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SEABROOK, New Hampshire (NEWS CENTER) -- Getting there is supposed to be half the fun of travel, but long lines and unexpected delays have made flying these days more of a chore than an adventure.
One company in New Hampshire's Seacoast has found a way to bypass all the headaches that have brought air travel down and now schedules flights for sports teams, rock stars and billionaires on luxury aircraft of all kinds and sizes.
"It is 12:35 on a Thursday afternoon. I can have you airborne at 2pm. Where do you want to go?" asks Greg Raiff, founder and CEO of Private Jet Services.
It is that kind of can-do attitude that has Greg Raiff's company growing into the stratosphere.
"There are no shortages of airplanes," Raiff explains. "The art of what we do is taking that piece of metal and delivering the people exactly as they expected. We like to say that there is no such thing as a good surprise in transportation."
Private Jet Services has risen from humble beginnings, with a handful of people working out of a space over Raiff's garage about ten years ago, to the $50 million company it is today - taking rock stars on tour, bringing business leaders to boardrooms around the world, and even helping sports teams get in the game.
"When sports teams travel or rock bands travel, they are going to work," he explains. "Our passengers want to get from A to B on time without any hassles."
PJS has contracts with several professional and college teams, but sports stars aren't the only celebrities they cater to.
"We have a female singer who must have green M&M's - and only green M&M's - on the airplane," Raiff states.
Because of confidentiality agreements, he is reluctant to name names, but says many of the biggest names in business, movies, and the arts have been and continue to be his clients.
"In all cases, they are people that recognize that the cost of not getting there on time as planned far exceeds the cost of the transportation itself."
"What does it cost if you don't get there on time?" he asks.
"I think that people hear the phrase, Private Jet Services and they think, 'Oh, they are only flying around billionaires and millionaires sipping champagne at 40,000 feet', and certainly that is a part of what we do, but the greater portion of our business is serving people that are just trying to get there and there is simply no better way to get there."
Raiff says the cost for a flight on one of his planes ranges from $5,000 to $25,000 per hour the plane is in the air. The destination, number of passengers and duration of the trip make are all factors in that scale.
"No one needs our assistance getting from New York to Los Angeles or New York to Las Vegas," admits Raiff. "Where our company really beats [competitors] is when we are bringing people in to a location that is really hard to get to."
Raiff says what he is most proud of about his company is the fact more than 90-percent of his clients return to book another flight.


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Like new; only been used on one 7 mile day hike. Just not going to work for me. $70 shipped CONUS. Payment via paypal.
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They're just a tad too big for me and feel kinda clunky. I usually wear an 11.5/12 and these fit well with a thicker sock, but with a Darn Tough mesh (my fav) they're just a little big. Awesome shoe though.
How much are you selling them for now, with the "lowered" price?I wear a size 13.
I lowered them to $70. I want to get rid of them though so I'm willing to go $65 shipped. PM if interested.
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It will only have one button, while its competitor, the Kindle has nearly 40 buttons in all, which should make it fairly easy for new users to use. It will also have double the battery life over the recently released version of the Kindle. There will also be a number of other features that will take it up to the next level including a much better page transitioning process that won't be so hard on the eyes or hard to understand for some users - which was one of the biggest issues with the original version of the software.
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtLCme-BYUh1dENQUzNIMUxjZUxJZmNvejZlX3dmRWc&hl=en#gid=1edit 2/26: *down to 6.3# solo now after further tweaking. truly a summer weight now. I sold the SS1 and purchased the Hexamid Twin i've been wanting. Also made a few other adjustments.This is more of a summer list. Shoulder seasons will add an extra pound of insulation layers.I welcome any critiques, observations, ideas for modifications, myog etc.I'm not overly concerned with shaving grams off at this point, but if I can make a more efficient system, im all for it. Items highlighted in blue are things that I still need to purchase.At the bottom you'll find some calculations for base solo/base duo as well as 3 day trip estimates which include food/fuel.
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Hey AaronI like the list. I could easily go with the same list.Since you want a critique, here you go.You are going in the sierras, it's dry and even when a storm goes through in the main hiking season, it isn't enough to need a tarptent. An 8x10 tarp would be more than sufficient. You could save almost a pound (8 ounces) for each person.Why the extra socks? Why the insanely heavy trekking poles?That's it though. Everything else is solid and overall the list rocks.I would use almost an identical list while pushing long hard days. It just works and there is nothing to fuss with.I could never just eat 1 pound of food a day though (not base), so I guess it doesn't pertain?Nice list
I would switch out the ponchp tarp for a regular type jacket that would be of better use against mosquitos. Extra pair of socks and a set of poles that you feel comfortable using are no burden. LT4s would be lighter, sure.You could use the headnet as a clothes bag.More food +1 I'd want almost pound and a half per day.
Edited by kthompson on 02/09/2013 23:50:47 MST.
Have you looked at the route you are taking to ensure you will have enough water stops for only carrying 20oz of water? And do you need a bear can in any of the areas you will be camping in?Other than that it looks good. The heavy tent is a nice luxury item
Thank you for those insights.Tarptent: I have been thinking about entering the world of tarps. From my experience I sometimes prefer to just cowboy camp when I know its going to be a clear night. One of the reasons I thought a fully enclosed shelter was necessary is because of mosquitoes. I'm going to explore the pure tarp option moving forward though.Extra socks: Could call this an optional item. I try to keep my feet dry/warm and this helps at the end of the day. I switch back and forth every day after washing/drying them. Trekking poles: I'd love some LT4s but this choice was a frugal one. I figured since they are not pure carried weight, I could afford to put up with heavier. They were the best choice I could find at the intersection of price/strength/weight. Rain Jacket: I sold my Patagonia rain shadow recently because I almost never wore it and it was almost 12oz. Instead of Poncho tarp I could do Dri Ducks. I thought maybe i'd get the poncho tarp and start using it as a shelter to see how I like tarp camping.Last summer I weighed my food and actually brought 15oz per day. I never really felt hungry although it was less than I typically eat. (5'11" 190lbs). I can't remember the calorie amounts. I wasn't really doing extremely long hard days though, so thats probably the difference. If I plan a trip with longer distances I better plan to bring about 1.5# per day. Now that my gear list is getting pretty dialed in, I want to start improving my food list.20oz of water usually works, but yes depends on the trail/season. I've gone with a 32oz bottle and never had a problem in between refills if I used some wisdom.
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What do you guys think of the trash compactor bag for a pack liner? How necessary is this? Lets say I have the golite poncho which works as a rain cover for the pack. Would I need a pack liner? Only thing I can think of is if I fell in the water at a stream crossing, it would be a big deal that my insulation items stayed dry.
"Only thing I can think of is if I fell in the water at a stream crossing, it would be a big deal that my insulation items stayed dry"This very thing happened to me last year on the JMT. It was a beautiful morning and I was hiking in shorts and t-shirt. I was not paying attention on a stream crossing and I went in, all the way in, laying in the water. The trash compactor liner kept all my gear completely dry. My down bag and down jacket were not in stuff sacks, yet remained dry. First time this has happened in 40 years of hiking, but it happened.
Aaron,One more thing.Aqua Mira has a horrible taste and you won't be using it much up in the sierras.So why the 1.3 ounces for it? Throw a couple "Portable Aqua" tabs in your pack for less than a gram.
"What do you guys think of the trash compactor bag for a pack liner? How necessary is this? Lets say I have the golite poncho which works as a rain cover for the pack. Would I need a pack liner? "I always use a pack liner and it has helped me a number of times. If you do have rain, it will keep your pack contents dry, and if you pack a wet shelter you can separate dry from wet gear until you get some weather to dry things out. I have a Six Moon Designs Poncho Tarp and usually use my Gossamer Gear Twinn Spinn. I have set up in and sat out a number of storms under it and for just 9 oz. with stakes it's a great piece of gear but they are no longer around. I also have a 8 x 10 sil nylon tarp I take along also when I have others with me. I like Dri Ducks tops for rain, wind or just sitting around camp at night. Once you set up the poncho tarp you no longer have a waterproof layer to be out in. If you do plan on using a tarp I suggest practicing a bit. It's really important to pick good sites since there is no floor. I always like to the capacity for 2 liters of water. I use a 1 liter wide mouth soda bottle and an extra 1 liter Platypus which is usually rolled up until cooking time when it is nice to have cooking and drinking water. As far as Aqua Mira or chlorine dioxide, I usually do not detect any poor taste but did have one time when it was unusually strong. I don't treat all my water but I have been using the method you are going to use with the drops put in the little bottle in the morning so i can use them as i go. The one's in the little packages are impossible to open without a knife of scissors.I typically pack 1.5# of food a day for my Sierra trips. I try to be at 125 calories per ounce minimum.Your list is great.
Instead of using a almost 1.8oz trash compactor bag as a pack liner... what if I used my polycro groundsheet? I could wrap it around my down quilt and jacket in such a way to make those items basically waterproof. Anyone ever done this?
I don't like the idea because your polycro will be on the ground where it can get wet from rain or just condensation. So, if you have to pack it wet then you would not have any type of liner to put your dry stuff. If my polycro gets wet I put it on the top of my pack, either inside our oustide (depending upon weather) and find a time to dry it out when there is sun or a dry spell.
+1 to Scott above. A groundsheet can get dusty -- and wet -- which translates to muddy.BTW, it's polycryo.
+2 Every groundsheet I've ever carried typically ends up lashed to the outside of my pack until at least mid-morning to dry. Even in fair weather I accumulate a good deal of moisture trapped between it and the ground. Then there's the dirt issue.
Seems pretty solid.Knife, maps, compass, pencil, sunglasses, $$, ID?Bear cannister where required? Platy weight?The little stuff can add up surprisingly fast.
I have been using turkey roasting bags. Cheap, strong and light. I think you usually get 2 per box.
Totally forgot about my knife. Added that. .7oz mini swiss army classic.I'll add sunglasses too. They are always "worn" so won't effect base weight.Maps kind of vary depending on where I am going. Usually use a couple sheets of printed paper. But yes they weigh something.Compass is on my casio watch. Thats all I bring.Need to buy a Platy still. I avoid places where I would have to have a bear canister.
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Turkey roasting bags? Interesting.. What does one weigh?
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An area of the tenacious woods fire in the Sampson area escaped the fire lines overnight in the Penley Road area, and the NC Forest Service is burning out about 10 acres this morning to create a larger buffer around the fire. Six fire departments from Watauga, Wilkes and Caldwell
spent much of Saturday on the scene of that large woods fire on the border area of the three counties, with Stewart Simmons called out early Saturday to the fire, bordered by Paisley Ridge Road, Rock House Road, and Penley Road. Stewart Simmons was soon joined by Blowing Rock, Boone, Champion, Yadkin Valley, Patterson, and the NC Forest Service and aided by the Red Cross and Watauga Rescue in the firefighting effort. Numerous smoke reports were phoned in due to the remote fire, which spread to 75 acres, most calls turning out to be the fire in the Sampson area. But with ashes being blown even into Boone from the fire, each call had to be investigated, sometimes taking away from the effort at the scene. With the dry, windy conditions contributing to the danger and the spread of the fire, even though contained, spotters stayed on the fire all night, with again, a break-out to be handled this morning with a 10-acre burn out. A number of departments to return crews to the scene today for mop-up.
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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team - Fields of Green at 350ft
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Eric Frank | June 18, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 348'
The day is coming to a close and things are back the way they were at the start of the trip. Our tents are laying here and our sleeping bags in the thick, moist air. It's tough to imagine that we were at 20,320 feet just the day before yesterday.
Thank you for all of your continued support as we took on Denali successfully. I realize how much it took both on the mountain and at home. Again, thank you. The amateur summiteer.
Thanks to all who continue to support my crazy adventures!! Your positive vibes and supportive thoughts mean more than you'll ever know! I return from the highest peak in North America simultaneously proud and humbled!! Michael C
Thanks to my family and friends and especially my wonderful wife Megan for supporting me in this adventure. It is difficult to describe the feeling of humbleness inspired by the the grandeur, majesty and (not least of all) weather of the Alaska Range. The seasoned judgment of TJ, Eric and Logan truly kept us alive and (mostly) comfortable. I cannot thank them enough. MJB
Thanks to all the friends and family for the awesome support! Despite the fact I was unable to make the summit the trip was amazing and will certainly be unforgettable. Much appreciation goes to the best guides anywhere for their judgement. "climbing mountains ain't easy"... The mountain won this time but I'll be back again! CPL
Thanks to all my family, friends, and business associate for supporting my " habit". The summit of North America is an amazing place. Our RMI guides are the best - Tyler, Eric and Logan !!!!
Belle expedition. Merci RMI. Merci a tous pour vos blog.
Now that the day is coming to a close, things are looking eerily similar to the way they did before we left. Tents and gear have been dried. Gear is slightly dirtier, but once again prepared for air travel. It would seem to the unknowing observer, that nothing has happened other than a few mild sunburns.
As the warm rain arrives in Talkeetna, the group runs for cover indoors. It's nice to be dry when it rains and warm when it's cold outside without to much effort. That said, there was something nice about even the coldest days on the mountain. As guides, we hope out clients feel the same way. Like proud parents, we have enjoyed the time we spent with the team as they grew. We have seen the group grow together and grow as individuals. We hope that this growth will have some relevance even in the dry and warm front country.
Thanks to our clients for their time, energy, patience and passion. The guide team hopes to work together and with members of our 2012 Denali trip soon. Weather this trip was the first big expedition or the last, we hope team members will keep trying new things, keep climbing mountains, or at least stay in touch.
The summit was great, but the team was better. Thanks guys,
RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Eric Frank and Logan Randolph
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Well Done Tyler & Team ! Congratulations!read more
Posted by: mark skinner on 6/20/2012 at 3:18 pm
Great job Tyler, Larry, and team!!read more
Posted by: Paul Kinneberg on 6/19/2012 at 9:03 am
Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team - Basecamp is the Spot
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Eric Frank | June 18, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
The word "team" is what we are; the confidence and style this team has possessed has been outstanding. Team Jones/Frank/Randolph is excited to be in base camp on the Southeast fork of the Kahiltna Glacier.
We woke up a number of times through last night to gusty winds and white-out conditions at 11k camp. The guides choice was to wait the weather out. Denali was again giving our group another challenge. The team solved this one with some rest and a long pancake breakfast.
An afternoon clearing provided motivation for an evening walk, our final walk that provided everything from blowing snow to pristine clear skies. The sunset reeled us in toward the north face of Mt. Hunter lit in the soft evening light completing our final push to Kahiltna Basecamp at 7,800 ft.
While conditions look prime at base camp and it looks like we will fly out tomorrow, we don't want to count our chickens before they hatch. You never know what Denali, or as we have called her "De-Gnarly," has in store for us.
Laying here in our sleeping bags in the thick, moist air, it's tough to imagine that we were at 20,320 feet just the day before yesterday.
The crew is ready to celebrate our safe and successful summit with the loved ones that allowed us to be in Alaska for this journey. Thank you family and friends for the support. This journey to the top of North America and back has been a long and never to be forgotten experience. We look forward to recalling our time spent in the mountains with a dinner out wearing sandals and shorts along with being back on turf with trees, rivers, and just plain dirt in Talkeetna.
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Congratulations JB and team for the strong and safe summit of Denali! Your friends here at AMC are anxious to here the details and wish you good weather for the… read more
Posted by: Rick on 6/19/2012 at 11:42 am
That was a fast descent.Thank you Tyler, Eric and Logan for bringing everybody back down Denali in good spirit and shape!
À bientôt Nicolas!
Posted by: louise on 6/18/2012 at 12:40 pm
Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team - Down We Go
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Eric Frank | June 17, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
We awoke today to subzero temperatures at 17k camp and are now enjoying the thick air at 11k camp. After a quick breakfast, the team packed their belongings and headed downward. Despite some fatigue from our successful summit bid yesterday, the team safely negotiated the descent to 14k camp. There, the team was met by another RMI team. Jake Beren and team topped off our bottles with water and our stomachs with warm quesadillas. After this hour long break we headed down to 11k camp.
While the air was thick and warm, Denali was quick to remind us that we aren't out of the woods yet. While snow fell and wind blew around us we consolidated our left over meats and cheeses for a quesadilla smorgasbord. We enjoyed these tasty morsels until we were full, then ate some more. Then we had dessert.
We are now snuggled into our sleeping bags, staying warm and hoping to fly out tomorrow. While we are all set to walk to the runway, the weather is not ripe for a speedy flight to Talkeetna. We are still at the mercy of the big one, Denali.
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Congratulations to JB and the whole team for a strong and safe climb! Your friends here at AMC looking forward to hearing all about.read more
Posted by: Rick on 6/19/2012 at 8:52 am
Hope you had a long and profound sleep for a significant recuperation. It should help for the descent. Wishing you a smooth return. Hélèneread more
Posted by: Hélène Larocque-Nolin on 6/17/2012 at 6:45 pm
Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team - Good Style to the Top and Back
Posted by: Eric Frank, Tyler Jones | June 16, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
Today was our time to shine; it was our 16th day on the glaciers of Denali and our opportunity to take a shot at the top of North America. Early sun on the tent at high camp, coupled with the solstice less than a week away had the guides up starting the stoves by 7:30am. With the winds moderate and temps near -15F we stalled our departure for the summit bid until 9:45am with the thought of summiting during Alaska's peak heat of late afternoon. The wind and cold had us in full equipment. We wore face masks, goggles, mittens and climbed in our heavy weight parkas a good portion of the climb.
The guides stressed many times of the importance of self care and the critical nature of getting frostnip or frostbite. All of us had cold hands, feet, and faces a number of times throughout the day, but all of us took responsibility for keeping close eyes on each other and managed to keep the cold injuries at bay.
The climb took our team 7 1/2 hours to reach the summit. Our time plan was perfect as the summit provided some the the lightest winds of the day allowing us to spend just over thirty minutes on the summit expressing emotion, embracing our team mates, and snapping photos of an unforgettable 360 degree view of central Alaska. Given the conditions our team made great time, though we all had to dig deep in our reserves to make an uneventful descent back in our high camp- 11 hours after our departure. Hot drinks, a warm meal and memories from our summit push ended the evening with high stoke and excitement to get down and reunite with our friend, families and loved ones. Every member of the team would like to thank all of you for your support, love, and compassion in letting us fulfill a dream.
Tomorrow we plan to disassemble our high camp and move down the picturesque West Buttress. We will be recovering our cache at 14k and, if weather and energy allow, a descent to 11k for a well deserved rest in what now has become the low country. We look forward to the thick air.
RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Eric Frank & Logan Randolph
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Congratulations Team!!! i know it must feel terrific to view 360 degrees from the summit! Can't imagine the rush! Michael, we look forward to hearing all about it. Mom &… read more
Posted by: Eual/Paula Conditt on 6/17/2012 at 3:45 pm
I am super psyched for you guys. You kick ass Larry!read more
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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team On Top!
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Eric Frank | June 15, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 20,320"
Hey everyone,
It's Tyler and team on the summit of Denali. Pretty nice weather, little bit of breeze and quite a cold day. Everybody is in good shape. We are going to spend a few minutes on top taking some pictures and then we will be headed back down to high camp and we'll let you know when we get back.
Thanks for all your support. Talk to you soon.
RMI Guide Tyler Jones calls from the summit of Denali.
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Congratulations! Woot! Way to go! Wishing a safe descent to everyone!read more
Posted by: Jenn on 6/16/2012 at 6:12 am
Yay! Now come home!read more
Posted by: Megan Berge on 6/16/2012 at 6:09 am
Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Ready for Summit Push
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Eric Frank | June 14, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
This morning provided blue bird skies and little to no wind. Though the air was cold at around -5F, the team broke camp, dug a cache and loaded our packs for our summit push.
With Okita's team reaching the summit yesterday we once again shared the burden of equipment transportation by swapping some equipment to lighten the load. Okita's team saved some weight for their long descent to the bottom, and more importantly our load was lightened up to high camp. We are thankful for the established camp with wind walls and a ready to go kitchen. The stroke of luck rarely happens as teams do not often come up and down from high camp on the same day. As we have been saying throughout the entire trip "Patience pays" and today it most certainly did.
Water boils at a fairly low temperature at this elevation. In fact, you can drink a hot cup of your favorite flavor right out of the boiling pot - a wild first for many team members. A hot dinner and soup re-energized our spirits and warmed our souls.
The team is climbing strong and with a little more luck from the weather tomorrow we will make a push for the top of North America to Denali/Mount McKinley's summit at 20,320'. Wish us well for our final push!
RMI Guide Tyler Jones
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Keep it tight and enjoy the views!
We are proud of you! M&T
Posted by: sHARON on 6/15/2012 at 4:44 pm
Nice work Tyler, Larry and all - I hope by now you are savoring the summit experience!
The summit is for the ego - the journey is for the… read more
Posted by: Tim Halls on 6/15/2012 at 11:50 am
Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Hold on at 14K Camp
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Eric Frank | June 12, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Last night dropped over a foot of new snow and the morning dumped close to six more inches. As we hide in the midday heat of the tents, the wind blows 50+mph in gusts. One minute it is calm, the next minute we brace against the walls of the tent as the wind tries to push them flat. After a few rounds of shoveling, we break for a toasted bagel breakfast, then more shoveling, building snow walls and hiding from the gusts. The sky has cleared as we watch enormous plumes blow off the Buttress above us as well as enormous avalanches coming down from the upper slopes. Other climbers and our team our able to enjoy the show, knowing that we are a safe distance from the action. The snow currently continues to patter our tents. We are hopeful that better weather is coming on the horizon.
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From the beautiful island of Zakynthos,and a girl that knows what it means to fulfil a dream. May god watch over you and your team and bring you to the… read more
Posted by: Janet Mastromauro on 6/15/2012 at 11:51 am
Hi Chris !!!
Hope the weather is cooperating for you and your team.
Take care and keep safe.
Posted by: Debbie Gaudette on 6/14/2012 at 6:47 pm
Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Receive A Big Helping Hand
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Eric Frank | June 11, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Today we awoke to 6 inches of new snow at 14k camp. We have continued to eat well. Today our breakfast consisted of egg, cheese and bacon burritos. Over the course of the morning the clouds dissipated and the wind calmed down a little. Eric and I decided to head up and move the cache we previously left at 16k, up to our high camp. We also added an extra food bag and fuel can to our supplies up high.
With Brent Okita and team up at high camp for the last several days, waiting for their window to summit, they offered a big helping hand. Thanks Brent, Leon, and Lindsay! Due to high winds in the morning, they volunteered to walk down from high camp and help Eric and me carry our whole cache from 16k to 17k. We can not thank them enough for their help! Our efforts were somewhat tiering, but will allow the team to move more smoothly to 17k when weather allows. Rather than stopping at 16k and schlepping our cache and our full camp kit to 17k, now the team will be able to conserve energy by smoothly moving to 17k.
Upon our return to the team at 14k, we discovered that our third guide, Logan, had rebuilt our snow kitchen and cooked up a nice dinner. What a pleasant surprise.
The crew is in high spirits and getting anxious to move to higher ground and make a summit attempt in the next few days. The ground work and logistics are in order. We just need a few nice days to execute our plan. We look forward to moving into more inhospitable environments and nearing the top of North America. Our careful planning has paid off and all our ducks are in a row. The team had a nice moral boost with an afternoon reading of all the positive vibes from the blog comments. Thank you all!
On The Map
We certainly enjoy the blog updates. Hope the weather cooperates soon! Michael, our thoughts are with you and all the others. Love, Mom & Dadread more
Posted by: Eual/Paula Conditt on 6/13/2012 at 7:56 pm
We are enjoying the blog. It makes us feel like we can almost talk to you. Wishing you a successful trip Jeff/dad/team. We are cheering you on. Love Debbie, Andrew,… read more
Posted by: Debbie Boskind on 6/12/2012 at 1:14 pm
Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Visit the Edge of the World
Posted by: Eric Frank, Tyler Jones | June 11, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
From 14k camp on Denali's West Buttress, it is only a short walk to one of the best views in the entire range. The perch is called "The Edge of the World". The plateau on which camp sits falls away dramatically. Nearly 5,000 vertical feet below lies the infamous Valley of Death. This afternoon our team walked to the edge of the world and took turns getting belayed out to the edge to take in the view. This afternoon the valley floor was obstructed by clouds which would sporadically rise to engulf us, but several times we were able to glimpse parts of the wall thousands of feet below us.
The weather in camp has continued to be squirrelly. Last night we were buffeted by winds up to 50mph from various directions. Thankfully, we had already built a few snow walls to protect the tents, but the incessant flapping on nylon all night has convinced us to build more. The snow is falling fast now as we settle in for the night when we rise we will just see what the day brings.
RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Eric Frank and Logan Randolph
On The Map
Reading your experience gives me confort because I know you're being secure, and I envy the stunning views you have from that elevation. Bonne nuit Nicô!- Hélèneread more
Posted by: Hélène Larocque-Nolin on 6/11/2012 at 6:06 pm
Thanks for the updates! Hopefully the weather will be in your favor in the days ahead! Michael stay warm and strong and I can't wait to see the pictures from… read more
Posted by: Scott on 6/11/2012 at 5:39 pm
Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Make Carry Towards High Camp
Posted by: Eric Frank, Tyler Jones | June 10, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
This morning we were prepared for a day in camp as visibility was poor and the winds raged off the ridge of the West Buttress. We enjoyed a long and delicious breakfast of eggs, bacon and three cheeses on a bagel accompanied by fresh coffee. Our meandering discussion spanned many topics and ended with a break in the snow and wind.
Ten minuets later we sprung into action, prepping our packs for a carry up onto the West Buttress proper to 16,200'. We dropped our food, fuel and other supplies for our summit push. We are now set for a move up to high camp in a few days or whenever we get a break in the winds and unstable weather.
With an evening arrival back at 14k camp, we plan to recover and rest in hopes of going upward soon.
On The Map
So good to hear about you fellows so far. Hope the weather clears so yu can finish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mom & Dad
Posted by: Eual Conditt on 6/11/2012 at 9:21 am
Keep it going, Larry! Also, please take a picture of the icefall below 11k camp when you're there. Last year there was a wicked triangular shaped serac that was about… read more
Posted by: Doinidis on 6/11/2012 at 6:49 am
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Katie McCool: Alumni (Class of 2008)
Sport(s): Volleyball, Women's Basketball
Warren, Illinois- Warren High School
Major: Applied Chemistry
Currently: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy: graduating in May 2012 with my PharmD.
How did you find out about Beloit? Did you know a lot about Beloit when you first visited campus?
"I was at a team basketball camp in Wisconsin and was approached by one of the assistant basketball coaches at the time. Although my hometown is only about an hour away, I did not know much about Beloit College. Subsequently, both volleyball and basketball coaching staff and players continued to maintain contact with me via written letters. I later made my first visit to Beloit in the fall during homecoming and scrimmaged with the volleyball team."
We are focusing a lot on Liberal Arts in Practice at Beloit; so as part of what you practice(d) name one aspect that you took away(will take) from being a Beloit student-athlete that you use in your everyday life.
"I believe that athletics are multi-disciplinary, and with that I can honestly say I use many aspects of my time as a student athlete on a daily basis. Time management and communication skills are probably two of the most important things I continue to utilize every day. My liberal arts education at Beloit becomes more valuable to me each and every day and being a student-athlete has helped me to be very successful in many different aspects of my life."
What (if any) accolades did you receive (Academically/Athletically) while being a student-athlete?
Overall: Jansen Junior Student-Athlete of the Year, Ed DeGeorge Service and Scholar-Athlete Award, Ruth C. Peterson Award, Blanket Award, Academic All-Conference
Volleyball: Captain (2 years), Most Valuable Player, Offensive Player of the Year, Midwest Conference Player of the Week, Varsity Letter (4 years), 1st Team All-Conference (3 years)
Records (first):
Season: Hitting %, Kills per set, kills, blocks per set
Career: Kills, Block Assists
Basketball: Captain (2 years), Most Valuable Player, Most Improved, Midwest Conference Player of the Week, Varsity Letter (4 years), 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-Conference
If you could name one class or professor (mentor) that really meant something to you while at Beloit, who or what would that be?
"Brock Spencer. Not only was he my chemistry advisor, but he was also a frequent fan in the stands. Brock was my first chemistry professor at Beloit College, and I always seem to run into him whenever I am back on campus! However, all Beloit College faculty/staff were very supportive in the involvement of the students. I know countless faculty and staff who were regulars at many of my games and some of them were even the loudest cheerleaders! The close-knit community of the campus is something very special that spans beyond the court or classroom."
Name one of the most rewarding experiences you took part in while at Beloit College?
"I think my entire freshman year experience as a part of the volleyball team was one of the most rewarding experiences. Upon arriving to campus we embarked on a team-building retreat and became best friends from there on. Our team was very involved both on and off campus. We visited a local grade school and helped read with younger students or assisted with any of their work. This was also the year that we turned the volleyball program. Now speaking 7 years from then, I can still say that I am best friends with many of teammates."
Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? - Name a career goal/aspiration you strive for.
"In 5 years from now, I hope to be working as a clinical pharmacist somewhere in the Midwest. I would also love to coach some volleyball if time allows (or at the very least, continue to play). I hope to maintain my friendships with old college friends and will continue to reminisce about old times at Beloit College."
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Ranked among the most celebrated north country fishing derbies, the St. Lawrence River Walleye Associations (SLRWA) seventh annual Northern Pike Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23.
Among the unique features of the 2013 Challenge are the catch-and-release nature, and the awarding of a $2,500 door prize.
Participating anglers are restricted to fishing the Waddington waters of Fobares Pond to the train trestle, Coles Creek Marina and Bay, Wilson Hill, and Brandy Brook. Fishing hours for the event run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to the top door prize, the Challenge features $1,000 payout per hour for the three largest northern pike, including $500 for first place, $300 for second, and $200 for third. This payout is based on a registration of 1,000 anglers. Also, $100 will be awarded for the days largest pike and $100 for the biggest walleye, while $50 will be awarded to the wearer of the wackiest hat.
Natures Trophies Taxidermy in Waddington is awarding a free mount for the largest fish of the day.
The Youth Division (age 15 and under) features 100 percent payback of entry fees, and prizes will be awarded based on the largest yellow perch.
Organizers note that they will be awarding tons of door prizes, and all prizes will be awarded at Sandy Beach at 4 p.m.
Entry fees are $30 for Adult Division when registering by Saturday and $35 after that date. Registration for the youth division is $10 although youths may also enter the adult competition for the adult registration fee.
Registration sites include Sandys Custom Tackle (Lisbon), Chapmans Sport Shop (Black Lake), Green Machine Bait and Tackle (Irish Settlement Road, Waddington), American Legion (Massena), Northwoods Outfitters (Potsdam), and Uppstroms Bait and Tackle (Waddington).
Registration closes at these locations on Thursday, Feb. 21. Individuals can also register by visiting www.stlawrenceriverwalleyeassociation.com and printing out a mail-in registration form.
A last-chance registration will take place at the Louisville Fire Station No. 2 on the morning of the event. This registration begins at 3 a.m. and closes promptly at 7 a.m.
Prior to fishing, all entrants must sign in on the day of the event at the Louisville Fire Station No. 2 located on Route 37 (about 5 miles east of Coles Creek and 3 miles west of Massena).
Sign-in hours run from 3 to 7 a.m., and each angler will receive a registration number for the door-prize drawings. No exceptions will be made to the sign-in hours.
Catch-and-Release Event
In an effort to protect the St. Lawrence River pike fishery, the Northern Pike Challenge is a catch-and-release event.
To facilitate the successful release of fish, anglers must bring their catch to the weigh scales in a container (bucket, fish bag, cooler, etc.) with water so that the head and gills of the fish are submerged in water.
Only live fish will be accepted for entry at the on-site, weigh-in stations, and all entries become the property of SLRWA.
Anglers are required to enter a fish during the hour when it was caught.
Fun Day
Sponsored by Subway and Budweiser, the 2013 Challenge is a true celebration of ice fishing, and proceeds from the event aid the SLRWA in its walleye-stocking and conservation programs.
Participants are reminded to follow all angling, conservation, ATV, and snow-sled regulations, and to behave in a respectful manner regarding the environment and fellow anglers.
For more information, visit the website listed above or call Mike at 384-3450.
Tuesday: Federated Sportsmens Clubs of SLC Meet at Canton BOCES at 7 p.m.
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Saturday-Sunday: Adirondack Outdoorsman Show at Johnstown Moose Club (www.adkshow.com).
Feb. 23: SLRWAs annual Northern Pike Challenge (384-3450).
Feb. 23: Racquette Valley F&G Clubs Ice Fishing Derby.
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Buzz: Where The NHL and NHLPA Have Found Common Ground
According to Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star, the NHL and NHLPA have found some common ground on certain issues including moving the start of free agency to the middle of June, 48 hours after the Stanley Cup is awarded, with no contracts being finalized until July 1.
Another thing that the two sides have found common ground on is allowing cap space to be included in trades and transactions "to encourage trades and get teams out from under heavy contracts."
Re-entry waivers are also going to be eliminated. McGran notes that the league is moving closer to the PA in only counting contracts contracts in the AHL against the cap when they exceed the league minimum salary of $525,000.
It has been said that the league and PA are close on 13 of 17 minor issues.


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David.....Would you go up on that flight?!
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Alfonso Soriano is finishing on a strong note. Soriano hit his 31st home run, a solo shot in the sixth, and set a career-high with 105 RBIs in Sunday's game against the Cardinals. The last Cubs player to drive in more runs in a single season was Derrek Lee, who totaled 111 RBIs in 2009. Soriano's 31 homers are his most since he hit 33 in 2007. His 105 RBIs are the most for any Cubs player, age 36 or older, in a season since Moises Alou drove in 106 at age 37 in 2004. Soriano also is one of two players in the National League this year to total 31 home runs and 105 RBIs, joining the Brewers' Ryan Braun (40 homers, 108 RBI).
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more games with the DH next year… could be a good thing for Soriano.
Is it really more games? I thought it was just more spread out.
cubs go from 15 interleague games to 20…. at least thats what I thought… Carrie correct me if I am wrong
Soriano should win the N.L. MVP AARP award.
There is only one Kerry Wood.
he's had two starts with 8 ERs and one start with 5 ERs… the rest were 2 or lower and none over 7innings of work…. I mean thats fine, its your average 3rd or 4th spot in the rotation pitcher. But it isn't great… The reason he wins more with the Rangers is bc they are a far better offense and a far better bullpen so I wouldn't rank a guy based upon his wins alone. He has a WHIP in the 1.3s which again is about league average. I don't know how many other ways to explain it but he has been average for the Rangers.
dempster has won 7 games for them but his ERA is 4.28 with them…. terrific? Josh Hamilton is going to cost an arm and a leg and demand a long term contract I just don't see this FO shelling out that to a 31 year rehabilitated alcoholic and drug addict. Also on the topic of Sammy Sosa, he is pulling a Michael Jackson and trying to turn himself white. Have you seen recent photos? I mean wow…. Grace is… falling fast… he needs help and if the Cubs want to give it to him fine but don't make his role a big one.
no you are looking at his TOTAL ERA… his ERA with the Rangers is 4.28… his ERA with the Cubs is 2.25…….. his total ERA is 3.07………. not saying he hasn't had a great year I was just wondering if you consider 4.28 to be a "great era"……
Actually, he had a few horrendous games, they were all part of his last ten, and, he's only been with Texas for ten games. and you think it was because they left him in too long? he gave up 7 runs in 4 innings, 5 runs through 3, and just last week gave up 5 runs going into the 4th. And the only times he managed over 6 innings were all wins. Sooo, not sure what you're talking about. maybe you're not either.


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By William W. Beach, David W. Kreutzer, Ph.D., Ben Lieberman and Nicolas Loris
Workers and families in the state of Hawaii may be wondering how
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considering a number of bills designed to address climate change.
Chief among them is S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of
2007, introduced by Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and John
Warner (R-VA).[1]
The Lieberman-Warner legislation promises extraordinary perils
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change in global temperature--perhaps even smaller than the .07 of
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from worldwide compliance with the Kyoto climate change accords. S.
2191 imposes strict upper limits on the emission of six greenhouse
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Arbitrary restrictions predicated on multiple untested and
undeveloped technologies will lead to severe restrictions on energy
use and large increases in energy costs. In addition to the direct
impact on consumers' budgets, these higher energy costs would
spread through the economy, injecting unnecessary inefficiencies at
virtually every stage of production and consumption.
Implementing S. 2191 would be costly in Hawaii, even given the
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economic growth, gross domestic product (GDP), and employment.
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Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me: A Graphic Memoirby Ellen Forney
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2014 list * Texas Library Association (TLA) Maverick Graphic Novels List 2015 * YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2015 nomination * Amelia Bloomer Project 2015 nomination * YALSA Quick Picks 2015 nomination * Cybils Awards 2014 nomination * Teen Choice Book of the Year Awards nomination * Broken Frontier Awards nomination
*Starred Review* "Prince explores what it means to be a tomboy in a magnificently evocative graphic memoir. ...Simple, line-based art provides a perfect complement to her keen narration, giving this an indie, intimate feel and leaving readers feeling like they really know her. Liz's story, captured with wry humor and a deft, visceral eye, is a must-read for fans who fell for Raina Telgemeier's work in middle school. Spectacular; a book to make anyone think seriously about society's preordained gender roles." - Kirkus Reviews
*Young Adult Lit-Pick* "The heroine of this charming, gently subversive graphic memoir loves Little League and hates dresses, so what does she grow up to be? Gloriously herself." - People Magazine
"Prince's tongue-in-cheek black-and-white line drawings, in a charming style reminiscent of Jeffrey Brown's autobiographical comics, pack a punch in this empowering memoir that should have ample appeal for any kid who feels like an outsider." - Booklist
"A great read for those who were tomboys and those who simply love great graphic novel memoirs." - The Hub, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
"Any girl who grew up with big love for sports, skate shoes, and/or giant, shape-obscuring T-shirts will know how contentious it is when you don't fit the flawlessly feminine formula of the "average teen girl." This is why Liz Prince's latest graphic novel, Tomboy, is a fantastic primer on gender politics. Through a series of hilarious and heartbreaking episodes from her youth, Prince examines just why being comfortable in her own skin—and sweatpants—made everyone around her so freaking uncomfortable. It makes being a tomboy a political statement." - Rookie
"Liz Prince has been a cult and beloved figure in the world of comics for awhile, and in her autobiographical book Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir, she discusses the subject of growing up, in her inimitable, honest and simple style ... makes for a fascinating look at what "identity" means in the process of growing up." - Flavorwire
"At its core, Tomboy is a book about the often painful consequences of finding and expressing one's individuality despite the pressure to conform. What makes this memoir stand out is Liz's brave and humorous outlook—her refusal to capitulate in even the most distressing of situations." - The Book Trib
"Prince's art takes this book from good to knock-out. Where a memoir about gender expression and identity is always welcome, the way Prince uses illustrations to really showcase those feelings and experiences visually takes this to an entirely new and memorable level. Buy this one. Read it, then reread it, then pass it along to teens and adults who are interested in discussing or who have experienced the challenges of our society's deep-seeded beliefs in gender." - Book Riot
"One of the reasons Tomboy works so well is that it is done in comic form. It is one thing to read a story and to follow dialogue, but it is another thing to actually get to see the small triumphs and daily challenges and indignities depicted visually, and that is something that Prince drawings skillfully capture." - About.com
"The triumph of her story, and of Liz herself, is that she was always strong enough to be who she was even when it might have been easier to just play a part. It's an enjoyable and even comforting read as you find yourself rooting for Liz to find the acceptance you know a smart, funny, confident person like her will eventually find. ….A lot of younger readers could benefit from reading the book's lessons about self acceptance and what it means to be a girl." - Mental Floss
"In her new graphic memoir (think comic book meets autobiography), Tomboy, Prince details her early years in words and pictures--and the result is both bleakly funny and achingly relatable. ...Prince's simple pen-and-ink drawings perfectly exemplify her plucky nature and slyly complement her feminist message: When we propagate the notion that there's only one version of "womanhood," we limit the creative potential of girls everywhere." - PureWow
"Relatable, hilarious, and insightful, Tomboy is a must-read for anyone who feels like a square peg in a round hole." - Bookish
"An intriguing portrait of growing up as a gender-nonconforming girl in a world fixated on the gender binary. ...Prince's story is a testament to the joys of finding one's place in a world so adamant about finding that place for you. And it's a story that, filled with self-deprecating humor and a flowing narrative, is easy to finish in one sitting. But perhaps Tomboy's success lies most in its ability to get you to contemplate your own experiences growing up—swimming with your shirt on, searching for that special valentine, navigating social anxiety—and the ways in which we have all transgressed, and perpetuated, our society's rigid definitions of what it means to be a girl or a boy." - Willamette Week
"Part hilarious, part heartbreaking and part hopeful, this graphic memoir covers the challenges of growing up and being different. ...Just like Liz, this novel is sure to stand out against the crowd. Tomboy is a story readers aren't likely to forget." - Teenreads.com
"Everyone is in agreement that Liz totally killed it with this book." - Atomic Books
"Liz Prince tells gender norms to eat dirt. A delightful, thoughtful, and compulsively readable memoir. And an important one." - Ariel Schrag, author of Adam and Potential
"Liz Prince may have been an uncertain, confused kid, but she's a confident and sincerely expressive cartoonist. Tomboy is a funny and relatable look at what every child has to deal with at some point—figuring out who you really are inside, when everyone else only sees what they think you should be on the outside." - Jeffrey Brown, author of Clumsy, Jedi Academy and Darth Vader and Son
"It's hard to imagine anyone failing to be charmed by this entertaining, clever, and genuinely funny memoir of growing up with gender identity confusion. Even this pretty unconfused regular old dude found plenty to identify with in Liz Prince's story of adolescent bafflement, exploration, and discovery—all delivered, like all the best such stories, with a light touch, wry wit, understated irony, and not one iota of preachiness. Meaning: I'm a fan. Go Liz!" - Frank Portman, author of King Dork
"Tomboy is a thoughtful, honest look into the evolution and acceptance of personal gender identity, as told by a smart-mouhed punk named Liz Prince. I wish it had existed when I was in high school." - Nicole Georges, author of Calling Dr. Laura
"Liz Prince portrays the awkwardness and humiliation of childhood with wonderful (not to mention painful) accuracy. Any kid that picks up this book is going to be privy to secrets most of us don't learn until it's too late, and any adult who reads it will be reminded of an essential truth: that's it's okay to be exactly who we want to be, no matter how weird everyone else thinks we are. Tomboy isn't a self help book, but it should be." - Julia Wertz, author of Drinking at the Movies and The Infinite Wait
"It's not very often you read a goofy coming-of-age comic written with an astutely critical lens... and then there's Liz Prince's Tomboy. By tackling everything from Green Day to girl-hate, Prince does a kick-ass job at dissecting gender politics (and playground politics) through riotous anecdotes from her childhood, making this feminist inquiry, well, fun." - Suzy X., illustrator at Rookie Mag
"Navigating life as a young tomboy would have been a lot easier if I'd had Liz's brave, hilarious, and honest story to guide me. Reading this book will make weird kids like us feel a little less alone." - Melissa Mendes, author of Freddy Stories
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In Marbles, Ellen Forney explores the relationship between mental illness and creativity. A working cartoonist in Seattle, she is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and must decide whether to accept treatment (and risk sacrificing her art) or continue self-medicating and hope for the best. Marbles is a satisfying read, both as a personal memoir and as a glimpse into the relationship between bipolar disorder and the artistic temperament.
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Cartoonist Ellen Forney explores the relationship between "crazy" and "creative" in this graphic memoir of her bipolar disorder, woven with stories of famous bipolar artists and writers.
Shortly before her thirtieth birthday, Forney was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Flagrantly manic and terrified that medications would cause her to lose creativity, she began a years-long struggle to find mental stability while retaining her passions and creativity.
Searching to make sense of the popular concept of the crazy artist, she finds inspiration from the lives and work of other artists and writers who suffered from mood disorders, including Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O'Keeffe, William Styron, and Sylvia Plath. She also researches the clinical aspects of bipolar disorder, including the strengths and limitations of various treatments and medications, and what studies tell us about the conundrum of attempting to "cure" an otherwise brilliant mind.
Darkly funny and intensely personal, Forney's memoir provides a visceral glimpse into the effects of a mood disorder on an artist's work, as she shares her own story through bold black-and-white images and evocative prose.
"Eisner nominee Forney confesses her struggles with being diagnosed as bipolar in this witty and insightful memoir. Beginning with the manic episode that led to her diagnosis, Forney chronicles her journey toward reconciling the dual natures of bipolar disorder: a dangerous disease, but also a source of inspiration for many artists. The long journey of medication and therapy is kept from gloom by Forney's lively, likable cartooning. Alternating among her cartoonish panels, realistic illustrations, and photographs of the sketch pad she kept as part of her therapy, Forney allows her art to chronicle her outer life while revealing her inner state of mind. Her personal journey provides a core story that examines her mood disorders and their connection to creativity for the many 'crazy artists' she imagines as part of 'Club van Gogh.' Readers struggling with their own mania or depression will find Forney good company, and others searching for insight into the minds of troubled artists will find Forney an engaging storyteller." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
"Ellen Forney's memoir of her bipolar diagnosis and long pharmacopic trek toward balance is painfully honest and joyously exuberant. Her drawings evoke the neuron-crackling high of mania and the schematic bleakness of depression with deft immediacy. Forney is at the height of her powers as she explores the tenuous line between mood disorders and creativity itself." Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
"Dense with intellectual and emotional power, Forney's book is a treasure — as a memoir, as an artwork, and as a beautifully conceived and executed commentary on both mental experience and the creative life. With wit, humor, a wicked sense of the absurd, and eloquent insight into the beauty that shines through the mercurial life of the mind, this graphic memoir explores its subject with a particular precision and power. Forney should be read." Marya Hornbacher, author of Madness: A Bipolar Life
"Ellen's work has always been hilarious and sharp, but Marbles has an emotional resonance that shows new depth as an artist and a writer. This is an extremely personal, brave, and rewarding book." Dan Savage, editor of It Gets Better and author of The Kid
"I have always admired Ellen Forney's humor and honesty, but Marbles is a major leap forward. It's a hilarious memoir about mental illness, yes, but it's also an incisive study of what it means to be human and how we ache to become better humans. Amazing stuff." Sherman Alexie, bestselling author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
"Not only does her conversational intimacy draw readers in, but her drawings perfectly capture the exhilarating frenzy of mania and the dark void of depression....Forney's story should resonate with those grappling with similar issues, while her artistry should appeal to a wide readership." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Reviews
Growing up, Liz Prince wasn't a girly girl, dressing in pink tutus or playing Pretty Pretty princess like the other girls in her neighborhood. But she wasn't exactly one of the guys either, as she quickly learned when her Little League baseball coach exiled her to the outfield instead of letting her take the pitcher's mound. Liz was somewhere in the middle, and Tomboy is the story of her struggle to find the place where she belonged. Tomboy is a graphic novel about refusing gender boundaries, yet unwittingly embracing gender stereotypes at the same time, and realizing later in life that you can be just as much of a girl in jeans and a T-shirt as you can in a pink tutu. A memoir told anecdotally, Tomboy follows author and zine artist Liz Prince through her early childhood into adulthood and explores her ever-evolving struggles and wishes regarding what it means to "be a girl." From staunchly refuting anything she perceived as being "girly" to the point of misogyny, to discovering through the punk community that your identity is whatever you make of it, regardless of your gender, Tomboy is as much humorous and honest as it is at points uncomfortable and heartbreaking.
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andldquo;My main Johnny Legs has done it again. Ghetto Klown as a graphic novel? DOPENESS.andrdquo;
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In Ghetto Klown, celebrated performer John Leguizamo lays bare his early years in blue-collar Queens, his salvation through acting and writing, and his colorful career trajectory. He brings us onto the sets of his films opposite stars such as Al Pacino and Patrick Swayze and with directors such as Baz Luhrmann and Brian De Palma, while also opening up about his offstage life in love and marriage. In this candid graphic novel memoir, Leguizamo offers a strong message of moving beyond self-doubtandmdash;and beyond the doubtersandmdash;to claim some happiness.
Originally staged on Broadway in 2011, Ghetto Klown won Leguizamo Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards before being adapted into an HBO special. Now, teaming up with artists Christa Cassano and Shamus Beyale, Leguizamo shares his life story in this vibrant, funny, and moving adaptation.
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Ellen Forney was diagnosed with bipolar disorder shortly before her thirtieth birthday. A lifelong cartoonist, she collaborated with Sherman Alexie on National Book Award-winning The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, and created Eisner Award-nominated comic books I Love Led Zeppelin and Monkey Food: The Complete "I Was Seven in '75" Collection. She teaches comics courses at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington.
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tekenaars Artist: M. K. Perker
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"M. K. Perker (Kutlukhan Perker) was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1972. He has contributed comics to almost all major Turkish comics publications, including Girgir and L-Manyak. In 1993 he published Turkey's first rock magazine, and two years later he edited five volumes of children's..." [ Lees meer ]