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DISCLAIMER:I'm a *total novice* for backpacking solo. I've always accompanied experienced folks who did lovely things like.... cook and set up the tent. I provided effervescence, comic relief and a fair distribution of pack weight.I'm striking out solo.I'll be backpacking 12-18 months through Africa, Asia. Sometimes I'll be in hostels/homes, sometimes my tent. Primarily, I'll hit dry seasons on both continents.Sensitive to pack weight but chose Eureka @ 1.76kg (3lb 14oz) for price, freestanding feature, simplicity and alleged durability. Shelter will be my single heaviest item; heavier than my pack.I have a few questions about making a vestibule (without tent poles) for the Eureka Backcountry 1. Planned to follow this youtube vid on making a vestibule for the Eureka. It's for my gear; seems a bit cramped for cooking. The gent in the vid says he spent ~$15. I'd spend up to $50.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsAGkh9uznwFigured I'd come here and get a second opinion on materials. What lightweight material would you all suggest for this tent and style of vestibule?What material would you suggest for the ground cloth?Should I just use nylon for the rope ties?On another note, I always read that the stakes provided by the manufacturer are garbage. What type of decent stakes should I pick up instead? Any advice is welcome.Thanks in advance.
Hello,Wish I had a Eureka backcountry, they are not available here in France though, and shipping is way too much. I think you should check out Youtube, there are a few videos by a guy who found that a original army flysheet fitted the Eureka backcountry One perfectly.This fly that adds a decent vestibule to your tent, uses one extra pole, so should be quite interesting.Here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_biY4YCy9QM
Pete, yep I saw that vid as well. I really like his set up with the ICS 2000 rainlfly. Only, I thought it'd be redundant because the backcountry itself has a great rainfly.Also, according to the youtuber, it adds a hefty 2 lb 2 oz, bringing the shelter to just under 6lb packed.When I saw the weight itself, I was a bit disheartened and thought the vestibule might be a better option. Incidentally, warden supply must have taken note of the youtube vid b/c they are selling the rainfly for $85, where it was going for $50. Quite a mark up with no design change.
"I'll be backpacking 12-18 months through Africa, Asia. Sometimes I'll be in hostels/homes, sometimes my tent. Primarily, I'll hit dry seasons on both continents."Not answering your question, but as a frequent traveler myself, I would hate to lug a 4-5lbs tent all over the place. I believe the Eureka Backcountry 1 with stakes weigh close to 4.5 lbs. With a silnylon vestibule, the total will come to around 5lbs. As well, the package is also one big loaf!I highly recommend that you take a look at the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo. It's more expensive, but for me, I'd rather cut the budget somewhere else (i.e. eat more at markets at less at restaurants) and carry less than half the weight and bulk for 18 months! After a few rounds of practices, setting up this tarptent is very quick and very easy. However, it is not freestanding like the Eureka -- which is rarely a problem for most all of us.
Eureka used to make the same basic tent with a full front vestibule. They were reviewed favorably in Backpacker, except for the zip on the vestibule, that leaked because of no cover flap. Why in the world did they leave out the zipper flap? No idea.You sound about to get hooked on the MYOG cheap tent modification syndrome, for want of a better description. I am a recovering cheap tent modification junky. I spent years tinkering with another old Eureka solo model, trying to get the weight down. Carbon poles, lighter fabric floor, removed door and replaced with 'beaks' on the fly to create a vestibule. Then the poor quality fabric on the fly started leaking in heavy rains. So after all that work, I had to replace the tent.That's why I agree with Ben. Get something of better quality in the first place.The Eureka is a 4 lb. solo tent. Yes, the 3' by 8' space with a dome ceiling is nice. But there are other self-supporting tents out now in the 3 pound range, made of better quality materials, and there are more coming out every year. They used to be narrow 26" wide coffins, but the REI TT is now 39" tapering to 24" (Why the teeny door - no idea). And there are other new ones coming out. Luxe has one that also tapers, as does the EMS Velocity 1.The only way I would do it again would be if replacing the fly with a high quality silnylon one were the first order of business. Lighter, and you could add the beaks (vestibule)in as part of the new fly. Maybe you could find one of the older Eurekas with the full fly, and either use it, or cut it up to make pattern pieces for a sil fly. Then the tent would be lighter and storm worthy for starters, and you could take your time finding the right carbon poles and lighter floor material, such as black tinted 1.26 oz. cuben sold by Zpacks, or the dark gray Shield silnylon sold by Thru-Hiker.That's would be the only way I would ever get sucked back in to MYOGCTMS again.
If what you're wanting to do is replicate the vestibule the guy in the video made; I would say go at it just like he did. The only thing I would change is the material choice. It would probably serve your purpose much better to use some silnylon or polyurethane coated nylon. 1.3oz silnylon being your lightest option, 1.9oz polyurethane backed ripstop nylon being the most durable option. You could even come close to matching your tent color with one of the nylons I listed. There is also cuben fiber, but it's quite a bit more pricey. There are plenty of super-light options out there, it just comes down to cost I think.For a groundcloth Tyvek is a good and cheap choice. And for tent stakes you can pick up six titanium hook type stakes for around $16. Or the Easton 6in. stakes are decently priced. Both good choices.For the rope, your talking about the rope to tie the new material on to the tent pole right? For this, any kind of cordage that can hold a good knot and holds up to the elements should be fine.Hope that helps.Edit: Forgot to address all questions.
Edited by kingpin on 03/06/2012 20:54:07 MST.
Suppose it's back to the drawing board. Thanks guys for the suggestions. I didn't think the Eureka was *that* heavy but, when it comes to modifying a cheaper tent and adding weight.... that's unappealing.Glad to hear there are other options. I need a freestanding tent. I won't always be camping on dirt, grass. Sometimes I'll be in a city, next to a hostel, outside a bus station and other locations where staking wouldn't be an option.So, that eliminates the Solar Luna. Read about the MSR Hubba, Rainbow Tarptent, Moment TT.I like the Rainbow. Seems to have the most usable/practical space. Being a woman, traveling solo, I like the idea of being able to change clothes in the tent and keep my gear inside. Hadn't planned on bringing trekking poles. But, I'd need them to set up the Rainbow freestanding.Just wondering how it'd hold up in dusty areas. Mostly, I'll be camping in dusty, arid areas as opposed to grass.Also, concerned whether a lightweight tent is really up to frequent long term use. Durability might be an issue.Anyway, thanks guys for pointing me in a new direction and giving me more options., Especially thanks for helping me avoid the rabbit hole of expensive modifications to cheap gear.
Thanks sean. Appreciate you answering my questions!! Um, as you can see I'm a bit... turned around. I like everything about the Eureka except the weight and the lack of vestibule. Like the price, overall design, reviews, alleged durability, ease of use/pitch.(sigh) Now that I have the answer I wanted, not sure what the best option is for me. I don't have any practical experience to draw from.I'll likely try the rainbow and eureka in the back yard... go from there.
No problem, we are all here to help each other. I almost bought myself a MSR Hubba, I've always heard good things about that line of tents. But I wanted room for gear and a big dog, so I went with the Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight. It's not a freestanding tent though, but I tend to stay in the grass. Everyone seems to like the Big Agnes Seedhouse line, maybe check those out. I would like to have one but I can't justify buying one at the moment.Good Luck!!
One of the lightest freestanding, double wall dome tent is the Big Sky Evolution 1P. Very compact when all packed up as well. Less than half the weight and bulk of your solo Eureka Backlcountry 1 tent! Pricier, of course, but think about spreading the incremental cost over 18 months of carrying a few less pounds on top of all your other gear! Well worth it to me.I highly recommend Big Sky, but with ONE BIG CAVEAT: I have dealt with Big Sky and I have direct experiences with various models of their tents and I LOVE everything -- everything -- about the company and its tents, except one thing: delivery time can be both unpredictable and long! So, consider buying only if you won't be traveling for a couple of months. Even then, call or email first to get an estimate. If the estimate plus maybe 3-6 additional months of delay can still work for you, then consider buying.It's a real shame. Big Sky makes some of the very lightest dome tents anywhere -- without any shaving in quality. But their delivery record has been consistently spotty. And you'll rarely find Big Sky tents on sale at the Gear Swap. Most everyone who has one tends to hold on.
Edited by ben2world on 03/07/2012 20:06:51 MST.
Everyone seems to like the Big Agnes Seedhouse line Lets take this with some sense of humour..but most people dont' like the Seedhouse line. If that wasn't the case REI and Co would have a hard time selling any other tent in that price range.In fact when you think of it most people don't like the best selling product.Coke outsells all other soft drinks yet most people when they buy a soft drink don't buy Coke...Franco
"Coke outsells all other soft drinks yet most people when they buy a soft drink don't buy Coke..."One of life's mysteries. I buy soda only sporadically, but when I do, I go for RC cola. :)
I checked out the Big Sky site and a few reviews. I like the Mirage; Evolution seemed too short on space. Unfortunately as of Sept '11 their site reads, "Big Sky's new production facility is under construction. We hope to resume production soon. Thank you for your patience."My local dealers don't have Big Sky products in stock. I sent an email to customer service.Single wall tents supposedly don't have optimal performance in wet, hot conditions. Double walls supposedly don't do well with dusty, sandy conditions.I suppose I'm better off just getting a tent I like, as no tent is going to be perfect for all weather conditions and eventualities. Anyway, I *truly* appreciate the suggestions and don't take issue with spending a bit more for a lighter weight tent. Just a matter of finding one.I'm going to order the RainbowTT and test it at the house. The Eureka arrived and I'll set that up as well. Looked into the Big Agnes but wasn't impressed with the reviews.Certainly, I'd have more options if I wasn't set on the freestanding feature but... that's important to me as I'll be camping in towns just as often as I'm camping in country.Any other ideas are welcome. Wouldn't mind testing a few tents in my bedroom and back yard.
My current tent is the Mirage. I used to own a TT Rainbow -- you've made an excellent choice!
L.R.Also check out the Black Diamond NanoShield single wall domes. If you can adjust to having to get under the canopy to install the poles, one of the models might work for you. The vestibules do add on quite a bit more weight, though. It's odd that Big Sky has been the only one to make the simple wedge domes with ultra light materials. Snow Peak has what might be one, called the Lago, coming out in June; but haven't seen a good enough photo of it yet to know exactly what it is. The large front awning over the door in one picture looked good, and 2.2 lbs sounds good, also.What I use with the dogs is a Wilderness Equipment Bug Dome, about 87"by48", with a form fitting fly that creates large awnings over the door and back. The front awning is great for cooking under in the rain, but would not try to use it above timberline. Also, it took carbon poles and a silnylon floor to get it down to around three pounds (packed). No complete privacy though, unless you replace some of the door netting with silnylon (which I did - to keep out blown rain). Still, a lot of space for 3 lbs. But I am told the new polyester fly may be heavier - don't know.Edit: Should have mentioned the Big Agnes Copper Spurs - also worth considering.
Edited by scfhome on 03/09/2012 19:58:38 MST.
Okay, so I never even took the Eureka out of the box. I just marked it Return to Sender and it's going back to where it came from.First, I thought it'd be good to compare a lower priced, heavier tent with some of the lighter weight options I'm looking at. Thought it'd give me an enhanced appreciation of the light class.But.... I'm already over the Eureka. So, there's no point in making things difficult on the vendor or spending time on an item I have no intention of using.Looked at the BD Nano Shield. Kristin Hofso had such a bad experience with the new material, it put me off. Sounds like their older model was great though.Today I ordered a Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 (Thank You Samuel! - How did I not know this existed?). The "updated" 2012 version is supposedly trail weight 2lb6oz and pack weight 2lb12oz. Not the lightest by any means, but palatial (plenty of space for a gal traveling solo to change clothes). Excellent reviews for multiple weather conditions, durability, and truly freestanding (no trekking poles or anything).And b/c I hate paying retail, I ordered the sample for 25% less, which is supposedly *exactly* the same as the production line except for the fabric color of the nylon portion (grey as opposed to orange). Even better...who needs orange? I did not order a footprint. Sean suggested Tyvek as good/cheap so maybe that will end up being my groundcloth.From most of the reviews I read about many of these tents, seems people didn't order the manufacturer's footprint b/c they could get cheaper/lighter on their own. Does that sound about right?Think it'll come down to the BA Copper and the TT Rainbow. If I didn't want a free standing tent, I'd love the lightheart solo w/ awning. That tent is awesome. I like the idea of setting up from the inside, with trekking poles. Some people don't but it doesn't bother me.
Edited by tankdula on 03/10/2012 11:04:23 MST.
L.R.,Hah - I see that I posted a thankyou to Kristin Hofso for her post, and then completely forgot about the fragile issues with the NanoShield! Sorry for that.For the type of use you described, in populated areas, something fragile is obviously not good.Just a note though, that the Big Agnes materials are very low denier to achieve the weight savings, so considerable care is required. Hope you will post your opinion after using the tent, especially in bad weather. Thanks.
So you got the grey version? The BA Copper Spur looks a lot like the Hubba (s).Any reason why you preferred a grey/white fly over a green?
Well, Pete. It wasn't so much about color of the fly as total weight. This thread really took a turn. To think I began wanting to make my own vestibule for a 3lb tent. Received the Agnes 2102 Sample yesterday. Easy set up. Will be sure to post a review after some use. Gonna order window shrink as well. Can't bring myself to pay $50 for the footprint.There a a couple features I was looking forward to that the 2012 apparently doesn't have. The primary feature is the backdoor. Convenient spot to relieve myself at night.So, I ordered a 2011 on clearance for the same price as the 2012. I wanna set it up, have a look, compare. If it doesn't work out I can return it to my local REI.If I didn't have to concern myself with dust, I'd opt for the Rainbow Tarptent. If the freestanding wasn't so darn easy on BA, I'd opt for Lightheart. Here's a photo someone sent me of a dust storm for one of the places where I'll be headed. I wouldn't camp in really poor conditions but I *will* be in the desert, arid mountains, on beaches... among other locations.
Edited by tankdula on 03/15/2012 17:01:23 MDT.
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46.) Levi/Werstler- Avalanche Of Worms
Instrumental Progressive Metal featuring members of Daath and Sen Reinhert of Cynic. Now that's a great combination! This is a phenomenal instrumental album. It has so many dynamics and emotions covered throughout. While Levi and Werstler are both of the band Daath, this is so much better. Reinhert is mindblowing on this album. It is always a pleasure to hear him drum. From the looks of it this may be just a one time studio only band, but if that is the case, they really did put their heart and soul into probably the best album they will be apart of *excluding Reinhert who only gets better with age*.
47.) Oceansize- Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up
Oceansize has always been a band to me that can stay Alternative/Progressive Rock, and never get boring. The new album proves that. The album explodes from Heavy almost metal tunes to slow ballady post rock, and all things in between. The one complaint I do got to give about Oceansize is that they have yet to make their masterpiece. They always get so close, but never quite get past the bar. I still have hope for these guys to accomplish that...also to tour the US once again. For something completely different, check this album out!
48.) Atheist- Jupiter
Had this album featured Tony Choy's bass playing, and what was suppose to include a cover of Rush's YYZ, this would have been in my top 3 of 2010. The lack of those two things made this album drop quite a lot. That's not to say this isn't a great album. But it does lack a lot. Production wise, picture ...And Justice For All, if it was made in 2010...very little bass. Everything else on the album is stellar, especially Steve Flynn's superior drumming. Regardless, This will probably end up in the upper half of my list, but sadly, not very far. I got my hopes way too high up.
49.) Nachtmystium- Addicts Black Meddle Pt II
One of the most fucked up albums, in a good way, of 2010. Psychedelic Black Metal. Whenever it gets super heavy, it gets super poppy. They have always been known to push the envelope genre wise, and this album is no different. Nachtmystium is one of those bands that I've always dug, but never quite invested enough time into. This album changed that and I really do love them now because of it. I hope they keep going "out there" with their future releases. It's what they do best.
50.) Triptykon- Eparistera Daimones
One of the best Extreme Metal albums ever put out. Tom G. Warrior put out his best work this year with Eparistera Daimones. Every song hits a different spot in the term of the genre Extreme Metal. A Thousand Lies wins the award for the most Brutal song ever created. There's not much else that needs to be said other then if you want pure Evil Metal, get this album!!!
51.) Flotsam And Jetsam- The Cold
Oddly enough this album was released on Head's *Ex Korn guitarist* album label. But it doesn't make the album any less heavy or thrashy. I do consider The Cold to be standard Flotsam And Jetsam without deviating from the norm. Fast songs, heavy songs, a ballad or two, the hit single that never made it onto radio, etc. But all while having a Modern sound to it. Fans of Classic Thrash will appreciate this album. Nothing extraordinary on it, but a great listen none the less.
52.) Jeremy Messersmith- The Reluctant Graveyard
Those longing for the sounds of 60's pop music made in 2010, this is your album. Jeremy Messersmith is a local Twin Cities musician that really captured my attention this year. While this album that that distinct classic Pop/Rock sound from yesteryear, there is that tinge of darkness surrounding the album which makes for some great storytelling. Those will to take a chance with some poppier, but enjoyable pop rock. Get this album. Again, coming from a Prog guy, that says a lot.
53.) Haken- Aquarius
Haha, in speaking of Prog. This has gotta be one of the most refreshing Progressive Metal albums I have heard in a LONG time. Prog that is not ripping of Dream Theater nor Meshuggah at every chance. They take everything good from every Prog and Metal and a damn near perfect Progressive Metal album. While the stereotypes of Prog are all over this album, that is in no way a bad thing. When these guys make their 2nd album, that will be be the day people may just start saying Dream Who?
54.) Pain Of Salvation- Road Salt (Part One)
This is the most frustrating album for me this year. I want to like it, but it is so damn different, in a ripoff way. Pain Of Salvation was the underground's underground Progressive Metal band, that went. Then they made Scarsick, while I still dig that album is completely out there in making Modern Metal. Road Salt on the other hand...it's Led Zepplin to a T. I really want to believe Road Salt Part Two will have a bit more creativity left, but this album made me reinforced my theory that every band has a point in their career where they peak. If you dig classic Rock, get this album, but if you were a fan of POS's old days, you'll either love or hate this album. I'm still torn.
55.) Zach Hill- Face Tat
Replace the phrases, Pain Of Salvation, Progressive Metal, and Classic Rock; with Zach Hill, Math Rock, and you can almost make the same argument. Zach Hill is still the most insane single bass/single pedal drummer out there, but this album is so damn simple I could play along with it the first time I heard it. I don't want that from Zach Hill. The songs are actually pretty good, unlike Road Salt, but still very disappointing, but again, you can make the argument that every artist has to change to stay fresh. I guess this is Zach Hill's take on that.
56.) Emanuel And The Fear- Listen
Another one of the Alternative/Folk Rock bands that I discovered this year. These guys wrote 19 completely different songs on this album and a damn good job of it as well. Believe it or not, Jeff Gretz, drummer of the band ZAO, is the drummer of Emanuel And The Fear. Everyone has to have their different outlets. There are some minor production problems with this album. One example is when you can hear the vocalists swallow between lyrics in some songs, which does get a tad annoying if you're paying attention to it. But regardless, this is one of the best alternative albums of the year. The River Empires still wins for me as the best, but this takes the silver medal.
57.) Disturbed- Asylum
I'll never be completely sold on Disturbed, but I do gotta admit, their ability as musicians and songwriters only get better and better. While I do agree with others who have said this album does feel like one long song, but to me, it's a better song then OHHH WAHH AHHAHH AHHHHH. As least they are trying to keep somewhat every and rockin. Which can't be said of a lot of hard rock bands now a days.
58.) Dillinger Escape Plan- Option Paralysis
Without a doubt, this is their magnum opus. They did it right with this album. The perfect blend of what they are known for made in one album. The only regret about this album is that Chris Pennie is not apart of the band while they achieved their possible highest peak. I am very curious to see where DEP will go from here. But as of now, bask in their glory of Option Paralysis. They earned it.
59.) 65daysofstatic- We Were Exploding Anyway
Another band that completely changed their sound, except in the case, maybe for the worst. What made me really dig these guys with the mix of Post Rock and Electronica. All the Post Rock is completely gone from these guys. While if I was into Electronic, these guys would be my favorite band. But alas, I'm really not. It's the same reason I can't stand Muse anymore. This will probably get them bigger exposure, but for me, they lost me.
60.) Bad Religion- The Dissent Of Man
I was shocked by the amount of hate for the last album, New Maps Of Hell. To me, that is their best album. it was almost hardcore punk and Heavy metal. The Dissent Of Man goes back to the classic days of Bad Religion. Bad Religion is by far my favorite punk band, so I'm not disappointed at all. They keep the spirit alive that Punk music is not bands like Blink 182 or Simple Plan, and that those bands sucks! The Dissent Of Man is a phenomenal album that while poppier then New Maps Of Hell, it's very refreshing and awesome all the way through.
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You mean outsource to Indian?
Imagine Mr. Jindal or Ms. Haley making it as running mates for Mr. Romney.
"zealous nature" LOL...as an Indian-American, i can only add Iam glad there's no stereotyping involved!
Congrats, Visi. A good write up. I am not a fan of either Jindal or Halley. I am curious about the status of Indian's in the Democratic Party. I am assuming there are many South Asian's in various positions..heading US aid, or Hilary's sec. etc No one in the position of Governor right?
People need to look at Veep candidates VERY closely. The parents of Marco Rubio and Bobby Jindal were not U.S. citizens when the boys were born so they are not 'natural born citizens' and are ineligible. Putting one of them on the ballot not only makes hypocrites out of us after chasing Obama's ineligibility for four years but it will guarantee reelection for Obama as there are many, many people who will NOT vote for a ticket that includes an ineligible candidate. Note to GOP and RNC:
Good to read the many Indian women journalists!
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who caught the stereotyping going on. If people are going to assert positive stereotypes about certain groups, they have to be wiling to accept negative stereotypes as well.
From wikipedia (granted not the most reliable source ever, but the best I could do in 5 minutes): "The Constitution does not define the phrase natural-born citizen, and various opinions have been offered over time regarding its precise meaning. The Congressional Research Service has stated that the weight of scholarly legal and historical opinion indicates that the term means one who is entitled under the Constitution or laws of the United States to U.S. citizenship "at birth" or "by birth," including any child born "in" the United States, even to alien parents (other than to foreign diplomats serving their country), the children of United States citizens born abroad, and those born abroad of one citizen parent who has met U.S. residency requirements." Therefore if Mr. Rubio and Mr. Jindal were born in the US, they are indeed 'natural born citizens.'
Bobby Jindal was born in the US to parents who were here legally. He is qualified. Unless 0bama tries to change the law.
God Save America, if Reagan Republicanism is what they want! Please keep those successful Indian American there, we definitely don't want them spreading their Reagan Republicanism here
Only if they change their religion to Cross from Hindu or Muslim
After the 2009 uber creepy GOP response from Jindal he would be a no vote. Besides Louisiana isn't doing too well so he is way under qualified to ever be a potential President if needed. Jindal is a no vote.
Will be interesting to see how many south asian-origin folks there are in cabinet or "near-cabinet" positions next time around. Tend to be more technocrats as opposed representing a particularly political constituency - not that, that's bad.
to prsmith -- Born in this country means you qualify.
PRSMITH, by your comment Obama cannot be President as his father was not a citizen. Natural born means of the soil not who you parents are.
Ms Jindal and Ms Haley never refer to themsleves as indian americans. Infact they thrived only because they so thoroughly abandoned their Indian roots. So why do you keep trying to bring them into the fold. We don't need any more self loathers
Interesting article. Clearly, there is a growing acceptance of Indian-Americans in all aspects of mainstream america. Politics is another area that has seen this trend. It will be interesting to see how second and third generation Indians influence and shape american culture.
I just want to present some clarfiying information for anyone sincerely unsure of how the citizenship of children of immigrants works. ANY person BORN on U.S. land or territory is a U.S. citizen. Just like hundreds of thousands (nay millions) of 1st generation American born and raised children- my siblings and I are U.S. citizens and our parents' respective naturalized citizenship processes were completed in our very young childhood.
Please for the sake of accuracy and stopping blind misinformation and fear-mongering, be aware of basic immigration information before speaking on it on a news website catering to an ethnic cultural minority, esp. the 2nd fastest growing Asian demographic, as way to make a dig about brown people ( both Latinos and South Asians).
Very Intresting
Are we talking about Elizabeth Warren?
It is a wishful thinking, "an Indian on the ticket for V.P", but an unlikely event. Neither of the candidate mentioned for the ticket Mr. Jindal and Ms.Haly is polar among vast republicans. Governor Romney needs no doubt help from women voters and Hispanics with their votes. I do not see any suitable woman running mate to complement his candidacy, he will be better of seeking senator Mark Rubio as he will appeal to the majority of Hispanic voters as they are disillusioned by lack of support in their cause of immigration by President Obama.
Oh, and Indian as a running mate for Gov.Romney. A wishful thinking but an unlikely event. Both Gov. Ms.Haley and Mr. Jindal is not popular amongst the majority of Republicans, and hence this is unlikely. Though Gov. Romeny needs hep from Women and hispanic voters for his election, he would be better off seeking the help of Sen Mark Rubio from Florida as his running mate as he will muster enough Hispanic voters. The; hispanic voters seem to be disillusioned with President Obama who has done nothing with their concern on Immigration reforms.
Um...they were both born here in the US. How about just "American?"
It is interesting that Ms. Haley and Mr. Jindal, who position themselves as fiscal/social conservatives, are endorsing Gov. Romney. It's not clear there is real value for either side. What voting block are they going to deliver for Gov. Romney? Does the fiscal/social/religious conservative demographic among Republicans identify with Indian-Americans? Seems unlikely and hence Gov. Romney would likely look to someone like Rick Santorum rather than an Indian-American running mate..
Congrats ! An interesting article.This would be an interesting contest but highly unlikely to happen.
An interesting article ,Visi .
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Discover the LOVEworks of Harrisonburg, Waynesboro and over the mountain in Afton on this trip loaded with family fun and good food.
Harrisonburg and Rockingham County compose a unique community in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, with a diversity of ethnic backgrounds, a rich agricultural heritage, an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, and a vibrant and growing arts scene. The LOVEworks letters provide an interactive, educational representation of these community strengths.
Each letter represents one of four focus areas and was constructed of locally sourced and repurposed materials. The letters sit on a base of local bluestone, the same attractive and stable material that has become a signature of buildings throughout the area and on the campuses of Harrisonburg's higher education institutions, James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University. Educational plaques describing the broader cultural themes, materials used and their significance, and the names of local artists who designed the sculpture and contributing community partners are on display with the sculpture.
Experience the Explore More Discovery Museum formerly known as the Harrisonburg Children's Museum. A new and expanded location in historic downtown offers exciting exhibits designed to engage young minds through interactive and multi-sensory learning experiences. Exhibits include the Discovery Tree, Art Smart, Construction Zone, Friendly City Medical Center, TV Studio, Virginia Theater, Super Service Auto Center, Down on the Farm, CK's Kitchen and the Merck Science Lab. The museum also offers special programs and workshops, SOL-guided field trips, and birthday parties. The museum is open with free admission on the First Friday of the month from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Visit the website for seasonal hours and special events. www.iexploremore.com
Explore More in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Jess' Quick Lunch is the ultimate in hometown. Jess' is the place where one can get a real good hotdog with everything and a good hand dipped milkshake, just to name two!
Grand Caverns is a stately and powerful example of Nature's handiwork.
Gigantic stalactites point down from above. Equally imposing stalagmites thrust upward from the caverns floor. Cathedral Hall, 280 feet long and over 70 feet high, is one of the largest rooms of any cavern in the East. Massive columns, beautiful draperies rippling flowstone, and rare "shield" formations create a variety of fascinating sights. The famous Bridal Veil, Stonewall Jackson's Horse, and a peek at Dante's Inferno provide memories too good to miss.
In addition to the caverns, other activities to be enjoyed while at the park are hiking, picnicking, swimming (seasonal) and mini golf (seasonal). Be sure to call to make your group's reservation!
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner all year long. Homestyle home cooked food. Fun and friendly atmosphere for family dining. Bakery on the premises. Family owned and operated since 1947.
The award-winning Hampton Inn - Waynesboro/Stuarts Draft is located at the Crossroads of the Shenandoah Valley. The hotel is conveniently located at exit 91 of I-64, just minutes from I-81, Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. Our comfortable, spacious rooms all offer a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, iron, ironing board, hairdryer and 27" television with HBO, CNN, Fox News and ESPN. During your stay, you'll enjoy our indoor heated pool as well as our exercise facility. You'll also enjoy our hot breakfast served every morning from 6 am to 10 am.We are accessible and offer light alarms and staff to assist hearing impaired guests.
Breakfast and lunch served in a unique setting with vintage items and artwork for sale. Our fine cafe serves a fresh & simple Breakfast and Lunch Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm.
We offer vintage items and antiques as well as local, original watercolors and acrylics for sale. We are a destination point for the Artisan Trail of Virginia.
Perfect setting for small group meetings and luncheons. Reservations suggested for five or more in party. Our restaurant is easily accessible for tourists. Excellent access for handicapped individuals.
Our restaurant received an award for the "Best New Restaurant in Waynesboro for 2012". Member of the Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Waynesboro is home to Virginia's first Urban Trout Fishery. Located on the banks of the South River in Constitution Park which plays hosts to annual events like the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival and Riverfest you can find the river themed LOVEwork. Designed and crafted by local Virginia artist Mark Cline. The L represents wading boots. The O is a reel. The V is two trout and the E is made out of oars. Find LOVE in Waynesboro- where good nature comes naturally.
Visitors are encouraged to take photos with the LOVEwork and share with loved ones on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers on on Twitter with the special hashtag #LOVEVA. A complete list of the LOVEwork locations is at www.Virginia.org/LOVE
The Sherando Lake Recreation Area lies within the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and is one of the most popular recreation areas in the George Washington National Forest. The area includes 2 lakes with most of the recreational facilities lying between them.
Sherando Lake is the lower and larger of the two lakes at 24 acres. It, as well as many of the recreational facilities, were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the mid 1930s. The upper lake was built later for flood control and is used primarily for fishing. Sherando Lake features swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing.
The campground has 65 family campsites as well as group sites. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, showers, and a trailer dump station. Swimming facilities include a sandy beach, a shaded grass area, and a bathhouse with warm showers.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - "Pleasing People with Good Country Cooking." Offers a full selection of breakfast items (served all day) from hearty Country Favorites to light and easy selections. Lunch and Dinner menus offer entree salads, soup n' sandwich combos, and daily lunch specials. A full selection of Fancy Fixin's entrees including steaks, chicken, and shrimp, or try a Country Dinner Plate where you make your own selections. You might spend some time rocking in a chair on the front porch or playing a quiet game of checkers. Visit the retail store filled with many unique gifts and collectibles to browse through and take home.. gift wrapping is free!
Virginia Tourism Corporation, Veritas Vineyards and Nelson County tourism have unveiled a giant LOVEwork made from wine corks. Each letter of the word love is nearly six feet tall and made up of hundreds of corks. The LOVEwork is suspended above the Veritas wine bar, giving the impression that LOVE is floating in mid-air.
Visitors are encouraged to take photos with the LOVEwork and share with loved ones on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers or on Twitter with the special hashtag #LOVEVA. A complete list of the LOVEwork locations is at www.Virginia.org/LOVE.
"Explore Nelson County Wines". We invite you to take part in the essence of Virginia. Visit our vineyard, see how we grow grapes, how we make wine, and finally, sit back on our sun-drenched deck and enjoy the vistas and and wonderous beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Taste the fruits of our labor - the fruit of Virginia - captured for you in our luscious wines.
We invite you to bring dogs to the property during normal business hours as long as they are kept outside of the tasting room and remain on a leash, and are cleaned up after when nature calls.
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pmSaturday and Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
See the LOVEwork created from wine barrels at Cardinal Point Winery. Three barrels were used to create the L, and one each for the O, V and E.
Cardinal Point is nestled into the rolling hillside below the Blue Ridge Parkway and a perfect destination for those who want to see and learn about growing and making wine in Virginia. We have a knowledgeable and friendly staff, and video documentation of year-round activities such as pruning, harvest, crushing and bottling. Taste a spectrum of red and white wine styles, all friendly but with surprising depth. Visit web site for hours. Tasting fee. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and Easter. Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery is now open for your next event. Cardinal Point is a great place to host your next birthday, professional business meeting, and is a great location for a wedding with that rustic feel. Cardinal Point offers a variety of space configurations to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. The venue at the main farmhouse offers breathtaking views of the vineyard and the Blue Ridge Mountains that rival any location in the area. The space can accommodate 120 people. Down the hill from the farmhouse, a covered deck, patio, mezzanine and tasting room provide multiple options for smaller events.
Goodwin Creek Farm is an old fashion family farm. Outside, Free-range chickens, ducks and geese roam the property. We are growing fruits and vegetables with hard work and care using better than organic methods, then delivering it all fresh to local markets and restaurants. Inside, we start from scratch baking bread fresh every morning. We use King Arthur Brand flour and the finest ingredients we can find. You can find our products at Fabulous Foods, Crozet Great Valu, Greenwood Gourmet Grocery, Village Market, Blue Mountain Brewery, Afton Mountain Vineyards and Basic Necessities in Nellysford. and many more locations!Goodwin Creek Farm products are not third party certified organic unless otherwise stated.
Crabtree Falls, the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, is a popular attraction located in Nelson County, just six miles off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27. Crabtree Falls features a series of five major cascades and a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 feet. The first overlook is just a few hundred feet from the parking lot along a gentle, paved trail making it an excellent stopover for travelers of all ages and abilities. The more adventuresome hiker may continue along the 3-mile trail to four other overlooks offering spectacular views of the Crabtree Creek Falls and lovely vistas of the Tye River Valley. From the upper falls, the trail follows the creek another 1.2 miles to the Crabtree Meadows. Open dawn to dusk. Parking lot with daily parking fee per vehicle. Located on State Route 56.
At Wild Wolf we pride ourselves on providing amazing food, award winning beer & a wonderful experience every time you visit. Located in Nelson County on St. Rt. 151, the 10 acre property has many unique features making it a 'must see' destination. Our biergarten, situated under a canopy of 60-year-old Siberian Elm trees, features a gazebo, waterfalls and a large koi pond. The restaurant is housed in a 105 year old building which has been renovated to include wrap around porches with views of the surrounding mountains, as well as the charming property. We also have a large pavilion where we have music several days a week (open in the summer & heated in the winter). We're a made from scratch restaurant featuring local ingredients & a variety of gluten free & vegetarian options. Our specialty is hickory smoked meats. The property offers something for everyone, including the kids and the dog. Come enjoy great food & beverages, live music, live trivia, cornhole, brewery tours and more. Be sure to check our website for the most recent listings of specials and events.Hours 11:30AM to 10PM daily. Friday and Saturday hours 11:30AM to 11PM., Sunday 11AM to 10PM with Brunch 11AM to 2PM.


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Ozsave.com is currently offering one-year Gold subscription codes for $38.99 (via download, which means they just provide you a code and not the physical card its printed on); that's pretty much half off the normal 12-month cost that Microsoft's set at $79.99.
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@Havneet, and it goes with quotes too, very poetic indeed!
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Like Danny, Bean prefers to pound home his message, to pummel us with one speech after another. Danny joins forces with two white supremacists named Lina Moebius and Curtis Zampf (think Kampf), played with entertaining, villainy zest by Theresa Russell and somewhat more restraint by Billy Zane. Intent on building a legitimate, aboveground fascist party, Lina and Curtis are interested in channeling Danny's charisma but are concerned that the political incorrectness of his anti-Semitism will derail their anti-globalism plans, which they hope to sell to both the extreme right and the extreme left. (Earth First! seems ripe for the plucking, says Zampf.) But even in these violent, paranoid times, Lina, Curtis and their ragtag retinue don't make very persuasive masters of their lunatic universe, or convincing threats to democracy. Then again, Bean isn't a committed realist; his m�tier is exaggeration, which sometimes tips the movie from merely outrageous to near-parodic. One of the film's most authentically eccentric conceits—and one of its most dementedly funny—is that Danny's love interest, Lina's daughter Carla (Summer Phoenix, in full-on creature mode), is more than your average, garden-variety wacko. She asks Danny to hit her before they screw, later pleads with him to teach her Hebrew, and finally seals her crazy shiksa love by soul-kissing his vomit-speckled lips.
Identity can make you nuts, but it doesn't have to leave you hopeless. In The Souls of Black Folk, W.E.B. Du Bois wrote about the peculiarities of a "double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others, of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity." Du Bois' concept of "two-ness" ("two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals") speaks not just to the problem of the color line but to the problem of every one of this patchwork nation's bifurcated identities. Yet in seeming to suggest that it's Orthodox Judaism in and of itself—rather than in its dialectical relationship to the world at large—that's driven Danny insane, leaving him literally and culturally schizophrenic, Bean paints himself into a corner, leaving both the film and Danny with no exit. In the end, Bean's greater argument isn't really with the anti-Semites of the world, real or imagined; it's with Orthodox Judaism, which pulls at Danny unrelentingly, seductively. Toward the frenzied end of The Believer, after running with his racist cohorts for too many miles, Danny finally hooks up with some of his former Jewish schoolmates, and you see him, for the first time, really engage with the culture he sees as having forced him around the bend. Funny thing is, it doesn't look all that bad—to Danny, or to us.
The Believer was written and directed by Henry Bean from a story by Bean and Mark Jacobson; produced by Susan Hoffman and Christopher Roberts; and stars Ryan Gosling. Now playing at Edwards University, Irvine.
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The Washington Redskins are celebrating their 80th anniversary of existence as a franchise. For 79 of those years, they have been called the Redskins. So, let's sell some booze! But not just any booze. A "limited edition" and "rare[ly] combin[ed]" red wine, a cab sav if you're wondering, is the way to go for football… »


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Shane Black Talks "Doc Savage" and "Death Note" Adaptations
In an interview with BleedingCool, Iron Man 3 director, Shane Black comments on his post Marvel plans. He is committed to directing the Warner Bros. adaptation of Death Note, and Doc Savage for Sony.
Black is enthusiastic about his adaptation of the hit Japanese manga, Death Note, saying,
"Right now I've got this thing at Warner Bros. called Death Note that I like a lot. It's a Japanese Manga that's very tense and really cool."
Black seems especially passionate about Doc Savage.
"It's Doc Savage, the old series of pulp novels and doing Doc Savage right, finding the way to get that script correct has been one of the guiding passions of my adult life. If I can get that script and make it happen in the next 90 days or so then I'd love to make that.
We would start writing a draft when I get back from this. Three months is about the time in which we get a draft. We should be able to do it in 90 days, me and Chuck Mondry and Anthony Baggarozzi, my writing partners."
Death Note follows the story of Light Yagami, young prodigy, as he discovers the "Death Note," a notebook from the world of the Death Gods. By simply righting the name of an individual into the book, he can kill them in any manner he describes. Using the power of the Death Note, Light adopts the name Kira and embarks on the mission to rid the world of criminals and create a perfect society, that he will rule over as its god. As he becomes consumed by his power, the world authorities attempt to track him down, leading to a deadly cat and mouse game between him and the greatest investigator in the world, known only as "L."
Doc Savage is a classic pulp adventure series that has been adapted into numerous radio, film, and comic books. Created in 1933, the series follows the globe trotting adventures of Savage. Savage is an accomplished physician, surgeon, scientist, adventurer, inventor, explorer, and researcher who has been pushed towards perfection since birth by his father. His adventures often involve him saving the world from a megalomaniac bent on world domination or destruction.
I for one look forward to both of these projects in the future. Iron Man 3 opens in US theaters on May 3, 2013.
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Panel considers whether gays should be foster parents
A Kansas legislative committee's chairman has raised questions about whether gays and lesbians should be allowed to serve as foster parents.
A Kansas legislative committee's chairman has raised questions about whether gays and lesbians should be allowed to serve as foster parents.
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A powerful winter storm dumped heavy snow on parts of Colorado on Tuesday.
An American Cancer Society study says far fewer U.S. men are being diagnosed with early prostate cancer.
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As members of New Mexico's 200th National Guard, they'd fought the last five months alongside American and Filipino troops defending the Philippines against the battle-hardened 14th Japanese Army.
In early April, the Japanese broke through the last defenses, capturing the Bataan peninsula and forcing the surrender of more than 70,000 exhausted troops.
It was the largest surrender in U.S. military history.
For the 1,800 New Mexicans captured on Bataan, the past year had been a dizzying blur.
The previous April, they were at Fort Bliss training as a newly formed anti-aircraft unit after it was converted from the 111th Cavalry to the 200th Coast Artillery.
Tom Foy, a longtime state legislator and Bataan veteran from Bayard who died last year, recalled most joined because "it was the thing to do. There were a lot of kids who joined so they could take their girlfriends riding on a Sunday."
Luther Ragsdale, a corporal from the small village of Piñon in Otero County, told historian Dorothy Cave the 200th was a "a cross section of New Mexico."
"We had no Mexicans, no Indians, no Anglos in the 200th. Just Americans," Ragsdale said.
The regiment ranged in age from 16 to 54. A majority were single men in their 20s, but many were older and married with children.
By spring of 1941, it seemed only a matter of time before America joined the war against Germany, and by extension, Japan.
When they got word they were heading to the Pacific that summer, most men of the 200th had to look at a map to find the Philippines.
'Battling Bastards'
After almost a decade of war with China, Japan had ambitions of taking the entire Pacific Rim as part of a greater Japanese Empire.
The Philippines, which America acquired after the war with Spain in 1898, lay in Japan's path.
With a small active military, the U.S. federalized National Guard units around the country for war service. New Mexico's guard arrived in the Philippines by September 1941.
The Japanese attack on the Philippines began on Dec. 8, 1941 just hours after their planes had left Pearl Harbor in flames. It took a day for the American air fleet to be destroyed.
By January, New Mexico's Guard was ordered to defend the Bataan Peninsula.
In March, President Franklin Roosevelt ordered Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who had spent part of his childhood at Fort Selden near Las Cruces, to flee to Australia.
MacArthur's famous promise "I shall return" did little to assure those left to fight on Bataan and Corregidor that help was on the way.
It became obvious it was not. The men soon began to refer to themselves as the "Battling Bastards of Bataan."
Rations were cut, medicine to fight malaria was in short supply, and the outdated or defective weaponry used by the Americans wore out. Bataan commander Gen. Edward King was forced to surrender his troops on April 9, 1942.
The March
The Bataan Death March began almost immediately after the American and Filipino POWs were assembled in the fields outside of Mariveles. For the Japanese, who themselves lacked food and medicine, it was a logistical nightmare. There were far more prisoners than anticipated. They planned to move them mostly by foot to a camp 60 miles north up a narrow mountain road.
But the Japanese also had contempt for those who surrendered, and orders from the high command called for no sympathy.
About 11,700 Americans and as many as 65,000 Filipinos began the 65-mile march from the Bataan Peninsula to Camp O'Donnell.
Of those, between 600 and 700 Americans and between 5,000 and 10,000 Filipinos died on the march. The causes of death were many, from malaria and dysentery to starvation and sheer exhaustion.
Other deaths were indescribably horrific and violent. Men were beheaded or suffered the "sun treatment" where they were forced to look toward the sun.
Julio Barela, the last surviving Bataan veteran from Las Cruces, recalled in his autobiography that they "were beaten, slapped, pushed, tortured and yelled at while we marched."
"I was struck on the back of the head with the butt of the rifle of one of my captors. I remembered thinking of my mother and how she would suffer if I died. So I balanced as much as I could so as not to fall. Several of my comrades fell from fatigue on top of illness and would not go on. They were immediately killed. All the time, I thought I would be next."
The Japanese denied water to their prisoners of war, even though springs were located all along the road. Men driven mad by thirst plunged into disease-infested mud pits, only to be shot or beaten.
Many went without any food or water for the days it took to complete the march.
The worn and battered men, some marching the dusty roads in their bare feet, began to fall.
No relief
Upon arrival in San Fernando, the men were packed into cramped boxcars and taken by train to Camp O'Donnell.
Those who survived found no relief there. A campground designed for less than 10,000 people was soon packed with 50,000 diseased and starved prisoners of war.
Cipriano Ramirez recalled the conditions at Camp O'Donnell in a 2001 story he wrote for the Silver City Sun-News.
"The camp was beyond description. There was no water, and the dead and dying were everywhere. We dug straddle trenches for latrines, which soon turned foul. The rice we were given was watery and worm-infested. All night long, dying soldiers screamed as their temperatures rose from dysentery and malaria," Ramirez wrote.
In a little more than a month, more than 1,500 Americans and 20,000 Filipinos died at Camp O'Donnell, now the site of a Philippine national memorial.
Three years of imprisonment in forced labor camps throughout the Japanese empire followed. Many were sent to Camp Cabanatuan near O'Donnell, where thousands died painful deaths from beriberi, dysentery and starvation.
'Hell ships' and liberation
Most who survived Cabanatuan were put aboard the infamous "hell ships" to camps around Japan and China, where they endured labor in rice fields, sugar cane factories and coal mines.
Hundreds more died aboard the hell ships, either from dehydration, suffocation, or when American bombs or torpedoes sunk their ships.
Those who made it to Japan and China continued to toil in forced labor camps or in factories owned by companies still in existence today, such as Mitsubishi.
Liberation for most came by August 1945, though some were freed earlier in the year by advancing American forces. Some reported seeing the nuclear cloud rising at Nagasaki that led to the end of the war.
Food and medicine was air dropped into the prison camps after surrender Aug. 14, 1945.
Half of all American and New Mexican POWs of the Japanese died (of the 11,000 American POWs in World War II, 10,000 died in Japanese camps). An estimated one-third of those who returned died within a year, their bodies and minds ravaged by their experiences. Others returned to their lives, and some remained involved in veterans groups that played key roles in creating more than three-dozen memorials to Bataan around New Mexico.
Christopher Schurtz is a freelance writer and can be reached at email@example.com. He is also the grandson of Maj. Paul W. Schurtz of Deming, who died aboard the hell ship Oryoko Maru on Dec. 14, 1944.
To learn more about Bataan and its connection to New Mexico, visit
New Mexico State University's RETA site, reta.nmsu.edu/bataan/index2.html
And the Bataan Memorial Foundation of New Mexico at www.bcmfofnm.org
Or read Dorothy Cave's "Beyond Courage" or Eva Jane Matson's "It Tolled for New Mexico."