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Greeting BPLers,I've decided to give bivy sacks a try and have narrowed my choices down to MLD Superlight, Katabatic Bristlecone, and Borah Gear's bivy. I have several products from MLD and they are top-notch quality, including my Exodus backpack. I've never owned anything from Katabatic, but their quality seems phenomenal as well. I've had trouble finding any reviews on the Borah Gear bivy, so I'm curious if anybody out there has tried one. My specs: I'm 6'2", 185 pounds. I'm a side sleeper, and I toss and turn. My 3-season BPW is 7 pounds, and I sometimes drop to SUL, part of the reason I'm experimenting with bivy sacks. Sleeping gear/shelter: I have a SMD Gatewood Cape for tarp/rain protection. I also bought a SMD Serenty NetTent to pair with it, but have not used it in the field yet, so it's still brand new. I mostly use an EE 40 degree Revelation quilt, a CCF pad cut in half, and a polycryo groundsheet I bought from MLD. I'll be getting rid of the Serenity and the groundsheet when I buy the bivy. Location: Currently I live in the redwoods of Santa Cruz Mts, southwest of San Francisco. The lowest winter temps I encounter are around freezing. We receive between 50-100 inches of rain a year, with 60 being normal. I'm also planning an AT thru-hike in the next 2 years, and believe this bivy will be with me. I'm leaning towards the Borah Gear bivy because the price is better, and the turnaround time is quicker. When I ordered my Exodus pack from MLD, I had to wait 8 weeks. I e-mailed Borah Gear and can get a bivy in about 2 weeks. I'm not using cuben, since for me the 1-1.5 ounce weight reduction is not worth the price. I think the M50 upper is the best choice for my needs. The Borah is a side zip with full head bug net, which probably makes the most sense for where I do the bulk of my trips. I want to order a large for enough extra space to stash some gear inside if need be. Honestly, the specs and materials on all 3 look the same. I'm also seeking some bivy advice from experienced users. It seems a bivy is a great choice with a quilt because it blocks drafts. What kind of warmth do you gain from a bivy? It might be minimal, but you should gain a few degrees. I miss cowboy camping. That's the real appeal after a 20-30 mile day. If it's a beautiful night, I can just roll out the bivy and forget setting up my tarp. I apologize for the long post, but it seems you get better responses with more detailed info this way. I appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks. J Dos
Edited by Damager on 07/09/2013 12:48:19 MDT.
I loved my borah gear bivy and John is great to deal with. I'd highly recommend it.
Own a MLD Superlight Bivy which I like very much but I would not hesitate to buy the Borah Gear as a suitable alternative. I have seen a few of the Borah bivies up close and they look like a nice product. I recall reading others estimate an increase of approximately five degree with a zipped up bivy. Five degrees seems reasonable based on my experiences.
My advice, get a bivy with insect netting. Anything else will be to hot or have condensation. Pair it with a cuben tarp.
Are you looking for a weatherproof bivy or just under tarp splash?
Jeffrey,Thanks for the reply. I'm glad to hear from a satisfied Borah customer. I think I'll be placing an order after I hear back from John on a few specs. I prefer supporting cottage companies and I'm excited to order from a company I've never used before. Michael,The Borah bivy has a full head net, much like the optional one on the MLD Superlight. For the climate I will be primarily using the bivy in, netting seems like a must. David W,I'm also glad to hear from somebody who owns an MLD, and has seen a Borah for comparison's sake. I feel you can never go wrong with an MLD product, but if I can save almost 100$ and 2 months of waiting, I'm willing to try another company's quality product. David M,No, I don't need a truly weatherproof bivy, just protection from under tarp splash and something I can use to cowboy camp on nice nights. I'll be using it with my Gatewood Cape on trips when I expect weather. Do you experienced bivy users ever use a groundsheet with your bivy, or do you find the silnylon durable enough to leave the groundsheet at home? I expect most of you don't use a groundsheet in order save weight and simplify your gear list. Just curious. Thanks.
Edited by Damager on 06/14/2013 02:07:55 MDT.
J Dos,I am a huge fan of the tarp/bivy combo, and my shelter system is a modified Borah Cuben bivy, Zpacks solo Hex tarp, Ti stakes, and ground cover (garbage bag) for a total of 355g. I can't recommend it enough to people, and have written about it a bunch on other threads, if you do a search about tarp/bivy combo you can find them. You can get super-light weights with this shelter style, plus it gives you flexibility to use trail shelters and cowboy camp. Bivy is also nice to block wind and keep your pad and bag/quilt all together, and of course total protection from bugs/critters plus rain splash protection is great too.There are of course a few limitations and shortcomings, as with any choice of gear. The big one for me was condensation, but I wanted such a great system to work so bad, that I opted to modify my bivy by having a friend put in a vapor vent down the middle of my bivy. You can read more about that mod and see some pics of my bivy in action in a trail shelter here:http://cesarandthewoods.blogspot.se/2013/05/section-hike-and-bivy-modification.htmlEDIT: I should also include a link to a post I did after I tested my un-modified bivy and got LOTS of condensation. My bivy has the newer M50. Check it here: http://cesarandthewoods.blogspot.se/2013/03/cesars-updated-ultralight-1-season-gear.htmlI am sure that if you ask certain cottage guys to make the mod for you, they will. I had asked Borah Gear if they could do such a mod, and they said no problem, but then I found a Cuben bivy for sale on gear swap that I had to have :). If you don't opt for some extra netting as a vapor vent, I then suggest you go all bug net bivy. All net won't get you much (if any) wind/rain protection, but you won't get a single drop of condensation either and full bug/critter protection.As far as the warmth you ask about, there is a bump, but it's hard to measure how significant it is. I have a Zpacks 40F/5C bag that I use with my bivy, and have taken it down as low as -3C with extra clothing of course. But having the wind blocked so that warm air stays in your bag/quilt (especially down bags) better does make a difference. I would give a crude estimate of adding maybe 2-3 degrees C of warmth to my sleep system, but again it's hard to tell. Using very thin fabrics like M50 or M90 are not going to bump things much more than a few degrees, but if you use a quilt (as I see you do) having drafts blocked is a whole other nice bonus to using a bivy.Hope this was helpful, and good luck with whatever you go with :)
Edited by PrimeZombie on 06/14/2013 02:42:38 MDT.
Cesar,I have a borah M50 top/silnylon bivy side-zip. Great workmanship, excellent bivy, but I too have had quite bad condensation problems with it. I was planning on putting a strip of netting down the middle of the top exactly as you have done. I was planning on going maybe twice as wide as what you have shown, and maybe down towards the foot a little bit more, but I'm glad to see that you reported that this really helped with the condensation with the size of strip you added.
Edited by eatSleepFish on 06/14/2013 06:36:50 MDT.
J Dos, I have a long/wide bug bivy from Borah and am very pleased with it (I am 6', 245 lbs). As others have mentioned it is great under a tarp in inclement weather and great for cowboy camping and still getting some bug relief. I use a polycro ground cover to keep it clean. Absolutely no condensation problems as you would expect. Workmanship from Borah is excellent.
Edited by smeier on 06/14/2013 07:29:40 MDT.
Up until a year ago I was hiking exclusively either west coast (Sierra) or cold conditions in the east. I used to come on here like many others and declare tarp bivy to be the ideal setup. And for those conditions it was ideal. Fast forward to last July in New Jersey on the AT. It was hot and cooled very little overnight and the mosquitoes were bad. This was one of the worst nights i have had on the trail and i realized how different conditions were and equipment should be in different regions. Heat and bugs are the Achilles heal of tarp bivy and in my mind a show stopper for summer east coast hiking.To address this outage I'm building a new shelter system. It will be essentially a tarp, more like an MLD solomid, and a net inner. Add in my bivy and you have a very flexible system that you can pick and choose components based on season and conditions. In the colder seasons i will use the bivy instead of the bug inner. Also 90% of the time I cowboy camp because I am incredibly lazy after hiking a long day and the last thing I want to do is setup anything in the dark.
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Edited by annapurna on 06/14/2013 08:37:22 MDT.
Yet again, I'm always amazed by the quality of the responses I receive on this forum. Cesar,I've encountered quite a few of your posts regarding a bivy/tarp setup and if I'm not mistaken, one of your posts was my initial catalyst into researching bivy sacks. Cowboy camping, use in a shelter, and added protection against the elements are my primary reasons for making the switch. I miss sleeping under the stars. Plus I'm in the process of redefining, at least for myself, what is UL/SUL/minimalist. I'm no longer as panicked about my BPW, which is always sub 7.5 pounds anyway. I think the bivy perfectly complements my minimalist ideal, in that on a summer trip on familiar trails where I'm not expecting inclement weather, I can completely ditch a shelter and rely instead on a bivy and proper site selection. In fact, I might be able to push that ideal deeper into the shoulder seasons as well. Condensation is a funny issue to me because two people can have the exact same bivy and report such widely differing results even under the same conditions. Of course, I know condensation differs based on environment, climate, time of year you hike etc etc. Even in this thread, some people report no condensation issues. That will be part of the ongoing experiment for me. I always applaud customizing gear and I hope that change works better for your system. Steve M,Thanks for the reply! It makes sense to use a modified groundsheet I suppose. I have plenty of polycryo, (or is it polycro, polyco?) leftover from a recent MLD shopping spree. I could cut the groundsheet to fit my bivy, giving me extra protection and cleanliness for less than 1 ounce weight penalty. I'll experiment with it. Hiking Malto,I agree that no one shelter system is perfect for every condition and I could see how on a very hot, bug heavy night, a bivy might suck. But it seems to be a great choice for 80% of the backpacking I do. Also, I do have a SMD Serenity NetTent, and maybe I'll keep it for the time being. I 100% agree that after a long day of hiking, I don't always want to hassle with setting up a tarp, even though it usually takes me less than 3 minutes nowadays. I'm still experimenting with ideas for an AT thru-hike. What gear works best for me in California might not work as well on the East Coast. I'm originally from Virginia and venture back every few years to visit family, so I'm well aware of the bugs and humidity.Anna,Thanks for the links! I just read the first article and will read the second one tonight. I highly recommend these articles to anyone contemplating using a bivy with their sleep system.
Most bivies are not completely water proof... the problem even on an advertised bivy with waterproof fabric is the entry/exit... something there is very likely to leak... zipper, fabric sloping down from your chest to your head where the entry/exit is... etc.... at least I've never seen one that didn't...so...If you have a down bag and there is rain in the forecast... would be wise to either take a synthetic bag or a tarp to shelter the entry/exit of the water proof bivy...that's my approach anyway...bill
I wouldn't personally cut down the polycro to just the shape of your bivy but rather keep it oversized so it is not only under your bivy but a clean place to put your toiletries, etc as well as provide some leadway should your bivy move in the night due to tossing and turning. The difference between a modified polycro groundsheet and a larger one can't be more than a few grams.
Thank you for starting this thread, there is lots of good info here.I have been thinking of moving from my enclosed shelter to a tarp bivy set up and found John at Borah most helpful. He is great at answering questions and full of suggestions on how to get around concerns.I spend most of my time in the Sierra Nevada and was very concerned with condensation. I wanted the lightest thing I could find but in the end John actually suggested using the M90 over the M50 as it breaths much better and is less prone to condensation A little heavier but that can be offset by using the Cuben :)
Ive given up on tradition bivies because of the condensation issues and comfort level - and i dont live in a humid climate.I use a bivy tent hybrid, NF Asylum Bivy, which is heavy for BPL standards but much more comfortable and more room to move around in. When it comes to traditional bivies,, i have always wanted it to work, but using a down bag is just worrisome in them in random situations. I spent three nights in one in basically the same conditions and on the third night, had major condensation and minor down bag failure. It was only around 37 or so, but i was extrememly cold.Im not a scientist, but it seems to me that condensation is a vicious circle... Once you get some, it creates more. I am actually quite surprised that my NF bivy is quite usuable in the shade in the evening in low 90 degree temps, as long as i cool down and stop sweating before i get in.Dont know how hot or humid your area gets, but ive LIVED in a traditional bivy for a while in summer.... Its no fun.Ive always liked bivies because i do stealth camping at times, and so i like the low profile. I think basically people have to use them in their environments to see if it works for them or not, everyones experiences seem to be different.Ive never done the AT, but grew up in the Appalachian mountains. I cant imagaine using one during late spring and summer there, ev With a large head bugnet. The issue with getting a larger tarp is now you are slightly defeating the purpose of the bivy (perhaps except wind blocking) and could get a 6 oz bug tent instead and be able to move around and throw off your sleeping bag when its too warm. One of the advantages of the bivy is you pick a spot, throw it out, and get in. Now when uou add in the tarp, you need to set it up which defeats the convenience of a bivy, not to mention having to get it in if you have to pit the tarp low.. Adding in putting your pad and DOWN sleeping bag into the bivy which in itself is aggrevating at times. Not saying it cant be done. Just things to think about. As a side sleeper and using a down bag, if you ever need to shift the down back up tomthe top,in the middle of the night because of continous baffles that are considered a feature, its not impossible, but just not as easy unless you have a lot of room in there.If you roll around a lot, you mit need to stake the bivy down and or not be close to anything that can puncture it. Prob not an issue to most, but in stealth camping, sometimes flat hiddeni spots are a premeium and you take what you can get.Also you must provide full rain protection for your backpack, even with a large tarp IMO. got mice? They love to nibble on those bags in the middle of the night for entertainment sometimes. You can hang it on a tree prob in your area though.If its very very cold, breathability becomes reduced because of frozen moisture on the inside. If you use an synth overnag for moisture management in extreme cold, good luck with fitting that in with a lot of bivies.Got bears or mountain lions? Im here to tell you, a tent provides far more psychological safery then a bivy, and although both wouldnt stop either from attack, which i hear is rare for mountain lions, what if you did have to scramble fast? Ive had a mountain lion walk right next to my tent.... I cant imagine the dread being stuck in a coffin , i mean bivy, in that circumstance.Also, this is totally my opinion... But i just dont think traditional bivies add much warmth. I just dont. My hybrid bivy, which has poles at the head and feet, provides an area for air to be warmed and i think provides far more warmth then a traditional bivy. Not a scientific evaluation but i am quite confident in the assertion.Im not against traditional bivies. But these are my experiences with them, and for me, after long term use with them, i just got tired of it and basically switched back to a tent style one. Its not perfect either, but i am much more comfortable, breathes well, room for my synth overbag, no condensation issues so far (using in rain with tarp not tested yet), easy entrence in and out, headroom to lay on my pack and watch a movie on ipad mini, eat, drink, etc..., foot vent, so far in the shade is decently comfortable in low 90 degree, low humidity, weather....I say test it out for yourself. It just seems people have different experiences and comfort levels when it comes down to it.P.S. yes eric chan.... I use a 2lb bivy. im one of "those" people! Lol... In my defence, its more like a stream lined tent.
Edited by fitztravels on 06/15/2013 12:03:22 MDT.
Steve M,Thanks for reminding me not to be overzealous when I bust out the scissors. I've done so in the past and regretted it. I have an Osprey Stratos 24 daypack that is my international/domestic/laptop travel bag. Yes it weighed 30 ounces when I bought it. A 30 OUNCE daypack. But it's not for backpacking, I promise. I must of cut off 30 feet of straps from that pack. Long story short, I cut off too much from the hipbelt, and had to further customize it to make it useful. The pack is now a mutant lovechild of traditional overbuilt techniques and MYOG UL ethos. It's ugly, but I like it as only a proud parent can. Jeff,I'm glad this thread can provide useful information to others. It's also great to hear about another positive interaction with John from Borah Gear. I've heard back now from several people and have decided to buy a Borah bivy. The only question I have left for John is do I use M50 or M90 upper fabric? I'm going with the bug head net, side zip, regular width, long length, silnylon bottom (to save money). It seems to me the biggest complaint regarding bivy sacks is moisture management, aka condensation. So if I have to take a slight weight penalty with the M90, but it's a more comfortable alternative to M50, I'm willing to do so. Fitz Travels,Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. You bring up a lot of valid concerns for using a bivy. I'll be using the bivy with my SMD Gatewood Cape, which I've come to love as a shelter. It's not a large tarp, so I'm not incurring any additional weight penalty for pairing it with a bivy. The Cape provides ample coverage and protection for me as a solo hiker, and it doubles (triples?) as my rain gear/pack cover. Silnylon isn't the most comfortable material to hike in, but I've had poor experiences with most hard shells in true rain, and now adjust my pace accordingly. Basically my Gatewood comes with me on every trip because it's such an all-around useful piece of gear. However, if it's a nice day, I like the option of cowboy camping. So I can leave my Cape in my pack unless weather suddenly pounces on me. No need to set up both a tarp and a bivy. As for the psychological comfort of a tent, that's obviously different for every person. It's been years since I've used a traditional backpacking tent. I've used several different types of tarps over the years, a couple from MLD paired with an innernet, and sleeping in a tarp took some adjustment. I was initially more jumpy, but now I value the open space and in my opinion, have a better feel for my surroundings. If something is coming at me with nefarious intentions, I like having the extra 2 or 3 seconds to pee on myself before it attacks, because hopefully the overwhelming scent of terror urine will drive it away:) But in all seriousness, switching to a bivy might certainly be a new adjustment for me. You bring up a great point about experimenting in different environments. To me, every trip is a chance to experiment, since no 2 trips are exactly alike. And that's the best I can do -- is keep experimenting and remain flexible since there is no perfect set up for every condition.
Edited by Damager on 06/15/2013 17:32:06 MDT.
Another vote for Borah Gear. John has great communication and customer service. John also told me the M90 breathes better than the M50. So if it was me, I would take the small weight penalty for more breathability. Over at sticksblog, he has a video review of a Borah Bivy.
I have done a month long and a 9 day (bicycle) trip using an REI bivy and it worked out OK. It was kind of heavy and pretty sticky inside if and bugs forced me inside on a hot night. I managed the water or ice inside fine and never found it to be a big problem. The moisture was mostly at the feet and under the pad. There were sometimes a few drops on the sleeping bag, but since it had a DWR shell the drops brushed right off.I have since bought a Ti Goat Ptarmagin bug bivy and a Borah side zip, but have not had much chance to use them yet.I used the Borah side zip only one night so far and my impression is that it will be less of a problem on hot buggy nights due to the larger expanse of mesh, the full cut, and the loop to guy the mesh up with a piece of 1/16" shock cord. It is very light and seems well made.The Ti Goat Ptarmagin bug bivy looks good, It is light and seems well made, but I have yet to use it so I can't say too much.Depending on the weather and the bugs, I often just sleep on top of the bivy and without pitching a tarp. If it gets chilly I climb inside and zip up. If it starts to rain, I sometimes just pull the tarp loosely over the bivy. If I think rain is likely I do pitch the tarp.
C.B.Thanks for the reply. I think this is the review you are referencing. I found it on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuM-jp8Kje0I've received feedback on the upper fabric and M90 seems like the best choice for a blend of protection and breathability. I'm waiting for John's reply, then I'll make the purchase.
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Friday, February 8, 2013
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Now, about the framing... We all know how much custom framing costs, and I was not in a position to spend that much money. Instead, I was lucky enough to pick up three huge (27" by 34") identical frames at Value Village about a year or so ago. They have been collecting dust in the basement ever since. The art I've posted about before, HERE, and was bought via Etsy. The mats in the frames were old and have lost their shape. Their openings were not suitable for my pieces and couldn't be used. Instead I ordered custom mats at Michael, at $50 per piece. Not cheap by any means, but definitely not the price of custom framing. I had the mats cut to allow pieces to float and I really love the effect. Once the mats were ready I did the rest of the "framing" myself. It was a fun and easy project to do in the evening.
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you really truly did an exceptional job with those frames. goes *perfectly* with the art work.ReplyDelete
stunning space Nat!
fantastic job! sorry i have been mia recently.love the frames and cannot believe michaels did custom mats for you. I swear I have been in there begging them and they said i had to order the full thing from them.ReplyDelete
I love it!! The combo of the gold and the black wall and the credenza? Amaze-balls.ReplyDelete
looks fantastic! it would make me happy too.ReplyDelete
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FTS-L: Force Transfer System Light. Reinforcement of key transmission components: the contact area between the pawl and the hub body is reinforced by 2 stainless steel inserts, which allows the use of a 100 percent aluminum hub body: - the entire hub is extremely lightweight and strong - greater efficiency due to better transmission of efforts on the entire wheel
Inter Spoke Milling Lighter rim and equal rigidity is the magic equation to reduce inertia and to free extra power for climbing. A Mavic patented exclusive concept (US 6 402 256).


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Most Haunted medium Derek Acorah to appear in Scunthorpe show
Posted: January 29, 2014|
TV psychic Derek Acorah - who is most famous for his role in popular television show Most Haunted - will be appearing in Scunthorpe.
The star will be bringing his spiritual show to The Plowright Theatre.
It will take place from 7.30pm on Saturday, March 29.
Derek appeared on British paranormal reality show Most Haunted for six years and has also presented the series Derek Acorah on Sky Real Lives.
Tickets are available from the box office, by phoning 0844 854 2776 or calling into the venue, or by visiting tickets.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk


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An fMRI Study of the Effect of Intravenous Oxytocin vs. Placebo on Response Inhibition and Face Processing in Autism
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To study the effect of oxytocin on face processing and response inhibition in autistic adults by fMRI.
Drug: Oxytocin
Drug: Placebo
Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|An fMRI Study of the Effect of Intravenous Oxytocin vs. Placebo on Response Inhibition and Face Processing in Autism
- Change in BOLD with oxytocin infusion [ Time Frame: baseline and 4 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Change in BOLD with oxytocin infusion BOLD - blood-oxygen-level-dependent contrast
|Study Start Date:
|March 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|September 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Pitocin
Drug: Oxytocin
10 international units = 1 cc, IV over 4 hours
Other Name: Pitocin
|Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Drug: Placebo
Normal Saline, IV over 4 hours
Detailed Description:
Autism is a developmental disorder affecting approximately 60/10,000 individuals. It is characterized by social and language deficits and repetitive behaviors/restricted interests. Functional imaging is becoming a very useful tool in trying to understand the neurobiology of autism. Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the brain to assist with labor and lactation. Recent evidence suggests that it may be involved in social attachment and in repetitive behaviors. In this project, we will study how oxytocin changes the way the brain of autistic adults processes faces, and deals with response inhibition (the ability to interrupt ongoing responses should they prove ineffective or interfering with attaining a goal). There is currently no functional imaging data assessing the effect of oxytocin on the brain. We will explore the activation patterns in response to oxytocin across circuits involved in social cognition (face fusiform area) and response inhibition (caudate, orbitofrontal and dorsolateral cortex) by administering a specific fMRI task activating those circuits before and during an oxytocin infusion. We will also explore the effect of oxytocin in these areas by administering specific cognitive testing not associated with fMRI before and during oxytocin infusion.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 50 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Meet DSM-IV, ADI, or ADOS criteria for autism spectrum disorder.
- Age 18-50.
- Be seen as outpatients
- 5. Demonstrate capacity to provide authorized informed consent or provide consent for participation by an approved surrogate on the autistic individual's behalf
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects who are pregnant or nursing mothers. Sexually active women of childbearing potential who are not using adequate birth control measures.
- Subjects with epilepsy.
- Subjects with a history of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or other Axis 1 mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder.
- Subjects reporting history of encephalitis, phenylketonuria, tuberous sclerosis, fragile X syndrome, anoxia during birth, neurofibromatosis, hypomelanosis, hypothyroidism, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and maternal rubella
- Subjects who have received depot neuroleptic medication, or other psychoactive drugs within the past 5 weeks.
- Subjects with renal or liver disease or abnormalities in blood chemistry.
- Any metallic prosthesis such as plates, pins and screws, shrapnel, metallic foreign body, vascular or neurosurgical clips that may be incompatible with the MRI and any electrical devices such as a pacemaker or a defibrillator
- Claustrophobia
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00263796
|United States, New York
|Mount Sinai School of Medicine
|New York, New York, United States, 10029-6574
|Principal Investigator:
|Evdokia Anagnostou, MD
|Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Evdokia Anagnostou, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00263796 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 7, 2005
|Last Updated:
|April 28, 2014
|Health Authority:
|United States: Institutional Review Board
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Autistic Disorder
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Mental Disorders
Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Reproductive Control Agents
Therapeutic Uses
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 02, 2015


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9 – 9:30 a.m.
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9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Uncovering Child Abuse: The Ethics of Uncertainty
Presenter: Benjamin Levi, MD, PhD, Professor, Director, Center for the Protection of Children, Departments of Humanities and Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital
This session will examine ethical and practical challenges that arise in our efforts to protect children from abuse. Research findings will be presented about decision making for both reporting suspected abuse and concluding that abuse occurred. The implications of this research will be explored in terms of how we make decisions and what justifies the actions we take when dealing with children who have been, or are at risk for being, abused.
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- be able to describe ethical concerns related to determining abuse.
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This talk will address the basics of published medical literature, which is designed to report on information, experience and evidence based medicine. Papers published about child abuse cases will be used to highlight the pitfalls and misuse, especially in legal arenas. Attendees will gain insight into the process of critically evaluating the quality of published materials.
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665. Adaptation and Tony Kushner
Wednesday, 6 January, 8:30–9:45 a.m., Fairfax B, Sheraton
A special session
Presiding: Jennifer A. Low, Florida Atlantic Univ.
1. "Adapting Theatricalities, Constructing a New Spectator: Tony Kushner's The Illusion," Jennifer A. Low
2. "Kushner's Theatrical Disillusionment," Patrick O'Connor, Oberlin Coll.
3. "Adapting Despair: Tony Kushner, George Bernard Shaw, and The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures," David Kornhaber, Univ. of Texas, Austin
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Tagged: Isaiah Thomas
Sacramento Kings ink Darren Collison, but leave Isaiah Thomas' future in doubt
Does adding Collison mean losing Thomas?
What do you make of the Darren Collison signing?
What do the fans think of the Kings' new addition?
Reports: Sacramento Kings sign Darren Collison
The Kings have reportedly added the veteran guard to their roster on a multi-year deal.
WATCH: Draft Express breaks down Isaiah Thomas
A video breakdown of Thomas' strengths and weaknesses.
Four versatile free agents who could bolster the Sacramento Kings backcourt
Veteran combo guards and swingmen the Sacramento Kings could chase in free agency.
How the Sacramento Kings can keep Isaiah Thomas and avoid NBA's luxury tax
Is there a way for the Kings to avoid the luxury tax and retain Isaiah Thomas at his projected market value?
Which NBA team is the biggest threat in the Isaiah Thomas sweepstakes?
A number have teams have interest, but which one poses a serious threat?
Michael Malone breaks down Stauskas pick, free agent needs and summer league
Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone swings by for a visit.
Isaiah Thomas a hot commodity as free agency opens
Teams line up to kick the tires on the Kings point guard.
What's up next for the Sacramento Kings' 2014 offseason?
Outlining what the Kings need to address next this offseason.


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Governor Mark Dayton - Page 13
Dayton: Vikings Stadium Must be at Dome to Pass
Dayton Talks to WJON on Amendments, 2nd Session
The next session of the State Legislature start tomorrow (Tuesday). There have been some indications that the Republican-lead House and Senate might be interested in putting more constitutional amendment questions on the November ballot, including a question regarding photo I.D. for voters.
Governor Tells WJON Job Creation Still His Top Priority [AUDIO]
Governor Dayton Talks with WJON about Bonding Proposal [AUDIO]
When Governor Dayton released his bonding proposal earlier this week, he included money for a new parking ramp in downtown St. Cloud - which is the next phase of the River's Edge Convention Center project. He also included money for Civic Centers in Rochester and Mankato, and for projects in both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.


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Tucson Mountain Ranges > Mica Mountain > Climber's Log
Mica Mountain Climber's Log
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|Paul McClellan
|Turkey Creek Trail
Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2015
|Hiked the Turkey Creek Trail from the 4WD TH, then followed East Slope, Switchback, Heartbreak Ridge, Fire Loop, Bonita, and Fire Loop trails to the summit. Descended via Mica Mountain Trail to visit Manning Camp before retracing my route back to the TH. Buggy on the steep portion of Turkey Creek Trail, but breezy conditions higher made for a pleasant hike through the ponderosa.
|Posted Apr 2, 2015 11:39 am
|water availability etc.
Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2012
|On the Turkey Creek trail, good water was to be had at Mud Hole Spring (not on the map, and I forgot to waymark it, but it's about halfway between the park boundary and Deer Head Spring).
Deer Head Spring was completely dry. Spud Rock Spring was awful, unusable really, despite the campground being there.
There was good water on the Switchback Trail (I think...many trail names make it confusing) near where the ".7" is marked on the NPS map. This is actually the same drainage as Devil's Bathtub, only higher up. One steep mile from Spud Rock Campground.
There were a couple of seeps higher on the mountain (Mica Mtn. Trail).
|Posted Apr 23, 2012 2:55 pm
|Arizona Trail
Date Climbed: Nov 19, 2010
|Went through here on the Arizona Trail and it was freezingggg! No views either.
|Posted Feb 14, 2011 2:43 pm
|Late season snow
Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2010
|We hiked up the Turkey Creek Trail to Deer Head Springs, then a network of trails to the summit. There were big patches of snow on the ground from about 7,800 feet and higher, but weather was spectacular. Nice to have finally hiked this peak - the journey is far more interesting than the top. Great views from Man Head along the way.
|Posted Apr 26, 2010 11:18 am
|Italian Springs
Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2010
|There are no short routes on Mica...but she is a rewarding one. Started a bit further back from the official TH since my car couldn't make the last couple miles, so became a 20+ mile day. Great weather and some patches of snow encountered just before Italian Spring. Sweeping views from Spud Rock (not much of a view from the true summit).
|Posted Apr 20, 2010 6:08 pm
Date Climbed: Apr 26, 2009
|This was done on the second day of a backpack starting at the Miller Creek TH. The summit itself is somewhat underwhelming.
|Posted May 5, 2009 12:26 am
|Dry Camp
Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2006
|Hiked with Sarah up Turkey Creek trailhead and
camped at dry Spud Rock spring. Found water next
morning in gully SE of Man Head. After Mica we hiked
to Happy Valley Lookout and down to Miller Canyon.
Was quite motivated to flog poor Accord back to
4600' Turkey Creek trailhead (where jeep was),
and just barely made it.
|Posted Aug 5, 2008 6:38 pm
|Sky island
Date Climbed: Feb 26, 2002
|A great backpack up to Manning Camp for the night and onto Mica Mountain. At that point in my life it was my highest summit.
|Posted Nov 15, 2007 8:05 pm
|Mica Mountain
Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2006
|Hiked up via the Italian Springs trail with a couple of buddies. Logged the Geocache at the top.
|Posted Nov 11, 2006 7:23 pm
|Mica Mountain
Date Climbed: May 15, 1994
|This is a huge desert mountain.
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Originally Posted by Poisson Du Jour
Can I ask that you show me the proven science that has been researched, tested, evaluated, peer-reviewed and accepted as fact (not heresy) that film will be entirely useable in 30 years from this date.
Better still, roll out the film stockpile that you ferreted away in 1980 and publish your findings.
Until we are better informed with science, and not populist opinion, then, and only then, talk about what film will be like a few decades from now.
You might also like to see a certificate from Wetzlar verifying that my Leica I is still with original shutter and parts and is working as new?


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Do you ever have one of those moments when you are surfing the blogs and you find a picture that adds a little spring to your step? A couple of weeks ago I discovered the blog, Johns Journal. And while there is lots of inspiration there, this image makes my day a bit brighter.
Here is my stairway. Almost identical no? Never did I consider hanging a lantern there. Our upstairs has low ceilings and at the top of the landing there is a builder grade flush mount fixture. Yuckola. Good news...Mr. says that when it gets cooler that he can move the box over the stairs and we will be able to hang a lantern. We have tons of photos that I would love to add to this space and I want to find the perfect one to enlarge on the opposing wall. And I'm on the hunt for a runner. Any suggestions of where to look for budget friendly runners?
Recently the trend has been to paint the rail black. What say you...black or white?
Stairway Inspiration
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Where Do You Blog? Party
Monday, August 30, 2010
Kate, from Centsational Girl is having a "Where Do You Blog" party. Lots of bloggers are sharing where they spend their time blogging. I have never shared this space before so I thought it would be fun to join the party. This is where Mr. and I spend the mornings, me on the computer, Mr. reading the newspaper. Here we are informed. He shares with me the benefits of running barefoot and I show him my new favorite before and after.
Things I love about the office:
Tall lamps
White storage boxes
Pretty bowls and containers for supplies
Leaning floor mirror to make the most of this little room
When evening approaches and everyone piles into the living room, I sometimes find a cozy little spot on the sofa to catch up on blog reading.
So do you have a special blogging spot? Join the party ...it will be open until September 1.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Are you a designer? Do you have a design background?
My background is actually in clothing and textiles where I spent several years working for a designer jeans company designing/merchandising shirts for men and boys. Then I moved on to a large manufacturer of synthetic fabric where I designed story boards for the Junior fashion market. Once our oldest son was born, I began working part time and quickly realized that part time work came with full time demands - only in less time. My husband and I made a few adjustments and I have been home with our boys ever since.
I need help with my house. Do you ever do that sort of thing?
Yes, occasionally I consult people locally with spaces in their home. Interior design is something that I have enjoyed since I was a wee little girl and it is my passion. While my training is in apparel/textiles, the two are very similar. You can read about my services here.
I love your front door! Can you tell me the color?
Ever since I painted the front door blue, I have gotten so many emails and comments about it. Recently a neighbor was researching front doors online and came across my blog. She recognized our front door and instantly knew who the blog belonged to so she contacted me for advice on her front door color. Small world isn't it? Anyway, our front door is BM Whythe Blue. I love this color and have used in as an accent throughout our home.
I love your front door! Can you tell me the color?
Ever since I painted the front door blue, I have gotten so many emails and comments about it. Recently a neighbor was researching front doors online and came across my blog. She recognized our front door and instantly knew who the blog belonged to so she contacted me for advice on her front door color. Small world isn't it? Anyway, our front door is BM Whythe Blue. I love this color and have used in as an accent throughout our home.
Happy Weekend!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Happy weekend!
Hello Red
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Mix Art + Interiors
As much as I have been digging all shades of blue and green lately, red is beginning to look new to me again. Red rugs seem to add a little "bam" to a space, especially striped ones - something I can't seem to get enough of.
My Home Ideas
Does the zebra ottoman look familiar? The makeover will be complete soon.
Now it's your turn. How are you feeling about red these days? Do you miss it, or did you never say good-bye?
Now it's your turn. How are you feeling about red these days? Do you miss it, or did you never say good-bye?
What's Your Style?
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Have you ever taken the quiz to find out your decorating style? My Design Guide is a room design website that helps you determine your style. You can even upload pictures of your home and a designer will make recommendations complete with styling tips. I took the test several months ago and found out that my style is mostly Asian with equal amounts of traditional, romantic, and modern. Hmm. You go through a series of questions and choose images that appeal/apply to you. The lighting question stumped me because there really wasn't a light that I liked in the offering - I just held my nose and picked one.
Decor Pad
My dining room is boring and I know that, so just out of curiosity I uploaded a photo of it. Here is what they had to say:
To freshen the dining table, remove the full sized table cloth and replace it with a table runner that coordinates with your new rug or chair patterns. Every room should have about three different pattern fabrics a solid (easy), a geometric (circles, stripes etc…) and an organic pattern (leaves, flowers, etc..). Introducing pattern in pillows, drapes, carpeting or even throws is inexpensive and safe. You've done a great job on solids and organic patterns - consider adding a geometric that can give the room a more modern look.
Add a display of crystal candlesticks for glitter and reflection and to build on the beauty of your chandelier.
The recommendations were as I would have expected: the room needs texture, contrast, and pattern through window treatments, upholstery for the dining chairs, and rugs. I did start small by adding the candlesticks to the center of the dining table and liked the result. Now for the winning lottery ticket....
So have you taken the quiz? What's your style?
A New Rug
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
I recently picked out a new rug from ATGStores. It was tough to decide because they have so much to choose from. We really needed a rug for our sun room so, lucky for me I found this gorgeous indoor/outdoor rug by Loloi from the Zeina collection. We have had outdoor rugs before, but weren't completely thrilled with the quality so choosing another one felt a bit risky to me.
Let's just say that the quality of this rug far surpasses any that I have had in the past. Often indoor-outdoor rugs have a shiny synthetic appearance, so I was pleasantly surprised. It has the look and feel of a soft cotton and is perfect for bare-feet. My sister-in-law was here over the weekend and she even loved it and was considering ordering one for herself. The colors and pattern were exactly what I was looking for.
This rug will eventually go in the sun-room once I paint the wicker furniture, but until then, we are loving it in the kitchen.
Guest Blogger, Emily A. Clark
Monday, August 23, 2010
I am so excited to share my very first guest blogger, Emily Clark, with you. Emily lives about an hour away from me here in North Carolina and while we haven't had the opportunity to meet in person, I always enjoy reading about her inspiring projects. She has the best luck with Craigslist and today she is going to share one of her favorite finds.
When I think of a creating a cozy living space, bookcases always come to mind. There's something about a collection of books and personal objects that makes a room feel so comfortable.
When I think of a creating a cozy living space, bookcases always come to mind. There's something about a collection of books and personal objects that makes a room feel so comfortable.
So, with that thought, I was determined to find a space for some bookcases of my own. I had planned to buy a couple of Billy bookcases from IKEA when I found these little beauties on Craigslist:
No, I'm not totally crazy. They were the perfect size to fit right under our stairs, and when I saw those paneled doors, I knew I was onto something. Oh, and did I mention they were only $20 a piece?
Fast forward a couple of months later (I may have procrastinated a little):
After sanding through the eight layers of neon paint underneath the brown, they were ready for a few coats of white gloss paint.
Once they were painted and moved into the house, I painted the backs a deep navy (Stunning by Benjamin Moore). Painting or papering the backs of your bookcases is the easiest way to give them instant style, and makes them already appear more filled before you even start accessorizing.
To style them, I used lots of old books (or took the dust jackets off of newer ones) and added in some favorite black and white family photos.
I had several older accessories that were sitting in boxes in my garage, so I got them out and sprayed them white as well to give them a fresh look. I like the way they pop against the navy. If you don't have older accessories to use, one of my best resources is Goodwill. There's always an abundance of brass candlesticks, trays, bowls and knick-knacks that can be easily updated with spray paint.
Thanks to Rene for letting me share one of my favorite Craigslist finds. If you would like to see the rest of this room and more of my furniture makeovers, be sure to stop by my blog.
Thanks again Emily!
Happy Weekend and Fun Links
Friday, August 20, 2010
So tell me, do you have big plans this weekend? This is the last weekend before school starts, ugh, the "s" word. We have family here for the weekend and have lots to do so I won't be doing much blogging for the next couple of days.
Inspiring Links:
Hooked On Houses - Play Room
Everything LEB - Tres Chic
Adventures in Renovating a Brooklyn Limestone - A Mod Beach Cottage
Isabella and Max Rooms - Roller Shades Made Pretty
Remodeled Cottage - via Green Street
Have a great weekend!
I am sharing this with Southern in My Heart.
Everything I Love
Thursday, August 19, 2010
The Artists' Theater - perfect.
Frye footwear, I am always drawn to the accessories and the decor.
Frye footwear, I am always drawn to the accessories and the decor.
Queen Anne's Lace
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Being in the mountains last weekend reminded me of how much I used to love the wild flower, Queens Anne's Lace. When I was a little girl, I would hop onto my bike with a banana seat and blue tires, and go in search of the flowers.
As much as I favor white flowers now, my younger version preferred colorful flowers, so Mom and Dad taught me a little trick with food coloring.
Over the weekend, we decided to try it again. I used basic blue and green food coloring - then red and blue were mixed to make purple. Simply follow the directions on the box. 1-2" of water was added to the glass.
This is a fun project for kids of all ages, even old ones like me. Let me know if you try it.
Just so you know, blue tires leave very cool blue skid marks on the road when you slam on brakes.
Ashe County Farmer's Market
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
We are fortunate to have family in the NC mountains whom we visit once a month, most months of the year. This week, I am sharing some of my favorite things about Ashe County, where the bulk of America's Christmas trees are grown - or so I am told. Today I will share the farmer's market.
It seems that mountain people have always had the right idea when it comes to growing your own food and recycling. For generations, they have lived simply. Every time I visit the Ashe County Farmer's Market, I am reminded of this.
Can't you just hear Barbara Mandrel singing, "I was country, when country wasn't cool"? I think that is why I like visiting this area so much. When we go for the weekend, we unplug. The simple life, if only for a day or two, is very nice.
Most farmers have small offerings of hand grown and hand picked, organic produce - perfect in every way.
Have you ever seen mushrooms for sale that are still on the branch?
Two retired gentlemen tie flies to fill their spare time - truly an art form. Fly fishing is big along the New River when the trout are plentiful.
Another gentleman makes walking sticks and sling shots, a favorite of our boys. No worries, they don't shoot animals, only each other. Just kidding.
Mom has a collection of these pine trees which are almost mandatory in a mountain home. No two are the same, just like in nature.
I couldn't resist snapping a picture of this bumper sticker on the way back to the car. A man snickered when he caught me in action.


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High School Baseball
Vikings rout Forest Park; Indians lose pitcher's duel
Northgate may have needed a game like Monday's to let off a bit of steam during what has been a tough start to the 2014 season.
The Vikings pounded Forest Park for 15 runs on nine hits and starting pitcher Buddy Green allowed two walks and nothing else in a 15-0 blowout of the Panthers in three innings at home while opening Region 4-AAAAA play.
Chase Allen went 2-for-3 with two RBIs to go with Green's no-hitter as Northgate improved its record to 3-5 overall and 1-0 in 4-AAAAA.
The Vikings took advantage of nine walks between a pair of Forest Park pitchers including a pair to open the bottom of the first inning while building a 3-0 lead with help from an RBI single from Allen.
Northgate then sent 13 men to the plate in the second after getting a double play to erase one of two Forest Park baserunners in the top-half of the inning. The Vikings padded the lead with five more hits including a two-run single from Armond Upshaw and RBI hits from Jonathan Hamilton and Green during a nine-run rally.
The hosts then forced the mercy rule with three final runs in the bottom of the third off two hits, three walks and a Forest Park error.
Leadoff hitter James Poropatic reached base in all four of his at bats with a hit and a walk while Blake Helton had a hit and two walks in three at-bats.
The Vikings return to 4-AAAAA play on Wednesday at home against Starr's Mill, which shut out East Coweta 2-0 on Monday.
STARR'S MILL 2, EAST COWETA 0: A pair of Indian hurlers were outstanding, as Austin Bellamy and Dalton Chocallo combined to allow just one earned run on five hits combined.
But Panthers starter J.D. Masters was well … masterful in his own right in a complete-game shutout victory.
Neither lineup finished with an extra-base hit as East Coweta fell to 3-3 following its third consecutive loss to a lineup from Fayette County.
Starr's Mill, coming off last year's trip to the Class AAAAA semifinals, continued to showcase its pitching depth while improving to 4-2 while heading into Wednesday's Region 4-AAAAA opener at Northgate.
On Monday, Masters yielded four hits in a dominating performance for the Panthers where 60 of his 90 pitches through seven innings went for strikes. The former JV standout for Starr's Mill didn't face more than four batters in any inning while striking out seven.
East Coweta had its chances, however. The Indians stranded two runners in the first and left at least one in each of its last five at bats.
Starr's Mill struck for lone runs in the top of the first and then the third while making the most out of strong efforts from Bellamy and Chocallo.
Held to just two innings, Bellamy's lone mistake was a leadoff single to Patrick Mullins to begin the game. A sacrifice, a steal of third and a groundout eventually gave the Panthers an early 1-0 lead.
East Coweta responded in its first at-bat. Designated hitter Austin Russell reached an error but was cut down at third on a single by third baseman Matt Meyer before Masters got out of the jam with a fly to center.
Devonte Brown suffered the same fate at third for the Indians in the fifth, singling with two outs and advancing on an error before being denied another base on a Starr's Mill relay throw.
Senior center-fielder Bryce Gemmel, who went 1-for-2, reached second following a walk in the sixth with two outs but was also left stranded.
In relief, Chocollo kept East Coweta within range by retiring the last 10 batters he faced.
He allowed two hits in the third, as Starr's Mill added an unearned run with help from a two-out error.
East Coweta continues its non-region schedule to open the 2014 season on Friday with a trip to Troup.


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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded the use of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) technology at airports nation-wide in order to provide additional security.
Passengers will see an increase in the random use of ETD technology at airports across the nation within security checkpoints, checkpoint queues and boarding areas. TSA officers will randomly swab passengers' hands or luggage and then place the swab inside the ETD unit, which then analyzes the swab for potential explosive residue. Screening swabs are disposed of after each use for health purposes.
According to the TSA Acting Administrator Gale Rossides, ETD technology is a vital tool in the TSA's mission to stay ahead of developing threats to aviation security, and the expansion of ETD technology at checkpoints and departure gates increases security's ability to keep travelers safe…more »
Delta Airlines, Memphis's Hub carrier, has added Amarillo, Texas, and Evansville, Indiana, to its list of non-stop destinations from the Bluff City. The new service brings the total to four Texas non-stop destinations that are served only by Delta Airlines out of Memphis. The others are Lubbock, McAllen, and Dallas Love Field. The airline is also restarting its service to Toronto, Canada, and will offer two non-stop flights daily…more »
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has become the second recipient of the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) Excellence in Procurement Award. Airport President and CEO Larry Cox accepted the award during the 2010 ACC/AAAE Airport Planning, Design and Construction Symposium held last month in Atlanta.
The ACC's award recognizes airports that demonstrate outstanding purchasing and contracting practices. MSCAA was chosen from among several other strong candidates for its open, streamlined process that works to ensure that the best qualified firms are selected for projects…more »
The Airlines have recognized Memphis International Airport with the highest cargo service rating in North America for the fourth time in five years. The honor was the result of Air Cargo World Magazine's annual Air Cargo Excellence Survey, which measures both airports and airlines on specific criteria and ranks them to identify above or below average performance.
Airport President and CEO Larry Cox received this honor on behalf of Memphis International at a public awards ceremony during last month's International Air Transport Association World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver, Canada…more »
Memphis International Airport is the World's Leader in Air Cargo volume for the 18th consecutive year according to preliminary figures released by Airports Council International, Geneva, Switzerland.
With 3,697,185 million metric tons handled in 2009, a .4% increase over 2008, Memphis widened its lead over #2 Hong Kong which had a 7.5% decrease to 3,385,313 million metric tons. More than 95% of Memphis' volume can be attributed to FedEx, which flowed more of their shipments through Memphis last year improving their efficiency.
Memphis posted its gain in the midst of a global economic recession that peaked about mid-year and showed a dramatic drop in shipments particularly from Asia. Anticipating a strengthening economy, Memphis expects growth to improve this year.
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Due to construction on the new Consolidated Parking and Rental Car Facility, long-term parking lots A, B and C have been closed. During the construction, any overflow from the 3-level parking facility, located in front of the terminal buildings, can use the Economy-West lot or the new Economy-East lot, which is opening this summer.
The new 7-level consolidated parking and rental car facility is expected to be complete in 24 months. Once construction is complete, the new parking facility will provide 4,500 parking spaces at economy prices. Rental car companies will also move on-site to the first two levels of this new facility. Click here for an updated parking layout.
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This month, Larry Cox is celebrating his 25th anniversary as Airport President and Chief Executive Officer. Cox has been employed by the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority since 1973 and was appointed President and CEO in April of 1985.
During his time with the airport, Cox has been recognized both locally and nationally as a leader in the airport industry. His dedication and commitment to MSCAA is undeniable, and he has been credited with outstanding achievements throughout his career…more »
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This section of the mighty Salmon River guides us through four stunning canyons Green, Cougar, Snowhole and Blue Canyons — as the surroundings change from sheer rock canyons to rolling mountains plated in golden grass. At high water, huge standing waves and chomping rapids command the attention of whitewater enthusiasts. Later in the summer, the Lower Salmon calms down inviting families to enjoy warm water, white sandy beaches and family-friendly rapids. The Salmon meets the voluminous Snake River for the last 20 miles of our trip, before we return to the responsibilities we'd forgotten on the river.
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Another Old School NYC rap song. Lovebug Starski was one of the original rappers in NYC in the late 1970s. In fact, many people say that he invented the term "hip hop". After you hear this track, it may seem likely to you. His rapping style was to string along a bunch of gibberish and make it rhyme to the beat. When you listen to him cut loose, its hard not to be impressed.
Another impressive thing about this track is the mix. I believe we are dealing with just a bass guitar and a rythm machine? Maybe a drum set as well? No guitar. Every once in a while an echo-drenched voice yells "Spaced Out!" Total basement quality production value which gives it that "lets throw a party at the park" vibe that so many early rap tracks have. I love this shit.
Lovebug, like all other early rappers, didn't survive the next wave of rap that was instigated by Run DMC, LL Cool J and Def Jam. Party jams fell out of vogue. To me, the early years 1979-1983 are the only years that mattered for rap. In the late 1980′s Starski ended up serving time. I don't know what he is doing now but turn this up and listen to one of the orignal microphone controllers cut shit up.


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When it comes to picking a destination, almost anywhere in Thailand can offer incredible levels of luxury. Whether you head north to Chiang Mai, south to Phuket or remain in Bangkok, each has its own special character and appeal.
Every major city has a resort like you have never seen before. Whether it's the traditional design of Chiang Mai hotels, the modern chic of Bangkok or the beachside beauty of Phuket, each location has quality accommodation, and plenty of things to do.
One of Thailand's real advantages is that no two destinations are the same. Each location has its unique food, its own culture and sometimes even its own language, which ensures that each new place brings its own surprises and delights. Even the more out-of-the-way places often have several top-end resorts to choose from, meaning that almost everywhere can be explored without having to compromise on comfort.
Wherever you choose to explore, Thailand can guarantee each location will have its special flavor. It's also an extremely safe and simple country to travel in, so getting from one resort to the next can be done safely and easily.
Thailand's capital city is also home to its most stunning hotels, spas, shopping malls and attractions.
As the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai is home to many historic attractions.
Thailand's largest island is also its most glamorous. Located in the south of the country, Phuket is home to the jet-set crowd and multi-million dollar yachts.
Home to Royalty and first-class facilities, Hua Hin has long been a favourite haunt for Bangkok's elite.
Coconut trees, afternoon cocktails and superb snorkelling – Koh Samui ticks all the boxes for a perfect island location.
Waterfalls, dense jungle and wild elephants are just some of the attractions that await in Khao Yai National Park.
Up in the northern tip of Thailand is Chiang Rai, a small but interesting city that is home to the famous Golden Triangle.


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Learners will work in groups to design a water rocket that will be tested. They will be able to test two preliminary designs before deciding on the final one for the contest. Prior to launch, the rockets are put through a series of design tests.... (View More) This is activity 7 of 7 in Dynamic Design: Launch and Propulsion. (View Less)
In this activity, student teams design small-scale physical models of hot and cold planets, (Venus and Mars), and learn that small scale models allow researchers to determine how much larger systems function. There is both a team challenge and... (View More) competition built into this activity. Experimental findings are then used to support a discussion of human outposts on Mars. The resource includes an experimental design guide for students as well as a handout outlining a method for the design of controlled experiments, and student data sheets. Student questions and an essay assignment are provided as classroom assessments. This is Activity A in the second module, titled "Modeling hot and cold planets," of the resource, "Earth Climate Course: What Determines a Planet's Climate?" The course aims to help students to develop an understanding of our environment as a system of human and natural processes that result in changes that occur over various space and time scales. (View Less)
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In this laboratory activity, students are introduced to the different particle sizes of soil and their properties. Using sieves, students remove organic materials and pebbles, and separate sand, silt, and clay. Students experiment by combining sand,... (View More) silt and clay in different combinations, make a brick, and let it dry. Based on visual observations, they suggest which combination created the best brick. This is a learning activity associated with the GLOBE soil investigations and is supported by the Soils chapter of the GLOBE Teacher's Guide. (View Less)
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This series of six activities encourages students to think about the characteristics of life and the possibility of looking for life on Mars. The first three activities from Destination: Mars establish the criteria for recognizing life. The other... (View More) activities use the criteria for more advanced investigations. These activities are part of an astrobiology guide called the "Fingerprints of Life" which contains background information for students, worksheets, extension activities, suggested assessments, and alignment to standards. (View Less)
This is a lesson about light in the outer solar system. Learners will demonstrate the effect of the inverse square law of illumination with distance and connect this to the functioning of solar panels at Saturn. Requires a silicon solar cell... (View More) (available at an electronics parts store for a few dollars) and a multimeter. (View Less)
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In this activity, students construct an analytical spectroscope and analyze the spectrum produced when various substances are heated or excited with electricity. This activity is part of Unit 2 in the Space Based Astronomy guide that contains... (View More) background information, worksheets, assessments, extensions, and standards. (View Less)
This activity introduces the primary colors of light. Satellites transmit images to us as a series of numbers, and this activity is designed to show how numbers are combined to create images using the primary colors of light. Students work in groups... (View More) to create different colors using flashlights with red, blue, and green theatrical gels. Students create a numerical code to represent colors of light, experiment with building colors using the code, and complete a color mixing table. (View Less)
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This is a activity about how reaction wheels affect spacecraft orientation (attitude). Learners will observe Newton's Third Law (action-reaction) in the changes caused by a reaction wheel acting upon a spacecraft suspended from a support wire and in... (View More) the ensuing interfering forces from the wire support. The experiment includes an option for demonstration and for learner investigation. Notes about gyroscopes are included. (View Less)
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In this activity, a Whiffle® ball containing a battery-operated buzzer is twirled in a circle to demonstrate the Doppler effect. The demonstration is an illustration of how stellar spectra can be used to measure a star's motion relative to Earth... (View More) along the line of sight. This activity is part of Unit 2 in the Space Based Astronomy guide that contains background information, worksheets, assessments, extensions, and standards. (View Less)


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The Dog Trainer Foundations course is intended to give students an understanding of the principles of positive-reinforcement training and a solid foundation in clicker training. They will learn how to create and implement training plans to teach new behaviors, and how to apply clicker-based solutions to solve common training and behavior problems. Additionally, the course teaches students how to recognize and interpret canine emotional signals and how to use this knowledge to create successful training plans. The course provides an in-depth explanation of the dangers of punishment-based training methods, and explains why positive reinforcement training is safer and works more efficiently. Through clear and engaging content supplemented with dozens of high-quality videos and step-by-step training exercises, the course will give students the start they need to become a great trainer.
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not sure if anyone else wants one, but i was happy to see the 2007 kelty sunshade (large) on sale at rei for $120 (instead of $170). with tax and free shipping to my local rei store, it was $129. i've been looking for a deal on the 2007 model.http://www.rei.com/product/748000?vcat=REI_SEARCH
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Earning Points with Partner Airlines
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With Qantas Frequent Flyer, it's all about rewarding you for every journey. So, when you need to fly beyond the Qantas network, you can enjoy a great experience on eligible flights* with our extensive range of partner airlines.
You can be rewarded as you travel with over 35 partner airlines and affiliates to more than 1,000 global destinations. More partners mean a broader network and more ways for you to earn when you fly.
Points and privileges with oneworld® alliance airlines
oneworld brings together 15 of the world's leading airlines to offer a truly global network. You could earn Qantas Points on eligible flights* with oneworld alliance airlines airberlin, American Airlines®, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Dragonair, Finnair, Iberia, JAL (Japan Airlines), LAN, TAM Linhas Aéreas, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian Airlines, S7 and SriLankan Airlines. Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum One members are recognised with oneworld Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald status when flying on an eligible oneworld flights*. And, for Silver, Gold and Platinum members, additional special privileges are available to make the journey more enjoyable including priority check-in^^, preferred seating±± and priority waitlist. ≈ Selected tier members can enjoy access to over 600 premium airport lounges*** when you fly. Find out more.
Earning Status Credits with selected partners
You can also earn Status CreditsΩ on eligible flights* with all oneworld® alliance airlines and Jetstar and Fiji Airways. Status Credits count towards your membership tier and with higher status, you can enjoy more rewards when you fly. See how many Status Credits you could earn here. Plus, many partners offer the option for you to book a QF flight number on selected services and when you book your flight with a QF flight number, you'll earn Status Credits, just as you do when travelling on a Qantas flight.
The table below lists all of our partner airlines and provides an at-a-glance summary of oneworld® alliance airline partners, the partners you can earn Status Credits with when you fly on eligible flights* and a list of partners who offer the option of a Qantas (QF) flight number on selected services. Click on each partner airline logo below for further details.
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Our Minimum Points Guarantee^ means that you'll earn a minimum number of Qantas Points on every eligible flight~. Find out what you could earn on your next flight.
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Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum One members enjoy a Status Bonus on every eligible flight* with Qantas and Jetstar. Eligible flights* on American Airlines® and US Airways, also offer a Status Bonus. Find out more .
* On eligible flights with that airline's flight number on your ticket. For eligible flights, see terms and conditions and the Airline Earning Tables.
~ Qantas Points and Status Credits (where applicable) are earned on eligible flights with that airline's flight number on your ticket. Qantas Points and Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. For full details, see terms and conditions and the Airline Earning Tables for details on the conditions for the applicable airline.
^ The Minimum Points Guarantee applies per segment to eligible flights and fares on selected partner airlines and applies after any applicable bonuses for membership status and/or promotional offers have been added.
^^ On Qantas International flights only, oneworld Ruby members receive priority check-in at Qantas Club or Premium Economy counters where available (not Business counters) and do not receive priority check-in for domestic Australia flights.
±± Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating is in accordance with the individual policy of the oneworld member airline operating the flight. First and business class check-in desks and lounges are not available at all airports. Lounge access for Emerald and Sapphire tier members only. Fast track at security lanes and extra baggage allowance for Emerald members only. oneworld benefits are available only to passengers on scheduled flights that are both marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline (A oneworld marketed flight refers to a flight with a oneworld flight number, eg QF1 or AA222. A oneworld operated flight refers to the actual aircraft or 'metal' on which you fly, eg Finnair aircraft. For information on oneworld, visit www.oneworld.com.
≈ Only available when booked on fares permitting waitlist for travel on selected Qantas operated flights with a QF flight number on your ticket. Check booking for fare conditions.
***Lounge access is only available when you are travelling onward that day on eligible flights with a QF or JQ flight number on your ticket, or a flight operated by a oneworld® alliance airline with a oneworld® alliance airline flight number on your ticket. You must be over 18 years of age to access any lounge if not accompanied by an adult. Other lounge access conditions apply. See Qantas Club Terms and Conditions.
Ω Status Credits are earned when flying on eligible Qantas, oneworld alliance airlines, Jetstar Airlines and Fiji Airways flights only - see the Airline Earning Tables for details.
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|Guidelines for Project Evaluation
|This book is addressed primarily at government project evaluators and is divided into four parts. Part I reviews the reasons for the need for project evaluation, discusses in detail the various objectives that governments typically consider in their national plans, and what role public investment is likely to play in the realization of such objectives. Part II contains a detailed discussion of the shadow prices used in Part I. Part III discusses the meaning and significance of national parameters, social rates of discounting, social values of investment, the shadow prices of unskilled labour and foreign exchange, and the role of national planning in project formulation and evaluation. Part IV presents four case studies.
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