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Slide into your Mountain Hardwear Lamina 0 Sleeping Bag and shrug off the dampness and cold that comes with a fall night spent camping in the wild. Ideal for backpacking or camping, this synthetic-insulated sleeping bag features a lightweight shell with a water-resistant coating, a full-length zipper for ventilation, and a roomy footbox for comfort. A host of simple, reliable features makes the Lamina 0 the ideal choice for anyone who needs a versatile sleeping solution for their backcountry kit.
- Mummy shape allows you to move comfortably at the shoulders and tapers towards the footbox to maximize heat retention throughout
- Nylon shell is durable and highly packable and it features a water-repellent DWR coating for moisture and light precipitation
- Polyester lining feels soft and wicks moisture away from your skin so you feel comfortable while you sleep
- Lamina welded baffle construction eliminates baffle seams and instead uses shell fabric welded directly to the insulation to keep it in place and reduce weight
- Thermic Micro synthetic insulation is soft, lofty, lightweight, and easily compressed
- Full-length side zipper has two sliders so you can get just the right amount of venting at the foot or head
- Footbox is shaped for natural foot position that allows for maximum warmth and comfort
- Face gasket and tailored hood comfortably block drafts so you retain more heat inside this sleeping bag
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Great sleeping bag for the money
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
The Lamina 0 Degree Thermal Q is a great sleeping bag in my opinion. I'm 6'1" and ordered the long version and it fits me pretty comfortably. While laying in the bag I have about 6-8 inches of foot room below my feet. I've used it a few times in temperatures between 20-30 degrees and my initial impressions are that this is a very warm bag, I actually had to unzip it about halfway to get comfortable. As for packing, it comes with a larger mesh bag and a stuff sack that fits the sleeping bag perfectly with hardly any excess room.
Lamina Construction
Cheap hood and draft collar draw cords
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
Very cheap lightweight hood and draft collar draw cords, one of them was not even anchored when received and pulled right out of it's sleeve. I returned immediately.
Excellent bag for the money
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The Lamina 0 degree bag is a great sleeping bag. I use it on the AT and it's so warm that most nights I sleep with it half unzipped. Although the bag doesn't come with its own compression stuff sack, I purchased one for it and it packs down just perfect to fit into the bottom of my Kelty Redcloud 90 with extra space to fit my sleeping pad as well. I like the dual zipper feature which allows you to zip open the bag from the feet for people who like to air out there feet or help regular the internal air flow.
Super packable winter bag
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I got this bag 2 years ago and have been very impressed. The best thing about it is it compresses to an amazingly small size. I use a Sea to Summit UL compression sack which shrinks this bag to be almost as small as my summer down bag! Since it packs so small I took it on a 4-day Inka Trail trek (on top of a 3 week backpacking trip) in May and was super warm (the Inka trail can get cold at night). I also use this as an emergency sleeping bag in the summer in Arctic Canada. This bag is also breathable enough that I use it as an extra layer at home under my quilt in the winter! I am 5'4" and the small size fits me perfectly. My feet don't feel cramped but there is not a lot of extra room (with other bags that don't fit too well I have to stuff clothes in the bottom to take up the extra air space). The bag also has shoulder yolks and beefy draft tubes down the zipper for extra protection against the cold. I haven't tested it in Canadian winters but it is very toasty for spring and fall camping in Ontario and compresses small enough that you won't have to debate over taking a lighter bag and risking being cold in the shoulder seasons.
Went to North Cascade National Park with my parents a couple weeks before Memorial weekend (early May). Temperature at night was around 30-35F. I bought both a short and regular for them and they both thought it was really warm.
Weight off, great construction...
First impressions FYI- I purchased new models of both Lamina 0 Long and Lamina -15 long, the -15 was right on with its weight... The MH specs claim the long Lamina 0 to be 3lbs 14 oz, however, with a compression stuff sack that weighs 4oz I'm getting 4lbs 7oz on a very accurate (and calibrated) digital shipping scale... So 4.7-4 = 4lbs 3oz, roughly 4 to 5 oz on the HEAVY side... So maybe mines a bit more stuffed... We did just finish Thanksgiving ;), FYI, weighed at 2600 ft elevation...
Will return to review its quality in reality after this weekend- going up to high country for one night- supposed to get 2-3feet of snow over Friday night, and temps -10 to -20 F... Will be inside an old Tiros 1 SD... LEGENDARY great tent though... Also trying out new Asolo Titans
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warm bag!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This sleeping bag is great! I needed a bag for winter camping and this one is perfect. It is VERY warm which is good because I sleep colder at night and it is great for wicking moisture. The fabric is very durable and the bag itself is comfortable
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I love this bag! I get cold very easily and I often sweat when I sleep, but I haven't had any of those problems in this thing. The polyester lining is definitely doing its job and wicking away moisture.
I recently used this bag "under the stars" and when I woke up, the outside was completely covered in dew, but I was warm, dry, and cozy on the inside. The face gasket is perfect for situations like that, when all you need is a way to breath, but want to trap as much heat as possible.
I am 5'8" tall (172 cm) what size should i take ? from the comments i've read here i should take regular but from the description of Mountain Hardwear site it says : Inside Length Short: 72 in / 183 cm
I really don't understand, help please.
I see that John Webb speculated that the EN ratings would be EN comfort 19 and EN limit of 4. Since the UltraLamina 15 bag has EN ratings of Comfort 17; and limit 5, I wonder how he arrived at this. That would mean a Mountain Hardwear 15 degree bag is warmer than the 0 degree bag..
My rule of thumb is to add 10 degrees to all synthetic ratings. So, personally, i would treat this as a 10 degree bag, not as a 0 degree bag, especially considering that there is no EN rating available. Nothing personal to MH or any manufacturer, its just that synthetic bag ratings tend to be, lets say, optimistic ... while down seems more spot on. I would also consider the 15 degree bag to be a 25 degree bag too in all fairness.
You have to be careful of these numbers, Ive seen advertised as 0 degree bag by a high end manufacturer that had a 7 degree lower limit rating. I would personally be highly suspicious of the fact that this bag has no EN rating, whether or not it is required in europe. If I knew i was going to be in 0 degree weather consistently .. for sure .. with a chance of a drop up to 10 degrees, i really wouldnt trust this bag. It pretty lite for a 0 degree bag too, the lamina series is actually their heavier , cheaper product line compared to the Ultralamina which is usually lighter but more expensive. I dont trust the weight, personally, to be sufficient enough for a good 0 degree bag.
I have not used this product though, these are my opinions.
I could be wrong, but I believe that this bag does not have an EN rating because it was manufactured before EN ratings existed.
I am trying to select a bag for Pico de Orizaba this December and not completely break the bank. Would this bag work well? I sleep pretty hot. I was also looking at Marmot Never Summer and EB Karakorum 0F Down (expensive) and synthetic. Thanks!
I am 5'4". Will the "short" size be sufficient or should I consider the "regular"?
Hey quinnbear,
At your height I would suggest getting the short variant.
Bought the short one for my mom (5'1") and the regular one for my dad.
I'm 5'8" and tried out the bag. My feet touch the ends of the bag. I suggest that people under 5'6" get the short and anyone above that, get the regular.
I know this says it's a 0-degree bag, but...
I know this says it's a 0-degree bag, but what is the comfort rating on it?
Hi Molly S., Sleeping Bags 0 degrees and below do not require an EN rating to be sold in Europe and so they are not given the standard "comfort" "comfort limit" or "extreme" ratings... they are simply considered to be warm! With that said, base on EN ratings that we give to other bags in our line I would guess the Comfort Rating would = 19 F, Comfort Limit = 4 F, and Extreme = -33... not sure why they even give bags -33 extreme rating as I don't think anyone is going to take a 0 degree bag out when it is -33... anyway. I hope this info helps.
does this come with its own compression...
does this come with its own compression stuff sack?
Hey Mitchell,
I believe the stuff sack is just standard and not a compression sack.
How many liters does this bag pack down...
How many liters does this bag pack down to with a compression sack??
Well.. the "base" stuff sack size is almost 17 liters, but it really depends on how much you think you can compress it after that.... maybe by half at the most?
Does this thing have rip-and-stick (aka...
Does this thing have rip-and-stick (aka velcro) anywhere near the face/head area?
Hey bud- the lamina 0, see my above review- has a Velcro flap to secure the main zipper at its top limit, a dual adjustable hood draw cord, the inner "neck ruffle", for lack of better words, has its own tension cord as well, but no Velcro to lock it around your neck... The -15 Lamina version DOES have Velcro on the inner neck guard though... Funny, I noticed that as well and was bummed for a few minutes...
Hi! Considering the usual divisions of the...
Hi! Considering the usual divisions of the sleeping bags temperature range, the -18�C rating of this bag is for comfort, lower limit or extreme temperature?
Hey Nicolas,
The EN Lower is 10 degrees Fahrenheit, EN Comfort is 23 degrees Fahrenheit and the extreme is what we have listed at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
Whats the difference between the thermic...
Whats the difference between the thermic micro fill and the thermal Q fill?
Thermal Q is allegedly an improvement of thermic micro fill, which is Mountain Hardwear's version of Primaloft. They still seem very similar to me, but the new version (Q) is supposed to be 20% warmer. Warmer than what exactly is what I'm not sure about, and backcountry seems to be using the terms interchangeably on MHW products. Here is more of an explanation: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=76982


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Things to see and do - Languedoc Roussillon, Tarn Gorges
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Languedoc Roussillon, Tarn Gorges : Michelin's recommendations
Starting from Toulouse, known as the ''pink city'', take some time to explore the Midi-Pyrénées region. Although you can feel the influence of nearby Spain here, it is nonetheless one of the most typically French areas! A land of rugby, foie gras and cassoulet, but also of fishing, hiking and spas, it seems tailor-made for R&R! Indeed, people are quick to put down roots here and come to love its rough and wild side, like its prehistoric sites and bears at liberty deep in the Ariège region!
Between the mountains and the sea, Languedoc Roussillon is a patchwork of little pays ('lands') which seem to have been specially designed for a family holiday! In summer the coastline is swarmed, particularly around the Côte Vermeille and Collioure, where the painters Picasso, Matisse and Derain came to stay in the early 20C, fascinated by the purity of its sea light.
Approaching Carcassonne, you will be amazed by the silhouette of this medieval town whose ramparts and keeps are among the most striking in Europe. This is a great jumping-off point for exploring the Cathar castles of Peyrepertuse, Aguilar and Quéribus perched on top of their dizzying peaks!
Down at the bottom of the Tarn Gorge, you can hear the water gurgling while birds of prey screech high in the air above its vertiginous cliffs. Whether you go through the gorge in a canoe or a kayak (from Florac to Ste-Enimie), on foot or even by car (along the Route des Gorges), these canyons offer an uninterrupted succession of magnificent sites and breathtaking views.
Languedoc Roussillon, Tarn Gorges : Must-see towns and regions
Dominated by the fantastic silhouette of its brick cathedral, «Albi the Red», the town is spread along the side of the Tarn. Seductive and welcoming, Albi invites you to stroll, with its winding lanes...
With its double encircling of ramparts and its chateau, its formidable citadel built between the Languedoc plain and the first foothills of Corbière, the city of Viscount Terncavel nourishes the imagi...
Lourdes is the largest place of pilgrimage in the western world. From Easter to All Saints' Day, 6 million faithful come to pray in the famous grotto of Massabielle. Situated on the edge of Béarn and ...
Half Provence town, half Languedoc town, the old Roman town posed between sea and Cévennes is justly proud of its great antique monuments - the amphitheatre and the Maison Carrée, and the Tour Magne t...
At approximately 50km from the central Pyrenees, Toulouse has been the capital of Occitania since the time of Raymond and the Counts of Toulouse. During the crusade against the Albigensians, they symb...
Situated a few kilometres inland, the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon is a dynamic place. Bathed in Mediterranean light, its old quarters and public gardens are pleasant to stroll through by day, and ...
This is the capital of the Roussillon, part of Catalonia annexed by Louis XIII in 1641, and owes its economic expansion to the export of fruit and vegetables. It makes the most of its Catalan nature. ...
There is plenty to do in Castres. There is the Goya museum, which is a «must», there are the horse-drawn barges to see this town of tanners and weavers by, and there is the Black Mountain within easy ...

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Most of the active ingredients in these injector cleaners are alcohols, and maybe some de-lacquering agent like Xylene..
Continuous use of the fuel should NOT result in any buildup as ACE points out - the toluene and xylene are powerful solvents - as well as flammable.
A little SeaFoam added to the fuel now and then has been doing a good job reducing carbon deposits in my Iron Barrel.
Singh,+1 on what SB said, if it needs to be cleaned send it to a shop that does that.
I have started a MSDS Composition Thread in Tech Tips that can help compare products based on their ingredients http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php/topic,9767.0.html
Here in Cali, our gasoline is just bad. We get a summer and a winter blend, the winter evaporates faster and is anywhere from 10 to 20% alcohol. Saying it's gasoline is a stretch. It's a poorly combustible liquid filled with odd chemicals.In our bmw's we started getting bikes hard to start, poor idle, and just running crappy.Pulling injectors showed flaky white deposits on the nozzles. BMW suggested we use the FI cleaner made for the cars that contains Thecron made by Chevron.Liquid magic. One ounce per gallon solved all our problems within a few miles.We now suggest it every few months.I checked the MSDS sheets on our product vs. the chevron branded stuff sold at auto parts stores and Costco.The BMW cleaner has 3 times the amount of Toulene than the other stuff.It also contains a gas preservative, an anti oxidant and an anti corrosion additive.For modern vehicles using the "film strip" type of fuel sender, this keeps things clean.It's about 15.00 per 20oz. Bottle so it goes a long way.it's approved for carby bikes as well and helps keep the pilot jets and passages clean as well.Again, we Cali folks have a unique gasoline issue.Sorry for the long post.BA
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Cyclones Defeat St. Louis 2-0
St. Louis, MO- The Iowa State soccer team defeated the St. Louis Billikens (1-8-1) 2-0 Sunday to advance to 6-4 on the season. The Cyclones recorded their second shutout of the weekend outscoring their two opponents by a total score of 4-0.
Turning point of the game
The Cyclones came out firing, scoring the first goal in the game in just the third minute off a header from senior Jennifer Dominguez. From there on the Cyclones would allow the Billikens few looks, earning a shutout for the game. Emily Goldstein kept the ball rolling scoring a goal in the 62nd minute to put the Cyclones up 2-0.
Discuss it now. Visit our Facebook page to have your say on the turning point of today's game.
Cyclone game ball goes to...
Jennifer Dominguez. Not only did the Cyclone senior score the opening goal for Iowa State, she assisted teammate Emily Goldstein in the 62nd minute to put the Cyclones up 2-0. Dominguez now has scored five goals on the season.
Cyclone Nation, who was your player of the game? Tweet the player along with the hashtag #CyclONEgameball to @cycloneSCR and we'll announce the fan's pick later before Sunday's game.
Cyclone notes
*Senior goalkeeper Maddie Jobe brought her career save total up to 270. That mark puts her in second place all-time in the Cyclone record book. She also set the bar higher recording her 18th career save, which is an Iowa State record.
*Iowa State has yet to be defeated this season when they have scored two or more goals in the game.
Fan tweet of the game
Good luck to @cycloneSCR today! Get after em— Ryan Robertson (@robowsky) September 22, 2013
After each game, one tweet will be chose as the "Fan Tweet of the Game". Fans are encouraged to tweet @cycloneSCR during the game and should check cyclones.com to see if their tweet was chose as "Fan Tweet of the Game".
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Iowa State will return home and begin Big 12 Conference play taking on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday at 7 p.m. Results will be available on Cyclones.com after the conclusion on the game.


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Two months from Opening Day: A photo of the field
It's snowing in Kansas City, but we're thinking spring as Opening Day is two months from today! Order your season tickets now to secure the best seats for the opener. Here's a look at the snow-covered Kauffman Stadium field:
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Kind of pretty to look at in a way. But let's hope it doesn't look like this on opening day April 5th. It shouldn't, but with the way the weather's been around here lately anything is possible!


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Things to see and do - Sovana
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Sovana Travel guide
Sovana : Michelin's recommendations
This village became famous when one of its sons, Ildebrando da Sovana, was elected pope in 1073, under the name of Gregory VII. Sovana has preserved several traces of its illustrious past along its brick-paved and herringbone-shaped main street, such as the Romanesque church of Santa Maria (with its frescoes and 9C ciborium) and the cathedral.


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Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - It was too much Kevin Durant and Russell
Westbrook Friday, and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved into a tie with San
Antonio atop the Western Conference.
The duo combined for 58 points in the Thunder's 97-75 rout of the Indiana
Durant netted 32 of his 34 points over the final three quarters, while
Westbrook added 24 points and nine assists for the Thunder, who downed San
Antonio 100-88 on Thursday.
The Thunder dominated the glass and held a 53-31 rebounding margin against the
normally-physical Pacers, who lead the NBA in rebounding.
Roy Hibbert tallied 22 points and eight boards for Indiana, which failed in
its attempt to clinch its first Central Division title in nine years.
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A lot of times parents need help, but nobody likes to ask for help. It takes a Biblical approach into the traits parents want their children to have and the traits parents want their children to see modeled in themselves. This study includes practical advice for all parents, whether you are a married couple, single parent, or in a blended family.
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The Security Council in March
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Great Britain will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council in March. Attention will be focused above all on developments in the countries of North Africa and the Arab world.
The dramatic changes in the region have been closely scrutinized by the Security Council since early 2011. Great Britain has scheduled a debate on the issue for 12 March 2012, which is to centre on the opportunities and challenges faced by the states of the region. The debate will be chaired by British Foreign Secretary William Hague. The Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Tunisia, as well as Abdul Jalil, the Chairman of the Libyan National Transitional Council, are expected to join the Security Council members for this session.
A vote on extending UNSMIL, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, will also be held on 12 March while Mr Jalil is in New York.
Support for Afghanistan
Ban Ki-moon with UNAMA head Jan Kubis
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The mandate for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan UNAMA is also up for renewal in March. UNAMA's mandate currently includes assisting the Afghan Government in assuming more and more responsibility for the country's security and development.
The debate on UNAMA is scheduled for 20 March – and will be the first such debate attended by Jan Kubis since his appointment as UN Special Representative for Afghanistan. It is likely that the resolution on renewing the mandate will be put to the vote on 22 March.
Germany has been the lead coordinator on Afghanistan in the Security Council since the beginning of January 2011. This means that we are responsible for preparing and chairing the negotiations on renewing the mandate.
Also in the spotlight: Somalia and Haiti
Debates will also be held on Somalia and Haiti. The British Government would like to discuss the situation in Somalia with the Security Council members following the international London Conference on Somalia which it hosted in February. This session will be chaired by the British Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham.
MINUSTAH personnel in Haiti
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The members of the Security Council travelled to Haiti in February to see for themselves how the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti MINUSTAH was going. They will now debate the conclusions to be drawn from this visit, as well as the challenges facing MINUSTAH and its role on the island.
Security Council working methods
The British Presidency is also planning a meeting on the working methods of the Security Council and ways of improving the same. This is an issue discussed regularly by the Security Council. The aim is to enable the body to work more efficiently and more transparently. In particular, members will address the question of whether the dates set for reports and mandate renewals could be spread more evenly, since they currently keep the Security Council particularly busy at two times of year – mid-year and at the end of the year.
The UN Security Council is composed of five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States) and ten non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term. The presidency rotates monthly according to the alphabetical order of the English names of the countries currently serving on the Council.
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(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) and Co-Chairman Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), will hold a briefing entitled, "Mongolia After the State of Emergency," on Thursday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. in room 1302 of the Longworth House Office Building.
The June 29th parliamentary elections in Mongolia led to riots and unrest in the capital of Ulaanbaatar. Although international election observers deemed the elections credible, a state of emergency was imposed due to the unrest and not lifted until July 6.
The briefing will examine what led to the political crisis and where Mongolia goes from here. The panelists will also discuss Mongolia's role as an Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's (OSCE) Asian Partner for Cooperation as well as how their increased role on the international stage plays out domestically.
His Excellency Bekhbat Khasbazar, Ambassador of Mongolia
Mr. John J. Tkacik, Jr., Senior Research Fellow in Asian Studies, The Heritage Foundation
Ms. Erdenejargal Perenlei, Executive Director, Open Society Forum
(via video conference from Ulaanbaatar)
Ms. Badamragchaa Purevdorj, Program Manager, Legal and Human Rights Programs
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The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, is a U.S. Government agency that monitors progress in the implementation of the provisions of the 1975 Helsinki Accords. The Commission consists of nine members from the United States Senate, nine from the House of Representatives, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense and Commerce.
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29er trail bikes are well-rounded machines, which means that you'll likely find yourself on a wide range of terrain throughout the course of a ride. Luckily, though, the Fox 32 Float 29 120 FIT CTD Remote Fork has all of the versatility to match your favorite big-wheeled trail bike. Its handlebar mounted remote makes on-the-fly suspension adjustments completely intuitive. So, you'll always have the right settings for the trial that you're riding. Better yet, the tapered steerer tube and 15QR axle keeps your bike pointed where you want it, sparing you from any unpleasant surprises.
Like recent generations of Fox's Factory series forks, the Float 120 controls its stroke with the venerable FIT damper. As you may have guessed, 'FIT' is an acronym, and it stands for Fox Isolated Technology. And, unlike a traditional open bath system, FIT means that the damper fluid is sealed in an air-tight bladder. This prevents contamination, which improves the consistency of the damper on long descents.
Long-time Fox riders will immediately notice Fox's Climb, Trail, Descend damper adjustments. And there's no need to worry, you're still getting the same adjustments to high- and low-speed compression, only its now packaged in a more user-friendly format. Climb mode provides the most damping for a near locked-out feel. Meanwhile, it still provides a bit of cushion for any unexpected hard hits. Click the damper into the Trail mode, and you'll find that there's ample low-speed compression in order to keep the fork riding high in the travel through berms, jumps, and rocks. Better yet, it still provides plenty of compliance in order to smooth out the ride. Trail mode has three sub-settings that allow you to tune exactly how much feedback that you need from your suspension. And, as you may have guessed, Descend mode provides the lightest compression damping for a plush ride.
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The 32 Float 120 comes with Kashima coated stanchions. And, in addition to being 100% 'gold-er' than the competition, Kashima coating is harder than standard stanchion coatings. This equates to a longer wear life, as well as smoother suspension action.
The 32 chassis is something of a classic in the Fox lineup, and it's easy to see why. At just over three pounds, this fork is downright svelte. Better yet, it's strong enough to ride rough trails day- in and day-out. This is thanks in part to the massive tapered steerer tube, which fights flex under hard braking. And speaking of stiffness, Fox uses Shimano's 15mm QR axle assembly, which provides both added stiffness and increased security over a traditional 9mm QR skewer.
The Fox 32 Float 29 120 FIT CTD Remote Fork is available in a 29-inch wheel compatibility, a 1.5-inch tapered steerer tube, and a 15mm QR droupout. Additionally, it's available in the color Black.


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You think Idaho Fish and Game would go with bonus points for additional opportunities to make more revenue? No, that makes entirely way to much sense. BTW, skunked again
You think Idaho Fish and Game would go with bonus points for additional opportunities to make more revenue? No, that makes entirely way to much sense. BTW, skunked again
I know a couple years ago there was talk of starting a bonus or preference point system. Anybody know if that's still in the works or shot down?
Alabama, here is the post on the Idaho Fish and Game website regarding the status of preference points.
Sounds like Idaho is still "all over the place" regarding implementing a PP or BP system. IMO they are overdue for a preference system.
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I think I'll start a new thread discussing the likes/dislikes of preference points, bonus points and random draws that should stir the pot and get everybody fired up. Ikeepitcold needs some more stress as "SUPER MODERATOR" Maybe it won't turn out like the long range thread.
Why is everyone wanting preference points. You do know that Wyoming and Colorado are seeing point creep. Preference points hurt youth hunters as well as us that have been in the game a while. Guaranteed you will never draw all four trophy tags in Idaho with a preference point system. Plus why would you want to wait 10-20+ years to draw a bull elk or buck tag with the pp system. P Point systems are crap. You and I have an equal chance at drawing now. Why ruin that? For all of you wanting that system do your homework. They do not work. I want my 2 and 5 year old daughters to hunt. If a system is implemented that will NEVER happen.
IDFG should revamp the draws and make it a mandatory 2-3 year waiting period for antlered hunts and controlled bear instead of the 1 year as it sits now. This will do more good than any preference system.


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Wow, you don't think small, do you? This should be awesome. And a cool idea!
Alternative history! Irresistible. And after some thinking, researching, and going through old ideas, I've come up with something that I really want to make.
The currently most popular theory (I think) about how the first humans reached the Americas is that they came from Asia across the Bering Strait on a land bridge that has now disappeared under the sea. Some stayed, some moved on southward. The map I'll make for this challenge assumes that many more stayed, and that the Aleut people (who call themselves Unanga, hence the title) built trading city-states and eventually an empire in the region, with trade routes to China, India, the Inca empire, etc. Everything I know about this subject is from Wikipedia, so it might not become the most plausible alternative history ever constructed, but I like it Hopefully I'll have time to do some more thorough research and make a timeline hopefully
Here's what I have so far. I used the simple world map overlay found in G.Projector and made it azimuthal equidistant (because I have a thing for that), then I printed it in three A4 sections, cut into templates, and traced them onto aquarelle paper. For the rivers and lakes, I looked at Google Maps and tried to copy the biggest ones. Not a very accurate method, so that's another thing that is alternative in this map: the rivers took slightly different paths. Anyway, I "inked" the lines with acrylic paint, and that's where I am now. I think I'll be trying a modern atlas style this time.
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Wow, you don't think small, do you? This should be awesome. And a cool idea!
Great idea, and a very nice sketch. Looking forward to watching this develops.
Thanks, guys! The bigger the better, right Diamond?
Working on the basic coloring now, hopefully I'll have an update tomorrow or even tonight.
So, here's the first of probably many deviations from the plan: it's not very modern atlas-y in style at all any more. In fact, it turned out more like an abstract color study. But, could work too.
I failed big time on the piecing together of scans, I scanned it in five sections but I'll probably need six or seven to get rid of the ugly seams and blurriness. But for this early WIP it's good enough, right?
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And maybe a legend is needed: Yellow-green is farmland, green-green is forested, pale green is land outside of the Unangan Empire's borders, and the grey parts are (drumwhirl) mountains. I'm not happy at all with how the foreign territory turned out, too high contrast, so I'll see if I can tone down the mountains in those areas with a thin layer of white acrylic.
Very nice style!!! love how you did the mountains, maybe some little with tops, so that they stand out more?
looking forward to more updates!
Thank you, Leen! I don't think I'll push the highlights on the mountains any further as I want the cities, roads, borders etc. to be in focus in this map, and I think it could be distracting if the mountains stand out more than they do.
I'm probably done with the foundation for the map now; I've painted the sea, pieced together the scanned segments more carefully, added a new graticule (G.Projector-generated, not my sloppy handdrawn!), decreased the contrast and saturation in the whole map, and toned down Russia and Canada. The sea was the only of those things I did by hand actually. I'm going more and more digital
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I'm thinking of placing a cartouche with a legend in the middle of the Bering Sea, a timeline below the map, heraldry of the Unangan provinces above it, a title above that, and a border around everything. About two weeks left now, right? No problem
I love the colors on this thing. Is it hand-drawn with pastels, because it really looks that way.
Thanks! It's mostly watercolors, and acrylics for the mountains (as I needed higher opacity there). Pastels could be really interesting to use for mapping though, should give some nice textures. I'll have to try it sometime!
Thank you! I read sometime about an architect in medieval Constantinople who drew a huge mosque for the sultan (or whatever the ruler called himself), but because it's dome was smaller than Hagia Sofia's dome, his hand were cut of for lack of ambition. Wouldn't want that to happen
And on the topic of well, the topic, here are the cities and roads of the Unangans (or unangax, if I've understood that bit of their grammar correctly). Also tweaked the colors a little again, warming them up just a tad. I think I'm happy with them now.
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Birth Place: Japan
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Birth Place: Japan
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - One person is dead following a collision between a car and a school bus in Virginia Beach.
Media outlets report that the victim was the car's driver. Students on the bus and the bus driver weren't injured.
The victim hasn't been identified.
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Staff Picks
Don't forget to check out our staff picks for kids!
May 19, 2014
by Hale, Shannon
Austenland by Shannon Hale is a delightful story of a young woman's quest to rid herself of her Jane Austen and Mr. Darcy obsessions that are ruining her love life. The heroine, Jane, is given a two-week trip to Austenland, a vacation destination where you can live like Regency era Jane Austen characters. Tired of failed relationships and too high expectations of men, Jane goes to cleanse her palette of her Mr. Darcy fantasies in hopes that she can find true love and move on with her life. Interspersed between Jane's curious adventures in Austenland, readers learn about Jane's past failed romantic relationships from early childhood crushes to her unsuccessful more recent affairs. Written with quick and witty prose, Austenland is a light and short read. Will Jane get her happy ending? Is Mr. Darcy really something Jane wants? Through her interactions with other vacationers and actors at Austenland, Jane finds what she really wants, which may not be what she thought.
If you enjoy this quick read, Austenland was made into a feature film starring Keri Russell of TV's Felicity fame. Check out the movie once you've read the book and decide which you like better!
--Recommended by Meredith Albertin, Lawrence Library
May 12, 2014
Admiral Nimitz: The Commander of the Pacific Ocean Theater
by Harris, Brayton
Chester W. Nimitz, arguably the most important U.S. Navy officer of World War II, was one of only three to reach five-star rank. In character he had the rectitude and vision of George C. Marshall, the Army chief, but without the aloofness. This biography, in the concise style of a background investigation report, describes his rugged Texas childhood and subsequent naval career in the oft-scorned submarine service, eventually commanding the Pacific war against Japan.
The story of Nimitz is much the story of our Navy's progress into the modern age. As a young officer he devised and tactfully promoted solutions to Navy problems: NROTC as an answer to officer shortage, underway refueling to extend the reach of the fleet, diesel engines to improve submarine crew safety, circular formations to prevent scattering during course changes, and many others including ballistic missile submarines.
He was too modest to write a memoir or approve a biography, so he is less well known than some of our more flamboyant commanders, but this book should help to rectify that.
--Recommended by Melinda Mullican, Wayne Library
May 5, 2014
Miss Manners Minds Your Business
by Martin, Judith and Nicholas Ivor Martin
It may seem as if etiquette is a relic of a bygone age, but this book "Miss Manners Minds Your Business" makes it clear that nothing could be further from the truth. As the world becomes more technologically advanced, it is more necessary than ever that we all practice the good manners that lubricate the joints of our society. Indeed, with social websites, cell phones and texting, virtual realities, and the impact all this has on the workplace as well as our personal lives, it is more important than ever to behave in a way that is socially acceptable, and the solutions to the problems of what to do are not always clear. Luckily, Miss Manners shows the way, by offering a series of interesting and sometimes flabbergasting scenarios and then offering witty and workable solutions. As Miss Manners herself has observed, "The younger generation can't eat, and the older generation can't tweet." Thanks to Miss Manners' sage and amusing advice, everyone can learn how to do both, even as the myriad examples offered in this nonfiction book make it clear that technology is having an impact upon our lives in ways that would not have been imagined even ten years ago.
--Recommended by Patricia Fogleman, Southport Library
April 28, 2014
by Harris, Sam
For a short, very easy to read book, with just 95 pages, this makes you think a lot. It starts simple with a discussion about white lies and how we waste a lot of time and memory trying to remember what we have said in the past so we don't get ourselves into trouble in the future. This is the, "Does this make me look fat?" variety where we try to spare another's feelings, or so we think. Harris says that what we are really doing is trying to avoid reality and what that makes us acknowledge. Then he starts on questions like, "If the Nazis were at your door and you had Anne Frank hidden in your basement would you be truthful even if you were killed for it?" OR "Should I tell my terminally ill child that they are going to die?" Real life experiences are talked about and how they were handled examined.
The author has divided the book into three parts that include a discussion with a leading professor of ethics at Stanford University and a question and answer session he had with readers of his book. Each section brings more depth of understanding to what honesty really is. For a small book this has caused me to think in ways I never have before. I'm glad I read it.
--Recommended by Lygia Bischoff, Pike Library
April 21, 2014
The Beautiful Mystery
by Penny, Louise
Having just finished another of Louise Penny's novels, I find myself pondering why I can't seem to get enough of this particular author's work. Perhaps it's the deft way she interweaves plots, or perhaps it is because characters are always the driving, central force of her novels. But then again, it could be that I am intrigued by a detective who occasionally spouts poetry. Indeed Armand Gamache, the chief inspector of homicide for Quebec Province, appears in all Penny's novels.
The Beautiful Mystery, my favorite of her mysteries so far, involves a murder in a monastery known for its Gregorian Chants. Bits and pieces of the history of musical notation figure into this mystery—are actually a part of the mystery. Neumes, monks passionate about music, historical intrigue, and an order of monks retreating into the backwaters of Canadian wilderness for safety makes this novel intriguing from the first page to the last.
This book is also available as an audiobook on CD, a downloadable audiobook, and a downloadable e-book.
--Recommended by Jan Swan, Glendale Library


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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (WUSA) -- Students of Mary Ellen Henderson Elementary School don't need to go to class today.
School officials say a sewage leak and sink hole were found at the school. Crews worked on it Wednesday evening but weren't able to fix it in time for school Thursday. Officials say an excavator must be called out, and that means no restrooms. The excavator will work within 1 ½ feet of the school's main gas line as well, so officials have decided to close the school.
Falls Church school system is offering Emergency Day Care for free, if families really need it, Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
For updates throughout the day, visit: http://www.fccps.org/meh/


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In the July/August issue, the trend focus is botanicals. You might say that botanical style is a definitive style in design all on its own. As in, it never really goes out of style.
And what, exactly, is botanical style? The botanical style (think botany) is characterized by realistic drawings or watercolors of flora and fauna. Originally used as a way to identify and categorize plants and animals, it has, indeed, become its own style of design. It's always around, in one form or another, as the seasons and years pass by.
What makes it a trend now, you might ask? Well, the difference is in how prevalent the style is in our everyday world, that is, how often we see botanical elements from day to day--and it's also a measure of how the style is being treated. While the botanical trend might have had a certain spin in the 70's, '80's, and '90's, it definitely has its own timbre this go 'round. Check it:
- Create a paper crafted project (card, gift bag, tag, layout, home decor item, mini-book cover, etc.) that incorporates the botanical style in an innovative way.
- Upload it to your blog, click on the title of that post, copy the URL, and add it to Mr. Linky below.
- Tell your readers that you've created your project for the Fanatical About Botanical Challenge in the Moxie Fab World and link it back to this post to encourage your readers to play along as well.
- If you don't have a blog, upload your project to this flickr gallery, copy the URL to your project, and add it to Mr. Linky below.
- Upload your projects by midnight EDT on Monday, August 8.
- The winning entries will be shown on this blog on Wednesday, August 10 and will receive an "I'm Moxie Fab" challenge winner button as well as a truly moxie fab prize.
Fanatical about botanical,
PS To see additional moxie fab projects from the column by Jennifer McGuire and Kim Kesti, see pages 25 and 26 respectively.