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Social is the New Black
Social networking isn't just for social networks. The folks at Google believe social networking tools will soon extend beyond the likes of Facebook and MySpace to nearly every site on the Web.
"Going to the social network to be social is not the long term view," says Joe Kraus, director of product management at OpenSocial, Google's effort to enable developers to create social programs that work on sites across the Web. "What you really want is the ability to bring your friends with you and be social on any Web site."
Kraus sees social applications, such as photo sharing, chat and sharing favorite music artists, as following the same path as user generated content. Originally, "UGC" was something confined to sharing sites such as community edited encyclopedia Wikipedia or blogs. Now nearly every media site allows its audience to comment and submit content. "The principal of letting users participate is present in innumerable web sites," says Kraus.
OpenSocial already has many of the Web biggest widget companies, such as iLike, RockYou! and Slide, signed on. News Corp's MySpace, the number one social network, is part of the effort as well as business cocial network LinkedIn, AOL's Bebo, and niche network creator Ning.
In the future, Google could see social applications migrating from its Orkut social network to its mail service Gmail and its personalized homepage iGoogle. "One could imagine iGoogle and Gmail as potential areas where this is going to be used," says Kraus.
The future Google sees has the potential to be totally cool or completely annoying, depending on how Web sites handle the capability. I wouldn't mind seeing social tools, such as chat, when using e-mail. Email is, in many ways, a social application. But I don't know that I want to see social apps on every site I visit. For example, I don't necessarily want to see a widget listing the reading habits of my friends while reading an online magazine.
Google may give Web sites the power to be social. But they must have the wisdom to use that power judiciously.


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Your score is calculated by the number of candy pieces swiped multiplied by itself. For example, if you swipe 2 pieces you will receive 4 points, if you swipe 4 pieces, you will receive 16 points. So if you swipe 9 pieces 9x9=81, and so on. So the maximum potential scope you could receive in a single swipe would be 49X49X2 = 4,802 that's every candy piece on the board with an ice cream cone. The "Current Swipe" tracker next to the score shows you how many points the swipe will earn you)
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Bruno Says He'll Appeal Conviction
New York, NY —
Former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno says he plans to appeal his conviction on two counts of federal corruption. A jury also found him not guilty of five other counts. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany.
REPORTER: The jury agreed with the prosecution on two of the charges, which claimed that Bruno received tens of thousands of dollars in payments from businessman Jared Abbruzzese that were essentially gifts for political favors. The jury also found that Bruno failed to disclose that he was in a horse breeding partnership with Abbruzzese. The former senator, who looked stunned, said he would appeal.
BRUNO: Goes without saying that I'm very, very disappointed in the verdict that I just heard.
REPORTER: A mistrial was declared in the final of the eight counts against Bruno because the jury could not reach agreement. Sentencing is set for March 31. In Albany I'm Karen DeWitt.]


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From Moneygate to being the captain of Mumbai Indians. Harbhajan Singh (Bhajji) has come a long way. But has he made it large? Tell us what you think?
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Fwd: Re: st: Comparing Variable Name Labels Between Datasets
Michael Norman Mitchell <email@example.com>
Fwd: Re: st: Comparing Variable Name Labels Between Datasets
Thu, 13 May 2010 21:03:47 -0700
Dear Beth
Referring to my reply below, if you are interested in doing #1, then
I think that the -descsave- command could be useful. It saves a dataset
based on the -describe- command, of which you can focus on the names of
the variables and their labels. For each dataset, you could output such
a dataset, and then compare the datasets with the variable names and
names of the variable labels. You can install this via -ssc install
It is possible that you might want to do both of these.
I hope this is helpful.
Best regards,
Michael N. Mitchell
See the Stata tidbit of the week at...
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: st: Comparing Variable Name Labels Between Datasets
Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 19:54:52 -0700
From: Michael Norman Mitchell <email@example.com>
Reply-To: email@example.com
To: email@example.com
Dear Beth
This is quite a challenging task, but I feel that you have laid it
out in a very sensible manner. I have one question regarding "step c".
Are you interested in
1) comparing the "names of the variable labels" between the datasets.
That is, the variable "gender" is labeled with the value label "mf" in
the first dataset. The variable "gender" is also labeled with "mf" in
the second dataset. But, "mf" is labeled with "sex" in the third dataset.
or are you interested in
2) comparing the "values and labels" for the variable labels for the
variables across datasets. That is, the variable "gender" is labeled
with "mf" in the first dataset, and the values are "0 = male" and "1 =
female" in the first dataset. But, in the second dataset, the variable
"gender" which is labeled with "mf" is labeled as "1 = male" and "2 =
Perhaps you are interested in checking both of these?
Best regards,
Michael N. Mitchell
See the Stata tidbit of the week at...
On 2010-05-13 7.23 PM, Beth Gifford wrote:
c) compare the variable name labels across years to double check that
the new sensibly named variable is measuring what I think that it is
measuring. (HELP)
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* http://www.stata.com/help.cgi?search
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -- A new antidepressant medication is an effective treatment for diminishing hot flashes in men who are receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer, Mayo Clinic researchers report in the October issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
The five-week study followed 18 men who completed the therapy, illustrating that their hot flashes decreased from 6.2 per day to 2.5 per day. Hot flash scores, the frequency multiplied by the severity, decreased in the same period from 10.6 per day to 3 per day.
"Newer antidepressants have been proven effective in reducing hot flashes in women but have not been studied in men," says Charles Loprinzi, M.D., Mayo Clinic Division of Medical Oncology and the lead author of the study. "Although hot flashes in men with prostate cancer are well documented, their treatment has not received as much attention." Hormonal treatments for male hot flashes have been studied, but there is a concern that they may affect prostate cancer growth and/or cause significant side effects.
The study looked at men receiving androgen ablation therapy, also known as hormonal deprivation therapy, which is a well-established treatment for various stages of prostate cancer. The antidepressant used, paroxetine, has been used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder, among others. A placebo-controlled trial had previously demonstrated that paroxetine reduced hot flashes in women.
The study was conducted between August 2001 and October 2003. Men eligible for the study had to have a history of prostate cancer for which they were receiving androgen ablation therapy.
Others who worked with Dr. Loprinzi on this study are: Debra Barton, R.N., Ph.D.; Lisa Carpenter; Jeff Sloan, Ph.D.; Paul Novotny; Matthew Gettman, M.D.; and Bradley Christensen, all from Mayo Clinic.
A peer-review journal, Mayo Clinic Proceedings publishes original articles and reviews dealing with clinical and laboratory medicine, clinical research, basic science research and clinical epidemiology. Mayo Clinic Proceedings is published monthly by the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research as part of its commitment to the medical education of physicians. The journal has been published for more than 75 years and has a circulation of 130,000 nationally and internationally. Copies of the article will be available online after the embargo lifts at http://www.mayo.edu/proceedings.
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It doesn't seem to take much to entertain the simple wits of moviegoers these days. With the release of the new movie, I Love You, Man, which hit theaters this past weekend, audiences giggled and gagged at the sight of pink and brown chunks flying across the screen. But this non-earth-shattering movie is not the first to cover spews on a close-up shot. There has been a recent spew of movies in the past year that included other disgustingly gross vomit scenes, marking the revival of the gratuitous Hollywood puke bit. Here are some of the recent movies that have made all of us a bit queasy.
I Love You, Man
Peter (Paul Rudd) is getting married but realizes he lacks in the bromance department when he can't find anyone to serve as his best man. In an attempt to gain new friends, he tries guzzles beer with a pack of macho morons. But instead of leaving with a best man, he ends up blowing chunks all over his potential new best friends.
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Caroline is the perpetual drunk in the movie who "prefers to barf in the same places." After a puke-fest in a public toilet, she reaches in to grab her fallen gum, which continuously gets recycled from person to person. Tasty!
Get Smart
Steve Carrell is best sticking to his role as Michael Scott, but he still does find a way to keep us nervously wrenching our teeth at his complete awkwardness and incompetence as Agent Smart. He flies a jet on a mission to save the world, but desperately needs the barf-bag as it runneth over with what looks like chunks of pumpkin puree.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
In paying homage to other nasty bodily excrements, this scene receives the ultimate gag award. The cameraman gets shat on when a flood of poop comes pouring out of the constipated porn star. Who knew that anal sex was the remedy for constipation?
Honorable mention: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonBenjamin Button is living up his teens, despite the extra saggy ass. He returns home from a night of drinking and whoring around one night, when his gag reflexes takes hold, resulting in a spew of vomit.
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Event Details
Why do superstitions still exist in the modern age? Have you ever tried to ward off bad luck by 'touching wood' or wearing a charm?
This Friday the 13th of September, come to the National Museum after dark, challenge your superstitions and test your luck.
The Museum will come alive with music, film, food and festivities exclusively for adults.
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- Tickets are non-refundable, pass outs will be available
- Food and drinks are not permitted in the galleries
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President Barack Obama followed more than two trying weeks the best way he knows how: with a stirring speech that sought to heal wounds, repair damage and push Washington forward.
Mr. Obama used an address at the White House to call on Democratic and Republican lawmakers to seize on the bipartisanship that ended the government shutdown to resolve other policy disagreements.
"The way business is done in this town has to change," Mr. Obama said Thursday. "We have to regain the trust of voters."
The President's comments echo those of lawmakers, who insist – more vigorously than they have in the past – the politics of gridlock and brinksmanship have to change. In a symbolic gesture, the Democratic chairwoman of the Senate budget committee, Patty Murray, and the Republican head of the House budget committee, Paul Ryan, met for breakfast Thursday to begin work on a broader fiscal plan.
Mr. Obama urged lawmakers to complete a proper budget before the end of the year. The compromise that ended the government shutdown and extended the Treasury Department's borrowing authority commits lawmakers to hold formal fiscal talks with a December deadline.
He also called on Congress to resolve its differences over immigration policy and to pass a new "farm bill," omnibus legislation that covers agriculture subsidies and food aid for poorer Americans. Both bills have been passed by the Senate, yet they languish in the House of Representatives.
"Those are specific things that would make a huge difference in our economy," Mr. Obama said, adding that all three initiatives – the budget, immigration reform and the farm bill – could be completed this year.
It will take more than a speech to restore confidence in the U.S. government, however. The solution that politicians adopted to avoid a default and reopen government simply created new deadlines a few months down the road: federal spending authority will lapse again in early January, and the Treasury again will come up against its debt ceiling in early February. Washington's track record suggests the New Year will bring another round of debt drama.
"The short-term nature of the deal has left some investors worried that the whole crisis will simply be repeated in a few months' time," analysts at Capital Economics wrote in a report Thursday. "The credibility of U.S. policy making has been dealt another serious blow."
Mr. Obama knows this. He said American diplomats around the world have reported that the budget fiasco has harmed U.S. credibility. The President told his audience that the "manufactured" drama of the last few weeks have "depressed our friends" and "emboldened our competitors."Report Typo/Error
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Qatar Buyers, Kool Kompany Top Doncaster Sale
Qatar interests bought the four highest-priced horses at the two-day Doncaster September sale, and prominent 2-year-old Kool Kompany was purchased privately shortly after he left the sales ring unsold on the final day, Sept. 4.
Middleham Park Racing's two-time group II-winning 2-year-old did not meet his reserve price, but sold a short time later to an Australian client of Mark Player for an undisclosed price. The Jeremy colt is to remain in training with Richard Hannon under his new ownership, identified by Hannon as Neil Werrett, co-owner of Australian superstar sprinter Black Caviar.
"Luckily he is staying with us and will be aimed at something like the Middle Park," Hannon said. "I don't know if he will want to take him to Australia later on, but we're pleased he's still in the yard."
Henry Beeby, managing director of Doncaster Bloodstock Sales, said Kool Kompany represented a chance for the sale company to break its long established record price, which has stood for 10 years at 530,000 guineas.
"So, we would have to concede that we were disappointed not to secure his sale in the ring," Beeby said. "However our job is to sell horses and that we have done as we have concluded a private sale to an Australian client of agent Mark Player. The end result is a happy vendor, a happy buyer, and a sale of some significance at DBS, albeit by a more circuitous route than we originally anticipated."
Qatari buyers posted the four top prices in the sale, with trainer Jassim Ghazali buying a total of eight horses for £411,500 ($671,507), including the sale topper.
Ghazali bought stakes-winning 2-year-old Izzthatright, a son of Moss Vale, for the sale's highest price of £185,000 ($301,892). Ghazali outbid Conrad Allen who was acting on behalf of Qatari trainer Zohair Mohshen.
Izzthatright is out of the winning Alzao mare Miss Adelaide and has won three of his four most recent starts, including the Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Ripon Champion Two Year Old Trophy Aug. 25 for trainer Richard Fahey, who offered the colt under his Musley Bank Stables banner.
Overall, 250 horses sold at the two-day auction for total receipts of £2,658,050 ($4,337,842), down slight from last year when 266 horses where sold. The average price of £10,632 ($17,351) was up 10% from last year's sale while median was unchanged at £6,000 ($9,791).
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As Hollywood seeks the audience's sweet spot this fall, there is rampant diversity, bordering on randomness and chaos.
There are remakes ("The Stepfather," "Fame"), social comedies ("In the Loop," "Capitalism: A Love Story," "The Informant!"), and films with strange titles, including "The Men Who Stare at Goats," "Gentlemen Broncos" and "Pandorum."
Two films star Sandra Bullock ("The Blind Side," "All About Steve"), and three star Woody Harrelson ("2012," "Zombieland," "The Messenger").
There are vampires: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" and "The Vampire's Assistant." And there are children's classics by cutting-edge directors: "Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Wes Anderson, and "Where the Wild Things Are" by Spike Jonze.
The following list also includes highlights of the films showing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Theatre, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. (See a complete UWM schedule).
Dates are subject to change.
"All About Steve" Ditzy Sandra Bullock stalks Bradley Cooper, star of "The Hangover."
"Gamer" Gerard Butler as a character in a futuristic, ultraviolent multiplayer video game who rebels against the game's creator.
"Extract" Workplace comedy by "Office Space" director Mike Judge, with Jason Bateman as a plant manager who must deal with rebellious employees and an unfaithful wife.
"Tony Manero" Chilean film about a 50-something disco-dancing psychotic. (UWM)
"Tulpan" Witty, naturalistic Kazakh narrative film about a heartsick goat herder. (UWM)
"The Garden" documentary about a patch of green in south-central Los Angeles. (UWM)
"9" In a post-apocalyptic world, a ragtag group of sentient beings fight extinction. Animated tale with voices by Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly.
Sept. 11
"Hunger" Experimental artist Steve McQueen's film about the 1981 IRA hunger strike led by Bobby Sands. (UWM)
"In the Loop" Absurdist political comedy about the run-up to war in the Middle East and attempts to stop it. With James Gandolfini.
The Milwaukee Short Film Festival, through Sept. 13. For schedule and information, go to www.milwaukeeindependentfilmsociety.com.
"Sorority Row" Slasher film about a sorority prank gone wrong.
"Soul Power" Documentary about 1974 concert in Zaire, during the Ali-Foreman fight, with James Brown, B.B. King, The Spinners.
"Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself" A troubled woman, played by Taraji P. Henson, finds redemption. With Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige.
"Whiteout" A U.S. marshal played by Kate Beckinsale tracks a killer in Antarctica.
Sept. 18
"Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" Animated film based on children's book about an inventor who turns water into food.
"The Informant!" Tale of delusional corporate whistle-blower, played by Matt Damon, given over-the-top treatment by Steven Soderbergh.
"Jennifer's Body" A cheerleader kills male classmates. Screenplay by "Juno" writer Diablo Cody. With Amanda Seyfried, Megan Fox.
"Love Happens" Aaron Eckhart is a grieving self-help guru saved by the healing powers of Jennifer Aniston.
"The September Issue" Documentary on "Vogue" editor Anna Wintour.
"24 City" Fictional and documentary account of a Chinese factory being turned into luxury apartments. (UWM)
Sept. 24
The Milwaukee Film Festival, runs through Oct. 4. For information go to www.milwaukee-film.org.
Sept. 25
"Bright Star" Romance tale of 19th-century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. With Ben Whishaw and Abbie Cornish. By Jane Campion.
"Fame" Talented kids sing and dance at a performing arts school in remake of 1980 film.
"Lion's Den" A woman must raise her child in prison. By Pablo Trapero, the Argentine director of "Crane World." (UWM)
"Pandorum" Astronauts awaken from a cryogenic state with amnesia and find they are not alone on their ship. With Ben Foster, Dennis Quaid.
"Surrogates" When robots mankind relies on come under attack, Bruce Willis investigates.
"Treeless Mountain" South Korean film about two sisters abandoned by their mother. (UWM)
Oct. 2
"Capitalism: A Love Story" Michael Moore dissects the economy with a bully pulpit and bullhorn.
"The Invention of Lying" In a world where no one lies, a man lies for personal gain. By Ricky Gervais. With Jason Bateman, Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, Jennifer Garner.
"Jerichow" German film about a desperate love triangle. (UWM)
"A Serious Man" Coen Brothers drama about a college professor whose life is falling apart. With Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind.
"Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2" Re-release of classic animated tales in 3-D.
"Zombieland" Survivors of a virus take a road trip in a world filled with the flesh-eating undead. With Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin.
Oct. 9
"The Boys Are Back" Clive Owen as a grieving widower raising two sons. By "Shine" director Scott Hicks.
"Couples Retreat" Four couples undergo marital counseling on an island retreat. Comedy with Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau.
"Goodbye Solo" By "Man Push Cart" director Ramin Bahrani, with an infectious performance by Souleymane Sy Savane as a Senegalese cab driver. Red West, one of the Memphis Mafia who appeared in Elvis Presley films, plays his passenger. (UWM)
"Night of the Demons" Kids at a Halloween party face demons.
"Whip It" A high school outcast, played by Ellen Page, reinvents herself as a roller-derby skater. Directed by and co-starring Drew Barrymore.
Oct. 16
"Black Dynamite" Blaxploitation comedy with Tommy Davidson.
"Law Abiding Citizen" A man whose family was killed seeks revenge on the killer and the justice system that coddled him. With Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx.
Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival. At UWM Union Theatre, through Oct. 25.
"The Road" Based on Cormac McCarthy's tale of a man and his son wandering a post-apocalyptic landscape. With Viggo Mortensen.
"The Stepfather" Remake of 1987 horror film about a teen who learns his mother's new husband is a serial murderer. With Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Film of children's book about a boy who becomes king in a world of monsters. Directed by Spike Jonze.
Oct. 23
"Amelia" Mira Nair film about Amelia Earhart, played by Hilary Swank.
"Astro Boy" Animated tale about a robot boy with superpowers, based on the Japanese anime. By the director of "Flushed Away."
"The Damned United" Story of man's 44-day tenure as controversial coach of British football team. Reunites "Frost/Nixon" screenwriter Peter Morgan and that film's star, Michael Sheen.
"Saw VI" Slasher film sequel.
"Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3-D" "Coraline" director Henry Selick's 1993 stop-action animated classic returns in 3-D.
"The Vampire's Assistant" Based on young adult fantasy series about a teen who becomes half-vampire to save a friend's life. With John C. Reilly, Willem Dafoe. By "American Pie" director Paul Weitz.
Oct. 28
"This Is It" Michael Jackson concert-rehearsal documentary.
Oct. 30
"Gentlemen Broncos" A teenage outcast has his science-fiction story stolen by a struggling author. With Jemaine Clement, Sam Rockwell. By "Napoleon Dynamite" director Jared Hess.
"Revanche" Austrian foreign-language Oscar nominee is a thriller about a couple on a crime spree whose lives are intertwined with those of a police officer and a housewife. (UWM)
"Youth in Revolt" Mild-mannered youth creates a rebellious alter ego to win the heart of a girl. With Michael Cera.
Nov. 3
"Life After the Fall" Documentary about the daily life of a Baghdad family. (UWM)
Nov. 6
"The Box" A woman is offered $1 million to push a button; if she does, a stranger dies. Suspense film by "Donnie Darko" director Richard Kelly, with Cameron Diaz, Frank Langella.
"Coco Before Chanel" Drama about the early life of designer, played by Audrey Tautou.
"Disney's A Christmas Carol" Motion-capture animated film by "The Polar Express" director Robert Zemeckis, with Jim Carrey.
"The Fourth Kind" Alien-abduction drama, reportedly based on a true story. With Milla Jovovich.
"The Men Who Stare at Goats" Black comedy about a U.S. military unit of psychics. With George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor.
Nov. 13
"An Education" A young girl bound for Oxford is sidetracked by an exciting man. By "Italian for Beginners" director Lone Scherfig. With Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson and Carey Mulligan.
"Fantastic Mr. Fox" Wes Anderson's stop-action animated tale of Roald Dahl's children's book about foxes threatened by humans.
"Pirate Radio" Comedy about rogue DJs in the 1960s. With Bill Nighy, Kenneth Branagh, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
"Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" Uplifting film about an obese African-American girl, from an abusive family and pregnant with her second child, who turns her life around. With Gabourey "Sidibe" Mo'Nique, Mariah Carey. Also the closing-night film of the Milwaukee Film Festival on Oct. 4.
"2012" Action film based on Mayan predictions about the end of the world, by Roland Emmerich. With John Cusack.
Nov. 20
"The Blind Side" A family takes in a homeless teen who becomes a football prodigy. Fact-based tale with Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron.
"The Messenger" Ben Foster as a soldier who informs military families that their loved ones have died. With Woody Harrelson.
"Planet 51" Animated comedy about a human astronaut who lands on another planet where he's the alien.
"Red Cliff" Third-century military epic, written and directed by John Woo. With Tony Leung Chiu Wai.
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Vampire saga continues based on the books by Stephenie Meyer. With Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson.
"The Young Victoria" Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria during the early days of her rule. Written by "Gosford Park" screenwriter Julian Fellowes.
Nov. 25
"Nine" "Chicago" director Rob Marshall's adaptation of stage musical based on Fellini's "8 1/2 ." With Penélope Cruz, Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman.
"Ninja Assassin" Hit man seeks revenge on the clan that trained him.
"Old Dogs" Robin Williams as a man who discovers he has a 6-year-old daughter. John Travolta plays his business partner.
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I went to the vet today. . . and they said i was a good boy! See, i'm infamous at my vet's office. I'm usually realy growly and hissy, and they have to call in the Bad Kitty Specialist (BKS) to help out. But today, i only hissed and growled a little. The BKS was there with her towel and her big garden gloves, but she didn't even need them. And here's the best part-- they didn't even take my temperature, because i was being sooooo good. After the exam, my mama picked me up and held me and rocked me, and Dr. Lumsden and the BKS got to see how much me and my mama love each other. I went from being super grumpy to relaxing in my mama's arms.
I was tagged by Lancelot, who used to live in SoCal like me, but now lives in Spain, spreading the Orangeness across the Atlantic.
"2009 Get to now Your Pals"
Copy this diary entry, and paste it into your diary. Read then delete my answers. Then you can fill in your own! We can get to know our pals better! Have fun!!! Then send a rosette or a p-mail to 4 pals and as them to post it in their diary!
1) What color is your collar?
Collar? I don't wear no stinking collar. I'm au natural.
2) What kind of food do you eat?
I'm on a die-it, so i eat Purina Veterinary Die-it, OM (weight management) wet, and i eat Purina Pro Plan Weight Management dry. Sometimes when mama forgets to order my OM from the vet, i get the Pro Plan Weight Management wet.
3) What are your favorite treats?
Sigh. I can no longer have treats because of my die-it. But i love greenies, and i used to eat yogurt-covered raisins. I also like french fries and cheetos, but now cheetos make me barfy, so even if i wasn't on a die-it, i wouldn't get anymore of those.
4) Do you have a Valentine or significant other?
Does my mama count?
5) Do you get table scraps?
Sometimes my mama gives in and gives me a french fry. But not often (because she can't eat them often either).
6) What is your favorite toy?
I like the green fuzzy thing on the string. I also like whatever Hunter or Ozzy is playing with at the moment. I also like to chase Ozzy and swat him around like a toy.
7) When is your birthday?
Ooh, i think it was Monday as close as we can estimate. My vet sent me an e-card. I heart my vet. But we don't celebrate birfdays that much at my house.
8) How many times a day do you get to eat?
I get breakfast at about 4:30am, lunch at about 12pm, and dinner whenever my mama gets home from work. I get carefully measured meals in the morning and afternoon from the "automom" and i have to share with Hunter and Ozzy. For dinner i get either one little can of Pro Plan or half a big can of OM Die-et.
9) Do you have a favorite color?
I think my favorite color is Orange.
10) Do you hope all your pals put this in their diary?
Heck yeah! But i understand if they don't. Sometimes i get tagged and then i forget to post. I'm not as good as i should be about it.
I tag:
Hmm, i'll have to do some research and get back to you later. I probably should've done the research first, but that's not my way.
Okay, i'm back with my tags:
Buddie (Always Loved). He's Hazel Lucy's husband. They're the First Couple of Catster. :)
Harley: My king-sized bud, and Chloe's bro.
James Tailer: My fellow faucet-lovin' Orange friend.
Pooh Bear: He runs the Carolina Crew with Sunny. She might be the only one he takes smack from.
My mama is about to head out to watch the Super Bowl. She's gonna leave the tv on so that we kitties can watch it here. I'm picking the Steelers because they're rough and tough and they take no prisoners-- just like me. Defense wins Super Bowls! Just like when Tampa Bay squashed the Raiders a few years ago (i forget which SB that was).
Go Steelers!
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Ingenious, the UK alternative investment and advisory group, has strengthened its clean energy division with five new appointments, including Helen Wade as a senior investment director.
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Ingenious is one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, having raised and deployed over GBP8bn in alternative investment sectors since 1998.
Ingenious Clean Energy was established in 2010 to enable Ingenious clients to invest in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors – asset classes into which Ingenious identified multiple entry points delivering low to high yield investment opportunities.
Sebastian Speight, managing director of Ingenious Clean Energy, says: "I have been delighted to welcome Helen, Baiju, Roberto, Angus and Simon to the Ingenious Clean Energy team over the last few months. They join the team at an important stage in our business growth and at an exciting point in the nation's energy debate. The need to consume energy more efficiently is ascending the political agenda, with the government and corporates alike considering ever more seriously their green energy futures. I look forward to working with all my colleagues as we move into the New Year, leveraging their enthusiasm for clean energy as a sector with huge investment potential as we build out our offerings."
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The University of Colorado at Boulder announced today it has received a donation of $250,000 worth of advanced equipment and five $30,000 graduate student fellowships from Agilent Technologies.
The gift supports education and research in several engineering departments and programs related to Agilent's strategic interest areas of communications, electronics and life sciences, and further establishes the company as one of the College of Engineering and Applied Science's key corporate partners.
"We are very grateful to Agilent for this support," said engineering Dean Robert H. Davis. "The graduate fellowships have allowed us to recruit and support some of the best Ph.D students in the country, and the equipment has helped keep our teaching and research laboratories at the forefront of modern technologies. Agilent continues to be a key corporate partner with the University of Colorado as we provide the highest levels of training for our students."
A worldwide technology leader with a major presence in Colorado, Agilent has donated more than $1 million in funding and equipment to CU since 2000. More than 110 CU graduates are currently employed at the company.
"The University of Colorado's engineering and applied sciences program exemplifies the type of innovation and excellence that Agilent pursues in strategic, long-term university partnerships," said Jack Trautman, Agilent senior vice president and CU executive liaison. "This is a relationship that yields both technology and top talent for our company."
Agilent donated new equipment to the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory (ITLL), the Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program and the departments of computer science, electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering. Agilent's gift also supports three fellowships in electrical and computer engineering and two fellowships in chemical and biological engineering.
The Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory will use the new equipment to expand the capabilities of its 62 data acquisition and analysis lab stations and to ensure that its computer network-probably the largest and fastest on campus-continues to run at full capacity. The ITLL supports 50 to 60 courses and about 2,800 students a year, along with a variety of summer programs for K-12 students and teachers.
Equipment provided to the Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program will be used to enhance student exposure to wireless, optical and voice over IP technology. Students in the departments of electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering will be able to use more advanced equipment in designing and testing digital electronics and electro-mechanical systems.
Research on wireless sensor networks involving undergraduate and graduate students from computer science and electrical and computer engineering also will benefit from the use of Agilent equipment, which will allow students to test and verify their wireless communication designs.
The College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU-Boulder is a tier-one engineering school enrolling more than 2,600 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students. U.S. News and World Report ranks the college's undergraduate program 29th and the graduate program 33rd among engineering schools with doctoral programs nationwide.


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Standard Chartered chief executive Peter Sands has landed in New York to head the London-based bank's case against allegations that it handled $250 million (£160 million) of transactions from Iran in breach of United States rules.
As of early morning New York time, Standard Chartered still had no idea what the agenda is or what format the hearing with its chief accuser Benjamin Lawsky, the superintendent of the state department of financial services, will take.
It is scheduled for 10am tomorrow, New York time.
"Peter is happy to go if that's appropriate," a Standard Chartered spokesman said. He is likely to be accompanied by Tim Miller, the bank's head of legal and compliance, who has been in New York all week.
Sands and his team are still in discussions to try to thrash out a deal with all five of the US regulators including the US Treasury, the New York Federal Reserve and the department of justice, which would settle the sanctions-busting charges.
Any such settlement could result in a multi-million dollar fine for the bank, which claims it only broke the US rules on $14 million worth of transactions and should pay a fine of just $5 million.
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Police were happy to report a decrease in vehicle crime this year - but one Auckland victim does not believe the statistics.
Michaela Palacio contacted the Herald, furious with the police response to her car being stolen. She said that based on her experience, and that of friends in similar situations, the figures did not ring true in her mind.
"The amount of cars being stolen is outrageous. Who's out to stop them? Not the police, that's for sure," shesaid.
Police reported yesterday that nationally there had been a 3.5 per cent decrease in the number of vehicles stolen. In 2010/11, 20,345 vehicle thefts were reported compared with 19,642 in the year ending June 30.
The number of thefts from cars also dropped, by 5.2 per cent. There were 37,954 break-ins reported in 2010/11 which fell to 35,976 in 2011/12.
Miss Palacio's car was stolen from outside her mate's house in Albany last month and she reported it to police as soon as she realised it was gone.
She said police asked for the make of the car and the registration but did not want any further information she was offering, including photographs.
This week she got a letter from police saying they could not find her car and her case had been "filed".
She understood police had higher-priority work to do, but felt they "do not care whatsoever" about stolen cars.
"Is that because they get no revenue from finding stolen cars? I think everyone should be angry about this. What makes it easier for these thieves is that they are not getting caught for it. It's pretty much a free pass - take what you want."
Miss Palacio said several friends had also had cars stolen recently and were unimpressed by the police response. One found his car days later and asked officers to come and fingerprint it before he moved it. They refused, she said.
"How are people supposed to feel safe living in a place where cars are stolen from right outside your house? The police are supposed to keep everyone and their things safe, yet stolen cars get flicked over their shoulder.
"Everyone needs to be aware of this ... these low lives are just taking what they want. This is becoming a serious issue in New Zealand and we need to do something about it."
As part of the police Prevention First strategy, officers will be targeting high-risk "hot spots" where cars are stolen or broken into.


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Those are my two cats, Bea and Khaya. Here's a bit about them. Khaya's the youngest, and was found outside my office in a parking lot by a coworker. She was five weeks old and barely cleared my fingertips while being held in one hand. My boyfriend and I snapped her up right away. Two months later, we got Bea, the last of her litter to be adopted out through the Annex Cat Rescue. They're very different cats; Khaya is feisty and bratty, while Bea is a biiig suck. We couldn't be happier with our pain-in-the-butt best friends.
This may disappoint my American fans (or not? I drew Spock as Doctor Who for goodness sakes) but I'm not exactly sporty spice here. I didn't know the Green Bay Packers fans were the only ones who wore cheesehead hats to a game. I asked a coworker of mine what the 49ers and Ravens fans are known for wearing during the Superbowl, and they told me about cheeseheads being for everyone as long as you chose your proper team colours. Derp. Good thing they dispelled the joke before I drew the illustration. I did have to go back in and change the colour scheme, though.
But I did go to a fantastic Superbowl party right here in Toronto, hosted by one of said coworker-pals. It was a day/night of deep fried food, laughs and me being schooled by football fanatics. Also, Beyonce. Am I right?
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on Jul 04, 2012 @ 03:56 pm
I`ve been dying my hair blonde since I was a teen and have always had really really long straight hair. However, about 1.5 years ago, I got a `trim` and the stylist chopped off so much of my hair and in a terrible short, uneven layers (front half is chin length and shorter, back is mid shoulder). Now, 1.5 years later and it still looks the same length the day it was cut. At first I thought it just wasn`t growing, but I`ve realized that my hair is breaking off. If I brush it or run my fingers through, about 1 inch pieces fall out. I`m desperate to get this fixed!! I haven`t had my picture taken all this time because I can`t style it any way. Can`t wear it all down, and can`t put it in a pony tail.
I`ve spent a fortune on different shampoo`s and treatments but nothing is helping. Any ideas
|That's terrible! on Jul 05, 2012 @ 12:02 pm
I've never really heard of anything like this before and can't understand the cause of your problem (which would be helpful). Putting myself in your shoes I can imagine how miserable this must be for you! As a teenager my hair is my pride and glory and I take great pride in caring for it.
It sounds like your hair is in need of some super hydrating, intense moisture. I'd recommend switching to a moisture rich shampoo and conditioner if you haven't already. Dove is AMAZING and I swear by it.
Try not to wash your hair unless it is absolutely necessary -- allow it to produce its own natural oils.
This moisture this is a little different for you, because as a straight haired girl, it's easier for oils to travel down your hair.
For an at home remedy, you could try conditioning with olive oil. Warm it between your palms and massage it gently into your hair. Put a disposable shower cap on and sleep in this, do some housework, etc. The longer its on, the better.
Avocadoes are also known for the moisturizing properties. Here are a couple videos you might find helpful:
A store bought mask you can try is the Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque:
I have this & like it a lot. (My own review is yet to come.. Lol).
The health of your body on the outside is a crystal clear image of the health of your body on the inside. So of course you know that I'm going to tell you that a proper diet and lots of water is beyond important.
Nature's Bounty makes a supplement called "Hair, Skin, & Nails" which are larger vitamins that you must take three times a day. This is sort of annoying and a pain to remember, but they really do work if you take them as directed. (Failure to follow the directions will give no results & is a waste of time -- it's all or nothing with these vits).
A few or all of these things combined should certainly help to improve your hair if you're really dedicated to it. If you continue to have problems with your hair, I think you should see a doctor, so that he/she can give you proper medical attention if it's necessary. It could be something so minor, but you never know & it's better not to risk.
All the luck in the world! x
|Remedies to stop hair breakage on Jul 12, 2012 @ 12:29 am
You can get rid of hair breakage by applying some home remedies like mixing egg yolk with 2 tbsp of olive oil together. Mix the ingredients properly and wet your hair. Apply the mixture on your hair and don't let to apply it on your scalp. leave it for some time and shampoo your hair as usual. This is on of the simple therapy to avoid hair breakage.
|. on Jul 12, 2012 @ 04:22 pm
Oh gosh. I get really scared when people talk about the home remedy of putting egg in your hair and they don't mention this: (hopefully you haven't done this yet)
WHEN YOU PUT EGG IN YOUR HAIR. RINSE WITH COLD WATER. If you rinse it out with hot water, it will cook into your hair and then it will be a nightmare to get out.
Also I agree, I do recommend taking vitamins like Hair, Skin, Nails. Or Biotin and not washing your hair as much. Also you might want to stop shampooing your hair. Conditioner cleans your hair just as well and Shampoo just tends to dry it out which leads to breakage, if no shampoo is too big of a step, try shampooing less and less and using smaller amounts and you will notice a difference.
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|Ask a professional on Jul 12, 2012 @ 08:57 pm
Though there are some great tips from the others on helping with minor damage, my recommendation would be that you go to a good salon and get a consult with the owner. It could be the colour that is causing all of the damage and you may need to either stop for a bit or switch to different products. Also there are treatments that can be done at the salon. It is worth the investment since you say it's so bad you can't style it. The haircut isn't the issue, in fact it's good for your hair to trim it often. It may have been doing this all along but because it was long you didn't notice it. A good stylish should at least be able to give you a manageable style and a game plan for healthier hair. Good luck!
|BC pills on Jul 13, 2012 @ 01:15 am
Do you tae any birth control pills?
I remember a few years ago I switched from my usual brand to another one, and my hair did not agree with it. I didn't realize what was wrong until a month later, and by then my hair was very weak and falling out a lot more then usual. After I switched back to old bc pills, my hair went back to normal as well.
If its not the shampoos you are using, check the side effects on any medication you are on or anything else you consume that could be having a negative effect.
The only treatment I ever recommend to anyone is Oscar Blandi hair mask. I have 5 jars of this stuff at home because I use only this to keep my hair in good condition.
|Silica on Jul 26, 2012 @ 07:38 pm
My hair fell out like CRAZY (I think i posted on here many times about that too). Then I discovered Silica Gel.
Amazing stuff. Pricy but worth it. I only took it for a month and my hair stopped falling out / breaking within a week. I ran out but I'm going to go buy some more first chance I get.
Good luck!
|Ask an expert. on Jan 30, 2013 @ 11:38 am
Maybe you should ask an expert about it? I'd even try your family doctor. Maybe you have a chemical imbalance going on within your body, which is making your hair fragile. If that doesn't work, then I would try doing some of the home made treatments, etc.
|Agree, ask an expert... on Jan 31, 2013 @ 02:11 pm
You may be wary going anywhere since your "horror cut" day! but if you go to a good salon they should be able to tell you exactly what's happening. My suggestion is try to stop using the blowdryer/straightener or whatever as it will only damage your hair more, and invest in a good shampoo and conditioner as well as a product like silica gel or a hot oil treatment that will help repair your ends.
Another big thing is (and you're going to hate to hear this!) but you're probably going to need to get it cut again. Once the ends of your hair are damaged, they will split up the entire shaft of hair, and that's what seems to be happening with you. You need to cut the strand above the damage, so the healthy ends can grow and they won't break off. But if you refuse to get it cut, the damaged ends will keep breaking off and leaving more damaged ends behind. Terrible cycle! (that's why people always say "you need to cut your hair for it to grow faster" .... it's growing the same rate out of your head, but your ends will break and fall off if they're broken, leaving you with stunted overall length).
So be brave and rock a shorter style for a while, it'll grow back eventually if you take the right steps. Good luck!
|Nice tips on May 19, 2013 @ 11:29 pm
These are some really great pointers! You have a great combination of products as well as natural remedies.
Thanks :)
|Deficiency of vitamin on May 21, 2013 @ 04:50 am
This may be a deficiency of a vitamin. So consult with dermatologist and get a proper treatment. You can also try some home remedies like :
1) Take a hair massage with oils like argon oil, mixture of oilve oil and coconut oil, mixture of castor oil, almond oil and coconut oil.
2) Take steam.
3) Apply some hair packs of herbs.


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May 25, 2012 , 8:49 AM by Jonathan Ridnell
ABC Central and Western Victoria opened the lines this morning, to find out what sort of totals fell in paddocks and back yards across our region.
It seems the best falls occured across the southern Wimmera and along the ranges in Central Victoria with between 20 and 40 millimetres.
Unfortunately parts of the Mallee and areas north of Bendigo are still desperate for rain, with one texter telling us they're gutted with just 3mm falling at Murrayville in the Mallee, and Brad tweeting us that he may have to resow the rain has been so disappointing and one caller saying the bureau needs to have a good hard look at their forecasting.
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14.9mm in Lockwood South . Good to see . Cheers Layton
105 points kay from donald and still raining (25mm for us children of '70s and beyond)
17mm Yandoit (Don)
3.5mm Lockington (Ron)
40 MM at Carisbrook. Lee
23 mm at Carisbrook and still raining Adrian
Maldon, 26mm to 7.15am. Jim
Hi Jonathon 19 mm here at Wilsons Hill ( nr Marong) Cheers Jan
Dunolly 19 mls.
Majorca (Bryce) 38mm
John at Kyneton - 12mm
Wow! 14 mls. South c maine. Winter veg. Leaping . Genai
10mm in the. Gauge this morning Regards David &Lyn at Axedale
Kaniva 38mm most of it in a very thunder storm about 5pm ps do not tell my neighbours they got about half
Hi Beck, Kadnook had 10.5mm yesterday making a total for this event 18mm, no hail but lightning yesterday, temp 7.6 , regards Ian. :)
2 4 mm at corack north of donald wonderful barb
31.4 mm @ donald 6.30am
Hi bec, 18 mm much needed rain north of Cavendish. Lynette :)
3 mls at Murrayville.Totally gutted! Colin
1.5ml at ouyen! Forecasters have a lot to answer for after building our hopes up with promises of between 10 & 30ml. Ian
very little rain at murrayville 1 or 2 mil around here from kelvin
Bec, 3mm just north of dimboola
Bec no rain at Underbool and surrounds. Bright sunshine. Alison.
25mm in rain gauge since 3pm yesterday at Gorae. Lisa p.s. Need bigger gauge
Hi. Bec. Warracknabeal 7mm. Ian.
From twitter:
@abccentralvic 21.5 mm of rain in Taradale.
@abccentralvic had about 18mm in Marong. Certainly much needed.
@abccentralvic Manangatang = 0mm. Crops already had germinated but looking close to having to resow some areas now
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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear Lists › Winter Kit- Let me know what you think
Nov 13, 2007 at 10:19 pm #1225828
This is my winter backpacking list. It will be used in both the Colorado Rockies and the Utah desert for the most part. This list is under the assumption that I am traveling with my girlfriend (she doesn't like the cold but loves to come anyway if she stays warm. Thats why it may be a little redundant opposed to absolutely light weight.) I am omitting consumables and personal care odd and ends since I don't have weights for them yet.
Clothing Worn:
Golite Visor 60g
GoLite Shorts 100g
GoLite Paradigm Pants
GoLite LS Zip Top 140g
Smartwool socks 77g
La Sportiva Race Blades 332g
Suunto Vector Watch 55g
1274g 2.69 lbs
Packed Clothing:
Mountain Hardware Quark 284g
GoLite Down Vest 280g
GoLite LS Zip Top 140g
Smartwool Socks 77g
Patagonia Capelene Hat 30g
Patagonia R1 Tights 227g
OR vert Pro Gloves 100g
1138g 2.5 lbs
Sleep System:
GoLite Den 2 1450g
Jacks R Better Kathadin Quilt 1020g
Exped Down Mat 7 925g
Small Pillow 300g
3895g 8.5lbs
Granite Gear Vapor Trail 900g
OR Helium Stuff Sacks 51
GoLite L Stuff Sack 30
981g 2.1 lbs
MSR Wisperlite & Fuel Bottle 535g
Evernew Pot 120g
Ti Spork 17g
Platypus 2+ L 30g
995g 2.1 lbs
BD Zenix IQ Headlamp 162g
Gerber Knife 162g
326g .7lbs
Pack Weight: 7.34 kg 16.1 lbs
FSOW: 9.55kg 21.05lbs
What do you think? Any major components missing other than what I left out noted above? How would you lighten up? I am thinking a different stove. Also of note I like a thick sleeping pad, do you know of anything as warm for less weight similar comfort?Nov 15, 2007 at 9:26 am #1409203
Steven EvansBPL Member
@steve_evansLocale: Canada
What temps are the rockies like in the the winter?
As for the mat, that's the same one I use (short version) and I love it. I think the only comparable one is the Stephensons DAM which I have no experience with, but I believe is lighter.
You could definitely lighten up on that 300g pillow! :)Nov 15, 2007 at 9:41 am #1409205
Christopher PleskoMember
@pivvayLocale: Rocky Mountains
lows usually don't get below -20 although it happens in some regions/weather patterns. Daily highs in the teens and windy if we're talking about above treeline at all.Nov 15, 2007 at 10:50 am #1409216
A few questions:
How will you be traveling? snowshoe? Skis? foot? Is this list for travel in the mountains or on the plains? How much snow do you plan on encountering?
I would think about a couple things with that gear list. Why not leave the shorts behind? On a typical Northern rockies winter trip I am wearing mid weight bottoms under a soft shell pant. I then use a puffy pant as my final insulating layer. This allows me to not have to delayer to add layers. Consider the same set up for your upper body, with the puffy being your final layer.
A lighter stove would be great, but white gas is far superior to canister and alcohol in cold windy weather. If you are melting snow for water, a whisperlite is awesome.
Wide mouth water bottles are way easier to fill in the winter, both with cold stream water if you can find it, in desert potholes, and with melted snow from a pot.
I hope that helps, it was a little hard for me to tell if your list was for both of you or each, but I think it is a good start. I bet you can get you weight down a bunch by closely looking at warmth to weight ratio and alternative layering setups.Nov 15, 2007 at 9:07 pm #1409284
Steven- Good to hear about the pad. I am still trying to find a pillow system I like. I am not keen on the inflatables because I find them too hard blow all the way up and akward with any less (I am a stomach sleeper). Suggestions anyone?
Ryan- This list is for the mountains, not much point in walking around on the plains(IMO :)). No snow to several feet of snow can be expected. Very little in the Utah desert and several feet in the mountains. When snow is present I/we will be walking in snowshoes. They aren't listed because buying a new pair for weight savings isn't justifiable in my eyes.
Basically the shorts are for wearing under the pants during the day, basically underwear. I am almost always too warm. I only have the tights to cut down on the draft at night or if it is really cold. Good call on widemouth bottles, I hadn't thought about that.
Oh to clarify the sleeping setup. My GF and I each have Exped Downmats connected with a homemade system to keep them together at night. I need to get a scale and weight it. The quilt is shared between the two of us (3.5" loft).
Basically, I carry the bulk of the gear and some food. She carries her sleeping pad, head lamp, misc personal stuff, clothes and most of the food. We each carry our own water. This keeps her pack weight lower than mine.Nov 17, 2007 at 4:00 pm #1409380
Have you looked at the Mont bell pillow (2.9 oz.)? It is still an inflatable, but built like a "self inflating" pad. May be an option. I haven't used one but am keen on checking it out after my SUL hospital style inflatable pillow lost a chamber on me last summer.
I hear ya on the mountains vs. plain deal! It seems like you have a good idea of what you need and your system sounds well thought out. A few other things to think about if you haven't already…
If there is a lot of snow, or creeks are frozen, you will need to melt snow for water. This will increase your fuel weight and in my opinion move you towards a white gas stove for sure.
If you are the warmer sleeper, realize that sleeping together will be warmer for her, but not necessarily for you as she will be drawing heat from you.
Winter hiking in the desert is amazing, and I think your system will work really well, plus you can go with a lighter cooking system! It might be worth some backyard testing in the snow to test it for the mountains.
I am about to head out on a 2.5 week ski trip in the northern rockies and will be trying to lower my pack weight a bunch. I'll post up afterwards to let you know how it works out.Nov 18, 2007 at 8:26 pm #1409500
Jake CalabreseMember
@trekmoreLocale: Colorado
I am looking for a lightweight jacket, so I will look at the options you list… while I am not doing full winter BP at this point, most of the trips are in CO, spring/fall, NM (north), AZ (mountains- winter), UT (winter)… so it tends to be higher elevations and always a chance of snow… sometimes I laugh when I read a lot of these lists… it is nice to see someone with a list that does not look like it was developed for the Sahara… :)
While I do not have the lightest pack — a few ideas…
There is a Thermarest Pillow that is made of foam cubes… it is a square shape, multiple sizes, it is 9.2 oz. Not that light, but may be an option, it is the only "real" pillow I have used though I do not take it every time due to the weight. http://www.thermarest.com/product_detail.aspx?pID=93&cID=4
I have the medium…
I have used the Whisper Lite Intl for years… I picked up a Simmer Lite (8.1oz stove/pump) a few years back and have been using that, it uses the same pump, but is lighter then the intl. maybe 3.5 oz less? I got it at a super sale, and got it to allow better flame control- which is why I got it, since I cook cakes and stuff… it also has a better hose to the fuel bottle. Anyway, keep an eye out for one, may cut the weight a tiny bit!
Thanks for the CO Gear list!
– jakeNov 19, 2007 at 8:59 am #1409529
Thanks for the feedback everyone!
Ryan- The Montbell pillow looks interesting. I live in Boulder and we have a Montbell store here so I might go lay on it in person.
In terms of sleeping together, has anyone else experienced the phenomena where the woman sleeping says she is cold but she is putting off heat like a campfire? This has hapened to me several times and I have had to sleep without any covers at all because my "sleeping buddy" was putting off heat for the both of us even though she felt cold. Weird.
I hope you post your ski list, I would like to check it out.
Jake- I checked out the specs on that thermarest pillow but I was at the mall the other day and I found and interesting option. . . when at home I use a memory foam pillow with contours and i happened to find a travel size one at The Sharper Image. It was $30 and pretty good size maybe 10x12x4. As is it weighs 17 oz but I was thinking about cutting it in half. That would make it 9 oz and it is insanely comfortable.
I will get back to you with more on it when I perform surgery!Nov 19, 2007 at 6:32 pm #1409589
Michael DavisMember
@mad777Locale: South Florida
The Mont-bell pillow is wonderfully comfortable. Unlike a lot of air-filled pillows, it stays put under your head as you toss & turn!
I have this theory about body heat and perceived warmth/coolness. My wife always says she is cold even though she puts out more heat than a radiator! On the other hand, I could freeze meat by holding it between my feet at night but, I always feel warm. All this while we are side-by-side.
So, my theory is that if your body temp runs warm there is a greater differential temperature between you and the air around you as compared to a person whose body temp runs cool. So the person with the warm body feels colder because they experience a greater differential. BTW, my normal body temp runs about 97^Nov 20, 2007 at 12:20 pm #1409673
Jake CalabreseMember
@trekmoreLocale: Colorado
David, before you gut that pillow, hit the REI in Boulder and take a look at the Med Thermarest… it is nice… at 9.2 (my scale)
– JakeNov 21, 2007 at 4:02 pm #1409835
See Profile for gear list…
that is what I have for my gear list for the 12-14 day ski trip I am leaving for tomorrow, it is not entirely complete, and may change – I still pack a bit artistically. This is for a 12-14 day winter ski/snowboard course where I am an instructor. in that role, I will also add an institutional firtst aid kit, a sat phone, and some quantity of a kitchen that will cook for 4 people (think 2 whisper lights, 2 4qt pots, a Banks Frybake, and a spatula)as well as a mega light.
I see a bunch of places I can lighten up, but many would mean some new gear. hmmm… Christmas IS coming up!
I'll post up my final weight when I get back, flying out tomorrow, and doing an early turkey day today.
Happy thanksgiving!Nov 21, 2007 at 8:21 pm #1409853
Andrew WolffSpectator
@andrewLocale: Chattanooga
David, While surely not as comfortable as the Montbell or Thermarest pillows, why not use your 2L Platy as a pillow. Wrap it in a spare piece of clothing – stuff it in a sleeve or pants leg so it doesn't slip out. Somewhat adjustable by blowing in more or less air, zero weight penalty and it keeps your water from freezing. Works for me.Nov 21, 2007 at 9:04 pm #1409855
Drew DavisBPL Member
@drewnc2005Locale: Greensboro, NC
Thermarest also makes a lumbar pad that weighs around 3 oz. or so. I think it would make a perfect pillow in my quick test at REI. You could put it in a stuff sack, add some soft clothes around it for even more cushion, and sleep away. It is $30.
Following is a link to the product: http://www.rei.com/product/721523Nov 21, 2007 at 9:48 pm #1409856
Mike BarneyMember
@eaglembLocale: AZ, the Great Southwest!
This one
has worked well for me, and at 1 oz, it's about as light, preformed (inflatable) that you can get.Nov 22, 2007 at 8:01 am #1409888
This one
That is the type that I had a chamber go out on me 2 or 3 days into a 12 day trip. While wonderfully light, I cannot reconcile using disposable gear. YMMV.Nov 27, 2007 at 9:54 pm #1410417
I was thinking about the quilt with omni tape and the exped down mat 9. I am pretty big 5'11" 225lbs. but would this quilt be to big for one? Also is the exped pad really warm? I wouldn't be in a lot of snow but maybe in the future i would.Nov 28, 2007 at 9:54 pm #1410594
The exped mat is insanely warm. I like it because not only is it really warm but it is super plush being 2.5" thick. As for the quilt, I don't think it would be too big for one. When solo winter camping I use it as a single, it works really well because the width really keeps out the drafts. Usually what I do is pull the drawstring on the bottom to close in the footbox then velcro up maybe the bottom 2 ft or so. This keeps my feet wrapped up but the functionality of the quilt at the top. At your size you could even make it into a full on sleeping bag by velcroing the whole way up, this will really keep in the warmth and make it easier to cover the head. Admittedly this quilt wouldn't make for the lightest solo setup but on the plus side, if you stumble upon someone on the trail you want to share the covers with, you always can! :) But in reality, I think it is so functional and so well made that if you don't mind the extra few grams it might be perfect for you.Dec 3, 2007 at 6:57 pm #1411156
Thanks David, very sound advice. I was also thinking of the Monte Bell 0. This is actually a little heavier but probably a bit warmer. The problem is that it will be too warm most of the year whereas the quilt can be opened up more easily.What do you think.Dec 4, 2007 at 9:28 am #1411215
Ok this is now where it gets complicated. Do you sleep warm or cold? Where will you be camping?
I, personally, think the Kathadin is too warm for much other than winter, late fall or early spring here in CO. Though it can be opened I still think it would be way too warm in most places in the summer except maybe 12,000 + feet. This being said I sleep warm.
If you are looking for the most versatile all season system I would suggest the Mt. Rogers quilt supplemented with insulating pants and jacket for the winter. This system would be lighter in the summer (bag weight) and winter (because you would use insulating clothing as part of your sleeping system) multi use gear woohoo.
This option is clearly more expensive though. If price is not an issue it may be the best move. On the other hand if you can only get one bag, want it for summer and winter, then the kathadin would be a better choice than the montbell bag.
Just for fun, what is your current sleep system?Dec 6, 2007 at 8:15 pm #1411583
I use a MLD event sole side zip bivy, a big agnes 66"inslated air core pad and a 20* REI sub kilo down bag, and a 8×10 ID silnylon tarp.I am new to backpacking so I haven't been though a winter yet and I want to continue packing though the winter season for many years to come. I love the cold weather of the mountains in winter and snow shoeing looks so fun.Realistically I probably will do most of my camping on the Cal. coast because it is closer and less driving. The temps. here rarely get below 20* but the bag I have now doesn't keep me warm below 40*even with a base layer.The mount rogers quilt with my Monte bell inner down pants and jacket is probably the most most versatile system for me right now. The Katahdin might inspire me to do more winter camping though. I tend to sleep cold, but maybe it is just that my bag isn't that great.I also just ordered the Exped 9 down pad. I know it is a little heavier than the down pad 7 but I like being comfortable. Should be here in a few days.Dec 27, 2007 at 2:35 pm #1413878
Back from the mountains. I ended up having a 25# pack and a 50# sled. 13 days(~26#) of food, 1 gallon of fuel, carried in the sled. Sled weighs a good 5# maybe. Old mountainsmith pulk style sled. Also carried a Nikon D80 in that weight. Voile split board for travel.
Overall, pretty good, though I know I can get lighter. We had 12 days of snow, occasional high winds and averaged about -15ºC overnight lows.
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