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A cross that traveled across all 82 counties in Mississippi is returning to the Capital City.
The cross is part of the Glowing For Christ initiative.
Mission Mississippi and the Fellowship For Christian Athletes carried the cross across the state to inspire people and bridge the racial divide in the state. It also celebrates Mission Mississippi's 20 years of service.
"We've had over 100,000 people who've been touched by this cross. We've seen people cry emotionally. We've seen people get saved. We've seen people have all kind of excitement about this. Mississippi is now glowing. Mississippi now has the new image of Mississippi Glowing For Christ," said Nettie Winters with Mission Mississippi.
A celebration is scheduled Sunday at 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium to welcome the cross back to Jackson, where its journey started.
The event is free and open to the public.
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Opera star I.V Mazzoleni publishes Libretto: MEMOIRS FROM A SHOEBOX
Incredible talent and fierce competition meet in a tantalizing read that details scandalous tales about life in the opera.
Libretto by I.V. Mazzoleni takes readers on a dramatic journey to success alongside an aspiring young mezzo-soprano. As a former singer herself, Mazzoleni offers a compelling, behind the scenes look at the world of opera through an exciting story of ambition, jealousy and tragedy. Adding a historical twist, Mazzoleni uses old letters as a springboard to tell the story.
Mazzoleni's intense drama is inspired by true events she experienced during her own opera career. After studying opera at Columbia University and the Royal Conservatory of Music, Mazzoleni joined what would later become known as the Canadian Opera Company.
In order to write Libretto, Mazzoleni drew on her own experiences dealing with demanding practice schedules, controlling mentors, heightened emotions, and fierce rivalries behind the curtain. Sensitively written and sprinkled with humor, Mazzoleni weaves an exciting tale for opera lovers and everyday readers alike.
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I am amazed by the responses I saw on the blog and the many emails I received after I posted the pictures for Sree Krishna Janmasthami. Many of you congratulated Sneha and sent your wishes. I conveyed and read each and every comment to Sneha. Sneha was very appreciative and said Thanks to each and every one of you.
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Published on August 19, 2014
JANESVILLE, WI – Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children in the past thirty years and now nearly one in five is considered obese. Researchers have speculated that this generation of children could be the first to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Establishing healthy behaviors now can help prevent significant health problems in the future.
That's why a group of area health and education organizations, led by St. Mary's Janesville Hospital, have created a unique program designed to help families with an obese child gain the skills they need to lose weight, get fit and change behaviors. It is the first program of its kind in Rock County.
Fit Families Rock is an 11-week program based on the latest weight loss research that features experts on behavioral change, stress management, nutrition and exercise from St. Mary's Janesville Hospital, Dean Clinic-Janesville East, Janesville Family YMCA, UW Extension-Family Living and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
The program will meet on Tuesday and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Downtown Janesville Family YMCA from September 16 to November 25. To be eligible, families must have at least one child between the ages of 8 to 12 who is at or above the 85th percentile of their age-appropriate body mass index (BMI). In addition, the family must commit to having at least one parent attend all sessions although the entire family is welcome to participate.
The cost to families is $25, which includes individualized follow-up and a three-month family membership to the Janesville Family YMCA. Class size is limited to allow individual attention for each family. To be considered for the program, families must complete a 10-15 minute phone interview. To set up an interview, call 262-472-1836.
Fit Families Rock is a component of St. Mary's Janesville Hospital's focus on promoting healthy lifestyles in the communities we serve. Our community health priorities were identified through a Community Health Needs Assessment conducted in 2012 with the Rock County Health Department and other Rock County health care providers. Additional components include St. Mary's Janesville's annual Produce Power and Janesville in Motion events as well as its sponsorship of the Janesville Farmer's Market.
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Park Min-yeong Emerges as Asian Fashion Icon
Actress Park Min-yeong won the "Fashion Artist Award", given to Asian stars who wield influence in terms of fashion trends, at the China Music Awards in Macau on April 13.
At the ceremony, Park sported a long green dress, showing off her goddess-like stature and natural elegance. She also surprised Chinese viewers and fans with her fluent Mandarin during her acceptance speech.
The CMA is in its 16th year, and Asia's representative stars are invited to the event every year. Park was the only Korean star invited to this year's ceremony, proving her popularity in China.
A member of the organizing committee said "One of Park's dramas, "City Hunter", is now broadcast across China, which has greatly expanded her fan base. Chinese viewers find her acting skills very appealing".


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10 years after introducing 43 Things to the world, we have decided we have met our last goal: completing the incredible experience that has been 43 Things. Please join us in giving one last cheer to all the folks who have shared their goals with the world, as well as all the people who have worked at The Robot Co-op to build this incredible website. We won a Webby Award, published a book, and brought happiness to a lot of people.
Starting today, 43 Things users can export their goals and entries from the site. Starting August 15, we will make the site "read only". 43 Things users will still be able to view the site and export their content, but we won't be taking any new content from users. We hope to leave the site up for folks to see and download their content until the end of the year. Ending on New Year's Eve takes us full circle.
It has been a long ride (one of our original goals was to "build a company that lasts at least 2 years" - we beat that one!) While we wish the site could live on, it has suffered from a number of challenges - changes in how people use the site, the advertising industry, and how search engines view the site. We wish the outcome was different – but we've always been realistic about when our goals are met and when they aren't.
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Could button sales be the key to predicting politics?
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Buttons showing former president Ronald Reagan are display at the California Republican Party Convention.
When you think of people that make money from politics, most would mention lobbyists or campaign strategists, but what about button makers?
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An improvement in Japan's manufacturing confidence may be threatened by mounting evidence that the global economic recovery is slowing.
The gain in the Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan index to a two-year high was insufficient to stem a five-day losing streak in the Nikkei 225 Stock Average. Equities slid worldwide this week, and data today showed Chinese manufacturing growth cooled.
"We can't be wild with joy," said Hiroaki Muto, a senior economist at Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Co. in Tokyo. "Japan's economy has already passed the sweetest spot and will likely go into a plateau next year."
The Tankan index of sentiment climbed 15 points in June to plus 1, the Bank of Japan said in Tokyo today. The positive number, which exceeded all 22 forecasts in a Bloomberg News survey of economists, means optimists outnumber pessimists. The report contrasted with data this week showing higher unemployment, falling household spending and a drop in paychecks.
The Nikkei slumped 2 percent at the close in Tokyo. The gauge has slid 8 percent over the past two weeks amid concern that global growth will be hampered by government spending cuts worldwide to address swelling public debt concerns.
"People can't easily believe the facts that fundamentals are improving, because they are worried," said Masaru Hamasaki, chief strategist in Tokyo at Toyota Asset Management Co., which oversees the equivalent of $15 billion.
Rising Yen
The yen traded at 88.41 per dollar at 10:25 a.m. in London, stronger than the 90.18 forecast for this fiscal year by big manufacturers in today's survey. It has climbed 6 percent against the dollar in the past three months and 17 percent versus the euro, gains that could erode exporters' earnings.
Data across the Asia-Pacific region today highlighted the vulnerability of Japan to a weakening of demand from abroad.
China's manufacturing growth slowed for a second month in June, two purchasing managers' indexes showed, adding to signs that Japan's biggest overseas market is cooling. Manufacturing in Australia and Taiwan also eased, and a report later today is forecast to show a moderation in the U.S. as well.
"We can't expect further stimulus effects globally," said Susumu Kato, chief economist for Japan in Tokyo at Credit Agricole CIB and CLSA. "It's looking shaky whether the expansion that began in April 2009 will be extended to 18 to 24 months."
Capital Spending
The Tankan survey showed that companies plan to increase capital spending as earnings improve following a global trade rebound that spurred the nation's recovery from its worst postwar recession. Large businesses aim to increase investment 4.4 percent in the year ending March 31, the first gain in three years, and they see profit rising 21.6 percent.
Should companies follow through on the forecasts, increased investment may support the job market.
"Companies are expecting profits to rise with sales," said Noriaki Matsuoka, an economist at Daiwa Asset Management Co. in Tokyo. "So it's a little different from before, when the profit gains were coming from firings."
The Tankan's labor index for big manufacturers showed the highest demand for employees since December 2008. The unemployment rate rose for a third straight month in May, to 5.2 percent, a government report showed this week.
Nikon Corp., a Tokyo-based camera maker, is among firms anticipating rising earnings. It aims to more than double net income to 65 billion yen ($733 million) in the year to March 2013. The company will boost capital spending to 120 billion yen over three business years, up 9 percent from the preceding plan.
'We Need China'
"The good news is that investment is coming back --this is a really significant difference from the past two years," Martin Schulz, senior economist at Fujitsu Research Institute in Tokyo, said on Bloomberg Television. Still, he said that's not enough to sustain the recovery. "We need overseas demand; we need China."
Sentiment at service companies also improved, with the large non-manufacturer index climbing nine points to minus 5, the highest level since September 2008. The Tankan was conducted from May 26 to June 30 and surveyed 11,411 businesses.
While Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa sees signs the rebound is starting to spur demand at home, the Tankan improvements are unlikely to signal an end to his policy of keeping interest rates at 0.1 percent, as deflation lingers.
New BOJ board member Yoshihisa Morimoto said the economy has yet to achieve a "full-fledged" recovery and the central bank should keep providing ample funds to the financial system.
Cloudy Outlook
"There are still many risk factors to the Japanese economy at home and abroad, and it's still difficult to get a clear picture of the outlook," Morimoto said at a news conference in Tokyo after joining the policy board today.
Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who faces mid-term elections on July 11, last month released plans for boosting economic growth as well as shrinking the budget deficit to contain the world's biggest public debt. The growth strategy aims to halt the slide in consumer prices next fiscal year and urges the BOJ to "make utmost efforts" to end deflation.
"It will be difficult for the central bank to justify ending the easy monetary policy," said Soichi Okuda, chief economist at Sumitomo Research Institute in Tokyo. "The government will continue to press the bank" to spur prices.
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What's the best hardshell jacket for men? We recently updated and expanded one of our most popular reviews by testing seven of the best jackets on the market. Our intensive testing and in-depth research offers insight into one of the most expensive types of outerwear money can buy. These shells have been put through the ringer on backcountry adventures throughout the San Juan mountains of Colorado. They have been soaked with sweat while running uphill in the sun, cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, and ski mountaineering racing. They have been shivered in while ice climbing, mountaineering, and riding the ski lifts. They have been beat-up while chopping wood and shoveling snow, and have been repeatedly admired while out on the town.
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The Best Hardshell Jacket for Men Review
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|December 18, 2014
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|Very light, packable, highly breathable, extremely mobile, very well constructed, simple design
|Extremely light, packs very small, versatile, affordable
|Lightweight, breathable material, trim fit, non-adjustable cuffs with thumb loops, excellent hood and waist adjustments
|Very affordable and versatile
|Trim fit, lightweight
|Not very warm, not as windproof as Gore-Tex shells
|Large fit, crinkly and noisy, only one hood drawcord, small chest pocket
|Not durable, interior pocket is hard to access, pullover can be a drawback, no pit zips, cuffs get wet and dry slow
|Not as durable or as protective as 3-layer waterproof/breathable membranes, less than perfect features, not very light
|Top hood adjustment is hard to loosen, low hand pockets, small cuff openings
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|Backcountry skiing, hiking, backpacking, mountain running, anything aerobic
|Backpacking, hiking, alpine climbing, backcountry skiing
|High output alping and ice climbing, emergency use
|Hiking, backpacking, all-around
|Better for hiking than climbing, but with either a pack's waist belt covers pockets hand pockets
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|Westcomb Shift LT
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Selecting the Right Product
Hardshell jackets represent the best waterproof breathable protection science can cook up. They are high-level products that provide increased comfort and durability compared to rain jackets.
Based on our testing we've come to several conclusions about the waterproof breathable technologies used in hardshell jackets. First, a shell's face fabric, features, fit, and warranty matter more than the specific type of membrane used. However, each membrane is fit for specific uses. In general, GORE-TEX Pro was our top choice for abusive trips of extended duration or for people like mountain guides who work outdoors. As one might expect with a heavier fabric, shells incorporating GORE-TEX membranes tend to be less breathable than their lightweight counterparts, and thus venting becomes a very important feature.
When choosing between the lightweight products that use Dry Q Elite, NeoShell, H2No, and eVent membranes, our testers mostly ignored the specific type of membrane and focused on fit, features, durability, and weight. These lightweight membranes tend to be more breathable than heavier GORE-TEX, and as such rely less on venting, rarely incorporating specific vents.
Regardless of the membrane material or whether they are lightweight, heavy duty, or somewhere in between, every hardshell jacket we tested is waterproof. They each come coated with a DWR (Durable Water Repellant) finish that causes water to bead up and fall off the face fabric. With time, wear, abrasion, and use the DWR coatings will wear off and need to be re-applied to maintain their original water-shedding qualities. See our Buying Advice Article for a detailed discussion of the pros and cons of various materials and features.
Types of Hardshell Jackets
The models included here are primarily designed for ascent-oriented activities. They're lighter and more versatile than snowsport shells that have powder skirts and large interior stash pockets. Unlike ski jackets, these offer the advantage of being able to join you on any trip anywhere on the planet, not just on the slopes of ski resorts. They are more versatile and arguably a better value. In this review, we can categorize each product into one of the following types:
Heavy Duty - Best for extended mountaineering expeditions, unsupported first ascents, and for big mountain guides and others that work in the backcountry. Their tank-like durability and heavy weight makes them relatively uncomfortable to move in, burdensome to carry in a pack, and overkill for most normal mortals. Examples include: Rab Latok, Arc'teryx Alpha SV, and Patagonia Super Alpine.
Medium Duty - The all-purpose warriors. These are lighter, less featured, and more versatile than their heavy duty counterparts. On the other hand, these hardshell jackets typically use heavier fabrics and have more features and zippers than the lightweight models. Medium weight models are somewhat of a dying breed as the desire and demand for lightweight products continues to grow. Overall, this class of products is best suited to winter use and high abrasion environments. Examples include: Arc'teryx Beta AR and Outdoor Research Foray.
Lightweight - The new normal! Recent advances in waterproof breathable technology and ultralight fabrics make lightweight hardshell jackets more durable and comfortable than ever before. These weigh less than 13 ounces and are significantly more breathable and more comfortable than either of the categories listed above. These really shine for aerobic activities where weather protection is still a must, like backcountry skiing. We recommend a lightweight hardshell jacket for most activities. Examples include: Patagonia M10, Arc'teryx Alpha FL, Arc'teryx Beta LT, Mountain Hardwear Quasar, and the Westcomb Shift LT.
Arc'teryx Hardshells at a Glance
Of the four Arc'teryx jackets that we tested, two of them fall into the Alpha Series of products and two of them are part of the Beta Series of products. The Alpha Series, which includes the Alpha FL and the Alpha SV, are designed to be technical garments used in alpine climbing or mountaineering settings. The Beta Series jackets, of which we tested the Beta AR and Beta LT, are designed for all-around use. This means they are intended to be used in any sort of winter application, but in general their feature set is less tailored specifically towards climbing. FL stands for Fast and Light; SV stands for Severe Weather; AR stands for All-Round; and LT stands for Lightweight.
Criteria for Evaluation
In order to decide which hardshell jackets were the very best performers, we evaluated them individually based upon seven criteria Weather Protection, Weight & Compression, Mobility, Breathability & Venting, Durability, Features, and Versatility. Each of these criteria were weighted depending on how important we thought they were to the overall performance. Check out the comparison table above to see how the products stacked up side-by-side. Below is a description of how we tested for each metric.
Weather Protection
What would a jacket be if it didn't protect you from the elements? After all, that is what these expensive pieces of gear are specifically designed to do. There are four main elements that we decided it was critical to account for snow, rain, wind, and cold. Not surprisingly, the heavier weight GORE-TEX Pro models protected the wearer better than the lightweight membranes, especially when it came to wind, heavy rain, and cold. There is of course the caveat that with greater protection from the membrane comes less breathability, less mobility, and also more weight, so the most protective hardshell jackets tended to perform lower in other metrics. Weather Protection accounted for 20% of the total score.
To test these models in the snow and wind we wore them outside in these conditions, primarily while backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, and alpine climbing. Testing them in the cold was done primarily while ice climbing and skiing at resorts. But to test these jackets in the rain we were forced to get creative, as it rarely rains in Colorado, and then typically only for minutes at a time. Essentially we just put them on and wore them in the shower, completely dousing ourselves.
Throughout our testing it became obvious that the membrane is not the only feature that matters for weather protection. Just as critical are design features like sewn vs. taped or welded seams, hood design, zipper quality, and especially the neck and wrist cuffs. The complete Arc'teryx line of hardshell jackets were a step above anything else we tested in terms of protection from the weather, with the Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket falling one notch above the rest due to perfectly cut chin guard offering superior protection around the neck. The most lightweight models like the Mountain Hardwear Quasar and Patagonia M10 offered the least weather protection.
Weight & Compression
Here, we ranked each product from lightest to heaviest, and also factored in each one's ability to be compressed into a tight little package. Weighing only 8.8 ounces, the [Patagonia M10]] topped the charts and was compact to boot. At 24.1 oz., the Rab Latok was by far the heaviest and most tank-like shell we tested. With improved face fabrics and membranes, durable is no longer synonymous with heavy. All of our award-winning shells weigh less than 12 ounces, with the exception of the Arc'teryx Alpha SV, which we awarded a Top Pick specifically for expedition use, where added weight is nice for the protection it offers.
While heavy duty hardshell jackets have their place and applications where they excel, time and again testers reached for the lightweight products, making them by far our favorites. In general, we believe lightweight is the way to go, as they are less bulky, more mobile, more comfortable to wear, and work best for most uses. However, lightweight versions are less weather protective and durable than their heavy duty counterparts, and for long expeditions in harsh weather, we would be happier to have a more protective jacket and would be less concerned about the weight. Weight and Compression was rated as 20% of the overall score.
For Mobility we assessed the feel of each product - they ran the spectrum from constricting and crinkly feeling to soft and light like a wind jacket. We found that lighter models were less restrictive than their heavier counterparts. Critical factors which played a part in how mobile a jacket was were stretchiness of the fabric, our ability to raise our arms overhead while wearing a harness or pack, and the fit of the hood, both with and without a helmet.
Unfortunately, some of the heavier products have disappointingly restrictive cuts. The Outdoor Research Maximus, for example, is bulky and boxy and has tubular arms that lack articulation, making it less comfortable than those with ergonomic patterning. The most mobile jacket the Westcomb Shift LT featured an almost perfectly designed cut with the stretchiest and softest material in the review. Except for its bright orange color, it was the most ninja-like piece we tried. Mobility accounted for 20% of the final score.
Breathability & Venting
It is important that a hardshell jacket breathe to keep you dry from liquid on the inside of the jacket as well as from precipitation outside. Hardshell jackets are meant to be worn as an outer layer in all types of weather and during almost any kind of outdoor activity. Sweat that builds up inside of a hardshell and fails to escape will soak your inner warmth layers, making you feel cold and clammy. In very cold environments, evaporative cooling from sweating can be a quick ticket to hypothermia. Therefore, it is essential to have a clothing system that keeps you warm and dry, which is where the hardshell jackets comes in.
We rated each shell's breathability based on observations from real world environmental conditions. For us, this meant high winds on the summits of peaks and getting snowed or rained on out in the mountains. We even did a considerable amount of running in these jackets in warm sunny weather to test how breathable they really were once we started sweating, and because we were impatiently waiting for the snow to fall. We found eVent, Dry.Q Elite, and Gore-Tex PacLite to be more breathable than Gore-Tex Pro. However, all of the jackets tested steam up and stay humid inside, some just steam up slightly slower and dry out slightly faster. Models with thinner face fabrics like the Patagonia M10 are more breathable those with thicker face fabrics like the Rab Latok. That said, no product is as breathable as we would like it to be. Our favorite jacket for high-output activities where the most amount of breathability was desired was the Westcomb Shift LT, which we awarded with a Top Pick for Aerobic Activity.
When it comes to keeping you dry on the inside, ventilation is more important than breathability during periods of high exertion. To account for this necessity, we adapted our previous tests to include venting in the score as well. Many of the heavy duty jackets include pit zips or even full length side zippers to allow venting. When these worked well, the jackets received a higher score, even if it didn't breathe very well. Breathability and Venting accounted for 15% of the final score.
Finally, it's important to remember that no waterproof breathable technology is sufficiently breathable for high output activities and simultaneously sufficiently windproof for low output activities in high winds. In general, air permeable membranes and thinner face fabrics help to increase breathability, but are not as warm. For more information see: REI's "Rainwear: How It Works", and Outside Magazine's "Insane in the Membrane"
In order to maintain breathability it's important to wash your jacket when it looks dirty and reapply durable water resistant (DWR) chemical coating frequently. The end of this review contains some basic care instructions.
Durability is a critical component of any piece of outdoor gear, especially one as expensive as a high-end hardshell jacket. For the durability score we took into account the face fabric, type of membrane, and construction type. We tested these products side-by-side and compared their condition before and after trips. Tied for the most durable were the Arc'teryx Alpha SV and Rab Latok. The Mountain Hardwear Quasar was the least durable shell tested, although in general the lightweight products were less durable than the heavy duty ones. However, if you want the most durability out of a lightweight piece, then without doubt we would recommend either the Arc'teryx Alpha FL or the Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket. At only a few ounces heavier then the lightest jackets, their N40p-X GORE-TEX Pro three-layer membranes will withstand a heap of abuse.
We also assessed overall construction quality; garments with welded seams have no needle holes or thread and are lighter, more packable, and more importantly their seams are no less water resistant than the fabric itself. Welded seams are also lower in profile than sewn seams and tend to be less prone to abrasion, which can help the jacket last longer. We weighted each jacket's durability rating as 10 percent of its total score.
It is worth noting that where a jacket's durability may fail you, hopefully its warranty will not. The least durable products in our review, like the Mountain Hardwear Quasar and the Patagonia M10, are covered under warranty by those companies from defects and poor workmanship. While they may not cover all accidents, i.e. rips or tears, they all claim that they will repair it for you at a reasonable charge. Nevertheless, if you intend to put a lightweight product through years of prolonged abuse, it may not be reasonable to expect it to last unscathed. Finally, remember that although more durable hardshell jackets may be a greater up front economic investment, they will likely withstand many years of use and abuse.
A hardshell jacket's features include the quality and placement of zippers, zipper pulls, vents, pockets, hoods, and adjustable closures. We did our best to evaluate each one's features based on its intended use. Therefore, not all were evaluated to the same standard. For instance, a super lightweight model like the Westcomb Shift LT is highly breathable and does not have pit zips. Since it is intended to be so light and breathable, pit zips would have been overkill, and so we were happy that it did not have any. On the other hand, we would have been unhappy to have an Arc'teryx Beta AR without pit zips. It uses a heavy Gore-Tex Pro membrane meant to be very durable and warm, and we would have suffered greatly in it without the added ventilation. So, we did our best to understand the intended use, and then judged the features based on those uses.
None of the all-purpose shells tested had our ideal set of features, but the Arc'teryx Alpha SV and Alpha FL both came closest, for slightly different purposes. Of the bombproof mountaineering shells, our favorite expedition style pocket design was found on the Rab Latok, which has two high-set hand warmer pockets and two cross-over chest pockets. That shell is the only one that provides space for your hands and quick external access to small-item storage. We tested features by backpacking, mountaineering, alpine climbing, and backcountry and resort skiing in order to see which features were most useful for various activities. We weighted each one's features as 10 percent of its total score.
Some shells skip handwarmer pockets. If it's raining and you're traveling in the backcountry your hands will get wet; however, keep in mind that you'll almost always have gloves with you. Handwarmer pockets are best for circumstances when you don't have gloves, like when you're walking around a city. Our favorite chest pocket design is found on the Arc'teryx Alpha SV because the shell has bellowed crossover pockets that are huge, easy to open, and don't throw you off balance when you're opening them (see that shell's review for more info). Crossover chest pockets are arguably the best for storing things, but they cannot comfortably accommodate your hands. Thus, some have handwarmer pockets, which make the product better suited to a wider variety of activitiesespecially walking around urban areas. Curiously, very few hardshell jackets have handwarmer pockets that are truly comfortable. Of the shells tested the Rab Latok has the best combination of handwarmer and chest pockets. Though we don't recommend choosing a shell based on its pocket design alone, it is a very important consideration.
Adjustable Wrist Closures
Here we attempted to evaluate how well each product performed at activities it wasn't designed for. Can you take the 8.8 oz. climbing-specific Patagonia M10 backcountry skiing? Yes. Can you take the 24.1 oz. expedition-specific Rab Latok backpacking? No, it weighs more than a most 15-degree down sleeping bags!! In general we found these jackets to be incredibly versatile, although there wasn't one single one that we thought would excel for absolutely all purposes. The Outdoor Research Foray and the Outdoor Research Axiom were the most versatile jackets, each owing to their relatively light weight and compressibility, weather protection, and full side-zips that allowed for all sorts of intended uses. We weighted the versatility rating as 5 percent of its total score.
Waterproof Breathable Care Tips
A key part of maintaining the breathability and weather resistance of your hardshell jacket is keeping it as clean as possible. Dirt and abrasion are your shell's enemy. Both will wear away the DWR coating and fray the face fabric, which in turn reduces the shell's breathability; without a healthy DWR finish, the face fabric will absorb more water and become heavier and less breathable.
Wash your hardshell frequently
Body oils that accumulate in the hood, neck, and shoulder areas will reduce the membrane's performance. Machine-wash warm (104° F/40° C), powder or liquid detergent, no fabric softener. ReviveX Synthetic Fabric Cleaner, Granger's Performance Wash, and Nikwax Tech Wash are tried and true soaps. The excellent video below describes how to wash a hardshell jacket.
Restore the DWR coating
A fabric's DWR coating has worn off when the fabric "wets out," i.e. starts absorbing water instead of shedding it. Restoring the DWR will improve breathability and user comfort. Do this after washing the jacket. Topical water repellency restoratives are better than wash-in treatments because they don't affect the garment's breathability. Nikwax TX Direct Spray-On and ReviveX Spray-On are both good options.
Editors' Choice Award: Arc'teryx Alpha FL
Arc'teryx Alpha FL marries comfort, versatility, and durability like no other jacket. After three years of abuse this has become our testers' most used hardshell jacket and, despite extensive thrashing, we have been stunned by the shell's abrasion and tear resistance. In 2014 we purchased a brand new Alpha FL to test yet again side-by-side with the rest of our jackets and still found it to be a cut above the rest. Unlike most lightweight hardshell jackets from other companies, Arc'teryx uses a GORE-TEX Pro membrane, which is typically found on very heavy expedition style jackets. This manages to make the Alpha FL both lightweight AND very tough. This product has a near perfect set of features and an incredibly comfortable fit. Trip after trip, week after week, month after month, our testers used this dependable piece for all types of mountain excursions. It's absolutely fantastic.
It's worth noting that the Alpha FL is incredibly similar to the Arc'teryx Beta LT, and only its specific features influenced us to choose it as our Editors' Choice. The most noticeable difference is that the Alpha FL has only one chest pocket, while the Beta LT features two chest-height hand pockets and a small interior pocket. If pockets are your thing, we would recommend you check out the Beta LT. The only other difference we could find was that the Alpha FL has an ever so slightly lower waistline and slightly longer sleeves. These features made it less desirable than the Beta LT for hitting the town, but we appreciated them mightily while out climbing and skiing. All of that said, the Alpha FL is $100 cheaper for essentially the same product.
Top Pick for Aerobic Activity: Westcomb Shift LT
Westcomb Shift LT. It was the most breathable model that we tried, and the Polartec Neoshell stretch weave fabric was the stretchiest shell fabric we have seen, making it the most mobile and comfortable jacket in the review. It's so light that it could easily substitute as a summer rain shell while out running or hiking. The features on this lightweight product are nearly perfect with absolutely nothing extra. From the micro-fleece lined neck guard to the storm fold protecting the chest pocket zipper, it is obvious that every little detail has been carefully considered in constructing this layer. To be honest, the Shift LT convinced us that there was a hole in our gear closet screaming to be filled that we did not even know existed. The Westcomb Shift fills that hole perfectly.
Top Pick for Mountain Expeditions: Arc'teryx Alpha SV
Arc'teryx Alpha SV is an alpine climbing-specific shell that's exceptionally durable, has lots of room for layering, and a suite of near perfect features. Despite its tank-like durability and substantial weight, this model is comfortable to wear due to its ergonomic patterning and Storm Hood - the most customizable hardshell hood we've ever used. Our tests show that this is the best hardshell jacket for extended expeditions or for those who work outdoors in the backcountry. Choose it if maximum durability, rather than comfort and low weight, is your top concern. We also loved it as our go-to resort skiing hardshell, as its low waistline, double draw cords, and plethora of pockets, not to mention its warmth, was exactly what kept us happy skiing laps in the cold.
Best Buy Award: Patagonia M10
Patagonia M10 represents the best buy for the least amount of money in this review. The M10 is the lightest shell in our review, and make no mistake, this is a jacket for those who must have the very lightest. While we really love lightweight, we do notice a few places where the M10 suffers for the trade-offs it's made. We wish it had more draw cords for tightening the hood around the face, it has only one in the back of the hood. The zippers were small and difficult to manipulate compared to other competitors. We also found this to be one of the least durable models in the review. All that said, there is one major reason why this is our Best Buy, besides its low price: Patagonia's Ironclad Guarantee. If this product lets you down in any way, send it back to Patagonia for a new one. Almost everyone we know has benefited over the years from Patagonia's warranty and return policy. So, if you want a top-quality hardshell jacket at a relatively low price, or simply need the lightest shell around, then go for the M10, and don't fear the trade-offs.
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Hello Tacoma World,
Rob is the name, and I hail from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
This forum is awesome to pickup tips, see other mods, and especially what worked well for others. I intend to copy several ideas I've seen and will contribute an ongoing build page of my own.
Back into a Toyota pickup after 15 years, this time a "new to me" 2005 Double Cab, 6' box, V6(of course), Automatic with Tow package SR5, TRD Sport (real limited slip) in Speedway blue.
Mods by the previous local owner/dealer, are a power sunroof, RevTek lift kit, 17" Toyota Tacoma wheels, and new BFG All Terrains LT265/65R17. Picked it up(or as they like to term - "stole it") from Penticton Toyota dealership at 96,000+km young. Extended the Toyota warranty for another 3years or 60,000km. It will be 10 years old when the warranty runs out!
Intention is to have a capable & well prepared (ie Expedition style) to carry me on back road and trail explorations, especially to support my role as a SAR volunteer. The reality is this is still a daily driver, and travelling long hours on the highway is still a requirement.
Current mods completed or in the works are :
Lighting improvements over stock - PIAA bulbs in the headlights, HID fogs, LED marker bulbs, & 8W LED backup lamps. Interior area light switch to LED.
Interior install of Amateur radio, cell phone amplifier, ScanGauge II, and GPS antenna.
New canopy (roof rack rails, win doors) is on order for 1st week in January; using ammo box mod for now to carry some minor essentials. Custom setup in the bed to carry recovery gear, safety gear, camping gear, yet still allow me to remove gear quickly so I can bring home the house reno supplies, or do runs to the dump. Custom roof rack in aluminum is already sketched out, with a simple awning method that worked well for me in the past on my work truck.
Skid plates, and rails are next - protect the investment. Upgrade rear suspension with new & real leafs (allpro), + shocks, to replace the stock leafs, shocks & spacer block.
Currently researching best choices for the front end, would really like to find some extended ball joints, to restore front alignment with stock UCA, and replace the stock spring + spacer setup with a Coil over build.
Rear bumper & hitch replacement + adding a brake controller for towing. From experience it is almost always the rear bumper & hitch that hit long before the front bumper, so the rear bumper will be changed out first (Relentless Fab is my fav. so far) The skids & sliders should help me over the hump, considering my long box & DC setup is less than ideal for off road, but about the same as a full size truck.
In my younger years, I drove an '84 Toyota Pickup, regular cab, 22R engine. Loved the solid axle front end and those burly knuckles, and the abuse this truck was able to take off road. The horrible bench seat, combined with buckboard style highway ride, and the slow long climbs up the mountain passes left something to be desired, especially when migrating to 4x4 from a modified to go quick Datsun 280Z. Other than Tires & wheels, and a canopy, never did much for off roading mods. It pretty much did what I asked it to do, including hauling a stuck tow truck out of a mud bog. This little truck is still around, now a flatbed. Engine was changed out at 330,000 km for one from a wrecker yard with 90,000km. That truck must have 600,000 km on its chassis by now.
Spent the next 15 years in company provided 3 year leases of new Ford F150s; usually a 4x4. I had to baby this of course as it was a company truck, leased, and couldn't very well mod it. Made me appreciate even more the little truck that could, though I thoroughly enjoyed the space and comfort of the full size truck. By the way Ford's, I believe it is 2006 and up, F150 trucks with the shocks mounted in the wheel wells are 80% better in controlling wheel hop on washboard Forest Service Roads than any other truck/van I've driven. It was easy to leave other vehicles literally in the dust. Was vehicle less for two+ years, saving up for the truck I knew would work for me - 2005+ Toyota Tacoma.
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MOSCOW and THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Jan. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yandex announced today that Greg Abovsky has joined Yandex as Vice President of Investor Relations effective January 14, 2013.
Greg started his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and has over 12 years of experience in a variety of finance and investment management roles in the media and technology sectors. Greg holds a B.A. in Business Economics and Russian Literature from Brown University and an M.B.A. with High Distinction from Harvard Business School.
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theodp (442580) writes "Just when you think the cable TV viewing experience couldn't get any worse, GeekWire reports on the Microsoft Xbox Incubation team's patent-pending Consumer Detector, which uses cameras and sensors like those in the Xbox 360 Kinect controller to monitor, count and in some cases identify the people in a room watching television, movies and other content. Should the number of viewers detected exceed the limits of a particular content license, the system would halt playback unless additional viewing rights were purchased. As Yakov Smirnoff might say: In Soviet Russia, Kinect-equipped Motorola Model 20F2 console TV watches your family!"
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It will be another nail in TV's coffin.
The big story here is how evil this story really is.
Benevolent corporations strike again. If you can think up the most evil things a corporation could do, you are already to late. They have long ago studied it to see how your dream could generate or increase profits.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
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1. What is the bridge that the drinkard and his wife cross?
(a) A ropes course.
(b) A stick in Faithful-Mother's hand.
(c) It is Faithful-Hands.
(d) A blanket that turns stiff.
2. What were the red people before they became red people?
(a) Fish.
(b) Blue people.
(c) Human beings.
(d) Birds.
3. The "natural disaster" that has affected the drinkard's hometown was the result of ________.
(a) An argument between Land and Dead's Town.
(b) An agreement between Dead's Town and Heaven.
(c) An argument between Heaven and Land.
(d) An agreement between Land and Dead's Town.
4. What does the tapster say he did the night he died?
(a) He climbed up a palm tree and hid there.
(b) He went home but realized that nobody could see or hear him.
(c) He left in search of his dead father.
(d) He floated straight to Dead's Town.
5. What happens when "Invisible-Pawn" is asked to bring firewood?
(a) He brings a few sticks.
(b) He brings so much that the town is full of it.
(c) He is lazy and does not bring any.
(d) He travels to another bush to get a special type.
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1. What does the man do on the morning of the seventh day of the parade?
2. How do the red people loose their redness?
3. What ultimately happens to the man with the sack?
4. At the end of the chapter, what does Dance turn into?
5. What does "Hungry-Monster" do with the wooden doll?
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D is for Doodle
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The step-by-step instructions teach kids of all ages how to draw a wide variety of objects and creatures. Bright, colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow directions make it easy for children to draw things they never imagined they could. Parents will be thrilled with how easily their kids are entertained and kept busy for hours. The book even includes blank pages with letters for young artists to create original doodles of their own!
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Publishing behemoth Random House is the largest English language publisher in the world, with books of all kinds including the best in fiction, nonfiction and children's literature. Random House first made international news by successfully defending in court the U.S. publication of James Joyce's masterpiece, Ulysses, setting a major legal precedent for freedom of speech. Beginning in the 1930s, the company moved into publishing for children, and over the years has become a leader in the field. Random House entered reference publishing in 1947 with the highly successful American College Dictionary, which was followed in 1966 by the equally successful unabridged Random House Dictionary of the English Language. It continues to publish numerous reference works, including the Random House Webster's College Dictionary.


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The automation and power technologies company received $70 million of orders for projects with the Saudi Electricity Co., which were booked in the first quarter, ABB said on Thursday."In our view ABB's risk/reward profile remains attractive as the shares trade on a PE 12x 2013e (15% below mid-cycle levels) despite having a strong balance sheet," Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysts wrote in a report Thursday. "Transmission and Distribution demand looks solid and there are signs that the power transformer pricing is leveling off or even improving. We also think Chinese demand can recover in H2 which would significantly boost ABB's profits." Rated "B (Buy)" by TheStreet Ratings: The company's fourth-quarter gross profit margin was basically the same as it was the previous year. ABB has weak liquidity. Its Quick Ratio is 1, which demonstrates a lack of ability to meet its short-term cash needs. In the fourth quarter, stockholders' net worth increased 5.99% from the prior year. TheStreet Ratings' price target is $23.20. -- Written by Alexandra Zendrian
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In the summer of 2002, Mitchell set sail aboard the 30-foot yacht Foggy Dew on a voyage that took him from his home through the Western Isles to Orkney and Shetland and on to the west coast of Norway. Against the backdrop of one of the world's most spectacular coastlines, he sailed up the Nordfjord, down to Bergen, then out to Utsira.
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