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Session, Dates: 6 (03/10/2014 - 05/03/2014)
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Time: 06:00 - 10:00 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Hale Center 301
Seats Available: 11 Seats
Credits: 3
This course will focus on developing leadership and supervision competencies that are intrinsic to being an effective manager in an educational organization. An educational leader's responsibilities as a collaborator, team member, advocate, and service coordinator will be studied. Supervisory theories and models as well as leadership styles and practices will be analyzed. Data driven decision models will be explored that improve the teaching and learning process. In addition, contract management and negotiations concepts will be reviewed that are necessary in the role of an effective leader.
Robert E. McDonald
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Ph.D. in Education
412-397-4200 phone
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Master of Governance and Public Policy
United Arab Emirates University
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Master of Governance and Public Policy (MGPP) degree aims to impart knowledge, skills, and analytic capability about the rational application of methods, practical tools and techniques in public governance including the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy in the dynamic and complex era of globalization.
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The Master of Governance and Public Policy (MGPP) degree aims to impart knowledge, skills, and analytic capability about the rational application of methods, practical tools and techniques in public governance including the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy in the dynamic and complex era of globalization. The Program combines relevant contemporary theories, professional skills, practical knowledge, high level research skills and critical thinking to approach the questions of governance and policy management in the new millennium. The MGPP equips students with cutting-edge skills to undertake open, accountable, responsive, and inclusive leadership to address the administrative, ethical, financial, organizational, and political challenges in delivering superior governmental services and making effectual decisions. For more details on this program, click here:
Program Objectives
•To prepare professionals and public policy leaders to discuss, analyze, and evaluate public policies.
•To appreciate the complex and cross-sectorial nature of public policy, public policy challenges, and public policy solutions.
•To implement skills necessary to address important criteria of transparency, accountability, responsive, effectiveness, efficiency, and inclusive in all policy processes.
•To develop leadership skills necessary to lead national and local institutions and perform administrative, financial, organizational, and political activities.
•To exercise ethical and moral standards in public policy processes and leadership behaviors.
•To equip students with various analytical tools to effectively diagnose and proffer solutions to complex public policy issues .
Program Learning Outcomes
•Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
•Comprehend selected theories and methods in public governance, policy analysis, market-government relations, macro and micro economics, public budgeting, leadership, and research in the analysis and formulation of public policy.
•Conduct governance and public policy research using appropriate research methods, ethics procedures, and statistical analysis
•Apply qualitative and quantitative skills in the formulation of public policy independently and in teams.
•Use different tools and techniques in policy analysis, stakeholder management, successful policy implementation, effective program evaluation, and financial management
Communicate descriptive and analytical knowledge effectively in written and oral format to various audiences.
•Demonstrate preparedness for continued reflective practice and lifelong learning in public policy and governance.
•Degree Requirements
•Required Credit Hours : minimum 36 hours
•Governance and Public Policy
Required Courses (24.00 hours)
•Economics for Policy Analysis
•Financial Management and Public Budgeting
•Public Policy Analysis Theory & Practice
•New Public Man & Governments
•Research Methods for Political Analysis
•Government, Leadership, & Pubic Management
•Public Policy Design and Tools
•Seminar in Government & Public Policy in the UAE
Elective Courses (6.00 hours)
•Globalization, International Agencies & Public Policy
•Environmental Policy & Sustainable Development Management
•Implementation, Evaluation & Monitoring of Strategic Issues
•Comparative Political Institutions
Required Course (6.00 hours)
•Master Degree Thesis
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Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
United Arab Emirates University
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Department of Psychology & counseling offers a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. The need for qualified clinicians and mental health professionals to serve the community necessitated the establishment of this program.
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The Department of Psychology & counseling offers a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. The need for qualified clinicians and mental health professionals to serve the community necessitated the establishment of this program. The Master of Science program is designed to provide proper training for Masters level psychologists to work in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, schools, public agencies, and private practice. It also provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing advanced doctoral studies. The program focuses on the field of clinical psychology. The curriculum is structured to enable students pursue a plan of study to assure increased professional competence and breadth of knowledge in the field of clinical psychology. This program requires 39 semester hours of study, including two practicum courses (600 clock hours) of supervised practicum experience in an approved mental health or rehabilitation setting. For more details on this program, click here:
Program Objectives
•To provide students with advanced knowledge of current developments in clinical psychology.
•To train students on the application of clinical knowledge to solve psychological problems.
•To train students to act independently in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level.
•To enable students to communicate clinical issues and conclusions clearly to all parties involved.
•To provide students with knowledge that enables them to conduct clinical research under minimal supervision.
Program Learning Outcomes
•Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
•Demonstrate clinical knowledge that is culturally sound and relevant to professional and ethical practices in the field of mental health.
•Conduct proper psychological assessment.
•Diagnose successfully clients' clinical problems using DSM/ ICD.
•Create suitable treatment plans for diverse psychological disorders.
•Apply therapeutic skills to help clients (individuals and groups) overcome their psychological disorders.
•Communicate comprehensive and understandable psychological reports to all parties involved.
•Apply appropriate methodology to conduct research in clinical psychology.
Program Structure
•Advanced Clinical Psychology
•Cross-Cultural Issues
•Advanced Psychopathology
•Personality Self-report Measures
•Child & Family Therapy
•Intellectual Assessment
•Psychotherapy: Theories & Techniques
•Advanced Behavioral Statistics
•Internship I
•Health Psychology
•Scientific and Professional Ethics
•Internship II
Elective Courses (CH:6)
Group A
(Students should select one course from this group) (3.00 hours)
•Research Design and Methods
•Individual Tests (Children)
Group B (Students should select one course from this group) (3.00 hours)
•Seminar in Mental Health
•Personality Perfomance-based Measures
•Master's Thesis
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Master of Science in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
United Arab Emirates University
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Master of Science Program at UAE University is the first of its kind in the region.
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The Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Master of Science Program at UAE University is the first of its kind in the region. It is designed to provide you with the theoretical background and practical skills to start or advance your career in remote sensing and GIS. Our curriculum has been specifically developed to suit students from diverse academic backgrounds and professional occupations. No prior remote sensing or GIS experience is required to excel in the program. (Total credit hours is 30 for theses and 34 for no-theses). For more details on this program, click here:
Program Objectives
•Discuss the theoretical background and practical skills for a career in Remote Sensing or GIS.
•Identify the recent advances in Remote Sensing, GIS and GNSS relating that with scientific research and its role in the society.
•Apply analytical and spatial thinking skills needed for successful use of remote sensing and GIS in solving spatial problems.
Program Learning Outcomes
•Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
•Discuss the theoretical principles of remote sensing and GIS and their role in modeling and solving environmental, urban and social issues.
•Recognize advanced analysis and interpretation skills needed in remote sensing and GIS.
•Apply practical remote sensing and GIS procedures for assessing and solving environmental, urban, geologic and societal problems.
•Communicate remote sensing and GIS related ideas and results both orally and in writing.
•Develop remote sensing and GIS project management, team work and leadership skills.
•Produce scientific research related to the applications of remote sensing and GIS.
Program Structure
•Required Courses (18.00 hours)
•Principles of Remote Sensing
•Fundamentals of GIS
•Digital Image Processing in RS
•Spatial Analysis Using GIS
•Local & Web Based Services GIS
•Database Management Systems
•Seminar on Management Issues in RS&GIS
Elective Courses - 6CH for Thesis option and 12CH for Non-Thesis option (12.00 hours)
•Coastal Management
•Spatial Data Collection
•Advanced Remote Sensing
•Satellite Positioning
•Software Engineering for GIS
•Selected Topics
•Project Management
•Transport Applications of GIS
•Urban and Environmental Applications of Remote sensing and GIS
•Remote Sensing and GIS for Petroleum
Thesis or Capstone
Required Courses (Min CH:4 and Max CH:6) (6.00 hours)
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Master of Social Work
United Arab Emirates University
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Social Work (MSW) programs prepare graduates for advanced professional practice in an area of concentration.
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Master of Social Work (MSW) programs prepare graduates for advanced professional practice in an area of concentration. The MSW program will prepare UAEU graduates to enter the job force as specialized practitioners, accepting leadership roles within the areas of health/mental health, criminal justice, applied research, policy analysis, community education, schools and in the planning and provision of social services in other areas. The Master of Social Work consists of 30 credit hours of specialized course-work and practicum for students with a Bachelor degree in Social Work (BSW). The MSW program also welcomes students with a bachelor degree in disciplines other than social work. However, for these students, the program of study will consist of foundation courses (30 credit hours) in year 1 and specialization courses (30 credit hours) in year 2 for a total of 60 credits hours.
Program Objectives
•Practice in accordance with social work values and ethics that acknowledge the history and laws of UAE society.
•Practice in a culturally competent manner that promotes quality of life and well-being, human rights and social and economic justice, with diverse Arab, Muslim and expatriate populations of the UAE and GCC.
•Use, produce and apply research knowledge to enhance their skills for practice with the diverse Arab/Muslim families, children, individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and societies of the UAE and GCC.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
•Use communication/facilitation skills ethically in building empowering relationships with the diverse populations in the UAE, the Arab Gulf and internationally.
•Employ skills for influencing policy formulation and change in communities that advance social and economic justice.
•Apply knowledge and leadership skills in managing projects, and working with community groups and/or organizations to address populations at risk and engage in community resource development
•Demonstrate skills in quantitative/qualitative research design, data analysis, program evaluation, practice evaluation, community needs assessments, and knowledge dissemination.
•Apply the knowledge, values, ethical principles, and skills of a generalist social work perspective to practice with diverse social systems in the UAE, the Arab Gulf and internationally.
•Analyze social policies at a local, regional, national, and international level.
•Evaluate existing research studies and one's own practice interventions.
•Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and seek necessary organizational change.
Program Structure
Required Courses (21.00 hours)
•Models and Methods of Social Work Practice
•Leadership & Supervision
•Intermediate Social Work Research
•Field Practicum II
•Directed Readings
Elective Courses - 9CH (3 courses) from a specialization track
•Health/Mental Health
•Social Work Practice with At Risk Students
•Social Work & Traditional Help Seeking Behavior
•Social Work in Behavioral Health Settings
•Criminal Justice/Substance Abuse
•Social Work in Criminal Justice Settings
•Social Work & Addictions
•Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling
Bridge Program
For Students without the BSW degree (30.00 hours)
•Social Welfare Policy and Services: A worldview
•Human Behavior and Social Environments I
•Human Behavior and Social Environments II
•Research Methods for Social Work Practice
•Integrative Seminar
•Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
•Social Work Practice with Groups
•Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations
•Field Education I
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The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
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Topic: Increased CA 19-9 after radiation
Has anyone experienced increased CA 19-9 levels after radiation ? Mine went from 140 to 1350. The doctors said an increase is normal but it worries me.
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Has anyone experienced increased CA 19-9 levels after radiation ? Mine went from 140 to 1350. The doctors said an increase is normal but it worries me.
Thanks, Lisa
Lisa....I would not be worried. We see this frequently. Better yet, do not watch the CA 19-9 for awhile.
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Marion. Thank you....I was a little freaky ! Xxooo
Lisa...with this disease easily we can overact.
Have a great day.
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hello everyone. My dad had a klatskin's tumour and was resected last August. He had chemotherapy gem/cis (4 cycles) and radiation therapy. He couldn't tolerate xeloda, so he did radiotherapy alone. His CA 19-9 before chemo were 140 and before radiotherapy they dropped to 33.
A month ago he finished his radiotherapy treatment and now his CA 19-9 have risen to 98. I've read that its common to have increased levels of CA 19-9 after radiation, but for how long after treatments it is expected to have high levels of CA 19-9?
My mom had Y90 radioembolization for her right lobe on 22nd February, her CA19.9 after 4 weeks is increased (actually it has been increasing since the beginning of treatment her baseline was 183 then 540 after 3 cycles of GEMOX and still rising even after radioemb.) but what is really weird her AFP which is declining after chemo and radioemb., when i asked her oncologist he told me that CA19.9 is affected by many conditions (e.g. cholangitis which me be caused by radiation may raise it) her radiologist told me that he thinks that she has cholangio-hepatoma due to high AFP.
thank you very much.
thank you very much.
Yes,I think any kind of inflammation can raise the CA19-9 level.
Well, I don' t think on the chemotherapy side is that much different in terms of ICCor HCC now.
The key right now is to see whether the radioembolization can provide your mom a better quality of life as compare to chemotherapy in the future.
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God bless.
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I rent full apartment on the 1st floor. 15m2, bedroom / living room/ kitchen + toilets inside the apartment, quiet, located in the 18th district, in a African market neighborhood, 14 minutes walking from the Basilique of the Sacré Coeur, 3min from metro station Marx Dormoy (line 12), 7 minutes from the Château Rouge metro station (line 4 - the only line that has changes with all subway lines, which helps you visit Paris easily, and all the tourist spots), bus 60, 65 (comes directly from the Gare de Lyon stop Ordener - Marx Dormoy 4th stop after Gare du Nord, 35 (stop Ordener - Marx Dormoy 4th stop after Gare du Nord) View of the railway leaves the Gare du Nord
From the house, you are 23 minutes from the 1st district. For North airport in the Paris area (Charles de Gaulle), you are 47 minutes. From the airport asouth of Paris (Orly) you are 1 hour. The road is a direct train (RER B) to the Gare du Nord, after you take the metro line 4
The flat can welcome 2 people (one sofa-bed). Equipped with: heating, iron, screen TV (170 channels), radio, internet wifi free unlimited, shower, toilet, washbasin, hairdryer, crockery, kitchen utensils, electric stove, microwave, coffemaker, fridge, chocolate, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, toilet paper, shower gel, shampoo, moisturizer, shaving cream, razor, swab, SHEETS, PILLOWS, BLANKET, towels. The linen of the house (kitchen towel, sheets, pillowcase, duvet cover, and towels) are washed 2 times, and dried at high temperature, they are not ironed. If you find spots that are not leave with stain remover, they are clean stains. The costs of electricity and water are included in the price of stay
Check-in: from 6pm-(flexible). Check out: before 2am-(flexible). In arrival, will be asked a deposit of 100€ in cash. This will be refunded upon departure if no damage is found.
A recurring question is if I'm close to the center of Paris:
Paris is not a city like any other. It is a city divided into 20 districts, in no order of distance. Despite the existence of district number 1, this is more or less located in the center of a map of Paris. The borough (district) 4 is the most central of the fourth convergence of almost all means of transport in the station "Chatelet Le Halle". But the tourist points are not concentrated in this "centers". You had to monuments scattered throughout Paris. For example, the Eiffel Tower is located in the 7th district. The Arch of Triumph in the eighth. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the 18th. The Museum of the Louvre in the 1st district. Opera is the 8th district. The largest museum of Modern Art "Beaubourg" is located in the 3rd district. The Place de la Bastille is located in the 11th district...
The apartment is located in neighborhood where an African market, so the majority of the population live often, they are people of black skin. This often causes an awesome surprise, fear, prejudice or even series of neighborhood safety. Throughout the weekend when the inhabitants are talking in the loan the door. The neighborhood is safe. The police station is 50 meters from the apartment. Police all the time around the neighborhood.If I put the description is because I have had several and serious problem with tourists that were canceled in the last moment arrived, because it was too black people
The 18th district
Tourist Office:
• Rua Tourlaque Paris 75018
• 72 boulevard de Rochechouart - 75018 Paris (subway Anvers)
• 21 Place, du Tertre Paris 75018 - Tel. 0 892 68 3000 (subway Abbesses) HOURS: Every day from 10 am to 7pm
Some historical monuments of the this district
• Basilica of the Sacred Heart - this is the second monument of France's most visited after the Notre-Dame de Paris
• Le Consulat - The restaurant was frequented for painters: Picasso, Sisley, Diaz, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, Monet ... More recently, the restaurant has also served as a location for several films, including, in 1997, "Everyone Says I Love You" by Woody Allen.
• The Moulin Rouge is a cabaret founded in 1889 by Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler (Boulevard de Clichy). His style and his name has been imitated and borrowed by other cabarets around the world (subway: Blanche)
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18 Rue de Dunkerque 75010 Paris
Rates depending on the size of the rack: 5,5€ / 7,5€ / 9,5€ by 24 - 5€ by further 24
►Gare SNCF de Paris-Est (level ) every day from 6am to 11:45pm
Place du 11 Novembre 1918, 75010 Paris
Rates depending on the size of the rack: 5,5€ / 7,5€ / 9,5€ by 24 - 5€ by further 24
► Gare SNCF de Paris-Lyon (in the platform N/ Hal 3) every day from 6.15am to 10pm
Place Louis Armand 75012 Paris
Rates depending on the size of the rack: 5,5€ / 7,5€ / 9,5€ by 24 - 5€ by further 24
HusreglerCheckin 6pm.Checkout 2pm.Security deposit100€
Let the dishes clean.Inform in departure any damage.Do not light candles!
Requires stops noise10pm.Close windows each exit!CHECK OUT,THE KEY MUST BE LEFT ON THE SINK.SLAM THE DOOR TO EXIT
Use makeup remover before use towels or before going to bed!Due to a large number of towels and bed linen put out of use because of traces of makeup.It will be removed on deposit security,the price of new towels and /or bed linen!A single pillow case or only the duvet cover damaged drives the change from all duvet linen!
After a few experiences of abuse of trust.The tenant should know that: In case the services offered do not correspond to your liking or you find that the space provided is not adequate, it will be imperative to report upon arrival to make the necessary arrangements with Wimdu.Otherwise,after starting your journey and disposed of place,the claim will be denied
Any problems should be reported as soon as possible for effective management.I'll be careful,I will begin all procedures to resolve issues as quickly as possible.Reimbursement will not be possible for any problems that do not directly depend on my will,such as:problem or failure to access internet networks and television program,breakage or electrical failure of other materials
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Alloggio con tutto il necessario. Molto consigliato se si vuole stare a Parigi e non si vuole spendere troppo. Zona non vicinissima ai maggiori punti di interesse turistici ma comunque ben collegata grazie alle metro. L'appartamento era pulito come anche le lenzuola e gli asciugamani. Nonostante nell'appartamento ci siano apparrecchi che dovrebbero tenere distante gli insetti ne abbiamo trovati un paio che giravano per casa.
Alexandre war sehr zuvorkommend. Er hat uns direkt von der Metrohaltestelle abgeholt, uns den Weg zum Apartment gezeigt und dabei Insiderinfos gegeben. Das Zimmer ist zwar extrem klein, aber das reicht für einen kurzen Parisaufenthalt auf jeden Fall aus. Negativ war, dass es Abends und morgens extrem laut im Haus sein konnte, was durch die dünnen Wände störend war. Alles in Allem war es ein angenehmer Aufenthalt in seinem Zimmer!
Sauberes kleines Appartement.
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The studio is extremely small. If you have the bed made then you can't move around. The bathroom is so small that if you are overweight, you will not be able to sit on the toilet seat.
the studio has EVERYTHING that you need. I would happily recommend this place to tourists on a budget - those who spend very little time in the studio and spend most of the time sightseeing. The studio is located in a very lively part of Paris - 3 metro stops (6 minutes) from Gare du Nord (the main station in Paris). We loved the area. It's predominantly inhabited by people of African origin. If you are scared of such an environment, then this place is not for you. But we loved it - the colorful shops, the delicious food, the bars - very lively and best of all MUCH CHEAPER than in other parts of Paris.
We bought Paris Mobilis Tickets (Daily Euro 7.30 all means of transport in zones 1 & 2), and were away for most of the time - all extremely convenient. CDG airport takes an hour from the studio including change of trains.
Now something about the host- in a nutshell - he will take care of every small need. Unfortunately, he was going through some health issues during our visit but he made sure his father and friend got us whatever was needed, called us more than once to check if things were OK.
Many thanks Alexandre - and get well soon.
Estuvimos en verano y muy bien con Alex, gran anfitrión!
El apartamento es muy pequeño, pero acogedor, el baño demasiado pequeño, mi pareja casi no cabía. Habría que cambiar la tapa del wc, se caía, y el secador solo seca en el nivel 1,y tarda mucho. El sofa cama esta un poco hundido. Se calienta rapido. Alexander, nos informó de todo, y nos permitió dejar la maleta por la mañana y entrar mucho antes de la hora. Buen precio, pero la siguiente vez me iré a un espacio con un baño mas grande.
Parigi è una città incantevole...con i suoi monumenti, quartieri...insieme al mio fidanzato ho alloggiato in un quartiere africano ma per quanto ci riguarda, tutto sommato si sta bene! L'appartamento è stato molto accogliente, carino, anche romantico per noi! A pochi passi dalla metro, ben collegata con TUTTO! Insomma, per un breve viaggio a Parigi e peruna coppia, questo appartamento è il posto ideale per soggiornare! J'aime Paris!
Pequeño apartamento agradable en un barrio pintoresco, a 15 minutos a pie del monasterio del Sacre Coeur, parada del metro a 10 minutos y supermercados a 5 minutos. El apartamento está completamente equipado y el anfitrión es muy agradable y dispuesto a informar y ayudar en todo lo preciso.
Everything was as advertised by Alexandre on the site: a very small apartment, but with all the necessary stuff and very well decorated. He was a great host, providing us information and everything else we needed. I recommend it.
kleines aber feines Appartment sehr zentral und mit der Metro super alle Ecken von Paris zu erreichen :) Alexandre war nett und hat uns alles wichtige gezeigt :) klar zu empfehlen! :)
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More Confessions of a Weekend Golfer: "The Shotmaker" Hits Las Vegas and the Monterey Peninsula
I checked off another course on my wish list in 2007. I got to play Cypress Point in mid-November. This round followed two days of golf at Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach. With December still in front of me at that point, I'd have to say those three days on the Monterey Peninsula were a perfect conclusion to one of my greatest years in golf. I have calculated that I played 91 rounds of golf in 2007.
But even more unexpected than approaching 100 rounds in a calendar year were the letters and phone calls I received after my last story in the December issue of Cigar Aficionado. In it, I listed my Top 25 golf courses that I have played, as well as my Top 10 wish list—the courses that I would love to play.
The "unexpected" part was the invitations from Cigar Aficionado readers wanting to play with me when I'm in their neighborhoods. Some of those invites came from people who are members of courses on my wish list.
I've started a file so when I do travel to some of those areas, I can take advantage of the kind invitations.
Here are excerpts from some of the letters:
I just read your article, "Confessions of a Weekend Golfer," good reading. Anyway, you mentioned that Baltusrol Golf Club was on your wish list. I am a member at Baltusrol and would be honored to play with you. —JD
It would be my privilege & pleasure to invite you down to Philadelphia to play the East course at Merion Golf Club. —LC
I would like to invite you down to sunny Sarasota to play a round or two with me (and whoever else you invite) on what we consider the finest course in Sarasota: The Founders Golf Club. —IF
Please put Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, RI on your list. Wannamoisett is what Donald Ross called "my best layout" and is consistently rated in the top 100 classic courses in the USA. You are cordially invited to be my guest whenever you can make it. —TON
It all goes to show that we cigar guys (and golfers) really get what life is all about: having fun and sharing.
My four rounds that week were among my most satisfying this year.
Four rounds on really tough courses, the three on the Monterrey Peninsula and one in Las Vegas, Cascata, one of my personal Top 10 courses in America.
Here were my scores:
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No reason to have a different Lance thread for whatever items come up, so I'm starting this one for various updates, developments, and laughs.
On the last item, this was just tweeted. Lance made ESPN's Top 5 for the worst newcomer for this coming year AND Top 5 for the best.
ESPN summer forecast has Lance Stephenson as the 2nd worst newcomer http://t.co/vomykbFduZ and the 3rd best newcomer http://t.co/ojre1yP0SS— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) August 15, 2014


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My mortgage includes a statement that a penalty may be imposed for early payoff. What does that mean?
Lenders will sometimes impose a penalty for early payoff or prepayment of a mortgage loan. Others will penalize you only if your payment exceeds a certain amount or occurs within a certain time period. Certain loans (i.e., fixed rate mortgages) are more likely to carry a prepayment penalty than others (i.e., adjustable rate mortgages). Federal credit union, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loans can all be prepaid without penalty. Typically, you prepay a mortgage loan (that is, you send in more money than required) to reduce the amount of interest that is paid over the life of the loan, resulting in thousands of dollars in savings. To prepay your mortgage loan, you should read your mortgage contract or talk to your lender to clarify the terms of your mortgage loan and determine whether or not you will suffer a prepayment penalty. If your mortgage lender will not remove the prepayment penalty, you may be better off investing the extra sum elsewhere.It is important to note that if you do prepay your mortgage loan, it does not change your monthly obligation to your lender. Regardless of how much you prepay, you will be in default if you fail to make your minimum monthly payments.


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PASADENA - It might go down as the greatest Granddaddy of Them All. But Oregon may just look at it as redemption.
Darron Thomas threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns and LaMichael James and De'Anthony Thomas combined for 314 yards rushing and three scores as the Ducks made up for past bowl-game woes with a 45-38 victory over Wisconsin in the 98th Rose Bowl Game on Monday.
The 83 points was the most in Rose Bowl history, eclipsing the 80 points when Washington beat Iowa, 46-34, in 1991. Oregon and Wisconsin combined for 1,129 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Oregon, which finished 12-2, won its first Rose Bowl since shutting out Pennsylvania, 14-0, in 1917. The Ducks also got a career-high eight receptions for 158 yards and two touchdowns from Lavasier Tuinei, who was Offensive Player of the Game.
"We're just excited for the win," said Oregon coach Chip Kelly, whose Ducks lost their last two Bowl Championship Series games, 26-17 to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl two years ago and 22-19 to Auburn in the BCS title game last season.
"I think a lot has been made out of that we haven't won a BCS game before," Kelly said. "But to be honest, that would be the case if we had been in seven or nine of them. But we've only been in three. We're 1-2 right now.
"But we take each game individually and that's what we talk about. For us to go away from that, I think (the Oregon players) would think I'm crazy. We believe it's on the line every game we play in, and that formula works for us. We take every practice, every (game) like it's the Super Bowl."
Wisconsin, which received 296 yards passing and two touchdowns from quarterback Russell Wilson and 164 yards rushing from Montee Ball, finished 11-3 after misfiring on two scoring opportunities in the final six minutes.
The Badgers, looking for their first Rose Bowl win since beating Stanford, 17-9, in 2000, got a 35-yard pass from Wilson to Jared Abbrederis to the Oregon 35 with 4:06 to play. But the senior receiver was stripped by Terrance Mitchell and Oregon took over after Michael Clay's recovery.
The Ducks, who had 621 yards, erased all but 16 seconds off the clock before punting to the Wisconsin 13.
Wilson, who had just 80 passing yards in the first half, then passed 29 yards to Abbrederis to the Badgers' 42 with nine seconds left before tossing 33 yards to Nick Toon to the Oregon 25 with two seconds left.
The senior quarterback, after the clock stopped to reset the first down marker, was unable to spike the ball before the clock hit zero. A video review confirmed the ruling.
Game over.
"It's unfortunate to lose the way we lost," Wilson said. "The best way I can say about (this team) is the way they fought.
"The game was basically zero-zero the whole game, no matter if the score's 35-35 or 7-7. It's a zero-zero game. That's the way I look at it. It was 7-0 at the end and we had 16 seconds left. We just had to keep grinding and hopefully come out on top. But unfortunately, we didn't."
Wisconsin, which never trailed during the first half, looked to be in good position during the third quarter. The Badgers took a a 38-35 lead on an 18-yard pass from Wilson to Toon with 4:44 left, then stopped Oregon when Aaron Henry caught a tipped pass for an interception at 2:40.
But Wilson gave it right back when Kiko Alonso, Defensive Player of the Game, made a diving interception at the Badgers' 37 with 44 seconds left in the quarter.
"On that play, I was loose with the receiver," Alonso said. "I saw (Wilson) look at him and I just got a good jump on it."
Thomas, who rushed for 155 yards, including a Rose Bowl record 91-yard run in the first half, broke through a tackle for a key first down at the 13. Darron Thomas followed with an 11-yard pass to Tuinei for a 42-38 lead with 14:35 left in the game.
Thomas also had a 64-yard run in the third quarter that gave Oregon a 35-28 lead to begin the second half.
"It was great blocking from the offensive line," Thomas said of his two big gainers. "I just saw open field and I tried to score a touchdown."
Alejandro Maldonado kicked a 30-yard field goal to push the advantage to 45-38 with 6:50 left before Oregon held off Wisconsin at the end.
"Well, obviously (this is) not an outcome that we're happy with," said Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema, whose team totaled 508 yards.
"This is something we'll carry with us for the rest of our lives. I've been out here twice, and leave two games that are incredible football games.
"My guess is if you don't care who won the game, it was probably a fun football game to watch, but that doesn't help us out."
The first half was all about who would blink, and neither team did.
The teams combined for 354 yards and a record 56 points, with Wisconsin, which had 172 yards during the first two quarters, scoring on three of its six possessions.
The Badgers also had a 33-yard fumble return for a touchdown by defensive lineman Louis Nzegwu and took a 28-21 lead with 3:26 left in the first half.
But Oregon, which averaged just 1:24 per scoring drive, can score quickly, and the Ducks needed just 2:51 to go 87 yards and tie it at 28-28 on Darron Thomas' 3-yard pass to Tuinei with 30 seconds left before halftime.
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The Honda FCX Clarity is a sleekly styled hydrogen fuel cell-electric-powered sedan currently available on a limited retail basis in Southern California. The FCX Clarity is a key part of Honda's efforts to successfully develop, certify and distribute zero-emissions vehicles.
Propelled by an electric motor that runs on electricity generated in a fuel cell, the FCX Clarity's only emission is water, and its fuel efficiency is three times that of a modern gasoline-powered automobile and two times that of a gasoline-powered hybrid vehicle. The compact and powerful Honda V Flow Fuel Cell Stack allows for unprecedented spaciousness and a futuristically stylish, low-slung design previously unattainable in fuel cell electric vehicles and marks the significant progress that Honda continues to make in advancing the real-world performance and appeal of a fuel cell electric car.
The FCX Clarity lease program marked its two-year anniversary on July 25, 2010. Customers pay $600 per month for three years to lease the FCX Clarity from Honda, which covers maintenance costs. This lease program is the world's first large-scale retail initiative for fuel cell electric vehicle technology. Since its launch, more than 70,000 individuals have expressed interest in leasing the FCX Clarity and have signed up on the vehicle website: www.fcx.honda.com.
Honda began operation of the Honda Solar Hydrogen Station, a next-generation solar hydrogen station prototype in January, 2010, at the Los Angeles Center of Honda R&D Americas, Inc. The system is ultimately intended for use as a home-based refueling appliance that is capable of refilling a fuel cell electric vehicle overnight. Compatible with a "smart grid" energy system, the Honda Solar Hydrogen Station would enable users to refill their vehicle overnight without the requirement of hydrogen storage, which would lower CO2 emissions by using less expensive off-peak electrical power. During daytime peak power demand, the Solar Hydrogen Station can export renewable electricity to the grid, providing a cost benefit to the customer, while remaining energy neutral.
Honda Fuel Cell-Electric Vehicle Firsts:
The original FCX became the first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel cell vehicle in July 2002. The FCX was also the world's first production fuel cell vehicle, introduced to the U.S. and Japan in October 2002. Additional highlights include:


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Large, unwieldy items like kayaks are tough to store, especially if you have to lift them by yourself. The Harken Hoister offers a simple solution. It fastens to the ceiling; then you slide a couple of straps under the kayak, pull a rope and lift the kayak off the vehicle rack. The block-and-tackle pulley system allows you to raise and lower up to 200 pounds without a lot of exertion. The kayak is stored in suspension near the ceiling.
The Hoister also works great for canoes, dinghies and truck caps. A safety system prevents accidental releases, so even if you let go of the rope, the kayak won't fall on your car. The price ranges from $110 to $190, depending on how much weight the hoist can lift (the ones that lift 200 pounds cost $180 to $190), and you can install it yourself.
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Neil LaBute Will Helm REASONS TO BE HAPPY for MCC Theater in 2013
MCC Theater has announced that MCC Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute will direct the world premiere of his new play, Reasons to Be Happy, as part of its 2012-13 Season. Performances of Reasons to Be Happy begin at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on May 16, 2013 and continue through June 23, 2013. An official opening is set for June 2, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Additional information, including complete casting, will be announced shortly.
Reasons to Be Happy replaces a previously announced production of John Pollono's Small Engine Repair, which has been delayed due to new filming scheduling conflicts for previously announced cast members. MCC intends to stage Small Engine Repair at a later date.
LaBute's new play begins three years after a contentious break-up, with Steph and Greg wondering if they can make a fresh go of it. Trouble is, she's married to someone else and he's just embarked on a relationship with Steph's best friend, Carly, a single mom whose jealous ex-husband, Kent, has trouble articulating his feelings – navigating the rocky landscape of conflicting agendas and exploding emotions isn't going to be easy for any of them. Reasons to Be Happy is a funny, surprising, and poignant new play about the choices and sacrifices we are willing to make in the pursuit of that often elusive ideal: happiness.
Reasons to Be Happy is a companion piece to LaBute's critically-acclaimed award-winning play, Reasons to Be Pretty, first produced at MCC Theater in 2008 before moving to Broadway where it was nominated for three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Play.
Prolific playwright and filmmaker Neil LaBute is the author of the renowned plays The Shape of Things, Fat Pig, and Reasons to Be Pretty, the latter of which served as his Broadway debut in 2009, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play. On stage, he previously directed his plays The Mercy Seat, Wrecks, and The Shape of Things. For film, LaBute wrote and directed the Cannes Palme d'Or finalist Nurse Betty, Your Friends & Neighbors, The Shape of Things, and In the Company of Men, for which he won the Independent Spirit Award and New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best First Feature. He also directed the hit dark comedy Death at a Funeral. LaBute is currently the Playwright-in-Residence at MCC Theater, with whom he has had a longstanding and fruitful relationship dating back to 2002.
Two-play subscriptions which include Reasons to Be Happy and the previously announced New York premier of Really Really by Paul Downs Colaizzo and directed by David Cromer are available now beginning at $79 by visiting www.mcctheater.org or calling 212-352-3101. The on-sale date for single tickets will be announced soon.
In Winter 2013, MCC Theater presents Paul Downs Colaizzo's startlingly funny, booze-soaked cornucopia, Really Really (January 31 - March 10, 2013), which took Washington D.C. by storm last season with its acclaimed run at the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre. Its New York premiere will be directed by David Cromer, whose visionary take on Our Town floored New York audiences in 2009, and whose Tribes is one of this year's biggest off-Broadway hits. Really Really begins in the hazy aftermath of a wild party, on what appears to be just another day in the undergrad carnival that revolves around a close circle of friends. But when morning after gossip about boy-next-door Davis and good girl Leigh turns ugly, the veneer of loyalty among friends is peeled back to reveal a vicious jungle of sexual politics, raw ambition, and class warfare where only the strong could possibly survive. Casting for Really Really will be announced shortly.
MCC Theater's 2012-1013 three-play season began with the world premiere of Stephen Belber's new play Don't Go Gentle (September 27 - November 4, 2012) directed by Lucie Tiberghien, which featured a tour de force performance by Michael Cristofer (NBC's "Smash", Broadway's A View from the Bridge opposite Live Schreiber). Joining Cristofer were David Wilson Barnes (Broadway's The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Becky Shaw at Second Stage), newcomer Maxx Brawer, Angela Lewis (Milk Like Sugar at Playwrights Horizons), and Jennifer Mudge (Roundabout Theatre Company's The Philanthropist).
MCC Theater – founded in 1986 as Manhattan Class Company – is committed to developing and producing new work that challenges artists and rewards audiences. Our mission is carried out through an annual season of world, American, and New York premieres, literary development programs for emerging writers, and ground-breaking education programs that enable more than 1,000 New York City high school students to find - and use - their own unique voice each year through the creation and performance of original theater pieces. Notable MCC Theater highlights include: the New York premiere of The Other Place starring Laurie Metcalf (opening on Broadway January 10, 2013); the 2008 Tony Award-nominated Reasons to Be Pretty by Neil LaBute, The Pride, Fifty Words, the 2004 Tony-winning production of Bryony Lavery's Frozen, Neil LaBute's Fat Pig, Rebecca Gilman's The Glory of Living, Marsha Norman's Trudy Blue, Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Wit, Tim Blake Nelson's The Grey Zone, Alan Bowne's Beirut, The Submission, winner of the inaugural Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award for new American plays, and last season's newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical. Over the years, the dedication to the work of new and emerging artists has earned MCC Theater a variety of awards.
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Harvey's next start in question with ASG looming
Harvey's next start in question with ASG looming
SAN FRANCISCO -- Prior to Matt Harvey's start against the Giants on Monday, Mets manager Terry Collins presented the possibility that Harvey would not pitch in the All-Star Game if he threw 115 or more pitches in his scheduled start Saturday.
After Harvey's 121-pitching outing in San Francisco, the manager discussed a different plan, making it all but certain that the 24-year-old right-hander will be available for the July 16 All-Star Game. Harvey might be skipped in the rotation Saturday at Pittsburgh or, if he does start, will make an abbreviated outing.
"Whatever they decide is their call," Harvey said. "I'm going to prepare like I have a start and whatever they tell me is the way it goes."
Collins revealed after the game that Harvey has been battling a blister on his right index finger the past three starts, an issue that Collins said is not a factor in his plan for Harvey's start Saturday.
"He has a small blister that we've kept quiet, and he hasn't been throwing much between outings," Collins said.
Although Harvey admitted that the blister has affected his ability to feel pitches, he downplayed the notion that it has inhibited his performance.
"It's no excuse for my poor pitching," said Harvey, who has now registered a quality start in six of seven outings and 16 of 19 starts this season.
In Harvey's start Monday, he allowed three runs in seven innings against Giants manager Bruce Bochy, who is managing the National League squad and will choose the All-Star Game starter. Bochy had said Harvey's start against the Giants -- as well as that of candidate Clayton Kershaw, who allowed one run in eight innings Sunday at AT&T Park -- would not factor into his decision much and that his mind was already mostly made up.
Before the game, Collins, a coach on Bochy's staff for the All-Star Game, was questioned about Harvey's usage in the All-Star Game and if he could envision a disagreement over how his star pitcher will be used.
"Is there going to be a fight between [Bochy] and I?" Collins joked. "No, I don't think so. I'm overmatched. It will be well-thought-out before then."
According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, pitchers who start on the Sunday before an All-Star Game have the option to participate in the game, but for no more than one inning or a preset pitch count worked out by the pitcher and manager beforehand.
"I've got to be honest. I haven't talked to anybody," Collins said. "I haven't talked to MLB, I haven't talked to [Bochy], I haven't talked to [executive vice president of baseball operations] Joe Torre, [senior vice president of scheduling and club relations] Katy Feeney, anybody.
"I don't know where [Harvey] stands, I don't know how many innings David Wright is going to play, I don't know anything. As far as asking about Matt's availability, that will be asked, I'm sure, Saturday night."
When asked who will make the final decision on Harvey's availability for the All-Star Game, Collins replied, "Not me, but I'm sure our organization does."
Andrew Owens is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @OwensAndrew. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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By Warren Teissier
Sep 17, 2001
After an 8 year hiatus from climbing, two years ago I picked up my old rack and went at it again. Reggae was one of my first leads, heck, it's just a 5.8 right? Wrong!
Having done many a 5.8s since, I have to say I do not necessarily agree with the comments above.
It is probably a 5.8 but a burly one at that. I think it is significantly harder than say Wind Ridge (5.8 variation), the 5.8s in Yellow Spur and Bastille Crack.
Maybe it's just me, but I would encourage budding 5.8 leaders to approach this one with respect.
By Matt White
Nov 28, 2001
I agree with Warren. The crux is short but the moves feel stiff for 5.8. There is great gear just below the crux. The climber on Reggae in the above route photo of the Wind Tower is at the base of the crux.
Once you commit to the lieback crack, the gear placements are still good, but they're blind -- so you may end up burning precious forearm juice while you fumble with the rack (like I did). Climbers with good footwork who can stem WIDE will have an easier time here.
There is a huge incut hold and a great nut placement waiting for you at the top of the crux section. Slot the bomber nut and then grovel into the squeeze slot. Make every effort NOT to look like a beached whale when doing this, like I did.
Wow, what a great pitch! As far as moderate single-pitch climbs go I like Reggae as much or more than Friday's Folly on the 3rd Flatiron.
You can get to the base of this route most easily by climbing the first pitch of Boulder Direct. Cheers.
By Michael Komarnitsky
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From: Seattle, WA
Dec 2, 2001
|As I remember the crux, is there was some bomber finger locks that I was able to hang off of while placing gear the whole way up. You could probably put 10 pieces in that section. I just think the stances and the pro are solid, and a 5.8 leader shouldn't be discouraged by this great route.
By Matt Robertson
Dec 3, 2001
|Gear is good at the crux, but the 5.8 leader needs to be ready to punch through a few moves without stopping. There are a few feet of layback moves on which one COULD stop to place more pro, but doing so might bump the pump up to 5.8++. I think Reggae is a good indicator of the confidence your 5.8 leader has in her gear; as one of my very first trad leads I recall feeling quite concerned stepping up on the layback until I grabbed that fine jug above.
By Scott Conner
From: Lyons, CO
Mar 14, 2002
This was my third lead (accidentally). We were shooting for Recon or something and ended up here. I had a backpack on with enough provisions to last 3 days (I didn't know any better). After I pulled on top of the block (after hangdoggin' off a nut) and built my anchor, I pulled the book out of my pack and realized exactly where I was....It really freaked me out.
I've since climbed it twice, and it's still pretty solid for 5.8, but the pro is great and the crux is short. One of my fav's.
By Hayden Yurkanis
May 31, 2002
|I agree with Ben on this one...it is only slightly harder than the Bastille Crack; there is a short steep section right at the end of the pitch. If you wanted to sew it up, you could probably fire in a blue or black Alien (not sure though because I didn't have one) above your head right at the crux.
By Anonymous Coward
Jul 8, 2002
This is a fine pitch for intro 8 leaders. It was my second 8. Once at the layback stance in the crux you can throw in a 0 TCU and punch for the jugga at the top. Perhaps, taller people have a bit of an advantage here, but then again, my 5'7'' follower had no problems.
It is definitely a good confidence builder, as Matt stated, but the crux is so short, and the rest of the climb is easy (although very quality!).
By Steve Mestdagh
From: Boulder, CO
Aug 15, 2002
|Just did this last night. After reading comments above, I think a budding 5.8 leader would want info about the whole pitch, not just the crux. The crux is easy to protect w/ good jams but not so good feet. You could hang your way up the crux if you have to. Getting to the crux flake is what I'd be worried about if I was breaking into 5.8. The section from the belay to about 15-20 feet before the crux is NOT well protected. Also be careful of a well chalked loose jug at a small roof about 40 ft above the belay.
By Casey Bernal
From: Arvada, CO
Aug 15, 2002
I also have to disagree with Steve's comment about it being not 'well protected'. The whole pitch is well protected and the crux is even better protected. Now, while it would be very difficult to have gear above you for every move (if that is your idea of well protected climbing), there is plenty of gear for 'safe' falls and it is relatively easy ~5.6. If memory serves me right, i remember there being good gear placements at least every 6 or 8 feet. It is much more strait forward (easier) and better protected than Calypso, with the only more difficult part being the 10 foot crux. Hopefully, this would be no problem for a green 5.8 leader, especially if he/she has lead plenty of easier routes. Maybe Steve didn't have the rack needed for the climb?
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By Michael Walker
From: Loveland, CO
Aug 15, 2002
Climbed this one in June, and some of the brain cells still work. I found the pro to be awesome, and only difficult to place as I was laying back in the crux fishing through my rack looking for the right piece. Stenuous, but not terrible. You know, like climbing 5.8. Up to that point, there were a number of high steps to reach bomber gear (opting to forgo the mearly good gear placements to be had) and nothing memorable about run outs. Overall impression: fantastic lead for a 5.8 leader looking to expand into Eldo 5.8.
There is a difference in Eldo climbing that is unique and requires some getting used to: the trad climbs were put up my Ma Nature in a frenetic mood when it came to pro and often times climbing in Eldo requires leading above gear. Reggae helped me get over that fear, thankfully in small increments I could control. Maybe it can for others, and I would recommend it.
By Michael Komarnitsky
Founding Father
From: Seattle, WA
Sep 11, 2002
|If you're looking for more challenge (which unfortunately misses the fun 5.8 crux), head up and right about 20 feet before the end of the climb, aiming for the wide crack running through the roof. 5.9+, protects well, and moderately interesting, even if it is just 3 moves.
By Tony B
From: Around Boulder, CO
Sep 11, 2002
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
|The variation mentioned in the previous comment is called Rasta Man Roof and is listed on the Site. FFA apparently R. Rossiter.
By Larry Shaw
Dec 12, 2002
|This is my favorite route. I thought it was equal to the [Bastille Crack]. I didn't use the belay bolts on Calypso, I built a belay about 20ft to the right. I remember getting quite pumped in the crux but it is short. Place good pro then blast up the thing. I had a pack on, and it must have taken me 5 minutes to get through the beached whale section above the crux. I belayed from the top of the flake just above the crux, but a better place seemed to be on a ramp 15ft above the flake. There were several pockets that would have eaten up medium tricams. We went to the summit in 2 pitches, it could be done in one long pitch I suppose.....When you climb a route, usually something sticks in your mind....for me it was laughing my ass off being stuck in the beached whale section and trying to figure out what kind of look my belayer had on his face....fun route. Larry Shaw
By Ernie Port
From: Boulder, Colorado
Apr 30, 2003
|Climbed this Sunday and found a small cam stuck half way up the crux layback. If you do clip it, and place your next piece a foot higher, be careful not to back clip. In the second photo below, if the the climber were to peel, he is exposed to a nasty pendulum. This can be avoided by flipping the rope around the inside of the crack/boulder at the finish. Great route that sews up very nicely.
By JD Mitch
Jul 29, 2003
|I led this at night, roughly ten years ago, had to test out my new headlamp with my good friend Casey. Outstanding pitch day or night.
By Bert Callicoatt
Jul 30, 2003
|The crux felt a bit pumpy, but I'm out of shape these days. However, I wouldn't say the crux was harder than the standard 5.8. Fire some pro in the lower section of the crux, and blast through to the awkward squeeze exit. Good hands all the way with some marginal feet smearing. No problem for a moderate trad lead.
By Anonymous Coward
Jun 12, 2004
|A tricky 5.8 even for Eldo, I think, because of the pump/fingers used at the crux and the burn that can happen if you don't get your pro right off. Would be harder than Bastille if that was still in the condition it was in 20 years ago.
By Anonymous Coward
Jun 12, 2004
|In some of the guidebooks it suggests an upper pitch for this. On my first ascent my partner and I decided to top out Wind Tower for an overview. It is best to think of this route as ending on the ledge for a rap or walkdown.
By kevin donald
Nov 15, 2004
|When I first did this route I felt that 5.8 was a fair rating because: the crux is well protected, relatively short and climbers of average height will be able to stem most of the route. Also it is my opinion that in 1980 the ratings in Eldo were just a smidgin stiffer (or out of sync with the rest of the country) than they might be today. This really is a protectable adventure pitch for the trad climber with 5.8-5.9 skills. The rock quality is superb. Kevin Donald
By Anonymous Coward
Nov 23, 2004
|I'd call this a 5.6 pitch w/ a 5.8 crux for about three moves, So i'd rate it @ .8-. It was my first 5.8 lead and probably about my 5th or 6th trad pitch and I had no trouble with gear or moves minus the pump. The 5.6 portion of the pitch seemed easier all around than Calypso and the 5.8 seemed much easier than my 2nd 5.8 called Mr. Natural. I seem to remember a bomber stopper at the base of Reggae's crux and a bomber yellow alien in mid crux. It'd be 5.9 if you sit at the crux or there wasn't the gigantic jug at the end of the crux.The last move onto the ledge is hilarious for the 2nd. My buddy was laughing his ass off at my wiggling feet sticking over the edge as I shimmied behind the block. I like the beached whale comment above, that's what I felt like.
By Ernie Port
From: Boulder, Colorado
May 15, 2005
|A good alternative to waiting in line for access to Reggae from Calypso, is the giant boulder start , where you can avoid the crowd and send this as one long 200' stretcha...barely reaches w/ 60m rope.
By Anonymous Coward
Jun 9, 2005
|A nice route with good pro. Makes you feel like a champ after that nice layback, then like an total fool idiot as you flail into the slot. Thank goodness my belayer left his camera in the car.
By Jason Shatek
Aug 31, 2005
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
|Led this one for about the 10th time last night and it just keeps getting better and better. The fixed cam at the start of the crux is still there but the fixed nut at the top is gone. Also, I think there are bats back behind the flake at the crux. I heard a whole lot of activity as I was climbing by and I was a bit nervious to grab the flake putting part of my hand back there. Still worth doing!
By Gary Schmidt
From: Boulder, CO
Apr 15, 2006
|Thoroughly enjoyed this climb. Other than the short crux, the Reggae pitch felt easier than some parts of the first pitch of Calypso which is probably the most popular way to access the climb. Recommend moving the belay over to the right from the Calypso bolts so one has a clean view of the route and avoiding rope issues. Still two stuck pieces in the crux, a cam at the base and a nut about half way up. Agree with some commments above that probably best option at the crux is to get something in and then just go for it. Somehow managed to avoid looking like a beach whale exiting the top by using a right arm bar and getting my left hand on something. Great climb.
By Cody Munger
From: Carson City, NV
Apr 18, 2006
I was more scared by the approach to the crux than the crux itself. Probably because the crack looks so heinous from the ground. The crack had bomber hand holds in all the right places and wasn't too bad. The pro in the crux itself was still the two fixed pieces mentioned previously and I didn't really see a need for any more placements. The gear below the crux I managed to get pieces in every 6 feet, lots of stopper placements.
For an alternative to the whale slide at the top, try doing the exposed hand traverse around the outside of the slot. Much easier and looks much less comical to your second.
By Luis Barandiaran
From: Longmont, CO
May 22, 2006
rating: 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
|I did Reggae with my brother on Friday and it was awesome. We'd been eyeing the line for a year and decided that it was time... A fixed nut and cam at the crux really made it more of a clip-up than anything and the crux is only one 5.8ish move. I found it to just be a touch harder than the 5.7 crux on Rewritten. Combined with Calypso makes it the best and most asthetic line on SW Wind Tower IMO.
By Mike McMahon
From: Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Jun 18, 2007
|Mistakenly climbed this, thinking it was the second pitch of Calypso! Great climb anyway!
By Kevin Craig
Oct 20, 2007
You can't "traverse over" and climb West Overhang from the top of this route. West Overhang (the actual overhang anyway) starts from the same big ledge as Reggae but about 50-100 ft' to the right.
Also of interest, someone has cleaned all the old fixed gear on the crux of this route (thanks!) and the key hold at the start of the crux is no longer coated with bird crap as it was ealier in the summer (thanks even more for that if someone cleaned it).
By Mark Cushman
From: Cumming, GA
Nov 16, 2007
|I thought the crux was harder than Bastille Crack. Still a fantastic climb, though.
By Scott Rogers
From: Moab, UT
Feb 28, 2008
|Best route on the SW face. Protects well and has a well-rated crux that will leave you breathing hard if you are a beginning leader. I also love the fact that this entire part of the Wind Tower gets all-day sunlight in the winter. Great for year-round climbing!
By MaryR
From: Boulder, Co
May 25, 2008
Hey everyone! My partner and I left some gear at the top of this climb, it's marked with blue and white tape. If you found it I would love to get it back... PLEASE! Send me a PM, if you have any details!
By Jeff Welch
From: Denver, CO
Sep 9, 2008
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
|I lost a green #1.75 Tech Friend on Reggae this evening. Dumbass leader (me) didn't sling it long enough, and the little bastard walked on me. Would be happy to buy a beer for anyone who returns it.
By Dean Cool
From: Boulder, CO
Sep 18, 2008
|This was a sweet climb! Great solid pro placement before you reach the crux. Kind of a tight squeeze at the top behind the large flake/roof. I will most definitely go back and climb this one again.
By Evan1984
Feb 8, 2009
Climbed this yesterday and found it to be fun and well protected, with a distinct crux at the end. I agree with the rating because the crux is stiff but the rest is straight forward.
Getting a good wide stance at the crux will save you some grief as it can be pumpy and want to make you swing out. You can place throughout the crux, but the strain involved might mean you're better served just moving through it. A good stance before the hard stuff lets you get a good piece in the lower part of the crux and fire up it while still being reasonably protected.
By Lordsokol
From: Boulder, CO
May 21, 2009
|I rope-soloed this route last night after work. I typically won't rope-solo unless the route is fairly straightforward. Such is the case with this route. There are plenty of options for gear, and you can choose to run out as much or little as you like... even on the crux. I found it easier to blast the crux with no pro but what I placed at the very start of the 'overhang'. It's only about 12 feet and there are really only two 5.7ish moves. The rest above the crux comes quickly, so I wasn't totally flamed. Also, I set a belay to the right of the bolt anchors (start of second pitch) to allow other parties to move on without me hoggin' up the area. I liked this route more than Bastille for rope soloing.
By Bob Brockwehl
From: Golden, CO
Jul 26, 2009
|The best approach to Reggae is the first pitch of Boulder Direct (using the start of West Overhang; see my comment on Boulder Direct). If better known, this approach would take a lot of the pressure off P1 of Calypso.
By Marley Hodgson
From: CO
Jan 18, 2010
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
|Very quality climb. Did this Jan. 16 in 48 degree temps after having climbed it 10+ years ago. Better than I remebered it being. The pro is solid, albeit spaced a bit in spots. There is a Nut fixed in the crack about 1/2 way up the crux at the top. Inspected it briefly on lead and the wires looked in good condition and didn't seem to be going anywhere. Just clipped it and fired for the jug. I agree that fiddling with pro in the crux might make this more spicy than necessary. There are multiple good placements directly before the crux 15 foot section. Recommend placing pro at the top of the crux before trying to squeeze into the "beached whale" slot...as it feels like it is going to spit you back out. Hilarious and spooky at the same time. Definitely worth it.
By Phill T
Mar 21, 2010
|No fixed gear on the route as of today. Note that if you don't want to squirm your way into the slot at the top and imitate the beached whale, you can fire in a good cam and then traverse right under the massive chockstone roof thing aiming for the hole on the right. Traverse goes at about 5.7 with decent pro through it, and I thought was a much better finish to a phenomenal pitch. This anchor spot makes for way better rope drag rather than running your rope along the top of the chockstone, and you can see your second the whole way. There is some swing potential if they blow it, but it's pretty mild.
By Ryan Day Thompson
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Dec 13, 2010
Joined the "beached whale" club today. This was my first serious lead. I've only led 5.4 before. I fell on the crux with a piece at my chest and then gave it three more tries and shot my arms before I lowered off a bomber nut and let my partner try. He stuck it one go (much to my chagrin), but that gave me confidence to trust my feet and do it. Did it. Whoever said that someone who could stem wide was right as that is how I eventually conquered the layback :-)
I feel confident I could lead this now. Good pro. Easy to sew up. The crux has a bomber piece right at the chest.
By Rodger Raubach
Mar 12, 2011
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
|Enjoyable climbing at 5.8 on great rock. Protects very well with passive gear.
By Ryan Tuleja
Jun 8, 2011
I climbed this yesterday. Built an anchor right under the route instead of using the Calypso anchor, since there were multiple parties in line for P1 of Calypso toproping.
I found the whole route easy to protect. Great, straightforward gear placements, positive holds, and a great setting. Crux section was short, but even for a sissy like me protectable.
By Eric Klammer
From: Boulder, CO
Apr 21, 2013
rating: 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
|Super fun route! The crux may be 5.8, but it is very short so if you can move fast through it you're golden. Fixed purple TCU there as of 4/20. Beached whale move at the top not necessary, just lie back off the big boulder and stand on up! Awesome belay possible just above in the various solution pockets (threads and creative nuts). Scrambled down and right to reach rap bolts.
By Andy Hansen
From: Longmont, Colorado
Jun 20, 2014
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
|To Page: leave the tricams at home. A wonky but reliable #1 Camalot in a slot + a threaded sling (use your nut tool) in a hueco works really well. Or just bury yourself in the slot behind the flake and use the terrain to your advantage.
By tyler.evans evans
From: Boulder, CO
Oct 24, 2014
|Made a late afternoon run up Reggae today. Such a fun pitch, but got a blue BD X4 (0.3) stuck right at the top of the fun part... just a few feet above the fixed TCU. Huge bummer as it was just a directional. On the off chance someone is able to pull it and lets me know, I'll be super grateful and reward the hero with beer and a big high five.
By a Ball
From: Boulder, CO
Feb 16, 2015
|This is a good pitch. First Eldo guidebook 5.8. Just a heads-up...just to the right (towards the rap bolts) of where you belay at the top of the pitch is a big hole that forms the natural arch that the Boulder Direct route climbs through. It was hidden from view where I belayed and I almost fell through it while off belay scrambling to the rap bolts. Easy to avoid...once you know it's there....
By farkas.time
From: Albuquerque, NM
Sep 23, 2016
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
Great pitch, but got a #1 Master Cam stuck at crux. If retrieved, please call 303.818.9238 for your reward!
By Matt Rhodin
From: Denver, CO
Oct 15, 2016
|Awkward, beached whale squeeze at the top of the pitch can be avoided by jumping on the face of the big boulder and hand traversing along the lip. Way fun and awesome exposure!
By BoulderCharles
Aug 19, 2017
|Watch out for a loose block at the start of the dihedral, just off the starting ledge. I placed a cam behind this flake, gave it a slight tug, and felt the lobes expand. Yikes! I marked it, but I worry it will come down before too long.
By Rob Lee
From: Boulder, Colorado
Sep 13, 2017
I climbed this today (skipping out early from work). In the crux section, I placed reached up to slot a DMM #10 Offset nut. It got stuck on a horizontal-ish position, and I couldn't wiggle it out. I put in a cam, because I didn't want to fuss with the nut in the crux section. My follower couldn't get it out unfortunately, and I had was short on time. Grateful if someone wants to return it (provided it comes loose) but OK if this is a donation as well. Thanks!
Where do most people set the anchor at the top of Ragge? The only quality crack I could find was to the right where you top out. Climbing above in those caves is really chossy. Thanks!


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Pitt has 20 wins for the 13th consecutive season and most likely will end up in the NCAA tournament for the 10th time in 11 years.
But there is a cause for concern with the Panthers recently because they have had a hard time scoring points.
Pitt's offense has been overly dependent on senior Lamar Patterson, but when he doesn't have a good game, the Panthers have struggled.
The offense has been an issue in the past three games. The Panthers (20-4, 7-3 ACC) have failed to score 50 points in regulation in any of them.
The good news is despite that, they have won two of those three games, but two wins have come against teams in the bottom-fifth of the ACC standings, Miami and Virginia Tech.
Pitt coach Jamie Dixon was asked after a 62-57 victory Saturday against Virginia Tech if he is concerned about the offense which clearly has not played its best basketball in recent weeks.
He said the idea that Pitt is not a good offensive team is not accurate because a team's offensive success is measured in more ways than just points.
"I'm always concerned about the offense, even when we are leading the league in field-goal percentage, leading the country in assists and assist-to-turnover ratio," Dixon said. "We're always working to improve, you can't be satisfied, you have to continue to adjust. I thought [Saturday against the Hokies] they played a zone, they sagged in the lane but we got good shots.
"We got into a good rhythm and got away from that. We can't let a few missed shots affect us and get stationary. We didn't do a good job of knocking down shots but we will be better than we played [Saturday]."
Offensive efficiency and assist-to-turnover ratios aside, the bottom line is the Panthers have not been putting the ball in the basket.
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Against Virginia, the Panthers scored only 45 points. Patterson was 3 of 14 from the field and finished with 10 points.
Patterson had a big game against Miami, a 59-55 win, scoring 25 points, but 10 of those points came in overtime. Patterson had 15 points in regulation and the Panthers had 46 before going to overtime.
Saturday against the Hokies, Patterson was limited by a thumb injury and Talib Zanna was limited by a nagging ankle injury. The top two scorers were hobbled and it showed as the Panthers scored only 48 points in regulation.
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105 — By Richard Thiel
— December 2000
A Vision Realized
|The man behind Sunseeker sees his longtime dreamboat become a reality.
The name Sunseeker means many things to many people: style, performance, affluence, and (if you're a fan of the recent movie The World Is Not Enough) James Bond. But to those who have dealt with the U.K. boatbuilder directly--especially if they're the builder's customers--Sunseeker is Robert Braithwaite. Little wonder. Whether at boat shows, at owners' rendezvous, at media events, or on the factory floor, Braithwaite is omnipresent. In fact, he seems to know every specification of every model and every owner of every boat.
So it is also little surprise that the biggest--by a margin of more than 20 feet-- Sunseeker ever is very much the child of Sunseeker's founder, joint owner, and managing director. This is not to diminish the work of Robert's brother John, who is largely responsible for the engineering and exterior styling of all Sunseekers, Don Shead, who has drawn all of Sunseeker's hulls, Ken Freivokh, who has crafted all of the current Sunseeker interiors, or the hundreds of dedicated Sunseeker employees. But there is no doubt that the Sunseeker 105 is Robert's dream realized.
He can't say for sure just when the dream began. Certainly he never conceived of such a yacht when he started Sunseeker in 1968 with a 17-footer. On the other hand, he grudgingly admits that when he introduced the 84 five years ago and told everyone that he wouldn't build anything larger, he was already working on preliminary drawings for a larger yacht. By that time he may or may not have known it would be a 105--only he knows, and he's not telling--but he did have a clear vision. He says he wanted to build "a pure yacht," which is why he made such a large leap in length. He wanted her to appeal to owners seeking to avoid the hassles of hiring a naval architect and stylist, shopping plans around to various builders, and overseeing a two-year build process, but who still wanted to create a yacht with no restrictions other than a few structural bulkheads. Most important, he wanted this vessel to embody all of the things Sunseekers are known for: style, comfort, and performance.
That last requirement was a prodigious one. Sunseekers are universally fast, and Robert wanted to build a fully found yacht that could keep pace with them. To accomplish this feat, he again turned to Shead, who lofted a hull with a length-to-beam ratio of roughly four to one, aggressive for a yacht of this size. He also gave it a true planing configuration with sufficient deadrise to make it seakindly in deteriorated conditions but not so deep a V that it required excessive horsepower to plane. John Braithwaite was given the hard job: a target weight of 75 tons. To meet it, he employed a variety of advanced materials, including powder-bound mat, multiaxis fabrics, balsa coring in the superstructure, which is supported by costly foam-and-carbon fiber stiffeners, and also costly foam-cored bulkheads and floors. All furniture was built by Sunseeker out of the boat in a full-size mock-up and using special adhesives that allowed for thinner, lighter woods. John nearly hit his target: On launch day the 105 tipped the scales at 76 tons.
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When you and your unborn baby are facing rare and unique medical challenges, you'll find expert care at the Fetal and Neonatal Medicine Center at Rush. Specialists in the center diagnose, manage, support and oversee your care when you:
- Are pregnant with a baby who has medical challenges
- Have pregnancy complications that may affect your baby
The center brings together a team of experts who provide coordinated mother-baby-family care for your pregnancy and beyond. Your team at Rush is dedicated to providing you with the advanced care you need to ensure best possible outcomes for you and your baby.
The center can treat babies with a wide range of medical problems, such as issues with heart, brain and intestinal development.
You can contact the center at (312) 942-9472 or through the 24/7 answering service at (312) 942-RUSH (7874).