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A great pack without all the bells and whistles; okay, maybe one whistle.
- Back panel has a vertical mesh channel to provide a layer of cool air between your body and the pack
- Soft tricot hip-belt hugs your waist and spreads the load to your tree-trunk legs
- Convenient side-access to main compartment lets you get to your extra layers quickly
- Side and front compression straps can be used to carry skis or a snowboard for long tours
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- Maximum load capacity is 50lb (23kg)
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Not for tall people!
Paul Harvey
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I used this pack for pretty much everything, for just over a year. Overnighters, sport climbing, and even just as a suit case sometimes, it does the trick. There is nothing wrong with the pack, but it fits really awkwardly if you're tall.
I am 6'1" and I couldn't stand how it sat on my back. I spent hours trying to adjust it to sit better, but I eventually gave up and returned it. I wouldn't recommend this pack for anyone taller than 5'10" or 5'11".
Matt Wolfe
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27.75" x 13.5" x 8
Great Overnight Pack
Alex Martin
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Its a great, light, comfortable pack that makes getting from point A to B a lot more comfortable. It is made well, very sturdy and if you pack on the lighter side will work great as an over night bag for either tent or hammock camping. The longest trip I have used it on is a 3 day/2 night and taking 3L of water in my camelback it fit all the essentials and then a few extra items. Its a great overnight pack and I would recommend it to anyone.
Side Access Secure when closed
Alex Martin
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When I first loaded it up I was worried that it might come open or the zipper might tear but its a quality zipper and with the two compression straps reaching across it there's no chance its coming open unless I want it to.
Main compartment side-access open
Alex Martin
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When I bought the pack I didn't really know much about the side access other than it was there and without ever having a pack that had this feature it was a very useful surprise. Also I thought I would point it out since the video skipped it.
Opti Fit - not so much
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- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I just received this pack and I am really disappointed in the minimal amount of size adjustment it allows. Considering that some other packs employing North Face opti fit have really slick engineering for adjustability, I was surprised that the shoulder and hip straps on the Terra 45 are completely fixed, with somewhat short length and range for padding. I know ultimately its my fault for not researching the pack visually more, but in a "one size fits most" pack I didn't think 5'11" and 44" chest/torso would be outside the tolerable range. Sweet pack for pockets, frame, and design, just a terrible fit for me.
Great backpack, if you travel light
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Bought the Terra 45 in preparation for a week of backpacking through Jordan. I was impressed with it in every way. Compartments are accessible and very well designed. My favorite aspect was how comfortably it sat on my back and distributed its weight. The construction is extremely durable, withstanding the sandstone rocks of the Jordanian desert without a tear.
Ultimately; excellent build quality and design in a size small enough for you to carry on an airplane. The only reason I wouldn't buy this backpack is if you need more space to store your things. I found the Terra 45 to be plenty of space for one week.
I wanted to love this pack, but....
Daniel Barroso
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This pack looks cool and I wanted to love it, but sometimes good looks just don't cut it.
I purchased this pack to use for overnight/weekend backpacking , but found that it was way too small to fit everything I needed.
The sleeping bag compartment is ridiculously undersized for anything other than the most compact down bags. I had read other reviews that said that same thing, but figured people were just exaggerating. After witnessing it first hand, I can now attest that those reviews are indeed accurate. If you have a synthetic bag, I would definitely look elsewhere, as your bag will likely not fit.
Another problem I had with this pack is the lack of a floating top. Yes, a fixed top may look better, however, in a practical application it just doesn't work. I found that with the pack fully loaded, it was difficult to get the top lid over the drawstringed portion of the pack.
This pack would be great as a daypack, but to market it as a multi-day pack is misleading.
Great for travel and backpacking
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If you need a backpacking backpacking but don't want something HUGE look no further. 45L is the perfect size for weekend backpacking trips and I use this as my carry on too, theres plenty of space in the overhead bin for it, i bet a the terra 55 would fit as well. Im only 5'4'' and this pack is a good size. I took this up Whitney 8 months ago and it held up well carrying about 35-40 pounds. The only thing i dont really like to much about this backpack is its lack of amenities like straps for carrying things on the bottom, small pockets on the belt of shoulder straps, and a raincover.
Bought for light trips.
Wayne Chim
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I saw this backpack at a retailer and immediately loved the way the bag looked. Once I tried it on, I knew I had to own it. This coming from someone who had used a North Face Hot Shot for about 10+ years, mainly because it lasted that long and still doing fine, but partly because I couldn't find anything I liked until now. What I like about this backpack: Comfort, the padding is soft it feels great lugging the pack around. Style, once I tried it on at the retail store, I knew I had to buy it (from Backcountry of course). Size, I know a Terra 45 is not big enough for some extreme backpacking trips, but it is fine for the things I will use it for. What I didn't like about the backpack: No raincover included. I checked the North Face site and the EU site for this product has the rain cover included with the pack, the US site does not, which leads me to believe that the US people got the shortend of the stick. I paid another $16 to buy the rain cover from Backcountry. Other than that, I knew what I was getting myself into since I kind of showroomed it, there aren't any surprises when I received the backpack in the mail. Here's to another 10+ years before I will need to invest in another North Face backpack!
Bought for hiking trip
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I bought this for a planned hiking trip in New Zealand (Milford Trek) which spans 33 miles over 5 days. Leaving in just over 2 weeks, so I have packed this thing to the brim and although there isn?t a lot of extra space, I have jam packed in all I hope I?ll need for the trip. I choose a smaller backpack, because on the longest day of our hike, we?ll be traversing 14 miles and I?d prefer to keep it as light as possible. There isn?t room for a sleeping bag and what not (which for this organized trek we travel between hotels), but for me I squeezed in a backpack rain cover, 8 Smartwool PHD socks (4 boot and 4 low-profile) and 8 sock liners, NTS base layer lightweight top and bottoms, PHD HyFi full zip jacket, 5 non-cotton t-shirts (U.A. Catalyst, TNF Reaxion and Flex Crew), Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters, NEOS Trekker OverShoes, TNF Venture Jacket and Side-Zip pants, CamelBak 100 oz water reservoir & a spare pair of Salomon 3D Ultra 2 GTX low-profile shoes in the bottom of the bag ? plus all the other accessories (international adapters, LifeProof iPhone 5 cover, undies ? toilettes etc). I was able to squeeze this stuff in by using these compression zip-lock bags I found buried in my closet. Squeeze all the air out and things pack better then you?d expect!
Made it up Kili
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Did a great job holding up the conditions. Just too small for holding TNF Cats Meow, so I'm sending it back. Great back otherwise. Comfy!
The North Face Terra 45
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i was wondering if this pack will hold...
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i was wondering if this pack will hold enough gear for two nights. if not atleast one night? I usually carry a tarp instead of a tent. if it isn't big enough if i go with terra 65 is the bag gonna be baggy with out carrying a tent on shorter trips.
Thomas Ogasawara
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If you pack lightish you should be able to swing it fine.
Brad Mullins
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Once you get in all the gear that you need for 1 night, adding more nights is really just adding food. If you can do 1 night, 2-3 will be pretty easy. That's what I've found anyway.
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def enough space, you can rig stuff to the side straps too. Thats how i carry my sleeping pad and tent.
Then i put my sleeping bag in the bottom of the pack and have more than enough space for a week +.
james dyson
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With my sleeping bag in the bottom, my sleep pad wrapped around it, my tent or tarp strapped to the outside, I'm able to pack enough clothes and food for a week. Mind you, I only take one xtra pair of pants and and lite shirt, plus what I'm wearing. So one to two nights shouldn't be a problem.
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Update: This pack is heavy to me now, I am now an Ultralight backpacker and the weight of this pack is more than half of my total baseweight! But for what it is its very comfortable and durable, its just too big for me now.
i took out the removable heavy aluminum pieces and dropped half a pound on this thing. Now my pack weight is a right around 3 lbs. I left the plastic insert just for a little reinforcment. But even that isnt nessecary, the foam padding is pretty thick and nice.
This pack is stronger than an Osprey, maybe a little heavier but you get a pack that you can stuff and it wont bust.
My big 3 weight is now 10.2 pounds!!! and almost forgot, this thing is actually comfortable!! And it has a bunch of adjusters. I would reccomend this pack to an ultralighter looking to spend a week in the woods.
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I'm going to be traveling to Hawai'i here for a couple months. I want to pack as light as possible, but still pack a small sleeping bag inside. Will this Terra 45 fit what I need and still pass through for a carry-on? I have read some reviews and it seems as though it can go both ways, but this pack doesn't seem that big? Any thoughts?
Jeff Chrisler
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As far as size, 45 to me is good for carrying minimal clothes, gear, but not too big to fit as a carry on. It may be too small if you have a good amount of stuff though for a few months. If you have a compression sack with your small sleeping bag, then I'd say it's doable considering your clothing will all be warm weather stuff for the most part.
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Rich Taber
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This is a well built pack which I bought to use as a larger style day pack, as I tend to be one of those "all but the kitchen sink" kind of guys when packing survival gear for my forays in Upstate New York. As mentioned in another review, the top opening is enough to drive me nuts, as its hard to get stuff in and out of the bag, as the opening is way too small in my opinion. You all but need a shoe horn to wedge stuff in and out of the bad.
On the terra 45 north face backpack what...
thomas farley
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On the terra 45 north face backpack what size does it fit. I am 6-4 and 250 lbs. And have a long upper body. I can't find anything that tells what it fits in inches. Will it fit me. I can wear a 21 inch pack.
Mitch Andrews
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The North Face pack actually tend to fit pretty long so you would probably be good to go in this pack. If you want a really nice fit pack then you might want to step up to an osprey or something around there but these are good starter packs.
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Will this bag hold a 3 person tent, sleeping bad and pad and enough clothes for 2-3 days?
Eli Hauschild
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No, I would recommend at least 3200cu in to fit that gear for 3 days. I imagine you have 1-2 other people going with you since you have a 3-person tent, so if you split up the tent and other gear, you will be able to fit everything you need in 3200+ cu in.
If you are going to be the only one carrying the tent and all your gear, I'd say step up to a 3400+ cu in backpack.
Ian Pickard
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I agree, I can barely fit a 2p tent, 850 fill 30 degree bag, neo air, and necessary gear in a 55L bag.
Rich Taber
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This bag would not be big enough to put all the stuff you listed into. To me, its more of a day pack than for extended use.
How come none of these The North Face packs...
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How come none of these The North Face packs have the Rain Cover? Spire, Terra, Prophet? How water proof/resistant is the material?
Eli Hauschild
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Most packs don't come with a rain cover. You usually have to purchase one separately. The fabric will resist a light amount or drizzle or short periods of rain (1-2 minutes), but if you are expecting rain, definitely pick up a rain cover.
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What people really should be banging about is that it's not only used as a selling point, but also (And much more effectively) as market extortion. Nvidia gives developers money, top level support, and bucketloads of Nvidia cards to put in dev machines, as long as they include certain specific instruction sets and run their middleware.
Then when the games that could potentially be freakin awesome come out, we're getting a message from nvidia reading, "Buy our Cards or your game is going to suck". Mafia 2 is a prime example (Granted it sucked anyways, but that's another story).
This sucks for everyone, not just ATI users. Not because you get to play the game with higher frames than we do because of proprietary middleware, but because as long as the industry is divided on physics, it will never advance in that aspect.
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Enough about the film already, what about the DVD? Well, as many of you know, Warner first released "JFK" as a movie-only edition back in 1997. While this DVD featured Oliver Stone's preferred director's cut of the movie with some 17 additional minutes of footage reinserted, the video was non-anamorphic and the audio was a merely serviceable DD 2.0 mix. In addition, the lack of any extras was a shame and the disc itself was a dreaded "flipper". With this new release, Warner has addressed all of these issues and "JFK" is at long last available in a fine special edition DVD."JFK" is presented in anamorphic widescreen, preserving the 2.35:1 aspect ratio of the original theatrical release. Sharpness is usually quite solid although the extensive use of filters lends a somewhat soft appearance to the image in a number of scenes. Black levels and contrast are good with only the darkest of scenes losing fine shadow detail. Colors are accurate and exhibit no signs of bleeding but the palette is, for the most part, somewhat muted. I could spot no instances of compression artifacts and the edge enhancement that plagued the original release is mercifully gone. The video is a marked improvement over the old release and, while it isn't a perfect transfer, I could find no glaring issues with the work Warner has done preparing this release.Just as the video has been upgraded for the new special edition, so too has the audio. Replacing the fairly good Dolby Digital 2.0 mix on the previous release is a brand-new 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtrack available in both English and French. The increase in dynamic range afforded by this new mix really makes John Williams's moving score come alive and adds some overall depth to the soundtrack as a whole. Surround use is frequent and well-integrated and dialogue is always clear and firmly anchored to the center. While this new 5.1 mix certainly won't give the best soundtracks a run for their money, it is a fair improvement over the previous release and is very well done.
Now we come to that facet of DVD that truly defines a special edition -- the extras. Seeing as how the film itself is quite long, Warner has taken the step of making "JFK" into a two-disc release in order to accommodate the plentiful bonus features.Disc One features the movie itself and provides a very engaging commentary track by Oliver Stone. I've listened to a number of his commentaries and they are always informative, entertaining, and full of great personal and professional recollections. "JFK" is no exception as the director delves into every facet of this remarkable film. His tone is always conversational which makes the three plus hours spent listening to him more enjoyable than one might expect. Rounding out the extras on Disc One are cast and crew bios and filmographies as well as a list of the awards that "JFK" has garnered.
Disc Two is where the real strength of this special edition resides. First up is a 15 minute interview entitled "Meet Mr. X: The Personality and Thoughts of Fletcher Prouty" in which the real-life Mr. X discusses his particular take on the assassination. Played by Donald Sutherland in the movie, Mr. X was to Jim Garrison as Deep Throat was to Bob Woodward -- a shadowy source who provides the hints needed to further the investigation. Next up is "Assassination Update: The New Documents," a 30 minute multimedia essay hosted by noted conspiracy theorist James DiEugenio. Combining text, photographs, and video clips, Mr. DiEugenio delivers a very riveting, if not a bit overwhelming and scattershot, look at the facts of the case that have come to light in recent years.
Are we done yet? Not even close. Also included on Disc Two is 50 minutes of additional footage that can be viewed individually or as a complete set and with or without Oliver Stone's accompanying commentary. Combine this with the 17 minutes previously added back into the film and you have well over an hour of footage that wasn't in the original theatrical release. As is the case with some of the scenes that were added to the director's cut, much of this bonus material is redundant. Nevertheless, there are some real gems here and it's great that this abundance of cutting room casualties are included on the DVD.
Rounding out the extras on Disc Two is the DVD-ROM content that features links to a number of websites, a series of theatrical trailers for this and other Oliver Stone films, print reviews of "JFK," and a link for a future online chat with Oliver Stone. Whew!Now we turn to an aspect of this DVD that I rarely mention in a review -- the packaging. "JFK" is presented in Warner's preferred snapper case, which should come as no surprise. But, in order to accommodate the two discs, a pocket has been added to the cover flap and Disc Two resides there in a flimsy little envelope. It really is a screwy method that may be a bit rough on that second disc over the long haul so it's best that the buyer be forewarned. But, on the plus side, Warner has taken the negative comments about this packaging to heart and have promised to come up with a better alternative for any future two disc sets."JFK" is a thought-provoking film that remains almost as big a conundrum as the subject upon which it is based. Many viewers and critics see it as nothing more than another political rant by that crazy Ollie Stone. Others have had their eyes opened wide upon seeing it and no longer view the world in quite the same rosy light as they once did. Skillfully filmed, well-acted, and at its very core quite unsettling, "JFK" stands as one of Oliver Stone's finest films.And what better way to treat a great film than with a brand new two disc special edition DVD? Featuring vastly improved video and audio, the new release presents "JFK" in fine fashion. The wealth of bonus features that examine the film itself, and the real-life events it revolves around, add some much needed depth to the understanding of this pivotal moment in American history. Throw in the fact that Warner is offering this two disc special edition for much less than some studios sell their bare-bones DVDs for and you have a sure-fire winner. The film and the DVD both come very highly recommended.
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Henry, I have been a member of this group for over a year and have never seen any posts or anything else from our supposed leader. (Mike Peters) I don't know if he is even real. If you nclick on his name it says he hasn't been active for over a year so I don't know what has to be done to appoint a new leader or do we just start a new group?
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Jesus what happened here? Looks like a bunch of nothing. Is this group even active? Last post was 4 months ago. "The coalition consists of the following conservative groups" who wrote that above? Where is the coalition? Where are the meetings? No one knows what to say since Obama won? Well I do. Anyone getting together or talking about going…[Read more]
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It's the 3rd Annual Smokin On the Suwannee BBQ Festival set for July 22-23 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Jul 16th, 2011 | By Submitted | Category: UncategorizedEvent is the second largest competition in Florida
Something new this year will be the kids competition at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. Kids may enter one of two categories – ages 6-12 and ages 13-17- for $10 per person. Grills, pork chops and chicken will be provided while competitors must bring their own utensils and additives. Entry is limited to the first 15 in each category, Wooley said. Contact Wooley at 386-590-6038 to enter.
SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA – Its time for the 3rd Annual Smokin' On The Suwannee BBQ Festival July 22-23 at the beautiful Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla. If you love the smell and taste of barbecue, this is one event you do not want to miss! The sweet smoked flavors will draw you right to the spot where all the action is and before you know it, youll be chopping down on some good ole Southern barbecue!
A professional barbecue contest sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association, The Smokin On the Suwannee BBQ Festival is by Live Oaks Damon Wooley and draws professional cook teams from all over the Southeast who compete for more than $13,000 in cash, prizes and a chance to qualify for the prestigious Jack Daniels World Championship BBQ contest and the American Royal BBQ contest in Kansas City! This third years sold out event features 45 professional cook teams competing and Wooley is having to turn down would-be competitors! Folks, this is some SERIOUS COMPETITION!!!
Wooley, an FSU graduate who works with the Suwannee County School District, competes in bass fishing contests and practices his own BBQ talents almost daily, got the idea a little more than three years ago to host his own contest on the banks of the famous Suwannee River! Working between teaching, coaching, being a husband and father and doing other civic duties, this go-getter rounded up sponsors, booked the event at the SOSMP and began registering competitors. Before he knew it, it was a go! I started competing in 2008 when I joined the Florida BBQ Association, Wooley said last week as he visited with his friends the Swamp Boys Championship BBQ Team at the SOSMP where the team was producing a barbecue school over the weekend. I went over to Perry and competed, won and got hooked! Wooley stated. It didnt take him long to realize he wanted Live Oak to have a contest, and he set about putting one together to meet his own standards, as well as the Florida BBQ Associations standards. I wanted my contest to make competitors want to come, he said. Wooley said barbecue competitors need good sites, good payouts to the winners, a competition entry site close to competitors cooking sites and most of all, lots of power to handle all the electrical needs. The SOSMP met all those requirements and soon, Wooley had his own festival which is now the second largest in the state of Florida. Not bad for a Suwannee County guy who now makes his Facebook friends jealous almost nightly with what hes putting on the barbecue for supper that night!
Something new this year will be the kids competition at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. Kids may enter one of two categories – ages 6-12 and 13-17- for $10 per person. Grills, pork chops and chicken will be provided while competitors must bring their own utensils and additives. Entry is limited to the first 15 in each category, Wooley said. Contact Wooley at 386-590-6038 to enter.
The festival is held at the SOSMP where you will find a Spanish moss-draped forest of more than 700 acres, a cypress tree lined spring-fed lake, fresh water fishing and canoeing, wildlife habitat, bird watching, golf cart rental, mini and disk golf, bicycling, hiking, entertainment and delicious food in the Music Hall and the SOSMPs Craft Village, Store of the Village, radio studio broadcasting each Sunday evening from 5- 7 p.m. and ice cream shop that will surely please all who visit these events. Along with the many family friendly activities offered by the SOSMP, there will also be a Family Fun Zone at this years festival including bounce houses, water slides and more. Wooley said theres entertainment in the Festival area from time to time this year also.
Tickets to the festival are $2 at the gate. Wooley urges guests to be sure and purchase some award winning barbecue from the teams that are vending, and there will be many.
Wooley reminds everyone that proceeds from this years contest will help support the Justin Starling Memorial Scholarship fund.
The SOS Café and Restaurant will also be open during this event and will have available delicious food and beverages at regular prices as well as weekend specials. Entertainment in the Music Hall Friday and Saturday night include Mike Mullis Kids Under 18 Talent Night July 22 and Mike Mullis and his band WhooWheee July 23 for a 50s Sock Hop with music, dancing, contests for best dressed and much, much more. Music Hall doors open at 5 p.m. and events begin at 8 p.m. each night.
For more information about the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park or this event, or to make reservations to spend the weekend in one of the SOSMPs cabins, rent a campsite or RV site, call us at 386-364-1683, email firstname.lastname@example.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com. You may also contact the SOSMP to inquire about any of the many exciting events coming up this year at the SOSMP such as the 311 Pow Wow, Blackwater Music Festival, Labor day Weekend Get-A-Way, Bear Creek Music and Art Festival and much, much more!
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!


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BioWare to correct Mass Effect: Deception errors
BioWare has apologised for and promised to fix the startlingly prevalent errors in the latest Mass Effect tie-in.
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- Massively had a chat with Stew Chisam, VP of game operations at Hi-Rez Studios, during DragonCon last week. It's a video interview, and in it, Chisam chats about how well things are going with Global Agenda since the two closed Betas. If this game has been on your radar, you should check out what Chisam had to say here.
- Ultima Online's new expansion, Stygian Abyss, has been released and is now available for download on the game's website. It will run you $29.99.
- The Secret World was all over PAX. Massively was lucky enough to get a preview of the game, Gamespot provided impressions, and Eurogamer talked to Funcom's Ragnar Tornquist who told the site all about it. Wanna know all about the three different factions, the lore, and see some screens? Then hit all three links for information overload.
- The clown Malatina offers a new solo challenge for plucky adventurers in Runes of Magic. Once per day, she will give players the opportunity to enter a obstacle-packed dungeon, which will be included in the update for the full launch of 'Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy', on September 15. Hate clowns, man. US servers will be brought down for 24 hours starting Monday, Sept. 14, at about 3 a.m. PST until Tuesday, Sept. 15, at about 3 a.m. PST. During that time, the forums and Runes of Magic Web site also will be down. All systems will return Tuesday, Sept. 15, at about 3 a.m. PST. The forums and Web site will have a new design to match Chapter II: The Elven Prophecy. More details are through here.
- Before you get surprised and start screaming "Oh Noz! You've got zombies in my Star Wars Galaxies!", read up on it via the official Random House website. Apparently, SOE and LucasArts are adding zombies as part of an October event called Death Troopers, which ties into the horror-themed novel of the same name by Joe Schreiber.
- ROHAN: Blood Feud (Renaissance of Human and Nature) now has one million accounts. Cool. To celebrate, the team are holding Million Member Mania events from now until September 21, where players who win the various games included will be awarded with one million in game currency. Very cool. More through Massively.
- The Aion team is aware of issues with lag, the authentication server, gameguard anti-cheating program, forum authentication script, and beta key release schedule, and are devoting resources to finding out the cause. Rest assured, a patch will be released ASAP. Good to know. More on that here. Thanks, Massively.
- Dungeons & Dragons Online went free-to-play in North America this week, and to get you excited for it, Rock, Paper, Shotgun has a couple videos posted, along with some information on it. If that just isn't quite enough to placate you, Massively has a launch day news round-up for the title. Hooray!
- Karos Online is currently in closed Beta, and other than some interesting bits to PvP, the game takes a different approach to crafting and hobbies than what you may be used to in an MMO, by incorporating both into an alternate character progression tree. Also, instead of running around looking for mats, you may end up fighting over them instead, such as through the mining area which will be rife with PvP. More through the link.
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God of War novels announced
Del Ray is to release a novel based on the God of War franchise in March 2010.
The book is the first in a two-part deal.
In the novel GOD OF WAR, Kratos, the game's protagonist, is a great warrior who seeks revenge on the God of War Ares for the deaths of his wife and child. On his journey to Olympus, Kratos must battle great monsters of legend–and fight his own inner demons. Kratos' quest will take him through a world of Greek mythology transformed, in which the familiar legends take on a terrifying new life–from the Aegean, where Kratos will grapple with the Great Hydra, to the depths of Hades, where Kratos will face death itself, to the heights of Mount Olympus. With all the thrilling action that got fans hooked on the game, the novel GOD OF WAR takes us deeper into this fascinating world.
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One of the most relevant metrics this past year has been the unemployment rate. The driving force behind the focus on the unemployment rate has been the slow road to recovery post the financial crisis in which the U.S. lost over 8 million jobs, as well as the Federal Reserve announcement that it is targeting an unemployment rate of 6.5 percent before raising interest rates. Since that target was announced the unemployment rate has garnered a lot of attention.
Banking on Further Improvement The tightening of the differential between industrial and financial spreads can be attributed to several factors. The financial institutions' balance sheets have strengthened considerably since the height of the financial crisis. Asset quality, although still weak for selected European financial institutions, is otherwise at the healthiest since 2009 as economic sentiments have improved and both consumer and corporates have built up stronger credit profiles. Profitability has been affected, but financial institutions have tried to mitigate this via credit reserves release — made possible by the healthier asset quality — and more effective cost controls. With more restrictive regulatory requirements including the implementation of Basel III capital requirements in many countries, financial institutions have bulked up their capital levels. Most financial institutions are already in compliance with the stricter Basel III capital requirements ahead of the recommended full implementation deadline of end 2018.
In the past month, there has been quite a bit of rhetoric regarding quantitative easing and whether or not the Fed will be tapering off asset purchases anytime soon. The lack of confidence in the Fed's easing of monetary policy coupled with an improved economic landscape hints at a possible slowdown in the pace of asset purchases. These factors could mean short-term rates are at a bottom, which leads to the question: Is it time to consider increasing floating-rate bonds, or floaters?
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The World of Sea Glass
How does the ocean transform ordinary bottles and plates into gemlike wonders? And why do we love sea glass so?
Photograph by Tina Lam
Excerpted from Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook, By C.S. Lambert; Down East Books, Camden; hardcover; 96 pages; $14.95
The world of sea glass is bigger than you think. People all over the world collect it, there are dozens of Web sites dedicated to it, and international conventions are devoted entirely to finding and identifying it. There is something about these shards of glass and ceramic that have been kicked around by the tides that captures the imagination. Maybe it's the way that nature takes something mundane, like a broken bottle, and turns it into something beautiful. Maybe it is the connection to the past. Maybe it's the immediate associations sea glass brings of time by the ocean, the waves, the salty smell of brine. Whatever the reason, sea glass is a thriving and colorful subject to explore.
What Is Sea Glass?
Sea glass is fragments of indeterminate glass and ceramic objects that have been in oceans or rivers for incalculable amounts of time and reasons, have taken on the scars of their untold voyages, and have washed up on beaches everywhere. Some collectors consider them more precious than gemstones. Others find a trajectory into history. Sea glass may be appreciated for its singular beauty or dismissed as litter. This is why I love it so much.
Art x Nature = Sea Glass
Art is subjective. Sometimes the evolution of an idea to a finished work belongs solely to the artist. Sometimes it results from collaboration. Sometimes no one, including the artist, knows how the finished work got there in the first place. Most would have to agree that it is considered art to someone.
But sea glass is art on its own terms. It is complex and simple, fragile but sturdy at the same time. Some have color where there seems to be none. Some shine as prisms and others are opaque. Some are considered valueless, others priceless.
When these fragments emerge on a beach somewhere, each is as unique as a fingerprint.
A Beachcomber's Lexicon
One might ask when the term "sea glass" was first used. Well, if Geoffrey Chaucer ever mentioned sea glass, the Oxford English Dictionary didn't pick up on it.
In the meantime, definitions of sea glass and related words keep cropping up and merging with other expressions. "Sea glass" has its own following, but "beach glass" lobbyists are equally adamant. Are sea glass and beach glass actually the same thing?
The short answer is, it's hard to say.
Here are some terms and definitions that might clarify or confuse beachcombers of any level of expertise.
Art Glass
combinations of colored glass.
a maker's name or identifying mark, sometimes including approximate date of manufacture.
Beach Glass
same as sea glass; alternative definition: glass that washed up on riverbanks; glass with little or no hydration.
Blue Willow
most popular china pattern in the history of dinnerware; made by approximately 150 potters from thirteen countries; still manufactured today.
Bonfire Glass
glass altered by campfire or dump fire, often entrapping sand or other small objects.
Cameo Glass
two colors fused together with intricate carved design.
China Trade
oceanic trade route between the East and West.
a European style inspired by the East, which dominated art and design in the late seventeenth century.
Clay Pipes
stems or bowls, sometimes a whole pipe dating primarily from the 1500s to 1800s.
Clinkers, Clunkers
fragments that need to be thrown back in the ocean.
marble enclosed in a bottleneck instead of a cork, to seal in carbonation; made from the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
seaglunker, treasurer hunter, mudlark, oceanic archaeologist.
primarily sand, soda, lime.
Cooked, Not
sharp edges, shiny areas; need to be cast back into ocean for further cooking.
network of fine lines caused by a ceramic body and glaze expanding and contracting at different times.
Cut Glass
glass decorated with facets that are cut or ground.
Doll Parts
china or porcelain fragments of arms, legs, heads, etc. from dolls or statuettes.
End-of-day Glass
flecked or swirled with another color, usually white; created by glass manufacturing workers with glass left over at the work day's end.
Extreme Beachcombing
rappelling, diving, searching at night with car headlights pointed at beach.
Fake or Faux
glass mechanically or chemically altered to resemble sea glass, also called fantasy glass.
Fiesta Ware
art deco-inspired chinaware designed in 1936 by the Homer Laughlin China Company.
Flow Blue
blurry design that results from cobalt oxide applied to a porous plate, and then fired.
Frozen Charlottes
tiny porcelain dolls, ranging from 1/2 inch to 5 1/2 inch, that were often given away as premiums.
Glass Beach
monumental amounts of sea glass on several beaches throughout the world, all named "Glass Beach."
Glass Floats
colorful glass balls strung together on fishnets for buoyancy; not considered sea glass.
Holy Grail
orange sea glass.
Homer Laughlin China Company
one of America's largest china manufacturers; started in 1871.
process of disintegration where glass takes on a pocked, opaque surface when left in water for extended periods of time.
opaque pale green glass popular in the 1930s.
also called push-up, or dimple; solid or hollow indentation in bottle bottoms to create stability and extra strength.
mineral that introduces yellow, red, and purple to balance the naturally occurring blues and greens in clear glass; when the glass is exposed to sunlight, it turns to numerous shades of purple.
Mocha Ware
created in 1700s; bottom-of-the-line earthenware with surface design created by using tobacco juice, hops, stale wine, and urine.
scrap of fused, colored glass snapped off of blowpipe and discarded by ocean-side manufacturer.
Pressed Glass
molded designs in glass; an inexpensive version of cut glass.
Pure Sea Glass
book written by Richard LaMotte, known as the godfather of sea glass.
Rare Colors
orange, red, turquoise, yellow, darkest green known as "black glass," teal, gray.
Registration of Designs Act
not enforced in England until 1842; prior to that, illustrations could be used freely without acknowledging the artist; most commonly used artists included Jean-Antoine Watteau and Thomas Gainsborough.
whole or fragments of bottle bottoms; also can be square, rectangular, or oval
Royal Warrant
heraldry of reigning monarch given to endorse goods and services supplied to royal family.
fragment of rare piece of china, pottery, etc. that depicts pastoral images; the rarest includes a combination of land, sea, people, and/or animals.
Sea Glass
aka mermaid's tears, lucky tears, ocean glass, sand glass, and the less poetic, trash glass.
throwing glass or ceramic shards that are not cooked enough or are too new into the ocean in order to create sea glass for future generations.
ceramic fragments, aka sherds, chards, sea pottery, sea porcelain, sea china.
sometimes resemble doll fragments.
Slag Glass
opaque glass, usually white, with a second color running through.
tiny dots applied to an engraved ceramic design to create the illusion of density or shading.
a heavy, nonporous pottery, such as crockery.
an event that usually brings an abundance of sea glass.
technique invented in mid-1700s whereby designs were engraved onto copper plates, transferred to paper, pressed onto soft-paste porcelain and pottery, and then fired to seal the surface.
Wrack Line, or Tidal Wrack
a line of jetsam parallel to the shore between the low and high tides.
philosophy for collectors. If you look for it you will not find it.


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I just got an english setter puppy. She is really cute and sweet. Anybody out there have one? Any comments or tips are welcome.
I just got an english setter puppy. She is really cute and sweet. Anybody out there have one? Any comments or tips are welcome.
Congrats..Take a picture please.
Do not serve her sherry or tea after 6PM. Or get used to getting up at 1AM, 2AM,3AM,and 4AM to take little Fidette out for a wee.....
Trust me on this.... We figured that out with Aldo (Except it was Grappa with Aldo) very quickly..... Now that he's a couple of months older, it's no longer an issue, but when their little puppy bladders are so...... little, they really can't help it....
And congratulations! They do make life better.....
Never trust a man with a clean workshop.
I've raised and trained a few dozen of them, and they are one of the best hunting dogs there is.
If you plan to hunt her, it would help to know her lineage, because there are two distinct types bred for hunting. One is the traditional close-ranging dog you can follow on foot. The other is smaller and wide-ranging, and you'd need a horse to keep up. If you'll be hunting her, go easy on the socialization. They are such affectionate dogs they'll get lazy and couch-bound if you let them. The female is a little less susceptible to over-socialization, however. They tend to be a bit more standoffish than males. They'll accept affection, where the male will demand it. If you aren't experienced at training setters, get field training for both the dog and yourself.
Start her coat maintenance while she's young. The coat requires constant attention, so the earlier they get used to it, the better.
They need tons of exercise... vigorous exercise. I used to use a bicycle to run mine..5 miles at moderate speed every day.
If she's going to be a hunter or just a pet, and you take good care of her, you have at least a dozen years of a fine companion ahead of you.
+1...we need pics!
We raised and trained several when I was a kid. They are natural hunters bred for hundreds of years to work a couple hundred yards out in front of you. Hence they don't like to heel, stay or be left home. They are also extremely sensitive dogs with gentle personalities, and harsh methods do permanent damage to their confidence very quickly. So while obedience is important, don't overdo it or you can ruin the dog.
Above is a 6-month-old male with his first kill. After play-training with a blank pistol for a couple months we'd toss a live pigeon up and shoot it to give the pup a taste of retrieving, which they will do naturally. Here he's asking how anything this good not be sinful, and while his instinct is to take the bird off and eat it after showing us he has it, we are gently coaxing him to bring it to hand.
The secret to having them hunt within gun range is to teach them the relationship between the (nearby) gun and them handling a warm bird. Hence we'd focus on shooting lots of pigeons over them rather than muscle them around with check cords. Some dogs were quicker on the uptake than others, with females having the edge. But once they grasped the lesson, they never lost it.
So they need space and time to get out and run, and enjoy retrieving, although this isn't a breed to practice "forced retrieving" on. They are also slow to mature, so let them be puppies for a couple years, insuring all training sessions are lots of fun and with little pressure. It took three full years to develop an accomplished pointing dog, but once you had one, there was nothing better. I always considered these a notch smarter that most other pointing breeds, as like a number of breeds bred to work relatively independently, they are accomplished problem-solvers. For you that means they can also become accomplished escape artists, and also being bred to work for anyone, they are an easy dog to steal. So be careful.
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[QUOTE]Start her coat maintenance while she's young. The coat requires constant attention, so the earlier they get used to it, the better./QUOTE]
I'll echo this thought. The long haired breeds are beautiful, but you have to stay on top of the coat. Comb and brush every chance you get, and then some. And get a powerful vacuum cleaner
Thanks for the tips, guys. She is decended from a long line of close hunting dogs. I know the owners of both parents. I've never been around many setters, most people around here seem to hunt pointers. She is only 8 weeks old now, and seems pretty laid back. She's real good about bedding down in her crate, but doesn't like being alone in her pen. She certainly is good at problem solving. She remembers where everything is, like a toy she was playing with or a stalk of half rotten brocoli in the compost pile.
I live in the woods so I can take her for walks around the pond and local fields and medows. There are actually a lot of quail around here in summer. I hear them calling and see them crossing the driveway and yard a lot. I've flushed 'em within 40' of my front door. They get pretty scarce duing hunting season though. She doesn't like to get her feet wet and hates going out in the rain.
It's easy to see how they could be spoiled as babies:
This small female (here 4-5 months old) was a kennel-shy rescue dog who turned into the smartest gun dog I've ever seen.
What I like about Donn's video is it demonstrates how a pointer behaves when the bird is running from cover to cover. Most pointing demonstrations are with anchored birds and casual views don't realize that it's OK for a pointing dog to move once its on the bird. In fact with pheasants, which are notorious runners, pointers will learn to work the running birds in a circle to trap them between dog and gun.
Use an incentive to get her outside in bad weather. Treats or toys. Get her to look forward to getting wet. Otherwise she'll develop into a dog that forgets her potty training when it suits her.
IMO, too many English Setter trainers have concentrated on training the characteristic 'crouch' out of their marks and points. Like the dog in the video, they have the most wonderful low crawl, and they almost hypnotize the bird with it. The original English Setters used that crawl to mark and calm the birds. The dog could get within a few feet and the hunters netted the fool things, dog and all.
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9 Meetup Groups match "Movie Fans" near Saint Louis, MO
Do you love the "dinner and a movie" concept? Are you single and between the ages of 25 and 45? Do you want to meet new people and expand your social circle? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this is the group for you! We are a group of singles who (usually) meet for dinner, attend a movie, then go out for drinks (either alcoholic or nonalcoholic) to discuss movies and other things. If that sounds like fun, come join us. Hope to see you soon! Judy
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Singles Cinema is a casual, informal easy-going group of folks who like going to the movies and having a bite to eat afterward to discuss the movie and enjoy each others' company. We are not a dating site. There are other sites available for those pursuits. MOVIE FANS MUST BE SINGLE, AGE 40+ and POST A PERSONAL PHOTO OF THEMSELF TO JOIN THEATER LOCATION In order to accommodate all members, Singles Cinema travels to nearly all movie theaters throughout the entire St. Louis metropolitan area (in …
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You've heard of a Book Club...well we've started a Movie Club. Come join the girls for a movie and a discussion over drinks, appetizers or dinner. Need a girl's night out? We've got your ticket. Comedy, drama, action, science fiction...we've got something for everyone. See you at the movies!
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40+ Singles, divorces, and widows join together to offer friendship, going to the movies, float trips, bicycling, happy hours, dinners out, wineries and comedy clubs.
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Join us for fun exciting events, with great people all around town. New to the area? Or need a reason to get off the couch? Do you want to get out and meet some cool people in your area for good old fashioned Happy Hours, dining out, bowling, bands, movies, darts, pool, festivals, parties, or other fun events? We all wanna have fun! Outgoing, talkative, lively people or the shy quiet types. All are welcome. Just want fun characters who want to hang out and have some good times.
STL Screeners is a group of movie buffs that get together to watch movies, discuss over food and drinks, and socially interact! We meet at various indoor theaters in the St. Louis metro area as well as Outdoor Movie events from spring until fall. We have ventured out to see anything from artsy, independent to mainstream movies. We are always open to suggestions. If watching movies in your spare time interests you, then you should definitely join!
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Welcome to West County Singles on Meet-Up dot com, a mature group of singles (50's+) who wish to enjoy diverse, fun and interesting activities. With this web-based format we can plan and post events in just a few days rather than weeks as it was in the "good old days" of paper flyers. So bookmark our Home Page and plan to view our calender at least weekly if not daily to see what is happening and who is attending.
To be a member of this group, you should be Liberal and a Baby Boomer (born 1946 through 1964). This group has been created to allow liberals to have a space of their own in what often seems to be a sea of midwestern conservatism - a place where we can relax and enjoy each others company. And if a liberal issue is raised, the conversation can be peaceful without rancorous debate. The Liberal Boomer group is intended to be an affinity group. We grew up in times - rather like now - of extreme pol …
This group is for fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 who just can't let go. Oh -- and who live in the St. Louis metro area (or this is the closest one and they're willing to drive here).
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Up to 50 miles of incredible back country winter terrain. Spend an entire day with your musher and dog team all to yourself. A true adventure, you'll find youself traversing a ridgeline, flying down mountains on quick switchback trails and surrounded by dense pines on all sides.
Explore the white mountains as the explorers did. With stops for hot cocoa, scenic outlooks, and high elevation gains, this trip has a little bit of everything.Includes hands on interaction with our dogs, involvement in harnessing and hook-up, learning commands, stories about our kennel & dogs ... or if you prefer, just going for a great dog sled ride! Get ready for incredible views of the White Mountains (we say our dogs have the best view in the valley) and beautiful trails.
Even help drive the teams ... guides invite guests to get on the back and help drive/shout commands (at musher discretion for guest and dog safety of course)!
No experience is necessary to experience the best dogsledding in the Northeast! Do you want to immerse yourself in the best back country dogsledding available for a full day? Then, this trip is for you.
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Old Rome Mews Cottages offer outstanding holiday accommodation and are extremely well furnished throughout. A sunny and spacious lounge is on the first floor to take advantage of the surrounding countryside views. The enclosed rear patio areas, which back onto open fields, provides a high degree of privacy. Only 10 minutes drive from Prestwick airport and 35 minutes from Glasgow. Ayrshire has an impressive selection of castles and fortifications: Dean Castle and Country Park is only 10 minutes away in nearby Kilmarnock; Culzean Castle and Country Park (National Trust) in Maybole is 40 minutes by car. Choose from over 40 golf courses and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Loch Doon and its surrounding countryside. There is an award winning pub/restaurant only a short walk away.
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