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Venus Bay Eco Retreat is an eco-friendly, two-storey cottage nestled in 15 acres of protected bushland 180 kilometres from Melbourne city and located away from suburban areas and holiday crowds. This location is ideal for viewing wildlife at close proximity from the cottage veranda.The cottage is air conditioned with solar power, modern interiors and quality furnishings. Linen, warm bath sheets, beach towels, organic bathroom products, organic teas and freshly ground organic coffee are included. The cottage is private and peaceful and ideal for couples, sleeps maximum four people including children. Babies under 12 months visit for free.Venus Bay Eco Retreat is within walking or a short drive distance to stunning beaches at Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and bird-rich wetlands at Anderson Inlet. The Venus Bay Eco Retreat is 60 kilometres from Wilsons Promontory National Park and located in the heart of South Gippsland's boutique winery and slow food region.Venus Bay Eco Retreat is accredited with Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action, your visit helps conserve this beautiful coast and its unique wildlife. Visitors enjoy viewing wildlife, swimming, surfing, bird watching, fishing, beach and bush walks, bicycle trails, nearby boutique wineries, galleries and cafes and visiting national and marine parks.Your host is available throughout your stay to help you make the most of your visit to this diverse region. Free visitor information, local maps and local restaurant booking service. This is a speciality lodging located within a private wildlife sanctuary.Complimentary off road parking. Complimentary guided nature walks are available exclusively for their guests by request, please enquire at check in.
Two storey, self contained cottage surrounded by bushland and wildlife.
Downstairs an open plan kitchenette, dining and lounge. Modern bathroom with walk in shower, free standing bath and bushland views. Organic bathroom products provided.
Upstairs area has a carpeted bedroom loft with one queen and one single ensemble bed. One double fold out bed downstairs in the lounge. Port-a-cot with or without linen available as a booking extra.
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Solar power, rainwater, eco friendly. Ideal for couples, sleeps maximum four guests including children. Babies under 12 months visit free.
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Once on the M1, take the M420 exit left. Continue on the M420 for approximately 34 kilometres, and then take the Korumburra and Leongatha exit to the left on route A440. Continue following road signs to Leongatha, Koonwarra, then to Tarwin Lower. Travel through the small township of Tarwin Lower with the Tarwin River on your right and you will soon arrive at the small village of Venus Bay. From Venus Bay village, turn left into Centre Road then left into Canterbury Road, follow this road to Lees Road, keep travelling due west. Venus Bay Eco Retreat is at 802 Lees Road.
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Global logistics: UPS set for major expansion at Cologne/Bonn Airport
September 16, 2011
UPS said yesterday that it is making major expansions to its European air hub facilities at Germany-based Cologne/Bonn Airport.
This announcement came 25 years to the day when UPS began operations out of this airport. Company officials said the roughly $200 million expansion, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2013, will be comprised of equipping the existing facility with additional state-of-the-art technology and an extension to the existing building, with the building processing larger freight shipments.
And they added that these efforts will boost UPS's package sorting capacity from the current level of 110,000 packages per hour to 190,000 packages per hour.
"There comes a time where facility expansion becomes necessary because you're busting at the seams and that time has come in Cologne, especially with a view to our upcoming Christmas peak," said UPS spokesperson Kristen Petrella in an interview. "Germany is UPS's biggest market in Europe. We were able to grow export volume more than 15 percent in 2010, and have grown it nearly 10 percent in the first half of 2011 versus the first half of 2010."
A major driver of this expansion is expanding global trade for customers and having the most efficient, technologically advanced facilities is key to this undertaking, coupled with the company's financial strength giving UPS the flexibility to invest for longer-term growth, according to Petrella.
When UPS initially set up shop at Cologne/Bonn, reasons cited by the company for this move were its location, the well-developed road network and infrastructure, good local weather conditions throughout the year, an excellent runway system, and close proximity to a skilled and flexible workforce.
Petrella said this expansion is necessary because UPS has been "operating at full capacity and then some" for a while. The expansion will take place in stages, with the first stage operational for the pre-Christmas peak this year, and the final stage due for completion at the end of 2013.
"The big benefit here is that the expansion will ensure customers in Europe and all over the world continue to enjoy the highest possible levels of service in today's highly competitive, fast-moving global economy," she said. "UPS's goals include providing excellent service, being where its customers are and assisting them in remaining competitive. This expansion helps us to do just that. Again, having the most efficient, technologically advanced facilities is key."
This expansion will be the largest infrastructure investment outside the U.S. in UPS's history. And since the last expansion, the UPS Cologne/Bonn hub has been widely recognized as one of the most advanced package sorting facilities in the world, and going forward this will be evident with the installation of new, state-of-the-art package sorting technology that will significantly increase capacity by 70 percent, noted Petrella.
UPS has roughly 2,300 employees at the Cologne/Bonn Airport, and the company said this expansion will add up to 200 jobs by the end of 2013.
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Washington, DC (Sports Network) - DeShawn Stevenson hit a go-ahead 3-pointer late in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks held on to beat the Washington Wizards, 100-95, at Verizon Center.
Atlanta, coming off a 22-point home loss to Golden State, was paced by Lou Williams' 24 points, while Josh Smith netted 17 to go with 13 rebounds.
The Hawks have topped their Southeast Division rivals 18 times in the past 19 meetings, but were pushed to overtime Tuesday for the second time this season.
They overcame the second triple-double of Jordan Crawford's career. The third- year guard totaled 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for Washington, which has dropped four straight overall.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A legislative committee has endorsed a proposal that would make Indiana clinics that provide only abortion drugs face the same requirements as clinics that perform surgical abortions.
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The bill exempts physician offices from any extra regulations even if those doctors sometimes prescribe drugs that cause abortions. A Planned Parenthood of Indiana official says its Lafayette clinic would likely be the only one in the state to face the extra regulations.
Bill supporters say abortion pills sometimes cause complications that the prescribing clinic must be prepared to deal with, while abortion-rights groups argue the extra requirements are aimed at creating more obstacles for women seeking the drug.


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Jim Harrison is one of America's most beloved and critically acclaimed authors, and this collection of novellas is Harrison at his most memorable - a brilliant rendering of two men striving to find their way in the world, written with freshness, abundant wit, and profound humanity.
In "The Land of Unlikeness", 60-year-old art history academic Clive - a failed artist, divorced and grappling with the vagaries of his declining years - reluctantly returns to his family's Michigan farmhouse to visit his aging mother. The return to familiar territory triggers a jolt of renewal - of ardor for his high school love, of his relationship with his estranged daughter, and of his own lost love of painting. In the title story, "The River Swimmer", Harrison ventures into the magical as an Upper Peninsula farm boy is irresistibly drawn to the water as an escape and sees otherworldly creatures there. Faced with the injustice and pressure of coming of age, he takes to the river and follows its siren song all the way across Lake Michigan.
The River Swimmer is a striking portrait of two richly drawn, profoundly human characters and an exceptional reminder of why Jim Harrison is one of the most cherished and important writers at work today.
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"One of America's great literary treasures, Harrison delivers not one but two works: 'The Land of Unlikeness', in which a washed-up 60-year-old academic returns to his Michigan home for renewal, and ['The River Swimmer'], in which an Upper Peninsula farm boy sees ghostly creatures in the waters of the nearby lake. Magic realism à la Harrison?" (Library Journal)
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Plasma Cutting: Guiding And Gouging - Metal ShopWritten by on April 1, 2012
If you thought the benefits of a plasma cutter ended at the torch's cutting tip, you're in for a bit of a surprise. In this final installment of our yearlong Cliff's Notes fabrication tips collaboration with Miller Electric Mfg. Co., we'll examine a variety of above-and-beyond options only a Spectrum X-Treme machine(s) can offer.
For those semi-familiar with plasma cutters, you'll definitely appreciate anything that can not only extend cutting tip life, but also aid in cutting straight lines and circles (and any other patterned/template shape for the most part). As you're about to see, Miller accommodates both wide-range performance and consumable longevity with its line of plasma torch accessories. For starters, their standoff roller guide (PN 194 883) is perfect for doing exactly as its name suggests: providing a proper—and sustained—standoff distance between tip and cutting surface. The circle-cutting guide (PN 195 981) offers the same benefits as well as fine-tuned straight line and hole cutting (up to 12-inch diameter). Both guide attachments are multi-adjustable. Though not shown here, Miller also has a suction/magnetic pivot base (PN 195 979) for improved torch stability when used with the above-mentioned cutting guides.
Now we come to the part that many of you may not be familiar with: gouging. Miller's Spectrum 625 X-Treme offers users the additional feature of metal gouging, something that many of us would greatly appreciate—though we'd be hard-pressed to admit it. (Who ever fesses up to poor welding? We just grind down the ugly beads, right?!) By using the appropriate gouge tip, the 625 has the ability of removing existing welds without seriously compromising the metal being held together. Try that with an acetylene torch or a grinder! As the accompanying photos will most definitely attest to, gouging is the only way to go for partial material removal.
On behalf of the folks at Miller, we hope you enjoyed Metal Shop, and if nothing else, learned a thing or two about metal fabrication and the advantages of Miller welders and plasma cutters.
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Without the use of the correct standoff tip on your plasma torch, ensuring the tip stands "off" your cutting surface (not drag) can be rather daunting, to say the least. That is, unless you incorporate an attachment aid such as this standoff roller guide. Fully adjustable with sharp-edged wheels for precise travel, you won't have to rely on your hands and eyes to do the walkin' … er, cutting.Miller's circle-cutting guide is not simply a fancier version of the standoff roller. Along with the ability to accurately cut circles up to 12 inches in diameter, it can perform a multitude of "guided" functions, including lines straight as an arrow.The attachment can be used with or without guide wheel(s). For larger circles, obviously, the wheels are necessary—but for smaller ones, especially in more confined areas, just the pivoting pointer will do.The attachment can be used with or without guide wheel(s). For larger circles, obviously, the wheels are necessary—but for smaller ones, especially in more confined areas, just the pivoting pointer will do.Cutting straight lines with the aid of a piece of metal or an actual straightedge works—as long as you maintain standoff distance, not to mention avoid severing your guide. Plus, if you don't have a means in which to secure your metal/straightedge, you have to manually hold it in place.The circle-cutting guide ensures both consistent standoff and accurate cutting with no additional items needed—mark or tape your line out, set the guide, and let your hand and torch do the rest.When cutting with a plasma, you "pull" the torch and want the molten metal to spray through and beneath the material surface. When gouging, it's the exact opposite; you "push" the torch and the resulting arc spray will flow out and off the material. Any remaining slag left over from gouging is easily knocked off.
Gouging—removing only a portion of material rather than severing completely through—is an additional feature offered by the Spectrum 625 X-Treme, something you may want to consider if you're prone to making not-so-pretty or insufficient welds.Our test piece was almost too easy to tackle, so we looked for an existing weld to throw in the ring and offer a real challenge for the plasma cutter—like this bracket that's been welded to a frame gusset … on both sides.Note there are no sparks emitting from the opposite side of the bracket (in both passes), which is evident the gouge tip is doing its job and only removing weld material. Not only do we want just the weld bead cut out, we want to maintain as much of the original surface material on the remaining gusset the bracket's being dissected from …


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We got through the night and back to the airport and, eventually, to Bali, for three days. Ah, Bali, the stuff of dreams. We had the best and worst of times. The worst was that Bali isn't Bali. It used to be, people say, but it's teeming with tourists and congested with traffic, mostly thousands of motorbikes.
The best was where we stayed — inland, not on the beach. We stayed at the Chedi Club in Ubud, a longtime arts center out in the rice paddies of the island. The Club is the former estate of an art connoisseur; now 20 villas are built among the paddies. No lobby, no center, just a fellow who meets you when you arrive and takes over your life. Don't think butler. Think an Asian Tom Hanks in a sarong. Suri told us where we would dine, what sights we would see the next day (volcano, wood carving shops, coffee plantation) and when we would get a massage (not if).
First night, my husband wakes me up. Says it's raining. I say, "You're waking me in the middle of the night to tell me it's raining?"
He says, "It's raining in our room." And so it was — buckets — and the roof was caving in. Suri was aghast, and basically threatening suicide from the humiliation of having inconvenienced us. So we got a new villa — bigger and better, with its own swimming pool — free massages, free dinner. I asked my husband how he ever climbed up on top to knock a hole in the roof.
Dinner in the pavilion was exotic. Torches blazed out in the rice paddies and music was played by two men on Balinese drums. This became so familiar that on the third evening, when we didn't see the drummers, my husband asked the host, "Where are the boys?" referring to the two bare-chested men in half sarongs and grass hats.
The setting — the paddies — and the workers out in the fields reminded me of all the books I've read about Vietnam. It was peaceful but somehow a bit menacing, especially at night. In the dark we could see people in the fields with flashlights, and sometimes there were shots. Suri said men hunted an animal that burrows into the mud and comes to the surface at night. "It's good eating," he said.
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I´m moving users from Zimbra 5 to Zimbra 6 via the Admin Web Client.
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Then I import the ZIP file by opening the users mailbox and using the web client to import. This has the affect that all mails have the received and sent dates from the import timestamp.
I tried loggin into an account with thunderbird as firstname.lastname@example.com/tb the system says that the user or password is incorrect.
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Why do people undertake distance learning with IBC Academy?
Our students state many reasons why they study with us, including:
Which reasons do you fit into?
Is distance learning right for me?
Distance learning can be highly beneficial to a large variety of people. With courses being delivered at different levels, from short introductory courses through to long academic programmes, distance learning can meet the needs of a diverse student body. High competition for jobs means having additional training and education can be a real advantage, whether someone is in the market for a new career or simply wants to progress in their existing position.
Like any kind of educational programme and delivery method, distance learning comes with advantages and challenges, and it is always important that a student carefully considers these in order to be sure they will be getting an education programme that meets personal needs, strengths, career goals and maybe corporate objectives.
Why is distance learning so popular?
Distance learning is the fastest growing study method for professionals. Benefits include:
After over 13 years of experience of delivering distance learning, we can say the answer is most definitely yes!
Our past students, who number in their many thousands, are evidence of this. Many students have studied multiple courses with us as they have reaped the benefits of undertaking a programme and want to progress even further, and companies with corporate groups have returned to us year after year.
For many, distance education is the learning style of choice as it offers a lower cost and longer term learning engagement. Study can fit around available time without interfering with work or family arrangements; the training is non-geographic specific and does not require travel, and is free of any other considerations that may preclude individuals from attending traditional classroom courses.
Is distance learning as effective as attending classroom sessions?
Numerous academic research reports have been conducted, and results suggest that:
On the whole, the numerous research reports produced on the subject conclude "no significant difference" exists between the accomplishment of a distance learning student and a classroom based one, but a student's learning style(s) and receptivity to distance learning influence the overall student success.
One lasting benefit of distance learning is that it instils self-directed learning habits and fosters intellectual curiosity which will encourage students to keep developing themselves personally and professionally.
How is IBC Academy distance learning delivered?
All IBC Academy distance learning courses are managed over the internet using a dedicated online learning management system (LMS) which manages each participant's learning schedule. Some courses are delivered as full e-learning, whilst others consist of electronic PDF documents which can be worked through on the computer screen, downloaded and studied offline or printed - check the individual course brochures for delivery details for the programme you are interested in.
For longer and more detailed programmes of study, students have stated they still prefer the more traditional correspondence course style of written workbooks, rather than pure e-learning, and these are delivered as PDF documents which can either be printed by the student, or purchased printed and bound from IBC Academy. This permits our students the maximum flexibility to study where and when they want – such as on a train on the way to work, or while flying to meetings overseas. What happens if you're away somewhere without your printed course notes? With our course materials being available over the internet, as long as you have an internet connection you can log in and download your course materials.
Where courses are delivered as pure online e-learning, you need to be logged into our learning management system over the internet in order to undertake your study.
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Below her Peking lay spread out -- a city turned by the trees which grow in every courtyard into the semblance of a green wood, out of which rose the immense golden roofs of the Forbidden City; beyond it, far away, the faint mauve line of the Western Hills hung on the sky.And then she turns to overlook the old garden in the house by the Tartar wall, where the French voice had once been happy.
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St. Louis County (KSDK) - Plans are in the works to extend the bicycle and pedestrian "superhighway" in the St. Louis area.
On Monday night people got their first look at the Great Rivers Greenway District's plan to extend Grant's Trail to a total of 10 miles.
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Keeping Ormet Facility Open
February 28, 2013
One of the very few large manufacturers left in the Ohio Valley, a region once an industrial powerhouse, filed for bankruptcy protection this week. It will not be easy for the firm to recover....
"Sink or swim" "Compete or die" Without Gov help.
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If someone wants to come in, stop bellyaching and welcome them. Half a loaf and all that...
Just bear in mind, the old contract was one of the factors that killed this place. Ask any former Weirton or WP worker if they could go back and take a pay cut to keep their plants open.
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I'm a little surprised that electricity price is one of the factors cited. Spot electricity is cheap these days, as more gas fired plants are coming on line.
Wonder if they own the mineral rights under the plant? It might be worthwhile to frack under the place, and put in their own powerplant. Something for the new owners to consider.
I believe WP had some old-style wells on the property.
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Ormet should have gone the way of Wheeling-Pitt and Weirton. All three were propped up by taxpayers for years. GM and Chrysler should have met the same fate.
The government has no business subsidizing companies OR people. It has no business interfering in the marketplace. The government's only job is to protect against force, fraud or theft. That is all.
If you can't produce and sell a good or service for less than it costs you to make it or do it, you will go broke. That is life and that is a lesson that built this nation.
Today's youth are steeped in a culture of "diversity", gayness, liberalism, Big Government, debt and handouts. They are also spoiled, self-centered, overindulged and given a false sense of self-worth by their parents who are not much better.
I smell destruction in our future.
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impact, why not? The President has made picking winners and losers his strongest campaign fundraising strategy.
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In other words, the Governor should help pick winners and losers?
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PET/CT scan is a type of imaging test that combines
positron emission tomography
(PET) and
computed tomography
(CT) techniques.
Combined PET/CT scans can be performed on any part of the body.
PET scans use a radioactive tracer that is introduced into your body to measure the cellular activity of the body part being scanned. A CT scan takes a large number of x-rays. These are analyzed by a computer to create a three-dimensional image of the body part being studied. When both tests are performed at the same time, the information about function and structure is integrated through computer models.
Because combined PET/CT scans provide a combination of information about the function and structure of a body part, they are very useful for the early diagnosis of cancer. Not only can the presence of an abnormal tumor be noted, but the function of the cells that make up the tumor can be analyzed as well. This can help to differentiate between cancerous and noncancerous growths.
PET/CT can also be used to see if cancer has spread into other areas of the body.
Each of these tests has its own limitations. When combined, they provide very precise information on
location and activity. In the past, both of the tests had to be done separately, making the interpretation of results more difficult due to changes in the patient's body position. However, with the availability of scanners that combine both technologies, this is no longer a problem. Many cancer specialists believe that this technology will allow doctors to reduce the number of invasive procedures that patients need to undergo and still be able to provide very accurate monitoring.
Brain, endocrine, and heart disorders are also studied using PET/CT scans.
Some possible complications with this test include:
Prepare a list of medications you are taking; bring the list with you to the test. If you have
diabetes, discuss taking your diabetic medications and/or insulin with your doctor prior to the test. An abnormal blood glucose level may interfere with the tests results.
Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease. The doctor may need to take steps to avoid kidney injury during the test.
To prepare for your test, you may need to do the following several hours in advance:
If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before you go for your test. Your doctor may recommend that you pump breast milk ahead of time and use it until the contrast materials are no longer in your body.
At the test center, the talk to the staff if you have or ever have had:
A PET/CT scan takes about a total of two hours to complete. The injection occurs about 60 minutes to an hour prior to the start of the scan. The scan itself takes about 35 minutes.
The placement of the IV line may give you some discomfort, but there should be no other pain involved. You may feel some flushing when the tracer material is injected.
Based on the results, your doctor will decide if any further tests or treatments are needed.
Call your doctor if any of the following occurs:
If you think you have an emergency, call for medical help right away.
National Institutes of Health
Radiological Society of North America
Canadian Cancer Society
Public Health Agency of Canada
PET/CT scan. Hartford Hospital website. Available at:
http://www.harthosp.org/imaging/PETCTScan/default.aspx. Accessed May 22, 2013.
Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT). Radiological Society of North America Radiology Info website. Available at:
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=pet. Updated March 28, 2013. Accessed May 22, 2013.
Schidt GP, Kramer H, et al. Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging and positron-emission tomography-computed tomography in oncology.
Topics in Magn Res Imaging.
Last reviewed May 2013 by Lawrence Frisch, MD, MPH; Brian Randall, MD
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Keep snow, ice, and scree out of your boots in harsh high-mountain environments with the Mountain Hardwear Pinnacle Stretch XT Gaiter. Flexible and tough, this gaiter features a waterproof breathable three-layer Conduit upper to block snow and moisture on its upper section, and a bottom forged from 1000D Cordura that resists abrasion and punctures.
- Rear softshell panel flexes for better fit and mobility
- Urethane under-arch strap with pinless buckle and an integrated lace hook keep the gaiter firmly in place
- Cordura Scuff guard on inside cuff offers extra protection from crampons and sharp ski edges
- Fits backpacking and mountaineering boots
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keeps my pants in 1 piece
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I used to use these more when I first started using crampons, but I've been finding them less and less necessary now - just added weight, if you are careful about your steps. I like how bomber these are - my last trip 2 different people broke the OR gaiters (bottom strap broke, buckles broke). These look basically brand new for me. My only complaint is the top strap is annoying to adjust (or it slides down, depending on which annoyance you prefer).
runs reallllly big
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
had to get a size small. i'm a solid M in OR crocodile gaiters. even the size small was kind of baggy around the ankle. I much prefer the ORs'.
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Great gaiter if sized right
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This is an excellent gaiter. It keeps you just as dry as the Rab, TNF, or OR, but it also has improved comfort and breathability because of the stretch back panel.
The key to buying these gaiters is getting the size right. I am telling you right now! Ignore MHW's sizing guide! It will only lead you astray as every other review will tell you. And don't pay that much attention to shoe size either. The key to getting a good fit is to consider the size of your lower leg and the type of shoes you will be wearing these with. The sizing on these gaiters has plastic mountaineering boots in mind, which doesn't help the veast majority of users. Plan on going down a size if you use non-plastic boots or even two sizes if your boots are very low profile. These gaiters come with an adjustable strap at the top which allows you to cinch them down considerably for an ideal fit. I have decent sized legs with mid size GTX mountaineering boots and went with a medium which fits great.
Great. But ran a bit big.
Bought these for my dad. He loves how tough they are. He starts hiking in early spring and needed something that was compatible for his winter boot and would hold up while using crampons. Getting another smaller pair for his summer boots since these run a bit on the big side.
Not bad, but a few design flaws
Picked these up for my first gaiter, and after a full winter season I can say they did a good job but a few annoying design flaws have me contemplating an upgrade for next season. First, and most annoyingly, the top of the gaiter has a small nylon strap to tighten, but it doesn't lock and over the course of a hike will loosen and slide down your leg. Easily fixable with a cheap velcro strap from any local camp supply store, but it would have made more sense to have a self-locking strap or something similar there. Secondly, the backs of the gaiter aren't as waterproof as the front. Not a huge deal either, but after a long sloppy day you may notice more water coming through the back. For the price, you can probably find fully gore-tex ones from North Face or a similar retailer that will keep you 100% waterproof all the time.
I think you may need to double back the top strap on the gaiter like you would a climbing harness and you will find that adjustment stays in place.
Get the OR gather. Best of the best.
I have to agree with Courtney Dean. I am going to be 'upgrading' these for a set of OR crocodiles.
Durable, Great product
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been using these guys for awhile now. I've done winter hiking in the whites in NH and all over Utah and have been super satisfied. Waterproof, breathable, and tough. They do run big, had to return them for a smaller size after the initial purchase.
Why the stretch?
The waterproof laminate on soft shell material started falling off after only a couple uses. And I don't understand the benefits of this stretchy material, even if the waterproofing was fine. But, that's why I buy gear at Backcountry.
Awesome - but big
These are fantastic but I initially got an XL for a size 11 shoe and that was way too big even though the sizing chart Mtn Hardwear gives suggests that size 10 is okay for an XL. They are also pretty long as the picture indicates, I'm not sure you need that much overlap with snow/rain pants. The fabric is awesome and they are really well made.
I agree! I just bought the XL's for my fiance, who wears a size 12, and they were also too big. However, the L fit him perfectly and he is very happy with them!
These are are a tough mans wear. Get it and realize all others were made for the regular poptart.
so far, after several uses, they have been beat up pretty well, and still water proof, no holes, and the fabric just feels tough. i got them on an rei online sell, and i have never been so impressed by a product!
i will say, if you get a pair of gaiters, these ones are what you want. they work and last a beating. the velcros tough and lasting, and the bottom strap is some kind of tough indestructable tie. Get it.
Now I want a poptart... still getting the gaiters though.
Worth the $$
After going through several pairs of gaiters that didn't cost as much, I decided to drop the dollars on these. I expected standard MTH quality, and that is what I got. These gaiters are quite durable, resisting shredding from crampons & rocks. They're really quite waterproof, no snow or dew or rain has penetrated the actual gaiter. They're quite breathable, yet also pretty windproof. They snug down great on the top of the boot, and also up on your calf.
I've only worn them a couple times, but I expect to get much life out of them. Now my brother just needs a pair so he can stop stealing mine.....
Durable and Resistant Gaiter
Very nice gaiter for larger/winter boots. They are extremely durable, breathe well and stay in place VERY WELL, which may actually be its best attribute. They look good, and also are easy to put on,and easy off. The bottom of the gaiter forms a very nice interface with the boot. I've used with Keen hikers, Scarpa leather and plastic boots. With size 11.5 - 12 boots, the Large fit is perfect at the boot but a bit big at the shin and knee, but no issues with slippage. Great gaiter, and I highly recommend.
A good set of gaiters!
The build is extremely good and the two tone colours make for difference, if you are into pure aesthetics. After unpacking them and taking a long severe look at them, I'm still at odds with a 'bit of plastic' to go under the arch of the boot as I can see this becoming ragged very soon on walking over rocks and other landscapes. Having said that - they are very waterproof- very hard wearing (the uppers) and comfortable. The hook and the velcro fastening took some getting used to. My old pair fastened at the back. My Asolo's will take the hook but it feels as though the gaiter is being pulled a little too much. The velcro fastener is rock steady and tight.
All in all, a very good gaiter for winter expeditions and cross country skiing; Spring and Fall hiking and well worth the investment.
Many uses
I purchased these initially for a winter rogaine to keep my feet dry in the snow and they worked well for that purpose. I have since used them in a couple adventure races even though they are a little heavier than my short race gaiters. I have also used them when shoveling snow, and wore them every time I wasn't in the tent during a backcountry trip in Joshua Tree. The under-arch strap has shown virtually no sign of wear, which amazes me, but some thorny trees in JT did create a couple small tears. I have used Merrell and Montbell gaiters in the past, but neither compare to the Mountain Hardware pair.
Can't find a better gaiter
I just love these gators.
- Durable
- Warm
- Excellent fit
- Stylish
- A little pricey, but worth it.
- Sizing chart is off. I am a solid shoe size 12 and the XLs were too big. I return for those the Ls, which fit my boot and leg perfectly.
I wear these with the Salomon Beluha (black) snow boots. Snowshoeing is a blast!
Great insurance policy for your expensive mountaineering pants.
I love these gaiters because they have saved my mountaineering pants from crampon punctures/shredding. The quality is great and they feel like they will last forever. Once you strap them on, they are solid and don't shift around on your boots or legs. The back panel is stretchy, and definitely thin compared to the rest of the fabric on the gaiters. On really cold days, I can feel a difference in warmth between my shins and my calves.
How do these seal around the boot? Do they...
How do these seal around the boot? Do they have sometype of rubber stretch to keep water out?
The cut (shape) of the bottom of the gaiter will fit snugly with the boot. Once the strap is tightened this will create a tighter boot/gaiter interface. While presumably the boot, and definitely the gaiter are waterproof, the section where the two meet aren't waterproof, just a barrier. So, unless you're stomping around in shin to knee deep water for a long period, you should be OK. I just ordered these gaiters, so will report back on the exact make-up of the material where the gaiter meets the boot.
Chris, I wore the gaiters for the first time last night, sledding with my son. There is no rubber stretch material that forms a seal with the boot. However the gaiter is fashioned such that it has a 'cut' that fits nicely with the boot. Also, the tighter the under-arch strap, the more snug it will fit with the boot, but don't overtighten, just a snug fit should work fine. After I use them in the backcountry a few times, I'll post a review. Hope this helps.


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Jackson, Miss. Mississippi voters could have to start showing photo identification at the polls by mid-2014. That's according to Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann.
Hosemann spoke about the issue at a Tuesday news conference where he responded to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a portion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The high court ruled that certain state and local governments no longer need federal approval to change election laws. Pre-clearance was required in areas with histories of racial discrimination, like Mississippi.
The case was brought to the court by Shelby County, Ala., which has also been under the order.
The ruling clears the way for Hosemann to start implementing a voter ID law that had been awaiting federal clearance.
Alabama already had a voter ID law in place.
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Hillman Chat and JumboTron
It'll be 5 a.m. in Japan, but Royals Manager Trey Hillman will be awake. And not just awake, but awake answering your questions.
On Tuesday, Nov. 6. Hillman will participate in the third installment of the Royals Relay Online Chat Series. The chat session is scheduled for 3 p.m. (CT), and will take place on royals.com. Hillman just wrapped up his fifth season managing the Nippon Ham Fighters, who played in their second straight Japan Series this season. The Texas native was formerly introduced as the Royals manager on Oct. 22 in a press conference at Kauffman Stadium.
To participate in Tuesday's chat with Manager Hillman, register online at royals.com. In addition to gaining access to the chat sessions, you'll also receive the latest Royals news alerts, promotions and ticket deals as a registered user. Plus, you can check out the transcripts from the first two Royals Relay chat sessions – GM Dayton Moore and former Manager Buddy Bell.
Jumbo Renovation News: On Friday afternoon, demolition on the Royals Sony JumboTron began. The 30 by 40 foot color video display board, which was installed in 1990, will be gone for good once it's demolished this offseason. Did you ever get caught on it eating a hot dog, dancing in your seat or kissing your loved one? Here are some photos of the top half of the JumboTron coming down…
JUMBOTRON UPDATE: Plans to keep the "Royals" script from the JumboTron around Kauffman Stadium quickly fell apart when the actual "Royals" script fell apart. Moments after coming off the top of the JumboTron (and this blog entry getting posted), the structure broke apart.


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Over 300 Republicans attend 2013 Broward Lincoln Day Dinner
View slideshow: Over 300 Republicans attend 2013 Broward Lincoln Day Dinner Living up to his commitment for unity within the Broward Republican Party, recently elected Chairman Tom Truex announced Wednesday that over 300 Republicans attended the annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale on Monday. Florida Governor Rick Scott was the featured keynote speaker at the Broward Republican Party event. Republican National Committee co-chair Sharon Day was introduced as special | Read More »


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Saturday, September 4, 2010
Sepia Saturday - Tuna Hunting
Having grown up in the Cincinnati area, my childhood is full of memories that include activities along the Ohio River. Naturally, when I was out on an antique shopping spree, hunting for old photos, this one had a uniqueness and familiarity that immediately connected with me.
The photo was purchased somewhere here, in the central Kentucky region, and with our close proximity to the river - only a few counties away - I didn't give the photo much thought. I purchased it, put it away for awhile and would re-visit it from time to time as a curiosity, always with the intention of digging deeper into its past.
I always noticed that there was some writing on the back, but very faint. I could make out some letters, but never tried exceptionally hard, resigned to the fact that I may never be able to read the letters. I also noticed the photographer's stamp on the back from Pennsylvania, but as a border state to Ohio, and since photographers traveled quite a bit, I wasn't immediately drawn to Pennsylvania as a possible location - but I was open to possibilities.
As a piece of sepia curiosity, I pulled this out for our Sepia Saturday post, with the intention of connecting this to some unique resources for Steamboat Study. Since the photo does provide the name of the boat, "Tuna", I decided to try some of the registries out there that have been put up by some very enthusiastic hobbyists. However, I was very aware that the Tuna appeared to be quite a small vessel, and probably not one that would be recorded in these larger registries.
With no luck in the registries, and some categorized by state, I was pretty close to giving up on any fruitful search. I did come across a published registry from 1856 as digitized by Google Books, but it listed a Steamboat called the Tuna as one that burnt in Natchez in 1854. Of course, we can tell by the photo itself and the style of dress that we are looking at a photo taken post 1860s. One of my favorite segments of this photo is the couple in the foreground with their umbrella, turned to look at the photographer - very reminiscent of Renoir, Cassat, Monet, Caillebotte etc.
Just before this posting I took one last look at the writing on the back while standing in the sunlight. The pencil is very faded, but beyond the words "Military captain", I can make out the letters Jno. Above this line was the most faint line, but this time I could make out letters.....a long C word followed by Lake. I typed in how the word appeared in Google, and a couple of the suggestions sent me to Conneaut Lake in Pennsylvania! After looking into this lake, and how it looks today, I took a closer look at the photographer's stamp, which read: From F.E. Maas, Ground Floor Gallery, Conneautville, PA.
In conclusion, this appears to be a small excursion boat on Lake Conneaut. I'm not sure if the group is there honoring a military captain, or if someone there served in this role, but either way, the more scrutiny, the more these photos reveal their secrets. As a side note, the size of this little vessel reminds me of the tiny one seen in Steamboat Willie.....that old classic cartoon, also in sepia.
I have included some of the Steamboat and Conneaut Lake links that I came across - very interesting databases and photos.
Happy Saturday!
P.S. Upon finishing this blog post and including the links below, I made a surprising new discovery. The very first Conneaut Lake link has a series of 4 small slide shows at the top of the page. While there, I noticed that the first block of slides rotates to a close up segment of the very same photo as the one I have shared with you! It appears this photo was mass produced in some format as a souvenir. I still believe it to be an original from the time period, but, even in my own family, we have duplicate cabinet cards that were purchased to pass around to different family members - I'm just not sure how many were produced. It makes me want to do further research into the availability of this photo, as the historical society may have an answer as to the event shown. I will provide an update later if I learn more!
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Posted by Cheri Daniels at 1:16 PM
Labels: Art, Conneaut Lake, Google Books, Impressionism, Maas, Pennsylvania - Conneautville, Photos, Sepia Saturday, Steamboats
6 comments:
- Alan Burnett said...
What a marvelous post. You start from an old photograph and weave a web of interest, intrigue and excellent investigations. This is just what Sepia Saturday is all about. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
- September 5, 2010 at 5:32 AM
- Martin H. said...
Some great detective work in this post. I love that close-up of the couple turning to the camera.
- September 5, 2010 at 6:20 AM
- PattyF said...
Excellent post! Persistence does pay off, doesn't it? Very interesting, very informative ... and, like you, I really like the couple with the umbrella.
- September 5, 2010 at 8:54 AM
- Caroline (Frogmum) said...
Great find, great picture, great post :)
- September 5, 2010 at 6:21 PM
- Southwest Arkie said...
Wonderful post, great photo, and love the detective work done to give us all a little history to go with the picture. Love it!
- September 5, 2010 at 11:17 PM
- Marilyn said...
I enjoyed reading this post, I am learning so much from the history you and others in Sepia Saturday share. Thank you.
- September 6, 2010 at 12:35 AM
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
FASHION FIX: Ana defeated in Doha, works winning adidas dress though
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Labels: adidas, Ana Ivanovic, dress, tennis, WTA Championships
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I haven't been watching, so I haven't seen the dress, but in the photo, I don't like the style--it seems kinda messy. I LOVE the color, though.ReplyDelete
Anybody know if Safina won?
I feel like you and I are the only ones that like this dress, Rich. That being said, I'm comforted that we're on the same page here.ReplyDelete
i love the design but i don't think it looks that great on ana. btw love the color and your blog. it's as bad as my fb addictionReplyDelete
it's a big improvement from their previous efforts obvs - it's not traditional. i like that they're trying something different above everything else.ReplyDelete
natch: venus won 7-5, 6-3ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 3:51 PM
its all too much. less is moreReplyDelete
Love the color but I think the dress would be better if the skirt starts around her waist so it's not so shapeless.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 6:23 PM
That dress is horrible. Adidas used to make such great outfits for Kournikova, they've really gone down hill with their women's tennis wear.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
i love the dress on ana. i don't think it would look flattering on any other adidas player.ReplyDelete
the dress looks great on Ana!ReplyDelete
a vast improvement on the other outfits.
now if only she could start winning again!
I gotta say I really like the dress, and the colour is gorgeous.ReplyDelete
BTW, I can't get over how shiny Ana is in the first pic. Man, if I just had her complexion. When I'm sweaty, I sure as hell don't look that... silky. LOL
- Tennis ObserverNovember 5, 2008 at 6:41 AM
adidas should make an invisible dress for Ana.ReplyDelete
- WesterlyNovember 5, 2008 at 7:34 PM
You've got to be kidding.ReplyDelete
Yes, pretty colour to be sure, but absolutely HIDEOUS "design", Stella McCartney inspired or no.
To steal a quote from a poster on tennis.com, that ruched seam beneath the bust (the so-called 'detailing') looks like 'a surgical scar.' And the skirt? Ugh.
Again, other than the colour, it doesn't flatter Ana in anyway shape or form. Baggy, saggy, woefully underdesigned dowdy sack.
Dump Adidas Ana!
I like the color (it's great on her) but not the design. But she carries it well, so I guess it's okay.ReplyDelete
Ana looks great on the new dress designed by adidas for her.ReplyDelete
It so unconventional as compared to other adidas dress she's wearing lately.
I have to say that adidas is so different to nike in their approach of clothing their athletes. While nike's approach is more casual, adidas is gearing towards a more sport-technology approach. if you look at adidas players they are more athletic in their apparel as compared to nike players.
As for Ana Ivanovic, her dress looks great for her. I don't see anyone look so good on that dress.
But I hope if adidas is going to keep that dress for Ana for the 1st part of the year, say for Australian and French Open, they will provide different colors of that dress on the major tournaments she will be playing so that people will not think it's an overused dress.
But I'm hopeful that if ever she renews her contract with adidas for 2010, she will be included in the stable of athletes who will be wearing the stella mccartney designs coz she will make headlines with those dresses.
Just imagine if Ana is going to wear the dresses worn by Maria Kirilenko. She will definitely wow the crowd.


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Hi, we are testing ZCS, it works quite well using just one server, but when we tried the distributed approach using one LDAP Server, one MTA server and one Mailbox Store server, the messages do not travel anywhere.....
I sent from an outside email, no bounce errors but no message appears in my zimbra mailboxes, I sent from Zimbra and nothing arrives to an external account.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The seasonal flu outbreak that has killed 40 people so far in Indiana is the state's deadliest in half a decade.
State records show that past years have been tamer, with only three people dying of flu last season. The last such severe flu outbreak occurred during the 2007-2008 season when 73 people died of the illness.
State health officials say it's too soon to tell whether the spread of flu has peaked yet this season. Flu season typically runs from October to May.
The deadliest flu season since 2000 was the 2003-2004 outbreak when 91 people died in Indiana.
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Every fighter carries emotional baggage into the cage. Drew Fickett's, though, could stuff the hull of a 747.
The veteran fighter, who's recently tried to bring stability to his infamously chaotic life, makes his 60th pro appearance at tonight's ShoFIGHT 20 event.
He'll enter the cage with six weeks of sobriety, a new fight team behind him, and the real threat of homelessness if he doesn't get a victory.
"I'm facing pressure in this fight, but I've been through so much in my life recently that honestly, I'm not nervous at all," Fickett told MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio) earlier this week. "If I don't win this fight, I'm pretty much homeless."
Fickett (42-17) meets jiu-jitsu ace Jonatas Novaes (9-4) tonight in a featured bout at ShoFIGHT 20, which takes place at O'Reilly Family Event Center in Springfield, Mo. The event airs via tape-delayed pay-per-view on July 1, though Canadian fans can watch it live on The Fight Network at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).
Fickett is a big-show vet who's fought for the UFC, Strikeforce, DREAM and other top promotions during a 13-year career plagued by inconsistency and outside-the-cage issues. MMAFighting's Ben Fowlkes recently featured many of them, including a jail stint that cost him a spot on "The Ultimate Fighter 1," custody issues with his daughter, and an alcohol problem that prompted his UFC release and soiled his reputation as a dependable fighter.
Fickett, though, recently left Arizona to live and train in Florida. He's been sober for 40 days and recently moved into a rehabilitation center near his new fight home at American Top Team. But if he doesn't pull off the win tonight and get the paycheck he needs, he could be homeless.
Yet strangely?
"I'm just grateful where I am in life after some real rough patches the last few months," he said. "Even though I'll be homeless if I don't win this fight, which I don't plan on losing, that brings me no pressure whatsoever."
Fickett said a lot of the credit goes to his new manager Jason Chambers, who took on more than a simple fighting career when he signed the 32-year-old vet. Fickett recently ended a four-fight losing streak – his third such skid in four years – with a regional-show win over Kevin Knabjian in March. Chambers then got him booked for tonight's bout with Novaes.
"I have complete faith in him," Fickett said of Chambers. "For this fight, I didn't even know who or where I was fighting until a couple weeks ago. … I leave it up to him and have him tell me when to show up."
Chambers also is the one who helped Fickett seek treatment for alcoholism and introduced him to ATT, one of the world's top fight camps. Fickett now calls Florida home.
"I moved out there for American Top Team and the rehabilitation center," he said. "I picked the spot because of those two variables.
"I'm training at American Top Team, which completely blew my mind. Not what I expected. Everyone is so humble and gracious and hospitable. I love the team there, and I definitely now call myself a team member of American Top Team."
A focused Fickett can be a dangerous thing. During his long career, he's defeated a host of notables, including Dennis Hallman, Kenny Florian, Carlo Prater, Josh Neer, Josh Koscheck, Kurt Pellegrino and Matt Veach.
But with a new camp and his sobriety, he thinks he has plenty of fights ahead. Tonight's bout marks his 60th, and he sees no reason he couldn't meek it an even hundred.
"I'd definitely like to have a hundred fights," he said. "I think that would be an admirable mark. I think I could do that. I just still want to be able to compete with top-tier guys. I don't want to be a 100-0 guy who's fighting in Daisy's Car Wash against some bum just to get a fight and win under my belt.
"I'll keep fighting until I can't anymore. As soon as I can't keep up with the competition, I'm definitely smart enough to know it's time to do something else."
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Fat, angry and stupid is no way to go through life, son…
At least, that's what an education consultant seems to be saying as he cautions parents against buying video games as holiday gifts for their teenage sons.
In a guest column for EdNews, Bill Costello writes:
Boys are spending more than thirteen hours a week playing video games. As a result, they're spending less time outdoors playing and exercising. Perhaps this is partially why they are four times more likely to be obese than they were thirty years ago.
Research consistently confirms that the more time boys spend playing video games, the more likely they are to do poorly in school—regardless of age. At a time when boys are already underperforming in school, video games only make the situation worse.
Many recent studies suggest that playing video games saps the motivation of boys and disconnects them from the real world… Violent video games are especially harmful. A definite link has been established between violent video games and antisocial behavior. Games like Grand Theft Auto and Halo can make your son more aggressive.
So if you're thinking of buying video games for your son this holiday season, you might want to reconsider.


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What's happened to the formatting of the Zimbra forum mobile edition ?
I use it quite a lot and find it very useful but it seems like the theme has changed, and for the worse.
It's now very difficult to define where one post ends and the next starts.
I've not changed my phone, still using Android, or the browser. I've cleared the cache and now run out if ideas.
If the theme or similar has changed please can we have an option to have the old look ?
Or am I missing something ?


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Cherries Top Off A Bunch Of Local Menus
By Carolyn Alburger on May 27, 2011 3:00 PM
Newsflash: it's cherry season in San Francisco. Local chef Robert Leva says they've been getting progressively better each week. He gets his at the Marin Farmer's Market, then uses their natural sugary-sour hit to play with the rich meaty flavors in a Liberty duck dish now on the menu at Salt House. Pretty to look at, sweet but not overly so, cherries work equally well in desserts and savory dishes. So don't be surprised if you see them popping up all over the place right now. Here's how some other local pros are cooking them.


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The first time I saw W. Eugene Smith's photographs was in a fine art photography class in college. As we worked on our own pictures in the darkroom, we talked with awe about Smith's legendary obsession for perfection, which drove him to spend long days in the darkroom. His drive and idealism fascinated me. He was so dedicated to his ideals and principles that later in his career, he was fired for refusing to use medium-format cameras. Smith was fanatically dedicated to his mission as a photographer, and because of his drive for perfection and his dedication he was often regarded by editors as difficult.
During his coverage of the Second World War, he was severely wounded while on the east coast of Okinawa photographing an essay titled 'A Day in the Life of a Front Line Soldier'. He endured two years of hospitalization and plastic surgery, and commented later that it was his policy to stand up when others were down, and that he had forgotten to duck.
While documenting the story of a chemical company in Minamata, the severity of the irreparable damage caused by industrial mercury poisoning became apparent. Recognizing Smith and his work as an extreme liability, thugs from the pro-company union attacked him. Smith documented his own beating and, although he survived, he experienced substantial permanent damage to his eyesight.
During the Minamata project, Smith produced one particularly profound image which anyone who has seen it will never forget. The photograph shows a mother bathing her daughter, a young girl (her name was Tomoko Uemura), who suffered extreme birth defects and mental retardation from the poisoning. The depth of tenderness, compassion and selflessness displayed by the mother is a gift to all who view the image.
To me, that image, represents Smith's unique ability to combine the eye of a photographer and the attitude of an artist with raw honesty and uncompromising integrity.
Unfortunately, we cannot reproduce this picture because Aileen Mioko Smith, Eugene's partner in the Minamata project and holder of the copyright, and the family of the girl decided that the photograph would no longer be issued. As Aileen Mioko Smith says:
"In 1997, Tomoko's parents asked me to let Tomoko rest. I agreed, and we mutually decided that the photograph would no longer be issued. It's so hard to communicate the beauty of the decision that was made, but it was a positive statement made by both of us."
The image is truly inspiring, and shows the love and compassion to which we should all aspire.
To me, this image represents Smith's unique ability to combine the eye of a photographer and the attitude of an artist with raw honesty and uncompromising integrity. All photographers, in one sense or another, are heirs to his legacy.
One of his quotes summarizes his philosophy: "What use having a great depth of field, if there is not an adequate depth of feeling?"
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Here is a list of some of the most common questions asked during this webinar. If you have additional questions, we suggest you post your question directly to the forums or contact Zimbra sales at email@example.com
Q: Can I customize my open source edition please - just the login logo?
A: Per our license agreements, only the Network Edition allows for customization of logos.
Q: How does ZCS clustering work / scale?
A: We use Red Hat Cluster Suite to provide M+N clustering of our mailbox servers.
Q: Can you sync over the air for calendars on PalmOS Treo 650, or does that require the third party interface?
A: Yes, works today with native Versamail client
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A: Zimbra natively provides the ability to change UI themes and logos. Changes to CSS and other elements of the UI are also possible, but those changes depend on your ability to manage the code modifications and sustain them over time.
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A: Zimbra supports Red Hat on 64-bit today. 64-bit on other platforms is planned for the future.
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A: We are looking into this. Stay tuned.
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A: This is done via our partner, Notify Technologies. More information is available at http://www.zimbra.com/products/zimbra_mobile.html.
Q: is there any integration with services like Gmail?
A: What type of integration are you seeking? We are looking at things such as mail aggregation.
Q: Public Folder Features are important function. When will that be implemented?
A: The Zimbra Documents application provides a modern way to address the goals of traditional public folders, including creating and sharing rich content with individuals, groups, or the general public. We would love to hear your feedback on the use of Zimbra Documents to meet your needs.


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Canepa: Fisher sour on tourney in Vegas
There is the storm, and then there is Steve Fisher, the calm after it. The Aztecs' basketball coach may be the coolest soon-to-be-68-year-old man in America. He's retro-hip. He relates to kids from different backgrounds and places and upbringings who might be 50 years younger than he is.
What he has under his collar rarely gets hot. But when you bring up the recent announcement from the Mountain West's presidents that they have decided to extend the conference's basketball tournament three years at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center, you can grill pancakes on Steve's neck.
"It's ridiculous," Fisher says. "The Mountain West talks about being a major basketball conference, and yet it is the only one of the so-called majors that doesn't play its tournament on a neutral court."
This is all about playing fair.
You see, UNLV has a fine men's basketball program, one of the best in the West, and plays its home games in the Thomas & Mack. Granted, the Rebels, who more often than not are classic underachievers, don't always win the tournament.
But they're pretty damn good in their own joint. Going into Wednesday night's game vs. Colorado State, they'd won 32 of their last 33 home games. They may get beat there, but they're going down like tainted liver.
The league's coaches have been complaining about the Vegas tournament for years and once even managed to get it moved to Denver, but attendance was so abysmal it was forced back to Nevada after three tries.
Las Vegas is a destination city, no question, and so is San Diego. But the Thomas & Mack seats 19,000-plus, much more than SDSU's Viejas or the old Sports Arena, and the league sees dollar signs now that the UNLV venue sells out the tournament's semis and finals. They've polled the fans. The fans want Vegas.
"I have been on the soap box to say this isn't fair to anyone who will listen," Fisher says. "Especially to the players. To play there doesn't make any sense. What's thrown back in our face all the time is that UNLV can be beaten there. It's just ridiculous."
Think about it. There's absolutely no question the Rebels have a tremendous advantage playing in their place. There are no guarantees Vegas will win there next month. The conference is very strong. But the team UNLV draws early will not be pleased.
"Come on," Fisher says. "It can keep you out of the NCAA Tournament. One year Vegas beat BYU early and it cost BYU four spots in the brackets.
"Now they say they're putting in a new floor for the tournament (along with new baskets and stanchions and a different court configuration), like that's really going to make it fair."
Fisher says he never was asked about the Thomas & Mack extension. "I read it in the paper," he says. "No coach had anything to say about it."
Conference Commissioner Craig Thompson, who finds himself stuck between a wallet and a hard place, gets Fisher's concerns, says this decision actually was made a year ago but he held off announcing it before he knew for sure the number of schools that would be participating in this event. He does not want to play in a smaller arena and can't find another that will work.
"I don't buy into the coaches not being consulted," Thompson said. "Back in 2011 we had this conversation and the coaches asked the league to send out RFPs (request proposals) to other cities with big arenas (Anaheim, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, etc.) and we got six back, including Denver and Albuquerque."