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Digital revolution changing how doctors practice medicine
SAN FRANCISCO - An emerging digital revolution in medicine is underway. Beyond consumer-driven apps that count calories or encourage exercise, mobile technology is beginning to significantly change how doctors practice medicine.
"We're at a very interesting intersection of technology impacting clinical care, which hasn't really changed dramatically in 50 or 60 years," said Dr. Michael Blum, director of the Center for Digital Health Innovation at UCSF. "When we look back in 10 years, we're going to be amazed how far we've gone."
The ubiquity of smartphones has already had an effect on clinical practice in numerous obvious ways. Doctors can speedily access important information such as drug dosage recommendations or disease profiles as well as a patient's medical information. They can also more easily communicate about patients with specialists or other colleagues.
Dr. Paul Abramson began experimenting with other uses for mobile medical technologies on himself. He was getting regular headaches, with little clue as to why. A geek of sorts who earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from Stanford before heading to medical school, Abramson enjoys putting himself in the role of lab rat.
Using his phone, he started tracking everything from caffeine intake and mood to barometric pressure and light exposure.
This was possible, of course, because of the incredible number of gadgets all rolled into his iPhone. It turned out the headaches were related to sleep; if he got enough shut-eye, the headaches disappeared.
About a year ago, he debuted the Quant Coach program at his practice. The program's roots stem from the tracking Abramson did on himself.
"I just didn't feel like I had enough information coming back to me from patients," he said.
His patients are instructed to track varying sets of information, entering the data into an app called Mymee. That data is sent to Abramson's office and compiled in an open-source data visualization software called FluxStream. An employee called a "quant coach" in his office then pores over this quantified data, summarizing it for Abramson.
He said the methodology has allowed him to solve some complex medical riddles -- physical ailments, for example, that wound up related to less-than-obvious causes, such as environment. He can keep close tabs on his patients and amass a rich picture of all the factors that might be contributing to an illness.
The potential applications for smartphones in medicine are growing more sophisticated.
At the 2013 TEDMED conference in Washington, D.C., an exhibition introduced the notion of the "smartphone physical." It featured a collection of gadgets that, when hooked into a smartphone, can gather a slew of clinically relevant information.
Tricked-out, the smartphone becomes something akin to a real-life realization of Star Trek's medical tricorder. Plug in the corresponding device, and the phone can determine blood pressure, monitor glucose or perform an electrocardiogram. The NETRA-G is a small, plastic eye piece that, when hooked into a smart phone, can test visual acuity.
Even so, digital health innovation is still in the early stages.
One reason is that medicine has been relatively slow to embrace technologies already available.
"Physicians are still bound to archaic technologies like pagers and fax machines," said Dr. Nate Gross, co-founder of Rock Health, a seed accelerator for mobile and web health startups. In one recent survey, fewer than half of attending physicians reported using smartphones for patient care.
The complexities of developing new medical technologies have also been a hurdle. As Gross explained, young, brilliant techies and investors are more interested in the next Four Square or Angry Birds, which are easily understood and don't require the extensive trials and testing an evidence-based medical iPhone app might call for.
And many of the applications and devices that exist do not measure up to the rigorous standards of medicine. Earlier this year, a study of apps that claim to identify cancerous moles highlighted the disparity of scientific rigor. The best performing app accurately identified moles that had turned cancerous about 98 percent of the time; the worst app was accurate less than 7 percent of the time.
The Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to regulate some apps, and issued draft guidance in 2011. But final regulations -- and clarification of which apps would be subject to them -- are still forthcoming.
"There is a little bit of disconnect between the community developing these technologies and the actual health-care system," Blum said.
To be useful to the medical community, mobile technologies need to be at least as effective as traditional tools and pass rigorous standards and scientific evaluations for medical devices.
The smartphone could contribute hugely to making medicine less costly, more efficient and accurate, they say.
For example, a patient with heart palpitations could use the AliveCor Heart Monitor, which requires a prescription, to screen rhythm abnormalities, transmit them to a doctor and determine whether to go to the hospital. Such devices could cut down on the time and money patients spend in doctors' offices and emergency rooms.
Or they could one day replace expensive medical equipment with devices that cost just a few hundred dollars.
"With the smartphone, the opportunity to expand care more broadly is tremendous," said Dr. Aenor Sawyer, an associate director of UCSF's digital health center.
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"I think the Affordable Care Act is the single least popular piece of major domestic legislation in the last 70 years. It was not popular when it passed; it's less popular now. I think the worst thing that could happen to Barack Obama's reelection campaign would be if he had to spend four months this fall explaining what ObamaCare 2 would look like."
So said former Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala., photo) in an interview with The Hill, explaining why passing ObamaCare was a bad idea — Davis, to his credit, voted against it, though he still ended up losing his 2010 run for Alabama's governorship in the primary — and why a Supreme Court ruling overturning the law might well sink Obama's reelection bid as well.
Davis is one of "an increasing number of Democrats," most of them either former or retiring officeholders, to voice discontent with the healthcare law and its consequences for their party, according to The Hill. "The public grievances have come from centrists and liberals and reflect rising anxiety ahead of November's elections."
The first Democrat to express such thoughts openly was Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who told New York magazine in an interview published on April 15 that passing ObamaCare was a "mistake" that cost Democrats dearly in the 2010 elections. "I think we paid a terrible price for health care," the retiring Congressman said. He also suggested that Democrats should have pushed for financial reform first — it arrived a few months after ObamaCare in the form of the Dodd-Frank law — and tackled healthcare in a piecemeal fashion afterward.
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Dress Outside the Box
I just lost 25 pounds and as a gift to celebrate my success, my adoring husband bought me a whole new wardrobe. And boy did we have fun. He actually sat in the dressing room with me while I tried on assorted dresses, pant suits, blouses and designer jeans. I love all the clothes I bought almost as much as I basked in the glow of his admiration. What was most remarkable and surprising to me was that I ended up buying items that I probably would not have chosen had he not been there to encourage me to try something different.
My favorite piece was a slim fitting Rachel Roy hot orange dress that I purchased to wear to my niece's wedding in a few weeks. But the most shocking (because it was so out of character for me) was the Miss Me skinny jeans adorned with sparkly rhinestones. Later that night when I modeled the outfits for my sister and two daughters they looked at me with such amazement as if they didn't recognize me. My sister summed up the sentiment the best by exclaiming, "Wow, you really are dressing outside the box."
Now there are two lessons to be learned here. Actually three. Number one– yes, girls, I was hot once. Number two–It pays to really spice things up once in a while to offset the "momness" of our lives. And finally, it feels really good to have a loving partner to encourage me to not only look my best, but to be my best. That's the biggest blessing I get from my marriage. Paul and I just celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary and we have not only survived, but thrived because we have always been there for each other to offer support and encouragement. You really need that in a marriage.
I recently embarked on a new career (more on that later) and so far it is going really, really well. During the transition period Paul has been my rock and my sounding board and always, always my support system. And now, not only has he (proverbally speaking) encouraged me to "think outside the box," he's helping me to dress that way too.Published on August 13, 2013 · Filed under: CELEBRATIONS, Remarriage, Romance;


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Black Friday Cyber Monday Gamers Giveaway (And SpiritHoods Winner!)
IMAGINE for a moment: It's 1966, Philadelphia. 6am. You can't sleep despite the tryptophan in your system. Loud noises. Cars honking. People shouting. You peek through your blinds; the faintest bit of sunlight stinging your tired eyes. But then… you see it. An OUTBREAK of heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic! A bus has crashed into a taxi. Police are everywhere…. sirens can be heard! People are MOBBING THE STREETS… out of control! ARE THEY ZOMBIES?! WHAT WILL YOU DO?!
Although this sounds like the beginnings of some stylized video game, this is actually how the term "Black Friday" was coined – not a term of endearment or a way of putting retailers' accounts "in the black"… this was a day that was hated by all city and transportation workers. The Philadelphia Police Department named the day after Thanksgiving "Black Friday" because of its dread: massive amounts of people overcrowded the sidewalks, traffic jams created havoc and humanity in general could not be conditioned to follow proper protocol and decency when stores offered amazing early Christmas shopping opportunities.
As a gamer, I kinda like the term, even though Cyber Monday is way sexier these days. And by sexy, I mean I can roll outta bed, forgo makeup, chill in my pajamas and scour the internet for the best deals and discounts available all from my computer.
If you're reading this, you're looking at a computer right now. And you must be wondering, what kind of Black Friday/Cyber Monday Gamer deal does Michele have for ME?!
I have another giveaway. It's true. THREE different games and SIX winnings, for my dear readers. Any of these games would make awesome gifts, stocking stuffers or a little something for yourself! My reviews for each are below.
Leave your comment here on HelloGiggles about which game you want, then follow me on Twitter and lemme know! Winners will be announced on LEVEL UP next Friday.
MIDWAY ARCADE ORIGINS — Level UP's Cyber Monday Giveaway: 1 XBOX and 2 PS3 Games will be shipped to three unique HelloGiggles readers!
Midway Arcade Origins — Retro Gamers, excite! FORGET the quarters. Now you can play the greatest arcade games ever, right from the comfort of your own home.
I grew up in arcades, so this was a BLAST. I surprised my boyfriend by ordering pizza, buying some beer and throwing Midway Arcade Origins into the XBOX. And there, at our fingertips was Marble Madness, Joust, Gauntlet, Rampage and Spy Hunter… to name a few. Even if you don't win our Cyber Monday giveaway, this game is a fantastic deal. You get 30 genre-defining, classic games for $30 ($29.99) from the golden age of arcades.
If you're too young to have played these games… these are your gaming roots. Learn them, love them, respect them. They're fun, and sometimes funny, especially in comparison to how far technology has come. Longtime fans will seriously enjoy testing their skills once again. And, most importantly, many games can be played with up to three friends in local and multiplayer co-op. Just like the old days.
Games include: Defender, Gauntlet, Joust, Rampage, and Total Carnage, as well as 720 °, A.P.B., Arch Rivals, Bubbles, Championship Sprint, Tournament Cyberball 2072, Defender II, Gauntlet II, Joust 2, Marble Madness, Pit-Fighter, Rampart, Robotron 2084, Root Beer Tapper, Satan's Hollow, Sinistar, Smash TV, Spy Hunter, Spy Hunter II, Super Off Road, Super Sprint, Toobin', Vindicators Part II, Wizard of Wor, Xenophobe, and Xybots.
Pid is awesome. It's got a great retro feel while bringing some stylish and creative platforming adventure to the table. The premise is that you play as a young boy that gets stranded on an old, remote planet that's trying to find his way home.
Your mission is to unravel this huge conspiracy that keeps the planet mesmerized in order to get out. But robots are trying to stop you and you have to befriend strange allies along the way. I don't want ruin the whole game… but this will turn around the way you think about 2D gaming. There's a powerful force that can be manipulated in some very cool ways in order to get you through levels.
What I love about Pid is that you can play two player co-op and help each other get through puzzles. Sounds like an awesome holiday gift, if you ask me.
NAUGHTY BEAR: PANIC IN PARADISE – Level UP's Cyber Monday Giveaway: 1 XBLA code and 1 PSN will be given to two unique HelloGiggles readers!
It obviously begs the question: who's been Naughty this year? Maybe this game is for you.
Despite some hairy reviews, I've been a longtime fan of Mr. Naughty Bear – especially the concept. Maybe chalk it up to the fact that I've done a lot of B horror flicks, but this game makes me laugh! You play Naughty, a stuffed bear who (in the initial game) wasn't invited to the Teddy Bear Picnic and went on a rampage. In Panic In Paradise, you yet again get to be the silly villain in a horror movie about Teddy Bears on a vacation. Naughty Bear wasn't invited on this luxury holiday, and has been shunned by the inhabitants of Paradise Island. Armed with a hit-list of bears that have wronged him, Naughty is going to make them pay, one by one.
The entire idea is hilarious and isn't supposed to be taken as seriously as some other reviewers have. Yes there are some collision issues along the way but the HUMOR is what keeps one playing. Instead of blood, it's stuffing! It's so over-the-top ridiculous. I find this kind of gameplay far less intense and aggressive than some more realistic FPS games on the market. Panic in Paradise offers more weapons, abilities, achievements and costumes as you play along. The only thing missing for me is the multiplayer element that made the first one such a cool party game.
LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS BELOW, FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER and let me know which games you want for Cyber Monday!
Additionally! We have the SpiritHoods HB3 Winner to announce! HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY TO JILLIAN DUCATO !!! I've written you on Facebook, please send me your address with your 'Hood of choice (you can pick men's or kid's as well) so we can ship it out Congrats, I hope you love whichever one you choose <3
BLACK FRIDAY HAS ALSO DROPPED SPIRITHOOD PRICING AND IS GIVING 50% of it's profits back to ENDANGERED SPECIES FOR TODAY ONLY !!!
Check the website for NEW RELEASES and deeper price drops:
** HelloGiggles readers also get an additional 15% discount at checkout when entering the reusable promo code: 8bity **
- $119 full 'Hoods lowered from $129
- $129 full 'Hoods lowered from $139
- $139 full 'Hoods lowered from $149
- All Team (college) 'Hoods lowered to $89
- $10 Women's Headbands lowered to $10
- Baby, Kids, Accessories, Half Hoods & Shawls have stayed the same price
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Additional Images via Backbone Entertainment, Michele Morrow, Might and Delight, 505 Games and SpiritHoods


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We run a smaller site - also a very content rich site - on modxcms and that system rocks. The structure is not based on sections and categories like in joomla, it's build like a real folder structure, and extending the system can be done within the admin part, you can actually write you PHP code inside the admin part.
In terms of access control handling, I would also prefer modxcms. modxcms uses a role based system for user handling, you define the access rigths for each role and give each user a role.
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The bathrooms in Quincy House have a new look--a clean one.
Following the lead of Leverett House last week, Quincy has enlisted the services of UNICCO--a nationwide maintenance and janitorial company--
to supplement Dorm Crew restroom cleaning in its New Quincy dorms.
Five UNICCO workers began their services yesterday, pleasing many Quincy House residents.
"We've had [the restrooms] cleaned maybe twice since September, so I'm all for it," said one Quincy House resident.
"I just saw them, and they're pretty spotless," she added.
The service will continue once a week on Thursdays for a month. At that time, Quincy House will re-evaluate the cleaning situation and decide whether or not to continue using the service, according to Quincy House Superintendent Ronald W. Levesque.
Dorm Crew has suffered from a shortage of workers all year, causing many students to live with unclean bathrooms for weeks because of the sporadic service.
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So with so many bookbinding fans out there, I thought I would do a weekly roundup of some of my favorite handmade books out there on the internet, many of which I've conveniently rounded up on my Handmade Books + Journals Pinterest board.
This week: French Link Stitch Bindings! (it's that lovely "X" stitch)
French Stitch Coptic Binding by Ruth Bleakley
French Stitching on Tapes by A Yen for Paper
Coptic and French stitching on tapes by Magda Ribeiro
Pequenos Sketchbooks by Zoopress Studio
Here it is IN ACTION! – traditionally the french link stitch is used when sewing onto tapes in a traditional case binding, it gives the book a little more structure, but isn't usually visible. Today book artists have integrated it into coptic stitch bindings to great effect. Make sure you use waxed Irish linen thread for a coptic stitch book – you can find sewing instructions for coptic stitch in this great book How to Make Books by Esther K. Smith.
French link stitch looks more complicated than it is – you simply sew underneath the previous section, crossing in an "X". You need at least 8 signatures for the pattern to show up.


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Building our London office – part 2
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Update 5th Feb 2012: Part 3 is here.
At the end of last year, I introduced the construction of our new office in London. Over a month later and significant progress has been made. The first few weeks always seem like not much is being done but that is when the core foundations are built – the structure, flooring, electrics, plumbing and everything else that gets hidden away. With that now almost completed, we're almost ready for perhaps the most exciting bit – kitting everything out!
I visited the office last week – the first and second floors are mostly completed with flooring just being finished and the whole interior plastered. The electrics were completed towards the end of last week and this week we'll see the internal dividers finished, decorating completed with the walls and ceiling painted, the spiral staircase fitted, internet connected, kitchen plumbed in and the initial arrival of furniture.
We've ordered some extremely nice custom desks, Herman Miller chairs, a great meeting table and more Herman Miller chairs. Plus some massive beanbags already sitting at my home, ready to be transported. The next, and final post in this series will go into more detail about the choices behind these. We've spent a lot of time deciding upon the right work environment. If you're spending a significant portion of your time in one place, it has to be comfortable and enjoyable!
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In the last few days, the FCC proposed three fines - all involving violations of the public inspection file rule, and all amounting to $10,000. But the facts of the three cases are radically different, and one wonders about why all ended up with the same fine. But more importantly, the cases again raise the issue of why the penalty for public file violations is so high in relation to other fines for what would seemingly be more important issues - ones involving interference to other stations and, potentially, public safety. We've raised the question before as to whether public file violations, which have a $10,000 base fine adopted in the FCC's Forfeiture Policy Statement (which includes a schedule of base fines for various different types of violations), is really appropriate given the lower fines for what would seem to be more crucial issues - like stations operating in some way that is technically different than they are licensed, or where they don't have operating EAS systems that can pass along crucial emergency information - offenses with lower suggested fines. Looking at the facts in each of this week's cases show that, even among public file offenses, the fine may be the same, yet the offenses seem very different.
In one case, an FCC inspection discovered an AM/FM combination operating with a tower with some of its required lights that did not work, an EAS system that wasn't working and which had not been working apparently for years, an FM station that was operating overpower, and a single public file for the two stations, one that was lacking any Quarterly Issues Programs lists. With all of these violations over 2 stations, the FCC could have fined these stations as much as $42,000, but the FCC reduced the fine to $10,000 based on the licensee's demonstrated inability to pay the higher fine. But more interesting for this analysis was the comparative cost of each of the violations. Under the FCC's analysis, the public file violation was worth $10,000, while the base fine for the EAS violation was only $8000, and the fine for the tower lights was the same as that for the missing documents in the public file. The overpower operation drew only a $4000 fine. Why is a public file violation, which probably no one ever asked to see, a violation with a penalty as severe as those for matters that could affect public safety - tower lights and EAS? And why is it more than double the fine for overpower operation, which could cause interference - an issue as the heart of the FCC's reason for being?
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FOX was the number one network in adults 18-49 while CBS won with total viewers.[Read-More]
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Gotland is an island in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Sweden, to which it belongs today. In the Iron Age and early medieval period Gotland was independent. However, during the Viking period it became tributary to the Swedish kings, until 1361 when it was conquered by the Danes.
A farming settlement of the fifth to sixth centuries AD has been excavated at Vallhagar, indicating a rural economy. However, the island's strategic position at the junction of Viking maritime routes made its inhabitants extremely wealthy in later centuries. The islanders' wealth came through foreign trade, based largely on furs, and probably also slaves and iron.
Many rich graves and hoards of Arabic and Anglo-Saxon silver coins and jewellery have been discovered on Gotland. By the twelfth century a colony of Gotlandic merchants had settled in Novgorod, in western Russia. Nevertheless, the traditional view of an island community of independent tradesmen-farmers has been much modified by recent studies and it now appears that the society was both more stratified and centrally controlled. As in other Viking regions, sea-borne raids for plunder and tribute may have played a part in the accumulation of wealth. Later the island's capital at Visby attracted traders from Germany and the town became an important member of the Hanseatic League.
The jewellery found in Viking-period graves shows that the Gotlanders shared in a Norse material culture, but had their own very distinctive regional identity. Memorial stones of a type rarely found elsewhere show Viking ships, scenes from Norse myths, burial rites, and even possibly scenes from classical legend, although many are now difficult to identify with certainty.


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The Christmas Parade is today at 6:00pm.
Janetta Ann Choat, 74, died November 24, 2013
in Borger.
Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, December 2, 2013 in
Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa, with Jim Yates,
Interim Hospice Chaplain, and Steven Choat, her stepson, officiating.
Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Pampa,
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Wetumpka City Council members Monday night upheld the January recommendation of the planning board to deny a rezoning request made by Thomas Perryman. The property owner asked that a parcel located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Canyon Road be rezoned from R-H (rural and holding) to B-2 (local business).
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Owner's View: 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo
Photo by Jeff Koch.
When Hemmings comes calling to photograph a car, the owner has a multipage questionnaire to fill out. A lot of it is nuts-and-bolts stuff, but a lot more is fill-in-the-blank, which gives a car owner an opportunity to share his thoughts on his ride. Rather than cram an edited version into an Owner's View sidebar, we thought we'd give Bart Wilkus, owner of the 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo covered in the July 2014 issue of Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car (on newsstands now!), space to more fully explain himself because we felt his experience in bringing an out-of-the-ordinary car back to life could be a template for others looking to do the same thing. Everything below is taken from our paperwork and has only been edited for style.
HSX: When did you obtain the car?
Bart Wilkus: August of 2010.
HSX: How and where did you find it?
BW: I found it through a member on Isuzone.org, the original owner.
HSX: What was the condition of the car when you found it?
BW: The car was cosmetically very nice. All original paint, no rust, clean, complete and intact interior; however, mechanically the car was suffering. I believe it sat for three years or so, and it was leaking from just about everywhere a car could leak. The coolant was peanut butter, and the car started overheating after I took possession, which ultimately lead to my restoring the drivetrain.
HSX: Why did you buy this particular example of this vehicle?
BW: Simply put, I was looking for a clean example of a first generation Isuzu Impulse (JR), so I started asking about the cars on the various forums. I was contacted by the original owner who told me he was ready to sell. After some emailed photos and a look at the car by a local friend, we struck a deal and I had the car shipped up from Phoenix to Reno.
HSX: Tell us why this make/model of car is special to you?
BW: As a fan of the Isuzu brand, I wanted to add one of these cars to my small collection. I feel it represents the greatest decade for Japanese cars (the 1980s), and it is stylish and unique enough to be called a future classic.
HSX: What do you like most about this car?
BW: As much as I like the overall look of the car, I would have to say the interior. The level of adjustability in the driver's seat is nothing short of amazing, and the retro-futuristic dash and control pods are just an incredible innovation that make this car stand out.
HSX: What was your original intention with the car when you bought it?
BW: To drive it, naturally, and to keep it as original in appearance as possible. But it was only after three months of ownership that I knew the car needed a complete mechanical refresh.
HSX: When did you restore it?
BW: The process started in December of 2010 and continued until the spring of 2013. I took many months off here and there, while I concentrated on other things.
HSX: Which parts were missing?
BW: The car was missing nothing when I took ownership; however, to simplify the rebuild, I deleted the air conditioning and cruise control. At this time I do not plan to replace the air conditioning, but I will most likely reinstall the cruise control.
HSX: Which parts were the hardest to locate?
BW: There were a few external engine parts that were difficult to locate. And in an attempt to replace a few worn cosmetic bits, I failed on all counts to locate new old stock OEM parts.
HSX: Which parts were the easiest?
BW: A complete engine rebuild kit was still available from Isuzu, as well as most of the wear parts I needed. So technically, most of the stuff was easy to get via my sources with Isuzu.
HSX: What was the most difficult part of the restoration?
BW: Because I am not a professional mechanic, and I am doing everything completely on my own in my home garage, I would say finding the time and energy to get in there, and get dirty was most certainly the most difficult part of the restore. There was very little to do from a cosmetic and body point of view, but the entire drive train needed refreshing. Finding parts was a little difficult, but because I am Internet savvy this was not so much of a challenge for me. After the motor was back in the car, I had some tuning issues that needed working out, and thankfully this all came together with a little help from some mechanic friends. In the end, I learned a lot about this car and about auto mechanics in general.
HSX: If you had to restore this car or buy this car all over again, what would you do different?
BW: Honestly, nothing. The car is running great, and although I have a few minor issues to sort out, both mechanically and cosmetically, I don't have any regrets about the restore. Under the hood, I painted the corroded plenum chamber and valve cover white, to match the car. I also wrapped all the wiring in red loom to make it stand out from the staggering amount of vacuum hose. I catch a lot of flak for some of my color choices under the hood, but I just wanted to do something a little different, and I am happy with the results.
HSX: Any recommendations for others contemplating a purchase and/or restoration of this type of car?
BW: These cars are getting rarer and rarer, and parts are drying up fast. If you want to get into one of these, the best thing would be to have patience, and be willing to travel and spend the money on the finest example you can find. Stick with the 4ZC1-T over the G200Z motor for the best performance, and avoid a rusty car if at all possible.
HSX: Which car clubs are you a member of?
BW: PlanetIsuzoo.com, VehiCROSS.info, and Isuzone.org. I also pop in on IsuzuPiazza.com and ClubIsuzu.com from time to time.
HSX: What additional improvements are planned?
BW: There are a few cosmetic improvements I would like to make, and some additional adjustments mechanically, but otherwise the car is done.
HSX: What other collector cars do you own?
BW: This is probably a matter of opinion, but I also own a 1989 Isuzu Trooper RS (rare, 1989 short-wheelbase model) and a 2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS, which I am sure is destined to become a collector car in the future.
HSX: Any additional thoughts on owning your car?
BW: Isuzu has long been the "red-headed stepchild" among Japanese car enthusiasts, so I am glad to own such a nice example of such a rare car. I hope people will begin to appreciate the styling of the Isuzu Impulse, as well as the importance of other Isuzu cars and light trucks in the years to come.
Lost Cars of the 1980s – 1983-1989 Isuzu Impulse
Joe Isuzu on the Impulse's Lotus-tuned handling. Image courtesy ProductionCars.com.
In 1983, Japanese automaker Isuzu found itself struggling to ramp up direct sales in its recently established U.S. dealer network. Its solution to lure American customers into showrooms was the Impulse, a sleek and well-equipped coupe styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro and based on his "Ace of Clubs" concept that wowed attendees at the 1979 Tokyo Motor Show. Compared to other Japanese coupes of the day, the Isuzu Impulse offered more for less, and seemed like a sure bet to put Isuzu on firm footing with U.S. consumers, but demand for the brand's halo car never really materialized. Today the first-generation Impulse remains a nearly forgotten footnote to automotive history, but it does speak to what could have been.
Public reaction to Giugiaro's Ace of Clubs concept prompted Isuzu to rush the car into production, and it appeared on the Japanese market (as the Isuzu Piazza) in 1981. Two years later, the car debuted in U.S. Isuzu showrooms, equipped with a 2.0-liter fuel-injected four cylinder engine rated at 90 horsepower and 108 pound-feet of torque. Built upon the same GM T-platform that underpinned the Chevrolet Chevette, the first-generation Impulse used a then-conventional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, and despite its humble roots, early drive reports praised the car for its crisp handling.
Giugiaro's Ace of Clubs concept. Photo courtesy John Lloyd.
The list of options for early Impulse models was a short one, consisting of a four-speed automatic transmission (to replace the standard five-speed manual), a deluxe audio system with cassette and uniquely styled "turbine" alloy wheels. Standard equipment, then, was generous and included power steering, power windows, power door locks, cruise control, automatic climate control, rear and side defrost, digital clock, stopwatch, AM/FM stereo, remote hatch release, adjustable instrument pods, adjustable steering column, and four-wheel disc brakes. On paper, that made the base Impulse more expensive than better-established Japanese rivals, something Isuzu would go to great pains to document in a 1988 advertisement comparing the $14,109 Impulse to the $13,538 Toyota Celica GT Liftback. When comparably equipped, the Toyota's price rose to an eyebrow-raising $16,353, illustrating exactly how much of a bargain the Impulse really was.
Content aside, the Impulse's main selling point was its looks. Though not quite as futuristic as the Ace of Clubs concept, the production Impulse still looked like few other cars on the market at the time. Headlamps, for example, were partially hidden (though this styling touch would disappear following a refresh for the 1988 model year) to preserve the car's aerodynamic lines. To further eliminate drag, the Impulse used flush glass, hidden rain gutters and recessed door handles, and to emphasize its Italian-styling roots, the only bit of chrome visible on the car's exterior was the Isuzu badge or logo on the grille. Inside, the car featured a movable instrument cluster to ensure optimum visibility for drivers of all sizes, and supportive bucket seats ensured that even spirited driving occurred without drama.
1986 Isuzu Impulse Turbo advertisement. Image courtesy ProductionCars.com.
The Impulse may have been stylish and well-appointed, but at 2,714 pounds, it wasn't exactly a featherweight sports car. To address this shortcoming, Isuzu opted to add power for the 1985 model year in the form of an available Isuzu Turbo model. The turbocharged and intercooled variant raised output to 140 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque, which gave it the ability to run from 0-60 MPH in 8.5 seconds, on par with sporty rivals of the day. Two years later, for the 1987 model year, Isuzu launched a limited-production Impulse RS Turbo model, available only in white, which further increased handling by adding a limited-slip differential, stiffer anti-roll bars and more performance-oriented tires. Period advertising pointed out that the Impulse RS Turbo (which didn't see a bump in horsepower compared to the Impulse Turbo) was faster to 60 MPH than the (normally aspirated) Porsche 944, and quicker through the slalom than the BMW 635 CSi, and the model foreshadowed what Isuzu had up its sleeve for the 1988 model year.
Looking to capitalize on partner GM's then-ownership of British sports car builder Lotus, Isuzu introduced "Handling by Lotus" to all Impulse models for the 1988 model year. More than just a badge, changes to the car's suspension included new anti-roll bars, firmer dampers, softer springs and new tires, and Isuzu was quick to point out that Lotus engineers had tested more than 250 shock absorbers and 300 tire designs before arriving at the optimal combination. While 1988 Turbo models soldiered on with the same engine as in previous years, base models received an updated 2.3-liter four-cylinder, which boosted output to 110 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque. To accommodate the new engine, a "power bulge" was added to the hood, making 1988 and 1989 Impulse models easy to pick out in a crowd.
Despite the Impulse's strengths versus the competition, sales never grew in the manner Isuzu had hoped for, and the first generation Impulse rode off into the sunset following the 1989 model year. In 1990, Isuzu released a new Impulse built on a front-wheel-drive platform (and also sold here as the Geo Storm), but even a limited-production all-wheel-drive Isuzu Impulse RS couldn't generate interest among U.S. consumers. With sales of its passenger cars plunging, Isuzu exited this segment of the U.S. market in 1993 to focus on its SUV business.
It's not clear how many first-generation Impulse models Isuzu sold here from 1983 through 1989 because the automaker only reported aggregate sales. Even in its best year, 1987, Isuzu sold a mere 39,587 vehicles on these shores, and by 1989 this number had plunged to just 16,296 vehicles in total. Today, an affordable, turbocharged, rear-wheel-drive sport coupe with Italian styling and a Lotus-tuned suspension would likely see customers lined up outside of dealerships, so perhaps the Impulse's biggest shortcoming was that it came to market a few decades too soon.
Joe Isuzu retrospective is the most important thing ever posted – you have my word on it
Though Japanese automaker Isuzu has been absent from the United States market since 2008 (excluding the brand's commercial trucks), the marque once enjoyed a product line that stretched from compact cars (like the I-Mark, originally sold as the "Opel by Isuzu") to Lotus-enhanced sport coupes, compact pickups and sturdy SUVs. Despite a comprehensive product mix, by the mid-1980s Isuzu found itself struggling to increase sales of branded products in the United States market, as consumers were far more familiar with Japanese brands like Honda, Toyota and Nissan. In 1986, Isuzu's ad agency introduced a character named Joe Isuzu (played by actor David Leisure), and seemingly overnight the Isuzu brand became a household name.
"New" is probably one of the most overworked adjectives…
And so begins a hilarious press release describing the "all-new" '83 Isuzu Impulse, back from the days when Isuzu built and sold its own passenger cars in this country, and conveniently skipping over the notion that the Impulse has T-Car (Chevette) guts.
Good times, good times.
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on 08-10-2011 08:42
Hi AshleySmith,
Could you confirm if your issue is only with downloading form DepositFiles.com or are all downloads slow?
on 08-10-2011 14:39
Hi James,
It's just DepositFiles.com again, all others are fine so perhaps it's their issue or a block in place by yourseleves? Dl's are taking hours instead of minutes.
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on 13-10-2011 16:26
Hi Neil,
Yes I've contacted DepositFiles via their customer support section and have just had generic replies that don't reply to the issue at hand.
Their last reply in repsonse to a question regarding download speeds of 20 KB/sec for all files using the free service (not Gold)...
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DepositFiles.com provides the same high quality services to users from all regions of the globe, regardless of size download, download time,
the user's browser and other parameters. For this purpose, the system dynamic load distribution, the essence of which is to the principle:
"All users should be able to download large files and with good speed,"
as a priority in the download speed is given GOLD - users, other users can quickly download only the subject line: first one, then another.
The time spent in the queue (the very phrase "try again in 10 minutes") depends on various factors (the popularity of the file servers are DepositFiles of your network segment, and time of day. Etc.), chief among which is the file size.
The larger the file downloaded from your IP address before it, the more waiting time."
The customer support their end is pointless as they don't seem to read what you post and just send automated replies.
Any chance you can kindly look into this issue please Neil. Tbh, it has only been happening again these past 2 weeks odd from my initial posting. Prior to that things were fine.
All the best,
on 14-10-2011 23:46
I got this further reply...
Dear Ashley!
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I sent them this back as I'm really annoyed by their responses/lack of communication skills...
I really don't know what to say except I am really disappointed by the lack of customer service your company provides in response to issues brought to your attention on numerous occasions by my person and others. I am well aware of my connection speeds, limitations and network and browser peripheries/settings, and "they are not at fault here". I have spoken to VirginMedia engineers and they clearly state it is your issue that needs resolving. Apologies for the tone this message may project but we're not getting anywhere with the poor and inconsequential replies.
Why won't you acknowledge the issue report and fix it? Please.


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Capital spending boost welcomed by the SNP
The SNP is today welcoming a Scottish Government investment of £3.4 billion into capital spending projects in 2013/14 which will help boost the economy, enhance growth and support 40,000 jobs in Scotland.
Schools, hospitals, roads and other infrastructure projects will be financed by the Scottish Government boost.
Jim Eadie MSP, a member of the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee, said:
"These Scottish Government projects - including the Forth Replacement Crossing which will be of enormous benefit to businesses and people in Edinburgh and across Scotland - are helping move Scotland forward.
"A 26 per cent cut in the money Westminster allocated to Scotland for its capital budget was wrong and has delayed construction projects, but the contrasting commitment of the SNP Scottish Government will help Scotland's recovery and economic growth.
"With the full powers of independence - only delivered by a Yes vote in 2014 - we could bring forward investment faster and make a very substantial difference to our economy both now and in the future."


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Borovets is a modern ski resort located in the Rila mountain. The resort features luxury hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and a good choice of pistes and lifts. Borovets is an Alpine type resort, providing very good conditions for snow sports during the winter: skiing, night-skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ski jumps and biathlon, ski-doo, etc. There are ski runs for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers. See the map of the ski centre, check out our section ''Recommended hotels in Borovets" and book online your ski holiday in Borovets!
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Borovets resort
Location: Borovets ski resort is located 12 km from the town of Samokov and 72 km from the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The resort is situated on the northern slopes of the Mousala ridge in the eastern part of the Rila mountain. Borovets is huddled in venerable pine woods 1390 meters above the sea level. The highest pistes of Borovets ski centre are located at 2600 m above the sea level.
Resort information: Borovets is a modern ski resort with luxury hotels, shops, bars and restaurants. The resort provides excellent skiing facilities, pistes and lifts. Diverse winter sports can be practiced on the slopes: skiing, snowboarding, night-skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ski jumps, ski-doo etc.
The total length of the ski pistes is 58 km. The ski runs vary in difficulty. The pistes are grouped in 3 ski centres: pistes of Sitnyakovo – Martinovi Baraki region; 4 pistes of Markudjik region and 3 pistes of Yastrebets region. The best ski slopes are those of Ystrebets ski centre where all winter sports competitions take place.
The winter in the resort is mild with loads of snow. The average temperature in January is 4.8єC. The snow cover on the slopes remains from December untill April. The air in Borovets is clear, the climate is considered to be healthy.
Mountain rescue service is available 24 hours a day. Telephone contact details: (+359) 887 100 243; (+359) 7503 2450; (+359) 88 1473.
Medical & dental services: Ambulance and first aid on the ski slopes as well as fully equipped hospitals, pharmacies and dentists are available in the town of Samokov.
All dental services and some medical services must be paid in cash to the doctors or clinics. They should provide the necessary receipts, bills and invoices describing the cost and the service, so that you can claim back the expense to your insurance company. In case of injury you should inform your insurance company and follow its instructions.
How to reach Borovets
Borovets ski resort is easily accessible. It is situated 12 km from the town of Samokov and 72 km from Sofia.
By bus
There is a regular bus transport on every 30 minutes from Sofia - South Bus Station (Avtogara Yug) for the town of Samokov. In about an hour the bus arrives at Samоkov Bus Station. There you can take a van to Borovets every 15 minutes. In Borovets, the van stops in front of Samokov hotel in Borovets. The van back to Samokov stops in front of Ela hotel.
By car/ private transfer
The most comfortable, reliable and quickest way to reach Borovets is by car or private transfer.
Book a private transfer at a reasonable price here: Private transfer to Borovets or rent a car.
The driver will wait you at the airport and will a private vehicle will take you to Borovets.
The ski slopes in Borovets
Height of Borovets resort: 1350 m
The highest skiing area: 2560 m
Total length of ski tracks: 58 km
The longest ski run: 12 km
Direction of slopes: North Cross country
The ski pistes of Borovets resort are located in 3 main ski centres:
Yastrebetz ski center – 1340 - 2369 m
Markudjik ski center – 2340 - 2550 m.
Central ski center – 1337 - 1780 m.
The ski centres of Borovets provide 19 ski runs with total length of 58 km. Excellent skiing conditions are provided from December till April. There are available ski runs for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers, designed with international markings and multilingual signs.
The lift system of Borovets: six-seat Gondola lift, 2 High Speed Quad Chair lifts, fixed Grip Quad Chair lift, baby drag lifts, 10 Surface ski lifts.
The resort offers biathlon facilities for competitions and training. Night skiing is available opposite Rila hotel every day from 5 pm to 10 pm. Ski jumping is available in Central ski centre.
35 km cross country skiing terrains are available in the resort. The terrains are designed according to the requirements of the International ski federation.
In 1993 the resort hosted a round of the World biathlon championship.
Ski centre central Borovets offers a 70 m high ski jump ramp.
The resort offers a terrain for cross country skiing at "Shiroka Polyana" (3.5 km) and "Varnika" (10 km) sites.
|Ski run
|Length [m]
|Inclination [m]
|Light piste
|Sitnyakovo 1
|Sitnyakovo 2
|Yastrebets 1
|Yastrebets 3
|Markujik 2A
|Difficult ski run
|Martinovi Baraki 3
|Markujik 3
|Martinovi Baraki 4
|Difficult ski run
|Markujik 1
|Martinovi Baraki 1
|Light piste
|Martinovi Baraki 2
|Sitnyakovo 3
|Difficult ski run
|Markujik 0 - beginners piste (Suhar)
|Cross country
|Markujik 2B
|Difficult ski run
|Light piste
|Light piste
|Light piste
|Cherveno zname
|Difficult ski run
|Musalenska pateka
|Light piste
|Sitnyakovski pat
|Light piste
|Borosport Snowpark
|Light piste
Apres ski
Borovets is full of bars, cafes, night clubs, and discos. The night life in Borovets is excellent. The resort is known as the most interesting ski centre regarding party time. Been catering for foreign tourists for many years now, the staffs are known to be friendly and professional. Most of the places work till the early morning, and offer good prices and special 'happy hour' discounts.
Music played is mostly international dance music. Very often special shows are presented at the clubs. There are available restaurants and taverns with Bulgarian national folk music and 'horo' dancing, which some people find very interesting.
There is entertainment for both children and adults in the resort and its numerous selection of pubs, restaurants and bars. Bulgarian folklore evenings are an exclusive attraction featuring lively centuries-old rhythms and dances while tasting native Bulgarian cuisine and world-famous Bulgarian wines. We have selected some of the best restaurants in the resorts to make your choise easier.
- Mamacita's: probably the best restaurant in Borovets. On the main shopping street in front of hotel Rila. Excellent food, steaks, etc. Great serviceand 15 % discount hust for BulgariaSki fans!
- Crown Italian Restaurant: The Crown Pizza in Borovets is the best Italian restaurant in the resort. Situated right in front of the Ria hotel, next to the drag lift on the ski slope, the restaurant offers magnificent view towards the beautiful Rila Mountain and the baby drag lift. 10 % discount for al BulgariaSKi fans!
Borovets is one of the best ski resorts in Bulgaria for night life. Generally the prices in the discos or bars are cheap as usual in Bulgaria. Most of the places around offer 'happy hour' and free drinks. Therefore, be careful with the quantities! The Bulgarian national alcoholic drink called Rakia might be too strong for you.
The bar-people speak English, so you will have no problems with the communication.
The finest Bulgarian beers are Zagorka, Kamenitza, Shoumensko, Ariana and etc.
These are also cheap and available on tap or in bottle. Now world famous brands like Stella Artois, Staropramen and Amstel are produced in Bulgaria and these are available in most bars at good price. Imported beers are available too, but approx. two times more expensive than the Bulgarian ones.
The Bulgarian wine is world famous for the good quality and reasonable price, so wine-lovers can be prepared to buy some more before leaving Bulgaria.
Music at the discos is mostly the latest dance hits and all-time classics in the Karaokes. Ask the DJ to play your favorite song.
The Buzz bar and Revolution bar& dinner are spme of the most preferred places in Borovets.
And to all beginners on the piste: "More beer=less fear" :))
Recommended hotels
Borovets offers first class accommodation in luxurious hotels or cosy mountain chalets.
We have prepared a special selection of the best hotels in Borovets, offering excellent quality at the best possible rate.
Browse the hotels and choose the hotel the suit your requirements. We kindly ask you to fill in the booking form and a representative of BulgariaSki.com will be in touch with you shortly.
- Festa Winter Palace hotel is unique in furnishing style and architecture. It is just 20 m away from ski run "Cherveno zname" and the high speed squad and 100 m away from the Gondola...
- Alpin Hotel is a small luxury hotel, situated in the centre of Borovets resort, only 20 m away from the ski slopes. It is a quiet and peaceful typical family hotel ...
- Club hotel Yanakiev has a unique location, right on the ski slope, surrounded by forest full of old spruces and fir-trees. The hotel offers a combination of tranquility and beauty right in the heart of the...
- Festa Chamkoria Hotel is situated amidst the beauty of the venerable fir forests, 1200 m away from ski centre Borovets and the starting point of the cabin...
- Ice Angels Hotel is situated between chair lift and drag lifts in the centre of Borovets ski resort. The hotel offers SPA centre, Conference hall, Night club and restaurant with...
Places to go during your ski holiday in Borovets
Guests of the resort can take short tours to some of the most remarkable sightseeing around. We have shortlisted some of the resorts nearby Borovets that worth to be visited.
- We would certainly recommend the world famous Rila Monastery - a famous tourism site in the heart of the Rila Mountain, offering great opportunities for religious tours and hiking trips.
- You can also visit the palace "Carska Bistrica" which is just 10 miniutes walk from the new center of the resort.
- Samokov - a wonderful mountain town with mountain spirit and is rich of historical and religious sightseeing right at the foot of the Rila Mountain on the main road to Borovets mountain resort.
- Malyovitsa – famous as the best site for tourism and alpinism in Bulgaria.
- Govedartsi – the small village of Govedartsi offers great opportunities for relaxing holiday in the mountain amidst crystal clear air and beautiful virgin nature. The resort also offers a small ski slope for beginners and intermediates.
- Panichishte – a great ski and hiking resort right next to the Sapareva Banya resort.
- Beli Iskar – beautiful village, suitable for relaxing holiday amidst virgin nature, also a starting point to numerous hiking routes to the Musala peak.
- The Seven Rila Lakes - Seven Rila Lakes are an attractive spot for keen mountaineers and tourists of all kind. The lakes have glacial origin and each of them is named according to its shape.
Comments Borovets
WOW, thats all i can say about the previous week of my life. The snow conditions were amazing and the people were so friendly. The night life was always active and the rila hotel was especially fantastic. I loved the accommodation at the rila and i loved the way it is right on the slope. I wouldn't have changed a thing about the holiday and i would recommend this resort to everyone including beginners and experts. Overall, i had an amazing time!!!
Just returned from our first ski trip took a 6 day beginner course and our instructor was galia. She was such a lovely person and all the group enjoyed the week . The snow wasn't great but it was fine for us to learn upon.stayed at the hotel rila it is a 3star hotel but I must say the staff are awesome. It can be noisy if you are located in the studios as they face the street .people do party till the early hours and can be heard .if they can sort that out it would be even better I wonder what the police are doing .will return next year depending on snowfall.balkan holidays are a good to go with everthing was organise very well. the bulgarian people are extremely friendly. The chilli in bj's is worth a go.
I am having a wonderful time in Borovets. We are spending lots of time in The White Magic. Christo, Janet, Lora and Val are looking after us with Amazing Food and Drink and fun times. Jools and Mickey are top people, so glad to meet them. Thank you White Magic you are all magic x
On our way to Borovets on Saturday 4th. We are really looking forward to another week of skiing and socialising. Happy New Year to everyone who is out there.. let it Snow , let it snow let it snow! P.S just bought ski helmets ....makes sense! Get well soon Mr Schumacher we are thinking of you!
Hi, we are arriving in Borovets on Friday 8th March 2013, how are the weather conditions? i've seen rain on some of the sites does that mean the slopes are going to be icy?
Only a week to go and Borovets here we come..... Did complain earlier about the web cams not updating but hey they are working great now, snows looking good, can't wait to get back there and see all our friends.. Will be in my favourite bar (Bar Sunski) having a beer very soon....
yes that's true. Best place is Nick's chalet. We had an absolutely fantastic time there. My family and I are definitely coming back!!
Best place in Borovets is definitely Nick's chalet - Four Seasons. Trust me, we've been to many places but I haven't seen such a great chalet .It's so clean and breakfast is out of this world. Nick and Mariana will always help you. Nick organizes ski equipment, ski school (he's a very patient ski instructor)Restaurants around the chalet are much better and cheaper than those in Borovets. We are definitely coming back
Dear all, I m maltese and I visited Borovets last week in mid March 12. We stayed in Samakov hotel and we have very nice memories both in the hotel and in the skii resort... George is a very good skii tutor and he helped us all.. I would recommend skiing in borovetz and i wish to go there again soon.. aud
just back from first ski holiday in borovets.had great time with great snow and scenery.our nine yr old son had an amazing time skiing same slopes as us in his lessons.sadly our five yr old daughter didnt have same experience.borosports (main ski school) only start lessons from 7yr so we had booked her into ski kindergarten,which for an aware 5 1/2yr old isnt ideal.we did get a private lesson for her and she was away,snow ploughing down the greens without a bother. otherwise great experience.Oh one other tip,make sure you take small domination in lev as the restaurants love to round things up and say they dont have change!!
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|Salam. As a non-Muslim I have a question regarding the possibility of the Istikharah Prayer in Islam; the prayer for guidance. So far as I understand, a Muslim can pray Isthikarah in situations where he has to make a hard decision in life. My question is: When you ask Allah for guidance, how do you recognize Allah's will in that case? Somewhere I read that the solution to your problem can come in the form of a dream. But humans are dreaming often. How can you be sure that it was the answer to make your decision? I hope you understand me. I am curious on your answer and thank you for your time and advice.
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I will start my answer by giving you a brief definition of what Istikharah is about and then move on to a vital point that is both more profound and more holistic in outlook.
The spirit of the supplication is one in which the guidance and the blessings of God are sought. According to the hadith in which this supplication is mentioned, the Prophet Muhammad said that the best way to ask for guidance was to pray two rak`ahs, and then say the supplication, which can be roughly translated as follows:
O Allah, I consult You through Your knowledge, and I seek strength through Your power, and ask of Your great bounty; for You are Capable whereas I am not, and You know and I do not, and You are the Knower of hidden things. O Allah, if You know that this matter/choice is good for me in respect of my religion, my livelihood and the consequences of my affairs, (or he said "the sooner or the later of my affairs") then ordain it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me. But if You know this matter (and name it) to be bad for my religion, my livelihood or the consequences of my affairs, (or he said "the sooner or the later of my affairs") then turn it away from me, and turn me away from it, and grant me power to do good whatever it may be, and cause me to be contented with it.
The wording of the supplication is such that what is sought is guidance to what is best, not only in a worldly sense, but what is best "in respect of religion," which means that which will enhance and improve one's relationship with God.
In essence, when a Muslim says the supplication for guidance, he or she is putting his or her absolute and unquestioning trust in Allah, believing that because He is the One Who created, He knows what is best for His creation. This trust is built on the belief in the wisdom of Allah and His omnipotence.
This does not necessarily mean that the supplicant will dream of Allah's will, as some believe. Although some people say that they have experienced dreams that helped them make up their mind after praying Istikharah, this is not what a Muslim should be looking out for.
Therefore, Muslims should always be striving to purify the state of their inner senses in order to be more capable of interpreting and receiving Allah's guidance. The general rule is that the closer you are to Allah, the easier it is to read His signs and understand His guidance.
You rightly mention in your question that Istikharah is used when a Muslim is faced with a difficult decision. However, to be absolutely accurate, because Istikharah is a general supplication for goodness and guidance, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) advised that Muslims should seek it in the smallest possible matters. This is because a Muslim should always seek what is best for him or her in both this world and the next throughout his or her whole life. For a Muslim, every event and deed is connected and counts.
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I launched my bright, 14-square-meter kite and struggled to get up the first steep section. Similar to sailing, kiting requires tacking back and forth. In this case, on each tack I would gain 100 vertical feet, then lose 50 feet on my downwind reach. But I was still making uphill progress.
I knew I was pressed for daylight but kept climbing anyway. The farther I climbed, the cleaner and stronger the wind became. I now had the power in my kite that was ideal for climbing. Within 20 minutes, I had traveled 1,000 vertical feet – one-third of the way to the summit.
Second Third
The next portion of my route was an 800-foot face with a 35- to 40-degree angle. The great thing about kites is they can provide an enormous amount of power for climbing and jumping. The problem on steep terrain like this slope was that if the kite is flown directly overhead and a strong gust hits, I could be lifted off the snow and go into flight – what we call "kite gliding."
Kite gliding is something we practice on smaller hills but if it were to happen this far up a mountain, this glide would turn into a massive 5-minute flight several hundred feet over the snow. Just in case this was to happen, I used a kite harness wrapped around my waist and a climbing harness for my legs. They connected to the control bar used for steering, so I wouldn't have to dangle like a monkey and rely on my arm strength to hold on. It's quite similar to paragliding. A huge flight of this caliber was not my intent.
As I leaned back and powered my kite up the face, three of the HMK crew passed me. They positioned their sleds near a cliff for safety. We had previously discussed the cliff as "super sketchy."
As I worked my way past the cliff, I thought to myself, "This is high enough." Mentally, I had to work through a new level of discomfort I had never experienced previously. I knew I had the skill under the right conditions, but I was now at an elevation on a mountain I never had reached before.
Third Third
With only a thousand feet left to the summit, I just had to make it through one very narrow canyon with a 40-foot cornice on my downwind side and the crater rim would be within sight. I worked up the next 300 vertical feet.
As I entered the gully, I had very little room for error. If I flew my kite too high, I would go into flight. If too low, I would hit the cornice, not to mention I was still traveling up a 40-degree face.
As I flew my kite above the cornice, one of my lines clipped the top of the cornice and immediately crashed the kite onto the back side of the wind lip. In most situations, relaunching my kite would be no problem, but I was dealing with a kite I could no longer see in a very precarious place.
Without hesitation, I pulled my safety quick release that kills all power in my kite and all chances of climbing any higher. I felt like I had run a marathon, and on the 25th mile, I had to pull out.
Surprisingly, I wasn't that disappointed. The reality set in that I was only 700 feet from the summit, and now I knew it is possible.
I took a few photos, packed my kite into my backpack, and had the best snowboard run of the year – 2,500 feet of untracked snow, top to bottom.
The Next Attempt
The Mount St. Helens mission has been an ongoing project of mine for nearly 10 years, and I truly believe this is my year to reach the top. It's the vision of standing on top of the crater rim with my kite and staring into the volcano that keeps me going.
Although I haven't reached the summit yet, I will remember my time on Mount St. Helens as the place where I discovered the endless potential kites have in the backcountry. This is just the beginning!
About the author: Aaron Sales is the former editor of Kiteboarding Magazine and is the co-founder of Global Sessions, an events company that builds business relationships through recreation in Hood River, Oregon.
See the Drive article on the related sport of kiteboarding in the Fall 2012 issue.
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