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A most ambitious recording finds veteran saxophonist and composer Eric Person set to drop Thoughts On God on Nov. 02, 2012. For those keeping score this would be Person's ninth disc as a leader with the fifth on his own Distinction Records label and first funded through the Kickstarter program which has found other prolific saxophonists including Wayne Escoffery from the Tom Harrell Quintet utilizing their services as well.
Person's inspiring work is backed by a thirteen piece ensemble and is in face some of his most powerful work of his career. While the secular humanists and those that cringe while trying to hide behind "separation of church and state" despite the fact those exact words appear nowhere in the Constitution are bound to get a little tight on might well be described as contemporary jazz christian but churches in the United States having been using jazz in their services with one particular church in the Bay Area having utilized jazz as part of their worship going back to the cities. So why does it take so long for established and well respected artists to get these releases into the hands of the public?
A work that is backed up with some of the Big Apple's finest "A" list talent is a direct reflection of where Person is coming from on a spiritual level as well a medium in which to give thanks for the blessings he has received both in his everyday life and career. "And Then There Was Light" is of course a burner brought forth from the Genesis inspired title. "Soothes The Soul" is a dramatic ballad and a master class in harmonic movement. There is an ebb and flow within the song building a lyrical direction with dynamic tension culminating with a wonderful clarinet solo from Patience Higgins. Person's person favorite is "Never Far From His Grace" is perhaps Eric Person's favorite as the tune works through itself with the elegance of a Duke Ellington tune with inspired solos from this mini yet deceptively large big band that Person brought together for this most inspiring of tunes.
There is a natural and understandable concern from some fans that this is a "religious" record. Google the difference between religion and spirituality and most of you can rest easy. This is an epic spiritual "thank you note" in the same musical vein as John Coltrane's A Love Supreme. Thoughts On God is according to Person a gift to the world. Person's acknowledgement that by making music of creativity and power then the world is made a better place as a result. Thoughts On God is the core of respect for tradition, the celebration of innovation, and the spiritual essence of being comfortable enough in your own skin to offer your own heartfelt appreciation for the blessing you have and continue to receive on a daily basis. As someone that is a political Independent that tends to bat from the conservative side of the plate, I am often assumed to be a regular in church. Over the last 20 years I may have set foot in a church ten times for either a wedding or a funeral which are essentially the same even occurring simultaneously so I can tell those who may be insecure in their own belief system that Thoughts On God is a positive reflective sonic diary. A beautiful pick me up when one may feel a little beat down, Eric Person has nailed the concept here perfectly!
Tracks: All Those With Ears To Hear; And Then There Was Light; Creation Celebration; Soothes The Soul; Never Far From His Grace; Back To Center; Song Of Praise; Joy Complete; The Blessing; The Lighted Way; Gratitude; Faith Forward.
Personnel: Eric Person: alto and soprano saxophones, flute; Craig Bailey: alto sax, flute; Patience Higgins: tenor sax, clarinet; Sylvester Scott: tenor sax, flute; Scott Robinson: baritone sax; James Zollar: trumpet, flugelhorn; Duane Eubanks: trumpet, flugelhorn; Curits Hasselbring: trombone; Isrea Butler: trombone, bass trombone; Bryan Carrott: vibraphone; Adam Kipple: piano; Adam Armstrong: bass; electric bass; Shinnosuke Takahashi: drums.


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text: Eyelash Curler is rated 2.2703 out of 5 by 74. Rated 1 out of 5 by 8675309 from Horrible I purchased these at Walmart, I figured that I like a lot of elf's products and it was cheap so why not? I can't even use this thing, I literally can NOT even get it up to my eyelashes to attempt to curl them. The design is horrible, the hinge gets in the way and basically blocks the curler from getting close to your eye. I'm not exaggerating, it is physically impossible for me to use this curler at all because it cannot reach my eyes!! I am definitely getting something else because this is just a terrible design all around. Date published: 2016-04-18 Rated 1 out of 5 by Sar23456 from Bring back old style!! I absolutely hate this "new and improved" (yea right) design. It pinches and tugs so much! I used to love the original design of the mechanical eye lash curler with the bulky black handles. That worked like a dream, this one on the hand is a nightmare.. Please bring back the old style and do yourself a favor and avoid the newer one at all costs!! Date published: 2016-04-16 Rated 1 out of 5 by helyhu from Hate the new eyelash curler! Elf had a good thing with their old style eyelash curler, it was famous for how great it was. This "new and improved" curler is a joke. It's terrible. Bring back the old eyelash curler! Date published: 2016-04-14 Rated 1 out of 5 by blueangel18 from This one does NOT curl. I mean, AT ALL. Usually I'm really satisfied with e.l.f. products but this one is just a MISTAKE to be sold, period. I mean, did the product makers even try it themselves!? If you have Asian, thin, straight, medium length lashes like me, you do not want to get this. The padding on the curler is hard, as in, it as no give. No matter how hard you press on it, it does not curl. I lost a couple of lashes trying. It went to trash can after 2 days. Save your money and try Japanese dollar store for better quality, and for even less price! Date published: 2016-03-11 Rated 4 out of 5 by jongseu from First Eyelash Curler: Very Satisfied I recently got my E.L.F. haul and one of the items that I bought was this eyelash curler. I've never used an eyelash curler before so I thought it was time to fix those straight eyelashes of mine. It curls nicely but I would suggest letting your mascara dry first before curling because it got all lumpy and gross. I am such a noob at this LOL. I get a little scared because it tugs at my eyelashes but overall, really good for the price! I am very happy with my purchase. :-) Date published: 2016-02-20 Rated 1 out of 5 by Chelllll from HORRIBLE design! Save your $1 If I could give this a negative rating I would. How did they let this go out to market? I'm not a drugstore snob. I use a lot of elf products and I swear some of them work better than 90% of their competitors sometimes, but they really missed the mark with this lash curler.Starting with the least annoying feature on this product, there aren't any cushions on the handles. Being a little bit of a princess here - sorry - but getting dents in my fingers is uncomfortable. Next, the pad is too short for the bottom of the curler, so there's always a gap at either the inside or outside part of my lashes and it leaves a weird crease. Third, *WHEN I GO TO USE IT, THE BOTTOM PADDED PART TOUCHED MY EYE. I wasn't expecting it the first time and it was AWFUL, and I'm not new to curlers so I knew what I was doing.Bad design! Yeah it's cheap, so don't expect much. Save your money and buy a revlon one or something. Date published: 2016-01-06 Rated 5 out of 5 by Samuel Lightfeild from Amazing I bought this at a local Harmons because It was inexpensive and I'd never had one before. (my sister has a dollar store one) It curls amazingly and is very good quality. It can pinch your eyelid slightly if you're not very careful. Date published: 2015-11-23 Rated 1 out of 5 by AmberS from Cut my lashes off!! This curler cut half of my lashes off, and they still haven't grown back! Date published: 2015-11-16 Rated 3 out of 5 by FMakeup from Not bad for the price This is great curler for 1 dollar. Great for beginners! Date published: 2015-10-29 Rated 1 out of 5 by Rachel157 from DO NOT BUY IT! I used it for the second time and it cut off half of my eyelashes! Date published: 2015-10-18 Rated 4 out of 5 by ashley sanders from i brought this a month ago and i love it! ever since Date published: 2015-10-07 Rated 1 out of 5 by Eszee from ELF'S BIGGEST MISTAKE!!! I had been using the ORIGINAL $1 eyelash ruler for YEEEEARS and I went shopping looking for some new ones because how much loved and always recommended them.Then I started noticing that they weren't available and come to fins that the no longer make them and started making this one. Before getting mad I decided to purchase it and give it a chance. This is the WORST eyelash curler EVER especially when compared to the previous one they had. Why on earth would ELF ever go from the previous one to this TRASH. It's curved weird, it pinches my eyelashes annnnd it makes the straight NOT curled!Bring back the original!!! Even if you charge more for i, I wouldn't mind because it's worth it.If a product is not defective, why change it?!?!?!?! I wish I could give this curler 0 stars! Date published: 2015-10-04 Rated 2 out of 5 by casssl from eh Im sorry but this product is not good. My lashes stick to the rubber and it pulls my lashes out :( Date published: 2015-09-30 Rated 5 out of 5 by anaa16 from DO NOT LET THE REVIEWS FOOL YOU! Bought it at my local Walmart. This is a great simple eye lash curler! And I mean for $1, it's a good deal. Even if you buy it, and don't like it it won't break the bank. And it comes with an extra pad. Date published: 2015-09-21 Rated 1 out of 5 by willapuss from horrible cut and/or pulled out my lashes. rubber splits and traps and cuts and pulls lashes after just 2 - 3 uses. this is awful. no one wants to lose lashes. this item if Horrible! Date published: 2015-09-16 Rated 1 out of 5 by ArielMommy from Waste of $1! Pulls out lashes! Save your $1 buy a higher quality eyelash curler! Pulls your eyelashes out and they get stuck in the rubber. AWFUL! Date published: 2015-09-09 Rated 1 out of 5 by MamaMary from It dug through the rubber and hurt my lashes. It separated and split the rubber in half. Worst purchase ever! Date published: 2015-08-29 Rated 1 out of 5 by OliviaM from Awful!! I bought this at Target and got a pack of the replacement pads. I thought this would be great because I love all the ELF products I have and the replacement pads are available. The reason I hate this eyelash curler is because it CHOPPED OFF MY EYELASHES!! I have NEVER had this issue and have never heard of it happening it before. Date published: 2015-08-20 Rated 5 out of 5 by Jaqueline from GREAT I bought this a week ago and it has great grip!first ever elf curler and it's very good for the price I love it. Date published: 2015-08-11 Rated 1 out of 5 by Dani_1967 from Please fix this This does not work on my eyelashes. No matter the methods I use. Please fix this. Date published: 2015-08-04 Rated 1 out of 5 by Kaytay from Bring the old one back! I bought this curler yesterday after my old elf curler broke. I had that curler for more than 2 years and it was amazing. So easy and effortless to use and it was great quality for the price... I mean it lasted two years! So when i went to pick up a new one yesterday i was disappointed to see that the design had changed and it was no longer spring loaded. In my opinion curlers that are not spring loaded are annoying and difficult to use. With the "new and improved" label on this curler i still decided to try it, but it just doesnt do it for me. Im not saying get rid of this one, because i know people like it, but it would be nice if the old one was also available. Hopefully i can find one similar to your old design that isnt super expensive. Date published: 2015-07-31 Rated 2 out of 5 by Notsaying from Don't be fooled So I purchased this product at Target and was very excited! Until i tried it. The first few times were great! Then after a few short weeks it literally stopped working. It would not curp my lashes! I even tried a replacment pad and that didn't work:(. Date published: 2015-07-31 Rated 2 out of 5 by blueeyedchick from ehhhhhh Ok, I was sooooo exited for this to arrive because I need a really good eyelash curler, but I was disappointed. It only curls your eyelashes a little, after tons of trying. Even my dollar store eyelash curler works wayyyyyy better! Date published: 2015-07-22 Rated 5 out of 5 by Victoria Cupcakes from Works great for me! I bought this at Target just a couple weeks ago. I'm not sure why it has such bad reviews, it works AMAZING. It gives a strong squeeze and I can see that my lashes curl instantly. It's better than the $20 one I just got rid of. Date published: 2015-07-07 Rated 1 out of 5 by x0x0x0 from bring back the previous design Since you guys changed and made this new curler so terrible I am switching to Chanel, or Shu Uemura....I had the previous ELF eyelash curler and after two years it broke. It lasted that long for such a cheap price so I didn't mind when it broke and thought I'd just go buy another one. So I went to target and saw this new and "improved" one and thought wow...it's going to be even BETTER than the previous one? Okay! Yeah definitely not....I used it and it hurts...this is TERRIBLE compared to the old ELF one and I barely see any curling results like I used to. So many other reviews saying the other model you guys had was better..hopefully you change it back but in mean time I will be purchasing a higher end lash curler. You should have left the old one because this one is 10x worse. Date published: 2015-06-30 Rated 5 out of 5 by nguyennjennyy from Love this ! This is my everyday eyelash curler! Many of the reviews on this product has low ratings but its because it doesn't fit their eye shape. If this curler fits your eye shape, its definitely worth the buy. Works like a charm and keeps the lashes curled all day ! Very easy to use just like any other curlers out there . Date published: 2015-06-19 Rated 5 out of 5 by Moni517 from Does the job I have long straight lashes so if I don't curl them I just look sleepy.... I have used several different curlers over the years and the elf one works just as good on me. My last elf one worked great but the hand held part was black plastic and after about a yr of daily use it cracked and eventually broke off after repeated use so I ran to my local walmart that carries elf but they were all sold out and I looked up where else in my area elf was sold on this sight and it said food 4 less had it and low and behold they did and it saved me in a pinch...I was sooo Happy!!! Anyhow this is my new one with the metal hand grip so I expect this one will last me forever. I love elf, good products at a great value! Comparable drug store brand curlers were in the $3-5 range of brands I'm not familiar with and even tho I was in a pinch I wasn't willing to try another brand when I know and trust elf. Since finding elf I have become a makeup junkie because it's affordable to be adventurous and try new things and play with color. Thanks elf I <3 U. lol Date published: 2015-06-04 Rated 1 out of 5 by mermaidluvr98 from Terrible I bought this today and the first time I used it, it broke. I regret buying this SO much... Date published: 2015-06-02 Rated 4 out of 5 by stbernies92 from Works. I haven't tried any other eyelash curlers so I can't really compare.It does pinch my eyelid some if I'm not careful.It was only a dollar so that's awesome. Date published: 2015-05-17 Rated 1 out of 5 by Step from Rubber part doesn't line up with top metal part The rubber insert does. To line up and because it doesn't line up, it touches my eyeball and does not curl eyelashes. Date published: 2015-04-27 Eyelash Curler Reviews - page 3 2016-12-08T07:14CST bvseo_cps, prod_bvrr, vn_cps_3.4.0 cp_2, bvpage2n co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_74 loc_en_US, sid_5290, PRD, sort_mostRecent clientName_elfcosmetics


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Expert Recommendation.
Whether your plans include hunting down wild animals on safari or trying to capture the kids at play in the backyard for that once in a lifetime photo, a long zoom lens is a necessary tool in any camera you put your trust in to get the shot. For my Best In Class recommendation to accommodate that need, and many more, the Nikon Coolpix P100 is the camera of choice. Put to the test, this easy to hold camera has the power and the features to satisfy your photo needs with years of Nikon experience to back it up.
My Best In Class Pick
Nikon Coolpix P100
Standing out among the super-zoom cameras is the 26x Nikon P100. A stylish, 10.3mp camera with new technologies that make it a true competitor in the race to be the camera for wildlife, kids and pets.
The P100 incorporates a back illumination CMOS sensor to create beautiful HDR images in almost any lighting situation you will encounter. Merging multiple exposures to highlight the different shadows and tones of a certain scene, the P100 delivers a single, clear image that makes the most of what your eyes envisioned.
Shooting HD video at a Full 1080p is easy with a dedicated button located on the back of the camera, you can switch back and forth between video and still images. Record sound in stereo and zoom while shooting, remaining in focus the whole time.
Enjoy the versatility of the 3.0" high-resolution HVGA vari-angle LCD screen for getting the shot from odd angles and, with 5 anti-blur settings, getting a clear shot from any angle has become a lot easier.
And for brains, consider Nikon's own EXPEED digital imaging technology, a processing engine that allows you to get great images quickly. With EXPEED you can expect to get 10fps at the highest resolution, or up to 120fps in the pre-shooting cache of the sport mode.
Long zoom, HDR images, HD video in stereo and more, all wrapped up in an ergonomic package. That's progress. This just might be the only camera you'll ever need.
Comparison with Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD
Although the Nikon P100 and the Fuji S2500HD have similar body styles, there are a few differences in the features delivered. The P100 (26.1x) has quite a bit more zoom power than the S2500HD (18x) and the P100 comes with a rechargeable battery and charger versus AA battery power for the S2500HD. The P100 also has a vari-angle tiltable LCD screen.
Comparison with Samsung HZ35W
Designed quite differently, the P100 is larger than the HZ35W and won't fit into your pants pocket, but it does have an electronic viewfinder that might just make up for any size difference. The HZ35W does boast GPS technology but that would have to be a pretty specific requirement you have before considering it a valuable feature since some users have complained about the speed in which it works.
- +Electronic viewfinder
- +Vari-Angle tiltable LCD screen
- +Dedicated video control button
- +Expeed processor
- +5 anti-blur settings
- +10 fps
Where to buy
Nikon Coolpix P100
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- Zoom: 26.1x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 10.3MP
- Easy to Use: Yes
Comparing My Best In Class Pick with Other Good Choices
|Nikon Coolpix P100
|Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD
|Samsung HZ35W
|Customer Rating
|Camera Format
|Electronic Viewfinder
|Electronic Viewfinder
|Size (W x H x D)
|4.5 x 3.3 x 3.9 in.
|4.3 x 2.9 x 3.2 in.
|4.2 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.
|Weight (with batteries)
|17.1 oz
|15.2 oz
|8.6 oz
Close Sensor Size Most digital cameras, even most digital SLRs, have sensors that are smaller than a standard frame of 35 mm film (36 x 24 mm). These smaller sensors have a number of effects on the captured image and the use of the camera, including an increased depth of field, decreased light sensitivity, increased pixel noise, and increased degree of enlargement.
|6.2 x 4.6 mm
|6.0 x 4.5 mm
|6.0 x 4.5 mm
|Max Shooting Speed (continuous)
|10.0 frames/sec
|0.5 frames/sec
|0.9 frames/sec
|HD Video Available
|Video Stereo Sound Available
|Video Zoom Available (while recording)
|Optical Zoom
Close Image Stabilization Available Image stabilization features are designed to reduce the blur that results from normal, minute shaking of a lens due to hand-held shooting. However, image stabilization does not prevent motion blur caused by the movement of the subject or by extreme movements of the camera.
|Smile Detection Available
|Max ISO Setting
Close Viewfinder Available A viewfinder is a window that you look through to compose the picture. Some cameras do not have a viewfinder and instead use the LCD display. The LCD display may be difficult to see in bright light and may make it more difficult to capture fast-moving subjects because of the time required to update the display.
Close LCD Screen Size The LCD Screen Size is the length of the miniature LCD monitor measured diagonally.
|3.0 in.
|3.0 in.
|3.0 in.
|Battery Type
|Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable
|AA-size (x4)
|Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD
Built to fit comfortably in your hand and loaded with the features you need to capture any shooting situation, the Fuji S2500HD should rank highly on your list of must-have cameras.
Starting with a 28mm wide angle Fujinon long-zoom lens that reaches out to 504mm (18x), the S2500HD is ready to shoot from wherever you are and still bring the subject in for their closeup. And with tracking autofocus, you can follow your subject, whether it's a wild animal you'd rather stay far away from or a child or pet who just won't stand still long enough for most cameras. Dual Image Stabilization keeps the image steady for a crisp, clear image every time.
Another important factor I appreciate in a superzoom camera is a viewfinder. Even though the viewfinder on the S2500HD is electronic, it still allows you to see your subject in any lighting condition and keep the camera steady when holding it up to your eye, a real advantage when tracking your subject in bright daylight or with the lens extended out fully. Framing and tracking your images on the bright 3" LCD screen is also a good option.
Other great features of the S2500HD are Natural light with Flash Mode and, Panorama Mode. With Natural Light and Flash Mode, you have the option of taking two images simultaneously with both natural light and flash, allowing you to choose between the two later during image review. That's nice when you only have a split second to get the shot. And with Panorama Mode, you can shoot a series of images while panning the camera over a large area and stitch the images together for a spectacular panorama shot that will be suitable for framing.
The S2500HD was designed for photographers of all levels, starting with a variety of pre-programmed scene modes for specific shooting situations to scene recognition auto, programmed auto exposure, shutter priority auto exposure and, of course, manual mode for those who prefer to control the settings under every type of situation.
For HD capture, the S2500HD gives you both high-def still and video images and can connect to an HD ready television directly via an HDMI cable.
Comparison with Samsung HZ35W
Built larger but more ergonomically than the HZ35W, the S2500HD has an electronic viewfinder and more zoom capabilities (18x vs. 15x).
- +Electronic Viewfinder
- +Dual Image Stabilization
- +Ergonomic design
- +HDMI Connectivity
Where to buy
Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD
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- Zoom: 18.0x
- Image Stabilization: No
- Resolution: 12.2MP
- Easy to Use: Yes
Samsung HZ35W
Slimmer and lighter than most of it's superzoom competitors, the Samsung HZ35W still packs a lot of great features into it's sturdy frame.
Starting with a 14mp imaging sensor, a wide-angle 24mm Schneider-Kreuznach lens that zooms out to 15x, an improved 3.0" AMOLED LCD display that allows viewing in any lighting condition and High Def video capturing at a resolution of 720p / 30fps. The video function includes the ability to connect directly to your HDTV.
Expect your shots to be of the best quality with the help of Dual Image Stabilization and Samsung's own Smart Auto. Smart Auto chooses from 4 different preprogrammed settings and selects the best one for each situation. And Smart Auto works for both still images and video, ensuring that your results for both type of shooting situation will have the best exposure and color balance.
Adding to a list of functions that make your photo experience more successful are the Face Detection, Self Portrait, Smile Shot and Blink Detection modes. These must-have features allow the camera to verify for you when your subjects are properly posed for optimum shooting results.
Another new feature on the HZ35W is a GPS tracking device that records the location where each image was recorded. Although this is a desired technology by camera buffs of all types, it may still need to spend some time on the drawing board to improve the speed requirements of the user. The function is reported to work quite well, but so far it has taken a while for users to achieve a satisfactory result.
- +Lightweight
- +Smart Auto
- -GPS has slow reactions
Where to buy
Samsung HZ35W
- Zoom: 15.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 12.1MP
- Easy to Use: Yes
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Mantra Esplanade, Cairns
- Free parking
Main amenities
- 112 smoke-free apartments
- Near the beach
- Outdoor pool
- WiFi in the lobby
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Laundry service
- Barbecue grills
- Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Laundry facilities
- Iron/ironing board
What's around
- In Cairns Central Business District
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Cairns Regional Gallery (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Esplanade Lagoon (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Cairns Harbour Cruises (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Michaelmas Cay (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
Mantra Esplanade, Cairns
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $113
- Run of the House
- Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 112 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 7 floors
- 24-hour check-in
- Check-out time is 10 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed
- WiFi in public areas *
- WiFi in rooms *
- Free self parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
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In the hotel
- Barbecue grills
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator/lift
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Balcony
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Hair dryer
- Pay movies
- Cable TV channels
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
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- Mantra Esplanade
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Mandatory fees
Deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay
Optional extras
Onsite credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 20.00
Weekly housekeeping is provided; additional cleaning is offered for an extra charge of AUD 25.00
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
WiFi is available in guestrooms for AUD 12 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for AUD 12 per day (rates may vary)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Recent reviews
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Loved the location and our balcony
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- egg yolks
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- 1/4 c
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2In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks using a whisk until thoroughly combined and lighter, lemony color.
Add the milk, sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder until well combined. Pour the mixture into dish inside the slow cooker.
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Oct 19, 1993
|Filing date
|Aug 22, 1991
|Priority date
|Aug 22, 1991
|Fee status
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|Perry A. Klebahn, James D. Klingbeil
|Original Assignee
|Klebahn Perry A, Klingbeil James D
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (12), Non-Patent Citations (10), Referenced by (41), Classifications (10), Legal Events (12)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This invention relates to winter outdoor gear, and more particularly to snowshoes.
Snowshoes have long been used for walking on snow or ice covered terrain. A conventional snowshoe has a frame covered by a membrane, a front claw on the bottom front of the membrane, and straps to attach the snowshoe to a user's foot. The front claw is usually pivotally attached to the frame, beneath the ball of the user's foot. The user's weight at the ball of the foot causes the front claw to dig into the underlying terrain, providing friction that enables forward motion.
When used on level or uphill terrain, the snowshoe allows the user to walk about on snow or ice. Although the back of the snowshoe tends to drag along and skate or slide, the front claw permits forward motion because the user's center of gravity remains in a stable position.
It is known in the art to provide a flap-like cleat on the bottom of a snowshoe to improve its hill climbing ability. The cleat front hinges to the snowshoe, and the cleat "closes" against the snowshoe when pressed against the snow or ice. When the snowshoe is lifted, a spring urges the back of the cleat away from the snowshoe, into an "open" position preventing the snowshoe from sliding backward, thus promoting uphill use. However snow and ice debris can accumulate within the cleat, hampering snowshoe performance by preventing the cleat from fully closing.
Although suitable for level and uphill terrain use, conventional snowshoes do not perform well downhill because the rear of the snowshoe tends to skate or slide on the terrain surface. This skating prevents the user from maintaining a stable body position over the snowshoe. Commonly the user's weight is too far forward, causing the front claw to act as a fulcrum point about which the user pivots forward, usually just before falling to the ground. On the other hand, if the user's weight is shifted rearward, the snowshoe skating usually results in a backward fall backward because a stable body position cannot readily be maintained.
Conventional snowshoes suffer from other deficiencies as well. Often the front claw accumulates snow and ice, diminishing the claw's ability to bite into the terrain and to create friction. In some designs, the snowshoe is allowed to pivot freely on the front claw mounting axis, with the result that the rear of the snowshoe drags with each step. This dragging retards rapid user movement, such as running. Other designs minimize the rear dragging by mounting the front claw so as to urge the snowshoe to return to a horizontal disposition with each step, a configuration that promotes running. But as it is lifted from the terrain with each step, the snowshoe pivots downward about the front claw's mounting axis as the snowshoe tries to return to a generally horizontal disposition. As a result, the snowshoe front pivots downward and tends to accumulate snow and trip the user, while the snowshoe rear pivots upward and throws any snow thereon forward, usually striking the user's legs.
Because of the above limitations, conventional snowshoe travel tends to be slow, and considerable practice is required before any proficiency is attained. Although snowshoe travel could provide meaningful exercise, the inability to run, and to travel downhill confidently limits recreational snowshoe use.
In conclusion, there is a need for a mechanism to minimize skating at the back of a snowshoe, and to permit a snowshoe to be used on downhill terrain. Such a mechanism should not add appreciable weight or cost to a snowshoe, and preferably could be retrofitted. Also needed is a mechanism to minimize snow accumulation at the front claw of a snowshoe. Finally, there is a need for a mechanism that minimizes snow tossing without dragging the snowshoe rear, and that lifts the snowshoe front over obstacles so as not to trip the user. A snowshoe equipped with these mechanisms would permit running and other beneficial snowshoe exercise, even by a novice. The present invention meets these needs.
The present invention is a snowshoe that includes a frame that is at least partially covered by a membrane, and a front claw that is biasedly mounted to the frame at an offset. This biased mounting urges the snowshoe rear to pivot down and away from the user's foot, thereby minimizing snow throwing by the back of the snowshoe, without producing dragging. Further, because the front of the snowshoe is simultaneously urged upward toward the user, there is little tendency for the snowshoe front to collect snow and trip the user. This pivot action is especially beneficial when the snowshoe is used in soft snow, because it enables a user to step out of a deep hole without tripping. This front claw offset bias mounting is in contrast to the prior art, wherein biasing is either absent or restores a horizontal snowshoe disposition without offset.
The front claw is preferably mounted to the frame with at least one resilient strap, with the front claw walls projecting downward, below the plane of the frame. So mounted, the front claw tends not to accumulate snow between the front claw walls for several reasons. First, use of the snowshoe creates vibrations that are transmitted via the mounting straps to the snow facing surface of the front claw where they tend to shake loose any snow accumulating within the front claw. Second, the mounting strap material preferably is a poor thermal conductor relative to the front claw. As a result, the mounting-strap covered surface of the front claw is relatively "warm" and tends to retard snow from freezing to the front claw. Preferably a piece of freeze-resistant membrane material covers the mounting-straps on the undersurface of the front claw, to further minimize debris accumulation.
The present invention also provides a rear cleat that minimizes skating and sliding at the rear of the snowshoe, and improves friction when going downhill. The rear cleat preferably includes a debris facing surface to which at least one projecting wall is attached. Preferably the rear cleat includes first and second projecting walls that converge rearward without meeting, and are inclined relative to the debris facing surface. Because they preferably do not meet, the projecting walls leave an open area at the rear so as not to trap snow within the cleat.
A rear cleat according to the present invention may be mounted at a rear portion of the membrane, with the projecting walls penetrating downward through the membrane. So mounted, the rear cleat tends not to accumulate snow for the same reasons that the front claw tends not to accumulate snow. Alternatively, a rear cleat according to the present invention may be attached to the snowshoe frame.
Further, a rear cleat according to the present invention may be provided as a retrofit accessory for an existing snowshoe. In one embodiment, a rear cleat may be provided as a retrofit accessory for the user's boot. In this embodiment, the cleat attaches to the boot heel and the cleat wall projects downward through an opening made in the membrane on an existing snowshoe.
A snowshoe provided with a rear cleat according to the present invention may be used confidently on downhill terrain. Further, because the rear cleat minimizes rear skating or sliding, relatively little practice will be required before attaining proficiency on the snowshoe.
Finally, the present invention includes straps that preferably have a hook and loop fastening material (e.g., Velcro™ brand material) for attaching the snowshoe to a user's foot. Such straps allow the user to attach or adjust the snowshoe in freezing weather, even while wearing bulky mittens.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a snowshoe that minimizes rear sliding or skating, and that may be used by a novice without substantial practice over all types of terrain, including downhill. This objective is met by providing a snowshoe with a rear cleat as described, or by providing a user's boot with a cleat as herein described.
It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a snowshoe that urges the front of the snowshoe upward and the back of the snowshoe downward when the snowshoe is lifted from the ground, without allowing the snowshoe rear to drag. This objective is met by pivotally mounting the front claw to the snowshoe frame to biasedly retain an offset between the front claw and the snowshoe plane.
It is a still further objective of the present invention to provide a snowshoe that minimizes snow accumulation within the front cleat and (if present) rear cleat. This objective is met by mounting the cleat on top of the snowshoe membrane, with the cleat walls projecting downwardly, beneath the level of the snowshoe plane. This objective is further met by providing a membrane that is a relatively poor thermal conductor compared to the cleat, and that tends to resist freezing.
It is a final objective of the present invention to provide a snowshoe that can be used for running and exercising, over varying terrain. This objective is met by providing a snowshoe with an offset biased front claw mounting, and a rear cleat.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear from the following description in which the preferred embodiments have been set forth in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a breakaway, perspective view of a snowshoe, according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a breakaway, perspective view of a snowshoe, according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a front claw, according to the present invention;
FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic sideviews showing the pivotal response of the front claw to displacing bias, according to the present invention;
FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views of various rear cleat embodiments, according to the present invention.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are schematic representations demonstrating the stability afforded a snowshoe equipped with a rear cleat, according to the present invention.
FIG. 1 depicts a snowshoe 2 according to a first embodiment of the present invention as including a frame 4, a membrane 6 at least partially covering the frame, a front claw 8, first and second straps 10, 12 that biasedly mount the front claw to the frame, a rear claw 14, and straps 16 for attaching the snowshoe to a user's boot 18. The underlying snow or ice terrain upon which the snowshoe 2 is used is shown generally as 20. The frame 4 has a front end 22, a back end 24, and a lateral axis 26 extending between the two ends. Frame 4 also defines a neutral plane 28, essentially parallel to the upper surface of the membrane 6 over the center region of the frame 4.
First strap 10 preferably passes over frame 4, and is attached at each strap end 30 to the frame. Second strap 12 preferably passes beneath frame 4 and is attached at each strap end 32 to the frame. The center portions of each strap 10, 12 preferably attach to the underside of the front claw 8, using screws or rivets 36, although other attachment means could be used as well. Alternatively, the strap ends 30, 32 may be joined such that straps 10, 12 form a single, continuous strap that is connected to the frame, for example at location 10 or 12 in FIG. 1. In lieu of two straps 10, 12, or a single strap wound around the frame 4 as shown in FIG. 1, a desired biased, pivotal mounting of the front claw 8 may be provided with a single strap 10' as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. The single strap 10' is attached to the frame 4 at the strap ends and attached to the underside of the front claw 8 at the strap center. It is understood that screws, rivets, or the like may be used to attach the front claw 8 to the strap 10', or to straps 10, 12.
As shown in FIG. 1, the frontmost portion 34 of the front claw 8 is biased by the straps 10, 12 generally downward, toward the underlying terrain 20. The plane of the front claw upper surface 37 forms an angle φ relative to the neutral snowshoe plane 28 of about 35�, although an angle φ from about 10� to about 45� could also be used.
When the snowshoe 2 is attached to the user's boot 18 by means of straps 16, the frontmost portion 34 of claw 8 pivots downward as the user pushes the front 38 of boot 18 downward. An opening 39 is provided in the front region of the membrane 6, permitting the front claw 8 (and the front of the user's boot 18) to pivot as described. The pivot action permits the projecting walls 40 on the front claw 8 to bite into the underlying terrain 20, increasing friction between the terrain 20 and the snowshoe 2. However when the snowshoe 2 is lifted from the terrain 20, the resiliency of the straps 10, 12 urges restoration of the offset originally imparted to the front claw 8. As will be described more fully with regard to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the snowshoe back end 24 is urged generally away from the user, while the front end 22 is simultaneously urged away from the terrain 20. FIG. 2 depicts a second preferred embodiment wherein a single strap 10' passes through an inclined slot 41 in the sidewalls 48, 50 of the front claw 8. The slot 41 is preferably inclined relative to the plane of the upper surface 43 of the front claw to produce the desired bias angle φ (e.g., about 10� to about 45 �). According to FIG. 2, the rear cleat 14 may be attached to the frame 4, preferably at the back end 24. Alternatively or in addition, separate rear cleats 14' may be attached elsewhere to the frame 4. In FIG. 2, the rear cleats 14' include a preferably serrated sidewall 64 that projects downward from a frame facing surface 65. The sidewall 65 preferable is inclined an angle β relative to surface 65, where β is about 35� to about 90�. Alternatively, cleats 14' could be formed without surface 65, in which case sidewall 65 would itself be attached to the frame 4. It is understood that the rear cleat 14, or rear cleats 14' may be attached to the frame using screws, rivets, or the like.
In the preferred embodiment, the frame 4 is a single piece of 0.75" O.D. (19 mm), 0.035" (0.9 mm) wall, 6061 T6 aluminum tubing joined together at the back end 24 by a T.I.G. weld. Screws, rivets, swaging or the like could be used instead of welding, and the frame 4 could of course be made from other materials, a single piece of cast plastic, for example. The membrane 6 is preferably somewhat resilient and provides a shock-absorbing function for the snowshoe 2. In the preferred embodiment, the membrane 6 is a 40 oz. (1.1 Kg) Hypalon™ brand coated material manufactured by Dupont. Applicants have found this to be an excellent material choice because it is does not readily allow other materials to freeze to it, and it is also a poor thermal conductor. Of course other materials could be used, such as canvas, rubber, plastic, sheet metal, and the membrane 6 could be a mesh, such as on a tennis racket.
The front claw 8, and the rear claws 14, 14' are each preferably constructed from a single piece 0.100" (2.5 mm) 6061 T6 aluminum sheet, although other metals or materials might also be used. The straps 10, 12, 10' are preferably strong and slightly resilient material, such as a double insert neoprene. The mounting straps 16 are preferably nylon and have mating surfaces of hook and loop type fastening material, such as Velcro™ brand material. This allows the snowshoe 2 to be attached to a user's boot 18, or to be readjusted, even in freezing weather while mittens are worn.
FIG. 3 is a detailed perspective view (from below) of a preferred embodiment of the front claw 8. The front claw 8 includes a terrain facing surface 42 to which spaced apart first and second projecting walls 44, 46 are attached, and optionally spaced apart third and fourth projecting walls 48, 50, as well. The first and second walls 44, 46 are respectively attached to the frontmost end 34 and rearmost end 52 of the front claw 8, preferably at angles θ1, θ2 with respect to the plane of the terrain facing surface 42. In the preferred embodiment θ1 =θ2 ≈40�, although it is not necessary that each angle be the same, and any angle between about 30� and 90� may be used. Preferably the first and second walls 44, 46 have serrated edges, although (as shown) the number and shape of the serrations need not be identical for each wall.
The third and fourth walls 48, 50 are preferably offset at about 90� relative to the plane of surface 42, although other offsets could be used. FIG. 3 shows (in phantom) straps 10, 12 which, in the first preferred embodiment, are mounted to the surface 42 on either side of the walls 48, 50. FIG. 3 further shows the offset slots 41 in the walls 48, 50 that are provided if a single mounting strap 10' (shown in phantom) is employed, according to the second preferred embodiment. Also shown in phantom in FIG. 3 is a piece of membrane material 51 that optionally is provided to cover straps 10, 12 to improve the debris rejecting ability of the front claw 8.
FIGS. 4A and 4B show the biasing action produced in the front claw 8 by straps 10, 12 (or by a single strap 10' passing through an inclined slot 41, according to the second preferred embodiment). In FIG. 4A, the user's boot 18 has pressed the snowshoe 2 downward, into the terrain 20. As a result, the front claw 8 is urged pivotally away from the "no-load" disposition shown in FIG. 1 where, absent force from above, the front region 34 of the claw 8 was biased downward, with φ≈35�. The angle φ is essentially reduced to about 0� in FIG. 4A, and the projecting walls 44, 46, 48 may be firmly pressed into the terrain 20, maximizing friction between the terrain and the snowshoe 2. As the claw 8 is urged into a generally horizontal disposition (relative to the frame plane 28), the straps 10, 12 are rotated or twisted somewhat. Because straps 10, 12 are preferably resilient, they constantly urge the front claw 8 to return toward the "no-load" disposition of FIG. 1 (a condition that minimizes the rotation or twisting of the straps 10, 12).
FIG. 4B shows the condition occurring when the user lifts snowshoe 2 away from the terrain 20, a condition occurring with each snowshoe step. As the snowshoe 2 is lifted away from the terrain 20, the straps 10, 12 tend to untwist (as would a single strap 10' in the second preferred embodiment), causing the angle φ to increase from about 0� to the original offset (e.g., about 35� in the preferred embodiment). In the process, the snowshoe front end 22 is urged upward, and the rear end 24 is urged downward, as indicated by the arrows 49. Because the front end 22 is urged upward, it tends not to trip the user. By the same token, because it is urged downward, the rear end 24 tends to dislodge any debris 40 (e.g., snow, ice) thereon away from the user rather than toward the user's leg.
FIG. 5A is a perspective view (from below) of a preferred embodiment of the rear cleat 14, according to the present invention. The rear cleat 14 preferably includes spaced apart first and second projecting walls 54, 56 joined to a terrain facing surface 58. Preferably the walls 54, 56 are displaced an angle β relative to the surface 58, where β is about 35� to about 90�. In FIG. 5A, the junctions 60 formed by the interfaces between the walls 54, 56 and the surface 58 are shown as converging, e.g., non-parallel. The junctions 60 could, however, be parallel, as is the case in the front cleat 8 shown in FIG. 3. While FIG. 5A shows a rear cleat 14 with two projecting walls 54, 56, the rear cleat could have fewer or more projecting walls, and could, for example, resemble the front claw 8.
Preferably the edges 62 of the walls 54, 56 are serrated, the better to grip the underlying terrain 20. In FIG. 5A, the height 64 of the walls 54, 56 is shown as varying. The height 64 could of course be constant, as was the case with the sidewalls shown in FIG. 3 for the front claw 8. Preferably the front facing portion 66 of the rear cleat 14 is wider than the rear facing portion 68. (When viewed from above the snowshoe 2, the front portion 66 is about 3" (75 mm) across, and the rear facing portion 68 is about 1" (25 mm) across, although other dimensions could be used as well.) This configuration seems to improve the friction generating ability of the rear cleat 14. However it is preferred that there be an open area adjacent portion 68 (as is the case in FIG. 5A) that prevents debris from accumulating within the rear cleat, and not being allowed to escape. (For example, if projecting walls 54, 56 converged adjacent portion 68, debris caught within the rear claw 14 would be trapped therein.)
As shown in FIG. 1, preferably the rear cleat 14 mounts to the membrane 6 from above, such that the terrain facing surface 58 contacts the membrane 6, rather than the terrain 20 directly. This method of mounting is preferred because vibrations in the snowshoe 2 are better transmitted to the heel claw 14 and tend to dislodge any debris otherwise tempted to remain in claw 14. Also, snow and ice are less likely to adhere to the membrane 6 than to the surface 58. As noted, membrane 6 is a poor thermal conductor (as contrasted with heel claw 14) and in the preferred embodiment is a material that almost prohibits other materials from freezing to the membrane. The rear cleat 14 is attached to the membrane 6 using rivets or screws 70.
FIGS. 1 and 2 depict a rear cleat 14 and/or 14' used in conjunction with an improved snowshoe according to the present invention. However a rear cleat 14 and/or 14' according to the present invention may be retrofitted to a conventional snowshoe. FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate that a rear cleat 14 may be retrofitted by attachment through the membrane 6, or by attachment to the rear or sides of the frame 4 (or by retrofitting a combination of such rear cleats). Such attachment may be made with screws, rivets or the like. An existing snowshoe retrofitted with a rear cleat 14 or 14' will exhibit decreased rear skating, and improved downhill capability.
Alternatively, a rear cleat 14 may be retrofitted to the heel of a user's boot to minimize rear skating and enhance downhill capability of a snowshoe. FIG. 5B shows such an embodiment wherein a snowshoe 2' includes a heel sized opening 71 in the membrane 6. In this embodiment, a rear cleat 14 according to the present invention is affixed to the underside of the heel 73 of the user's boot, using screws, nails, a strap, or the like. In use, the rear cleat 14 projects downward through the opening 71.
FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate the advantages resulting from a rear cleat 14 according to the present invention. FIG. 6A shows a snowshoe 2' having no rear cleat. Because there is not a great deal of friction between the frame end 24 and the generally downhill terrain 20, the rear of the snowshoe 2' tends to skate with each step, as shown by the arrow 72. This skating action makes it difficult for the user (shown schematically as 74) to maintain a stable position. To try to minimize the skating, the user often leans too far forward, causing the user's center of gravity 76 to project downward too far in front of the front claw 8. The claw 8 acts as a fulcrum point (by virtue of its friction with the terrain 20), and all too often the user 74 will tumble forward when attempting to snowshoe downhill. Alternatively, if the user leans too far backward (shown in phantom in FIG. 6A), the user's center of gravity (shown in phantom as 76') projects downward too far rearward. The result in this case is that the snowshoe 2' tends to skate forward, causing the user 74' to fall backward.
By contrast, snowshoe 2 in FIG. 6B includes a rear cleat 14 (and/or 14') that provides positive friction at the rear of the snowshoe 2', minimizing the skating action shown in FIG. 6A. The user 74 can now confidently establish and maintain a stable position, enabling the center of gravity 76 to project downward to a region between the front claw 8 and the rear claw 14, 14'. As a result, the user remains upright rather than falling forward or backward, and snowshoe 2 may be used with confidence in downhill travel (in addition, of course, to travel on level or uphill terrain).
In summary, a snowshoe 2, or a conventional snowshoe 2', equipped with a rear cleat 14 and/or 14' according to the present invention allows even a novice user to travel comfortably without a great deal of practice, even over downhill terrain. In addition, such a snowshoe 2 may be used for running or other beneficial snowshoe exercise. While FIGS. 1 and 2 depict a snowshoe 2 equipped with all of the improvements described herein, a snowshoe may of course be improved by adopting less than all of the disclosed improvements.
Modifications and variations may be made to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the subject and spirit of the invention as defined by the following claims.
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Hannah Montana: the Movie [sound recording] : [original motion picture soundtrack] / Miley Cyrus.
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