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Once on the island, we set out, 15 people from two groups, with one ranger up front and one in the rear. They carried long wooden sticks, each cut into a prong at the end. They said they would stick it in the dragon's eyes if one became nasty. Yeah, right. The "rangers" looked about 16 years old. Their sticks were big twigs.
They said we would trek for two hours to a water hole. It was about 95 degrees and 100 percent humidity. So we started out, all flat ground, bushes and jungle all around, with the rangers whispering, "Stay together." It was like a scene out of a bad Tarzan movie (were there any good ones?). We were all making jokes because we were so nervous.
I wondered at this world — a few days ago I was home, walking my dog around the block. This morning I was walking through a jungle on an island in Indonesia to see Komodo dragons. Tonight I'm writing about it on my laptop.
About a half hour out, it started to rain. No, it wasn't really rain; it was as if all the water on Earth was being dumped on our heads. Massive, unrelenting sheets of water soaked us through and turned the trail to a mudslide. The guide was whispering, "Stay together," but we struggled just to stay on our feet in the mud. After 10 minutes we gave up on avoiding the deep puddles and just splashed through.
My husband was up ahead when I saw him go down. He slipped in the mud and fell on his back. But he had a backpack on, so he was like a turtle, moving his arms and legs; he couldn't get up. A few men helped him to his feet, but his leg was bleeding. Really bleeding. The guide started to run away from him in a very unsubtle way. I used some Purell to wash his leg but it kept oozing because of the aspirin he takes. He said he was OK to walk, so we moved on through the rain into a clearing.
There we saw five Komodo dragons, 12 to 15 feet long, at a water hole. They were all moving around in different directions. I noticed no one wanted to stand near my husband and his bleeding leg.
Then, and I swear this is true, our ranger said to me, "I am very afraid." What could I say? I told him we were fine. He said, "It's OK if I die, but I don't want you to die."
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by tested, do you mean its was positive for trichinosis?
Shot a little bear last year, got it tested and ended up not using any of it. Doing some research and found alot of people make it into summer sausage? Any idea's on that. getting pretty excited for this years spring bear, gonna try and do something with my bear this year. Any recipes or past experiences?
by tested, do you mean its was positive for trichinosis?
I know the old adage was to cook pork to at least 160 degrees to kill trichinosis. Trichinosis has been pretty much wiped out of the domestic pigs here in the states. Bears on the otherhand have pretty high infection rates. If the sausage was smoked hot enough to kill the trichinosis it would be fine to eat I would think.
i was unfamiliar with this.
I make summer sausge, jerky and brekfast sausage. As long as you get it to the right temps and make sure it is well cooked there is no problem.
Here's a great clip of Steve Rinella talking to the author of Charchutrie about parasites in bear meat:
Trichinella spiralis is member of the roundworm family. You get infected by eating meat from another infected animal's meat, so only carnivores or omnivores can get it. The worm is released from the meat by the digestive enzymes in your stomach and the adult worms then burrow into the epithelial lining of your small intestine where they mate and produce new larvae. The larvae then burrow through your tissue into your blood and lymph vessels where they spread throughout your body and deposit into your skeletal muscle where they encased themselves and persist for years. Sometimes the larvae get lost and deposit into your heart muscle or brain which will kill you. When another animal eats that meat, the life cycle is completed. Yeah, crazy gross!
The reason it used to be so prevalent in pork meat was because they used to feed pigs pork scraps, thus reinfecting other pigs. The banning of feeding pigs uncooked meat scraps has essentially eliminated this phenomena in pork, but that is why they always tell you to cook pork well done all the time.
The state will usually test a sample for you. When I shot a bear in Montana, they offered to take a sample from the tongue to test. But even though the state will exempt you from wanton waste laws if it is positive, you can still eat its meat as long as you cook it well done. A combination of freezing your bear meat and cooking it well done every time would be a pretty good combo to make sure you won't get sick. I subscribe pretty heavily to the idea that you should do all you can not waste anything you have killed and would honestly still eat an infected bear.
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In 1976 we were in a week long heat wave. Downtown temperatures soared into the mid 90s from 16th - 21st.
April is a highly variable weather month, with both record heat and record cold waves possible from time to time. Two instances of long lived record setting heat may come to mind among longtime Washingtonians with the first occurring in 1976 when there was a stretch spanning almost a week - beginning April 16 - with highs in the mid 90s. Almost 30 degrees above the average highs for the week in the upper 60s, the hottest temperature recorded during this streak was 95 on April 18, 1976.
This record high of 95 not only set a record high for the date, but also tied the all-time monthly record high for April in Washington, D.C. In fact, it wouldn't be this hot again in Washington until a more recent April heat wave in 2002 when it also reached 95 on April 17th. A number of other record highs were also set in the Eastern United States on April 16th 2002 including:
Washington, D.C. (National Airport) - 92
Washington Dulles Airport - 91
Baltimore, MD - 90
Charlottesville, VA - 90
Philadelphia, PA - 89
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Rochester, NY - 85
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Should Bulls' Superstar Derrick Rose Return this Season?
Nearly one year after suffering a horrific ACL tear, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has been cleared to return to the NBA. But after an offseason rehab campaign fueled by heavy media coverage, Rose still isn't ready to suit up for Chicago.
LeBron James and the Miami Heat are steamrolling competition as the Eastern Conference leaders, the Indiana Pacers control the NBA's Central Division—with Chicago a close second—and with every game that Rose misses, the window might be closing on a possible Finals appearance for the Bulls. However, the Bulls' faithful are still hopeful for a deep run in the Eastern conference playoffs with Rose at the helm but should the injured Bulls star bother to return this season? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.
Riley: Things are shaping up for a Heat/Pacers Eastern Conference finals this season. Rushing Rose back into action isn't going to do anything for Chicago except risk Rose re-aggravating his injury, which could hurt the Bulls for years to come. You can't expect a guy fresh off an injury like that to return to MVP form just two months before the playoffs start. I don't even think Chicago has enough talent to compete with those two teams, or even the New York Knicks, even with Rose playing. The best strategy for them right now would be to play the season out, add a piece in free agency and bring Rose back naturally with a full offseason and training camp under his belt.
Green: You're talking about a team that made the Eastern Finals in 2011 with Rose running the show, why wait until next season? We've already seen NFL running back Adrian Peterson nearly rush for 2,000 yards—and win the MVP award—coming off an ACL injury, and Rose is every bit as much an athlete as his gridiron counterpart. This isn't like years past, where an ACL would require extensive rehab. If the doctors have cleared Rose, then it's time for him to step on the hardwood. Miami and Indiana are both talented, but nobody plays defense like Chicago and nobody has a game-changing point guard like Rose. I would give them every bit a chance to make it out of the East with Rose in the lineup.
Riley: Remember, Peterson started out slowly before eventually cranking it up for the second half of the season. Early on, he had to figure his knee out before fully trusting it. How ready would Rose be by the time playoffs started in late April? And how good would Chicago be? Basketball is all about chemistry and you'd be asking them to topple teams that have pretty much played together all season. It's too much to ask a team to quickly gel in a month and a half around the return of a star player, one that's coming back from a major medical procedure on his knee.
Green: Throwing away a season, and simply handing an open road to the NBA Finals to someone else, because you feel your team won't gel in time to put up a significant fight is inexcusable. You're paid to compete and I don't see any competiveness in the franchise or the franchise player if Rose doesn't return this year. I love Rose's game and fearlessness, but as the best player on a team full of veterans Rose owes it to those guys to not let them give away a season because he's not "mentally ready" to return. He doesn't even have to come back as daredevil superstar he used to be—his mere presence alone would elevate the play of his teammates.
Riley: The thing about Chicago is that every contending team in the East—Miami, Indiana, New York and even Brooklyn—has added more firepower and superstar players, while Chicago has stood pat. Even Rose's return might only buy them an extra playoff game, or push them into the second round, until the more talented and cohesive teams start showing their true colors in the playoffs. This isn't years ago when a healthy Rose was good for 60 wins and domination of the conference. The landscape has changed in the Eastern Conference. Both Rose and the Bulls need to understand this, and do what's smart and what's right for every party involved. Let Rose sit out the season and try to retool for a big run next year.
Green: Just because he hasn't played all year doesn't mean he won't fit right in with the team chemistry. The Knicks just signed veteran power forward Kenyon Martin after he hadn't played basketball for nearly a full season, and he's already making an impact for them. According to reports, Rose has been cleared to play, and he's only holding back until he can leap and dunk off his left foot like he did pre-injury. With Rose's work ethic, it should only take another week or two before he's back to 100 percent. If anything, I say put him back into motion as soon as possible, especially if the rest of the East has improved as you claim. You say Chicago has no realistic chance of winning a championship this year. Well, if that's the case, let Rose play now and gain some meaningful playing time before heading into next season. The more reps he has with his team, the better off he can serve them in the future. Remember, this is Rose's team. He's still the biggest star on the squad. If he's cleared to play, let him play and let the cards fall where they lay. You can never go wrong with playing a legitimate superstar.
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Star Wars actor and tennis freak Hayden Christiansen is starring in the new ad campaign for Lacoste's latest men's fragrance Lacoste Challenge which was shot at the Tennis Club de Paris near Roland Garros. Hayden was joined on-court by tennis legend Mats Wilander for the shoot.
The fragrance's bottle features a tennis racquet design while the cologne is colored yellow to represent a tennis ball.
Images of the bottle and another from the ad campaign below!
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Hayden hits Parisian red clay for Lacoste ad campaign
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He's enjoying that netcord just a bit too much, no?ReplyDelete
miri: HEE! I do. Every chance I get (which, luckily, is OFTEN.)ReplyDelete
I love the coloring of these photos. And the tennis obsessive in me really loves that bottle.ReplyDelete
Yeah the tint on the photos give it a real vintage feel, esp with the way they styled Hayden.ReplyDelete
*looks at photo of Mats*ReplyDelete
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What does that mean?
Scroll down to the swimsuit post and read Uvijek's comments. It's a new verb I came up with based on that.
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Oh, uvijek'd on yourself?ReplyDelete
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Providence, RI (Sports Network) - Kadeem Batts scored 25 points and pulled
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The three-day event, scheduled for April 19-21 at North Bend State Park near Parkersburg, will offer classes in archery, bicycling, shooting, camping, fly tying, fishing, self defense, outdoors cooking and several other popular pastimes.
The classes are open to women over 18 years of age. The registration fee of $150 includes lodging, some meals, and some materials used during the classes.
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Katrina Renee Griffin and Christopher Michael Roberts, both of Waco, Texas were united in marriage on June 1, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Lorena, Texas with the Rev. Samuel C. Armstrong officiating.
The bride is the daughter of John and Virginia Fitzhugh of New Bern and Kenneth Griffin of Lorena, Texas.
The bridegroom is the son of Bruce and Dianne Litte and Lynn and Beverly Roberts, all of Waco, Texas.
Maid of honor was Ashley Edwards of Hewitt, Texas.
Bridesmaids were Kristin Griffin and Kelsey Zavelo, both of Raleigh, sisters of the bride, Alisha Edgar and Autumn Griffin, both of Lorena, Texas, Mandy Gollihar of Hewitt, Texas and Dayna Roberts of Woodway, Texas.
Riley Roberts was the flower girl.
Best man was Brad Roberts of Woodway, Texas, brother of the groom.
Groomsmen were Shannon Pullin, Dustin Sykora, Quinton Roberts, Travis Byrd, Thomas Herrera and Mark Armstrong, all of Waco, Texas.
Ushers were Justin Griffin of Franklin, Texas and Chance Sykora of Robinson, Texas.
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A reception was held at Geneva Hall in Elm Mott, Texas.
The couple took a honeymoon trip to St. Thomas.
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Independence National Historical Park will present preliminary designs for the site of the President's House during a meeting at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Seventh and Arch Streets, on Wednesday, January 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interested members of the public will be able to see a presentation on the design and to comment or ask questions about the proposal.
Presidents Washington and Adams used the residence at 190 High Street (now Market Street) in Philadelphia as the Executive Mansion when Philadelphia was the nation's capital. Washington's household staff included servants paid wages for service, indentured servants and slaves Washington brought to Philadelphia from his home, Mount Vernon. After the beginning of the 19th century, the building became a hotel and was also used for shops until it was demolished in 1832.
Recent public interest in 190 High Street focussed on concerns that the existence of slavery at the site would not be adequately recognized. In the summer of 2002, the House Appropriations Committee called for the National Park Service to "appropriately commemorate" 190 High Street and the slaves who worked there.
INHP met with representatives of local groups to explore the themes and design possibilities for the site. These representatives included: Harry Harrison, of the African American Museum in Philadelphia; Stevie Wolf, representing the Ad Hoc Historians; Michael Coard, from Avenging the Ancestors Coalition; Karen Warrington, representing U.S. Representative Bob Brady; Tanya Hall of the Multicultural Affairs Congress and Ed Lawler, representing the Independence Hall Association.
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We used fat-free milk in place of 2% milk and JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding and COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping in place of the regular products. This results in a savings of 70 calories, 3.5 g of fat, and 3 g of saturated fat per serving.
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In my previous post, I emphasized the importance of consumer focus for CPG companies. We, at the IBM Center for Applied Insights, have been working on a comprehensive global study* to gain more quantitative and qualitative insights about the increasing consumer focus of these CPG companies.
For the purpose of this study, we have segmented the market in terms of the degree of consumer focus and the use of analytics by the survey respondents. In this post, I would like to point out towards the most notable finding of the lot: existence of a "Leader" group amongst the survey respondents which enjoys much more clout with the retailers. In fact, they are nearly three times less concerned about needing a retailer's approval to execute their plans, and 1.4 times less concerned about seeing their planning processes extended as a result of delays. They also exhibit superior financial performance over the rest. Between 2009 and 2012, the leading publicly quoted consumer products companies in our sample saw their stock prices rise 1.6 times faster than the rest (16 percent cumulative annual growth rate for Leaders compared to 10 percent cumulative annual growth rate for Others).
The companies in the Leader group use advanced analytics and collaborate extensively (both internally between functions and externally with retailers) to develop a high degree of consumer focus.
As shown in the figure 1 below, they comprise of about 15 percent of the total respondents.
The executive presentation will be delivered at the IBM Smarter Commerce event at Nashville this week.
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Get an overview of this hotelNewly renovated airport hotel with complimentary shuttle on San Francisco Bay
Overlooks marina
Only 2.5 miles from the San Francisco International Airport, this bay front hotel also offers easy access to downtown San Francisco via free airport shuttle to the BART (transit) station.
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Bay views, free parking during stay, an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are some of the highlights at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport North. All guestrooms are newly renovated.
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Newly renovated and located just 2.5 miles (4 km) from the San Francisco airport and 7 miles (11 km) from downtown San Francisco, this full-service hotel features a restaurant with views of the nearby marina and a patio for alfresco dining.
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- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Conference space size (feet) - 3000
- Conference space size (meters) - 279
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Xebec Dining - Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offering Mediterranean cuisine, menu staples include seafood, cioppino, and pasta.
Xebec Bar - Situated between the lobby and the bar's namesake restaurant, the Xebec is a toned-down version of the dining quarters. The bar is a curved expanse of onyx-black granite. A large, flat-screen TV is located front and center.
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This San Francisco hotel has an indoor swimming pool, spa tub, and small fitness center. Biking and running trails are one block away, along the bay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Check-out time is Noon
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- Kids stay free! Children under 17 years old stay free when using existing bedding.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed (service dogs only)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Only service dogs are allowed
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
Hotel Name
- Doubletree Hilton Hotel San Airport North Francisco
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This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Park and jet promotion
Guests who book a stay for travel in the Park and Jet Promotion Package will receive:
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Parking is available up to 14 days and is USD 5 per day after the 14-day period.
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Some people say America has the #1 health care system in the world. Those people are probably not counting the other 36 countries that are beating us. Aasif Mandvi decided to go investigate whether we really have the not-best system ever. What he finds is kind of appalling. At 4:00 is the most awkward 15 seconds I've seen in quite some time, you can watch it here: http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/th...nessee-edition
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Part two in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
I stayed home for Sandy. I wasn't motivated by any heroic delusions about saving the house or battling the flood. I just thought it would be cool to hunker down and experience the Storm of the Century firsthand.
I've been a journalist for 15 years, and adventure has always been my favorite subject. I've surfed in shark-infested waters, safaried with wild lions, flown stunt planes and sailed to Antarctica during a typhoon. Braving the fiercest things nature has to offer was my thing for a lot of my life, and I thought adding Storm Chaser to my resume was a natural fit. That is a mistake I won't make again.
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I have visited Point Lookout since I was 15 months old. My dad spent his summers at my Grandma Ledwith's and Aunt Kit's place since the 1930's. The home is still in the Staudt family. Such loving warm memories of family the ocean and wonderful meals together. Your account refreshed my vision that this precious home may be now " Floating Memory". Though all was fine at the high end of town closer to the church, your experience was felt by so many of my cousins there.
I hope you recover sooner than later and have support of family and friends. Is there someone in particular there that can use some hands on help? Let me know.
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I read this story and it is a incredible way to describe the feeling. I live in Island Park, I also stayed behind thinking to myself well I would rather be here to do all I can to save my belongnings atleast the irreplaceable items. I have never experienced anyhting like this in my life have always seen it on television and it hurts to watch the devastation that others have went through not knowing exactly how they felt until now. It is the most humbleing life altering experience that anyone can go through. Ypu are completely rendered powerless when nature unleashes her fury.
For us we flooded that morning before about 3 feet in the streets, it went back down at low tide, however that evening the lights flickered on and off around 6:45 pm and then were out completely at 6:50 at that moment we grab some last minute items and put them up as high as possible and then the water started rushing in from all corners of the house within 10 minutes the water was up to my knees. My son started crying saying omg we are in trouble. I never feared for my life however my mind started racing " what to do next ? how high is it going to get? where will I lve? " questions that I could not answer. I had 5 feet of water in my house I watched from the 2nd floor as my shoes, my clothes, furniture etc just flowed throught he house in water. The next morning we woke to no more water in the house or streets, and began to clean up the remnants of my life and Sandy. It took 10 days to clean up and with no power for 6 weeks and the loss of my car it was difficlut to complete things once it got dark out. I still to this day do not have heat in my house other than electric baseboards heaters, and the work is not done as far as rebuilding.
Thank You for your incredible story
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The Big Agnes Scout 2-Person 3-Season Tent puts your trekking poles on double duty to cut your weight by removing the need to pack tent poles. The ultra-light design reduces your weight carried per step which can add up to a massive amount of energy saved when you're taking on long-distance through hikes like the Appalachian Trail of the Pacific Crest.
- Fully taped, single-wall silicone-treated nylon ripstop with a PU water-resistant coating is sturdy enough to shelter you from intense conditions without adding much weight
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Great tent saves weight.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I purchased my scout about 2 years ago. Love the size and weight. I would not recommend it or anyone much bigger than six foot. I live in western North Carolina and it rains a lot and have had only minimal condensation . Which you would expect in a single wall tent. Big agnes got it right . Just wish they came out with the scout plus ul 2 one year sooner. Would like a vestibule for those rainy days for cooking.
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So far, so good
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I have only had a few nights out with this tent, but so far the hype is real! I am 6'3 and tend to move around a bit during the night. I got tired of waking up with my down bag wet around my feet and or my head wet. I don't think that will ever be an issue with this tent. It's plenty large enough for me and my gear by my feet.
Additionally, I really wanted to have a solo tent that could double up if the wife wants to join me. There is more than enough room for her and most of our gear.
I don't find the pole inside worth it so i always pitch both outside.
Not having a vestibule is a bummer, also wish it had a bug screen on the entry..
But all together I still give it a 5/5 for size/weight alone.
It is not waterproof. We used it this past August in the tetons and got hit with heavy rains the water was coming through pretty bad. Looking to get another tent due to this issue.
Love it!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
As I had a hard time finding many reviews of the Scout before I purchased mine, I thought maybe I should write one now. To read my review with photos, follow this link. http://arielcsblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/big-agnus-scout-ul2-review.html I can't post the photos or all the content on here.
To give you a bit of background, I live in Jackson, WY and spend most of my free time in the summer hiking and backpacking. (50ish days and almost 500 miles last summer.) For years now I've used and loved Sierra Designs Lightyear. I have both the one and two person versions and it's a solid, simple, and inexpensive tent. I've had it out in high winds, sand, hail, you name it. I would highly recommend it. But, as I've worked to reduce my pack's base weight, I started looking for a lighter option.
I didn't like using a tarp due to water splashing when it rains, the ability to accidentally knock gear out from under the tarp, having to find good tie offs at all the perfect angles, and the lack of bug-proofing. Mosquitos can be really annoying and I have an irrational fear of spiders. But when I saw the Scout which is much like a tarp but self contained and bug proof, I thought I'd give it a try.
I have used the Scout for an overnight in Yellowstone, an overnight in the Tetons, and a six day Wind River Range trip. It's now been in the wind, multiple rain storms, and two hail storms. And I like the tent a lot.
Great video on Alternate Pitches
Prolite gear's video on alternate pitches for the BA Scout UL2
Checkout What Bill Gamber Has to Say
I will tell you where the typo in the product description in trade for one of these tents!
"eve" should be "eave".
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It should say: or the Pacific Crest
What is the difference between Packaged Weight, Trail Weight and Fast Pitch Weight (Fast Fly Weight as Big Agnes calls it).
Also what does the footprint weigh?
Here is how Big Agnes defines the different weights for their tents:
Packed weight:
This is the heaviest you can expect your tent to weigh, straight out of the box or from the store. This weight refers to all packaging, hang tags, as well as the stuff sacks, fly, body, stakes, poles, and guy lines.
Trail weight:
This is the lightest you can expect your tent to weigh, stripped of everything but the essentials. This number reflects the weight of just the fly (no guy lines), body, and poles.
Fast-fly weight:
This is the weight of your fly, footprint and poleset only.
Scout UL2 info:
Packed Weight - 2lb 0 oz (32 oz) or 907grams
Trail Weight - 1lb 9 oz (25 oz) or 709grams
Fast Fly Weight - not at option
Footprint Weight - 5 oz or 142grams
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Hello Is this tent waterproof under a...
Is this tent waterproof under a big rainy thunderstorm and does this impermeability last for a long time.
Thanks for your help
Yes, it's waterproof. This tent is so new nobody knows exactly how long the waterproofing will last, but it seems every bit as good as any other tent I've had.
I'm curious about how this tent would...
I'm curious about how this tent would perform on different types of terrain. So far, I've only found review videos and pics that look like a woodsy landscape where the soil is optimal for steaking out tension. Any experiences with dry, brittle ground or sand?
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Big Agnes makes pretty solid tents - I take my smaller version desert camping in southern Utah for weeks on end all the time with no troubles, though I would suggest bringing some extra paracord so you can elongate the stake loops if you're on particularly hard terrain. I would also spring for the ground tarp, I've wound up on top of some cacti spines occasionally and the tarp does a great job of keeping though out of your main flooring.
How tall do the poles have to be? (mine...
How tall do the poles have to be? (mine are fixed length 110s: I'm 5'1 so works for me)
I find 125-135 to work well. If you stake out further you might be able to get by with 110. Or just prop up your poles with your shoes
Looking at the pole furthest from the door,...
Looking at the pole furthest from the door, it appears into the tent a little rather than at the wall. I have a big agnes double sleeping bag, so we don't have the option of a pole between us. will the scout work for us?
There is both an internal and external pitching option to set up this tent. Obviously if you use the external option to set this tent up your pole will not right in the middle of the tent and your double sleeping bag should fit fine.
I know the door pole you can put inside or outside, but what about the second pole?
You can pitch it on the outside. Prolitegear.com did a great video on alternative pitches on this tent. Here's the link. I'll also post the video directly on the page.
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2011 PEN Award Winners
The PEN American Center, the United States branch of the world's oldest literary and human rights organization, has just announced the 2011 winners of its distinguished Pen Literary Awards.
This Year's Honorees Include
Research Nonfiction Winner:
Why the West Rules--For Now: The Patterns of History, And What They Reveal About the Future
by Ian Morris
Archaeologist and historian Ian Morris explains how geography has helped propel Western civilization to dominance and what the future holds.
Creative Nonfiction Winner:
Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion
by Gregory Boyle
Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle describes his work with gang members in Los Angeles County. His gang intervention program offers job training, tattoo removal, and employment to help gang members start new lives.
Children/YA Literature Winner:
The Dreamer
by Pam Munoz Ryan
A beautifully told biography of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Illustrations by Peter Sis enhance this inspiring story.
Graphic Literature Winner:
Daniel Clowes for his Outstanding Body of Work in Graphic Lit
Bay Area writer Daniel Clowes has written many humorous popular graphic novels, including Ghost World, Ice Haven, and hist latest offering, Wilson.
Screenplay Winner:
Please Give
by Nicole Holofcener
A busy woman navigates modern urban life. Starring Amanda Peet, Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, and Rebecca Hall.
Teleplay Winner:
Treme, "Pilot Episode (Do You Know What It Means)"
by David Simon and Eric Overmyer
Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, this series follows people as they try to rebuild the city that they love. Starring John Goodman, Melissa Leo, Wendell Pierce, Steve Zahn, and David Morse.
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Donna Weston, C.P.A.
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Ms. Weston joined The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in 1991. At TSRI, Ms. Weston oversees all financial activities of both the California and Florida campuses, including risk management, financial reporting, borrowing and investing, cash flow, preparation of the annual budget, procurement and business computing. Ms. Weston reports to the Executive Vice President.
TSRI was spun off as a separate legal entity from Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation (Scripps Clinic) in 1991. Prior to joining TSRI, Ms. Weston served in various capacities at Scripps Clinic (including Chief Financial Officer) and was responsible for patient registration, billing and scheduling activities, and information systems. Ms. Weston joined Scripps Clinic as Director of Finance in 1984.
Prior to joining Scripps Clinic, Ms. Weston was a manager at Deloitte, Haskins & Sells. In addition to her C.P.A., Ms. Weston also holds an Associate Bachelor's degree in English Literature and an M.B.A. in Accounting from San Diego State University where she graduated in 1977.
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Couple's pot-bellied pigs fall victim to bear attacks on edge of forest
Published: Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 6:03 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 6:03 p.m.
FORT MCCOY -- Suzanne and Charlie Marcantoni recently lost two cherished pet pot-bellied pigs in separate bear raids.
The bear necessities
Tips from the FWC:
What do I do if I see a bear?
* If you encounter a bear at close range, remain standing upright, back up slowly and speak to the bear in a calm, assertive voice.
* Do not feed or intentionally attract bears. If a bear eats something on your property, take note of what it is and secure it once the bear leaves.
* Never approach or surprise a bear. If you see a bear from a distance, enjoy the experience, but do not move toward the bear. If you are close, do not make any sudden or abrupt movements. Back way slowly and be sure the bear has an obvious escape route.
If you are in your yard:
* Make sure you are in a safe area and that the bear has a clear escape route. Then, make noise or bang pots and pans to scare the bear away.
* Do not turn your back, play dead, climb a tree or run. Back away slowly into the house or secure area.
* Avoid direct eye contact. Bears and many other animals may view this as aggressive behavior.
* Report any bear that is threatening the safety of humans, pets or livestock, or causing property damage to the FWC.
They expect wildfire in the area — after all, they live on the edge of the Ocala National Forest. And there's no surprise that bears roam the area.
Still, the Marcantonis are concerned about their family's safety. They have toddler-age grandchildren who visit their remote property in Eureka, about 25 miles east of Ocala.
They're also concerned about limits on their ability to protect themselves. With few exceptions, bears may not be killed or injured, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Bear Conservation Program.
"My hands are tied. It's like Catch-22. If the bears come back, we are helpless, because we are told not to harm them. When we called (the FWC) during the attacks, we were told to call back during the daytime. Bears don't go by daytime hours," Charlie Marcantoni, 62, said.
The couple moved to Eureka about four years ago upon Charlie's retirement from the Walmart Distribution Center in Ridge Manor. They had been regular visitors to the Ocala National Forest for decades.
Their pets — 130-pound Porka-Dottie and 150-pound Sweetie — "just showed up two years ago. They could actually play soccer," Suzanne Marcantoni, 60, said.
"Thursday morning (Oct. 3) about 1:30 a.m., we heard screeching. A bear had broken into our dog pen where we kept Porka-Dottie and Sweetie and hauled Porka-Dottie off. The screeching kept up while the bear dragged her into the woods. It's hard to believe the bear could take a 130-pound pig like that," Suzanne Marcantoni said.
The shocked couple called the Marion County Sheriff's Office. A deputy responded and checked security at the residence, according to the family. The incident was essentially over by about 2:30 a.m.
"The deputy was a great help. He wanted to make sure no persons were at risk," Suzanne Marcantoni said.
The Marcantonis expected an FWC wildlife (law enforcement) officer would be sent out at the time of the incident.
"We were told you have to talk to a bear biologist, and we could call back at 8:01 a.m. the next day," Charlie Marcantoni said.
A "bear packet" was sent to their home. It's a set of printed recommendations, including trash isolation and storage. It also recommends electric fencing to "protect gardens, compost piles and livestock" from foraging bears.
But "we're already bear savvy," Suzanne Marcantoni said.
There was another bear scare on Oct. 5, but the next actual attack took place two days later, Oct. 7, at about 10 p.m.
"We came out because we heard Sweetie, our other pet pig, scream. The bear got her and took her out into the woods. We heard the screeching for about 15 minutes but it seemed forever. She came back mauled and died soon after. It was horrible," Suzanne Marcantoni said.
"We don't want to see the bear get hurt but we want back-up by an armed person if necessary," she said.
However, with few exceptions, including protecting human life, bears may not be killed or injured, according to the FWC's Bear Conservation Program.
Bear biologist Mike Orlando, of the DeLand FWC office, responded to the Marcantonis' compliant. He said bears and people continue to encroach on each other's habitats.
"It's no longer a one-way street with humans encroaching on bear habitats; now we see bears coming into human habitat," Orlando said.
Orlando said he'd like to see an increase in FWC field visits and expressed concern about the Marcantonis' situation, but added that his agency is "swamped" this time of year.
The FWC regularly works with sheriff's offices to give deputies training for wildlife encounters, said Orlando, who has been a bear biologist since 1996.
He said hunting of Florida's black bears hasn't been allowed since 1994.
"The bears are smart and in the fall (they are looking for) extra calories for the winter. The pig in the pen was easier to get at than chasing one in the wild," Orlando said.
Orlando indicated a three- to five-stand electric fence, from about 10 inches above the ground to a height of up to 5 feet, possibly with bait like peanut butter attached, should keep the bears at bay.
"We don't want livestock being taken. It's all about prevention. We have a limited quantity of loaner electric-fence equipment which may be available in some cases," Orlando said.
Bears that pose a threat to humans may be euthanized, but relocation is seldom an option: That's just shifting a problem bear to another area, Orlando indicated.
A portion of the FWC website, www.myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/bear/encounter/, provides information on what to do in the event of a black bear encounter.
The website indicate that of 36,000 reported cases of human and bear "conflicts" reported from 1980 to 2012, 38 percent were in area, tree or yard and 31 percent in garbage.
In only 1 percent of cases was there a threat to humans.
A graph on the site indicates "bear calls" have gone from 87 in 1990 to 6,159 in 2012. The website lists regulations and suggestions about "living in bear country" including "placing of food or garbage … for your safety and the bear's safety."
Meanwhile, Suzanne Marcantoni said she might consider another pet pig.
"I don't blame the bear for doing bear things," she said.
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There were a lot of trends on view at NYFW this past week: from obvious Spring choices like pastel colors and bright citrus shades to (possibly unrealistic?) all white ensembles and graphic handbags (along with much maligned trends we'd love to see go away forever like peplums and crop tops).
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Norfolk, VA (Sports Network) - Jonathan Lee made good on four straight free
throws in the final 10 seconds of overtime as the Northeastern Huskies held on
to defeat the Old Dominion Monarchs, 79-74, in a Colonial Athletic Association
battle at the Convocation Center.
Lee finished with 19 points and seven rebounds for the Huskies (16-8, 11-1
CAA) who continue to lead the league standings. Joel Smith accounted for a
game-high 27 points as he made all but one of his 13 free throws, although
that one miss was critical late in regulation. Quincy Ford added 13 points and
eight rebounds and David Walker 11 points as the Huskies won their third
straight outing.
The Monarchs (3-21, 1-11), now under the direction of interim head coach Jim
Corrigan who took over earlier in the week for Blaine Taylor who was let go,
were led by Dimitri Batten who tallied a career-high 25 points off the bench,
although he shot just 1-of-10 beyond the arc on the day. DeShawn Painter
logged a double-double with 15 points and a game-high 16 rebounds, followed by
Nick Wright with 10 points in a reserve role.
Northeastern led for much of the first half as it held the Monarchs to only 1-
of-11 shooting beyond the arc in the period, en route to a 28-25 advantage at
the break.
With the score 65-62 following a pair of free throws by Smith, ODU appeared to
have tied the game with 7.6 seconds left on a 3-pointer by Batten from the
right wing, but after a video review it was declared only a two-point basket,
leaving the hosts trailing by one.
Smith was subsequently fouled on the ensuing inbounds pass, but this time he
missed the first of his two free throws before sinking the second to give
Northeastern the 66-64 advantage.
Painter tied the game at 66-66 on a layup with 0.3 seconds remaining, giving
the Huskies one last chance to claim victory in regulation, However, the
visitors threw the ball the length of the floor and it sailed out of bounds
without being touched, giving the ball back to the Monarchs under their own
ODU had one more shot at the rim, but the pass into the key was deflected,
sending the contest into overtime.
In the extra session Northeastern was a perfect 10-of-10 at the charity
stripe, finishing the day 25-of-29 at the line as it picked up the win.
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WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- You may want to start setting aside $244 a year. Why? According to an American Heart Association policy statement, that's the amount that every U.S. taxpayer could be paying for heart failure expenses by 2030.
Although the statement didn't study the affect of the Affordable Care Act provisions, it estimates that heart failure costs will double by 2030.
Why? The baby boomer generation is starting to age, which will cause a greater number of heart conditions.
According to the statement, there were 5 million cases of heart failure in 2012. In less than 20 years, researchers expect that number to jump to 8 million.
"If we don't improve or reduce the incidence of heart failure by preventing and treating the underlying conditions, there will be a large monetary and health burden on the country," said Paul A. Heidenreich, M.D., M.S., professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and director of the Chronic Heart Failure Quality Enhancement Research Initiative at the VA Health Care System in Palo Alto, Calif.
And you don't need to have heart failure to feel the economic effects.
"The costs will be paid for by every adult in this country, not just every adult with heart failure," said Heidenreich.
This is a considerable incentive for people across the country to follow recommendations that help manage the increasing rate of heart conditions.
The recommendations include: using more therapy, specialized training for healthcare professionals, reducing differences in prevention and care between racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups and increasing access to hospice care.
Heart failure occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood for your body. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling in the ankles, feet, legs and abdomen. Treatment often includes a healthier diet, medicine, and sometimes, surgery.


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Our boys are going to crush the Cats. Coming of an awful loss on the road, this team is going to devour Purple Kansas. This isn't unbridled optimism, this is a cold fact.
This thread reminds me of the one about the Texas bball game last year. That ended well...
Favorite posters: I hate you all
Internet predictions: can't possibly go wrong!
Yep, this thread has just been pwned.
Famous last words
So are you saying this is a guarantee?
Slow down there bud, remember what everybody said before the TT game? Yeah, I wouldnt get my hopes up too much yet.
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I would guess that anything less than a 20 point victory would be an upset. Honestly I haven't been able to watch a game where ISU looked good yet. Hope they wake up by Zaturday.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA...takes a deep breath...HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
I must admit that I do believe we will win convincingly.
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This thread reminds me of the one about the Texas bball game last year. That ended well...
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I'm sorry to burst the bubble but I am expecting the worst. These guys are really physical and we are not. I think it will be ugly.
I'd start with being happy if we score 40 first!
We want the full court press the full game with a Bubu dunk.
This is war. Take no prisoners.
Purple kitties are headed for the trash heap.
Beat them like a drum from the ISU pep band.
ZachMonkey will apologize,
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's final movie role as a leading man is set to hit theaters this May.
The Oscar winner filmed "God's Pocket" in his native New York last summer and had been promoting the drama, in which he stars as Mickey, a man who tries to cover up the accidental death of his crazy stepson, at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in January.
The movie, directed by and co-starring Mad Men actor John Slattery, has now been given a May 9 release date in the U.S., while it will be available on video-on-demand on May 14.
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Hoffman had also been in the midst of shooting scenes for "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Parts 1 & 2," in which he plays Plutarch Heavensbee.
The first "Mockingjay" film is scheduled for a November release, with the sequel to follow in 2015.
Hoffman died from a drug overdose on Feb. 2 at age 46.


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Do you have tips, advice or observations on visiting Venice? If so, we would like to hear from you. A selection of your submissions will be published in Discover and on our website.
The sender of the best entry on each destination will win a two-night stay, courtesy of Powder White, at the contemporary four-star Avenue Lodge in the heart of Val D'Isère on a bed and breakfast basis; private transfer from Geneva to Val D'Isère; and two return easyJet flights from UK to Geneva including taxes and charges.
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Woman injured in crash remains hospitalized
Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 12:24 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 12:24 p.m.
OCALA - The survivor of a two-vehicle crash late last month that claimed the life of a young man continues to recover in a local hospital.
A spokeswoman for Ocala Regional Medical Center said Vicki Rockwell was in good condition at the facility following her June 28 head-on collision.
According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, 21-year-old Corey Drakeford of Summerfield was driving a 2007 MazdaSpeed 3 northbound on Northeast Jacksonville Road approaching County Road 316. Rockwell, who was driving a 2002 Chrysler Voyager, was traveling south on Northeast Jacksonville Road when the Mazda reportedly crossed the dividing line and entered her lane, hitting her vehicle head-on. The impact forced the Mazda off the road and on to the west shoulder where it flipped. Drakeford, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene.
Rockwell, 48, of Citra, was wearing a seat belt, troopers said.
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North Palm Beach, FL--
After more than a year in captivity a manatee is returning to the South Florida sea. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials hauled the massive animal, named Illusion, to the waters off North Palm Beach.
The one-thousand pound manatee was rescued in nearby Riviera Beach back in March 2010. She was hurt after being cut in a boat strike.
Wildlife official John Cassady says her return home today marks a happy occasion for them: "It's really great, especially when you're involved with an animal from the time that they're first seen with injuries to carrying out the rescue, planning the rescue, carrying out the rescue, and keeping track of her as she goes through her rehab process and helping to coordinate and plan this whole release effort. This is what it's all about."
During her long recovery, Illusion spent time at the Miami Seaquarium and the Cincinnati Zoo.


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Medieval towns usually grew around a marketplace, and a wall was built around it as soon as possible, ie. when the town was big and wealthy enough. After this, all the buildings tended to be built inside the city walls because it was safer there. If your town has walls, you might get away with just drawing the "roofs" and to leaving the amount of stories ambiguous on the map. Alas, a town of 1000 inhabitants might not have walls if it resided on a fairly peaceful region. But if your town was on restless region small walls wouldn't be at all unrealistic almost on the contrary.
If you are going to the full length, I'dd suggest doing three mock-up buildings, one for poor, other for middle class and the third for the wealthy. Or you could do one house, and just fill it with three families from the three different stratas. For example, poor family would have an apartment the size of a middle class living room, and a middle class apartment would the size of a wealty family's livingroom. You might want to adjust that according to your world's customs. According to the "Town" by Lisa Steele, a poor artisan might have an apartment only 4x4 meters in size!
Most of medieval townhouses were residential homes, and they usually had a shop on the street level as towns were the centers of commerce. They usually faced the mainstreets to near the customers. This made the houses often really narrow on the streetside but stretch long inwards.
I don't know if this helped at all, but I suggest you try to keep things simple and go to detail work only when you need to, ie. when your players come around


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ST. LOUIS (AP) - The owner of the St. Louis Blues is apologizing to fans for the labor discord that shut down the sport for 113 days.
The NHL is expected to play a 48-game schedule now that a new labor agreement has been reached. The league has circulated a memo telling teams to be ready to play by Jan. 19.
Blues owner Tom Stillman says the team shares in the disappointment of fans, especially ticket holders, suite holders and sponsors.
The Blues are considered by many to be an up-and-coming contender in the Western Conference and Stillman says he is excited about the season to come.
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Owner Tom Stillman released the following statement to the fans:
"As you may know, the NHL and the Players' Association have reached a tentative agreement on a new CBA. It looks like your St. Louis Blues will soon return to the ice. As we prepare for the season opener, I want to apologize to all Blues fans, especially our season ticket holders, suite holders, and sponsors. We share in your disappointment and frustration about the lockout and the lack of Blues hockey over the past three months.
"As you can imagine, the last thing our new ownership group wanted in our first year was a lockout and no Blues hockey. Everyone in the organization -- the players, hockey management, the front office - would have preferred to start the season on time.
"Moving forward, our aim is to make up for lost time and to earn your continued support. As I said last May, we are firmly committed to the Blues and to ensuring the franchise's long-term success here in St. Louis.
"With the lockout behind us, we reaffirm that commitment. But we know we cannot succeed without you, and we hope you will continue to support us at this critical time. As you know, we have an exciting season ahead of us. The Blues, led by GM of the Year Doug Armstrong and Coach of the Year Ken Hitchcock, are coming off one of the best campaigns in franchise history and are widely viewed as one of the top teams in the NHL.
"The compressed season will be intensely competitive, with each game crucial in the race for the playoffs. We can't wait to get started, and we sincerely hope you will be there with us. Once again, I am sorry for the delay in starting the season.
"Thank you for your patience and support during the last few months. We hope to see you at a Blues game soon.
Tom Stillman"
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Identity Thieves Are Targeting Our Kids! What Parents Must Know
Why did banks give this little girl credit cards, home mortgages, and car and boat loans? And how did she keep getting them after defaulting time and time again? The answers should be a warning for every parent in America.


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A Tempest in a Tea Party Debate: Cuckoo Pants, Demagoguery and Jenny McCarthyism
After busily spending an exhausting morning protecting my only child from nefarious, profiteering 'crony capitalists' bent on forcibly vaccinating her, I figured I could take a quick breather to discuss the CNN/Tea Party Express debate last night. In fact, I think I owe it to myself, since it made me all shake fist-y and scowling, which causes wrinkles and does not suit. For that alone, | Read More »


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Another pair of hand-drawn maps, both related, to a campaign I tried running years ago and never got anywhere with. I'd still like to flesh out the maps, if only because the exercise would be fun.
Because of the players, I wanted to base the map off of our world, but with twists.
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