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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Voice of Reason Interview - Link is up!
Attached is a link to my Voice of Reason interview. The show aired on June 29.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
LAUSD Declares Homework Racist, Classist
The LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District) has decided to reduce homework as homework is somehow "racist". This is in opposition to the Teach For America trend. Teach For America believes that the way to close the "achievement gap" (none dare say IQ) is to have more school and homework. Teach For America has stated that reducing homework is racist. The one common theme is that no matter what happens, it is obviously the fault of White people. That they agree on.
Of course, Asians have posed a rather embarrassing problem. Many have come off the boat, poor and unable to speak English. But now Asians are performing at the level of White kids. Polite Society does not discuss the reasons.
L.A.'s decision to ease up on homework has ignited a small firestorm among educators across the country, seeing as this particular issue is at the core of America's current K-12 reform movement.
Of course, it's easy to say less busywork the better, and students are undoubtedly stoked to hear it. Efforts to level the playing field between the coddled middle class and minorities without the same resources (quickly becoming the majority in L.A.) is noble as well.
On the other hand, we have the young, renegade "Teach for America" mantra -- one that has also rubbed off on the Bill Gates charter-school circle. If schools hold working-class minorities to a lower standard, reformers argue, they'll continue to perform at that level
Voice of Reason Interview
Voice of Reason interviewed me last week. The show will air tonight (June 29, 2011) at 9:00 P.M. est.
It was a fun interview. I am not sure how much they have edited. But be sure to turn in!
It was a fun interview. I am not sure how much they have edited. But be sure to turn in!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
A Vibrant School
Kids hoot and yammer so loudly that their ruckus drowns out the teacher. A trash can is overturned in class and dumped. Grimy floors are littered with sunflower-seed shells, spit out by the hundreds.
Books and supplies fly out the windows. Mouse droppings are everywhere, even on the computers.
MS 344, the Academy of Collaborative Education in Harlem, is a hellhole where teachers should get combat pay -- they are cursed, assaulted and sometimes groped.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/the_school_from_hell_nVS0ubg9F7uzULCHOrNh2H#ixzz1Qd3a3PCp
Monday, June 27, 2011
US Soccer Team Booed in America
The joys of Diversity!
This article helps demonstrate the difference between the concepts of "country" and "nation". A country is a political entity. A nation is a group of people who share a similar bond. Nationalism is when there is one nation in a country. When you have multiple nations in a country, it is an internal Empire. Empires are always unstable and require a police state to maintain.
The Mexicans in this picture might be US citizens. But they are not Americans. Big difference.
If the U.S. soccer team were hoping for the home advantage during Saturday's Gold Cup final then they were in for a nasty surprise.
Despite being the 'home' side in California's Rose Bowl stadium, the majority of fans - most of them American born of naturalized Mexicans - booed and jeered the U.S. team.
The surprising scenes were followed by angry outbursts from U.S. team goalkeeper Tim Howard, who was visibly shaken after the entire post match ceremony was conducted in Spanish.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2008444/Only-America-U-S-soccer-team-booed-Mexico--California.html#ixzz1QVzxDFOg
Sunday, June 26, 2011
American Ambassador to Finland Criticizes True Finns
Looks like the "Finns" (heh) are at it again. Seems like that it is "backward" for any country (except for one very SPECIAL country) to have self-determination and be free of the joys of "diversity". It seems many real Finns want Finland to remain... Finnish. The HORROR!
The U.S. Ambassador to Finland, Bruce Orek, was interviewed in the Finnish/Swedish language paper, Hufvudstadsbladet, who stated that the True Finns' electoral victory in the recent parliamentary election reminds him of the Tea Party's success in last mid term elections in the US. In fact he said that he "sees basic similarities between the True Finns and the Tea Party".
But instead of simply saying that it reflected the honest will of the people in response to the perceived (but in the TT's opinion real) failed policies of Washington and Helsinki, he took to smearing the political movements of both countries as being both backward and inward looking.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Two Yoots
Someone sent me this video. Sort of funny with how the mainstream media now uses the code word of "youths". (Although, recently I have noticed the trend for the MSM to use the word "teen". I think they have noticed that the "youth" code word is being openly mocked.)
Friday, June 24, 2011
The My Little Pony Controversy
It seems the popular TV cartoon, My Little Pony - Friendship is Magic, is actually racist, sexist, homophobic and smart-shaming. At least according to Kathleen Richter, who is a feminist author who writes for MS blog.
The unicorn's horn represents an erect penis waiting to dominate and exploit women
My Little Homophobic, Racist, Smart-Shaming Pony
In case you missed out, it's My Little Pony week on the Ms. blog!
Having been thoroughly indoctrinated as a child to love ponies–and My Little Pony in particular–much of my understandings of femininity and heteronormativity come directly from my childhood interactions with cartoon ponies. (Diary excerpt: "I love wearing heels, it makes me feel like a pony!") Looking back on TV shows like My Little Pony andPrincess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders–shows in which the powerful female figure was demonized as evil and the main character was always blond and blue-eyed–made me think, "Wow, the old days were so sexist and racist and heteronormative–thank goodness kids shows aren't like that anymore!"
But alas, I spoke too soon.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Gays and Grannies
Funny story. Seems that a pilot unknowingly left his intercom on and was heard complaining how all of the flight attendants on his crew were either gays or grannies. Poor guy was sent to a re-education camp (aka sensitivity training) before he was allowed to fly again.
I am old enough to remember when airlines in the United States had a reputation of having only young and cute stewardesses (this was before we had the PC term of flight attendant). Sadly, those days are gone. Now it is mostly gays and women that look like prison guards. The good news is Asian based airlines still have cute girls.
I am old enough to remember when airlines in the United States had a reputation of having only young and cute stewardesses (this was before we had the PC term of flight attendant). Sadly, those days are gone. Now it is mostly gays and women that look like prison guards. The good news is Asian based airlines still have cute girls.
I was born during the wrong time.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Nice Thought
An artist who likes my videos sent me this poster today. Yeah, I know the artist (Eddie Colla) who created this is a Lefty, but I still like his work. Better than all those crappy corporate inspirational posters.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
RIP Ryan Dunn
RIP to Ryan Dunn. Ryan died in a car crash a couple of days ago. Soon after he died, the usual morality police were wagging their fingers about his naughty behavior. It is somewhat embarrassing seeing gown men talking like old schoolmarms.
Disclaimer - I am not advocating drunk driving. But somewhere in our fear of EVERYTHING we have become a people that ends up having our six year old children being felt up at the airport.
An old heretical article:
The picture a few hours before the crash
Looks like he has a BEER (gasp!) in his hand
(Reuters) - Film critic Roger Ebert on Tuesday defended an admonition against drunk driving he posted on Twitter in response to the death of "Jackass" star Ryan Dunn, who was photographed drinking before his car crash.
Monday, June 20, 2011
On the Tom Ball Incident
Sad story that has been ignored by the mainstream media. However, it was nice to see LewRockwell covering the tyranny of the modern court system.
Famous picture of self-immolation during the Vietnam War
"How much does the State weigh?" Josef Stalin asked an underling who had been ordered to extract a confession from an enemy of his regime. Stalin understood that, given enough time, agents of State-sanctioned cruelty can break any man.
Thomas J. Ball, who committed suicide by self-immolation on the steps of New Hampshire's Cheshire County Courthouse on June 15, was a man who had been broken by the State. A lengthy suicide note/manifesto he sent to the Keene Sentinel, which was published the day after his death, described how his family had been destroyed, and his life ruined, through the intervention of a pitiless and infinitely cruel bureaucracy worthy of Stalin's Soviet Union: The Granite State's affiliate of the federal "domestic violence" Cheka.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Want some money?
Last year I started an effort to collect money to give to a White child attending school. The goal was to protest the fact that many scholarships (such as the Bill Gates Foundation) specifically exclude White children.
I have collected a total of:
I now want to donate this money to a student. Please send me an e-mail (email@example.com) with your information if you are interested. (Specify RAMZ Donation in the subject.) Please send me this information by July 4. I will then choose someone to donate this money.
Note - this is NOT tax deductible.
After June 19, 2011, all PayPal donations will be used to help run my blog and show.
I have collected a total of:
I now want to donate this money to a student. Please send me an e-mail (firstname.lastname@example.com) with your information if you are interested. (Specify RAMZ Donation in the subject.) Please send me this information by July 4. I will then choose someone to donate this money.
Note - this is NOT tax deductible.
After June 19, 2011, all PayPal donations will be used to help run my blog and show.
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Fake Syrian lesbian blogger apologizes
Story about how the Lesbian Syrian blogger was fake.
And the lesbian blogger that exposed the fraud was exposed to be.... a man
Anyway, never assume anonymous people are legitimate on-line. Most the "extreme" characters are fake.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
A Defense of Soulja Boy
It seems that a Soulja Boy got into trouble for calling people "faggots" who were on his Facebook page trolling him. He later claimed that these comments were made by a "hacker." Hmmmm... yeah.
Anyway, I actually agreed with his comments. If you don't like his work, get the fuck off his page. But the Politically Correct commissars were up in arms with him saying "faggot."
t's been an unfortunate week for entertainers talking reckless, as both Tracy Morgan andSoulja Boy have been tied to homophobic diatribes. Morgan angered many at a standup gig in Tennessee when he went on a tirade against gay men and women while performing in front of a Nashville audience. Days later Soulja Boy found himself under the gun for allegedly making what was deemed racist and homophobic remarks against users on his Facebook page. The Atlanta rapper has stepped forward today to address the matter noting that his FB account had been hacked.
A message was initially posted on Soulja Boy's Facebook page over the weekend that read, "WHO THE f--k "likes" an artist on facebook who they dont LIKE. DUMB ASS," and continued, "I'm gonna keep talking sh-t to these white f----ts until they unlike my page. f---ing weirdo stalkers!"
The message was seemingly directed at Facebook fans that "like" his page, only to post disparaging comments on it, but the message was lost somewhere in the rambling, as racial issues were brought up several times, as well as homophobic language.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Chicago Tribune admits to censoring stories
The Chicago Tribune has finally admitted that it censors stories based on political considerations. For example, the recent attacks by flash mobs in Chicago have been Blacks attacking Whites. The Tribune has intentionally avoided describing the race of the attackers and instead has used code words such as "youths". Of course, this has become somewhat of a joke as everyone knows the reality.
The Tribune states that race is not relevant to the story. However, if a group of White teenagers should attack Black people, I am skeptical that the Tribune would ignore the race. (In such a scenario one can imagine a headline of HATE IN CHICAGO! on the front page.) The problem is that the current attacks don't follow the proper Cultural Marxist narrative.
This week the Chicago Tribune published several news stories and related columns about assaults by groups of youths in the Streeterville area of downtown Chicago. More coverage appears Sunday.
A number of readers have asked why we have not included racial descriptions of the assailants and the victims in these incidents.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Tenn. law bans posting images that "cause emotional distress"
A new Tennessee law makes it a crime to post an image that is likely to "frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress" to anyone who sees it.
Violators could face almost a year in jail or be fined up to $2500.
Politicians that sign laws to restrict my First Amendment rights "frighten" me and cause me "emotional distress". And as the law is based on how a person "feels", I am officially notifying Tennessee that seeing a picture of their governor, Bill Haslam, has caused me emotional distress. I demand that Tennessee follow their laws and immediately arrest the governor.
This image has caused "emotional distress"
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
USA Not a Happy Nation
It seems that diversity actually decreases the happiness of a population. Who would have thunk?
What makes people happy? The question, which has been debated by philosophers for centuries, now is being tackled by international bureaucrats and the results are interesting, to say the least.
Here is how a population that lacks sufficient diversity conducts flash mobs:
And below is a story of how our "teens" put their own special twist on the flash mob concept to add vibrancy to our nation:
From left: Dvonte Sykes, Trovolus Pickett, Derodte Wright
Monday, June 6, 2011
Army judges weigh military trials for civilians
Interesting article how the military is expanding its role into civilian life. Of course, as we embrace diversity it will require the military to attempt to keep the population in line. Luckily that diversity will lead the the downfall of the Empire as it did with the Assyrians in 612 B.C. The Assyrian Empire fell after 1,000 years of world dominance. Most of the fall was due to "diversity" and the outsourcing of jobs. No, nothing is new under the Sun.
Yeah, I always wanted to make a reference to the Assyrian Empire in a YouTube video.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Army judges are weighing a question that hasn't cropped up in decades: whether a civilian contractor working for the U.S. military can be tried in a military court. The issue eventually could end up at the Supreme Court.
Assyrian Mighty Army Ruled The Word
Destroyed By Diversity
Friday, June 3, 2011
Economy is in shambles, "youths" are rioting, but a story of a New York representatives penis is the hot news topic.
As usual, the actual deed was not as bad as the silly cover-up he attempted. The story of an imaginary "hacker" was funny. Reminds me somewhat of Peter Coffins imaginary girlfriend. Sort of illustrates the lack of veracity concerning certain types of people.
And people take our "leaders" seriously?
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The game will a 9-inning contest and the teams will be chosen by two legendary Jamaica Bay Softball League captains Den- Den and Timmy "Chope" O'Connell. Please BYOB to the field and afterwards, the drinkup/ BBQ will be held at Grassy Point Bar.
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Whats the good marathon to do between dec 2012 and july 2013 with the aim of getting a sub 3.15? Ihave completed london twice 3.33 1st time and 3.21 2nd time and would really like to get as close as poss to the 3hr mark!!
Edinburgh is generally downhill, so this will help get a better time. I think Abingdon is also known as a fast course, but I think this is outside your time-frame.
The Great Welsh Marathon in Llanelli is fairly flat as its along the sea-front and I think this is in April.
I guess the easiest thing to do is try and find the course profile for any marathon in the time frame and see how much elevation is involved. I think you'll struggle to find any truly flat marathons in Britain as its difficult to avoid the lumps & bumps in a 26.2 mile course.
Manchester claims to be the flattest Marathon and Malta is downhill if that helps
Not sure about Malta, although given that it is over 20 years since I did it - it has probably changed!!! It was down hill, in theory as it went from the highest point on the island to sea level - but it dropped very quickly in the first couple of miles - (wa surprised to be running beside a former european and commonwealth marathon champion - but a lot of the next 12/ miles or so were undulating to say the least and the 6 miles or so were flat.
Paris is a good course. Although if it's flat you want I guess Rotterdam would be a good bet.
Picking a downhill marathon to do this is cheating.
Weather permitting, I'd agree with Edinburgh and Paris as being quicker than somewhere like London. Rotterdam is flat and quick. Isn't Barcelona also meant to be fast?
Paraphrasing the advice about calories and losing weight, a flat course can help achieve a time goal only as part of a structured training programme....
Milton Keynes is pretty flat.
Milton Keynes is flat but by 20 miles I was cursing those underpasses
Thank you for all your advice, going to look into doing Edinburgh
Piers - I was too busy cursing the weather to notice the underpasses
To be fair, London is flat, but crowding makes a good time difficult. Would this be a problem in some of the other races mentioned? (I quite fancy Malta, but the island is definitely not flat!)
Malta doesn't suffer from crowding, first k or so is through some narrow streets but it soon opens up.
the flatest race is liverpool marathon double on NYE and NYD. (you dont have to run both.) its pancake flat along the promanade. great views along the way but it is multi laps. can you avoid alcohol over the new year.
I did Edinburgh last year after hearing about the "fast course" and that previous years problems had been sorted out....... yep downhill winding through streets for 6 miles really hard to get into any pace, then very exposed along the Firth of Forth and far from flat undulating at best/ slightly hilly with a couple of long, 1 mile plus, energy sapping rises after 18 miles. Organisation was a shambles at the end, not worth the money. Did Lochaber marathon this year, fantastic course, great atmosphere for a small marathon, really well organised and a pb of 3.33. Scenery is amazing as well!!! Considering Manchester in 2013 and a crack at sub 3.15.


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|If there's one thing I learned from this costume, it is this, which I will share with you all to prevent further mishaps such as this occuring in the general cosplay community:
NEVER buy stockings from La Senza.
I cannot stress this enough. Unless you want to get hypothetically raped by the stocking fairies, DO NOT do it.
Other than that... uh, yeah, the costume! =D
Upon discovering the rest of the Valkyrie crew were either updating or making entirely new characters for our arrival at Ayacon, the little steampunk-themed cogs in my head began a-turning, trying to figure out what I could do to match the rest of the crew's efforts. I decided that I wasn't quite ready to leave Gen behind just yet, so a new version of her was in order! I got a momentary flash of inspiration with a vision of the skirt, and decided to work from there, with the aim of making a 'formal version' of Miss Genevieve!
The main challenge of this costume was one I've never had to face before: making another version of an original character that is still recognisably the same one. This was particularly difficult with Gen as (as those of you familiar with Flight of the Valkyrie will know) Gen is quite a tomboy, so putting her in frills and a skirt was going to be a challenge no matter what.
However, I'm pretty happy with how well it turned out overall (though I did feel a little upstaged by the other crew members, who made a fantastic effort this time around!), though I think I'd much rather stick to her original outfit if I can help it =P
Had an amazing shoot with official crew photographer Death May Die, and another brilliant masquerade experience with the rest of the gang. Another win weekend, for sure <33
Now, just to get that wig back into a plait... ¬¬
Please check out sjbonnar's original steampunk novel, Flight of the Valkyrie, from where our characters originate! http://sjbonnar.deviantart.com
I love her formal outfit! Very nicely designed. I love seeing more of Gen's outfits, they're so interesting and you opened my eyes to steampunk (admittedly had not heard of it until I saw Gen...).
When you said you had wished you had bought original Gen I thought it was a shame because I really liked this version too.
You were epic win, and great weekend was had by all!
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Addie BedfordBPL Member
@addiebedfordLocale: Montana
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Ultralight Three-Season Down Jackets State of the Market Report 2010 Part 2Jun 22, 2010 at 3:06 pm #1622462
Rick DreherBPL Member
@halfturboLocale: Northernish California
Yowzers Will & Janet, you've really outdone yourself with this series. There's an amazing amount of information to digest—prior to deciding which jacket I can't live without :-)
Good job!
RickJun 22, 2010 at 4:42 pm #1622504
Ike MouserMember
Thank you for working so hard on this!Jun 22, 2010 at 4:57 pm #1622505
Richard NisleyBPL Member
@richard295Locale: San Francisco Bay Area
GREAT WORK… thank you!Jun 22, 2010 at 5:02 pm #1622507
Lynn TramperMember
@retropumpLocale: The Antipodes of La Coruna
THIS is the sort of stuff that keep me a member here. Thanks a million!!Jun 22, 2010 at 5:50 pm #1622529
Jon RhoderickMember
@hotrhoddudeguyLocale: New England
I can only echo what others had said so far, very useful and very informative. I wasn't so sure how I felt about the endless jacket reviews but now I see that the end result is a very focused, very useful State of the Market Report, as usual from Will and Janet!Jun 22, 2010 at 6:30 pm #1622543
Christopher HollyMember
@climber72Locale: At my desk
I broke a sweat just skimming the major points on this article – many thanks indeed for such thoughtful and methodical work. This series of articles alone has made the cost of a subscription well worth it… To wit, I am one of those people who do not yet own a nice point and shoot digital camera due to the format getting better every other month – but with articles like this, you have made my down garment purchasing decisions easy!!!
Cheers!Jun 22, 2010 at 7:32 pm #1622558
Brian LindahlBPL Member
@lindahlbLocale: Colorado Rockies
I sent an email not too long ago about adding a hood for the FF Hyperion. They said they have a pattern and could make one for about a $60 cost premium and 3-4oz weight premium – so essentially, you can get a hooded version.
Also, interesting how once a windshirt is added, the Western Mountaineering Flash Hooded Jacket is warmer than the Montbell Alpine Light Jacket. I never would have guessed that. Did I really read those charts accurately? If so, it seems like a real gem – most backpackers will have a windproof shell of some sort.Jun 22, 2010 at 7:35 pm #1622559
todd harperBPL Member
@funnymoLocale: Sunshine State
Kudos BPL!
One of the best articles (for providing useful info) that I've read in awhile!
Thank you!Jun 22, 2010 at 8:37 pm #1622574
Jon RhoderickMember
@hotrhoddudeguyLocale: New England
My guess with the Flash Hooded being warmer is that many small quilted boxes may trap more air in between the windshirt and the jacket than one broad seam running across, and perhaps be more inert, and more insulating.Jun 22, 2010 at 8:57 pm #1622580
Scott TruongSpectator
@elf773Locale: Vancouver, BC
Has anyone tried wearing a down jacket under an shell? (specifically of interest to me is a shell made of Event fabric)
The Montbell Ex would be perfect.
Hate being too warm though. Wondering if I should just get a vest. I'd like to be able to use it for snowboarding/backpacking emergency warmth.
Love my Event shell. Thin piece of plastic but it's quite warm and breaths really well. Not sure how well the ballistic nylon breaths.Jun 23, 2010 at 4:33 am #1622627
Jeremy GBPL Member
@gustafsjLocale: Minneapolis
Nice report!!
So where does the EB First Ascent Downlight fit into all of this? I was surprised to not see it in your list! Especially since you just reviewed it in March and it seems to be in line with a few of the other jackets. I just bought a LT, but also have a MB Alpine Light Parka that is new in package and can't decide which of the two to keep.
The Downlight is a pretty sharp looking jacket in the slate and is on clearance for $95 plus and additional 15% off coupon. Really hard to beat that price even though I got the MB on sale!!
But it seems like the Alpine light will be warmer for not much more weight (~2-3 oz) and the XL fits about the same as the LT in the Downlight. The hood on the MB is a bonus as I would probably need to get a balaclava to wear with the Downlight. So my savings would be eliminated. However having the balaclava separate would give me a lot more diversity.
Too bad I can't just have all of the above! Can anybody persuade me one way or the other??Jun 23, 2010 at 6:49 am #1622643
Martin RJ CarpenterMember
Yes this is really, truly fascinating. Certainly shows how useful a standardised measurement regime for insulating clothing could be.
Mildly comforting to know that minature baffles aren't always as damaging to overall warmth as they are to loft.
Still that test is systematically biased in their favour – they've got rather a lot more seam area than normally baffled things but everything is getting a 50/50 mixture in the overall 'temperature' measurement. Could be a non trivial effect this?
Ideally I guess the average should be proportional to the quantity of seams, although I appreciate it'd be an ugly thing to work out :)
Also wonder if the halo did SO horribly in the warmth test because the 'quilt' areas were too small to contain the overall area measured for warmth? They're certainly very small.
(actually this could be a non trivial source of error in measuring things with thin baffles.).
Windshirts over stuff sounds fine but would I think make for a rather annoyingly baggy windshirt in normal use :)Jun 23, 2010 at 7:40 am #1622657
Dale WambaughBPL Member
@dwambaughLocale: Pacific Northwest
If it was so cold that the down jacket alone wasn't doing the trick, I would just wear my rain shell over the down. I wouldn't be moving much, so perspiration wouldn't be a big issue.Jun 23, 2010 at 7:58 am #1622662
John VanceBPL Member
@servingkoLocale: Intermountain West
Sizing to accomodate layers is what I use. I have a Hyperion Vest thats a MED, a Hyperion Jacket in LRG, and an EPIC wind jacket that is XL so that in extreme cold I can layer up with all of them. I also have the same EPIC wind shell (Wild Things) in a LRG for use over just the vest or jacket.Jun 23, 2010 at 8:51 am #1622670
Gabe PBPL Member
Had all the jackets been similar in design, the way jacket warmth was measured would have more meaning for me. Unlike the other jackets reviewed, however, the WM Flash has a hood. I would think that since a considerable percentage of body heat escapes through the head — and the measure of jacket warmth didn't adjust for this fact — the WM Flash would likely be warmer than the report estimates.
I loved the report, however. Thorough articles such as this are one of the reasons I became a BPL member.Jun 23, 2010 at 10:23 am #1622706
Martin RyeBPL Member
@rye1966Locale: UK
"I would think that since a considerable percentage of body heat escapes through the head"
Don't agree. I will use Wills own words:
"First, let's deal with the myth: "If your feet are cold, cover your head because you can lose up to 75% of your body heat through your head alone." Yes, it's a myth, and we believed it ourselves for many years. The head is only about 10% of the body's surface area, and it would have to lose about 40 times more heat per unit area compared to the rest of the body for this statement to be true.
The folks at the Wilderness Medicine Institute ran an experiment on student volunteers and found the rate of heat loss is relatively the same for any exposed part of the body. A person does not lose heat significantly faster through the scalp than any other portion of the body with the same surface area. The idea that we lose heat 4000% faster through our head, because of the constant blood supply to the brain, is simply a myth."
Still I like the hood on the Flash and also combined with a BPL Beartooth top I don't need a warm hat outside of winter. The flash keeps my head warm in camp and the Beartooth on the trail with its hood.Jun 23, 2010 at 10:39 am #1622710
Bradley DanylukBPL Member
If you are hypothermic, the amount of heat lost through your head is higher, because the body cuts down circulation to the rest of your body. I'm sure it's still nowhere near 75%, but worth considering that it's very important to insulate your head when hypothermic.Jun 23, 2010 at 12:16 pm #1622736
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Wow… you're right!Jun 23, 2010 at 12:39 pm #1622744
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Thanks for the very complete reviews and comparison tables. Makes me feel good about my recent down "sweater" purchase.
I JUST got my first light down jacket yesterday, an Eddie Bauer First Ascent Downlight Sweater. Interestingly my only other down garment was also an Eddie Bauer medium weight jacket I bought in the '70s, back in the day when Eddie Bauer WAS Eddie Bauer. It lasted 15 years betweeen me and my buddy that bought it from me.
At $103. W/ shipping & Nevada sales tax the Downlite Sweater was a good buy on sale at $84. It looks like the RAB jacket W/O the chest pocket and has 800 fill down. Very well made and, of course, very packable.
It will make a good companion for my WM Megalite 30 F. sleeping bag on those cold nights in high valleys in the Sierras and Rockies, not to mention the cold mornings in the 20s.
It was the "missing link" in my lightweight backpacking gear.Jun 23, 2010 at 1:04 pm #1622749
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I own the MB Alpine Light Parka. Similar to the MB Alpine Light Jacket but with a hood. I do as much mountaineering as backpacking and choose the MB Parka for its hood and two internal drop pockets which will fit a 2L platypus. Useful for stopping water freezing on summit day.
I dont think any of the other jackets have this feature as standard.
I really rate the MB alpine light parka and layered it with a MB Thermawrap for Aconcagua. Both items weighed 750g.
I am currently considering a Nunatak Skaha Plus with hood and customised internal pockets and a montbell ex light. This would be around 460g for the combo.
Does anyone have experience of the MB ex light. I am concerned that the hip belt of my pack may destroy the down in the kidney area where the weight is. How does it hold up to wear and tear?Jun 23, 2010 at 1:26 pm #1622757
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"I am currently considering a Nunatak Skaha Plus with hood and customised internal pockets and a montbell ex light. This would be around 460g for the combo."
This is the combo I use in deepest winter, with a windshell thrown over the top as well. However, I would not usually wear BOTH garments AND a pack, but would probably just wear the Skaha and save wear and tear on the EX light. The Ex-light is sized to fit over the Skaha.
I agree about not counting the hood as extra warmth, as most folks who don't have a hooded jacket would be carrying something else to wear on their head, so warmth wise it should all even out. However it would only be fair to give the hooded jackets a small break for their weight, as they would obviously weigh less without the hood while providing the same torso warmth.Jun 23, 2010 at 1:58 pm #1622769
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Well a fair number (most?) of the jackets tested have hooded relatives/options. RAB/PhD certainly. Matter of taste/intended use of course but seems a good use of the 30-40g invested to me :)
(Slightly odd that WM don't seem to offer options cf hoods or not actually.)Jun 23, 2010 at 3:44 pm #1622789
Glenn DouglasMember
I never considered layering the ex lite over. I can think of one problem in that normally i only use the "heavy" down jacket around camp and the ex lite layered over has no pockets.Jun 24, 2010 at 7:28 pm #1623163
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I recently purchased, and was able to use for the first time last week, the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Downlight Sweater. I used while camping with my Boy Scouts in the southern Wasatch Mountains of Utah. We were at about 7000 feet elevation in a small canyon. I was sleeping in my Sierra Designs Nitro 30 and was sleeping on an uninsulated, blow-up air mattress. It was unseasonably cold the first few nights we were there. The first night the temperature got down to just below 30*. I was only wearing a very thin baselayer. I was just ever so slightly chilled when laying on my back. The second night was around 25* and I wore my EB sweater. It worked like a charm! I stayed nice and warm all night. The best part is I got the EB sweater for less then a C-note with shipping and tax due to year-end clearance.
Just two days ago I purchased the same thing but in vest format. I'm sure it will be used even more than the sweater. I have an EB Yukon down vest that I use ALL the time during winter here in Utah. The Downlight vest will most likely replace the Yukon due to it's lighter weight and more compact package. I got the vest for around $70, shipped. Quite the value.
I suppose the moral of all this is to let you all know that I really am impressed with the EB down outerwear. I also would like to thank Will and Janet for their great work. I have made several wonderful purchases based on their reviews. Keep it coming!
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Maia JordanBPL Member
@maiaLocale: Rocky Mountains
Companion forum thread to:May 21, 2013 at 7:25 pm #1988514
I chuckled a bit when I saw a hatchet attached to a tiny cuben pack. I thought I was the only person in the world who would do something like that.May 21, 2013 at 10:50 pm #1988558
Sebastian BoennerMember
@racoon-on-tourLocale: beautiful Rhineland (Germany)
At first glance I was worried that the hatchet may come loose when Ryan throws the pack in the air. Had to watch it a second time to check if it has still been on the outside then… Gladly not.
Somehow this setup seems to have more in common with a modern version of bushcraft than with the "old" SUL setups. Best of both worlds?
As I'm using a similar setup from time to time I was wondering about the combination of a quilt and the Klymit. Maybe it's only me or temperatures over here are slightly lower, but the holes give me a good chill when using the pad on its own. That's why I add a really thin EVA pad to cover them up. Or are you using natural resources to compensate the lack of insulation?May 22, 2013 at 1:59 am #1988570
James MarcoBPL Member
@jamesdmarcoLocale: Finger Lakes
Good video clip. SUL is the way to travel! All except the hatchet…May 22, 2013 at 4:42 am #1988580
I love the simplicity of that set up. None of that gear is even all that fragile. No cuben ponchos that have to be taken care of, no spinaker packs that have to be babied, etc.
I'm curious how the bivy works with a down sleeping bag. I would have been concerned about condensation. Or is it not such a big deal since you're only out for a weekend? I'm guessing you don't us the bivy if there is a lot of rain in the forecast?May 22, 2013 at 7:14 am #1988610
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
Hatchet? Funny that you can include that and be so lightweight
After watching I reviewed my gear list – what can I not take?May 22, 2013 at 7:28 am #1988616
How about SUL trail running? How well do you think running with a pack like that would work? I would also guess that you would not want to bother with cooking over a fire after a day of running.
How about SUL thru-hiking (or just hiking for more then 5 days at a time). For that I think you'd want something other then a bivy for a shelter and your pack would need to be a bit bigger and more substantial.May 22, 2013 at 8:23 am #1988634
Jay WilkersonBPL Member
@creachenLocale: East Bay
Excellent stuff.. Less is truly more. The hatchet is a multi tool for sure and go with it!May 22, 2013 at 9:35 am #1988664
Erik DietzBPL Member
I really like this series, it helps me focus on what's really needed and what's a luxury. There are two ideas I'd like to address though. First, I backpack in CA where I have to carry a 2lb bear canister almost all the time. This is never brought up in SUL discussions and honestly it feels like most of the guys who are going SUL are able to because they don't have concern themselves with a canisters weight or volume. Secondly, I'm a bigger guy and I have to buy XL clothing and a larger sleeping bag, bivy sack, etc. Is it possible to go SUL when most of your clothes, your bag, shelter, etc is a bit bigger and, therefore, heavier then for a guy who's shaped like an ultrarunner?
Any ideas?May 22, 2013 at 9:44 am #1988669
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@thomdarrahLocale: Southern Oregon
What BPL should be!May 22, 2013 at 10:18 am #1988686
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Ryan, your videos always get me psyched about getting outside, which is high praise. I'm looking forward to future installments. I think I'll take your challenge and try a SUL trip with essentially the same gear as you next chance I get. I think the least base weight I've ever had was around 8 lbs, so it should be educational.May 22, 2013 at 10:48 am #1988693
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Tony WongBPL Member
@valsharLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
Good point about the requirement in some places to have to carry the "evil"/heavy bear canister and for the added weight of bigger/taller people.
That said, maybe the important take away from any SUL discussion is to see if there are any ideas/practices that you can take for yourself to simply lighten the load that you currently have.
Watching the video has made me question some of the gear that I have been contented to carry now and I am sure will help me shed a few more ounces or one pound.
Won't get me anywhere near SUL as I have a 10.5 lbs base weight, but I can see some wisdom to be gained from the SUL people.
Also, I think that people who are warm sleepers have a natural advantage in going SUL vs. those of us who are cold sleepers.
I loved seeing the simplicity of Ryan's setup.
Maybe old dogs can learn new tricks???
edited for spellingMay 22, 2013 at 11:35 am #1988707
Henk SmeesBPL Member
@theflyingdutchmanLocale: Spanish Mountains
I love these kind of videos and after my "conversion" to MYOG I've been able to substitute most of my old equipment for lighter (sometimes much lighter) items and I'm sure that -one day- I'll reach the SUL limit. Not easy though in my favorite playground: high altitude mountains above treeline.
Just one question: I understand the idea behind taking a hatchet when cooking over a fire but…… wouldn't a folding saw like the Bahco Laplander serve the same duty at less than half the weight??? (they're only about 6oz. against 13oz. for the hatchet).
Edited for spelling and adding weights.May 22, 2013 at 12:00 pm #1988716
Nick GatelBPL Member
@ngatelLocale: Southern California
He knows how to go very light. But Ryan likes his hatchet.May 22, 2013 at 12:29 pm #1988720
Another benefit of a folding saw or mini hatchet in an SUL kit is you can use it as an emergency tool in bad weather. A heavy duty cutting tool lets you build a solid natural shelter quickly that can stand any kind of weather. I consider this important if you hiking in areas that can experience random extreme weather and you are using only a light tarp.May 22, 2013 at 12:35 pm #1988723
Henk SmeesBPL Member
@theflyingdutchmanLocale: Spanish Mountains
Oh, I'm sure Ryan knows how to go light – very well. I used to take a folding saw (different brand than the one I mentioned though), but I've never been tempted to go as far as a 13oz. hatchet, so I was just wondering whether I was overlooking something that makes the hatchet that much more worthwhile.
In the near future I'll be leaving behind the folding saw as well, because I'm in the middle of making myself a bow saw (just bought a blade and after cutting this to the desired length, the weight is only 34,8gr – just over 1.1oz). The blade will be attached to my trekking-poles which I'll take anyhow so the only further increase on weight will be the "attachers" (don't know how to call these). If there is interest I might post some pics when I finish same.May 22, 2013 at 12:40 pm #1988724
Dale WambaughBPL Member
@dwambaughLocale: Pacific Northwest
These cutting tools are anti Leave No Trace and hatchets are just plain dangerous in the hands of inexperienced users. Although I fear the potential damage by those who don't understand LNT, I do agree that a light folding saw is a very good survival tool. The Gerber 22-41773 sliding-style saw is one of the most effective tools for it's weight. It is a heavier (of course) update of the Sportsman's saw and it gained 1.2oz to bring it up to 4.8oz. BTW, it is the same as the Bear Grylls model in plain black and minus some rubber on the grip, at half the price.
But how do you justify such tools where a Swiss Army Knife is considered "heavy" and single edge razor blades are touted?May 22, 2013 at 12:51 pm #1988726
The weight of the hatchet is (partly) offset by the fact that he's not carrying a stove or fuel.May 22, 2013 at 12:52 pm #1988727
Yes, emergency only of course.
If you consider that some cutting tools allow you to build a fire in any weather (wet/frozen) and that having a fire in the evenings allows you to leave behind warm camp gear and you don't have to carry a stove + fuel, I think the weight is well justified.
You just need to consider if the cutting tools you bring are really necessary to build a good fire easily and efficiently. Sometimes they are and sometimes they aren't.
The only thing I would add to the gear list is some long underwear and maybe some wind pants.May 22, 2013 at 12:56 pm #1988730
Cayenne RedmonkBPL Member
@redmonkLocale: Greater California Ecosystem
I think, like never carrying bear cans, going with a hatchet instead of stove and fuel is location dependent SUL technique.
I don't know that some of my favorite areas could support mass adoption of a cook fire. Other areas could be just fine.
How are new people to get the experience to know which trips are hatchet safe and which are irresponsible? Even within some large wilderness areas the appropriateness varies with microclimate.
–G.B.–May 22, 2013 at 1:13 pm #1988738
James MarcoBPL Member
@jamesdmarcoLocale: Finger Lakes
Well, Ryan's comment was: "The following gear list is a little different from the one shown in the video. The video features a gear kit that includes some minor "nonessentials" that I don't necessarily bring on every trip."
He was not including the hatchet in the gear list.
But it is a good example of a single luxury item that you *can* take and still be UL. I am sure it broke the SUL weight budget.
This is true of most SUL packers. I add my fishing rod usually. About 8oz of rod, line, a few premade tippets in a couple different weights, some flies & nymphs and a spare leader is all I need. This will break the budget for most SUL trips I take. But, this is strictly recreational type gear. Like food, it will vary with the trip. Sometimes I take a camera. Sometimes I take my wife, hey ha ha.
Anyway, you can certainly go hiking with the gear he recommended in his list. But this is minimal gear. Personnaly, I get a bit bored with only hiking to occupy my time after the first week. Even if it is a reading book for taking a zero day at one of the campsites I am at.May 22, 2013 at 1:19 pm #1988740
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@decoloresLocale: NE
I am inspired by the mention of the word "discipline" at around 5:29.May 22, 2013 at 1:39 pm #1988747
Dale WambaughBPL Member
@dwambaughLocale: Pacific Northwest
Maps and compass were left out. I think the list could handle some primary navigation items :)May 22, 2013 at 1:39 pm #1988748
D GSpectator
@dangLocale: Pacific Northwet
In my opinion a folding saw is much more useful for making a campfire where you are cutting larger diameter wood. If you watch the video however Ryan is not really making a campfire, it's more of a tiny cook fire with much smaller wood pieces. The hatchet is much better than a saw for that, especially for splitting wood into small pieces and making kindling.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ozone depletion in the Arctic has been less extensive than the corresponding phenomenon in the Antarctic, but it has been observed during the late 1990's and reached record high levels during the winters of 1995-1996 and 1996-1997. The latter winter was also marked by an extremely long-lived Arctic polar stratospheric vortex, a low pressure system occurring between 14 and 35 kilometers [8-21 miles] altitude. The vortex is formed during the polar winter, when the lack of sunlight lowers the temperature and produces a circular wind system. Atmospheric scientists believe that the formation of the vortex is a key step in providing the chemical conditions for ozone depletion.
Generally, the Antarctic is colder than the Arctic, causing more frequent stratospheric clouds of the type that initiate ozone depletion. In 1996-1997, however, the Arctic vortex produced low temperatures, and ozone depletion as great as that recorded in the Antarctic during the early 1980s. Researchers Georg Hansen of the Norwegian Institute for Air Research in Tromsoe, Norway, and Martyn P. Chipperfield of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom studied this vortex intensively in an effort to confirm the exact causes of ozone depletion and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing models. Their research will be reported in the January 20 issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research, published by the American Geophysical Union.
Hansen and Chipperfield took advantage of the fact that the 1996-1997 vortex was often centered on the North Pole, with its edge over northern Scandinavia, allowing intensive observation from the Arctic Lidar Observatory for Middle Atmosphere Research (ALOMAR) on the Norwegian island of Andoeya, located at 69 degrees north latitude. In 1995-1996 and 1996-1997, overall ozone depletion reached a maximum of 48 percent below the long term average and up to 60 percent at the most affected altitude, 20 kilometers [12 miles].
Furthermore, the 1996-1997 vortex lasted exceptionally long, into early May, extending the period of reduced ozone levels. This led in turn to increased ultraviolet radiation in northern Europe. Hansen and Chipperfield report that until the end of March, the established wintertime chemical action involving chlorine activation in polar stratospheric clouds was the principal cause of ozone depletion. After that and into early May, the further depletion was caused by chemical interactions of nitric oxide [NO] and nitrogen dioxide [NO2] chemistry, which was made possible by the unusual persistence of the vortex.
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Wolves' Ellington, respect seeling hope for 2012-13 season
Guard Wayne Ellington, player development coach Shawn Respert and the Minnesota Timberwolves started their summer caravan Monday with a stop at the Washington Education Services Building in Brainerd, the first leg of their three-city journey throughout the state.
Ellington and Respert entertained elementary and middle school age students with a shooting clinic and autograph session. Both are selling hope for the upcoming season and that's easier after the promise the Wolves showed in 2011-2012 before injuries decimated their roster.
"We are getting better as players and as a team and when you continue to do that I think the fans start to gravitate to you and you do less explaining of yourself because they are seeing it on the floor," Ellington said. "The hard work is paying off and we are looking forward to the upcoming season. Some of the fans were asking about the playoffs, and I said absolutely we are working hard to make the playoffs."
Ellington is coming off a season where he started four games and averaged 6.1 points per game. The former North Carolina Tar heel gives the Wolves some scoring punch at the guard position coming off the bench.
His first two seasons have been tough, but he believes the Wolves are close to giving Minnesota fans the payoff for sticking with the team.
"The fans have been great and it is definitely a basketball state," Ellington said. "They want to see us do well. My first two years were tough, but last year was a lot better in terms of winning. I think we are headed on the right path and the fans were great with some sold-out games last year. It's looking good."
The NBA Finals start Tuesday night with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat facing off. The matchup can provide some hope for the Wolves as they played well against both teams during the season.
In the first week of the 2011-12 campaign, the Wolves lost to the Thunder 104-100 on opening night, then lost to the Heat 103-101 later in the week. Then, in a rematch at Oklahoma City later in the season, the Wolves lost 149-140 in a thrilling game in which they took the Thunder to overtime in a game in which Kevin Love scored 51 points.
In the last matchup of the season, the Wolves fell to the Thunder 115-110 with the injured Love on the bench.
Ellington has been watching the playoffs intently and is looking to get a handle on the way the game is stepped up come playoff time.
"We are players but we are also fans of the game," he said. "We are watching the intensity closely. Going into my third year, I still haven't been in the playoffs and I am looking forward to getting there and how things pick up, and seeing how much more demanding it is. I'm just trying to pick up small details and learn as much as I can."
Timberwolves fans have given a lot of credit to head coach Rick Adelman and his staff for the improved play last season. Respert is one of the coaches that does a lot of behind the scenes work.
The former Michigan State star played four years in the NBA in the late 1990s before playing another four years in the European League. One of Respert's areas of focus is in the technique of shooting, and it is something he enjoys working on with young players, including the youngsters at Washington on Monday.
One of his core principles is to perfect your shots that are close to the basket so that you can develop an outside game.
"If you can nail down those high-percentage shots that are close to the rim, it gives you the space to shoot the threes because people are so desperate to guard the rim and the paint, they will give up the three, which now becomes a threat," Respert said.
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An elderly woman was left shaken after a large bolt was fired through the ranch slider of her Whangamata home.
The woman was asleep about 1am on New Year's Day when she was woken by a loud bang.
Whangamata police Senior Sergeant Rupert Friend said the woman initially thought the noise may have been caused by a rock being thrown through the window of her Weka St house but later discovered it was more sinister.
After hearing the bang, neighbours came to check on the woman and found her curtain ripped and the glass door broken.
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"Developing iPad Applications for Visualization and Insight" has proved popular with students from across the university and the world. About 90 students showed up for the first day of class though the course had enrolled its limit of 30. And more than 20,000 subscribers are watching class lectures for free at Carnegie Mellon on iTunes U.
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LinkedIn (NYSE:LNKD) demonstrated continued fast paced growth this quarter when it released its Q3 2012 financial results Thursday. As a result of rapid international expansion and increased customer engagement, the company was able to grow revenues by 81% in Q3 2012 compared to the same period a year ago. For LinkedIn, the quarter was all about important milestones and multiple product enhancements. The company is banking on growth from expansion in international markets, improving revenue per customer and its attempts to make users spend more time on its website.
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LinkedIn has made several product enhancements including endorsements, redesigned company pages, launching the website in local languages such as Danish and Norwegian, new profile features, notifications, and the ability to follow thought leaders, and sponsored jobs to help companies promote key positions to right people. [1] The idea behind all these features is to encourage users to spend as much time as possible on LinkedIn's network and help extract more money from recruiters and marketers.
Increased user engagement will transform into higher page views, thus directly helping LinkedIn's advertising revenues. LinkedIn's total page views increased by 21% in Q3 2012 compared to the same quarter a year ago, amounting to almost 9.2 billion. [2] However, this includes the impact of the Slideshare acquisition. Excluding that, LinkedIn's page views grew by 17%. [2] On comparing the page views to revenue growth it is clear that LinkedIn is improving monetization on a per page view basis and that's good news. This is where Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) is facing some challenge for now.
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In addition to increasing user engagement, LinkedIn is focusing on international expansion. Close to 70% of its new users came from international markets in Q3 2012. [1] As of now, about 63% of LinkedIn's total user base is international. [1] On the revenue front, international markets account for only 36% of total revenues implying that there is a significant opportunity to improve monetization. [2]
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In the twelfth century, a letter started circulating around medieval courts. This letter was from Prester John, the ruler of a utopian Christian nation with utopian societies and perpetual miracles. It was one of the first fantasies about stepping through a special passage to a magical land.