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Celebrate Day of the Dead in Oaxaca with Global Exchange
Join us on a very special Reality Tour to Oaxaca, Mexico during the annual Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos celebration. Dating back to the Aztecs, this celebration is a family event to remember departed souls and to celebrate the resurrection of their spirits. They are welcomed back with seas of marigold flowers, elaborate sugar skulls, painted faces, colorful parades, live music and traditional dances.
Explore Oaxaca's rich culture through excursions of notorious archeological ruins, mezcal palenques, artisan workshops while also meeting with local social organizations and indigenous leaders. Learn about the effects of free trade, neo-liberal policies and globalization in Oaxaca and why this has lead to an increase in poverty and to a drastic increase in migration. Witness Oaxaca's vital culture of struggle and resistance based in local indigenous traditions as Oaxaca is home to 16 different indigenous groups, the largest indigenous population of any Mexican state. We will meet the women who are often at the forefront of these struggles, organizing themselves and their communities to fight repression and leading the efforts to revitalize language and culture.
Please email Corina if you would like to receive a sample itinerary for this delegation.
- Learn about the indigenous people of Oaxaca, their history and struggle to maintain identity
- Meet with Oaxaca Peoples' Popular Assembly members to learn about the current political situation
- Speak with Social Justice Leaders, including professors and teachers
- Explore the colonial city of Oaxaca while you learn of its history
- Take part in the Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Celebration
- Explore local markets
- Learn about Oaxacan migration to the U.S
- Learn about the repercussions of resort tourism development for local people
- Meet artists and learn about the role they play in the popular movement of Oaxaca
- Learn about the indigenous people of Oaxaca, their history and their struggle to maintain their identity
- Visit to a temazcal, a traditional vapor bath and learn about herbology and traditional medicine
- Double-room accommodations; on-ground transportation including airport pick-up and drop-off; Global Exchange bilingual trip leader; preparatory reading and orientation materials; admission and fees to all program activities; two meals a day (breakfast and dinner)
- NOT INCLUDED: airfare, airport departure taxes, lunches, tips, and personal expenses. Single rooms are available for an additional $200
- Please Note: Participants will arrive and depart from the Oaxaca City airport. Participants can also arrive at the Mexico City airport and take a bus to Oaxaca City. It is a seven-hour ride. If arriving by bus, please go directly to the hotel. Ask Program Coordinator for directions. All Global Exchange participants who arrive and depart on scheduled trip dates are guaranteed airport transportation. Please notify Program Coordinator of any special travel arrangements.
We must receive your application and a non-refundable deposit of $400 two months before departure. Payments by Mastercard, Visa and Discover are welcome.
This trip will be as diverse as possible in terms of race, age and life experiences. We strongly urge people of color to apply. In some cases, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for low-income applicants.
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Low Voltage Transformers
Low Voltage Transformer Applications & Features
Low voltage lighting systems require less voltage to operate than the typical line voltage supplies. If your wall receptacle outputs 120 volts, that's far more than your 12 or 24 volt light fixture will need. Low voltage transformers step down the voltage to match your light fixture requirements. Without these converters, the electricity coming from your wall receptacle would be far too powerful to operate your lights and would burn them out.
Electronic vs. Magnetic
Electronic transformers are smaller in size and provide a maximum of 300 watts of power which makes them a good choice for regulating voltage in smaller lighting applications like kitchens, bathrooms or entertainment rooms. Since magnetic transformers are generally larger and can provide up to 1200 watts of power, they are often ideal for big projects like extensive outdoor landscape lighting. Both types have models that can be hard-wired or plugged directly into an outlet and offer single circuit and multi circuit capabilities.
Choosing the Right Low Voltage Transformer
Electronic? Magnetic? Multi-tap? Multi-circuit? Universal? With all of the choices available, sometimes choosing the right one can seem like a daunting task. For an easy 4-step guide to figuring out exactly what kind of transformer you need, see How to Choose a Low Voltage Transformer in 4 Steps.
The best resource for electrical wiring is a licensed electrician, but with the right tools and information, it is possible for a homeowner to wire their own low voltage transformer. Make sure that the input wires are connected to the power line using wire nuts, and that the output wires are connected to the low-voltage light source using wire "terminal blocks" of appropriate size (for solid contact). Low voltage halogen or xenon lighting systems carry relatively large currents so all of the connections must be very tight to prevent arcing (a possible fire hazard) within those connections. That's why we recommend that you use terminal blocks. If a transformer is equipped with wires, then you will usually find that the thicker wires are on the low voltage side and the thinner wires are on the line voltage side.
Here are a few simple things to look for when you suspect that your transformer isn't working correctly:
- Please make certain that the input wires (primary side) are connected to the power line (120 volts or 277 volts) and that the output wires (secondary side) are connected to the low voltage light source (12 volts or 24 volts). Most failures occur as a result of reverse or improper wiring.
- Check the filament (the tiny string-like wire inside the lamp) to see if it is burned out. (Remember the glass envelope of many halogen light bulbs should not be touched by bare hands because the natural oil from your hands will cause the lamp to burn out prematurely.)
- Check the connections of the lamp with the socket by moving the lamp inside the lamp holder.
- Check the voltage with a voltmeter. (Since most voltmeters give misleading readings when applied to high-frequency currents, the voltage on a transformer can be measured only by using a "true RMS" voltmeter with a sufficient range.)


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Peekskill Used Car Dealer for the Cortlandt Manor, Ossining & Westchester County Area - Curry Hyundai
Curry Hyundai's line of used cars and pre-owned Hyundai cars in Peekskill and Cortlandt Manor includes something for everyone. From the reliable Elantra to the sporty Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson and Accent, we have a used car for you! Visit our greater Westchester County used car dealership at 3040 East Main Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 and take a pre-owned vehicle for a test drive or speak to a salesperson.


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Veterans Upward Bound will host the college's annual Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. Monday in the Campus Center Grand Hall.
The program opens with a Moment of Silence followed by a welcome from Dr. Mike DeLong, the college's executive vice president and provost. This year's keynote speaker is Gina Chandler. Ms. Chandler enlisted in the Air Force in 1990 and currently serves as Outreach Coordinator/Veteran Service Officer for the American Disabled Veterans Association (ADVA) and as the State Women Veterans Coordinator. She is president for the National Association for State Women Veterans Coordinators and was appointed to the Women's Advisory Committee.
Veterans are asked to wear something that presents their particular branch (such as a hat or jacket) because all military branches will be recognized.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Raymond Berdell Peterson
Raymond Berdell Peterson, 83, of Crosslake, Minn., was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Blue Earth, Minn.
Funeral services for Raymond were scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Crosslake Evangelical Free Church-The Log Church in Crosslake, with Pastor Fred Cressman officiating. Visitation was Sunday, May 4, 2014, from 3-5 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake and one hour prior to services Monday. American Legion Crosslake Post 500, Crosslake, provided military honors. Interment was scheduled at Swanburg Cemetery in Pine River, Minn.
Raymond Berdell Peterson was born July 3, 1930, in Delavan, Minn., to Anton and Alma (Haneland) Peterson. He grew up and went to school in Blue Earth, Minn., and served his country in the Army from 1953-1955 in Korea. Raymond was united in marriage to Arlene Cassens on Dec. 7, 1956, in Mankato, Minn. Together they raised three children and farmed the family farm for more than 30 years.
In 1985 they moved to their vacation home in Crosslake. Raymond's faith in God and his love for his wife and family were his biggest blessings. Raymond loved to hunt with his sons, grandsons and nephews throughout Minnesota and out West. These hunting adventures left us all with many great stories and lasting memories. He enjoyed helping his boys out at the nursery, traveling to Blue Earth to visit Lori and her family, and never missing out on a grandchild's event or his great-granddaughter's weekly visits. Raymond also looked forward to traveling and spending time in Arizona with his family and friends.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 57 years, Arlene; children, Randy (Linnea) Peterson of Crosslake, Lori (Dwight) Olson of Blue Earth, and Steven (Laurie) Peterson of Manhattan Beach, Minn.; grandchildren, Brandon (Amber), Ciarra, Shai and Connor; great-grandchildren, Avery and Ashlyn; brother, David (Florence) Peterson; sisters, Evelyn Abram and Diane Schaper; sister-in-law, Marjie Peterson; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Palmer Peterson; sisters, Maureen (Ora) Orth, Katherine (Wayne) Cherland, Pearl (Harry) Gresser, Adeline (Hank) Carlson and Betty (Howard) Werner; mother-in-law, Ann Cassens; father-in-law, Onnen Cassens; brothers-in-law, Jim Abram and Larry Cassens; and nephews, Ronald Orth, Leroy Orth, Larry Orth, Mike Teems and Tim Weise.
Arrangements were entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake.
Visit www.brenny.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Raymond's family.


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Mathematics • Engineering • Science • Achievement
Gavilan College's Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Community College Program provides science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic development to educationally disadvantaged undergraduate community college students so they will excel academically and transfer to four-year institutions in calculus-based majors.
The MESA program's strengths lie within the holistic MESA model in which the multiple program components forma a symbiotic relationship to ensure academic achievement. The MESA program not only provides a set of services but also a culture and community geared toward student success in STEM disciplines.


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Yes if it's a 2 part putty, If it's use straight out of the container that means it's a lacquer putty, very prone to shrinking after solvents hit it. If the cracks are extremely fine you could get away with the lacquer putty but again that technology dates back to Henry Ford. I would, sand the area with 180, squeeze the 2 part glaze into the cracks, and block them out, re prime, block and paint. Those cracks are usually in the paint, if the bumper was deteriorating it would look like a web, not straight lines. Make sure you get the glaze right into the cracks.
I wondered, should I open the cracks up a little bigger with like a sharp knife or something? To give the the putty more to grab on to? Or should I skim over the whole affected area? And If I went the skim route, should I use something like >>>
The putty I have on hand is Evercoat metal glaze polyester finishing putty, Im assuming that might be ok for filling the cracks, but maybe not to skim with?? Trying to figure this all out and I do appreciate the help!!
This is one of the reasons why I don't like leaving old paint on a vehicle that has a paint issue. I know it's a cover and they are a PITA to strip, but if they where stripped this would be a mute point. Without seeing how deep or wide the cracks are and the fact that it's got 1 coat of epoxy on it already and epoxy is basically a primer that is glue with rust protection in it, I would say that if you open up the cracks your asking for more trouble, the paint underneath cracked for a reason, it got hit, clear got brittle and no flex agent in it, (you mentioned that the bumpers had been repainted at one time and often shops don't add flex agent into the clear for bumpers and when they get tapped, the paint cracks). After you've roughed up your bumper with 180, take your catalyzed putty and your spreader and apply the putty length wise over the crack. It will in all probability make a raised line where the crack was. Then I would move the spreader and with putting pressure on the spreader go side to side until the line seems to disappear...let it set up and sand it down flush to the epoxy primer. You may have to repeat this on a few of the cracks, but when you have them filled, apply more epoxy primer, block and paint. This should get rid of your cracked cover...is it the right way, well it's a fix for what you have, the right way is to remove the damaged paint.
Let me know how it works.
Gotcha, and Thanks. I should have sanded the bumper down further...but I was a little scared of it to tell you the truth. First time fooling with this Urethane stuff... I'm into "old" cars...lol
Unfortunately your using Sumit materials which I know nothing about with the exception of they target DIY's just like duplicolor and Eastwood does so I have little faith in it ,even though summit may or may not be good stuff I dont know what it can do BUT normaly with Spi I'll start blocking (after priming the metal) with dry block with180 finding all dings and imperfections then doing the filler work and using a few more coats of epoxy I'll then wet block with 400theres really no need for any build prime rspi sands easy and builds...2k or build primer tends to chip easilybut after making the (epoxy sandwitch) Thats when you would want to use the build primer if thats what you want to use
I agree with much of what your saying, especially the wax and grease remover to be blown out of the cracks. Depending on the crack, I don't know if I would use it at all for exactly the reason you stated. Wipe and the bumper down with a dry rag, and then do your repair, eliminate the E&GR completely and you don't have the problem leaving it in the cracks by accident and having a future adhesion issue, that's why I never suggested it.
Bridging epoxy or any over cracks is an option, however, the hair line cracks reappeared where excencuated after the first coat of epoxy and didn't fill them, and without seeing the bumper, would tell me that they are a hairline crack as the epoxy he's using is thick and in most cases should bridge a crack line. I don't like bridging at any time but, the bumper wasn't stripped and here we are.
Your right, putty will has a tendency to sit on top and break if it gets hit and that's the scary part of not stripping a bumper with original paint issues. You or I don't know how thick the hair line cracks are, if they are really tight, and he is using a an epoxy primer that has a fair amount of build, chances are it's not going to flow inside the cracks leaving air trapped in the crack and when warmer weather hits the air trapped in the crack will expand and may become visible, or over time could cause a lack of adhesion (depending on the length and depth of the crack which we don't know without seeing it) you can over reduce the the primer and give it a better chance of flowing into the cracks, but then you come back to the original problem of solvents being trapped (similar situation to W&GR only in this case you can't blow them dry) in the cracks making the crack line reappear later. When paint with defects aren't prepped in a way that entirely removes the defect, these types of situations arise and people must make a judgement call. How wide are the cracks, How long are the cracks, will epoxy flow into the cracks or bridge the crack, putty may not get into the crack or maybe it will, how thick is the epoxy and what happens if I over reduce it to get it to flow into the cracks, will it come back to haunt the Camaro down the road? These are all valid questions that could have easily been solved by removing the questionable substrate prior to applying a primer. But that's where we are now.
I also agree that we don't know the properties of Summit"s products which makes giving advice even more difficult, all we can do is draw from past experience and hope the problem doesn't haunt in the future.
I very much appreciate the fact that you never said "this is what I've done" suggest a repair and continue with '"and I've never had a problem". That kind of advice scares the crap out of me when I know that any solution to situations like this are not without chances of a consequence.
I suggested putty as a bridge and attempting to force the putty into the crack rather than filling it with epoxy because I don't have the part in front of me, I weighed out the possibility of failure and made a judgement call. I felt the chances of flowing primer into a tight crack would bridge the crack without penetrating leaving air trapped was a great possibility and creating a problem, over reducing the epoxy so it flows into the crack has the potential to trap solvents, creating another problem, filling the cracks as pest as possible by forcing the material into the cracks and then applying the epoxy primer, in my thinking, would minimize a problem that is still potentially there. When it comes to bridging a problem with primer or filling a problem like this with putty is not the proper way to eliminate the problem, all we can do now is do our best to minimize the the potential of failure in the finished product...Wouldn't you agree?
I do understand that bumper covers with cracks are a PITA and the best solution is to strip them which also is a PITA. So today we are faced with how to find a solution that hopefully fixes a PITA.
Wouldn't you agree Dead?
Thanks guys. Interesting read. I'm going to try to fill the cracks with my poly glaze and see what happens.
Blocked out the passenger side tonight with 320. The quarters and fenders on this thing are a piece of cake. BIG door though!! Looks great so far, I used a guide coat and only have a couple low spots to glaze.
My plan is to block the whole thing out with 320, fix the nose and the low spots, then 2 more coats of epoxy. After that 600 and paint? Or do I need to do 400 and then 600? What about just some 500? This is where I get confused.
BTW, I really like the Summit epoxy, I used it on my Nova and really liked it and thats why I bought it again...You guys should try some sometime and see what you think.
Hey Andy, 400 by itself is generally enough for solvent based B/C, The only problem is that grits are different in North America than they are in Europe and if I remember correctly you said the sand paper came from Germany....If you go 500 I'm sure you'll be good to go.
Are you re-priming the whole car or just the repaired areas?
I thought I would just reprime the whole car... I still have a half gallon of the epoxy (1 gallon when mixed), might as well use it all.
Ill get some 500 wet or dry and go with that .
The sanding I did tonight was 320 wet, the epoxy is still kinda green, I guess because of the cool temps and it wanted to clog my dry paper quickly. Did great with the 320 wet though.
THANKS for all the pointers on this Ray.
OH, ordered up a spray gun tonight... its still a beginner model, but I'm climbing the quality ladder slowly. A friend on my Nova site recommended it and he has an Iwata also, he says it sprays just as good LINK >>>
Your more than welcome, I probably want this job to turn out well for you almost as much as you do.
If your going to re-prime the whole car, you can use a coarser grit than 320, like 220 or 240...make the job faster, prime over your body work areas first, then the whole car, this way if you are a little low on the body work you have more primer to work with.
I took a look at the gun, sorry, I've never heard of it but, that doesn't mean it's not going to do a good job for you....Let me know how it sprays.
would 180 be to coarse?? I have an entire roll of that on hand. Thanks for the tip about hitting the repair spots with extra primer first.
Just a quick note as I was rereading your post, I've never seen 500 wet before, I goes from 400 to 600, but I'm in Canada and things may be different in the US, if they don't have 500 wet, get 600. 400 wet seems to be more aggressive than dry and base coat goes on thin. I like wet paper for my final sand it's messier on the floor but leaves a better finish on the car, easier to see any imperfections in the reflection as well.
As far as 180 goes (I was really hoping you weren't going to ask) would be OK, go over it with 320 again, just to knock the high points of the 180 foot print off. The reason I cringe at 180 is I don't know how well your epoxy fills and 180 leaves some deep scratches and when primer fills these scratches it has a tendency to shrink in time and the scratches show up sometimes 4 to 6 months down the road. Also allow extra flash time before giving it the second coat to get as much solvent out of the primer as possible. This will minimize chances of shrinking later. I know your primer is 1 part primer 1 part catalyst but you still have solvents in the product.
Make sure you go over it again with 320, it's a bigger jump in grit than I like but your re-priming so all should be good.
I'll just do 320 then... I'm not in a big hurry (it might seem like it...lol), I'm not going to prime till the new gun comes, that way I get to test it out!!
I have plenty to keep me busy till then
Thanks for all the great tips... this thing is going to turn out GREAT, I can feel it
That's the safest bet, if I knew more about the primer you where using I'd feel more comfortable telling to use the 180 and re-prime, and, like you say, your not in a hurry and quality is what you want.
And all I want is to give you the best information I can so you can get the finish you want.
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Potential recruits rush to get "ink" off before joining Army
Proposed revised tattoo policy effect on recruits
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - The proposed revised Army regulations on tattoos haven't been formally released yet but there is a rush about how to get tattoos removed by future recruits. Dr. Bob Motazedi is a board certified laser surgeon whose hearing the questions from those who want to get rid of their "ink".
Dr. Bob tells me that the questions center around the time and cost it takes to get the body art removed. He tells me, "Once they find out that it takes several treatments and a lot of time to get rid of tattoos, they get frustrated and upset." Dr. Bob says the duration to get rid of the unwanted tattoos also depends on the thickness of the ink that was used to put it on, "If the ink is very thick or professionally applied, it will take several treatments to get through that. If it's thin and homemade, it may take two to five treatments to get it removed."
Every time the laser is used on a tattoo it takes the top layer of skin and shatters it into smaller pieces. Dr. Bob has to allow time for the body to pick up those pieces and carry them away. It's typically at least a month between durations so that the ink from the tattoo can be cleared away and then the doctor can get to the next layer.
Reportedly, the new Army tattoo policy means no body art above the neckline and below the knees or elbows. The new policy on the placement of the tattoos will only affect those who sign after the policy is signed into the regulations.


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Nisswa City Council discusses abatement bond items
The Nisswa City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 28, to talk about items to include in a possible $500,000 abatement bond in 2013.
An abatement bond is a bonding authority cities can use for capital improvement projects. The city would possibly bond for $123,900 for park and recreation projects, $108,794 in Nisswa Community Center improvements and $260,000 for public restrooms on Main Street.
Recently, the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce approached the city about having space in the facility that would house the public restrooms. That facility would be where the current restrooms and former chamber building are located now, on the Paul Bunyan Trail on Main Street.
The chamber moved its office from that building to Nisswa Square in August 2011, citing the need for more space and a more energy efficient building.
The council didn't reach a consensus on the proposed building/public restrooms on Main Street. A design concept that includes space for a potential welcome center/chamber office caused costs to go up, and the council wants to bring those costs back down.
The city has budgeted $57,000 in 2013 for an abatement bond payment.
A special meeting will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, for more discussion. The council would have to hold a public hearing on the abatement bond in the future as well.


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As for the defense, there is no denying how great the '86 Giants defense was. But in that Super Bowl it was Phil's performance that we all think about, not our defense. In Super Bowl's XLII & XLVI our defense surrendered less points than our XXI team did which was one of the keys to victory because our offense was incapable of scoring many points.
As for which one is best? They traveled different paths, played in different eras, and have different qualities. In the end Eli will have all the records to go with his Super Bowl MVP's, so barring injury, it's a pretty obvious conclusion.


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Top photo: UTSA seniors Amanda Foster (left) and Terrie Davis
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UTSA to face Texas A&M in NCAA first-round action
By Carlos Valdez III
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(March 18, 2008)--The UTSA women's basketball team learned its NCAA Tournament draw last evening and the No. 15 Roadrunners (23-9) will face second-seed Texas A&M (26-7) in the NCAA First Round on Saturday, March 22, in Baton Rouge, La. The game will be televised at 11 a.m. on ESPN2.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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The winner will face either No. 7 Syracuse or No. 10 Hartford on Monday, March 24. The four teams are in the Oklahoma City Regional with Tennessee as the top seed.
The Roadrunners won the Southland Conference Tournament on Saturday in Katy with a 65-56 victory against Lamar in the championship game. UTSA is making the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.
The Aggies won the Big 12 Tournament championship game, 64-59, against Oklahoma State on Saturday to earn their third consecutive NCAA Tournament bid.
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See legendary Marilyn Monroe's earliest pictures in Playboy.

Marilyn Monroe's popularity and influence seem to increase every year. New movies about her life are blockbusters, her look and style are an inspiration to the sexy young ladies of today and her sex appeal still has a hold on the present generation of men.
When the premier starlet of the 2000s, Lindsay Lohan, shot her acclaimed centerfold for Playboy she channeled Marilyn both in dress and the staging of her shoot by recreating the look of the famous Monroe photos that appeared in the very first issue of Playboy.
Even legends have to begin somewhere, and Marilyn Monroe is no exception. She began her career under her birth name of Norma Jeane in the 1940s. She possessed natural beauty and charisma but hadn't yet developed the blonde bombshell persona which would become a permanent part of pop culture. It's this early version of Marilyn we're looking at in Playboy Retro this week.
Earl Moran was a popular Hollywood photographer and painter who specialized in pinup art and glamour photography. When he first met the 19-year-old Norma Jeane Dougherty in 1946, his work had appeared everywhere from movie posters to the pages of Life magazine. Norma Jeane was an up-and-coming model who wished to work with him and they soon hit it off. Over the next four years, Moran would shoot the woman who would become Marilyn Monroe a number of times. His photos of her are at once provocative and effervescent. They're very much in the girl-next-door aesthetic, and though they don't show the sultry aura of Marilyn's later famous work, they do capture her bubbly joie de vivre. We've assembled a "best of" retrospective of these sessions so that you can enjoy the beginnings of a career that would change the world.
Experience the beginnings of a megastar in the gallery above and see exactly why this electrifying woman continues to capture the imagination of every decade.


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School's back, and so is the dress code! With The Children's place selection of kids school uniform options, you can make sure that your children are looking right for the classroom while being comfy on the playground.
The school uniform store on The Children's Place has a huge selection of children's school uniform choices. Regardless of whether you're looking for an elementary school uniform or middle school uniform, you can be sure to find the right look for your child that will meet the school's dress code without cramping their style.
The items available include school uniform shirts in both short-sleeved and long-sleeved choices, pullovers and school uniform sweaters, school uniform skirts, skorts pants and shorts, as well as dresses and jackets. For your little ones who are just starting school, there's also a selection of toddler uniforms.
The children's uniforms are intended to be durable yet easy-to-clean, so your little one can have fun on the playground between classes as much as they like without you having to worry about laundry nightmares.
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Sparkling clean, graffiti-free Singapore has well and truly slain its prim and proper perception as the "Old Maid of Asia", with a slew of sights that need a week to do them justice.
The multibillion-dollar redevelopment of the downtown marina precinct is a triumph, and it plays host to the world's only night-time round of the Formula One Grand Prix. The glittering new casino is open for business, wrestling for attention alongside the Singapore Flyer observation wheel and the Gardens by the Bay.
Boasting more than 700,000 plants, this architectural frenzy of aerial walkways, supersized steel trees and mega-conservatories is quite the head-turner.
Across the water, stop by Singapore's mascot, the Merlion. This half-fish, half-lion statue has been spruced up and remains the nation's most photographed landmark. It's just the spot to savour the views of the extravagant theatre complex, the Esplanade, which was inspired by the Sydney Opera House.
From there, the charming riverside walking trail guides you around Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. This area bustles with waterside eateries and bars, hitting top-gear after dark as some of Asia's hottest night-spots come to life.
For a more languid exploration, jump on board a river cruise. Duck and Hippo Tours offer a combo-pass, so you can size up Singapore from the water as well as the hop-on bus.
The carefully conserved Colonial District showcases the state's British influence. The leafy precinct is home to the Singapore Cricket Club and Raffles Hotel. Slink into the Long Bar for a Singapore Sling and throw some peanut shells on the floorboards, as is the custom.
Little India and Chinatown are Singapore's most enchanting cultural districts, with ornate temples and enticing roadside cheap-eats. My favourite photo-ops include the Temple of 1000 Lights, the golden dome of the Little India Mosque and Chinatown's Thian Hock Temple, which was built by early Chinese immigrants and dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea.
Singapore Zoo was at the forefront of the global move towards open-enclosures. This sanctuary is gearing up for the imminent arrival of a pair of giant pandas. Some years ago, Singapore Zoo began the wildly popular Night Safari, offering up-close encounters with nocturnal creatures in near-to-natural environments. Buy a combo pass, to take in the wildlife by night and day.
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Tuesday, 4th January 2011
"The memory of the pack ice hissing around a wooden ship is one of the voices that call. I sometimes feel a mute fool at meetings, society dinner parties and dances, and the lure of the little voices I know then is at its strongest."
Lt. Teddy Evans (with Scott in Antarctica in 1910)
This morning the Expedition took us to Cuverville Island, one of the most populated Gentoo penguin rookeries in Antarctica. Most of us took off with John to climb the hill to the top where the most glorious of breath-taking views of the surrounding area was to be seen. The others went with Frank to watch the penguins sitting on their nest and going about their daily routines. No chicks could be seen here, unfortunately, due to the large amount of snow that had fallen late in the season. Our feathered friends need to see bare rock in order to lay their eggs. So they are waiting for their young to hatch at any moment.
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It's not yet a selection dilemma but the emergence of Ian Hogg finally provides Ricki Herbert with options on the left side of defence - for the Phoenix and the All Whites.
Tony Lochhead has been below par for most of this season, especially over the past month, though it was a suspension that granted Hogg his chance yesterday. He enjoyed a strong A-League debut at Eden Park, showing positive signs on attack and covering well on defence. He struggled physically towards the end but probably did enough to warrant selection for next week's match at Central Coast.
"It's about opportunity isn't it," said coach Ricki Herbert. "He did things well and stuck to the task. He really stepped up and I thought he was terrific. Can he do it again? Not sure - but unless we expose him to it, we will never know. It's a big one - away to the league leaders - but it will be a great challenge for him and he is figuring in the plans at this stage."
"It was a solid one," said Hogg. "I was happy defensively but I would have liked to get more involved on attack. It was my first 90 [minutes] in about five months so I struggled a bit towards the end."
He was reluctant to speculate on retaining his position, saying it was "up to Ricki" and he would "back any decision" that was made.
The 23-year-old showed his intentions early, sprinting past Paul Ifill on one of their first attacks to provide a cross. Another cross in the 28th minute saw Stein Huysegems volley narrowly wide. Hogg combined well with Ifill, though he could have gone looking for the ball more often. He positioned himself well defensively and a crucial second half sliding tackle snuffed out a dangerous Perth chance.
Hogg brings genuine pace and more of an attacking threat than Lochhead. There have been questions in the past over both his temperament and technique, though he has improved in both those areas.
Lochhead polarises fans but he is probably neither as bad as his detractors would believe, nor perhaps as good as his appearances for the club and country might indicate. He remains a tremendous athlete (still the fittest at the club) and has plenty of experience, including the qualification games against Bahrain and the epic matches in South Africa. However, he can be undone by world class opposition and lacks X-factor.
Hogg is short on experience but has made the most of his chances. Apart from his spectacular All Whites debut against El Salvador last year, he has performed creditably at two Olympics and at the Fifa Club World Cup. He deserves more chances over the A-League season, which could yet re-open the international door.
If Hogg manages to take his game to another level, it will push Lochhead to step up and will create the competition that exists in many other positions.


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any thoughts on if we should get him?
any thoughts on if we should get him?
Yep and he admitted to taking games off at LSU. Sounds exaclty like a the motivational push the Giants need on thier defense. Seriously.... I hated this guy pre-draft. Has all the talent but his work ethic sucks and he makes stupid decisions.
His own coaches went out of there way to warn NFL teams, I believe.


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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body.
Most MRI machines are large, tube-shaped magnets. When you lie inside an MRI machine, the magnetic field temporarily realigns hydrogen atoms in your body. Radio waves cause these aligned atoms to produce very faint signals, which are used to create cross-sectional MRI images — like slices in a loaf of bread.
The MRI machine can also be used to produce 3-D images that may be viewed from many different angles.
Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is a new way to image the body. It works by combining MRI imaging with sound waves to create a visual map (elastogram) showing the stiffness of body tissues.
MRE is used to detect hardening of the liver caused by many kinds of chronic liver disease. MRE also has potential as a noninvasive way to diagnose diseases in other parts of the body.
MRE was invented at Mayo Clinic. The test is available there and at various other centers. It's usually done as part of a conventional MRI exam.
A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breast used to screen for breast cancer. Mammograms play a key role in early breast cancer detection and help decrease breast cancer deaths.
During a mammogram, your breasts are compressed between two firm surfaces to spread out the breast tissue. Then an X-ray captures black-and-white images of your breasts that are displayed on a computer screen and examined by a doctor who looks for signs of cancer.
A mammogram can be used either for screening or for diagnostic purposes. How often you should have a mammogram depends on your age and your risk of breast cancer.
A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that helps reveal how your tissues and organs are functioning. A PET scan uses a radioactive drug (tracer) to show this activity.
The tracer may be injected, swallowed or inhaled, depending on which organ or tissue is being studied by the PET scan. The tracer collects in areas of your body that have higher levels of chemical activity, which often correspond to areas of disease. On a PET scan, these areas show up as bright spots.
A PET scan is useful in revealing or evaluating several conditions, including some cancers, heart disease and brain disorders.
Prostate brachytherapy (brak-e-THER-uh-pee) is a form of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Prostate brachytherapy involves placing devices containing radiation in the prostate gland close to the cancer cells.
Prostate brachytherapy procedures vary based on the type of radiation you'll receive. Temporary prostate brachytherapy involves placing radioactive wires in the prostate gland for several minutes before the wires are removed. Permanent prostate brachytherapy involves placing radioactive seeds in the prostate gland permanently, where they slowly release radiation.
The goal of prostate brachytherapy is to place the radiation close to the cancer cells, where the radiation can kill the cancer cells while causing less damage to healthy tissue nearby. Prostate brachytherapy side effects can include difficulty urinating and erectile dysfunction.
A single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scan lets your doctor analyze the function of some of your internal organs. A SPECT scan is a type of nuclear imaging test, which means it uses a radioactive substance and a special camera to create 3-D pictures.
While imaging tests like X-rays can show what the structures inside your body look like, a SPECT scan produces images that show how your organs work. For instance, a SPECT scan can show how blood flows to your heart or what areas of your brain are more active or less active.
Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) is an outpatient procedure to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This procedure is also called radiofrequency ablation or RF therapy.
During TUNA, a specially adapted visual instrument (cystoscope) is inserted through the tip of your penis into the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra). Using the cystoscope, your doctor guides a pair of tiny needles into the prostate tissue that is pressing on the urethra. Then radio waves are passed through the needles to create scar tissue. This scarring shrinks prostate tissue, opening up the urinary channel so that urine can flow more easily.
TUNA is one of several options for treating BPH. To determine the right treatment choice for you, your doctor will consider how severe your symptoms are, what other health problems you have, and the size and shape of your prostate.
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Most ultrasound examinations are done using a sonar device outside your body, though some ultrasound examinations involve placing a device inside your body.
Uterine artery embolization is a minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids, noncancerous growths in the uterus. In uterine artery embolization — also called uterine fibroid embolization — a doctor uses a slender, flexible tube (catheter) to inject small particles (embolic agents) into the uterine arteries, which supply blood to your fibroids and uterus.
Uterine fibroids stimulate formation of new blood vessels to the fibroid. During uterine artery embolization, the embolic agents are injected into these fibroid blood vessels. The goal is to block the fibroid vessels, starving the fibroids and causing them to shrink and die.
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Edit, flipped my first two picks around.
Round 1: Alex Okafor DE Texas
A reach in the first, but plugs in right into a position of need (LDE). Right now he's listed behind Jordan, Mingo, Ziggy, Werner, Moore, Jones, and Tank on the DE depth in this draft, so he could very well be a steal that could fall to our 2nd round pick. A true LDE that would allow us to move into the future at the DE position, with JPP solidified as our RDE. Would allow Tuck to be a "defensive Diehl" for 2013, an older player in decline, but has the versatility to plug and play as needed in any of the DL positions.
If he's not there, someone like Kyle Long would be a good pick as well.
Round 2: Arthur Brown ILB Kansas St.
This guy would be the ultimate steal in a massive position of need if we got him. Good coverage, plays a lot stronger than his frame suggests. Good sideline-to-sideline speed, can match up decently vs a TE, slot WR, WR on crossing route, or RB. Most importantly, he's not Dez Bryant in a linebacker's body.
If he is (most likely) off the board, I'd still probably take Te'o or Minter over Ogletree, who, character issues aside, seems to fit into a 4-3 more as a weak-side linebacker than a true MLB. For that matter. if he was gone and someone in a different position like Werner, Ansah, or Rhodes fell to 19, I would pick that way as well and just roll with Blackburn for one more year. Under absolutely NO circumstances would I ever pick Ogletree.
Round 3: Bennie Logan DT LSU
This pick is my lone unchanged pick from previous mocks. I think he is a decent DT that can definitely help out right away in rotation with Kuhn. Loves the Giants (yes I know we've all read that article, but it bears reiterating).
Round 4: Earl Watford OG James Madison
A developmental G who is decent at pass protection but needs to bulk up a little to make it in the NFL. Since we still have Snee in 2013, he could develop his rookie year into Snee's eventual replacement.
Round 5: Rodney Smith WR Florida St.
Normally I would say we don't need to draft a WR, but with Barden most likely gone and possibly Hixon as well, Smith is a tall receiver that, unlike Barden, is also a smooth route runner. Needs to work on his ability to physically fight for the ball, but he presents a huge target.
Round 6: Kip Edwards CB Missouri
Has the size to be an outside corner in the NFL. Since we're most likely stuck with the Toaster for one more year, I feel like we can wait on picking a CB until here. Has problems in press coverage and is better playing off the receiver, but since PF never calls for press coverage anyway it shouldn't be that big of a problem, increasing his value for our organization.
Round 7: Cameron Lawrence OLB Missippi St.
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Jan 5, 2013 at 10:16 am #1297685
Hey all,
The wife and I received some Christmas money and we were told to buy ourselves something really nice! She is getting the awesome rice-maker that she will have me cooking with. I am sure I will have fun cooking with that….
For me, I was looking at my first winter bag/quilt! What are your thoughts on the winter bag vs. quilt dilemma. I normally use a Go-Lite 20F Quilt (and 20 is pushing it with the Tarp set up!).
First, I want to tell you what winter looks like to me. I was looking at using this piece of equipment in the PNW, specifically Idaho/Montana. Temps can get down to -10F at higher elevations. Normal lows during Jan from 10-20F. However, I was also thinking of purchasing one of Hendrik Merkol's trips in Northern Finland – http://www.HikinginFinland.com.
I have two winter kits I am thinking about for deep winter (I have all pieces, but the quilt/bag):
1) Tarp and bivy setup with warmer bag/quilt, WM Flight jacket and pants, down booties, hat over balaclava.
2) Bibler El Dorado (heavy but bomber & free standing for tall guys) with same gear, but maybe not as heavy a bag/quilt.
As far as a winter quilt, I was intrigued by the Katabatic Backwelder, but am nervous about leaks, et al in the dead of winter with the tarp setup. Plus no head covering. Of course, with the Bibler it would be easy.
As far as the bag is concerned, Kevin was nice enough to post a WM second's sale. They have Puma, Kodiak, Antelope, and Versalite's for 20% off, which is a darn good deal.
Any other suggestions for 4th season bags/quilts? 4th season kits in general?
I am 6'4", normally a side sleeper.Jan 5, 2013 at 2:39 pm #1941025
Tom DealMember
@tomsbackwoodsLocale: Northern Idaho
I have gone from BA bags to quilts recently just for the weight savings. I live in Northern Idaho and just recently we have been down in the lower digits and I can vouch for Hammock Gears 20deg 950 fill down quilt.Sleeping in just a base layer and using a pad I was warm to 19deg it might have got colder but I never woke up.For me the quilt wins hands down.Jan 5, 2013 at 2:47 pm #1941026
Clayton MauritzenSpectator
@glacierramblerLocale: NW Montana
I am just moving into winter camping, and so far I have taken a quilt down to 15F (maybe less?) a couple of times with no problems. I am a pretty restless sleeper, but by cinching a wide quilt tight, the process has been relatively easy for me.
I like quilts for their versatility and ease of use, and maybe if I go lower, I'd prefer an actual bag. But so far, so good for me.Jan 5, 2013 at 3:02 pm #1941027
Stephen MBPL Member
@stephen-mLocale: Way up North
I tried a quilt out last winter and found it too much of a faff as I roll over a lot, I reverted back to using a winter bag instead (Phd Hispar 800)
For an overnighter in a few weeks time I am tempted to use my 3 season bag (Wm Alpinelite) with a down jacket and trousers and booties, the total down will be about 1000g.
Do let us know how things go on the trip with Hendrik if you go.Jan 5, 2013 at 3:10 pm #1941031
Chris WBPL Member
@simplespiritLocale: .
Bags are much simpler below about 20F, which is where dealing with drafts really comes in to play. Of course if you're sleeping in a double-wall tent, drafts aren't likely to be much of an issue. But then you probably wouldn't be looking at quilts in the first place. :-)Jan 5, 2013 at 4:07 pm #1941043
Derrick WhiteBPL Member
@mikuLocale: Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
My setup:
1. Bag – WM Ultralite (20F)
2. Quilt – Enlightened Equipment Revelation (20F)
3. Mat – Exped UL7 Downmat
4 Bivy – Mountain Laurel Designs eVent Soul
This set up with two merino base layers and no VBL has taken me to -15C comfortably, and breathed well – minor condensation on bivy but bag and quilt completely dry – but I was venting the bag to avoid getting too warm. In colder temps (sub -25C) where venting wouldn't be possible it would undoubtedly create some condensation issues and require a VBL.
This set up is amazingly warm and also gives me 2 functional summer sleeping kits. Each piece of equipment is first rate by itself and works wonderfully combined.
DWJan 5, 2013 at 4:07 pm #1941044
Buck NelsonBPL Member
@colterLocale: Alaska
Quilts have their place, but for actual winter use; Montana, Idaho, Finland kind of winter, I would definitely go with a sleeping bag. I have camped out in Montana when it got down to -20. And that was technically fall.
Look at gear lists for Denali for example. There are practical reasons why they list sleeping bags and not quilts. Personally I don't know anyone who uses a quilt for camping in the winter here in Alaska.Jan 5, 2013 at 4:56 pm #1941053
Michael KBPL Member
Tom and Clayton, are you guys cinching your quilt around your pad or around yourself? I'm very tempted to try a quilt because of the price (enlightened equipment)and especially the weight savings.
What do all of you cold weather campers do for insulating your head and is your head and neck sometimes an issue? I usually have a Serius fleece cap with me that has a neoprene mask.
Whenever I've pushed my 25 degree bag (decade old EMS bag) below its limit I really appreciate the ability to cinch the hood around me……even though I use a 2nd bag draped over me like a quilt when I sleep in the single digits in northern Michigan. I just feel like the total mummy effect with the hood allows me to create a total mini-climate. It even makes the breathing warmer because you are basically breathing out of your "mini-climate" that you have created.
I would not be too excited about having to buy another expensive down hoody especially because this would only be needed on my coldest trips and even on those trips it would basically only be used at night. The Mask/hat and my jacket's hoods suffice for on the move hiking. I guess that I could us emy down or primaloft jacket that normally serves as my pillow at night.Jan 5, 2013 at 5:51 pm #1941062
Five StarBPL Member
@mammomanLocale: NE AL
I agree with Buck, and I am a quilt lover. If you COULD run into below zero temps, I wouldn't risk using a quilt without a LOT of quilting experience and comfort with usage. The potential for death would make me cautious. Also, if you went with the Blackwelder, you'd need a good down hood as well.
If you DO decide to go with a quilt, make sure it's wide enough to allow movement and layering. I am shocked at how well my Sawatch (15 degree) wide not only allows this yet prevents drafts.Jan 5, 2013 at 6:10 pm #1941067
Mark VerberBPL Member
@verberLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
I have used both quilts and sleep bags in the winter. Sleeping bags are certainly easier, and there is something really nice to feel completely cocooned in feather. That said, quilts can work. Drafts are a big issue as the temp drops. In the winter I wouldn't use a quilt unless I either had a bivy or a solid walled mountain tent.
If you are using a quilt in the winter you will really want / need something warmer than a typical fleece hat / baklava. When the temp is below 30F I wouldn't take my quilt unless I had a high loft jacket with hood or a down baklava with me.
As to strapping the quilt to the person or the mat… my experience is that the straps around me rather than the pad tends to make a better seal.
One bit win is that if you are going to be standing around a lot then you are already going to be carrying some pretty darn warm clothing which is easier to combine with a quilt.
–MarkJan 5, 2013 at 6:47 pm #1941078
Jeffs ElevenBPL Member
@woodenwizardLocale: NePo
"If you are using a quilt in the winter you will really want / need something warmer than a typical fleece hat / baklava."
I prefer down or syn hat / quiche. Higher spinach content.Jan 5, 2013 at 7:51 pm #1941095
Excellent insight by all. Thank very much. I will receive my Feb schedule on the 9th for work and I will see if I can work something out with Hendrik.
This sight changed my life for 3 season packing! A lot of folks here have awesome experience and share that in their personal blogs/sites as well. I certainly enjoy that. One thing I have definitely learned is that what works for some, may or may not work for others. We are all wired a little different, so the variety of opinions and thoughts is so valuable!
Living on the East Coast, I use a tarp all the time. Even in a cold snap in the Mid-Atlantic, it seldom stays below 30F for more than 24 hours. I have found that when things do go above freezing for even a little while, it makes a big difference in the performance of my gear overnight.
I grew up in Idaho, but did little Winter Packing there. The El Dorado (just a larger/heavier version of the Firstlight) is my security blanket. But it is heavy! It would be really awesome to complete my MYOG tyvek bivy and Tarp out. I just haven't done it and was somewhat inspired by Roger C's article on pegging. But with Tarping you need more insulation as the wall on the El Dorado is worth a good 10 degrees.
Hence my questions to all of you. Regardless, the down jacket, pants and booties are coming with as the they are long nights in North Idaho this time of year.Jan 6, 2013 at 2:22 am #1941144
joe newtonMember
@holdfastLocale: Bergen, Norway
I've been using a 'shoulder season' down bag AND a synthetic summer quilt in winter for a couple of years with some success:
Two items cover most situations that I will find myself camping in.Jan 6, 2013 at 10:48 am #1941203
Tom DealMember
@tomsbackwoodsLocale: Northern Idaho
Tom and Clayton, are you guys cinching your quilt around your pad or around yourself? I'm very tempted to try a quilt because of the price (enlightened equipment)and especially the weight savings.
Michael, My Hammock Gear quilt has Baffles and a snap/cinch at the neck area and the same at the foot box. I cinch everything up and tuck the quilt beneath me. I haven't had any problems rolling off my BA air core pad yet.When I'm solo I take the hammock with an uderquilt and I haven't gotten cold yet.
What do all of you cold weather campers do for insulating your head and is your head and neck sometimes an issue? I usually have a Serius fleece cap with me that has a neoprene mask.
I wear a fleece balaclava with a wool cap and I have no complaints to date. I'm a warm sleeper and usually end up taking the cap off just to vent a tad sometime in the night.Jan 6, 2013 at 1:35 pm #1941236
Clayton MauritzenSpectator
@glacierramblerLocale: NW Montana
I am cinching the quilt around me. I have an EE Revelation 20° with overstuff. I have also taken my GoLite Ultra 20 into the high teens. Both times, the quilt was around me, not the pad.
Above freezing, I have used a wool beanie for my head; though, I would like to get or make something like the ZPacks Goose Hood to try as well. For that low with the GoLite (which has far less down than the EE Revelation) I wore my WM Flash jacket to bed. It helped me take the quilt lower and kept my head warm.
I just got the EE Revelation, so I've only had it out one night. I gave myself a few inches of shock cord for all but the last loop and slid into the bag. Then I snapped the top together and cinched the drawcord tight around my neck. The Revelation was too warm for me to wear the Flash to bed (I sleep warm), so I put just the hood of the jacket on and tucked the edges into the bag. That worked okay enough, but it won't be a long-term solution. I did start the night with just my usual wool beanie and some fleece ear warmers, and that wasn't enough (clearly). Thus the reason I'd like something along the lines of the goose hood for the long term.
I'm still not sure how low I can take my Revelation 20°, and I'm surprised how well quilts have worked for me at that temperature. I was initially skeptical and thought a true bag for 20° F and lower would be better. But I couldn't afford a WM or similar bag, and I had taken my GoLite pretty low with some success, so I gave it a shot.
Frankly, this is where time and experimentation come in. I am not totally sold on quilts below freezing, even though they have worked well for me. Being a larger guy (wide shoulders, broad chest, etc.), they are a lot lighter and easier to use for me than traditional mummy bags. But as I push my skills and gear deeper into the winter, that may have to change. I want to keep my kit relatively simple, and three or four bags feels excessive. Right now, this makes sense where I'm at. If further experimentation changes that, then I'll adjust. Part of learning something new is allowing for new knowledge and information as things progress.
While I am trying to avoid spending excessive amounts of money on what is–let's really be honest–a first-world hobby, I also don't want to have too many specialized or unused possessions. All that gear unused for most of the year weighs more than any used gear ever will.Jan 6, 2013 at 2:34 pm #1941251
Dan DurstonBPL Member
@dandydanLocale: Cascadia
It got down to -19.8F earlier this week and I was very glad to have a good bag. Quilts are awesome, but better suited for > +20F temps.Jan 6, 2013 at 6:17 pm #1941331
May I ask what type of winter bag and degree rating you are using?
Joe, interesting concept of bringing the quilt as an overbag. How does it do with condensation?
BobJan 6, 2013 at 8:47 pm #1941357
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@holdfastLocale: Bergen, Norway
The synthetic quilts ability to cope with moisture better than down was the theory behind me using this system. It seems to work very well. My down bag stayed dry and lofted over a six day ski tour, except near my mouth where moisture from my breath condensed. There was a small build up of moisture inside the very outer layer of the quilt where I presume any moisture my body was giving off was condensing. It was easy to dry the thin synthetic quilt on the sunny days towards the end of the trip.Jan 6, 2013 at 11:21 pm #1941382
eric chanBPL Member
the synth overbag concept is a time proven way to protect your down bag from internal and external moisture …
its also a very flexible system in terms of being able to use the overbag/quilt in the summer as well … or around camp
it can also be cheaper than buying a dedicated winter bag you rarely use …Jan 7, 2013 at 6:49 am #1941405
Jim ColtenBPL Member
@jcoltenLocale: MN
It got down to -19.8F earlier this week and I was very glad to have a good bag. Quilts are awesome, but better suited for > +20F temps.
Hmmmm, there's a lot of room for "Your Mileage May Vary" between -20F and +20F!
0F is the coldest I have used quilts but am hoping to find the opportunity to test colder. There's a 0F Enlightened Equipment Revelation in the production queue as I type this!
Some thoughts from my experience:
- Start out answering the questions? "Do I get cold easily? "When I get chilled, is it hard to get warm again?" If the answers are yes then cold weather quilting might not be for you. But I can only guess about that (my answers are no most of the time)
- +1 regarding a bivvy, mainly as a wind shield. I zip it up only to shoulder height to allow breath to escape.
- +1 (many times over) for a very warm balaclava when quilting in Real Cold. That's one area where synthetic insulation is a real winner (because of condensing breath moisture)
- I also like to layer a merino wool balaclava under the warmer one and pull it up over my nose. That balaclava is useful during the day too (when very cold)
- +1 that a pair of quilts provide for a very wide range of temperature. However, I've found it to be a bit of a hassle managing two layered quilts.
- +1 (in my experience) that attaching the quilt to the pad is not as warm as having it snug around me.
- However, attaching the outer quilt of a two layer quilt system to the pad reduces the above mentioned management hassles.
- Wearing puffy clothing inside a quilt reduces the shock of drafts when I toss and turn
- It will be colder between your puffy clothing and the quilt than it is between you and the clothing. Be sure to supplement your hand and foot insulation in that situation unless you can sleep easily with chilled extremities (I cannot)
If you do try cold weather quilting don't forget to report your impressions!
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Nicely done Ross! Cool pics.
Pretty nice bees, and the bee-vac takes the fight out of them quick. 8 frames of brood tied in with nurse bees. Couldn't find the queen, but have young brood and eggs and an ice chest full of honey.
You're lucky, Ross. I don't even want to talk about today's cutout. Three sections of scaffold high and still working over my head. 15 gallons of honey, 50 plus stings, I'm guessing 7 lbs. of bees. 6 hours and I am too sore to stand up. Not from the stings, but from the climbing. It's getting to be too much for a 60 year old dumb*^& that doesn't know when to stop.
Iddee, I know what your talking about. I am 9 years older than you and I am finding it hard to set up three or four sections of wide scaffolding with planking. I now set it up one day and return the next day to do the removal.
Most of the scaffolding jobs also involve lathing and re stuccoing that absolutly require the scaffolding.
You guys are not encouraging me at all, even being 6-7 years younger. I already committed to 2 cut-outs for this week (my first ones). Could you recommend the best way or tools to cut through plaster, and maybe answer my question on Âlocating bees IÂve got on beekeeping 101?
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Daniel, whatever tool you use to cut plaster,it will be messy, and don't forget you will have to cut through the metal backing sometimes. Some will have wooden lathe, which is of course easier to cut through. A skill saw, a cut off saw, sawzall, grinder with diamond disc, all will cut plaster. Just remember there will be lots of dust, so be sure to cover any valuables if you are doing it from inside. A heat thermometer and a borescope are invaluable at helping you locate the bees. Good luck!
iddee, what do you use to gather up 7#s of bees. I had all the comb cut out of the wall, brood tied in frames, etc. Nurse bees in the box, but still a bunch of bees in the wall. I hated to vacuum them because I knew it would kill a bunch, but I couldn't think of a way to get them out without taking all day.
Daniel, I use an old stethoscope, an infra-red heat thermometer and a clothes hanger to locate bees. Before doing any major cutting, I bore a small hole in the wall/ceiling/floor (where I'm "sure" the nest is located) and insert the clothes-hanger. If it comes out with honey/comb on it, fine; if no honey/comb, I keep looking. It's easier to patch a tiny hole.
For removing plaster I use a knife (box cutter style) and chisel - still messy but a lot less messy than power equipment. If using a power saw, be careful to not cut deep enough to hit wiring that might be in the wall.
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How a beginner should use this book!
By BegginersDoApply!!!
from Grand Rapids, MI
About Me Designer, Developer
Comments about oreilly JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, 5th Edition:
I started using this book as a beginner and there is a certain way you have to do that if you are just starting out.What I did was, I started with my college text (New Perspectives HTML, XHTML & DHTML) that covers JavaScript and felt that they were leaving out alot of the indepth information. So, what I did was, I would read a concept from my college text, do the exercises and then go to this book and also read about it.By doing this, I was able to get an introduction to JavaScript at first and then learn the deeper concepts right after. I suggest that beginners get this book and a introduction to JavaScript book and read them both together. It will make the learning process much more enjoyable and you will save yourself a lot of confusion and grief because the introduction books tend to leave out information. This book will fill in the gaps!This book will help you see the logic in this language!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Excellent book for Intermediate level
By JazKat
from Logan, UT
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I tried to use this book as an introduction but the language and terminology was way too advanced to be helpful. I bought another book that was geared to absolute beginners, and now this book is my primary reference guide to JavaScript. It really has raised my scripting ability to a completely new level. This book is a must-have for all intermediate level JavaScripters who want to know the power of JavaScript and manipulate the DOM. It also has a good introduction to Ajax--which is another step to maximizing the power of JavaScript.Great book, but I can't recommend it for beginners.
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By BobG
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I used the book to add javascript to my website. The reference section is very helpfull.I found some of the examples impossible to use because I am not advanced enough figure out how to call the code, still working on it.
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Excellent JavaScript Reference
By jdruin
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I have been programming for some time and I do use JavaScript reasonably often. I am glad to see a book that packs in almost everything about JavaScript in one manual. The book is really 3 references bound together. The first part is about JavaScript, its background, how it is used (with examples), and its relationship to the web page, DOM, CSS, and HTML. This part focuses on using JS to make web pages dynamic on the client side. Part 2 is a guide to the object, methods, and properties that are built into JS. This section is an excellent reference to programmers since it is difficult to remember the hundreds of built in methods and properties for each object. JS does not have an extremely large number of objects but does have a large number of properties and methods.The last part provides a reference about the client side environment. For example the "document" object is detailed.When I need a JS reference, it is generally to look up an example, to get a listing of the offerings for a particular object, or to see the names and/or spellings of various methods and properties. This is the most complete manual I have seen and one of the easiest to use to locate the information, which is good since the book is long.The book is organized like a reference as well; especially in parts 2 and 3. The material is generally in alphabetic order with methods and properties also listed alphabetically under each object.For web programmers, this is a must-have.
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It's a real definitive guide!
By midooh
It's a real definitive guide!.The book "almost" got everything you have to know when you learn the language.
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Re: Too much chaos
By DCUNITED
I believe you got the wrong book. This book is really written as a reference guide, not a beginner programming guide. I would suggest that you look at Learning JavaScript (http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596521875/) . O'Reilly has a system to their books where in a particular language series there is a Learning, Programming, Cookbook and the Definitive Guide. The Learning book is pretty much for the first-time programmer. The Programming, I have found, is for person who has used extensively one or two other languages and would like to add this language to their list. The Cookbook is how to solve some rather complex and common problems and the Definitive Guide is well, the reference guide. There are many other learning JavaScript books out there. I would suggest going to a good bookstore and browsing the first few chapters of each one until you find one that fits you best. I keep this book on my desk and find myself constantly looking at it.
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Too much chaos
By Anonymous
I bought this book in order to start learning JavaScript. I have only had XHTML/CSS, and I thought of JavaScript as a decent introduction to light programming.I had heard a lot of good things about this book, but there's one problem: the way its chapters are arranged causes a big chaos into a begginer's mind. There are way too many examples in the first three chapters which involve arrays and objects, making it hard for you to understand the given examples.There's also too much text which involves knowledge that you'll later achieve, so even the text will make it hard to understand. These are its main problems. It's a definitive introduction, presenting too much information in an intimidating way, thus requiring the reader to adapt to the author's chaotic style.
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Great Book Everything I Needed Included
By hsue3
Very cool book I learned alot from it and now almost everything it is to know about Javascript.
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Not as Definitive as it could be
By CJ Taylor
I bought this book to replace the previous edition and get a little more up to speed on DOM and document scripting.This book needs less talk and more definition. I was somewhat dissapointed to find that proprietary properties like innerHTML can be found but a simple method like setSelectionRange() isn't. I had to discover it via google and not my book :(The upside is the layout. There's a lot to cover with Javascript and this book at least makes an attempt to do so. The client and Core objects/functions are separated nicely for reference. But it needs to be more complete.
Re: Disappointing
I'm not sure which book on JavaScript he read, but I found this book incredibly useful and overall pretty good in relationship to other books on the subject matter.
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Hi, I am a new beekeeper and I need some experienced beekeeper(s) to tell me if I am about to do something stupid.
First, some background. It is my understanding that an inventory of drawn comb is very desirable in the spring. As a new beekeeper I have no surplus inventory, only what is currently in the hive. Here in Kentucky, the spring flow is ending; but, the hive still has lots of capped brood and presumably young bees capable of making wax.
I was thinking about feeding sugar syrup to stimulate the drawing of comb and so providing an inventory. I havent seen anything, pro or con, in the literature about doing this. I can see two possible negatives:
(1) it would extend the swarm season (since the bees would perceive a nectar flow)
(2) it would extend the queens egg laying into summer resulting in a increased summer population (but there would be the sugar syrup stores to feed them).
Please let me know why I should or shouldnt do this. Also, let me know if some of my assumptions are wrong.