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J.G. asks from Bellevue, NE on April 14, 2011
Dealing with a Very Needy Baby
We have a 5 month old daughter that cries, whines, and moans continually unless you are in front of her or are holding or carrying her around. This makes it very very difficult to get anything done at all. We also have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. Any suggestioins would be greatly appreciated. We are going crazy!
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B.G. answers from Los Angeles on April 14, 2011
My son (6 months) is somewhat similar. I have a mat that he plays on that lays on the floor with stuff on the bottom and hanging from the top. Have you tried putting her on one of these and leaving the room? I couldn't leave him for a long time, but I started in the same room putting laundry away or whatever, then after a while I just kinda walk away and he doesn't seem to mind. Try putting her in front of a mirror!
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D.P. answers from Raleigh on April 14, 2011
My son was a high-need baby. I would like to give you some stellar advice for the constant hands-on these types of babies demand. But the only thing that fixes it is age. My son is still at times more needy now than his 7 mo old sister (who is the most laid back baby), but he can entertain himself now that he is 4 1/2 yo. The bright side is that high need babies are generally more intelligent and social then their non-high need counterparts. Brace yourself... lol
Good luck!
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P.G. answers from Dallas on April 14, 2011
Ergo baby carrier is awesome. You can wear the baby on the front or back. Sometimes they just need some extra lovin and security. And it's possible to do SO much when wearing on the back. I had to pack for a move and didn't have childcare help at the time - I wore my son and he fell asleep in it while I was packing :)
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L.S. answers from Spokane on April 14, 2011
Wear your baby!!! It's hands-free baby carrying :) Babies need attention, affection, to be held and lots of cuddles - it helps them feel secure.
It will pass, I promise :o)
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K.P. answers from New York on April 14, 2011
Two ways to look at this... find ways to hold her so that you can still get things done (like a sling or other baby carrier) or put her down and let her get upset and go about your business before picking her up.
At some point she needs to learn to entertain herself and be left alone for periods of time. She's figured out that if she moans and whines, you'll pick her up to make it stop. Smart baby... imagine what she'll be like at 13 if you don't start setting some boundaries! At 5 months old, she should be able to lay on a blanket (with you near) and play on an infant mat or in an exersaucer long enough for you to do the dishes , change the bed... whatever for 10 minutes or so.
It's not easy and she's going to scream but just as she quickly learned how to make you come running, she'll learn that mommy isn't going to come running when I whine so I might as well entertain myself!
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B.M. answers from Chicago on April 14, 2011
My daughter was this way. I agree that the only thing that fixes it is age. :-(
I wore a 'backpack' style carrier that had her on my front, facing out. She wanted to "see" and "be involved"!!!
She was attached to me until she outgrew that carrier - around 11 months. But the bonus is - both my hands were free so I could get stuff done.
Also - I answered your other post BEFORE I saw this one. The two are related. Your older daughter ABSOLUTELY is being affected by your other daughter. No worries - perfectly normal. But all the more reason to back off the potty training and let her own the process and do it all herself when she's ready and on her terms. If you force it, she'll get resentful and it will take longer and be more frustrating for the both of you. With 2 kids under 3 your goal should be to try and get the desired result but the EASIER way for everyone involved.
Another thing to ponder. My high needs baby who wanted me constantly so I had to 'wear her' or she screamed...... well, she'll almost 11 now and wants to constantly come home and go into her room and read the Twighlight Series books and text her friends while doing her homework and pondering how great it will be when she has her own apartment and her cool bigmoney job!!!!! When she does emerge from her room she is attached to her ipod. - not really all the time.... but it seems like it!!! lol.
So know that your high needs baby and daughter who won't go in the potty will be 10 and 13 in the blink of an eye and their world will revolve around their friends and NOT YOU. I know, I know, you hear it all the time. But it's true!!!!!
Enjoy this time. It passes quickly and even though it's frustrating.... how you handle it now sets the stage for how you handle the stuff that comes at 4, and 6 and 8 and 10 and 15 and 17. Because they are all dramatically different stages that are EXACTLY THE SAME :-)
Good Luck!
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T.O. answers from Minneapolis on April 14, 2011
First off, realize that you are at the height of "busy" parenting right now. Your children are at those ages that they really need all your energy, so be sure to take care of yourself too.
For your little one, would you consider wearing her as others have suggested? In my opinion you can't spoil a baby. I guess I feel that way because with all 3 of our kids I literally would not let them cry. I picked them up as soon as they cried or expressed any discomfort. Guess what? They are not spoiled at all. By 9 mths. old they were so independent, off exploring and crawling all over the house. They were content to play alone or with me. I understand how the days can get to be long with little ones, but it really doesn't last long.
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S.B. answers from Redding on April 14, 2011
There really is no possible way to hold or carry a baby around all the time. I think you just need to let her fuss as you do what you do, talking to her all the time so she can hear your voice.
I had a friend that literally wouldn't shower because her baby cried when she put her down. I told her to feed her, change her diaper, put her in her crib and get in the shower. If the baby cried for 10 minutes, the baby cried for 10 minutes. It wouldn't be the end of the world. A grown woman has to was her body, whether the baby likes it or not.
A fussy baby is not the same as a sick, tormented or neglected baby. They can learn that they will be all right if they aren't being held or carried every minute.
That's just my opinion, but I do believe it to be true.
Best wishes.
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B.G. answers from Los Angeles on April 14, 2011
My son (6 months) is somewhat similar. I have a mat that he plays on that lays on the floor with stuff on the bottom and hanging from the top. Have you tried putting her on one of these and leaving the room? I couldn't leave him for a long time, but I started in the same room putting laundry away or whatever, then after a while I just kinda walk away and he doesn't seem to mind. Try putting her in front of a mirror!
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L.M. answers from New York on April 14, 2011
I had my 2 girls 14 months apart. #2 was like that, and my lack of sleep and dealing with 2 babies did not help. She was a little difficult till she was around 6 months old. She's 3 1/2 now and really independant and wonderful. Sorry, no good suggestions just know you're not alone. And the more impatient I got with my daughter, I feel she sensed it and it made her fussier...not that this is super helpful, but do your best to be patient....
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K.O. answers from Springfield on April 14, 2011
My son was the same way. I have two boys that are 18 months apart and it was very difficult because my youngest was very needy. He still whines a lot and he is now 2 1/2! I remember it driving me crazy. I finally decided that it was his personality and that he was going to have to adjust to our life, so I tried very hard to not respond to his every whimper. If he was fed, well rested and dry, then I let him fuss. Trust me, it was not easy!! We also got him a walker when he was old enough and that seemed to help. Eventually things got better and when he stared moving on his own, things got a lot better. Hang in there!
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L.A. answers from New York on April 14, 2011
have you tried peek a boo at increasing intervals? that way, your being gone for a moment at first, then longer and longer mgiht be less stressful.
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P.W. answers from San Francisco on April 14, 2011
Yeah, hold the baby and play with the 2-1/2 year old. It's hard and time-consuming, I know, but read the recent post titled For Moms With Grown Children.
Also, a needy 5 month old is COMPLETELY NORMAL.

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Capital One is accused of using a "bait and switch" tactic with a zero percent annual percentage rate offer by luring cardholders to accept the balance transfers then slamming them with interest charges on new purchases from the day they are posted with complicated accounting maneuvers, according to a lawsuit hoping to gain class action status.
The plaintiff which seeks class-action status, Margaret Murr of Surprise, Ariz., says she wrote an Access Check for $4,358.80 in Oct. 2012 based on Capital One's zero percent APR offer for 12 months. The offer stated: "Write a check to yourself - 0% for 12 months" and "We will begin charging 0% interest on these checks and transfers on the transaction date."
The suit alleges that after Murr took Capital One up on the offer, in the following months her payments were first applied partly to the special transfer balance, creating a shortfall in the regular purchase balance, even when Murr paid off the regular purchase amounts in full each month.
"By creating this shortfall, Capital One takes away the interest-free grace period and interest charges created by Access Checks begin accruing the moment a customer makes an ordinary credit card purchase during the Access Check's promotional period," the suit alleges.
So, when Murr made regular purchases during the month, she started racking up interest on those and subsequent purchases at 13.9 percent from the day the transactions posted to the account. Unless a cardholder paid the entire balance of the transfer and the purchases right away, they would lose the no-interest deal. If as little as $1 of the new purchases were not paid, the zero interest deal on the promo balance would disappear, kicking in a double-digit rate, the suit states.
"Nowhere in the 0% APR offer accepted by [Murr] did Capital One state that it would eliminate the grace period associated with [her] account unless she paid the entire purchase balance and special transfer balance immediately and in full," the lawsuit states.
Capital One Bank, a subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corp., headquartered in McLean, Va., is one of the largest issuers of Visa and MasterCard credit cards in the country.
Murr paid the associated 2 percent transaction fee and her balance in full each month, but was subject to "improperly incurred interest charges," late fees, lost the interest-free grace period associated with her Capital One credit card, and "has been the subject of derogatory credit reports and suffered negative credit consequences, and has been harassed by debt collectors," the lawsuit states.
A spokeswoman for Capital One declined to comment to ABC News due to the pending litigation.
"Capital One did not honor the deal we agreed to, and instead it cost me far more than if I simply did business with a different credit card company," Murr told ABC News. "I feel like I was plundered by the barbarians in Capital One's commercials."
She accuses the bank of fraud, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and violation of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009. Known as the Credit CARD Act, its aim was "to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan," the law states.


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The Hungaroring is notable for really testing the full capability of the car. It's a tight, twisty circuit where the exit of one corner is the entry to another. Heavy emphasis is on pure downforce and traction. In 2010, the Red Bull RB6 destroyed every other car by more than 1.5 seconds with an advantage of over a second in the middle sector alone. If your car has an aerodynamic advantage, the Hungaroring will make it apparent. This year, it highlighted McLaren's rejuvenated pace. Their upgrades at Hockenheim, which we discussed in detail in this week's TechF1Podcast have brought them back to where they started in Australia; in possession of the fastest package on track.
McLaren back on top
In the podcast, I voiced my belief that if the qualifying session remained dry in Hockenheim, McLaren could've bagged a qualifying 1-2. Jenson Button wasn't quite so happy with his set up this time around but put the car in a commendable P4. Hamilton was simply in a class of his own and took a dominant pole position.
The final corner provided a great vantage point for the advantage the MP4-27 possessed over it's competition. It had significantly better traction and aerodynamic downforce, which meant Lewis in particular could confidently take an early apex to the corner and confidently apply the throttle to accelerate. The earlier you got on the trottle, the more of an advantage you gained down the straight to the finish line. In contrast, Alonso in the Ferrari had to battle with the steering whilst tentatively searching for traction before firmly putting his foot down much later.
Hamilton was fastest in the two traction heavy sectors, sector one and three. He had an advantage of over two tenths in the final one alone. (Full sector times of the top teams posted below)
Hot temperatures aid Lotus
Ever since the start of the season, Lotus have been pipped for a good weekend. They have a fundamentally fast car, which many in the paddock believe to have the best high speed cornering performance.
Their pace in Bahrain and Valencia made it apparent their car prefers hot temperatures (minus an alternator failure). This is because they are of the way the car is kind to it's tyres and can thus make them work best relative to the other cars in hot temperatures. It's also the reason they admit they have struggled in qualifying, because they struggle to get sufficient heat into them for one flying lap.
Today the track temperature reached 45C in Q3 and Romain Grosjean pulled out a gem of a lap today to qualify P2, four-tenths faster than Raikkonen. They have better race pace so certainly have a great chance for a win.
James Allison, their technical director however dismissed the motion of a tyre advantage. He told SkySportsF1 that the tyres brought to the race this year were "annoyingly conservative". This year Pirelli chose the soft and medium tyre whereas last year they had the supersoft and soft tyre.
Red Bull's lack of traction
A lot has been said and an excess of hyperbolic claims have been made regarding Red Bull's torque maps. I'm not going to join in and speculate with claims of any certainty but I will share what I noticed.
Usually, the Red Bull has superlative traction off slow corners. Part of the reason for that is Red Bull often run more rear downforce and shorter gears gear than other (and thus sacrifice top speed).
However, Red Bull today seemed to lack that advantage. The best places to view this lack of traction was the last corner and the Turn 6-7 slow chicane. We know that their controversial torque maps were designed to improve drivability and concentrated revs towards the lower end; both characteristics that aid traction.
As I said earlier, traction is crucial at the Hungaroring with it's many slow corners. Vettel in the Red Bull was almost half a second slower than Hamilton. It's a good bet that the torque maps change certainly has had some effect.
Ferrari's true pace
I find it rather confusing why some journalists are confused with Ferrari's performance. The car that's been on pole position for the last two grand prix, is now on the fourth row? There is a rather simple answer to that rhetorical question: the last two qualifying sessions have been wet. The Ferrari gets good heat into it's tyres and thus is suited to those conditions. Alonso being the fighter he is, made the best out of those conditions to deliver two fantastic laps.
The F2012′s pace in Hungary is more representative of where it truly lies in qualifying at this point in the season. Ferrari themselves have admitted the car inherently lacks traction so Hungary isn't an ideal circuit for them. It also lacks in downforce compared to the Red Bull, Lotus and McLaren. It was an inspired effort from Felipe Massa, who had struggled during Friday practice.
When both the drivers qualify within hundredths of each other, without making any mistakes, that's your accurate measure of the car's true pace.
Mercedes' Woes
Mercedes were simply devoid of pace. Their downturn in performance is down to their sheer lack of substantial upgrades since Monaco, where they had a lighter gearbox and redesigned rear suspension to improve tyre wear. Ross Brawn meekly claimed in Silverstone they had spent resources trying to understand tyres better instead of pushing for aerodynamic upgrades but the decision have clearly come back to bite them. They claimed even before the race they were half a second slower than the very top teams but I believe the gap is rather more.
Michael Schumacher flattered the car's capability thanks to his wet weather skills in the last two qualifying sessions but on both occasions, went backwards during the race. Perhaps the most worrying aspect of them currently is their race pace compared to that of the Sauber, which is kinder on it's tyres and was running consistently half a second faster in Hockenheim. Mercedes switched both Schumacher and Rosberg onto a 3 stop strategy in Hockenheim but the plan didn't work. Michael finished P7 and P9. The Saubers finished P3 and P5.
Sector Times
|Sector 1
|Sector 2
|Sector 3
|Lewis Hamilton
|28.986 (1)
|29.254 (2)
|22.650 (1)
|Romain Grosjean
|29.251 (12)
|29.224 (1)
|22.843 (5)
|Sebastian Vettel
|29.064 (3)
|29.364 (4)
|22.855 (7)
|Jenson Button
|29.040 (2)
|29.400 (6)
|22.928 (11)
|Kimi Raikkonen
|29.100 (6)
|29.420 (7)
|22.881 (8)
|Fernando Alonso
|29.080 (4)
|29.371 (5)
|22.969 (12)
|Felipe Massa
|29.183 (9)
|29.516 (12)
|22.835 (4)
|(Q2) Mark Webber
|29.091 (5)
|29.632 (15)
|22.716 (2)
Speed Trap
|Top Speed (km/h)
Exceeding Track Limits
(Image from @trwblanchard on twitter)
Vettel exceeded track limits on his fastest lap in Q3 but his time was not reset. This is because he is in fact losing time here, trying to get traction off the run off in the final corner, not gaining an advantage.


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Nintendo America Inc. president Reggie Fils-Aime this month described Sony Corp.'s Playstation Move motion controller for the Playstation 3 as a Wii copycat in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times.
"Looking at what PlayStation is doing, it feels very 'Wii-too'," Fils-Aime told the publication.
When asked to comment on Microsoft Corp.'s Project Natal gesture control system for the Xbox 360 he said "we'll wait and see when they actually show off their software.
Sony in Mar. took a pre-emptive strike at Wii and Natal in a new online video that discredits competitor technology.
The Playstation Move utilizes two motion sensors, three axes gyroscope, three axes accelerometer to detect controller angle and movement, Bluetooth 2.0 and a Lithium-Ion rechargeable internal battery.
It is used in combination with the current Playstation Eye peripheral.
Sony this month said the Playstation Move will be sold in a Starter Kit for under $100.
In addition, Sony will sell stand-alone controllers, including a Move sub-controller with analog stick, and a bundle with the PS3 hardware and Move at a to-be-announced price.
Playstation Move games in development include Move Party, Motion Fighter, Sports Champions, The Shoot, TV Superstars, and Brunswick Pro Bowling.
Move compatible titles include SOCOM 4, EyePet, and Toy Story 3.
lol we all knew this was coming, with all the big buzz about nintendo's wii motion controls, the only thing that bugs me about the PS3 is that bubble lol, feels like its out of place
This thing seriously need to burn in hell and I hope it cost Sony millions


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COLUMBIA - Shaq Roland saw the challenge on game film this week as he prepared for the Capital One Bowl.
Shaq Roland stats:
19 catches
343 receiving yards
5 touchdowns
18.05 yards per catch
Wisconsin, typical of a Big Ten defense, doesn't give up anything easy. The Badgers' cornerbacks crowd the line of scrimmage. They jam. They shove. They grab.
Whatever it takes to disrupt a receiver's timing on pass routes, Roland saw it.
"They like to play a lot of man-to-man," Roland said. "So it's going to be a lot of bump-and-run, one-on-one outside. And I think that's the kind of game I like, one-on-one."
Roland smiled as he spoke. He has no problem accepting the challenge Wisconsin's defense presents. Lately, no secondary has been able to stop him.
Roland recovered from a four-game suspension in October - something coach Steve Spurrier said "wasn't entirely his fault" - to end the season on a hot streak. He caught four touchdowns in the Gamecocks' final four games, including a 9-yard, tip-toeing reception on the first play of the second quarter against Clemson. The score gave USC a lead it never relinquished.
For Roland, it was the type of catch that revealed how good he can be.
"Man, we were actually watching it today, he barely got a foot in. The guy had him covered," Spurrier said Wednesday. "I don't know how he caught it."
Spurrier didn't want to hear about Roland's late-season emergence. The Head Ball Coach pointed to the opener against North Carolina, when Roland caught a 65-yard touchdown on the Gamecocks' third snap of the season. At the beginning and end of the fall, Roland was a productive member of USC's offense.
The former South Carolina Mr. Football recovered from his suspension to post better numbers across the board compared to his freshman season. He finished with 19 catches for 343 yards and five touchdowns. He led the Gamecocks with 18.05 yards per catch, which also ranked fifth in the SEC.
Most importantly, Roland was consistent in the season's final month. In three of November's four games, he had multiple catches with at least 40 yards and a touchdown.
"I'm pretty comfortable with everything," Roland said. "It's just me going out there and working hard every day and doing what I need to do. That goes for every one of our receivers. Everybody knows they can play. They're just waiting for the chance."
South Carolina's receiving core is far from toothless, but it lost depth Friday when it was announced junior Damiere Byrd will miss the Capital One Bowl with arthroscopic knee surgery. Byrd, the Gamecocks' second-leading receiver, was injured in practice this week.
Byrd caught 33 passes for 575 yards and four touchdowns this season. Along with Roland, the duo gave USC two receivers capable of stretching the field vertically, creating big plays in the passing game.
Now, even more responsibility will be on Roland's hands.
It's an opportunity for Roland to carry his momentum into the offseason. Still young, Roland knows he must continue improving in the future. Stephon Gilmore, Marcus Lattimore and Jadeveon Clowney - three of the program's four recent South Carolina Mr. Footballs - have promising futures in the NFL.
How will Roland get there?
Near the end of Wednesday's practice, Roland was asked how this season could be used as a springboard.
"Looking to next season, I just want to work hard, get better every day and do whatever this man has to say," Roland said, placing a hand on receiver coach Steve Spurrier Jr.'s shoulder.
"Next season?" Spurrier Jr. asked. "It's this season."
"Oh, yeah," Roland said. "We've still got one more game."
One more game. And one more big challenge.
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You'll end up keeping the Arc'teryx Women's Atom LT Hooded Insulated Jacket close by throughout the year. Wear it by itself from spring to fall on chilly outdoorsy adventures whether you're backpacking or hiking, and then slide a waterproof shell over it for ski sessions in winter. Its Tinthan shell keeps the Atom LT light yet strong, and the DWR coating sheds light rainfall to help keep you dry. Polartec Power Stretch side panels wick moisture, dry quickly, breathe, and provide a four-way stretch for uninhibited mobility.
Arc'teryx also added Coreloft insulation that uses air permeable panels to ensure excellent thermal regulation. A trim fit helps you layer over the Atom Lt with ease, and the StormHood is adjustable, insulated, and helmet-compatible. This jacket also features an adjustable hem for a secure fit, two zippered hand pockets, and one zippered internal chest pocket.
- Tinthan shell with DWR coating
- Polartec Power Stretch side panels with Hardface Technology
- Coreloft insulation
- Trim fit, hip length
- Adjustable, insulated, helmet-compatible StormHood
- Adjustable hem
- Two zippered hand pockets
- One zippered internal chest pocket
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Breanna Bocchi
I need every color
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
Height: 5' 6"Weight: 125 lbsSize Purchased: Medium
I'm obsessed with this jacket - I need it in every color. This is the most comfortable lightweight jacket I've ever worn and it keeps you warm in the winter and gives you just the right amount of warmth on a cool summer night. I am typically a size Small but I ordered a Medium in this piece - the Small fit a little bit too tight, so the Medium is a loser fit. This will be perfect in the winter when I want to put on a thick sweater underneath. A MUST-HAVE!
Arc'teryx Atom LT Hooded Insulated Jacke
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Height: 5'Weight: 130 lbsSize Purchased: large
Great product and good sale price and good transaction
Dorcas B.
Great versatile jacket
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Height: 5' 7"Weight: 155 lbsSize Purchased: large
I bought this after researching various brands and types of jacket. I love it, and it's already my go-to jacket for most occasions. I love that it's warm but still so light and not puffy. So far, I've used it hiking in the snowy mountains in Bulgaria and also took it back for early spring days in the US. Great coat.
Nadya Toha
Awesome Fit!
I've brought it to Nepal for a 6000m+ peak last December.
I was wearing this for straight 20days throughout that winter even though we started at only 16deg cel on Day 1 at Lukla and the coldest was -10deg cel.
Of course, I played around with the layering of other thermals. This jacket basically acts as my outer shell most of the time. Would buy it again if i need to!
what's the size of the jacket in this pic?
Sierra Durland
Awesome picture Nadya !!!
I selected this image to feature on the Community Hub at the bottom of the Backcountry.com homepage! Congrats on being amazingly GOATWORTHY !!
Am almost 5'11" and am roughly 145lbs..slender but tall...leaning toward buying one but not sure if M or L...recommendation?
Kyle Livingston
I would recommend going with a Large in this particular jacket since it is a trim fit. If for some reason the Large does not fit, we can always help you exchange it for another size for free.
Feel free to shoot me any questions about Arc'teryx jackets:
Lynn B.
Wonderful jacket
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Height: 5' 7"Weight: 155 lbsSize Purchased: Medium
Works in California as much as it worked in Washington, D.C. in the winter.
slim fit, nice stretch
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Height: 5' 5"Weight: 125 lbsSize Purchased: small
I love that the hood actually fits and stays up if I need it. Not a lot of extra room, but I didn't want room...I want this as my warm layer over my base layer.
The best piece of clothing!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
Height: 5' 7"Weight: 120 lbsSize Purchased: Medium
Warm, light, great with wind and rain, I wear it everyday for biking and school, I love it!
Great Jacket
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: True to size
Height: 5' 5"Weight: 120 lbsSize Purchased: XS
I was looking for a ski jacket, when the temp drops to 0F with wind chill below, to go with a pair pants in blue. I ordered Oxblood. Love the color. Unfortunately the only size available is XS. I have a Gore-Tex shell in S for years and it runs a bit loose on me so I thought XS may work. Sadly it is tight if I need another layer beside the long underwear. It feels so soft and warm. Wish to keep it if not for the price.
Thanks for the review. I am 5'5", about 112 lbs, 32B. I am almost always an XS. XS in Arcteryx Sentinel jacket and cerium puffy (which is too big around the waist). I am often tempted to size up for length, layering, etc but usually regret it. Just how small is the XS? Is it tighter through the arms and shoulders than most XSs?
So FABULOUS
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
Height: 5' 6"Weight: 135 lbsSize Purchased: Medium
So FABULOUS I convinced 21 other people to get one...
Not even joking. I have last year's model which I absolutely adore. It is the most comfortable jacket ever and on top of that, it is very functional and stylish! I am a part of a womens soccer team and we decided that we would like to spend our fundraising money on new athletic jackets. Well I brought my old Atom LT for everyone to try on and they all fell in love with them! So.... we are now all the proud new owners of this year's version!
I cannot stress how awesome these jackets are. They are very versatile; I wear mine to the barn, playing soccer, hiking, snowboarding, and around town.
They fit true to size. I can fit a small but I prefer a medium as I have longer arms, a larger chest and I like to layer.
You will not regret purchasing one of these bad boys!
Mallory Johnson
Love this jacket!
- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
Height: 5' 5"Weight: 128 lbsSize Purchased: Large
I have an older bright blue color in this jacket, loved it so much that I bought a second in the patina teal (have since purchased a few other things in patina teal, its an amazing color!). You'd think you wouldn't need two of the same jackets, but I switch them out frequently and pretty much wear this jacket all the time over any of the other coats/jackets (Burton, Betty rides, Patagonia, and even my Stoic) unless its freezing out. I would say true to size for the most part, I am a medium in arc'teryx sweaters, freece and hoodies but get a large in this because I don't think coats should look saran wrapped on. That being said I am sure I could size down and the fit would still be great. Its warm, has a good amount of down to it, the sleeves are the prefect length, long. Because there is nothing more irritating than sleeves that hit right at your wrist. The only reason I am leaving a review is because I am eyeing that purple color and because its freaking awesome jacket!
His & Hers :)
we absolutely love our Atom Jackets! They are perfectly packable, available in killer colors and the stretch side panels allows for all kinds of movement. ..climbing, hiking, skiing, running, dancing .. anything!
William Adjemian
Love at first site
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
- Fit: True to size
Gave this to the lady friend as a late Christmas present and she LOVES it. Immediately put it on and didn't take it off until she went to bed. Little tighter in the chest than she thought it would be but otherwise seems true to size. She usually wears an XS but I bought her the S so she could layer underneath. Still a good fit, but the arms were slightly long. Very compressible and comfortable. I want one in the men's now. Definitely think this is more than worth the price.
Dian X.
Sleeping bag in a jacket
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
This is my favorite outdoors jacket. It's well designed and extremely comfortable. I love that the sides are a stretch material instead of down. Despite being ultralight, it packs a good amount of warmth.
I am a small for pretty much everything but for this jacket I opted to go a size up to medium. I own the Sentinel in a small and they are designed to layer with each other. In the end, I decided that I wasn't going to layer as much over as I was going to layer underneath so I went with a bigger size.
It's great for the outdoors but it's got a hidden talent. It's the perfect jacket to fall asleep in planes since the hood has got down in it as well.
Rachel Barrett
Luff Luff Luff!
- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I am so happy I got this gem! An awesome base layer and great to wear when running around in fairly cool temps. It is minorly insulated in the chest and back and has like fabric air panels on the sides. I ordered oxblood and the color wasn't really as shown in the photo. It's more fire engine red than it is a brick red which I expected, but I'm still cool with it
I am freakishly tall BTW (6ft), so don't gauge your size fit off of my picture unless you too belong to the circus ;)
Awesome to read a review from a tall woman! I am about to buy one for my 6'1" wife and as you know the sleeves are always a problem. Looks like that fits you pretty well.
Adam Saucedo
What is the center back length of a medium?
Adam Saucedo
26 inches
How is the length of this jacket? Does it run longer or shorter?
Stephen Sramek
The Atom LT is hip length, so somewhat short when compared to a jacket that is thigh length.
Jacquie Davis
I can't stop wearing it.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I'm in love with this jacket. It's warm, lightweight, stylish, comfortable, and I want one in every color. I got the Patina Teal, and it's perfect. Arc'teryx knows what they're doing. The fit is perfect (I'm 5'5''ish, 140lbs, broad swimmer's shoulders, got a medium). I am not a warm person, but this thing has been keeping me happy this chilly fall. It is a flattering fit, and I especially love the fitted wrist cuff, which seals off any possibility of sneaky winds getting inside and making me angry.
Jacquie Davis
My mom can't stop wearing it, EITHER! We both love our Atom LTs and I'm sure more are in our futures.
which is warmer the Atom AR or the Atom LT jacket?
The Atom AR. It has 40g more of insulation and the side panels are fully insulated as opposed to the LT which has Polartec hardface Wind Pro side panels for better breathability. I own both. The LT is perfect for being active in cold weather and a standalone piece in fall and spring. If you want pure warmth the AR is the LT on steroids. Coreloft is my favorite synthetic insulation thus far.
Mary Anne Rodis
I love this jacket so much I bought two.
Excellent fit, warm, super packable, and the colors are awesome.
Lexi Dowdall
Awesome picture Mary Anne!!!
I selected this image to feature on the Community Hub at the bottom of the Backcountry.com homepage! Congrats on being utterly GOATWORTHY !!
Mary Anne Rodis
Aww, shucks! Thanks a bunch, Lexi! :D
what color is this jacket? I mean the yellow in the jacket options doesn't look the same!
Mary Anne Rodis
@Ash - this was an older year and the color has been discontinued.
Thanks Mary Anne! That's a nice bright color :) unfortunately I have to look for a different color now, what's the size of the jacket in the pic? I am guessing it's small. I am torn between small and medium so kinda curious and might help to decide.


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10 Worst Beauty Products of 2011
10 Worst Beauty Products of 2011
These are some of the biggest flops I tested out during 2011! Creasing, poor pigmentation, grittiness, dryness, you name it, you'll find it on this list!
- MAC Interior Life Eyeshadow Quad
- Dolce & Gabbana Sweet Temptations Eyeliners
- MAC Street Art Eyeshadow Palette
- Dior Blue Tie Palette
- YSL Volupte Sheer Candy Lipstick
- MAC Evil Eye Eyeshadow Quad
- NARS Celebrate Soft Touch Shadow Pencil
- MAC Miss Piggy Pink Eyeshadow
- Clarins Barocco Gold Shimmering Powder
- MAC Big Bounce Shadows
What was the worst product you tried out this year?
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Elite Obituary: The Internet Model
We have come upon yet another week here at Elite Daily, so it is time for yet another Obituary concerning society's most infamous and uncalled-for cultural aesthetics: this week, we are putting the Internet Model to rest. An emerging trend, contemporaneous with digital-media, the internet model has quickly become the darling child of Photo-Shopping techniques. Who knew that false images could become a new sensation?
These internet models are some of the more disingenuous persons in society: not only do internet models scream out for attention by demanding a place on the fashion scene, they also cheat their way onto the screens of millions of users. Meanwhile, the actual chance of these girls' wistful dreams of fashion fame are near zero, even with digital surgery.
They are certainly frowned upon, most would rather send money to that Ethiopian Prince looking to make you an easy $60k, if only you would send him a money-order to confirm your account! Just because a mall photographer looking to make an easy $600 bribed you into taking a few head-shots and sign a phony contract, does not mean you are any step closer to being on the cover of Vogue.
It is clear these women are insecure, and how could they not be? Aspirations of becoming a model are glamorous for the "famous" lifestyles these women lead, simply for being beautiful. But the sad reality is that modeling is a viscous career, often times devouring the young and naive, rather than spitting out established business women. So while their dreams are pursued through deceit, the internet model is pursuing a career that, even if she found success, would most likely lead to her demise anyway.
How do you spot the internet model, you ask? Their photos are always those that seek attention: cleavage, booty shorts, bad tans, kissy faces, and a plethora of mirror photos taken with a flashing light from her handheld, digital-camera in the corner. Their status updates are also fashioned in a way so as to let the world know what they are doing, even if it pointless, quotidian minutia: "Just did my nails."
The National Inquirer may waste precious paper from killed trees weekly when reporting that Brad Pitt had a wart removed, but that does not mean we care that you got a tongue ring. No one cares.
If all of this were not bad enough, they often supply their own booking information, with themselves as their own manager. Some internet models even post their "booking agent's" contact info as a gmail account. What major corporation runs under a gmail account, besides Google themselves?
If a red flag has not yet gone up, signaling that this girl is clearly a self-employed Facebook fanatic, then you deserve as much help as she does for believing her ploy. As if anyone sane person would see that ridiculous mirror-shot profile picture and thinks to themselves, "Wow, that is high fashion, let me book this idiot," and then proceed to email her at "firstname.lastname@example.com."
There is a reason these girls remain undiscovered talent: they are not remotely appealing, by any means. They may look eerily different, even borderline attractive in that photoshopped Facebook album of their 742 head shots. But if they ever arrived on a set, confusion would ensue, and then panic over the horribly inaccurate comparison between her "Head Shot" and actual face.
While although height is no matter for a 4″ x 8″ casting card, to be considered for high fashion you must be taller than 5'3″. And no, the casting agent does not care that you have a close up of your cleavage in a pink shirt. You do not even need to take our word for it, have you ever been to a NYC club? It is like the African Sahara: long, lean women walking around as if you happened upon a clandestine giraffe watering hole. They are immensely taller than most men, especially in their heels.
The internet model is one of the modern day oddities, forever doomed to haunt our news feed. Perhaps they are not the worst phenomena, it used to be the Waitress/Professional-Actress handing their resume to every guy in a suit who sits down for a grilled cheese at a diner.
While social media has allowed for instantaneous connection, it has also superfluously allowed for instantaneous self-absorption. The power to broadcast a message to 1,000 "friends" can often get to person's head. While having 600 likes on your revealing profile picture may provide a transitory sense of approval, it hardly establishes your position in this world substantially. Drop the Nikon Coolpix and do everyone else a favor: go to school, maybe get a job, but please, stop trying to become a model.


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William Richard Jett, age 65 of Lewisburg, died Sunday, October 6, 2013 at his residence.
Mr. Jett was a native of Marshall County, Tennessee and son of the late George Richard and Mamie Catherine Griffis Jett. He was a disabled Viet Nam veteran. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Jett and Dorothy Jett and son-in-law Christopher Grimes. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jett of Lewisburg, two daughters, Melinda (Josh Gibbons) Grimes and Eugena Rosie (Jordan Hicks) Grimes, three sons, William R. Jett, Jr. of Nashville, Bernie (Becky Hill) Jett and Bryan (Meranda) Jett all of Lewisburg, five sisters, Francis Doud, Mary Jane Baugher, Kathleen Lemay and Ella Mae Jordan all of Lewisburg, and Christine Rutledge of Fayetteville, five brothers, David Jett, and Joe Jett both of Lewisburg, Edward Jett and Paul Jett both of Belfast, and George Jett of Fayetteville, fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, two special friends, Larry and Norma Bontjes of Wahpeton, ND, and Grady Cook of Nashville.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. from the chapel of Cornersville Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Short Cemetery.
The family will be at Cornersville Funeral Home Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for visitation.
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Posted at: 02/10/2013 7:09 PM
Updated at: 02/10/2013 8:39 PM
If you live in Greece you've no doubt heard about the Rotary Club's annual ziti dinner that raises money for charity.
Sunday was the 36th Annual Italian Festa Ziti Dinner.
Rotary President Rick Antelli told News10NBC about 2,000 people came by on Sunday to eat. All the funds raised go to a number of local charities.
"We served over 2,000 people today and now we've raised a lot of money, over $50,000 dollars for the handicapped and different organizations that Rotary supports, not only as the Greece club, but Rotary International," said Antelli.
In the last 36 years, the Greece Rotary has raised more than $700,000 from the ziti dinner.


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Lana K. Earley
Lana K. Earley, age 68, of Canton died Monday Feb. 27, 2012, in Aultman Hospital.
Born Sept. 16, 1943, in Bellaire, she was a daughter of Melvin and Dortha (Porter) Miller Sr.
She retired from Dumont's Sporting Goods and had been a security guard for Buckeye Security. She was a member of Village Baptist Church in North Canton.
She is survived by a daughter, Diana Nelson (Clyde Ousley) of Bolivar; son, Warren (Debra) Earley Jr. of Canton; fiancée, Glenn Anderson; two sisters, Marsha (Ray) Miller and Emily Miller, both of Canton; three brothers, Melvin (Diana) Miller Jr., Arthur (Connie) Miller, and Glen (Jennifer) Miller, all of Canton; five grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Earley, who died in 1995; her parents; a brother, John Miller; and a grandson.
A graveside service will be held Friday, March 2 at 11 a.m. in Bethlehem Cemetery with Rev. Jack Haggerty officiating. There are no formal calling hours. Arrangements were by Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
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"School of Rock. The best music school anywhere. This whole idea of getting kids not just taking lessons and learning notes and chords, but learning songs and playing with other young musicians, and getting out on stage… I was so impressed that my daughter Cheyenne goes to School of Rock on Long Island."
Move over other summer camps, it's time to ROCK!
Get the ultimate Rock Music Summer Camp experience at School of Rock Wichita. Players of any experience level ages 7-18 are welcome to attend our rock music summer camps for an educational and FUN rock music experience.
In our rock camps, students will learn songs, jam in a group, and put on a real rock show at the end of camp.
In our songwriting and recording camp, students will write together and record their original songs!
2014 dates
10 Day Rock Camp -- Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 20 $500
5 Day Rock Camp -- Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11 $275
Recording/Writing Camp -- Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 25 $500
All performance camps are for players of any experience level - beginners are absolutely welcome!
Students will get up on stage for a show on the last day of classes.
Our staff of musicians will guide the students every step of the way from the first note through the show!
The songwriting and recording camp does require some experience on the student's instrument of choiceand a basic interest in writing and recording music. This will be an exciting camp resulting in music recorded and performed by the students!
Camps will be held Monday through Friday from 10 am - 3 pm with a one hour break for lunch at noon. Space is limited, so call 316-351-7600 or email wichita@schoolofrock today to reserve your spot!
Q: Do I need to bring my lunch?
A: Yes. Please bring your own sack lunch every day. We have a soda machine if you want to purchase a cold drink.
Q: What songs will we be playing in performance camp?
A: A selection of great rock songs. The specific set list will depend on the week. We are selecting bands/genres/eras now. We guarantee it will ROCK! Check our facebook page for updates.
Q: Will the performance camps have different songs each week?
A: YES, each camp will feature different songs - so you can sign up for all three and play different songs each week.
Q: I am a complete beginner, will I be able to play?
A: Absolutely. Our experienced staff of musicians will help you all the way through the show.
Q: I am an experienced player, will I be bored?
A: No way. We will have PLENTY of things for you to play.
Q: I'm interested in the songwriting camp but I'm still new to my instrument, can I attend?
A: In order to get the most out of this camp we recommend some experience on your instrument of choice. If you are unsure if your experience level is appropriate, please talk to our music director.
Q: Can I get there early and/or stay late?
A: YES. We will be available at 9am until 8pm Mon-Thursday. On Friday we will open at 9 but close at 3. Please contact us if you have earlier drop-off or later pick-up needs.
Q: Do you also offer weekly lessons? What about group performance?
A: YES, we offer regular weekly lessons, 30 or 45 minutes. As the original performance-based rock music school, we also offer group rehearsals and we put on real rock shows! For more detail please contact us or check out schoolofrock.com.
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19 Nov 12
"Within our movement, different generations meet and this is one of its greatest strengths. The network you have built is extraordinary; now you need to keep on flying high and be brave". This were the words that Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini used to address the young public of Slow F...uture, the meeting which gathered the Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) representatives at Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre 2012.
The young activists came to Turin from all over the world: from Brazil to Australia, the Netherlands and India. The meeting gave them the opportunity to illustrate their projects, share experiences and - more importantly – exchange views on the future of the movement.
During his speech, Petrini urged the young participants to become the "light cavalry" of the association, that go in, break through enemy lines and, if needed, "help out those who have been left behind." The goal? "Building a universal polis whose greatest strength is diversity."
Joris Lohman, chair of the Dutch youth network, also talked about internationality: "We must strengthen our political profile and fight new global battles for the future of food." Big challenges lie ahead, reminded by Francesco Scaglia who, together with Ludovico Roccatello, took the stage to represent the 25 Italian groups of the SFYN. "Our generation can teach the principles of clean and fair to the world and truly change the food system."
The agenda of the Slow Food Youth Network continued with the conference Say, Do, Hoe: Practices and Policies for Youth Agriculture, organized to discuss how new media can help young people to explore and communicate the world of food, how fundamental the contribution of the under 35 is to reinterpret and shape the future of farming, and explore the role of the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) in this context. With only 7% of farmers in Europe below 35, it is important to outline the models of a new agricultural and food system where young people can be key players.
"Over the past few editions of Terra Madre, more and more young people have come into the Slow Food Network," said Alice Waters, Slow Food vice-president. 'I am so inspired by how articulate and global this movement has become. Right now it seems as though young people are leading the movement, and I feel like I am following THEIR cues which is the greatest thing and makes me incredibly hopeful for the future of Slow Food. I loved this video of them all dancing with Carlo."
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July 31, 2015
Low income residents in the Brazos Valley who receive assistance from Medicaid, food benefits, and temporary cash assistance programs may soon have to travel a little farther to get those benefits.
To cut costs, the Texas Department of Health and Human Services will consolidate 56 offices across the state beginning in May through the end of August 2013 to save $11 million in leases and related costs over five years starting in fiscal year 2013.
According to the HHS website, the consolidation will not impact the 264 employees at the 56 locations.
Services and staff members at the following locations will be relocated to other offices in the area.
Brenham: 2910 Handley Street
Consolidation Date: 08/31/2013
Huntsville: 306 Hwy 190 E.
Consolidation Date: 8/31/2012
Hearne: 809 W. Davis Street
Consolidation Date: 11/31/2012
Navasota: 202 S. Judson
Consolidation Date: 11/30/2012
Madisonville: 300 W. School Street
Consolidation Date: 8/31/2012
Caldwell: 500 W. Hwy 21
Consolidation Date: 12/31/12
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Perfect blood work on Wednesday 2/13! Kaedyn has a "normal immune system" and he gained a pound! Thank you for all the wonderful prayers.
He had blood drawn from a vein for the first time since his port no longer works. He laughed and said, " that didn't hurt at all." We had a consultation appointment yesterday for port removal surgery and it will be coming out in 2 weeks! The consultation scheduled for 1/30 had to be cancelled as he was sick. Kaedyn says, "just get it done." Such a brave little boy.
Next months appointment will be his 1 year post transplant. We aren't going back for 6 weeks. This is the longest we've stayed away from the hospital. After his appointment on Wednesday (3/26), he will have his final Spinal Tap and Bone Marrow Biopsy to make sure there aren't any sneaky little lingering cells. If all turns out well, he will never undergo another procedure like this.!.!.!.!. It's been a long, long road but I feel this is the end to cancer affecting my baby. Please continue praying for him to be cancer free.


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Sales Best Practices - why they don't work
By Michael Lovas
Today, the most savvy sales cultures seek to collect best practices from their top people, and then teach those practices to their other people. In theory, that's a smart model. So, what's wrong with it? Plenty.
For starters, it's ineffective because while most people can tell you WHAT they do, rarely ever can they tell you HOW they do it. If you don't know the HOW, you can't duplicate the results.
I'm extremely fortunate that my wife (and business partner) is also a world-famous expert at eliciting such information from subject matter experts. She normally does this with scientists and engineers. I've watched her do this for about fifteen years and it's astounding what she can get from someone else's mind. They are always things the other person is unaware of.
My next article will be on this topic and I'll give some relevant examples to illustrate why the idea of capturing best practices is absurd, and how you might take a far more effective approach.
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When I get a new phone number, I always try to see if it spells some word using phonespell.org. This has become a pretty good method for generating passwords. For example, I used to have a pager with a phone number that spelled out 858-Julie. Number, special character, uppercase and lowercase letters, easy to remember.
Make your Mac safer online: Five tips for better password security
Seems like there are endless examples of security problems with all the Internet services we depend on. What can we do?
Gotofail. Heartbleed. Target. Sony's PlayStation Network. The NSA. It seems like every few weeks, there's a new story circulating in the news about major security breach concerning systems that you rely on. What can you do to protect yourself?
The bottom line is that attacks do happen, so it's best to try to minimize the risk you face when these services inevitably are breached. Here are some tips to help you stay as safe as possible by changing your password habits.
1. Don't reuse the same password
It's easy to remember one password, more difficult to remember dozens. That's why many of us end using a single password for several different services we access. If you're doing this, don't. It's huge mistake. You're making it much easier for someone to get access to all of your accounts when you do this, especially if stolen information about you includes your e-mail address or other crucial identifying information you use across multiple sites.
2. Change your passwords...often
Get into the habit of changing passwords on a regular basis, at least on higher-risk sites and services like your bank or other financial institutions or anywhere sensitive data about you is maintained. Whether it's monthly, quarterly, whatever, make sure you don't use the same password forever. Many of these institutions may require you to change your password periodically already, but many (like my bank) don't. So make sure to shore up your security by filling in those gaps when necessary.
Use strong passwords
Don't use dictionary terms; hackers often employ word lists straight from the dictionary. That's why many services now require you to use a combination of letters, numbers and other characters.
Don't use the name of your spouse, pet, kids or any other information that might be gleaned from a potentially compromised personal profile.
The longer, the better. Some services have minimum password lengths they'll allow, but it's often a good idea to extend it even further. If your service requires an eight character password but allows up to 16, use as many letters as you can. Mix up letters, numbers, upper and lower case, punctuation — anything you can do to make it harder to crack your password.
3. Use two-step authentication if it's an option
Check to see if the services you rely on use two-step authentication. Google, many banks, even iCloud support two-step authentication.
The idea behind two-factor authentication is to combine something you know, like a password, with something you have, like your cell phone. While it does add a layer of complexity to interaction with services you depend on, it is very secure, because while a hacker might be able to get your password, they're unlikely to have access to your cell phone or another device you use for authentication.
4. Use a password manager or even just a notebook to keep track
Rotate passwords periodically. Use strong passwords. Use different passwords for every different service — it's easy to lose your mind with passwords. Make it easy on yourself by using a password manager.
Password managers are standalone apps that help you manage passwords for all the different sites and services you use. Some, like Mavericks' own iCloud Keychain and Agile's 1Password, work on both OS X and iOS.
If you can't afford a password manager right now or you don't feel comfortable using one, consider getting a dedicated notebook to keep track of your passwords, assuming you're a home user with relatively little security risk. It sounds counterintuitive: If it falls into the wrong hands, a notebook with your passwords can jeopardize your online safety, no question. (It pays to keep the notebook somewhere safe, that's for sure, to keep out prying friends and relatives).
But on the other hand, many of us aren't trying to keep friends, family and coworkers away from our online accounts, but hackers from the far corners of the globe who we've never met and are unlikely ever to meet. To that end, a notebook can be a relatively secure option.
5. Be safe
These are just a few common-sense tips to protect yourself online; there are a lot of other things you can do to keep your identity safe while you're online.
Your best tips for better Mac password security?
I suspect you have a few of your own that you're dying to share, so lay 'em on me in the comments!
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Make your Mac safer online: Five tips for better password security
I liked the iCloud Keychain much better when Safari could still be set to override websites that didn't want you to save their passwords. At least, I haven't been able to figure out how to get it to generate me a password if it can't save it. Just bought 1password for both IOS and Safari and I'm really liking the Safari plug-in and OSX applet. Now I just wish more places would do 2-step auth.
Yeah I agree. I hate that Safari now won't override a site's AutoFill settings. It's one of the reasons that got me more invested in 1Password. The Heartbleed sale was the final push in getting 1Password on my Mac (I already had it on iOS for some time).
In addition to creating your own code (like swapping numbers or symbols for certain letters), make your passwords people or things from your past which you clearly remember, but that are almost impossible for anyone else to know. (So don't use your high school mascot or the street where you lived.)
So, when you use a log to keep track of your passwords, the entries would read something like: "Girl who sat next to me in second grade" "Manager at my first job". ( I barely remember anyone from second grade, but I do remember Debbie Witt sat next to me. I also remember that the manager at my first job was Jeff Hazelgrove.)
Anyone who finds your log, will not know the answer to the entries, and even if they did, then they would have to know the code you created.
A friend of mine let me on his technique to make ultra strong passwords you can easily remember: take the name of your first romantic crush, first letter capitalized, then turn all vowels into numbers that represent their shapes (A=4 E=3 I=1 O=0 U=µ, I don't use the U but µ works), then continue with the name of the service you're creating the password for and then finish with the last crush you had in the same way. It's almost impossible to crack, because most crushes are top secret and its structure is complex and usually 20 or more character long. E.g.: S4ndyp3t3rs0nG00gl3Sylv14H0ffm4n. And also, USE 1Password or LastPass.


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Movie Review: In Bruges
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson both turn in solid performances, in the feature film, In Bruges.
Notorious off-screen antics aside, Colin Farrell has had an interesting career, balancing big-budget studio fare with smaller, more meaningful independent films. Compare 2004's problematic Alexander with his thoughtful performance in At Home at the End of the World that same year. In Bruges clearly has more in common with the latter, and proves once again that it's the indie arena in which he does his best work.
In this film, Farrell takes on the character of Ray, a petulant manchild and wannabe hitman who is sent to the Belgian city of Bruges to await further instructions after his first job goes tragically awry in London. Accompanying him on the trip is Ken (Brendan Gleeson), a seasoned professional with a cooler head and an appreciation for the finer things in life.
For those unfamiliar with the nuances of European geography, Bruges (pronounced "broozh") is the best-preserved medieval city in Belgium. A storybook collection of quaint buildings, canals, churches and cobblestone streets, it's a lesser-known tourist destination and a peaceful getaway for travelers. This does not impress Ray, however, who pronounces it a "s***hole" from the moment they arrive and resists Ken's every effort to expose him to the town's history and culture. Their frequent bickering and trivial banter is the source of much of the humor in the film's first act.
But to label this as a fish-out-of-water gangster comedy (as the marketing material seems to do) would be a bit of a disservice to the film and to the potential audience. Irish playwright Martin McDonagh (who serves as writer and director here) demonstrates his facility with language by giving the actors plenty of witty dialogue, which they deliver with pitch-perfect timing. That lighthearted tone doesn't stand unchallenged, though. It is laced with flashes of dark melancholy and startling poignancy, often in stark juxtaposition with the humor, so the film never becomes too frothy or frivolous. One moment Ray is heckling some tourists in front of a church, the next he's wrestling with his conscience over the unfortunate circumstances that brought him there.
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A modular receiver system for firearms comprising a barrel and receiver assembly providing a quick changeover coupling means for connecting the barrel to the receiver, wherein the coupling means comprises a barrel retaining bushing and a pair of opposed cam surfaces on the receiver for hinged engagement of the cam surfaces against the barrel, and wherein the modular receiver system further comprises a rail system for mounting ancillary firearms equipments.
1. A modular receiver system for firearms comprising a receiver assembly, having a front and rear end, wherein the rear end of the receiver is adapted to mate with the rear end of a barrel assembly, and the barrel assembly comprises a barrel and a flanged barrel extension, and a primary retaining means comprising a pair of opposed cam surfaces hingedly mounted and wholly contained in the receiver assembly, and adapted to engage the barrel assembly in a rigid position, wherein said rigidity is attained by lateral force exerted on the flange of the barrel assembly and circumferential force exerted by the opposed cam surfaces on the barrel.
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The present invention relates generally to firearms, and more specifically to a modular receiver system incorporating a method of, and means for, true-quick barrel change system using a unique cammed lever action with "half-moon" cams that lock the barrel in place on the shoulder of the existing barrel extension.
Proper alignment of the barrel and receiver in firearms is an important factor bearing upon the reliability, safety, and accuracy of the firearm. It is desirable for the barrel and receiver to be properly aligned and securely joined in such a manner that the two joined components are nearly as rigid as a single member. Prior methods of, and means for, attaching the barrel and receiver include pinning or bolting the barrel to the receiver by means of an external fastener, and attaching the barrel to the receiver by threading. Pinning and bolting do not produce a union that approaches the theoretical rigidity of a single member, thus limiting the accuracy of the firearm. Threading is not practical in firearms adapted to fire rimmed ammunition. Accordingly, a need remains for an improved method, and means for, attaching the barrel of a firearm to the receiver.
A further need exists for a receiver system capable of accepting multiple lengths of barrels or different calibers on the same receiver platform. In prior art, the ability to change calibers or barrel lengths could only be achieved by swapping the entire upper receiver or by changing the barrels at armorer level rather than in the field.
Not only is a means for quick barrel changeover desirable, a barrel changeover means not requiring the use of any tools is especially desirable. Further, a modular receiver system capable of receiving barrels from a variety of manufacturers rather than barrels specifically made for a particular type of receiver is particularly desirable.
Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a modular receiver system that substantially obviates one or more of the problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the apparatus particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof as well as in the appended drawings.
To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied and broadly described, the modular receiver system of the present invention provides an improved means for attaching the barrel of a firearm to the receiver and securing them together, wherein the union of these two components more closely approximates the theoretical rigidity of a single member.
More specifically, the present invention provides, in a firearm having a barrel assembly and a receiver, each having front and rear ends, an improved means for attaching the barrel assembly to the receiver, wherein the front end of the receiver is open ended and adapted to mate with the rear end of the barrel assembly and comprises retaining means and two opposed cam surface, the barrel assembly comprising a barrel and a barrel extension, the barrel extension being adapted to interact with the retaining means of the receiver, said retaining means comprising a hardened bushing pressed into the aluminum housing of the receiver having a mating surface, and an attachment means adapted for releasable engagement of the cam surfaces with the barrel.
Another object of the invention is to provide a rail system, which extends over the barrel assembly. The purpose of this is two fold; the first is to act as a heat sink and barrel shroud and the second is to allow the attachment of accessories. In the prior art, accessory rails are usually separate items that are either attached to the barrel or to the receiver. As such, they suffer from movement and flexing caused by the accessories attached to them or by heat caused from using the weapon. Other prior art show integrated rail systems that require unique parts for the ejection port dust cover and barrel lock up. The modular receiver system of the present invention preferably uses standard ejection port cover parts for the AR-15/M-16 weapon system.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular receiver system having a non-integral rail system; the rail element being made separately from the receiver unit and subsequently attached to the main receiver body to give the appearance of a single piece unit.
A preferred object of the present invention is to provide a modular receiver system having an integral rail system comprising fixed rails in line with the bore of the receiver at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock position, and having removable rails at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions that can be placed anywhere along the axis of the barrel to the user requirements.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular receiver system having a metal bushing through which gas tube passes allowing for the use of existing gas operating system or a gas-piston conversion system if required.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a modular receiver system in which the barrel mount system, while specific to small arms and rapid barrel changing, can also be adapted to larger weapons and systems, Squad Assault Weapons (SAW) and the like. These weapons have an inherent issue with heat from sustained firing—and the quick change system of the present invention allows for a fast changeover of hot or damaged barrels.
It is still another object of the invention to provide a modular receiver system allowing one or more members of a squad to carry a spare barrel of the opposing force's caliber type, which along with spare magazines of this same caliber, enables the utilization of the opposing force's ammunition stripped from their down soldiers. The present invention allows barrel change-outs that can occur in under a minute.
Other advantages of this invention are that the barrel is free floating, the top rail is continuous and uninterrupted, and the whole package can be made more compact.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. Other objects and features of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are included solely for purposes of illustration and not as a definition of the limits of the invention. Also, the drawings are not drawn to scale, and are merely conceptual in disclosing the preferred embodiments of the invention.
In the drawings, wherein like reference numerals identify similar elements:
Referring now to the drawings of the present disclosure in which like numbers represent the same structure in the various views,
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Barrels of different lengths can be used. Preferred barrel lengths are approximately 10.5″, 14.5″, 16″ lengths or any length that the user may require determined by application and or caliber. The gas tube is of standard diameter, but may be straight or kinked like the standard gas tube. The gas tube is supported at the receiver end by the rigidity of the tube and the gas in the receiver itself. A preferred barrel assembly of the present invention shall comprise a low profile gas block. The gas block is cross-pined to the barrel and the gas tube is held either via a standard roll pin.
The front end 70 of the modular receiver assembly 60 comprise the forward assist housing 74 containing a plunger that can be used to force the bolt and the bolt carrier into battery. Also shown in
The barrel end 72 of the modular receiver system is open ended with an ellipsoidal aperture comprising a substantially circular portion 66 and a semi-elliptical portion 68 adapted to interact with the barrel assembly having a horizontally disposed gas tube. See
The interior of the rear end of the barrel extension has steel lugs 30, adapted to interact with the rotating bolt. In a preferred embodiment, the lugs 38 are metallic and preferably made of 8620 steel, casehardened, 4140 steel, and 4340 steel.
Also, at the front end of the receiver assembly is the primary retaining means comprising two opposing cam members or C-clamps 10, comprising the cam surfaces 11, and hingedly mounted via the slottable holes 22 on the body of the receiver assembly 60. Each cam surface 11 has a circumferentially disposed half moon configuration taperedly extending from the barrel end of the receiver 72 towards the front end 70.
The embodiments of the primary retaining means shown comprises an inwardly directed extension arm 26 hingedly 28 connected to a pivotable cam latch 18 and a non-pivotable mounting member 20. The holes 22 are for slottable engagement of the clamping mechanism with the receiver body. The pivotable cam latch 18 pivots around the mounting member 20 and the extension arm by means of a dowel pin whose throw is about 0.080 inches. The primary retaining means is made of steel. See
Pivoting the cam latch 18 in an inward direction towards the receiver assembly permits a rearward movement of the arm 26 and the cam members 10 until the rear end of the cam members 10 contacts the top end of the barrel extension flange 12, causing the opposed cam surfaces 11 to also grip the barrel 24. Similarly, to disengage the barrel from the modular receiver, the cam latch is pivoted outwards to release the primary retaining clamping means and the barrel is then manually urged out and away from the receiver.
When the receiver and barrel are connected, the opening in the front of the receiver is defined by the barrel, and the semi-elliptical gas tube channel 68. The barrel retaining mechanisms are fully contained within the body of the receiver and there are no parts external to the aluminum housing, and no tools are required to engage and disengage the clamping mechanism.
Other embodiments of the present invention include rail systems 40, 44, optionally integrally part of the receiver assembly, extending outwardly along the length of the barrel as shown in
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The improved mechanism of the present invention, in its various possible embodiments, provides a means of connecting a barrel assembly to a receiver to produce a more rigid union that more closely approximates a single member. The present invention, with the cam retaining means, will lock the barrel assembly and receiver together. By means of the half-moon cam surfaces contacting the barrel and resting on the barrel extension flange, a two directional clamping force is achieved. The resting of the cam surface on the barrel extension flange provides a lateral clamping force that complements the radial clamping force of the cam surfaces. Furthermore, although handguards are not shown in the illustrations, it is understood by one of skill in the art that handguards are rail covers that may be configured in many ways and lengths to individual requirements, providing a griping surface and heat protection for the user's hands.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Accordingly, the invention is not limited by the embodiments described above which are presented as examples only but can be modified in various ways within the scope of protection defined by the appended patent claims.
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A downtown Knoxville restaurant has landed on a list of best places to wine and dine your Valentine.
You can find the list at Gourmet.com.
Cafe 4, located in Market Square, was one of 15 restaurants across the country to make the cut.
Here's what the site says about Cafe 4:
When it comes to romantic restaurants, I couldn't care less about fanciness or cost bragging rights. I prefer a place with good food, perfect lighting, comfortable seating, and a friendly staff that knows when to leave you alone. Café 4 is all of that, and it boasts incredible modern Southern soul food like fried green tomatoes with goat cheese, red-pepper relish, and balsamic reduction; buttermilk fried chicken with black pepper aïoli and pickles; and Low Country shrimp and grits. It's an added perk that you're forced to walk past the restaurant's bakery (and humongous cupcakes) on the way into and out of the dining room. It's the ultimate spot for date night.


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In the rocksresort Design Hotel alpine life is being reinterpreted and celebrated with a passion. The rocksresort apartments feature luxurious furnishings and high quality décor for discerning tastes – numerous shops, bars and restaurants are located right in the resort.
For families the rocksresort has much to offer. Situated directly at the valley station we have much more to offer, included our own children's crèche with loving all day child care – All in the midst of the stunning and unique mountain paradise Flims Laax Falera.
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The rocksresort is truly impressive with its unique design and use of regional materials. The exclusive and luxurious apartments accommodate 4, 6 or 8 persons and the rocksresort, nestled at the base station of Laax, is the ideal vantage point for your vacation. Let yourself be spoiled and enjoy your stay with us.
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