grimoire (a traditional book of spells) this book does not disappoint. It presents a usable system of witchcraft based on instantly recognisable archetypes. I have read a few of Grimassi's books and feel this is his best to date.
The "mastering the five arts" subtitle suggests the book is aimed primarily at serious witches with some level of magical experience. As such I would have appreciated a deeper exploration of the origins of Grimassi's chosen symbols and plants, but he writes with such authentic wisdom this hardly seems to matter. Central themes are natural divinity and spiritualism — the book deals not so much with plants themselves but the spirits inherent in and attached to them. By showing respect for "Shadow" (the collective wisdom of the earth and ancestors) the green mysteries can be entered. Continue reading


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Lou's CafeRead MoreLou's Cafe: A User's Guide Generously Stacked Sandwiches | Toasted to Order | Housemade Sauces and Spreads Sample Menu Sandwich: LLB Special—roast beef, turkey, ham, swiss, provolone, and Lou's Special Sauce on dutch crunch Side: new england clam chowder Beverage: iced caffe mocha About the Owners: After 19 years in a delicatessen catering department, Ramana Brodeth knew her way around a sandwich. In 2010, she and her sons, TJ and Mark, opened Lou's Cafe. One of them is always behind the counter, crafting inventive, satisfying sandwiches and topping them with Lou's Special Sauce, a housemade garlic-and-herb aioli. From the Press "This family run cafe in San Francisco's Richmond District is exactly what a good sandwich shop should be - incredibly welcoming, with fresh, filling sandwiches at honest prices." — SFGate "The fixings are primo, to be sure, but its Lou's sauces and breads that separate them from the San Francisco sandwich pack." — The Daily Meal "We're partial to the LLB Special on Dutch Crunch, but we think the breakfast sandwich is the most rave-worthy item here." — SF Weekly Inside Tips Because seating is sparse, most customers take their orders to go. Don't be daunted by a long line—it moves pretty quickly. To minimize your wait, download GoPago to order from your phone. When you get to Lou's, skip the line and go straight to the GoPago pickup spot. Vocab Lesson Dutch crunch: also called "tiger bread," this roll features a mottled exterior that hides a soft, chewy center. Bakers use sesame oil to lend it a distinct aroma, and paint the top with rice paste before baking it to create a cracked appearance and salty-sweet flavor. While You're in the Neighborhood Before: Take a stroll through Clement Nursery (1921 Clement Street), the oldest in SF, housed in lovingly restored farm buildings. After: Make a picnic of it and let the kids run around the renovated Argonne Playground (18th Avenue & Geary Boulveard); three picnic tables sit alongside the tennis courts.5017 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CA US
Pisco Latin LoungeRead MorePisco Latin Lounge: A User's Guide Peruvian Small Plates | Classic Pisco Punch | Extensive Wine List | Gluten-Free Menu Sample Menu Ceviche a la peruana with hamachi and sweet-potato chips Quinoa risotto balls with romesco salsa Parrillada platter with churrasco, lamb lollipops, and pork belly Pisco Punch with pineapple gomme and macerated pineapple The Name: Pisco is a Peruvian grape brandy, popularized in San Francisco for its use in sweet punches. The Chef: James Schenk's mother is originally from Peru, and he draws on that culture to create menus at Pisco Latin Lounge and Destino, the larger restaurant next door. Awards and Accolades The nation's first dedicated pisco bar, according to Examiner.com Praised by Zagat for its "strong, innovative cocktails" Named one of the Top 10 Lounge Restaurants in the city by Gayot Vocab Lesson Churrascaria: Brazilian-style barbecuing where the meat is skewered and cooked over an open flame or on a grill; the meat itself is called churrasco. Gomme syrup: a simple-syrup-like mixture of sugar, water, and gum arabic, commonly used as a sweetener in mixed drinks. While You're in the Neighborhood Before: Browse mid-century furnishings, collectibles, and apparel at Stuff (150 Valencia Street). After: Belt out tunes at The Mint karaoke lounge (1942 Market Street).1817 Market StSan Francisco, CA US
Ramp RestaurantRead MoreThe Ramp Restaurant: A User's Guide California-Style Beach Cuisine | Waterside Dining | Weekend Salsa Dancing | Rotating Happy Hour Menu | Established 1950 Sample Meals Lunch: mussels and clams with chorizo, spinach, white wine, and shallots Evening appetizer: tri-tip skewers with mushrooms, bell peppers, and au jus Brunch: ramp corned-beef hash with pasilla peppers and Yukon Gold potatoes Summer barbecue: classic cheeseburger with barbecue beans A Bit of History: The Ramp wasn't even serving food when it started in 1950—well, not the human kind anyway. That's because it was just a bait shop. Eventually, it acquired its first food-related piece of equipment, a hot-dog machine, to service the boatyard next door. Since then, it's expanded the menu considerably and, due to a large bayside patio, has become a staple of waterside dining in Mission Bay. Where to Sit: Grab a plastic patio chair at one of the old wooden tables equipped with a shade umbrella. When to Go: Head in Saturday for brunch followed by salsa dancing with live musicians (May—October). Otherwise, head in for a rotating lineup of specially priced dishes, such as oysters on the half shell, and drinks during happy hour every Monday—Friday from 4:30pm until 7pm. While You're Waiting Enjoy views of the Central Basin and Potrero Point. Count the fishing boats on the water or the music notes coming from the band's horns. While You're in the Neighborhood Before: Test your sea legs with a cruise under the Bay Bridge and past Alcatraz with Ruby Sailing (855 Terry A Francois Boulevard) After: Dance into the night with salsa and tango at Cafe Cocomo (650 Indiana Street)855 Terry Francois StSan Francisco, CA US
Conservatory of FlowersRead MorePlanted between mighty palms in Golden Gate Park is the oldest wood-and-glass conservatory in North America. The gleaming white Victorian structure has survived several boiler explosions, closure during World War II, and more than two decades of renovations. In 1998, it was deemed an endangered building—but it was quickly adopted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and completely rehabilitated by 2003. This century-old structure is home to the Conservatory of Flowers, a National Historic Landmark that connects visitors year-round with the exotic flora of the world's tropical regions. The Conservatory houses four main galleries. In the aquatic plants gallery, cascading water gurgles into pools beneath a glass-and-metal sculpture of a six-foot Victoria amazonica water lily. The mist-filled highland gallery mimics the high-altitude forests of tropical mountaintops with clusters of orchids and ferns. Showcasing another side of the tropics, the rainy lowland gallery replicates lush jungles, housing a 100-year-old imperial philodendron and several cycads, which date to the days when most dinosaurs were just tiny salamanders. The potted plants gallery incorporates man-made works such as copper planters from India, ceramic pots from Burkina Faso, and an urn from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Around the fragrant stillness of these halls, the Conservatory hosts special events such as gardening workshops. Groupon Celebrates Pride Month Over the last 50 years, the gay-rights movement in America has overcome tremendous obstacles to become a powerful voice for inclusion and diversity. Even as it has grown, the movement—like Groupon—is local at heart, and we applaud the commitment to real change that improves everyday lives. At Groupon, we are happy to add our voices to those celebrating PRIDE, their achievements as a social movement and a continued march to equality for the LGBT community. Plus, we love a chance to dig that rainbow wig out of storage. This month—and throughout the year—we salute our merchants and customers who support PRIDE and all efforts that promote dignity, respect, and equal opportunity. We're highlighting these merchants' deals with a special badge to show Groupon's pride in working with people who share our values.100 John F Kennedy DriveSan Francisco, CA US
The Old Clam HouseRead MoreThe Old Clam House: A User's Guide Since 1861 | One of SF's Oldest | Classic Seafood Dishes | Popular Cioppino Sample Menu Appetizer: crispy Dungeness crab cakes Entree: clambake cioppino with four kinds of shellfish, calamari, and fish Dessert: chocolate-truffle mousse cake Specialty cocktail: Fish Bait—peach whiskey, orange juice, and peach nectar History: Legend has it that when the eatery originally opened, as The Oakdale Bar and Clam House, the structure stood completely on the water—until the earthquake in 1906 filled the Bay. Since then, the restaurant's gone through many changes, yet still stands on the same ground, making it SF's oldest restaurant still operating in its original location. When the current owners took over, they renovated the interior, yet kept the menu's most-loved dishes, such as the cioppino and the cup of hot clam broth that greets each diner upon arrival. While You're Waiting Have a seat at the bar, which stands in the restaurant's original structure, and see if you can conjure up the ghost of someone who voted for Abe Lincoln. Check out the old-timey photos; many are of the restaurant in its earliest days. Inside Tip: Try the clam chowder; it's made with a recipe from The Oakdale Bar and Clam, dating back to the late 1800s. While You're in the Neighborhood Before: Find some new place settings at the Heritage House Tableware show room (2190 Palou Avenue), where more than 1,900 patterns are on display. After: See what's in season at the Bayshore Farmers Market (300 Bayshore Boulevard).299 Bay Shore Blvd.San Francisco, CA US
Aquarium of the BayRead MoreQuick: talk about river otters. Here are a few facts to get you started: they're members of the weasel family, they can swim at speeds reaching 7 miles per hour, and a group of them is known, tellingly, as a romp. The keepers at Aquarium of the Bay have spent months studying these sorts of facts and figures, studiously preparing for the arrival of their brand-new residents. In Otters: Watershed Ambassadors, these river kings and queens get some well-earned attention, with exhibits tracing everything from their daily habits to their conservation status. The otters aren't alone, of course. The 50,000 square foot facility houses three main exhibit areas devoted entirely to marine life native to San Francisco Bay. These include Under the Bay, where Moon Jellies float amidst ambient lighting inside a 725-gallon cylinder tank. They share the exhibit with two tunnel tanks, which provide an undersea view of giant Pacific octopuses, spiny dogfish, swirling schools of anchovies, and the sevengill shark, the largest shark native to the bay. Visitors eager to put their other senses to work can head over to the aquarium's touch pools, where their fingertips can graze juvenile bat rays, leopard sharks, and sea stars. Daily programs enrich visits with interactive presentations in the Bay Lab?the aquarium's land animal area?including feeding shows. And though not included in this Groupon and membership, behind the scenes tours escort guests through all of the aquarium's highlights. Over in the Bay Theater, 3D films and award-winning documentaries examine subjects such as shark species and marine conservation, while magician Timothy Noonan's 75-minute interactive show blends family-friendly comedy with illusions such as pulling a whale out of a hat.2 Beach St.San Francisco, CA US


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(Horse - Wild - 08) How many foals died as they were harassed by helicopters and forced to run too may miles for their age? How many mares aborted their foals after that treatment? These animals are rounded up because they "compete" with cattle ranching on our public lands and they might interfere with proposed oil pipelines. Want to save our wild horses, go vegan!
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Now I know I said I was going to let you guys think of what would happen at wrestlemania if The Miz was involved in the GM match up (on long's team). But I got thinking about it, and I thought I would share it with you!
Special shout out to the DK Wrestling Savior for his kind words and apologies if you were thinking along the same lines.
Here goes! So based on the
Now this is my first blog for about a year, so please be kind. But really wanted to share this with you!!!
The Miz as of late has been on a losing streak and has struggled with getting his wrestlemania match. This week on raw he lost to cm punk and lost the chance of being on the grandest stage of them all with it. Now I know it's been rumored that he will be involved in the rock/cena
Now I know this could be a long shot, but what if WWE wanted to really mix things up a little bit! And obviously if The Rock is willing to wrestle some matches, could we see The Great One recapture the gold?????
After raw this week, I think it is clear The Rock is going to be involved a little more then just being the host at wrestlemania. Possibly a John Cena screw job or after John
Since Jeff Hardy has made his second appearance in TNA I feel they have surprisingly utilized him in the correct ways.
Now Jeff's last stint in the WWE you could argue to be his best in his whole career main eventing and winning championships, but I actually think TNA have done one better then WWE on this occasion!
WWE would never have dreamed of making Jeff heel in
AJ Styles is probably the best wrestler to come out of TNA as an original. But over the last year or so since Hogan and Bischoff have been involved it just seems to have gone a bit stale. Now I know this is no fault of AJ, but it just seems like they don't know what to do with him. For example the whole fortune/immortal storyline just seems to drag AJ down, I feel he would work much better as his


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I think reading is the main thing. It's to be encouraged in all it's forms.
It's not about having gadgets. I like the Kindle. Two main things; it's convenience & it's size. The interface doesn't bother me because it looks just like a book page not a pc screen. AND I can increase the font size so I don't need my glasses which I usually can't find anyway.
Kindle book prices are only something I'd compare with bookshop prices which are gobsmackingly high at times. I do use the library but I really enjoy looking through second-hand stores. There's something about finding a good book/s in a second-hand shop.
The last few books I've read have been on the Kindle and now I'm reading The Long Earth in hardback, man, lugging it around with me . I know, I know, stupid first world comment.
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Body found during search for missing man in Lake District
Last updated at 12:50, Monday, 30 April 2012
A search helicopter has found the body of a man in the Lake District.
A 63-year-old man was reported missing at 7.50pm yesterday after failing to return to his hotel following the Buttermere Fell Run.
Mountain rescue, search and rescue teams and the police searched the area until about 3am today.
The search resumed at first light this morning and the body was found in the Scar Crags area, below Crag Hill, at 9.43am.
It has not been confirmed that this is the body of the missing man.
Formal identification will take place later today.
First published at 10:47, Monday, 30 April 2012
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The Melbourne Cup is truly "the race that stops a nation. Since its inception, great stories have emerged from this famous horse race, run each year on the first Tuesday in November, but none had a more extraordinary effect on the entire nation than the running of the 2002 Melbourne Cup.In the wake of the Bali bombings less than three weeks earlier, Australians were seeking refuge in their most cherished tradition - The Cup. But a grieving jockey's courage in the face of his own loss, gave his countrymen far more than just a great race.
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NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has photographed a shiny, metallic-looking object that bears a passing resemblance to a door handle or a hood ornament.
The Curiosity rover has not stumbled onto evidence of an ancient civilization that took the family van to Olympus Mons for vacation, however. The object is simply a rock that the wind has sculpted into an interesting shape, scientists said.
"The shiny surface suggests that this rock has a fine grain and is relatively hard," Curiosity scientists wrote Monday (Feb. 11) in an explainer blurb accompanying the image, which was taken on Jan. 30. "Hard, fine-grained rocks can be polished by the wind to form very smooth surfaces."
Similar "ventifacted" (wind-eroded) rocks can be found here on Earth, notably on the dry, gusty plains of Antarctica, they added.
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They should just release a full Desktop version without the crap fullscreen Metro frankenstein garbage instead of forcing it on everyone, that would make things better for customers.
Agreed. Or at least provide some options in the control panel to do what Start8 and the others do:
- Boot directly to the desktop environment
- Disable the hot corners.
Here is the thing, despite those two AND ONLY TWO complaints I have about the OS, I still get slammed by Windows 8 fanatics. Having people say "Oh you just do not know how to use computers then", or "learn how to move your mouse". I mean really, there is NO POSSIBLE way anybody can EVER activate those hot corners by accident? I have said many many times that I actually prefer Windows 8 to Windows 7. So we are not allowed to complain about any product anymore? Let's just get rid of Amazon reviews, rotten tomatoes, and any other review/rating system. A company makes a video game that crashes every 30 minutes? Oh well, it is their product and they can do whatever they want right?


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Bowl with a Bird
Contour panels filled with V-shaped motifs enhance the bold shape of the peacock on this bowl. This style of decoration is typical of tenth-century monochrome lusterware production under the cAbbasid rulers of Iraq. The tail of the peacock contains an inscription that, though damaged, still contains the last two letters of the Arabic word baraka, which means "blessing." Inscriptions wishing good fortune for the owner commonly appear on Islamic ceramics from this time.
- Medium: Ceramic; earthenware, painted in luster on an opaque white glaze
- Dates: 10th century
- Dynasty: Abbasid
- Dimensions: Diameter: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) (show scale)
- Collections:Arts of the Islamic World
- Museum Location: This item is not on view
- Accession Number: 86.227.80
- Credit Line: Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.
- Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
- Caption: Bowl with a Bird, 10th century. Ceramic; earthenware, painted in luster on an opaque white glaze, Diameter: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc., 86.227.80. Creative Commons-BY
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