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It would be nice to know who else will be on this trip. I was originally an Anthropologist/Animal Behaviourist, so fascinated by evolutionary concepts and wildlife. I also take a lot of photos and would like to compare notes with other photographers re equipment etc. Get in touch!
Jane Henriques
My wife & I are booked on this trip & are really looking forward to it.
She is a keen photographer & this should be a fantastic trip.
Hi Jane and John and John's wife
My wife Christine and I are on the trip with two friends - Carmel and Frances.
I look forward to having photographic lessons from the experts.
Christine and I live just south of Rugby and the ladies both live near to Crawley.
Frances and I have finally managed to find our way around the exodus site ! Really looking forward to meeting up with everyone in Quito. Sadly we will not be able to assist with photographs as we are very much from the 'point and shoot brigade' none the less we are enthuastic trekkers and looking forward to this wonderful adventure.
Hello John and John's wife and Rob and Christine and Carmel and Frances!! Nice to be in touch. I wonder if John's wife could declare herself and her camera details! Just interested, as needing to make some decisions as to what equipment I take. Obviously weight is an issue.
I am trying to organise a few extra days to visit the Mindo cloud forest. Don't know if anyone else is interested in doing this.
Anyway, looking forward to meeting everyone in about a month"
Hasta luego,
I am afraid that the Mindo Forest will have to remain unexplored by us on this trip.Other stuff:Is everyone bringing their own snorkelling kit?
Looking forward to meeting you all soon.John & Elaine
Bonsoir John and Elaine - and any other Galapabloggers!
Thanks for the technical info. I have a Canon Eos 350, which is quite big, but I intend to get a camera bag that can be slung around my waist. I always take my good diving mask away with me, plus snorkel and maybe some light fins. Really excited about all the snorkelling we'll be doing - just as long as I don't meet any sharks...
Since you've had a conversation on kit: are we supposed to take rucksacks rather than suitcases or other kinds of bag? Does this mean we have to carry our stuff around a lot ourselves?? What kind of sleeping bag are you taking? Not sure what tog (?) it should be.
I'm better prepared on the literature side. Have just received a bunch of books through Amazon and am immersing myself in Galapagan hist, ecol, biol - and, of course, TORTOISES! Rather too many of them, I think!
A bientot,
I dont think we have the carry our kit but i expect there will be alot of moving our bags around.
Therefore we thought of bringing a large rucksack rather than a suitcase for purely practical reasons.
We will be bring reasonable daysacks as well.
Sleeping Bag
Somewhere in the trip info it suggests a 2 season sleeping bag.
I managed to pick up a bag v similar to this & it looks great
I dont think we have the carry our kit but i expect there will be alot of moving our bags around.
Therefore we thought of bringing a large rucksack rather than a suitcase for purely practical reasons.
We will be bring reasonable daysacks as well.
Sleeping Bag
Somewhere in the trip info it suggests a 2 season sleeping bag.
I managed to pick up a bag v similar to this & it looks great
Thanks for that, John!
I've also had a bit of info from Karol at Exodus today.
It has a real expedition flavour, with all the prep and equipment! I'm enjoying it. My last big trip was down the Rift Valley, quite a long time ago now.
Best wishes,
We went in May 2010 - you will really enjoy it - esp if you have Pablo as your leader Beware being woken at 0500 on San Cristobel by the sea lions barking
Four things the trip notes don't yet cover well
a) Tipping - is around $80 per person rather than the $50 mentioned
b) Sierra Negre trek Waterproofs - take both lightweight jacket and trousers in case it rains (we expereinced a lot at times though it did clear for the spectacular sights). Also strong recommendation to take walking poles
c) for snorkelling - take own mask and snorkel - the boats have flippers so more room in kitbag unless particularly want to take own. Underwater camera would be good.
d) At Floreana your kitbag stays on the boat so prepare an overnight bag (daypack) when packing on leaving San Cristobel
In terms of eating on the Sunday after your arrival - avoid Hotel Quito - stuffy, slow and expensive.Trust this helps
Many thanks, Steve, for the very useful advice!
I suggested to the rep that I take poles, and he said the collapsible ones only. I had planned to take my own diving mask, as you suggest.
I'm not quite clear about the daypack/kitbag uses. Please elaborate!!
Did you take binoculars?
Thanks again, Jane
PS Are you off somewhere exciting now?
Thanks for all the really useful info.
Jane Henriques
Hello everyone!
Looking forward to meeting you all next week at Heathrow - if we manage to spot one another!
I feel more or less prepared - functionally, mentally, and almost physically...
Hasta la vista,

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At an awards ceremony held at the NEC in Birmingham on Wednesday 28th November, Once Upon A Tree were awarded "Best Drinks Producer" at the BBC Food & Farming Awards 2012, narrowly beating two other finalists to the top spot. The company was one of the handful of finalists shortlisted from thousands of public nominations from listeners of the BBC4 Food Programme, You & Yours, and Farming Today.
Raymond Blanc, Valentine Warner, Paul Hollywood, Angela Hartnett and Adam Henson were among the foodie celebrities there to present awards to the 10 Winners across the 9 categories. Beer writer Pete Brown who presented the awards to the Once Upon A Tree team said:
This company is redefining the category, making people think about drinks in a different way… For me, they tell the whole story, from the place where it's made; where the ingredients are grown, right through to how it is sold…"
After the event, cider maker Simon Day said:
It is such an honour to get this award – the enormity of it is slowly sinking in! The judges seemed to really understand what we're about and our passion for authentic, real cider, and the links with our community and heritage." He adds "The world of craft cider making is in very good shape at the moment – there has never been a better time to be a producer… For us it is all about celebrating tradition and heritage here in Herefordshire whilst being innovative in re-connecting the links between good cider and good food"
The news follows just four weeks after opening the Three Counties Cider Shop in the centre of Ledbury. Director Norman Stanier said:
The judges seemed particularly impressed with the shop, and the way it champions cider not only from Once Upon A Tree, but from the whole region, showcasing the range of flavours and styles on offer."
The company have been overwhelmed by the public response to the news, with messages of congratulations from local residents, business leaders and many of the loyal customers and supporters of the business, who have seen the company grow over the past 5 years.
Simon Day adds:
We are very proud of what we have been able to achieve in a short space of time, and would like to thank those who have bought our cider, perry and juice; those who have taken time to visit the orchard or who have spoken with us at shows; the Dragon Orchard Cropsharers; Tree Sponsors and for the overwhelming support we have had from our local community since we started pressing our first apples just 5 years ago."
Announced on Sunday 30th September, on BBC Radio 4's Food Programme, Once Upon A Tree are delighted to be in the final three of the "Best Drinks Producer" category of this year's BBC Food & Farming Awards.
Cook and food writer Valentine Warner presenting the programme said of the finalists:
These are a special bunch! To reach this stage is a major achievement. Over the past four months the judges have been sifting through thousands of nominations to arrive at this shortlist."
Nominations were invited from the general public who were able to say why they felt the nominee deserved recognition in what Jamie Oliver describes as "The Oscars of the food world"
We were astonished when we heard that we had made it to the final three drinks producers, but we are delighted that our traditional and our innovative ciders are getting noticed! " said Cider Maker, Simon Day. "We are all very proud of what we have achieved with the company over the past 6 years since we started pressing our first apples, and we are so happy to be able to represent Herefordshire in these awards."
The winners will be announced at the BBC Food and Farming award ceremony on the 28th November at the NEC in Birmingham. Tickets for the event are free, and can be applied for online at the BBC Food & Farming website.
The good news arrives just as the company start this year's harvest, which is described as "Challenging!" and are also about to open a dedicated Cider and Perry shop in Ledbury, showcasing craft cider and perry from the three counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
The Three Counties are renowned for the quality and range of cider and perry, but it can be difficult to find outlets for some of the smaller producers. We will be offering up to 12 different draught ciders and perries on tap to fill customers own containers, as well as a large range of bottled ciders from over 30 producers in the area." said Director, Hannah Day "we are working hard to get the shop ready for opening by Saturday 13th October"
Once Upon A Tree were awarded "BEST PRODUCER IN HEREFORDSHIRE" at the Three Counties International Cider & Perry Competition, held by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association during the Three Counties Show each year.
The company gained first place for the Best Medium Perry awarded to their "Priggles" perry. The company also gained a 3rd place in the Best Bottle Fermented Cider for their "Carpenters Croft" traditional method cider.
Cider Maker Simon Day said "Our perries have been improving with time, and to gain a first place for our Priggles Perry in this major competition is just fantastic. We're delighted with 3rd for our in-bottle fermented sparkling cider, which can be a difficult category. To then go on to be named "Best Herefordshire Producer" is just an absolute honour!"
These awards follow the firm's recent successes at the International Cider Competition at the Cider Museum in Hereford and the Royal Bath & West Show.
We are having a sensational year for awards, I'm thrilled that we are getting recognised for our efforts in making the very best ciders and perries in our little part of Herefordshire!" added Hannah Day.
The winning products are available to taste at the Orchard Shop at Once Upon A Tree in Putley where visitors can enjoy self guided walks through the orchards, and a range of locally produced foods, arts and crafts.
Once Upon A Tree were awarded the "Vigo Trophy" for the second year running for the Best Apple Juice at the Bath & West Show Competition yesterday.
The competition is now the largest of its type in the world, with around 500 entrants competing this year. Judges included industry and trade experts, joined this year by celebrity chef Raymond Blanc, who was very complimentary about the quality of the winners!
Simon Day, who makes the award winning juice at Dragon Orchard in Putley, Ledbury, was present to receive the trophy.
To win this beautiful hand carved apple trophy for a second time is testament to the quality of the fruit grown in our area, and reflects the care and attention the growers put into their orchards." explains Simon Day "This year the trophy was won with Spartan single variety apple juice, grown for us by our neighbour Maurice Embrey. We also gained 3rd prize for our blended and most popular juice Russet & Bramley grown here at Dragon Orchard."
All of our juices are from tree ripened, hand picked apples, pressed and bottled within hours of harvesting to capture the aromas and flavours of the variety. There are no secret techniques, just careful handling from tree to bottle – that is what makes them special!"
The juice is available to taste and buy directly from the Once Upon A Tree Shop at Dragon Orchard, or via mail order, or through a number of stockists.
This award follows previous success for the Once Upon A Tree ciders last month at the International Cider Competition, where the company won three awards for best Dry Cider, Best Single Variety Cider and 3rd place Medium Cider.
Once Upon A Tree have gained three awards at the International Cider and Perry Competition held this week at the Hereford Cider Museum.
First place for the Best Dry Cider was awarded to Once Upon A Tree for their 2011 "Marcle Ridge" cider and another first place for the Best Single Variety Cider was awarded for their 2011 "Dabinett" cider. The company also gained a 3rd place in the Best Medium Cider for their new "Tumpy Ground" draught cider
It's no secret that Herefordshire Orchards produce the best apples, and here in our small parish of Putley, near Ledbury, our Dragon Orchard is particularly fruitful! It's my job to look after that quality until it reaches the tastebuds of our customers." said Cider Maker Simon Day "Winning at the Hereford Cider Museum competition is particularly special for us, as we are on home turf and it helps bring recognition to how orchards and cider making continue to define the landscape, culture and communities of our beautiful county."
Demand for high quality Herefordshire Cider is at an all time high, and Once Upon A Tree are seeing sales increase every quarter despite the current economic conditions.
These are ciders particularly well suited to go with food, and as more people are choosing to dine at home, they find that our bottled ciders are an excellent choice to accompany mealtime." explains Simon Day, "As our ciders are made with 100% apple juice, giving natural alcohol levels of 7.0 – 8.5%, I see them as a lower alcohol alternatives to wine, perfect to share with friends over a good lunch!"
The winning ciders are available to taste at the Orchard Shop at Once Upon A Tree in Putley where visitors can enjoy self guided walks through the orchards, currently still in blossom.
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The most productive receiving tandem in the NFL was nowhere to be found, and yet the Seattle Seahawks never once felt the need to look for its members.

The absences of Darrell Jackson and Bobby Engram were never a factor in Sunday's 37-31 win over the St. Louis Rams. Joe Jurevicius and D.J. Hackett made sure of that.

"Injuries happen and, as I've always said, my job isn't about numbers," Jurevicius said after catching game highs of nine passes for 137 yards. "It's about contributing when called upon. I think that I have shown that I can do that."

Filling in for a pair of receivers who entered the day with an NFL-best 56 combined receptions, Jurevicius and Hackett contributed near-perfect stand-in performances. The pair combined for 14 receptions, 180 yards and a touchdown as quarterback Matt Hasselbeck threw for a season-high 316 yards.

"I knew it was going to be tough without Bobby and Darrell," Hasselbeck said. "Those guys have been great for us in the past; ever since I have been here, they have been the heart and soul of this team."

"... We have some guys that we know can play. It is just a matter of getting them out there and showing what they can do."

Statistically-speaking, Jurevicius had the most productive game of his NFL career. He had career highs in both receptions and yards while scoring a second-quarter touchdown.

That the performance happened in St. Louis, where Jurevicius went through the most difficult time of his life, did not go overlooked by the 30-year-old receiver.

"This is a hard place for me to play," Jurevicius said after the game, referring to a well-publicized, 2003 incident that saw his son, Michael, overcome with a disease that eventually took the child's life. "All of that stuff I went through a couple of years ago with my son, it happened down the street from here, and it's not the easiest place for me to come. We drive by that place, and it's hard. My touchdown today, I drew a little 'M' in the grass and threw the ball up to him.

"Psychologically, I've been through worse (than the return to St. Louis). But it's rewarding."

Jurevicius's previous career highs were eight receptions (twice) and 100 yards (against Atlanta in 2002).

Hackett had less lofty goals, without a single catch in his career before Sunday's game. But he made an immediate impact against the Rams, catching two passes on the opening drive and five overall. He finished with 43 receiving yards.

"You always want to get on the field, especially when you are sitting there watching it," said Hackett, a 2004 draft pick who missed most of last season with a groin injury. "(Sunday), I knew I was going to get a lot of plays, and I just wanted to make the most of it."

Jerheme Urban, who was re-signed last week after being cut in September, also made his first catch of the season Sunday. Both he and Peter Warrick had one reception in the victory.

Part of Seattle's success playing without its two starting receivers came because of the play of tight end Jerramy Stevens (three receptions, 65 yards, one touchdown) and Ryan Hannam (two receptions, 12 yards). Running back Shaun Alexander also added something to the passing game, with three receptions to go along with 119 yards off 25 carries.

The short-handed Seahawks didn't force-feed Alexander the ball, despite the inexperience at receiver. Jurevicius and Hackett made enough plays that Seattle's offense had a fairly typical day.

"We're confident in our abilities," Hackett said. "We know we can do things well. We're not the same players; we have different skills. But we have our own talent as well."<
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According to CSNNW, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard is set to become a sneaker free agent:
Lillard, 23, has a profitable rookie shoe endorsement deal with adidas, though that could change abruptly due to clever language in his contract.
Being that he took home the 2012-13 NBA Rookie of the Year award, became an NBA All-Star and reached other unique incentive clauses in his first two seasons, Lillard will be able to opt out of his shoe contract at the end of the basketball season and either renegotiate a more lucrative deal with adidas, or open negotiations with Nike, Brand Jordan, Reebok or Under Armor, league sources said.
Another source that's vastly briefed on Lillard's situation added, "There's no doubt about it, he's opting out."
Rival shoe companies have been well-versed on the matter for months and are expected to make competitive offers, but CSNNW.com is told that Nike stands the best chance of luring Lillard away from adidas.
Last week, we were invited to check out the launch party of ISlide, a brand new custom slides brand that's hoping to change the athletic sandal game. How? By letting consumers—more like, players—design the slides themselves. That means you can put your name, logo, or even your own face on a pair of comfy, premium sandals. Imagine slipping into a customized pair of slides post-game that have your name and number on them, or hey, maybe even your favorite basketball magazine's logo? Check out the launch video and some photos above, and read on for more info straight from our friends at ISlide:
ISlide, Inc. has announced the launch of its new, premium, custom athletic sandal company that emotionally connects with a wide variety of consumers in a creative, personal way.
The company founded by Justin Kittredge, a 13 year footwear industry veteran, enables consumers to create their own design on high quality, athletic sandals enabling individual expression and self-representation with peers, family, and friends.
Each sandal offers the newly designed Relief Pro Lining [pronounced ripple] technology – a wave-like, antimicrobial foam footbed designed to help feet recover after workouts. Each pair also includes the highest quality midsole EVA foam cushion, a signature sneaker inspired outsole and an ultra-soft, lyrca adjustable strap to ensure a smooth, comfortable fit.
With big and small box retailers already buying into the product, ISlide sandals are entirely customizable via an online, fully responsive website enabling all consumers to choose from 3 color strap options, upload and position logos and personal Ids, add graphics, and choose from 20 different color options for font.
"We live in a world where fashion and sports merge at every axis. Consumers, especially athletes, want to be different and expressive, all while wearing a premium product," said Justin Kittredge, Founder and President of ISlide, Inc. "Our sandals provide the solution for consumers and gets them excited and engaged, allowing them to feel proud to stand in what they stand for. "
ISlide, Inc. is also giving back with their newly created program called ISlide4Good – IS4G will highlight one sports charity for one week on the company's website. For that week only, the ISlide design team will create an exclusive sandal and apparel line for the featured charity of the week. $4 from every purchase for that charity's product line will be donated back to the featured charity's cause. Example charities such as Harlem RBI and Grassroots Soccer are eagerly in line for this program's launch.
For more from ISlide, follow @ISlideUSA on Twitter and Instagram, check them out on Facebook or at ISlideUSA.com.
By a very considerable margin—try $250 million on for size—LeBron James' Nikes are the most popular sneakers hawked by an active NBA player. Trailing LeBron in signature shoe sales are Kobe Bryant (Nike), Carmelo Anthony (Jordan), Kevin Durant (Nike), Derrick Rose (adidas), John Wall (Reebok) and Dwight Howard (adidas). Per Forbes, via SportsOneSource: "Nike generated $300 million in U.S. retail sales in 2012 for James' signature shoes, according to research firm SportsOneSource. Nike's haul represents a 50% increase from sales of James' kicks in 2011. 'The first thing is the aesthetics. The shoes look great and his star stature continues to rise,' says SportsOneSource analyst Matt Powell. 'The media attention on him helps him sell more footwear.' The LeBron X caused a stir last summer when the Wall Street Journal reported that the shoes would be priced at more than $300. In reality, the base LeBron X shoe costs $180 and the technology-embedded shoe with Nike+ sensors, which tracks how high players jump and how far they run, is available for $260. [...] The second best-selling active NBA pitchman is Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. His Kobe 8 signature shoes sold $50 million at U.S. stores last year. [...] Today's NBA stars are all still looking up at global icon Michael Jordan. The Nike-owned Jordan Brand has been on fire with $2 billion in U.S. sales in 2012, according to SportsOneSource. Susquehanna Financial analyst Christopher Svezia estimates the brand grew 25-30% globally in 2012. The royalty agreement is worth more than $60 million annually for Jordan, who last played an NBA game in 2003."
Last week, we introduced you to the PRDGY Watches, a brand that focuses on producing watches that match with your kicks. Now PRDGY is offering our readers a chance to win the Air Jordan 11′s Retro Bred. Check out all the info below from our friends at PRDGY:
PRDGY knows how hectic 2012 was for all you sneakerheads trying to get your hands on the onslaught of sneakers that dropped. To help launch PRDGY and get our followers up, we'd like to give away one of the most sought after pair of kicks of 2012. Since many PRDGY watch designs are inspired by our favorite shoes, a PRDGY watch that matches the Jordan Bred 11′s will be included with the giveaway.
Enter through Facebook, Instagram, or both in the steps outlined below for your chance to win these exclusive sneakers with a PRDGY that matches. A winning entry does not require the completion of both, however there is an increased chance of winning if you submit through both channels. The contest begins Monday April 22nd, 2013 and will conclude Monday April 29th, 2013. The winner will be chosen at random and will be announced Monday April 29th, 2013 though Instagram and Facebook. Details on how to enter the contest can be seen below:
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Open to Global participants. All prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parents or legal guardians on their behalf.
The maximum number of entries allowed during the giveaway period is one (1) per person. Any attempt by a person to submit more than the stated maximum number of entries will be disqualified from participation in this giveaway. We are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, illegible, misdirected or postage-due entries, which will be disqualified. By participating, all entrants agree to abide by these official giveaway rules.
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Following in Dwyane Wade's footsteps, almost literally, Tony Parker becomes the latest NBA star to jump ship from Nike to a Chinese shoe maker. Parker has inked a deal to endorse PEAK. Per the Express-News: "Long-time Nike endorser Tony Parker has left the shoe giant to sign a deal with Chinese sportswear company Peak, multiple outlets are reporting. Parker instantly becomes the brand ambassador for Peak, whose not-too-illustrious stable of NBA players includes Shane Battier, George Hill, and JaVale McGee. Jason Kidd had been with Peak before returning to Nike. [...] Details of Parker's contract vary. French site Sportune reports the deal will be worth between $2.6 and $4 million annually, while CounterKicks.com puts the figure at $1.2 million over three years. That's roughly what Parker had been making at Nike, according to various reports. [...] Peak is reportedly working on a signature make for Parker, who had been with Nike since at least 2006."
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]]>In honor of the changing of our calendars from 2012 to 2013, we look back at the year that was in sneakers. Since we first saw some of these snapshots, players have changed teams—in both the league and the sneaker game. Blake Griffin joined Jordan Brand, DWade made the switch from Jumpman to Li-Ning, and more. Check out 40 of our favorite and most memorable kicks from 2012, and tell us which ones you liked! Happy New Year!
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]]>The first full month of the NBA season is over, as of today. Which means we've had a big enough sample size by this point to take a look back at the best—or worst?—kicks form around the League. Check out 30 of our favorites from November above, then tell us whose worn the hottest (or not-est) sneakers so far in 2012-13.
The classic sneaker documentary Just For Kicks will be screened tomorrow, October 18, at 6 pm, at Roone Arledge Cinema on the campus of Columbia University. The screening will be followed by a Sneaker Culture Panel Discussion featuring SLAM/KICKS Senior Editor Tzvi Twersky, Bobbito Garcia and several other experts. The screening/discussion are part of the CMJ Uptown Series; see the flier below and visit facebook.com/cmjuptown for more information.
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Style Corner KICKS: Because you can't rock basketball shoes all of the time.
There was a time that running shoes weren't style icons in the fashion and footwear industries. Those times were early and much more utilitarian. Sneakers of any kind were usually fairly pedantic in style, and geared to be useful only in the arenas that they were built. Synthetics were wholly used on uppers. Heel-striking was the tried and true of the day. People wore the same shoe for everything and never made a point to rotate. Those times are long gone, but the New Balance 574 has not left us.
In the New Balance 574 Classic, we see now that the shoe has been able to survive the times, and not because of its formerly top-of-the-line running technology—we now see that what was once plain and stately is now a template and a canvas for reconstruction of a classic, a gateway for fashion to rear its present-day head into the lives of today's consumer.
The 574 is introduced to the fall of 2012 in several categories—particularly, Heather Collegiate, Urban Sport, and Backpack—all of which have their own distinct characteristics, despite sharing the same 574 model, and that is the beauty of the shoe. Eschewing the lightweight meshes and textiles of today's more favored materials, the 574 Classic possesses a variety of different textures and micro-looks that subtly give character to each shoe.
In the Heather Collegiate, the namesake grey is king. The toebox, tongue, and portions of the ankle are inset with heather grey cotton, soft and plush to the touch; grey suede is paneled on the heel, with New Balance's trademark ENCAP midsole foam and heel counter in the same shade. Navy suede dominates the rest of the upper of the 574, with a soft, textile inner ankle lining that provides great comfort and fit.
Urban Sport makes use premium medium-knap suede and canvas on the upper. With the tan/burgundy, suede cradles the upper on all panels, save for the toe and ankle panels that are covered with soft canvas, but the highlights are really at the rear. Using deep-dyed suede parts, the Achilles' heel and foxing are highlighted on the 574, with the brand name embossed into the heel leather (specifically unique to the foxing, the 574 usually utilizes a plastic heel counter piece that is sewn on, not a premium leather piece that is adhered on the Urban Sport version).
The Backpack collection of the 574 is literal—ballistic nylon mesh covers the entire upper (like you might find on your favorite L.L. Bean backpack from back in the day), but brings a hint of luxury with suede accents on the heel clip, the 'N' quarter logos, and a special diamond-shaped patch on the tongue (marking the shoe name and the New Balance 'NB' logo).
Holding the 574 down as a great lifestyle shoe, especially for off-court activities, is its comfort, durability and stability. No matter how antiquated the running shoe is today, the 574 is a shoe that can be worn with ease. It's a shoe with a forgiving amount of width (but not too wide), it has a very stable foam that can hold your body's weight for long periods of time while on your feet (but the cushioning isn't hard), and it's just plush enough to be forgiving to your feet when you want something easy to wear. In short, the 574 Classic is a shoe made for wearers, and any athletes looking to give their feet some style and some physical relief can find it—just look for three little numbers.
Sandy Dover is a feature writer and published author, multi-industry media producer, and a SLAM web columnist & print contributor whose work has been prominently featured and published by Robert Atwan's "America Now", Yahoo!, ESPN, and STACK. You can find Sandy frequently here at SLAMonline and contact him via his website at about.me/SandyDover.
From our friends at Foot Locker:
Foot Locker is offering customers the opportunity to register online for the chance to purchase the Nike Air Yeezy 2 at one of four select House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores on Saturday, June 9th.
House of Hoops by Foot Locker
34th Street
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House of Hoops by Foot Locker
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New York, NY 10027
House of Hoops by Foot Locker
Fashion Show Mall
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House of Hoops by Foot Locker
Beverly Center mall
8500 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
The Black/Solar Red version will be available to purchase at the House of Hoops by Foot Locker 34th St and the House of Hoops by Foot Locker Harlem stores and the Wolf Grey/Platinum version will be available to purchase at the House of Hoops by Foot Locker Fashion Show Mall and the House of Hoops by Foot Locker Beverly Center Mall. The shoes will retail for $245.
To be eligible for the chance to purchase, customers must include their name, shoe size, email address, and one of the four House of Hoops by Foot Locker store locations on the online entry form. One entry per person. You must be 13 years of age or older to enter.
Winners will be notified via email on Friday, June 8th.
Winners must go to the store in-person on Saturday, June 9th between 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (local time) to purchase the shoe. Shoes will not be shipped.
Winners must present a valid form of picture ID and be verified at the store in order to purchase the shoe on Saturday.
This is the only way to have the opportunity to purchase the Nike Air Yeezy 2 at any Foot Locker.
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text: It took four months, but I've finally found it: great sweet tea.In Wilmington, N.C., great sweet tea was always a restaurant away. Rarely would I get nervous about its quality when ordering the sugary goodness at any restaurant.Then, when I moved over three hours south to Charleston, I figured the further south I traveled, the better the sweet tea would be. I was wrong.When looking for apartments back in June, I ordered a sweet tea at a restaurant for lunch. It was awful. There was no actual sweetness involved, and apparently it is possible for liquid to taste burnt.Then, a couple weeks ago, the skies lifted. I had been at Isle of Palms on an assignment, and I decided to stop at Johnny's Hot Dogs in Mount Pleasant on my way back to work.I had heard good things, and since I was slowly becoming a local, I decided I needed to try more local foods. Sorry, Taco Bell, not today.I ordered a combo and grabbed my chips and a cup. Hmmm...the fountain soda drinks were appealing, but when I was getting ice from Johnny's awesome wood ice chest, I noticed a big container labeled 'sweet tea.'If it's bad, I can always dump it out and get a fountain drink by the time my hot dogs are ready, I thought.I took a skeptical sip. If I hadn't been hobbling around with a foot injury, I would've jumped for joy.Sweet relief. South Carolina has finally welcomed me.Two days later, I went back for another lunch. My meal was more like sweet tea with a side of hot dogs.What other places in town have great sweet tea? Show me the way to more sweet relief.(Contact Tyler by email at email@example.com or on Twitter at @TylerHeff.)


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Great photos everyone! In March I have some time off so would like to ride to the Texas coast if possible, take some pictures. For Christmas my girlfriend got me the 'K' decals from Hornig. Messed up this side a bit, it was breezy outside. Nonetheless it looks pretty good and breaks up the billboard look of the side fairing.
[QUOTE=spanky;649849]At the top of Kenosha Pass with fall color aspen trees in the background:
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I just purchased this bike last week. It's keeping my RT and Super Hawk company. It's a very slightly used 2008 K1200S. I'm really liking it.
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Riding along he Arkansas River in Colorado.
Okay - I've got this one - does one of the members on this site have the other?
Covered 2,000 miles in four five days -- last day was 550 miles with about two-thirds slab. Rode through the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier of New York, Green Mountains of Vermont, White Mountains of New Hampshire, crossed Lake Champlain by ferry and then rode through the Adirondacks of New York. Weather was perfect and missed every rain storm that rolled through. Enjoy this shot by Long Lake in the Adirondacks.
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Who checks on the people who are supposed to clean these rooms? Is there even such a service? When I check into a hotel, I ask to see the room first. I look under the bed and if it is dirty, I ask for another room and tell them why. Let's face it, not everyone is going to do what they are supposed to do if noone is going to random check on them; like children, people will try to get away with having to do as little as possible and still get paid.


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On the morning of Nov 7th, after Barack Obama won the election, I changed my normal routine. I decided not to read or hear any news for a few weeks. I found it distasteful that someone could so obviously buy an election. So I decided I would not subject myself for a couple of weeks to anything about Obama, Benghazi, the war on women, fair shares, fiscal cliffs or any thoughts of where this country is headed. Quite honestly, what could I do about it anyways? Say what you will, but I have licked my wounds.
Well the two weeks turned into four and I never once turned on the news. Except for sports, I stayed away from news shows, websites and I don't subscribe to any newspapers or news magazines.
It was nice! I didn't take one antacid the entire month. My favorite football team has the best record in the NFL. I played my favorite Rock N' Roll albums of all time. Took me back to my youth of the 60s & 70s, when music was real, not computerized and mixed with auto tune. Try it some time. On a real record player. No drug or drink can match it. And what the hell is a Nikki Minaj?
Well it all ended last night at half time of the sunday night game, when Bob Costas felt he should turn a sports game into a political rant. I actually screamed at the screen "Shut (the heck) Up".
I always had respect for Bob Costas. Enjoyed his talk shows and last night I lost any respect I had for him.
It never fails that some blowhard has to turn a tragedy like this into a political statement. It's football you idiot. You don't mess with football. The bodies aren't even cold yet. What disrespect for the families and their memories. And to make such an asinine comment that it would never have happened if he didn't have a gun, is the statement of a complete uneducated fool. Let's ban knives, hammers, rolling pins, pillows etc, etc. How about hands? Let's ban them too!
These Anti-Gun, Anti-Constitution groupies make these statements without even looking into the facts.
It's easy to find the facts. Just go to www.gunfacts.info. It will show all the studies and who made them, that dispute these arguments. Take a look at Kennesaw, Ga, where in the 80s they made it a law that each home have a gun. Crime dropped to almost nothing. Immediately. But see, just like the arguments that these Anti-Americans make about any agenda they want to force upon people, they ignore the facts. They want us to live in a society where we can't protect our selves against those who have guns illegally, or anyone who threatens our lives. We can't profess or display our religious beliefs without someone suing us. Instead they change the principles of the Founding Fathers. They even change the principles of God to suit themselves.
No, nothing's changed. Yet. It is going to get worse. They want to spend more stimulus, because it worked so well the other times. They want more government spending, because they have the printing facilities. They want to raise the debt limit as they please. And keep the entitlements flowing so they can keep getting elected. Obama wants to keep campaigning. My kids and grandkids have no chance!
You know what is scary? The fact that Joe Biden is a heart beat away from the Presidency! But then, maybe that's a good thing. At least we'll have something to laugh at.
Think I'll go listen to The Rolling Stones' "Sticky Fingers"! Seems to describe the current administration.
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Dining Style:
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(305) 534-2700
Hours of Operation:
Lounge open Tuesday-Sunday 4pm-Close
Monday Closed
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Tuesday+ Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm-11pm
Friday + Saturday: 5pm -12am
Sunday 5pm-10pm
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Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Zen Sai on 10th & Collins is an Asian-Fusion experience with intimate outdoor dining and a hip indoor lounge. Specializing in Craft cocktails and sexy plates made to share; Chef Mike Hiraga brings a Zen-sual twist to social dining with fresh seafood and authentic robata-grilled items.
gnature items at Zen Sai include Fried Bok Choy, Black Cod with Yuzu Miso Sauce, Scallion Wrapped Ribeye, Pork Belly, Robata Grilled Octopus, Miso-Mustard Glazed Sea Bass, and Rock Shrimp Tempura with Serrano Aioli and Worcestershire Sauce.
Zen Sai also features an extensive wine list, fine sakes and specialty cocktails to complement menu items.
Located in the heart of South Beach at the Historic Essex House Hotel
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Great food for a very reasonable
price! We were a group of 7 and sat next to the pool, which was a beautiful atmosphere. The food came out at different times and we were missing a couple of sides, but the server took the items off the bill and brought some free sushi as compensation which made up for it."
Dined on 3/8/2014
Zen Sai is a terrific restuarant
you won't be disappointed in! The staff are very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The sea bass was fresh and fantastic!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
i was very impress with the level
of attentive service by Andrew and his collegues. our valentine's night went flawless. i would have suggestions on the selection of the set menu, very good some and other pairings could have been different."
Dined on 2/14/2014
Zen Sai is the restaurant of the
Essex House hotel in South Beach. The entire staff is attentive, friendly, and enhances the dining experience! We ordered many different dishes - fried bok choy (wow), edamame, garbanzo spring rolls with cilantro curry cream (my favorite discovery), fingerling potatoes, Jalapeno Yellow Tail, grilled organic chicken and ribeye with balsamic teriyaki, chili garlic and serrano vinaigrette sauces. Absolutely everything was delicious. For dessert we had bread pudding, dipped in waffle batter and fried and then served with vanilla ice cream. Overkill? Yes. Could've served 4-6 people. But it was divine!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
One of the best experiences I've
ever had ! Great service with everyone in the restaurant. Server , management has this place running great. A must go experience. Loved it and will definitely go there again!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
Awesome! Food was great. Service
was good. Ambience was excellent. Had a great time here w friends."
Dined on 1/3/2014
The food was delicious and the
service was amazing. Everyone was very friendly and very attentive to the table. Our waiter recommended some excellent cocktails and dishes. I would highly recommend!!"
Dined on 12/13/2013
We had a great meal. Food pairings
were superb. Our waiter Jose was exceptional. We will be back."
Dined on 11/22/2013
Our server Andrew was superb, I
would go back as long as he would be there to take care of us."
Dined on 11/19/2013
Only 1 block from the crazy strip
is this wonderful restaurant and hotel. We sat by the pool for a late dinner great food and set service. We will definetly be back!"
Dined on 11/1/2013
Great menu the food was very
unique and awesome taste."
Dined on 10/16/2013
We sat down by 8:30PM and were
very well received by the host and the bar woman. We placed our order and the first appetizer took about half an hour to be delivered. 3 other appetizers were missing and after more 30 minutes we canceled the remaining of the dishes and decided to leave."
Dined on 10/6/2013
Most impressive of all was the
service, explanation of the food and the enormous dedication to food. Having been in Japan several times, I do recognize some North American influences, but the quality is excellent and although not recommended by the crew, the Black Cod is our favourite and we actually ordered another portion of this great dish. A very nice and relaxing outdoor dining place - I wish we had this near to us in the Netherlands..."
Dined on 9/22/2013
The food was very good but the
service was amazing!"
Dined on 9/14/2013
We visited Miami and found this
place via Travelzoo. The service was unbelievable...such a well run restaurant where everyone was friendly and attentive. The pork belly sliders and the yellowtail with jalepeno are two stars of the menu, but there was not a bit that was bad! It was so good, we went back the second night for another round!"
Dined on 9/14/2013
We loved the style of this menu.
We also had a great server, and the sake was perfect."
Dined on 9/7/2013
Eating at Zen Sai was a wonderful
experience, the food we ordered came out very fast, the bartender was very kind as well as all of the waiters. We will surely eat here again soon!"
Dined on 9/2/2013
We had a voucher. Reservation
though meal service was terrific, helpful & charming, not annoying. Atmosphere--indoor SoBe styled bar or outdoor garden like. Started w/ edamame--seemed fresher w/ better seasonings. Starter salad was large, yellow tail jalapeno smaller, spicy rock shrimp in the middle, all impressed, go for rock shrimp. Rib Eye done as skewers w/ sauces--choose it also spicy tuna roll. All was delicious. We enjoyed Apothic White wine. Everything far exceeded expectations except they added $22.68 unspecified and $2.00 taxes. They said it all was taxes not on what we had paid, but what they said the value was, it seemed irrational, if it was all taxes it should show that on the bill. Manager was unpleasant but fixed it"
Dined on 8/31/2013
I find a lot of well ranked
Japanese are a bit predictable. But this one is a stand out. This is the Hakkasan of Japanese. Each dish has textures and flavors that were all so great. Don't miss the spicy rock shrimp for this crunchy amazing flavor, the pork sliders, and the cod. Omg the Cod. All while sitting outside enjoy the summer of Miami. Least favorite aspects - there were only a few Reds on the list - the one we picked was a different year than what was listed and sadly not as good a vintage versus what was on the menu. Not a place for a wine-focus dinner. And the dessert was interesting but not worth the calories. Nevertheless - an exciting find and must go. Sit outside - the inside tables are way too close together..."
Dined on 8/15/2013
Definitely would come back. We had
amazing service, good food (and enough vegetarian options!) and we loved the ambience both indoors and outdoors. Just perfect!"
Dined on 8/11/2013
Japanese Tapas, two cuisines which
by themselves are expensive. Combined we get this wallet buster. $15-$20 for a few bites of food. Although the food was very good our group agreed the cost was not worth it."
Dined on 7/12/2013
We had an amazing time! Everything
was perfect, our server Carolina was very nice and very attentive. We had came in for my mothers birthday and it did not disappoint. The pork belly sliders and scallion ribeye were our favorites as well as the cilantro curry spring rolls. We noticed after that they close at 10pm on Thursday and had gotten there at 9:45 but everyone was so kind and service was still amazing. We will be back!"
Dined on 6/27/2013
Went there for the last dinner on
a girl's trip to celebrate my friend's coming nuptials, and it was fantastic. The group was composed of true NY and LA foodies, so this means a lot. We ordered pretty much everything on the menu, and the most notable items were the sea bass (so buttery), spicy tuna sushi (so fresh!), roasted chicken (comes on a skewer), and yamitoshi (or something? It was rice with scallops and shrimp. Yum). Drinks were awesome, and all was reasonably priced. Highly recommend."
Dined on 6/23/2013
Short menu, great items. Had Black
cod (delicious), bacon wrapped scallops (not greasy at all and supergood), rib eye (I was upset because the cannot cook to your term, but it came perfectly cooked). If you order sake they explain it to you and help you toast!!! Very recommended."
Dined on 6/1/2013
Honestly I can not remember the
last time we has service this good. The host, our server, the buser, all were fantastic!"
Dined on 4/19/2013
What a gem! so glad we learned
about this place through Gilt City Miami. Fantastic food, super friendly service, good Miami Beach scene and reasonable prices. Will go back!"
Dined on 4/19/2013
The seating is out doors on the
patio of the historic Essex house hotel. The ambiance is nice tucked back between Washington and Collins. The food was excellent. We tried the squid jerky, tuna tartar, bacon wrapped scallops, prosciutto roll, and finished with bread pudding. Along with some excellent sake to wash it down."
Dined on 4/25/2013
WOW. WHAT A GEM. Took us over an
hour to get there, but it was really worth it. FAB FOOD, DELISH DRINKS, REALLY knowledgeable staff, cute place in the middle of SoBea. Am excited to go back and share this gem with friends"
Dined on 4/6/2013
The food at Zen Sai was
outstanding. The fried bok choi was crisp and not greasy at all. The Sea Bass with Black Bean Sauce just melted in your mouth. The King Crab roll was very flavorful. Service was attentive. Would definitely recommend."
Dined on 3/27/2013
We were sat outside by a pool next
to the shrubbery. Fair enough, he restaurant was busy, ususally a good sign. However, the overly causal approach of all of the staff except Andrew made it feel like I was at my lazy buudy's house to watch a game and eat some snacks. The food was actually pretty good but they managed to get our order wrong no fewer than 3 times (small plates). Improve the service and this place could be a gem."
Dined on 3/27/2013
Fantastic service and superb food.
Will definitely be back."
Dined on 3/14/2013
Booked the restaurant using a Gilt
special to try it out - food was very good and service was exceptional - our waiter was very attentive and accomodating to ensure we had a great experience"
Dined on 3/12/2013
Had. Great time, the food was
delicious & our waiter was friendly & very knowledgeable"
Dined on 3/10/2013
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Newest Review: ... a mysterious ghost story waiting to be found out, it for me was enthralling and I could not wait to find out what happened next. Mike ... more
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Bag of Bones - Stephen King
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Bag of Bones - Stephen King
Date: 29/01/13
Advantages: Well written as usual by Stephen King, I found this hard to put down once started
Disadvantages: got quite creepy in several places giving me the willies
Stephen King's Bag of Bones.
In this book writer Mike Noonan, is at a book signing when wife Jo gets knocked down by a bus outside the shop where he is doing the book signing he rushes out to find her on the floor covered in blood.
They have a place in Bangor, Maine, Which is where he decides to go back to, so he can recover from her death. After finding out she was with child when she died. Jo and the ghost of a soul singer have other ideas.
The characters (Mike Noonan, Max Devore, Mattie and Kyra) come to life and make you believe they are real within every page. You are guided by the way they think and Steven King gives a vivid account in showing you what they want.
Mike's dream/nightmare world unfolds sometimes making it a bit too real for comfort. There is a feel to it making you think what if it doesn't want to stay a memory, but become a reality again?
He starts to think things are not what they seem and is apparently haunted by a singer who dies in mysterious circumstances.
There is an eerie quality to the characters, and you find yourself being sucked into their lives right the way through the book. This is a must read and I found it nearly impossible to put down. There in the plot is love, revenge and a mysterious ghost story waiting to be found out, it for me was enthralling and I could not wait to find out what happened next.
Mike Noonan, starts searching for the truth, he finds out about his wife's mysterious trips to their summer home (Sarah Laughs). Mike comes to realize that his dead wife discovered something about this place and the people within it and comes to find (Sarah Laughs) the house to be haunted in more ways than one.
Then the nightmares start all of them linked to a place on the Dark Score Lake where Mike and Jo have their log cabin (Sara Laughs) on the shores of the lake and finds some of the locals are involved.
Matty (trailer trash) meets Lance Devore, who is the son of Millionaire Max Devore they get married, much to the annoyance of Max Devore who wanted a much better bride for his beloved son Lance. He cuts him off without a penny leaving them to survive on what little earnings they make reducing them to live in a cheap trailer where the birth of a baby girl Kyra is born. Lance is killed a year later in a freak accident and "Mattie" struggles to bring Kyra up on her own.
This is the setting for a chain of events that will bring Mike together with Mattie and Kyra nearly four years later. He first meets Kyra, a bright three-year-old child walking in the middle of a busy road, screeching to a halt in his car he gets out and scoops her to safety in his arms, he finds a troubled Matty running toward him. Their lives inextricably linked from thereon in.
He is also trying to come to terms with why his wife didn't tell him she was pregnant, is it because she having an affair? Did this creepy place have something to do with it? Can he help Matty and Kyra? This is why he attempts to face his nightmares by returning to the place where they were once happy.
Remember the ghosts? a child weeps in the night, the fridge magnets start to spell out words and then Mike finds that Jo had been visiting the house without telling him at a time when he was deep in writing a new book. Is there a link? Did she find out things he had no knowledge of?
Mike helps Matty fight a custody battle with Devore and pays for this himself. He does this after some threatening calls made by Max Devore himself and doesn't take kindly to the threats.
He finds himself attracted to this poor young woman and tries to fight against the attraction he feels towards her as there is a large age-gap of nearly twenty years.
Mike finds out that Sara a young singer, died in the swamp area of this little town and finds that his wife also found out some things pertaining to this woman's death.
Why this happened is another matter. Who killed her and where is the body?
Who is the little girl that keeps appearing and then just as quickly disappears?
Why did Jo not confide in him after all she was married to him?
What happens to Matty and the child Kyra (incidentally the same name they would have chosen for their child) coincidence?
There are a lot of questions this book leaves open right up to the last minute and I for one will leave you all to draw your own conclusions as to the answers.
I found this book exciting and enthralling and have read the book and have it also on audio books for my dyslexic son so he could read and listen to the tapes as we went along. The tapes droned on a bit in Steven Kings own inimitable voice making the story very creepy but wanting his voice to cheer up a bit.
We also recently saw this on the TV, with their adaptation to the book and found they kept to the storyline fairly well. I loved this book and am sure you will too.
The book and audio discs came at a pricey £28 plus vat. This was much cheaper than the £35 they wanted in W .H .Smiths. I found them online and decided that I would order them for my son for his Christmas before lasts pressie.
Summary: absolutely must have for anyones book case well worth the money and worth reading at least twice.


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