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Did you know?
The dassie (or hyrax), which hikers are likely to encounter on Table Mountain, is the closest living relative of the elephant.
For those who wish to hike up Table Mountain instead of taking the cable car, the Platteklip Gorge route is the most direct route, although it's also arguably the most challenging one.
The Platteklip Gorge hiking route starts a few metres to the right of the lower cableway station as you face the mountain from the car park. The entire route is clearly signposted.
The first section of the Table Mountain hike is a steep, straight ascent that provides a great warm-up for hikers. Cable car passengers going up the mountain often look down on hikers with admiration and wave encouragingly through the windows as they enjoy their own effortless journey upwards.
On clear days the Platteklip Gorge route presents hikers with excellent views of the Cape Town coastline, city centre and southern suburbs. On misty days, the mystical element of the ascent serves as adequate compensation for the lack of panoramic scenery.
There are more plant species on Table Mountain than there are in the entire United Kingdom, and hikers are likely to encounter fauna in the form of rock hyraxes, colourful lizards and a variety of birdlife.
The highest point on Table Mountain (1 086m above sea level) can be reached on foot, although it is advisable to avoid this section in bad weather.
At the upper cable station there is a restaurant, a café and a curio shop. A telescope allows for enhanced views of the Atlantic seaboard.
Return tickets for the cable car can be purchased at the upper cable station for those whose legs are too weary for the hike back down. Please note that the cable car does not operate in inclement weather.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
South African National Parks (SANParks)
Tel: +27 (0)21 487 6800
Fax: +27 (0)21 487 6859
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
How to get here
The Platteklip Gorge hike starts from the lower cableway station at Table Mountain, less than 3km from the Cape Town city centre. Metred taxis will take you there for around R50.
Best time to visit
The route is open all year, but If you prefer the heat, climb Table Mountain between November and April.
What will it cost
Hiking up Platteklip Gorge is free. Should you wish to take the cable car back down, a ticket will cost approx R100 per person.
What to pack
Bear in mind that the temperature on top of Table Mountain can be up to 6 degrees colder than at the bottom. During summer (October to April) a plentiful supply of water is essential, while waterproof clothing will most likely be necessary during winter (April to October).
Where to stay
There are 4 tented camps on Table Mountain if you wish to complete your mountain experience by staying the night. Call SANParks to book.


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6 Ways to Make Your Back Sexier Looking
There are treatments and products to make your skin look sexy all summer long.
Summer's here and that means you'll be showing off your back in bathing suits or sexy dresses like Vanessa Hudgens, Reese Witherspoon and Blake Lively. If you've been working out like a fiend, your back is toned and ready to be shown off. However, if you're like the rest of us, you may want to do something to make sure you look flawless. As Mike Sendogan, Clinical Director of LaserTouch Aesthetics in New York City says, "If you plan on wearing a backless dress, your back should be smooth and unblemished.
Here's a list of his suggestions on how to have a sexy, touchable back.
1. Self-tan
A self tanner will instantly make your back look toned and sexy.
2. Back facials
Just as you would get a facial for your face, there are spas and at-home products that will give you the same results for your back.
3. Laser hair removal
If you've got unwanted "back peach fuzz," as Mike calls it, you may want to look into getting laser hair removal. The treatment would be a series of treatments and you'd be hair free forever.
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4. Acne treatment
If you have "bacne," you can try over-the-counter products (many people swear by Proactiv) or visit a dermatologist for stronger medication. You can also try Photo dynamic Acne Treatment (PDT). It's a new procedure that targets hard to treat acne and acne scars. The end result is that it leaves your skin soft and smooth.
5. Skin rejuvenation
If the skin on your back needs a little extra TLC, Mike suggests trying Cutra Xeo. It's a Laser Genesis skin rejuvenation procedure. It's used for everything from treating facial and leg veins, pores, sun and age spots, freckles and scars.
6. Liposuction
If you have "love handles" or excess back fat, you may want to look into SmartLipo. It targets small-to-medium-sized areas of unwanted areas of fat. It was created to treat small localized pockets of fat that lurk in the waist and hips. It's considered to be the least invasive type of liposuction.

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The Vermont Country Store: Balsam Incense Log Cabin
I love this log cabin, but I really love the scent of pine. Even more so now that my family has purchased a fabulous fake tree. It's environmentally sound and poses much less of a fire hazard. But I still need my fix of pine scent. And here it is, 20 sticks which burn for about 20 minutes each come with the cabin. A box of 54 refill sticks is also available through The Store. Good gifting (and getting.)


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1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup fat-free or regular half-and-half
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 large baking potato, peeled and thinly sliced (10 oz.)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced (10 oz.)
1 1/2 cups sliced rutabaga, onion, turnip, and/or carrot
|(Prep Time:10 minutes, Total Time:25 minutes)
|1. In large skillet combine potatoes, vegetables and broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender.
|2. In small bowl stir together half-and-half and cornstarch. Pour over potatoes and simmer until thickened. Sprinkle with Parmesan just before serving.
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Kristen Stewart's Shoes and SWATH interview pic
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MTV News is very proud to announce that we will be offering fans an exclusive first look at the film via "MTV First: Snow White and the Huntsman" on Tuesday, May 8. Stewart and co-stars Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth and Sam Claflin will be live on MTV's airwaves at 7:56 p.m. ET to premiere the exclusive clip, after which they will stick around for a Q&A on MTV.com hosted by MTV News' Josh Horowitz.
"I worked on it for a while, so I was really lucky, I didn't have to jump right in," Stewart said of her ample pre-production time. "I would have been terrified [if I had to jump in], so I felt really confident with it when I went into it. I didn't feel like I was attached to specific lines and stuff, which I would kill myself if I felt that I had to know exactly what I was going to say."
Stewart has received rave reviews for her performance from director Rupert Sanders.
"Kristen is a very driven, visceral, intuitive actress. From a director's point of view, it's great to get into her headspace," Sanders told MTV News. "We did a lot of work together on the script and character, and she really helped inform me how that character was feeling, which really helped my process getting the character onscreen. Kristen was doing a lot of her stunt work, she was riding horses, she was jumping from high precipices into freezing cold water, she was fighting dwarves — she's gung-ho."
I LOVE Josh Horowitz!!! He asks interesting questions and Kristen is very comfortable around him
Youtube after the break cos we all know how MTV is…..Otherwise the bold comments by Kristen seen above is exactly what she says in the sneak peek clip
In case you want some details on her shoes
Kristen On Jay Leno
Kristen Stewart was on Jay Leno tonight to promote Snow White and the Huntsman
Her appearance on the Tonight Show will air tonight on NBC 11:35 EST.
Just a preview vid…
Plus a gallery below and fan tweets
Girlee24 Just got out of the #Leno show. Kristen was so cute! Very casual. Said no heels, I hurt my ankle. She was cute. Very funny. Fill you in later. Paps are outside on the street waiting for her to leave. She talked abt BD reshoots – they did more of the first hunt. And talked abt working with Chucky type dolls.
@_namelessfool She was super cute when they showed the swath clip. When the Huntsman said "TROLL!!" she was mouthing the words along too. "I wasn't trying to walk with ultimate swag" Kristen on why she wasn't wearing heels and ~~limping while walking into the show. And I'm using the word limping very loosely because I didn't even notice.She said the reshoots of BD were for the first hunt. Wishing we could have heard her convo with Randy Jackson during commercial because she looked reeeeally into the convo lol. They showed a clip of a guy doing the douggie then he got hit by an icecream truck Kirsten jumped off her seat snapped her fingers laughing. Leno mentioned how she was named best dressed in the UK and she said that still doesn't effect the way she dresses. Yeah idk what other interesting thing was said….really not a great interview but she was all sorts of adorable in it. My favorite part of the show was when Randy and Kristen fist bumped lol. Sadly it was during a commercial break.
@DrownInIt So great! Looked beautiful, red blazer and tee, skinny pants, gorge hair, adorbs interview! Love her!! Talked BD reshoots (the first hunt) and a little Renesmee. She loves Mackenzie but not the fake Nessie dolls. Asked about her fave birthday (long pause) and then prompted talked about her 18th. ay said SWATH is not a chick flick but an action flick. K said which I think is a chick flick. Def was walking with a limp. Said she wasn't just trying to have "swag" when she came out. V cool new clip in the dark forest (K briefly forgot it was aww). She made an ack face watching when they showed her close up. Leno talked abt her best dressed award from "British press" and she said that's funny bc they're so "smaht and chic." [/English accent] Said she'd rather feed a horse an apple than "kick it in the ass and tell it to go". Doesn't like being assertive with them.
@robkris13 m not a fashion person but she was wearing leather skinny pants and a red jacket – hair was down – so beautiful!! She talked abt her favorite b'day, getting over fear of horses, and she did get an injury during filming in VanCity recently!! Jay showed a clip from SWATH and I watched her while it was playing…she looked so happy…she lowered head & shyly smiled For those asking: yes it was a new clip wirh her, Chris & a troll!
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Chefs' Secrets: Quicksand's Flatbread
Bakery's chef has one recipe that works for variety of breads.
Updated 9:44 am, Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Dear Pat: The flatbreads offered at Quicksand, on both their sandwiches and accompanying their hummus, are absolutely wonderful. I would love to have those recipes. (Actually, I suspect they are the same recipe, just possibly baked a little differently.)
Do you suppose you might round up that flatbread recipe and share it with your readers? Thanks.
Dear Ruth: If you're a fan of making breads, and even if you've never made bread before, you are going to love working with this beautiful dough. Craig Savage, chef and owner of Quicksands, prepares these delicious and versatile flatbreads, and just one recipe does it all.
Once the breads are cooked, you can use them immediately or cool, wrap and store them. When you're ready to make sandwiches, Savage tells us to spray the breads lightly with a mister, then reheat them under a broiler with our choice of cooked meats, sautéed veggies, or cheeses. Dress with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, avocado or whatever suits your fancy. And, as you mention, the flatbread is perfect for dipping in hummus, too. Savage's favorite is flatbread, fresh baked and spread with peanut butter and honey.
The bread is slightly sweet because of the molasses and pancake syrup, and it works well with both savory and sweet toppings. The recipe makes a large number of breads, but extras can be frozen in small batches and removed and reheated when needed.
For novice bread makers, Savage points out the importance of testing the temperature of the dough mixture before adding the yeast. If it's too hot, it will kill the yeast spores and the dough won't rise. He uses instant yeast since it's not necessary to proof it before adding it to the other ingredients. But don't stress out — this is a well-tested recipe, and Savage's excellent directions should ensure success.
Quicksands Café and Bakery is at 502 Embassy Oaks, Suite 109, in the Embassy Oaks Shopping Center.
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Owensboro Air Show is TODAY! [VIDEO]
The public is getting its first official look at the newly redesigned and reopened Smothers Park this weekend. The park was officially unveiled last night during a special edition of Friday After Five! Today, folks are invited downtown to see the new park, then turn their eyes to the sky! The Owensboro Air Show is ready to soar into action!!


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MP CAROLINE Nokes has pledged her support to carers as part of a national campaign to get more people to register as carers during Carers Week (9 to 15 June).
One in eight adults are carers but the very nature of the role – being there for a loved one facing ill health or disability – often means people don't identify themselves as carers so miss out on support.
Without the right help caring can have a serious impact on physical and emotional health, work and finances.
Carers Week Quest 2014 is calling on individuals and organisations across the UK – including community groups, GPs, health and social care professionals, employers – to connect with families in their local communities who are providing care.
Caroline Nokes said: "Carers make a hugely valuable contribution to society and they need support to carry on the work they do."


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1BR Lumpini Park - Chong Nonsi BTS station
Size33 m²
Floor No.32(with elevator)
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Lockable room
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|Thanon Sathu Pradit Bang Phong Phang, Yannawa, 10120 Bangkok, Thailand
|Property type
|Private room
|Property ID
This place is perfect for couples or any individual. You can find 7-Eleven mini mart in front of the building. There are also coin operated washers and dryers on site.
Also check out the gym and swimming pool pics above! You only need to pay a small fee each time you use gym. The swimming pool + Fitness access cost 50 Baht per person each time
There is a free wifi in the lounge at the lobby. However, you can enjoy wifi in the room with the following options.
5 hr for 50 Baht/ 24 hr for 100 Baht/
15 days for250 Baht/ 30 days for 350 Baht/
The closest BRT station is Wat Dorkmai. The BTS station is Chong Nonsi station which take about 20 min from the condo. There is a van service picking up from the building to Chongnonsri BTS station. The fee is 15Baht.
Below is the pick up schedule from the building to BTS.
Mon - Fri
06.15 am
07.00 am
08.00 am
09.00 am
06.30 am
07.30 am
08.30 am
09.30 am
10.30 am
No service on Sunday.
Please note that this is a self-service apartment. Minimum stay is 3 nights. There is additional $20 cleaning fee.
The condo address is as follow:
Lumpini Park Riverside Rama 3
No. 4 Rama 3, Bang Pong Pang Sub-district,
Yanawa District, Bangkok 10120
House rules- Do not smoke in the room.
- Turn off the air-con and all electricity
everytime you leave the room
- Do not drink alcohol by the swimming pool
and gym
- Do not put sanitary napkins into the toilet
- Do not bring anyone to stay overnight other
than guests informed prior to check in.
- Any damage or vandalism on the furniture or
property will be charged in addition to the
cost of stay.
Please note that we do not allow oversized equipments and sporting gears such as surfboards, skateboards, snowboard, ski, and bicycles into the apartment in order to preserve the flooring, wall paint and elavator, ideally maximum 2 luggages per guest.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|197 €
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|681 €
|Price for > 2 guests
|18 € per guest/night extra
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Reviews of this property
Jederzeit wieder. Wenn es überhaupt etwas zu bemängeln gibt, ist es die Entfernung zur BTS-Station. Es gibt einen Shuttle zur BTS . Taxi u. Biker stehen direkt an der Ecke. Vermieterin Sue freundlich und hilfsbereit !!
Stayed in this beautifully furnished modern Condo with good facilities. Its in a modern secure building with gym and a lovely swimming pool. The building is like a five star hotel.
Sue is a very friendly hostess. She took me around to show the shop, laundry, BRT station. BRT Dorkmai takes u to Centre of Bangkok in about 25 mins. Excellent n cheap Taxi service is provided from the building to anywhere in Bangkok. There is also public bus available at certain times to Centre.
Thank you Sue for everything.
Mustan from London, U.K
Sue is a friendly and flexible host. Her condo is modern with comfortable furniture, good sanitary facilities and a nice little kitchen. The view from the apartment on the river and the city is magnificent.
The apartment building itself has many luxurious facilities. My favorite is the possibility to order a taxi at the security guards right at the entrance. The only "downside" I could find is that you sometimes have to help taxi drivers to find the building, despite its huge size. Tip: Have Google Maps on your phone, to show the location at the taxi driver.
Reviews for this host's other properties
Su was a very nice host and we enjoyed staying in her condo near Samyan MRT. The wifi was excellent and air con very efficient. Clean and practical and the swimming pool was wonderful. Thank you Su.
Modern, clean and comfortable apartment for two, two BTS stations away from Chao Phraya, but not far away from central Bangkok. The apartment house is comparable with a four star hotel, BTS Station ist only a five minute walk away, there are restaurants and a Seven Eleven market nearby.
Sue was very kind and helpful and we enjoyed our holiday very much.
Ausgezeichnete Vergleichung - Preiß - Ausrüstung. Schwimmbecken auf dem 19ten Stock sieht super aus!
Sue is special person, nice and comunicative. Her appartament wonderfull.....
Sue is very friendly and answer very quickly to messages.
She makes me soon arrival.
If i come back to bangkok i will be very happy to meet her again.
The condo is a very nice, clean and luxery place to stay. Also is everything closer by! We realy enjoied our stay. I loved the pool.. Thank jou Sue!
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A Shooting at MidnightSituation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
A man walks into his back yard in the middle of the night and fires a gun. Due to his strange behaviour he never sees another sunrise. (No, he didn't kill himself.) Can you explain this odd occurrence?
HintDid he want to hit his target?
AnswerThe man shot his rooster, which had awakened him with its crowing every morning for the past ten years. Since he had recently retired, there was no longer any reason to be wakened at such an early hour.
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Cancer Nanotechnology Symposium: Immuno Targeting and Delivery
Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 8:00am-5:00pm
Norris Cotton Cancer Center (Auditorium G)
Immuno targeting and delivery mechanisms are a central part of advancing the role of nanotechnology in cancer imaging and therapy, and this will be the focus of speakers for this annual symposium. Invited speakers will cover a range of topics in engineering proteins for targeted delivery and packaging. Immune targeting and modulation will also be discussed as it relates to the eventual role of nanotechnology in cancer.
This event is sponsored by the Dartmouth Center of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence and includes participants from across the disciplines of engineering, immunology, surgery, and medicine. All presentations will be at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center.
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An ultralight insulator made famous on belay ledges worldwide.
When your partner has been on lead for the last hour and you're huddled on a tiny, frigid belay ledge in the middle of a snow storm, give thanks to Patagonia for the Men's DAS Parka. This lightweight puffy features a weather-resistant shell and high-lofting PrimaLoft insulation that keeps you warm even if it gets wet. The oversized hood fits over all types of helmets, and the two-way zipper lets you get at your belay device while keeping the jacket zipped. Large handwarmer pockets and interior mesh pockets store your chilly hands or water bottles, and Patagonia included a stuff sack for when it's time to climb.
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A security blanket in parka form
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs large
- Size Bought: Medium
- Height: 5'6"
- Weight: 155lbs
I've used this parka ice climbing and leading winter backpacking trips in the Adirondacks, on expeditions in Washington State, California, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado and its kept me warm and comfortable in the most oppressive of conditions. Whether it was -20, or 37 degrees and freezing rain, this parka kept me warm even when wet as a result of the synthetic insulation. The only cons I can think of are that it's slightly more bulky than a down jacket and the exterior shell can tear easily. That being said, if you need a reasonably priced multi purpose parka that's guaranteed to keep you warm this is the one for you.
Had it in Purple, new one in Black
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 175lbs
This jacket is warm, takes up a lot of space, but it's worth it's weight. Great for those early mornings getting out of the car at the TH before you're warmed up.
Does its job
I got this puffy for ice climbing and sitting around taking photos. With the right layering you'll never be cold in Utah winters. I recommend keeping track of the stuff sack as well. It comes in handy for those multi pitch climbs you don't take your packs on.
Husband loves it!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs large
I got this jacket for my husband, and he loves it so much. Just what he needed for cold morning walks! He's 6'3, 165 lbs - I got the Medium and it's a little roomy. Runs a little big, but overall a fantastic jacket!
Warmest of the warm!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Medium
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 190lbs
If you're looking for pure warmth, look no further. This is my single go-to jacket for when temperatures dip below zero, or when I'll be standing for extended periods in slightly milder temps.
It comes with its own stuff sack that packs nicely into any backpack. It's very lightweight considering its warmth, and very compressible. The hood fits perfectly over a helmet and cinches from the back for the perfect fit. Without a helmet, it still cinches down to the perfect fit for your head that you don't need a beanie cap or balaclava.
Plus, it's absolutely wind proof and breathes like a brand new lung!!! So even if you wear it in mild conditions, sweat management is not a problem (as long as you don't wear a thick mid-layer and/or base layer).
Very Warm
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs large
- Size Bought: large
- Height: 6'
- Weight: 175lbs
One week after receiving this coat, I wore it on long walks with the dog in temps 0 to 5 F. Very warm and very comfortable. I also found it to be very light weight. I only have a few complaints. The hood design is a 1 point adjustable system. A 3 point system would allow the hood to be pulled tighter around the neck/face. While comfortable, the parka does run large. I'm 6" 175 and the large has probably a bit more room than I need. However, I have 35" arms and the sleeves are plenty long - this is typically a problem for me with other brands, so I'll gladly trade the extra room for longer sleeves. If your arms are 32-33", and similar height/weight, the medium will likely be a better fit. I'll also add that the main zipper seems to jam fairly often - it could be better quality.
Overall, a very nice parka. The arbor green is a great color, too.
Feels like sitting next to a heat vent
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs large
- Size Bought: Medium
- Height: 5'8"
- Weight: 170lbs
Man, if you have never sat in a furnace, you are missing out on life. Well, actually that doesn't sound that enjoyable, especially if the furnace was on. What if you could have extreme warmth in the most extreme chill conditions? Well, that is where the DAS parka comes in. It is Patagonias heavy duty synthetic insulation belay parka. The benefits of synthetic insulation is that it is water resistant and continues to insulate even when wet. Another advantage is that when synthetic insulation does get wet, the moisture is trapped between the fibers rather than in the fibers allowing it to dry out much faster than down insulation. The outer material is wind proof, and water resistant, creating an almost weather tight shell. The downside is that synthetic insulation is slightly heavier and doesn't pack as small as down allows. Whether you are on a summit somewhere, at an outdoor concert, belaying your buddy at the crag or on the ice wall, this thing is designed to keep you warm. The two way zip keeps the jacket out of your belay device and the high pockets are usable while wearing a harness. The fit is a little oversized since it is designed to wear over layers or a shell as an outer layer. The only down side, which isn't a negative to this jacket at all, is that Patagonia needs to bring back the DAS pants!!! They are an excellent compliment to this jacket in the extremes.
I'm 5'8", 170lb and a medium fits perfect. Whether over just a base layer or over an insulating piece and a hard shell, or even a wetsuit in the picture below, it was designed with all of that in mind.
Hi Brennan,
Does it not look big on you? i ordered a "Medium" , i am 5'7" , 170lbs and this doesn't fit me. i am going to return it for a "S".
Awesome jacket
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Size Bought: medium
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 175lbs
While I haven't worn this on any alpine adventures (yet), I bought this jacket primarily for daily winter use. Super warm (I don't wear it unless it's 20 or lower. It isn't a perfect fit, but isn't super baggy. I bought a medium and am 5'10" 175lbs.
Bomber warmth
Wearing a Sleeping Bag
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: small
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight: 147lbs
You cannot say enough about the great features of this jacket. It is lofted and warm. It is synthetic and keeps warm in wetter conditions. It is big and easily goes over other layers. Double direction zippers great for harnesses. Solid jacket for digging snow pits and standing around all day in the mountains. The only con is the size when put into its stuff sack but this can easily be solved with a small compression bag.
Synthetic Goodness
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: medium
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 180lbs
Great for when the weather might be a little wet and you don't trust your down. Purchased this for a trip to BC and it kept me warm even when it started drizzling at 5000 feet before we flew into the alpine. Fits my 5' 10" 180 lb frame perfectly with som room to layer underneath.
Exactly what I needed
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I was in the market for a mega warm puffy this winter after my last down jacket was forced into retirement. Initially I was set on down but decided to at least take a look at synthetic. To my surprise, after some research and good reviews I decided to go with the DAS parka. After getting it and trying it on, it is EXACTLY what I needed. Mega warm, looks good, beyond comfortable, and well designed features. I love wearing this to the trailhead in the morning before skinning when the temps are beyond frigid. While not fully waterproof, I wore this in the rain during a bike ride and the water just beaded off. Also, Patagonia redid the design to make it better suited for active use and clearly it works because my range of motion is not impaired whatsoever. The only downside to the jacket, and with almost all synthetic puffies in general, is the fact that it doesn't pack down small. But personally I have other jackets for hut trips and bringing on long tours. For reference, I am 6'3'' and about 180 and the large fits well. Plenty of room to layer underneath but doesn't feel huge when I'm just wearing it over regular clothes.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I am 6'0" 210. Slightly longer torso. Bought a large. Length is good. Past my waist. There is plenty of room for a long sleeve fleece to be worn underneath. Slightly snug around armpits with the fleece. Very warm. Wear a fleece vest underneath in winter. Walking around in 25F and I am warm. I might have tried a Medium if I had this to do over, but I am very happy with this.
So far so good
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
Will take it out on ebc trek in a couple of weeks, but so far around town, 20F, im usually hot and have to take it off. Seems like an awesome piece for really cold conditions. True to size, the mexium fits perfect for me at 5'10 185 lbs. I have room for a pata r2 under it with no problems.
Customer feed back to a Gear Head
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: True to size
Hood adjusts very well with and without a helmet, but the collar is only about 2 inches high where the jacket leaves the torso and I sits right at the bottom of the chin and doesn't feel quite high enough. Fit is boxy.
Hi Ryan I noticed the exact same thing about this jacket. Great overall but the main problem is the collar which sits right underneath the chin. It should extend all the way up to cover the chin and mouth. I don't know why they changed the collar to make it shorter. Everything else about the jacket is great in my opinion.
Ageless Parka
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs large
I've had my Das Parka since 2007 and, except for a small tear on the forearm (my bad), this has kept me warm and dry ever since. It does run big, in my opinion, but that does allow for more layers if you need it (probably won't). Roomy zippered pockets keep your extras handy and safely stowed.
Patagonia DAS Parka
Patagonia DAS Parka
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs large
I'm 6'4" 250 with an athletic build and this fits me fine. Overall, this is a great coat, stylish enough for the city, but a go-to piece for the outdoors, the area it was designed for. It's warm, and blocks the wind very well, is well built, with constant layering throughout the coat. One minor quibble is that the hood could be a little bigger/longer, though I am wearing an XL and it is probably due to my frame. The insulation in the hood is solid and should help you stay warm. With a fleece, I could see some one wearing this down to the teens or a little lower if they're daring, and easily low 30's and above with just a shirt on underneath(with a took on since the insulation in the hood is the thinnest part of the coat-though still solid). Folks looking for their hiking, rock climbing main piece should definitely check this coat out, and will make anyone happy who is looking for a warm Winter coat that ins't bulky.
Like a mobile bed
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I like this jacket . I don't know how it'll perform in the cold since it's obviously summer but I can at least attest to its comfort. It feels like I'm wearing a pillow and I just can't get over how comfortable it is. I've read enough reviews to know that I won't regret it or be let down when I put it on for its intended use in the winter. I'm glad I got it $100 off, that just makes it sweeter. I'm 5'10 167lbs, 39 chest and the medium fits perfect. I'm giving it 4 stars since again it's not winter so it would be dishonest to say it's perfect without putting it through a real test.
Nice warm parka
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I bought this parka for my trip to alaska, it works great and feel comfortable
So I'm 6'2" and 200lbs, I'm a large in most things but I've found patagonia can be a little short in the arms sometimes for me. My arm length is 35, I have a 33 inch waist and my chest measurement is about 44 inch. Should I go with a large or an Xl?
I'd be layering it over my Arcteryx Atom lt and Alpha SV for ice climbing and general winter mountaineering.
I'd say for your build and what you plan to layer underneath you would want an XL for sure.
Another fit question: I'm 5'10" and 200lbs, fairly stocky. I need a warm belay jacket for alpine ice routes on Dragontail Peak and Rainier, so I will be layering under this jacket, likely with my Arcteryx Atom LT. I typically wear a large in Patagonia, should I stick with large for this piece? I don't want it to be enormous and I know this product runs big. The BD Stance Belay Parka is a perfect fit in a large size for me.
An XL would be too big for sure, and you should be pretty happy with how the large will fit you.
5'10", 180 lbs, 42 chest, 34" arms. I do not intend to layer much. Do you suggest medium or large?
Hey bugsinmyteeth,
I would recommend you go with a Medium if you want a more streamlined fit and do not plan to layer much underneath. Feel free to contact me directly with any additional questions.
Kyle L. - Expert Gearhead
Im 6'2" 155lb and am wondering what size would work best for me? Would use it around town and wouldnt need to layer
Hey Connor,
I would recommend going with the DAS Insulated Parka in a Medium if you do not want to layer. I am 6'1" 185 lbs and typically go Medium in Patagonia for a tighter fit. Feel free to shoot me any additional questions on this or other Patagonia Jackets.
I'm gearing up for Rainier, and considering the DAS for my belay jacket. I understand the fit on this jacket has changed a bit within the past 2-3 years. I normally wear a small in Patagonia, but still find their regular fit outerwear a bit roomy in the chest. I'm 5'8" (barely), 140lbs, 36" chest, 29" waist. Should I go with a small or a medium?
Hey Chris,
What are you looking to do in regards to layering with this jacket?
You're right at the top end of the Small so knowing how you plan on layering will be a big factor in my recommendations.
Since you're gearing up for Rainier, I'd love to help you out.
Shoot me an email if you'd li ke to work 1-on-1 or have more quesitons.
Jared D.
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RMI's equipment list recommend a total of 5 (interchangeable) layers, including a parka. This is what I've got so far:
Base: Patagonia Cap 3
Mid 1: Patagonia R1 P/O
Mid 2: Arc'teryx Cerium LT Jacket
Outer: Arc'teryx Beta AR
I'm not 100% settled on the Cerium, it may be overkill. I might substitute it for a medium weight fleece: the Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan. The Cerium is the layer that would represent the greatest bulk underneath any parka. I don't like cold air pockets in my jackets, and generally prefer a closer fit. Even so, I'm beginning to think that a medium in the DAS may be the best option. What do you think? Thanks,
Hey Chris,
I'm going to send an email to you and we can work 1-on-1.
Jared D.
Expert Gearhead
800.409.4502 ext 4055
What's the length of a medium from back of neck to hem? Anyone?
Hey justsaygeorgia,
The center back length of a medium is 30.75 inches.
I trying to decide between this jacket and the Outdoor Research Chaos. I'm looking for a stylist warm jacket to wear around town and to work. I'm 5'7 and 155lbs, what size should I get?
The DAS here is tough to beat. Super warm, and super durable. For sizing I think you could go with a small if you're wearing it around town. If you were using it as a belay parka to layer over 2 or 3 other layers I would say medium.
Hi, I'm 5'10" 160lbs , Chest:96CM , Waist:81CM, Size S OR M?Thanks
Medium would give you a little extra room to layer underneath, and in my opinion give you a little more comfortable fit overall. Small though if you want more of a trim/snug fit and don't like your jackets loose at all. Personally I would go medium for sure.
I am trying to decide between the DAS parka and the Blank Diamond Cold Forge Hoody. Will be using for winter climbing, ski touring, and all around living in Vermont (cold, wet, and windy).
DAS for sure! Patagonia has over 40 years experience making clothing, and the DAS is a long running style that has been refined and updated over the years. Also the DAS will be more weatherproof with it's PU coating rather than a DWR w the cold forge.
I'm 6'4" 250 lbs with a 50" chest. Will...
I'm 6'4" 250 lbs with a 50" chest. Will an XL fit me? I usually buy XXL so a coat is somewhat roomy instead of snug. Also, is this the latest edition of the jacket? Thanks!
Hey Eme4398144,
The XXL would be a better choice size for you in this jacket. An XL tops out at 47 inches in the chest area so I believe it will be too snug for you. You can always try it and if it does not work use one of our return labels for $6.99.
Thanks Grant!
I'm 6'3", 165lbs, chest = 39", sleeve =...
I'm 6'3", 165lbs, chest = 39", sleeve = 35", what's the best size for me? Generally a large is too baggy in the torso but better fits in arm length. Also I would probably just be wearing a tshirt underneath. Thanks.
for your height personally I would go with a large here Paul, but you might be able to work a medium since you don't want it to be baggy in the body. The DAS runs about 1/2 size big since it's a belay parka, designed to be thrown on over layers. And since you're just rolling a t-shirt it just might work.
Hey, Paul. Did you end up getting this coat? I have your exact same measurements, and I have the same question about choosing between the Medium and the Large.
I'm 5'10" 156lbs , Chest:98CM , Waist:81CM,...
I'm 5'10" 156lbs , Chest:98CM , Waist:81CM, size: S or M ?
Hey Jack,
Thanks for your question.
I would suggest a size Medium for this jacket. Patagonia DAS Insulated Parka - Men's.
I hope this helps.
I'm 5'9" medium build Medium is usually...
I'm 5'9" medium build
Medium is usually snug a large is fairly comfortable I want to use this as a belay jacket. So do you think large or extra large?
Go medium...read below.
I like the DAS parka with in blue with red...
I like the DAS parka with in blue with red trim - but not the one in blue with green trim - you have both pictured - which one are you selling? thanks
The blue with red zipper and trim is and old model unfortunately. Working to get that image removed, sorry! The small thumbnail images on the left are the accurate current seasons colors.
I'm reading from the reviews that the parka...
I'm reading from the reviews that the parka runs a bit large to enable layering, but if i plan to not layer so heavily like the mountaineers.... what size would you recommend?
i am about 5'9-5'10 and weigh in about 180 lbs
chest measurement is 40.5in
sleeve measurement is 31in
actual waist measurement is 34in but wear a size 32 pretty loosely for pants (idk if that's the same or not)
Hey Paul,
So at 5'10 165lb I wear the small and it fits perfectly over a merino tee, R1 Hoody, and Beta FL shell. I also wear it around town every now and again and with just my regular clothes under it, it can be a bit billowy but still warm. I think you could get away with either the S or the M but in all honesty I would go with the M for comfort and mobility. You weigh a little more than me and my waist is a 32 and chest a 38. Most of the difference in the S and M were in the chest, the sleeve, and the length (about +1" in length and sleeve and +2" in the chest) so at a +2 chest wise from me I think the M will do you fine.
This version is spec'd at 26 oz but I see...
This version is spec'd at 26 oz but I see it on the Patagonia site at 28 oz (not the 2013) but what must be the 2012. What version is the 26 oz here? Weight (v. warmth) matters!
The real question is what size they're giving you the specs for. Frequently they'll state "Specs are for size Medium" but depending on who it is they might state specs for a small or X-large.
I'm going to guess that the weight savings this year has to do with the change in fit. I had plenty of room in last year's SMALL to wears layers underneath, but this year's MEDIUM measures almost exactly the same as last year's small. The older DAS compresses smaller, but the newer DAS is likely to last longer. The Primaloft Synergy insulation is a CONTINUOUS FILAMENT insulation which is far less resistant to migration and loft loss after repeated compressions. It also is 'loftier' than Primaloft One and takes up more volume for the same warmth. That's why this year's DAS feels puffier. The big downside to this year's DAS is that it takes up more volume in your stuffsack. It won't compress as small. The upside is that the continuous filament Synergy won't lose loft with repeated compressions. Here, Primaloft is trying to go after Climashield. It shouldn't be long before you see Primaloft competing in the sleeping bag market where Climashield dominates. Even though it doesn't compress as small, continuous fiber is what is needed to avoid loss of loft and warmth over hundreds and hundreds of stuffing compressions.
Hello...I was wondering the difference...
Hello...I was wondering the difference between this patagonia DAS parka and the arcteryx kappa jacket are? Which is warmer, more compressable, durable? Which do you prefer? Going to use as an over jacket for winter camping or stand alone when really cold...THANKS!
The DAS is definitely a great jacket, super warm while still being very compressible and packable . A more similar jacket to the kappa, and maybe a better jacket for you would be the new Patagonia Apastron. It's got 200 grams of Primaloft, and a Gore Windstopper shell so it will be the warmest option of all. Super durable as well!
I tried on the Apastron before the DAS. You have to size up on it. It has a very trim cut in the body but long in the arms. It also lacks a two way zipper. But all the other features are great. One thing to note is that the DAS parka has Primaloft insulation. The Apastron has a different type of Primaloft (Eco). I don't know how it compares in warmth. But I think the windstopper shell will be more durable. I plan on using my DAS with a shell when expecting abuse.
Patagonia DAS vs Arcteryx Atom SV Which...
Patagonia DAS vs Arcteryx Atom SV
Which is warmer?
The DAS is approximately 60% warmer. DAS uses Primaloft One which is 5% warmer than Coreloft per gram. At 170g in the torso and 133g in the hood and arms, it has an average of 159g of insulation distribution. The Atom SV has 100g of Coreloft, which equates to approximately 95g of PL1, since Coreloft isn't as warm per g. Final math comes out to approximately 60% warmth difference.
That said, they're both great pieces used for different applications, and the above calculations don't factor in fit, draftiness, etc.
Good to know. I am 6'2, 190. What would be a good fit. I hear this jacket runs big! I want it to fit over my action suit (base, mid, hardsehll) but not feel like a marshmellow.
Just saw your response Josh. While I have wanted to love the DAS, the fit hasn't worked for me. If you're 6'2" 190, my guess is that a Medium would be a good fit. It may have slightly short sleeves, however. I'm 5'10" 200 and the Medium is still pretty big for me, with accurately lengthed sleeves but a very large torso. I swim in the jacket, a bit too much in my opinion, making it drafty and meaning I carry too much extra insulation.
FYI, they are updating the DAS for 2013 which should provide a better fit for you. I'd advise waiting until then to see what they produce. However, it will only come in orange and black colors until Summer 2013.
The DAS Parka does run big BUT it is a parka. Parkas are designed to run big so that it fits over your base layer, mid/fleece layer, down layer, and even shell layer.
Try pairing your Atom SV with a Patagonia nano pullover. More versatility and very similar insulation. If you want to be even cooler, pair an Atom LT hoody with an Atom SV. A few ice and alpine climbers rave about this system. R1 hoody base layer, Atom LT hoody for active use, and Atom SV over everything at the belay. Ultralight hardshell in pack of course.
Of course I have nothing bad to say about the DAS. We'll see how the new BD belay parka compares
Can you add country "Taiwan" at Billing...
Can you add country "Taiwan" at Billing Address?
Hey there, some manufacturer's don't allow their products to ship to some countries... get with 24/7 live "chat now" folks and find out where Taiwan sits with Patagonia products...
But my shipping address is USA. My Billing address of credit card is Taiwan.
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But my shipping address is USA. My Billing address of credit card is Taiwan.
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Thanks for the helpful info, Ty. Your...
Thanks for the helpful info, Ty. Your response got me thinking, will a small be long enough in the waist and arms or should I be looking at a medium? Again I'm 6'0" with a 71" wingspan fingertip to fingertip.
Sorry for the slow response! Honestly I think a medium would be the way to go. I don't think it will look too oversized or baggy, and I think you'll be really happy with the warmth of the medium vs the small. The extra length the medium will give you in the sleeves and waist will help keep cold air out. Hope that helps!


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Western Digital's Raptor - Part I: The World's Fastest Desktop Driveby Anand Lal Shimpi on 3/11/2003 7:46 PM EST
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rhinofishing1 - Monday, November 17, 2003 - linkI have a AOpen AX4SPE-Max Motherboard which has SATA and Raid support. I was thinking about getting 2 of these drives and setting them at Raid 0 for my system drive. I plan on doing a lot of video editing and using a 200GB drive for my A/V content on a regular IDE master channel. Do you see any problems, or have any suggestions with my setup? Thanks in advance... Reply
FASE77 - Sunday, November 02, 2003 - linkHi
I have a WD800JB and WD1200JB, i'm really glad to see the WD1200JB performing too well in the test, the only thing I don't like about the drive is that it has no heat sensor! unlike my older Seagate Barracuda drive (ST360021A).
I really hope Western Digital will start embedding heat sensors into their drives soon. Reply
mrHand - Thursday, October 30, 2003 - linkRe: Post on Aug 3, 2003: I have never had a Western Digital drive lose a single bit of my data. Other manufacturers, yes, but not this one.
I have a WDC1600JB that walks all over this SATA drive (I bought one and tried it out). Anybody had a different experience? It could be a BIOS setting... Reply
mrHand - Thursday, October 30, 2003 - linkReply
Anonymous User - Monday, August 25, 2003 - linkPlease compare Raptor single drive performance with two Raptors in a Raid 0 configuration. Please compare also with two PATA drives in Raid 0 configuration.
Is there a problem with excessive heat being generated by these units.
Anonymous User - Sunday, August 03, 2003 - linkBut how is the reliablilty going to be, maybe its just me but western digital drives are notorious for being unreliable Reply
Anonymous User - Saturday, August 02, 2003 - linkI have a question about write caches: I have read that many SCSI drives do not by default enable their write caches (enterprise may want safety over performance). Are the two 10K SCSI drives in this article run with their write caches enabled to make the comparison more fair? Given the dramatic increase in the SATA drive's performance with write caching, it could be a significant factor.
Another comment: WD's drives looks more like the next generation high performance desktop drive, not a low-cost enterprise alternative to SCSI. Perhaps the follow up benchmarks (4 months in the making?) will shed light on this. Reply


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In school, as in life, it pays to shoot for the moon.
For Jeremy Foote, '14, that moon happens to be a little farther away than the one you think of first. His is one of the moons in a ring around Saturn. And getting a NASA space grant to study one of those rings this semester, has been like playing in the big leagues.
"For me, NASA is the NFL or the MLB of the scientific community, and what person would not want that chance," said the BSU senior.
Jeremy, a geoscience major, is the university's first recipient of a semester space grant from NASA, a program that began at BSU during the summer of 2012.
His project, studying the particles that make up one of Saturn's rings, is an ambitious one, and while subsidized this semester and currently working about 10 hours a week, Jeremy actually began the project about a year ago. He is being mentored by Dr. Robert Cicerone, associate professor of geological sciences.
Already, the research has begun to show fruit: "One of the goals I set for myself was to complete and present this research at a national conference, and I did," he said. Jeremy was able to present his research in October at the National Geological Science Association conference in Denver.
The program's interdisciplinary approach – bringing in students from fields outside physics – was a goal of the program's administrator, Dr. Martina Arndt, professor of physics.
"I want to challenge them more, to think about what they do and see if it connects with NASA's mission, which is also part of the point [of why] NASA does this," Dr. Arndt said. "Because it's not always just engineers and physicists that do stuff at NASA."
BSU students have other opportunities for undergraduate research grants, including the school's own successful Adrian Tinsley Program. But the NASA space grants, provided to 19 Massachusetts colleges and programs as part of a consortium, are another avenue for hands-on research. Additionally, the NASA connection adds some extra prestige.
There have been six summer grants awarded to BSU students: four in 2012, two in 2013, and now Jeremy's semester grant, according to Dr. Arndt. The grants provide $4,500 so students can continue to do research through the summer; the semester grant provides $1,400. And there have been no lack of applicants. The program has had to turn away some students.
"The ultimate goal is that we want the students to learn something from it, that they'll have a high probability of being successful, and that means that they're academically prepared, that their project has been vetted," Arndt said, adding that the projects can be new or they can build on the work of other students.
Arndt has mentored and is proud of all the students chosen to receive the "space grants," but in several she has seen remarkable growth, including with Jeremy.
"I've really seen him blossom over the years and … he's finally ready to be doing it, and I'm really excited to see how this has enabled him," she said. "He's grown a lot from this experience."
Jeremy, who lives in Whitman and moved to Massachusetts from Washington about eight years ago, is enthusiastic about his work. He explains that he is studying the rate at which particles that make up Saturn's outermost ring are diffusing. The belief is that those particles came from Saturn's moon Enceladus, which is emitting them through a process called cryovolcanism.
"The best way to describe it is an ice-cold version of Old Faithful, that runs continuously from very large and very long crevasses in the south polar region of the moon," he said. "The material moves fast enough and high enough to the break orbit of the moon," ultimately comprising the ring.
Though Dr. Arndt wants students in the program to succeed, she emphasizes that a large part of scientific research is doing the work, dealing with limitations, and learning how to move forward from there.
In fact, students have needed to deal with real-world problems. For Kathryn St. Laurent in 2012, who was studying an exoplanet (a planet around another star), she had to overcome poor weather and faulty equipment. For Jeremy Foote, it meant dealing with so much data that it overwhelmed Microsoft Excel.
"I really want them … to tackle a real-life interesting project that's not just textbook, but it's data and it's messy, and that they really understand what it feels like to do this kind of work," Dr. Arndt said. "It might inspire them to continue. I also think it makes them feel confident, and it makes them stand out among other applicants for jobs, industry, or graduate schools if they have this experience."
Other recipients of the NASA space grants have included, in 2012: Kathryn St. Laurent, physics; Alexander Medeiros, physics; Timothy Kiesel, geological science; Joseph R. Fitzgerald, physics. In 2013: Talia Martin, physics, and Jared Buckley, physics.
More information can be found at these websites: National Space Grant and Fellowship Program and Massachusetts Space Grant Consortium. (Story by Stephen Ide; photo by Michelle Hacunda, '12, University News)


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Anglers can expect a real battle the next time they head to the Washburn Valley.
Yorkshire Water will be adding 2,000 blue trout – a species renowned for fighting so hard to escape that they have broken rods – to Fewston and Swinston reservoirs from next week.
The move is part of a re-stocking which will see 17,000lbs of trout, including 8,000 rainbow trout, added to the two sites over the coming months.
Warden for Yorkshire Water's Washburn Valley sites, Colin Winterburn, said: "Our fisheries have never looked better and with the promise of plenty more trout to be added to our water over the next eight months, anglers and fishing enthusiasts alike can look forward with bated breath to a great season ahead."
The fisheries will be open seven days a week, from 7.30am until an hour before sunset, from Sunday, March 25.
Yorkshire Water says bird enthusiasts should also enjoy a visit to the area soon, as a number of migratory species, including visiting Osprey, are expected to return in spring.


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Pupils at Matravers School were put through their paces by local employers when the Westbury school held it first ever Little Interview event.
The event involved every Year 9 pupil being interviewed by one of more than 20 local employers as part of their Information, Advice and Guidance preparation.
Headteacher Simon Riding said: "We have been absolutely amazed at the local support from businesses.
"During the day, students have really been put through their paces, experiencing a really tough interview process, but they have risen to this challenge extremely well."
It was the first of three interviews planned for this year, to support Year 9, Year 10 and Year 12 pupils as they prepare for work and wider study.
Susan Barker, from Wiltshire Council's Wiltshire Skills 4 Success programme, was interviewing and said: "It went very well, the students all seemed to be very enthusiastic and definitely a worthwhile activity for them."
Rob Clark, from DC Leisure, who also interviewed pupils, said: "A massively useful experience for students. When they relaxed after the first few minutes, they came out of themselves and their personalities came through."


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OLD OTLIENSIANS completed two vital tasks at their NatWest Rugby Force Day.
Using a welcome grant of £2,500 funding from the partnership between the Rugby Football Union and the bank, 'Ensians volunteers surfaced the newly-extended second car park at Chaffers Field and painted the exterior of the building recently constructed by club members to house the gym and provide storage facilitiesand a garage for the groundsman's tractor and equipment.
Over 20 players and club members of all ages got together on Saturday to tackle the two-part project, with club member Peter Tempest's civil engineering firm providing plant, equipment and expertise to lay the tarmac.
Other volunteers set about painting the exterior of the new 30 by 15 metre building, as well as tidying up the surrounding area.
During a very welcome break on a hot, sunny day that meant sun cream was in demand, mid-morning tea, plus bacon and sausage butties, were laid on by Julie Robinson and Yvonne Tempest, as well as home-made cakes and burgers in the afternoon.
Leeds North West MP Greg Mulholland called in to complement the club on a job well done and to say that it was nice to see that so many young volunteers had been involved.
Both aspects of the project were completed by late afternoon, and club chairman Steve Robinson said: "We are grateful for the support of NatWest Rugby Force, and it was great to see so many young guys down here to lend a hand along with older members to improve and develop our club facilities.
"Everyone really got stuck in to make it a very rewarding and enjoyable day."


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – Mark another noteworthy moment down for Coach James Bryce and the Saint Leo men's tennis team as the Lions finished 2013 ranked eighth in the final Intercollegiate Tennis Association's rankings released earlier this week. The eighth place ranking marks the highest-ever finish for the men's tennis program at Saint Leo.
In the South Region rankings the Lions also made some headway, finishing fourth in the final standings. The Lions finished behind Barry, West Florida and Lynn but are ahead of noteworthy programs along the likes of Rollins, Valdosta State and Florida Southern.
Maintaining a spot in individual rankings, Aloua Adjenak finished 20th in the ITA for Division II. Adjenak also earned All-Conference First Team honors courtesy of a 13-6 overall record while going 4-2 in SSC play entirely at No. 1 singles. Facing the conference's top competitors, the native of Paris, France's most notable wins came against the then seventh-ranked Marco Mokrzycki, the SSC's Player of the Year. Playing the entirety of his season at the top singles spot, he dominated his position, gaining three victories against nationally-ranked opponents.
Adjenak also represented the Lions in the South Region where he was ranked sixth.
After wrapping up another successful campaign, Coach Bryce and the Lions participated in another NCAA South Region Tournament, advancing to the championship match before falling to the eventual National Champs in Barry University. The Lions went 16-7 on the season, finishing second in the conference while continuing to further the notoriety of the Saint Leo men's tennis program.
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Unless you've been living under a rock, it's hard to miss the ever-growing popularity and versatility of mason jars. We have a feeling this glass gems are going to be used as currency soon, as they seem to be flying off shelves and homemakers are using their spare time to dig up the old jars from storage.
Unless you've been living under a rock, it's hard to miss the ever-growing popularity and versatility of mason jars. We have a feeling this glass gems are going to be used as currency soon, as they seem to be flying off shelves and homemakers are using their spare time to dig up the old jars from storage.
Their sudden resurgence into the world of entertaining isn't surprising, though. There are literally hundreds of uses for these air-tight jars, from sipping on cocktails to using them for holiday gifts. And making them presentable is even easier: Just add a bow or tiny charm and you have a picture perfect serving tool or accent.
And while we've certainly perfected the food-in-a-jar recipe with our cupcakes-in-a-jar and chili-in-a-jar, we are still having fun experimenting some creative crafts using mason jars. Here are a few of our favorite ideas for non-edible crafts using mason jars that are helping inspire us!
Turn your mason jar into a super cute and convenient sewing kit. This is definitely the ultimate gift for any hostess or homemaker, but we have a feeling you'll end up keeping it for yourself.
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When we're shopping for a last minute gift or for someone we don't know that well yet, the go-to gift is usually somewhere along the lines of lotions or body scrubs. Fill your mason jar with this sweet sugar scrub and top with a bow for extreme cuteness.
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When all else fails, candles and potpourri are the ultimate no-fail gift. It's hard to say no to such a pretty presentation and sweet fragrance.
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A busy hostess will certainly appreciate this amazingly creative mason jar gift. One can never have enough wine glasses, and at least we won't have to mourn these if a tipsy guest smashes it on the floor.
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The possibilities are endless with these glass gems! This DIY dipped centerpiece idea is so versatile, it can be used for pretty much any season and occasion, or given as a gift to a fellow hostess.
Long gone are the days of giving the generic calendar or mug for the holidays. Give creative gifts like these that will save you tons of money on your holiday shopping by using mason jars to create your own holiday gifts-in-a-jar. Just decorate for the season and fill with holiday cheer!
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Winston-Salem, N.C. – Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has entered into a letter of intent with an affiliate of Sun Holdings, LLC for the sale of three company-owned shops in Dallas, and for Sun Holdings' further development of the Dallas market. The sale of the stores is subject to conditions, including the execution of a definitive asset purchase agreement and a development agreement pursuant to which Sun Holdings would undertake the further development of new Krispy Kreme shops in Dallas.
"Execution of the letter of intent with Sun Holdings represents another step forward in our plans to accelerate the pace of domestic franchise expansion," said Cindy Bay, senior VP of US stores for Krispy Kreme. "We look forward to announcing the execution of definitive agreements for the Dallas market."


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BAYTOWN, Texas - A Baytown appliance repairman found a customer's late mother's wedding rings while fixing a broken dryer.
Keith Silvers, a repairman at Parry's Appliance Repair, said he noticed a shimmer coming from a pile of lint he'd extracted from Kathy Olive's dryer.
"As soon as I pulled the front off the dryer, I saw the first one," Silvers said. "Then after I started cleaning through the lint, I saw the second one."
Nestled inside the huge pile of lint, was a diamond engagement and wedding band that belonged to Olive's late mother.
Olive said she didn't even know the rings were missing.
She thought they'd been in safe keeping since her mother died in 2009 and couldn't explain how the rings got into the dryer in the first place.
"I could've thrown the rings in the washer without even realizing I had done it," Olive said. "It was right after my mother's funeral, so I'm sure I wasn't think totally clearly at that time."
Regardless, Olive said she's just happy those priceless family heirlooms are back where they belong.
"Someone else could've taken those rings down to the local pawn shop and hocked them," Olive said. "I would've never known what happen to them. We appreciate what Silvers did for us. He's such an honest, caring person. It means so much to me to have those rings. If I'd opened up that bag and found them gone, I would've been heartbroken."
"It was a good feeling," Silvers said of returning the rings. "It was like a rush. It made me feel good just to give it back. If I lost something like that, I'd want somebody to give it to me."
Olive said she now plans to pass her mother's rings down to her own daughter.
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WINGATE, N.C. – Saint Leo freshmen duo Chad Marino and Dave Moore earned Deep South Conference Player of the Week honors, league officials announced Monday afternoon. Moore collected his second Defensive Player of the Week nod this season, while Chad Marino was tabbed Freshman of the Week. Joining the Lions on the list of weekly awards was Florida Tech's Andrew Conley, earning the title of Offensive Player of the Week.
Moore led the Lions to a pair of victories last week, piling up 26 saves in the two contests. He started his week with 15 saves in a 12-8 conference win over Catawba. Moore had five saves in the third quarter, and shut out the Indians for the period. The Lake Mary, Fla. native capped his week with 11 saves against Mount Olive, leading the Lions to an 11-6 victory. He compiled a save percentage of .650 on the week, while also picking up 11 ground balls.
Marino also helped lead the Lions to a pair of wins last week. He was a key factor in the conference victory over Catawba, scoring three goals in the 12-8 victory. Marino handed out an assist to help Saint Leo notch an 11-6 victory over Mount Olive as the Lions improved to 4-2 overall.
Conley racked up 10 goals in two games for the Panthers last week, helping Florida Tech go 1-1. The Orlando, Fla. native started his week with five goals in the 12-11 overtime win against Belmont Abbey. His final goal of the contest was the game-winner, coming 1:51 into overtime. Conley capped his week by registering five goals and two assists in the loss against Mount Olive. He added four ground balls on the week, while winning 12-of-22 face-offs for Florida Tech.
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Ryan Callahan:
"When we outwork the opponent, we're a pretty tough team to beat and I think we showed that this weekend. And everybody's excited."
On playing with Brandon Dubinsky and Artem Anisimov:
"It's been fun playing with those guys. Right from the start, the three of us were ready to work and we're starting to get chances, we're all hard in on the forecheck. That's where we create our opportunities — causing turnovers. It's a pretty easy game when you play with guys like Dubi and Artie."
On the difference between this year's team and last year's.
"It's a whole different team. I don't really like to talk about last year's team. I think this year everybody's really realizing that if we play together, play our system, and we work hard, we're going to have success."
On the way they won these games, with penalty kills, blocking shots, sticking up for each other.
"I think it's important, especially this early on in the year, to have everybody buy in, everybody doing that — blocking shots, sacrificing themselves, sticking up for each other. I think it brings a group of guys together pretty quick. I think you show that by the way we're playing out there."
I asked if he sighed after he scored.
"Absolutely," he laughed. "I've been getting opportunities but they haven't been going in, so it's nice to get it."
Sean Avery:
On playing minus Gaborik, Drury and Prospal.
"Obviously, if we had those guys it would be a huge help, but it's certainly a good sign (winning without them)."
On following up wins with wins.
"That was the mindset before the game, that those other two games don't mean that much if we come out and stink the joint out at home. So we're trying to model ourselves after a team that wins, a team that's won and done it for a long time. And that's winning three in a row, four, five, and not losing two games in a row, and making sure that happens."
On the common thread in the winning streak.
"I just think our work ethic. That's most important. Obviously, the way we stuck up for each other in Boston was big. But the work ethic is there and I think that's the most important thing."
On the Devils.
"We knew the pressure was on them after what happened with Kovalchuk. They've had some tough games lately. We're at home, it's our building, and we've got to set the tone. I think we certainly did that with our first period, which we haven't done in a long time. It's a positive, for sure."
Brandon Dubinsky:
On Anisimov's improvement.
"I think everybody here in New York knew what kind of talent he was, and I think it was just a matter of time before he came into his own. Right now his confidence level is high and I think, Cally and myself and him, the continued conversations we have throughout practices and throughout games, and getting ready, that keeps all of our confidence levels high. We go out and if we do the things and put in the effort as a line, we have the skill and ability to be successful if it's couple with hard work.
"He's got that long reach and he worked hard this summer to build some muscle and get stronger, and I think you're seeing signs of that here early. It's a joy to play with him. It's all starting to come together for him."
On the Devils' struggles.
"Yeah, certainly, that was our main focus, to come out and try to put some doubt in their mind. Every team's been in the situation they've been in, a bit of a skid, and we understood what types of meetings and preparation they were going to have coming in here. But at the same time we knew that if we came out hard, hopefully we could put some doubt in their mind. To their credit they kept fighting all the way to the end. It was a tough game tonight, and I think every guy will tell you that they're pretty tired righty now."
On the common thread in the wins.
"Consistency. I think if you look at the games before that that we were losing, we were inconsistent. We put some good minutes together. We certainly feel like one of those games we could have won. But you can't have any letdowns. Everybody talks about a 60 minute game, but as close to that as you can get, the more successful you're going to be, and right now that's kind of what's been helping us win these games."
On the hit he took during the late penalty kill.
"I just took a hit. It was a good hit. It's part of the game. It's a tough game, so sometimes it stings a little bit, but no worse for the wear here."
Henrik Lundqvist:
On a late shot that he thought had gotten through him
"It was deflected and instead of going in my stomach it almost went through my arm. I wasn't sure I made the save or not, and it was almost like, for a second there, I thought it was a goal and my shoulders dropped a little. But the next second I realized the puck was in front of me.
"So you need some luck. Tight games, you need that extra bounce, and tonight we had it. But I think we earned it after working so hard the whole game and really, I think we played a solid 60-minute game."
On the common thread:
"I think we played simple and hard. The guys have been working really hard and it's been paying off. We're just finishing checks a little more, and guys are skating a little harder, and a lot of blocked shots. We're really paying the price the last couple of games and it's great to see."


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I've only been doing this for half an year, but I really sunk some time and resources into this. I'm fascinated by all this stuff especially the cryptoanalysis side of things and the antenna issues. I also realize there are quite a few bright people out there on this forum.
I started by using Backtrack 4 on a thumb drive and some of the wireless connections in my neighborhood as test targets.
I quickly found that using out of the box Orinoco Gold and Hawking HWUG1 adapters, i could barely capture the WPA handshake on my own router let alone my neighbors.
I built a 4 foot 12 db Antenna out of LMR 400 and I also tried a 30" Hawking Omni antenna. To this day, I've found out that unless my antenna is within close proximity (40 to 50 feet) on a cold night, I still cannot capture WPA handshakes good enough for Cowpatty. This denies me use of the Rainbow Tables. (Over the holidays, Christmas Decorations and displays offered me some clever locations for hiding that 4 foot antenna of mine.)
I have obtained quite a few Aircrack-ng quality handshakes which means I have to use JTR and Aircrack-ng for WPA cracking as my best resource. I am now working on these. I launched one at home last night with a 10 meg password file and got nothing.
Has anyone else had this problem with Cowpatty? It rejects a lot of WPA handshakes that Aircrack-ng accepts. I understand Aircrack-ng is faster but Cowpatty has some variations--one of which is the rainbow tables-- that seem to offer a broader and more elegant solution to cracking a WPA connection.


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YAYpril - B-Plus
I'm registered for my first marathon on September 8. It's very local (the HM starts less than 3 miles from my house, at the marathon halfway point - it's a point-to-point course) and it was my first HM in 2011.
So, I've been thinking about training plans. I own Glover's Competitive Runner's Handbook, Pfitz's Advanced Marathoning, and Hudson's Run Faster (although I haven't read it yet). I'm not concerned about racing this one since it's my first; I just want to finish upright and with a smile on my face, hopefully without a death march. I realize that training in the Eastern Pennsylvania summer will be difficult, but I also have a running partner who will be training for Chicago who will have no problem meeting me at 5:30 on a Saturday morning to run 20 miles.
I've run 4 HMs (my 5th is in 3 weeks) and my 2013 weekly mile average is 32 (including a couple low weeks and two 40-mile weeks) so I feel sure I'll be ready to start training for my marathon after my HM. I don't do a lot of quality work because speedwork intimidates me. I've looked at Pfitz's 18/55 and truthfully it scares the hell out of me because of the amount of quality work, and the fact that I'll be doing most of this between June and August. I've glanced at Glover's marathon plans and the one that peaks at 50 miles doesn't seem awful. The one Hudson plan I looked at in the book at started at 15 miles per week (???).
I'm a slow runner (long runs around 10:30mm, will be slower in the summer, PRs are in my sig) so running 60, 70, 80 mile weeks isn't feasible right now. My log is public if you want to take a glance.
I realize I'm rambling. Does anyone have any advice or insight?
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I think Pfitz 18/55 is doable in your case, so it shouldn't scare you. I love the Pfitz plans so I'm biased to him.
Good luck on your first!
"The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire."
It's always fucking hot in Miami!
I only know Pfitz. Your mileage seems reasonable for the 18/55, but if you don't like speedwork, or are not ready to handle it on a weekly basis, then I don't see the point of going with him. Do other plans skip speedwork completely? I can't imagine doing that... My feeling is that in the end, most plans are similar, if they include some type of speedwork and about the same weekly mileage. Good luck!
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
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Have you thought about a Hanson plan? I think either the advanced or beginner would be doable for you. I just find their plans very easy to follow. Yes, there is speedwork but it's consistent from week to week and just seems simpler to follow than some other plans. I also like that the longest run tops out at 16 miles, which is consistent with the general guideline of 25-30% of your weekly mileage.
PRs: 5K 22:59, 10K 46:54,HM: 1:51:15
If you don't like speedwork, you will hate Hansons. I did (do?).
I used Higdon Intermediate II for my first. No speedwork, lots of easy running. I felt plenty prepared to run the marathon.
On the other hand, speedwork isn't as scary once you get used to it. And now I feel like I wouldn't know what to do with a plan that had only easy miles.
I am slightly leaning toward Pfitz, because I've heard a lot of It's the Best Plan for a Marathon... but I've also heard people using it and then getting injured because of the intensity. I have two friends who got injured while training for their first marathons and couldn't run them. I don't want to end up like them.
Lily, I don't have the book in front of me but I know Glover's plan has speedwork. It's just not all "9 miles with 5 miles at HMP," then doing 8 miles with 10x100 strides 3 days later, that sort of thing. More like a tempo run one week and hill repeats the next.
Ami, I looked at Hanson's plans and I know I wouldn't be confident running just 16 miles as my longest run. 10 miles "in unknown territory" so to speak would be almost 2 more hours... and the IDEA of their training makes sense, but I don't think it would be viable for me. I would really need at least one 22-miler so that when race day came, at 22 miles I would know that even though I'm now in unknown territory, I still have less than an hour to go. Does that make sense? It's all psychological, I know.
Yeah, I try to do at least something once a week - even if it's just fartleks (hehe, fartlek). It's a numbers thing for me. If some mystical internet being (McMillan) tells me to run xx miles at xx pace, I think "holy shit, there's no way" and psych myself out.
It's scary!
If you don't like speedwork, you will hate Hansons. I did (do?).
I used Higdon Intermediate II for my first. No speedwork, lots of easy running. I felt plenty prepared to run the marathon.
On the other hand, speedwork isn't as scary once you get used to it. And now I feel like I wouldn't know what to do with a plan that had only easy miles.
I did the same for my first. If you feel like you want to add a bit of speedwork, it is easy to use Higdon Int II and add 3-5 tempo miles onto the midweek run. IMO, for a first marathon, tempo/HMP runs of up to 6 miles at that pace are a great way to gain confidence and feel strong.
Yeah, I try to do at least something once a week - even if it's just fartleks (hehe, fartlek). It's a numbers thing for me. If some mystical internet being (McMillan) tells me to run xx miles at xx pace, I think "holy shit, there's no way" and psych myself out.
It's scary!
I always worry 'how am I possibly going to run x pace??' - in fact that's how I spend my warm up miles before any faster running. But then I always manage it. Give it a try and see how it goes. You might surprise yourself.
The "best" plan is the one that works for you and that you can work; Pfitz, Hudson, Hidgon, Run More/Run Less/Run Further/Run Faster/Run Drunk or whatever.
You people, have issues.
Now that last one sounds like my kinda plan!
It makes perfect sense! Truthfully, I am a bit nervous about it myself!
I BQ'd using Higdon Intermediate 2 last fall. I chose it because I too was intimidated by speedwork. It worked for me, but a funny thing happened after. I decided to take a break from distance training and ran a bunch of 5ks "just for fun". And realized I was getting faster. And then someone pointed out that I was basically doing speedwork every weekend. Then a friend pointed out that based on those races, I should be able to run a much faster marathon. Now I'm 14 weeks into Hansons advanced plan. Before each "hard" workout I think no way can I do that. And then I do and feel amazing. And am shooting for a 15+ minute PR.
Long story short: you can run a good marathon without speedwork and if that's what you want to do for your first, that's perfectly fine. You can run an even better one with it. You will surprise yourself.
Since everyone else is blogging: http://karenrunsfar.blogspot.com/Upcoming Races: 2016: BCS Marathon. 2017: Houston Marathon, The Woodlands Marathon, Oklahoma City Marathon and Missoula Marathon (50th one on my 50th birthday). After that, who knows?
I just do Pfitz, because the name sounds cool and it also sounds German, so it's gotta make me fast. Glover is an actor and the Hanson brothers, aren't they singers or something? Higdon is hard to pronounce for my French self. And Hudson is a river. My choice is all very logical, as you can see.
kidding... :-)
Fatty McFatFat
Our PRs are pretty similar. I ran Richmond last November. I used Hudson (Run Faster). My first week was definitely not 15 miles; looking back it was 53, but I think that was because I ran extra from the end of another HM training cycle. Hudson has three levels per race distance - I think I did the middle level? Even with missing runs due to vacation and sickness I ended up feeling comfortable crossing the finish line.


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A cat suffered serious injuries when it was heartlessly thrown from the fifth-floor of a block of flats in Croydon.
The miracle moggy survived the fall, from Dartmouth House in Elmwood Road, but has been left with a collapsed lung, broken femur and shattered rear legs.
The fluffy tabby tomcat was found by a resident of the block at around 5.30pm on Sunday, after her neighbours' young children saw him being thrown.
He is now being cared for in the RSPCA's animal hospital in Putney.
RSPCA inspectors are now looking to trace the owner of the cat, who was not microchipped or wearing a tag, and are also appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Inspector Nick Wheelhouse said: "Understandably this poor cat is in a really bad way and we would really like to trace the owner as soon as possible.
"It is amazing he has survived but he has broken legs and is in a bad way. He is in such a sorry state we feared the worst for him.
"He must be someone's pet and they may be wondering where he is. When he was found he had no microchip or tag, just a blue flea collar.
The cat's rear legs were broken by the fall
He added: "We would also like anyone with information about this incident to come forward.
"This would've been an extremely distressing incident for the cat and he has been left in a lot of pain with very serious injuries."
Anyone with information about the incident or who knows the owner of the cat can contact Inspector Wheelhouse on the RSPCA appeal line: 0300 123 8018.


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i have the platinum seo pack plugin installed on this site: http://www.willowbilliards.com/
and it doesnt seem to be working. at the top of every page it says "Upcoming Events..." even though I specified on each page what the title and description should be.
here's the code from my header.php file:
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="<?php bloginfo('html_type'); ?>; charset=<?php bloginfo('charset'); ?>" />
<title><?php wp_title(' '); ?><?php if(wp_title(' ', false)) { ?> at <?php } ?><?php bloginfo('name'); ?></title>
<meta name="keywords" content="" />
<meta name="description" content="" />
any idea why its not working??? please advise. thanks.
Have you contacted the developer to get support?
yeah, heard nothing back yet.
Why not use all in one seo pack instead? It has same features except the automatical 301 redirect feature.
There is always an alternative..
I'd go with All in one also, however, maybe the developer can be contacted through other ways, like phone or support ticket?
thanks. i just tried the All in One SEO but had the same problem.
so here's a really weird thing i just learned. i did a test and installed the same theme, plus the platinum seo pack on on another site, and the page titles in inputted in the seo pack did appear.
so how come this same theme and seo plugin wouldnt work together on this site????
Do you happen to have other plugins installed in your blog? Have you tried to disable them all and try to activate them one by one and see if there is a plugin interfere perhaps and making the plugin break.
Because it is seems like both plugins (the platinum seo and all in one seo pack) do get the same type of error, so I believe that there might be another plugin interfering, it's worth checking that out.
p.s. is your wordpress upgraded to latest version and the plugins as well?
right now, the only SEO related plugin thats activated is the All in One SEO Pack.
it does seem to be pulling in the Titles, but not the Descriptions.
and yes, i have current versions of WP and the plugins.
Tried to disable all plugins and activate them one by one? That would be the easiest way to track down if there is a plugin interfering with these specific plugins.
i ended up ditching the Platinum SEO pack for the FV All in One SEO pack which seems to be working. i guess this will have to remain a mystery.
thanks anyway.
I would simply ask for a refund or submit a support ticket. Honestly, if they have not tested their product or supported you with the product yet, then you need to take action asap. This kind of stuff occurs normally with new plugin developers. I go with the original stuff like all in one seo and I don't change it much because it works well for me.