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Cellulite is nothing more than fat under the skin, much like the fat underneath your belly. The condition though pushes on connective tissue giving it a dimpled and unsightly appearance. It is most common among women and appears in the pelvic area, specifically in the buttocks, thighs, and abdomen. It is a common misconception though that cellulite is caused by one's diet, exercise or lifestyle.
Often it is caused by a combination of factors including hormones, genes, and participation in fad dieting. Although diet and exercise can help to reduce it, this disease is not mainly caused by a lack of exercise or an unbalanced diet. The condition is rarely seen in males and is most common among post-adolescent women. Scientists have studied that it may be most linked to female hormones, most especially estrogen – a hormone that helps in the deposition of fats in certain parts of the body. Other factors that predispose someone to this disorder include race and genetics, although scientists are still not certain how these work.
A high-stress lifestyle is also thought to bring about this disorder. Our body produces certain hormones, called catecholamines when we are under stress to help us cope. These hormones have been linked to cellulite formation.
Thankfully there are already many modalities in the field that have led a revolution in treating these unsightly fat deposits.
- Home-Based Remedies/Personal Care/Natural Options:
Admittedly, these treatments can be quite expensive. This brings us to the home remedy department – treatments that you can simply try at home that may bring about favorable results.
1. Dry Brushing:
There is some evidence that this method is helpful for creating a firmer look. Dry brushing helps to stimulate blood flow and lymph flow to flush out toxins, helps to tighten the skin, and helps to renew cells. Although this may sound like a catch-all, dry brushing is quite similar to massaging, only with an implement. The brush used is a natural stiff brush and the strokes are typically done towards the heart to promote blood flow. Start from your feet, going up to your legs then to your buttocks and stomach, and lastly to your arms. Do this when you are in the shower just before getting wet.
2. Gelatin:
One theory for this disease formation is the loss of collagen in our diet. Collagen is found in bones, fibrous tissues, and organ meats of animals, much of which we no longer consume. Collagen is important in building and maintaining our connective tissue. Gelatin is a natural source of collagen. It supports skin, hair, and nail growth, is good for the joints, helps tighten loose skin, aids in digestion, and is rumored to help improve this disease. As a point of contention, collagen molecules are too large to be absorbed through the skin and so must be ingested. Collagen lotions are thus useless. Gelatin is mostly found in seaweed products and Jell-O.
3. Coffee Scrub:
Coffee contains caffeine and as previously mentioned may help with that unsightly appearance. The caffeine helps to improve blood flow and this mixture will help to exfoliate your skin too. Mix some coffee grounds with some coconut oil to form a paste and massage onto the area with firm pressure. Use two to three times a week and you should see some results within a couple of weeks.
4. Exercising with Kettlebells:
One fantastic workout is the use of kettlebells. If you have not heard of them, those are the heavy metal balls with a handle on top. They are especially good for the thigh, buttocks, hips, and stomach areas. Ask your trainer for an exercise routine involving the kettlebells. Exercise helps to burn fat and builds muscle helping to reduce those excesses. It also helps to tighten the skin and gives you a firmer, younger look.
5. Omega-3 Fatty Acids:
Another theory states that the ingestion of the wrong kinds of fats leads to an imbalance of the good fats needed to create smooth and supple skin. There is some evidence that this theory holds true and thus it would be prudent to consume Omega-3 fatty acids and other Omega fatty acids. Omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids or the good kind of fatty acids. Not only do these fatty acids promote skin health, it also promotes good heart health by ridding your body of the bad fats. It also promotes mental health and reduces inflammation. Omega-3s are often found in kiwis and in cold water oily fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, and anchovies.
6. Detox Baths:
Yet another theory claims that the buildup of toxins in your skin and fatty tissue may lead to fat buildup. Although no solid scientific evidence has yet to surface, detox baths are a relaxing way to relieve stress – one way of reducing the factor of stress in the equation. Use Epsom salts and other bath salts to create a soothing and relaxing bath.
7. Use Natural Moisturizers:
Just as detox baths aim to remove toxins in your skin, moisturizers that you use should also be natural. Putting back harmful chemicals into your skin with all the lotions and gunk might just do more harm than good. Use natural moisturizers such as coconut oil. If you insist on getting the brand name, make sure to ask if the ingredients are all natural and better check if there is the nasty ingredient called parabens.
8. Balance Hormones:
Many sources agree that hormones play the largest part in cellulite formation. Balancing your hormones thus is imperative to get that gorgeous beach-body look. Ask your doctor what you can do to help balance them out. Perhaps he can recommend some hormonal pills. Even if they do not remove the fat directly, balancing hormones out does have many good side effects!
9. Tomatoes:
Tomatoes are high in lycopene, a similar component of omega-3 fatty acids. Lycopene prevents the breakdown of collagen, an important component for connective tissue. You can rub tomato juice or paste to the affected area to allow the lycopene to be absorbed through your skin.
10. Water Therapy:
Water is important for overall health. It plays a big role in hydration, in keeping your skin soft and supple, and in improving digestion. Being fully hydrated keeps your skin glowing and supple. In addition, you can consume water-rich foods such as cucumbers, melons, or watermelons. Not only will it help your skin, but also it will help you lose some weight and control fat storage.
11. Apple Cider Vinegar:
Apple cider vinegar may not help to reduce the ailment but it helps to tighten up your skin and improve the appearance. Apple cider vinegar is an astringent and helps to tighten tissues. Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar to 2 parts water and gently massage the mixture to the area. Alternatively, you can create a wrap; apply a bit of the solution onto a towel and wrap it around the area affected. Wrap with a plastic wrap and leave it on for an hour. Rinse thereafter.
12. Ginkgo Biloba:
Ginkgo biloba has been used throughout the centuries spanning several civilizations to a variety of ailments. The plant improves circulation very well and drinking its tea can bring about several health benefits. It helps to improve the blood flow to the affected area effectively flushing out toxins that remain.
13. Green Tea:
Green tea has several compounds that have made it the wonder drug of the 21st century. First, it has several antioxidants that help to increase metabolism and burn fat. Second, it has catechins which reduce insulin resistance. Third, it also has caffeine, which as mentioned before, helps in blood flow. All this combined create a potent concoction of health benefits designed to burn fat, lose weight, and improve overall body image.
14. Reduce Salt and Sugar:
As mentioned previously, one's diet does not have a major and direct impact on this disease formation. But, regulating one's diet helps in its reduction. As much as possible, try to reduce salt and sugar in your diet as these help to retain unnecessary fat water in your body that give the unsightly look. If you must, deal with cravings in bite-sized portions and not in binges; a mini-snickers bar should help.
15. Flaxseed:
This wonder seed is a great addition to your diet. Not only is it a good source of fiber, it also helps to regulate hormonal levels and increase collagen production. It is also a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids. You can sprinkle the seeds on your cereal, blend them along with your smoothies or snack on them.
16. Kelp:
Kelp has fucoxanthin, a compound that helps to burn fat thereby reducing the appearance of this disease. Kelp is inexpensive and though not many people know about it, it is rich in many nutrients. Mix it in your soups or sprinkle it over your meals. Recent research from the University of Newcastle found that a component in kelp called alginate is more effective than most over-the-counter slimming pills helping to reduce the intake of fats.
17. Gotu Kola:
This newly discovered caffeine-free herb has been studied and shown to be effective in reducing the problem. Also known as centella or pennywort, the plant is a staple in Chinese medicine. It improves the elasticity of the skin making it thicker also. It helps to minimize the bumps and dimples associated with the condition. If you can find it in a specialty drug store, you might as well give it a shot, who knows it might just be the cure everyone is looking for. You can drink it as a tea, serve it as a salad, or pureed with cooked rice and coconut milk.
18. Stop Smoking:
Smoking is a dangerous source of chemicals. It is said that upon inhalation, you are bringing more than 600 hundred different chemicals into your body, chemicals found in the exhaust of cars, chemicals toxic to your body, and the most well-known chemical nicotine. These substances help in the breakdown of collagen – as you can see in smokers where they prematurely have wrinkles. It is understood that you'd have to stop smoking to get that beach body you've always wanted.
19. Self-Tanning Lotions:
Darker skin helps to hide imperfections. Although just a temporary fix, when you want to go to the beach, you may want to get a self-tanning lotion to help the area appear darker and less noticeable to the public. Don't forget to apply on the rest of your body or only the affected area will look dark making it all the more noticeable instead.
20. Exercise:
We cannot stress enough on exercise. It helps to improve blood circulation, burns fat, improves muscle tone, makes skin look great, and a host of other benefits. Look for a routine that involves squats and other exercises that target the affected area. It will definitely help to tone the region. Do not hesitate to ask your trainer for a specific program to tone down the disease. Surely, the gym should have a program.
21. Sauna:
After hitting the gym and pumping some iron, hop into the sauna. This helps to detoxify your body of toxins through sweating. It opens up your pores releasing all the unnecessary chemicals from your body. Thirty minutes max should do the trick. It's also a great way to relax and have a quick chit-chat with your gym buddies.
22. Don't Overdo the Heat:
Don't overdo hot showers or sauna though. Excessive heat sags the skin and damages it in the long run further worsening the appearance. You can compensate though by applying vitamin E lotions, which help to moisturize your skin.
23. Cold Shower:
A nice cold shower early in the morning helps to promote circulation and improve lymph flow. Blood flow moves away from the extremities and is pooled back into the center of your body where the kidneys and the liver can concentrate on cleaning them of toxins. Alternate with a hot and cold shower to further improve this method.
24. Avoid Refined Foods:
Refined foods are full of preservatives and possibly harmful toxins. Moreover, these foods have essentially been stripped of their nutritional value and replaced with flavor-enhancing substances that may be harmful to us. Canned goods, prepared foods, and microwavable foods are just a few examples. As much as possible try to avoid them and go organic. Eat fresh foods, cook at home, and save money as a result!
25. Glow Foods:
Remember back in the days when fruits and vegetables were called glow foods? Apparently, there is some truth to the name. Fruits and vegetables help to flush out toxins from our body and bring in important nutrients that help to give you that youthful glow. Fruits bring in important vitamins and fiber to help expel toxins out of the body. Vegetables too contain fiber and important vitamins and minerals to help our body working properly.
26. Herbal Teas:
Several herbal teas are known to detoxify your body of toxins and effectively reducing cellulite in the process. Try dandelion tea to help detoxify your liver. Rooibos teas, on the other hand, are known for antioxidant properties. White grape seed is another potent antioxidant and is purported to have a direct effect on the problem.
- Medical Treatments:
27. Laser Treatment:
Laser treatment is often indicated for those with mild to moderate ailment. The procedure involves firing laser pulses at the target area to do three things: (1) to destroy tough fibrous connective tissue that create the dimpled look, (2) to melt areas of fat tissue bulging beneath the skin that give the look of "cottage cheese", and (3) to stimulate the skin to tighten through the generation of collagen. Local anesthesia is applied prior to the procedure and the patient typically can return to her daily activities after a couple of days. Heavy exercise though may require more time to rest. Immediate results will be noticed after the procedure but the final sculpting results are often seen after a couple of months. After the procedure, the patient may experience some bruising and some pain. A dressing and some Tylenol is usually in order. But hey, no pain no gain right? The procedure is quite costly but dermatologists tout it to be a permanent fix.
28. Non-invasive Radiofrequency Ablation:
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation involves the use of high frequency alternating current to create heat which melts down the fat underneath the skin. The greatest advantage of RF technology is that it is very targeted. You can point out an area to ablate and it will perform its magic only in that part. Moreover, this technology has two delivery modes: unipolar and bipolar. One delivery creates deep heating causing the fat tissue to loosen its grip from the connective tissue. The other delivery mode helps to improve blood circulation to drain fatty deposits and toxins. The two delivery modes help to reduce the unsightly appearance. Some mild redness is often noticed after the procedure but next to no pain is experienced.
29. Cryolipolysis:
A portmanteau of "cryogenic" and "lipolysis", this procedure involves the use of sub-zero temperatures to destroy fat cells underneath the skin. The procedure attempts to apply a near sub-zero temperature to the area but above freezing point to trigger cell death of fat cells. A local inflammatory response is then triggered, called panniculitis or inflammation of the fatty tissue. Overtime, this layer of fat underneath the skin thins out. During the procedure, a vacuum is also applied to the area to bring about blood circulation – this is done as the body's natural response to the cold to constrict the blood vessels and reduce blood flow.
30. Liposuction:
A common misconception is that liposuction is one of the treatment modalities for this fatty disorder. Liposuction does not help with this ailment rather it worsens it. Liposuction is intended to remove deep fat, such as those found under our abdomen. It was not designed to remove fat that is just beneath the skin. Should you insist on liposuction, fat well below the skin will be removed but because there is now space where the suctioned fat used to be, there will also be an increase in the dimpling appearance. I added liposuction not as a treatment modality but as a precaution against it. Some newer innovations to liposuction may have come about such as laser liposuction but still, no solid evidence has yet to rise as to its efficacy.
31. Cellulite Creams:
Another purported cure is cellulite creams. No solid evidence has been laid on the table for these products and they contain numerous compounds that, who knows, may help with the unsightly fatty areas. One common ingredient is caffeine, which helps blood circulation and works like a diuretic. Ever heard of the phrase "flush out the toxins", technically this is what caffeine is supposed to do. Another common ingredient is retinol. This compound supposedly penetrates the skin, exfoliates it and helps to produce collagen to make the skin thicker effectively hiding the dimpling and cottage cheese look. DMAE or dimethylaminoethanol is another compound that purportedly stimulates the muscles giving you a firmer look. Not much scientific evidence has been published on these chemicals but reviews – whether they may be true or not – has shown some positive results coupled with exercise and dieting.
- Conclusion:
Cellulite sufferers often complain that they no longer look beautiful and are ashamed to show off their body in the beach. Doesn't fret, the condition have many treatment modalities. There may not be one Superdrug to take care of it but the substances mentioned here not only help this disease, but also help a myriad of conditions. Medically, dermatologists may be able to do the most effect on the problem by attacking it head-on. At home though, you have many choices to choose from. From drinks and rubs, you will enjoy trying out several of the wonderful concoctions found here. They are good for your skin, for cellulite, and for your body as a whole.
Lastly, never hesitate to ask for help. There are many patients who have had success stories and doctors who are more than willing to help you out. If money is an issue, there are many alternatives that you can try at home to perhaps, get the same effect.
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"As both a Filmmaker and an Artistic Director of theater, Josh Fox's work is known for its mix of gripping narrative, heightened imagery and its commitment to socially conscious themes and subjects." —Insiders
"Gasland just might be the best film of the year." —The Huffington Post
"[I]f a film can ever enact social change, which is rare, the potency of Gasland suggests that this may be that film." —Variety
A finalist for a Academy Award for Best Documentary, Gasland is a gripping, timely, and necessary film about the largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history. Conceived of, directed, narrated, and filmed by Josh Fox, Gasland premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and won six major awards: a Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize, a Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Artistic Vision Award, a Thin Line Film Festival Audience Award, a Yale Environmental Film Festival Grand Jury Prize, and a Sarasota Film Festival Special Jury Prize. The film premiered on HBO in June 2010 and received Emmy nominations for cinematography, writing, exceptional merit for nonfiction filmmaking, and won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Direction for Nonfiction Programming. Gasland is dedicated to the non-profit organization Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS).
The long-awaited sequel, Gasland 2, debuted at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival. Gasland 2 picked up where Gasland left off, with Fox's continued investigation into fracking, its side effects, and the industry's responses to the anti-fracking movement. His latest film, How to Let Go of the World, will premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
Fox is the recipient, along with Michael Pollan and Alice Walker, of the 2010 LennonOno Grant for Peace, created by Yoko Ono to honor her late husband John Lennon's dedication to peace and commitment to the preservation of human rights. Josh Fox was one of four recipients selected based on their courage and commitment to peace, truth, and human rights. In 2012 Fox released The Sky Is Pink, an emergency short film about hydraulic fracturing.
In 2008, Fox received a letter from a natural gas company interested in leasing his family's land that sits atop the Marcellus Shale in Milanville, PA for drilling. Disturbed by the letter, he embarked on an odyssey to glean as much information as possible about natural gas drilling in the US—with movie camera in hand. The result is a powerful film that uncovers a trail of secrets, lies, and contamination. Narrating a first-person account, Gasland shows us truly shocking information about "fracking." Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, is when a cornucopia of toxic chemicals is blended with water and forced into the shale to create a small earthquake underground. As a result of this particularly toxic form of drilling, Fox shows water that can be lit on fire right out of the sink, residents of disparate drilling locations that have the same chronic illness symptoms, pools of toxic waste that kill cattle and vegetation, and how some gas well blowouts are consistently covered up by state and federal regulatory agencies. Variety magazine writes, "In vivid animation and graphics, Fox illustrates how the continent-wide explosion of fracking projects threatens watersheds and river basins, the source of drinking water.
Throughout the filming, Fox reached out to scientists, politicians, gas industry executives, and ultimately found himself in the halls of Congress at a subcommittee discussing the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act, "a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing." Gasland is going a long way in spreading public awareness about gas drilling and the risks it poses on human and environmental health. Nationwide response to the film has been overwhelmingly positive. The Oil and Gas Industry's response: not so enthusiastic.
Fox's first narrative feature film, Memorial Day, was released in 2008, produced by Artists Public Domain, Journeyman Pictures, and C-Hundred Film Corp. Memorial Day is a jarring roller coaster ride and genre-bending examination of American culture and the atrocities of Abu Ghraib, where war is a party and partying is a war. The film premiered at CineVegas Film Festival in 2008 and was hailed as "unforgettable" by Variety, "uniquely fascinating" by Indiewire, and garnered the reputation as "the most controversial film at the festival" by Spoutblog.
Josh Fox grew up in Milanville, PA, and New York City and earned his BA from Columbia University. He currently resides in New York City.
"Josh Fox is one of the most adventurous impresarios of the New York avant-garde." -The New York Times
Josh Fox's theater group, International Wow Company, combines physical and narrative performance forms that addresses current national and global social and political crises—and creates work with potent social and political content. As the Founder and Artistic Director of International WOW Company, Fox has established himself as a significant force in New York theatre. The film and theater company works closely with actors and non-actors from diverse cultural backgrounds, including members of the US Military; activist communities in sustainable energy and design; actors, dancers, designers and filmmakers from around the world.
Founded in 1996, International WOW has premiered new work in eight countries with a rotating network of over 100 actors, dancers, musicians, technical, and visual artists spanning 30 countries on five continents. With International WOW Company, Fox has received a Drama Desk Nomination, an Otto Award, five grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and five prestigious MAP Fund Grants, as well as an Asian Cultural Council Fellowship among many other awards and honors.
Time Out New York has called Fox "one of downtown's most audacious auteurs," citing his "brilliantly resourceful mastery of stagecraft." On stage with International WOW Company, Josh has conceived, written, directed, and/or produced over 30 productions in Thailand, Indonesia, The Philippines, Japan, Germany, France, and New York City. His recent work for the stage includes Surrender, an interactive war epic which was nominated for a 2009 Drama Desk Award and AUTO DA FE. The performance premiered in New York and toured to Japan in 2011.
Other works by the company include You Belong To Me; Death of Nations; Heimwehen; The Comfort & Safety of Your Own Home, which was featured in NY Theatre Wire's Top Ten of 2004; Limitless Joy; The Expense of Spirit; Orphan On God's Highway; HyperReal America, which was featured in Time Out NY's Top Ten Shows of 2001; and American Interference, voted Best in the Fringe Festival by the Village Voice.
Josh Fox is the director and narrator of Gasland, which won six major awards at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, as well as its sequel, Gasland 2. Fox's first narrative feature film, Memorial Day, was released in 2008. As the Founder and Artistic Director of International WOW Company, Fox has established himself as a significant force in New York theatre. His recent work for the stage includes Surrender, an interactive war epic which was nominated for a 2009 Drama Desk Award and AUTO DA FE. The performance premiered in New York and toured to Japan in 2011.
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Trailer for How to Let Go of the World
In How to Let Go of the World and Love All The Things Climate Can't Change, Oscar Nominated director Josh Fox continues in his deeply personal style, investigating climate change – the greatest threat our world has ever known. Traveling to 12 countries on 6 continents, the film acknowledges that it may be too late to stop some of the worst consequences and asks, what is it that climate change can't destroy? What is so deep within us that no calamity can take it away?
In the 2010 Oscar-nominated exposé Gasland, director Josh Fox profiled hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," the process of injecting a pressurized mixture of water, sand and chemicals down a drilled well, causing layers of rock deep in the earth to crack and release natural gas. The film inspired a national dialogue over the multi-layered environmental dangers at risk. With Gasland 2, Fox examines the long-run impact of the controversial process, including poisonous water, earthquakes, and neurological damage, placing his focus on the people whose lives have been irreparably changed.
Traveling from the Gulf of Mexico to the heart of Texas and back up to the Delaware River basin, he thoroughly investigates the effects of this once-touted energy source, as well as the industry's equally disturbing reaction to negative claims via smear campaigns and lawsuits. Gasland 2 shows how the anti-fracking movement has done its best to amplify its message while the million-dollar conglomerates employ PSY-OPS tactics to shut it down. Unnerving interviews and shocking data underscore this scathing indictment of unregulated industry in Fox's powerful, not-to-be-missed follow-up.
The largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history has swept across the United States. The Halliburton-developed drilling technology of "fracking" or hydraulic fracturing, has unlocked a "Saudia Arabia of natural gas" just beneath us. But is fracking safe? When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies, and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called Gasland. Part verite travelogue, part expose, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown.
"Who could have anticipated that one of the most effective and expressive environmental films of recent years would be the work of a Gotham theater director who's never before made a doc? Nobody, perhaps least writer-director Josh Fox, whose Gasland may become to the dangers of natural gas drilling what Silent Spring was to DDT. The rare example of cinema art that is also an organizing tool, the pic has a level of research, gutsiness, and energy that should generate sensational response everywhere it plays." —Variety
"Memorial Day is a challenging film to summarize. It might seem like it's about spring break, but it's also an art film about war. As described by Fox himself, the film "is about a 'spring break' girls gone wild culture which is the seedy underbelly of our American Puritanism, the inverse side of the coin. It's also about how we forcefully exported that culture and then pretended to not know what we were doing." Executive produced by Michael Stipe, the film is Fox's first cinematic work after over two dozen directorial efforts on the stage. Memorial Day is actually loosely based on his traveling, site-specific theatre event 'Death of Nations 1: The Comfort and Safety Of Your Own Home.' " —indieWIRE
"Like Surrender, the company's first interactive theatrical drama, which dealt with the Iraq War and veterans' issues, Reconstruction will be an audience-immersive and issue-oriented drama focusing on both the current foreclosure crisis and the burgeoning "Green Building" movement that addresses our worldwide energy/environment problem. As the audiences of Surrender were taught combat techniques and deployed into a war simulation, in Reconstruction the audience will be trained in carpentry, construction, green technology and sustainable building techniques, and work alongside the cast of green building professionals and actors as they construct an actual building during the performance. Built in a modular fashion over the course of the performance run, the completed building will ultimately be handed over to the community that built it." —broadwayworld.com
Auto Da Fe is Masataka Matsuda's breathtakingly poetic new work. A soldier named Odysseus A returns from war to find the emotional and physical landscape of his home utterly altered and unrecognizable. The play originally produced in Kyoto and Tokyo to much popular and critical acclaim is a dreamscape of collective amnesia, life during wartime, the self-conscious erasure of history and national identity, and a search for meaning and beauty. Written by Masatake Matsuda, directed by Josh Fox with Paul Bargetto.
A simulated war deployment in three acts. Here's what happens : When you arrive at the theater we issue you a standard military uniform: ACT 1: You train in basic combat techniques with Jason Christopher Hartley: a crash course in rifle handling, room clearing and engaging the enemy. ACT 2: You are deployed: you enter a multi-room installation to put your military training to the test. ACT 3: You fly home to experience a soldier's reintegration into society. Conceived and directed by Josh Fox with decorated Iraq War veteran and critically acclaimed author of Just Another Soldier Jason Christopher Hartley and created by The International WOW Ensemble.
Read What's In Print
• Review: How to Let Go of the World Ups the Ante on Climate Change — The New York Times
• Review of Josh Fox's documentary How to Let Go of the World — Salon
• Fox's Climate-change Sundance documentary seeks to make a difference — Los Angeles Times
• RFK, Jr. and Josh Fox on NYS Fracking Ban Victory — EcoWatch
• It's Easy to Switch to Renewable Energy & Solutions Grassroots Tour — Resilience.org
• Josh Fox on his Oscar Nomination — Documentary Summit
• Interview about Gasland II — Rolling Stone
• Interview about Gasland II — HBO.com
• Interview: The Battle for America's Backyard — Truth-out
• Interview on Memorial Day — Indiewire
• Review of Gasland — The Village Voice
Listen to Audio
• Josh Fox Interview with Terri Gross — NPR Fresh Air
• Josh Fox Interview with Alec Baldwin — WNYC
• Josh Fox Interview about Gasland — PBS
• Josh Fox Interview about Gasland II — The Daily Show with John Oliver
• Extended Interview on Gasland II — The Daily Show with John Oliver


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Paralympic guru Eriksson wants to build on London 2012
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Peter Eriksson was unveiled as UK Athletics' new head coach today before immediately setting his sights on exceeding the London 2012 achievements of Team GB's "golden generation".
The Swede has been charged with filling the considerable shoes of Charles van Commenee, who has opted to walk away when his contract expires in December after his team were unable to meet his lofty target of eight medals at this year's Olympics.
Eriksson, 59, is reluctant to name a figure to aim for at Rio 2016 but wants to at least out-do the celebrated class of 2012.
The Scandinavian, who led Team GB to third in the medal table at the London Paralympics with 29 golds and 65 medals in total, said: "I think it's a fantastic privilege to be appointed to this position and I'm really thrilled about the opportunity.
"The team did so well at the Olympic Games and it's something we can build on.
"I think we have in front of us a golden generation going forward to the 2016 Games and 2017 World Championships, where we can perform even better.
"I think the next five years and beyond are going to be really exciting for the British athletics community."
Eriksson believes there is potential to achieve even more in Rio de Janeiro.
"The vision is to do better and better and take more and more medals," he told Press Association Sport.
"We'll set a target - we're in discussions right now with UK Sport about funding going forward and what the target is going to be.
"Am I going to set a target and then resign if I don't meet the exact numbers? I don't know today. That's not what I've done in the past. If you look at the numbers Charles did, he did a fantastic job with four gold medals. So no, I don't think so.
"The natural target after six medals is seven or more next time. I think we can do better and better.
"What the numbers are going to be is hard to predict today and we'll find out shortly, when we start the World Championships and the big events."
Eriksson acknowledges the new role will bring more responsibility.
"There will be more pressure because of the media attention but that's not something that worries me," he said.
"What worries me is to have the athletes in the right place and the coaches in the right place to do the best we can do."
UK Athletics performance director Neil Black was similarly non-committal over targets for the future, but echoed Eriksson's belief that Van Commenee's achievements can be built on.
"We'll always have targets associated with funding," he said. "Whether we set a head coach or UKA target, there are still ongoing discussions which are needed between myself and Peter.
"Without doubt the dream is to exceed the medal haul of London 2012 and that's what we're looking for. Our job is to transfer that dream into a reality and we believe it can be done."
Eriksson's appointment was quickly welcomed in athletics circles.
Triple jumper Phillips Idowu, who had a long-running feud with Van Commenee which dominated the build-up to the Olympics, gave his backing to the appointment.
He Tweeted: "Happy 4 Peter Erikkson, met him in Italy a few yrs ago & he was actually coaching (not just a title). We had a nice convo about his kids."
Former Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu, who won silver under Van Commenee this summer, said: "I have such a lot of respect for Peter and what he's achieved.
"I've been in the fortunate position where I was with him over the summer at the Paralympic Games holding camp and I was struck by the fact he did whatever he could do to get the best out of the athletes - he had a real no-nonsense approach and was totally focused on winning medals."
Eriksson will move immediately from his role as UKA's Paralympic head coach, with a replacement now being sought for that position.


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Town Hall Recipes for Art in the Age's Root & Snap Liqueur
Brewed from a centuries-old American recipe handed down from Native Americans, the new hand-crafted, organic Root is the first "authentic" liqueur to be produced in this country since pre-Prohibtion.
Fat Tuesday at Townhall
The Hurricane cocktails were definitely flowing last night at Townhall's annual Fat Tuesday celebration, as were the oysters, the fried chicken and the gumbo. Check out photos from the fesitivies.
Mitch and Steve Rosenthal (Townhall owners) shucking oysters.
Mardi Gras at Townhall: Oysters and G-Strings
Mardi Gras is coming up next week and Townhall is having its annual Fat Tuesday celebration. Co-owner Mitch Rosenthal recalled last year's celebration: "We shucked 1,900 oysters. It was brutal. There were about six of us, just shucking and jiving." Although for 2008, the restaurant ordered big, fat oysters straight from Louisiana (having grown up there, I like my oysters big, which often slightly horrifies people here who prefer delicate little—i.e. sissy—Kumamotos), they learned a lesson when the $900 overnight shipping bill came. For 2009, the oysters will be sourced locally.


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Dumb Ways to DieTake your helmet off in outer space. Keep a rattlesnake as a pet. Eat medicine that's out of date. Stand on the edge of a train station platform. All are dumb ways to die. A cute PSA for Metro Trains Melbourne.
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HELENA — An 80-year-old Helena man sustained minor injuries when his airplane crashed on landing in the Helena Valley, ending up on its top.
The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on Saturday morning near the junction of Lincoln Road and Green Meadow Drive on a private airstrip. The plane was flown by licensed pilot Jerry Maykuth, who was the only occupant in the plane, said Sheriff Leo Dutton.
The plane is a Savannah VGW, a two-seat fixed-wing single-engine aircraft, Dutton said.
Authorities have not yet investigated the cause of the crash. The investigation will be conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
Maykuth suffered minor injuries in the crash. Medical personnel evaluated and treated him at the scene, but he declined transportation to the hospital, Dutton said.


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Just a bit or a warning to say that there are LOADS of photos on here, oh and it's long!
So here it is my second trip report on here. I hope everyone enjoys it, it's a bit overdue because I've been doing my A-Level Exams in the UK, so it's certainly a nice break to do this! I hope it's a good one; I've tried to make it as informative as possible.
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NEW DELHI: The planning commission has asked the government to take a quick decision on the Shome committee recommendations putting pressure on the finance ministry to take a stand.
The Shome committee was set up to study proposed anti-avoidance rules and the retrospective taxation of overseas deals. "A firm decision on the recommendations of the committee should be announced as early as possible," the 12th Plan document says without mentioning the committee.


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The main reason I'm going to VoiceCon San Francisco is to be part of a panel titled Developing Voice Applications Using Mashups and SOA.
I'll be sharing the panel with the folks from Voxeo. We had this very discussion last March at VoiceCon Orlando. My argument for this is very simple: A mashup is an aggregation of data from different sources presented in a common context. A voice mashup is a mashup that aggregates voice as well as well as other type of data from various sources in a single context (we call this "a unified experience" in Sametimeland). I'm planning to show our implementation of this pattern on Sametime 8.5 Meetings and Sametime Unified Telephony. I'm also planning on discussing our new APIs and how they can be used for this purpose.
If you're attending VoiceCon and are interested in discussing this topic make sure to stop by on Wednesday, November 4 at 3:15 PM.


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Shortbread Tea Cookies
Impress your friends next time you have them over for tea with these delicious and easy Shortbread Tea Cookies. You can use whichever kind of tea you prefer, making these treats completely unique to your taste!
Makes: about 36
Chilling Time: 30 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
What You'll Need:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tea (from 3 tea bags)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
See Healthier Recipes. Go Now! What To Do:
1.In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer. Add flour, tea, and salt; beat until a dough is formed. (You may need to work the dough with your hands until it comes together.)
2.Place dough on a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Chill in refrigerator 30 minutes.
3.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice dough into 1/3-inch circles and place on baking sheets.
4.Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges are browned. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5.In a microwaveable bowl, melt chocolate in microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until chocolate is smooth, stirring occasionally. Dip cooled cookies halfway into chocolate and place on wax paper-lined tray. Let sit until chocolate hardens.
•To make your cookies in a "tea bag" shape, just roll out dough to 1/4-inch and, using a knife, cut out into shape seen in photo.
•Maybe it seems obvious, but a hot cup of our Citrus Tea would be a great accompaniment to these delicious cookies!
Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Cookie-Recipes/Shortbread-Tea-Cookies#6R3W2VJK8bII8sHw.99


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Local: News
UVA Names New Swimming And Diving Coach
UVA has named a new head coach for the swimming and diving teams.
State Police Brought In To Look At ABC Incident
The chairman of the state ABC board has released a statement on the April 11th incident at the Barracks Road Shopping Center.
Governor McDonnell's Son Arrested In Charlottesville
The son of the Governor was arrested over the weekend.
McDonnell To Speak At Chamber Event
The governor will be the guest speaker at a Chamber of Commerce event in September.
ACLU Challenging Same-Sex Marriage Ban
The ACLU of Virginia says it will file a suit in federal court challenging the state's ban on same-sex marriages.
Kroger Buys Harris Teeter
Kroger is taking over Harris Teeter for $2.5 billion.
Traffic Alert For Crozet
One lane of Crozet Avenue will be closed from 8 to 5 Thursday to realign a fiber optic cable.
AAA: Gas Prices Stay Steady
A travel group says gas prices have remained steady after the 4th of July holiday.
Suspect In Huntington Road Incident Identified
A suspect captured after a police pursuit has been identified.
Council Wants Governor And House Committee To Investigate ABC
City Councilors believe Virginia's Chief Executive and the General Assembly should investigate an ABC sting operation.


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We continue to follow the fake money trail in Greenville. Last week, we told you of at least 10 different reports of fake money being passed around, and just this week another rash of counterfeit cash has shown up again.
Fake money showed up twice at Thai Kitchen and Sushi Bar in Greenville. The owner says the same person came in twice and tried to pass a $10 bill as real money. He was successful the first day, but the second day, they were ready for him and tried to hold him there there until police arrived, but he left the store before officers could arrest him. This makes the sixth report made just this week. Greenville police say this is not uncommon.
"When this happens it generally runs in spells. So where somebody will print up an amount of money and we'll see a rash of counterfeit money being passed," said Greenville interim police chief Joe Bartlett.
Greenville police encourage shop owners to head to the Secret Service web site to find ways to spot fake money.


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Summer is only 42 days, no wait 38 days, or maybe its 46 days away…either way, summer is approaching fast and you are panicking because there isn't a lot of time left to enroll your child into summer school.
Panic no more. PIC is here to help. Here are a few websites to check out summer school programs in the Greater Grand Forks area.
The Grand Forks Park District offers a variety of summer activities for children, including baseball, softball, tennis, soccer and more! CLICK HERE to register your child today!
Are you looking to enroll your child into summer school? The Grand Forks Public Schools Summer Activity Classes is a great resource to register your child in summer school. This site breaks down summer school programs by school, age and subject. CLICK HERE to look over the variety of summer school programs.
The YMCA offers a variety of classes, including Summer Splash. CLICK HERE to register your child into this 1 week class. The YMCA also offers summer camps. CLICK HERE to sign up your child today or call the YMCA at (701) 775-2586.
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The Career Fair 2012
The registration period for this career fair has ended. Please contact the career center directly if you have any questions.
Fair Date:
February 16, 2012 (10:00AM - 3:00PM)
Bernhard Center Ballrooms-WMU
Western Michigan University's Career and Student Employment Services welcomes you to participate in our 34th Annual Career Fair, on Thursday, February 16, 2012. The fair will run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Bernhard Center on the WMU campus.
Full Description:
The Career Fair Agenda
Thursday, February 16, 2012
8:00 - 10:00 am: Arrive and unload; continental breakfast open
10:00 am: Students and visitors begin circulating
11:30 am - 1:30 pm: Buffet Luncheon (fair continues)
3:00 pm: Fair Closing
Friday, February 17, 2012
Optional on-campus interviews
Career Fair 2012 registration ($400.00/$250.00 for Non-Profit) includes:
*Two recruiters ($25 for each additional recruiter)
*One display table ($50 for each additional table)
*Parking permit and shuttle service
*Continental breakfast
*Lunch and inclusion in all publicity materials
For additional attendees, tables, or next-day interviewing, there will be additional charges.
Advanced registration will conclude on Friday, January 13, 2012. Employers that register after January 13th will not be included in The Career Fair publicity booklet or advanced publicity but will still be allowed to register until February 10th.
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Employers needing to cancel their registration must notify Career and Student Employment Services on or before February 10, 2012 for a full refund. After that time, employers must contact Career and Student Employment Services via email, documenting the need for cancellation.
Western Michigan University is committed to partnering with organizations to provide WMU students with a smooth transition from the world of education to employment. We appreciate your interest in our graduates and hope that you will join us on February 16, 2012 to make this transition a success!
Please register by clicking on the "REGISTER NOW" link.
Please contact Janell Raisanen or Surangi Pradhan, Co-Chairs at 269-387-2745 or via email at email@example.com for more information.
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text: We are trying to get enough money raised to get Rob and Kelly (Kras) Merkel and their kids, Kane (4) and Kali (2), back home to Illinois. Rob was diagnosed with cancer a year ago. He went through treatment for the type of cancer he has. When he went back to get his PET scan in October and they found his cancer had metastasized into his liver. They were trying to do some chemo to prolong his life span to maybe a year. They just found out last week that the chemo he is now receiving, is not working and the cancer has spread more. So the doctor won't be able to do anything else. They just want to come home to be with their families for the support they are going to be needing. Rob has been unable to work for quite a long time, so they just do not have the finances to get back. He is only 33 years old and this is just not how things are supposed to go. His sister Katie was killed in a car accident 6 years ago in Oswego at the age of 14 and now our family has to go through this as well. Please help support him, so they can get home soon. Any amount you can give will help. Thank you so much in advance. Rob and Kelly both grew up in Oswego, IL and moved out California to start a painting company. They will also have multiple costs when they get back. We still have to make sure they are taken care of, and would love for Kelly, Kane and Kali to have something to live on.


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Greed is good: Don't trust the hippies on climate change? Listen to moneygrubbing insurance companies. Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurance company, just released a report saying (without the typical dithering) that, yes, the weather has been wackier and more extreme in recent years. And, yes, climate change is "driving the increase" in hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, and floods (and the costs that come with them). USA Today
Learning curve: Apparently, the U.S. public (if not the politicians) have gotten the memo: a new poll finds that nearly three-quarters of Americans now believe that global warming is already impacting weather and made this record-hot summer worse. Climate Central
Carbon culprits: This may sound dorky, but we swear this new CO2 mapping program is really, really cool. And super useful, too! Until now, urban planners and city govs could only get a general sense of the amount of greenhouse gases their cities spewed. But now, thanks to some researchers at Arizona State University (where all sorts of awesome things are happening in the world of sustainability), we can pinpoint the sources of carbon pollution, down to exact buildings and intersections. (Still don't believe us that this is cool? Check out this video.) NPR Morning Edition
Not-so-free trade: As a solar-craving homeowner who has been eagerly tracking the steady drop in PV panel prices, this Today OnEarth correspondent has mixed feelings about the U.S. slapping some steep tariffs and duties on cheap Chinese PV panels. Good for American solar companies, to be sure, but is raising PV prices really the best way to get our grid off coal? New York Times
Missed a spot!: Well looky here. Nearly two and a half years out, and the Coast Guard is still finding oil sheens in the Gulf from BP's infamous Macondo well. So much for those sparkling beaches those commercials keep telling us about. FuelFix
Acela-rating sales: For all the knocks it takes from opportunistic politicians, you wouldn't think that the "Commie Rail" Amtrak has set yet another record for ridership. Every year naysayers talk about how taking the train just "isn't American," yet every year more and more Americans choose rail.
Polar paradox: "But Antarctic ice is growing!" say many climate deniers in rebuttal to news about the Arctic's astonishing sea ice loss. What they may not realize is that Antarctica's recent ice increases totally syncs up with global warming models. Sorry guys, find another argument. Associated Press
More profitable than being president: This is just what the climate movement needs: a front page story about how Al Gore has made a $100 million on clean tech investments in companies he publicly championed while giving his global warming presentations. On the brighter side, looks like clean tech is worth investing in! Washington Post
Tips: @OnEarthMag (tag it #greenreads)
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Bid Managers
Bid Managers
£Negotiable plus generous bonus, pension and flexible benefits
Thales technology makes it possible for two thirds of planes to take off and land safely. Thales also protects 80% of the world's banking transactions and is Europe's number one supplier of defence electronics.
Beyond that our people have made London's Jubilee and Northern Lines 20% more efficient and have delivered more than 300 air defence radars in 26 countries. We're a leading name in our markets and a diverse,
constantly evolving organisation. Join our Bids team and you could drive business winning activity across all of it.
Delivering mission critical, technically complex bids from start to finish, your commercial acumen and ability to get things done will shape the future of our business. This role is about driving the growth of our solutions and services in emerging and mature markets whilst working with exceptional engineers on immensely interesting projects.
Key responsibilities
- Take accountability for the successful leadership of multi-million pound tenders in the defence, aerospace, transportation and security markets
- Drive bids through internal and external checks, from initial proposal through to contract award and handover
- Implement tight deadline and budget controls whilst demonstrating an unwavering focus on customer requirements and business needs
- Build and utilise credible relationships with senior management, project teams and our customers.
Skills, qualifications and experience
- A winning mentality
- A proven and demonstrable background in bid management, preferably with experience of leading export bids into global markets
- Tenacity, resilience and tact in the face of unsuccessful blocks and challenging circumstances
- A talent for influencing at all levels, working collaboratively with senior managers across multiple countries and building strong and lasting client relationships
- A confident, positive and flexible leadership style, ideally supported by well-honed technical knowledge and a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- A genuine passion for delivering a bid that's right for the customer together with a hunger for working on interesting projects.
To apply
To play a key role in driving the success of a worldwide organisation click the 'Apply now' button.


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Georgia Stem Cell Therapy and Treatment Clinic
Georgia Stem Cell Therapy – Worldstemcells.com is one of the leading stem cell therapy and treatment providers for residents of Georgia and across the nation. Our cutting edge technology and compassionate staff truly set us apart from the competition. We are a US based company that understands your needs and concerns when looking for a stem cell treatment center. Our treatment center is located in Cancun, Mexico.
Conditions we treat include but not limited to:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Getting Started With Your Stem Cell Therapy and Treatments
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What If? Vol 2 114
this wiki
What If? Vol 2 #114
Previous Issue
Next Issue
What If Jessica Jones Had Joined The Avengers
(The first issue of What If? Volume 3.)
Appearing in "Brave New World"Edit
Featured Characters (New Generation of Heroes):
- Bravado (Balder Blake)
- Crusader (Sarah Rogers)
- Mustang (Clinton Barton, Jr.)
- Malefactor (Vincent von Doom)
- Firefly (Matthew Storm)
- Torrent (Kendall Logan)
- Chokehold (Trudy Creel)
- Moleculon (Tucker Reece)
- Gator (Curtis Connors Jr.)
- Raze (Teddy Garthwaite)
Supporting Characters (Original Generation of Heroes):
- Captain America (Steve Rogers)
- Thor
- Rogue (Anna Marie)
- Jennifer Walters (She-Hulk)
- Clinton Francis Barton (Hawkeye)
- Human Torch (Johnny Storm)
- Janet van Dyne
- Wolverine
- Storm (Ororo Monroe)
- Spider-Man (Peter Parker) as one with the black Symbiote suit.
- Professor Charles Xavier (Iron Man)
- Uatu
Villains (Original Generation, Mostly Reformed):
- Victor Von Doom
- Titania (Mary MacPherran)
- Absorbing Man (Carl "Crusher" Creel)
- Molecule Man (Owen Reece)
- Marsha Rosenberg (Earth-9811)
- Lizard (Dr Curt Connors)
- Wrecker (Dirk Garthwaite)
Other Characters:
- unnamed son of Wolverine and Storm
- Magneto (Mentioned)
- Mr. Fantastic (Statue) (Mentioned dead)
- Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter) (Statue) (Mentioned dead)
- Mjolnir The Enchanted hammer of Thor.
- Captain America's Shield
Synopsis for "Brave New World"Edit
The Secret Wars participants ended up trapped on Battleworld. The heroes and villains from the Secret Wars ended up settling down, getting married and having kids.
"Transported to a strange planet by a force from beyond the universe, the mightiest Super Heroes and Super-Villains of all time were gathered to fight the ultimate war. 25 years ago, the war ended. No one came home. Today, their children begin the battle anew . . . "
As Thor's son, Balder Blake (Bravado) turns eighteen, he makes his third and annual attempt to lift his father's enchanted hammer Mjolnir, with no success, despite the continued encouragement of his friends Crusader (Sarah Rogers) and Mustang (Clinton Barton Jr.). As his surprise birthday celebration was ending, Balder's half-brother, Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom)'s son, Malefactor (Vincent von Doom) decided that it was time to continue in his father's footsteps and return home to the original Earth-616, and conquer it. He began by assassinating his father, and immediately began assembling a group of the children of the other villains. He also offered membership to Bravado, because of their half-brotherhood.
After Bravado rejected Vincent's offer, he realized that his half-brother needed to be stopped. After "borrowing" her father's shield, Crusader, Mustang (Clinton Barton Jr), Firefly (Matthew Storm), and Torrent (Kendall Logan), immediately set out to stop Malefactor.
As Bravado and Crusader confronted him, Malefactor used the sorcery skills he learned from his mother, the Enchantress, and blasted Crusader all the way to the memorial where Mjolnir lay. Meanwhile, after the elder heroes and former villains fought off the robots that Malefactor sent after them, they were rejoined by the self-exiled Hulk (Bruce Banner). He came back to because he finally discovered a way for them to return to their original home on Earth.
Just as Bravado broke free of Malefactor's magical bindings, Crusader broke through the wall of his castle, wielding Mjolnir, having proved worthy of lifting it. After the battles were over, and some scolding from father to daughter Rogers about "borrowing" shields, Banner explained how they could return to Earth, using a device he created and Mjolnir to open a dimensional portal. At just that moment, the Watcher appeared, which made Captain America and the Hulk both realize that it forebode something bad.
Later that night, the younger generation of heroes secretly met at the device that Banner had made. Crusader apologized for using Mjolnir and reminding Bravado that he couldn't, but she needed it to test the device and prove that trip wasn't dangerous. Using the device, the teenagers ended up in a New York that was swarming with Sentinels (this seemed to be a Days of Future Past world, though it is unclear which one). After they easily dispatched one, Crusader insisted that they not give up and go home, and that it was their "duty to bring peace to this planet, or die trying".
The group was later summoned to the Citadel at the End of time Earth-9105, as a second group of Avengers from alternate time lines. They helped to stop the Time-Keepers, who had also summoned the children of the former villains, as well as other Avengers villains from an alternate timeline, to try to stop them.
- In this world, some of the participants in the Secret Wars had already died, notably Reed Richards, who had apparently died when the Beyonder and Galactus destroyed each other, and the Enchantress had been murdered by Doctor Doom, the father of her second child. In addition, Spider-Man's body had been taken over by the alien symbiote that was his black costume, although he had not turned evil as Venom did.
- This issue is reprinted in comics and books, see references for more info.[1]
- No trivia.
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you're a child of the Fifties or just curious about lifestyles
from this nostalgic era, The 1950s All-Electric House at
the Johnson County Museum of History offers an eye-opening
look at the technology of the times. Futuristic features
include: hidden televisions, electric curtain openers,
trendy appliances and "moon glow" lighting. Step
inside this "house of the future" and it's suddenly
1954 all over again!
A family home for forty years, The 1950s All-Electric
House is once again a model house. The house was relocated
from its original site in Prairie Village to the Museum
of History in 1994. Guided tours of the All-Electric
House help visitors learn why a home in the suburbs was
part of the American dream after World War II.
Seen by guided tour only on the half hour Monday – Saturday, 1:00-4:00p.m., admission for adults is $2, and $1
for kids 12 and under. Tickets sold only on first-come,
first-served basis. Group rates available.
6305 Lackman Road
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Year 2012
The principal actors of the Team Finland model will move under one roof in Otaniemi
Finnvera, Finpro
and Tekes - the principal actors of the Team Finland model - will move to new
premises in Otaniemi, at the heart of the Nordic countries' largest innovation
hub. The new building will be located in the
immediate vicinity of Aalto University and VTT.
Scheduled for occupancy in 2015–2016, the construction of the building was ordered by Senate Properties. The plan was made public in Helsinki on 13 September 2012.
- This project will bring key actors participating in the new government model for the promotion of exports, dubbed Team Finland, under one roof. The new building will facilitate cooperation in areas such as raising funds for innovation and pursuing the internationalisation strategy. The quality of customer-oriented services will also be improved, Jyri Häkämies, Minister of Economic Affairs, declared at the press conference.
The construction cost of the new building is expected to be approximately 35.5 million euros, with Senate Properties bearing responsibility for financing the investment. The leasable floor area will total approximately 12,000 m², which translates into space for more than 600 people.
- This building will be a forerunner to similar buildings. Wooden houses in this size category are rarely built in Finland. It will also be designed for maximum energy efficiency. With respect to work premises, many of the solutions applied will be highly innovative, Häkämies comments.
Services for entrepreneurs are brought closer to the customer
At the press conference, two reforms were announced with the aim of bringing services for entrepreneurs closer to the customer. Public funding for start-up companies with high growth potential will be managed under one roof, as Tekes is made the sole organisation responsible for channelling risk capital. With services centralised in a single location, various funding instruments – direct aid, loan and capital investment – can be deployed for enterprises in an optimal manner.
TEM will also discontinue the procurement of services from the Foundation for Finnish Inventions. Instead, it will acquire them from the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Uusimaa. For customers seeking funding for inventions, this arrangement will make more services and funding instruments available, including funding from structural funds.
The INKA programme for 2014–2020
The ´Innovative Cities´ programme, dubbed INKA, is a new instrument for policy-makers involved in innovation, supporting a joint effort engaging both national and regional players. In October, TEM will introduce a competitive element to this programme. In collaboration with the state and urban regions, the goal is to expedite the generation of new, major projects that are not only national in scope but which have an international dimension. In part, the INKA programme will replace the OSKE programme – the Centre of Expertise Programme - due to expire in 2012.
For more information, please contact::
Jyri Häkämies, Minister of Economic Affairs, tel. +358 295 063 501
Petri Peltonen, Director General, TEM, tel. +358 50 626 63
Pete Pokkinen, Special Adviser to the Minister of Economic Affairs, TEM, tel. +358 40 756 7180


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02/02/2011, Great Harbour Cay Marina, Berry Islands
After last evening's attempted walk to town we all agreed that we needed to do something else to get groceries. Jim and Judy made inquiries, and found that the marina no longer rented golf carts for just half a day, but the place just down the lane did. So we split the cost with them and we all took the golf cart into town to the grocery store. This is not the grocery Bud and I had been told about, but one we had passed without ever realizing it was a grocery store. That's the store in the photo with Bud and Fuzzy in the golf cart. There's no sign; and although the other end of the building looks like a public place with people on the porch, the grocery store end looks no different than a house. We noticed it in the evening because it was light inside and we could see the shelves.
Anyway, we went and Jim and Judy got some general provisions while Bud and I got some very expensive produce and a few other things. We took that back to the boats so we could get the refrigerated stuff out of the heat (yes, heat) and came back again for the rest of our errands. We stopped at the local boatyard where Bud was able to buy a piece of Plexiglas to make our 5-gallon bucket into a viewing bucket, great for seeing underwater. Then we went back to Coolie Mae's restaurant for the bread we ordered last night. When we got there we met her daughter and granddaughter. The daughter gave us a loaf of bread and four small rolls; she said they couldn't charge us because her mother said the bread didn't rise properly. It looked fine to me and I tried to pay, but she insisted I just take them. When Jim heard we got the bread for free he said he wished he'd ordered some. While I was getting the bread, Bud took a couple of pictures of the area behind the restaurant. One shows some outdoor tables with lawn and a low wall made of coral and conch shells. The other is the ocean view there. Our last stop in town was Pinder's Liquors. I took a photo of the storefront; it was the best-marked store in town. I added these photos to the gallery.
After we got back and the golf cart was returned we decided to eat supper with Jim and Judy and Bud was going to make Jim some cabbage, potatoes and ham. We had half a head of cabbage, but when Bud got it out he thought it was too small. I took my bike and went back to the store and bought another nice head of cabbage. It was $3.25/lb, so the head came to $4.88. That and 6 plums was a bit over $9. (US dollars and Bahamian dollars are accepted at par and used interchangeably here.)
We had a nice dinner and then Jim showed us on the chart exactly where they are anchored behind Little Harbour Cay, so we are going to join them for a bit after we get our anchor. They are going back in the morning. It's been nice to get to know them, and reassuring to be with someone who's done all this before
02/02/2011, Great Harbour Cay Marina, Berry Islands
We hadn't done much at all today. We rode our bikes to the little town again only to find out that the mail boat comes tomorrow so the store had no produce left. Just before we left I heard the marina owner on the radio with a boat coming in. We saw the boat coming in as we headed out; it was another sailboat. When we got back from our unproductive grocery trip we met the couple, Jim and Judy Weaver, from Dream Weaver.
They had been staying further down the Berry Islands where they had stayed 14 years ago. They were helping out the man who lives there, the son of the woman who ran the restaurant there when they were there before. They needed provisions and he told them to come in here to shop on Wednesday, when the mail boat comes. It pays to have local knowledge.
We decided to go out to dinner. The restaurant right at the marina seemed pricey, so Jim and Judy asked and were told about another restaurant in town. The folks at the marina said it was about a 15-minute walk. Now Bud and I had biked to town twice, and it seemed further than that, but we were game. So off we started, after we had a round of cocktails and visited each other's boats.
A word about their boat - Jim had built it 25 years ago from plans. It was beautiful! The photo is of a newly painted Dream Weaver at dock near us. Jim re-painter her this summer up in Ohio. The fiberglass, the woodwork, the fittings all looked professional. Jim had even made all 21 of their sails (they didn't bring all 21 with them this time).
It was starting to get dark as we started off. The roads here are very narrow. We were walking on the wrong side of the road because there was no shoulder at all on the side facing traffic. In any case, traffic is very casual and one truckload of folks stopped to see where we were headed. They were headed in a different direction but kind of laughed at the 15-minute estimate. We'd been walking over 15 minutes already and hadn't made it to the first turn. We were almost half way when a nice Bahamian in a pick-up stopped and let us all climb in the back of his pick-up. He took us right up to the restaurant!
We walked in the restaurant and there were maybe 5 people at the bar. We asked about a chicken dinner (the recommended entrée) to be greeted with consternation by the waitress. "But you have no reservations!" It seems they don't prepare the food if they don't have a reservation. After our apologies and some negotiation with the owner it was decided that she could make a fried snapper dinner for us. No menus, no prices. We sat down and had some great homemade bread and drinks and before too long at all got our salads followed by the fish with rice and beans. It was excellent! Bud and I are going back Wednesday to buy a loaf of the wheat bread; she didn't have anymore left then, but would bake a loaf for us for Wednesday,
After dinner we were faced with that long walk home in the dark. However, on the way out Jim and Judy ran into Chester, the guy they'd been helping on Little Harbour Cay. Chester had just fixed a conch dinner (carrying on his mother's business) for the crowd we met earlier in the truck. That whole crowd had come to the restaurant we were in for drinks, as had Chester. Chester had come up in his skiff, but hearing of our impending walk, he called his sister who came over and drove us all back to the marina. Such nice people!
As for your trip, now I'm starting to get jealous...
01/31/2011, Great Harbour Cay Marina, Berry Islands
No one in the Bahamas seems to have heard of a Rocna anchor, but on reading the reviews, that's the one Bud and I decided we wanted. We also had talked to another boater with an Albin 40 trawler who had a Manson, which is similar to a Rocna. He liked his Manson, but said if he had it to do again he would get a Rocna. The owner of this marina told us we could get the anchor flown in from Ft. Lauderdale for a dollar a pound. At that rate it's cheaper than us going back over to the states and then coming back here again. So I called our mail forwarding service. They have a marine equipment purchasing service and get items delivered to them with no shipping charges. The anchor will come to them in Green Cove Springs and they will ship it ground to Ft. Lauderdale and from there it will come here. So, we are here for about a week.
Which is not so bad. We biked across the island (a couple of miles) to the beach in the picture. Miles of sand, crystal blue sea and no one around. We walked up the beach for about a mile and a half and on the way back saw two people, that's it.
This morning there were two manatees here. They come for fresh water. There's a picture in the gallery of one of them drinking from a hose! Just after the manatees left Bud also got a picture of the Casuarina leaving. It turns out that is not the name of the boat, but the brand. Jamie found it on line, and if anyone is interested you can charter one for $65,000/week plus expenses. It's 124' long and has 4 cabins for 8 guests, so you can split the fee.
How is it draught wise where you are? We have 7' and are staging in key biscayne to Great Issak light to the berries before going to spanish wells-any advice?
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a relaxing retirement adventure - congratulations.
01/30/2011, Great Harbour Cay Marina, Berry Islands
Great Harbour Cay is not very big, none of the Berry Islands are. Bud and I rode our bikes over to what passes for a town here, across the causeway to Bullocks Harbour Cay. We passed two churches, a police station, a small park and a couple of dozen houses until we came to the small grocery (hours 8 - 8 M - Sat.; 7:30 - 11:30 Sun.). It was just after noon, so no groceries today. Anyway, this marina has nice docks, but as I described yesterday, it's a long way in across shallow flats. The island does get a mail boat once a week and something AIS identified as a cargo vessel (draft 6.5 feet) came in while we were still at the other anchorage. There is also a small airport here. Most of the boats in the marina are sport-fishing boats, and the condos that surround the marina seem to belong to sport fishermen.
So Bud and I were surprised this morning when a US Navy boat came in. It's a small boat, about 45 feet and is from the US Navy AUTEC Base on Andros Island. None of the crew were in uniform. Bud asked what AUTEC meant and was told it was American Underwater Testing "something, something". His theory, seeing the crew in civvies is that it's a CIA thing. My theory is that it's a group on a weekend pass, and this is the only place they could get. Still, it looks like they would have had to come about 80 miles to get here, and like I said, there's not much here to get to. So the navy boat remains a mystery to us.
Then, this afternoon at about 4:30 another boat pulled in. This is a huge power yacht. I had taken a picture of the marina earlier, and I went back and took a second picture from almost the same perspective after Casuarina arrived. She completely fills the one long dock. Check it out in the gallery. She is flying a yellow quarantine flag, so this is her first stop in the Bahamas. I don't recognize the national flag on the back. It's amazing to us that such a huge boat could and would cross those flats to get here. It would be less unexpected if the weather was bad, as this is one of the most protected harbors in the Bahamas, but we're not sure what else is the draw. Casuarina is 80 to 100 feet long. I'm not sure what her draft is, but she did come in at close to high tide. Everyone is staying on the boat, as is required until they've cleared customs, but I have a feeling that everyone may still stay on the boat, as it has far more luxuries than this little place.
We talked to a couple of the sport fishermen. They asked us how long we were staying. We explained our anchor dilemma and that we were staying until we figured out how to get a bigger, better anchor. They told us about a couple that anchored around here and came in for lunch. They stayed at anchor overnight and the boat ended up on the beach. They said it completely broke up and they thought the hull was still out there. That makes me feel less like a wimp in deciding that we need a better anchor to go on. I wonder if that couple was on their boat when it drifted aground, and if so, why they didn't start the engine, pull up the anchor and leave when it started to drift. That's what we were prepared to do the other night. We had everything laid out so that if the boat started to move we could head back out to open water. I'm just glad we didn't have to.
Meanwhile, we're finally having our surf and turf. I hooked up our grill and Bud is inaugurating it by grilling a steak, the four little lobster tails and some bread. That along with baked potatoes and freshly made coleslaw will make for a very nice dinner.
P.S. We ended up eating only the surf part. Turns out the four little lobster tails were quite sufficient for two people; and very good, too. The steak will make a nice stir-fry for another day.
Or you could have been trying to set on marl rock under thin sand.
Hope this helps, I'd hate to see you spend the $ and then drag anyway. A great blog.
Windtraveler soooo....we traded our 45lb CQR anchor for a shiny, new *HONKING* 55lb Delta anchor...we think we will sleep a lot better on anchor this way. If you go to their blog [email protected], and then the facebook link to 1/18/11, you'll see a picture of it.
You can also correspond with them through their blog site - they are really fanatics about having the right equipment. Finally, they are leaving Miami this week for the Bahamas so maybe you'll meet up. Their names are Brittany and Scott, and they have a great blog. I like yours too............Al
01/29/2011, Great Harbour Cay Marina, Berry Islands
Morning finally came. We had been worried since before we left Wilson about our anchor, it's a style long relied on by cruisers and it's correctly sized for the boat, but many sources urge you to have an oversized anchor, and there are newer and better designs out there now. We decided we did not want to spend another night like that. We knew we had been lucky; the wind was under 15 knots, there was plenty of room in the anchorage and there were no other boats. If we were going to spend most of our time at anchor, we didn't want to be constantly struggling to get the anchor to set, and we didn't want to worry about the boat dragging anchor.
So what to do? We decided we needed to get to a place where we had Internet to evaluate our options. We had intended to skip Great Harbor Cay Marina, as the winds were light now, we didn't need to hole up for a storm. Now we thought we'd go there to figure out what to do next.
First things first, we needed to take Fuzzy ashore. We got aboard the dinghy and headed in. We just got him to the beach when a man came by and asked us what we were doing. I explained about the permission to bring the dog ashore. He called the island manager on his radio. No, she said, permission was for yesterday. They were getting ready for guests (a cruise ship had just anchored) but we were welcome to bring Fuzzy ashore after 4:30 in the afternoon. So off we went, back to the boat. Poor Fuzzy hadn't even managed to pee, (he still wouldn't use his doggy port-a-potty).
Bud took the time to snorkel out to the anchor. We thought that through the night it might have set and then we would reassess our plans. No, it was still lying on its side. So we hoisted the engine back off the dinghy, tied the dinghy off the stern, readied the boat, hoisted the anchor and took off for Great Harbour Cay Marina.
It was only a bit over twelve miles. The last four miles were shown on the charts as a marked channel. There were supposed to be three green day markers followed by two red day markers. There was one unmarked post. Bud followed the channel from the chartplotter and I stood on the bow and directed him. We wore our "Marriage Saver Communicators". These are short-range radio headsets that don't need to be keyed on, so you can talk to each other without using your hands. Jon and Arline told us about them and we've had them since the Hudson, but this was the first real workout they've gotten. It worked great. Bud read out the depth meter readings to me and I looked ahead for anything and tried to keep him in the deepest areas. It was all pretty uniform though, and we never saw any depths under 7 feet. Most of it was 9 and 10 feet deep. Still, going 8 miles across the ocean floor in under 15 feet of water is nerve racking.
We had no problems, and here we are at Great Harbour Cay Marina. Fuzzy finally got off the boat at about 12:30. And we have Internet, sort of. There's WiFi, but it doesn't reach the boat. So I'm writing all this out in the cabin, then I'll carry the computer up near the office to post it. To tell you the truth, I'm not sure the Internet will be working at this hour (7:15) so this may not get posted until the morning. I did use the Internet this afternoon to try and call a couple of marine stores in Nassau to see if we could find an anchor. They were both closed, so nothing can happen until Monday. Tomorrow we are going to take a day off from all things boat related and just go play!
This is the marina where Jon and Arline were when they rebuilt their engine. I told the woman when we signed in I wasn't sure how long we were staying because we had to figure out the best way to get an anchor. I told her we were friends with Jon and Arline, and that it was quite a coincidence that probably the only two boats she'd ever seen from Lake Ontario were both in the marina with problems.
Anchor alarm sounds like a wonderful invention. When we bareboated in the carib we would routinely snorkel to inspect anchor position/set, and if conditions warrant, set a 2nd anchor manually with the dink @ 45 degrees from the first to insure no undue drift. Lot of work but gives some peace of mind. Assume you're backing up with fair thrust to try and set/roll the anchor. GREAT BLOG JILL!!
01/28/2011, Slaughter Harbor, Little and Great Stirrup Cays, Barry Islands
We left Sunrise Marina as planned and picked our way out. We had at least a foot over low tide and had maybe 18" to spare at the shallowest spot, so theoretically we could have gone out on Monday at low tide, but we were glad we waited.
Once we left the inlet we angled across the Northwest Providence Channel, so there was no more shallow water until we reached our destination. There were quite a few ships out there, and we enjoyed using our newly reading AIS display. It would tell us all the details about the ship, plus the closest approach the ship would make to us given our current heading and the ship's heading. It also told us when that closest point would be. No more guessing! Very nice.
A group of dolphins came out to play. We've noticed that the dolphins we see offshore are smaller and faster than the dolphins in the harbors and the ICW. These were really gamboling about and several jumped a couple of feet clear of the water. They would turn and dive towards the stern, then turn again and power up alongside the boat and race across the bow, often jumping as they did so. Of course we could never catch a photo of their jumps, but Bud did manage to get a picture of three of them just under the water alongside the boat.
There's some current in the Northwest Providence Channel so we were slowed a bit. The wind was directly astern. We had the main held out to one side and ran the engine, as we needed to be sure to get to our destination with plenty of time to anchor. The wind switched across the stern and several times we moved the main from one side to the other. The wind did stay steady enough to add at least a knot to our speed, and of course having the main up helped to stabilize the boat in the waves, which were coming up on us just off the stern.
It was a decent day's sail, but it felt like a push. There's nothing between Grand Bahama and the Berry Islands, so we know we had to hurry. We arrived at our waypoint at 3:50 PM, but we still had to go another mile into the anchorage and then find a good spot and drop and set the anchor. We had read that the cruise ships use Great and Little Stirrup Cays as their private islands, and sure enough, there was a cruise ship anchored outside the islands when we arrived.
The pleasure boat anchorage is between the two islands. It's not protected at all from the north or northeast, and that had me worried, as the wind was from the northwest, but was supposed to go around to the north during the night. It wasn't going to be stormy, but would probably stay at 10 to 15 knots all night, and that might mean that the anchorage would be uncomfortable. We went in and over as far to the east as we felt we could. We found the best patch of sand we could and after some hassle got the anchor to drop. We paid out our chain, after we hauled it up the next morning I realized we'd missed one of our markers and had put out 150 feet, rather than the 100 feet we intended. We carefully backed the boat against the anchor to set it. It was really hard to tell if it set. We didn't want to go too far back as it was getting shallow, but before you set the anchor, you first stretch out all that chain. I thought the boat was pulling back, but when Bud let off the power it seemed to come back to where it was, so I figured the chain was stretching and slacking and the anchor was set.
Just after we got the anchor out, four guys in an open boat came by and gave us four small lobsters. They'd caught them and didn't want them. We asked them if where we were was a good place to anchor and they assured us it was, people stayed there all the time. We told them we heard you had to call for permission to take your dog ashore; they said we should, on Channel 12. We called and were given permission to take Fuzzy ashore (they did ask what breed he was, and of course expected us to pick up after him). So now I was feeling pretty good, we had steaks thawed thinking to try our new grill. Surf and turf, nice.
But first we had to launch the dinghy, hoist the outboard over the lifelines and down onto the dinghy, and take Fuzzy ashore. We took along one of our scuba masks so on the way out I could check the anchor. Imagine my dismay to see our 45-pound CQR anchor lying on its side in the sand. To be fair, there was sparse grass, but still!
By the time we got Fuzzy ashore and got back to the boat it was after 6 and getting dark. We decided we couldn't pull up and reset the anchor. We noted our exact position (particularly our latitude, as the wind would blow us south), set the anchor alarm on the chartplotter and decided we'd stand watches. Now neither of us was in the mood to cook, we were exhausted and discouraged. We fried the steaks and ate them with boxed couscous. We broke the tails off the lobsters and threw them in the freezer and settled down to wait. We took turns on the settee in the salon, set our timer for 45-minute intervals and checked the chartplotter. After a while, we were just checking our position on the VHF radio, which is linked to the chartplotter, displays position and is down at the navigation station inside the boat, so we didn't have to go outside.
The wind finally died down in the early morning hours, the boat didn't really move, but then there wasn't that much wind and we had 150 feet of chain holding us (that's 300 pounds of chain) as well as the anchor. It was a really long night! We'd gone 61 and a half nautical miles, then spent another 2 hours with the anchor and the dinghy, then sat up most of the night. So glad I don't have to work anymore!


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Are there places where you shop, eat, or get nonbike related services, that make you feel especially welcomed, as a cyclist? What is it that they do, that you appreciate? What else would you like to see?
Here in Minneapolis, Peace Coffee delivers free-trade coffee by bike, year round, which is no small feat. Spokes Pizza also delivers by bike. Kowalski's lets me wheel my bike into their grocery, while I shop, after midnight. I'd like to be able to go to a coffee house or sandwich shop where I can wheel my steed in with me, and there is a bike rack next to each table. I also wish that businesses that make a big deal out of their environmentalism, would give customers a token discount or chits to promote this Earth and community friendly form of transportation.


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Scott what synthetic bag are you looking at to try this year
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Scott what synthetic bag are you looking at to try this year
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Looks like I will be using a Kifaru.
It's pretty simple. If you value weight, pack size and longevity get a decent to good down bag. Really the only thing that can go wrong is poor shell material or poor baffles or poor quality down. If you value cost and potential wetness get synthetic. In a perfect world you have down with a small synthetic exterior. If you are in the
Arctic winter long term consider a vapor barrier or synthetic or an exterior synthetic shell.
Synthetics usually only have so many good compression cycles before they loose loft and when they loose loft they loose some of their temperature ratings. There are studies on this available if you google the correct terms.
If you prefer down bags look at KUIU super down bags. They can get wet and still maintain there loft.
If your wanting a synthetic type bag take a look at primaloft. There designed for damp climates like Pacific Northwest, Bristh Columbia, and Alaska.
I've used down bags and always carry mine in a Sea to Summit waterproof compression bag.
Like stated don't keep you're bags compressed. It's best to hang the up somewhere after using them.
well, i am not very much fond of it. i have used synthetic bag only once last year..and it was okay.
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I use a lightweight synthetic bag for summer canoe trips, but go to down for my western hunting where I need the extra warmth and lightweight features. I do have a Gortex biffy cover that I have used when staying in a Tarpent, but find that the condensation issues inside the cover can be a problem. I leave the biffy at home when I use a tent. A waterproof compression sack is a must, and make sure you return the bag to the large off season bag after the hunt. There are washing products that are specifically designed for down; I bought mine at Gander Mt. I went to an REI store where they let me crawl into every bag they had, and it helped me to make the right choice. Go with a high loft rating 750 to 900, but expect to pay for it.
I use both depending on circumstances and conditions.
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I love my Down bags. You have to keep them dry. If I bivey I use a synthetic due to the condensation even though I m not a big fan of them.
Synthetic in the summer, colder highcountry hunts down is an easy choice for me.


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Brahms' First Piano Concerto
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Part of TH1 Classical Thursdays 1 2013
James Gaffigan, conductor
Hélène Grimaud, piano
Beethoven: Coriolan Overture (c. 8 minutes) Beethoven: Coriolan Overture Program Notes
R. Strauss: Don Juan (c. 17 minutes) Strauss: Don Juan Program Notes
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 (c. 48 minutes) Program Notes
About This Performance
"I am painting a gentle portrait of you," Brahms wrote to Clara Schumann about the radiant slow movement of his First Piano Concerto. There is little gentle about the Concerto's epic and earthy opening movement, however, and the rondo finale is a vigorous exercise in compositional craftsmanship and pianistic skill.
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Stellar French pianist Hélène Grimaud brings her passion and unique vision to Brahms' herculeanFirst Piano Concerto.
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Fast-rising American conductor James Gaffigan leads muscular Romantic music: a riveting Beethoven overture and Stauss' sweeping tone poem for large, virtuoso orchestra.
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