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David Timms writes from Fullerton, California:
Jim Wallis' latest plea for the Democratic cause might earn him a job in their next election campaign. But his article last week was a grossly simplistic analysis of the issues. To suggest that Bush's only strengths are war and profiteering for rich capitalists is patently ridiculous. There was a touch of implication that Republicans are therefore all war-mongerers and greedy rich folk. What nonsense, as silly as saying that all Democrats are abortion-loving gays. This kind of political swaggering and stereotyping doesn't encourage dialogue. It stifles it.
Jeff Hudgins writes from Louisville, Kentucky:
I take strong offense at the all-too-familiar liberal view of the American people as simply a collection of votes to be had. Jim Wallis' cotton-candy piece assumes that Americans are stupid sheep waiting to be led. That is precisely the vision the Democratic Party has pushed since FDR began our long descent into socialism. That is only a small part of the reason the vision of the Republican Party, as proclaimed by President Bush, is so wildly popular. Has Wallis - or any of the other members of the elitist, left-wing cadre at Sojo - ever let the ray of reality pierce their thick skulls; to wit, the thought that maybe, just maybe, the vision of the Republican Party actually resonates with American voters because it rings true? Somehow, I doubt it. So, just keep sipping your politically correct java and leave the running of America to those of us with vision and the representatives we choose to push forward that vision for us in our republican form of self-governance.
Jim Wallis responds:
I don't usually feel a need to respond to Boomerang letters, but one reader said my column accused all Republicans of being warmongers and greedy capitalists. Some of my good Republican friends just don't fit that bill. What I did say is that the Bush administration's current message is that military might is the best response to terrorism and that making the latest tax cuts permanent is at the heart of their domestic agenda (cuts that most everybody, including "The Wall Street Journal," will acknowledge most benefit the wealthiest Americans). I know many Republicans who have a heart for the poor, but that was not their message during this election campaign. Nor, as I pointed out in the article, did the Democrats offer any alternative message in the mid-term elections. The point was hardly partisan, as another reader charged; rather, the churches need to offer a prophetic alternative to both political parties at the moment. Let me say a little more about that.
We have seen many moments in recent history when the churches emerged as the leading voice of political conscience and opposition. Certainly there were key times in the South African struggle against apartheid when the churches there became the critical public voice both for political challenge and change. Leaders like Desmond Tutu, Alan Boesak, and Frank Chikane served as both church and public figures at the same time. Who can forget the role of Archbishop Oscar Romero in El Salvador during the 1980s, church leaders in the Philippines during the revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos, or the critical opposition to communist rule in Poland? In many other oppressive circumstances, churches and church leaders have risen to the call to prophetic public leadership.
But even in democracies, churches have responded to that same prophetic vocation. In New Zealand during the 1990s, when conservative forces ripped that society's long- standing social safety net to pieces, it was the churches in partnership with the indigenous Maori people who led marches, ignited public protest, and emboldened a wobbly Labor party to recapture the government and restore key programs in health care, housing, and social services. During the Thatcher years in Britain, it was again church leadership that reminded the nation of its responsibilities to impoverished urban communities, to the ethics of the common good over private gain, to social justice, and to peace. And, of course, it was in the United States that black churches, under the leadership of Baptist ministers like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., provided the moral foundation and social infrastructure for a powerful civil rights movement that reminded the nation of its expressed ideals and changed us forever.
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, once told me that he believed the Jubilee 2000 debt cancellation campaign was the most important movement in Britain since William Wilberforce and the anti-slavery crusade (another faith-inspired social revival, and one led by conservative Christians). Now he and others hope for a new "Marshall Plan" aimed at the developing world in places like AIDS- infected sub-Saharan Africa. Already a U.K.-U.S. trans- atlantic church alliance is emerging in response to the urgent moral call to dramatically reduce global poverty. And churches in the U.S. are telling the Bush administration that such a moral and political initiative aimed at the root causes of global injustice will enable the war against terrorism to succeed far better than dropping more bombs on the children of Baghdad. This may not be the kind of faith-based initiative that George Bush had in mind, but, after the election results of 2002, it may be closer to the witness that many American churches may now be ready to offer.
If my comments imply a preference for defending the needs of the poor over the benefits of the more privileged, and a preference for finding just and peaceful resolutions to conflicts instead of resorting to war, I plead guilty. I don't believe that is partisan political correctness, but rather good Christian theology. And whether the American people resonate with that vision should not be our ultimate criteria for success. But I think if they were ever offered a clear moral vision of economic justice and international conflict resolution, beyond the very flawed agendas of both left and right political options, the public might resonate much more.
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With the acquisition, Pope John Paul II will become the senior vice president of the combined company's new Religious Software Division, while Microsoft senior vice presidents Michael Maples and Steven Ballmer will be invested in the College of Cardinals, said Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates.
"We expect a lot of growth in the religious market in the next five to 10 years," said Gates. "The combined resources of Microsoft and the Catholic Church will allow us to make religion easier and more fun for a broader range of people."
Gates described Microsoft's long-term strategy to develop a scalable religious architecture that will support all religions through emulation. A single core religion will be offered with a choice of interfaces according to the religion desired - "One religion, a couple of different implementations," said Gates.
The Microsoft move could spark a wave of mergers and acquisitions, according to Herb Peters, a spokesman for the U.S. Southern Baptist Conference, as other churches scramble to strengthen their positions in the increasingly competitive religious market.
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In their trial last week, seven D.C. area activists recounted the path that led them to civil disobedience in protest of our government's march to war. After legislators ignored their letters, calls, and visits, and after much prayer, they signed the Iraq Pledge of Resistance [http://www.peacepledge.org/resist/orgpledge.rtf]. Finally, they and five others were stopped and arrested as they made a last-ditch attempt to bring their message to Congress before it passed the war resolution. Ironically, the only official to listen was Judge Christian of the D.C. Superior Court, who lived up to his Pilgrim's Progress-esque name and sentenced the seven to the two days they had already served.
The twelve arrests garnered national media coverage [http://www.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/10/10/iraq.us/] denied to 200 nearby protesters who did not engage in civil disobedience. "Even more frightening" than getting arrested, says former Sojourners intern Mary Parker, "would be not standing up for what I believe."
The Iraq Pledge of Resistance coalition, which includes the American Friends Service Committee, Lutheran Peace Fellowship, and Pax Christi USA, is coordinating a national day of action on International Human Rights Day, Tuesday, December 10. For more information, see:
---------------------------------------------------------------- S o u l W o r k s ++++++++++++++++++++ Love and jealousy
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- Lope de Vega (1562-1635) Spanish playwright ----------------------------------------------------------------- B y t h e N u m b e r s +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Poll of U.S. public shows support for force in Iraq
Passage of a tough United Nations resolution ordering new weapons inspections in Iraq may have helped boost American public support for U.S. military action against Saddam Hussein's regime, shows a USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll taken the weekend of Nov. 9-10.
The poll found 59% support sending U.S. ground troops to Iraq to oust Hussein, up from 54% three weeks ago. That's the highest level of public support for a possible U.S. invasion since June, when 61% backed sending ground troops, but still less than the 74% who favored an invasion in a poll last November.
If Hussein does not comply with the U.N. resolution, 40% say the United States should take military action only with U.N authorization, while 31% say it should go ahead regardless of whether U.N permission is granted. One in four, 24%, say the United States should not go to war at all.
--------------------------------------------------------------- E y e w i t n e s s N e w s ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Report from Bali: Fear is a bad counselor by Bernard Adeney-Risakotta
The Bali bombings exploded in the hearts of most Indonesians. As many as 40% of the dead and wounded are Indonesians, but their fate is hardly noted. It is the young, white, innocent, Western victims whose horrible deaths have seared the Indonesian conscience. Even after two weeks, total strangers still approach me to express their shame and anguish over the bombings. If Sept. 11, 2001, seemed like some fantastic Hollywood movie, Oct. 12, 2002, was here and now for Indonesians.
In the flash of a car bomb, the absurd assertion that there are no terrorists in Indonesia was blown to bits and the hunt for terrorists began in earnest. Militant Islamic groups ran for cover and the Laskar Jihad, with its thousands of holy warriors, disbanded itself. At the same time, the rumors began to fly with various theories about who was behind the bombings. When I first heard the speculation that the CIA planted the bombs to discredit Islam and neutralize opposition to the threatened war against Iraq, I thought it was too absurd to be taken seriously. To my chagrin, the rumor has grown into almost a conviction in the minds of many Muslims, including some respected and tolerant leaders who hate terrorism as much as I do. How could Indonesians think such a thing?
Many Americans see Islam as the source of fanaticism, repression, and terror, while the West is viewed as the home of freedom, democracy, and justice. In contrast, many Muslims view the West as the source of colonialism, racism, and immorality while Islam is viewed as the fount of equality, justice, and godly civilization. If we are the good guys and they are the bad guys, then the humanity of the other is effaced. Thousands of civilians in Iraq, or hundreds of tourists in Bali, may be slaughtered in our attempt to 'root out the evil.'
If the United States carries out a unilateral attack on Iraq, millions of Muslims in Indonesia will see it as evidence that supports their worst fears about American aggression against Islam. Radical Islam, which remains a small minority in this vast country, will be strengthened, and many more Indonesians will identify the 'Christian' West as their evil enemy. An attack on Iraq may also precipitate an attack on the church in Indonesia.
The Bali bombing provoked great fear in Indonesia, both among Indonesians and Westerners. Millions of people may sink into poverty because of the economic impact on tourism and investments. Foreigners are leaving in droves as Western embassies evacuate most of their personnel and warn against travel in Indonesia. The gap between 'us' and 'them' grows wider. But for my wife and me, the gap does not exist. We are part of them, and they are part of us. Last week I was invited to dress in traditional Javanese clothes and greet the guests at the wedding reception of my wife's brother. As I shook hands or touched fingertips with hundreds of smiling Muslim friends, I wondered how anyone could think of them as enemies. Every day, Muslim young people from all spectrums of belief and politics play ping pong in our house. They would find difficulty in construing us as enemies.
"Fear is a bad counselor," wrote Hans Burke-Fillenz. As we approach the month of fasting [Ramadan] and the joyful season of Christmas, let us pray that fear may not rule, either in Indonesia or in the West.
*Bernard Adeney-Risakotta teaches at a university in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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-------------------------------------------------------- C u l t u r e W a t c h +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Why do so many more women than men volunteer? by Holly Lebowitz Rossi
People who dedicate a period of their lives to voluntary service usually have a lot in common. They're nurturing, generous with their time and energy, and eager to help make another person's life better. They are also usually women.
Since the founding of [the U.S.], women have given their time to voluntary service, often church-related, mainly because - until only a few short decades ago - they had limited options to develop a career, and unpaid volunteerism is conducive to family life and time spent in the home. In recent years, however, national initiatives like AmeriCorps and America's Promise have led more and more young Americans to dedicate a part of their lives to the service of others. This leaves many wondering: Why do so many of these volunteers continue to be women? It might be added that the overwhelming majority of volunteers is also white; people of color have never represented a significant percentage of the full-time volunteer corps.
Women give more of their time for a number of reasons, which tend to boil down to two major trends. First, despite a general acceptance of feminism and women's equality in this country, social justice activists feel that women are more naturally drawn to service roles that require a nurturing, empathetic manner. Secondly, there is enormous socioeconomic pressure on men to immediately earn a salary after college.
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It's difficult to feel a sense of belonging in college because, in many ways, you're not really a part of anything beyond your own education. But there's a movement of people - of students like you - who are becoming part of something together by creating "A Pledge of Resistance" against the war in Iraq. They are organizing a national day of resistance on Nov. 20 in which students across the country are encouraged to stand up together in resistance to the war. Check out the Web site for more information and for great campaign organizing material:
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Betsy Barnum writes from Minneapolis, Minnesota:
If David Batstone identifies corporate operations leading to the recent scandals as "sham capitalism," how does he define "authentic capitalism?" The implication is that real capitalism is good and I'd like to hear Batstone defend this proposition.
Marx defined capitalism, and the capitalists of his time and since have accepted his definition, as a system in which some of the value created by workers is skimmed off into the pockets of the owners, who don't do any of the work. The ecological commons is likewise exploited and improperly accounted for. It's an exploitative system and always has been. It shouldn't surprise anyone that the exploitation extends to cheating, lying, overvaluing, cooked books, and all the other practices now being revealed. These practices aren't "sham capitalism." They are the logical evolution of a system that worships money, reveres greed, and equates wealth with power.
Real, authentic capitalism is at its core an inhumane and inequitable economic system that can only exist in a class-based society where the few with great wealth dominate others and exploit the natural world as they see fit - for profit. Such a system can only thrive where democracy, and the rights of all people (and other living things) to freedom, equality, and dignity, are suppressed.
Ed. note: Batstone's new book, "Saving the Corporate Soul" (available in early 2003), tackles this theme.
Bob Barber writes from Hiddenite, North Carolina:
Re: Thoughts from a veteran (Vietnam) on Veterans Day
1. The president visited my wall today - maybe he'll get
to break ground on a new one for those he sends to death
in his new war.
2. I wondered today what the life status of Vietnam vets was compared to all of the congressmen that have served since Vietnam? I'm told you have to have money now to even be able to run for office and have the ability to send soldiers off to war. Does that mean you must be poor to be sent?
3. This may be the first time in history that the USA has started a war.
4. The Republicans continue to give high-fives over a win that included voting by a tiny portion of Americans. There was no mandate.
5. In my recent reformation to peacemaker and "true" Christian, my biggest disappointment has been this: That in a country of 281 million people, 160 million (over half) claim to be Christians, and not one of them has shown me where it is written that Jesus taught us to bomb innocent people and start wars. In fact, it appears that the majority either support the president or, even worse, are silent. In my own mind I will now refer to them as "Judas" Christians, because they have betrayed Christ's message. At the top of the list is one named Franklin Graham.
Linda Lilley writes from Hartford City, Indiana:
I am appalled that you could support the Muslim publication "A True Word!" With its sexism so prevalent, how could you present it as a favorable publication?! I now even question if I can support any Muslims in their "faith," for the only "true Muslim faith" of any Muslim is inevitably, incredibly sexist! Not that many "Christian" sects and other faith groups are not also guilty of this but they aren't all so unanimous in it - some quite openly even refute it.
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Decatur police said in a statement Thursday that Biddle was shot Sunday night outside a residence and was treated and released from a local hospital. Police said there was no evidence Biddle caused or provoked the shooting.
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The 25-year-old Biddle grew up in Decatur and played college football at the University of Mississippi.
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I can't believe I'm here
I've been reading this forum for several weeks, and find it very inspirational.
My problem is that I seem to be more 'psychologically' addicted to alcohol than physically. I work in a creative field, and several people I know who are also creative (illustrators, cartoonists and writers) say they feel the way I do - that we're at our best when we've had some booze to unlock our creativity.
I'm 40. I used to write 10-15 articles a week for various publications, no problem. But about two years ago I began drinking more than I ever have. Maybe I'm just burnt out, but I find that booze helps me 'care' when I have to call people for interviews. Then a little more booze helps me write a great story. Now I feel blocked without it.
The combination of age and alcohol has led to a weight gain of approx. 25 pounds too. I hate it. Maybe I'm vain...?
I want to get back to the person I was three years ago. The one who could interview and write because I loved it. The one who was slim, happy and healthy.
The other problem is that I read about scary detox symptoms and it makes me afraid. I've gone dry for about five days at a time, with headaches and insomnia as the main symptom. But I get so scared of the other things that could happen that I am hyper-alert for anything that's slightly different...
I drink approx. 4-5 times a day - and i do mean during the day. I don't feel the need to drink at night. I work from home, so it's easy to drink while I work. I don't want to do it anymore.
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Understand what you are saying...alcohol giving you a needed boost for creatvity etc...but sooner or later (at least from my experience) it won't have that needed effect for you & you may increase your intake in chasing the feeling you once got. Then it all goes out fo control from there...more intake, more health & memory issues, more out of control behavior...I have NEVER heard a happy ending to this kind of story...
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I watched a BBC documentary which did endorse your point about alchohol unleashing creativity. But ONLY at very low levels, e.g a glass of wine. And I certainly wrote some dazzling essays for my English degree. BUT, again, only at a low level. If I wrote when I was drunk, I felt like I was a genius. However, when I would read them back the following day I wanted to die! And if you are an alcoholic like me, you can't stop at one drink. And alcoholism is a progressive condition - it always gets worse, you always need more and more.
At 40 you are still young. Plenty of time to get sober, and enjoy writing naturally. The block will soon go as you get healthier, and so will the extra weight.
"Many men go fishing all their lives, without realising it's not fish that they're after" (Thoreau)
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Let's talk about de toxing....we have a sticky post on this forum
with info and some of our expereinces that you may have missed.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html (Quitting..What to expect ..What we did)
Many people don't drink for various reasons and some are not alcoholics. However it's also true that alcohol damages many things
and that happens to non alcoholics as well.
All in all....once I got out of the drinking life....I sure
wish I had been that wise earlier...
Welcome ...
Each Day Sober Is A Victory!!
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Can I just say...
I'm crying right now because I feel like I found people who understand me. I get strength from this Web site, and now that I've put my own problem out there, I already feel better. I was ashamed to post, but now I'm so glad I did.
I've read the detox sticky/forums several times. Maybe I can read it again now with new perspective.
My writing/career has not been affected in terms of my clients. Well, that's not entirely true - my freelance went from feast to famine due to the declining print industry. I've secured new clients, but lost my confidence somewhere along the way! I realize that if I don't get my act together, I could lose these clients. I've been fortunate so far - they're all thrilled with my work (more than 4,000 articles to my name in the last nine years!). But I realize it only takes one drunken, slurry-voiced interview, or a missed deadline, to change the game.
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Welcome to our Alcoholism Forum
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Sobriety is so worth fighting for. My dad was a writer, quite a successful one, and he never drank! You can do this. Don't let alcohol be your muse any more. Be inspired by nature, art, the human story...
"Many men go fishing all their lives, without realising it's not fish that they're after" (Thoreau)
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Well here is a list of 15 greats and many died too early and many did not enjoy much at the end
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If you have detox symptoms best talk with a doctor. My experience is they never get better. I also found I can never recapture those "golden" moments of yesteryears drinking and I'd prefer to live sober than chase that dream
The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within
There is more to life than increasing its speed
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Epic TV have been doing a fantastic job covering climbing news with their Climbing Daily program. I was honored to be interviewed for their show yesterday.
All posts by Simon Carter
Hi Everyone
Things have been quiet on the blog front, as you can see; my apologies for that. It is because I have been working on a new coffee-table book on Australian rock climbing called Rock Climbing Down Under: Australia Exposed. This book is the result of many years work and the last six months have been some of the busiest of my life as we've worked hard to complete it.
At last, I'm delighted to announce that production of Rock Climbing Down Under: Australia Exposed is progressing well – and if all goes well, it should be available around the end of October. This post will give you a quick preview of the book, and I'll use it to provide updates on the books availability.
We have received delivery of the book and it can now be ordered from –> here. There you will also find a link to our stockists and distributors list.
Rock Climbing Down Under: Australia Exposed is a hard-cover coffee-table book. Featuring 350 images, it is an exciting photographic journey to 21 Australian climbing destinations.
In addition to the images, this book contains text written by 80 individual authors, giving an insight into the heart and soul of Australian climbing. The emotive and often humorous stories, along with the spectacular imagery, make this a true celebration of Australian climbing that will inspire every climber.
The book is 192 pages and will be printed on high-quality 170gsm Lumi Silk Art Paper (European plantation stock). The Regular Edition cover case is 32oz thick with a high gloss finish, it looks like this:
Limited Edition
We will also producing a special deluxe edition of the book — limited to only 100 copies. Each of these Limited Edition copies will be individually numbered, feature a ribbon page marker and will come boxed. Most significantly, the Limited Edition cover will feature a five-layer lenticular mosaic design with 75 flickering images, debossed into a 40oz matt black scuff-resistant case. The lenticular will look like this:
Sample spreads
Thanks everyone
I just want to finish with a word of thanks to everyone who has helped me and supported this project. This book is the result of a massive collaborative effort. Hundreds of climbers have helped out with the photography over the years. Some 200 individual climbers feature in the book, and there is also the belayers and many others who helped along the way. Also, eighty climbers have contributed text. I feel very honored to have received such support. Thank you so much everyone!
For news, updates and more of my work, subscribe to my email newsletter –> here. And let's connect on Facebook and Instagram.
Thanks again! More soon. Simon
Two things:
I'm sending out another email newsletter today. I'm psyched about these and have had a great response from them. Many thanks to everyone who has subscribed. If you haven't already, and would like to get an exclusive look at some of my best recent work, and much else besides, then please subscribe –> here. It's free, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
And I've just added a photo gallery of the beautiful Les Calanques which overlooks the Mediterranean in France. After putting that together, I'm frothing for a holiday there! See the gallery –> here.
Thanks for visiting my site! More soon.
~ Simon
Visiting, and trying to climb on, the massive granite domes of the Tsaranoro Massive in the Southern highlands of Madagascar, was without doubt one of the most memorable climbing trips I've ever done.
So I'm delighted to present a new feature gallery on Tsaranoro. And words by Monique Forestier to help get you inspired — plus some beta to help get you started on your adventure, should you ever be keen. But even if this is a place that you'll never visit, it sure is worth knowing about. Biggest quality walls in the Southern Hemisphere and all. And the lemurs!
Be sure to check out the gallery here –> www.onsight.com.au/gallery/madagascar-tsaranoro
The first time I saw Daniel Fisher climbing was in the 2012 Australian Nationals, lead competition, when he put on an impressive display, blitzed the field, and took the title. It was obvious that he was one of Australia's best up and coming new generation climbers. But then things went a bit quiet (at least to me), until recently, when at the end of January Daniel made the second ascent of White Ladder at Nowra – Australia's first grade 34 route — which was established some 10 years ago and had gone without a repeat ascent until now (it's discussed in our interview with Chris Webb Parsons here).
Given that Daniel is one of only a handful of Aussie climbers to crank that hard, I thought it could be interesting to find out what makes him tick, chew the fat and get some tips. So we put some questions to him and found out just what might be his "special sauce"…
Onsight Firstly tell us a bit about Read More
Goddam Slackers! Don't they know I have work to do? But that's right, "I'm a photographer". And what better "excuse" to "slack off" for a bit — and get out and capture some of the sweet slack-line action that I'd been hearing about. This was a little get together of like-minded slackers — and it was right here in the Blue Mountains.
Of course, slack-lining is easy-peasey. Set that tape up just one foot above the ground, and I too have no trouble walking it like a boss for all of at least 0.57 seconds. But no. We're talking about the long and high pant-pooping version of slacklining here — highlining.
The first time I saw high-lining Read More
Over the last 20 years I've been lucky to have photographed at dozens of climbing areas around the world. Keep your eye on this web site as we will be regularly releasing new photo galleries here. Along with my photos, there will be some information and beta about each area.
First up, lets take a tour of Kalymnos in Greece – one of the world's great climbing holiday destinations. See the gallery –> here.
To stay in touch, and get bonuses (including computer wallpapers for images like this one below), be sure to sign up for our newsletter –> here.
Had a nice surprise when opening my Post Office box on Friday. There staring up at me was the latest Rock and Ice Magazine – and with my photo on the cover! Had to look twice. Wasn't expecting that. Was I dreaming? So I unwrapped it and had a closer look. Yes, it is for real, that cover is glued on there good and proper. Perfect reproduction and several shots of mine running inside too. Stoked!
I know, it's probably funny, that after 20 years in the game I can still get excited about a cover — but I think that's good – yeah? But Rock and Ice is not just any magazine. They have an awesome team who really know what they are doing and it's no surprise to see the magazine is going great-guns. I've been a contributor for years and am always proud to get my work in there. As always, thank you Rock and Ice for publishing my work!
The Memorial Maria Luisa Photography Competition seemed like a good cause so I entered a few shots. I'm happy they both ended up with Highly Commended awards in the climbing category. Sweet!
See all the winning photos on their web site here.
It's a rhetorical question really — but we do think it is about time to unveil Elphinstone.
So what is this "Elphinstone" that we speak of? Well first, let's be clear, we are not talking about the town of Elphinstone in Victoria, the County of Elphinstone in Queensland nor the reef of Elphinstone in the Red Sea. No, none of those — but Google Elphinstone and that's mostly what you'll find. Here we're talking about the mega new (and mega hard) sports crag of Elphinstone (Elephant Stone) in the Blue Mountains!
Maybe you saw some "better than Taipan (Wall)" hype on Facebook but chances are you've probably not read too much about this place as yet. In typical Blue Mountains style, initial discovery and development was kept rather quiet, understandably. Word kind of just seeped out. But the Elephant is out of the bag now, so to speak. In fact, all of the currently available crag beta is now available on The Crag website here. The first two sentences there claim, and say, a lot:
This crag will prove to be the citadel of hard climbing in the Mountains. Pitches are generally around 30-35m, uncharacteristically sustained and pumpy, on bullet proof rock.
So let's take a look at Elphinstone, it's also an excuse for me to show you some new pics. Without further ado, may I present to you… (drum roll please)… ELPHINSTONE!!!
Looking from Cahills Lookout in Katoomba, Elphinstone is easily visible on the Radiata Plateau (which starts near Explorer's Tree) to the north. So it is likely that climbers had gazed at the wall and at least considered the possibilities in the past. It wasn't until Read More


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For population 25 years and over in Pukwana:
For population 15 years and over in Pukwana town:
2 residents are foreign born
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2012: $954 (1.0%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (123.8 miles , pop. 123,975).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (237.6 miles , pop. 390,007).
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Latitude: 43.78 N, Longitude: 99.18 W
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On 5/8/1965, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.9 miles away from the Pukwana town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 7/24/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.9 miles away from the town center .
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On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 32.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.4 miles away from Pukwana center
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On 1/25/1994 at 02:44:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.2 miles away from Pukwana center
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Hi guys, ive got a 93 S10 SWB reg cab thats gonna be a street strip weekend warrior type vehicle, ive got a narrowed 9 inch ford with ladder bar suspension 3.90:1 gear, lowered 2 inches in front, full interior, all air conditioning components removed manual steering box and front inner fenders removed, and i soon will be cutting the floor of the bed out and putting in aluminum or thin steel wheel tubs, having said all that this is my question, i have a 69 model 4 bolt virgin bore block that im wanting to build a 383 out of, how realistic is 400 rear wheel horsepower on todays pump gas? and im talking 93 octane because thats what we have here in alabama, im not interested in using nitrous or a power adder, i dont mind buying a good set of aluminum heads or a roller camshaft, do you guys have any suggestions? i want something that will perform in the 2500-6000 rpm range, keep in mind that i wont have to run any accessories with the engine.
another questions i have taking into consideration the weight savings i have made what do you think this truck weighs? and if indeed i can achieve 400 rwp what kind of 1/8th mile times you think i can get? considering i can get good traction? thanks for looking guys and eager to hear your input
400 horses on pump gas and aluminum heads is rather easy for a 383. Why not shoot for 500? Many of these builds are outlined in chevy high performance articles online. I would only do one thing different, I would use a 880 casting 1 piece rear seal 4 bolt main block that came with a factory roller cam. By going this route over a retro fit roller cam set up, the cash you save can be put towards other parts to make more power. The 1 piece rear seal is also a nice addition, no worry`s about pesky leaks from the 2 piece seal blocks.
from the knowledge base link at the page top:
here's about 50 383 combo's with published dyno #'s (and a bunch of 350's)
you don't need to go $$$$ stroker and roller for 400+fwhp....
Edelbrock Chevy 350 "RPM power package" is 410(fw?)HP with a flat tappet cam....carb/intake/heads/cam "bolt on".....HP peak at 5500
i totally agree with you DV, but i do already have the block in hand, and also ive been thinking of using a solid flat tappet camshaft it would solve the cost problem and eliminate valve float
Your truck should weigh approx.3100 pounds.I have a 1984 S-10 with a 388 stroker in it.With a set of slicks mid to high 7's in the 1/8th mile is not unrealistic.
what kind of weight reductions have you done to your truck?
No weight reductions yet.With the small block and Ford 9" rear I probably didn't add more than 250 pounds over when the v-6 was in there.
Realistic horsepower
I'm 99% sure those numbers in the dyno tests are at the crankshaft, not the rear wheels. Unless something has changed in the last year or so. 400 hp at the wheels is a tall order. You're probably going to have truck that doesn't drive very well except when you stand on the gas. Then it'll be awesome!
I would forget the 383 and build a simple pump gas friendly Supercharged .030 over 350ci motor.
Use the stock cast crank, New GMPP "PM" connecting rods. and TRW speed pro L2441F-30 22cc Dcup pistons combined with large 72cc chambered heads such as RHS 200cc iron lightnings opened up to 76cc. "O deck" the block.
i would use a Weiand 177cc Prostreet supercharger and a 850cfm carb.
For a mild/moderate temperment and great power use Crane #113801 HMV278 Cam.
If you want a more radical racy idle and more power and RPM use Crane #114681
F-280-2 mechanical flat tappet cam.
You'll make way more than 400RWHP and go like hell ... :thumbup:
The pump gas friendly 7.7:1 cr will allow 10+lbs of boost on 93 octane with little or no spark retard and full reliability.
Much better than a 383. Even a roller 383. Even with $2000+ cylinder heads.
Your 3.9 gear ratio is good. Use a 3500stall 9.5"/10" converter.
Not hard at all to do. If you can get the weight with driver down to 3200lbs a very very low 7second ET in the 1/8 mile is do-able.
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to build, maintain or tune it. You can drive it to work and back if you want.
not a bad idea the supercharger, but i really just wanted naturally aspirated engine, im not too bad against a little nitrous but here is the combo im gonna go with i think, the 383 with a good rotating assembly from CNC motorsports, eagle forged crank, eagle 3D h beams, dart pro 1 230cc heads (i know my low speed torque will suck but will come alive on top end) somewhere in the neighborhood of 10.5:1-10.75:1 compression comp cams solid flat tappet camshaft 260 degrees duration @ .050 .555 lift 110LSA performer rpm air gap or victor jr that should get me somewhere in the 475 flywheel horsepower what do you guys think? i know i will have to spin the $h*t out of it to get it but with a good rotating assembly i should be ok, it dosent have to last forever lol.
Edelbrock "RPM" 350 roller cam motor "power package" with E tec heads is 460HP and streetable....
why gamble that a 260 cam will work with 230 ports...on the street or best possible at the strip?
did you read the builds on the "ryanspage" link I posted?
do note...that is a 460HP "350" build which will out last a 383 due to side load wall wear
I'm not against strokers...you will gain 30ft/lbs+ of TQ due to more cubes for a faster rate of acceleration....
In case you didn't know, you'll lose anywhere from 18 into 25 % of your horsepower between the flywheel and the rear wheels. The higher percentage loss is probably more realistic. Most of the dyno horsepower numbers are with no alternator or other accessories and an electric water pump. Some, if not all, are without mufflers either.
ive known of 383's lasting 10 years + i dont care anything about hydrualic camshaft really, ive run solid flat tappet cams on the street with no problems, what if i toned the cam down a little and went to a 215cc port or 210?
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My oldest goes off to college in mid-August. It's a 12-hour drive from our house. So between the drive, orientation and getting her settled, we'll be gone a week. Exercise, other than a lot of walking would probably go by the wayside, but did I mention a lot of walking so I'm not worried. I've learned a lot about eating so I think I'll be ok in that regard, too.
Then, we decided to sneak in a vacation before we go. I'm so excited. We're cruising to Bermuda, all 4 of us. But we're going in 3 weeks. Now I've cruised before while I was strictly watching what I was eating. And I did great.
So here's my request. I'd love to lose another 5 pounds before we leave. 5 pounds in 3 weeks is certainly attainable. I'd appreciate all your good vibes to help me drop the 5 pounds and keep them all off during the two weeks I'm away. My best wishes for you as well.
So this is my question for the day. Is there a proper way to get on a scale? I ask this because I can get on and off my scale three or more times in succession and each time see a different reading. And the variation may be as much as a pound so it makes a difference.
I mentioned my dilemma to my husband and he responded by asking how I was standing on the scale. His thought was that your weight is in your heels, not your toes and therefore when I get on the scale, my heels should be as close to the center of the scale as possible.
If you read my previous entry, you know that I was a bit disappointed in my weigh in on Wednesday. It was a loss, however, so I'm not complaining too loudly. Just because I couldn't believe what I saw, weighed myself again Thursday morning and was down an additional pound. That's better. So when my husband voiced his opinion, I started to think about it.
So breaking my vow to only weigh myself once a week, Wednesdays, I got on the scale again Friday morning. This time I didn't just get on and wait for the dreaded number to appear. Rather, I thought carefully about where/how I was placing my feet. So there I stood in First Position, heels together and my toes on either side of the display. And, to my surprise, I weighed 2.6 pounds less than I had Wednesday morning.
Now, I've done nothing different to lose 2.6 pounds in 2 days when I lost only 0.7 pounds in the previous week. It really makes me wonder if he's hit on something. I know that balance is really an issue. For example, is the floor level?
Who knows? But perhaps it's something to think about. I just know that when I weigh in next Wednesday, I'll be thinking about how I'm stepping on the scale.
I started to write this last night, but I had sloppy fingers and lost my post. Starting over...
I weigh in on Wednesday mornings. I consciencously avoid the scale the rest of the week because daily fluctuations can be so frustrating. Well, weekly ones can, too.
I was really looking forward to that weigh in. While I had to curtail my exercise routine because of an injury, I've been eating right and finally felt like my hard word these last 6 weeks was paying off. The weight was not falling off, but I was noticing several other indications that I was on the right track.
1) I bought a new bra. Yippee. And while the band size hasn't changed, the cup size did. Yeah.
2) I found myself tucking in tops that haven't seen the inside of a waistband in a quite a while.
3) When I got dressed on Saturday, I actually felt thinner.
All of these are great signs.
I anxiously got on the scale yesterday morning. Anxious might not be the right word. Excitedly might be more appropriate. I just knew I would see a 2 pound drop. Not. 0.7 pounds down. Ok, deep breath, at least it's down. I've always had issues with my digital scales. I got back on with a couple of cleaning products then put them down and reweighed myself. That's better, 1.6 pounds down. I tried this one more time with other "weights" that were handy and when I got back on, it was more like 1.1 pounds down.
So which weight do I record? If I use the first one, I'm a bit disappointed but I know next week will be better. If I use the second one, the one that showed the best, am I setting myself up for failure this week? I could always use the last one; it was somewhat in the middle.
I decided to use the first weight. To use anything else would be playing games, I thought. Maybe I hadn't lost as much as I thought. Maybe the exercise I had to give up the last week or so made more of an impact than I thought. But I really do feel "thinner." My clothes are looser. My "muffin top" is almost gone.
So this morning I decided to "cheat" and weigh myself. And wow, down 1.6 pound from yesterday morning. That makes 2.3 pounds down in the 8 days. Wow, does that feel better. I'm not recording it other than this blog, but seeing that number has done a lot to boost my spirits.
I hope you're having a better scale day.
I know I eat out more than I should, but I'm usually very careful about what I order. I ask for my meal to be prepared without butter, oil, sauces, etc. More often than not, I order a dinner-size salad with chicken on it, dressing on the side. I use very little of the salad dressing. Let's just say if the little cup they bring the dressing in is a 2 tablespoon cup, then I use, less than 1/2 teaspoon.
One of my husband's favorite places to go is Bertucci's. When I'm there, I typically order their Venetian Spinach Salad wtih Grilled Chicken. Here's what their website says about the nutrition info for that salad.
300 Calories
9 grams Fat
5 grams Saturated Fat
31 grams Protein
29 grams Carbs
8 grams Fiber
330 mg Sodium
They estimate the dressing as an additional 110 calories, but as I mentioned above, I may use 10 calories of it.
I usually eat half the salad and save the rest for lunch the next day. Don't worry, I get enough calories because I treat myself to one of their rolls. If you're familiar with this restaurant, you know how hard it is to pass on their rolls.
Here's what their website says about the rolls.
170 Calories
2 grams Fat
0 grams Saturated Fat
6 grams Protein
34 grams Carbs
1 gram Fiber
370 mg Sodium
Well we went there last night. I wanted to try something else for a change and scoured the menu for an entree that wasn't prepared with butter, cream sauces, etc. I thought I found one: their Spaghetti and Meatballs with Pomodoro sauce. I had that before and felt it was among the better choices. The dish does not come to the table obviously swimming in grease. And, what can you do to spaghetti? The Pomodoro Sauce is chunks of probably canned diced tomatoes and barely covers the pasta.
Our food finally came. In front of me was a HUGE bowl of pasta, 4 meatballs and a smattering of the sauce. I dug in. I ate 2 of the meatballs and 1/4 to 1/3 of the pasta, before my body said enough.
Came home with leftovers I thought I would have for lunch today. That was before I found their nutrition information.
Here's what their website says (I hope you're sitting down):
Spaghetti w/ Meatballs w/ Pomodoro Sauce
1530 Calories
54 grams Fat
19 grams Saturated Fat
69 grams Protein
196 grams Carbs
13 grams Fiber
5870 mg Sodium
Gee if I had eaten the whole thing, that's more calories than I've had in a single day since joining Sparkpeople, 5 weeks ago.
So, now I'm trying to figure out just how much I had.
Their website also shows a Spaghetti w/ Pomodoro Sauce.
1010 Calories
16 grams Fat
4 grams Saturated Fat
35 grams Protein
178 grams Carbs
9 grams Fiber
4190 mg Sodium
This suggests the Meatballs (4) were:
520 Calories
38 grams Fat
15 grams Saturated Fat
34 grams Protein
18 grams Carbs
4 grams Fiber
1680 mg Sodium
So, if I ate 1/2 the meatballs and 1/3 of the pasta, I'll estimate my intake for that meal as
596 Calories
24 grams Fat
9 grams Saturated Fat
29 grams Protein
68 grams Carbs
5 grams Fiber
2237 mg Sodium
OK, as I began writing this, I was really upset by what I had eaten. But, maybe, just maybe, it wasn't the worst decision. Even with the rolls (and I had 2 - don't shoot me), I ended the day meeting all my goals for calories, fat, carbs and protein. I'm sure my sodium was high, but I had 12 glasses of water, so that should help with some of the sodium.
Lesson learned. . .go on-line and check the menu/nutrition info where available before I go out.
Wow, was I disappointed when I got on the scale for my weigh-in this morning. 2.5 lbs UP. Yikes. How did that happen? I've upped my workouts and I'm eating as well as I ever have. Oh, I know what happened...
Yesterday was my youngest's 15th birthday. She really wanted to go to a Hibachi Steak House. They use butter like it's water. I know I piled the calories on, but the rest of my week was so good. I knew I would pay for yesterday's dinner, but honestly I expected the scale to be flat, not a gain.
I was so disappointed I really thought about not recording the weigh-in, but I know I have to account for everything, so I entered it. I guess my body needs a bit more time digesting that meal.
Otherwise I feel good this morning. I did Level 1 day 5 of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred after dinner last night. Honestly, it was the best it had ever been. Still don't love those push-ups or jumping jacks but it is a bit easier.
OK, nose back to the grindstone. Hope your scales are kinder to you.


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Premier Inn Knutsford (Bucklow Hill)Located within 5 minutes' drive of both the M56 motorway and the M6 motorway, this Premier Inn offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. The Swan Brewers Fayre pub-restaurant is located on site.
Score from 250 reviews Very good
Next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester's centre, this hotel features 2 restaurants and a health club with a swimming pool and hot tub. Manchester Piccadilly Station is just 10 minutes' walk away.
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Located just 3 miles from Knutsford and the M6 Motorway's junction 19, ibis Budget Knutsford features non-smoking accommodation with free WiFi available throughout the hotel.
Score from 232 reviews Very good
Offering a restaurant, Rose 'N Crown is located in Knutsford. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV. There is also an electric kettle.
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Clean and very good for business. Helpful staff.
The neighbours above me were very noisy and the floorboards creaked!
Goood location on through route. Breakfast was good. Friendly staff.
WiFi should be free.
We had asked for a cot and this was provided. Comfortable room.
Location was close to Tatton Park which we liked
The cooked breakfast wasn't .... the hash browns were barely defrosted, bacon was pale and chewy, and the scrambled egg had not been scrambled, rather it was chopped up boiled egg. Opted for a croissant instead which was individually wrapped in plastic and ronny rock hard. Very poor. The bed was rock hard to the point it actually made my hip bones become painful from pressure .... very poor nights sleep with lots of tossing and turning from being uncomfortable
Room smelled of mould
Easy access from M6 & A50 Shower easy to operate Reception willing to clarify and lend a hand with facilities No disturbing noise from road, pub next door, car park, or planes overhead
Bed a bit hard for my taste, and could do with more pillows
Convenient just off the motorway. Staff were very good. Restaurant was just ok but fine
Disabled room was not a wetroom. Whats wrong with premier inns ?????? for such a large chain they really are quite useless and too tight to spend money on disabled rooms. Shame on them. Also still having to pay for wifi again ripp off premier inns. Only stay with them if no other options as every time feel ripped off.
Great staff with the usual Premier smile. Very helpful. Rooms clean and comfortable. Good nights sleep.
The food next door.
Bed was very comfortable. Restaurant was well catered, prices a little high but good quality. So worth a little extra.
The lack of free wifi. Other hotels do offer this free.
Staff very friendly and accommodating far beyond a "budget" hotel, the place feels very well managed, good pub/restaurant next door, excellent road links
Eleonora my waitress was superb, very quick , efficient , nothing was too much trouble, reception very friendly, bar staff good and polite.Food very good value for money, breakfast fine.Room adequate.
Noise of traffic with window open on warm night not good, noise of cars collecting staff late at night and delivering staff early morning disturbing.
The staff were very good in the hotel and the staff in the restaurant were excellent.
The chef was a prima donna. First night I asked for a medium rare steak and was given a blue one. Second attempt was nearer the mark. Second night the ( Expensive ) fish and chips was the worst I have ever had. Went back a week later at the weekend and the restaurant was as dead as a dodo. Did ask for a special which the restaurant manager thought would be no problem but the chef couldn't be bothered. The menu and particularly the specials wasn't appealing so had cheese and biscuits and a drink with the barman as its was so quite. Tend to think the kitchen needs sorting out
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The room wasn't the cleanest. There was a promotional leaflet from the previous occupants under one bed and some debris under the other. So I wasn't filled with confidence in the level of cleanliness.
Was staying night before a wedding - and reception staff (2 - both night and day) were really helpful with directions to 2 separate locations. Clean with great facilities including hair dryer and tea/coffee making. Breakfast was relaxed and efficient. Hotel on the main road and really easy to find - well signposted.
Nothing - would highly recommend. The usual high standard and great value for money service.
Location close to M6 so ideal for travellers or stopping encounter.
Premier inn guarantee a good nights sleep,we were possibly just unlucky but found the bed really uncomfortable and neither of us woke feeling rested. We may not have said anything,however when our breakfast was served that was In edible.The Manager totally agreed and apologised. When checking out we mentioned our issues to the receptionist on duty on 30/8/14. And was told Oh well I always sleep well indicating we were not telling the truth. That made us feel very uncomfortable . We have always had excellent service in the past from Premier so hope this incident was a one off.
Comfortable, quiet, large room. Good bathroom. Good restaurant on site. Excellent staff, very friendly and efficient.
There was nothing to dislike about the hotel except that it turned out to be further from the venue of the wedding we were attending than we had expected, but that was our own responsibility
Location ideal for our needs. Bed was large and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Staff very pleasant and obliging. Good to have wi-fi in the rooms but could not see the reason why only limited time access, without paying for extra for added time.
Entrance was rather scruffy and tired looking. 1st floor corridor had a musty unpleasant damp smell. Disturbed on both nights by the mechanical sound of a pump, (later told it was a cooling fan motor) cutting in and out at irregular intervals. The machine either needs new bearings or rubber floor mounts to cushion the noise. With windows open, for ventilation, the noise became quite a disturbing nuisance.
Nice friendly staff, good facililties & comfortable bed.
Very comfortable rooms in a quiet location. Helpful and friendly reception staff, especially Emma.
Slept very well the first night but on the second, a Saturday, we were woken by people returning to their rooms between 1.15am and 2am, clearly unable to read the signs asking guests to be quiet. Also would have liked two armchairs in the room rather than just the one.
The staff were fantastic and the food great and reasonably priced.
Close to the airport, easy to access, cut-price but still decent and the Kilton Inn pub in the building served us all (two vegetarians as well) excellent food for the evening.
Not really any space left in a family room with four beds and the luggage. A luggage storage would have been really appreciated.
Close to wedding venue (kind of subjective i know!)
My mate booked before me and got the room next door cheaper... hey-ho!
No comfortable chair in room
The location
1) The beds aren't long enough. I'm only 5ft 10 and my feet hung over the end of the bed. 2) why was a member of staff being trained outside my door before 10am. Surely, if you had a new housekeeper you would train them after checkout? 3) bathroom radiator on when it was 28 degrees outside. 4) staff couldn't be arsed to call a taxi so they give you list a of random numbers...
very good receptionists. Good comfortable bed with the option of extra pillows and an optional sheet in the hot weather
Insufficient coffee etc in bedroom
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