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Wow. Are there enough bolts in that roof for ya?
You know the bolts are too close together when the draws touch....
Better safe than sorry?
Only thing more excessive than the bolts is that guys rack.... Love the crescent wrench, rappelling gloves, 10 extra draws, cordellete, nut tool, random spare biners, knife and figure 8 rappel device all for a 6 bolt sport climb!
Should probably add at least one or two more bolts around the lip are there. Looks a little run out.
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Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Stanford Health Policy Associate
Stanford School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
401 N. Quarry Road, Room C-305
Stanford, CA 94305-5717
(650) 617-2746 (voice)
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Research Interests
Federal mental health and drug policies; veterans' health care; consumer-intensive health management programs; addictive disorders; differences between treatment research subjects and real-world patients.
Keith Humphreys' Curriculum Vitae (201.7KB, modified December 2012)
Keith Humphreys is a Professor and the Section Director for Mental Health Policy in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He is also a Senior Research Career Scientist at the VA Health Services Research Center in Palo Alto and an Honorary Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London. His research addresses the prevention and treatment of addictive disorders, the formation of public policy and the extent to which subjects in medical research differ from patients seen in everyday clinical practice.
For his work in the multinational humanitarian effort to rebuild the psychiatric care system of Iraq and in the national redesign of the VA health system's mental health services for Iraq war veterans, he won the 2009 American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Public Interest. He and the authors of "Drug Policy and the Public Good" won the 2010 British Medical Association's Award for Public Health Book of the Year.
Dr. Humphreys has been extensively involved in the formation of public policy, having served as a member of the White House Commission on Drug Free Communities, the VA National Mental Health Task Force, and the National Advisory Council of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. During the Obama Administration, he spent a sabbatical year as Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. He has also testified on numerous occasions in Parliament and advises multiple government agencies in the U.K.
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- Drug policy and the public good: evidence for effective interventions
John Strang, Thomas Babor, Jonathan Caulkins, Benedikt Fischer, David Foxcroft, Keith Humphreys
The Lancet vol. 379 (2012)
- Scientific evidence alone is not sufficient basis for health policy
Keith Humphreys, Peter Piot
BMJ vol. 344 (2012)
- Cross-Level Bias and Variations in Care
John W. Finney, Keith Humphreys
JAMA vol. 306, 19 (2011)
- Why health care process performance measures can have different relationships to outcomes for patients and hospitals: Understanding the ecological fallacy.
John W. Finney, Keith Humphreys, Daniel R. Kivlahan, Alex H.S. Harris
American Journal of Public Health vol. 101 (2011)
- Something Must be Done!: But is Moore Correct That Something Can be Worse Than Nothing in Alcohol Control Policy?
Keith Humphreys
Alcohol and Alcoholism vol. 45, 5 (2010)
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- Methamphetamine: An American Epidemic
January 19, 2011 Forum
Nick Reding, Keith Humphreys, Paul Costello
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Wastewater treatment plants are often the biggest consumers of electricity in their areas. Gresham, Ore., and Washington, D.C., are making moves to change that.
In a state with an economy and government reliant on diminishing oil revenue, voters will decide whether to repeal a law that's designed to spur oil development but help the at-times corrupt oil industry.
The recent discovery that the state has 96% less recoverable oil than previously thought may have helped the case for regulating instead of banning fracking.
The Arizona city is likely the only in the country to pay for wildfire prevention with bond money and is being looked to as a national model for leveraging federal funds.


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So this weekend is Can-Am's which is one of the largest international rugby tournaments hosted in the US. This is going to be my first 15's game other than prom dress. Saying I have nerves is an understatement. First off I don't feel ready, I mean I know I am the 2nd string prop so there is that not as much pressure as being a starter. I need more confidence as far as playing goes to get the ball and run. I am a little nervous about getting hurt because I am still recovering from playing the Empire State Games this past weekend. The bruise on my left knee has yet to actually come to the surface. I need to pack. I want to look good. There are going to be a lot of girls, rugby girls at this thing. I want to play well I don't want to let my team down. I miss my best friend. She is in California with her girlfriend who just got out of Afghanistan whose grandmother is dying. Which is a lot of shit to deal with and I understand that I just really want to be honest about my crazy emotional tumult going on in my head with someone. I am not really close to anyone on my team yet. I mean they have just started to accept me and I don't want to jeopardize that by over sharing. SO i feel kinda emotionally all over the place.
I just gotta get pumped.
pumped for rugby.
pumped to hit some bitch so hard she doesn't know which way is up.


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"Bear Pause" to Admire the View! in Young Harris
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- baths 3½
- sleeps 10
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"Bear Pause", perhaps just to admire the rustic cabin nestled in among the pines, or is it the breath taking view of Brasstown Bald they're stopping to see? You decide, but it won't be easy, there's so much to love about this cozy cabin hideaway. Just 2 years old, it's bearly broken-in but you'll feel right at home as soon as you arrive. There's ample parking for 4 cars or more and the driveway has been paved to make access easy all year round. There are 3 covered porches with plenty of seating to relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains. Or watching the kids play horseshoes out in the backyard where we've built a great stone fire pit with log benches all around (can't you just hear the crackling fire and smell the marshmallows toasting?).
The floor plan provides plenty of personal space with a bedroom and bath on each level for a total of 3 spacious bedrooms (each with its own TV) and 3 and ½ baths. The Master Suite on the main level is furnished with a King Sized 4 poster bed with luxurious 18" deep, pillow-top mattress all dressed up in comfy, downy "woodland" quilt & shams with dreamy soft sheets. (Who says rustic has to be rough?)
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The living room has Cathedral ceilings with lots of windows and a stacked stone, gas-log fireplace, hardwood floors with a rich jewel-toned area rug, lodge styled furnishings and a 42" flat screen satellite TV mounted above the mantel. We've even provided a few DVD's to watch on the new Blue Ray player for the whole family to enjoy on rainy days or chilly evenings in front of the fire. The kitchen opens out to the dining area, which comfortably seats 6 while the kitchen bar provides seating for an additional 4. You'll find everything you need to prepare meals at home whether you're cooking a pot of porridge for the little cubs or barbecuing on the gas grill (propane provided) just outside on the upper deck. The laundry room with full sized washer & dryer is located on this level as well.
The loft level has another large bedroom with 2 oversized hand-hewn log beds, one a Queen and the other a Full/Double size. The full bath on this level also serves any extra guests, sleeping on the Queen size sofa bed in the open area of the loft which is furnished with a full sized pool table and additional tables and seating. The cabin is equipped with WiFi Internet service and there's a cozy little nook with a desk, printer and fax machine; everything you need to stay in touch with the office – just bring your laptop.
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The lower level has a 3rd large bedroom furnished with another Queen sized hand-hewn log bed and a super sturdy bunk bed carved out of tree trunks. There's a 3rd full bath just across the hall from this bedroom and down the hall from the Kids Playroom which highlights a 32" flat screen TV equipped with "Play Station II" and some games, but you may want to bring your own favorites. Here too, you'll find a Foosball table (always a favorite with kids of all ages) and a game table with checkerboard imprint, perfect for putting together puzzles or playing any of the variety of board games supplied.
Flying in and can't bring the baby equipment? Just ask, we'll supply the "Pack 'n Play" or a highchair if needed. "Family-Friendly" is our by-line, so come one and all! Grandparents get a special Senior Citizen Discount so bring the kids, grandkids and even the family pet! Well, maybe not ALL family pets, some restrictions do apply: No guinea pigs, reptiles or cats. Crate trained Dogs only; arrangements must be made in advance of booking.
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Steve Cohen on Drugs
I will keep constant attention on reducing importation, sale, and manufacture of meth, cocaine and crack. I will support education and treatment as an equal partner in the effort to eliminate drug addiction and associated criminal behavior.
Proponent's argument to vote Yes:Rep. HOWARD BERMAN (D, CA-28): The drug crisis facing the US remains a top national security threat. This bill represents a new partnership with Mexico and Central American countries to face the immediate security threat of drug gangs, and help these neighbors build the capacity of their law enforcement agencies.
Opponent's argument to vote No:Rep. MICHAEL McCAUL (R, TX-10): We need a strategy on this side of the border: a two-pronged Approach; a comprehensive strategy that deals not only with the Mexican side but with the US side. And for too long, our border sheriffs and our Border Patrol agents have been outmanned and outgunned. And if we are going to provide assistance to Mexico, it seems to me we ought to be providing assistance to our men and women on our side fighting this war every day.
Rep. TED POE (R, TX-2): I am concerned about drugs and violence on the border, but I am also concerned about corruption. In order to gain control of access corridors in the US, drug cartels are hiring hit men from an elite force in Mexico's military. This group is known as the "Zetas." Some of the Zetas are military deserters that may have been trained in the US. $1 billion in this bill would go to Mexico. And Mexico in its arrogance objects to any conditions we want to put on this money. The administration can offer us no assurance that our equipment and training won't be used against us and neither can Mexico.
A bill to target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
Sponsor's introductory remarks: Sen. Biden: My bill will eliminate the current 100-to-1 disparity [between sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine] by increasing the 5-year mandatory minimum threshold quantity for crack cocaine to 500 grams, from 5 grams, and the 10-year threshold quantity to 5,000 grams, from 50 grams, while maintaining the current statutory mandatory minimum threshold quantities for powder cocaine. It will also eliminate the current 5-year mandatory minimum penalty for simple possession of crack cocaine, the only mandatory minimum sentence for simple possession of a drug by a first time offender.
Drug use is a serious problem, and I have long supported strong antidrug legislation. But in addition to being tough, our drug laws should be rational and fair. My bill achieves the right balance. We have talked about the need to address this cocaine sentencing disparity for long enough. It is time to act.
Congressional Summary:
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance.
Congressional Summary: Amends the federal criminal code to extend the pre-judgment probation and expungement procedures for simple possession of a controlled substance to individuals who are convicted of drug trafficking or of attempting or conspiring to commit a drug offense. Sets forth requirements for granting pre-judgment probation for drug trafficking or of attempting or conspiring to commit a drug offense, including that:
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Rep. PAUL: Nine States allow industrial hemp production or research in accord with State laws. However, Federal law is standing in the way of farmers in these States growing what may be a very profitable crop. Because of current Federal law, all hemp included in products sold in the US must be imported instead of being grown by American farmers. Since 1970, the federal Controlled Substances Act's inclusion of industrial hemp in the "schedule one" definition of marijuana has prohibited American farmers from growing industrial hemp despite the fact that industrial hemp has such a low content of THC (the psychoactive chemical in the related marijuana plant) that nobody can be psychologically affected by consuming hemp.
The US is the only industrialized nation that prohibits industrial hemp cultivation. Industrial hemp is a crop that was grown legally throughout the US for most of our Nation's history. In fact, during World War II, the Federal Government actively encouraged American farmers to grow industrial hemp to help the war effort. It is unfortunate that the Federal Government has stood in the way of American farmers competing in the global industrial hemp market. Indeed, the founders of our Nation, some of whom grew hemp, would surely find that federal restrictions on farmers growing a safe and profitable crop on their own land are inconsistent with the constitutional guarantee of a limited Government.
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SC-7: Tom Rice
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Blue Cross Blue Shield held a free information session on the new healthcare reform law Wednesday at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
With open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act in effect since Oct. 1, many people are still confused.
"I'm going to start Medicaid next year and I know I'm going to need a supplement," Marcia Worth said. "I don't know where my current insurance is going to be standing."
"We got to some questions of where we're going from here since rates have changed, insurance premiums have changed, and stuff like that," Ben Dahlberg added.
Tom Gilsdorf of Blue Cross Blue Shield said a major concern is that people who aren't already covered by their employer need to look into getting coverage for the new year.
"For Nebraskans and the country in general, if you don't have qualified coverage in 2014, you would likely be subject to a penalty," Gilsdorf said.
He said that penalty will come in the form of a tax. He said single individuals will need to pay the government a maximum of $95 in the first year. Families will need to pay a $285 maximum.
Gilsdorf also said another area of concern is that many people don't think they're eligible for help in paying their premiums. He said single individuals with an income of under $46,000 a year, or families of four making less than $94,000 a year, are eligible.
"We're really encouraging people to sit down with an agent or insurance advisor to figure how to navigate both the marketplace and then some of the navigators with healthcare reform," Gilsdorf said.
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SLOW DOWN! SLOW DOWN! But the cries were too late. The car skidded off the road and crashed into a large tree. I flew forward and hit the windshield. Everything went black.
I awoke in a lethargic state, surrounded by what felt like water. I was swimming suspended in air. There was an odd smell, I knew it well, but could not identify it. It had the smell of old rusty metal, and a kind of sweetness.
I couldn't see anything when I opened my eyes, only blackness. Frightened, I tried to scream, but when I opened my mouth no sound came out. Scared, I began to struggle. My foot moved and hit something soft and gooey. I struggled more and hit it again, only this time someone or something touched me back. The touch was odd, distant feeling. Did they even touch me? Questions swarmed: where was I? Was I in a hospital? Was I in a coma? Was I dead?
During what seemed like months, I began to forget simple things. I couldn't remember how I got here. I just laid there in the suspended, swimming state. Waiting, just waiting.
Then it happened. Everything that surrounded me shattered. I was falling. I moved, flailing my arms and legs, but it made me fall faster. What was happening? Was I dying? There was a vice squeezing on my head. Then I saw it, the sacred light and the fuzzy figures. I wanted to yell, but I knew no sound would come. I got closer and grew more frightened. It wasn't supposed to be scary; it should be peaceful. What was happening?
Everything moved faster, the squeezing moved from my head to my shoulders. The figures were closer and reaching out for me. I traveled through a small tunnel and hands grasped my head and feet. I was here!
I heard muffled voices and quick shuffling of feet. I was slapped on the back, and when I opened my mouth, I screamed. Things were stuck in my ears, eyes and mouth. When I opened my eyes, I saw a doctor standing over me. I was overcome with relief, I was alive. Then the doctor said something that struck fear into me.
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3,3 % total invest budget- 3.3% of the total investment budget
The inception period usually experience- experiences
but this trouble is solved, the implementation process will be speeded up- when or if?
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Standard II: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the ways human beings view themselves in and over time. Standard VI: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance. Standard X: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the ideals, principles, and practices of citizenship in a democratic republic.
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Frosty Ginger Pumpkin Squares Recipe
My family loves getting together to sample good food. While pumpkin makes it perfect for the holidays, this ice cream dessert is requested year-round.
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup crushed graham cracker (about 16 squares)
- 1 cup crushed gingersnaps (about 18 cookies)
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- In a large bowl, combine the butter, graham crackers and gingersnaps. Press half of the crumb mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg. Stir in walnuts. Fold in softened ice cream. Spoon into crust. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over top. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours. Yield: 12-15 servings.
Originally published as Frosty Ginger Pumpkin Squares in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p81
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Good, but very sweet. Will probably reduce the sugar next time I make it.
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This is extremely easy to make and it tastes absolutely delicious! The kids loved it!
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Great recipe-tasty and refreshing-and easy!!!
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At a time when a number of organisations and social activists are fighting seriously for the social rights of transgenders, sadly there is no provision that allows the community members to appear for the competitive examinations conducted by the UPSC and TNPSC, both government bodies.
This came to light through an RTI appeal filed by a Madurai-based 23-year-transgender, Swapna.
Swapna, who has been undergoing training for civil service examination, filed an RTI application to know whether transgenders have any special provision or reservation in competitive examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
The transgender in her RTI application to the UPSC on March 4 had sought details such as whether transgender are eligible for the examinations conduct by the commission; is there any special circular to know why a column for third sex has not been provided in the application form; is there any government order which provides reservation for transgender like being given to schedule caste/schedule tribes, other backward classes and is there any criteria to know their physical condition (whether they are physical male and mental female), like the special criteria followed for differently-abled persons, to explain their disability in the application form. The UPSC, which took nearly 24 days to respond to her queries, directed Swapna to seek answers for all her queries from the Government.
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PEORIA, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) organized the Summit of Hope on Tuesday at the Peoria Dream Center. The summit is an expo that features more than 60 community, local and governmental organizations that have come together as resources for ex-offender who are looking for a fresh start.
"There are somethings you're going to have to do to move forward. you have to be able to get a job and have a place to live," said Tom Shaer, IDOC Director of Communications. "We have representatives of state agencies and local representatives which tell the parolees all the basics tools to be more successful."
At the expo, ex-offenders were able to get some of the basic services from identification to health. Attendees could get a driver's license, flu shot, information on housing, emotional support and more.
Lashaun Halbrook who has one more year of parole, left with a driver's license, and now he is looking for an education.
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GOSHEN — The Goshen driver in a crash that killed two bicyclists last year admitted his guilt Thursday in Elkhart Circuit Court.
Daniel Snead, 43, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death while driving while there was a controlled substance in his system.
Under the terms of his plea agreement, Snead will serve 18 years in the Department of Correction, plus six years with the Elkhart County Community Corrections program. He will also serve six years on probation, and is set to pay restitution to the families of the dead cyclists.
Snead had faced up to 20 years in prison on each Class B felony charge.
The collision occurred in June on C.R. 20, just east of Pleasant Plain. Snead was driving west in a 2003 Ford Taurus that went left of center and struck bicyclists David Anglemyer, 18, Goshen, and Daniel Runion, 19, Osceola. Anglemyer and Runion died as a result of their injuries.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Snead tested positive for methamphetamine after the crash.
In court, Judge Terry Shewmaker asked Snead if he'd consumed meth, then drove a vehicle and caused the death of Anglemyer and Runion.
"Yes," Snead replied through tears. Throughout the hearing, his head was often bowed toward the defense table where he sat with his attorney, Michelle Voirol.
Prompted by a question from Shewmaker, Snead said he suffered from depression and "post-traumatic something." However, he indicated the conditions didn't prevent him from understanding Thursday's proceedings.
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In other proceedings Thursday, a Goshen teen was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in robbing a convenience store.
Andres M. Torres Jr., 17, will also serve three years on probation.
Torres was the getaway driver — a stoned and drunk one, by his admission — during the May 2012 armed robbery of the gas station at 224 N. Main St., Goshen. Another youth, Darius Thomas of Goshen, actually entered the store and pointed a firearm at a cashier. Thomas was recently sentenced to 12 years in prison for the crime, plus four on probation.
Days after the robbery, Goshen police were called to Thomas' home in reference to a shooting. Investigators learned that Thomas had shot himself in the left foot with a pistol-gripped, sawed-off shotgun.
Police determined Thomas was involved in the gas station robbery. Further investigation led to Torres' arrest.
Deputy prosecuting attorney David Franciso said Thursday the shotgun blast did horrific damage to Thomas' foot.
"That could have easily been (the cashier's) face," he said.
Defense counsel Jeff Majerek said Torres' family had high hopes for the young man, including him joining the Marines. Francisco highlighted a juvenile record for Torres that including being incorrigible, a runaway and getting expelled from school for fighting.
"The Marines are looking for a few good men," he said, "not incorrigibles and thieves."
In emotional testimony, Torres acknowledged that what he did was wrong.
"Out of this situation, I'm going to be a better man," he said. "...I'm going to take my punishment, whatever you guys give me."
Torres said he wanted to make his family proud of him. And several of his family members, including his mother, sisters and a cousin, were in the courtroom Thursday.
Shewmaker told Torres to apologize to his mother.
"Ma, you know I love you," said Torres, turned to face the audience section. "And I know you were right."
Judge Shewmaker also told Torres he had his whole life ahead of him.
"I hope you make a detour from the path you're on," he said.


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Even though many kids haven't headed back to the classroom just yet, a number of children and their families still had fun exploring and exercising their own minds today, at the Don Harrington Discovery Center's "MindFest". All the fun kicked off Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. and the all day festival was open to everyone with a curious or playful mind. Various booths and exhibits were set up all around the center, encouraging folks to come build, invent, explore, create, dance, reflect and just have fun."So we really give the kids a chance to create whatever that want in Mindfest, because we're trying to get kids to think a little more," said event coordinator Mandi Reed. "A lot of time today, stuff is done for them or they don't get to be as creative as they'd like to be, here at MindFest, we give kids the opportunity to express themselves." The Discovery Center is also getting ready to host the Mad Scientist Ball coming up in October.For ticket information, call the center at 355-9547.
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Governor Rick Perry touted Texas' strong economic growth during a State of the State speech he delivered Tuesday afternoon at the Waco Convention Center.
Perry credited local legislators, businesses and universities he said helped create a strong economic climate that's drawn business and jobs to Texas. The Governor spoke to a crowd of more than 500 at the Waco Convention Center on Washington Ave. The Greater Waco Chamber hosted the "State of the State Luncheon."
The Governor told the crowd he believed Texas was "fundamentally and consistently strong." Although he spoke broadly about job growth statewide, Perry suggested Central Texas played a key role in the growth.
He pointed to the success of L3 Communications, one of Waco's largest employers. He also praised Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan County Community College. Perry said such technical institutions help Texas lead the nation in terms of job growth.
"The Governor was very much talking our language and we were very grateful for his being here and him saying such good things about Baylor as well as our sister institutions of MCC and TSTC," said Baylor President, Ken Starr.
Representative Charles "Doc" Anderson and Senator Brian Birdwell shared the governor's positive outlook on Texas headed into the 83rd Legislative Session.
"He's one of the few governors who can stand up and be so positive speaking of things that he spoke of [like] the growth of Texas, said Anderson. "It's true. People are coming to Texas from all over," he added.
Senator Birdwell also spoke of the opportunities he said make Texas appealing to businesses. "Texas has created an environment," explained Birdwell, "come to Texas and be successful and we're not going to punish you for it."
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ANDERSON — So good, so soon.
The headline is from a 1999 edition of Sports Illustrated with Peyton Manning on the cover. But it applies just as well to the Indianapolis Colts' current second-year quarterback.
Andrew Luck entered the bye week with 1,574 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and just three interceptions. His completion percentage is up from 54.1 percent as a rookie to 60.7 percent this year, and he's been at his best in the biggest games.
In the Colts' victories against San Francisco, Seattle and Denver — three Super Bowl favorites — Luck has thrown five touchdowns and no interceptions. He's won 16 of his 23 career starts and already has led nine game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime.
Luck has been everything Indianapolis could have hoped and more after being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 draft, and his most recent win came in a duel with the legend he replaced.
Luck completed 21 of 38 attempts for 228 yards and three touchdowns as the Colts held on to beat Manning and the Denver Broncos 39-33 in a thriller last week.
Afterward, Indianapolis head coach Chuck Pagano was asked how much added pressure his young quarterback put on himself leading up to the nationally televised showdown.
"Zero," Pagano said without hesitation. "Zero. About the same he put on here when he signed his first contract, which was none."
That approach could serve Luck well in the final nine games of the season when he will be playing for the first time in the NFL without his favorite receiver. Reggie Wayne became the fifth key offensive player to be lost to injury for the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee while attempting to catch a poorly underthrown ball in the fourth quarter against the Broncos.
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Peugeot 508 review
The Peugeot 508 is great to look at, good to drive and comfortable
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The Peugeot 508 is a very serious arrival in the large family car class. It offers stand-out styling, a wide range of efficent engines and a very high quality cabin. Rivals like the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat are still better all-rounders, but the 508 is worth considering if you fancy something a bit different.
Our choice: 508 Active 2.0 HDi
The Peugeot 508 is a good looking car and does well to stand out from the crowd. It has a sweeping shape with a distinctive nose that incorporates its new grille and headlight combination. Peugeot appears to have tried to give the 508 the look of a four-door coupe like the Mercedes CLS, rather than a conventional saloon - and it works. Only entry-level Access cars miss out on alloy wheels and the cabin is made of high quality materials. Inside it feels much more upmarket than the Ford Mondeo, for instance, rivaling cars like the Volkswagen Passat and Vauxhall Insignia.
If you want a sporty family car, you'll be better off with a Ford Mondeo. That said, the Peugeot 508 still offers a good drive, with precise steering, a comfortable ride and good sound insulation. The fastest engine in the line-up is the 201bhp 2.2-litre diesel GT, which does 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds. Petrol options include 1.6-litre units with up to 156bhp, while the HYbrid4 combines an electric motor with a diesel engine to offer four-wheel-drive and 200bhp. However, your our top pick is the 110bhp 1.6 diesel which offers a surprising mix of performance and economy. It gets a slick six-speed manual gearbox in Active trim, but the same engine in frugal eHDI spec is hampered by a jerky automatic transmission and is best avoided.
Peugeot has made huge leaps in terms of reliability and safety over the years, and the Peugeot 508 has earned itself a maximum five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. All models come fitted with front, side and curtain airbags as standard, along with traction and stability control. As for reliability, due to the 508's relative novelty we haven't heard of any problems yet. However, Peugeot models don't tend to perform particularly well in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey. That said, the 508 feels very well made and we hope for a strong showing.
Much bigger than its predecessor, the Peugeot 508 stands at 4.8m long – about the same as a Ford Mondeo. That means there's a decent amount of space, with bags of room in the front. It's equally impressive in the back, where only the tallest passengers will struggle for head and leg space. There is a shortage of cubby holes for mobile phones and drinks though, and the 473-litre boot is slightly down on the Mondeo. The HYbrid4 has a slightly smaller luggage area because the batteries are hidden in the boot, but the trade-off is that it's sure-footed in the wet thanks to four-wheel-drive.
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Most Peugeot 508 models will be bought by business drivers, and they will either pick the road tax-exempt HYbrid4 - which emits just 95g/km and returns 78.5mpg - or the 1.6 e-HDi diesel, which emits 109g/km CO2 while returning 64.2mpg. The downside to both is the awful automatic gearbox, so we recommend the manual box in the standard 1.6 HDI. It's much better but isn't as efficient, returning a comparatively poor 124g/km and 60.1mpg. Entry-level cars get air-con and electric windows, while SR versions add sat-nav, cruise control and 16-inch alloys. Allure- trimmed cars have electric leather seats and rear parking sensors. Top spec GT models boast a head-up display, xenon headlights and sports suspension for sharper handling. Running costs for all models should be reasonable for the class, although residual values are likely to be poor.
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Our results reveal that the current diversity and distribution of haplogroup H were largely established by the Mid Neolithic (~4000 BC), but with substantial genetic contributions from subsequent pan-European cultures such as the Bell Beakers expanding out of Iberia in the Late Neolithic (~2800 BC). Dated haplogroup H genomes allow us to reconstruct the recent evolutionary history of haplogroup H and reveal a mutation rate 45% higher than current estimates for human mitochondria. 2012-12-31T13:30:00Z Rapid species identification of eight sympatric northern Australian macropods from faecal-pellet DNA http://hdl.handle.net/2440/78825 Title: Rapid species identification of eight sympatric northern Australian macropods from faecal-pellet DNA Author: Wadley, J.; Austin, J.; Fordham, D. Abstract: Context: Conservation of vulnerable and endangered species requires a comprehensive understanding of their distribution and habitat requirements, so as to implement effective management strategies. Visual scat surveys are a common non-invasive method for monitoring populations. However, morphological similarity of scats among sympatric species presents a problem for accurate identification. Visual misidentifications of scats can have major impacts on the accuracy of abundance and distribution surveys of target species, wasting resources and misdirecting management and conservation actions. DNA identification of scats can overcome this issue, while simultaneously providing a rich source of genetic information for population and dietary studies. Aims: We developed a simple and reliable method to identify morphologically similar macropod scats from eight sympatric species in north-eastern Australia, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) of a portion of the mtDNA ND2 gene. Methods: We identified a short (275-bp) polymorphic region of ND2, which is easily amplifiable from degraded DNA, developed a primer set, and identified a set of three restriction endonucleases (AluI, BstNI and HphI) which, in combination, can discriminate among the eight target species. So as to test the effectiveness of this protocol, we collected 914 macropod scats from 53 sites in the north-eastern Australia. Key results: In total, 406 of these scats were extracted, with 398 (98%) containing amplifiable macropod DNA. All 398 scats were subsequently identified to species by using our RFLP protocol. Sequencing of a subset of these samples confirmed the accuracy of the test. Species identification of scats by using DNA identified eight species of macropods, five of which were outside their documented distributions, one of which was ~400 km. 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"I've seen every angle you can approach a game from," he said. "… I guess out of anything, that's the most valuable thing."
Legursky's versatility and readiness were put to the test multiple times a season ago, and never more so than when the Steelers needed him most. He got the call in the Super Bowl in place of the injured Maurkice Pouncey, whom he relieved early in the AFC title game after the star rookie suffered a high ankle sprain.
How the 6-1, 315-pound Legursky would fare vs. imposing Packers NT B.J. Raji was a matter of much speculation entering the game, what with Legursky to make his first-ever start in the middle and the 337-pound Raji emerging as a star late last season, but Raji didn't record a tackle in Green Bay's win, and Legursky came away "satisfied" with the way he played individually on a nonetheless disappointing day overall.
In the regular season, Legursky started four games, all at right guard, in place of the injured Trai Essex. With Pouncey the surefire starter at center, Legursky's best shot at competing for a starting spot this season could be at guard, though whether that happens could be tied to whether the Steelers bring in someone else who can play center, as Legursky and Pouncey are the only two centers on the roster.
"I'm going in there and battling to be a starter," Legursky said of his outlook.
It took two years for the 25-year-old Legursky, who went undrafted out of Marshall, to work his way onto the Steelers' roster. Twice Pittsburgh released him. "That was tough times, but I fought through that," he said.
Now, he has developed into a well-rounded player. In addition to center and guard, he also has lined up as a blocking back, something he enjoys.
His handiness is his calling card. He has shown, he said, that he can "go in there and contribute in a blink of an eye where we can win football games."


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The big question: Are we really getting high-speed rail?
After shaving $30 billion dollars off the price tag of California's bullet train project, a plan known as the "blended" plan, some politicians are taking a closer look and questioning whether or not that plan really delivers high-speed rail.
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) has joined the growing chorus of Democrats, who have gone on record to share their concerns about the "blended" plan, which utilizes some existing rail lines and funnels hundreds of millions of dollars into what's known as the "bookends."
The bookends refer to transit projects that tap into high-speed rail funds but, according to rail watchdogs, don't deliver high-speed rail.
Among other Democrats who have challenged the plan is rail authority vice chair, Lynn Schenk, who just voiced dissent on the blended plan. And former state lawmakers, Alan Lowenthal and Joe Simitian, who went on record last year against the project.
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According to court documents, the judge issued the ruling Tuesday saying Bulger and his attorneys failed to show how the information would be relevant to his case.
The judge also ordered prosecutors to turn over any documents that "support of reflect" Bulger's contention that he was not an FBI informant, "to the extent any such documents exist," the Boston Globe reports.
Bulger, 83, the former leader of the Winter Hill Gang, is charged in connection with 19 killings. He was one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives while on the run for 16 years before his 2011 capture in Santa Monica, Calif.
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England and Poland played out a poor 1-1 draw in Warsaw as Kamil Glik hit back to cancel out Wayne Rooney's opener.
It was a poor performance from the visitors, with Roy Hodgson's men never finding their rhythm and being guilty of poor passing for the whole game, being outplayed by the hosts. Michael Carrick and Steven Gerrard were the most culpable in midfield, with the former misplacing passes throughout the game and the latter resorting to impatient and aimless long-balls too often.
The first half was a scrappy affair, with England's narrow formation frustrating both teams, and yet it was the visitors who took the lead in the 31st minute, Gerrard winning and taking a corner which Wayne Rooney diverted into the net by way of a defender's shoulder - a finish reflective of the game up until that point.
Chances were few and far between for either side, although Poland did have a good opportunity towards the end of the half, Robert Lewandowski setting up Kamil Grosicki, who blazed wide.
After the first half, England did nothing to address their lack of composure, and faded even further out of the game as a result. Almost immediately after the second half kicked off, Glen Johnson was called into action to deny a certain goal with a last-ditch tackle on Lewandowski after a bad mistake by Phil Jagielka. Polish pressure began to mount on the England goal, with Joe Hart tipping a Ludovic Obraniak strike over the bar, and Lukasz Piszczek being given the freedom of England's left flank to bombard the England box with crosses.
Yet for a brief period midway through the second half, England should have claimed the victory. First Jermain Defoe got on the end of a Steven Gerrard free-kick but sliced his effort badly, before the Tottenham striker was replaced by Danny Welbeck. The Manchester United striker almost immediately created the opener, being denied by Przemyslaw Tyton, but then teeing up Wayne Rooney, who fired his shot over the bar, reflective of his all-round performance in the game.
Immediately, England were punished for their profligacy - a Polish corner produced the equaliser thanks to a bad mistake from Joe Hart, attempting to claim a corner but getting nowhere near it and allowing Kamil Glik to power a header into the net.
It was largely one-way traffic for the rest of the half, with Kamil Glik almost heading in another Poland corner, and the home side having a penalty shout turned down after the ball appeared to ricochet off Phil Jagielka's arm.
It was a more than deserved draw for Poland, but there must be question marks over what progress England are making under Roy Hodgson, and what promise is being shown that he can take England to the next level. They remain unbeaten, but have drawn against Ukraine at home, and a Poland side missing their captain - two teams that failed to show any good performances even in front of their own fans at Euro 2012. England must at least look at alternative midfield combinations - careless and disjointed performances like today are becoming the norm for a side that is beginning to punch below its weight.


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One of New Zealand's largest provincial cities, Palmerston North has an attractive historic heart. Many of the original stores (built in the 1920s and 1930s) have been restored and now function as boutiques, cafés and restaurants. Rose gardens and museums should also be on your agenda, particularly the Dugald McKenzie rose breeding centre and the Te Manawa gallery and museum complex. For sports enthusiasts, the rugby museum is an essential stop. Palmerston North is known for interesting dramatic productions – check out what's on at the local theatres. For exceptional scenery, walk the magnificent Manawatu Gorge.
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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has been preparing leaders for Christian ministry for more than 200 years. In 1991, the Seminary initiated the Metro-Urban Institute (MUI) to help churches address growing concerns related to urban living. The MUI has become an important resource for those concerned with "the welfare of the city" (Jeremiah 29:7) whether or not they actually live in urban areas.
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Providing Classroom and Field Placement Educational Opportunities
To provide or help arrange formal and informal, credit and non-credit, in-class and field-based educational experiences, which will assist in the development of religious leaders.
To cooperate with churches, church-related agencies, and other human service programs to respond educationally to the social and spiritual problems of people in the metropolitan context.
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To provide assistance to congregations and the seminary community with scholarly research concerning urban ministry.
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Studies leading toward the Master of Divinity or Master of Arts degree are structured to equip Christian leaders (clergy and/or laypersons) with tools of ministry in the multicultural atmosphere of the inner city and surrounding areas. Additionally, a Graduate Certificate in Urban Ministry may be granted to recipients of either the M.Div. or the M.A. upon satisfaction of the requirements for a graduate urban-focus. Completion of the bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required for admission.
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Students in either the M.Div. or the M.A. degree programs may pursue a Graduate Certificate in Urban Ministry. Those seeking the certificate must
- attain 18 hours of course work related to urban ministry (including Church and Society) with a grade of B or better in each course of the urban focus
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The Christian Leadership Certificate is a non-academic program that is open to anyone with a high school diploma or beyond with the recommendation of his/her pastor or other Christian advocate. The program is open enrollment. However, there are individuals from every walk of life, occupation, and level of academic achievement studying side by side. Special consideration is given to individuals considering opportunities to complete their undergraduate education and receive a college degree.
While the Seminary grants advanced graduate degrees only, one can obtain graduate certification at the master level. MUI utilizes a diverse group of educators and urban practitioners from throughout Greater Pittsburgh, country, and world communities. MUI makes high quality theological education available at a low cost to persons who, ordinarily, would be unable to attend Seminary due to educational deficiencies or lack of financial resources.
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Urban Intensive Weekend Seminars
The Urban Intensive Weekend is a three-day conference offering information on ways churches can more effectively provide faith-based public ministry to their communities. UIW expose participants to analysis of a particular public issue in urban ministry through dialogue with scholars, urban practitioners, and local church representatives. Collaboration between faith-based and secular organizations whose mission and values are compatible with Christian community ministry is stressed. Intentionally interdisciplinary, the UIW encourages dialogue among a variety of faith traditions and other areas of community life including business, health, social services, law, and government. Though open to the public, the UIW is part of a course for which students receive graduate, undergraduate, or continuing education credits.
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One year of field placement is required for the Master of Divinity degree in the general program. Urban-focus students seeking the graduate certificate in Urban Ministry, however, participate in two years of field placement. Each field placement site has a professional who works with the Seminary in developing the placement and providing supervision.
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This arrangement provides supervised experiential learning opportunities for master's level students. Students work in an urban-related context with a church or agency associated with the MUI Collaborative for an academic year (or greater portion thereof).
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Given the realities of today's global marketplace and multicultural cities, awareness of the cross-cultural challenges of urban life is essential for effective local city ministry. The Metro-Urban Institute's Cross-Cultural Education program exposes students to urban ministry and theological education in cultures outside of the USA, typically in non-Western societies. Urban focus students have enjoyed study with practitioners and educators in West Africa. Cross-cultural education is generally offered as a summer intensive course, due to the inclusion of foreign travel.
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Point6 Hiking Tech Medium Mini Crew
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After a combined 700 miles of hiking, backpacking,…
Source: received for testing via the Trailspace Review Corps
Price Paid: sample provided by Point6 for testing and review
After a combined 700 miles of hiking, backpacking, and trail running, the Point6 Hiking Tech Medium Mini Crew and Medium Crew socks remained well constructed and my feet blister-free.
Neither version is quite a medium cushion sock, however. Backpackers wearing heavier, all-leather boots will want thicker socks. But for fast-packing and weekend trips outside of winter, these merino wool socks shine. John Muir Trail in a week? Wonderland weekend? Throw these socks on, load a pack with some GU, and go.
Whatever you choose to do in them, the Point6 Hiking Tech Medium Mini Crew socks (and Crew version) are well constructed, and hold up to multiple days of abuse without a wash, even when dried on the dashboard and beaten to remove dust.
They also ward off "the funk" longer compared to other wool socks I've used.
- Springy, all-around cushion
- Superb ventilation
- No odor!
- Excellent arch brace
- "Busy" design style
- No extra Achilles heel padding
- Thinner than typical medium cushion socks
Best For: Trail running, fast-packing, and weekend trips in footwear that doesn't require heavy padding
Both pairs of socks are well put together. When pinched, the fabric of the socks feels springy and returns to its normal shape.
Though they incorporate numerous techy sock design constructions — including two sets of mesh venting panels (per sock!) and an integrated arch brace — the seams holding the sock together are invisible.
The "compact spinning process" mentioned on the packaging gives the socks a refined finish and purportedly makes them more durable. The two pairs I tested stood up to hundreds of miles of use with only minor wear (see Durability below).
Moisture Management
When putting the socks on, I could instantly feel the arch brace snugging up underfoot, and noticed the ventilation panels. Each set of ventilation panels is situated exactly where I want them. The panels are situated on top of each toebox, and the second pair run parallel to each other, on either side of the foot. The fabric of these panels is visibly less dense than the surrounding sock.
When trail running in the mini crew version I noticed that these vented areas would dry first whenever the socks got wet. Moving through puddles, the merino wool stays firm and warm; the cold water warms up around my foot within a few dozen steps.
The Point6 socks do such a remarkable job of transferring moisture that, even when I knew the socks were wet, my feet would rarely sense the moisture. It was only when I took my footwear off at the end of the day that I could confirm with my hands that they were wet.
Friction Management
I wore the two pairs of socks for approximately 700 miles of hiking, backpacking, and trail running, primarily in the summer, and never got a blister.
However, when I used them as the sole sock in heavier, full-grain leather boots, I developed hot spots at contact points on the back of my heel and top of my arch. I believe this is due to the lighter cushion and low fabric volume of the socks.
In a boot designed for a heavyweight sock, the Point6 socks do not take up the room needed to keep my feet from jostling around; thus, I needed to wrench down my laces tighter to compensate, leading to pressure points. The less flexible the boot, the more one should tend towards a thicker pair of socks.
As with all footwear, be sure the fit and volume of your socks works with the volume and fit of your boots or trail shoes.
The Point6 sock show wear just like any other outdoor sock, though they did not seem to fuzz up or ball as much as other socks in their class that I've worn.
Over the course of testing, I encountered multiple stray threads and elastic strings on both pairs of socks. The interior fabric loops show some slight permanent compression in high-pressure areas under the heel and ball of the foot.
That said, the socks have not fallen out of shape in any noticeable way, and their performance has not been affected. The entire sock tightens back up and returns to normal after washing.
These Point6 socks have a performance-oriented fit. The sock hugs the foot snugly, with no extra fabric to bunch up at the toes or back of the heel.
The elastic used in the Point6 socks is very stretchy and supple, not constricting to the blood flow of my feet, but not so loose that the socks slide around my foot. My toes were free to splay out in any direction, nearly unimpeded by tension from the fabric of the sock. I believe the lower-density of the mesh vent panel above the toes accounts for this ease in stretching.
Also, when hiking in challenging terrain, the sock does a fine job of transmitting nuances in the trail. Since the sock's fabric is no more than 1/8" thick, one gets a good sense of the terrain underfoot, as not much feeling is lost.
Interestingly, I noticed that, compared to the crew length, the mini crew socks slid around my foot a little bit more. This could be a function of the crew-length cuff offering more stability, but I also notice that the mini crew's toebox shifts more readily as well. This difference did not cause any performance or comfort issues, nor did it increase as the socks wore on.
Impact Management
This is an area where the Point6 socks' performance-oriented nature works against them. The thinness of the socks makes them less effective at absorbing shock when compared to a true medium cushion hiker.
This is another reason why these are not the socks to wear with heavier, full-grain leather boots. Though my Pivetta P-8 boots are broken in, more heel padding and more overall cushion would be helpful to prevent foot fatigue at the end of the day.
Again, be sure your sock's level of cushioning suffices for your footwear and comfort.
Odor Management
These socks just do not seem to build "the funk" as quickly as most midweight merino socks. Over the course of 700 miles of testing, I noticed that whenever I took my shoes off, even after the most strenuous runs and hikes, my feet would not smell.
I actually had to devise a few quite abusive scenarios just to get the socks to smell.
For example, I noticed that even after five days of constant wear inside my New Balance 1500GT boots, the socks were not offensive in the least. Keep in mind that my feet sweated quite a lot those few days and the New Balance 1500's are Gore-Tex lined, not very breathable when compared to an unlined boot.
I was fully expecting a bouquet of pungent smells to meet my nose! However, taking the socks off straight out of the boot and off my feet, I could only barely detect a smell building at the end of the second hike.
Testing Notes
Use and Footwear:
The Point6 Hiking Tech Medium Mini Crew socks logged approximately 300 miles, mainly for running, but also some hiking. I wore them exclusively with my Brooks Cascadia trail runners for less than five miles at a time.
I wore the Point6 Hiking Tech Medium Crew socks for approximately 400 miles, mostly on hiking and backpacking trips, with daily mileage varying anywhere from 2-12 miles.
I wore them with the following footwear: the all-leather Lowa Banff boot; the full-grain leather Pivetta P-8 boot; the full-grain leather, unlined White's Lace-to-Toe Smokejumper boot; the leather, Gore-tex lined New Balance 1500GT boot; the synthetic Brooks Cascadia trail runners.
I wore both pairs of socks for everyday activities like work and errands.
Testing Duration and Care: I wore one of the two pairs of socks almost every day for the entire testing period. I washed them infrequently by hand or machine, every three to six days, and air-dried them, to mimic the conditions reported by many long-distance thru-hikers.
I wore the socks through typical Midwest late-summer weather conditions, with temperatures of around 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, with a fair amount of precipitation.
I also used them during a weeklong backpacking trip to Washington's North Cascade Mountains, where temperatures hovered around 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit, and snow or sleet was almost omnipresent.
I used backpacks of all sizes and weights during the testing process.
Me and My Feet: U.S. size 10.5; low volume, narrow (A), high-arched; supinator/under-pronator; male, 6'-1", 160 lbs.
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Manufacturer's Description
This medium cushioned mini crew sock helps combat lace pressure on the top of the foot by adding cushioning across the instep as well as under foot. They work best with low-cut hiking shoes, and those seeking a little extra cushioning without bulk during day-long hikes.
100% compact spun merino wool next to skin
medium cushioned foot and cuff
size and style knit inside cuff
ventilation panel
arch brace
reinforced sole
ultra smooth toe seam
65% merino wool, 33% nylon, 2% spandex
The two layer construction of these core outdoor socks result in comfortable and long lasting performance. A durable outer layer of nylon protects the soft merino wool layer next to your skin, creating a perfect performance system. Our high quality merino wool is compact spun and is knit with high needle count machines to create more stitches per inch. The result? A dense, more durable sock that resists pilling and wear while wrapping your feet in luxurious softness. As your feet warm up or cool down, point6 merino eliminates moisture to maintain your optimal body temperature, preventing blisters and odor.
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Here's what other sites are saying:
After a few miles on the trail the thick laces of hiking shoes can become a pain. The Point6 Hiking Tech Midmweight Mini Crew Sock has cushioning on the top of the instep in order to protect your feet from uncomfortable pressure, and its naturally breathable and odor-resistant merino wool is not only soft but rugged enough for long or short wilderness treks.
- Backcountry.com
This medium cushioned mini crew sock helps combat lace pressure on the top of the foot by adding cushioning across the instep as well as under foot. The hiking tech medium mini works best with low-cut hiking shoes. Designed to meet the demands of rugged outdoor activities with support, ventilation and reinforcement where needed. Long lasting compact spun merino wool yarns are the most durable yarns available providing exceptional value. PRODUCT FEATURES: 100% compact spun merino wool next to skin Terry loop cushion surrounds entire foot and cuff deep heel pocket hugs the heel without pulling across instep size knit inside cuff ventilation panels on instep reinforced heel and toe for added durability arch brace to keep the sock snug smooth flat knit toe seam is undetectable by toes 65% merino wool, 33% nylon, 2% spandex
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KenPom predicts a 58-55 Vanderbilt win, with a 66% chance of a Commodore victory. Can the Dores get a two game conference win streak going and keep Auburn winless at Memorial since 2000?
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