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New Zealand is facing a horrible bonanza. The Christchurch earthquake has unleashed a flood of US dollars into New Zealand that is helping to push up our currency.
Estimates vary, but most think reinsurance payments from Switzerland, Bermuda and Britain will total more than US$12 billion ($13.8 billion) over the next couple of years.
Statistics New Zealand has already recorded $11.1 billion worth of reinsurance claims in the September and December quarters.
This is enough to lift the pressure on a currency that also has to handle $50 billion worth of export receipts every year. Those export receipts are benefiting from record high commodity prices as strong demand from China and India adds to the effects of inflation-causing money printing in America and China.
America's debt crisis is further weakening the US dollar against the kiwi, which set fresh post-float highs over 87 US cents this week.
This is a perfect storm for the kiwi which threatens to wipe out any non-commodity exporters trying to add value.
Other countries have thought about, and planned for, just such currency bonanzas to avoid a phenomenon widely referred to as the "Dutch Disease".
The name comes from the problems faced by the Netherlands in the 1960s after a flood of foreign currency followed its discovery of natural gas in the North Sea. The sharply rising guilder slashed manufacturing jobs, turning what should have been an economic positive into a negative.
When Norway discovered oil in the North Sea it set up a stabilisation fund which parked the US dollars it was earning from the oil in assets held offshore.
It is now worth more than US$500 billion and owns 1 per cent of all the world's stocks.
Chile has created its own stabilisation fund to deal with a surge of copper revenues. It used money from the fund to help rebuild after its own earthquake.
New Zealand needs just such a fund to park the currency bonanza from the reinsurance funds surge and the commodities price shock.
It would be much harder for New Zealand to create such a fund than it was for Norway and Chile, where the government owns the mines and oil fields that generated the income.
But the Government does need to look at ways to soften the effects of the milk-price bonanza and reinsurance flood.
It certainly should be trying to save for a rainy day using the proceeds from such a bonanza. Instead, it is just being spent on yet more imports and living for today. Meanwhile the job-creating export sectors, where value is added and high wages produced, are withering on the vine.
Doing nothing is not an option in the long term.
Otherwise we are just sleepwalking to poverty.


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This next volume in Chesterton's series of collected works contains four of his books and four shorter "English" essays. Three of the books are accounts of his travels, two to Ireland and one to Palestine via Egypt. The fourth book is Chesteron's own effort to explain English history to Englishmen as well as to other interested parties, particularly the Irish. All of these books date from about 1920, except Christendom in Ireland, which concerns the 1932 Dublin Eucharistic Congress, which Chesterton attended.
G. K. Chesterton was one of the most beloved writers of the 20th century, quoted more often than any other writer. He wrote dozens of popular books on numerous topics, as well as thousands of essays. His books include Orthodoxy, The Everlasting Man, The Man Who Was Thursday, Father Brown Stories and many more.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Concerned what you may learn from the stock market or the visit to the doctor?
The good news about bad news is that most people brace for rotten consequences by expecting the outcome to be worse than it actually is, a new University of Florida study shows.
"We found that people seem to be pessimistically biased at the moment of truth, perhaps to reduce the sting of bad news that otherwise would come as a shock," said James Shepperd, a UF psychology professor who did the study, published in the September issue of the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
In the study of 68 UF psychology students, half were told they would be tested for a fictitious medical condition called "TAA deficiency" that could lead to a gradual deterioration of the pancreas and serious medical complications.
Participants learned the presence or absence of TAA could be detected by a saliva test. Half were told they would be tested right away, while the other half were told they would never be tested, said Kevin Taylor, a UF psychology graduate student who did the research with Shepperd.
The students also estimated their likelihood of having TAA on a nine-point scale and on a percentage basis. Those who expected the test to show they had the medical problem were most inclined to gird for the worst, Taylor said. Participants felt less threatened if they thought they would not receive their test results for several weeks, he said.
Although the research focused on an event with health consequences, Taylor said he anticipates people would display the same pattern in predicting any outcome with importantpersonal implications. "We suspect, for example, that people awaiting a mechanic's bill following extensive repair work on their automobile are inclined to revise their estimates,predicting a higher bill in the moments just prior to receiving the bill," he said.
The finding that people brace for the worst is intriguing in light of other research showing that generally people show an overwhelming tendency to be optimistic about the future, he said.
People's tendency to err on the side of optimism in their personal predictions likely reflects a desire to view themselves as better than average, Shepperd said. Studies have shown that people generally rate themselves higher than the average person on desirable characteristics, such as intelligence, attractiveness and friendliness, and lower on undesirable ones, he said.
But the desire to be better than average seems to be couched in a desire to avoid disappointment as well, as seen by people's inclination to expect the worst at the moment of truth, he said.
People don't brace for bad news indiscriminantly, though; only for events with severe consequences, Shepperd said.
"If I'm waiting in the hospital for the doctor to tell me if I have cancer or HIV, I'm going to brace because news of the diagnosis represents a loss to me, the loss of my good health," he said. "On the other hand, if I'm sitting by the TV waiting for the Powerball number to see if I won $250 million, I'm not going to brace because losing doesn't represent a loss. My life is no different if I lose today than it was yesterday."
Anxiety over imminent medical news may bode poorly in some cases for home testing, be it AIDS, pregnancy or some other condition, Shepperd said. To avoid bad news, some people may decide not to test at all, just as some people who know they may carry a genetically transmitted disease, which can be tested for, may choose not to find out, he said.
On the flip side, some people go to the opposite extreme, responding as if they were in danger when they might not be, Shepperd said.
"There have been women with family histories of breast cancer who have gone ahead and had their breasts removed even though they had never tested positive for breast cancer," he said. "That's a pretty dramatic example of bracing."
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April 4, 2014
Big Ten Medal of Honor Q&A: Ryan Bertin (2005)
Big Ten Medal of Honor 100th Anniversary
Michigan's Big Ten Medal of Honor Recipients
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Big Ten Medal of Honor, the Michigan Athletic Department will be profiling some distinguished student-athlete alumni who received this prestigious academic and athletic honor.
Ryan Bertin was a two-time NCAA champion for the Michigan wrestling team, twice capturing the 157-pound title (2003, '05) while earning four All-America citations. He claimed Michigan's first NCAA individual title in 18 years and became just the third U-M wrestler to win an NCAA title as a sophomore when he defeated Illinois' Alex Tirapelle, 7-3, at the 2003 event. Two years later, he rolled past Iowa's Joe Johnston, 8-5, en route to his second NCAA crown, becoming the fifth multiple champion in U-M history.
Named the 2005 Big Ten Wrestler of the Year and Michigan's male recipient of the 2005 Big Ten Medal of Honor, Bertin wrapped his collegiate career with a 142-21 career record, including a 63-7 dual mark, to rank fifth among U-M's all-time winningest wrestlers. A two-time team captain, Bertin was a three-time NWCA All-Academic and Academic All-Big Ten selection off the mat. He currently serves as a senior vice president at Signature Associates.
|What was your favorite memory as a student-athlete?
|I'd say my whole senior season. Not only did it finish well for me individually, but the way we finished as a team -- we were second that year. Just the group of guys that we had on that team was special. I'm still very close with most of them.
|What was the best lesson that you learned at Michigan?
|Consistency is the most important thing. Being consistent in your studies, in your work habits, with your diet, your sleep pattern, it all has an influence. That's probably the most valuable lesson I learned.
|How did Michigan prepare you for life after athletics?
|It takes a special mentality and fortitude to be a student-athlete, especially at a place like Michigan. While I was there, I learned how to deal with stressful situations and perform under stress. That had a lot to do with my success in wrestling, and it's still the case professionally in that it doesn't really bother me to be in high-stress situations. I'm able to react and meet that challenge.
|What is the most common thought that goes through your mind when looking back at your time at Michigan?
|My fondest thought goes to the friendships and relationships I made there. I met my wife there. [April Fronzoni Bertin, a 2004 graduate, was a member of Michigan's 2001 NCAA champion field hockey team.] I certainly have standout moments from the national tournament, and I can still vividly remember specific matches, especially my finals matches. But the relationships absolutely stand out more than anything else.
|What did it mean to receive the Big Ten Medal of Honor?
|It was very special, and I characterize it as one of the biggest accomplishments of my collegiate career. To me, it symbolizes being well-rounded, more than just any other average wrestler or athlete. It reflects a lot of balance as far as not just being good at one thing but good at multiple things -- in sport, in the classroom and in the community -- and being professional.
|Does the Medal of Honor have a greater meaning today than it did when you received it?
|Of course. It's a pretty selective honor, only one female and one male every year. I certainly appreciate what it stands for and represents. When you're in the moment, it can be hard to really understand what all that means.
Previous Q&A: George Foussianes
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As the calming blue lights dimmed in the Bowery Ballroom, a fan made the remark to his friend, "Wow, that's really on time. Like within a minute." That's the thing about Brooklyn's Beach Fossils. Just like back in the band's earlier days with one of its many lineups at 285 Kent (a venue name hollered with pride constantly by a couple of presumably Williamsburg-repping crowd members throughout the set), the band keeps its fans in mind. And though they've moved from the tightly knit Williamsburg-Kent-Avenue music scene to headlining a show at the Bowery Ballroom, Beach Fossils still seem like a couple of friendly kids who'd be hanging out in the crowd on any other night.
Beginning with the guitarist, each member of Beach Fossils strolled on stage and started his part to the eponymous track off of the band's new album, Clash The Truth. Frontman Dustin Payseur bolted from backstage and leaped headfirst into the crowd, just barely grabbing the microphone in time to gasp the disenchantment-laced lyrics on cue. As with every Beach Fossils show, a tide of playful, physical chaos ensued within seconds: fans wrapping around Payseur in mindless dance or moshing wildly. Fortunately, Payseur managed to find his way back to the stage in time to finish the song, and the band was rewarded with the crowd's roar of approval.
Playing a solid set that interspersed generous amount of old material with the new, Beach Fossils made sure the crowd was happy—aside from the one girl who made the impossible request for Payseur to "make love to me." Besides "Moments," there was never a dearth of moshing or punkish communal vibe. From two burly fans clashing into each other, petite girls attempting to shove the gigantic spectators surrounding them and one fan whose crowd surf turned into a nose dive straight for the floor during "Sometimes," ("When somebody jumps, you gotta catch 'em!" Payseur joked) the crowd provided just as much entertainment as the band itself.
After closing the set with "Careless," the band quickly returned for the encore. Drummer Tommy Gardner stood next to Payseur and wielded a dinged-up tenor saxophone for "Sleep Apnea." An impressive range of bluesy trills and arpeggios filled his solos, perfectly complementing Payseur as he droned the song's sleepy vocals. After following with "Crashed Out," the last awkward between-set-silence filled the room. "Now's the time to freak the fuck out, or else it's not gonna happen!" Payseur jokingly commanded to everyone still standing.
The crowd deafened the room for one last song: "Daydream." The sunshine-drenched riff filled the room, igniting the spark for one last pit. With everyone drenched in sweat and trembling with physical exhaustion, the crowd's state was a sign of Beach Fossils having truly graduated to the venue big leagues.


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RE: st: ordered logit (was: marginal effects in random effectsordered probit using GLLAMM)
Adrian de la Garza <email@example.com>
RE: st: ordered logit (was: marginal effects in random effectsordered probit using GLLAMM)
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:20:18 -0500
I posted the question below a few minutes ago. In case this helps, I can provide you with an example of I want to interpret:
Suppose I have an ordered logit of job satisfaction (discrete values from 1 to 5, 5 being the highest satisfaction) on log income (in yen, the mean of which in levels is 5 million yen) and a married dummy (1 if married). The estimate of my log income coefficient is 0.6 and that of the married dummy is 0.15.
If you can help me interpret these coefficients or provide some references that would help me in this interpretation, that would be great
Thanks a lot.
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> To: email@example.com
> Subject: st: ordered logit (was: marginal effects in random effects ordered probit using GLLAMM)
> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:31:13 -0500
> Hello again.
> I see that Saygin asked a question about marginal effects in an ordered probit model. I have a similar equation, perhaps not related to Stata, but to the interpretation of the coefficients in an ordered logit model.
> Could anyone recommend a source that discusses how to interpret these coefficients? I have read a few papers in the "economics of happiness" literature where they use these ordered logits and probits but they never discuss what the magnitudes of the coefficients mean; they care only about the coefficients' signs and statistical significance. Similarly, the standard Greene econometrics textbook has very little regarding this interpretation.
> Thank you very much in advance.
> Cheers,
> Adrian
>> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:32:09 -0500
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>> To: firstname.lastname@example.com
>> Subject: Re: st: marginal effects in random effects ordered probit using GLLAMM
>> Saygın Şahinöz wrote:
>>> I can not get the marginal effects from random effects ordered probit using
>>> Gllamm
>>> I use the command gllapred prob, mu marginal but it gives an error message
>>> :must specify above() option for ordinal responses r(198)
>>> Have anyone estimated marginal effects from random effects ordered probit
>>> using Gllamm??
>> You must specify the above() option for each category as explained in
>> -help gllapred-.
>> Example code is given in chapter 7 of the book Multilevel and
>> Longitudinal Modeling Using Stata, Second Edition, which is available
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>> http://www.stata.com/bookstore/mlmus2.html.
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Exporting Energy Security: Keystone XL Exposed
Oil Change International, September 2011
TransCanada's proposed Keystone XL pipeline is a $7 billion project to bring heavy, sour crude oil from tar sands production in Alberta, Canada to Port Arthur, Texas for refining. It has sparked an ongoing struggle as advocates and opponents of the project make their case in various ways to the Obama Administration.
Among the most oft repeated talking points by industry and their allies is the idea that Keystone XL is necessary for American energy security, and that its construction will help wean America of its dependence on Mideast oil. But the idea that Keystone XL will decrease America's dependence on foreign oil is demonstrably false.
To issue a presidential permit to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, the Obama Administration's State Department must find that the pipeline serves the national interest. This report demonstrates compellingly why it does not. On August 25, 2011, Robert Jones, a spokesperson for TransCanada declared: "The U.S. has a decision to make, [d]o they want to import oil from Canada or get conflict oil from OPEC nations?"
On the surface this notion has a clear, if facile, appeal. But an understanding of the changing realities of the oil market in the United States and globally, and a close scrutiny of the oil companies that stand to profit from the pipeline, reveal a completely different story. In fact:
1. The Keystone XL pipeline is an export pipeline. The Gulf Coast refiners at the end of the pipeline's route are focused on expanding exports, and the nature of the tar sands crude Keystone XL delivers enhances their capacity to do so.
2. Valero, the top beneficiary of the Keystone XL pipeline, has recently explicitly detailed an export strategy to its investors. The nation's top refiner has locked in at least 20 percent of the pipeline's capacity, and, because its refinery in Port Arthur is within a Foreign Trade Zone, the company will accomplish its export strategy tax free.
3. The oil market has changed markedly in the last several years, with U.S. demand decreasing, and U.S. production increasing for the first time in 40 years. Higher fuel economy standards and slow economic growth have led to a decline in U.S. gasoline demand, while technological advances have opened up new sources in the United States. Increasingly, U.S. refiners are turning to export.The oil market is fundamentally global. The only way to reduce dependence on foreign oil is to reduce dependence on all oil.
These facts reveal the important truth that the Keystone XL pipeline would not in fact enhance U.S. energy security at all. The construction of Keystone XL will not lessen U.S. dependence on foreign oil—rather, it will feed the growing trend of exporting refined products out of the United States, thereby doing nothing to enhance energy security or to stabilize oil prices or gasoline prices at the pump. If completed, it will successfully achieve a long-term objective of Canadian tar sands producers—to gain access to export markets.
The oil market is fundamentally global. The only way to truly reduce our dependence on foreign oil is to reduce our dependence on all oil.
This report looks at data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), corporate disclosures to investors, and oil market analyst reports. This information should form the basis of the Obama Administration's deliberations on the Keystone XL pipeline. An honest assessment of the Keystone XL project will show that the oil will be exported and will not benefit U.S. consumers or any reasonable definition of the nation's interest.
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Dredge trial to go ahead
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The Supreme Court today ruled that trial dredging of Port Phillip Bay can go ahead tomorrow.
Justice Mandie of the Supreme Court this afternoon dismissed an application for an injunction by the Blue Wedges Coalition, a group of environmentalists, businesses and residents, on the grounds there was no clear illegality to the nine-week trial operation.
He also said it was unlikely the coalition would be able to meet the costs incurred to the Port of Melbourne if, down the track, environmental damage to the bay proved to be not what the Coalition claimed.
Helen Symon, SC, for the coalition, earlier told the court that under the Environmental Effects Act of 1978, any trial dredging was prohibited.
"It is very simple, very clear. It says no works can be completed under the environmental effects act," she said.
She told the court that any financial burden borne by the first defendant, the Port of Melbourne Corporation, could not be outweighed by the possible environmental factors to the bay.
Jenny Warfe, Blue Wedges coordinator, said it was "a very disappointing day for the community." It came down to an issue of money, she said.
The hearing comes a day after the Port of Melbourne announced the $32 million trial dredge would be delayed until Saturday while the crew of the Queen of the Netherlands, the ship that will undertake the project, are trained to follow an environmental management plan.
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Riders of the Purple Sage HTML version
Riders Of The Purple Sage
Black Star and Night, answering to spur, swept swiftly westward along the white,
slow-rising, sage-bordered trail. Venters heard a mournful howl from Ring, but
Whitie was silent. The blacks settled into their fleet, long-striding gallop. The wind
sweetly fanned Venters's hot face. From the summit of the first low-swelling ridge
he looked back. Lassiter waved his hand; Jane waved her scarf. Venters replied
by standing in his stirrups and holding high his sombrero. Then the dip of the
ridge hid them. From the height of the next he turned once more. Lassiter, Jane,
and the burros had disappeared. They had gone down into the Pass. Venters felt
a sensation of irreparable loss.
"Bern--look!" called Bess, pointing up the long slope.
A small, dark, moving dot split the line where purple sage met blue sky. That dot
was a band of riders.
"Pull the black, Bess."
They slowed from gallop to canter, then to trot. The fresh and eager horses did
not like the check.
"Bern, Black Star has great eyesight."
"I wonder if they're Tull's riders. They might be rustlers. But it's all the same to
The black dot grew to a dark patch moving under low dust clouds. It grew all the
time, though very slowly. There were long periods when it was in plain sight, and
intervals when it dropped behind the sage. The blacks trotted for half an hour, for
another half-hour, and still the moving patch appeared to stay on the horizon line.
Gradually, however, as time passed, it began to enlarge, to creep down the
slope, to encroach upon the intervening distance.
"Bess, what do you make them out?" asked Venters. "I don't think they're
"They're sage-riders," replied Bess. "I see a white horse and several grays.
Rustlers seldom ride any horses but bays and blacks."
"That white horse is Tull's. Pull the black, Bess. I'll get down and cinch up. We're
in for some riding. Are you afraid?"
"Not now," answered the girl, smiling.
"You needn't be. Bess, you don't weigh enough to make Black Star know you're
on him. I won't be able to stay with you. You'll leave Tull and his riders as if they
were standing still."
"How about you?"
"Never fear. If I can't stay with you I can still laugh at Tull."
"Look, Bern! They've stopped on that ridge. They see us."
"Yes. But we're too far yet for them to make out who we are. They'll recognize
the blacks first. We've passed most of the ridges and the thickest sage. Now,
when I give the word, let Black Star go and ride!"
Venters calculated that a mile or more still intervened between them and the
riders. They were approaching at a swift canter. Soon Venters recognized Tull's
white horse, and concluded that the riders had likewise recognized Black Star


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If you are willing to use the one that fits in the end of the barrel, you can use one that works on a .270. If your only wanting one of the bullet look a like lasers then it may be a while before they are availible
does anyone make a laser bore sight for the 6.8 cal.?? and were can we get them???? if not available YET! then why and when could we expect them. or are we the unwanted step childern of AR calibers available!
If you are willing to use the one that fits in the end of the barrel, you can use one that works on a .270. If your only wanting one of the bullet look a like lasers then it may be a while before they are availible
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I use a Bushnell Laser Boresighter, which can be used on anything from a .22 to a .50 caliber. Gets me on paper at 50 yards all the time.
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Call me old fashioned, but I just look down the bore and compare it to the scope. That always gets me within about 6 inches (except for the time I had two identical targets side by side and couldn't figure out why I wasn't printing on the target. A closer look at the targets showed a pretty 3 shot group in the middle of the other target :lol: .
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I use the one from cabela's lets me sight the scope and throws a line horizontly that lets me level the scope.
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wow! really expensive!
I've always used the LaserLyte system which goes into the end of your barrel it covers everything from 22-50 cal plus shotguns. It has an adapter which will let you level your scope perfectly. I am on my third laser because I keep dropping them on my concrete floor in the basement and knocking the laser all to hell. It's easier to buy a replacement than to have them re-calibrated, $40.00. But if you want to have one of my buggered up ones to send back, your welcomed to it.
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Two men facing several drug charges after traffic stop
KIGNSPORT, Tenn. - A traffic stop led to a host of drug charges against two Bristol, Tennessee men.
Kingsport Police tell us say they stopped at pickup running without headlights on Fort Henry Drive. They tell us the passenger threw a baggie of cocaine on the ground during a search.
Officers say they also found marijuana, prescription medication, a set of digital scales, and a pipe on the suspects and in the truck.
Anthony Keith Robinette was charged with Possession of a Schedule II Drug (Crack Cocaine), Possession of a Schedule IV Drug for Resale (Prescription Medication), Possession of a Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Pipe, Plastic Baggies, Digital Scale), and Resisting Arrest.
Wesley Thomas Vittatoe was charged with Possession of a Schedule II Drug (Crack Cocaine), Possession of a Schedule VI Drug for Resale (Marijuana), Driving on a Revoked License, Violation of Registration, Violation of Light Law, and Violation of Financial Responsibility Law (No Insurance).


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- Total Active Dual BB Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ (50ml)
- Total Active Capsule Essence (35ml)
- Total Active Multi Cream (50ml)

These new products had just arrived not long ago at SaSa Singapore.
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Recently, I received BRTC BB Creams from Sasa.
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Here we have the 4 BRTC BB Creams:
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BRTC calming over-sensitiveness "Miracle Blue"
BRTC is a cosmeceutical brand served with botanical patent science (Miracle Blue) safely applicable even to sensitive skin by various irritations and troubles owing to the fact that the entire BRTC line contains developed Blue Complex, a plant patent ingredient, which provides an immediate soothing function as well as anti-oxidation based on elements from blue plant as lavender and chamomile used with its excellent soothing effect in traditional medical science throughout the world.
Event & Launch: K-Palette Makeover Session with Miko Yatsu ~ K-Palette 1Day Lash Perm Mascara
Have you seen this pic appearing in my Instagram lately?? ^_^
It was actually took from this K-palette Free Makeover Session! I added some cute animation using POCO 美人相机 application~ CUTE RIGHT??~ ^^
← Original pic
Event: K-Palette Makeover Session with Miko Yatsu
On 16 September, SaSa and K-palette had a Free Makeover Session for selected bloggers and Sasa Fans @ NEX Sasa outlet. The Makeover was done by a Japanese Makeup Artiste - Miko Yatsu.
And here's the Makeup Artiste - Ms Miko Yatsu! Kirei ne! ^^
Miko san concentrating on drawing eyebrow.
Another lady up for the makeover session~
Likey her eyebrow done by Miko san~ ^^
Next up is Jermaine! ^^ Miko san lightly dabbed on K-Palette concealer over and under her eyes.
Applying eyeshadows on her lids.
Putting on K-palette eyeliner, mascara and then the eyebrow~
And....VIOLA! Nice eye makeup done by Miko san! ^^
A picture with Miko san (left) & her assistant (right)~ ^^
K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo eyeliners, Eyebrow pencils & Mascaras
A roll of K-palette stuffs at Sasa store! In future, there will be full display shelves of K-palette products available at most of the Sasa outlets! Keep a watch out for their NEW displays! ^^
K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h WP in Super Black, a Limited Edition eyeliner with a complimentary CD.
K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h WP is currently (@ year 2012) within the Top 10 eyeliners at @Cosme ranking board?
K-Palette goodies
The K-palette goodies that I received from dear Sasa & JPL...
...consists of the following:
- K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h WP micro in Jet Black
- K-Palette 1Day Lash Perm Long Curl Mascara WP in Black
- K-Palette Zero Kuma Cover Control Concealer (01 Natural Beige)
- Complimentary Suisse Programme, Methode Swiss samples
- Complimentary Makeover session and $5 vouchers from Sasa
I like using Suisse Programme skincare! These are great for me when I go overseas! ^^ Thanks u Sasa!~
Launch: K-Palette 1Day Lash Perm
K-Palette, the highly popular Japanese makeup brand best known for its long-lasting and award-winning range of 1 Day Tattoo eye cosmetics, has launched its new mascara - 1Day Lash Perm.
The 1Day Lash Perm introduces a curl keep polymer, acrylates polymer that enables eyelashes to curl instantly, with a single stroke. The polymer also reinforces the durability of the curl, ensuring that the curl effect lasts throughout the day.
Another ingredient added to this 1Day Lash Perm is pullulan, which creates long and defined lashes that do not clump.
Fits all eye shapes and sizes
Design enhancements have been made to the brush, making it easy to use to create the desired stunning makeup effect.
The shorter side bristles of the brush makes it convenient to apply the mascara from the root of the lashes.
The convex curve and its ideal length of the brush curl and sweep the lashes upwards easily.
The fine pointed tip of the brush reaches the inner corner of the eyes and lengthens short lashes smoothly.
I will be reviewing K-Palette 1Day Lash Perm on my next post! Stay tune! ^_^
Where to buy K-Palette?
Available at selected Watsons, BHG, Nishino Pharmacy & Sasa.
For overseas orders, check out www.beautycarousel.com
Japan: www.cuore.cosme.com
Singapore: www.kpalette.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpalettesingapore
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kpalette
Sasa: https://www.facebook.com/SGSaSa
Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)
Product names written and coloured in turquoise were sponsored by Sasa & JPL to me for review & trial only. I am not in anyway affiliated to the companies.
Product Review: Dr G Super Aquasis Line (SaSa SG)
Last month, Sasa sent me a trial kit of the new Dr G Super Aquasis Line skincare range.
I had previously posted an entry on the launch of Super Aquasis and its SaSaSG Contest. Click HERE to read about it.
[above pic credits to www.gwssmall.co.kr]
And not forgetting.... Sasa also gave me Park Shin Hye autographed photo!! ♥♥♥♥♥
You might know who Park Shin Hye is if you'd watched...
OPPS! Should be this... [미남이시네요 - You're Beautiful] hehex~ =p
*Pulls you back to real world*
And so, the trial set comes in this cute little water droplet pouch like so.
This cute waterdroplet set consists of:
- Super Aquasis Moisture Toner 30ml
- Super Aquasis Moisture Seed Ample 1ml x 4
- Super Aquasis Moisture Gel Cream 18ml
The ingredients written here in English (refer below) - Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate and Methylparaben are Preservatives. It is to let the users know that all 3 of their products has preservatives. They are NOT the main ingredients.
Product Packaging
Cute trial size, suitable for travelling too!
I like how this toner packaging is being designed! This special seal prevents the toner from leaking and also for security reasons. Once seal broken, you know that its been used!
4 doses of Super Aquasis Moisture Seed Ample. Easy to break open but slightly hard to pour all the content out as the liquid will stick to the inner walls of the packaging.
According to the instructions stated, we suppose to use 4-5 drops of seed ample, which probably is equivalent to 1ml. If so, I find that 1 ml (1 dose) is quite alot and is just nice for both face & neck application.
This miniature size Gel Cream comes with 1 cover, there isn't an additional inner cover/cap.
In here, I put up some pictures that show its main ingredient [Main Ingredient pic credits to www.gwssmall.co.kr]. However, I'm not able to put up the full ingredient list because they are all written in Korean.
Gowoonsesang 'Dr G Super Aquasis Line' contains Opuntia Coccinelifera Fruit Extract, Argan Oil, and Marine Water to provide sufficient moisture into the skin to soothe flaky keratin, and contains Crystal Moisture Seed, which has a similar structure to dermal phospholipid, to provide a water-retaining protective film on skin, and keep your skin feels moisturized for long. Also its containing Abyssine protects the skin from outer harmful environments while soothing the irritated and flushed skin by strong UV rays.
Super Aquasis Moisture Toner:
Super Aquasis Moisture Seed Ample:
Super Aquasis Moisture Gel Cream:
Super Aquasis Moisture Gel Cream also contains Resurrection Plant Callus Culture Extract, help to quench the thirst of skin tired in the heat
Swatches & Review
Super Aquasis Moisture Toner:
- feels lightweight, consistency similar to water
- has a very pleasant ocean-y + floral scent
- absorbs quickly
- has slight sticky after-feel after its been immediately absorb into skin
- feels smooth and moisturised after fully absorbed by skin
- didn't experience any break-outs or comedones (I call them oil spots/seeds)
Super Aquasis Moisture Seed Ample:
- slightly thick liquid consistency
- has a very pleasant ocean-y + floral scent
- visible mica in the content
- easy to spread out
- takes awhile to absorbed into skin
- has sticky after-feel, remains sticky even after its been absorbed
- immediately feel pumped up with moisture
- skin looks shiny and glossy after application
- skin brightens up with help of the mica
- didn't experience any break-outs or comedones on 1st use/dose
- skin feels super moisturised upon my 1st application
- it still feels moisturised even after 2 days of not using the seed ample
- however, finds it too rich for my face upon my 2nd-4th use (scroll down to read further)
Below shows swatch on my cheeks. Can't really see the mica on my face after applying the seed ample.
Video swatch [video credits to www.gwssmall.co.kr] (Hit Refresh if it doesn't play)
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Super Aquasis Moisture Gel Cream:
- gel type cream
- has a very pleasant ocean-y + floral scent
- easy to blend out
- takes a little while to fully absorbed
- has tiny bit sticky after-feel
- after patting it onto skin for sometime, skin feels smooth
- doesn't feel greasy or look shiny/glossy after application (appears matte)
- feels that the gel cream provided my skin with a protective moisture film
- when I feel my skin, it feels firm and damp (even when its been fully absorbed into skin)
- feels pretty moisturised
- however when used alone, it is not as moisturised as when it is used with the toner & the seed ample
Overall Review
I wanted to say that I really like the moisture seed ample when I was using it for the first time. Even when I was very tired with lack of sleep, I went to work with my usual base makeup and my skin and makeup looks wonderful! Even after working for 12 hours and sweating alittle after I walked around, at the end of the day my makeup was still intact (without touch up) and skin looks great because my skin didn't produce much sebum that day, especially my T-zone area! My skin feels very light and moisturised (usually when its tired, I feel that the skin kinda tugging downwards, but that day it was like its 'flying'. Anti-gravity perhaps?)
That explained pretty well how much moisture the seed ample gives to my skin, in a way so moisturised that my very tired skin doesn't look tired at all.
However, me being an itchy butt hand person who really really like the effect of seed ample, applied it again after 2 days and from that day onwards, my skin reacted. It produced too much sebum that my makeup couldn't even hold on to my skin anymore, it was literally being melted off by the grease that my skin gives out. And little oil bumps popped up at a few areas (but not alot like last time).
Thereafter, I stopped using seed ample and only used moisture toner and gel cream along with my usual skincare products and my skin returns back to normal again.
I shouldn't have been too eager to apply the seed ample for the 2nd time within such a short period (I knew it, but just want to risk and try it. hahha~)
Seed ample is just like ampoules, although the instructions didn't state how often you should use it (I could almost found none from the internet, therefore it make me want to try using it on alternate days), but I feel that it should only be used once a week or even fortnightly depending on your skin condition.
It was such a pity that I didn't get to have nice skin for long *smacks own hands!*
I would recommend people who have not use Dr G Super Aquasis Line skincare before to get the trial set first if you are afraid that the seed ample is too rich for you. Remember!! Don't be an itchy butt hand like me! (^_^")
[Gowoonsesang Cosmetics] Dr G Super Aquasis Moisture Seed Ample Kit $27.60
inclusive of:
- Super Aquasis Moisture Toner 30ml
- Super Aquasis Moisture Seed Ample 1ml x 4
- Super Aquasis Moisture Gel Cream 18ml
Where to buy
Dr G is available exclusively at SaSa Cosmetics in Singapore.
Sa Sa Cosmetics is located at:
Bugis Junction, #01-83/84, T: 6336 9180
Centrepoint, #02-04A/05, T: 6836 0015
Causeway Point, #01-33, T:6894 2566
Changi City Point, #01-50 T: 6663 3203
Clifford Centre, #01-06, T: 6532 2311
Great World City, #02-39, T: 6238 0195
Holland Village, 6 Lor Mambong, T: 6469 1629
Hougang Mall, #03-19, T: 6383 3651
JCube #02-03, T: 66842971
Junction 8, #01-03, T: 6258 0988
Jurong Point, #01-16, T: 6397 0989
Lot 1, #01-10/11, T: 6892 9980
Marina Square, #02-200, T: 6339 9077
Nex, #B1-21, T: 6634 8758
NorthPoint, #01-53, T: 6482 0565
Novena Square, #01-11, T: 63528872
Plaza Singapura, #02-06, T: 6339 0017
Sun Plaza, #01-31/44, T: 6481 2010
Tampines 1, #02-36, T: 6260 4355
Vivo City, #02-176/177, T: 6376 9713
Wisma Atria, #01-14/15, T: 6738 8232
SaSa SG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SGSaSa
Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)
Product name written and coloured in turquoise is sponsored by SaSaSG to me for trial & review.
Collective Haul ~ Venetrim ~ GSS ~ GMarket ~ ZALORA
Its been awhile since I post my collective hauls.. (Besides my Japan trip's) I bought too much things for the past 2-3 months that my mind was clogged up by numbers of things I wanted to review on my blog.. @_@"
I'm still going to do reviews of my own purchased items but would probably be at a later date. ^^
Before I flew to Japan, I rushed to Sasa to get Audrey Christian Venetrim, a vein reducing cream for my legs or rather, for my feet.
My feet felt really sore these few months as I always been running around for events and walking in super duper high speed in and out of office because we're always busy dealing with all sorts of works and not to mention ALL kinds of human beings. lolx~
Anyhoo, I used Venetrim almost everyday during my Japan trip, my feet feels slightly relaxed and not so sore when I woke up the next day. However in Japan, everyday I walked miles for more than 14 hours without resting my feet. My feet starts to ache even worst.
After I came back, I kinda stopped using it totally and only started to use Venetrim again the past 2 days.
I was hoping to do a review of this as I had took a BEFORE picture of my leg & feet, and wanted to see if it do help to reduce my ugly veins after 4 weeks of continuous usage.
Audrey Christian Venetrim (150ml) $79.00 : Sasa Outlet
The brochure that's placed at Sasa. The ingredients used looks great! I do hope it could help solve my veins problem! ^^
GSS Loots
Some stuffs I hauled during the GSS period.
ETUDE HOUSE Happy Teatime Lemon Tea Cleansing Foam $7.90 (-30%) : I'd used the Green Tea, I feel that Lemon Tea is drier than Green Tea. Green Tea gives my skin a smoother after-feel.
JUJU AQUAMOIST Cleansing Oil (-20%) : Bought at BHG. Repurchase.
SANA Nameraka Honpo (Soy Bean) Cleansing Oil $19.90 (-20%) : Bought at BHG. Repurchase.
Cyber Colors Purifying Cleansing Oil in Grapefruit $49.90 (-20%) : From Sasa. Its my first time buying such a big bottle of cleansing oil! To be frank, I'm drawn to its packaging that's why I buy it! ^^" I tried it out at the store on back of my hand, it doesn't feel thick and creamy like the other cleansing oil I'd used. I had yet opened it to try till now, I do hope it won't disappoint me!
Tippys Maxi Squares Cotton Pads $1.95 : Again, bought it cos I like the packaging. =p
Sasatinnie Anti-oxidant Regenerating Face Mask $1.95 (-20%) : From Sasa
L'Oreal Color Infallible in Pink Sapphire $14.90 (-20%) : From Watsons.
Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Mask $3 each (Buy 3 get 1 free) : From Watsons
ETUDE HOUSE Ginkgo Lip Patch $3.90 (-30%)
ETUDE HOUSE AC Clinic Pink Powder Spot Patch $3.90 (-30%) : I find this pretty useful! It soothe and relieve my inflammation over a night
See that big bottle of CYber Colors Cleansing oil?! :D It appeals to me~
Red Gradient Spotty Stripes scarf $10 : At 1 of the stores in B1 of Wisma Atria
Polkdot Mint & Brown Home Slippers $2 : From Daiso
Belif First Aid Aqua Rush Mask $36 (-20%) : This is my 2nd tub! ^^ Really like it alot!~ It quenches my thirsty skin~
Keratinology Colour Therapy Shampoo $11.90 : From Watsons. Repurchase for many times. Its really good~ ^^
L'Oreal Pris Color-Vive Daily Rinse-out Treatment : From Watsons. I think it cost less than $10.. (receipt lost ^^") Its a rinse-out treatment, not a conditioner. So I tot maybe I could give it a try and see how it differs from a treatment and a conditioner.
b.liv Dullness Cessation - Bright is Right Mask $2.95 each (2nd pc @ $1) : Promo at Sasa. It might still be on, so do go now to get them! ^^ I'd used them for numerous times since last year, gota love ♥ them!
ProPeds Premium 20 Denier Glamorous Fashion Thights in Lilac $8.90 : From BHG. I been using ProPeds pantyhose and tights for awhile now, mostly using for Cosplay purpose and I really like the material used. It's silky, shiny, help hides flaws and doesn't tear that easily. Even though it's really sheer, it could still withstand scratches from my broken nails at least a few times without tearing. This is my first time seeing ProPeds having a rainbow range and even black stripes! I didn't saw the rest of the shades as BHG was only selling like 5 shades.
Its suitable for my height and even height up to 180cm. The table shown below is very useful when you want to know if the tights could fit you.
Japan CUTIE Magazine + Complimentary HbG pouch & Body Fantasies 29ml Spray in Pink Sweet Pea Fantasy $17.80 : Kinokuniya
Turqoise wide chiffon Hairband $7.90 : Helen
GMARKET GLOBAL Haul
I finally gotten my first experience of buying stuffs from GMarket Korea (Global). The online buying procedures have now changed slightly compared to the other time which I'd posted about. Its alittle bit easier now however there are still some glitches here and there and you probably need to be quite familiar with e-commerce in order for you to process with your orders smoothly.
All the stuffs I bought this time are cat theme related. Even my cat Mimi also want to be in the picture together with them.....
As I'd been dying to get a new diary book (more like a monthly schedule book for my work & personal), I searched through GMarket and saw alot of [Jetoy] Choo Choo Cat diaries & stuffs so I decided to get more than just a diary (anyways more stuffs = more discounts in shipping fees). After I placed ordered and paid for all my items + domestic (Korea) & worldwide shipping, then there were 2 items being refunded because the seller do not have stock anymore. *disappointed* (≥∆≤)
GMarket also refunded 4600won back to my account as they found out the actual weight of my parcel is less than the estimated weight calculated by their system. Good! (^∇^)
Altogether, I had spent ₩39,700 + ₩12,340 shipping = ₩52,040 (~S$61.30) for the 4 items + 1 free sticker & coupon (Heh Heh~)
Expensive much? I think it's still ok, considering that Singapore sells them at about double the price for Choo Choo Cat stuffs.
Actually, I don't need this blue travel handpouch, but I was REALLY tempted by the prints! Its original price is ₩26.800 but they are selling it at ₩22,780. On top of that, I can still use discount coupon! ^^
I already had a Choo Choo Cat passport cover... but I wanted this transparent one badly too! Its so pretty! (*^_^*)
It includes a Jetoy passport travel schedule too which can layer over your passport or can be inserted at the sides, whichever way you like~
ZALORA Haul
ANOTHER Online haul....
I received ZALORA Voucher through my UOB Card mailer and I couldn't hold myself back because this voucher is $20 off! And can be used on top of GSS items too! Its a common code, so everyone can use it for unlimited number of times!
However Zalora coupons are unlike GMarket, they can only be used once on the total bill. Wherelse GMarket coupons can use on every single items. I think I got so used to GMarket coupons and that mentality make me want to put in more discount codes in Zalora but later find out I could not... lolx..
Here comes my parcel! It was big for only 2 items which I'd ordered. The box's very useful.. I had already kept it aside so I can reuse it to put my stuffs! lolx~
Estelle Multiway Chiffon Blouse $25.40 : The mint green blouse is a GSS item.
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (200ml) $68 : I used a sample size Exf cleanser and I really like the results it gives me so I decided to purchase the full size product. I think 200ml is going to last me a year, considering the sample size can already last me a few months! ^_^
Before I end this................
Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)
SaSa 34th Anniversary Promotions: April 2012 Catalog
Being a VIP member of Sasa now, I tend to give their stores more peeks than usual ((^.^)) And this time, I caught them having the 34th Anniversary Promotions! Lucky I didn't miss it, else I'll be very sad, and it'll be like- being a VIP for nothing!~~ (>0<)
~Presenting their April 2012 Catalog~
This promotion ends on 30 April 2012
If you are clever enough, you should split bills if you are buying alot to get more chances of winning! *^o^*
For their Terms & Conditions, click HERE
Oh my~ B.LIV having less 34% too?!?!! I wonder if 'Off with those heads' would be on sales too?
I'm a fan of Suisse Program! I would definitely be checking them when I'm there!
The Redearth products definitely look intriguing here~~~ *itchy hands wana spend $*
I'm also a fan of Lancaster! Another reason for me to get more things... hahaha~
RedEarth blushes.. looks so pretty~
>>>SaSa SG Facebook<<<
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Clavn Frog CDP with the own bulid DAC and Lcaudio optioned!
Hi all:
Here is the latest job of mine.....
DAC Board using the NPC SM5843AP1 + PCM1702PK
Directly connect to the zapfilter with the current mode...
Also installed the LCXO2.....
so where do we get one of these frogs ?
looks very tidy, good work.
is the bare player available in the US as it looks to be quite a well made unit and I'm on the lookout for a no nonsense player.
many thanks
You can go to the following URL for more detail on this CDP....
How did you connect Zapfilter in Current mode?
hi Hatasa,
that seems really cool:eek:
I have searched the archives sith respect to your attempts to use the Zapfilter in current mode.
How did you do it in the end?:confused:
How does it sound?
Becoz I using the PCM1702PK which are the current out DAC. So I can directly input the signal to the I/V part of the zapfilter with the current mode.
Actrully there are some of the Burr Brown DAC also with the current out, like the PCM63,1702 and the PCM1704....
The sound is nice. The performance of the CDP actrully depands on the transport, clock, DAC and the output stage. Ofcoz there have at other things make the sound difference. Like the design of the regulator, the basement of the transport, case......
The main flame of the Frog CDP not bad. Using the Sony transport with the controller. And mod. with the LCXO and using the Zapfilter. The original DAC of the Frog CDP is CS4391. It is the low grade of the Crystal DAC. Performance not as good as the high level DA chips. That's why I like to replace it as the better DAC.
NPC filter is easy to use and it easy to buy in Hong Kong. PCM1702PK is one of the best choice after the PCM63PK. For honest I dont like the sound of the PCM1704.... And actrally it is no need to use the 96/24 chipset. So I chose this chip set.
The sound of the mod CDP can be win with the CDP like the Cary 303, Sonic Fronties CDP1.... the cost which in the range of the USD$1500....
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ExpoCam 2015 Returns to Montreal Bigger Than Ever
MONTREAL— For three days, Place Bonaventure in Montreal will be the heartbeat of the trucking industry as ExpoCam, the biggest trucking show happening in 2015, returns for another year.
"We were thrilled with the last show's attendance," said Joan Wilson, manager of ExpoCam. "We had 11 percent more attendees than in 2011 and the 2015 show will be even bigger. We're excited to return to Place Bonaventure and to see everyone there again."
More than 15,000 trucking industry members and 300 exhibitors attended ExpoCam 2013.
ExpoCam, presented by Newcom Business Media, will take place on April 16, 17, 18, 2015 and features:
- 200,000 square feet of trucks, trailers, equipment, tools, technology and services for the trucking industry;
- More than 5,000 parking spaces, access to two nearby subway stations and the VIA Rail train station;
- 300+ exhibitors, special events and contests;
- Watch as one of Canada's most outstanding owner-operators gets named HighwayStar of the Year. And check out this video of Michael (Motor) Rosenau, the 2014 HighwayStar of the Year, receiving his award at Truck World;
- Hat day, an ExpoCam tradition. Be one of the first 2,000 visitors on Saturday and get a free trucking hat, compliments of ExpoCam exhibitors.
Check www.expocam.ca
And for the first time, the 2015 show will feature a Recruitment Pavilion, giving drivers both experienced and new the chance to cherry-pick from among the many fleets out to lure new recruits. Plus, the pavilion is a good cure for those empty driver seat blues.
The Recruitment Pavilion was a great success at Truck World 2014 in Toronto, but you don't have to take our word for it. Check out the Truck World 2014 Overview video for a recap of the show, its highlights and feedback from attendees and exhibitors.
For more videos from Truck World, also take a peek at these videos:
- How trucking can attract more young people, according to Truck World attendees;
- The industry's biggest challenges, according to Truck World attendees;
- What regulations Truck World attendees could do without;
- Trucking in 2024, through the eyes of Truck World attendees.


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Once I received access to the site, I found the condos were not only poor quality with horrible reviews of roaches and filth but also that Just Dreams actually charged m-o-r-e than the price advertised on the hotels and condos sites (and that includes using their so-called "rewards cash"!). I have never found a good deal nor a facility I would dare want to stay in. There are absolutely no 5 star rooms here. And you are limited to the few dates available that year anyway!
This is a 100% complete, bonafied, bald faced, dishonest, scamming, rip off which should be investigated by the Attorney General. They do not deliver what they advertise. Sitting through the presentation is not worth a few dollars off of an event. Skip this trash.
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Men's Silver Ridge™ Convertible Pant
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These durable, quick-wicking pants feature built-in sun protection and plentiful storage making them the perfect choice for active days in warm weather.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Rose56 from Works as expected Perfect for hiking, working, and exploring while traveling. Exactly what I needed.
Date published: 2017-05-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by Eloner from Love these pants!! These pants/shorts are the bees knees!! Comfortable, perfect fit and very stylish. U can put them on wrinkled and soon after they will b smooth. I love everything abt them. I have another pair but they do not convert into shorts like these. I highly recommend these pants to anyone!! Get them u won't regret it!!
Date published: 2017-05-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by tommer from 5 years going strong These pants have been through the best and worst conditions and they preform flawlessly. If you're looking for a pair of pants that you can wear in 90+ degree heat and still feel cool these are the pants for you. Despite receiving a few cuts from my camp knife and the occasional burn hole they have not ripped. The material is very tear resistant and once they get a slight tear they do not split. Going to order a new pair for this season.
Date published: 2017-04-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rick72 from Great light weight pants LOVE LOVE LOVE them.
Date published: 2017-04-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by 95814hobo from Year Round Nomad/ One Pair of Pants I'm retired and currently travel full time with a carry-on back pack. Prior to departing, a friend with multiple Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian trail expeditions recommended these pants. I wore them from August of last year until this February continuously until I returned home to visit family. During this trip I gave away my heavy shorts and other pair of pants to lighten my load but kept my "go to" pants. What I love about these pants are that you can wear them for weeks at a time and they don't look dirty or "feel" grimy. I would wash them every three weeks. I wore them on my El Camino Trek in Spain to visiting Vietnam these last 7 months. Despite my continuous daily trekking, the Silver Ridge pants show no wear. even though I would overload the zipper leg pocket.
Date published: 2017-04-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kmedic from Great Pants!!! My boyfriend at the time was a total "jeans" guy, but with an upcoming hiking trip, I wanted to find him something more lightweight. Though he was reluctant at first to try these pants, he was raving about them by the end of the trip. He loves how comfortable they are and how easy it is to switch between pants and shorts; absolutely fabulous pants!!!
Date published: 2017-04-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by Goozie from Great look The pants are lightweight, which makes them easy to pack in a suitcase. They look great, which means you can even wear them to a nice restaurant; no one would know that they can be easily converted to shorts by zippers situated just below the knees. Highly recommended!
Date published: 2017-04-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by Firebird from Great Pant Option Wanted a good fitting pant for hiking and camping in the mountains of AZ. These fit the bill perfectly, they are functional and comfortable without being baggy like other convertible pants I've tried.
Date published: 2017-04-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dhike17 from Great pants Really like These zip offs & am very happy to find in 'blue'. This company has excellent clothing!
Date published: 2017-04-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by Gilliansage from just what I was looking for Unfortunantly I can barely fit in them. I have other clothes from other companies that are the same size and fit baggy. I can barely get these buttoned. I was so excited to get these, but will have to wait until I can fit in them. Probably should send them back, but don't want all the hassle.
Date published: 2017-03-29
Rated 2 out of 5 by Hyfrydol from who sized these things???? I am a rather slim adult male who comfortably wears 34" waist pants from any company. These pants are easily an inch and a half too small around the waist and more than that through the seat and thighs. I now have to spend money for return shipping. The sizing is so misleading, it prevents the pants from being functional. I can't speak to the quality, because I can't wear them to try them out.
Date published: 2017-03-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by PleasedWithMyPants from Terrific pants for active people I have several pairs and wear them almost daily for cycling. They are the lightest, coolest pants for that kind of vigorous work-out. You can turn them into shorts if it gets too warm. They are also just warm enough to wear in weather that's too cold for shorts.
Date published: 2017-03-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by rickswife from Runs small so returned for larger size Love the features and functions
Date published: 2017-02-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by Retiredfun from Fantastic travel pants I am retired now and started to travel monthly with my wife..We wanted to only bring 1 back pack each carry on. I bought 1 pair to try a 4 day vacation. It was the only pair of pants I brought,.. no shorts...We flew out of Toronto when it was -15C going south to 30C weather...It was wonderful to go from pants to shorts on the plane. I spent every day in the Ocean,..the zippered pocket was excellent for money, visa etc.Lots of excellent pockets for cell phones etc.. The pants dry very quickly, are very light in weight..the zippers work very well with no fuss...Just a excellent product..You can easily and quickly hand wash in the sink if you only bring one pair on vacation..I purchased 3 more pairs all different colours..I now have light tan, dark tan and grey and are the only pants..shorts I bring when I travel or wear on the boat. I also purchased the light windbreaker with hood tucked in the neck made from lightweight material as well.same qualities, fast drying, rain proof..Columbia in my opinion is a bit on the expensive side but the quality is worth the price.
Date published: 2017-02-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by nicolewis from Great pants for the purpose My father is an amputee, and I bought these pants for him in grill, tusk & gravel. He liked the fit and feel of them so much that he wore them to Bible study the morning after he received them. Traveling in the car for several hours is now more comfortable and convenient if he has to adjust or remove his prosthetic leg. He is very happy with his new trousers.
Date published: 2017-02-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by RunnerDad from Great product. True to size pants. Zip feature is easy to re-attach. Quality Columbia product. I them for casual wear and speed hiking.
Date published: 2017-01-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by StevieI13 from Great for Travel I bought these to replace a competitors product after losing a lot of weight. The Silver Ridge pants had much better sizing, material is a higher quality, and they fit much better than my old pair. The higher quality zippers make them really easy to change while sitting in steerage at the back of a plane. The only negative is that Columbia does not offer shorter inseams. Sorry Columbia, I'm vertically challenged, and a 28" or 29" inseam would have made these perfect.
Date published: 2017-01-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by Arge from Outstanding in a wind array of situations Just wore these to the Reindeer Run in Minnesota at 5 degrees. I had a base layer plus these and it was perfect. This summer I wore these in lieu of shorts to keep the mosquitos and I was very comfortable.
Date published: 2016-12-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Wrfree from Perfect Couldn't be better .
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by willied from This products is durable and functional The Silver Ridge Convertible pants are very comfortable, very functional and looks stylish. The light weight material is perfect for the climate I live in and ideal for the activities I participate in.
Date published: 2016-11-24
Rated 4 out of 5 by yakman from consistant This is my 2nd pair. Wear them till they fall apart and am sad to retire them.
Date published: 2016-11-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by Chevy from Great hiking and TRAVEL pants Pants are great for hiking as they are non-restrictive . I take them on all my trips with me. They can be used as every day wear, but are nice enough to wear out to dinner.
Date published: 2016-11-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jessy88 from Buy them! I bought these pants because I wanted something different than jeans or chinos. I'm really glad I got these. They fit perfect and look stylish. Got the Tusk color and wore it for three days straight. Enjoyed them so much I got another pair in Gravel. Pockets are easy to get to. My only gripe is the Velcro but it shouldn't fail me any time soon. These are great for when I run around town doing errands or on my way to college.
Date published: 2016-10-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by rytch from wonderful convertible pants All the pants you will ever need for casual wear..maybe even more formal wear too. Better than any others in my closet.
Date published: 2016-10-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by Angelskiboy from My Favorite Convertables These are my new favorite pair of convertable pants. Great quality and fit. I really like the comfort waist on these. I will order another pair before long. Really like the grill color too.
Date published: 2016-10-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by asahwu from Great convertible pants I was a big fan of the REI Sahara convertible pants but lately they stopped including the belt and it feels like the quality is dropping. These pants don't have the side zips the Saharas do but I think the overall quality makes up for it. The individual pant legs have L and R on the zipper tags which is a huge help. I've worn them on several day-hikes and also love using them for airplane travel.
Date published: 2016-09-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by ZakRobinson from Industry Standard These pants are rugged, good looking and hold up to repeated abuse.
Date published: 2016-09-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by AGCM from Great buy! I purchased two of them. I tried them on at a store, but could not find the right size in terms of length. Decided to order them online, and certainly they are true to the sizing, they fit will. In hot environments they keep you cool, they look a little dressy which I enjoy, overall I felt it was an excellent choice! Since my purchase the price has dropped! so even better!
Date published: 2016-09-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by Baburelli from Tighter in the waist than my other one I love these pants and this is my second pair. I am a bit disappointed that this pair feels more snug in the waist than my other pair that are otherwise exactly the same other than size 32 length instead of 30.
Date published: 2016-08-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lisa10 from Functional and Comfortable I am actually a tall woman, that bought these so that I could have convertible pants with a long enough inseam. My husband bought the same pants and they also worked great for him. They worked great on our safari! Fit well, functional, and lightweight.
Date published: 2016-08-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by Curt5885 from Great design Love them, going back for more.
Date published: 2016-07-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by 2stage from Little thin Depending on whether you think thin material is good or bad..these are a little on the thin side. But of course they will dry faster. And they're really light weight. I don't think they would be very sturdy with a lot of abrasion..like sitting on a rock. The waist band could have a little more substance to it..it does tend to roll especially with the little belt (easily removed) that comes with it. Waist is a button not a snap that some competitors have. But that's good I think. I might get another pair in a different color.
Date published: 2016-07-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pdog1 from Always a great product Love these pants. Lightweight, soft, comfortable. Enough room in the pockets for necessities; not too much for overloading. I'd love to see a 36" length for us tall guys !
Date published: 2016-07-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by LORR from Hubby Loves them we actually where in Costa Rica in may and our guide when we went zip lining had them on. order them we came back my husband loves them, the only thing is with the free shipping it took a little longer than I thought
Date published: 2016-06-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by Philmont from Men's convertible pants Sizing runs large and had to return. Was not happy to pay $10 to return!
Date published: 2016-05-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by cheeto24 from Great investment! Buy these every few years for scout camp, and they're still in good shape to pass down when they've been outgrown. Great basic convertible pant.
Date published: 2016-05-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hopper from Awesome pants I highly recommend any outdoorsman to have these pants in their wardrobe. I've had lots of the regular silver ridge pNts but the zip off option to change these into shorts is a must
Date published: 2016-05-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Patcho from Craftsmanship/quality fabric These convertible pants are beautifully built. Even the leg zipper functions perfectly converting to slacks or shorts. Fabric is strong and resists snags and pulls. My husband and I have 4 colors but we would love to see them in black next season!
Date published: 2016-04-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by seattledc66 from Great Zip-off pants, Poor belt I love zip off or convertible pants. I have many pairs from North Face and EMS and REI. Just bought 2 Columbia "Kestral Ridge" from Columbia outlet on Long island. It's the same as the Silver Ridge I think. I ended up paying $27.99 after all the sales. Great price if you can get. Nice features, UPF=50 is very nice. Nice weight. Probably dries in minutes. Probably not too warm in cold temps. Too bad the pant leggings does not have ankle zippers to help get on/off with boots on. Also always good to have zippered side pockets to secure things. It has one. But biggest complaint is the flimsy nylon web belt. The web belt is thin, lightweight, and very flimsy. Don't get me wrong, it IS strong enough for any fat belly, but I'll have to buy a better web belt for these pants that is thicker and beefier.
Date published: 2016-03-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Clphilli from Tough, but lightweight I wore these pants while doing invasive plant removal in south Florida's summer. They kept my legs protected from thorns, poisonous plants, and the sun. Extremely lightweight, but they are built very well. I destroyed many other brands of pants doing this work, but these lasted me the whole time I was down there. They fit me very well, but I do have larger quads and calves so they would be a bit loose on a normal sized person
Date published: 2016-03-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by NateS from Lightweight, excellent fit Exactly what I was looking for; lightweight, will dry quickly, and should pack down small. Fits my frame (5'8", 148lb) really well.
Date published: 2016-01-28
Rated 4 out of 5 by Packard59 from Silver Ridge Convertible Pants They seem like they are going to be good pants, very light.
Date published: 2016-01-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Khloe from Extremely Comfortable These are the most comfortable dress pants I have ever owned.
Date published: 2016-01-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by 1stdegree from you must allways make these pants I own 4 pairs of your shorts they are great, when I saw these pants they were same design and material as the shorts I had to have them. live in vegas and in winter these pants are perfect cause it never gets super cold. I realize these pants turn into shorts but your real shorts are so good and length is good I will keep buying your shorts also
Date published: 2016-01-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by Watercop from Great pants This pants are great and they dry real quick.
Date published: 2016-01-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by dempsey2004jr from All in One Great for cool mornings and unzip to shorts later in day when it gets warmer
Date published: 2016-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by elwayno from Now I Have All The color Very Nice I Live Up In The Every green State,Washington. I Have where Then When It's Been Cold,Wind.The Pants Are Great For All A Round Fun.
Date published: 2015-12-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by Privateer from Great for sun and blood of fishing I wear these when running walleye charters on Lake Erie. The fishing gets fast and furious at times and walleye will bleed all over you and the boat. Spray a little prewash on heavy spots and then launder as usual and it washes right out. As for comfort, I will start at 4am as long pants - switch to shorts later in morning and if still on the lake at noon - back to long pants to protect from sun. These are a little slimmer cut on the legs. If you like a more loose cut, look at the Blood and Guts Convertible Pant.
Date published: 2015-12-28
Rated 4 out of 5 by Salvador55 from This a great convertible pant I like this pant and this is for have a new color
Date published: 2015-12-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by StayDry from Love the Silver Ridge Convertible pants I have a pair of gray ones, for almost 2 years. I wear them year round and often use the zip off feature to get to shorts (warmer weather). When it rains, the material is awesome - not water proof, but it repels a bit and dries so darn fast! So these fossil colored pants I just bought, they seem just a tad thinner (material) and the belt and belt loops seem to be just a bit different than the gray ones. Also the waist of 34" seems larger on the Fossil than with the gray. But otherwise they fit the same and function the same. Like them a lot.
Date published: 2015-12-15
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Manhattan Sweeps Outdoor Track & Field Weekly Awards
Release: March 27, 2012
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Edison, NJ - Manhattan College's Anastas Papazov and Cara Rostant were named the MAAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Performers of the Week, respectively.
Papazov was the top collegian in the hammer throw at the Baldy Castillo Invitational on March 16. With a mark of 64.63 meters (212 feet), the fifth best throw in the NCAA so far this year, Papazov moved into eighth place on Manhattan's all-time list in the event. He also qualified for the IC4A Championships and NCAA East Regional, as well as the next edition of the European Under-23 Championships.
Rostant ran a personal-best time of 24.27 seconds in the 200 meters at the Baldy Castillo Invitational on March 17. With that time, she qualified for the ECAC Championships in the event. Rostant also ran the third leg on the Japers' 4x100 meter relay squad that posted a 47.26.
The 2012 MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships will be held Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 on the campus of Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J.


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The lead writer behind Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag has hinted that Ubisoft's latest stab-'em-up title will feature a more satisfying conclusion than previous instalments.
Assassin's Creed titles have become known for their somewhat disappointing, cliff hanger-style endings, with last year's Assassin's Creed III in particular prompting much criticism from fans.
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"AC4BF will definitely have a satisfying ending, but we always leave room for more. So yes, expect at least a small cliff ha-," he said.
Quizzed by one fan if gamers would be left "mindf**ked" by the ending, McDevitt added: "Hope so! But with a sense of satisfaction too."
Assassin's Creed IV : Black Flag takes place during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 1700s, and sees gamers controlling pirate-turned-assassin, Edward Kenway. This latest entry builds on ACIII's Naval missions by giving players access to the Jackdaw, a large vessel that will serve as your primary mode of transport throughout the whole game.
As such, Kenway and crew will be able to take to the high seas in search of hidden treasures and to battle against rival ships, plundering their contents and assimilating its crew into their own. Upgrading your ship will be of paramount importance if you are to survive against the various perils of the Caribbean.
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How to Become a Teacher in Florida
Florida is home to the nation's fourth largest school system, supporting almost 3 million students in more than 4,000 public schools. Due to annual increases in student enrollment and the significant number of teacher retirements expected through at least 2016, the Sunshine State has a high demand for teachers for both elementary and secondary schools. Whether you want to become a teacher in Florida's busy metropolitan center like Miami, Jacksonville or Orlando, or prefer teaching in a smaller community, you'll find that teaching opportunities abound.
All Florida teachers must be certified before they can be hired to work in a Florida public school as well as in many private schools. Here are the requirements to get your teaching certificate if you are looking to become a teacher in Florida.
The traditional route to a Florida teaching credential includes completion of a Florida state-approved teacher preparation program at the undergraduate or graduate level. For teaching candidates who already hold a bachelor's degree, an alternative preparation program can be completed. Alternative programs, which provided professional preparation for career-changers and recent college graduates who did not major in education, also must be approved by the state.
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Florida offers two types of teaching credentials: the Temporary Certificate, which is valid for three school years, and the Professional Certificate, which is valid for five years. Teachers who begin with a Temporary Certificate are expected to complete additional requirements and earn a Professional Certificate in order to renew their credential.
The requirements for a Professional Certificate are completion of a teacher preparation program and passing scores on the Professional Education Test, the General Knowledge Test and the Subject Area Examination. Applicants who do not meet all of these requirements may qualify for a Temporary Certificate. Alternative routes to certification are provided for individuals who have completed two full years of college teaching and passed the Subject Area Examination.
Florida recognizes out-of-state teaching certificates and certificates issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Individuals who hold these certificates may apply for a Florida teaching credential. For additional information about Florida teaching credentials, see the Florida Department of Education website, so you can be well on your way to becoming a teacher in Florida.
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Each of Florida's 67 public school districts, which are defined by county borders, is responsible for its own hiring procedures. Teachers must apply directly to the district where they are seeking employment. To help recruit teachers, the Florida Department of Education provides the Teach in Florida website as a central location where prospective teachers can post their resumes, access district websites and search for jobs throughout the state. The website also provides information about teacher certification and professional development.
To assist school districts in recruiting new teachers, the Department of Education also sponsors the Great Florida Teach-In, a job fair held annually in June. The Teach-In provides teachers with a convenient forum for setting up interviews with school districts and charter schools.
Florida also supports Troops to Teachers (TTT), a national program that helps retiring active and reserve military personnel begin post-service careers as teachers. Eligible participants can receive up to $5,000 to offset the cost of education and certification if they agree to teach in a high need school district. They also may receive a $10,000 bonus if they are hired by a high needs school.
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The Florida Department of Education reports an ongoing need for teachers in many subject areas and grade levels. Critical areas include reading, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), foreign languages, physical science, mathematics and special education. There is also a critical need for specialists in speech pathology, applied technology and industrial arts.
Florida actively supports new teachers and promotes professional development through the Florida School Leaders (FSL) initiative. On the FSL website, teachers can access a library of over 100 online courses on a wide range of education topics. In addition, Florida schools are encouraged to support professional development at the grassroots level by establishing professional learning communities that foster teacher learning and growth.
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2004 dodge srt4, traded it for the tahoe
Nice looking ride! I traded a Toyota Tacoma in on my Silverado.
Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll be happy with the Chevy! The one I have now is/was my first car, and I love it!
nice SRT 4! you ever run it at the track?
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only twice did it see a track. 12.3 at 115mph
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that was next on my list to fix if i had keep it. some mopar stage 3 coilovers to drop it real nice
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Helen Wisner is one of the competitors in the 2014 Miss USA pageant. As Miss Arkansas, she's an accomplished young woman with quite a story to tell. Read on for the facts on Wisner's background, her fiance, and her struggles as a young child.
1. Wisner Was Adopted
Wisner was adopted as a young child and she knew general information about her birth mother through her father who was a lawyer in the adoption. Growing up, Wisner knew she looked different than her parents, but it wasn't until she was older that she realized she wanted to know more about where she came from.
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2. Doctors Said She Was a Special Needs Child
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"They told my parents I was developmentally slow and 'special needs,' because at 2 1/2, I hardly said any words," she added. But it's no accident that she was adopted by an educational examiner. "My [birth] mom chose her," she said. "They tested me and found out I was bright. Nobody had ever worked with me."
Yahoo TV reports that Wisner later grew up to become a speech teacher.
3. Her Birth Mother Was a Teen Who Grew Up in Foster Care
When Wisner was in college, she had a friend find her birth mother on Facebook, and they messaged her online. Yahoo TV writes:
"She sent me a long message and said she didn't want to give me up. She kept me for two-and-a-half years." When her birth mom, a teen who grew up in foster care, became involved in an abusive relationship, she decided to put her baby up for adoption. "My first reaction to her story was, 'Thank you for having me,'" Wisner said.
4. Wisner's a Harry Potter Fanatic
Helen Wisner is amazing at Harry Potter trivia, which means she's a big fan. She also loves cooking and creating recipes, but her true food passion is pizza. According to her Miss USA contestant bio:
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Robert Zemeckis, the director who landed in producer jail after his "Mars Needs Moms" flopped in a big way, has landed on his feet: He has entered a two-year first-look production deal at Universal Studios.
The deal is for Zemeckis and his company, ImageMovers.
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It won't be nearly as fancy as his deal at Disney, which included a facility in Marin County. Disney shut down the facility in 2010.
But Zemeckis has his share of hits and has a reputation for technological innovation.
He wrote and directed "Back to the Future" — and its unfortunate sequels. And he directed the innovative "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" in 1985 and "Forrest Gump" in 1994.
His more recent work hasn't matched that standard. The 2007 "Beowulf" had a budget estimated at $150 million and grossed $191 million. And the 2011 "Mars Needs Moms," made for an estimated $150 million, grossed a shabby $34.4 million worthwhile.
In addition to the first-look deal, he has a number of projects in the works, and in talks to direct Warner Bros. and Mandeville Entertainment's "Here There Be Monsters."