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Shane Wilson returns as crew chief for driver Brendan Gaughan in 2014. The pair will compete for the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship in the No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet Camaro.
In 2013, Wilson led Gaughan and the No. 62 team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The duo collected 10 top-five and 13 top-10 finishes en route to a seventh-place result in the driver championship point standings.
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Depending on what part of the brain was affected by a stroke , the way a person acts may be different from how he or she acted before the stroke.
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As 2014 draws to a close, I look back at the year and realize... holy crap I traveled a lot! I hadn't actually done a fully tally yet, but here's the full rundown:
In all, I flew 64,082 miles (103,130 kilometers for the metric fans in the audience), presented 29 times, with 13 distinct presentations at 20 conferences and user groups across 3 continents, and spent 82 days on the road (not counting non-conference travel). You know what that means?
It means I created about 10 metric tonnes of carbon pollution.
My DrupalCon Amsterdam Core Conversation on Managing Complexity has generated quite a bit of follow-up discussion. That's good; it's a conversation we as a community really need to be having.
There are a few points, though, that I feel bear clarification and further explanation as I fear the point of the talk has gotten lost in the details.
Before continuing, if you haven't yet I urge you to watch the session video as well as the background resources linked from the session page. This is not a new conversation; it's the latest chapter in a very long-running discussion that is larger than the Drupal project, and it behooves us all to be aware of the history and context around it.
Let's be honest, I spend a lot of time at conferences. Over the past 2 years or so I've averaged more than one speaking engagement at a conference per month, including a half-dozen keynotes. I've also helped organize several conferences, mostly DrupalCamps and DrupalCons. I'd estimate conferences make up more than a third of my professional activity. (Incidentally, if someone can tell me how the hell that happened I'd love to hear it; I'm still confused by it.)
As a result I've gotten to see a wide variety of conference setups, plans, crazy ideas, and crazy wonderful ideas. There are many wonderful things that conference organizers do, or do differently, and of course plenty of things that they screw up.
I want to take this opportunity to share some of that experience with the organizers of various conferences together, rather than in one-off feedback forms that only one conference will see. To be clear, while I definitely think there are areas that many conferences could improve I don't want anyone to take this letter as a slam on conference organizers. These are people who put in way more time than you think, often without being paid to do so, out of a love for the community, for learning and sharing, and for you. Whatever else you may think about a conference or this list, the next time you're at a conference take a moment to find one of the organizers and give them a huge hug and/or firm handshake (as is their preference) and say thank you for all the work that they do.
Ever heard of functional programming? Not procedural programming, but actual functional programming. Probably, as some fancy academic thing that no one really uses, right?
Did you know you can do it in PHP, too? It's true. In fact, I'll be speaking about it four times in the next couple of weeks!
A little over a month ago, a few Drupal developers announced something new: A fork of Drupal called Backdrop. There's been quite a bit of talk about it, of course. While I don't plan to be using it myself, Backdrop has raised a number of valid points and criticisms of Drupal that are worth discussing.
Well, I've gone and done it. I've managed to setup my most intense conference schedule to date. This fall I will be appearing at no less than five conferences, speaking at least four of them.
If you're into Stalking Crell, here's where you'll find me around the globe this fall.
You can either get on the Drupal 8 bus now, or get run over by it later.
It's true. Drupal 8 is coming, and it will be big. Not just lines of code (that too), but big in the sense that Drupal 8 changes more of Drupal than any major release in the last 10 years. The adoption of so many 3rd party components (from Symfony and otherwise) is only part of that picture. That offers challenges for many, but also enormous opportunity. Drupal 8 will allow Drupal to expand into new types of application and new markets, which is a great thing for those who make their living off of Drupal. But where do you get started with learning about Drupal 8?
At DrupalCon Portland, that's where!
There are many sessions slated for Portland at both DrupalCon and at Symfony Live that deal with Drupal 8, either directly or indirectly. Below is my recommended hitlist for Portland for those wanting to get the lowdown on Drupal 8.
What, you're not already signed up? There's still time! Go register for either DrupalCon or Symfony Live, and be sure to get a Combo Ticket so that you are able to attend both conferences as well as Web Visions! (The combo ticket is the same price either way.)
And so 2012 draws to a close. The world didn't end, to the disappointment of many. In some ways it was an eventful year, in others rather ho-hum follow-ups to the excitement of 2011.
In the Drupal world, though, 2012 will go down as the year Drupal finally began replacing NIH with PIE. Compare Drupal's 8.x branch a year ago with it today. A year ago, we had one class of 3rd party PHP code, in an uninteresting corner of the update system. Today, it contains 3rd party code from no less than five different projects: Symfony, Doctrine, Guzzle, Assetic, and Twig. Those libraries are included via Composer, the new and ground-breaking PHP-library-management-system-that-actually-finally-works. Code from at least one more should be landing soon.
Drupal developers, working on Drupal, have contributed to a number of other projects, including Symfony and Symfony CMF, and because of the degree of code sharing happening in the PHP world now have indirectly contributed to a half-dozen other major projects, too. Drupal 8, aside from the technological advances it will offer over Drupal 7, also represents perhaps the largest cultural shift in Drupal or PHP history.
Are you ready for 2013, Drupal? Really?
After a bit of a delay, all slides from my trio of DrupalCon Munich talks are now online. The videos have been up for a while.
See you at the next conference!
You mean you aren't already attending what will likely be the largest web developer conference in the Western US this year? What are you waiting for? Not sure if it will be worth it? It will be. Oh, it will be...
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The third round of Illinois Standards Achievement Tests (ISATs) is about to begin and State Superintendent of Education Glenn W. McGee is calling on families to help students prepare for the challenging tests.
"ISAT tests are based on the rigorous Illinois Learning Standards," McGee said. "Schools are preparing students for the academic challenges, but families need to help students prepare by assuring that they have good nutrition and plenty of sleep during the testing period.
"Students can not study for the ISATs since they are cumulative measures of the achievement of the Standards," McGee emphasized, "but getting a good night's sleep and starting the day with a nutritious breakfast can have an enormous impact on success on the tests."
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The early modern period—spanning roughly from the late fifteenth through the late eighteenth centuries—is distinguished by several remarkable developments that are often associated with the modern world: it was an age of scientific discoveries, of the unprecedented dissemination of ideas through the newly-invented printing press, of the emergence of new national political structures, and of the breakdown of traditional sources of authority. Jews and Christians alike were transformed by these dramatic changes. Jews traveled and migrated more frequently and farther than ever before; boldly challenged the authority of their rabbis; used the press to spread Hebrew books, new and old, to ever wider-audiences; and mingled with Christians and others in unforeseen ways. In the 2014 Penn Lectures in Judaic Studies, Moving into Modernity: The Shaping of Jewish Culture in Early Modern Europe, Katz Center fellows will explore many different aspects of this fascinating period.
Dr. Francesca Bregoli will discuss Jewish life in the important Italian port city of Livorno during the eighteenth century, highlighting the complexity of Jewish life in a city where Jews enjoyed extensive liberties, and where both the Jewish leadership and Christian authorities struggled to maintain a social separation between Jews and non-Jews. The example of the coffeehouse - a place patronized by Jews and non-Jews alike - will illuminate both ideal expectations and the realities of the Jewish experience.
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Yesterday, the Padres announced that current owner John Moores has agreed to sell the team to Jeff Moorad. Moorad will only buy one-third of it for now, but over the course of five or so years, he will eventually get majority control. Moores will stay in an ownership postion until Moorad takes full control. Moorad will become the CEO once the deal gets done. Current CEO Sandy Alderson will then step down.
This is pretty much the best Padres news we've had this off-season. Like I've said before, a new owner equals new hope for Padres fans. We now have a new person who is gaining control. He will do things differently from Moores. He will have different and hopefully better ways of doing things. The way he helped the Diamondbacks was amazing. I mean, he could really help us out of this pit. I truly think that with him here, we will eventually get our payroll up, and that we will have a winning ballclub here. Within five years, I think we will be very competitive. We're going to be building from bottom up. Our best prospects are starting to come up. As the years go on, more and more of our highest prospects are going to be coming up here and making a difference. This is so exciting!
And I do want to give credit to John Moores, Sandy Alderson, and Kevin Towers, though. Moores did a lot for this club, some good, some bad. He got us into Petco Park, and that was huge. But he drove Trevor out of San Diego. That was not good. But these guys did a lot for the Padres, though everything fell apart at the end. Moores will still be around the organization, but Alderson will be stepping down. I don't know what KT will be doing, but he will probably stick around for a while.
Most Padres seem very happy about this. I know I am. Some of them are wary because Moores will still be around, but this is just great. We are taking a big step in the right direction. I am very excited. Padres fans have hope for the future. It's going to be great!
I got #36 today in the Latest Leaders. I don't think I'll be able to find a prominent Padres player who had 36…so I dedicate it to whoever wears 36 in our minor league system! Haha, I'll do more research on that…
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Congrats on #36! Here ya go:http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Robert%20Woodard&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=501819
Anyways, congrats on a new ownership. At least this will be multiple people behind Moorad so you don't have to worry about pricey divorces! I am a Cubs fan, and I would love for ole peavy to come our way, but to be honest I hope that Jake stays in SD and you all can continue to build around him!
Kaybee – I think this is a great thing for the Padres! It must be wonderful for you and all the Padres fan to now have hope! Good luck!
CARL, thanks so much! I've never heard of him, but at least he's 36! Yeah, it looks like Jake will stay. You guys would definitely benefit from him, but so would we. Thanks!
JULIA, this is a great thing for us! It's great to have hope. Thanks!
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It's good that the Padres are trying to move forward. I always feel really bad for them every year. I hope this new guy helps y'all out!
Congrats on your latest ranking! You are always a wonderful read! Glad to hear your Padres will get a fresh and experienced owner who won't be driving your favorites out of town. I think you guys will be very competitive within the years to come. Maybe you'll be reporting on them professionally.
WHOO-HOO! I'm so glad Jeff Moorad is starting to take over. This is a great news for us and other Padres fans. 5 years sound a lot but I'm pretty sure he can handle it. And congrats on being #36! Keep up the great work!
New hope is a great thing and like you said hopefully it's a new direction for the team and the city. I'm happy for ya and Padres fans.
Congrats on the ranking! Thanks for the comment on my blog about Manny. I'm glad you guys have a owner now. Hope he gets the payroll up soon. Sucks to see teams slash payroll.
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DS turned 4 months on Friday and for the past two nights, he has been waking up around 3 a.m. to eat. This is so rare for him, he usually goes from 8:30 or 9:00 p.m. to about 5:30 or 6 without waking up. It is very, very seldom that he'll wake up in the middle of the night, and if he does it's only for one night and then his schedule goes back to normal.
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In northern Vermont, our "between seasons" hikes can be marked by variable conditions, including frozen ground, ice, glazed snow, or anything else Mother Nature throws at us. Footing can be quite treacherous, even on local trail networks; the Kahtoola Microspikes have allowed us to hike longer hikes, more challenging hikes, and in conditions where without the spikes, we would have stayed at home.
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- Some clumping of snow underneath at a specific temperature range
The spikes are easy to put on; back is marked clearly, and the front has a bar (though sometimes I do not get the bar exactly centered). The size medium fits my size 9 men's boots; the largest size does not really fit a large size 14 men's boot.
The spikes actually exceeded our expectations; the traction they provide on even steep climbs is remarkable, for such a basic design. After a winter's use of over 40 hikes, they still look brand new.
The spikes are easily attached to my backpack straps with a carabiner, in case they may be used later in the hike. In the spring, we had some hikes where we started off in dry terrain, but then encountered ice or glazed snow. It was no effort to stop and put on the spikes. Since I have had knee and arm injuries from falls, it was reassuring to be able to confidently tackle sketchy conditions.
I did find that on two separate hikes, in temperatures around 40-45 degrees, that if the snow conditions were "just so," there was a lot of clumping and build-up. Instead of hiking on a 4-6 inch build up of snow, I just whacked the spikes with my trekking poles, and the snow dislodged. I know of others who have used WD40, but we have yet to go that route. It was such an infrequent occurrence, and not a particular fault of these spikes, that it does not change my opinion.
This winter was a particularly cold, and hence, icy one for our area. I encountered more people on Kahtoola spikes this winter, than in any previous year. We all raved about them!
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Easy to put on, good traction in snow and ice, stays put.
- Easy to put on and stays put
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I love to hike during the winter. What I don't love is falling on the ice. Almost every time I have hiked in snow and ice, I have slipped onto my butt at least once. That is until I purchased the The Kahtoola MICROspikes.
My first time out on them, I had to pave a trail in the newly fallen snow. Not so bad until I got to the steep part. The Kahtoola spikes kept me from slipping even once.
I love how easy the rubber upper attaches to my Ahnu hiking boots. They stay snug even when hiking on uneven rocks. I didn't have any trouble with snow and mud bunching up in the spikes.
The spikes are really comfortable to walk on. I could not feel them at all through my hiking boots. The chains add needed traction. Works well for snow-packed hiking trails and ice. I also used them in mud and they grip really well. I even jogged on a muddy trail with them and had no problem slipping going at a faster pace.
As far as durability, I have hiked several times on them and have not had trouble with them coming apart or the rubber breaking but I haven't had them long enough to comment beyond that.
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Source: received for testing via the Trailspace Review Corps
Price Paid: sample provided by Kahtoola
I had been using a pair of Yaktrax Pro traction devices for winter trail running and was fairly pleased with them. However, this winter I got a pair of Kahtoola's new MICROspikes to test, and now I'm never going back. The MICROspikes are super rugged, burly, and easy to use. Not only do they inspire confidence from the get-go, they deliver.
This winter I'm pregnant, so instead of running on icy trails and dirt roads, I'm walking. The plowed and unplowed dirt camp roads I walk down are completely covered with either very hard, continuous ice or a combination of ice and slippery packed snow.
With eight, 3/8-inch, stainless steel spikes per foot mounted on interlocking chains of stainless steel, the MICROspikes have the most rugged, aggressive construction of any non-crampon traction devices I've seen. The red, elastomer shoe harness is easy to pull on over boots (no Velcro straps or buckles to fasten) and its front is clearly labeled for proper orientation. Once the MICROspikes are on I don't give them a thought. I liken them to snow chains for your feet.
Even now, in my last trimester of pregnancy, I have no worries walking across any kind of ice in my MICROspikes. They always grip securely, biting into the ice, and have never slipped. While not designed for heavy snow, my MICROspikes have not clogged, even when walking in several inches of snow. In the past, while running with Yaktrax, I've had a few icy tumbles due to clogging and slipping.
The MICROspikes beat the Yaktrax for traction, hands down. One day I started out for a walk with my Yaktrax Pros on and encountered black ice covered with a dusting of snow. After several feet of tentative slipping, I turned around and came back for my MICROspikes, which performed perfectly.
If I was able to, I would not hesitate to run in them, though I have to note that I haven't been able to personally test them while running yet. Theoretically you also could sharpen the spikes when necessary—not an option with Yaktrax's coil design.
The MICROspikes generate a lot of interest. Whenever I wear mine neighbors and friends comment on and ask me about them (I expect it's the bright red color that first catches their eyes). Interested people have included hikers, who were happy Yaktrax owners but recently bought their own pairs of MICROspikes after seeing mine; a former outdoor retailer, who went home and checked out Kahtoola online the same day; and an active friend who complained that he's had to replace several pairs of Yaktrax after wearing them outside while cutting wood or doing other work around his country inn.
Since I haven't had the opportunity to test the MICROspikes while running or hiking more demanding terrain yet, I can't attest to their performance under those conditions. However, I anticipate using mine for trail running next winter and taking them along on late fall hikes when crampons are unnecessary, but where I might encounter stretches of icy trail at higher elevations.
And since 2007-08 is their first season of availability I can't comment on the MICROspikes' long term-durability. However, after a couple months of regular use mine show no wear and I don't anticipate any problems.
I'm taking a half star off my rating for one minor reason. The elastomer shoe harness left red stains on the heels of my light tan, Nubuck hiking boots. This doesn't bother me aesthetically, but might be a minor problem for some.
It should be noted that the MICROspikes are significantly heavier than Yaktrax. My pair of small MICROspikes weighs 11.3 ounces (319 grams) versus 5 ounces (142 grams) for my medium Yaktrak Pros. They also cost twice as much—$59 for MICROspikes versus $30 for Yaktrax Pros. But that higher weight and cost come with far superior performance for more active, demanding winter users.
Yaktrax still have a place for the casual urban walker for whom the heavier, spiked MICROspikes would be overkill. But if you're a winter trail runner, hiker, or walker who encounters slippery ice or snow, but doesn't need crampons, you should check out the MICROspikes for their aggressive, secure traction and ease of use.
Ultimately, Kahtoola's MICROspikes work as claimed and I'm very happy with mine. They're a simple, trustworthy piece of gear I expect to put through their paces even further next winter.
March 28, 2008 Update
Just a short update: Today when I used the Microspikes in temps just above freezing I had a bit of snowballing underfoot. This is the first and only time this has happened, but I had to periodically wack my feet together to dislodge the snow, which was a little annoying.
I was walking over a layer of about an inch of fresh snow on top of heavier wet snow in warmer (around or just above freezing) temperatures. This seemed to be the optimum conditions for snowballing to occur. Other than this one-time episode, the Microspikes are still working very well.
Absolutely the best for icy trails or on an ice walk…
Price Paid: $55
Absolutely the best for icy trails or on an ice walk in a frozen canyon.
I've had mine for a few years, and they're still not wearing out. The crampon spike are a good 1/2" long, and they stay sharp for quite a while. These are required when I take groups to do the Ice Walk at Maligne Canyon in Jasper, and they work both on the ice itself and on the steep and icy trails at the top on either side.
The other choices are to either go to a full crampon (okay but heavy) or lightweight traction devices like Yaktrax. Unfortunately Yaktrax have zero traction on ice — the springs just roll over flat on a hard surface. They also fall apart.
Since most winter trails have already been walked on, leaving frozen footprints to stumble over, I find I use my Microspikes more than my snowshoes on level terrain as well.
I have tried many, many traction solutions to navigate…
Price Paid: $60
I have tried many, many traction solutions to navigate our Rocky Mountain winters. For all around usefulness and dependability, I give the Kahtoola MICROspikes the highest score.
The stretchable rubber frame is both its greatest strength and weakness. Like Yaktrax, the MICROspikes can shift on your foot on off-camber trails. The difference is that the MICROspikes only need to be readjusted into position every 30 minutes or so. While the Yaks need it every 5 minutes when brand new and almost constantly when worn out.
The stretchable frame makes one pair work on my running shoes, hiking boots and snow boots. The construction is much heavy and better quality compared to Yaks. After one and a half winters on the MICROspikes, the fit is still true and tight on all my shoes.
Moist snow in near freezing temps has a tendency to clump and refreeze in the chains making a big lump of ice under foot. Same issue happens with cheapo strap on single cleat devices. The clump can usually be freed with a couple toe taps into a tree or the opposite heel.
The MICROspikes are easy to get on even in very low temps (0 - 10 F). This is different than the Yaks which become extremely stiff in temps below 10 F and very difficult to pull on with frozen fingers.
Easily packed and clipped to pack exterior for storage they are light enough to always be included in the gear selection. I can get them on and off with gloved hands quickly.
Traction is phenomenal with the MICROspikes:
- Ice: the spikes dig in and hold confidently ascending and descending
- Packed snow: can slip sideways on extreme (+45 degree) off camber steps but are generally stable for and aft
- Loose snow: these don't really have any affect greater than good snow boot soles in powder but make the transition from powder to ice almost unnoticed
- Rocks: although not good for the spikes, they do grab well on occassionally exposed rocks and don't slip off as chain only devices can
- Dirt and sand: any moisture will cause loose soil to clump and refreeze in the chain cross patterns requiring a quick toe tap to remove
Overall, these are the best all around winter traction device I have ever used. Yes, there are better solutions for specific extreme applications (crampons for deep and steep, sheet metal screws for ice running). But MICROspikes are the only single device that I carry constantly during winter treks now.
Easy off and on and great traction, especially down…
Source: bought it new
Easy off and on and great traction, especially down hill.
- Easy on and off
- Great traction
- None
I was stopped on the way down by two hikers to ask me about my spikes because I wasn't slipping like they were. They were amazed by the traction from my Kahtoolas.
Easy to put on and take off even with cold fingers.
Great product for winter enthusiasts. These are awesome.
Source: borrowed it
Great product for winter enthusiasts.
- Great design
These are awesome. They give you such good footing on very slippery ice and they're easy to put on over a boot with the stretch of the upper material.
Very good piece of gear. Highly recommended for anyone that hikes in the winter.
Easy slip-on, easy slip off, won't fall off. Well…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $55
Easy slip-on, easy slip off, won't fall off. Well designed and durable.
- Silicone band makes it easy to adjust
- Excellent traction
- Comfortable to wear
- Wish it had more spikes.
I bought two sets of these. They are easy to put on, easy to remove, yet won't fall off thanks to the silicone band they use for the foot mount. Easy to learn how to put them on—I learned in seconds where the front and rear were, and there's a pull tab on the rear to facilitate this.
Silicone and all-stainless construction of the metal parts make these extremely durable for use. The spikes appear to be case-hardened, a necessity for ground contact. I've used these with Vasque, Asolo, and Tecnica boots, and even Merrells. They are comfortable and give you confidence.
The original MicroSpikes only had two spikes for the heel, that makes it slide around somewhat, but this has been corrected with the current version. This old tech with new materials—no need to reinvent things here!
I've had two pairs now for several years, and have used these in sub-arctic hiking conditions, on roads, through mud, just about everywhere you can imagine. A caveat though, don't use them on bare or slick rock for any amount of time. They'll give a false sense of confidence and may slip. And ice? No problem for these! Just another walk in the park!
I keep a pair handy in winter hanging on a carabiner from my belt loop. If I'm not using them, I just put them in a chalk bag or small nylon bag for long-term carry.
Great for ice or any hard pack surface. Wear with…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $59.99
Great for ice or any hard pack surface. Wear with any boot—hiking, pac boot, and even big, bulky Muck boots. From flat trail walking with your dogs to light mountaineering to ice fishing with your pals, the MICROspikes will NOT disappoint.
- Great traction
- Easily fit many boot styles
- Easy to put on/take off
- Need to put on front facing forward
- Difficult to pull rubber with gloves/mittens on
Outperform other traction devices in the class not considered 10 point crampons. I've used on a variety of surfaces from packed snowmobile trails walking my dogs to Maine/New Hampshire mountains where there is often ice on the trails at different times throughout the year.
Once you slap the MICROspikes on and take a few steps, your confidence soars that you are now solidly connected to the slippery surface. It's difficult to put into words, but you just know you are not going to slip. Period.
Not to bad mouth other products, but if you've ever used any version of "creepers" or Yaktrax, these are by far superior in all categories: Ease of Use, Durability, Performance, etc. You will likely pay a little more for the MICROspikes, but you will never go back to the "other" products in this category.
Best all around traction device for icy and winter…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: Around $60
Best all around traction device for icy and winter hikes.
- Good traction
- Secure
- Heavy duty
- Expensive
- Heavy
I bought myself a pair of Kahtoola Microspikes after moving to New Hampshire for school. There are many days where I find myself on hikes that require more than bare boots, but less than a full-on crampon.
Most summits here are coated with rime ice/snow for a good portion of the year, even while the trails are free of snow. For these situations, I find having the Microspikes is not only helpful, but an essential safety tool in the mountains.
The Kahtoola Microspikes are easy to put on and, if you put them on correctly, will not slip off your foot. After the first time I put on my Microspikes I felt like Spiderman. These things provide an amazing amount of traction, given their small packed size and ease of use.
After a winter ascent of Mt. Lafayette this weekend, I feel very confident in saying that these are an essential piece of equipment to carry when you are expecting ice and snow.
Although I have not owned my Microspikes for too long, they have held up well to the frequent day hikes and occasional overnighter, and I do not foresee any durability problems in the near future. One tip for purchasing is to make sure to pay attention to the sizing of these devices, as it can be a bit tricky getting it right. I don't understand how these simple pieces could cost so much, but they are most certainly worth it.
If you are live in an area where going for a hike means encountering ice and snow, I believe that everybody from stroller-carting parents to experienced mountaineers will find this a useful device.
Thanks for the review, Matthew. Lafayette is a favorite spot of mine, including in winter.
10 months ago
Superior grip and stability This product really saved…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $60
Superior grip and stability
- Spikes really grip
- Easy on
- Easy off
- Hard to tell left/right
- Can gather ice
This product really saved me on my recent trip to the Long Trail, Vt., in January.
Slipped right on, in the dark, -5 degrees with cold numb hands. Just make sure you practice putting them on and off a few times at home so you get the drill.
Once they were on, I didn't slip once on snow, ice, or rock... and this was up Mt. Mansfield for the first 6 miles.
Apply some Maxiglide or other wax to the spikes so as not to gather ice and debris. Also, there is a left and right side, which can be hard to determine when putting them on in the cold/dark.
Great and reliable product.
P.S. 4.5 stars because I never give 5 stars to anything unless it was crafted by a 1000 year old hermit master on a mountain and has mythical super powers enchanted onto it. Nothing is perfect.
Well worth having for any type of hiking! I use these…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
Well worth having for any type of hiking! I use these 100% of the time and they are a necessity for winter hikes.
- Ease of putting them on
- Grip on leaves, rocks, and ice
- Durability
- None
The Microspikes are not only a necessity but imitation spikes absolutely do not hold up to these. The benefit of having these on during a winter hike or even just around the campsite is tremendous. I suggest everyone has a pair and don't debate whether you should wear them or not, just put them on! Great product.
The Microspikes are incredibly handy, easy to put…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
The Microspikes are incredibly handy, easy to put on and take off. When they are on the snow, ice, scree are no problem nor do they slow down your hike.
- Easy to put on
- Great price
- Very durable
- No storage container after wearing
- Heavy until you get used to wearing the Microspikes
- Higher price than other traction wear
I never had a pair of track shoes or spikes, so I didn't know what to expect. I knew I had to get something because with only my hiking shoes on hard snow and ice I was sliding and falling. I had no traction nor was I having a good time on winter hikes. Even hiking in scree I had traction problems.
Several hikers I was with suggested getting traction shoes, many suggesting the steel Microspikes. They said the cost was a bit of an issue but they never had to buy another pair of spikes again. The pair with the highest review was the Kahtoola brand steel Microspike.
I had a very hilly hike coming up that I knew was full of ice so I ordered the Microspikes just in time. They were very easy to put on and once on I had NO problems with sliding or problems with traction. I was so impressed. We hiked farther than planned because we had the best ice hiking equipment available.
Great product!
Awesome traction, stay put, fit varying footwear.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
Awesome traction, stay put, fit varying footwear.
- Fit well
- Stay put
- Durable
- Snow will ball up in right conditions
I wear these on everything from backpacking boots to my minimalist trail runners. I have run trails on hardpacked snow and ice and they have impressed me with their traction and how well they stay were you put them. I have great traction on everything from mud and slush to hardpacked snow and ice. They are hardly noticeable on your feet as far as weight goes.
The only downside is that snow will ball up on the balls of your feet if its the right conditions. This has only happened to me once when the temp was right around 32 degrees on fresh powder. Other than that they are great.
If there was a way to stop the snow balling in those rare conditions these would be the ideal traction aid, but it sucks to have to stomp your feet every few steps to stop from walking on a tennis ball sized wad of snow under your feet.
Kahtoola Microspikes are must have for any winter…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $47
Kahtoola Microspikes are must have for any winter hiker. Superior traction on some of the iciest trails. Don't leave home without them!
- Superior traction
- Great fit on boots
- Easy to put on and take off
- Very durable
- Some ice/snow build up between boots and chains
This is my first full winter using Kahtoola Microspikes. At first glance they don't look like much but it only takes a few steps to realize how much they help with traction.
I just came off a 13ish mile backpacking trip and I'm VERY impressed with them. I wore them the whole time I was hiking. For the most part we were walking through about 6 to 9 inches of snow but there was quite a bit of ice on the trail as well. Even on snow alone they helped out alot on the up and down hill sections. On ice they are second to none. You can stop on a dime with these things on.
They seem to be built very well. They feel very solid on your feet. After a full season of use, they show little to no wear on them. I would absolutely recommend them to any winter hiker.
Great for traveling trails that have iced over from…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $54
Great for traveling trails that have iced over from being packed down by snow and turned to ice. The fit is snug, and construction excellent. Each size fits a surprising range of shoe and boot sizes without making your feet feel crushed by a binding system.
- Easy to get on and off
- Stays on in use.
- Grip well when walking trails.
- If you heel strike, there will not be initial grip.
- But heavy
I bought these because I saw many on a mountain trail with them dangling from their packs. The trail had ice and snow (early season winter conditions) and I felt I would have had more confidence with some on as we scrambled up and down the snowy and icy rock strewn hike / climb.
I own Yaktrax Pros, and feel that these are superior for trail use. I think for running, the other brand would suffice. The actual spikes I think create odd pressure points under foot if you were running.
I really think these are well engineered. The plastic / rubber gasket that runs the perimeter of your foorwear fits well, and adjusts for a suprisingly wide range of footwear. My wife wears a women's 9 boot, and I wear a 9,5 men's boot, and we both use a medium Microspike.
Microspikes are like cleated snowchains for your feet. From the rubber ring, there are chains at various points for the front, sides and rear of the ring. The chains connect to spikes, and thus create flexible non-bunching mega traction under foot. Works for boots and runners. System type xc boots too, but not sure about my 75mm duck bill ski boots. Not likely.
Finally, they come in a choice of two colors; red or black. There's no left or right, so no need to pay attention to which foot uses which Microspike. Just look for the tab for the rear, or the funny metal spacer for the front, and you're good to go.
Kahtoola Microspikes are a fantastic tool to get you…
Kahtoola Microspikes are a fantastic tool to get you safely over light snow and ice. Very easy to pull on over any hiking boots. They also compact into a small space, though you might want to get a separate case to carry them safely in your pack.
- easy to use
- great traction
- can be used with any hiking boot
- can slip off in deep wet snow
I've used these for one season on snow hikes in the San Gabriel mountains where the snow was not too deep. They really shine in icy conditions to keep you from slipping and allow you to climb steep slopes that otherwise would be too slippery.
They are light, easy to put on and take off, and collapse to an easily carried space. They seem very rugged and well made, but I've only used them for one year.
The only problem I've had is when I've stepped in wet, deep snow, one came off my left boot and I had to backtrack to pick it up.
I have been using the same pair of Micro-Spikes for…
Price Paid: $60
I have been using the same pair of Micro-Spikes for four years now — winter on icy roads, trails and alpine windswept ridges. In spring or during winter thaws I wear them in areas where there may be mixed ice and mud. The great thing there is they never clog up and only rarely have they balled up snow on the bottom of my boot or shoe.
- Light weight
- Tough, stretchy rubber upper let you wear them on any shoe or boot
- They are tough. Used in boulder fields, around sharp ice and nothing seems to cut the rubber
- Price at $60 turns some people off.
One pair will fit all your winter shoes or boots.
They are stretchy rubber so they mold to the shoe or boot and you can hardly feel that they are there.
The 'spikes' and chains provide the kind of traction without fail that you can trust your safety and sanity too.
Since they are very stretchy they are easy on and easy off when you need them. They bundle up into a blob no bigger than a baseball so they are easy to carry in a pack or even in a pocket.
I have used them on icy parking lots and road surfaces, crossing or walking on frozen streams and rivers as well as in climbing-scrambling situations on ridges and summits where crampons would not have been the better choice.
What can I say that hasn't been said already, these…
Source: bought it new
What can I say that hasn't been said already, these are the best non-crampons you can buy.
- Solid
- Dependable
The spikes stay on your boots. They grip ice and snow with ease. They really are the best non-crampons you can get. A must recommend.
Microspikes are in my pack every winter. The rubber…
Microspikes are in my pack every winter. The rubber stays flexible in cold, the spikes are good and long, and they fit over my size 14 boots. A bit hard to pull on, but that means they don't shift on inclines either.
Would I go up really steep snowfields? No, probably not, but for scrambling and iced up trails when snowshoes are overkill.. these things are worth the price.
I received the Microspikes for my birthday a few years…
Price Paid: gift
I received the Microspikes for my birthday a few years back. This has been one of the best gifts ever.
These things are magical on ice. I used to slip and slide and just tread slowly and carefully, but with the Microspikes on I have no hesitation whenever I take a step. These things give you a super solid and secure grip with every step.
If you hike in the winter or shoulder seasons I strongly recommend the microspikes. They are super durable, mine show very little signs of wear after 2 years of use. They also stay on extremely well, and require little to no adjustment throughout a day of hiking.
They are ok in snow, but are SUPERB on ice. Ice is what these are meant for.
A great product!
The Kahtoola Microspikes made running in the snow…
Price Paid: $59
The Kahtoola Microspikes made running in the snow and ice feel as natural as running on a dry road. I love them -- and they're easy to put on. (I shot a short video and included some add'l details at my site, therunnerstrip dot com, if you want to see more).
My only caveat is they wouldn't work well in deep powder, or on surfaces such as plowed roads that will have significant stretches of pavement. You need a minimum amount of ice/snow underfoot to make them work.
Excellent product. I have used it in deep snow where…
Price Paid: $53.55 CAD
Excellent product. I have used it in deep snow where boots tend to spin out and they provide good traction. The weight isn't a big concern but I can see if you're a "Minimalist" you might find them a bit heavy. The trade off is worth it.
After carrying these in my day pack on every hike…
Price Paid: $50?
After carrying these in my day pack on every hike here in New Hampshire for the last month - yep, they are so light I didn't care - I finally got a chance today to try them out. I climbed a small mountain near my home: snow and ice, including glare ice on quite steep ledge. I am amazed! (and I am not that easily amazed.)
These things are great. Dead certain traction on the way up and darn near the same on the way down. They made what might have been a slow tentative walk (I am in my sixties.) into as near a romp as I ever get. You forget you have them on and forget the ice too. It was as if I were going for a summer walk.
I know this is a bit gushy, but honestly I have not been as satisfied with a purchase in years. I used to have a pair of the Yak-trax: no comparison - fragile and not nearly the traction. Get the Microspikes.
I had been using Yaktrax Pro for about a month here…
Price Paid: $59
I had been using Yaktrax Pro for about a month here in snowy Michigan when I found that they were wearing out. Switched to the Kahtoola Microspike and thought that I was in heaven. I felt so much more secure on ice/black ice, etc. in my Microspikes! Even on an icy/muddy trail, I didn't have one moment of instability.
I do have to say though, that just over a month later (about 3-4 miles a day, 3-4 times a week, sometimes running, sometimes walking), I have worn the chain just behind the last spike on both feet to the point that I am now putting them back together with anything I can find -- paper clips, wire, etc.
Today I am trying new chain completely on both of them. Hoping that I can make it through the icy season before I have to send them back for repairs! I guess I didn't expect that for the price.
I run on small rocks and dirt and in snow drifts.
Price Paid: $49.95 @ basegear.com
I run on small rocks and dirt and in snow drifts. I have used YakTraxs (3rd pair in two years) previously but they do not hold up running where I run. I just purchased the Microspikes and I was in love with them the first run.
I was amazed at the traction. You do not realize they are under your feet. They are light weight. Easy to take on and off.
I was lucky and found them on sale at basegear.com. But at regular price they are well worth the investment for those than run in the winter.
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15th Reunion
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Antics of Ted Cruz have hurt GOP also
Ted Cruz's attempt to defuse or delay the Affordable Care Act is gradually causing unintended consequences. Meant to embarrass Democrats, Cruz's actions are threatening to divide Republicans. Because the Texas senator is wedded to the politics of symbolism and not substance, he forces the party down a slippery slope.
No doubt many of those objecting to Cruz's quasi-filibusters are not at all happy with Obamacare. Yet they realize that Cruz for personal reasons is playing the politics of anything to discredit the president. However, many in the GOP realize that Obama is not as significant as in the past. They are far more concerned with Hillary Clinton and their chances in 2016.
By being so visible Cruz is what Robert Kennedy once said of Joseph McCarthy – "he's riding down publicity mountain." Contrast his behaviors with Rand Paul, who has carefully issued thoughtful remarks on the war on drugs and foreign policy. Cruz acts as if it is 2010 and 2012; he focuses on Obama who as every day passes becomes less and less relevant.
The current mix of libertarians, social rightists and fiscal conservatives are slowly coming to the parting of the ways. Libertarians led by Paul are gradually shaping an agenda more complicated than Cruz's "go slow, veto" approach. Paul's call for decriminalizing some drug offenses makes sense to middle class voters alarmed at the size of the prison population. He is shaping a new conservatism that appeals to a larger audience. Unlike Cruz, who is stuck to past fights, Paul's approach is thoughtful and policy driven.
Those Republicans who abandoned Cruz in the Senate are alarmed that they do not end up like John Boehner's curious crew in the House of Representatives. Constantly launching missives that are not passed, they seem reckless and foolish. More like Joe McCarthy and less like Newt Gingrich, they are more interested in personal manifestos than developing policies. In this way the Tea Party has undone the more deliberate style of the Contract with America of 1994.
But the good news for the GOP is, in the Senate at least, a group that has an interest in recalibrating the Old Conservatism with a new version. Cruz hearkens back to a shopworn approach of personal invective and grandstanding. But as the "Remember Benghazi" signs attest, this land of "in your face, show the flag" politics is quite popular with the "base."
But Cruz's antics drew fires from other conservatives who badly want to ruin the presidency. Already alarmed about the swaggering putschist politics emanating from some Republican state houses, leading GOP conservatives are worried the party may overplay their hand. Although they sympathize with Cruz's goals, they are careful about how the hand is to be played.
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I've always had an issue with oversupply, but things had leveled off quite nicely over the past few weeks, and for over a month now I've been doing really well with one-sided feeding with my 10 wk old daughter.
I've been having a little bit of uncomfortable engorgement after her long stretch of sleep at night (usually 4-6 hours), but nothing that hasn't been manageable.
Today, out of nowhere, my breasts are massively, painfully engorged. Almost as bad as when my milk first came in, when I looked like one of those scary "after" plastic surgery photos, where breast implants look high, painful, and tight.
I have no idea what's going on here. My daughter did sleep 6 hours last night, and we ended up with one less feeding than usual in her daily cycle. Could just one less feeding leave me feeling like I'm about to explode?!?! Even the breast I just pumped 4+ oz out of about 3 hours ago is starting to get painful, and I usually have about 6 hours between feedings/pumpings on each breast, due to being a one-side feeder.
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The radio DJs who prank called the hospital where Princess Kate Middleton was being treated are facing tremendous backlash following the death of one of the nurses who spoke with them. NBC's Annabel Roberts reports.
Updated at 8:30 a.m. ET: An Australian radio station that staged a prank phone call to the hospital where Duchess Kate was being treated has suspended the radio hosts involved and pulled all advertising after a nurse who was fooled by the call was found dead.
Jacintha Saldanha, who was found dead Friday, is seen in a handout photograph from London's Metropolitan Police.
Mel Greig and Michael Christian, radio hosts on the station 2Day FM in Sydney, called King Edward VII's Hospital earlier in the week and pretended to be Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles — and obtained information about Kate's closely watched pregnancy. They were said to be "shattered" by Jacintha Saldanha's death.
The body of Saldanha, 46, who had transferred their call through to Kate's room, was found Friday.
Rhys Holleran, CEO of the entertainment group that owns the radio station, announced at a press briefing that the show was suspended.
"Southern Cross Austereo and the hosts have mutually decided that the show will not return until further notice, out of respect for what can only be described as a tragedy," Holleran said.
"This is a tragic event, and one that we could never have foreseen," he said.
'Our beloved Jacintha'
Police said in a statement Saturday that an autopsy would be held next week and a formal inquiry into her death, called an inquest, would open at a future date at Westminster Coroner's Court.
They released a statement on behalf of Saldanha's family.
"We as a family are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Jacintha," the family said. "We would ask that the media respect our privacy at this difficult time."
Nurse who was duped by prank call about Duchess Kate found dead
News of Saldanha's death sparked a storm of outrage, including a flood of harsh comments aimed at the Australian hosts on social media, including these, published on Twitter.
- "A husband without a wife and two kids without a mother! All thanks to you two @MelGreigHot30 & @MContheradio SHAME ON YOU! #royalprank" (@vratnay)"
- "Hope #MelGreig & #MichaelChristianrealise the consequences of their actions resulted in the death of a honest person#Jacintha #2DayFM"
- "Michael Christian and Mel Greig should never be allowed to broadcast again in the public domain for the rest of their lives, imbeciles!" (@ALG4"
Police have said the circumstances of Saldanha's death are unexplained.
King Edward VII hospital in London is still reeling from being seriously punked by two radio DJ's who called and spoke to Kate's nurse. Meanwhile, the two Australians DJs apologized for their hoax. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports.
Radio DJs impersonate royals, get lowdown on Kate
There were at least two online petitions calling on the two to be dismissed for "gross misconduct," the Herald Sun reported.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Austereo announced that it was suspending all advertising on the station. That news came after supermarket chain Coles and telecommunications company Telstra announced they were pulling their ads from the station.
Duchess Kate discharged from the hospital
Holleran said the company was not commenting on the case, except to express condolences over the tragedy.
"We're very confident that we haven't done anything illegal," he said Saturday. "What happened was incredibly tragic and we're deeply saddened and we're incredibly affected by that.'
He also expressed concern for the hosts, who he described as "shattered" by the events.
Southern Cross Media Group CEO Rhys Holleran spoke to reporters concerning the death of Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who was found dead after a radio prank call to Duchess Kate Middleton's hospital. He said that he and the radio hosts "were deeply saddened" and that the tragedy "could not have been reasonably foreseen."
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Asthmatic students
The number of people with asthmatic symptoms continues to rise in this country and one in 10 students in Mississippi schools is likely to have asthma.
That's the sobering report from Jennifer Cofer, executive director of the American Lung Association of Mississippi.
Fortunately, both our city and county school districts take a vigilant attitude toward students with potential breathing problems and are active in insuring that students who need inhalers or similar items have them close by during school classes, as well as extracurricular activities including field trips.
The New Albany School District even has created a comprehensive asthma education plan, the first district in the state to do so, according to Cofer.
"That plan includes educating students with asthma, educating teachers, and doing a walk through school facilities to determine if there are any asthma triggers," she said.
Triggers can include pets, grass, dust mites and second-hand smoke, she said.
Tammie Reeder, school health coordinator in New Albany schools, said school nurses have done a good job of getting information out to parents of asthmatic students about the importance of having an asthma plan on file at school.
Teachers keep the inhalers in the classroom for very young students, she said, but older students are allowed to keep them in their pocket or backpack.
Becky Rowan, one of two school nurses in Union County schools, said the number of asthmatic students in county schools has increased this year and teachers always are aware of where students' inhalers are and make sure they have them on field-trips or other activities outside the classroom.
Asthma is a life-long disease that cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. It is reassuring to know that school personnel are working to help students do the right thing to make sure it is a non-issue in our schools.
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Very few surprises in Kasich speech
There were few surprises when Gov. John Kasich delivered his annual State of the State address Tuesday.
Kasich had outlined many of his plans for Ohio for the coming year in a series of announcements made during the last few weeks. Those policy proposals are a part of a biannual budget of $63.2 billion and include an expansion of Medicaid, a change in the way the state's schools are funded and a big change in the state's tax structure.
Kasich reminded Ohioans that they should not be afraid of big ideas, pointing to his success in helping to lift the state's economy from the moribund state he found it in when he took office after the 2010 election.
The governor's plans include reducing the state's sales, income and small business taxes while implementing and raising sales taxes on many services.
It's too early to say whether the plan will fly, but Kasich is sure it will help small business owners to put more money back into their operations and hire more workers, who in turn will buy more goods and services, strengthening the state's economy.
We do have questions, however, about the governor's call for an increase to the oil and gas severance tax on high volume oil and gas drillers. Some lawmakers, including state Sen. Lou Gentile, D-Steubenville, believe that a larger portion of money generated through the severance tax should be returned to the areas where oil and gas production is happening instead of being spread among all of the state's 88 counties. They make a good argument, one which deserves to be debated in Columbus.
It's a fine line to walk, however, because the state is seeing big benefits from the oil and gas industry. According to Ohio Petroleum Council, more than 38,380 jobs in Ohio were directly attributed to oil and natural gas activity in 2012. That number is expected to reach 143,595 by 2020 and 266,624 by 2035.
There also are questions about the governor's new school funding formula, which calls for $1.2 billion in additional money to go to K-12 education. Many districts in our area, though, will not see an increase in state funding under the plan, which is reason for concern.
Kasich once again took his annual speech on the road, this time delivering it in the Lima Civic Center. The location was chosen, in part, to help show his vision for the state is working – the city's unemployment is down and 3,200 new private-sector jobs have been created.
Last year, remember, Kasich delivered his speech in the Steubenville High School auditorium as a way to showcase the city's top-ranked school system.
All in all, Kasich has the state moving in the right direction, and we agree with him when he says that now is not the time to rest on our laurels.


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Little Kids Rock and the Bohemian Foundation presented more than 300 guitars to Poudre School District at an assembly at Lopez Elementary School. Bohemian Foundation is providing a $375,000 grant to Little Kids Rock to brings its free and innovative music program to PSD, making PSD the first Little Kids Rock school district in Colorado. Little Kids Rock with use the grant to leverage its mission, music industry relationships and resources to donate $1 million worth of instruments, lessons and curriculum over the next three years. Little Kids Rock trained 28 Poudre School District teachers how to run a modern band practice last month.
The McWhinney Foundation recently made a donation to Book Trust. The contribution will help to buy approximately 5,000 books for low-income students in the Thompson School District for the 2012-2013 school year. Book Trust is a nonprofit youth literacy group based out of Fort Collins. The McWhinney Foundation has been a supporter of Book Trust since 2006.
The American Rental Association recognized Robin Event Rental of Loveland at the Rental Show 2012 in New Orleans last month. The award is given to rental stores that commit to the industry by improving their business through a remodeling, rebuilding or renovation project. After starting in a garage in 2007, Robin Event Rental moved into a 1,000-square-foot space in 2009 then to a 4,700-square-foot building last year. The company carries all types of party rental supplies.
Columbine Poudre Health Care won the HomeCare Elite award, placing it in the top 25 percent of Medicare-Certified home health agencies based upon data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. The rating system is based off of publicly available data from Home Health Compare and measures quality of care, patient improvement and financial performance. This is the fourth time Columbine Poudre Home Care has won the award.
Colorado Women of Influence LLC received the 2011 All Star Award from Constant Contact Inc., a marketing adviser for small organizations. The award is given out annually to Constant Contact Customers who show exemplary marketing results. Colorado Women of Influence ranked among the top 10 percent of Constant Contact's customer base.
Roche Constructors received an Eagle Award in the Commercial $10-25 Million category of the Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Awards for their work on Target Store No. 2717 in Lakewood. The award was presented to Dale Cook, Director of safety and health for Roche at the 22nd annual Excellence in Construction Awards celebration in Phoenix. The awards program was developed to honor innovative and high-quality merit shop construction projects.
Connecting Point was ranked on Nine Lives Media's MSPmentor 200 North America Edition list, a first-time list identifying North America's top 200 managed services providers. The MSPmentor 200 North America Edition is based on data from MSPmentor's global online survey. The list recognizes top-managed service providers based on annual managed services revenue growth, revenue per employee, managed services offered and customer devices managed.
Insurance agency Brown & Brown Inc. released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011 and reached its goal of attaining $1 billion in total revenue. Total revenue for the 12-month period was recorded at $1,014,000,000. Brown & Brown is a full service insurance agency that offers commercial property & casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, contract bonds, professional liability and personal insurance coverage lines.
Integris Partners recently advised Vision Graphics Inc., a commercial printing company, in the acquisition of Eagle: XM Inc. Eagle: XM is a marketing service company, using media across multiple marketing channels in order to create and execute on a single, focused marketing plan. In addition to the services gained by the acquisition of Eagle: XM, Vision Graphics provides business marketing support services, including 1:1 marketing, variable data, web-to-print, digital and sheet-fed printing, UV, large format, mailing and fulfillment.
Drahota was selected to be the general contractor for a new Bank of Colorado in Sterling. Construction of the 8,740-square-foot building is currently underway. This marks the fifth building Drahota has built for Bank of Colorado.
Bartran Construction chose Interior Life of Fort Collins to design their new model home in the Sidehill neighborhood, located northeast of Drake and Timberline. The home will be open for public viewing in May and may be seen by appointment through Joey Porter of The Group.
MKK Consulting Engineers Inc. announced their new memberships in both the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and the Building Owners and Managers Association. AASHE is an association of colleges and universities working to create a sustainable world. BOMA is composed of members who represent nearly 80 million square feet of commercial real estate in the Denver area.
Over 800 students and staff attended a week of training, teaching and networking at the 14th Winter Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy at Aims Community College in Greeley. Forty different courses were offered to provide future leaders of Colorado's fire departments with the leadership tools needed to serve in command positions. The course was sponsored by a grant from the Fireman's Fund through the IMA Insurance Group and the Colorado State Forest Service, which covered the majority of the tuition fees.
The Education & Life Training Center is inviting Larimer County community members and businesses to donate their used, 2004 or newer, PCs and laptops March 10. ELTC rebuilds donated computers, then resells them at a significant discount to low-income students and to the public. Donations can be made from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 401 Linden St. in Old Town Fort Collins. For additional information, contact Shane Greenwood at 970-482-4357.
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Napolitano gives Veterans Day address in BostonBy BRIDGET MURPHY
The Associated Press | November 13,2012BOSTON Kristin Jamison never met her father before he lost his life in Vietnam.
Marine Cpl. Robert Lewis Curry died in the line of duty after volunteering to take someone elses patrol.
Now 46, Jamison called it humbling Monday to hear U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano speak of his sacrifice as Northeastern University added Currys name and those of two other late alumni to its Veterans Memorial.
Its not just the lives of the vets. Its the families and their loss, said Jamison, a Massachusetts native who lives in Spokane, Wash.
Napolitano was the keynote speaker at the schools Veterans Day ceremony, when she also placed a wreath at the base of the Veterans Memorial with university president Joseph Aoun.
I think its really wonderful to see a university community turn out like yours has today to look at the role of veterans and to say `thank you, Napolitano told the crowd.
The Homeland Security officials appearance in Boston came a day after she visited relief workers in a storm-ravaged borough of New York City. At Northeastern, she spoke of seeing veterans helping in that post-Superstorm Sandy recovery effort.
She referenced Northeasterns participation in disciplines that relate to national security, work that school officials say includes research in explosives detection, cyber defense, robotics and data security.
Napolitano also told family members of veterans who died in action that Americans would never forget their loved ones service.
Each of those individuals is more than a name. Its a person who has served, given the ultimate sacrifice. And Im so glad that theyre being recognized here today, she said.
Besides Curry, the university added the names of veterans Francis W. Curtin and Alfred Leonard Tripp to its granite memorial wall. Dedicated in 2006, the campus site honors students and alumni who died carrying out military duties.
Curry graduated from Northeastern in 1967 with a business administration degree before he died in Vietnam. Curtin graduated from Northeastern in 1936 with an engineering degree before losing his life while serving in the Army in Korea. Tripp was also an engineer. The pilot finished school in 1963 before dying while serving as a Marine in Vietnam.
Napolitano gave replicas of the individual metal plates that hang on the memorial to the families of the three men. Each plate is fashioned to look like a dog tag.
Peggy Tripp Turman, who came to Boston from her Florida home for Mondays ceremony, said shell treasure the one she got honoring her late husband.
Im just so thankful that I can be here and will always remember his sacrifice, the 73-year-old Turman said.MORE IN NewsNarration and audio production by RH Alcott Full StoryNarration and audio production by RH Alcott Full Story
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Tag Day demonstrates how donations impact Lauriers Waterloo campus
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Mar 19/12| For Immediate Release
Kirstie Paterson Pedro, Communications Officer (Alumni)
Kevin Crowley, Director, Communications & Public Affairs
WATERLOO More than 700 purple tags will appear on Lauriers Waterloo campus March 19 to 21 to mark Lauriers second annual Tag Day. The day is intended to generate awareness about the positive impact donations and philanthropy have on Laurier and its student experience. Tag Days student volunteers, including members of Lauriers Student Philanthropy Council, will attach purple tags to places and objects that are made possible or enhanced through donations.
Tag Day provides a tangible sense of awareness about how donations to Laurier are used, said Andrew McCauley, a third-year Political Studies and Global Studies student and a member of the Student Philanthropy Council. It brings attention to the real difference philanthropy can make on campus.
While not all of the items provided through donations have been tagged (it would have been hard to tag thousands of books and journals, for example), the tags represent the sheer volume of improvements realized through support from alumni, students, faculty and staff, parents and friends.
Whether its a computer station at the library, a building filled with classrooms, new lab equipment or extra scholarships or bursaries, enhancements that are provided through donations help make the Laurier experience exceptional.
Besides raising awareness, Tag Day recognizes the people who come together to affect Laurier in a meaningful way and gives members of the Laurier community the opportunity to thank the thousands of donors who support the Laurier experience.
Tag Day is an initiative of Development & Alumni Relations Annual Giving program and the Laurier Student Philanthropy Council.
For more information about Tag Day, please visit: www.wlu.ca/tagday.


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Send your birthday wishes to Victoria Asher of Cobra Starship on Twitter!
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After premiering on MTV.com yesterday you can now watch the new Cobra Starship video for 'Middle Finger' feat. Mac Miller on YouTube!
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The new music video from Cobra Starship just premiered this morning on MTV.com! Watch the brand new video HERE and pick up a copy of their latest album, Night Shades, out now! The video will be available on The Fueled By Ramen YouTube channel tomorrow morning.
|January 19, 2012
Cobra Starship and Gym Class Heroes will be performing in Indianapolis on February 4th at The Crane Bay Event Center during the Bacardi Bash. Pick up a ticket HERE to see them both perform with L.M.F.A.O. and Lupe Fiasco!
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My friend James teaches an after school program for seventh and eighth graders at Flint's Southwestern Academy which was perfect because we needed some younger kids to act in our new video for our song, "Inside My Head". James' co-worker let us use her son, Anthony, and his two sisters to act in the video and they did a killer job. In exchange James asked if I could come to his class and teach the kids a little bit about drums for their lesson "Things That Go Boom" and drumming was something everyone could relate to.
I'm always into giving back to the community and figured it'd be cool challenging myself with public speaking to some inner city kids who could honestly care less about me or our band. If I could hold their attention that would be a feat in itself.
|January 18, 2012
Sublime With Rome just announced the dates for their spring tour with Everlast kicking off just after their headline performance at the Smokeout Festival in San Bernardino, California with Korn, Wiz Khalifa and Cypress Hill.
3.04 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
3.06 Colorado Springs, CO @ City Auditorium
3.07 Magna, UT @ The Great Saltair
3.08 Missoula, MT @ The Wilma Theater
3.09 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
3.11 Stateline, NV @ MontBleu Casino Resort
3.12 Chico, CA @ The Senator Theatre
3.13 Fresno, CA @ Rainbow Ballroom
3.14 Bakersfield, CA @ The Dome
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