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Driver arrested for DUI by Super Bowl saturation patrol
Redlands Police on a grant-funded "saturation" patrol targeting DUI drivers arrested one man for driving under the influence early Monday morning, Feb. 4.
Richard Franco Jr., 21, of San Bernardino was arrested for DUI after he was stopped by officers near the intersection of Tennessee Street and San Bernardino Avenue just after midnight.
In addition to the DUI arrest, one person was cited for driving on a suspended license.
Police conducted the saturation patrol as part of a countywide "Avoid the 25" enforcement effort on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Redlands Police Department Traffic Unit also conducted a grant-funded DUI/drivers license checkpoint Friday, Feb. 1, in the southbound lanes of Tennessee Street at Park Avenue.
Between 10 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m. Saturday, 171 cars passed through the checkpoint. Three people were cited for driving on suspended licenses. Another person was cited for driving without a license.
The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough.
In 2010, more than 10,000 people were killed nationally in motor vehicle traffic crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. In California, this deadly crime led to 791 deaths because someone failed to designate a sober driver.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, DUI checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.
"DUI Checkpoints have been an essential part of the phenomenal reduction in DUI deaths that we witnessed since 2006 in California," said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety. "But since the tragedy of DUI accounts for nearly one-third of traffic fatalities, Redlands needs the high visibility enforcement and public awareness that checkpoints provide."
Funding for this checkpoint was provided to the Redlands Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to continue to work together to bring an end to these tragedies. If you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.


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Thank you for visiting the Subaru Web site again. I hope that you have been enjoying your WRX!!
First and foremost, get that nasty word VOID out of your vocabulary. The ONLY way your warranty from Subaru will be VOIDED is if you take it out of the country.
Now, for the facts. We do not recommend the installation of any aftermarket parts in any of our vehicles. Doing so, will NOT affect your warranty. But, any problems caused would not be covered by your warranty from Subaru.
For example, an air freshener is an aftermarket product. Therefore, we would not recommend that you install one in your WRX. But, it is really not going to cause any problems, so there would be no harm or problems caused.
Finally, this is your WRX. Therefore, you can do as you deem appropriate. But, if the installation of an aftermarket part causes a problem, you would be responsible for paying for the repairs.
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us again. Have a great weekend!!
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Though Alberto made Julio suck him off, the act was not gay, for Alberto hates gays, and skull fucked Julio until his eyes teared. Alberto's act was tornado straight
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Another dishwasher won't drain thread
I have a Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher model number BGHD2433KW0 purchased in September 2009. We noticed the other day that the water isn't draining out the bottom of it. I looked under the sink and saw that it isn't connected to the disposal, so the knockout plug isn't the issue. The part of the drain hose that I can see doesn't appear kinked. I'm looking for suggestions on what to do next. Thanks.
Just a suggestion, have you checked the food basket/filter (your model may be self cleaning) and drain hose for stuck food and debris? Others will be along shortly with more advice. Thanks.
I removed the glass trap and the filter and cleaned out a bunch of gunk. I put it all back together and ran a rinse only cycle to see if the water would drain out. It didn't. I listened and heard what I thought sounded like the motor or pump or whatever it's called running at the end of the cycle. I'm not sure how I would check to see if the drain hose is clogged as the hose is actually a copper pipe. It connects to the sink drain pipe on one side of the sink. I ran water down that side of the sink to see if it would back up there but it didn't.
So, I'm open to more advice/suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Is it an option to disconnect at least one end of the copper pipe and blow it out with an air compressor if you or a neighbor might possibly have one. Rule out any clogged drain pipe issues.
Problem may be with the dw unit. Do you know the type. Usually either direct drive or forward reversing drive.
I'm not sure if it's direct drive or forward reversing drive.
Basically, direct drive does not stop to drain. Forward reversing drive stops, then starts up in the other direction to drain.
If you know for sure that all the drain lines and traps are free of clogs. Then the problem may be in the dw unit. You can go to repairclinic.com. Type in model number, problem, it will list possible causes/fixes, and you can order your part(s). There are also how-to videos to assist you. Hope this helps give you a few more ideas or suggestions you can try before you call the repairman.
click here for quick access to repair clinic
Just to update, I ended up calling the repairman. He said the pump was all clogged up. He cleaned it out and it works fine now.
Thanks for the update. Glad everything worked out for you.
Now you have to be careful while cleaning the pump, it happens sometime.
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Nauticamc2's Monthly Group Break #2
Welcome to month #2!!!
UStream Link - [url]http://ustre.am/OC30[/url]
REMEMBER - I am sitting out for two months which is why there is a slight increase. We will vote once all payments are made.
Here is the break down of the group;
* 16 members
* There will be three break options to vote on each month...with a mix of team and hit drafts
* $40 payment must be paid by the 2nd Sunday of each month (see price break down below)
* All payments MUST BE PAYPAL GOODS, ONLY PUT YOUR USERNAME IN THE COMMENT SECTION
* Members names will be randomed each month my a mod for both team draft and hit drafts. Lists will be randomized three times.
* If a team draft is selected for the month, the draft will begin once the members are randomized.
* The break will happen on the 3rd Friday of each month at 9PM EST on UStream...I will post the link ahead of time.
* Any trades must be completed between members in the group and must be
posted in the forum no later than 2 hours before the break. I will pm both
members to confirm the trade.
* Subscribe to this thread so you don't miss voting or drafting opportunities!
* All cards will be shipped by the following Monday or sooner with DC, if you would like insurance on your card(s) pm me after the break
Who gets what card?
* If a card is of a player in college uniform or of a retired player, the player goes to the team who drafted him
* If the card is not of a NFL player or the player was not drafted, then the card will be randomed by a mod to the group
* Cards with multiple players will go to the member who has 51% or more of the teams on the card, if no one has 51% or more of the teams then the card will be randomed by a mod between the members who have a player on the card.
Price break down
* $40 a month total
* $1.46 pay pal fees (2.9% +.30)
* $2.80 USPS first class
* $1.74 supplies (top loaders, team bags, bubble mailers, printer ink, etc)
So that leaves $544.00 a month for boxes ($34*16=$544, $6.00*16=$96
* If a card wins the best pull of the month the box will be broken between the
* If a member fails to pay by the deadline, a current member will be offered that spot first, then a back up will take his spot in the group, the member will have the option to be placed at the bottom of the backup list
* All base cards will be donated to my LCS, unless someone wants them all.
* If you hit a card valued at $250, I will ask you pay for upgraded shipping costs...priority mail, insurance, signature confirmation (around $8)
* If you would like the base slot shipped you will need to pay an additional $6 for shipping
If you have questions or suggestions please let me know thanks.
Most of all I want this to be fun...if you can't have fun and participate then please don't join.
Members List -
Nauticamc2 (can't participate for the next two breaks)
Ibleedbattlered - confirmed next month
Pdo138 - confirmed next month
Antrodemus - confirmed next month
yellowsnoman321 -confirmed next month
mikeumd - confirmed next month
popmaz - confirmed next month
jfoster - confirmed for next month
CharlotteHokie - confirmed for next month
Back up list:
joltedman - emailed to see if interested
Draft List -
mikeumd - Flacco/Smith dual auto/gu /10
mr_yoshi_san - Leshoure booklet /399
joceltics34 - Boldin auto /99
Antrodemus - Ryan Williams RPA gold EXCH
mikeumd - Gates/Brown Prime dual patch /25
popmaz - Harris/Fuqua dual gu /50, Harper gu
Ibleedbattlered - Insert slot! Powell gu
jfoster - Jernigan auto/gu /499, Haveli auto /199
yellowsnoman321 - Bob Griese gu /99, Phil Taylor auto /405
CharlotteHokie - Base slot, Tyron Smith auto /499
TxMike - Terrell Davis gu /79, Hester gu /150
thetintwiz1 - Vick gold team gu /250, Gore gu /199
kukawbubuh19 - Delone Carter patch auto /499, Little gu /250
Pdo138 - Stanzi auto /499, John Matuszak gu /250
stephrick99 - Tandon Doss auto /49, Demarco Murray gu /250
Auto pick draft - draft complete!
Break is now open. Format and slot pricing are within the guidelines and the host has provided verification for the age requirement. Please do your own due diligence and only join if you are comfortable with dealing with the host.
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Accepting payments by Sept. 9th at 10PM
Those who are submitting voting selections this month have been pm'd
Confirming my spot and payment sent. Thanks!
Confirming my spot
Confirming my spot, payment will be sent NLT friday
confirming my spot gonna try to get payment in asap
Payment by deadline, sooner hopefully.
[QUOTE=Nauticamc2;3262969]Accepting payments by Sept. 9th at 10PM
Those who are submitting voting selections this month have been pm'd[/QUOTE]
Hey you must have missed me bud, i didn't receive a p m, lol
payment sent
[QUOTE=iBLeeDBaTTLeReD;3263540]Hey you must have missed me bud, i didn't receive a p m, lol[/QUOTE]
Next time sir!
Confirmed and paid.
confirming my spot...
Op is updated with payments made, thanks guys!
lets get this paid up and get this break stared :-)
Might be close to deadline guys:( sorry.. Till I get my payment in...
[QUOTE=Pdo138;3273482]Might be close to deadline guys:( sorry.. Till I get my payment in...[/QUOTE]
No worries...don't feel obligated to be early...it's supposed to be no stress:)!
Payment sent.
OP is updated...thanks for those payments and confirmations!
I have three of the voting options ready to go...waiting on a fourth. Be on the lookout for that early next week fellas!
payment sent
Payment Sent.
cmon guys lets do it
Hopefully a ton of payment arrive tomorrow!!!
[QUOTE=Nauticamc2;3283030]Hopefully a ton of payment arrive tomorrow!!![/QUOTE]
Yea i hope so we can get this moving
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Marimo Carpet?
Marimo carpet or christmas moss? I really like marimo carpets
because they are really thick, but do they grow as fast as moss? Or can the
x-mas moss grow into a thick form like marimos?
Marimos lie flat but they never truly attach to anything. So your best bet would be to spread them out and glue them to mesh/rocks. They grow really slowly. They also tend to collect and show a LOT of debris. They look great in pics but in reality they're a pain in the butt in my experience.
Xmas moss will grow a lot faster but will also be a LOT taller/bushier than marimos. It will only work well as a carpet in a bigger tank IMO. Mini x-mass moss is tall enough to make up the midground in my 3.4 gallon nano.
You could also try fissidens/mini fissidens on mesh.
I'll go with moss then, but the
moss will be flat if I trim it right?
you should look into fissidens they look really nice but grow slow. and in my opinion, christmas moss is better on drift wood since it kind of grows in sheets. but it still works on rocks. but id suggest taiwan moss as it grows a bit faster and looks about the same.
I would try those, but I can't order online, and
I don't think my LFS carries those plants. :/
If you don't mind making the long drive, there's a store called Nature Aquarium in Santa Monica that I think has fissidens. Also a store called CK Fishworld in West Covina.
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July 3, 2011
Update: October 26th: Seagate just released a firmware update
The Post PC age is upon us and we've now got new iOS devices in all shapes and sizes in our homes. But getting and sharing media to all of these many devices starts to become a chore, especially when on the go. One solution is moving media into an Internet-connected NAS or the (i)Cloud.
Unfortunately, pulling that data down to your iDevice when you are on the go, especially high quality video, can be an expensive burden on your wireless data plan. Just a few movies can put you over your monthly data limit. And that's where you have a speedy Internet connection that can handle a full screen movie. And what do you do when there is no signal (camping?) at all?
Seagate thinks they have a solution to this problem with their new $200 Goflex Satellite 500GB hard drive. Read on for the full review:
May 16, 2011
Seagate today announced the GoFlex mobile wireless storage for iOS devices, first uncovered in the FCC documents this past Friday. In addition to Apple's mobile products, it works with any WiFi-enabled device thanks to its built-in 802.11 b/g/n wireless networking. The half a terabyte drive has fifteen times the capacity of a 32GB iPhone 4 and eight times more room to hold your apps, photos, videos and other data than a 64GB iPad.
In fact, 500GB should be enough for most folks to carry their entire iTunes library with them. The drive has a rechargeable battery that provides up to five hours of continuous operation and up to 25 hours of stand-by time. Your iOS devices talk to it via the free GoFlex Media app. GoFlex Satellite will retail for $199 when it arrives this July at Amazon, BestBuy.com and Seagate.com stores.
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May 14, 2011
We've spent the past few weeks using the Seagate GoFlex Slim 320GB portable hard drive and have come away with some mixed feelings on the drive. On one hand, it is obviously the thinnest external hard drive in the market and it is plenty fast with its internal 7200 RPM internal drive. In fact, it is about the same depth as an iPhone 4.
On the other hand… expand full story
January 15, 2014
Wireless drives have been around for a little while now. There's the Seagate GoFlex Satellite, and the Kingston W-Drive SSD, for example. They generate their own wifi networks, and you can then stream content from them to either a Mac or, more usefully, an iOS device.
Lacie has taken that concept a stage further, by adding the ability to upload content from iPhones and iPads also, and with 1TB capacity, you're unlikely to find yourself running short of space.
I tested it with a MacBook Air, iPad and iPhone, and was generally impressed …
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We already took a look at Hitachi's G-Technology's Thunderbolt solutions at CES in January but today they are finally available to the public. The Thunderbolt version features two Thunderbolt ports, rather than the eSATA, FireWire, and USB ports found on the regular version of the G-RAID. As for the hard drives inside, there are two SATA 3Gb/s Hitachi Deskstar hard drives, which can be configured in a 4TB, 6TB, or 8TB setup, each running at 7200RPM. All three versions of the drive are priced at $700, $850, and $1,000 respectively. You can see more technical specs below, as laid out by AnandTech.
With two Thunderbolt ports, these drives can be daisy-chained together to build-out the ultimate storage solution. Currently, the G-Technology competes against four other companies in the space: LaCie, Promise, Western Digital, and Seagate. The G-Raid is the only drive that features 8TB of storage, however.
We compared the drive during this year's CES with a few others:
November 24, 2011
From 9to5Toys.com:
Best Buy gets the Black Friday started early with some pretty incredible deals this morning:
Buy an 8GB iPod Touch for $195, get a $50 Best Buy Gift Card sent to you.
iPad 2s are $45 off across the board.
iTunes Gift Cards are 20% off
And the current Macbook Airs start at an impressive $849
More below: expand full story
September 6, 2011
Currently the 4TB disk is only available in the form factor to the right for a significant $249 price tag. Obviously, the added density drives will filter down into other form factors including bare drives and RAID arrays in the coming weeks and months.
Seagate' GoFlex enclosure got a facelift as well but alas, no Thunderbolt action for a few more months according to the press release.
As for the USB Desktop version pictured, we're looking to get our hands on one for a review as soon as possible. It is available for pre-order now for $229 at Amazon.
Full press release below: expand full story
August 12, 2011
We've been hearing so much about the new iPhone 5 that it has all but drowned out any talk of the iPods, which are traditionally released at the September Apple event as well. There hasn't been any definitive word, but I expect them to get an update as well before the holiday shopping season.
The new iPod touch will likely head in the same direction as the iPhone 5 – faster A5 processor and better backside camera (hopfully 3MP w/ autofocus?) etc. I don't expect a lot of innovation on what is already a pretty incredible little device. Perhaps a $199 entry level price tag (a $30 drop – which we already see quite often) will be the marquee new spec.
The iPod classic wasn't upgraded last year and wasn't on the keynote slide (below) where Steve Jobs said "we've got All-new designs for every model" which kind of makes it feel dead to me.
You can still buy classics in their 2 year old form a year later but with iCloud kicking into gear, I think Apple's chances of killing it this year are better than keeping it around. More awesome/unlikely would be giving it Wifi and turning out a big HDD wireless media hub like the Seagate GoFlex Satellite.
But where I think there will be real innovation, however, will be the iPod nano…
June 5, 2011
From 9to5toys.com:
Amazon offers the Western Digital My Book Essential 3TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBACW0030HBK-NESN, for $139.99 with free shipping ($0.05/GB). That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we've seen for any 3TB USB 3.0 external hard drive. (It's also a current price low for this model by $10.) This drive is purported to run 3x faster than a similar USB 2.0 device when connected to a USB 3.0 port. It also features password protection with hardware encryption. expand full story
June 2, 2011
Remember Seagate's GoFlex Satellite, a nice-looking portable wireless storage for iOS gear? This market is obviousyl booming due to the onslaught of smartphones, tablets and personal media players. The latest entrant includes Kingston which previewed a similar pocket-sized drive at Computex. Aptly named Wi-Drive, this battery-powered, flash-based portable drive acts as a media server that streams 720p video, music and other media to your devices via a dedicated iOS app (Android app is coming within 1-2 months). It's got other features and we've got a quick video tour right below…
May 30, 2011
From 9to5toys.com:
Beach Camera via Buy.com offers the Seagate Expansion 1.5TB Portable USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. STAX1500100, for $109.95. That's $0.07/GB and the lowest total price we could find by $10. This drive operates at 5400 RPM and has built-in power management. Deal ends June 3. expand full story
May 26, 2011
From 9to5Toys.com:
Today only, MacUpdate has FX Studio Pro for $19.99. That's half off of retail and the lowest price we've ever seen for this powerful post-processing photo editor for both professional photographers and amateurs.
We reviewed FX Studio Pro for Mac here last week. It is on the Mac App Store for $40. expand full story
May 19, 2011
According to Mobilized, Qualcomm will be porting its augmented reality environment to iOS devices even though Apple doesn't use Qualcomm processors (though the Verizon iPhone/iPad and future iOS devices are expected to use Qualcomm baseband chips).
Apple likely isn't going to drop the A5 for a Snapdragon, but perhaps there is more to the Qualcomm and Apple than currently publicly exists.
Developers will be able to write iOS applications using the toolkit, which has existed for a year on Android, starting in July.
As noted by TUAW, you can now trade-in your iOS devices via Amazon's Electronics Trade-In program. If you wanna get rid off your aging iPhone, simply mail in the device to Amazon in exchange for some Amazon gift card credits.
A sampling of other iOS device trade-in prices includes up to $114 for iPod classics, $235 for first-gen 16 GB Wi-Fi iPads and $162 for an 8 GB iPhone 3GS. That's definitely way more than you'll get if you let your old iPhone rattle around in a desk drawer after upgrading to a new one.
The program, currently in beta, accepts other consumer electronics devices, not just Apple's. Some product eligibility criteria applies…


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Some blacks take Freeman to task over CBS interviewBreaking News
She isn't mad that the Oscar winner said on CBS' 60 Minutes that it's "ridiculous" to relegate one month to black history and that the practice should be abolished.
But as director of the group founded by the father of Black History Month, Carter G. Woodson, Cyrus-Albritton says she has an important message for Freeman: "We're not there yet, Morgan."
It was a response echoed by many civil rights leaders and historians across the country yesterday after Freeman's statements, broadcast Sunday, sparked a heated debate over whether, as he suggested, the only way to eliminate racism is to just stop talking about it.
"Mr. Freeman was giving an opinion that does not jibe with the best information we have," civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson says. "Unless blacks are given due credit for what they do, we need to continue teaching black history, for both esteem purposes and edification. ... I have a lot of respect for him as an actor, but [the] actor makes a statement, an observation. He is not a historian. He is projecting an idealism. We should leave this debate to historians."
Cyrus-Albritton of the 90-year-old Association for the Study of African American Life and History in Washington, agreed that the job of educating Americans about black history is far from done.
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The Lodge at Turbat's Creek, Kennebunkport
- Free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Main amenities
- 26 smoke-free guestrooms
- Outdoor pool
- Airport shuttle
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For families
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Premium TV channels
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- This hotel has 26 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 3 PM-9 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Express check-out
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Extra people
- Rollaway beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available on request) *
- Free self parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Free breakfast
- Outdoor pool
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Premium TV channels
- Free WiFi
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
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Special features
On Site
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
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Also known as
- Lodge Turbat's Creek
- Lodge Turbat's Creek Kennebunkport
- Turbat's Creek
- Turbat's Creek Kennebunkport
- Lodge At Turbat`s Creek Hotel Kennebunkport
- Lodge At Turbat's Creek Kennebunkport, Maine
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120.00 per person (roundtrip)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
What's around The Lodge at Turbat's Creek, Kennebunkport
- Vaughn's Island Preserve (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
- Kennebunkport Village Green (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Mast Cove Galleries (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- W. Robert Paine Gallery (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- First Families Kennebunkport Museum (1.2 mi / 2 km)
Getting around
- Wells Regional Transportation Center 19-min drive
- Saco Transportation Center 24-min drive
- Old Orchard Beach Station 30-min drive
- Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) 40-min drive
- Free self parking
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Recent reviews
Excellent 4.1 /5 from 67 reviews
Beautiful property and wonderful hosts
Was only disappointed in the door in the.bathroom. Wasn't properly aligned and hard to close
Comfortable room but a pity you have to have breakfast outside with no heating
A short drive to town so go elsewhere if you want to be right in the thick of it. A quiet location, basic but acceptable breakfast, and rooms are basic but ours was clean, freshly painted and very acceptable for a single night visit. Room included a small refrigerator which was nice. We enjoyed a nice dinner at Hurricanes downtown and then a quiet night of rest.
Easy to bicycle to beaches and town if you go right out of the parking lot. Going left is shorter but save that for the return from town. A big circle.
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Social housing providers will be hit by a national day of strike action on Wednesday over plans to change public sector pensions.
Housing officers and repairs staff are set to walk out, joining around one million local government workers across the UK.
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Divided West: European Security and the Transatlantic Relationship
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BeschreibungThis book analyses the genesis and process through which transatlantic strategic dissonance now defines a divided West. It contends that constructive strategic dissonance has the potential to best manage a complex and pressing global security agenda.
Reflects on the bitter disputes that have crystallized across the Atlantic after 9/11 and the rise of terrorist, WMD and failed state threats.
Structured around the concepts of 'Atlantic', 'Core', 'New' 'Non-aligned' and 'Periphery' Europe that have emerged in the wake of these disputes.
Identifies the trends and factors that have driven and could further propel the Euro-Atlantic security community towards different futures.
Analyses the security policy implications of each scenario for states within this region.
InhaltsverzeichnisAcknowledgments. About the Authors. 1. The Divided West: Challenges, Obstacles and Dilemmas. 2. Theory and Transatlantic Crisis. 3. 'Atlantic Europe': The UK, the US and European Security. 4. 'Core Europe': Germany's National Interest, Transatlantic Relations and European Security. 5. 'New Europe': And Transatlantic Relations. 6. 'Non-Aligned Europe' and Transatlantic Relations. 7. 'Periphery Europe': Russia and Transatlantic Security. 8. Transatlantic Futures in an Age of Strategic Dissonance. Notes. Bibliography. Index.
PortraitDr Tuomas Forsberg is Acting Professor of World Politics at the University of Helsinki and adjunct professor at the University of Lapland. Between 2002 and 2004 he was Professor of Western European Security Studies at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Prior to that he worked as senior researcher and acting director at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs. He gained his PhD at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1998. His research has dealt primarily with European security issues, focusing on ESDP, Germany, Russia and Northern Europe and he has published in journals including Co-operation and Conflict, European Security, Geopolitics, Journal of Peace Research, Political Science Quarterly, Review of International Studies and Security Dialogue. His most recent publication is Finland and Crises: From the Years of Danger to the Terrorist Attacks (2003). Dr Graeme P. Herd is a resident Faculty Member at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy and is involved with expert training in comprehensive international peace and security policy for mid-career diplomats, military officers, and civil servants from foreign, defence, and other relevant ministries, as well as from international organizations. He is also an Associate Fellow of the International Security Programme at Chatham House. Between 2002 and 2005 he was Professor of Civil-Military Relations, Associate Director, Senior Executive Seminar and Faculty Director of Research at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. He has published extensively on aspects of contemporary security politics, particularly on post-Soviet space, in journals including Armed Forces & Society, Co-operation and Conflict, European Security, Journal of Peace Research, Journal of Slavic Military Studies, Mediterranean Politics, Political Science Quarterly, Security Dialogue, and The World Today. His books include Russia and the Regions: Strength through Weakness (2003) and Soft Security Threats and European Security (2005), co-edited with Anne Aldis. His latest book is forthcoming in 2006 and focuses on countering ideological support for terrorism.
Pressestimmen'This well-structured, crisply written volume is one of the best - and certainly one of the most succinct and conceptually interesting - to have been authored on that battered entity known as the transatlantic relationship. Quietly but effectively challenging the official myth that the crisis is now past, Forsberg and Herd reveal beyond all possible doubt that the trauma that arose as a result of Iraq and 9/11 still remains unresolved and, in official circles at least, little understood. Divorce may not be on the cards just yet. Nonetheless, difficult and problematic times lie ahead. A sobering, indeed essential read for policy-makers and academics on both sides of an ever-widening Atlantic.' Michael Cox, London School of Economics 'Divided West makes a unique contribution to a vast literature on transatlantic relations. Rather than complaining how bad things are, the authors offer a lucid theoretical framework in which the current transatlantic imbroglio is clinically dissected. It is clearly the most thorough and thought-provoking book available in the field.' Peter van Ham, Clingendael Institute, The Hague 'This book makes uneasy but essential reading for Atlanticists and Europeanists. At the interface of theory and policy, this superb analysis plunges deep into the divide that is today's West and pulls no punches about the implications of strategic dissonance. It is quite simply a must read for anyone who cares deeply about the West and Europe's place within it.' Julian Lindley-French, Centre for Applied Policy, University of Munich
Untertitel: 'Chatham House Papers (Chatham'. Sprache: Englisch.
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Erscheinungsdatum: Juli 2006
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Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel places you in Downtown San Francisco, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Westfield San Francisco Centre and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This 94-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi. Located centrally in San Francisco, it's also close to Lombard Street and Pier 39.
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Notable theaters, Union Square shopping, and the Powell Street cable car are all within two blocks of this boutique hotel. Complimentary weekday Town Car service is provided to downtown's Financial District, one-half mile away.
Named for Andrée Dutcher, an artist and the wife of poet Kenneth Rexroth, the book-lined café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, plus weekend brunch. The business center is reminiscent of an old-fashioned study—updated with computers providing complimentary high-speed Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby.
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Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.
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The Library Bar - Literary-themed lounge with period furnishings, antique books, and art objects from around the world. Dinner, cocktails, complimentary evening wine reception. Enjoy satisfying American classics with unexpected European touches.
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This San Francisco hotel does not have its own fitness facilities, but provides discounted access to a health club across the street. The club has an indoor pool and a full range of cardio and strength-training equipment. A rejuvenating massage can be arranged at a nearby health spa.
The hotel is one-half mile from Yerba Buena Gardens, which features an ice rink, playground, antique carousel, and arts center. Nearby public golf courses include the Presidio Golf Club and the Lincoln Park Golf Course. One mile from the hotel, the Embarcadero offers a waterfront walking/running path leading to Fisherman's Wharf. A classic San Francisco experience is a walk or bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, located 5 miles from the hotel. Parking is available at both ends of the bridge. The concierge can arrange free bicycles for guests.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one way)
- Valet parking fee: USD 49 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night
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Addie BedfordBPL Member
@addiebedfordLocale: Montana
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Lightweight Mid-Height Trail Shoes State of the Market Report 2011Aug 30, 2011 at 2:17 pm #1774409
Rick DreherBPL Member
@halfturboLocale: Northernish California
Nice article gents, and timely.
I like lightweight mid-tops for a couple reasons: they can eliminate the need for debris gaiters, of which I can't seem to find a pair I can hike with for extended periods, and they protect ankles not from rolling but from collisions with rocks and sticks. A rock hit dead on the ankle in lowtops is pretty common for me and an experience I really dislike. Liquid pain.
A couple weeks ago I did some extended hiking (wallowing, really) in volcanic sands and sunk deep enough the stuff poured in over my shoetops after working underneath my crummy gaiters. Again, mid-height shoes would have been welcome
I hiked a couple seasons in Nike ACG Air somethingorother mids before the soles began ripping. They were about perfect–light, good fit, good ventilation, good debris and impact protection. Naturally, they're discontinued.
Last weekend I stared at REI's wall-o-mids and all but one pair were GT or Event: Merrell Moab Ventilator Mids. I see they come in widths, but don't know if they'd match your big ol' floaty feet. Might try for a fit with them, myself if I can't find anything better.
RickAug 30, 2011 at 3:35 pm #1774457
Christopher ChupkaMember
@fattexanLocale: NTX
They say the only dumb question is the one not asked, so here we go:
I have B width (La Sportiva) feet and if you have 4E width feet, are you inherently more stable and less prone to ankle injuries or am I?
I'll take my answer off the air.
ThanksAug 30, 2011 at 10:58 pm #1774582
Daniel SandströmSpectator
Thank's for the article. It seems mid-hight boots are a compromise noone (serious) is going for. It's either UL or traditional.
But one thing caught my eye, about the leather. I'm not on the same line as you. I've been using a couple of Meindl leather boots as well as a pair of Haix suede boots for a long time. Now, the Haix are good boots in my opinion, designed for military use they're supportive, stable yet at the same time runner/charge friendly, weight is 1500 grams a pair. The Meindl boots on the other hand don't belong here at all, weighing in at 1965 grams a pair.
Well, onto the point. Yes, the leather dries with use. BUT, it's a organic fabric (?)(at least in my opinion, I'm no organic expert). You have to treat it. If you wax it before and after every use it will last a loong time, my Meindls are coming up on 10+ years now (!). I'd say the rubber, inserts and, every part of the shoe, will fail before the cared for leather.
Obviously, I can't use these boots longer, the Meindl's would be 1/4 of my skinout. :)
Best regards,
DanielAug 31, 2011 at 6:14 am #1774614
Andrew DolmanMember
I've had exactly the same problem with Leather/Synthetic mix trail shoes. After 3 days soaked they dried out rapidly overnight in a bunkhouse. The leather bits shrank and reduced the volume of the shoes significantly. I didn't get as far as pooled blood but I did go lame after 1/2 a day. Likewise I managed to carry on by removing the insoles.
I do take Daniel's point about leather care. I've used full leather boots for years and had no problems, probably because i waxed them up well. I guess my shoes would have been ok if I'd waxed the leather strips, but that would be rather a faff when the shoe is mostly synthetic.
Currently I'm liking inov-8s, but with the footbeds replaced with something a little firmer.Aug 31, 2011 at 9:06 am #1774664
HkNewmanBPL Member
@hknewmanLocale: Western US
….I hiked a couple seasons in Nike ACG Air somethingorother ….
@ Rick:
Nike Air Tallac Zooms. Great lightweight boot and they were tough to find from the get-go. Bought a pair and wore them for awhile even though they were a little too small (only size available – nothing against Nike).. Ended up selling them on geartrade.com eons ago but a super-great set of light hikers. Keep looking for them in vain on Nikes website.
I know the running shoe companies want to keep inventory flowing but how hard would it be to devote a little cheap warehouse space to some proven ultralight trail shoes if that would entice us to maybe check out their regular tennis shoes and dressier shoe options. Btw, switched to North Face and Patagonia for trail runners/cross trainers pressed into UL backpacking service.
ADD: I would switch back to Air Tallac Zooms in a heartbeat though (hear me Nike?)Aug 31, 2011 at 9:46 am #1774673
Paul MorrisonMember
Thanks for a great article. I don't fully agree about leather though. I've owned a few pairs of Lowa low hikers with leather in the heel cup. Synthetic materials in the heel cup are the number one reason my shoes will wear out fast. I have a pair of Nike's right now, three months old and the heel is already tearing on the one shoe! I like the shoe, but can't justify replacing shoes each year just because of a worn out heel cup lining.Aug 31, 2011 at 11:13 am #1774695
Eric GrayMember
I've worn shoes from average width to pretty wide with all sorts of different volumes compensated for with different sock combos. In the end I do like wide, but only in the toe box! Wide heel or mid-foot just means foot slip on steep hillsides or when the shoes get wet (which seems to loosen up even synthetic shoes). Wide is more comfortable on flat trails but less functional in demanding situations where a snug fit (heel and mid-foot) really helps stability and grip. Snug toes however are never a good thing.Aug 31, 2011 at 11:55 am #1774718
Dale WambaughBPL Member
@dwambaughLocale: Pacific Northwest
I have a couple pairs of mids and I like them for rougher trails and muddy, mostly winter stuff.
I never have understood the addition of wimpy strips of leather on an otherwise synthetic shoe. Webbing would be tougher, and I would think it would be easier to work with and a more consistent product. There's a whole bunch of hype in shoe design and marketing! It's no different than packs or shelters, with design-by-committee and pandering to the masses. Put some more *stuff* on it and raise the price!
The waterproof trend is getting out of hand with hiking shoes in general. It is difficult to find hiking-oriented shoes that aren't waterproofed. More marketing issues I am sure and they can get another 30% or so by adding the Gore-Tex liner. As I've said before, waterproof low-tops are like locking your convertible with the top down :) I like a little tougher shoe and sole than trail runners and the field is narrowing for non-waterproof models.
I've been surprised that someone hasn't jumped outside the box and gone to a tough but fast drying all synthetic hiking shoe using many of the features found in water shoes— something with enough mesh to keep the rocks out, no leather, etc. I'm thinking of a shoe along the lines of the Salomon Techamphibian with a fixed heel cup, a good sticky rubber and some forefoot protection against stone bruising. Nix the Solomon lacing scheme.
I'm sure the majority of running shoes are used for walking around town and casual wear, so fashion dictates the design as much as function.Aug 31, 2011 at 12:25 pm #1774734
Howie SchwartzMember
@howiemtnguideLocale: Eastern Sierra
Was he talking about the Air Cinder Cones. Awesome approach/hiking shoes.Aug 31, 2011 at 1:42 pm #1774767
Frank RossiBPL Member
My fit problem is not width, but with the shape of the toe box. My little toe is 1/2" to 3/4" longer that the lasts being used for shoes. The toe box curves in too soon on the little toe side, and does not leave room for my little toes. This can be solved in plastic ski boots. The shell can be heated and punched out in the little toe area, and thermofit liners then fitted. Their is not such solution for other foot wear. Ouch!Aug 31, 2011 at 3:30 pm #1774814
Timothy MurrayMember
Wow, what a shock. The reviewers who live in, hike in and prosletize about ultra light hiking gear didn't like the mids they tried.Aug 31, 2011 at 4:51 pm #1774837
Dale WambaughBPL Member
@dwambaughLocale: Pacific Northwest
The reviewers do a good job and their knowledge and experience are most welcome, but I think we need more people doing reviews to get a broader range of opinion. For example, trail runners are great, unless you are have issues with your feet. My opinion of shoes has changed a lot in the last few years as I have aged and my feet are giving me some problems.Aug 31, 2011 at 7:23 pm #1774887
Bill (L.Dog) GarlinghouseBPL Member
@wjghouseLocale: Western Michigan
Did I miss something? Cause I didn't find anything like a state of the market review of lightweight mid-height shoes. The only detail of fit was on low-top shoes. I can understand that the reviewers did not find them worth reviewing, but that's a different article.Aug 31, 2011 at 7:29 pm #1774890
folecr rBPL Member
Any comments on durability?
I love low cut trail runner style shoes for backpacking. Especially outside alpine conditions. However even on relatively gentle trails I've seen shoes destroyed after a single trip.
I had a pair of Lafuma low cuts. Great, comfortable shoes. After one short backpacking trip (12 miles rt) the midsole felt dead, the shoe in general was as stiff as wooden plank. And became very uncomfortable.
I've noticed the same thing happening with NB Minimus – awesome shoes. But durability is definitely a concern – I've noticed way too much tread wear and peeling off of various stitching.
I hesitate to take lightweight, low cuts into alpine off-trail backpacking conditions… perhaps it was my fault? Perhaps I simply need to try another brand?Aug 31, 2011 at 8:00 pm #1774902
Tom KirchnerBPL Member
@ouzelLocale: Pacific Northwest/Sierra
I think it's unfortunate the reviewers weren't able to test Inov8 mids. Both the Roclite 370's(no longer made) and the 390's have strips of webbing embedded in the fabric which are attached to the last on the bottom and the lacing eyelets on the top of the shoe. These most definitely DO supply ankle support. I don't roll often, but on the occasions I have, the webbing strips have stopped the roll just short of stretching the ligaments, particularly on my left ankle which has partially damaged lateral ligaments and is prone to rolling due to long ago basketball mishaps. I use a surgeons knot about halfway down the instep to allow for looser lacing across the foot box and tighter lacing above, across the ankle. It is simple to loosen up for on trail hiking and tighten appropriately when on rougher terrain. Also, the Inov8 Roclites have extremely "grippy" soles very much akin to that on some rock climbing shoes. The downside to Inov8s in general is that they wear out quickly, especially the soles, but they sure are a joy to hike in while they last.
Other than that, I enjoyed your article very much.Aug 31, 2011 at 8:16 pm #1774904
Warren GreerSpectator
@warrengreerLocale: SoCal
It appears that the article was written with an apparent bias. And with the wide feet in the line-up, that left them with a significantly smaller set of shoes to review. I can understand the bias since trail runners are just more comfortable to wear.
I wore Vasque Breeze mid-height boots all last year and several times this year. I switched to Salomon XAComp 5 in April or so. I have hiked everything from flat to off-trail bushwacking and based on my experience the low-height of the trail runners is so much more comfortable and I actually felt more stable than in boots. The only really down side was the fact that the mesh allows allot of dust in and your feet need to be washed at the end of the day. Good thing it was never really cold at the end of any of my outdoor days this year.
I have another pair of mid-height boots made by Hi-Tec. They are soft around the ankle and pretty comfortable. However, I don't feel they add anything of value. I don't notice that they really stop rocks any better and certainly the "ankle support" feels no better.
I was really unsure about trail runners and some of the folks here gave me some advice, which really turned out to be a big plus for me. Lighter, more comfortable, and more confident feet just work better. That's how I feel now in my trail runners. I have two pair now and can say that the other pair, though 1.5 ounces/shoe lighter are not very inspiring and I will probably never wear them on the trail. And that goes to the other half of the equation, a shoe must fit and be comfortable but it must also hold your foot well and give it a stable platform on which to contact the ground. Finding the lightest shoe is not the end all. Finding the best fitting and lightest option for you is.Aug 31, 2011 at 8:20 pm #1774907
Eric BlumensaadtBPL Member
@danepackerLocale: Mojave Desert
I didn't see a lot of familiar brands included – brands like Merrill, Danner, Cabelas', LL Bean, Vasque etc.
Let's have a REAL survey next time. Personally I like my Merrill Mid GTX hikers for trails with a lot of scree. They keep most of it out of my shoes. I'm in the Will Reitveld camp here. Other times on moderate trails I use Merrill Ventilator low cut trail shoes.
BTW, "State Of The Market" means what the true market of that genre looks like. It should be fairly inclusive, like Will Reitveld's comprehensive report on light down jackets.
Back to work guys.Aug 31, 2011 at 9:49 pm #1774923
Jeremy PlattBPL Member
@jeremy089786Locale: Sydney
Thanks for the review guys.
I definately can't say I share a love of volley's though. All of the old guard of Oz bushwalking (at least at Sydney Uni's Club) seem to love them but I find them overly heavy, slow drying (compared to trail runners), last about 2 weeks and give massive foot pain (due to very soft soles) if you ever have to do a big road slog out of a trail. Cheap as chips and amazing for canyoning though.Sep 1, 2011 at 9:31 am #1775043
Alice HengstBPL Member
@moondustLocale: Southern Sierras
I must be distantly related to Roger and/or Sue, because those are my feet too! Wide toebox, narrow heel, high volume, medium to high arch. And my feet are square and straight, not curved like most shoes. That gives me the same problem that Frank has – little toe hits the side of the shoe because the outline of my toes is too square. I can't even find a comfortable trail runner. All of the NB trail runners use the SL-1 last, which has a curved toe box and wide heels. I wear NB 580 men's 9 4E running shoes which are built on the SL-2 last, having a more square toe box, higher foot volume but a narrower heel.
I wear the NB 580s for almost all hiking, on and off trail. The only exception is if the hike will be less than 10 miles with a lot of sidehilling and scree, I might wear my mid-height Dunham Wafflestompers (no longer made). Over 10 miles and my feet will hurt in these. I find that mid-height boots do not keep out debris unless I am wearing long pants that go below the boot top. In shorts I wear gaiters.
I was tempted to try the Trekstas until I read that garbage about the last being "much more in the shape of a real foot". Whose real foot? My real foot? I doubt it – they probably won't do for me.
The most amazing thing for me about hikers and footwear is how many people will put up with a lot of discomfort or outright pain time after time. At the end of a hike, most people can't wait to take off their hiking shoes (or boots) and put on sandals. I rarely even bring a second pair of footwear because my feet feel fine at the end of the hike.Sep 1, 2011 at 9:41 am #1775045
Alice HengstBPL Member
@moondustLocale: Southern Sierras
Christopher, I think stability and ankle injuries have little or nothing to do with foot shape and much more to do with ankle strength and flexibility. If you wear low-cut shoes for hiking, your ankles will get stronger over time, especially if you are hiking off-trail. You can also do some balance exercises to help your ankle strength and stability: balance on one foot for 60 seconds. When you can do that easily, then balance on one foot with your eyes closed. When you can do that easily for 30 seconds or more, then step on a foam pad and balance on one foot with your eyes closed.Sep 1, 2011 at 10:58 am #1775075
Hamish McHamishBPL Member
@el_canyonLocale: USA
Sometimes I think it would help if shoe reviewers (and commenters) would give more details on the type of terrain they're on when using different footwear. Well defined trails are a different animal than sidehilling cross-country up along a 20% grade with rocks and scree. The loose, comfy shoe that is so sweet on a flat trail practically gets twisted off my foot in rough country. Mike Clelland's advice to size your shoes loose and floppy was surprising to me.
A question: how do you folks size and tie your shoes such that you have room in the toe, but can control foot slide within the shoe on steep downhills? How do you keep your toes from getting jammed into the end of the shoe, unless it is locked onto your feet tightly, and perhaps painfully?Sep 1, 2011 at 11:45 am #1775088
Rick DreherBPL Member
@halfturboLocale: Northernish California
@ FritoKid
"Nike Air Tallac Zooms. Great lightweight boot and they were tough to find from the get-go. Bought a pair and wore them for awhile even though they were a little too small (only size available – nothing against Nike).. Ended up selling them on geartrade.com eons ago but a super-great set of light hikers. Keep looking for them in vain on Nikes website."
I also have a pair of Air Tallacs, which are similar to the ones I was describing but are GoreTex and more suited for winter/wet weather use (excellent lightweight snowshoeing shoes, BTW).
These others are named something like Air Mokaba (or Mochajava or MockYouba or…). The box is long gone and Nike has scrubbed the interwebs of their very existance, so I can't seem to dredge up the specific model. Their committment to hiking, as opposed to trail running, waxes and wanes at a whim.
Very generally, I find Nike toe boxes run tight so finding a pair that work for hiking (especially downhill) has always been a challenge.
RickSep 1, 2011 at 4:18 pm #1775170
Tom KirchnerBPL Member
@ouzelLocale: Pacific Northwest/Sierra
"This can be solved in plastic ski boots"
It can also be solved for running shoes by careful use of a razor blade to cut a slit that will relieve the pressure on the little toe. It doesn't have to be enough to expose the little toe.
Edited: I neglected to mention that usually a hroizontal AND vertical slit are made where the little toe aligns on the last.Sep 1, 2011 at 4:28 pm #1775174
Chad MillerMember
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Enplane more of this please. I'd like to try it on a pair of Newbalance MT876OR's I have in a 2E. The toebox just isn't wide enough on my right foot.
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Using a nationally representative survey, Crimmins and her co-authors tracked more than 7,000 people over the age of 70 for seven years. They found that a 70-year old person with at least 12 years of education can expect:
"One implication of these findings is that as education increases in the population, the length of time spent with cognitive impairment should be reduced," Crimmins said.
However, those with more education appeared to exhibit more severe cognitive impairment -- which may include memory loss, loss of language or disorientation -- and to be in worse health, the researchers found.
"Surprisingly, the risk of dying among those with cognitive impairment is generally higher for the more educated than for the low education group, even though the possibility of becoming cognitively impaired is lower for the higher education group," Crimmins said.
For example, 80-year olds with at least a high school education have a 23 percent chance of dying within a year after severe mental loss -- about 6 percentage points more likely than less-educated 80-year olds with impairment and four times more likely than 80-year olds who are mentally sound.
Still, the researchers found that there is some chance of recovery from severe cognitive loss in large populations. Overall, about 11 percent of the mentally impaired will recover, according to the study.
The researchers hypothesize that those with treatable conditions such as depression and those recovering from strokes or cancer treatments are more likely to regain mental abilities. Specifically, they find that stroke is almost twice as prevalent among the highly educated who recover than among those who remain impaired.
"The length of life with cognitive impairment will increase as total life expectancy increases, unless the age at onset of cognitive impairment is delayed, perhaps by addressing modifiable risk factors," Crimmins said. "Cognitive impairment is a major health problem in old age and an area of growing concern for population health."
The research was supported by the National Institute of Aging, the Institute for Longevity and Aging and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health & Society Scholars Program.
Agnès Lièvre (Institut National d'Etudes Démographiques, France), who was a postdoctoral student at USC, is the lead author of the study. Dawn Alley (University of Pennsylvania), who received her Ph.D. from USC, was also an author of the study.
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