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Look at some drummers acting like we know something. I love this thread Uncle Larry. Are we divine? Did we take a left turn somewhere, fall from "Grace" or Cosmic awareness that we are Gods ourselves...and now we're quarantined from some universal podcast? Maybe there are millions of planets with more advanced life. Maybe we're overdue for a genetic upgrade.
I would definitely want Polly-Non to be one of my mentors (and personal trainer!).
Ha! You really don't want a lazy retiree as your mentor :) Enjoying the thread too if not quite up to speed on the finer points of logical reasoning (probably obvious haha).
Nate ... "panpsychism"... now there's a concept. Is the universe one thing - a cohesive system like a complex organism? Or is it a just conglomeration of galactic clusters like a cosmic junkyard?
If the universe is a super organism, how much care would such a "being" put into its tiny component parts? Would it care as much about you as you'd care about the fate of a single cell in your body? Destiny baby ... maybe best not to rely on it ...
Or to make a Dead Poets Society-esque speculation - the entire universe could even be a single subatomic particle of a larger being. Or maybe not :)
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Infinity Ward Lose 13 Staff Since March
Infinity Ward, the developers of 'Modern Warfare 2′ which is the current fastest selling game of all time, has seen thirteen staff walk out of their doors since march 1st with the intentions of working for another studio. Although the game is a massive hit with record breaking content download sales, its developers loss of key talent may be regarded as "how the mighty have fallen".
It all started with Activision enforcing the removal of Infinity Ward Heads, Jason West and Vince Zampella who are alleged to have breached their contract and commit insubordination. Despite an ongoing lawsuit between themselves and Activision, both West and Zampella have started a new development studio under the name of Respawn Entertainment; this was possible thanks to a deal that granted EA exclusive publishing rights to the studios games in return for millions of dollars. An upcoming game has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be on huge, Summer blockbuster scale with the studio currently in the process of hiring development staff.
Call of Duty lead designer Todd Alderman and lead software engineer Francesco Gigliotti, followed pursuit and left Infinity Ward studios early April. The discovery of their departure was found on the Linkedin website which is a professional network home to the profiles of industry experts, but further staff later resigned making their announcements on popular social networking websites. Whilst designer, Mackey McCandish said his goodbyes to fellow staff on Facebook, his colleague Jon Stirling, a long term programmer on the development of Call of Duty games had posted on twitter:
After almost 6 years at Infinity Ward, I resigned today. I'm incredibly proud of everything we accomplished and I'm going to miss everyone.
By April 13th, two more lead designers, Steve Fukuda and Zied Reike walked out alongside programmer Rayme Vinson, and lead artist Chris Cherubini. As if Infinity Ward wasn't dwindling enough, yesterday some currently un-named staff as well as longtime Infinity Ward employees Mark Grigsby and Paul Messerly left the studio, who held the positions of lead animator and lead character animator, respectively - taking the total loss of staff to thirteen!
The situation for Infinity Ward is not looking good right now, having lost such key talent who have a long history within the development studio and Call of Duty games, morale with the remaining staff has been reported to be unsurprisingly low - who knows how many more staff will leave within the coming days or weeks.
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Wounded warriors treated to Christmas getaway
Military Warriors Support Foundation says thanks to military
SAN ANTONIO - Some wounded warriors and their families will have a merrier Christmas this year, thanks to the Military Warriors Support Foundation and the DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Downtown Hotel.
About 25 wounded veterans and their families are being treated to a three-day Christmas get away.
The Christmas celebration includes lodging for two nights in the first class accommodations at the DoubleTree by Hilton, meals, and several scheduled activities, including a river barge ride around the Christmas lights downtown.
Toni Carrigan with the Military Warriors Support Foundation said this is the organization's way of saying "thank you" for keeping the nation safe and for the sacrifices that the veterans and their families have made.
"What we try to do is try to host events so, they are able to get away for a little while," said Carrigan. "We have the dinner tonight where they can just enjoy themselves, check into a hotel, get away from it all."
Jonathan Wheeler is a wounded warrior who brought his family to the getaway.
He said life has been different for the entire family since he suffered multiple injuries in Iraq in 2007.
"I had shrapnel wounds to my hip and ankle," said Wheeler. "I had piece of rebar sticking out of my right ankle. The shrapnel in my hip, nicked off my sciatic nerve."
However, Wheeler said for he and his wife, Candace, the best gift is the camaraderie they have with everyone else in the group.
"We have fantastic friends with the organization," said Candace Wheeler. "It's just like a big family, especially around this time of year. Things like that are so important to us."
And although these veterans and their families are already enjoying the activities the foundation has set up for them, Carrigan said there is still time to donate.
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THIBODAUX, La. – Dominique Edwards and Gia Ayers each had career nights, but it wasn't enough for the Lamar Lady Cardinals as they dropped an 84-77 decision to host Nicholls in a Southland Conference women's basketball game on Thursday.
Edwards had her third career double-double with a career-best 17 rebounds to go along with 16 points, while Ayers netted a career-high 18 points for Lamar (19-9 overall, 11-6 Southland). The loss ended any hopes the Lady Cardinals had for a regular-season title. Lamar is still alive for a first-round bye in next week's Southland Conference Tournament in Katy, Texas.
"We did a lot of positive things, but we let some situations slip away from us, and Nicholls turned them into points," Lamar coach Larry Tidwell said. "We had our chances."
Lamar trailed 42-34 at halftime and saw Nicholls stretch its lead to 13 points in the first two minutes of the second half before clawing back into the contest. The Lady Cardinals cut the lead to 74-72 with three minutes remaining thanks to a Kalis Loyd layup and had a chance to tie things up after an Ayers steal, but missed two layups.
KK Babin of Nicholls then hit two free throws to give the Colonels (18-10, 10-7) a 76-72 edge. A Loyd pulled LU to within 78-75 with 1:21 left before Jenny Nash's 3-pointer with 61 seconds remaining proved to be the fatal dagger.
Nash's trey was one of 11 by the Colonels, who were 11-of-24 (45.8 percent) from beyond the arc. Nash was the Colonels' biggest long-range threat, as she canned six of her 11 attempts.
Loyd led Lamar with 19 points and Carenn Baylor had 11 points for the Lady Cardinals.
The Lady Cardinals wrap up the regular season when they travel to Southeastern Louisiana at 2 p.m. Saturday. A win would guarantee Lamar a top-four finish and a bye into the quarterfinals of the Southland Conference Tournament. Lamar could still finish in the top four with a loss, but the Lady Cardinals would have to see how Saturday's other results turn out.
"We just have to go in and take care of business on Saturday," Tidwell said. "We have to be ready to play."
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Tonight's episode left us full of questions! Is Ezra and Aria's secret now safe for good? And why exactly did Emily's friends listen in as she and Maya got it on? (In other words: Awkward!) Read on to see who's trying to get preggers and who might be leaving the show for good...
- At the beginning of the episode, Spencer catches Melissa and new husband Ian whispering. Later, Spencer spots Melissa's ovulation kit (meaning that Ian may soon be a father — shudder!).
- Hanna finds out from "A" that she'll get her mom's stolen money back if she eats a big box of cupcakes. She stuffs herself and then finds the money stuck to paper towels in the bathroom. Watching Hanna force-feed herself cupcakes was the grossest thing we've ever seen someone eat — and that's saying something, considering that we've been to an Arby's.
- Noel won't rest until he gets a better grade on his paper from Mr. Fitz, so he prints out a new copy of it. But Ezra refuses to improve the grade. Looks like Noel made an extra trip to Kinko's for nothing.
- Ezra now knows he can't trust Noel — considering Noel already told Aria's brother Mike that Ezra's been hooking up with a student — so Ezra meets Aria at his apartment and says he'll resign the next day. They kiss and she says she loves him — swoon! — but before Ezra can resign, Noel is caught cheating and reprimanded, all thanks to "A." Seems as though "A" can't decide whether to be a bestie or a biatch!
- Maya is about as popular with Emily's mom as Ricky Gervais' monologue was with the audience at the Golden Globes this weekend. So when she finds a joint in Maya's bag, Em's mom gets her sent away to juvie camp.
- Emily sees Maya for that final, none-too-private tryst. And "A" sends the girls the video of Ali and Ian, where Ali appears to be attacked. (Sounds like Ian might not be Father of the Year-material after all.) Just then, the girls realize someone — probably "A" — is watching them, but they can't outrun the prowler. Looks like "A" is doing more cardio than Jillian from Biggest Loser.
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The Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (HDC) provides affordable rental units to eligible low and middle income citizens. This service targets citizens who do not own land or housing and do not qualify for a mortgage.
Rental units are made available to the public either through the construction of new housing or through the recovery of housing units due to arrears in payments, abandonment or relinquishment.
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Persons can apply for a rental unit using either of two options:-
- On-line (create hyperlink) or;
- Complete an application form which is available at the Ministry's Office, #44-46 South Quay, or from any office of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC). Application forms must be returned to the Ministry for entry onto the Ministry's database.
To qualify for rental accommodation, applicants must:
- Be a resident citizen of Trinidad and Tobago
- Be twenty-one (21) years and over;
- Not be owner/part owner of property/land in Trinidad and Tobago;
- Be in possession of a Board of Inland Revenue tax file number.
- Be able to provide evidence of a reliable source of income.
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Applicants are selected for an interview using a random computerised selection system whenever rental units become available. Once selected, the applicant will be interviewed by a representative from the HDC who analyses the applicant's needs and makes a recommendation based on the information collected.
Applicants will be contacted via letter or telephone when a unit becomes available. Successful applicants are issued an approval letter and invited to sign a Tenancy Agreement. Payment of one month's rent in advance is required before the Tenancy Agreement is signed.
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- Any valid form of National Identification: (Passport, Driver's Permit or National ID Card) of all applicants, and where applicable, other members of the household.
- Birth certificates of all members of the household
- Marriage certificate (if applicable);
- A sworn affidavit indicating that the applicant does not own a house or land
- Job letters for the applicant and co-applicant (where applicable)
- Evidence of source(s) of income for all members of the household.
- Self employed individuals must identify source of income and provide bank statements for the previous three (3) months.
HDC Home Rental Payments
Tenants of the Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are required to make monthly rental payments for their accommodation.
How can rental payments be made?
Residential and commercial tenants of the Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation properties can make payments using the following methods:
- By cash, Linx (debit card), or cheques paid to the cashier at the under-mentioned offices of the HDC, between the hours of 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday except public holidays. N.B. For Personal Cheques, receipts will not be issued until said cheques are cleared and payee must leave telephone contact.
- By standing order from the tenant's bank. However, if the tenants' bank is Republic Bank Limited a receipt will not be issued.
- By salary deduction.
A Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation rent card or a payment receipt must be presented when paying rent at an HDC office to ensure the correct account is credited.
Payments should be made on the date which the agreement was signed. Failure to meet this deadline results in arrears being accrued on the tenant's account.
HDC Rental Housing Maintenance
The Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation seeks to ensure that all tenants are satisfied with their living accommodation. The Housing Maintenance Programme ensures that all HDC rental housing units are free of defects, and that all the electrical, plumbing and structural work within the property is properly maintained. Maintenance requests can be submitted by tenants of any HDC rental property.
How do I request maintenance services?
A request for maintenance can be submitted by completing a Maintenance Request Form. The nature of the issue to be resolved will determine the length of time needed for repairs to be made.
Maintenance requests can be submitted by:
- Using the online Maintenance Request Form.
- Calling the Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation's call centre at (868) 623-HOME (4663) ext. 5700-5703.
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The strength in all the work in Over and Over comes from the innovation and excitement of the artists making it. Like most creative pursuits, as Perry points out, "Sometimes they [patterns] are the end result, and sometimes they are just the beginning." The open-endedness of this statement--and in turn, the entire book--is what makes it so much fun. --American Craft, July 24 2008
"Last week i had the opportunity to meet with a designer that im a big fan of, mike perry. mike runs his own studio out of brooklyn where he designs for clients such as urban outfitters, the new york times magazine, and zoo york. he has also published two books: hand job, a book about hand-drawn typography, and over & over, a catalog of hand-drawn patterns..." -- Samantha Huba --Design Sponge
"Today, notes contributor Jim Datz in his intro, drawing patterns with the fallible human hand is an art perched at the treacherous meeting place of authentic human craftsmanship and a world largely defined by trendsetting and online consumption: ideas, "almost at the moment they begin, are lifted, collated, named, and marketed in a willful act of pattern recognition by today's cultural curators." Though many of the patterns collated here were designed for commercial purposes (turned into t-shirts, skate boards and other product by hip designers), they make a strong impression as art-for-art's sake. As Datz further notes, "we are pattern seeking animals," and these selections are strangely gratifying, sometimes even meditative. Many designers share the aesthetic of popular contributor Jeremyville, clearly influenced by graffiti, cartoons and Keith Haring; others, like Deanne Cheuk, opt for retro colors and a hint of kitsch. Artists like Mario Hugo and Kirk Hiatt show a sparse, modernist approach, while Dan Funderburgh creates traditional floral wallpaper designs tweaked with, say, fire hydrants and parking meters. This makes a fitting following up to Perry's well-received catalog of hand-drawn letters, Hand Job; not only does this fun roundup help define a growing subgenre, it's also a rousing introduction to more than 50 young artists." --Publishers Weekly
"Perry curated both books(Handjob and Over and Over), meaning he chose all the projects presented in them. While Hand Job introduces hand drawn typography by various graphic designers, Over & Over has accumulated pattern designs by more than 50 designers, the large majority of whom Mike Perry knows personally. There is a reason why the books are devoted to designing by hand, and this is because Perry himself also draws, paints or prints logos, fonts and illustrations without resorting to digital tools wherever possible." -- Katharina Altemeier --Form Magazine
"You may already know Mike Perry from Hand Job, a collection of you guessed it hand-drawn typography, but with Over & Over: A Catalog of Hand-drawn Patterns, the pen-and-paper-obsessed artist makes his editorial debut." -- Nik Mercer --Anthem Magazine
"Pattern can be derived from many sources if we remember to look closely. While patterns have been around forever there's a recent movement a tendency among designers to allow patterns to animate their work with colorful and exuberant complexity. Over and Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns collects groundbreaking work from fifty of today's most talented designers who create patterns by hand and use them in their work in inventive and innovative ways. From Deanne Cheuk's patterns that adorn current fashion to those of Robin Cameron that explore her interest in art to Garrett Morin's patterns that arose from an exercise for a character called Eloie the examples in this book push the boundaries of the traditional concept of what a pattern is. The selected works are often not an end result but the beginning of something else of something bigger and broader. While the computer is sometimes involved in the production of patterns the hand-drawn element is always evident in the uniqueness of these works. Featuring more than 250 vibrant and exciting patterns Over and Over explores this magic on every single page and will inspire designers everywhere." -- Jaeden --Books-Design Blog
"The catalogue explores a huge range of patterns; some using black and white, while others are created with a hypnotic amount of colour. The subject matter ranges from some child-like, simple shapes to highly sophisticated and detailed pieces. Whilst viewing such an array of different kinds of hand-drawn patterns, it derives a different sense of appreciation. By making the reader more aware of the origin of the work, you can further acknowledge and appreciate the amount of time these designers/artists have spent on creating these pieces, without the help (or too much help) from technology.Overall, the most exciting thing about the catalogue is the small hand-made errors, that can be seen if viewed carefully. Most often these are caused by the designers slip of the hand whilst laboring over a monotonous and complex pattern. These unique errors in the designs are something only capable of achieving by stepping away from the computer, and add character and personality to each piece.Over and Over is a refreshing take on viewing design today; a view of something different, away from the graffiti, vector, street art styles." -- Caroline McCurdy --DG Design Magazine
"While patterns have been around forever, there's a recent movement among younger designers to allow patterns to animate their work with colorful and exuberant complexity. OVER AND OVER: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns collects groundbreaking work from fifty of today's most talented designers who create patterns by hand and use them in their work in inventive and innovative ways." --The Statement
"A range of exciting bespoke experiments that blur the lines between illustration and typography." --Dwell
"Patterns can be found everywhere. whether they are intentional or accidental, patterns have been around forever. the computer in particular has made the design of pattern much easier with special digital programs designed specifically for this purpose. however, there has been a recent influx of designers who have resisted this new technology and continue to use their good old pencil and paper to execute their graphic and pattern designs.Known for his own hand-drawn approach to graphic design, mike perry first published his book 'hand job', an anthology of his typography and graphics he has completed over the last number of years. now he has turned the spotlight on fifty of today's most talented designers who create patterns by hand and apply their imagery in new ways. 'over & 'over, is a catalog of these designers and their works which challenge the traditional notions of pattern and image making. it includes work by deanne cheuk who applies her designs to fashion, martin cibola whose drawings are used in ceramics and robin cameron whose work explores her interests in art.The book features over 250 vibrant patterns and reminds us of the beautiful qualities of hand-drawing, something which has been lost in our digital age." --Design Boom
"Michael Perry's compendium of hand-drawn type points to the continued relevance of the human touch in modern communication." --American Craft
"The pure diversity presented in Over & Over is mind boggling with 55 artists and designers each getting at least 2 pages of a uncoated stock to present their work. The paper itself helps to reiterates the notion of working by hand well." -- PJ Smith --Acclaim Magazine
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Mystery of Herbie's age keeps tree experts busy
YARMOUTH — A brutal wind and biting cold on Jan. 29 did not keep Whitney Tree Services and the Maine Forest Service from cutting another piece from the stump of Herbie, the once-giant Elm tree.
Herbie was cut down Jan. 19 after losing a 50-year battle against Dutch elm disease. It was the largest American elm in New England at 110 feet tall, with a canopy of 120 feet wide and a diameter of nearly 23 feet at its base.
Long-time tree warden Frank Knight, 101, had estimated Herbie's age to be about 240, but an initial count revealed the tree to be about 212.
On second examination, however, it looks like Knight may have been right. A final determination is expected next week.
In order to get a more accurate count, Peter Lammert of the Maine Forest Service – Herbie's official ring counter – returned to the stump at East Main Street and Yankee Drive and collected another slab for analysis.
After David MacDonald, owner of Whitney Tree, used a 52-inch chain saw to cut through the massive trunk, the sample was brought to the Forest Service garage at Bolton Hill, where it will be dried and sanded.
Lammert and Jan Santerre, senior planner with the Maine Forest Service and Project Canopy, said their preliminary inspection suggests Herbie may have grown in the wild for 10 to 20 years before being transplanted to Route 88.
Santerre said the innermost rings on the trunk are extremely close, suggesting the first years of Herbie's life could have been spent under the canopy of other trees.
"After the initial 10 to 20 years, there looks to be excellent growth," she said. "But we need to sand the trunk and look at it more closely to make an accurate determination."
A crack in the center of the trunk is making it difficult to get an accurate age count, she said, but if the count shows an additional 10 to 20 rings, Herbie will once again be nearly 240 years old.
"We are trying to to act quickly to get a more definitive answer," she said. "Taking too long to determine the age will hold up the production process."
Wood from Herbie will be made into bowls, cutting boards and other items, but it must first be branded, Santerre said. The brand will include Herbie's age.
Money from the sales will be used to support a Tree Trust to purchase disease-resistant elms and protect the trees in Yarmouth from further decay.
"We want to be accurate, precise and move quickly," Santerre said.
She said many scientists, mostly dendroclimatologists who study tree rings to determine climate patterns, and dendrochronologists who specialize in determining tree age from their rings, have contacted Lammert for more information on Herbie. In addition to the University of Maine, Columbia University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have expressed interest.
"In order to be as accurate as possible, I'll let other scientists help count the rings, too," Lammert said. "More eyes and more information will be produce better results."
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Q&A with The Lonely Forest
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During CMJ Week in October, we were luckily enough to have The Lonely Forest pop into our Soho, New York store before their gig at the Ace Hotel for KEXP Radio.
As well as grabbing some Ben Sherman attire for their forthcoming show, they also took time out of their busy schedule to answer a Q&A about themselves, their music and their wardrobe essentials....
Ben Sherman: How/When did The Lonely Forest come together as a group?
The Lonely Forest: TLF started as Eric, Braydn, and Tony goofing around in Braydn's parents garage playing instrumental stuff. Mostly just ideas for riffs etc...Then we we're lucky enough to meet John and asked him to play with us.
BS: I saw my first Lonely Forest gig a year ago at the Music Hall Of Williamsburg and was completely blown away, your live sound is phenomenal. How has your set come along since then?
TLF: We're always switching the set around seeing how we can link different combinations of songs together. We like to keep our sets fairly seamless, but they're always changing.
BS: John, what is your favorite song in the set at the moment?
John TLF: Definitely the new songs. It feels good playing something different.
BS: Bradyn you have a unique drumming style.. which is insane by the way. Who inspires you musically?
Bradyn TLF: Thanks! Dave Grohl, Stewart Copeland, and Jimmy Chamberlin to name a few.
BS: The music video to Go Outside looked like you were having a blast. Is that your hometown?
TLF: Yep, that's Anacortes. The entire video was shot in and around Anacortes, WA.
BS: What did the locals make of you hijacking their parade?
TLF: Everyone had a lot of fun. It was actually encouraged by the local paper for people join in, so we took that as an open invitation.
BS: In the last year you've played in New York a couple of times; what do you love about this city?
TLF: The food! Getting to see friends. Oh, and the awesome public transportation.
BS: What towns are you looking forward to hitting on this tour?
TLF: We love Chicago and San Francisco, but honestly there is something great about every stop we make.
BS: When you are on the road, what's an essential wardrobe item for you?
TLF: A warm coat! Though, a hoodie and swim trunks are key. Also, can't forget to pack lots of socks and undies.
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See pictures of The Lonely Forest wearing Ben Sherman at their CMJ gig here.
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When Black Diamond designed the Positron Quickdraw, they aimed for value and utility. We'd say they hit the mark. Thanks to dual Positron carabiners, climbers can enjoy full keylock convenience and not have to worry about snagging a rope while clipping. A Straitjacket insert maintains bottom carabiner orientation for fumble-free movement.
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Great Quality
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Bought these to replace my older, cheaper draws and they work great. I use them almost every week and they're holding up amazingly well. They clip smoothly, easily, and rarely snag on the rope or bolts. They're also not overly heavy, despite having solid gates. These are a great product for the money.
Sport climber best friend
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Light, cheap and strong. Another BD great product
Spencer Oliphant
Positron Quickdraws
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've used these quickdraws since I first started climbing and I keep adding more and replacing the ones I lose with the same. If there's a better draw for the money I have yet to hear about it. These draws are fairly lightweight and have a very sturdy feel. In the years I've been using these draws I have yet to have one feel even slightly sticky on either end. I love the straight gate on one end and the bent gate on the other. Overall these draws are a solid choice for climbers at any level.
Nate W
Great draw
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love the 18cm version of this draw! Gives me the little extra length i need where often times i would use an alpine draw. They work great for trad and sport, but be careful since they can spin on you on the side for the rope.
Michael Nies
Best Value in Quickdraws
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
These were the first draws I bought, and they remain my favorites.
The Good:
--Hook-free nose, which is invaluable when it comes time to clean a steep route
--Silky smooth clipping action, on both ends
--Bent gate on the rope end makes it that easier (at least for me) to clip the rope compared to a wire gate
--25-30% cheaper than Hoodwire or Oz draws
--Rubber gizmo on the rope end keeps the biner oriented properly and prevents cross-loading
The Bad:
--Heavier than draws with wire-gated biners
While they're not the lightest out there, they are the cheapest with a hook-less nose. While Oz draws are lighter, I just couldn't justify the added cost for my everyday sport climbing needs. If you're looking for a solid everyday draw that won't hang up on the bolts when you clean that 30+ degree overhang, AND won't break the bank, you're home!
Dahlin Draper
Awesome draws
Dahlin Draper
quality product from Black Diamond
I use these all the time for sport climbing/ setting up a top rope of of fixed anchors and they are the bomb. Easy to clip and unclip, solid gates, and nothing cheap feeling about them.
Stacey Gray
Ummmm.... This old broad don't know much, but isn't that wrong? Shouldn't the bent gate be the rope end, not on the bolt?
James Howard
Yes Stacey, it should be. Acute observation. Hopefully the poster realizes the error of their ways.
Another quality piece
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The narrow dogbones were a bit unnerving, since I had some older, wider, Petzls before. But they're rated to 22kN so if manage to break them I did something way wrong anyway. Aside from that, the biners are as smooth as I'd expect from Black Diamond.
Dahlin Draper
Your old petzls dogbones were probably nylon, these are dyneema which is why they can make them a little thinner.
Hey I was wondering what the difference...
Hey I was wondering what the difference is between a 12mm draw and an 18mm (besides length of course) but which one would you prefer to buy and why I guess is what I'm asking?
James Cooper
Brianna, there are a few uses with a longer sling on a quickdraw:
1. If the quickdraws are already on the wall, a longer sling will allow you to clip the rope a bit sooner.
2. When a climb is not "centered", the longer sling gives the rope more lateral maneuverability on the wall and decreases carabiner drag.
3. When a piece of protection is placed (ex: in a deep crack on trad climb) a longer sling will allow the bottom carabiner to hang freely outside of the crack.
The downside to the longer sling is that it does increase weight.
If your building a climbing gear "rack", versatility is nice and you could get a few of each size.
Thank you so much, my really good friend who usually guides me on all rock climbing is doing an 80 mile hike through the colorado mountains and i have no way to talk to him for a week. But they are on sale so I wanted to get them soon. I really appreciate you taking the time to give me such a helpful response.
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On the Posiwire, the bottom 'biner is a wiregate.
Jeff Chrisler
Withstood A Lot
I've had these for 3 years, and they've withstood a lot of random conditions. They still look great, and obviously have worked out well with falls. The early production of this carabiner had some issues with small burrs where the gate closed on the keylock. They seemed to have solved this issue, and through all the wear and tear the dogbone has stood up nicely as well.
i'm trying to get some draws for my...
i'm trying to get some draws for my boyfriend, i was just wondering what the difference was between positron and posiwire?
James Jenden
Positron uses solid gate carabiners on both the rope and bolt end, whereas Posiwire uses a wiregate on the rope end and a solid gate on the bolt end. Posiwire will be lighter, and less chance of the biner breaking on a crazy whipper. If it was me, I would go with the Posiwire.
I went with positron. I dont see how the wire would be stronger. It is minimally lighter and the positron is definitely stronger. Also I hate the way that the posiwire has the hook (where the wire snaps closed) That little hook can be really annoying when cleaning a route on a repel etc.
Brandon Smith
Best QDs out there!
I have two of these bad boys and they are always my first QD on the wall. I dont know why, but I just like the feel and the strong "clip" it makes when you put it on. Very strong and easy to use, I think these are the best QDs out there personally.
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great draws
These draws are great!
They're pretty much an upgraded version of the BD quicksilver draws, in that they changed the gate so that it won't snag anymore. Lightweight, versatile, awesome.
If you aren't a fan of wiregates, you can't go wrong with these.


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Named for the explorer Sir Francis Galton, the Galton House offers travelers a relaxed atmosphere where they can recharge in Windhoek before or after a Namibian Safari. The eight guest rooms convey minimalist sensibilities while retaining maximum comforts. Each of the common areas are adorned with wildlife photography, highlighting the best of the safari experience.


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It's been more than four months since the Ice Storm of 2008. The nice weather the past few weekends has allowed us to gather all of those tree limbs and move them to the curb. But when will the town come and get them? There are huge piles all over Scotia and Glenville. The Times […] [Read More]


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I'd like to see the titles unified also, but I don't think it will happen. UFC just can't put up the money for this kind of fight. Silva gets between 250,000 to 500,000 for each fight in Pride. Randy is lucky if he gets a 150,000 for his fights in UFC. Now, I keep hearing that Pride is going to be doing a PPV in Las Vegas soon. Last I heard it was scheduled for September, but it seems to keep getting bumped up. I've also heard that UFC is having money problems, so could we see a possibility of Pride buying out UFC? I'm sure Pride wants a piece of the North American market. So instead of Pride trying to create a foot hold here in NA why not just buy the foot hold UFC has, and start exchanging fighters and titles to make the sport bigger? Lots of paths this could lead to, only time will really tell.
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LOLZZZZ. So much for continuing my story TOMORROW. How about 3 months. Is that okay? Well, it'll have to do.
I forgot where I left off and, more importantly, how I was planning to continue. So…I'm just going to start from where I am, right now.
Right now I am working at a temporary marketing job with a friend's company that is supposed to last only until the end of this year.
Right now I don't know what I'm going to do exactly (or in what field), when that ends.
Right now I've been sick. In a variety of ways. At the end of October I had an ear infection. It was bad enough for me to have to go to urgent care and get my ear flushed out. 3 days later I started having heart palpitations. They lasted continuously everyday for almost 2 wks. Now they are on and off. They were bad enough for me to go back to urgent care and have a Dr. tell me that, yes, my heart was skipping beats.
He also told me I don't have insurance. As if me (and my credit card) didn't know.
I went in later for blood tests and an EKG, and they found nothing directly related to my heart that could have been causing the problems – except slightly low B12/folic acid.
Bring on the liver (I guess), fish, eggs, and cereal.
Right now I am hoping I can regain my health through proper nutrients, resting, and taking care of myself more. I don't have the money to take any more random cardiology tests.
Right now I'm realizing that my birthday is in 3 days.
Yes, 3 days.
Where did my life go?
Right now I am so anxious for my boyfriend to come home for the holidays. I only get to see him once a year, and even though I'll be working everyday (except Christmas) – at least I'll hopefully get to spend evenings with him.
Right now I am hoping I am going in the right direction.
Right now I just want to feel love, warmth, health, and security.
Right now I am going to relax.


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If the people are concerned about the expense of the Amy Bishop trial, lobby your DA to offer a plea to life without parole. The added expense is due to the pointless death penalty.
Will one of you critics of Judge Clemon please cite a case.
This rebuke is Tom Butler's reward for disloyalty. I readily admit that the Democratic Party is out of fashion right now, but how does that make a democrat into a republican.
I wonder when the stuff about the Republican party "became clear" to him.
OK Barnabust, that's easy. The incident when Jesus cleansed the temple of the moneychangers, depending on whether any of the moneychangers were injured seriously, it could have been a felony in Alabama. At a minimum: trespass, menacing, disorderly conduct, assault, harassment, etc. He broke many laws of his day: blasphemy (by the standards of the religious leaders), breaking the Sabbath, defaming the temple. Remember Jesus was tried and convicted and subjected to capital punishment.
It looks like a civil case that some ambitious prosecutor throught would generate headlines. I don't like it when anyone has the power of the state honed in on them when no crime has been committed. In that sense, I am happy for Cheryl. However, she's still a menace to the legal profession. Ask the judge of any court where she has appeared.
Why does it seem that so many of the people of the United States grow more cold-hearted every day.
To enuffsenuff -- The sentencing guidelines were probably more harsh due to the possibility of an abuse of trust enhancement.
To lilolga -- Thank G-d you are not my mother. I hope that none of your children (I doubt you have any given your sentiments) ever hear you tell them to rot in Hell.
To woetoyou -- The rich have lawyers, the powerful have lawyers. The Southern Center for Human Rights, the Southern Poverty Law Center, Equal Justice Initiative, the Lawyers Committe for Civil Rights, etc. represent the marginalized who would ordinarily be trampled on by the State, the rich, the powerful or all three. If your ox got gored, you'd be glad they are there.


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when you wake up in the night starving and dying of thirst
Anyone else have a bigger appetite bfing then when pregnant?
I sleep with a sippy cup (yep, a sippy cup ) full of water in the bed with me. That way I can drink water while DD is nursing w/o having to sit up and wake her up more.
SAHM to DD1 8/06 , DD2 8/09 , and DD3 9/12 married to 6/99. We , , , , and lots of and .
I sleep with a sippy cup (yep, a sippy cup ) full of water in the bed with me. That way I can drink water while DD is nursing w/o having to sit up and wake her up more.
i totally agree with the mama about boobs hanging out and you don't remember pulling them out! yay for cosleeping
my ds does this too. We got him a baby doll and a sling and I made him a few cloth diapers for his baby when we had our new one (older ds was 6.5 when baby was born). He named his baby after ours, and likes to carry him around in the sling...when he nurses his baby though, it only takes about 3 seconds. Then his baby is always all full.
~Jenni, rural frugal Alaskan, eternally married to Dragon
loving my wild things DS Wolf (12), 3 angels, DS Bear (6) & DS Eagle (3)
This happened to me today...
When you wake up with hickeys on your breasts because your 6 month old was trying to latch himself in the night but took a few tries to find the nip.
This has happened to me a couple of times, and ds is only 2 months!
~Jenni, rural frugal Alaskan, eternally married to Dragon
loving my wild things DS Wolf (12), 3 angels, DS Bear (6) & DS Eagle (3)
...when you toddler sees a woman with big boobs he ponts and yells "Milk, milk very excitedly!
...when you wake up in the morning and your toddler is pointing at your nipple saying, "circle."
...you plan your shopping trips around which stores have the best chairs for nursing....that aren't in the bathroom!!!
Mom to two boys, ages 8 and 11, and one blessing due May 8th.
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..you can do almost anything while nursing.. shopping, eating, walking, typing
..you buy shirts based on how easy it is to bare your chest
oh, and I grope all the time, everywhere!
Sunny : gun toting, retired breastfeeding, car seat loving, guitar playing, home birthing and schooling mama to Jakob (10.06), Mikah (07.08) and Korah (07.11).
You don't care who sees your breast, nipple and all, but you do everything you can to keep your flabby belly rolls covered!
You walk right past all the pretty pretty bras and giggle with glee when the nursing bras are on sale and in your size.
You pick your shirt based on what nursing bra you're wearing, instead of picking the bra that works with the shirt you want to wear.
Your baby starts fussing and your older child says "mama, he needs nurn NOW! Get off the computer and GIVE HIM NURN!"
and yet 90% more mainstream than the rest of MDC
How about this? You know you're the husband of a BFing mother when...
...you feel sorry for other babies whose mothers feed them formula from a bottle
...you think bottles are nasty-looking, the only bottle your DD needs is mommy's natural ones
...you feel sorry for BFing mothers who cover themselves up in public when they nurse
...you know your wife's nursing bra size and have no problems picking a few out for her...and she loves them
...you walk into a department store and remember to buy nursing pads before she does
...you know how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble your DW's electric pump
...you read Mothering Magazine
When you are taking family pictures and stop to nurse and forget to put the girl back in before continuing with the shoot!
I have five pictures of me holding dd in my lap with our dog at my side and my boob hanging out! (dh was behind the camera and didn't even think twice about my boob!)
I've got three monkeys jumping on the bed!!
I can totally relate to forgetting to refasten the bra, and getting hickeys on your boobs from dc trying to latch during the night. One morning we woke up and dh freaked out wanting to know "Where the #$!! that hickey came from!" LOL
My MIL actually set her drink on one thinking it was a coaster! LOL
~Jenni, rural frugal Alaskan, eternally married to Dragon
loving my wild things DS Wolf (12), 3 angels, DS Bear (6) & DS Eagle (3)
SAHMlovin' to DD 10/00 & DS 10/04 If your son is intact, keep him safe, visit the Intact Care forum Circ, a personal choice, Your SONS 11/98 6/99 Thyroid cancer survivor. With 5 & 2 Boxers wishing for
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