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Someone's out to get Los Angeles bookseller Adrien English. His best friend has been viciously murdered, now he's getting weird phone calls and sinister gifts from a mysterious "admirer." The cops think he's trying to divert suspicion from himself - with the exception of sexy and homophobic homicide detective Jake Riordan. Is Riordan really such a great detective - or does he have a few secrets of his own? Is his offer to help Adrien on the level or is he out to nail his favorite suspect - to the wall?
©Copyright 2012 Josh Lanyon (P)2012 Josh Lanyon
"Good book..."
Just finished this book and though I figured out who the culprit was half way through, I enjoyed the journey to revelation. The dialogue between Adrien (with an e) and Jake at the end, makes me want to get the next part of this series. The tale provided by Josh Lanyon was a good read and Chris Patton's narration added to the story. A great book...
Book Freak
"A Good Mystery, Well Read"
No, the are equally good each in their own way. What's remarkable is that Lanyon's skillful writing translates so well into the audio medium. He puts precise, witty dialogue on the page that gives each character a distinctive personality and voice. All that comes across vividly in Chris Patton's skillful vocal enactment.
Well, Adrien, of course; an sympathetic, quirky character who is, as another character says, "something of a wise-ass."
After Adrien, the most complex character may well be Riordan, the enigmatic, macho homicide detective.
But Adrien's faux-French black restaurateur pal Claude is right up there.
And let's not forget Adrien's overly-doting socialite mother, Lisa.
I suppose the very last one, where Riordan says,"This won't be easy, Adrien," causing Adrien to smile.
Makes you impatient for a sequel.
But the scenes where Adrien tries to communicate with Angus, the Goth temp store clerk, are hilarious.
The most appropriate would be the two lines from the Elizabethan dramatist that give the story it's title:
"Our acts, our angels are, for good or ill
Our fatal shadows that walk by us still."
But for today's audiences you'd have to dumb it down to something like:
If you like a an exciting, romantic mystery, written in a literate and witty style, this is the story for you.
I am a 30 year old over-the-road truck driver. I listen to A LOT of audiobooks!
"Your Typical Mystery Novel with a Gay Twist!"
This is my first listen from this author, and one of my first listens in the mystery genre. I have to say Josh Lanyon has me hooked! The storyline was captivating, but did not quite keep me on the edge of my seat. The characters were very likeable and realistic, and even though I was able to guess the culprit by the middle of the book, his motivation was not revealed until much later.
Overall, it is an excellent listen. Chris Patton is an above average narrator, neither distracting or annoying, and really added something special to the whole experience.
One huge advantage (in my opinion) to other gay novels I have listened to is that the sex scenes in Fatal Shadows are more tasteful and less graphic. They are still there, and they are still hot, but they are fairly short, so they don't distract the reader from the storyline.
"Awesome Audio!"
Yep! The story was quite compelling and the narrator did an excellent job.
Oh yeah. It was a slow build on mystery, yet things kept happening in story to keep the interest going. This audio actually sets a pace that slows you down to get the full impact of the storyline..No rushing through like you do a book, especially when it starts to get suspenseful. Things you might miss while reading are picked up while listening to an audio version.
Good voice characterizations. Not a drone!Actually brought the characters and story to life.
Would love to hear the rest of the series done by Chris Patton.
"Fatal Lanyon Attraction"
It RANKS but not at the top -- my opinion only …although in all honestly I'm partial to some of my favorites – Holter Graham _ Acheron and Born of Silence & Kristen Potter _Live to Tell and Pleasure:Shawdowdwellers series BUT not taking anything from Chris…the potential is there with this series.
"Well Done" Chris Patton -- not everyone can take an audio reader to that special place – exquisite listening pleasure.
I will be the first to admit, I wasn't sure what I would be getting from this m/m audible selection but let me say "pleasantly surprised " doesn't even touch it. Adrien with an "e" is a refreshing character uniqueness of someone who is genuinely comfortable in his own skin.
As the prime suspect in the murder case of his friend, Adrien so try's to do the right thing; be there for his friends, be respectful to the law...BUT he soon realizes survival for the fittest works best AND Adrien with an "e" is in it to survive. He doesn't always make the best choices but when you are desperate for the truth – and you know the truth that will set you free…sometimes common sense doesn't make sense. His multiple runs in with Detective Riordan gives the reader the insight that perhaps there is more to the Detectives story as well.
Surprising character in this book was his mother whom he refers to a "Lisa". Since I'm a mom with grown children, I get when your children, would love for you to put a filter on your comments. The sprinkling of Lisa and Adrien's exchanges were delightfully funny.
I was so excited when I realized this was a series and so disappointed that book 2 wasn't on Audible. However, since I was already addicted -- I moved on to traditional reading and purchased the entire series. If you like Lanyon's style – this series is a MUST READ and well worth it. Lanyon is truly a gifted writer...looking forward to so much more.
"Adrien English Read by Chris Patton is a Treat"
Chris Patton's performance of the characters was a treat. I heard from others that they liked his performance, and now having heard him myself - I can say that Josh really picked someone who interpreted the characters of Adrien and Jake superbly.
Josh Lanyon writes like no other m/m writer. Yes, I am a fan, but the reason I become one is because of the polish and thoughtful construction he puts into his stories. Almost everyone who has read Adrien English falls in love with Adrien with an 'e" and Jake. Josh writes with humor and flawed characters that endear themselves to the reader.
No, but I can't wait to hear more of his performances.
That's tough because you fall in love with both main characters, but I think I would love to go out to dinner with Claude (a secondary character) just for the sheer entertainment of hearing him dish the dirt in a faux French accent.
If you are a Josh Lanyon fan then why not treat yourself and add to your collection. It's a great for a commute.
"Gripping till the last moment!"
Excellent writing, and wonderful detective story! It keeps you guessing who is the real killer till (almost) the last moment. The main charater (Adrien) is very likable and the supporting cast is revealed as more than one dimensional. I was slightly thrown when the story ended before any action between Adrian and his love interest (I won't spoil it!), only to discover that there is a second book.I can't wait to get it now! Laynon shows that he is up there with the other great crime authors. The fact that he also adds in steamy m/m romance is a big, big bonus. I will definately be searching out other books by him. Patton also gives a great performance.
"Beginning of a series[sic] friendship"
After reading the entire Adrien English series I was looking for a way to introduce Josh Lanyon's work to a dear friend of mine who didn't have the opportunity to read the books. But I knew he liked audiobooks. So I was excited to find "Fatal Shadows" listed at audible.com. After listening to it myself first, I can say in all honesty that the tone of the story is successfully translated into sound thanks to Chris Patton's sensitive use of his fabulous voice.
From the very start the listener gets a mental image of the characters involved and is drawn into the plot as Adrien's story unfolds. There is murder, suspense, old friends and handsome strangers, and the question of whom to trust.
Although I'd never dare to question Josh Lanyon's excellent choice of title, if asked what alternative I would have chosen instead of "Fatal Shadows" it would be something along the line of "A Wounded Heart" or "Perpetual Check".
Hopefully Chris Patton is going to record the other four books of the Adrien English mysteries as well. I'm looking forward to their release in the near future.
"Thoroughly enjoyed first of series"
Great mystery romance
I really liked the narrator quite well. I also became quite smitten with Adrien and Detective Jake Riordan. Wonderful main characters.
He made the story come alive. Mr. Lanyon is an incredible writer, and Chris Patton was the icing on the cake.
When the protagonist and antagonist were in the bedroom together, it was pretty tense.
I can hardly wait to read others in the series. Josh Lanyon is one of the best m/m writers out there.
"ah yes....adrien with an e....."
i love the adrien english series....
the mystery is there... and adding the "romance" of protagonists
it works....and the purple prose is non existent!
"Great story and audiobook"
This is my first Adrien English story by Josh Lanyon and i loved it. Chris Patton's narration was superb, his tone dry and witty, he is just perfect. I can't wait to listen to them all.
"Really entertaining!"
This is the first gay murder mystory I've ever had the fotune to listen to- I must admit I found it riviting stuff especially in the capable voice of C Patton who lent a real sense of suspense and drama to the story. It may not be highly original or entirly convincing (*spoiler alert* - the protagonist being a rather unhealthly weak-hearted liberal winning the attraction of the cop at the end of the story seemingly out of the blue, nor the rather incongruous actions of the antagonist of the story), but it was very entertaining and the camp humour and drama was played out very well!
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Mobile filing has expanded this year. Everyone's website can be viewed and accessed from mobile phones and tablets. H&R Block is offering free federal preparation and filing (there's a fee for state taxes) for mobile users. TurboTax charges $24.99 to file a 1040EZ and 1040A via their mobile app. You can even start your tax returns on the apps and then enter more detail when you return to your laptop or desktop. Data is integrated from all sources. Most mobile apps, including the IRS's IRS2GO service (irs.gov), also provide information such as tax-law updates and news, as well as where's-my-refund tools.
With H&R Block and TurboTax, you can scan W-2s and related documents and upload them directly into the software. While TaxACT's software can't read your docs, its new DocVault service (taxact.com) allows you to upload tax-related documents and receipts and store them with your tax file. This service is free to anyone, and includes up to 3 gigabytes of storage. Images are imported directly into your tax file in the TaxACT Deluxe and Preparer's Enterprise editions.
Two major online filing services are affiliated with storefront tax preparation operations — H&R Block and eSmart Tax, a division of Liberty Tax.
eSmart Tax finalized its purchase of CCH's CompleteTax consumer software right after Christmas 2012. It hopes to expand its market share in the online-preparation industry — and to bring more taxpayers to their Liberty Tax Service franchisees.
H&R Block is expanding last year's newest service — H&R Block Live (hrblock.com). Instead of going to the local office, you can work with an H&R Block preparer in real-time via the magic of video conferencing. You will be paying store-front fees, however, rather than the cheaper online-tool rate. For the best H&R Block value, look at their Best of Both service (hrblock.com). You can get nearly the same level of service as their Live version, for a flat fee. The big difference between the two services? In the Live service, they prepare the whole tax return for you. In Best of Both, you make all the entries, but can get unlimited answers and a full review of the tax return you prepared.
Obama on taxes:'The American people agree with me'
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Speaking of looking at your work, both TurboTax and eSmart Tax customer service folks can look at your input and see what you're doing wrong (or right). This can take extra time — but there's no extra charge.
In-depth audit support is coming into vogue. TurboTax has expanded its Ask a Tax Expert crew, for instance, a team that can answer detailed tax questions and to walk customers through sticky problems. H&R Block has offered full audit support for years. Its service goes well beyond the advice realm — it promises to send an enrolled agent with you to your audit. eSmart Tax underwrites the cost of your personal audit support, provided by its expert franchisees, as well. TaxACT (taxact.com)and TaxSlayer (taxslayer.com) only provide audit guidance. However, you can pay for audit support through TaxACT's Tax Audit Defense service.
Specialized tools
You may be familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, especially if you have college-age children or you attended college not too long ago yourself. TaxACT is the only service that includes a Fafsa application tool. (fafsa.ed.gov)
H&R Block is the only service providing a review of your health-care tax issues (hrblock.com) under the Affordable Health Care Act. The tool, embedded in their software will help customers plan for next year's tax credit or the need to buy their own health insurance.
Lots of imports
All the tax return services allow users to import PDF versions of tax returns prepared using their major competitors, plus data from W-2 Express and several payroll services. H&R Block, TurboTax, TaxACT and eSmart Tax import investment income and trading transactions from Gainskeeper (onlineint.optionsxpress.com) and several major brokerages, including Schwab, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. H&R Block has beefed up its imports by adding more payroll providers and financial institutions, as well.
The goal is to be able to import enough information from outside sources so you can finish your tax returns with as few keystrokes as possible.

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Exelon Nuclear's LaSalle County Generating Station donated more than 1,100 pounds of stainless steel welding rod to Illinois Valley Community College's welding technology program.
MARSEILLES, Ill. (May 24, 2010) – Exelon Nuclear's LaSalle County Generating Station donated more than 1,100 pounds of stainless steel welding rod to Illinois Valley Community College's welding technology program.
LaSalle Station, which stocks large quantities of welding material at the site for various work activities, has changed the type of weld rod material that it uses. The cost of 1,100 pounds of stainless steel welding material is approximately $25,000.
"Our welding department will use the material to teach stainless steel welding to the more than 100 students in our program," added IVCC Welding Program Coordinator Paul Leadingham. "We appreciate Exelon's generous donation because the material comes at a great savings to our school." "We wanted our unused welding material to go to a worthy cause, and IVCC expressed that it would greatly benefit their welding technology program," said Dave Wozniak, site vice president, LaSalle Station. "We're pleased that the donation will help give students hands-on experience and prepare them for working in a technical field once they have graduated from IVCC."
Exelon Nuclear is the largest nuclear generating company in the nation. LaSalle County Generating Station is located approximately 75 miles southwest of Chicago. With both units at full power, the site produces more than 2,200 megawatts net, which is enough electricity for 2.3 million homes.
LaSalle Station is proud of its community outreach program. The station makes charitable contributions to a wide range of local organizations to help improve community, educational, environmental and recreational initiatives within local communities. In addition to the IVCC donation, LaSalle Station has donated more than $30,000 to local organizations so far in 2010.
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WOONSOCKET – No regrets. No bitterness. No remorse.
Pride and a sense of accomplishment can remain intact even if the ultimate goal is never reached. No matter if he didn't reach the sport's ultimate holy grail after toiling for nine years in the minor leagues. Karl Allaire does not have a sense that something is missing, that somehow his career should have "incomplete" rubberstamped on it because he never reached the majors. The Woonsocket native can look back in earnest and take comfort that he put his best foot forward, that he gave it his best shot.
In the end the old college try simply wasn't good enough. No matter. Drafted in the second round by Houston in 1984, Allaire came to grips regarding his status as the summers he spent as a minor league vagabond started blending together. At best Allaire viewed himself as a utility infielder, nothing more. If the call should ever come, great. If not, he understood why.
Allaire, 47 and nowadays overseeing the check cashing operation at Hava Java on Mendon Road, appeared in 975 minor-league games between the Astros, Angels and Tigers organizations, spending 570 of them at Triple-A. He hit six of his 12 career home runs in 1992, which marked his final foray in pro ball. A lifetime .251 hitter, Allaire's high mark came in 1988, batting .273 for Tucson, then the Astros' Class AAA affiliate.
Allaire represents a side of baseball rarely portrayed. For every silver-spooned phenom who goes on to fulfill his prophecy, there are those, like Allaire, spending countless days chasing after the golden goose. Working class folks can better relate to ballplayers like Allaire because his struggle is just like theirs – a rat race that makes you fight for a territorial edge.
Brendan McGair: Is minor league baseball simply a matter of survival, given the amount of roster turnover that can ensue during the season?
Karl Allaire: You're happy just to survive just because there are so many guys who come and go all the time. You have to make sure that you're trying to do whatever you can to stay. Spring training comes and a lot of guys get let go. During the season you have a lot of friends either released or traded. It's not as glamorous as everyone thinks, but it beats being Joe Lunch Bucket, where every day it's the same thing.
As long as you enjoy it, which I did, you don't have any regrets.
BM: Getting released can be deflating, but you saw it differently.
KA: I got released twice, once with Houston [in 1989] and California [the next year]. I asked for the releases because I felt like they had no use for me any longer. I was willing to take my chance to go someplace else and try to get a fresh start. I was still fairly young and I wasn't ready to end my career at that point.
BM: Is it true that if a player is perceived as a "prospect," he automatically becomes a priority over less-heralded teammates?
KA: That's a pretty fair assumption and is something that happens at every level. They have their five or six prospects that have to play. The rest of the guys are roster fillers and that's the way they are looked at. Sometimes roster fillers bloom and get to the majors, but it's very difficult for those guys.
I was a prospect in the beginning, then after a while you're not the priority. Look at [PawSox pitcher Michael] Bowden. He was the prize of the Red Sox system. Now he's a relief pitcher. It just works out that way. It's no knock on him. It's just how the game is.
BM: Talk about the June 1984 day you were selected by the Astros.
KA: I was at Fenway Park at a New England college all-star game when I found out. My college coach [from CCRI] found out from scouts who were at the game. [The amateur draft] wasn't as covered quite so elaborately as it is now. Most of the time you didn't find out until two or three days after you were drafted. It just so happened that there were people [at Fenway] who had heard I had been drafted.
BM: As a prospect did you feel any additional pressure?
KA: I don't think so. If anything I think it helps to relax you knowing that if you don't play well that you still have an opportunity. You know that [the organization] is still on your side. Being a non-prospect, you're almost on your own.
I remember Tom Mezzanotte [a former standout at Pilgrim High and Providence College in the 80s] came up to me while I was in big-league camp with the Tigers. He told me that they were thinking about sending him back to the Gulf Coast League. He was 25. From my experience, I told him that he's just a number, doing just well enough to stick around. That's a good thing, but do you project out? Will you get enough time to really play at any level or keep on moving up? There's always going to be a prospect ahead of you.
Since [Mezzanotte] went to college, he had another outlet. Some guys, they don't have anything to fall back on. Once baseball is over, they'll be stocking shelves. You hate to give up your dream, but sometimes reality intervenes. Maybe you're that guy, but chances are you're not.
BM: Did you feel your career was heading in a new direction after Houston invited you to big-league camp in 1989?
KA: It was exciting to have a chance to play against some of the guys who were teammates and had made it to the big leagues and guys you watched while growing up. I really didn't think I had a significant chance of making the major-league team. I had a decent year [in 1988], so it was more of a reward than anything else. I don't think [Houston] had any intentions of keeping me, but the experience was enjoyable.
BM: When did you get the sense that the Astros and Angels saw you in a different light?
KA: A guy got sent down [in 1998] and they wanted to make him a utility player. He was an outfielder and they let him play shortstop, where I was, the rest of the year. They pretty much pushed me aside, so that's when I saw the writing on the wall as far as the way the organization felt about me. That's fine; it's the way it is.
People have feelings and assumptions and different perspectives about how a player is. At that point in my career, I started to understand how those things worked.
I was the full-time shortstop in Edmonton [the Angels' top affiliate in 1989]. The next year started and they had a kid named Gary DiSarcina. He was their big prospect so I was playing all over the place. Halfway through [1990] they sent a bunch of guys down and wanted to send me to Double A. I told them that I've spent the last 3 ½ years in Triple A. I'm not going back to Double A. Again I asked for my release and four days later I ended up with the Tigers.
BM: When did you know it was time to walk away?
KA: I still had a chance to play [heading into 1993] Health was not an issue. I had an offer from the Mets, but I had young children. At that point I felt I had spent enough time and was ready to move on and be with my kids. That's all that was important.
One day my father, who has since passed away, asked me why did I quit? I told him it was time for me to move on. It was more important for me to be around my kids than to have a chance to play two weeks in the big leagues because I knew I wasn't a guy who would stay there. There was no way I would have ever been a starter and I knew that.
BM: Were there any thoughts about becoming involved in coaching/scouting?
KA: I had offers, but it all fell back on my kids being small. It's all about the paths you choose. There's no right one, there's no wrong one.
BM: You were teammates with current Pawtucket Red Sox Arnie Beyeler in '91 in Toledo.
KA: We were roommates. I had taken my kids up when he was managing in Lowell [in 2000-01]. He's a good guy and it's nice to see guys like him get a chance. He's a baseball lifer.
BM: You have a close-knit relationship with Rocco Baldelli, throwing batting practice to him in the indoor batting cage located in the basement of Hava Java during Rocco's offseason. Did you give him any advice after he was drafted?
KA: He was a level-headed kid. He never got too high or too low. We would go over a lot of things like [swing] mechanics, but he was such a talented athlete that there wasn't a lot to do for him. It was about figuring out the best way for him to approach at-bats. I could tell [prior to the 2003 season] that he had made the jump and was ready to play in the bigs, and I told him as much.
BM: How tough were these last few years for Rocco after he was diagnosed with a mysterious illness that sapped his energy and affected his muscles?
KA: It was tough on everyone who knows him, obviously none more than him. Everyone's heart went out to him and I'm sure a lot of people who didn't know him felt bad. Tough on the immediate family and the guys who were close to him because after a while of hearing the same things, there's not much you can say.
I don't know if he has a lot of regrets that it's over [Baldelli announced his retirement in January]. You could tell in his face and voice that it was over. He gave it his best and did what he could. He was disgusted not with the game, but with the way his body was reacting to the game. There was nothing he could do and it's unfortunate that sometimes it comes down to that.
I think he's at peace now with his decision and after speaking to him, he's ready to move on to that next phase.
BM: Rocco is now involved in scouting and player development with Tampa Bay. Can you foresee him being involved in baseball for a long time?
KA: In my opinion, Rocco could someday be a general manager. He's very intelligent and understands the game. To me, that's more important than punching numbers into a computer (laughs).
It's hard to get away from the game when you've played it for so long, and a lot of people have problems doing that. It's a game where you build a lot of camaraderie and meet a lot of good people. It's such a close-knit community that you can see someone 20 years from now and pick up where you left off.
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UBS News Alert
UBS second quarter pre-tax profit of CHF 2,614 million
Following Swiss parliamentary approval of the US-Swiss Government Agreement, UBS expects to achieve a comprehensive resolution of all outstanding matters with the US government related to the US cross-border business by October 2010.
Commenting on UBS's second quarter 2010 results, Group CEO Oswald J. Grübel said: "This was a good result in volatile market conditions, and demonstrates the progress we are making as we move towards our mid-term targets. Our Investment Bank has improved its competitive positioning, and profits in Wealth Management & Swiss Bank are stable. Our portfolio of businesses is increasingly able to generate competitive returns in a variety of market conditions, and our risk management framework has proven robust. I remain confident in our future and I firmly believe that we have the right strategy in place."
Second quarter 2010 net profit of CHF 2,005 million
UBS reports a second quarter net profit attributable to UBS shareholders of CHF 2,005 million compared with CHF 2,202 million in first quarter 2010.
Wealth Management & Swiss Bank's pre-tax profit of CHF 1,131 million in the second quarter was broadly stable compared with CHF 1,161 million in the first quarter. Wealth Management's pre-tax profit of CHF 658 million was 5% lower than in the first quarter, reflecting broadly stable revenues and slightly higher operating expenses. The gross margin increased to 95 basis points per annum, up 2 basis points from the first quarter. The invested asset base declined 2% quarter-on-quarter in average terms, mostly reflecting the effects of lower market values. Expenses increased 2%, partly due to the UK Bank Payroll Tax as well as the full effect of annual salary increases. Retail & Corporate's pre-tax result was CHF 473 million, up 2% on the first quarter. Increased credit-related fee income more than offset lower brokerage and sales commissions. Costs continued to be tightly managed and the cost / income ratio for Retail & Corporate remained stable at 52.1%.
Wealth Management Americas recorded a pre-tax loss of CHF 67 million compared with a pre-tax profit of CHF 15 million in the first quarter. However, excluding restructuring charges of CHF 146 million principally related to a rationalization of the property portfolio, the pre-tax profit improved to CHF 79 million compared with CHF 36 million in the first quarter, primarily due to higher fee income and transactional revenues.
Global Asset Management's pre-tax profit was CHF 117 million in the second quarter compared with CHF 137 million in the first quarter. Revenues were stable with higher management fees offsetting declining performance fees in a volatile market. Costs increased 5%, in part due to higher charges from the amortization of compensation awards related to the prior year.
The Investment Bank recorded a pre-tax profit of CHF 1,314 million compared with CHF 1,190 million in the first quarter. Equities revenues were up 9% compared with the first quarter at CHF 1,365 million, demonstrating the strength of our largest flow business in unstable markets. Revenues in the fixed income, currencies and commodities trading business declined to CHF 1,703 million due to defensive positioning of the books in the quarter and lower client activity, with declines in credit and emerging markets offsetting gains in our foreign exchange business, which benefited from higher market volatility and stronger client flows. Revenues for the investment banking department decreased to CHF 478 million in the context of a contraction of the global investment banking fee pool compared with the first quarter. The Investment Bank's revenues include a CHF 595 million own credit gain on financial liabilities designated at fair value. Costs were CHF 2,788 million, up 3% on the previous quarter, but included a CHF 228 million charge relating to the UK Bank Payroll Tax. Excluding this tax, costs fell on reduced accruals for variable compensation.
Treasury activities and other corporate items generated a pre-tax profit of CHF 119 million in the second quarter compared with CHF 306 million in the first quarter.
Net profit attributable to minority interests of CHF 298 million includes the recognition of a dividend obligation for preferred securities in second quarter 2010, compared with CHF 6 million in first quarter 2010.
Second quarter 2010 results include a tax charge of CHF 311 million compared with CHF 603 million in the previous quarter.
Business division performance: 2Q10 vs 1Q10
Net new money and invested assets
Wealth Management – Net new money outflows reduced further to CHF 5.2 billion in second quarter 2010 from CHF 8.0 billion in the prior quarter, with continued net inflows in the Asia Pacific region, from ultra high net worth clients and in certain European locations. Overall, net new money in Europe remained slightly negative but net outflows decreased again compared with the prior quarter.
Retail & Corporate – Net new money outflows were CHF 0.3 billion in second quarter 2010 compared with CHF 0.2 billion in first quarter 2010.
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Rose Craven will always remember the week of October 15. Not only did she win a gold medal at the World's Senior Games in St. George, but she shot a hole-in-one at Mountain Dell Lake Course in Park City.
Craven, who has been golfing for only five or six years placed first in St. George and then traveled up to the Canyons to shoot the hole-in-one with a nine wood. It was 120 yard shot.


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stubby wrote:omg noob, balrogs are maiars too, don't you know anything
Ross_Varn wrote:also this should be moved to Brikthulumation because it's only going to end up there anyway
stubby wrote:omg noob, balrogs are maiars too, don't you know anything
Keldoclock wrote:Ross_Varn wrote:also this should be moved to Brikthulumation because it's only going to end up there anyway
Nat- Can you give us something more than anecdotal evidence? I would very much like to agree with you but your posts are written in such a way as to piss me off inadvertently.
I mean, have you ever watched TV? Next time you watch TV (or a movie where it is usually more pronounced) pay attention to what your mind does and how you feel.
You know why there are complacent masses?
It's because the masses LIKE TO BE PLACATED!
The reason people don't critically think about the world around them is because most don't enjoy the additional stress of realizing how screwed up it truly is or how some things are far beyond their ability to influence.
This isn't the fault of the Education system (Quite the opposite in my opinion, they're one of the few institutions that try to get people to think period), it's a natural tendency of civilized Human Beings!
As long as the majority has a place to sleep, something to eat, and feel relatively safe, why question the people in authority who are clearly doing their jobs?
Since everyone has their own favored interests they feel are the most important, you end up with a massive pool of social manipulators each jockeying to get what they want done.
The net result is barely anything ever getting accomplished, and the world continues spinning as it always has.
Well that's easy, Government equals Politics, AKA the Business of Bullshit.
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Local Lisburn artist Alison McKnight has been appointed as the new artist in residence at Belfast International Airport. With over 30 years experience in her field Alison is a well-respected and versatile artist.
She is also the mother of a rising international golfer and Alison has combined her love of landscapes with her own passion for the game by creating a striking contemporary collection of paintings depicting golf courses in Northern Ireland and further afield.
Alison's paintings will be displayed in the airport's business lounge where passengers and staff alike can view them and also purchase them if they wish to.
Speaking at the launch of her business lounge exhibition, Alison said, "I am delighted to be given this opportunity to showcase my work. I want to thank the airport for this incredibly exciting platform to exhibit these paintings that really show of the beauty of Northern Ireland.
Deborah Harris, the airport's public relations manager said, "Thousands of passengers pass through the airport's business lounge every year and we believe this is a great opportunity to show off some of the Northern Ireland's stunning scenery so perfectly captured in Alison's paintings. Many of our business passengers are also keen golfers and we are sure Alison work will appeal greatly to them as they relax in the lounge before heading off on their journey.
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Carbon County has filed suit against the Department of Interior in Federal District Court, asserting that several unpaved roads on the Tavaputs Plateau that have historically been used by citizens and maintained by the county do not belong to the federal government.
"We had no choice. They backed us into a corner," declared Commissioner Mike Milovich in an interview Wednesday. He added that the county has no problem with wilderness designation in areas that have been untouched for more than a century.
"They should be protected," he said of the lands in the Desolation Canyon Wilderness Study Area on the east side of the county. However, in areas criss-crossed by dirt roads, there is no way to consider the region pristine wilderness.
The issue has been simmering for months and finally came to a boil when when the Bureau of Land Management ordered locked gates to be placed on four scenic backcountry roads around the Bill Barrett Corp.'s gas field development.
The county protested the unilateral decision by the BLM last July. The commission asserted that while it had agreed to consider a temporary closure of the roads, it would consent if and only if it was done according to Utah law.
That meant a commission decision based on evidence of need and a public hearing. Furthermore, any road closure can only last for two years, the county contended.
"The land is being managed in the interest of a minority, instead of for the majority," stated Commissioner John Jones in an earlier interview on wilderness issues facing the county.
Jones said wilderness advocates have persuaded the federal government to lock people out of recreational and economic areas they have used for generations.
Milovich called the lawsuit unfortunate but necessary because the county has a responsibility to maintain access the the area for recreation, ranching and energy production.
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance was instrumental in the environmental negotiations that were part of the the agreement allowing Barrett to proceed with full field development.
SUWA attorney Steve Bloch told the Sun Advocate that he could not comment on the merits of the county's case because he had not had time to review the filing.
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Much like how Danish architectural design adheres to a form-follows-function ethos, so does Won Hundred, the Copenhagen-based clothing brand noted for its sleek, minimalist style. Founded by Danish designer Nikolaj Nielsen in 2004, the label is, first and foremost, incredibly wearable. Spare, clean silhouettes are crafted from practical materials, like fluid silk for a classic blouse or heavy wool for a tailored winter coat. Nielsen, however, also imbues each piece with a few unexpected and trend-driven elements, ensuring his versatile basics are anything but generic. Inspired by the Industrial Age, when a rustic way of life shifted to the rise of urban cities, his F/W 12 collection features workwear pieces in a dusky, understated color palette and offers a sartorial exercise in masculine and feminine contrasts. Keep reading for details on our favorite picks from the collection, and don't forget to check out an exclusive Q&A with Nielsen too.Nadia Silk Trousers ($376)
Contrast the relaxed fit of these speckled silk trousers with a close-fitting top and sharp pumps.
Clean Blouse ($111) in Iron
The shirt's timeless silhouette gets a kick with an exaggerated slit in the back. Punch up the blouse's versatile rusty hue with a pair of printed pants.
Factory Tweed Jacket ($800)
When it comes to coats, we've got a weakness for slightly oversized, menswear-inspired silhouettes. This chic cover-up adds polish and texture to a casual t-shirt and slim pants.
Pour Cigarette Pants ($180) in Ensign Blue
Thanks to a flattering fit and cropped cut, which looks great with ankle boots or smoking slippers, these jeans will soon become your weekend go-to.
Kara Sweater ($221) in Silver Birch
The surprising detail in this cozy striped pullover? Slits that run up both sides for easy movement and unexpected edge.
Trap Shoes ($448) in Brown
The classic loafer reinvented with a pointy-toe and snakeskin-embossed leather. Style this pair with a smart blazer and tailored trousers.--Tiffany Tse
Q&A with Nikolaj Nielsen, Founder & Creative Director
What inspired the start of your design career?
After quite a few years in this industry, I really wanted to start my own label--I've always had an ambition and a dream to have my own company. One day the opportunity was there, so I took it! Just the fact that I could make all the decisions myself was a big step in the direction I wanted for my life.
What was the inspiration behind this season's collection?
The F/W 12 collection is called "Industrialize Me" and it's about the transformation of urban city life, which is the key inspiration for this season's collection. The rise of new industrial cities, oily factories, and heavy smoked horizons--dirty grounds and forests of metal and concrete.
How would you style specific pieces from this collection?
Looking at the inspiration behind the F/W 12 collection, it's all about contrast. For the women's collection, it's a play between masculine and feminine--long floating silhouettes are combined with proper menswear-inspired suiting. Professional below-the-knee pencil skirts are put together with oversized, cozy wool jumpers. Again for the menswear collection it's a play between contrasts, so workwear-inspired blazers are worn with formal shirts; heavy structured wool knits and trousers with a low crotch are paired with oversized outerwear in technical fabrics.
What kind of girl do you envision wearing your clothing?
Our collections are made for all kinds of girls. We don't have one particular type in mind during the design process. Our collections are very minimalistic and we like to work with a lot of black and solids. However, it is always designed with humor and playfulness in mind. The quintessential Won Hundred girl should be able to combine all of this and look stylish and sexy, yet casual and confident.
How does your design process for a collection start?
I don't think you can generalize for each and every collection we design; it's so different how we get started on a new collection. I travel a lot with our design team on inspirational trips; last time we were in Tokyo and got so many new and exciting impressions and ideas for future collections! We travel to different fabric fairs where we might see a print that would inspire us, or we get ideas simply by walking on the streets of Copenhagen and getting inspired by Danish street style.


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There's a lot to love about single cup coffee makers. Each cup is brewed when it's wanted, so every cup is a fresh cup of coffee. They also give you endless options for different varieties of coffee -- maybe start your morning with a jolt of a bold blend, then make your second cup something a bit mellower. Even better, most one-cup coffee makers can also make hot cocoa, tea, or even instant soups and hot cereals.
Pod-style coffee makers are the simplest to use. You just purchase boxes of "pods" that are pre-filled with coffee grounds. The pods are inserted into a holder that, when closed, pierces the pod with needles. Hot water then flows through the pod, brewing the coffee into a cup placed under the spout. Some pod coffee makers have a reservoir so you can brew multiple cups before refilling; some need water added before each cup is brewed. Pods come in hundreds of varieties, including cocoas, teas and fruity drinks -- some are intended to be served iced. Pod coffee makers also dispense plain hot water for making instant soups or hot cereals. Some customization is available by adjusting the water quantity, but not with the pods themselves. There are two downsides to pod coffee makers. The first is that the cost per cup of coffee is higher than with ground coffee. The second is the environmental impact -- many pods are not recyclable, others only partially so.
There are a few drip-style, single-cup coffee makers. These are not as common as pod-style, single-serve coffee makers, but people who want the convenience of a one-cup coffee maker, yet don't want to use pods like these machines. They tend to cost less, overall, than pod-style coffee makers, but they don't get as good of reviews in general for performance. They also seem to be more plagued with durability issues and there are more complaints of leakage and messes than with pod coffee makers.
Multi-use coffee makers are the most versatile. If you don't want to be tied to pods, but would like the option of using them if you so choose, the single-serve, multi-use coffee maker is worth a look. It can brew coffee drip-style from grounds, or brew from pods, allowing for an even greater variety in coffee flavors. They also enable a higher degree of customization as you can adjust brew strength by using more or fewer grounds, as well as varying the amount of water. These can also make tea, soups and hot cereals.
Many pod coffee makers have the option of purchasing a separate filter for using ground coffee, but, in general, they are widely panned for performance when not using pods.
Manual, pour over coffee drippers are highly customizable. For the true coffee lover who has the patience to wait a few minutes, a pour over coffee dripper is a must-have. They're very low-tech, just pour hot water into a filter and allow it to drip into the cup below. There may be some steeping and pressing involved as well, that's where the customization comes in, but they're really not very hard to use and get raves for making the best coffee -- tastier than a French press, reviewers say, and without the grit. The downside is that its hands on. You have to boil water, measure grounds -- and grind your own, if that's your thing -- pour carefully, and wait several minutes. Sometimes you also have to press or stir. People who just want a quick cup of coffee don't think it's worth the hassle, but these simple coffee makers are becoming increasingly popular with coffee enthusiasts both at home and in coffee shops.
If you're that into making your own coffee, you're probably grinding your own beans as well. In that case, you'll want to see our report on coffee grinders. However, if you still just like brewing a pot of coffee and having it immediately available to your family -- or just for you -- see our report on coffee makers. There, we cover traditional drip coffee makers of all styles and at many sizes and price points.
Single-cup coffee makers get a lot of coverage from both expert and owner reviewers, so narrowing down our top picks was pretty easy to do. We pored over the results of professional tests from ConsumerReports.org, Cook's Illustrated, Good Housekeeping and CNET. We also found some roundups that were a bit more casual, but were obviously written by those who know and love their coffee. There are also plenty of in-depth, single reviews, especially of manual coffee makers, and they were very helpful in evaluating performance and ease of use. Last, but definitely not least, we evaluated thousands of owner reviews to see how the experts' choices performed and held up over time in real kitchens. The results are our picks for the best single cup coffee makers, so grab a cup of your favorite joe and enjoy.
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Best Large Pod Coffee Makers: Super convenient and wildly popular, this type of coffee maker can keep you in java all day or brew individual cups of Joe for a crowd, and there are hundreds of pod varieties available.
Best Small One-Cup Coffee Makers: Some are pod-style, some are traditional drip coffee makers that use ground coffee, but all are convenient and easy to use.
Best Multi-Use, Single-Serve Coffee Makers: Versatile, customizable and convenient, multi-use coffee makers allow you to use either pods or ground coffee. You can even make tea, soup and hot cereals.
Best Pour Over Coffee Drippers: For the ultimate cup of coffee, manual, pour over coffee makers allow you to control every step of the brewing process
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Michael: Are you afraid that the Flyers or Red Wings will send an offer sheet to Del Zotto? Why hasn't he signed yet? Other teams are looking for defensemen and I am worried the Rangers will lose him!
Adam Rotter: I am not worried about the Rangers losing Del Zotto to a hold out or to an offer sheet. The Rangers refused to include Del Zotto in any trade proposals and John Tortorella said "By no means are we trying to move Michael Del Zotto or lose him." Del Zotto said himself that he thinks his deal will be done and that his agent and the Rangers are talking.
There seems to be a lack of urgency regarding RFA defensemen as John Carlson, PK Subban, Jonathon Blum and Dmitry Kulikov are also unsigned. Whether it's agents waiting until one of the other defensemen sign to set the market or the teams waiting until a new CBA is figured out with a change to second contracts, something is holding up the market. Again, Del Zotto will be a Ranger this season and if some team does come with an offer sheet, and Del Zotto signs it, the team won't waste any time in matching it.


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CENTRAL FALLS - Maria Ilda Pacheco, 87, of Central Falls and formerly of Pawtucket, entered into eternal life on Monday after an illness. She was the wife of the late Edmundo Santos Pacheco.
She was born in Angola, Africa a daughter of the late Antonio Gomes Costa and Gracinda Lopes Costa. She came to the United States in 1977 and settled in Pawtucket.
She was a member of the Portuguese Continental Union. She had been employed as a packer at Inter-Pack, Pawtucket for 14 years.
She leaves 2 daughters, Gracinda Pacheco Silva and Maria Graciette Matias, both of Portugal; 3 sons, Nuno A. Pacheco of Pawtucket, Emanuel Pacheco of Central Falls and Fernando Pacheco of So. Africa, 7 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral wil be held Friday at 8:45 AM from the Charles Coelho Funeral Home, 151 Cross St. Central Falls, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony's Church, Lawn Avenue Pawtucket at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket.
VISITATION, Thursday from 5 until 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 No. Main St. Providence, RI 02903.
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That's because Rabs bivvies are made to be used the way bivvies are supposed to be used: high altitude mountaineering.The Uber Bivy is a tent.
Max, if you are still following this thread and if it hasn't already been mentioned you should consider a tyvek bivy. This is just about the most breathable material available so say some of the folks who report on these things here at BPL. I bought one from LAUFBURSCHE when I moved from a regular tent to tarp like shelters. Since it is relatively dry here in the Sierras I haven't used it much although I carry it often. I wanted a very breathable fabric with enough water resistance to protect against spray from a hard storm. The tarp is the first line of defense against moisture. The bivy, the way I use it is to protect indirect spray and swirling snow. Mine weighs between 5 to 6 ozs.
Edited by johnk on 03/08/2013 20:43:16 MST.
Edited by firstname.lastname@example.com on 06/12/2013 22:30:03 MDT.
Daniel, have you used a bivy before?
"Daniel, have you used a bivy before?"I'm not sure of the purpose of this question. I have used many bivys and tents over the last 40 years. I know the Uber Bivy has many features of a tent, but I felt that it fit more in the bivy category due to the lack of stakes and guylines. I can throw it on the ground and get in with my gear and be sheltered in under 30 seconds. In that sense I would put it in the bothy bag category. You can put the Uber Bivy in any category that makes you happy. No one shelter is the answer to all problems. I sleep in a real 4-season tent for multi-day winter trips. I carry and emergency bivy on day trips. That's why Rab, MilesGear, and almost every shelter company has more that one product.Max, I'm sorry about all the sidetrack on your thread. I really only wanted to counter the myth that WPB fabrics have more condensation issues than DWR. I think many opinions come from experiences with older WPB technologies.I'll stay out of this thread now. I will handle any discussion on the Uber Bivy over on Gear Deals where it belongs.
that uber Bivi is obviously a bivi. Its basically a bag with a self supporting hood.5of the 11 bivis currently made by Rab have mesh doors/panels. Even 2 of the 3 that do look like tents;)Dave U . sorry but I think your recent line is coming across as uninformed and a little aggressive. Bivis are used in various kinds of terrains and regions as thousands of soldiers and many travellers will attest. I've used various types bivi since the 80's ( more often on damp moorland/british hills or in woods ) , eVent +Rab Alpine)has been very breathable, but not amazingly more than my British army Goretex bag (which is gtx allround and very tough n heavy). If it's just for a night , I often use a coated wpb fabric bag (Alpkit Hunka XL). Depending on conditions, sometimes it's dry inside, sometimes damp. with a syn sleeping bag, it's ok.MAXif, as it seems to me, you are wanting a system made of items which can be used separately, I'd suggest a light wpb bivi and a separate upper body net for when insects are about. One which could be hung to the tarp above your face. (like a big shaped elasticated drawstring noseeum net bag which you pull over your head down to waist) More room than a bivi screen, and leave at home when not needed.Dave Miles. bivis look interesting. guess they are only in white? the emergency bivy looks tempting.
Edited by MoleJ on 03/09/2013 04:24:48 MST.
"That's because Rabs bivvies are made to be used the way bivvies are supposed to be used: high altitude mountaineering."And trekking poles are for skiing, not hiking or setting up shelters people. And you stove whackos out there, beer cans are for drinking beer not cooking dinner. Innovation has no place in the lightweight backpacking community. These are the rules.
Dave U? Uninformed and aggressive?!
"And trekking poles are for skiing, not hiking or setting up shelters people.And you stove whackos out there, beer cans are for drinking beer not cooking dinner.Innovation has no place in the lightweight backpacking community. These are the rules."Excellent point. Not to mention that Cuben was made for sails on sailboats.Plus nothing can stop one from modifying and/or making improvements on gear, bivy sacks included. As some of you may have seen I have been preparing and debating the variables of my new tarp/bivy shelter system. As of now the whole thing all in weights 355g for total enclosed protection from elements and bugs/critters.I think once the issue of condensation is either solved or made minimal enough to not really be an issue for a given bivy, what a bivy brings to the table for backpackers, especially UL ones, can't easily be ignored. Aside from the potential for a lot of weight savings, a bivy also provides a bump (albeit a small one for most bivies) in warmth. It also blocks drafts/wind, rain spray from the edges of a tarp, dew/mist, and also protects your sleeping bag and sleeping pad (provided your pad fits inside, of course).Of course there are subjective preferences--some people don't like being in small spaces, etc. And yes there are more objective drawbacks, for example one can't sit up inside a bivy and say cook breakfast, i.e. less space.But please, let's not resort to things like a genetic fallacy. Let's talk about specific issues with specific bivies for use in specific conditions.For the record, own two bivies: a Borah Cuben bottom M50 top, and a Ti Goat Silnylon top (I forget the bottom, but it's waterproof and not Cuben). The Borah one I just got and have not tried out yet. The Ti Goat I have used around 8-10 times in various conditions here in Sweden/Norway. I have only had minimal frost or condensation in this bivy, and only in the foot box. And the climate here is fairly humid with a lot of rain.Now all that said, I actually agree with some critiques expressed about certain higher weight bivies. If you ask me, 26oz is waaaaaaay too heavy for just a bivy, even if it is supposedly a stand alone shelter. Personally, I think if your tarp/bivy combo goes over 500g, you might want to think about using a hybrid tent that is roughly the same weight, like the SMD Sky X. If you are strapped for cash, then I would extend the tarp/bivy to a full 1kg, which is not too crazy heavy, and you can get a big and good quality silnylon tarp for a reasonable price (especially used e.g. Gear Swap). And you can make a very cheap MYOG bivy out of lots of different stuff, but here is one very cheap and seemingly effective solution that claims to be 5 bucks of Tyvek/tape and around 10oz (skip to 8:30 to get to the bivy):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_UHoJwLiWs&feature=share&list=PLVKmRP030HjF-SUFdOPLTiBjr2UBlnOwdI know I am late to the party and that the author of the OP is essentially "done" with this thread from what I gather, but perhaps others in the peanut gallery will find the above helpful--if anything to learn about the genetic fallacy:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_fallacyEDIT: Typos, always typos...
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"Dave U . sorry but I think your recent line is coming across as uninformed and a little aggressive."Yes, that would define me exactly.On the other hand, a quick search on these forums shows that I was a dedicated bivy shelter user for years. I have used eVent primarily and did some testing for Integral Designs given they were located in my back yard. I have used bivvies in the wet west coast to the high mountain challenges of the Canadian Rockies."Bivis are used in various kinds of terrains and regions as thousands of soldiers and many travellers will attest."And soldiers carry 6 lbs packs (empty) that are often frameless, carrying loads of 60 lbs. What does this have to do with lightweight backpacking? Bivvies are used by soldiers so that they can remain prone and hidden, not to mention be able to get a shot off on their stomachs. But I digress.What I am trying to do here is prevent the purchase of something that will be sold after just a use or two.The reason that I asked Daniel if he has ever used a bivy is because I want to help him not make the mistake that so many do with bivy shelters. A sleeping bag cover type water resistant bivy to be used in conjunction with a tarp or a waterproof bivy cover to be used in snow caves is much, much different than the hoop styled bivy shelters. Imagine it raining. Hard. Ever try to get in and out of a bivy shelter without getting soaked? Ever try to change clothes inside a bivy shelter with a raging storm outside? Every try to store your pack and muddy shoes inside while you twist and turn trying to pee in a bottle? Ever use one during a deep shoulder season snow storm while the fabric pushes against your down bag rendering the insulate properties substandard? Ever be completely covered in snow, open the door only to find an avalanche of snow meet you face first or worse, realize that your bivy shelter is no longer venting at all? I could go on.I have already touched on the weight aspect so I won't again.I still use a bivy occasionally for additional warmth and as a barrier against convective heat loss with my sleep system under a tarp but it weighs 7 oz. I still have room to comfortably change clothes, cook, etc under the tarp.And yes, I am the opposing view here on this thread but I don't care. It is vital that the OP (and Daniel) have all available information to make a decision. Why? I wish I had experienced users comment before I used products that I ended up hating and selling anyway.@Nathan - I never said that innovation was not permitted. Historically, bivy shelters were the only choice for the weight conscious backpacker. One person tents were well over 4 pounds and a 2.5 pound bivy shelter (which is what these things weighed 20 plus years ago) was the only choice. The only innovation that I see with the Uber Bivy is the fabric with respect to breathability at the expense of durability. However, it looks almost identical to every other hooped bivy. This isn't a critique of Dave's product. Not at all. It is a critique of bivy shelters.With 1.5 lb, extremely versatile tents available currently that permit a modular approach and which have none of the shortcomings of a bivy shelter, why shouldn't Daniel and Max be aware of what is available for their needs?In any event (no pun intended), I won't post any more on my thoughts and experiences on the matter.No harm intended; no foul.
"In any event (no pun intended), I won't post any more on my thoughts and experiences on the matter."There's no need to self-censor. When you're sardonic first and helpful second, you can't be shocked when people get annoyed at you. I guess I understand if that's your "thing," man, but look at how much you could have contributed at any time, and instead, you opted for snarky 2-sentence cynicisms. So, your opinion is welcome, but I know myself and probably others want the opinion part, not the tough guy spiel.
Dave is just jealous of my new Cooper S.He also talks sense, unlike some folk that hike twice a year.
Max, surely you jest. Re read all of my previous posts on this thread. Asking Daniel if he has ever used a bivy is a legitimate question and would define his ultimate gear choice.@Mike. I love my ID event Overbag! I suspect it would also look good in a Mini!
Edited by FamilyGuy on 03/09/2013 09:22:18 MST.
Wrong colo'u'r Dave. My ID bag is green.The inside of my S is a mixture of silver and black. :-)
Yeah, I was jestin'.
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David UI have no doubt you have a lot of bivi experience. (I have lurked these forums for years) And you talk a lot of sense as to their usage.However, you dismiss my 'Uninformed' comment, I feel it was valid. It was in regard to your misleading statements about mesh in Rabs bivis:
Edited by MoleJ on 03/10/2013 05:01:32 MDT.
David UI have no doubt you have a lot of bivi experience. (I have lurked these forums for years) And you talk a lot of sense as to their usage.However, you dismiss my 'Uninformed' comment, I feel it was valid. It was in regard to your misleading statements about mesh in Rabs bivis: That's because Rabs bivvies are made to be used the way bivvies are supposed to be used: high altitude mountaineering.A quick glance at their current web page shows 5/11 models with mesh. Inc high altitude models. http://rab.uk.com/products/equipment/bivis.htmland: The Uber Bivy is a tent.It most obviously is NOT a tent unless you really think that many other brands models hooped and meshed bivis are tents too (inc those by Rab/ID/Terra Nova etc)Agreed, Your referral to soldiers pack weights is a digression, and irrelevant as to where they use their bivis. For nearly 30 years I've seen plenty of folk here in the UK happily using gtx bivis (in rain too!) and dealing with the downsides. Due to where I live, never higher than 4000' ;)As to the Agressive impression I had, maybe that is something lost in translation. My apologies if so.
Based on the op's criteria, I would suggest not getting a bivy. If you are getting a trailstar, just get an inner nest. You want:If I wanted to get a bivy for sleeping underneath a tarp, what's the most breathable? I'd love one with foot venting options, and a LOT of space. I'm tall and I like to dry gear out next to me. That is going to be a bit much for a bivy. You won't be able to dry clothes in a bivy. Too much condensation will form. The best you can do is keep clothes from freezing by tossing them into a ziplock or throwing them inbetween, your groundsheet (which I think would be a bit redundant) and your bivy. a bivy doesn't have a lot of room. An innernest does. Just get a fabric one. No need to deal with the downsides if a bivy. I am a bivy user, but you seem like you would do much better with an inner nest.
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