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Rain Jackets: Protection from the Elements
High-quality rain jackets comfirm the old adage that there is no bad weather, just inadequate clothing. Whether you are surprised by a rapid weather change in the mountins, your city tour is drowned in a downpour or you just need to take your dog for a walk - modern waterproof and breathable rain jackets provide the necessary protection form the elements.
Brand-Name Rain Jackets
In our rainjacket online shop we exclusively offer brand-name products of renowned manufacturers like Montura, Bergans, Millet, Craft, Maloja, The North Face, Arcteryx, Mammut and Salewa. This list only includes a few of the most well-known rain jacket manufacturers. Ever good rain jacket and hardshell jacket, besides being waterproof, should also be made using highly breathable materials for increased comfort, functionality and performance.
The rain jacket's outstanding performance is additionally ensured by features like adjustable hoods, taped seams or velro cuffs.
Technical Materials
A further important aspect of hardshell rain jackets is their weight. For longer outdoor activities and trips it is advantageous to be carrying as little weight as possible. Whether rain jackets for women or rain jackets for men, every gram less translates into comfort gained. Carefully designed and chosen technical materials like Gore-Tex® or The North Faces' HyVent® contribute greatly to this aspect.
Rain jackets are made water- and windproof while remaining breathable by membranes that have tiny pores, up to 20,000 times smaller than water droplets. However, these pores are still large enough to let water vapor given off by the wearer dissipate, as opposed to trapping it inside as condensation - helping you remain comfortable even during strenuous activities! These specialized membranes are constantly being improved by the various manufacturers. The company W. L. Gore & Associates (founded 1958 in Delaware) is still the leading manufactrer of breathable membranes, and its latest innovation is the Gore-Tex® Active Shell. The Gore-Tex® Active Shell stands out thanks to its exceptionally high breathability.
Quality and Longevity
Buying a rain jacket means making a conscious (and hopefully informed) decision about product quality and longevity. You can find the right rain jacket for your needs in the Bergzeit Rain Jacket Outlet - at an affordable price.
Whether you are planning to play a round of golf in questionable weather conditions, riding your mountain bike in terrain for from civilization, sailing, or planning a backpacking trip - at Bergzeit, you will find what you need.
Rain Jacket Deals
Check the rain jacket outlet at Bergzeit.de for great deals on rain jackets! If the rain jacket you want is not on sale, you are still sure to find it among the brand-name rain jackets in the Bergzeit Online Shop. You can take our word for it.
Bad weather jacket - Buyer's Guide Rain Jacket Hardshell
What's the difference between a rain jacket and the new word on everyone's lips - the hardshell? What is a 2-, 2,5 or a 3 layer-jacket? As is so often the case, it's all in the detail. Our Buyer's Guide explains, how light rain jackets, allround jackets and hardshells for high alpine use, differ. continue reading
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Lightweight, windproof and waterproof hardshell jacket for women
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High-quality women's Gore Tex® jacket for winter sports adventures
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Hardshell jacket for ski-touring and mountaineering
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Rain Jacket? Hardshell? A Buyer's GuideWell covered against rain
"There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing". That certainly rings true with rain jackets. The market offers a huge selection. Our Buyers Guide can help narrow it down for you.
Rain jackets were once just that. However, modern technology and demand has created a much wider spectrum, creating a new terminology – the hardshell. What is this new species of rain protection exactly? Textile Product Manager, Johann Öttl, explains, that a hardshell jacket "is a robust, functional laminate jacket for outdoors, perfect against snow, rain and wind."
Hardshell / Softshell
The alternative to the hardshell is a softshell jacket. The material is soft, breathable and warm (unlike a hardshell that can be stiffer). However as a complete rain protector, softshell jackets aren't adequate. They are also not nearly as robust. A softshell is a comfortable all-rounder, whereby, a hardshell jacket is the specialist when it comes to wet and demanding applications such as ice climbing.
Here a rain jacket – there a rain jacket
Browsing the current market for a rain jacket doesn't take long to discover that various price categories divide rain jackets, their materials, technology and workmanship. Basically, this functional apparel can be broken down roughly into three categories:
#1 Light rain jacket:
This type of rain jacket satisfies basic requirements: in a rain shower, it offers quick protection against rain and weather. Most light rain jackets are relatively light and thin and consist of two or a double-layer and partly lined with a membrane. It will normally not be found with reinforced taping and offer little resistance to chafing or rubbing (eg around shoulder or waist strap zone). It also means that with intensive and prolonged use, these lighter made jackets will have less resistance to water, allowing the water to eventually seep through to the inside. Lightweight rain jackets are particularly suitable for strolls when caught in a rain shower – or as a low-weight companion, as an extra precaution, to throw in your pack.
#2 Classic all-round jacket:
As the name suggests an all-round rain jacket caters to just about all-wet weather needs. Reliable protection for longer stays in the rain and is particularly strengthened in wear-prone (such as the shoulders) zones. It is robust and keeps you dry even with regular use. However, the durability of the outer fabric can be disappointing under a backpack or harness.
The decisive factor for the robustness is the weave density that has been used to make the outer material. This depends on the yarn thickness. (usually measured in denier = Td). The thicker the yarn, the denser and more robust is the outer fabric against abrasion – and the better it can protect the membrane. Most classic all-round rain jackets have a 40 denier consistency. For more extreme, high-altitude undertakings most yarns rate at 80 denier. A general rule of thumb therefore applies: The thicker the outer shell, the longer it will be of service.
# 3 Hardshell for extreme, high-alpine use:
Extreme challenges require a rain jacket that has plenty of features. Enter the hardshell! These jackets are designed for regular, tough use and their share of wear-and-tear. The outer material is robust and ideal for such purposes and especially at points of pressure or friction that is exerted on a regular basis, such as shoulders and pelvis where the backpack is fixed – these jackets are made to stand the test. The combination of outer fabric and a membrane lining results in the value of a water column. A water column of 1,000 millimeters means that it can withstand the pressure of about one liter of water. The EU standard (EN 343) defines a water column of 1,300 millimeters as "waterproof". However: loads are not taken into account, which come together through movement, wind or weight. Kneeling around on wet ground, will soon put a burden of up to 5,000 millimeters of water. Therefore a functional rain jacket will usually rate with a water column value of 10000-30000 millimeters. Easily defying a storm or the weight of a backpack.
Membrane lining – clothing as a one-way street
Rain jackets for outdoor use are usually breathable. This is due mainly to the membrane lining that has been used. Its uniqueness lies in the selectivity: Depending on the structure, the porous expanded portion of the membrane allows moisture vapour to easily escape and at the same time prevents water droplets from penetrating. The Gore-Tex® membrane was established in 1976 and over the past 40 years, these membranes have been newly developed or enhanced. Gore-Tex® and Gore-Tex? Pro®, Dermizax® and eVENT® are most commonly seen on the market today.
However, there is a catch with this exchange process: The diffusion of water vapor through the membrane requires a temperature difference of no more than 15 degrees Celsius. This means that at higher temperatures or wearng numerous layers of insulation under the jacket, moisture transport functions weaker. That's where mechanics can help: A prime example would be ventilation zips under the armpits.
In addition to the protection against water, the membrane has another task: Textile Product Manager Johann Öttl explains further, "a waterproof membrane is always windproof". A good way of retaining warmth into the first layers of clothing.
Two layers? Two and a half layers? Or three?
Membranes have a great advantage over coatings: they are much more resistant to abrasion, which is especially beneficial in outdoor use. However, they work mainly in a sophisticated interaction with other layers.
Hardshell jackets usually consist of two to three layers: A robust outer material is bonded to the membrane. This protects, depending on the density, the membrane from abrasion. The components of a two-layer jacket; often the inner is a thin mesh lining. Two and a half layer jackets also have a protective coating on the inside of the membrane. Three layer jackets also have their own inner lining – and are extremely robust and comfortable to wear.
Waterproofing and washing a rain jacket
Washing and caring for a waterproofed treated jacket is a sensitive issue which Greenpeace clearly showed in their Detox study. The study indicated that chemicals used for waterproofing textiles (PFC), particularly PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) or PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) accumulate in organisms and nature.
Those wanting to avoid these chemicals, should pay particular attention to the manufacturer's instructions, which equip their jackets accordingly. At the moment, manufacturers are working on waterproofing garments that aren't hindered with such disadvantages. Currently in the high-end price range there are still no alternatives with a comparable water-repellent effect.
However why are these treatments used if the membrane lining is already waterproof? The impregnation is an additional protection for the outer shell that otherwise becomes saturated with water, explains Bergzeit expert Hansi Öttl. When that happens, water vapour has less chance of escaping and water drops can then penetrate easily through the membrane. "Therefore, functional jackets should be waterproof treated on a regular basis. It's not however, necessary to treat the jacket if it's only been worn a few times and hasn't been wet often. In this case, it"s at the discretion of its owner. "The wearer should consider how the jacket is holding up in wet conditions and if it can be worn a few more times before it's to be treated. When purchasing garment care, try to ensure that these are PFC-free, such as Nikwax.
It is important that the jacket is cleaned, either with a clothes brush or special detergents. Only when the membrane pores are open, can they also breathe.
Which rain jacket is suitable for what specific use? It pays to know!
Rain jackets can be found for many uses and applications: They are just as essential for cycling as they are for skiing or hiking. What is important in these areas of application? We have compiled the most relevant pointers for you:
Leisure rain jackets
… are ideally suited for walking in the city. They are uncomplicated enough for throwing on to walk the dog or also tossing into a work bag.
- Everyday use (usually classic in design
- Comfortable
- Double jackets (combination of outer rain shell and zip-in fleece jacket) are flexible for both wet and warmth protection
Example: Salewa Zillertal GTX Jacket
Rain jackets for alpine activities (hiking, mountaineering, ski touring)
… Comprises a wide range. The choice of jacket here depends on the surrounding environment. A classic all-round jacket has sufficient reserves both against moisture and against wear. However, the material is not designed for extreme loads. For those that spend a lot of time ski touring or mountaineering should invest in a jacket that withstands these type of adventures. Important here are the following:
- Durability and resilience; for more intensive use, the jacket should be reinforced on the arms, shoulders and hips
- Weight and pack size; whether the rain jacket is stashed in your backpack for an entire summer of hiking or you want to save more under extreme loads: low weight is an advantage
- Ventilation zips under the armpits
- Snow safety gear; in the case of a fall in powder while ski touring or freeriding, this is a great feature to have
- Cut; the length of the jacket depends on your own preference; in combination with a harness is a longer cut and a double zipper recommended
- Helmet compatible hood with adjustment feature comes in handy
Example: Mammut Meron Jacket
Rain jackets for climbing / ice climbing
… Can be divided into two categories: Jackets for approach and those for alpine and ice climbing. Sport climbing is on rainy days (if at all possible) usually done under large overhangs. A waterproof jacket is put into use mainly for ascents and descent. Good to remember is that a lot of weight comes together in the backpack – therefore quite a load. The outer material of the jacket, needs to be resilient enough, of course.
For longer alpine enterprises a rain jacket is more of a companion in your backpack for unpredictable weather and needs to be compact in terms of bulk and weight. However, for climbing passages, it's important to be wearing a jacket that has sufficient freedom of movement. Ice-climbing in particular adheres to a hardshell jacket with full features of mobility.
- Mobility; often these jackets have gusset inserts under the armpits to prevent the bottom edge of the jacket during overhead movements from slipping upwards
- Compactness and weight (for climbing always important)
- Helmet should fit under the hood
- Resistant to abrasion, whether from the backpack or on rock
Example: Mammut Nordwand Pro Jacket
Hardshell jackets for skiing
… need to hold up to wet ski days as well as enduring windy and cold conditions. It's also important that a hardshell ski-jacket insulates reliably especially while sitting sedentary for longer periods in a ski chair or lift.
- Insulation, ie with integrated lining or without (in this case a layered principle applies)
- Vents for warmer days
- Powder skirt (removable, fixed or none)
- Additional pockets (eg for the ski pass)
- Robustness of the outer material plays a secondary role
- Make: for alpine skiing as a rule a somewhat contoured athletic cut
- Jackets for freeskiers are usually slightly longer and equipped with snow skirts to keep snow out in the event of a fall
Example Ski Jacket: Sweet Protection Monkeywrench Jacket
Rain jackets for cycling
… need to be especially compact and light. For a day ride or on tour, room is usually in short supply.
- Compactness and low weight
- Partially longer cut as a splash guard for the butt
- Helmet compatible hood
Example: Gore Bike Wear Alp-X 2.0 GT AS Jacket
Rain jackets for running
… Must also be light and reliably protect from wind and rain.
- Breathable
- Comfortable to wear
- Mostly used to has a backup in the case of unpredictable weather
Example: Norrona Bitihorn Aero60 jacket


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Shale Flint has skills needed in a world in which water is worth more than gold, yet he can't control his own destiny.
Circumstances force him to continue helping the devious rainlord, Taquar Sardonyx, to create rain, even though Taquar is using his control of water to further his own lust for power. Terelle has been forced to leave the Scarpen with her great-grandfather, Russet; his painting of her future has trapped her into doing his will.
Russet will not give up until he has regained his status as a Watergiver lord in his homeland - but Terelle is determined to resist, no matter what the price. Meanwhile, Ryka Feldspar has been captured and taken as a concubine by a Reduner tribemaster.
She discovers her rainlord husband, Kaneth, in the slave lines, but he has no memories of their time together. She is desperate to flee - but how can she leave him to his fate?
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Glenda Larke was born in Western Australia. She obtained a degree in history and a diploma in education at University of Western Australia and has taught English in Australia, Vienna, Tunisia and Malaysia. She currently resides in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with her husband and has two children. Larke's first novel, Havenstar was published in 1998 by Virgin Worlds in the UK under her married name of Glenda Noramly. In 2003 she returned to the fantasy genre under the name of Glenda Larke when Voyager Books released The Aware, the first book in the The Isles of Glory trilogy. The Aware was a finalist in the 2003 Aurealis Awards fantasy division. Gilfeather and The Tainted completed the trilogy. The Tainted was a finalist in the 2004 Aurealis Awards fantasy division. The Isles of Glory was shortly followed by Larke's second trilogy The Mirage Makers. It includes Heart of the Mirage, which was released in 2006 and was a finalist in the 2006 Aurealis Awards fantasy division, The Shadow of Tyr and Song of the Shiver Barrens, both released in 2007. Larke also writes non-fiction, usually articles on conservation issues, particularly those relating to bird conservation. These articles are mostly published in Malaysian nature magazines.
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Roseneath (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 14l behind City Press (11-6) at Huntingdon 3m hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
The Vicar (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) Led to 14; ev ch when fell 3 out, in a race won by Findlay's Find (12-7) at South Pembrokeshire 3m ptp gd in Apr, 10 ran.
My Mate Vinnie (IRE) 5-2fav (10-7) Held up towards rear, some headway before 3 out, no impression, 6th of 10, 25l behind Hunters Lodge (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Sep.
Timpo (FR) 4-1 (11-12) Prominent, led 5th, headed 7th, hit 11th, led 13th, jumped right 3 out, headed just before last, soon led again, headed final 120 yards, held after, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Hobb's Dream (10-9) at Chepstow 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Monty's Revenge (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Prominent, led 7th, jumped left 14th, headed before 2 out, weakened flat, 5th of 9, 14l behind Noble Witness (11-9) at Towcester 3m hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd.
Mr Gee Jay 7-1 (10-11) In touch, joined leader 10th, led 5 out, drew clear from next, driven out, comfortably, won at Ffos Las 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd beating Flanagan (11-9) by 9l, 9 ran.
Atherstone Hill (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Prominent on outside, pushed along 10th, soon lost place and behind, no danger after, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Time Do (11-6) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd in Apr, 11 ran.
Top Benefit (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) In touch in 4th, went 3rd from 11th, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, hard ridden and pressed run-in, just held on, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf beating Might As Well (11-7) by shd, 7 ran.
Notabotheronme (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Prominent, lost place after 14th, weakened before next, 5th of 11, 31l behind The Last Bridge (10-1) at Ffos Las 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
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Ide No Idea (IRE) Evens (12-0) (cp) in tch; disp ld 20-4 out; wknd app last, 2nd of 8, 12l behind Duke of Kentford (12-0) at Fernie 4m ptp gd in Apr.
Quayside Court (IRE) 3-1fav (10-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led 8th, headed before 4 out, weakened before 3 out, 4th of 7, 40l behind Top Benefit (11-0) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
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The United States appeared reluctant Wednesday to arrange a summit between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama in Copenhagen, dealing a political blow to the Hatoyama Cabinet as Tokyo seeks to ease diplomatic tensions with Washington.
Because the U.S. is Japan's only military ally and a key diplomatic partner, a meeting with the president carries great symbolic value for a prime minister.
But White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Wednesday in Washington that because the two national leaders met just last month in Tokyo to discuss the planned relocation of a U.S. Marine base in Okinawa, it was probably unnecessary to meet again on the sidelines of the global climate conference in Copenhagen.
"I think this is appropriately being handled right now with our ambassador there and others in terms of making progress," Gibbs said. "I think this was discussed just a couple of weeks ago and I think the working group working, we would believe, is the best way to continue that progress."
The minister-level working group on reviewing the 2006 agreement to relocate the Futenma base, however, has been suspended due to U.S reluctance to change the 2006 accord and "not-in-my-backyard" sentiment across Japan.
On Thursday, Hatoyama suggested he would give up the idea of meeting one on one with Obama in Copenhagen after Washington shunned his overtures.
He also indicated that conveying his administration's policy on the issue to Washington may not be possible by Dec. 18 as planned, saying Tokyo now intends to determine its policy by the end of the month.
"There will be very big discussions about climate change (in Copenhagen), and I share the view that much of the time would be spent on it," he said in Indonesia, where he was visiting. "So it's not such an easy thing to (meet bilaterally with Obama)."
On the likelihood of missing the self-imposed Dec. 18 deadline on relaying Japan's policy to Washington, Hatoyama said, "We've been meaning to decide what policy we should embrace by the end of the year."
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirofumi Hirano also stressed Hatoyama's intention, telling reporters Thursday, "I imagine he has strong feelings about (deciding on) the policy of approaching the issue by the end of the year."


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As newly elected City Councilman Gary Felien and re-elected Councilman Jerry Kern were sworn in Thursday, cementing a new council majority in Oceanside, they reminded observers that the city is facing an ongoing money problem, but gave few specifics on what they'll do about it.
The time for details will come later, Felien said after taking the oath of office.
"Today's the party day, the day to say 'thank you,'" he said.
Felien and Kern were elected Nov. 2 to fill two open council seats. Kern secured his second four-year term and Felien beat former Councilman Charles "Chuck" Lowery, who finished third in the election.
On Thursday, Kern, 58, set the tone for the coming months by saying the council "will take a conservative approach to the city budget."
He praised city workers for their hard work, but said all city departments should be examined to determine whether they can work more efficiently to save money.
"I believe the opportunities for efficiency can be found," Kern said.
He said city residents "voted loudly and clearly for change" by electing Felien and re-electing him.
Kern and Felien campaigned as a team, and Felien is expected to join Kern and Councilman Jack Feller to form a new council majority, replacing the majority of Mayor Jim Wood, Councilwoman Esther Sanchez and Lowery that had been in place since Lowery's election in a special election last June.
Lowery was elected to fill the unexpired term of Rocky Chavez, who resigned a year ago to become state undersecretary of veterans affairs.
Felien, in brief remarks after taking his council seat, said, "We need to redirect, refocus government."
"Taxes, spending and regulations are killing the goose that lays the golden egg," he said.
Administering the oath of office to Felien and Kern wasAssemblywoman Diane Harkey, R-Dana Point.
In his first vote as a councilman, Felien joined his colleagues in voting unanimously to appoint someone to replace him as the city's part-time treasurer rather than call for an expensive special election.
City Clerk Barbara Riegel Wayne said a special election would cost more than $525,000.
"I'd pick a name out of a phone book before I'd spend $525,000 on an election," Felien said, calling the decision his first vote to bring fiscal responsibility to city spending.
Felien, 52, was appointed to the $21,295-a-year treasurer's post in February 2009 to fill the unexpired term of Rosemary Jones, who died. The person appointed to replace Felien will serve the rest of the term, which runs through December 2012.
The deadline to submit applications to the city clerk's office is Dec. 9.
The council also scheduled a 2 p.m. Dec. 21 workshop to make the appointment.
Call staff writer Ray Huard at 760-901-4062.
CORRECTION: Councilman's wife misidentified
Oceanside City Councilman Gary Felien was sworn in to office Thursday with his wife, Karen, at his side. The original caption incorrectly identified Felien's wife as Kathy. We apologize.


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Welcome to my 2017 wardrobe post. Last year I had the chance to upgrade my Lolita wardrobe and acquire many of my dream dresses and today I'm going to share every single detail with you for the last time! For my wardrobe 2018 I plan to coordinate all the main pieces but I don't think I'll be taking pictures of all my blouses, shoes, accessories, etc. When I took this year's pictures I was in the middle of moving out so I couldn't put as much effort on the pictures as I'd like too, please excuse their low quality, the weather kept changing so I didn't have good lighting for all of them. Some of the clothes, as well as my bed sheets, are in desperate need of some ironing so please ignore that too. You can also find my post on egl.
Dresses ♡
University OP (Angelic Pretty)
Misty Sky (2016 re-release, Angelic Pretty)
French Doll OP (Angelic Pretty)
Heart Party (BTSSB)
Toy March (aka my ultimate dream dress, Angelic Pretty)
Cameo Window (Angelic Pretty)
Melty Cream Doughnuts (2016 re-release)
(Liz Lisa, I know it's not an otome brand but it's longer than some otome dresses I like to wear it with a Milk bag and Q-pot jewelry)
Musée du Chocolat (Angelic Pretty)
Sweet Cream House (Angelic Pretty)
Royal Unicorn Gobelin (Angelic Pretty)
Petit Patisserie (Angelic Pretty)
Lotta Revival (Innocent World)
Eternal Carnival (Angelic Pretty)
Fancy Paper Dolls (Angelic Pretty)
Drained Cherry (Angelic Pretty)
Cherish My Juicy Cherry (BTSSB)
Lady Gingham (Angelic Pretty)
Otome ♡
Ice Candy Print (Leur Getter)
Plushie Print (Emily Temple Cute)
Chocolatier Print (Emily Temple Cute)
Skirts ♡
Usakumya-chan is a Petit Pâtissier (BTSSB)
Rose Dress Up (Angelic Pretty)
Le Lac des Cygnes (BTSSB)
Sweet Cream Strawberry Days (BTSSB)
Melty Cream Doughnuts (Angelic Pretty)
Sweetie Violet (Angelic Pretty)
Airy Star Gate (Angelic Pretty, picture doesn't do justice :/)
Sailor skirt (Le Carrousel)
Rockabilly Dot (Angelic Pretty)
Blouses and cutsew ♡
(Amavel, off-brand 2x)
(Angelic Pretty, Amavel)
(Amavel 2x, Axes Femme)
(BTSSB, bought at Takeshita Dori don't remember the store, Emily Temple Cute)
(Innocent World, Angelic Pretty Glass Doll Cutsew. There's also a black blouse that I forgot to include)
(Fi.n.t, Angelic Pretty, Jane Marple)
Boleros and cardigans ♡
(Le Carrousel, off-brand, Innocent World)
(BTSSB, Metamorphose)
(Sanrio My Melody, Liz Lisa)
(H&M, Fi.nt, off-brand)
Socks ♡
(Emily Temple Cute, AP, AP. BTSSB, IW, AaTP, AP, AP, AP)
(Sanrio, WEGO, off-brand)
(Off-brand, all bought at Shibuya 109)
(Off-brand, AP, Swimmer, etc)
(Off-brand, Angelic Pretty)
Headdress ♡
(All off-brand)
(Amavel, off-brand, BTSSB, Q-pot)
(All Angelic Pretty)
(Angelic Pretty, Le Carrousel, Chocomint, off-brand)
(Angelic Pretty, Campanella, Le Carrousel, Paris Kids, off-brand)
Bags ♡
(MILK, Angelic Pretty)
(AP replica and, my only replica, I'll sell it once I find an equivalent substitution, Angelic Pretty)
(Amavel, Swimmer)
(All Angelic Pretty)
(Swimmer, Amavel)
(Puff bag and brooch and Lolita necklace all Rose Marie Seoir)
Accessories ♡
(Angelic Pretty 3x, Imai Kira, Ghibli Museum)
(I'm Leaving to Mars, Sanrio, BTSSB, etc)
(Sanrio, WEGO, Disney, etc)
(Oh! Candy, Paris Kids, off-brand, etc)
(Cerise x Maki collab)
(Chocomint, Q-pot, BTSSB, Angelic Pretty, Swimmer, etc)
(Innocent World, Angelic Pretty, off-brand)
(Sanrio, off-brand)
(Angelic Pretty, Q-pot 2x, Jane Marple, off-brand)
(Chérie Cerise, Chocomint, Honey Cinnamon)
(Paris Kids, Angelic Pretty, off-brand)
(Bag charms: Sanrio, Rilakkuma, Tokyo Disney Sea)
Shoes ♡
(Angelic Pretty, my shoe collection is still a work in progress)
(Unicorn Holic (navy one), Cotton Candy Feet, off-brand)
(Fi.n.t (pink oxford), off-brand)
Others ♡
(Angelic Pretty)
Coming soon... ♡
(My Lolita BFF got me Toy March OTKs for Christmas ♡)
Here's a sneak peek of how I used to store my Lolita clothing:
And some products I spray in my closet to make my clothes smell wonderful:
Thank you for reading ♡


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by ron backer
when i started a mystery review site, way back in 1927 (or something like that), i did so because i thought it would be fun to have a record of my thoughts on the mystery fiction i was reading. i wish i'd done it a bit sooner, like before i read the majority of the nero wolfe books, but so be it. at the time mystery cinema wasn't really on my radar but it wasn't all that long before i started to discover some of the great mystery films that came out in the thirties and forties.
which is why i did something i rarely do anymore and that's to request a review copy of a book - mystery movie series of 1930s hollywood. though the name might suggest otherwise it's actually the second volume author ron backer wrote on this topic, after mystery movie series of 1940s hollywood.
and it's great stuff, mind you. i have yet to see the 1940s volume and i hope that i do so one day but this volume is packed to the rafters with more mystery movie series than i had ever imagined could exist. i found the book interesting on two levels. as for as sitting down and reading it, i discovered that i didn't have much use for most of the chapters that covered movies i've never seen. but i found those chapters worthwhile in that they pointed me in the direction of many movies i hadn't previously known about.
backer has done a thorough job with this volume, looking at 22 series and 167 films in all. he essentially does a fairly in-depth review of each of the films, along with plenty of background on the series itself and major figures such as actors, directors, writers and the like. in the case of those films that got their start as novels or stories, he also provides a section on how the film compared to the source material.
which is a pretty impressive piece of work and one that i'd highly recommend to anyone who has an interest in these movies. if you don't have an interest in mystery movies from this era check out a few.
from the table of contents, here are the series that backer covers.
1. philo vance: the upper class detective
2. bulldog drummond: the english adventurer
3. charlie chan: the chinese detective
4. arsene lupin: the gentleman thief
5. hildegarde withers: the teacher detective
6. thatcher colt: the police commissioner
7. inspector trent: the police detective
8. nick and nora charles: the thin man series
9. perry mason: the defense attorney
10. sophie lang: the lady thief
11. sarah keate: the nurse detective
12. torchy blane: the investigative reporter
13. alan o'connor and bobbie reynolds: the federal agents
14. mr. moto: the japanese detective
15. bill crane: the private detective
16. joel and garda sloane: the husband and wife team
17. nancy drew: the teenage detective
18. mr. wong: the other chinese detective
19. barney callahan: the roving reporter
20. brass bancroft: the secret service agent
21. tailspin tommy: the young aviator
22. persons in hiding: the fbi story


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RIO FERDINAND stuck the knife into England from the comfort of a Doha commentary box.
The Manchester United defender, who refused to play for his country and instead commentated on their 8-0 triumph over San Marino, laid into our international record.
He blasted: "We need to have a real good look at ourselves. Whether it's a mental thing or that we're just not good enough, that's what we are still trying to search for."
And he took a sideways swipe at boss Roy Hodgson, by claiming Glenn Hoddle and Terry Venables were his best England managers. He said: "My most enjoyable time probably in an England shirt was under Glenn Hoddle.
"That, and under Terry Venables, was probably the most expansive and fluid football that we'd played in the last 15-20 years."
England fans at last night's game clearly did not agree with Ferdinand's assessment and could be heard chanting insults at him.
But the United star still defended his decision to pull out on medical grounds.
He explained: "I pencilled in to have certain treatments, had them and I've come away to have some rest time and to recuperate and get myself ready.
"I spoke to the United and the club doctors and the physios, who have helped me organise the regime that I'm on.
"But ultimately it was spelled out for us anyway.
"It was there in black and white what I had to do and that's what we've done."


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Artist of the day: Andy Matchett and the Minks
After playing in bands like The Monorail, XOXO and People Chasing People, Orlando singer-songwriter Andy Matchett is now doing the solo thing with his new band, the Minks -- Megan Matchett (piano, Roger Docking (guitar), Abraham Couch (bass), Matt Mendel (drums) and sometimes Daniel Berry and Justin Beckler.
With a warm, relaxed vibe that calls to mind Duncan Sheik, Glen Phillips and the Shins, Matchett tries to turn his live shows into a spectacle. The above photo was taken during a show at New World Brewery, during which Matchett brought out a big parachute, purchased for $50 at an Army surplus store in Tallahassee, and performed beneath it with fans.
"The parachute idea was something I'd been kicking around for years, but that night at NWB was the first time we were able to pull it off with the full band," Matchett said. "As it turns out, now that we've done it a few times, it's relatively easy to pull off almost anywhere. We usually bring the 'chute out for the last few songs, scrounge up a couple people to help hold it up at the edges, and everyone dances around the middle."
Matchett said the parachute idea was inspired by his elementary school PE classes, when his class used to play beneath a colorful parachute. "I remember that feeling very clearly -- like the whole group was immediately transported into our own little private universe, shaded by color and insulated from the rest of the world -- one last adventure before we returned to class."
It's quite a spectacle, with bright colors, confetti, leaf blowers, streamers and such. Matchett describes it as a "grand finale ... something memorable to get the crowd involved in a more intimate way." If you missed the last parachute show at New World, click here for a photo gallery.
Matchett is likely to do it again when he performs with Alexander and the Grapes and Bananafish at 9 p.m. Saturday at New World Brewery. Click here for details.
And click here to listen to Matchett's excellent alt-pop song All This Time.
Photo: Nicole Kibert / elawgrrl.com.


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A dog walker was attacked and left with a broken jaw after he was approached by a group of six people.
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Washington, June 20 (IANS) The US, Japan and South Korea Wednesday called for "meaningful" steps on denuclearisation by Pyongyang in exchange for better ties with them, Xinhua reported.
After their envoys concluded a trilateral meeting here on issues related to North Korea, the three countries said: "We agreed a path is open for the DPRK (North Korea) toward improved relations with the United States, Japan and the ROK (South Korea) if the DPRK takes meaningful steps on denuclearisation."
"We reaffirmed our commitment to the Sep. 19, 2005 Joint Statement of the Six-Party Talks, including its core goal of the verifiable denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula in a peaceful manner," the US State Department said in a statement.
"We will judge the DPRK by its actions, not its words," the statement said.
On Sunday, North Korea's National Defence Commission proposed high- level talks with the US without preconditions "to defuse tension and realise regional peace and security on the Korean Peninsula".
Washington has responded by insisting on "credible" steps toward concrete denuclearisation by North Korea.


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220V - Fine, Fine Swedish Brew
March 22, 2004, 13 years ago
One of the greatest bands from the New Wave Of Swedish Heavy Metal was undoubtedly 220V (pronounced "two twenty volt"!). Along with Torch, Heavy Load, Axewitch, Overdrive, Oz, Trance and Silver Mountain, 220V helped carve a sound that was gothic, leaden yet melodic - all about guitars howling in the night. Indeed, Power Games is, in my opinion, one of the finest metal albums ever pressed to plastic. Now back touring and recording, the band has an album called Volume 1 plus a reissue of Eye To Eye out on Power Play Records (see www.powerplayrecords.net for more)."We've just resumed the work on a live album," says guitarist Mats Karlsson. "This one will be a full album as opposed to the five songs that were released on our 20th anniversary limited edition album Volume 1 two years ago. We've also just completed a recording for Brunflo Hockey, which is a local hockey team. We've done their anthem song, sort of in the 'We Will Rock You' vein. Apart from that we're writing new stuff and we'll be recording this fall I guess."
What, indeed, would a new 220V album sound like?"Since it's the original (early) line-up of the band that's now reformed, it may sound a little different than later albums. The band was a bit more on the experimental, progressive side in the early days. More tempo changes and slightly heavier material is my guess; at least of what's been on the table so far. We're still finding our way; we haven't been writing together for some time so we're trying stuff out. But it's moving along in the right direction. In terms of songs, I'll give you one that's decided: 'Hell Of A Lady'. A few other new ones that were released on the Volume 1 album are 'Don't Come My Way', 'On Top Of The World' and 'You'."
The Volume 1 album requires some explanation. "We had a 20th anniversary coming up, so we thought we'd do something about it," offers Mats. "We reunited the early line-up from 1981-1983 and re-recorded the songs from our first limited edition single (ed. which was released in Nov 1982; Volume 1 was released in Nov 2002). We also wrote a few new songs and added some soundboard recordings from Sweden Rock Festival 2002. It summed up to a full album, which we released in a 1000 copies limited edition for the diehard fans. All studio tracks were recorded in a rehearsal room for fun. I like the new songs a lot; 'Don't Come My Way' and 'On Top Of The World' show a new side of the band again, while 'You' resembles something that could have been on Eye To Eye or Lethal Illusion."
Mats offers the following, when asked for a career highlight to date. "I'd say the opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary in our hometown of Ostersund, Sweden was beyond expectation regarding the attention it received, since the band has been out of action for ten years. Also playing at Sweden Rock 2002. Other highlights are of course supporting AC/DC for seven shows in Scandinavia and supporting Nazareth for 12 shows in that same territory. Apart from that, headlining our own tours of course and recording in New York with Max Norman.""I remember meeting Ritchie Blackmore once after a gig with Rainbow," recalls Mats, when asked whether he had met many of his musical heroes over the years. "I think it must've been in 1980. He seemed very gentle and shy, not exactly what you've heard. He signed my newly bought Rainbow scarf and said 'Thanks for coming to the show; I enjoy playing in Sweden' or words to that effect. The guys from Nazareth were really great to us, nice chaps. We never really had a meet and greet with AC/DC, but we heard that they had watched parts of the show we did and really liked it. We met with Brian one night though, when he burst into our dressing room and said 'Hi guys, great show.' Moments later the bass player from AC/DC looked in and said 'Hi guys, sorry to bother you' and dragged the pretty intoxicated Brian Johnson out of there. Most people I've met have been just regular guys and very nice. No bad experiences yet."


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The disk contains (legitimate) 7 files in the usual .VOB format ... viz. including .BUP and .IFO files. They all copy correctly except the last file (VTS_01_3.VOB) which stops half way through ... eventually I get an error message regarding a failed cyclic redundancy check.
I have tried Windows copy/paste, together with several disk copying programs, but none get passed this block.
Oddly though, the disk plays perfectly all the way through on both computer and the TV's DVD player.
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text: Politics 25 February 2013 Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigns over accusations of inappropriate behaviour The UK's most senior Roman Catholic priest has stepped down with immediate effect. Sign up for our weekly email * Print HTML Cardinal Keith O'Brien has resigned with immediate effect after being accused of "inappropriate acts" towards fellow priests. The UK's most senior Roman Catholic priest has had his resignation accepted by the Pope. He was due to retire from his position as head of the Scottish Catholic church in March. The Pope's statement said: The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has accepted on the 18 February 2013 the resignation of His Eminence Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien from the pastoral governance of the archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. This information will be announced and published in the Osservatore Romano of Monday 25 February 2013. The cardinal had already presented last November his resignation in view of his 75th birthday on 17 March 2013, and it was accepted by the Holy Father with the formula "nunc pro tunc" (now for later). Given the imminent vacant see, the Holy Father has now decided to accept the said resignation definitively. Reacting to the Pope's acceptance of his resignation, O'Brien released the following statement: Approaching the age of 75 and at times in indifferent health, I tendered my resignation as archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh to Pope Benedict XVI some months ago. I was happy to know that he accepted my resignation "nunc pro tunc" – (now – but to take effect later) on 13 November 2012. The Holy Father has now decided that my resignation will take effect today, 25 February 2013, and that he will appoint an apostolic administrator to govern the archdiocese in my place until my successor as archbishop is appointed. In the meantime I will give every assistance to the apostolic administrator and to our new archbishop, once he is appointed, as I prepare to move into retirement. I have valued the opportunity of serving the people of Scotland and overseas in various ways since becoming a priest. Looking back over my years of ministry: for any good I have been able to do, I thank God. For any failures, I apologise to all whom I have offended. I thank Pope Benedict XVI for his kindness and courtesy to me and on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Scotland, I wish him a long and happy retirement. I also ask God's blessing on my brother cardinals who will soon gather in Rome to elect his successor. I will not join them for this conclave in person. I do not wish media attention in Rome to be focused on me – but rather on Pope Benedict XVI and on his successor. However, I will pray with them and for them that, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, they will make the correct choice for the future good of the church. May God who has blessed me so often in my ministry continue to bless and help me in the years which remain for me on Earth and may he shower his blessings on all the peoples of Scotland especially those I was privileged to serve in a special way in the archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. › Moody's downgrade might be symbolic - but it's still correct Cardinal Keith O'Brien. Photograph: Getty Images Subscribe from just £1 per issue More Related articles The Benedict Option: a new monasticism for the 21st century What kind of Christian is Theresa May? This Christmas, we should cherish the weirdness of religion Subscription offer 12 issues for £12 + FREE book LEARN MORE Close This week's magazine


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The United States, long a bastion of global warming scepticism, has taken the first step towards introducing climate change legislation after a key congressional committee approved a hotly-debated bill.
The 932-page bill proposes sharp cuts on greenhouse-gas emissions and a cap-and-trade system that requires polluting businesses to buy emissions allowances. If the legislation is enacted, it would impose the first US limits on the pollution blamed for global warming The bill was passed by a 33-25 vote in the House Energy and Commerce committee on Thursday night after a series of compromises lowering emission standards to ease the concerns of politicians from energy-producing states.
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Friday, March 18. 2011
Jonah Retreats
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What a spin!
There is no obvious integrity in a muckraking electronic journalist serving in high office in the OCA.
Mark Stokoe should make up his mind which it's going to be.
For the past several weeks, this web site has lacked every last shred of integrity.
(Editor's note: I have raked little muck of late - there being enough thrown around by +Jonah and his surrogates to make the attempt unnecessary. And there has been little high office in which to serve - meetings being postponed ... but sorry to be such a disappointment. )
#1 Patrick Henry Reardon on 2011-03-18 10:06
This is more than pathetic. This man, +Jonah has zero, ZERO credibility.
#2 the whale on 2011-03-18 10:19
It's clear; + Jonah doesn't believe in the OCA. He should have never put his hat in the ring for bishop or Met. What was he thinking? Now, he'll never live all this down. He should step down and let someone who believes in the OCA lead. Isn't this clear?
#3 Anonymous on 2011-03-18 10:53
"Despite reports from +Jonahs website" On what grounds do you accuse Metropolitan Jonah of being behind "OCATruth", Mark?
And while I don't endorse OCATruth personally, they have been admitting flaws in Met. Jonah's leadership since the beginning. You can check their archives. This is not a new concession on their part.
#4 Cordelia on 2011-03-18 11:27
I missed the part where we learned OCAtruth.com was Met. Jonah's "own" site?
(Editor's note: See my previous comment.)
#5 james on 2011-03-18 11:36
I give the Russian church credit for continuing to respect our autocephaly even when there are those among us who don't. +Jonah definitely needs to be removed if he doesn't fully support it and may yet still hang himself if continues with his hubris and lack of humility. Our leaders continue to disappoint me but despite everything I remain optimistic that at least, at least we are trying to live up to our calling as an indigenous church however small, broken and dysfunctional we may be. May the Lord help us always.
#6 Andrew A. Lukashonak on 2011-03-18 13:19
May God grant the our Metropolitan listen to the love and concern of his brother bishops and take some time for peace and reflection.
#7 Rebecca Matovic on 2011-03-18 14:07
Reardon: Why are you putting your 0.2$ in here? Don't you have enough issues to deal with in your own? And, on the contrary, Mark has reported accurately. + Jonah is like Don Quixote who is fighting wind mills. Now, after everyone has seen just how unstable he is, he can't recover. Let him go to Russia!
#8 Anonymous on 2011-03-18 14:47
Metropolitan Jonah's own action have rendered him unstable, and thus, susceptible to use.
Jonah may yet prove to be the greatest ally of his un-friend, the Patriarch of Constantinople. Neither one believes in autocephaly for the Metropolia.
Get a shovel! Someone dig up Ireney Bekish! Fast!
#9 deep mitre on 2011-03-18 17:24
>>"Why are you putting your 0.2$ in here?"
And you know what's going on? You know Met Jonah? You are competent to make a diagnosis? Why are you putting in your 2 cents in here?
(Editors' note: Everybody's 2 cents is/are (?) welcome. Whatever.)
#10 Anonymous on 2011-03-18 18:52
I believe that the criticism of Mark Stokoe is really off base. He has certainly tried to tell everyone in cyberworld what is going on in the OCA.
I know + Jonah, and folks, this is not some sort of conspiracy. I love +Jonah and have known him for a number of years, and his mode of operation hasn't changed for years. He speaks well when he wants, but he is often very unfocused, obstinate, and (sorry to say) a bit self-absorbed. My personal opinion is that he is not the right person to lead the OCA, but unfortunately the OCA may just be stuck with him for a while longer. But make no mistake, if he stays on the problems are not going to go away. He may play nice for a few months, but then it will be back to business as usual, i.e. flying to here, there and everywhere, inattention to the affairs of his diocese, obvious favoritism, lack of communication with the central administration, etc.
Again, I may be in the minority, but I sure hope and pray that +Jonah will see that he doesn't really want to be metropolitan of the OCA. He likes serving and wearing the white hat, but hasn't yet come to grips with all of the other responsibilities that come along with it.
Lord have mercy!
#11 Anonymous on 2011-03-18 21:22
RE: Met. Hilarion's "visit:"
I'm reminded of a scene from the film "13 Days," which depicted the 'behind the scenes' view of the Cuban Missile Crisis. As Soviet ships are clearing out of the Carribean, one straggles behind. The military wanted to blast the ship out of the water and almost succeeded in giving the order save for the efforts of one of Pres. Kennedy's representatives who said something to the effect of, "Don't you get it! These ships are diplomatic code through which the President speaks to Kruschev!"
By even allowing Met. Hilarion to come to our house and lecture us, we gave him all the diplomatic language the Russian Church needed. The Russian Church just showed the world that they own usMet. Philip of the Antiochian Archdiocese would have never allowed Pat. Ignatius to come into his Archdiocese in such a fashion, nor would Archbishop Demetrios allow the E.P. We shouldn't have either, especially not as an autocephalous church. To use some ahem Texan diplomatic code, we should have met Met. Hilarion at the door of Syosset with a shotgun and said, "This ain't nunya business, friend. Get the heck off my lawn!" and left it at that.
If anybody wondered about the functionality of the autocephaly of the OCA, now we know. We just poured it down the drain.
(Editoral note: Well, thank God, we don't all live in Texas. Sometimes you get farther with a carrot than a shotgun. The Russians got an earful and when home, the OCA got a public affirmation of support, and +Jonah agreed again to do what he had already agreed to. Sure beat's trying to buckshot a bear, friend. )
#12 Glugglugglug down the draindraindrain on 2011-03-19 05:01
I assume you addressed it in a comment to Cordelia above which has accidentally disappeared.
ocatruth.com has recently declared:
"This site was initiated and is currently run by a group of laymen. Other than what has been sent to us after the site and email address were initially set up (i.e. letters, emails, suggestions, etc.), none of the content on this site has been blessed or commissioned by clergy.
Metropolitan Jonah has not been consulted or interviewed regarding anything on this site, nor has he offered the site any suggestions or information. Though this site supports him as the Primate of the OCA, it is in no way affiliated with Metropolitan Jonah."
(Editor's note: Well, that clears it up, doesn't it? An anonymous site proclaims it is not affiliated with anybody. Quack. Feel free to disagree.)
#13 james on 2011-03-19 08:38
My Dear Drain,
Be sure to see: MISSILES OF OCTOBER, the 1960's film, William Devane, Martin Sheen, and Howard DaSilva, brilliant as Khruschev.
A great film!
#14 40 thumbs up! on 2011-03-19 08:39
Mr. Stokoe,
Please understand that I speak of a figurative shotgun, rather than a literal one. Whether the "Russians got an earful" or not, we let them come into our house and push us around. It doesn't matter what the "official documents" say; you and I both know that those are crafted to reflect the best possible reading, even in the least corrupt administrations. Actions speak louder than words.
In a situation like this one, it doesn't matter which side of the Met. +Jonah/Holy Synod divide you fall onwhat matters if we acknowledge and proclaim the autocephaly of the OCA is that we're able to settle our matters in house, without recourse to a foreign bishop or synod (or "friendly observer" as Met. Hilarion is being spun into). Let the Russians deal with their own problems (like high alcoholism and abortion rates) and let us deal with our own fracas between our own hierarchs, unless of course, they're willing to let one of our bishops go take a look at and settle their affairs and issues. (They won't. If you think they would, I've got a bridge I want to sell you.)
If we want to be treated as an autocephalous church, we need to act like one.
(Editor's note: I understand your frustration, but I would argue we just did. We didn't huff and puff, we didn't whimper, we met like sisters, and explained our position. Isn't that what we are supposed to do? Why should we be afraid of that? If others want to speculate that being open, transparent and holding people accountable is a sign of weakness, fine. It is not. It is a sign of strength, in the sense that telling the truth is always the strongest position one can ever take, and sharing the truth is always the right thing to do in a controversy.
But I am glad to see that someone cares about autocephaly!)
#15 Glugglugglug down the draindraindrain on 2011-03-19 09:07
I believe I have alluded to similar comments in previous e-mails from my time as a parishoner in the MP Cathedral of the Dormition in London, when the now Met. Hilarion was resident there. Folks, while seemingly articulate, intelligent and wise, Hilarion is not who he appears to be. Trust me on this one
Met. Anthony sent him back to Moscow to try to prevent the MP from undoing 30 years work of Anthony in the UK. On the occasion of a very conflicted parish clergy meeting, my Priest had to be restrained from physically assaulting Hilarion.
At the end of the day the Russians won, there was a schism with much anger and broken hearts, but hey, all the rancour is now behind me now that I have returned to America and the OCA!!
#16 John Bennett on 2011-03-19 13:03
Mark, you're the one who made the initial claim that it was a front for the Metropolitan. You can claim they are nuts, you can claim they are hero-worshippers, but you cannot claim that Metropolitan Jonah is actually behind it without evidence. As you've said to a number of people here, you have a right to your own opinions, but not to your own facts.
If there's one single description of Metropolitan Jonah that I think everyone could agree on, it's that he's a big fat loudmouth who says what he thinks, even when it's not a good idea. Does this sound like the kind of guy who hides behind an anonymous website?!
There's no need to try to poke the OCA Truthers out of anonymity with accusations like this. If everything you've said stands on its own, you have nothing to worry about.
(Editor's note: Well, since the site has now formally disclaimed that it was, as you describe it, a front for +Jonah, and as I described it, run by +Jonah surrogates, the issue is moot. An anonymous site claims it is not affiliated with anybody whom it supports. Ok by me too - just ignore the quacking in the distance.")
#17 Cordelia on 2011-03-19 14:34
I sent the following comments to ocatruth.com, but knowing their policy of not publishing dissenting views, I doubt it will have any influence. It is fascinating to me (in a disturbing way) that "supporters" of ocatruth.com can be a part of the conversation and broadcast their views here at ocanews.org but the reverse is not true.
Here's my 2 cents:
If you persist in attacking Mark Stokoe by name from a position of anonymity, you will further prove to me that you are nothing more than bullies. I can't help but feel that you have been misled by someone and now you are misleading innocent people. Are you SO sure YOU are right? Tell us who you are so we can work together to discern the truth. If you are so resentful and angry towards Mark Stokoe and what he says, wouldn't it make sense to not use tactics that are worse than his? The following quote from St. Maximos the Confessor seems pertinent to the situation. You obviously feel that the "reports" from Mark Stokoe are misleading people, but as a fellow Christian I would encourage you to consider that "reports" that you have received that lead you to hate and condemn Mark Stokoe should be reexamined.
"Do not think that those who bring you reports which fill you with resentment and make you hate your brother are affectionately disposed towards you, even if they seem to speak the truth. On the contrary, turn away from them as if they were poisonous snakes, so that you may prevent them from uttering slanders and deliver your own soul from wickedness." (St. Maximos the Confessor, Fourth Century on Love, #31 - from Vol. 2 of The Philokalia, translated by Palmer, Sherrard, and Ware, p. 104)
I support Metropolitan Jonah AND Mark Stokoe AND the Holy Synod of Bishops AND you, please don't ask me to choose one or the other. There is one Truth, let's as a whole work together to discern it - that, to me, is the real reason for conciliarity. Conciliarity isn't about our "man" gets to represent our "viewpoint" like American politics, but rather that no man has the capacity to discern Truth for himself, save for our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
I pray that my boldness serves to quell some of the vitriolic rhetoric coming from any of us and not fire it up. Please forgive me for possibly offending you, but I feel compelled to make my viewpoint known. I truly seek peace not division. May I remind us all that we are Christians first, "Orthodox" second.
Love and affection in Christ, really,
Jodie (Joanna) Captein,
a parishioner
Diocese of the West
#18 Jodie Captein on 2011-03-19 15:30
I've read all the reports on this issue here as well as the opposition web sites' reports and I still can't see what +Jonah had done/is doing that warrants so much uproar. Looking at it from the outside, the Synod's position seems just a wee bit past its freshness date.
(Editor's note: One of the problems here is that +jonah's supporters know no boundaries in their smash and grab offense; the Synod is bound by ethical and pastoral concerns. Hence while +Jonah's supporters offer conspiracies and ad hominem attacks on everybody and everything, the Synod has done nothing but publish its Minutes, as usual, carefully redacted, out of concern for +Jonah. Hence the vague term "medical/spiritual evaluation". The Synod is trying not to fight, with somone fighting tooth and claw. It is an unequal struggle in terms of PR; and that by choice. I am sure as this story progresses the situation will be made more clear, if it is not clear already for those who have eyes to see, and ears to hear. Many do not; many will never. Such is life.)
#19 ODIrony on 2011-03-20 06:36
" The Russian Church just showed the world that they own us"
This has always been the case Kondratic and his cadre were toadys when it came to Moscow and what about all the $"s that made their way to Moscow for decades. Don't ever believe their consilitory words, they are the confident words of the those who one way or another have always pulled the strings. A Moscow who is now so in bed with it's government as to make the crazies of the former Synod look like prophets.
#20 Anon on 2011-03-20 10:33
You people missed your opportunity. The Orthodox in the UK should have and still should, announce that you are going to follow Canon Law and proclaim yourself AUTOCEPHALOUS! Kick out the Russian & Greek control and run your own churches. Foreign bishops have NO authority over territory not directly under them. Same as in the US, Australia, etc. Local churches are ruled by local bishops - period!
#21 Anonymous on 2011-03-20 16:38
To all whom it may (and Does) Concern:
I just read the "opinions" written at ocatruth.com, and I have several questions:
In the spirit of the ever memorable archbishop Job of Chicago, whose short and succinct question "Are the Allegations true"? lit the fuse of the bomb that eventually blew H.B. Herman, H.E. R.S.K, and others out of power, and ultimately righted the sinking ship that the O.C.A. had become,
Can ANYBODY EXPLAIN TO ME "*Precisely, exactly*, and *unequivocally*," (in other words, in totally *non politically charged language*), (1) what Canonical authority H.H. Kyrill can exercise over either H.B. Metropolitan Jonah and the O.C.A's Holy Synod Corporately; or (2) over either H.B, or individual Bishops, who make "INTERNAL DECISIONS" in the administration of the O.C.A.?
I always understood that Autocephaly means that NO Foreign Patriarch or Holy Synod can intervene in the Administrative Affairs of the O.C.A.
(3) Is this true or not?
(4) Is this a suggestion that H.H. Kyrill might rescind autocephaly, unless H.B. Jonah and our Holy Synod begin to comport themselves as H.B. Kyrill and the Holy Synod of the R.O.C. believes they should?
Yes, there is at least one case where a Mother Church rescinding Autocephaly.
I believe it was the Patriarch of Either Alexandria or Jerusalem, (And I may be wrong on both guesses), who rescinded the Autoctphaly of the church of Ravenna.
I don't know the details of that one, as it happened LONG BEFORE my TIME!!!
As I've stated in the past, I can see and appreciate the "POSSIBLE" logic of such an act, as it would allow H.H. Kyrill to grant a new Autocephaly to the combined jurisdiction that would result from the merger of the O.C.A., R.O.C.O.R., and the Patriarchal Parishes of North America.
And then, at that point, H.H. Kyrill could permanently absent himself from the debate over recognition of the (Future) O.C.A., as he would have granted it full "canonical" recognition, according to the second Tomos of Autocephaly.
However, since H.B. Jonah and Our Holy Synod released the letter last fall, emphatically stating that the O.C.A. is here to stay, and the Maximum Autonomy under Either Moscow or Bartholemew-ople isn't a consideration, that issue should be like the sleeping dog. Let it Lie. . . permanently asleep.
If anyone can answer the questions that I've asekd above PLEASE do so IMMEDIATELY.
I suspect that It will clarify the situation for all concerned.
Also, imagine the uncomfortable situation H.H. Kyrill would be in if after repeatedly recognizing and defending our Autocephaly, he suddenly revoked it?
(5) How well balanced would He appear to the rest of his brother Patriarchs and Primates if he signed the Tomos that revoked the present Autocephaly, only to grant another one to a newly united jurisdiction in north America?
Please answer these questions as quickly as possible, so that these issues might be permanently retired.
Many Years to H.B Metropolitan Jonah and the members of Our Holy Synod of Bishops!!
May they all "Rightly divide the word of the truth" for many more years.
P.S. O.k. So I have more than several questions. I guess I'll have to ask God's forgiveness for this before receiving Holy Communion again???
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Zooey Deschanel: Love should be sincere
Zooey Deschanel says sincerity is the most important thing in relationships.
The actress is single following her split from Ben Gibbard, who she was married to for two years. Although Zooey insists she's too busy to even think about dating at the moment, she does know what makes a successful relationship.
"I'm a real romantic and I feel very strongly about a lot of things. Sincerity is what's most important - living your life with meaning, romance and true, total feeling. I think people are confused by my exuberance at times," she told Look magazine.
"I tend to be very passionate about the things I love, and very, very enthusiastic. Whatever I'm doing, I try to find the romance in it."
As well as a successful acting career, Zooey is also in a band called She & Him. The 32-year-old enjoys getting on stage and belting out the group's tracks, although it can be a nerve-wracking experience.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Energy Policy Initiatives Center Releases Analysis of Solar Laws
Findings offer consumers information about
California's solar access laws
San Diego, Calif., January 24, 2007—The Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), a nonprofit research center at the University of San Diego (USD) School of Law, recently released two papers that provide a detailed analysis and information about two of California's landmark solar access laws.
According to Scott Anders, EPIC's director, "we revisited these laws for two main reasons: consumers and businesses often misunderstand the provisions and application of these laws; and the new California Solar Initiative (CSI) will encourage tens of thousands of new solar energy systems in the state. Such a dramatic increase in the number of solar installations will likely lead to many new questions about solar access in California."
The papers examine California's Solar Shade Control Act, which prohibits nearby trees and shrubs from shading qualifying solar energy systems, and the Solar Rights Act, which limits the ability of homeowners associations and local governments from placing restrictions on solar energy system installations. The papers are intended to reduce the frequency of solar access disputes by providing solar energy users and other parties with more information about the content and application of California's solar laws.
"As more and more homeowners and businesses consider installing solar energy technologies in urban and suburban environments, understanding provisions of these existing laws will become increasingly important," Anders added.
To download copies of the papers, please see the EPIC website at www.sandiego.edu/epic.
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Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC)
EPIC is an academic and research center of the University of San Diego School of Law that studies how energy policy issues affect the San Diego County region and California. EPIC integrates research and analysis, law school study and public education, and provides legal and policy expertise and information about efficient and environmentally responsible solutions to our future energy needs.
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The University of San Diego School of Law is a center of academic excellence focused on preparing its students for legal practice in the new century.One of the most selective law schools in the country, the School of Law's nationally recognized faculty create a demanding, yet welcoming environment that emphasizes individualized education.USD law school graduates consistently score higher than the state average on the California Bar Exam and go on to practice law throughout the country and abroad, forming an influential network of alumni.The USD School of Law is one of only 80 law schools in the country to have a chapter of The Order of the Coif, the most distinguished rank of American law schools. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.Founded in 1954, the law school is part of the University of San Diego, a private, nonprofit, independent, Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949.


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Break – Somewhere On The NYC Subway (link)
The NYC subway is a magical place. These two met on the subway, found an obnoxious loud mouthed band manager and took their routine all the way to the front page of Break and notoriety on Reddit. MAGIX!
btw can we get that Sox lover out of the frame!? This is a NYC video! It would go something like this…
Dailymotion – Passenger Throws Fare Dodger Off Train (link)
This is what's wrong with kids today… not enough big people to throw em off trains!
Youtube – Caught Cheating With Sexy Girl Prank (link)
On youtube, good honest men are sent to the dog house as this prank that could possibly lead a guy to punch a B*tch, sets up everyday normal honest guys with some hard to dispute evidence.
College Humor – Battlestar Galactica RPG (link)
You know, even though this isn't that good, and has maybe three funny points, it's BSG and that's good enough for me.
UCB Comedy – Jim-A-Day Calendar: Jan 5, 2012 (link)
I have no idea why UCB is actually touting these as a daily front page featured bit. These things need just about every fix possible, writing, lighting, acting and a little talent I call 'not posting'
That's what's funny on the world of the web today.
Now go forth and shovel that coal.
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"I am not going to subject my clients to abusive depositions by Mr. Briggs."
Dorian Hargrove 1:15 p.m., Sept. 25
Matthew Alice:
In Mission Bay sits an island with what looks like a large bowling pin on it. Another sits on the west side of I-5 north of Oceanside. I want to know what these are. Some say these are beacons for planes, but during the 1950s, the government strategically placed missile bunkers throughout the U.S., close to military bases. I have a map of Mission Bay from the government mapping convention and on it this island is marked "Government Island Keep Off." Beacon or bunker?
-- Curious, San Diego
Beacon. They're omnis, radio direction finders for airplanes. They're all over the country. They transmit a tone on a specific frequency in a specific direction. A pilot heading for San Diego can point his plane in the proper direction, hear the tone loud and clear, and know they're nosing off course if the tone starts to fade. The bunkers you're thinking of are probably missile silos, huge underground cylinders that have been taken out of commission and are now being sold to the hip and trendy as subterranean condos.


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"We've spent $100m investing in next-generation technology, and $200m on next-generation games," Zucker told MCV. "And we're up to 650 internal development staff across our six studios. We might consider adding another studio but at the moment we're focused on adding to our existing teams. Over the next couple of years that's our focus."
And he went on to state that the firm intends to double its market share on next-gen platforms.
"We have been pushing this for two and a half years now, investing a lot and being very heavily focused on next-generation consoles like 360 and PS3," he added. "Really this year it's about gaining market share. We're around two per cent of the market – if we can go to four per cent that would be a huge win for us and it's something we really believe we can do. We are looking to do that on next-gen platforms now. We've invested a lot of money and we have a lot of good product."
- For the full in-depth interview, read Friday's issue of MCV


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Metallica have come closer than ever to locking in a commencement date for a brand-new album, with frontman James Hetfield revealing that the team will hopefully be hitting the studio early next year – and by the sounds of things they already have their work cut out for them.
Currently doing the press rounds in support of their maiden feature film Through The Never, Hetfield revealed to Oakland Press that the band have enough new riffage to sink a ship, and the legendary frontman is "itchin'" to get cracking on turning them into full tracks:
"I'm itchin'. We have tons of material to sift through. That takes a lot of time, because there's a lot of great stuff. I know we only need a few songs, but there's 800 riffs we're going through. It's kind of insane. We have sifted through a lot of the stuff and pulled the cream of the crop — it's just sitting there waiting for us to take it to the next level."
The band are busying themselves with less-than-conventional projects and, as Hetfield explains, multi-tasking is not their strong suit:
"I know we do need to decompress after this, get this ['Through The Never'] film thing out of our systems. It's taken up a lot of time and a lot of effort. We go full-throttle into something and multitasking is not what we're after. So the next record will hopefully start some time in the spring [Australian autumn]."
As it turns out, successful albums aren't the only thing Metallica have a knack for. The film has grossed a decent $2.724 million so far and Hetfield adds that he is keeping his expectations realistic, despite the initial success:
"I didn't really have any huge expectations. I'm just excited to have the baby out of the womb and walking around now, finally, (after) two years at least with the process as it was — and having the idea for decades.
"As far as (box office) numbers coming back, management is certainly a little more focused on numbers and all of that and what it means. I don't know much about the movie world. As an artist, I just like that the thing is out there. It's exactly what we wanted, and we're proud of it."
The band financed the whole project with their own coin, pumping a solid $18 million into the film. Through The Never is in Australia cinemas now.