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I dont know why it would make someone a hater to know that he's not used in our offense. It's fairly obvious.

[/quote]Well the Pats just snagged Ballard. You never know. Granted he may not be that great at blocking, but hes a VERSATILE receiver. The better question to ask is, WHO ELSE?
and ur basing this on that one TD catch?

whats versatile about him? they try to get a LBer on him because of speed. Safteys and corners can make up in the size advantage because hes cream filled

[/quote]Nope, a few big first downs in 2010 and the big td. He can play the slot, our outside. He burned a db on the td vs GB. Hes a decent back up people, let it go and accept it.
"slot" and "outside" is meaningless in all reality

the only time he is effective is if we can motion to have a linebacker on him in man and then MAYBE he could be effective.

He is pretty brutal otherwise
[/quote]Why??? Iv seen him line up at both......
Thats simply not true because he scored a 70 something yard td with a db on him.
Lets make this easier. Who would you rather back up Bennett and Pachcoe?
Robinson? He hasnt even practiced one snap with the team yet
lol peprah tripped when they got tangled up. stop it.
[/quote]its almost sad how hard you are trying matt. They didnt get "tangled up". The db put his hand on Beckum and he slapped it away, throwing him a bit off balance. lol The db still got burnt by a TE.
Again, Who do you think wold be a better back up.....

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Deciphering a Lost Technology
For more than a century, scholars have puzzled over the remains of a
strange object recovered from a Roman shipwreck off Greece, a geared
device dubbed the Antikythera Mechanism, which is believed to date
from the late second century B.C. Using high-resolution x-ray
tomography to probe the surviving pieces, a team of astronomers,
archaeologists and technologists have shed more light on the nature
of this intriguing artifact, which at one time was able to predict
lunar and solar eclipses and may have also been used to display the
positions of planets. The Antikythera Mechanism is considerably more
complex than anything known to have been built in the millennium
that followed its construction.
Freeth, T., et al. Decoding the ancient Greek
astronomical calculator known as the Antikythera Mechanism.
Nature 444:587-591 (November 30, 2006)
Muscular Dystrophy Reversed
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disease that
causes progressive paralysis, often results in death before age 30.
Currently, there is no effective treatment. But investigators have
recently demonstrated what may be a promising approach using dogs
suffering from an analogous disease: golden retriever muscular
dystrophy. Afflicted retrievers were infused with a type of
vessel-associated stem cell called mesoangioblasts. The animals
treated with such cells taken from normal dogs showed marked
improvements in muscle-contraction force and, in many instances, the
preservation of their ability to walk. Thus it is reasonable to hope
that similar mesoangioblasts may one day provide a stem-cell therapy
in people suffering Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Sampaolesi, M., et al. Mesoangioblast stem cells
ameliorate muscle function in dystrophic dogs. Nature
444:574-579 (November 30, 2006)
Then There Was Light
On January 18, 2000, an exceptionally bright meteor lit up the dawn
sky over Canada's Yukon and Northwest Territories along with parts
of British Columbia and Alaska. Fragments of the 200,000-kilogram
mass that created this fireball landed on the frozen surface of the
Yukon's Tagish Lake, where they were later collected. The subzero
temperatures, along with careful collection techniques, allowed the
recovery of volatile compounds from this meteorite—a very
primitive type known as a carbonaceous chondrite. An isotopic
analysis of organic globules contained in some of these otherworldly
samples reveals that they formed at very low temperatures, probably
within the cold molecular cloud that later gave rise to the solar system.
Nakamura-Messenger, K., et al. Organic globules in the
Tagish Lake meteorite: Remnants of the protosolar disk.
Science 314:1439-1442 (December 1, 2006)
Put Down That Sunscreen
Scientists have long known that the incidence of multiple sclerosis,
an autoimmune disease, is higher in northern portions of the United
States than in the South. Now clues are emerging as to why this
regional variation exists. A key risk factor may be low levels of
vitamin D, which is produced naturally when skin is exposed to
sunlight. One of the properties of vitamin D is to suppress immune
response, so it makes sense that people deficient in this substance
may be more prone to suffer from an autoimmune disease.
Investigators confirmed this association using Army and Navy records
of physical disability to identify patients with multiple sclerosis
and then examined blood samples taken earlier and stored in the
Department of Defense Serum Repository.
Munger, K. L., et al. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
and risk of multiple sclerosis. Journal of the American
Medical Association 296:2832-2838 (December 20, 2006)
Medieval Murder Mystery
The circumstances surrounding the sudden and simultaneous deaths of
Francesco I de' Medici and his wife Bianca Cappello in 1587 have
long suggested foul play—in particular the possibility that
they were poisoned by Francesco's brother, Cardinal Ferdinando, who
may have hoped that their deaths would allow him to become the next
Grand Duke of Tuscany. A new analysis of the couple's remains shows
high arsenic concentrations in soft tissue samples but low values in
Francesco's femur and beard hair, ruling out the possibility of
chronic arsenic exposure and indicating that they probably suffered
acute arsenic poisoning. Cardinal Ferdinando was not available for comment.
Mari, F., et al.The mysterious death of Francesco I de'
Medici and Bianca Cappello: an arsenic murder? British
Medical Journal 333:1299-1301 (December 23-30, 2006)
Another Cause of Alzheimer's
In 1993, investigators fingered the ApoE4 gene as a cause
of late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Yet that gene could account for
only about half of the cases of this devastating brain disorder,
which afflicts many elderly people. Now another culprit has been
identified: a variant of the SORL1 receptor. The team that made the
discovery included members from Columbia University Medical Center,
which is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of upper
Manhattan. The Columbia University investigators noticed that
Dominicans living in Washington Heights suffered from Alzheimer's at
a rate about three times that found for the general population. That
clue prompted the collection of medical histories and blood samples
from Dominican families, allowing identification of the problematic
variant, which has since been found to exist in several other populations.
Rogaeva, E., et al.The neuronal sortilin-related
receptor SORL1 is genetically associated with Alzheimer
disease. Nature Genetics (January 14 advance online
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Hi there all, I work for a small electrical engineering design firm in Yorkshire. We've been asked by a client to design and develop a remote viewing system for the inside of domestic ovens. Our brief was simple but somewhat vague - a wireless video camera which could record images from within a working oven and relay them to a tablet/phone or other device.
Being only the most amateur of cooks my design concepts have mostly been based on guesswork and summation and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or suggetions for my problem:
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- If so what's the going rate for kitchen gadgets?
- Any other features that would be useful?
Our current prototype is like a catering endoscope, with the control and communication systems on the outside of the oven door connected to a fiberoptic camera within the oven. Good idea/bad idea?
I'm a little stuck for inspiration here and would really appriciate any suggestions people can come up with.
Thanks a million,
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Re: Help out a stressed engineer...
One thing you might want to check out for general interest is the website called cooking for engineers.
Jamie's 30 minute meals series uses a camera in the side of an oven so I guess the concept is not new and there may already be something out there. I can't really see the point, after all ovens usually have windows on the front and it's not too hard to walk into the kitchen and take a look. So it would have to be at the quirky stocking stuffer end of things for me to bother getting (or being given).
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I would like to use a device that sends images wirelessly to my computer of what's happening inside my oven. My oven door is not see-through. Also, I'm recovering from an injury and reducing the number of times I walk to check things would be helpful right now.
Please put a thermometer on that camera with a very clear read out because everyone needs to check the temperature of the oven.
I am frugal when it comes to spending on brand new technologies. Digital cameras are so cheap now, everything is wireless and certainly, there have been cameras going inside ovens and barbecue grills for quite a while now, so it's not something new, although I would think not many at home have this technology.
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This has been especially true of my work with Plattsburgh State's Institute for Ethics in Public Life. My colleague's ideas and my readings on ethics have sharpened my sensitivity to the ethical choices we face - and our ancestors faced as well - at at every juncture in our lives.
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I know there is a replaceable trigger w/ a backstop. Never heard of an adju trigger on an HK.
Hey guys. I bought a .45 tac a few days ago. I see in the manual it says it has an adjustable trigger. I assume that mean it can be adjusted to fit larger or smaller hands comfortably. But I don't see in the manual where it tells you how to do this. I field stripped it but I dont want to experiment for fear of screwing it up. Anyone able to give me some suggestions?
I know there is a replaceable trigger w/ a backstop. Never heard of an adju trigger on an HK.
The trigger stop is adj. is that what you mean?
No. In the manual where it shows the features of the gun. It has an arrowpointing to the adjustable trigger stop then another arrow pointing to the trigger itself that says adjustable trigger.
I have three USPs with the match trigger and the only adjustment is for overtravel. The picture in the manual is a bit confusing I have to agree.
How much is it to get a match HK trigger?
Well damn. I was hoping I could adjust the trigger a little. Your right the manual is a little confusing. Thanks though.


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Eron Davidson, the co-producer of Roadmap to Apartheid will be introducing the film.
Roadmap to Apartheid by film makers Eron Davidson from Israel, Ana Nogueira from South Africa and narrated by Alice Walker tells the story of how apartheid was developed in South Africa and compares those policies to Israel and Palestine. There will be a discussion on the film and a panel on the action by labor and community activists on June 20, 2010 to blockade the Israeli Zim ship in the port of Oakland.
Joining the panel will be ILWU Local 10 retired members Jack Heyman, ILWU Local 10 and Howard Keylor and Clarence Thomas, a working member of ILWU Local 10.


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Elna (Niva) Sumption, 101, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 20, at Riverside Assisted Care in Pine River, Minn.
Elna was born in Frederick, S.D., on Jan. 7, 1912. She was the second daughter of Emil and Julia (Rauma) Niva. She graduated from Frederick High School in 1928 and married Erwin (Ole) Sumption in 1929. In 1936, they moved with their son, Lavon, to Akeley, Minn., where Ole worked in the Red River Lumber Mill, logged and played in a dance band, while Elna raised vegetables and chickens. In 1940, they moved again to the farm northwest of Longville where they raised sheep, cattle and chickens. Their second son, John, was born in 1951.
In addition to farming, Elna was active in the Longville community. She served for many years on the Margaret Welch Public Library Board, was active in Farmer's Union and was a 4-H Club leader. She was instrumental in helping establish the Kitchigami Regional Library and served for more than 25 years as a bookmobile librarian. She also worked for many years at Forestview Lodge on Leech Lake serving as their dining room hostess well into her 80s. In later years, she served as a volunteer driver, taking "the old people" shopping and to doctor's appointments and was active in the YAH Club.
In 2003, after 63 years on the farm, Elna moved to the Riverside Senior Apartments along Norway Brook in Pine River, where she enjoyed reading, exercising and playing cards with many old friends. The excellent care she received from the Good Samaritan staff there and later at Riverside Assisted Care added immeasurably to the quality of her life.
Elna was preceded in death by her husband, Ole (1976), and is survived by sons, Lavon (Peggy) and John (Lissa); seven grandchildren, John Sumption, Gloria Sumption, Christine (Richard White) Sumption, Robin (Wayne) Campbell, Elizabeth (Rodel Broas) Sumption, Trevor (Jody) Sumption and Derek (Jen) Sumption; and seven great-grandchildren, Amy, Kate, Kelli, Morgan, Joshua, Cayden and Grady.
Elna had a zest for life and and eternally inquisitive nature that she instilled in all her family.
A family memorial gathering will be held this summer. Memorials are preferred to the Margaret Welch Memorial Library, c/o John Sumption, 6597 County 125 N.E., Longville, MN 56655.


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Re: st: Chi2 test on weighted data
Steve Samuels <email@example.com>
Re: st: Chi2 test on weighted data
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:14:33 -0400
Actually, -svy: tab- also shows the uncorrected, weighted, Pearson chi square statistic. It's not appropriate for doing a "chi square test", but there it is.
The Design-based F produced by -svy tab- _is_ a corrected weighted Pearson chi square statistic. But because of the complex sampling design, the distribution of the uncorrected version is not chi square. To get a valid p-value, the chi square statistic is converted to an F statistic. For details and references, see the manual entry for "svy: tabulate twoway".
On Sep 20, 2012, at 8:38 AM, Dr. Annelies Blom wrote:
Dear Steve, dear all,
Thank you very much for your answer. I was aware of the svy commands. However,
the command does not support the chi2 option. When I estimate the table without
the chi2 option, I do get a chi2 estimate, however, according to the output this
estimate is "uncorrected". I assume that this means that the weightt is not
taken into account, right?
Stata does calculate a " Design-based F", however, for this project I need the
The output for the tests looks as follows:
Uncorrected chi2(4) = 7.5233
Design-based F(3.97, 18286.26)= 1.5275 P = 0.1916
Does anyone know whether I am just misinterpreting the output or how to get
Stata to deliver weighted chi2 estimates?
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:32:27 -0400
From: Steve Samuels <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Subject: Re: st: Chi2 test on weighted data
Hello, Annelies. Welcome to Statalist!
The command you are seeking is "svy tabulate", and you might have found
it by typing "help survey tabulate". For valid test results, you must first
specify the survey design with -svyset-. Typing "help survey" will introduce
Stata's survey capabilities. There are a number of contributed survey commands,
so ask
if you need functionality that the built-in commands do not provide.
On Sep 10, 2012, at 2:00 PM, Prof. Annelies Blom wrote:
Dear all,
I have a quick question which I just don't seem to be able to solve.
I would like to perform a chi2 test on whether two categorical variable are
related. My data are survey data and contain a design weight. Thus, I gathered
that I should use pweights. However, I cannot find any command that lets me
perform a chi2 test on pweighted data.
For example: tabulate does not allow the pweight option and, moreover, does only
allow frequency weights in combination with the chi2 analysis.
What am I missing?
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The Wall Street Journal (By Melissa Korn)
Normally, schools offer scholarships to entice students to enroll. This year, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's business school handed them money to go away.
The Sloan School of Management's full-time M.B.A. program, usually about 400 students, was oversubscribed by an unusually high number of students this year. Rather than expand the class size, the school asked for volunteers willing to wait a year to enroll, sending out an e-mail just a couple of weeks before the Aug. 23 kickoff barbecue. By that point, many expectant students had quit jobs and secured housing in the Boston area.
How did the math whizzes at MIT get the numbers so wrong?
Colleges and universities see a fair amount of last-minute movement, known in admissions circles as "summer melt," when students change their plans or decide to attend another school after getting in off the wait list. But predicting how many will do so has grown harder lately, admissions consultants say, because candidates are applying only to the schools they really want to go to. At Sloan, a higher-than-expected number of students stuck with their plans to attend, Rod Garcia, senior admissions director, said in an emailed statement.
Sloan received 4,133 applications for the M.B.A. program that started last month; of that number, more than 10% enrolled.
After realizing they had a student surplus, school officials emailed the incoming class on Aug. 7, offering "guaranteed admission to the class of 2015 for the first 20 admitted students who request it." The school gave them until Aug. 13 to respond, according to one student's copy of the letter, which was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. But it didn't get enough takers.
So, like an airline offering vouchers to travelers willing to hop off oversold flights, the school put money on the table, offering students who expressed an interest a $15,000 scholarship to be applied to next year's tuition. Students still balked, and on Aug. 21, a day after pre-term refresher courses began, Sloan raised the offer to $20,000 for the first 10 respondents. (Tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year is $58,200, with total expenses—including books, housing and food—estimated at just under $89,000.)
Four incoming Sloan students volunteered, said Mr. Garcia, and the school started the year with an M.B.A. class of 413, up from 404 last year. The $80,000 in funds will come out of next year's fellowship pool. He added that the school expects some deferring students won't end up enrolling next fall. (If they don't enroll, they won't get money from MIT.)
Offering money for a deferral is uncommon, but not unprecedented. Sloan made a similar offer last year, when it had a surplus in its young and fast-growing master's in finance. And in 2006, Yale School of Management offered accepted students a 50% tuition rebate for their first year, amounting to $21,000, in exchange for deferring. More than 30 admitted students ultimately took the offer, allowing the school to keep its M.B.A. class at about 180.
Deferrals were attractive when the economy was stronger, allowing students to pursue a new business venture or take a long vacation, but the current outlook probably makes a year off less appealing to many, said Graham Richmond, co-founder of the admissions consulting firm Clear Admit.
A Sloan student who took the deferral fellowship had already quit her job, rented an apartment and sold her car. The woman, who asked that her name not be used, sublet her Cambridge apartment, though at a loss. She will spend part of the year traveling, and work on media projects.
Bad Math: MIT Miscounts Its New B-School Students
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5 Points grocery store closes doors after 35 years
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. - "I've been here since I was 12," said Kelly Street, owner of the store.
The 5-Point Grocery Store in Jonesborough, Tennessee is closing its doors Sunday, after being open for nearly 35 years. However, after Sunday, its doors will be closed forever. "There's been a lot of action. I sold all of these shelves here this morning," said Street.
Street said the town of Jonesborough made the decision to add a roundabout, right where her store sits. "They had a meeting about it, but they forgot to invite me; whoops," she said.
Street said she was the last to know. "A few guys that work for the town said 'We're going to miss you'. I said 'where are you going?' and they said, 'no, it's not us. It's you'," said Street.
We learned she was compensated for the building and moving expenses, since TDOT is taking over her store. "I got a check last week, week before last," she said.
She tells News 5 she has no plans to re-open at a different location. "I would never own another business in this town if it were the last place on earth," said Street.
So, instead, she's enjoying her last day in her store. "It's gonna be a shame because this is like a community hangout for a lot of people. They come and chat and talk and get along real well," said Richard Sauls.
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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM ReviewMonday June 11 2012 Lens Review
The new Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 lens is the second one that Canon has equipped with its new Stepping Motor Technology (STM) system that allows that allows not just fingertip editing, but also the ability to provide continuous tracking of moving objects both rapidly and quietly, making it perfectly able to answer the exigencies of video. According to Canon, this type of motor eliminates the "pump effect" that one sometimes encounters with other systems.
Videographers will particularly appreciate its quietness, along with its electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) that allows for accurate and swift shutter control. The shutter consists of 7 circular leaves.
Its optical formula integrates an aspherical lens element that has been treated with a Canon Super Spectra coating.
Available at the end of June 2012 with the trans-standard EF-18-135mm STM, the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake will be offered at a price of 279 € (tax included).
Principal characteristics of the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
- Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 49°, 34°,57°
- Lens construction (elements/groups): 6/4
- No. of diaphragm blades: 7
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- Maximum magnification (x): 0,18
- AF actuator: STM
- Filter diameter (mm): 52
- Max. diameter x length (mm): 68.2 x 22.8
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Natural sisal perches are veterinarian recommended to help curb habitual feather plucking. Bend and twist these eco-friendly perches to your liking; they're a great addition to standard perches. Each is completely washable for long life.
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last year we discovered a wild honeybee hive had attached itself to the side of our upstate home in NY, and we have been observing it. Is there a way to "lure" or "tempt" the hive to relocate into an artificial hive?
If it comes down to breaking the hive off from the roof, what would be the procedure for moving them into an artificial hive? Should this be done in wintertime, when everything is frozen and more breakable, or would that cause the hive to die since they are so weak?
The hive seems to be attached to the ledge of the roof, and we are afraid they might eventually eat into the house wall, so we want to move them into a separate house, while keeping them happy. of course - it also snowed about 4 feet this winter, so we are not even sure they will survive.
Are there any books specifically about capturing wild hives?


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WHS Cozy Loft, Haarlem (Amsterdam 15min)
尺寸100 平方米
Floor No.2
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|Wilhelminastraat, 2011 VH Haarlem, 荷兰
*** BOOK NOW ** Special Winter offer during the winter months:
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Let me introduce you to this beautiful Dutch Mansion located in the heart of Haarlem. Going up the "easy" stairs you are welcomed to your spacious apartment with a living room area, dining area, work area and sleeping area.
It is suitable for 4 persons or a family! 1 king waterbed and 2 pull out beds. Kitchen with all the appliances needed and separate shower and toilet.
Why come and stay in this Mansion in Haarlem? This mansion is 3 minutes away from everything you possibly need, movie theatre, fitness center, grocery store and much more. Also I want to mention to you that Haarlem is the best city (3 times nominated) to go shopping.Streets are filled with salons, boutiques, and fabulous dining.
Ancient Haarlem has something for everyone! It is safe, friendly, easy walking to everywhere.
5 minutes pleasant walk from historical center of Haarlem.
Ideally situated for exit roads and public transport.
The bus stops in front of the Mansion, the central station of Haarlem is in walking/cycling distance. Parkinglicense included. This is a license for 3 hours. After 3 hours change time and you can park for another 3 hours from 9 am till 9 pm. So you've to change it 3 times a day.
The movie "Ocean's 12" was filmed here. The team leaving on the train to France was filmed in station, Haarlem, netherlands and the first train traveling in the Netherlands was between Haarlem and Amsterdam. That means there is a very good and fast connection between these wonderful, historic and ancient city's. As well the famous long Dutch beaches are a few minutes away. Driving, biking, strolling are all possible here in Haarlem, the beaches and not to forget the dunes. If you need to be here in Haarlem for business, than you are at right place too.
Things to do in Haarlem:
Frans Hals Museum
Teylers Museum
Cathedral of Sint Bravo
Grote Markt (market square)
The Corrie ten Boom House
Molen De Adriaan Museum (windmill)
Historic Museum Haarlem
Amsterdams Poort
Shopping and dining
住宿规定No marijuana allowed on the premises. There is a coffee shop around the corner where you can smoke.
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Madelon & Marques are great hosts! they even got a travel cot for our baby :)
The apartment has everything you could need, of course there are some little things that could be improved (but where not?).
Recommendable 100%!
PS: They can talk Spanish if you need that, probably that could help many travellers
The Loft was perfect! Large and furnished with everything needed for a short or extended stay .Water is so clean and hot water never a shortage. Location is awesome . . you are right in heart of a really old and beautiful part of Holland. The hosts are really helpful and will make sure you are comfortable or need anything... I can't say enough . . . everything was just great and I will be returning here later in the year . . Haarlem was everything I hoped for! Well done !
It was such a lovely place to stay over for Christmas. The place looks much bigger than the photo, and as described, it's located very close to the centre. I was kindly introduced what to do in Haarlem, and I will definitely remember its atmosphere and liveliness.
Cozy Loft Haarlem, NL. Was exactly, what it says on the tin ! Large airy open apartment, nicely appointed, with separate shower room and toilet, off of the kitchenette and one huge studio divided into sleeping, dining and lounge area.
My on site Landlord had an office downstairs and was very helpful along the way, his office staff also helped with local advice and fixed broken light bulbs etc.
Haarlem has all the facilities of Amsterdam , without the graffiti and grime of the big city. Beautiful historic centrum and the great Church of St.Bavo focus your stay on the central area and you are bounded on all sides by a lovely canal system.
Free to wander the almost countless alleyways and bijou shops and cafe/bars of the district, it is a shoppers paradise.
Then to return to a home cooked meal of your choice in your own time, having bought the very freshest ingredients from the local markets and specialist ethnic shops in town, the night is yours, to enjoy further at your leisure. With some of the best jazz/Blues/soul musicians in the world living here you can be assured of top entertainment in many of the bars nearby. All for the price of a couple of beers.
Transport links, to the city and Zandvoort on Sea are really easy to use
And with the OV-Chipkart you can travel all over the place on train,tram,bus and Metro in the "Dam."
Again , Wimdu gives you the freedom to choose your own pace and schedule and self cater or indulge yourself in any way you choose , in the comfort of what feels like your own home. Most of my family came to join me at, some stage during my month here. Along with my wife and friends. They too had a great time and saved on Hotel bills, as my guests.
Thanks to Madelon and Marquez for a very efficient
And personal service, during my stay.
I thoroughly recommend This location and Wimdu for their innovative style of holiday/Vacation lettings.
Christopher Shuter, Aylesford,Kent,UK. 31/7/2015
Recieved a warm welcome from Marquez who was lovely and very helpful. The apartment is really nice and spacious and clean. There's a supermarket just round the corner so that was convenient, had no problems getting things we needed. We went into Amsterdam most days and the busses are so frequent to Haarlem station and from there you get a train which takes about 15/20 minutes and it was very easy once we got used to the travel system! Haarlem is a beautiful place and we really enjoyed our stay in the apartment. We got our privacy too which was good but Marquez was there to message if we needed anything or had any questions which was appreciated.
I will definitely be recommending this apartment to my friends and family should they ever be visiting Haarlem or Amsterdam.
Thank you for making our trip great!
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Feb 10, 2013 at 6:45 am #1299081
I tested out a new sleeping setup last night in Western Massachusetts, up in the Berkshires. We camped overnight at Windsor Lake in North Adams, and the temperature dropped below zero. Windchill may have breached -10ºF. I hope someone can compare my results to their own and benefit. Please ask if you have any questions, even if it's "Why the hell don't you use an underquilt?!"
I used:
Hennessy Hammock Ultralight A-Sym Backpacking Hammock
Tyvek Kite-Making Sheet Liner
Thermarest Z-Lite Sol Torso Length
Sleeping Bags:
Outer- EMS Solstice 20º Synthetic
Inner- MH Ultralamina 32º Synthetic
C.A.M.P. Men's ED Slim Down Sweater
Smartwool Midweight Baselayer
Baffin Down Booties w/ thick socks
MH Mesa Backpacking Pants
OR Windstopper Peruvian hat
Lessons Learned:
First off, the sleep setup was very, very close to warm, but not quite warm. I fell asleep about 10:30 PM and awoke from the cold at 5:30 AM, so I got 6-7 hours of continuous sleep. That is the mark of a good sleep setup in my mind, even if I'm uncomfortable once I wake up. I felt my stomach in the morning and my core was as warm as a furnace. Still, the discomfort could have been prevented, which I'll go into below.
I also learned that no matter how bad I want to, my 40L backpack is not big enough for my winter setup. It technically fits everything easily, with room to spare, but that constitutes compressing both sleeping bags. I will be using a bigger bag in the future. That was not fun to do in the morning with cold hands. I also did not enjoy untying the knots on my hammock with freezing fingers, but I got it done in the same amount of time that I usually do.
Wind under the hammock was, as I predicted, negated a lot by the Tyvek sheet. It was big enough to wrap up the sides of my sleeping bag on both sides, and it stayed in place all night. It also made shifting my pad around inside the hammock during the night much easier. I was a huge fan of this sheet, and while I am concerned about durability it looked fine in the morning.
1) Warmer hat
2) Swapping the Thermarest Z-Lite Sol for a Thermarest NeoAir X-Therm Torso. I was reluctant to use a NeoAir since I was so satisfied with my Z-lite, but it really is a necessity and with a hammock, I'm unlikely to puncture it.
I didn't know they made a Torso X-Therm! I was unhappy with the full length All-Season I had because if my feet hang mid-calf I can't sleep. If they hang mid-thigh I have no issues. I was looking at the NeoAir X-Lite Torso (the yellow one), and the R-rating was only a bit higher than my foam pad… did I really want to spend $130 for 3.2 R-value versus 2.6? No. But will I pay $150 for 5.7 R-value? Hell yes! I had been meaning to pick up another all-season and this is perfect for my needs.
3) Swapping my MH 32º Ultralamina for a MH 45º Ultralamina. My body wasn't cold, except my back from the insufficient pad. I will save a little weight here and get a bag that will be more suited to the Spring/Summer trips I have planned, and continue using the EMS Solstice 20º combined with this as a liner for warmth.
Overall, it's a good system. It seems sketchy using so little insulation with a hammock, but I can sleep through anything and I am glad for the leg elevation. I am a believer in Tyvek, and if I rip it, it was only $7. I will be using this setup, with the mentioned changes, this coming weekend on Mount Moosilauke, NH. I'm guiding a 3-day student trip.Feb 10, 2013 at 7:03 am #1952826
Tom LyonsMember
@towalyLocale: Smoky Mtns.
I think it sounds good.
If I can make it to 5:30 a.m. before waking up, I consider that a complete night.
At that point, I'd just get up and make some coffee. Then break camp and be cleaned-up and packed and ready to move at daylight.
I can't argue with the X-Therm idea. However, you did make a statement recently about going ONLY CCF forever, so that's a fairly big change in philosophy all of a sudden.
I guess the cold can do that to you.
Definitely the hat will be a big help. I use as much hat as I can carry in the cold. I use a VBL under any insulated hat.
It sounds funny, but I wear a women's vinyl shower cap which weighs very little, on my head when I go to sleep. It's an amazing improvement in comfort, even with just a VBL layer on my head, if not anywhere else.
And I'll say it again at the risk of sounding repetitive.
If you used a VBL in that weather, and remained at a "neutral temp" which it sounds like you would have, you would have been warm enough and not generated any clammy feeling inside the VBL.
Did you get any frost inside the sleeping bags from condensation?Feb 10, 2013 at 7:08 am #1952830
Michael KBPL Member
You did not mention what kind of gloves you used. I have a lot of years of winter activities and camping in the cold b/c I lived in Michigan until 2 years ago. You mentioned the issue with untying the hammock in the cold. This issue of tasks that demand dexterity led me to needing a glove system that I actually wore for the maximum amount of time. This is why these llbean convertamitts are my favorite:
Unlike, many other convertamitts, which I find useless……they also have a flip down thumb. With convertamitts without a flip down thumb….. I still often had to take off my gloves for certain tasks.
Before switching to this system, I frequently had to do things without gloves and besides the temporary cold……after a couple days my hands would get torn up (dry, peeling etc,) from exposure and more easily cold before switching to this glove system. In extreme cold, I supplement these gloves with a liner (wool or synthetic).
I sometimes brought an extra pair of mittens for hanging out at camp. Half fingered rag wool gloves are fine for me into the 30's.Feb 10, 2013 at 7:10 am #1952831
Two things contributed to my "CCF Forever" mentality, which I still have all the fervor for, if less resolve.
#1) It was my understanding that if I got an all-season pad, I was getting a full length, and if I was getting a torso length it would not be all-season. The Torso length X-therm is that happy, golden ratio I wanted, so I am satisfied.
#2) I wanted to push the temperatures, and it's not possible, so I'll revert back to the air mattress. Not a big deal.
I really didn't like blowing up my rectangular All-Season every night of my bike tour. Blowing up a mummy-cut torso pad will mitigate the annoyance.
As for the condensation- None! None whatsoever, anywhere. My hammock is like 50% open to the elements, since both sides are very open. I tied down my rain fly very close to the bug net, leaving about an inch that blew less or more throughout the night. Like this, I have developed very mild frost before, but not last night.
I have five nice wool hats. I'll pack one next time. One look at the great big, clear sky last night while snowshoeing to camp and all my troubles seem trivial at best…Feb 10, 2013 at 7:19 am #1952835
My glove setup was embarrassing, bordering on dangerous. I was using L.L. Bean Polartec gloves, which I love. I had them in a Women's large and they developed a tear. When I replaced them, I got Men's large by accident and now they're a tiny bit too big. I tend to catch the fingertips when I'm tying my shoes and hammock.
My outer gloves are a pair of Burton Gore-Tex mittens, which I do not particularly like, but they are warm and they were VERY cheap. There seems to be two kinds of mittens available; cheap-o snowboarding mitts that work poorly and expedition-type mitts in the $150+ range. The middle of the road options are all gloves, not mittens. If someone can show me otherwise that'd be great, but I won't be buying new ones till I wear out my current ones, which could take a year or two.
Here's the dangerous part: My two buddies were Tim, who is vastly experienced for his age and EMS-trained, and Jared, who is vastly inexperienced and counted on us telling him how to stay warm. I gave my outer mitts to Jared and only used my Polartec mitts for the entire trip. In the morning, after tying my boots and untying my hammock, I was so worried about frostbite that I swapped back with Jared and made closed fists for a few minutes. By the time we packed up, I had restored feeling, but my right hand pointer finger is still a little bit tender. It's fading, and I've had worse.
I will definitely consider converta-mitts for this kind of finicky tying/untying stuff. Thank you for the link and the suggestion. I don't know why it never occurred to me!Feb 10, 2013 at 7:31 am #1952842
Konrad .BPL Member
"There seems to be two kinds of mittens available; cheap-o snowboarding mitts that work poorly and expedition-type mitts in the $150+ range. The middle of the road options are all gloves, not mittens. If someone can show me otherwise that'd be great, but I won't be buying new ones till I wear out my current ones, which could take a year or two."
Here are a few examples of warm mittens that won't run you $150.
These are "all in one" systems. You could go lighter if you use a thin wp/b shell over a puffy liner mitt, like the following system:
and add this over it:
Look for them on sale because winter is "over" in the retail chain cycle. There are a lot of mittens out there that aren't the OR Alti Mitt (which runs over $150), that will keep you warm for any conditions you'll see in the lower 48 statesFeb 10, 2013 at 7:47 am #1952850
Thank you very much for the suggestions. When I go to replace the Burtons, I will likely go with the MEC system you linked. I really appreciate your time!
As a photographer, fingers are important. The mere suggestion of fingerless gloves could mean a substantial amount to my comfort in the outdoors. I liked the L.L. Bean gloves but opted for a cheaper version, the apparently overbuilt Manzella Cascade Gloves. I ordered an XL, since A) that was all that was available, and B) Several people said they run small and I am only 1/2 inch off from the XL anyways. Extra loft, right?
I used Zappos.com, so the decrease in quality is offset by a return policy should these develop problems.
Kudos to you gentlemen for the assistance.Feb 10, 2013 at 8:27 am #1952863
josh wagnerMember
i hope you have a tarp to take out for your 3 day trip. if it snows and you're without one good luck. i'm pretty surprised you weren't cold with the amount and type of insulation you're using. interesting…
EDIT: i see you mention rainfly. what kind of tarp is that?Feb 10, 2013 at 8:33 am #1952865
My Henessey Hammock has a rain fly, which I pitched sharply so that a midnight snowstorm wouldn't collect and weigh it down too much.
As for not being cold, I don't know! I've been sleeping outside a lot this season, pushing my gear to the limit. I sleep out on the back porch and shed items until I'm just barely warm, and I've been outside every night this season that was below zero, which was about 6 nights (I might've missed some).
I also make a habit of biking to campus in light jackets rather than a winter coat, and I will occasionally underdress a lot when I go out socializing. There's people all over that adjust to the cold so much that they're like human polar bears, and then you have U.S. marines. I don't claim to have any of that kind of stamina, but the science behind adjusting your body's tolerance is sound.
If you want to be warmer, spend more time colder. When I do a risky trip, my full winter gear feels absolutely balmy.
Here's an example of the rain fly over my hammock:Feb 10, 2013 at 8:52 am #1952870
Michael KBPL Member
Max…….the regular cascade gloves look like they'd be just as warm as the ll bean gloves, since they also have a WPB barrier sandwiched between the fleece. However, the cascade convertible mitts don't seem to have such a barrier, so I suspect that they may not be as warm….especially in the wind. I find that this WPB adds quite a bit of warmth over plain fleece gloves by blocking the wind.
Also, the cascade gloves do not have a foldable thumb so you may still have to take off your gloves for certain tasks like tying. I hope that they work out for you!Feb 10, 2013 at 9:26 am #1952878
The ones I ordered apparently have Windstopper. We'll see- if they don't work, I'll return them.
I was hesitant to forgo the thumb, but I've been without it before and if I had to choose bewteen a thumb that didn't stay on and one that won't come off, I choose the latter.Feb 10, 2013 at 10:05 am #1952887
Ken LarsonBPL Member
@kenlarsonLocale: Western Michigan
In either of the products below using a thin pair of wool liner gloves (Ibex or Smartwool) will provide you all the warmth and dexterity you need. Just purchased a pair of Summit Mitts for my wife and she has used them now in Michigan the last two week when we had below temps and her hand she reported were "toasty"…..and she is a notorious cold handed lady!
Price are basically equal when comparing products though the INNER mitts designs are NOT so check it out carefully.
Mercury Mitt
Summit Mitt (My Bias based on wife's reflection of product)
http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/First-Ascent/Gear/Gloves–Hats/index.catFeb 10, 2013 at 10:26 am #1952894
josh wagnerMember
ok so you're using a diamond fly and then basically using a piece of tyvek as a windblock underquilt. are you using the sleeping bags as a pod system?Feb 10, 2013 at 11:05 am #1952903
steven franchukMember
I have been experimenting with windstopper light weight and medium fleece gloves mainly for rain protection. very Cold hands run in the family. My initial impressions is that they breath well. I have only had them out in the rain once (still waiting for the next rain storm) and they seem to keep my hand dry even though I haven't yet sealed the seams.
Not long ago went I was looking at threads on Tyvek I ran into this Tyvek MYOG Mits.
Glad to hear you had no condensation. How were your friends, Did they have any condensation and if so what gear did they use?Feb 10, 2013 at 1:10 pm #1952946
My Tyvek sheet was not an underquilt; rather, it was literally thrown into the hammock with me. It was directly in contact with the hammock itself, and then my pad and sleeping bags (podded, yes) were all on top of it. This way, it kept cold air from coming in direct contact with the bottom of my pad and allowed my pad to move around easier. I hope that makes sense.
My friends are funny. Tim comes from a long line of outdoorsmen, so some of his gear was very fancy (Osprey Exos, Columbia Ski jacket, NeoAir X-therm) and some of his gear is tried-and-true. Thirty year old snowboots, etc.
The rest of the stuff we had was borrowed from my college's Outdoors Club. I'm the quartermaster and one of the trip guides, so I grabbed gear for Jared. The two of them slept in a Kelty 3P tent from the mid-90's and Jared used two cheap 20º sleeping bags podded together, and two Ridgerest pads. He was still cold, despite having some of the most warmth available; he wasn't used to the temperatures like Tim and I were. I think he used his phone to text girls for most of the night. He never complained once.
AFAIK, they did not have bad condensation, but they had more than me and Tim had a lot more around the breathing area of his sleeping bag.
Tim was on the trip I did to Camel's Hump, VT, if anyone remembers that. He strongly advised me NOT to use the hammock; being a hammocker himself he knew what I was to expect, but he didn't know about my masochistic backyard testing for most of December. I knew what I was getting into and results were as I expected (read: I didn't shiver).
If anyone thinks this sounds irresponsible, I had the "bail" option of jumping into the 3P tent with Jared and Tim. We were also about 1 mile from our campus and 1.5 miles from my house, and my brother was ready to come get us if it was just too cold. Like a true gear test, I wouldn't ever be so experimental if I couldn't fail.Feb 10, 2013 at 1:28 pm #1952955
John WhynotMember
@jdw01776Locale: Southeast Texas
If you haven't done so, take a look at Shug's videos on You Tube (just Google Shugemery). He hammocks in the winter in MN at below zero temps. Informative and entertaining…Feb 10, 2013 at 7:12 pm #1953040
The videos were hysterical. I watched it with a buddy who also hammocks. A lot of awesome things to learn, too; I'm going to start bringing a little reflective foam sit pad I already carry in with me for cold spots, and I'll probably experiment with straps in the future… I love his MYOG Hammock.Feb 10, 2013 at 7:59 pm #1953044
Herbert SitzBPL Member
@hesLocale: Pacific NW
". . . the temperature dropped below freezing. Windchill may have breached -10ºF."
I wonder, did you mean to say "temperature dropped below zero"? Or was it just really windy?
Also, I'm curious since I'm not a winter camper: You said you fell asleep at 10:30, so I'm wondering what you do between nightfall at 5:15-5:30 or so and the time you go to sleep? Sit around a fire? Huddle alone in your hammock?Feb 10, 2013 at 8:07 pm #1953048
I did mean below 0, I'll edit the OP to reflect that. That was close, I almost went metric…
If I was hiking, I'd go to bed much earlier. As it was, we were right up the street from where we live. We left at 9:30 and walked for about 30 minutes, then set up and went to bed. When we were in VT we would just chat and tell jokes. Four of us were very close friends, but the other three of us were either just friends with one person or new to the group, but if you're social and outgoing it's not hard to just interact for hours. It's the simple stuff like that that makes camping really rewarding for me.Feb 11, 2013 at 11:13 am #1953227
seth mcalisterBPL Member
@sethmcalisterLocale: New Hampshire
When you say you threw it into your hammock, are you meaning you laid it in your hammock, covered it with your pad and then laid on top of the pad?Feb 11, 2013 at 12:57 pm #1953255
"When you say you threw it into your hammock, are you meaning you laid it in your hammock, covered it with your pad and then laid on top of the pad?"
Precisely.Feb 11, 2013 at 9:20 pm #1953407
Don SeleskySpectator
You seem to be hardier than me. Or, conversly, I'm more of a wuss. I was out in the Adorondaks two weeks ago when it got down to 7F at night, with substantial wind on the second night. I was using a Hennessey hammock with a full tarp overhead. Underneath me I had a long Ridgerest and a large NeoAir XTherm. I found that it wasn't enough bottom insulation, as my butt and back felt cool. Not freezing, but below where I felt comfortable. My insulation included a VBL hoodie and a full down parka, along with the usual base layer, plus a 5F quilt, etc. I found that fully inflating the NeoAir by mouth helped, but not enough.Feb 11, 2013 at 10:08 pm #1953416
steven franchukMember
"You seem to be hardier than me. Or, conversly, I'm more of a wuss. I was out in the Adorondaks two weeks ago when it got down to 7F at night, with substantial wind on the second night"
Add a tyvek sheet to block the wind. Wind can blow cold air through the outer fabric, through the down, and out the other side. Stopping the wind (Tyvek is good at that) before it gets to your quilt could make a difference.Feb 12, 2013 at 2:18 am #1953436
Don SeleskySpectator
What was cool was my back, which was lying on a ccf pad and the NeoAir. My top felt fine. Also, the first night was relatively calm. It appeared to be convection losses, specifically insufficient insulation underneath me, that wasn't able to cope with the cold.
Next time out I'll try using an Undercover just to see if it does make a difference, along with a thicker pad.
ETA: I know it was not enough pad insulation because if I fully inflated the NeoAir I could feel the difference. I remember a previous thread where it was reported that the amount of inflation affected the R-value, and it certainly seemed the case that weekend.Feb 12, 2013 at 4:08 am #1953445
John AlmondMember
@flriderLocale: The Southeast
One of the biggest things you could do to save your fingers some trouble in the cold is to switch over to a ring & strap or buckle/strap suspension system on the Hennessy. Tying and untying the Hennessy lashing is time-consuming and requires fine manual dexterity.
Adjusting a strap suspension requires being able to manipulate a climbing rated 'biner (or Dutch Clip) and tie a slippery half-hitch. Which is totally possible in gloves (mitts might require a bit of practice).
Now, it is heavier than the stock Hennessy suspension, but for deep cold the ease of use is more important than the weight, at least for me.
In warmer weather, Whoopie Slings (I can offer links if you need) are easier to use than the Hennessy lashing and lighter, to boot.
Hope it helps!
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Canadiens prospect Charles Hudon is looking pretty good for a fifth-round draft pick.
Hudon, a 5-foot-10, 177-pound forward, is one of two Canadiens prospects taking part in the Team Canada summer development camp in preparation for this year's world junior tournament in Malmo, Sweden. The other is goalie Zach Fucale, the Canadiens' second-round pick at this year's NHL draft.
The first part of the camp, which was held at the Canadiens' Brossard practice facility, wrapped up on Monday before the players headed to Lake Placid, N.Y., to play three exhibition games against Finland on Wednesday, Sweden on Thursday and the United States on Saturday.
Hudon, who was the 122nd overall pick at the 2012 NHL draft, turned heads at last summer's Canada-Russia Challenge series with a goal and two assists in four games. He went on to make Team Canada for last year's world junior tournament, but wasn't able to play because of a back injury.
"What happened last year was a very difficult thing for me to deal with – a huge disappointment," Hudon told Canadiens.com. "It was so hard for me to come back to Canada with nothing hanging around my neck. Right now I'm taking things day by day; employing the same strategy that (Team Canada coach Brent) Sutter is using with our team. Take things one day at a time and don't think about tomorrow."
Hudon added that he still hasn't fully recovered from the back injury that limited him to 56 games with the QMJHL's Chicoutimi Sagueneens last season, when he posted 30-41-71 totals. He also played nine games with the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs, posting 1-2-3 totals.
"Charles will surprise a lot of people who don't really know him," Ryan Jankowski, the head scout for Hockey Canada, told Canadiens.com. "He's very well regarded by the people in this program who've been there before me, know his abilities and know what he could bring to the table."
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I'm glad to be back in our temperate climes after a hot and sweaty hike through Australia.
That country is just cooling down after its warmest summer on record, which saw heatwaves scorch even its coolest wine regions.
Against this backdrop, it's not surprising that climate change and the possibility that global warming will redraw both Australia's and the world's wine maps is a hot topic over there.
Many of Australia's wine regions are already at the warmer end of the spectrum for wine grape-growing, intensified by the drought and heatwaves that have become increasingly common.
However, this year, cooler regions such as Tasmania were hit hard. Despite a climate comparable to Marlborough's, the mercury passed 41C on Hobart's hottest-ever day, while bushfires burned through vineyards.
Sustained hot temperatures stress vines, lead to lower yields and cause damage, such as desiccation and sunburn, that can destroy a grape's colour and flavours.
When temperatures head to the high 30s, the vines simply shut down.
"Viticultural systems in Mediterranean climatic areas, such as South Australia and southern France, are projected to experience significant and rapid changes in climate over the coming decades," says Dr Douglas Bardsley, lecturer in geography, environment and population at the University of Adelaide, who co-authored a report released last month investigating wine regions' adaptation to climate change.
"By 2060, we expect to see decreases in rainfall by about 30 per cent and increases in temperatures up to two degrees celsius, which will place additional water stress on grapevines and berries, and impact on the quality and quantity of wine produced."
This study focused on Australia's McLaren Vale and France's southern Rousillon regions, which share similar climates.
But they're not alone in facing challenges caused by climate change, as wine regions across the world are faced with the prospect of adapting to survive, especially as grapes are more sensitive to temperature change than most other crops.
As grapes ripen more rapidly in these warmer times, the world's harvest dates have moved forward by as much as a month in some Northern Hemisphere regions.
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In the McLaren Vale they've been looking to more heat- and drought-resistant varieties from Spain, but in the Old World there's less flexibility, given so much is locked down by appellation laws.
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Across the world, wineries have already started scoping out new sites, in some cases shifting vineyards to cooler locations. It's also possible that places previously too chilly for wine production will start to flourish, with vineyards already on the up in the likes of England.
Here in New Zealand, surrounded by water, we're likely to witness far smaller changes in temperature than regions on large land masses, such as Europe and Australia.
"There will be adjustments in the industry to accommodate the slow changes that are likely to result from climate change, but our greatest concern is around an increase in extreme events," says principal scientist and adjunct associate professor at Lincoln University, Mike Trought. "New Zealand has an advantage in that we can move south, if necessary, but we are undertaking research to investigate the extent that vine management can moderate the ripening process."
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Spinifex Miette Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2010 - $29.50
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To the Editors:
In "The Rarest Snail in the World" (November–December), Pat Shipman describes a very localized land snail, Cerion nanus, on Little Cayman. That species may or may not be the rarest snail in the world. Cerion diversity on low, dry islands such as the Caymans is nothing compared to that in Cuba and Jamaica, which have far more land snails than any other countries in the world.
In Jamaica, a couple of schoolteachers in the 1800s assembled enormous Cerion collections as a hobby. Many of those species were about as localized as C. nanus. Some were found only on one small part of a hill or valley, and several are represented by a single specimen. Jamaica has changed far more than Little Cayman since the 1800s, and many—if not most—of its snails are probably now rarer, or even extinct.
The Jamaican and Cuban Cerion species constitute a very rare example of explosive diversification and specialization, like the Hawaiian Drosophila species or the Lake Victoria cichlids. But, to my knowledge, no one has studied the snails since amateur collectors first tentatively named and sorted them. I looked at their collections briefly about 20 years ago, in the Institute of Jamaica in Kingston, and found thousands of shells in old, wooden drawers that had not been opened in perhaps a century. The drawers were literally crumbling from dry rot or termites. They are a scientific treasure house waiting to be opened by a serious modern taxonomist and evolutionary biologist.
Thomas J. GoreauGlobal Coral Reef AllianceCambridge, MA
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/num2/caribbean-opportunity/1
© 2016 Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society


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