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AROUND TOWNBen DeBolt left wide legacy
Mountain View community leader and educator Ralph Benjamin DeBolt is well remembered by former Mountain View schoolchildren...Original post made on Nov. 11, 2010
Last comment by carl martineau, on Oct 26, 2013 at 9:18 pm | 22 comments | 4431 Views
AROUND TOWNAttempted homicide thwarted by malfunctioning gun
Mountain View police are asking for the public's help in an attempted homicide Sunday that left a man injured. Read the...Original post made on Oct. 21, 2013
Last comment by sparty, on Oct 26, 2013 at 4:30 pm | 7 comments | 11964 Views
AROUND TOWNBikes not safe on El Camino
What should the city do for south- or north-bound cyclists who want to ride between Palo Alto and Sunnyvale along El Camino...Original post made on Oct. 25, 2013
Last comment by Scott Lamb, on Oct 25, 2013 at 10:41 pm | 2 comments | 1806 Views
AROUND TOWNPumpkin Patch in old Safeway Parking Lot
Is anyone else highly amused that the temporary pumpkin patch is taking place on the part of the old Safeway lot that all...Original post made by Safeway Shopper on Oct. 25, 2013
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SCHOOLS & KIDSBullis, LASD may be on way to compromise
While lawmakers in the nation's capital continue to wait for their respective opponents to blink, a smaller-scale but equally...Original post made on Oct. 4, 2013
Last comment by So What?, on Oct 25, 2013 at 8:56 pm | 133 comments | 12257 Views
AROUND TOWNCouncil: thumbs down on El Camino Real bike lanes
Bicyclists who brave the ride on El Camino Real aren't going to be getting help from the city anytime soon, if council member...Original post made on Oct. 18, 2013
Last comment by reader, on Oct 25, 2013 at 8:21 pm | 70 comments | 30832 Views
AROUND TOWNBus Rapid Transit options still being studied
There's been quite a bit of traffic on neighborhood email listservs regarding the Bus Rapid Transit project along the El...Original post made on Oct. 25, 2013
Last comment by MVResident67, on Oct 25, 2013 at 10:30 am | 2 comments | 2160 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSNon-Contact Rugby for Kids
AYRU - a Mountain View based youth sports organization is providing an opportunity for kids to try a new sport - non-contact...Original post made by Paul Lynch on Oct. 24, 2013
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OTHER ISSUESFire department offers safe prescription drug disposal
The Mountain View Fire Department will be collecting unwanted prescription medications for disposal this Saturday, Oct. 26. Read...Original post made on Oct. 23, 2013
Last comment by Carrie Sandahl, on Oct 24, 2013 at 8:47 am | 5 comments | 17843 Views
AROUND TOWNWhen semiconductor companies dumped toxics down the drain
Thirty-five years ago, the Palo Alto Times ran a story headlined "Scores of fish killed by chemical spill in creek." It was...Original post made on Oct. 21, 2013
Last comment by the_punnisher, on Oct 22, 2013 at 7:52 pm | 10 comments | 18131 Views
AROUND TOWNCouncil closing in on plan for Google, North Bayshore
Potentially adding space for over 17,500 new office workers, a plan is coming into focus for Google's neighborhood north...Original post made on Oct. 17, 2013
Last comment by Barbara, on Oct 22, 2013 at 3:08 pm | 26 comments | 20140 Views
AROUND TOWNPumar found guilty in death of William Ware
A jury found Matthew Pumar guilty today, Sept. 12, of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence in the death of William...Original post made on Sep. 12, 2013
Last comment by parent, on Oct 22, 2013 at 8:58 am | 30 comments | 31792 Views
AROUND TOWN"March against illegal guns" hits downtown Thursday
A march down Castro Street is planned for Thursday evening in support of "commonsense measure to prevent gun violence." Read...Original post made on Oct. 15, 2013
Last comment by the_punnisher, on Oct 21, 2013 at 8:24 pm | 35 comments | 3898 Views
OTHER ISSUESGamers play around the clock for a good cause
A room inside Mountain View's Hacker Dojo has been turned into the site of the third annual "Indie Games For Good" -- a marathon...Original post made on Oct. 21, 2013
Last comment by Yay, on Oct 21, 2013 at 3:22 pm | 1 comment | 5193 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSCity of Mountain View and Children's Creative Learning Center need to return to the negotiating table
Quality day care is essential to every community. Mountain View City Council members are scheduled to cast a vote on Oct...Original post made by Anett Gyurak on Oct. 20, 2013
Last comment by Vanessa Nudd, on Oct 20, 2013 at 9:30 pm | 1 comment | 1553 Views
AROUND TOWN'Kidical Mass' aims to get families bicycling
A "mellow" bike ride set for Saturday morning is aimed at getting more families on their bikes. Read the full story here...Original post made on Oct. 17, 2013
Last comment by KW, on Oct 20, 2013 at 4:47 pm | 4 comments | 4664 Views
BOOKS'Poor schools endanger U.S. prosperity'
Though academic achievement of U.S. students is improving, it still ranks poorly compared to other developed countries and...Original post made on Oct. 16, 2013
Last comment by Jaime, on Oct 18, 2013 at 4:49 pm | 10 comments | 10531 Views
AROUND TOWNTheater review: Pedantic politics
TheatreWorks' production of this play of backroom political dealings is handsome, but the script fails to deliver. Read...Original post made on Oct. 18, 2013
Last comment by Max Hauser, on Oct 18, 2013 at 2:05 pm | 1 comment | 30146 Views
AROUND TOWNPolice chase, arrest armed felon on Mora Drive
After a short chase on foot, Mountain View officers arrested a parolee suspected of carrying a loaded firearm and attempting...Original post made on Oct. 10, 2013
Last comment by Just Pass'n Thru, on Oct 17, 2013 at 10:04 pm | 6 comments | 6354 Views
OTHER ISSUESCall for Inks to join Mayors Against Guns
The recent shooting at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., reminds us of the threat of gun violence in our daily lives. Read...Original post made on Oct. 16, 2013
Last comment by Moreregulation, on Oct 16, 2013 at 3:57 pm | 4 comments | 1750 Views
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8 Healthy Salad Dressing Options
Drowning a salad in a high-calorie, high-fat dressing can easily turn a healthy dish into a diet disaster. Avoid overdoing it by using no more than 2 tablespoons per serving and stick to the healthier options at the beginning of this list.
16 Unique Uses for Used Tea Bags
Tea is chock-full of antioxidants that repair cellular damage, which leads to wrinkles and disease. That's why it seems such a shame to throw out a tea bag after it's served its purpose. As it turns out, the last place we should throw used tea bags is in the trash. There are multiple ways to heal health ailments and spruce up our beauty regimens, homes, and even gardens with the help of a brewed tea bag or two.
Overcome those in-between-meal cravings with tasty snacks -- all under 100 calories.
Yum! How to Create a Healthy Lunch Bowl
Ditch your boring sandwich or salad, and try a healthy lunch bowl that is filling, balanced, and nutritious instead. Lunch bowls are quick and simple to make--no recipe is required. Simply use your imagination to combine hearty ingredients into a bowl.
The Surprising Connection Between Eating Habits and Personality
When it comes to eating habits, I'm definitely my father's daughter, but I never considered that our different eating habits and personalities could coincide.
14 Ingredients for a Skinnier Salad
The wrong salad ingredients can be boring. Worse, they can sabotage your diet. But all the right stuff can make salad the ultimate delicious power lunch.
10 Winter Cocktails for Cold Nights
Hot beverages are the perfect prescription for chilly autumn and winter nights. Fortified with brown liquors and heavy creams and spiced with seasonal flavors, like cinnamon and mint, these winter cocktails are comfort in a glass. Just one sip will make you feel a little toastier--and perhaps a little toasted, as well.
The Ten Retired Girl Scout Cookies Fans Miss Most
Stock up on your favorite flavors before they no longer exist.
The Best Secret Fast-Food Menus You Should Know About
The next time you decide to grab something on-the-go, make it fun by ordering an under-the-radar treat.
The Best 20 Recipes for Summer Berries
One of the best parts of summer is the abundance of fresh berries. Berries contain cancer-fighting antioxidants, are just full of vitamins, and they are low in calories--not to mention super tasty! Get your fill with these delicious recipes.
Pretty Tasty: Gadgets That Make Food Beautiful
I'm not a professionally trained chef, so no matter how good my dishes taste, they often come out looking decidedly homemade. There's nothing wrong with the rustic look of a non–uniformly chopped onion, but there are definitely times when I wish my food was a bit, well, prettier. Neatly prepared ingredients don't just look better, they also make for well-balanced food that cooks more evenly. Luckily, it's a fabulous and modern world that we live in, and there are dozens of gadgets designed expressly to help home cooks like me make food that belies its humble origins.
The Best Bottles of Bubbly: A Sparkling-Wine Taste Test
Nothing turns a gathering into a party faster than hearing someone bust open a bottle of bubbly. But most sparkling-wine drinkers are out to find a good bottle at a great price--at least, no one I know regularly keeps a bottle of Cristal on ice "just in case." Our staff here at DivineCaroline went through the rigors of tasting some of the most widely available sparkling wines, all available nationwide for $15 or less. Our taste test revealed which sparkling wines had us feelin' fine, and which ones left us with the taste of sour grapes. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it.
Best Sauvignon Blancs for Under $20: The Taste Test
Up until this year, I've never been much of a white wine drinker. It used to be a little too sweet for me, but now I've come to appreciate it as a classy accompaniment to a sunny afternoon, a light meal, or a pre- or post-dinner libation. In my quest to get schooled on this new wine world, I enlisted the help of my coworkers in picking out the best Sauvignon Blanc for $20 or less. (These are tough times, after all.) Based on the increasingly muddled and erratic scribbles in my notebook, I'd say there were some definite winners among the eight we sampled. (The underlined phrase "Stick a straw in it!" next to one brand's name is particularly encouraging.) Buying cheaper wine is always a gamble, but luckily for you--and unfortunately for our heads the next morning--we took the guesswork out of it.
These Olympic-Theme Homemade Doughnuts Are Almost Too Cute to Eat
Dzung Duong over at the Honeysuckle YouTube channel uploaded a tutorial on how to make Olympic-theme doughnuts, just in time for the upcoming 2016 Olympics in Rio. And they're not just any doughnuts--they're ~mirror glazed~!
25 Absolutely Amazing Toast Ideas You Won't Want to Banish to Breakfast
After watching this, you'll want to have toast for every meal. But hey--we're not judging.
Switch up your evening brandy with a sidecar. Although the origin of this French drink is unclear, the recipe is not. And this video has just what you need to make it tonight.
A Manhattan is the epitome of a cool drink. It's sophisticated, slightly sweet, and totally easy to make. Watch this video to learn how.
You'll feel like an extra on "Sex and The City" with this cool cosmopolitan in your hand. It's easier than you think to make, too. Watch this video to learn how.
Making homemade eggnog is a lot easier than you might think. Watch this video for an easy eggnog recipe to make the night before your holiday festivities (or anytime you want a glass of this rich, creamy treat). Remember: The longer it sits, the more developed the flavor.
The salty chihuahua reminds us of everything we love about a south-of-the-border vacation. Watch this video for a recipe that's sure to become a favorite.
Labor Day Cocktails: 15 Sweet End-of-Summer Mixed Drink Recipes
Labor Day is the perfect end of summer treat, and these cocktail recipes only sweeten the deal. Mix some of these refreshing drinks up over the long weekend -- and for all the shorter weekends that follow!
If you haven't quite mastered the art of mixology yet, never fear: We're here with 13 easy cocktail recipes to help you host any social gathering, whether it's a fancy dinner party or just a one-woman relax-a-thon.
You are what you eat. Paying attention to the foods you eat can make a huge difference for your health. Incorporate these 12 foods to get a body ready for skimpier fashions.
The Healthiest Veggies You're Probably Not Eating
Most adults eat less than two of the recommended three to five servings of vegetables each day. And the veggies we do eat are some of the wimpiest, nutrition-wise: iceberg lettuce, potatoes, and tomatoes. We found six overlooked, nutrient-packed picks that fight disease, taste delicious, and help you fit into your skinniest jeans.
The 10 Most Delicious Foods to Eat When You're Drunk
Around last call at the bars is when the talk starts. Someone mentions that 24-hour diner down the street and before you know it, you're halfway through a plate of french fries, hoping the carb overload will soak up some of the drunk. I'm not sure what propels us toward high-calorie food after a night of high-calorie beverages, but I do know that most of us tend to base our late-night eats on the same three factors--convenience, cheapness, and the greasier, the better. In the light of day, these choices might make us feel bad about ourselves (and worried about our cholesterol levels), but when the drunken munchies hit, all bets are off.
13 Halloween Drinks for a Fright Night to Remember
Halloween is creeping closer and the excitement that comes with the eerie holiday doesn't stop with decorations and costumes. After the Halloween decorations are in place, the costumes are adorned, and the candy is dispersed, it's time to bust out the witch's brew and toast to the ghouls and spirits—responsibly, of course. We've gathered 13 wickedly delicious cocktails for your fright night soiree.

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New twist in Gareth Bale saga as Chelsea make £40m Rooney move and United chase Fabregas
Spurs hoping to price Spanish giants out of the market, as player refuses to agitate for a move
Sixteen-year-old West Brom starlet is not just a budding striker - he's also competed as a sprinter
Juventus and Atletico Madrid have been keeping tabs on the German's 13 goals for the Gunners
Harsh decision by Turkish referee turns the game after Manchester United were leading Real 1-0
Barca swoop back on, and is Wenger also after Yann M'Vila and Mats Hummels?
Ferguson wants ex-Spurs man to replace Scholes as Tottenham fight Man U and Arsenal for Zaha
Meanwhile, AVB pays £11m for star goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and then tells him to 'be patient'
Ex-Spurs man wins trophy on his debut for Real Madrid, former Gunner must wait longer
Jokes about Arsenal and Barcelona, but fears over Bale as clubs agree to co-operate
A new Dutchman to join the Gunners? Attacking midfielder wants to start again beyond Camp Nou
Sahin arrives on loan at the Emirates to replace Song, as Real Madrid also try to offload Kaka
Van Persie urged to quit Emirates, Niang snubs Premier League and Arsenal chase Korean
Manchester City out of the race for RVP, but QPR are after Andrei Arshavin
Brazilian star may push for move after upping stake in himself, match-fixing looms over Juve
As Wenger's shopping list grows, it's claimed Southampton want Theo Walcott back
But could Nuri Sahin become makeweight for Spurs in Modric deal?
Italian manager seems to have a clear idea of how he wants his side to evolve
Mancini loses patience as Van Persie deal stalls, United could resurrect Moura move
Gunners set to sign Malaga winger Santi Cazorla, PSG could outbid Real for Luka Modric


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Intermediate Machine Sewing: 4 classes - $120.00 - CANCELLED
Urban Threads Studio
Monday, August 4, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CDT)
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Florence, Italy
Event Details
Sewing Suite Home Chicago!
You know how to sew and you want to make something that fits your body's measurements and add your own style! This intermediate sewing class will get you started by learning how to make foundational stitches, add design features such as pockets to basic clothing shapes, use fabric manipulation techniques such as tucks and pleats for decoration, and build structures such as straps and facings. You will take a basic clothing shape, such as an apron, make it your own design and have it fitted to your body!
Session I - At Attention! Face Front
Monday August 4th, 2014 - 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Review machine maintenance; Learn foundational stitching for facings, bound edges and straps
Session II - Nip & Tuck
Learn how to make ruffles, tucking, piping, and pleats
Session III - Cue it Up! Called Pockets
You are now ready create your pocket design details, cut out your pattern in fabric, and begin construction
Session IV - Last Call! It's Closing Time
You will be completing your final project using techniques you have learned
|Workshop Duration:
|Two hours each week for four weeks
|Skills Learned:
|Pockets, facings, edge finishes, and advanced fabric manipulation techniques such as ruffles, piping, and pleats
|Suggested Age:
|18 and up
|Participants must bring:
Your trusted sewing kit (commercial sewing kits are available for $10 at beginning of class)
1 yard of fabric for apron, matching thread 1/4 yard of contrasting fabric for pockets and trim - if desired You may bring your own fabric or choose from our studio stock. We ask for a $10.00 donation for the use of our studio fabrics.
|Michelle Santoro
|Michelle is Urban Threads Studio's Director of Development and a former boutique owner and fashion design faculty at Dominican University. Michelle has also worked on costume design and construction at Chicago theatres such as Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, DePaul University, and was instrumental in establishing the Fashion and Textile Museum in London together with British designer Zandra Rhodes.
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Fashion Design Center at Bridgeport Art
1200 W 35th Street
Monday, August 4, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CDT)
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The world around us is changing quickly but our need for communal gatherings in a nurturing and creative setting is not. Urban Threads Studio is a D-I-Y (do it yourself) collaborative studio that hopes to introduce you to the wonderful ancient craft of sewing and textile art with a 21st century twist. You may just want to rediscover a skill you learned as a child, experience the calm energy of a day of crafting or pick up an altogether new or more advanced skill like dyeing or felting. Our program hopes to accomplish all that and much more. Join us in the adventure and: register for a workshop, celebrate a next birthday with a textile art party, sign up the kids for summer camp, ask us about after school programs or enroll your youth organization in our 2013 community project.
If you need a personal consultation please call our Artistic Director, Michelle Santoro, at (708) 717-3740


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New road in Rutland Town could alleviate Route 7 trafficBy Courtney Parker
STAFF WRITER | October 21,2013Rutland Town officials are looking into options to locate a new town road near the recently opened Aldi discount supermarket chain store.
The goal of the project — still in its infancy — is to alleviate congestion off Route 7.
"It's still just a concept at this point." said Town Road Commissioner Byron Hathaway. But, he added, he sees the benefits of the new road and believes the additional traffic could work to the advantage of side road businesses.
One of the route options discussed was connecting Farrell Road to the Cold River Road traffic light, with an intersection into Randbury Road.
According to Town Administrator Joe Zingale, there are still many steps that would need to be taken before the road could become a reality, including various traffic studies, grant applications and board approval.
Select Board member Don Chioffi said he is in favor of the new road. Chioffi said it is the responsibility of the town to do their part to take pressure and traffic off Route 7. He said he views the Farrell Road extension as a way to provide additional driving routes, as well as attract patrons to local businesses.
"My view is that it is a positive step for the town and town businesses," he said. "We have a responsibility to provide for those people in our commercial base."
Chioffi added that in previous discussions, fellow board members have supported similar infrastructure improvements, and this project is no different.
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Weekly Comics Spotlight #234: 2012-02-01
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John Mayo and Bob Bretall discuss ACTION COMICS #6 by DC, WINTER SOLDIER #1 by Marvel and BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES #4 by BOOM STUDIOS. Time Codes: 00:00 Intro 00:45 DC: ACTION COMICS #6 12:02 Marvel: WINTER SOLDIER #1 21:00 Other: BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES #4 [BOOM STUDIOS] 27:55 Bonus: Alpha Girl #1 [Image Comics] (Bob) 30:48 General discussion 39:51 Next Week Promo 40:02 Wrap up 40:32 End of episode. Links: Discount Comic Book Service: http://www.DCBService.com Comics Podcast Network: http://www.comicspodcast.com League of Comic Book Podcasts: http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/ Justice For Hire contest: http://blog.graphicly.com/contest-jfh-free-for-all-event-animate-win/#comments Justice For Hire YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwScnKJVwUc&feature=youtu.be Email us at email@example.com Join the discussion on our forum at: http://forum.comicbookpage.com This podcast episode originated on the Comic Book Page website: http://www.ComicBookPage.com
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It is important to protect water pipes from freezing because: when water freezes, the molecules go from a loose arrangement in the liquid state, to a six-sided crystalline structure which encloses many open spaces, in the solid state. However pipes are made out of material that is already a solid (crystal packing), therefore it does not expand (or not as much).
The answer is (b): Water expands more than the pipe material, which will fracture the pipes if water in them freezes.


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Last week, The Gear Junkie crew returned from Salt Lake City and the Outdoor Retailer trade show. Here's our lineup of news, product peeks, and observations on the latest gear from the show.
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OR Gear Report #5: Cloudveil Koven Plus Down
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For a new contest, we asked the Top 10 Gear Manufacturers to help out, and the result is an impressive list of packages and gear for you, our readers, to win.
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Surfing in a snowstorm may sound like a direct route toward hypothermia or certain death. But on Lake Superior, where surfers ride all months of the year, thick wet suits, gloves, hoods, booties and petroleum jelly smudged on exposed skin all form a protective shell against the crushing cold encountered by wave catchers in what is one of the worlds most unlikely surfing scenes.
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["Hanging 10 (Degrees) on Icy Lake Superior" | http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/16/travel/escapes/16superior.html]
Each fall, Lake Superiors famous gales of November signal the start of the cold-weather surfing season, when snow piles up in the forest and waves pop off the lake. Wind moving from a Canadian front, coursing south and west against Minnesotas North Shore, pushes water into rhythmic waves at more than a dozen breaks along Minnesotas lake-hugging U.S. Highway 61.
Read the whole story here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/16/travel/escapes/16superior.html
The Gear Junkie's Top 10 Adventures of 2008
published December 26, 2008
From a mountaintop in Norway to a scuba dive in a spring near the Great Salt Lake, 2008 proved to be a year of high adventure for the Gear Junkie. The following 10 destinations are my top picks -- bike, ski, foot and underwater adventures, from Molde, Norway, to northern Minnesota's deep woods, from the wild to the weird.
1. Ski Touring: Romsdal Alps, Norway
A four-day ski-touring trip in the Romsdal Alps outside Molde, Norway, featured daily high points like Kirketaket (see photo below), a ski-jump-shape mountain that towers above a slate-blue fjord. My group made daily mountain climbs to ski faces and bowls for 3,000 or more vertical feet at a time, skinning uphill for hours with alpine-touring (AT) gear then spinning on summits like Kirketaket, Smorbottentin and Kvitfjellet to gaze into the remote Romsdal Alps before skiing hundreds of turns on virgin snow to the valley below. +Link to story: http://thegearjunkie.com/norway-ski-trip-report-1 +
2. Backcountry Skiing: Mount Ogden, Utah
The Banana Chute on Mount Ogden slices a precipitous alpine face in a 45-degree squiggle of snow, creating a dramatic entrance to a skiable descent larger than any lift-accessible run in the country. Indeed, at nearly 5,000 vertical feet, the backcountry run -- which I skied with four friends last January -- includes the aforementioned chute and then nearly four more miles of skiing downhill, from the alpine air, over ridges and meadows of untracked snow, then into a creek bed that funnels the backcountry line to its unlikely terminus at the residential grid of a midsize American town. +Link to story: http://thegearjunkie.com/trip-report-skiing-mt-ogdens-banana-chute +
3. Mountaineering: Kings Peak, Utah
A two-day ascent in October of this 13,528-foot mountain, which is the highest in Utah, was blessed with high pressure and blazing sun. I hiked and climbed the peak with three friends, making the 28-mile roundtrip through the High Uintas Wilderness, camping out under the stars, then getting up on a Monday morning to climb a chute and an immense talus field -- then onto the very top of a state. +Link to story: http://thegearjunkie.com/utahs-kings-peak-trip-report +
4. Rock Climbing: Devils Tower, Wyo.
Among my favorite rock-climbing areas on the planet, I have ascended the 1,000-foot-high monolith of Devils Tower nine times. This year, I climbed "El Cracko Diablo," a 5.8 cruiser, with an old friend, Frank Sanders, who is a local guide. The Tower -- a geologic wonder of vertical cracks and columnar basalt -- continues to amaze every time I make the trip to the deserted high plains of northeastern Wyoming. +Link to story: http://thegearjunkie.com/trip-report-devils-tower +
5. Ecological Tour: Big Bog State Recreation Area, Minn.
This day-long adventure -- one of the weirdest of the year -- started with a two-hour air tour in a four-seat Cessna. We motored down the runway then took off to reveal a view of land so flat that it looks concave. This is the immense and ancient footprint of Lake Agassiz and the current site of the Red Lake Peatlands, a remote and hard-to-access wilderness that is among the largest bogs on the planet. Stretching more than 50 miles east to west, and 15 to 20 miles wide, the Big Bog is a wet and spongy no man's land half the size of Rhode Island. We hiked into the interior later in the day, jumping and bouncing on land that felt like a waterbed. +Link to story: http://thegearjunkie.com/trip-report-big-bog-minn +
6. Boat Cruise: Romsdalfjorden, Norway
Skiing was the primary objective when I went to Norway last March. But a big part of the adventure was also found on the water, where my group traveled the fjords of central Norway via the Anne Margrethe, a restored sailing vessel built in 1880. The 70-foot jakt (yacht) was captained by Bjarne Krekvik, a 55-year-old sailor from a small village north of the town of Molde, our home base. We sailed (powered by a 250hp Volvo diesel) the Romsdalfjorden to ports like Andalsnes and Eresfjord over four days, and we slept onboard in the boats cabins. A cozy galley was the social center, and each night involved rich meals and long conversation at the big table below deck, where wed study maps and plan the next days adventure. +Link to story: http://thegearjunkie.com/norway-ski-trip-report-2 +
7. Diving: Bonneville Seabase, Utah
Seabase is an aquatic facility in the desert outside Grantsville, Utah, that's been stocked with thousands of fish -- from flitting minnows to a pair of nine-foot-long nurse sharks. Founded as an independent experiment in marine biology by two Salt Lake City scuba divers, the private tropical fish preserve is open to scuba divers. I jumped in during an October visit, sucking air through a scuba hose and swimming down through murky water to find a nurse shark unmoving on the bottom of the bay. +Link to story: http://thegearjunkie.com/new-york-times-bonneville-seabase-story +
8. Skiing: Crested Butte, Colo.
Deep powder snow -- up to 18 inches one night -- made an early-season ski trip to Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado's Elk Mountains a worthy last adventure of the year. My fondest memory from this five-day trip: The dreamy medium of knee-deep fluff through drooping pine trees and my fat Black Diamond Kilowatt skis letting me float, bob and weave through it all. +Link to story: http://thegearjunkie.com/ski-report-from-crested-butte-colo +
9. Endurance Sports: Rogaine Race, Jay Cooke State Park, Minn.
Six hours of solid backwoods bushwhacking to find 22 hidden flags with map and compass was what it took to complete the MNOC 6th Annual Rogaine last August, an orienteering race that put teams of two on a trajectory to run up to 20 miles offtrail on foot. My partner and I waded through thorns, thrashed swaps, ran when the woods opened up to utter exhaustion through 7,000 acres of rugged terrain in Minnesota's Jay Cooke State Park. +Link to more info: http://mnoc.org/news/2008/rogaine/ +
10. Road Biking: Trempealeau County, Wis.
Trempealeau County on the Mississippi River in southwest Wisconsin is cited by some as the best road riding in the country. It indeed does have a unique combination of unlimited scenic views, unlimited blacktop and very little vehicle traffic: Trempealeau boasts 382 miles of paved roads, many which see only three cars per hour on a given day, creating what one local called "a private bike paradise." +Link to story: http://thegearjunkie.com/new-york-times-tour-de-trempealeau-story +
Stephen Regenold writes a daily blog on outdoors gear at www.gearjunkie.com .
A recent column I wrote on unorthodox techniques for marathon running here. . .
. . . included a mention of ibuprofen. I claim the anti-inflammatory drug has helped me make it through several endurance events, which it has. Without ibuprofen, my back and legs have cramped up to the point where I cannot run without great pain. In the last five years, the drug has helped me on eight marathons, triathlons, ultras and adventure races up to 10 days in length.
So it was with some dismay that I read through the onslaught of negative comments about my choice to use ibuprofen. But the Active readers were right to question my medical advice. After some investigation, I found that some medical studies link the ingestion of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin, and naproxen sodium (Aleve) during athletics to gastrointestinal issues and poor fluid transport in the body. This can -- in the worst cases -- lead to an increased risk of hyponatremia, dehydration, and, at the extreme, kidney failure.
Scary stuff.
As I said, my experience with ibuprofen over the years has been a positive one. I have never suffered ill effect. My bill of health is clean.
But anything that masks pain might cause injury. And overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, by the looks of the studies, can result in health issues to avoid at all costs.
My research has given me pause. I will be more conservative when taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other pain-masking drugs during an event. But I have no plans to stop using ibuprofen outright, at least for the time being.
My advice at this point: Always consult with a doctor, not just a journalist, before taking drugs for any event.
From marathons to mountain climbs, 2008 proved to be another epic year for The Gear Junkie. But without the right apparel and equipment, these adventures would not have been possible -- or at least not quite as fun.
Go to Gear Junkie today to see my full list, the Top 10 Gear of the Year Awards. . .
Ive rolled out a new section of my site and a new program on GearJunkie.com this month: The Gear Junkie Field Test (http://thegearjunkie.com/fieldtest) puts the latest outdoors equipment into the hands of hard-core users from professional mountain guides to outdoors writers.
These reviews are their opinions after a month or more of use, just the facts and feedback from real-world testers around the globe. Click here to see the first batch of reviews, including a sleeping bag roundup, the review of a new tent, and a taste test of sardines marketed toward backpackers and outdoorsy types. . .
My around-the-town jacket this autumn and early winter so far has been the Mens Rove Tech from Merrell, a nice-looking insulated piece released last month. Merrell calls this jacket a technical piece, but for me it is more middle-ground you could employ it for skiing or hiking, though its just as at home for a winter walk in a city.
I would not take it into the rain, but water does roll off the face fabric, a thin polyester. And the jackets insulation, PrimaLofts One variety, makes for a toasty coat thats not as noticeably stuffed as a down puffy.
But for performance, I would want big inside pockets to stuff extra hats and gloves. Id maybe like a hood. And the face fabric would need to be more durable if youre heading into the woods. (A small tear developed out of no where on the back of my jacket after a hike.)
That said, I love how this jacket fits and feels. It has a sharp look, almost a Members-Only quality to its style (for those who remember the 80s) though with a modern aesthetic and no shoulder-strap passants.
I will layer this piece under a shell on extra cold days this winter to add significant warmth. Indeed, this jacket pumps heat with 100 grams of the aforementioned PrimaLoft One insulation in the body and 60 grams in the sleeves.
Features include four zipper pockets and comfy internal wrist cuffs to seal off the sleeves. Overall, I am a fan of this jacket if not for strict performance, then for its smooth look and its adaptability to outdoors situations urban or otherwise.
Retail price: $129
Link to buy: http://merrell.com
(Stephen Regenold writes The Gear Junkie column for eleven U.S. newspapers; see www.THEGEARJUNKIE.com for video gear reviews, a daily blog, and an archive of Regenolds work.)
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Snow crunched underfoot as I trekked toward the chute, a shadowed corner pinched between cliffs at 11,000 feet. It was a Monday morning, cloudless and quiet, the sun just poking above distant peaks of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah.
Thus starts my story in the New York Times for Friday, November 14. In this article Climbing as High as You Can Go in Utah I tell the tale of my two-day ascent of Kings Peak last month, which at 13,528 feet is the states high point.
The trip started in Salt Lake City, where we drove east and north into Wyoming then dipping back south across the state line en route to the High Uintas Wilderness, a protected region of peaks and pristine lakes that are among the most remote in the lower 48 states. The hike to Kings Peak a 28-mile round trip led us into an alpine Eden then up and up through a chute and a long talus climb to the top.
We even encountered moose on the hike in by headlamp, two large shapes moving away off the trail, their eyes sparking blue in the artificial glow. We then slept tentless, the sky utterly clear, stars dusting in three dimensions on the black void above, before getting up the next day to climb.
Read the whole story here: www.nytimes.com/2008/11/14/travel/escapes/14utah.html
As a longtime city bike commuter and an advocate for cycling on several recreational, economic and societal fronts I was happy to see news today of REIs new online resource promoting biking as an alternative to driving your car.
The site http://www.rei.com/bikeyourdrive was made, according to the Recreational Equipment Inc. press release, to inspire more people to cycle by exposing myths and breaking down common barriers associated with using a bicycle as an alternate means of transportation.
To point, the site has how-to video demonstrations on fixing a flat tire and hand-signaling a turn; a calculator to show estimated environmental, caloric and financial savings of cycling over driving; and recommended cycling gear picks. Other tips cover bike maintenance and rules of the road.
REI says that nationwide urban bicycle sales have increased substantially in 2008 as more people are riding around town to save money, get exercise and cut down on traffic congestion. But less than one percent of all U.S. trips, REI says, are made by bicycle, even though many trips are one mile or less in distance (i.e., easily bike-able).
REI continues to see increased interest in using bicycles to get to work, the coffee shop or just for running errands around town, says Brian Foley, REIs product manager for cycling. Indeed, REIs intent is to make biking more mainstream. You dont have to wear spandex to ride your bike. Foley adds.
Click here http://www.rei.com/bikeyourdrive to go to the site.
Im back from the golden, sunshiny Utah autumn woods, where a buddy (Stanley Barton) and I just returned from climbing Kings Peak, the states high point. We hiked and camped and clambered up scree slopes with two Park City friends Rett Clevenger and Jeff Burford in a quick ascent.
The peak, which tops out at 13,528 feet, is non-technical, meaning hiking boots and trekking poles not ropes and ice axes can get you to the top. But as highpoints go, Kings is one of the more remote, sitting far off any beaten path in northeastern Utahs Uinta Mountains. We started the 28-mile roundtrip journey at 7pm on Sunday night, following the beam of a headlamp into the woods and toward our goal to camp near Dollar Lake, the halfway point.
For navigation, I employed National Geographics Trails Illustrated High Uintas Trail Map (http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/product/610.html), a 1:75,000 topographic mainly created for hikers. But I found the maps detail to be more than enough for mountaineering, with precise slope shading making contours and elevation pop from the page. Small ponds and marshes were present on the map and accurate, and we even got water from one tributary.
Our route was more or less the traditional way up the mountain, beginning at the Henrys Fork trailhead and heading due south to Dollar Lake (which we reached by about 10:30p.m. the first night, and where we camped out under the stars). We deviated from the trade route in one respect, skipping the normal switchbacks through Gunsight Pass on the way up the mountain in favor of a steeper direct route up a scree-field and chute that spit us out nearly on Kings Peaks spine.
The summit ridge a jumble of stone with precipitous drops off the west face and turret-like blocks balanced precariously made for the most rewarding part of the climb. After the loose rock and scree below, hopping uphill from solid block to block was satisfying progress.
On top, the air must have been 50 degrees. The sun was high and hot. No wind. Rett cracked a tin of herring kipper snacks and crackers then passed the vessel around. A picnic on the top of the state.
The hike out was long and jarring, with thousands of vertical feet and more than 15 miles of backtracking to the car. We took Gunsight pass in lieu of the scree chute, then trekked past Dollar Lake (picking up pads and sleeping bags stashed from the night before), then flipped on the headlamps once again on the final 7 mile section out.
We finished around 7:55 p.m., just more than 24 hours after leaving the car. Cranked up the heat. Pulled the rental into drive, and motored away in the dark, headlights beaming into black woods, an empty wilderness where we saw no other soul for our long day climb of Kings Peak.
Stephen Regenold writes The Gear Junkie column for several U.S. newspapers; see http://www.THEGEARJUNKIE.com for video gear reviews, a daily blog, and an archive of Regenold's work.)
Signing off for a few days to catch a plane to SLC and head into the mountains. Trip itinerary looks to be: Day 1, warm-up climb on Mount Olympus, a 9,026-foot peak visible from downtown Salt Lake on the front of the Wasatch Range; Day 2, a newspaper assignment in the desert west of the Great Salt Lake (details forthcoming and top secret at this time); Day 3, a drive northeast to the states Uinta Mountains for an attempt at Kings Peak, the highest point in the state at 13,528 feet.
If the weather is good this is a strange time of year to be mountaineering the plan is to start the trek into Kings, a 28-mile roundtrip, in the late afternoon and then hike with headlamps as need be to make it to Dollar Lake, the halfway point, or even a bit further. Well then bivy a few hours sleep, get up with the sunrise, and bust it for the summit.
A long downhill hike then back to Dollar Lake and finally onto the car by late afternoon/early evening the next day will finish the quick climb off.
Thats the ideal scenario, anyway.
Will report on the trip in a few days after I come back out of the mountains. . .
Boaters take note: These Maori necklaces come with carved symbols purported to help guarantee safe passage over water for kayakers. Thats according to Sean West, a 21-year-old kayaker and whitewater raft guide from Asheville, N.C., who founded Wanderer Imports LLC http://www.wandererimports.com to bring the charms to the U.S.
Working with a group of independent Balinese artisans, West began importing the necklaces which come in several designs this year. They sell for about $20 apiece, which includes shipping.
West has worked his way up from selling necklaces out of his trunk to now providing the jewelry to outdoors outfitters and online.
The necklaces are crafted from cow bone, which is then polished by the Balinese artisans. Over time, when worn extensively, the pendant will turn a golden color as it absorbs some of the wearers essence, according to West.
See the entire Maori Bone Necklace lineup here: http://www.wandererimports.com
Not often would I write about bottled water. I'm more of the mind that you should refill a metal (or non-BPA poly) bottle with filtered H20 from the tap. But Project 7, an outfit in Southlake, Texas, has a new twist on the (recyclable) plastic bottle game. Namely, the company (www.project7.com) has pledged to address "the seven most critical areas of need in the world today: Build the Future, Feed the Hungry, Heal the Sick, Help those in Need, Hope for Peace, House the Homeless, and Save the Planet."
To that end, the company says it will take more than 50 percent of profits from its products to create a community piggy-bank. Throughout the year, the company will accept applications from nonprofits that benefit one of the aforementioned seven causes, eventually selecting three finalists for each to award the money.
Regardless of sales during its first year, Project 7 has committed to donating $15,000 to nonprofits supporting each of the seven areas of critical need, totaling a minimum donation of $105,000 in 2009.
The water -- which comes in recyclable polyethylene terephthalate bottles filled with locally-sourced water -- will soon be available at coffee shops, health food stores and grocery chains around the United States. Go here -- www.project7.com -- for more info.
Stephanie C.
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Current Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu has been listed by many as an outsider this time around in London, not even as a solid medal hope, but I think that she has an amazing opportunity.
I can't believe people are discounting her. What you have to remember is that the top athletes, the proven winners, have the ability to get themselves ready for the major championships. She is in form — by winning at Crystal Palace she ran her fastest ever time going into a major championships — and there she ran down the favourite.
Has she got a chance? I think she's going to win! I don't think the question is if she has a chance, it's who can beat her? If she's within five metres of the leader coming into the finish she will run them down. She has the heart of a lion, the strength of a champion and a mentality of total belief.
And when Richards, Monshaw and the rest know she's coming, it drives fear into their hearts. They will be looking up at the screen, feeling their legs hurt and Christine will be booming after them. It's a final that I can see going in Christine's favour.
In the hurdles, Tiffany Porter is clearly carrying an injury of some sort, but when you go into an Olympic Games the body will override it with the nerves and adrenaline.
I hope it's an injury she can cope with to get herself out there.
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Cuisine: New Mexican
Full review: Food's a'ight, service is tight (8/2/2007)
Taco SalUnder new management, the same customers have been coming to this Heights institution since it opened nearly 40 years ago, opting for huge portions of inexpensive New Mexican food. There's nothing fancy going on here, and that's the way they like it. Oh, except the honey is made from the pollen of North Valley wildflowers. But that's about it for fancy. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)
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Juicy Peach Crisp
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 45 mins
A couple of summers ago a friend gave me some fragrant fresh peaches. Tossed with almond extract and topped with a yummy brown sugar topping, I developed a delicious dessert that begs for the company of vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients Nutrition
- 6 fresh peaches, skinned and chopped (or sliced)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup butter, soft
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract (the defining ingredient!)
- Oven@ 375.
- Combine peaches with almond extract and place in a greased 8-inch pan.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients until you have a crumbly consistency.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the peaches.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Serve hot with a puddle of melting ice cream!
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I forgot to add the cup of sugar but, it still tasted good. I also added 1/2 cup of oats.
Very good! And easy. You were right, the almond extract is the defining ingredient. I made this last night and my DH requested it again tonight. Thanks for posting! This is a keeper.
Absolutely Wonderful! The only thing I did different was added oats to the topping because it wasn't crumbling for me. For me it was super sweet but hubby said it was just fine. I will be making this again. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.


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Danny Seo: It was quirky, quiet, and pretty. I like the idea of a small cottage home where everything has a purpose all year round. I'm not someone who needs a lot of storage, and this has pretty limited storage!
It's also near great river towns like Frenchtown, NJ; Stockton, NJ; and New Hope, PA. They have great shops, restaurants, and farmers markets. The way of living here is very idyllic and calm.


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I'm using the Star-Mag theme from wpjunction at www[.]ppcgeeks[.]com. I've modified a couple of things, but nothing that should affect this.
Right now if you look at the bottom where the older posts are, you'll see one entitled "Palm Announces Beta e-Commerce". If this post is in the left column, it adds an extra space below it, making the other posts not line up. When it gets bumped to the right column everything is fine.
Since yesterday we've had 2 posts that cause this exact same problem. I've tried removing the images from the post and it doesn't help. I'm not sure what's causing it.
Any ideas?
Here's a screenshot in case the stories change:


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John Fogerty, Kip Moore added to Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary lineup; two-day passes added
John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival fame will be a special guest at Kid Rock's Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary concert at the Marcus Amphitheater Aug. 31, officials with the Milwaukee-based motorcycle company announced Tuesday morning.
Uncle Kracker has joined the Kid Rock bill as an opener, and recent Summerfest headliner Kip Moore has been added as an opener for Toby Keith's Marcus concert Aug. 29. »Read Full Article(12)
MSO Pops ends season with cheers, salutes in 'Patriotic Pops'
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Pops opened the final weekend of the concert season Friday with "Patriotic Pops."
And patriotic it was, beginning with the audience singing along on "The Star-Spangled Banner." »Read Full Article
'Peanuts' gang grows up in Splinter Group's 'Dog Sees God'
Was Charlie Brown gay?
Because Charles Schulz never allowed his "Peanuts" characters to leave childhood and because he himself is now dead, we'll never know. But given Schulz's consistent opposition to intolerance and prejudice in his beloved cartoon strip, it's certainly possible. »Read Full Article(1)