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Hot Toys' newest release in support of Disney's TRON LEGACY is of the creator himself, Kevin Flynn as portrayed by Jeff Bridges. Kevin Flynn thus far is the first of two releases, the second being Sam Flynn and Lightcycle due out soon. As a huge fan of the film and the digital world that was created, I'm hoping Hot Toys will announce and release even more TRON collectibles. But until then, let's take a look at this 12" Kevin Flynn which is a major step-up from the Spinmasters smaller mass market toy line.
The box design is an attractive display piece in itself. The outer sleeve depicts the white Identity Disc that belongs to Flynn on an all black surface. It's an eye-catcher for sure, with bright graphics and an embossed disc for added effect. The inner box is a very traditional box with plastic tray within and a window on the front to see what you're getting. On the back of the package, a cleverly cut window shows the Identity Disc within as well as giving credit where credit is due and honoring the artistic team behind the figure.
Jeon Young Tae is the head sculptor of Kevin Flynn and he does a pretty bang-up job on it. I do have one gripe though and that would be in regards to his beard and the hair on the back of his head. The hair and beard just aren't scruffy enough to be movie-accurate. It's very clean cut so I can see where folks don't exactly see Kevin Flynn in this sculpt. From most angles though, it's a very strong headsculpt. The rest of the sculpted aspects are with his hands and feet, which I will discuss in greater detail below.
Head painter is J C Hong and I have no real complaints in regards to his portrat. The beard has decent shading though but still needs a bit more detail, is more than satisfactory.
The body used for Flynn is a TrueType body that boasts over 30 points of articulation. Thirty points is plenty, though there are a few joints that are restricted due to the costume. It's a necessary evil, however, and more important to have an accurate costume than a flexible one.
Speaking of costume, it's time to take a look at the accessories. Let's start with the outfits because in this box, you get two of them. There's a third outfit seen in the movie that isn't included here when (old) Kevin Flynn first meets Sam for the first time on the Grid. The outfit Kevin is wearing right out of the package is from the dinner table discussion scene. The white outfit consists of a pair of pants, long sleeved shirt, and a long sleeved robe with detachable data disc on the back. In this outfit, Kevin sports his Zen lifestyle with bare feet.
Also included is the black costume that consists of a long sleeved jacket with detachable data disc on the back, long sleeved robe, long sleeved shirt, pair of pants, and a pair of black boots that can be swapped with the feet. I certainly prefer the black outfit over the white, but it's still not perfect. When Kevin enters the End of Line Club, he is seen wearing a hood that is not included here. The black costume is also lined with white fabric to simulate the light features on the costume and unfortunately, it does not light up.
I do have a beef about the costumes and that is the plastic snaps used. It's certainly not as steep or useful as the metal snaps from yesteryear.
In addition to the two outfits with matching Identity discs, Kevin Flynn has a white bracelet and a black bracelet to be placed on his right wrist. He does come with a good amount of hands to lend to the believability. There are five interchangeable hands in all, including a pair of relaxed palms, pair of fists, and a right hand for holding the ldentity Disc.
The last bit of accessory is the fancy display base that turns on to reveal the title. Batteries are included and add to the professionalism of this figure.
Kevin Flynn is priced at about $150, and if you can get lower than that, consider that a deal. He's a great figure and highly recommended, especially if you're a TRON fan. It's unsure what the future of this line holds but I do hope that enough folks support the Kevin Flynn so that it persuades Hot Toys into making more from this property.
Review and Photography by David Yeh
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CHINO – Chino American Legion Post 299 will host bingo on Dec 16 with proceeds going to support its veterans programs.
Doors open at noon with bingo starting at 1 p.m. at the post, 13759 Central Ave.
Snacks, sodas, and water will be sold.
In addition, breakfast is served every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. A taco lunch is served every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Information: 909-628-2080.

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One thing I keep hearing is that if Dallas gets rid of Shawn Marion, they have enough space this summer to go after DWill and Dwight. This is the trade I came up with adding the Pacers and Rondo:
Pacers give:
Darren Collison
picks (this years first and I would consider sending another 1st but would hope we could make it a second rounder)
Pacers receive:
Rajon Rondo
Boston gives:
Rajon Rondo
Ray Allen
Boston receives:
Shawn Marion
Darren Collison
Rodrigue Beaubois
Dallas gives:
Shawn Marion
Rodrigue Beaubois
a second rounder
Dallas receives:
Ray Allen
(trade also works if you take out Beaubois and Allen and move the picks around a bit, maybe Boston sends a second rounder)
Why for Indiana:
Use your capspace to upgrade your weakest starting spot at a ridiculously low price for 4 years. Instant contender.
Why for Boston:
This is the hardest sell. Marion isn't a long term piece but he is valuable and a DC/Pierce/Marion/Garnett/O'neal (or alternatively DC/Allen/Pierce/Marion/Garnett) lineup would be competitive and you would have picks going forward and a nice piece in Roddy who needs a change of scenery. Would probably be in conjunction with another move from them.
Why for Dallas:
Ray expires so he leaves room for free agent moves, Kidd/Allen/Odom/Nowitzki/Mahimni would compete and remove the weird duplication of Marion and Odom or if they gave Marion up just taking back picks or just smaller one year guys I wouldn't be surprised. They punted on the title defense already when they let Chandler walk.


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Netflix informed customers that it will no longer be adding HD DVD's to it's inventory. Towards the end of February 08 (this month) any 'saved' DVD's in the customer's queue will be changed to standard DVD' s after that.
Existing HD DVD's will apparently be available 'for the next several months'.
This seems odd since I can't imagine the HD DVD's aren't still generating profit in a national rental environment and would for quite some time considering the amount of hardware in the marketplace. I just saw stats showing that HD DVD 'preferred' accounts with Netflix GREATLY outdistance the Blu Ray preferred accounts.
But, regardless of their motives, and regardless if Sony might've sent some cash their way, I'd say there is no recovery from this. As bleak as it looked already... this just took a .45 and put it to the head of the bleeding, battered, and barely breathing body of the HD DVD format.


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TINTERN councillors fear a proposal to turn an historic hotel into homes would look like a "great lump of Lego."
At a meeting of community councillors, held in Tintern Village Hall last week, members said that, while they broadly support the idea of housing, more low-cost provision is needed for local people.
Councillors also raised concerns after looking at architect's drawings of how the Abbey Hotel would look if its owner Huw Jones is allowed to convert the 25-bedroom hotel into 11 two-storey homes, with nine allotments.
Plans for the site, which lies in a conservation area, include demolishing unsightly buildings while retaining significant buildings that date from the early 1800s and adding new extensions and two extra parking spaces.
Cllr Ludo Graham raised concern about the visual impact of the development and called for better representation.
He said: " It would be a shame to see a great lump of Lego at the entrance to the village."
"It says its going to be finished in stone but the image looks nothing like it."
"It is going to be a really awful advert for the village."
Chairwoman Stephanie Shewood was disappointed that there was not a bigger proportion of low-cost housing.
"There are only two out of 11 and we know there is a need for this in Tintern.
Councillor Shewood raised concerns about the ground and water mains beneath the proposed allotments, and also the lack of parking provision.
She said there are culverts there which are an important part of the flood alleviation scheme.
Cllr Tony Heywood said: "The lack of low-cost housing is driving people out of the village."
Monmouthshire council has yet to consider the application.


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Fleet of one hundred UFOs hovers above Sacramento (USA) in broad daylight
The initial report came from Dr Richard Boylan and Army Sergeant Justin Johnson. It was posted on several reliable alternative news sites around the web - for example here and here.
Question: Why isn't this 100-craft sighting being reported by the local Californian media? It would seem to be the most important UFO manifestation in America since the Phoenix lights in 1997. In the UK, the day before, on Saturday 21st July 2007, a smaller group of five UFOs, again in a geometrically precise formation, was seen at 10.30pm in the night sky above Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. But this sighting was reported in at least two UK mainstream newspapers (here and here) and both accounts were accompanied by good photographs (here and here). In addition, at least three different YouTube videoclips of the Stratford UK sighting have been posted on the web (here, here and here).
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NJ Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off in First Debate [VIDEO/AUDIO/POLL]
The two candidates for Governor in New Jersey had the first of two debate showdowns on Tuesday night at William Paterson University. Watch a full replay of the debate here.
The Democratic challenger, State Senator Barbara Buono, who's way behind in the polls, stressed that there are 400,000 people looking for work in the Garden State, and "people are just beginning to focus on the race."
"What the people in New Jersey want is someone who's real and will tell them the truth – as he sees it – and that's what I've done for 4 years," Governor Chris Christie said. "I've looked them in the eye and told them the truth. Using direct and blunt language is something I've done my whole life – that's the way my mother raised me."
On the issue of same sex marriage Christie said people of good will have differences of opinion.
"The institution of marriage for 2,000 years has been between a man and a woman, and if we're going to change that core definition of marriage, I don't think that should be decided by 121 politicians in Trenton, or seven judges on the Supreme Court."
Buono responded by saying "it's a human right."
"I mean Governor, show a profile in courage and do the right thing for our sons and our daughters," she urged.
During the debate the Governor stressed the fact that he inherited a terrible fiscal situation and that he's already done a lot to get property taxes under control. Christie said moving forward we have to give towns "civil service reform so they can consolidate and share more services across municipal and county lines, and secondly is to make sure we end this abuse of sick pay."
Buono told the audience Christie has made state history.
"He had the largest cut in property tax relief in state history – property taxes rose on average 20 percent and in other places more," she said.
Christie closed by defending his first term in office.
"For four years I've been myself to the people of New Jersey. I've told them the truth about the problems we had, making sure we have the most education funding ever and reaching across the isle in a bipartisan way to bring solutions. What I promise you if you give me another 4 years is I will be myself, I will tell you the truth, I will work as hard as I can because there's no greater privilege I could ever ask for in my life."
Buono concluded by telling the audience she's been able to live the American dream because of her parents hard work, and she's fighting for a better tomorrow. "
"It's time to put New Jersey first, to bring good jobs back to New Jersey and put New Jersey first. I'm going to be the kind of Governor who will do that. I will lift up the middle class."
Another debate takes place next week.
Top 5 Debate Moments
- The candidates disagreed on many issues, including same-sex marriage:
- Both candidates were asked about how to best keep taxes under control:
- Christie and Buono answered questions about Jersey's lagging state economy:
- The two had dramatically different answers when asked to name something they like about the other:
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The 2013 Town Crier Holiday Fund topped $230,000 as of Monday, only the third time in its 14-year history the fund exceeded the $230,000 mark.
With contributions still coming in, the fund has the opportunity to break the 2007 record of $237,000. The 2012 Holiday Fund generated $233,000.
Holiday Fund proceeds are donated to 20 Silicon Valley nonprofit organizations that maximize their effectiveness through their low overhead. Their missions range from serving individuals and families in need (Community Services Agency) to tutoring and mentoring students (Partners for New Generations).
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I pick this one up for $3. It looks to me like "pinchback" and the stone looks like an aquamarine. It is very well done. The closure looks like it is from the late 1800's, but I learned that it was also used much later. Anyway, I like the pin.
Thanks for looking :)


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Posted on Monday, February 24, 2014
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Five Westminster College students have been added to the list of students who earned undergraduate degrees in December.
Students who earned undergraduate degrees are:
Ellwod City, PA
Kelsey Loccisano, a biology major, is a daughter of Jayson and Yvonne Loccisano and a graduate of Lincoln High School.
Hermitage, PA
Luanne Shernisky, a public relations major in the Lifelong Learning Program, is a graduate of Sharpsville High School.
Leetsdale, PA
Shane Priddy, a biology major, is a son of Jessica and Joseph Reilsono, and a graduate of Quaker Valley High School.
Punxsutawney, PA
Sarah Fugate, a mathematics major, is a daughter of Douglas and Beth Fugate and a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School.
Shaker Heights, OH
Gregory Eisele, an accounting major, is a son of Mark and Marilyn Eisele and a graduate of Shaker Heights High School.
Westminster grants three undergraduate degrees ? bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music. Specialization is offered in 41 majors.
Contact Admissions at 800-942-8033 for more information about degrees and programs.


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Balfour Beatty shares slumped today after the infrastructure services firm warned of a £35 million shortfall within part of its UK construction arm.
It now plans to review the size and footprint of the mechanical and electrical engineering operation, having seen a further deterioration in its performance.
The Living Places wing of its business has come in for much criticism, particularly in west Wiltshire, after grass cutting schedules slipped.
In Bradford on Avon councillors cut grass themselves and sent Balfour Beatty a bill for £250.
Today shares were more than 12 per cent lower as the update spooked investors just two months after Balfour issued a profits warning as well as the departure of chief executive Andrew McNaughton.
Balfour blamed design changes, project delays, rework on projects and contractual disputes for the latest downturn in engineering services.
It plans to offset the shortfall through the proceeds of selling more of its public private partnership projects over the rest of this year.
The rest of Balfour is trading in line with expectations and the group said it remains on track for profits of between £145m and £160m.
A 12 to 18-month programme is working to restore the wider UK construction arm to a firmer footing, with the regional and major project businesses trading in line with hopes.
The engineering services business, which is based in Cheadle, has worked on projects including Marks & Spencer's flagship store at Cheshire Oaks and the aquatics centre at the London 2012 Olympics site.
A new management team in engineering services has led to greater scrutiny of contract positions and contributed to the additional £35m shortfall. Most of it relates to a small number of existing contracts, mainly in the London area.
Balfour said: "Given these issues, we are reviewing the size and geographic footprint of the business with the aim of ensuring a smaller, more focussed business."


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per the fun little text message I get from the Reds.
IMO, it should have been Pujols.
per the fun little text message I get from the Reds.
IMO, it should have been Pujols.
I agree on Pujols. Its nice to see someone different snag it though. Especially a player like Howard. Congrats!!
I'm glad he won it he truely deserves it
The writers blow another MVP vote.
"Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."
Pujols stint on the DL cost him...
"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it."
I really think it was Howard's HR total that won him the vote.
We'll burn that bridge when we get to it.
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For draft, Polian will presume FAs are gone
April, 6, 2011 Apr 611:07AM ETEmail Print Comments By Paul KuharskyWith the draft slated to take place ahead of free agency, how will teams determine their needs if they don't know whether they will be able to retain their own guys with expiring contracts?
Colts vice chairman Bill Polian said hell take a worst-case scenario approach.
I asked him, as an example, whether safety ranks as a Colts draft need considering Melvin Bullitt could be an unrestricted free agent if a new CBA is struck.
I think you have to go into the draft and say, Anybody whos out there [as a possible unrestricted free agent] is not coming back,' Polian said. Now, thats for draft purposes. Dont misconstrue what I am saying. Thats for purposes of evaluating players in the draft.
We hope like the devil to get Melvin Bullitt back. I dont know if we will or we wont.
I feel certain that thinking doesnt apply to Peyton Manning, who isn't under contract for 2011 but who got a franchise tag before the CBA expired.
Elsewhere, Polian's comment gives us some insight into what Indianapolis may be looking to address in the draft.
Among the Colts potential free agents to-be are running back Joseph Addai, left tackle Charlie Johnson, linebacker Clint Session, defensive tackles Antonio Johnson and Daniel Muir and kicker Adam Vinatieri.
The Colts probably have enough at running back and linebacker even without Addai and Session. Maybe there is a blue-chip guy too good to resist, but otherwise a late pick to help ensure depth could suffice. But offensive line is a primary need even if Johnson returns and a big defensive tackle could be an upgrade over Johnson or Muir.
Of that group, only Vinatieri will be unrestricted if the lockout is lifted by the courts and the NFL imposes the most recent set of rules. In that scenario, players need six years rather than four to reach unrestricted free agency.


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Sick of social media? Some are feeling the fatigue
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Are you suffering from social media fatigue?
Well, if you are, you aren't alone. A recent study by the Pew Research Center says that users are wanting to take a step away from their virtual lives.
Reasons vary, but most people say sites such as Facebook and Twitter are a drain of time. Digital distractions are doing damage to productivity at work and their lives at home, they say.
Aida Duran is a Bakersfield mother and says she is glad to hear that people are moving away from their electronic interactions and towards in-person interactions.
"I believe that it takes away from the quality of time that has to give to their children, to their family, and to their spouses," Duran says. "It's creating that lack of communication between families, and it's breaking them away from what's important."
Amber Chiang is Bakersfield College's social media manager, and she says she suffers from social media fatigue after running the college's multiple social media sites.
"I manage all of the social media sites for Bakersfield College, and it is not a 9-to-5 job by any means. I am answering Facebook questions at 10, 11 o'clock at night," she says.
Some tips when you're feeling a little too drained to be online:
- Take a break
- Have balance, invest real time with your family and friends
- Time constraints
- Pit the phone, computer or tablet away


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New York -- The Jones Group Inc. returned to a profit in the first quarter, but sales were hampered by unseasonably cool weather. The company said net income for the three months ended April 6, after paying preferred dividends, totaled $500,000. That compares with a loss of $1.2 million in the year-ago period.
Revenues for the first quarter of 2013 were almost $1.1 billion, up from $936 million for the same period last year. Jones Group CEO Wesley R. Card said that weather and other factors impacted the business both domestically and internationally.
"First quarter revenues were in line with our revised expectations, with the jeanswear business registering the largest improvement in operating results," Card said. "For other areas of the business, the cold weather negatively impacted seasonal spring product sales and, accordingly, gross margins for the first quarter were approximately 210 basis points below last year."
Jones Group lowered its full-year revenue forecast from a range of $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion, to a range of $3.8 billion to $3.95 billion. Wall Street analysts had been predicting full-year revenues of $3.9 billion.
"We expect continued margin pressure in sportswear in the second quarter, as we clear spring merchandise in anticipation of our new and refocused product offerings for fall," Card said.


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Merrell Moab Ventilator Mid
1 lb 15 oz
7 - 12 (Half Sizes) 13, 14, 15 and Wide 7 - 12 (Half Sizes) 13, 14, 15
Dura Leather and Mesh Upper
I would highly recommend these! Used only two pairs…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $60
I would highly recommend these! Used only two pairs on my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2012.
- Breathable
- Extremely durable
- Merrell has good customer service
- Quick-drying
- Comfortable right out of the box
I could not recommend these shoes enough. Let me explain.
I had no idea what to do for shoes while prepping for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike, and I spent a ton of time researching. I had a list of a dozen or so different brands, styles, sizes, etc., and I knew that I wanted a mid size because I thought it would be a good compromise between ankle support, weight and sturdiness. I came across these Merrells which retail right at $100, but I happened to find a good deal somewhere online for only $60. So I bought them. I think I tried them on maybe once at REI, but that was about it.
They came in the mail, and I was pleasantly surprised. Right out of the box they are extremely comfortable. That doesn't tell you much until you start hiking for 8-12 hours a day in them though. So when that started, I was again pleasantly surprised. Normally you'll have to purchase boots several weeks in advance, and then spend that time breaking them in, but honestly I didn't do a bit of breaking these bad boys in.
They're pretty breathable and so dry out fairly quick. As a side note, definitely do not get a Gore-Tex boot, because those will take days to dry out and will make your feet miserable.
These Merrells had another couple of awesome surprises. My first pair lasted for 1600 miles all the way until Massachusetts. In fact, they looked brand new all the way until I got to the awful state of Pennsylvania which pretty much shredded them. When I was in Virginia, a fellow hiker had told me about a deal that Merrell had specifically for AT thru-hikers, in which they would replace your boot for free one time only, and send it to you anywhere on the trail. Let me repeat. Fo' free.
Mine were sent to Dalton, Massachusetts and my second pair lasted all the way to Katahdin. So I essentially spent $60 on two pairs of boots. I heard of people having to purchase 3-4 pairs of shoes, spending upwards of $300. These were extremely popular on the trail, and I saw dozens of other hikers with these exact same shoes.
I'm very happy with them, and combined with my Superfeet insoles, they made for some extremely happy feet.
Used the Merrell Moab (both mid and reg) and the usual…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $90
Used the Merrell Moab (both mid and reg) and the usual result is 1,800 miles out of each pair. Used these while hiking the AT, PCT, CDT, and the ECT. Even ran a 101.8 mile race with them and had no blisters.
- Durability
- Comfort
- After 1,800 miles, when they start to die, they die fast.
- Insoles are pitiful. Immediately must install something more substantial.
I use the Merrell Moab for hiking, biking, and a clean pair for everyday use. If in the mountains and/or snow for extended amount of time I like the mid cut and use the low cut for gentler terrain.
Used the waterproof material once and found it takes longer to dry out plus the extra price isn't cost effective. I find the shoe gets equally wet whether gore-tex or not. On any pair it seems the shoe strings don't like to remain tied for very long.
Also, when I first notice the shoe is deteriorating, it is time to start looking for a new pair because they die fast, but that is usually around the 1,800 mile mark. I love my Merrells!
Thanks for supporting my premise that these are a decent shoe at a great price. I had 2 salesmen at REI the other day telling me they were merely "entry level" cheap-o's. When I told them how much mileage I get out of them, they didn't believe me.
4 years ago
Goose, HornRim, and Lake Land; Do you think that one pair would last 1200 miles for a thru hike. Trails, rock, dirt roads, some paved roads, and bush whacking? This it the boot I am thinking about getting.
4 years ago
Wolfman, this reviewer stated he did the AT using 2 pairs. http://www.trailspace.com/gear/merrell/moab-ventilator-mid/review/26433/ When are you heading onto the AT?
4 years ago
I bought this boot in GTX after a paior of Danner Lioghts split in the sole along the bend. I replaced the insole with a heat mouldable insole and now have finally found THE best light boot in decades.
4 years ago
I have this boot ing GTX. AFter a pair of Danner Lights split at the bend of teh sole in one boot I got the Merrills. Best light boot I've EVER used. I replaced teh insole with a heat-mouldable insole and now have great , no-blister comfort.
4 years ago
I have this boot ing GTX. AFter a pair of Danner Lights split at the bend of teh sole in one boot I got the Merrills. Best light boot I've EVER used. I replaced teh insole with a heat-mouldable insole and now have great , no-blister comfort.
4 years ago
There is no breaking in time with these hikers and…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $100
There is no breaking in time with these hikers and they are great for wet or dry terrain. I have recommended these hikers to others because they are so comfortable.
- Wear well
- Comfortable
- Look good
- Affordable.
- Laces come untied unless double-knotted.
I belong to an all ladies hiking group and we hike trails in the Ozarks. I hiked 6 mi. on the Buffalo River Trail in the Boston Mtns. and my new hikers performed flawlessly! My old Merrells wore out after 3 yrs. and I purchased a new pair at the Merrell Store in Foley, AL. while vacationing there.
My feet were comfortable with all the elevation changes, especially the rocky downhills and water crossings. I wear a 6.5 x-wide and purchased a size 7 and the hikers fit well when I first put them on. No breaking in. I have recommended these Merrells to other hikers and 4 in our group have these. We love them.
I use the Merrell Moab for hiking, purchased them at REI, no break in time with these , feel good on the feet after a five miles hike, I have the waterproof ones , but if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't buy the Gore tex ones.
2 years ago
These boots have done it all for me including taking…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $100
These boots have done it all for me including taking me up to the top of Iztaccihuatl's glacier in Mexico (17,000+ feet).
- Gore-tex
- Traction
- All purpose
- Probably not great for EXTREME cold
I'll start by saying I don't necessarily always use products by the book and tend to make things work outside of what they're necessarily meant for. However, I've had these boots for 2 years now and they've really done it all for me!
The Goretex, which I had previously read "wears out," has been amazing and has always kept my feet dry even in creek crossings (I just wouldn't go trudging through water, but for a slip up here and there they've kept my socks dry!).
They're great for hot weather with their breathability, and I've also managed to use them quite successfully in cold weather as well. I'll note that their cold weather use has been limited to late fall in the U.S. Midwest, so maybe down to just below freezing at night... and an Iztaccihuatl trip in Mexico which does have a permanent glacier and requires crampons, however the summit was not EXTREMELY cold either.
Very comfy. Wear out quicker than other shoes. Good…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $99
Very comfy. Wear out quicker than other shoes.
- Good summer shoe
- Laces don't last
Good grip on trail, fit true to size.
Purchased these two months ago, paid discounted price,…
Source: bought it new
Purchased these two months ago, paid discounted price, £64, from Go Outdoors, (Amazon showed this price, Go Outdoors matched it plus further discount). Have worn them six times, three occasions 20+ mile hikes, rough country, South Shropshire.
Not good on descents, as toes hit boot front, lacing limited in making difference. Supportive, cushioned but not waterproof. Cannot really complain, as we all know that only leather boots (apart from Wellingtons) are waterproof.
- Cushioning
- Grip
- Protection
- Poor waterproofing
- Limited lacing options
A good boot suitable for spring, summer, and autumn…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: £65
A good boot suitable for spring, summer, and autumn wearing in the hills and coastal paths. Comfortable straight from the box and are light on, although they have a sturdy but flexible sole.
- Good price
- Good fit
- A little narrow for my feet, but so are many others.
I normally wear leather boots, but find because my feet are a little wide I can't get anything comfortable for me. I have tried many boots ranging from the very expensive to really cheap and struggle to find a good fit. The most comfortable ones I have found are fairly cheap Regatta boots.
A friend had asked if I tried some of the softer dura leather type boots from Merrell. I hadn't, but as I was buying for the summer I thought it was worth a try. I ordered from Amazon and with a free returns it was a good option.
They duly arrived the next day and yup, comfortable straight out of the box. I walked around the house for the next few hours and apart from a little tightness width wise they seemed great — a true taste was a proper walk.
Two days later I was off to give them a good test—12 miles of the Black Mountains.
I was about 3 miles into a hill climb and stopped for a rest and to take some pics. My mate asked how I was getting on with the them. It was only then I remembered I had new boots on!! It was going well so far but I would wait till I got back to really judge.
On the flat I noticed that my left heel seemed to sit a little flatter but it wasn't bothering me. This was probably more to do with my gait. I suffer with ingrowing toenails, but so far so good. Downhill would be a good test of the fit. The support of a mid boot suits me, higher boots feels awkward and restrictive to me. I was able to use the lacing system to ensure that there was little movement on the down slopes and this certainly helped with my toe problem.
It was fairly warm day and the terrain at times was boggy. I didn't notice any hot spots and when I took them off at the end of the walk my socks were a lot dryer than I thought they might have been—another plus point.
That was just under a month ago and I have taken them on two more walks—a 7-mile coastal path walk and a short 5-miler which had plenty of places that their waterproofing would be tested—they passed the test easily.
I look forward to seeing how they fare in the coming months but in the meantime Month 1 passed the test easily. I would award 5 stars apart from I don't think it's long enough to award top marks.
Welcome to Trailspace, Alan! Thanks for sharing your first gear review with us. I hope you'll keep us posted on how the Merrells continue to work out for you. I'd also love to see some pics of your boots in your review.
1 year ago
A great boot, breaks in fast and lasts along time.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $119
A great boot, breaks in fast and lasts along time. Would recommend these boots, I own my second pair. Product is great for hiking.
- Durable
- Not totally waterproof
Fit suits my foot perfectly. A little break-in is needed, but only for a couple of days. The support is great for all foot arches. Not great in the waterproof department.
Traction is great in the woods, but does not do well inside on wet surfaces. It keeps your feet cool in the summer. The mesh in the boot keeps your foot dry and cool.
The boots starts to fail in the seams between the soul and the leather boot. Old pair was run into the ground, lasted just over a year, just got new pair.
Great summer hiking shoe, lightweight and instantly…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $90
Great summer hiking shoe, lightweight and instantly comfortable. Affordable!! I have a narrow heel and it fits me well.
- Affordable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
The shoe fits my narrow heel well. I sometimes have a problem finding shoes that fit me. I feel like when I lace it all the way up it gives me more than enough ankle support for any activity that I want to partake in. The boot is ultra comfortable I never felt like I had to break it in.
I have had some ankle injuries in the past and I always feel confident in this boot. It is not designed to be water resistant, I haven't had it in a wet situation yet. But I have a feeling it will dry faster than most because of the mesh.
I have great traction on both wet and dry surfaces. This boot has great ventilation; my foot stays cool throughout the day. I can actually feel a breeze..if there is one.
BUY a whole size bigger.
• Dura leather and mesh upper
• Bellows tongue keeps debris out
• Synthetic leather toe cap and heel counter
• Breathable mesh lining treated with Aegis Antimicrobial solution maintains foot comfort
• Ortholite Anatomical Footbed
• Molded nylon arch shank
• Compression molded EVA footframe provides cushioning
• Merrell Air Cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability
• 5mm Sole lug depth
• Vibram Multi-Sport Sole/TC5+ Rubber
• Weight: 1 lb 8 ozs
Comfortable; okay for day hiking; inside ankle material…
Source: bought it used
Price Paid: $65
Comfortable; okay for day hiking; inside ankle material not very durable.
- Comfortable
- Goretex
- Look nice
- Inside ankle/heel material not durable
- Support only so, so.
I have had two pairs of the Merrell Moab Mids. They were my daily work boots (FS recreation program manager) and for weekend hiking. I typically tie the laces loose at the mid way point so that I can slip them on and off without tying and untying them (my Korean wife insists on the traditional oriental no shoes inside policy, :-) ).
I wore out the material on the heel/ankle rather quickly on the first pair. I was much more conscious of how I put on/off the second pair so that I would not prematurely wear out the second pair. However, the second pair is now torn apart in the same area. Basically, the material for the inside ankle/heel area is not very durable.
I think they are comfortable for schlepping around town and for day hikes. I think they do not provide a lot of support and are overall a rather soft mid boot. They are warm enough for Oregon winter wear, albeit the Goretex liners eventually do not provide much protection from rain or wet snow.
For serious backpacking I have found the Salomon XA Comp 6 mid boots are much more supportive, surprisingly durable, also Goretex, fit my narrow feet better, and consequently have become my favorite replacing the Moabs as my backpacking boot. Still, I continue to wear my broken down Merrell Moabs as my around town and my dog walking shoes.
Excellent hiking boots for day hiking in dry climates,…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $100
Excellent hiking boots for day hiking in dry climates, such as where I live in Wyoming. I don't get blisters, my feet stay cool thanks to the ventilation, and no sore spots. I highly recommend these for day hikes.
- Ventilation
- Lightweight
- Looks
These lightweight hikers fit my feet very well. They offer good arch support and the laces stay tied. I did not need to break them in. They felt great the first time I tried them on.
They're not the best at keeping out dirt, but I live in a windy, dry climate so the sand tends to creep in after a long day. The boots support my feet and ankles very well, I feel stable on rocky terrain.
I've had these boots several years and they are very durable. I only use during the summer hiking season, but they've held up very well.
I bought a pair of Moabs because the store didn't…
Price Paid: $89
I bought a pair of Moabs because the store didn't have the Chameleons I wanted. As everyone else has correctly pointed out, they are very very comfortable!
As most mistakenly say, these shoes are Not true to size! You will most likely need a size bigger then you normally wear, especially if you get the Goretex.
As with the other 5 styles of Merells I own, durability is not a strong suit of the brand. The Vibram soles are indestructible. But the uppers separate from the sole and the inner lining turns to toilet paper quickly and the foam comes out.
If you want a pair of comfortable shoes to wear out to the coffee shop, these shoes are great. For anything resembling hard use, look elsewhere.
I bought these boots a year ago this November and…
Price Paid: £90
I bought these boots a year ago this November and I have been unsatisfied with their performance. Although the boot has been gore-tex proofed, I have had a major issue with leakage.
I used this boot as a camping boot and as a hiking boot in appropriate weather. The boot, as I have found with many Merrell boots, were very comfy and good ventilators. I was unhappy to find out that the upper front of the boot came away from the sole, reading previous comments on this boot this seems to be quite a common problem, design fault maybe?
Another issue I have with the boot is they always seemed to lose heat. This issue may be related to the fault of the upper front and sole. I have found that the boots had fairly good traction but overall I was disappointed because I have previously owned Merrell boot and shoes and they have been outstanding.
I wouldn't recommend these boots and this experience has unfortunately put me off buying Merrell boots.
Out of the box on Monday, six miles on Tuesday. I…
Materials: Leather and mesh
Use: Hiking, camping, and motorcycle riding
Break-in Period: None
Weight: 2 pounds, 6 ounces
Price Paid: $90
Out of the box on Monday, six miles on Tuesday.
I am a 64 year old kid who likes to hike, camp, and ride motorcycles. This winter I had to replace my summer boots and wanted a pair that would be both practical for all three activities and comfortable to wear all day long. You see, over the years I have put on about 60 extra pounds and have developed some kind of problem (heel spurs?) that make my size 14 feet hurt after being on them very long. Over the years I had discovered that some shoe/boot brands may feel comfortable in the store but can cause a lot of discomfort after brief use and that a few brands cause more discomfort than others. Therefore, I wanted to find a summer boot that would cause the least amount of discomfort.
I knew that I wanted a boot that was cool to wear in the hot summer months here in the deep south so I decided up front that boots with waterproof liners were out of the question. But I also knew that I would likely get caught in a few rainstorms on my motorcycle and wanted a pair that would dry quickly.
After a few weeks of reading boot reviews, I decided to buy a pair of Merrell Moab Ventilator Mid Hiking boots. They have side mesh panels that go down to the insole that reportedly allow water inside the boot to drain quickly and they reportedly dry very quickly after getting soaked. They also have a Vibram sole that provides secure traction on wet streets—this is good for motorcycle riders.
They arrived in the mail Monday afternoon and were surprisingly lightweight and comfortable. They felt like a pair of moccasins or sneakers. To break them in, I decided to wear them to work on Tuesday. After work, my feet still felt good so I decided to walk a short distance and my feet still felt good. So I continued the walk and completed a brisk six miles with no hint of a problem. These boots felt like a pair of running shoes and I think it is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
I liked these boots a lot when i first bought them.
Use: short hikes, maybe a couple of hours
Price Paid: £89
I liked these boots a lot when i first bought them. they started leaking after a few weeks. took them back to the store and after a month they changed for new ones. that was 6 months ago.
they have never been 100% waterproof but i put up with that because they are v comfortable. now the soles are coming away from the uppers at the front and i've lost my receipt. i will never buy another pair which is a shame as i also have a pair of Merrell sandals which are great.
Used them for two weeks on the AT and didn't have…
Use: 2 weeks on the AT
Break-in Period: logged about 7 hours in them and even those were painless/
Used them for two weeks on the AT and didn't have any blisters and they were dry on the inside every morning even after 4 days of rain due to the excellent breathability. LOVE them!!
Probably the only boot chewing gum won't stick to....and vice versa. River rocks may as well be giant ice cubes.
5 years ago
I bought these as summer dayhiking boots. I've bashed…
Use: rough trail dayhikes
Break-in Period: from the box
Price Paid: $85
I bought these as summer dayhiking boots. I've bashed them on many SW trail miles, and they have protected my feet fairly well. They are light, and as breathable as they look, but they are much sturdier than their mesh/suede construction would suggest. The Vibram soles are solid, handling wet talus with no problem. These boots feel nimble, yet have a great stride. I have found a new go-to boot for dry weather.
A very versatile boot! I left my GTX hikers at home…
Break-in Period: None needed in my case
Weight: 170 lbs
Price Paid: $65
A very versatile boot! I left my GTX hikers at home when I trekked in Arctic Alaska with these boots and it proved a wise choice. I wanted excellent water drainage due to many stream crossings for which changing to waders was impractical. The vents go right down to the top of the insole, so there was no chance for puddles of water inside. (When water has breeched the top of my GTX boots, I was walking in water buckets.) After 10 minutes of hiking out of streams, my feet were wet but warm, and I found these boots dried overnight (I know that would not have been the case with leather and GTX).
I tested all this in Chicago winter weather, so I know the boots stay warm while wet down to the low 30s. My only concern is that traversing talus slopes, the sides of the boot uppers were not so stiff that my feet would slide well off-center of the soles, but in fairness I should note that I greased my feet with water-repellent cream. I actually preferred having these more flexible uppers compared to leather. The overall weight savings compared to my other boots was 1 pound, and that's sweet. It's a great choice of boot where you cannot fight off getting wet feet, so you must manage the situation instead.
Don't buy these boots with the expectation of having…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: don't recall
Don't buy these boots with the expectation of having completely dry feet.
- Cheap in price
- They are not waterproof as advertised
Although these boots were very comfortable, they are not waterproof. The seams that hold the boot together are done by machine and in the process, the waterproof "bootie" is punctured.
Save your cash, and get a boot that is not made in an Asian country.
Unless you thought you bought either the Moab Mid GORE-TEX or the Moab Mid Waterproof, you're Moab Ventilator Mid boots aren't designed to be waterproof but instead to allow air to your feet. Either you purchased the wrong Moab Mid boot, you put your review under the wrong boot, or the boots you bought weren't put together properly.
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Generally, as I've grown older, I have tried to stop connecting the dots between my life and what happens on the ice. Sometimes it's unavoidable. At both Game 7 in the first round and Game 6 last night, I tweeted things that could very easily be seen as jinxes, given what wound up happening. But I've also had more than 100,000 other tweets that had no impact on anything whatsoever—although I do have to say that it was weird that in the third period of Game 1 of Blackhawks-Bruins, I tweeted that the game was progressing to a point where the overtime goal would be my 100,000th tweet, and it was.
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- Bahia Honda State Park: The park is celebrated for having one of the world's top beaches and is home to many rare and unusual plants and animals.
- Crane Point: Visitors to this 64-acre protected park may tour the Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum, Adderley Town Historic Site and Marathon Wild Bird Center, or explore the extensive nature trail system, an ideal stop on your Marathon Key vacation.
- Pigeon Key: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Pigeon Key served as a construction and maintenance camp for the Overseas Railroad during the early 1900s. The remarkable structures that remain provide a window back in time.
- Dolphin Research Center: Fun for the entire family, the Dolphin Research Center offers nature lovers, in-water encounters with marine mammals, as well as fascinating insight into their behavior.
- Turtle Hospital: Located next door to the resort, the Turtle Hospital is dedicated to the health and preservation of sea turtles. The Hospital offers guided, educational tours and a behind-the-scenes look at the rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles, something everyone in the family will appreciate on your Marathon FL vacation.
- Seven Mile Bridge: The longest bridge in the Keys is located at the southern end of Marathon and measures 35,716 ft. Take a family walk across the bridge and enjoy a majestic Florida Keys sunset.
- Sombrero Reef: Mile Marker 50, Oceanside. One of the most beautiful areas within the Keys' living coral reef, Sombrero Reef is protected by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuaries and is popular with eco-tourists who enjoy snorkeling and diving.
- Sombrero Beach: This 12.6-acre beach is one of the most popular vacation spots in Marathon. Renovated in 2003, the beach offers creative landscaping, walkways, picnic areas and a roped off swimming area.
- Coco Plum Beach: This small, natural beach is an enjoyable stop. It is a quiet, dog-friendly beach with clean-up baggies provided.
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Scutaro continues working toward game action
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Second baseman Marco Scutaro continued his regimen of baseball-related activities but still hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game as he copes with back pain.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday that he might divulge more details about Scutaro's condition Wednesday.
In Scutaro's absence, Nick Noonan has played a team-high 39 innings at second base, followed by Tony Abreu (29) and Brandon Hicks (26). Ehire Adrianza, who's likely to receive more extensive activity at second base later in the spring, has played four innings there.
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Haft-Baked Ideas, and follow him on Twitter at @sfgiantsbeat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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For the past few months two of my girlfriends had been trying to encourage me to attend their spinning class. I was reluctant, however, since the bicycle was never my go-to cardio at the gym. In fact, I don't think I had ridden a bicycle since childhood. In the past couple of weeks I have grown frustrated and a little bored with running, so the idea of trying the spin class began to grow on me, even though I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to get through the entire hour.
Just a few classes later, I am absolutely hooked. If you have ever been hesitant to give spinning a try, here are 7 reasons to take a spin class:
7 reasons to give spinning class a try 1 of 8
Less impact on the body 2 of 8
Running is hard on your body. Over time that pounding on the pavement can take a toll on joints, ligaments, and muscles. Spinning works the muscles without overloading them, due to the change in body position and resistance during the class. It is known as a low-impact cardio exercise, so it is easier on your joints. Do not let the word "low-Impact" fool you though. You will still get a great workout.
You may feel some soreness on your butt from the seat at first. Everyone told me that it is completely normal and will go away. After just a few spinning classes it is no longer an issue. Most places will have a gel cushion available to borrow or to purchase. Don't forget to use it!
It accommodates all levels 3 of 8
People of all levels can come to spin class, without anyone getting left behind or left out. Frankly, I was nervous that I would feel silly if I could not keep up, but that is not the case at all. You control the resistance on your bike and how fast to pedal. Nobody else even knows what resistance you are working at.
There are people of all ages, sizes, and skill levels together in one class. Plus, if you do have to modify your workout it does not affect anyone else in the room. Your instructor will guide the entire class through the workout and encourage you all the way.
No choreography 4 of 8
Long ago I stopped doing rhythmic classes like aerobics or Zumba. I feel like I am always one step off, going to the left when everyone else is headed to the right. Feeling insecure during a workout defeats the point. A workout should feel exhausting yet empowering. Spinning is done in a class setting but it does not include complex dance moves or choreography. (Whew!)
Weather is not a factor 5 of 8
Though I love running, I hate being out there in cold weather and refuse to run in the rain for fear of injury. On days when weather is an issue, an indoor class will still get you moving. Some of us also need motivation on days when the weather is lousy and we would prefer to be under the covers instead of working out, so attending a scheduled class is a great motivator.
Plus, spinning class gives the same benefits of a bike ride without the worry about being in a high-traffic area. My instructor said that spin bikes have a weighted flywheel in the front which picks up speed as you pedal, so you feel like you are riding on a bike made for the road.
The vibe is awesome 6 of 8
Running alone on a treadmill or outdoors lately has left me a little bored, which may be the reason for my plateau. Spin class is a positive environment, and the energy you get from the instructor and the other participants in the class is really motivating. That atmosphere makes the time fly by before you know it.
The workout is great 7 of 8
Spinning is fun! Part of the reason I had been hesitant before was from not really understanding the variety of exercises that can be done while a person is clipped in to a bicycle. Those instructors can really change it up though, giving you a great workout that goes by in a flash. You will work up a good sweat in spin class, so don't forget to have water and a towel handy!
The energy stays with you 8 of 8
Have you ever had a hard workout or even a really long day, when your body feels like lead and all you want to do is crash on the sofa? Lately running has zapped all my energy, but I have found that spinning leaves me feeling lighter and gives me an extra boost of energy. Who couldn't use a little extra energy to get through the day?
Please note that this post is intended to share information and ideas, as well as to create conversation. Please consult a medical professional before making changes to your lifestyle.
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AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — This year's Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association convention opened with discussions of critical issues pressing Florida's grower-shippers.
During the Sept. 23 meetings, growers heard the latest on immigration and health care reform.
They also learned how they could better market their products to capture the attention of young people who are more interested in food than other generations.
During a Sept. 23 labor session, Monte Lake, a Washington-based agriculture lobbyist and attorney with CJ Lake LLC, discussed immigration bills in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
"The H-2A program is basically our safety valve," he said. "It's very easy to get despondent. We have no choice but to be vigilant and keep the pressure on our members of congress. We won't get a perfect bill.
"We have a Democratic president, a Democratic Senate and a conservative house," Lake said. "We have to come up with something that is substantially better than the status quo that allows you to run your business as you need to and can be enacted into law."
Phil Lempert, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based retail analyst known as the Supermarket Guru, discussed how produce can benefit from changing consumer trends.
He said the Baby Boomer generation is big enough to reunite Cheech and Chong, who promoted Fiber One bars.
"Produce, you're stronger than Fiber One bars," Lempert said. "We often blame candy and soda companies for obesity. But they're really smart marketers. I would find the smartest person at Coca Cola and hire them to do your marketing. If we really want to change behavior, it's not just pointing fingers at candies and sodas. It's offering alternatives."
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'Pacioretty cut the Buffalo lead in half, one-timing a Brendan Gallagher pass by Enroth at 7:04 of the third. Montreal continued to apply heavy pressure, eventually outshooting the Sabres 15-6 in the final period, and Colby Armstrong tied it up about nine minutes later. Ott's second goal of the evening came at the very end of a power play at 2:16 of overtime. Ott shoveled home a loose puck to put away Montreal and give Buffalo the 3-2 victory.'
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Fairfax County To Open Cooling Centers This Weekend at Cub Run and Providence RECenters
June 6, 2008
News Highlights
- Due to ongoing power outages, two cooling centers will be opened on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m
- The cooling centers will be located at Cub Run and Providence RECenters.
- Those who need transportation should call these centers directly.
More Information
Due to ongoing power outages as a result of this week's storms, FairfaxCountyis opening two cooling centers this weekend. The centers will be located at Cub Run RECenter, 4630 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, and Providence RECenter, 7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church.
Both cooling centers will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Transportation will be provided for those who need it. For transportation assistance or more information, call the Cub Run RECenter at 703-817-9407, TTY 711, or the Providence RECenter at 703-698-1351, TTY 711.
Residents can lie down, cool down and get cold water at both these centers. However, people visiting the cooling centers will not be able to use the fitness facilities or pools for free.
This weekend residents also can get a temporary respite from the heat at one of the county's library branches, other RECenters and pools, or private facilities, such as a mall. However, residents should call the facility first to verify hours of operation.
Resting for just two hours in air conditioning and drinking water can significantly reduce heat-related illnesses.
Residents who need immediate, life-saving help should call 9-1-1. For other safety help, call the public safety non-emergency phone number at 703-691-2131, TTY 711.
To keep cool, follow this general advice:
- Drink plenty of water; avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages because they dehydrate the body.
- Stay indoors as much as possible. Spend time in an air-conditioned place if possible; resting for just two hours in air conditioning can significantly reduce heat-related illnesses.
- Slow down. Avoid strenuous physical activities or reschedule them for the coolest part of the day, usually the early morning.
- Eat light meals.
- Don't take salt tablets unless directed by a doctor.
- Wear light-colored clothing, which helps reflect sunlight.
- Wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Sunburn makes it more difficult for the body to cool off.
- Never leave children or pets unattended in a car — not even for a few minutes. Even with the windows slightly open, the temperature in a car on a 93-degree day can soar to 125 degrees in just 20 minutes and approximately 140 degrees in 40 minutes.
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
Fairfax County is committed to
nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs,
services and activities. To request this information in an alternate
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A Trip of a Lifetime to Middle-earth...
Tourism New Zealand is very excited to be involved in Comic-Con this year and will be giving away a trip of a lifetime to Middle-earth to one lucky fanboy – including tickets to the World Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington, New Zealand.
In association with Weta and Air New Zealand, the journey to Middle-earth for the winner and a companion will include:
· 6 day trip for two to New Zealand (newzealand.com)
· Round-trip flights on Air New Zealand - (airnewzealand.com)
· VIP tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set – (hobbitontours.com)
· Visit the Weta Cave and meet the artists from Weta Workshop - (wetanz.com)
· See movie set locations in Queenstown - (queenstownnz.co.nz)
· PLUS – two tickets to the World Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, in Wellington on November 28, 2012
Fans can enter to win exclusively at the Weta booth at San Diego Comic-Con.
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A welcome gift for any food lover whatever the occasion. Eight certified organic and kosher EDEN items attractively arranged in a beautiful tan and green wicker basket - 100% whole grain Kamut & Quinoa Twisted Pair; 100% whole grain Kamut Spaghetti; Vegetable Spirals with colors from organic vegetable powders; award winning cold pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Spaghetti Sauce; Pizza-Pasta Sauce; Crushed Tomatoes; and Cannellini white kidney beans. Create stir fries, pasta dishes, minestrone, sauces, pizza, and salads with wholesome ingredients. Dozens of quick, easy, and satisfying recipes included in the 40 page Recipe Book.
A welcome gift for a holiday, wedding, housewarming, anniversary,birthdays... A gift to introduce friends or family to delicious, nutritious organic food. Eight EDENEDEN certified organic and kosher foods attractively arranged in a beautiful tan and green wicker handled basket. When empty the basket can display fresh fruit or to make another gift basket.
Each EDEN Organic Pasta Basket contains:
EDEN Organic Kamut & Quinoa Twisted Pair - Gemelli pasta made of 70% northern plains kamut and 30% Andean Quinoa.
EDEN Organic Kamut Spaghetti - Made from family farm high plains organic Khorasan (kamut®) wheat, an ancient variety. Sweet flavor and a smooth texture.
EDEN Organic Vegetable Spirals - With a celebration of color - golden, red, orange, and green from organic vegetable powders.
EDEN Organic Spaghetti Sauce - Of organic Italian Roma and Napoli heirloom tomatoes, organic extra virgin olive oil and sea salt with all organic traditional herbs spices.
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EDEN Organic Crushed Tomatoes - Amber glass jarred with no salt added.
EDEN Extra Virgin Olive Oil - In a protective amber glass bottle. Provides 10 grams healthy monounsaturated fats per serving with no cholesterol.
EDEN Organic Cannellini (White Italian Kidney) Beans - Packed in bisphenol-A free cans.
Recipes - 40 page Easy EDEN Recipe Booklet.
When you experience EDEN Organic Pasta the flavor and character of the grain is evident. Freshly ground organic grain and pure water are used in each small batch. Traditional methods, vintage Italian equipment, thorough kneading, artisan brass dies, and slow steam/air drying create pasta of exceptional flavor and texture. All are made without salt added.
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Last night Zed Shaws Rails is a Ghetto Shitstorm was brought to my attention. Zeds rant provides enough meat for a post of its own but it's not what I want to write about today. Following some comments on Zed article on Technorati I stumbled (again) into one of those evenings full of great discoveries.
Shortly before Git became really popular some months ago, I had become interested in darcs and distributed revision control systems in general. The topic is kinda difficult though and none of the texts I was reading at the time could really communicate the benefits of DRCS to me. I always had some gripes about svn but it wasn't clear to me how DRCS were able to solve them.
I lost interest, following posts about git only loosely until last night a colleague pointed me to Randal Schwartz' Git presentation at Google Tech Talks. Holy crap, I need to check this out. What appeals most to me:
The ability to have the entire repository available locally
I was extremely sceptical when I first heard about this, but when Schwartz claimed that the entire repository of the linux kernel is half the size of a checkout I was sold.
Subversion interoperability
Didn't know about this before. Makes the transition much easier.
Having local-only repositories inside your working dir
I have many smaller projects that I'd love to keep locally contained. In Subversion I always had to create a repository on my server for everything.
Other small things
High compression, the simple database system behind git, the optimization for speed, staged commits, the ability to completely erase files from a repository (e.g. stuff not intended for publication, something that was very hard to do on subversion), the placement of all metadata in a single directory (opposed to littering every dir in the working copy with
Despite some shortcomings that was enough to make me install git on my mac (
sudo port install git-core). I'm eager to check it out later today.
Smalltalk and Seaside
Ever since watching Evan Phoenix Rubinius Presentation at RubyConf 2007 and listening to Avi Bryants Smalltalk's Lessons for Ruby Keynote from RailsConf 2007 I've been curious about Smalltalk. I mean, I was curious about it before, after all it's probably the language that has the most influence on what I'm doing today (through its promotion of object-orientation and through providing key principles behind ruby), but since listening to Avi and Evan I've become really interested in VM implementations (see Smalltalk-80: The Language and Its Implementation for an excellent in-depth description of the orignal Smalltalk-80 interpreter) and real world usage of smalltalk.
To be honest, as much as I love Ruby as a language, its implementations all suck. And Evan explained why: Implementing most of the base language on another Platform (C for MRI, Java for JRuby) turns out to be a leaky abstraction when you want to extend the language. Additionally, as pure and beautiful the Ruby language is in concept, as ugly is its implementation. On the one hand, what I like so much about Ruby is its conceptual purity, its very limited set of axioms, syntax and exceptions from its own rules, on the other hand, this purity is not present in the interpreter when high-level data structures (like arrays and hashes) are implemented in C for performance reasons. Smalltalk has always had a strong philosophy of implementing as much as possible in Smalltalk itself and only resorting to C for a minimal subset ("Turtles all the way down").
Rubinius aims to implement a Ruby interpreter on the design principles of smalltalk. I love the project and there seem to be only the most brilliant people working on it (Evan Phoenix, Eric Hodel, Ryan Davis and others, full time). As many others have said already, Rubinius is likely to become the main Ruby implementation if they manage to take off (and they will undoubtedly).
Yet, something was bugging me: If Ruby and Smalltalk are so similar, if Smalltalk has been around, specified and stable for 25 years in many different, compatible implementations, commercial and open source, why take the long route and bend Ruby to look like Smalltalk? Why not use Smalltalk directly? These questions became even more nagging after reading Randal Schwartz' (yeah, the guy who sold me on Git earlier) Transcript show: 'Hello, world!', cr and Fabio Akitas excellent Interview with Avi Bryant (part 1, part 2). Listening to yet another chat with Avi (linked in the second part of Fabio's interview) at Floss Weekly (with Randal Schwartz again, highly recommended) before falling asleep I finally decided to check out Squeak, the (most popular?) opensource Smalltalk implementation. I was amazed at the simplicity of the installation: Download the VM, Download the Squeak image, load the image into the VM, done.
I have read about Seaside, Avi's web development framework, before, mainly in reagard to it's clever use of continuations, but some of the stuff he described at Floss sound almost too good to be true. Live debugging of your app in the browser ? With hot code swapping over the wire? And I thought Rails' rdebug integration was great.
Well, at 2am I was finally falling asleep but the stuff I've been discovering will probably keep me occupied for quite some time. As I explore and discover more about the topics mentioned, I'll report my findings here on my blog.


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Money market flows experienced severe withdrawals towards the end of 2012 as investors reallocated capital to other areas, according to the latest figures released by the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA).
In its latest sales report, which covers 26 European fund associations, EFAMA said the most pronounced change in flows was seen in money market funds, which saw €33 billion in outflows over December 2012.
Despite investors moving away from money market funds, equities showed only modest improvement on the previous month's data. Sales of equity funds rose from €13 billion in November to €14 billion at the end of December.
This indicates a slowing of the increase seen in the October-to-November data, where equity fund sales increased from €3 billion to €10 billion.
Elsewhere, there was a noticeable fall in bond fund sales, which dropped to €14 billion at the end of December 2012, compared to €21 billion in the month before.
This change, which adds further fuel to the suggestion of an on-going move away from bonds, is a more marked decline than seen between October and November, where sales fell by €4 billion.
Showing the greatest increase in inflows in the December data were balanced funds, which rose from €3 billion of inflows in November to €7 billion in December.
Looking at long-term Ucits as a whole – those excluding money market funds – there was a slowing of inflows between November and December. Inflows dropped from €38 billion in November to €35 billion in December.
Non-Ucits experienced a strong growth in December 2012, rising from €3 billion of inflows in November to €27 billion on month later.
In terms of total assets, Ucits funds as a whole grew 0.5% to sit at €6,351 billion in the December 2012 data. This is while non-Ucits assets ended the year at €8,872 billion, a 0.6% increase on the figures for November.


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and over sixty-eight years of industry knowledge and reliability.
We carry a fabulous selection of designer shoes in a wide range of styles and sizes. Medium widths from 4-11, narrow widths (AA) and wide widths (C) from 7-10. Brands include Vince, Ash, Jeffrey Campbell,
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With the massive brain trust of geeked out intellectual bloggers found here, I was hesitant to wet my pen and speak up, nevertheless I'm going to breakdown going Green with your PC.
The Home Computer
Your average home computer uses 200 to 400 watts, depending on its hardware, monitor and use. By comparison, your average plasma TV runs around 300 watts, but a Wii uses only 18 watt. A high-performance computer…Continue
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