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Honduras has sworn in newly-elected Porfirio Lobo
as President, after months of crisis over the fate of his ousted
predecessor, Manuel Zelaya.
Mr Lobo has said his first task as president will be to guarantee Mr Zelaya's safe passage out of Honduras.
removal last June of Mr Zelaya, who is holed up in Brazil's embassy in
the capital, divided opinion in Honduras and internationally.
Several nations refused to recognise the legitimacy of November's election.
Election pledge
Mr Lobo was sworn in at an open air ceremony, in the capital Tegucigalpa.
He said: "I pledge to be faithful to the republic and ensure its laws are enforced."
newly-elected president has said he wishes to restore international
ties and ensure the resumption of foreign aid, principally from the US.
"Can you imagine starting a government with a president imprisoned in an embassy. It wouldn't be fair," he said.
Mr Zelaya has indicated that he is ready to leave Honduras.
"I have an invitation... to go to the Dominican Republic and I will
accept... obviously with the approval of the new government," Mr Zelaya
told local radio.
His departure will mark the end of his
efforts to return to office after soldiers forced him into exile at
gunpoint on 28 June. He returned in secret in September and took refuge
in the Brazilian embassy.
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Mr Zelaya was removed amid a dispute
over his plans to hold a vote on whether a constituent assembly should
be set up to look at rewriting the constitution.
His critics
said the vote, which was ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, aimed to
remove the current one-term limit on serving as president and pave the
way for his possible re-election.
Mr Zelaya repeatedly said he
had no interest in staying in power but wanted to rewrite an outdated
constitution to guarantee fairer representation for all Hondurans.
Military cleared
ousting provoked international condemnation but diplomatic attempts to
persuade the interim government to allow Mr Zelaya to return to office
proved futile.
Several Latin American countries, including
Brazil and Venezuela, said recognising the election would amount to
condoning a coup.
But the US argued that Hondurans had the right to elect a president
in an election that was scheduled long before the crisis erupted.
Mr Lobo faces the challenge of bringing Honduras back into the
international fold, the country's institutions have taken steps to put
the crisis behind them.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court cleared
six military commanders of exceeding their authority when they ordered
soldiers to expel Mr Zelaya.
And the Honduran Congress voted to approve an amnesty for both the military and Mr Zelaya, who had faced charges of treason.


text: A farewell letter from polar explorer Captain Scott in which he pledged that his team would "die like gentlemen" is expected to sell for £150,000 at auction. The letter, which was found on Scott's body in November 1912, was written on March 16 of that year to financier Sir Edgar Speyer, honorary treasurer of the fund-raising committee for the ill-fated trip. Scott wrote, "We have been to the Pole and we shall die like gentlemen."Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth

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requesting some positive energy and vibes for two things...that i land a new assignment that i've been pursuing for some time and that i'm able to turn things around in my love life. have been making a concerted effort to meet new potential love interests and it's been slow going. any energy you can send my way in that regard would be great as well.


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CNN has multiple crews in Gaza, Israel and neighboring countries to bring you the latest accurate information on the conflict, the impact on people and talks to stop the violence. Turn to CNN TV and CNN.com for what you need to know now.
(CNN) -- On Monday, the team of grave diggers at Shaikh Radwan Cemetery in Gaza City prepared 15 graves, their busiest morning yet. And they're preparing for more.
One of the slots was for 5-year-old Yusif Al-Dalou. He and eight members of his family were killed Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on their home.
Their bodies were carried through the street to the sound of gunfire under Hamas banners to the cemetery.
After the crowd left and the chanting stopped, friends and relatives prayed quietly.
Israeli officials say the airstrike was targeting a Hamas military official, though no Hamas official is known to be among the dead.
Fear in Israel despite Iron Dome
Gaza City's main cemetery is located outside the city, near the border with Israel and, therefore, too dangerous for funerals.
So, on Monday, relatives were taking their dead to the Shaikh Radwan Cemetery, which is technically full.
Back where Al-Dalou's home once stood, mourners greeted an Egyptian delegation led by Mohamed Katatni, head of the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood.
A member of the delegation vowed vengeance against Israel for the deaths of Gazan children -- caught in a struggle they were too young to comprehend. "There will be an escalation," said Hamdi, whose brother was killed in another Israeli attack Sunday. Like many here, he said he is weary of war, but sees more coming.
"Israel won't accept our conditions," he said. "It wants blood for blood."
Israel has demanded an end to rocket attacks from Gaza.
"Today, 116 rockets were launched from Gaza into Israel," IDF spokeswoman Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich told CNN. "That was not a quiet day."
The view in parts of this strip of land -- about twice the size of Washington, D.C., and home to 1.7 million residents -- reveals the kinds of images that news networks typically show after massive earthquakes: mounds of rubble, lifeless bodies, survivors -- some wailing, others appearing bewildered.
But the forces shaping Gaza City's pockmarked landscape Monday were no act of God, residents here said on the sixth consecutive day of Israel's attack.
As darkness fell, the city's streets were deserted, quiet but for the constant buzz of drones overhead and the occasional blast of a missile either being launched or landing.
On one street, a blast on Sunday hurled a boulder-sized chunk of road through the roof of a two-story building where two children and their family were living.
"The babies were under the rubble -- here and here," their aunt told CNN as she pointed to the chalky wreckage. "They were sleeping with their father over here. Suddenly, the house collapsed. The brother ran to them. He found them under this rock."
Relatives say the 2-year and 4-year-old were fatally crushed; a nearby boulder was tinged red, the remains of the room covered in dirt. Their father survived.
In an apartment below, the children's 22-year-old mother was wearing a black hijab that covered all but her eyes. "I am in shock," she said. "I don't believe it. My two children. They are priceless to me. My life now is very difficult."
She put her hands over the slit in the fabric over her eyes, bowed and shook.
Online campaign seeks to stop the violence
The air strike occurred at about 1:30 a.m. By the time CNN arrived a few hours later, a bulldozer was moving piles of dirt into what neighbors said had been a crater left by the blast.
A few streets away, people were picking through a similar landscape. The roof of a three-story building lay on the ground.
A few yards away, a man in a green T-shirt held his head in his hands as he surveyed the wreckage. He said he had been warned. "The Israel Defense Forces called us," he said. "At first, we didn't believe them. Then they hit us with a small rocket on the roof. Ten minutes after that, they hit the house."
By then, the residents of the house had evacuated. Still,15 neighbors were wounded in the ensuing attack, he said.
The Israeli military said it could not confirm it was responsible for either hit in a neighborhood known for having launched rockets toward Israel.
CNN personnel saw rockets blasting from the area, leaving a trail of smoke over the neighborhood mosque.
A building that housed a center used by some media outlets was also an apparent target of Israeli missiles. Witnesses said three explosions were followed by a ball of flame from the third floor at 3:20 p.m.
At least two people were killed, Palestinian sources said. Ramez Harb, information leader of the military media office of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, was among them, the sources said. In addition, two children were wounded, the sources said.
Journalists inside the building had also been warned to leave. They did so, staying out for several hours, after which a few returned. That's when it was hit.
The building had also been struck on Sunday.
Israel and Hamas: How the conflict reignited
CNN's Ben Wedeman, Sara Sidner and Arwa Damon contributed to this report.


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Value Line is regarded as the best independent research available. More than just recommendations, Value Line provides the rationale behind its picks for greater understanding.
In this screen we chose to only consider stocks in the Food Processing Industry. This is a mature sector that loosely tracks underlying demographic trends, such as population and income growth. Companies generate revenue from the sale of food and ingredients to a whole host of customers, ranging from supermarket chains and local bodegas to restaurants and other players further down the processing chain.
This sector is praised for its ability to deliver consistently positive investment returns. Indeed, over the past 20 years, Food Processing stocks have, on average, delivered high single-digit annual total returns (share-price appreciation and dividends), with much less volatility than the broader market indexes.
It is, therefore, of little surprise that food stocks are well suited to fairly conservative investors with low tolerances for share-price volatility. Defensive characteristics, including stable growth, ample interest coverage, and solid balance sheets, also establish these companies as "safe harbor" selections during major economic and stock market downturns.
The parameters of the screen are fairly simple. In addition to only including those equities in the Food Processing Industry, we also made sure they were either ranked a 1 or 2 for Safety (our highest ranks). Next, we required that the equities pay a dividend yield above 2.5% and have a Financial Strength Rating of B+ or better. The list of stocks that made the cut can be seen below. Here, we highlight General Mills, Inc. (GIS) and ConAgra Foods, Inc. (CAG).
General Mills Inc.
General Mills processes and markets consumer foods. U.S. retail sales accounted for 60% of revenues in fiscal 2013, while international comprised 29%, and bakeries and foodservice made up the remaining 11%. The company has several well-known brands including Cheerios, Wheaties, Total, Chex, Betty Crocker, Bisquick, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, and Progresso. The company owns 50% of Cereal Partners worldwide along with Nestle SA (NSRGY).
On the heels of a moderate bottom-line improvement in fiscal 2014 (ended May 25th), we look for General Mills' earnings to gain further traction over the next 12 months. However, we are a bit cautious regarding the quality of earnings, as the company continues to struggle on the revenue side, particularly with regard to cereal and yogurt sales. Much of the full-year earnings growth we envision in the year recently begun will probably be fueled by cost cutting, lower interest expenses, and elevated levels of share repurchases. What's more, the company has been aided by lower input cost inflation. That said, we do look for some improvement in the cereal and yogurt groups over the latter part of fiscal 2015, enhanced by product introductions and increased sales to emerging markets.
Worth noting is that the Yoplait yogurt line has been quite disappointing. Industry leader Chobani's aggressive expansion and promotional spending has hindered the Yoplait Greek yogurt line, though it has started to gain some acceptance, helped by product introductions. However, we believe it could be several quarters before this segment is profitable.
These shares may be worthy of consideration for conservative accounts. They carry our Highest (1) Safety score and their dividend yield is markedly above the Value Line average. We look for further increases in the payout in the years ahead, given probable strong cash flow from operations.
ConAgra Foods
ConAgra Foods is a leading packaged foods company serving grocery retailers, as well as restaurants and other foodservice establishments. Popular consumer brands include Chef Boyardee, Healthy Choice, Orville Redenbacher, Slim Jim, Reddiwip, Hebrew National, Egg Beaters, and Hunt's. It operates through three divisions: Consumer Foods, Commercial Foods, and Private Brands. ConAgra acquired Ralcorp Holdings in January of 2013.
ConAgra announced fiscal fourth quarter results for 2014 of $0.55 a share, which was sharply below our estimate and the prior-year tally. The main reason for the unexciting performance was lower-than-expected sales in the consumer foods unit, notably for its private label offerings. This is not a complete surprise to us, as most of the damage was done by products acquired in the Ralcorp Holdings deal. Those lines were struggling for Ralcorp and have not shown the type of improvement ConAgra had expected thus far. The recent struggles of the Ralcorp business have raised concerns as to whether ConAgra paid too much to purchase these units. Conagra's offer for the businesses was rebuffed a few times, and thus it had to raise its bid. Despite the premium it paid for these units, we believe it made sense from a strategic viewpoint. We still think the Ralcorp businesses will pay off for ConAgra in the long run, but the road to profitability will take some time, particularly on the marketing side.
These high-quality shares (Safety rank of 1: Highest) might be of interest to conservative investors seeking current income. We look for the company to continue paying out a decent portion of its profits to shareholders, which should lead to solid annual dividend growth 3 to 5 years hence. In fact, the company has raised its dividend each year since 2007, and its yield remains well above the average equity under our review. Stock Price Stability is also stellar (100 out of a possible 100).
At the time of this article's writing, the author did not have positions in any of the companies mentioned.


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When I find pretty thrift dishes, it is rare to find a complete set. But, if I really like the pattern, I still buy what I can of them in hopes of finding more in the future.
A couple of years ago I found these beautiful sunshiny yellow daisy dishes. They are made by Harkenware and I really loved them. They just made me smile!
I did a tablescape with them and another fun dish set find.
As you can see I had settings of the salad plates, dessert plates and other accessories in this pattern but, I didn't have the dinner plates. Well guess what? That's right! I found a set of four of the dinner plates! Woohoo!
I was just so excited to find these 4 dinner plates in wonderful condition. I found them at the indoor dark and dirty flea market I told you all about at TTF party a couple of weeks ago.
How silly is that something as minor as finding these plates can totally make my day! But, it did and every time I look at them I smile!
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Destination Rotorua: Winter Warmers
Don't let these cooler days keep you stuck at home. No matter what the weather, Rotorua is a "must do" when travelling through New Zealand.
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The city's central spot, stunning natural geothermal scenery, and significant maori history are just some of the reasons it is the tourist hub of New Zealand. Rotorua is host to a multitude of world famous attractions and activities that are sure to warm up your winter days and provide an unforgettable kiwi experience.
If you find yourself in this great little city on a cold winter's day, these are some of our top picks for keeping your fingers and toes warm a while:
- If the winter blues have hit you get yourself to Polynesian Spa, New Zealand's leading international spa! Sat right on the edge of Lake Rotorua overlooking Sulphur Bay, Polynesian Spa offers hot mineral bathing as well as a selection of Spa Therapies. The hot, natural geothermal water is renowned for its therapeutic properties, offering relief from tired muscles, aches and pains, arthritis and rheumatism. Warm up and relax in the Adult Pools & Priest Spa, Enjoy the tranquility of a Private Pool, or have fun in the Family Spa.
- The Rotorua Museum and Rotorua Art Gallery can be found in the historic Bath House building, in the Government Gardens. This beautiful building is not only a magnificent photo opportunity but it is also home to several important collections including treasures of the Arawa people, historic and contemporary artworks, sculpture, ceramics and craft, over 70, 000 images of Rotorua's rich past, as well as items from European settlers in the area. The Rotorua Museum and Art Gallery regularly feature national and international touring shows and exhibits so be sure to check their calendar.
- Just 10 minutes from downtown Rotorua you can experience one of Rotorua's oldest and most popular attractions - The Agrodome Farm Show. This hands on experience is fun for the whole family. See a live sheep shearing demonstration, learn and laugh as you meet their 19 breeds of sheep and be part of the fun sheep auction, see farm dogs put on a show, and even get to feed baby lambs or hand-milk a cow!
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Emerging Medications to Treat Radiation Fatigue
I am researching "Reliv" which my husband`s radiation oncologist called a "clinical trial medication." I find it is basically just Advocare or Shaklee under another name. I could find no scholarly articles and certainly no studies, much less robust ones with double blind designs and controls.
We were told it is very helpful with fatigue related to radiation. I found nothing about that.
Anyway, the last question was posed on 5/18/01, 8 years and a month ago (to the day), with the response to check back in a few days. Is there anything new to report?
I agree with your assessment. I also could not find any scholarly research articles on the effectiveness of their products. What I did find out by looking at their website, http://www.reliv.com/ under the "Articles and Research" section is that they offer a list of research articles stating how individual nutrients "may help" certain diseases and conditions. I assume this is to help justify the components of their products. They also list detailed disclaimers on their site.
In addition, I learned that Reliv products are sold by "word of mouth" using multi-level marketing. The FDA issued a warning letter to Reliv International in 1998 regarding the marketing and distribution of the product, Arthaffect stating that "The product is a "new drug" because there is no evidence that it is generally recognized as safe and effective for its intended use. Therefore, it may not be legally marketed in this country without an approved new Drug Application. It is also misbranded because its labeling fails to bear adequate directions for use for the condition for which they offer it. Its labeling is false and misleading as it suggests that the product be safe and effective for its intended use when, in fact, this has not been established."
The New York Times provided an overview of the company at /http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/reliv-international-inc/index.html/ and stated "Reliv' International, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of a line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management and sports nutrition. So, it does sound similar to companies like Shaklee. Most provide positive testimonials to share, but without the evidence based science behind them it is only hearsay. We don't know how many of the "improvements" were from correcting an actual deficiency in the diet or the placebo effect.
As for the fatigue associated with radiation, the following two articles may be of interest to you:
1. Assessment and management of cancer-related fatigue in adults, The Lancet, 2003, Volume 362, Issue 9384, Pages 640-650 K.Ahlberg, T.Ekman, F.Gaston-Johansson, V.Mock
"Fatigue is one of the most prevalent and distressing symptoms of cancer, and is a common side-effect of many of the treatments available for the management of malignant disease. We critically assess the evidence for cancer-related fatigue and its treatment in adults. Little is known about the cause and mechanisms of fatigue, and research into methods of alleviating the condition has focused on treatment for anaemia and behavioural interventions, such as exercise, both of which are effective in reducing fatigue. Although research into the condition has increased considerably in the past decade, important gaps in knowledge remain."
2. American Society of Radiologic Technologists – https://www.asrt.org/Content/ThePublic/AboutRadiologicProcedures/RT/CopingwithFatigue.aspx states: "Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of radiation therapy treatments and can be a result of treating disease in any part of the body. Although some patients have few side effects from radiation therapy and continue their usual activities throughout treatment, many notice tiredness beginning a few weeks after the start of treatment. This fatigue diminishes gradually after treatment ends. The reasons for treatment-related fatigue are complex. It is due in part to the treatment itself: The body expends a lot of energy to heal itself following radiation therapy treatments, which destroy cancer cells and some normal cells, as well. Fatigue also can be due to the cancer, the emotional stress of coping with cancer and changes in routine that cancer causes, such as daily appointments for treatment."
The bottom line? I recommend a well balanced diet that is rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals by including a variety of foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein) daily. Nutritional supplements may be needed if a deficiency is medically diagnosed (i.e. anemia). Be aware that toxicities can occur when people self treat and greatly exceed the upper limits set by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). Avoid the "if some of a nutrient is good, then more of it is better" attitude. Seeing a registered dietitian (RD) for a detailed diet evaluation can be very helpful. The RD can individualize your husband's diet to meet his medical situation and health needs.
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Mallet talks to Marina about the latest shift in the case. She gets off the phone when Nat arrives. She's looking for Frank and Rafe. Marina tells her not to take advantage of what a good guy her father is.
This Case Sucks.
Jeffrey's plan works, Natalia quits her job and Father Ray counsels Rafe.
Frank's impressed to wake up and find Rafe making breakfast. He explains that they are going to have to lay down some house rules. Natalia calls, eager to talk to her son. Rafe's not interested so Frank covers for him. He tells her that her son is hurt and doesn't understand. She thanks him for looking out for him and he tries to reassure her. When she gets off the phone, Marina lays into her again and accuses her of never taking responsibility for anything.
More evidence comes in for Mallet at the station. He calls Josh and tells him that Reva is no longer the main suspect. He then calls Frank to talk about the latest evidence and how it all points to Jeffrey. Even the cremation order was signed for by him. "Looks like we're going after the wrong O'Neill," Frank groans. "This case sucks," Mallet says. He calls for a warrant for Jeffrey. Josh watches him from the hallway.
Olivia runs into Reva while she's at the gas station. They catch up. Olivia wanders off and looks at some flags. Father Ray wishes her a happy Fourth of July. She thanks him for supporting her relationship with Natalia. He doesn't, and he doesn't mean the church should be making choices for her either, he just thinks that with what's been happening in her life, she hasn't been making clear choices.
Dinah tells Jeffrey that he needs a partner and she is the best partner he ever had. He's doing this for Reva and their baby. She's doing it for Shayne... and his baby. She explains the story and tells him that they have to pull Edmund in. She suggests that they give him what he wants: Bring Lara back to life. "Alright, let's go get Edmund," he says.
When Dinah goes to Shayne's, she's surprised to see he's bought a new bedspread. That's his way of asking her to move in. He wants her close to him so he can protect her. She wants to protect him too. They cuddle. She asks him if he has a receipt for the bedspread and then explains that she is going to a convention in Wisconsin for a few days. The bond he has with Lara means a lot to her too, so she gives him a music box that plays the same song that Lara's did. He tells her that she's amazing.
Jeffrey wanders home and finds Reva explaining the flag to Colin. As she hangs it up, he tells her that she's a good woman. They hang flags and joke around. Josh calls to tell him that Mallet is on the way to arrest him thanks to the note they forged. Jeffrey tells Reva he's going to get some nails and leaves. She tells him to hurry back and helps Colin wave goodbye to him. As soon as he's gone, Mallet arrives and tells Reva that he has a warrant for Jeffrey's arrest. Reva orders him to leave. As she lays into him, Shayne arrives and asks what's going on. Reva threatens to call her husband and warn him.
Olivia stops by Company and Marina tells her to tell Natalia to stop letting the events in her life dictate everything. She just reacts and everyone else is left to pick up the pieces. Olivia tries to stop her and insists that she knows what she wants. Marina hopes she can talk her into taking control of her own life.
Nat goes to see Frank to ask about her son. They chat and he tells her that her son isn't okay. He tells her that she wasn't thinking; she got caught up in her own little world and has been acting in a way that confuses everyone else.
Rafe goes to see Father Ray at the church. They sit down and Rafe says he's having trouble getting past his mom and Olivia. She's lied to him about her relationship with Olivia. The priest admits that he knows about it already. Rafe thinks his mother is a hypocrite and she isn't living by the rules she taught him to live by. Father Ray tells him that he needs to help his mom right now, not turn his back on her.
Natalia goes to see Olivia. They're uncomfortable and anxious. Natalia worries that other people will think they are together just because of their situation. She retells their story and gets upset. Olivia stops her and tells her that she loves her and knows how she feels. She doesn't want anyone to believe that they love each other because of their circumstances. Olivia suggests that they take a step back so they prove that they have chosen each other. "I have to quit my job," Nat suggests. They write her a resignation. Nat can hardly believe she just quit and offers to help write her letter of recommendation.
Dinah walks into Company where Marina is playing with Henry. Dinah tells her that she's glad she's Henry's mother and gives her a copy of the music box. She thanks her for taking good care of him and walks away. Frank walks in and Marina tells him that she told Nat to stop taking advantage of him. She even told Olivia to straighten her friend out. "I don't think Olivia will ever straighten Natalia out," Frank says.
Frank brings his daughter out to dinner at Towers with Henry. Olivia walks over to them. "I'm sorry. I can't take your advice," Olivia tells Marina. She says that Nat is taking control of her life and resigned.
Josh and Jeffrey meet up. Jeffery admits that this is hard for him. They drive off to the heliport. Josh tells him to bring Edmund back in handcuffs. "One thing: Stay away from my wife," Jeffrey says. Josh gives him his word. They shake hands. As Dinah and Jeffrey get in the chopper, Mallet gets a call tipping him off that they are running.
Rafe goes home and finds his mother sitting outside. She says she doesn't work for Olivia anymore. Although she doesn't expect him not to be angry, she still deserves his respect. "You're not the mother that I thought I knew," he says.
Next on Guiding Light:
Dinah and Jeffrey are on the run in uniform.
Frank tells Rafe to go home for his birthday.
Mallet thinks that Jeffrey could be out of the country by now.
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Our local store almost fooled me as they had both the AT-STs and Dewbacks in the clearance aisle, with red tags, but they were still full price. I hate when they do that. I already have two of each, and don't necessarily need more, but if I saw a nice deal (like 50% off or more) I'd probably consider it.
I asked about that and one of the supervisors told me that they do it intentionally to make people think they're on clearance.
I saw a whole endcap of AT-ST's at Wal-Mart last night at a new price of $49.96
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DETROIT (WJBK) - If words can create momentum, then a group of local rappers say business tech companies in Detroit are on a roll. And one young CEO is betting on its success. "We need to get user growth up. We need to seek more capital and we need to launch our product," says 23-year-old Eric Torenberg, the creator and CEO of rapt.fm.
The Web site and social media experience is all about rhyming to the beat. "People go on for all sorts of reasons," says Torenberg. "They want someone to rap with; they want to compete; they want to get noticed."
The site is backed by Dan Gilbert's Detroit Venture Partners and a startup accelerator program called Bizdom.
All of the company's 10 employees based in the Madison Building are under the age of 25 and they have a ways to go before the site is live seven days a week. For now, live rap battles can be seen Mondays and Wednesday from 9 p.m. - midnight ET.
"We think it's not only a place for the best rappers to come and find others, but for labels and people looking to invest in talent to come find talent on rapt.fm."
Read more: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/22782229/rapt-fm-detroit-web-site-hosts-live-rap-competitions#ixzz2Yaw9Y9dg


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|2007-07-13, 06:56
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Chances are it will be getting on my nerves soon enough after all but I'm still kind of anticipating it.
|2007-07-13, 13:07
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I am thinking of learning Japanese, but I am not sure.
I am not sure but I think i heard the language it self is simple (pronunciation, sentence structure) but the implementation is hard as hell because of all the cultural things I must take into account and remembering all the different ways to refer to similar situations at different times.
|2007-07-13, 13:19
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Evil Little Pixie
You have to keep in mind that they're just trying to be friendly, and in some cases, those annoying questions are their ice-breaker to you (a lame way to start a conversation eh?). As long as you don't snap at them and drive them away, it's a good way to make friends and become familiar with people. It's even better if you're together with a friend whom you met because they asked the questions, and then you get asked them by another stranger, because then you can both just laugh at how silly it is.
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Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 61
@Mueti: I rather like the feeling... I remember the first time I attended one of my (then future) wife's family gatherings. There were a few other whites there but 3 versus 30+ japanese-americans was kind of funny (look, I can see over the whole room....)
The first real smack of that feeling was about 25 years ago on Grant Street in San Francisco early one morning during the "not-tourist" season. My wife and I were shopping, the street was filled with asians (morning market). I was literally the *only* white person in visual range (several blocks in any direction) and a head taller than anyone else.
I caught a lot of curious looks, everyone was very nice, not a problem - but it was definitely that "you've just landed on Tau Ceti 5 and you're the only earthboy in sight" kind of sensation. I think all white people should experience it.
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EDIT: By the way think you can give us stories/awkward situations about when you were in Japan and were faced by the locals because of you being white? Any funny stories would be nice.
By the way is it looked down upon for a Japanese woman marrying a foreigner? I read that somewhere, but I do not know if it is true.
|2007-07-13, 22:53
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Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 61
It is not really a problem in the urban areas (I know of several marriages of that sort). You have to decide how to handle the registration at the Records because you really don't want her to lose her registration rights (unless she plans on immigrating and never returning except as a tourist).
One couple I know took her name (aka -- "adopted into her clan") so that any children she had would have Japanese national status. The others managed the same thing in ways I'm not as clear on. But basically, the family name and being registered as such with the government is too important to lose. One couple has children... they've not experienced any bullying or hostility... just curiosity, but then they're in an urban school.
Even though my wife's family still has their Japanese name, technically when they visit Japan they have to spell it in katakana rather than the old family kanji because they are foreign Americans now (her grandparents immigrated to the US in the 1920s).
Just like any multi-racial marriage.. there's someone somewhere who's going to be personallly pissed off by it. There are rightwinger japanese, there are old folks who are going to glare at you (or yell occasionally). There are going to be restaurants, hotels, and bars with signs that say "No gaijin allowed". Keep in mind though that's mostly because of the poor behavior of some of our dear military boys whose mommas didn't teach them how to behave in strange places.
So.... it isn't looked down on .... on average. But it is still considered quite unusual, kind of like inter-racial dating in the 60s and 70s was considered unusual.
My wife and I get mostly curious stares (from whites in America or from Japanese in Japan), the occasional glare. Once I remember a businessman almost stepping into a pond he was so busy watching us.
The main funny is that my wife is third gen Japanese-Texan. Her japanese is minimal and terrible. Her accent stuns cattle at 10 meters. So when they look at her and ask a question in japanese and *I* answer --- its funny to watch their brain gears strip. She's had a few t-shirts made that say "Made in America" in kanji for the next time we go to Japan.
|2007-07-13, 23:10
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In a kind of related topic, don't you feel that Japan will have to open its doors to immigration in the near future? I mean, due to the heavy aging of its society, it's going to need young manpower that is able to maintain the elders... Much like it's happened in Europe.
|2007-07-14, 01:28
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Yeah, I subscribe to several newsfeeds from Japan via my Googly portal - its very interesting to watch them thrash about it. I understand their fear of having their culture buried instead of newcomers smoothly integrating into it.... you only have to watch Europe's mixed results with that bag.
I dare say unless they start a massive breeding program and couple that with some serious attitude shifts on the part of the grumpy males they're hosed At the very least they'll need to get over the idea that you have to look japanese to BE culturally japanese. Hopefully, they're taking some notes from the occasional success of some countries in incorporating non-homogenous peoples into a single culture. I don't really want the world to become one homogenous culture though some overlap is fun.
|2007-07-20, 01:07
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phantom loser
Join Date: Aug 2006
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i ain't read through this thread cuz of obvious reasons but i do have some non politically charged simple questions:
1. what is the popularity of basketball in japan? how popular were the world basketball championships last year?
2. i see in some shows, high schools don't allow the students to have part-time jobs. does that actually go on?
3. is there as much casual sex going on in japan as there is in america?
|2007-07-20, 03:40
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Obey the Darkly Cute ...
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Its only 9 pages... god help you in a real thread O.o
1) Basketball is played in high school and a bit in college but its really marginal as a professional sport.
2) It depends on which high school. You apply for high schools like you do for college in the US and have to be accepted. The more intense high schools ... well, you don't have *time* to have a job. You have after-school clubs (social success) and lots and lots of homework (academic success). There are afterschool study groups, there are supplemental cram schools --- from the more rigorous school's perspective you are wasting their time and your time if you spend time at a job.
3) "casual sex" in Japan ... the rate really depends on which clique you're in (just like in America). Casual sex isn't statistically rampant in either country (though there's a lot of it). However, in Japan there isn't the same sort of "guilt trip" that is built into American society thanks to its 'puritan' undercurrents. There are some taboos but they're quite a bit different.
|2007-07-20, 04:10
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Join Date: Dec 2005
So now I'm labeled as a puritan for having some moderate moral values?
I would compare it to a place like Germany where prostitution is legal.
do not compare it to a place like thailand or burma where prostitution is deemed illegal on paper yet rampant all over. and do not compare it to las vegas neither. The japanese people do have alot of pride so there is sense of obligation for the most part.
Japan though, does have alot of broken families. Lately the trend in anime shows have been portraying this as a norm, and I find it disturbing.
A japanese girl I knew in college once said her mother told her to be sure to have lots of partners so she can find the person who is right for her. This is not the norm, this is just to let u know there are quite a few who have beliefs such as this, so do not stereotype the general populace.
remember, japanese companies have sort of their 'own' recreational sports teams, that are semi-pro. so you can always work for one of them
|2007-07-20, 08:14
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Gregory House
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|2007-07-20, 13:45
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Well... what I meant is that they don't have the judeo-christian moral codes that sometimes lead to odd little patterns of rather unhealthy behavior or guilt trips.
Japanese have their own moral codes built apon a sense of obligation and doing whats best for the community. Sex isn't 'inherently sinful' as some interpretations of J-C-I seem to imply. However, it is still considered something not engage in lightly by the average japanese. Statistically, they're having some trouble grasping that it isn't just "bad people" who get STDs.
The broken family issue plagues much of the industrialized world -- that boils down to people marrying too lightly, not working hard enough at it, ... just a pretty shallow level of commitment (especially after kids are involved). I won't pretend to have solutions for any culture -- I just know that it takes a lot of cooperation to have a proper marriage.
The divorce rate in Japan has more to do with recent changes in how pension plans are distributed. The women don't *have* to stay with unpleasant partners anymore to get their part of the pension. Some 50+yrs aged males are actually attending "how not to be an ass" schools to avoid this.
The falling marriage rate and plummeting birth rate are pretty directly related to the average japanese adult male having a "1950s" brain and being a very poor communicator while the women have moved on to the "1970s" mindset of expecting an actual *companion*. They would like to get married but not if it means shutting down careers or losing all their independence. Japanese businesses are being resistant to changes that support families (like not overworking so much or the practice of afterwork-drinking-binges. Both are abusive to both career worker females and the left-at-home female spouses).
The younger japanese males seem to be getting a clue and adapting so this is a transient issue... but they are in danger of a demographic population crash while the transition happens.
|2007-07-20, 14:54
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Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
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That's such a sweeping generalization question that its almost unanswerable. That's like asking if all elves are naturally snotty.
On a daily basis, an average japanese *probably* doesn't even think about other countries (just like most people on the planet). Japanese do tend to be proud of their country (just like most people on the planet) and they have some enduring myths like "japanese is the most difficult language in the world" or "we're one of the few countries with 4 true seasons". There is a particular affection of US culture (ignoring the fringe) but they seem to be realizing a need to protect their own culture from being swamped by it.
There's a right wingnut ultranationalist fringe in Japan (like most countries) that looks down on everyone else (they're pushing some of the more ridiculous things the Abe administration has done with attempts at historical revisionism and such)... but there's also a left-leaning fringe that includes an official communist party.
Most japanese have a range of opinions, just like any other country.
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|2007-07-20, 19:55
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phantom loser
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: toronto
Age: 36
i don't know about most other people on the planet but most people in the west look like they think about people in other countries a lot. us news has nothing but talk about mexicans and middle easterners.
speaking on that affection for us culture, what's up with these animes that have people wearing stars and stripes motif clothes and that type of thing? is that just a fashion trend or do they like america for some reason? if it's just a fashion trend, then how'd that get popular? it reminds me of how punk rock guys used to wear british flags in the past. that was connected to punk rock though, so what's the story with this?
|2007-07-20, 23:02
|Link #177
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
This isn't unique to the U.S. either. In the past, Japan used to strongly emulate Imperial China (obviously where kanji comes from), and Imperial Britain and Prussia (schoolgirl sailor uniforms are modeled after Royal Navy designs, and schoolboy uniforms are modeled after Prussian Army designs).
|2007-07-21, 00:26
|Link #178
phantom loser
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: toronto
Age: 36
hmm so what's up with that that other-nation japanese fascination then? it seems real peculiar to me but i don't even know if i fully understand it. i'm sure after ww2 with all those imposed policies there was a lot of american influence on japan but it's one thing to be into baseball and hamburgers and another thing to want to wear some other nation's flag and have your super sayan characters blond haired and blue eyed. also, all countries like american goods but it seems like the general trend with other developed countries is to turn their nose up to america... especially ones like japan with an older culture and higher living standard.
|2007-07-21, 03:53
|Link #179
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
As for the rest,
1. Not all countries like American goods. This is especially true of the more developed countries - witness the spectacular failure of Wal-Mart's attempt to penetrate Germany's market.
2. While the U.S. has always generated a bit of animosity due to its overwhelming power, most of the dislike is caused by American actions. And this isn't restricted to developed countries at all. Note that for similar reasons, in the late '80s, there was a certain amount of dislike, by Americans, of Japan's seeming economic powerhouse status.
3. Most of the world's current dislike for American policies can be directly attributed to the U.S.'s hamfisted adventures post-2001.
|2007-07-21, 04:50
|Link #180
Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
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I was very excited when Wal-mart failed in Germany thanks to natural market forces and their unwillingness to adapt to what the customer wanted ... and it was quite interesting watching Wal-mart being force-fed unions in China. (Despite the founder's good nature, some of his inheriting family are some of the most distasteful nasty arrogant people one could imagine)
Its also entertaining watching McD and KFC start to freefall in Japan because... wait for it.... they sell crap and the customer is figuring it out.
Keep in mind that these are barely "american" companies anymore -- they are multi-national corporations for whom the concept "country" is an annoyance.
As far as being American and getting news about other countries and what's going on in the world ... it is simply unavailable 99% of the time from American sources (network tv, local tv, newspapers, radio, etc)
I have to watch or listen to the BBC, Deutsche Welle, and/or specifically subscribe via internet to asian, indian, or other world sources.
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2nd High-level meeting,
22-23 June 2000, Bucharest (Romania)
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The agency gave the project initial approval in January. But the Sheep Mountain Alliance, an environmental coalition in Telluride, Colorado, then sued the state, claiming Colorado regulators failed to follow federal and state law in permitting the mill.
The group has asked a Denver judge to revoke the license, and the state has filed a motion seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed. A judge has yet to rule in the case.
Energy Fuels said in a written statement that the company has agreed to 16 conditions set by the state for construction and operation of the proposed Pinon Ridge Uranium Mill, which is to be built about 12 miles outside Naturita, Colorado.
Among the requirements is payment of $11 million for environmental remediation work once the plant is de-commissioned. The facility is designed to remain in operation for 40 years.
"With the approval of the (license), Energy Fuels now has both the primary environmental permits needed to operate a uranium mill in Colorado," the company's statement said.
The Montrose County Commission granted its approval of the project in 2009. The project still requires air-quality approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for emissions of the radioactive gas radon.
Hilary White, executive director of the Sheep Mountain Alliance, said the group will continue to oppose the mill's construction.
"The growing coalition will continue to fight through the federal permitting process, as well as in state court," White said in a telephone interview. "Our goal remains to protect the region's air and water quality."
In announcing its decision, the CDPHE said in a news release on Monday that it conducted a thorough review of the plans and has imposed strict safeguards.
"Conditions cover a range of health, safety, security, and emergency response measures, as well as financial assurance requirements," the agency said.
The agency said it could impose additional requirements to "minimize risks to the public health and safety" from the uranium, the primary fuel for nuclear reactors.
If built, the Pinon Ridge plant would be the first such U.S. facility constructed since the White Mesa Uranium Mill outside Blanding, Utah, opened in 1980. White Mesa is the only active mill in the country.
Uranium ore deposits were first discovered in eastern Utah and western Colorado in the 19th century, but mining and milling of the radioactive element took off in the mid-20th century with demands to supply a growing U.S. nuclear arsenal and commercial atomic energy industry.
Uranium tailings, debris left over from the milling process, have been used as landfill and are still found in many western Colorado communities from indiscriminate disposal of the material during the uranium boom.
Frank Filas, environmental manager for Energy Fuels, said the company hopes to break ground on the $150 million mill by the end of the year.
Editing by Steve Gorman and Bernard Orr


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Americans are a deeply divided people on many things these days. But there is one issue on which virtually all agree, and that is the nation's enduring obligation, as President Abraham Lincoln put it so eloquently in his second inaugural address, "to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan."
To that end, America spends hundreds of billions of dollars every year to provide our veterans with the finest medical care and a helping hand in pursuit of jobs, educations and homes. It is unlikely that any other nation has ever done so much to show its gratitude to those who have served in its military in war and peace. But serious injustices can still sometimes occur in the treatment of service men and women. Such an injustice has been found recently through the reporting of The Gazette's Dave Philipps.
This is an especially tough situation for senior military leaders who are being forced to make decisions with life-changing consequences, often without critically important medical knowledge or diagnostic tools. Even so, since there are always bad apples in any organization, commanders must be able to remove any individual who lowers the combat readiness of their units. Insuring combat readiness trumps every other military management consideration just as victory trumps every other strategic goal.
Thanks to the long years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of returning soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorder has spiraled. The Department of Defense has spent more than $700 million in recent years studying the causes and cures for TBI and PTSD, which are estimated to affect more than half a million Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Progress has been made, but much remains to be learned.
It's tough enough providing proper medical care for victims of TBI and PTSD, but these wounds have presented the military with another challenge from an unexpected direction. As Philipps reports, "the surge in troops returning with PTSD and TBI after more than a decade of war poses a problem for the military because their symptoms often include bad decision-making, frayed memory and incendiary anger, all of which can be indistinguishable from misconduct. With little guidance, commanders struggle to determine who is badly injured and who is just bad."
The result is a disturbing increase in the number of Marines and Army soldiers diagnosed with severe combat-related medical conditions who are nevertheless kicked out of the service via a bureaucratic technicality known as a Chapter 10. Their numbers are comparatively few, but the affects are no less catastrophic for the individuals involved because they often lose their right to medical care and other services to which veterans are normally entitled.
Philipps chronicles these personal tragedies through the eyes of three men, all decorated war veterans who served gallantly on multiple deployments but came home severely afflicted and eventually found themselves thrown to the street. As one of them told Philipps, "It was like my best friend betrayed me. I had given the Army everything, and they took everything away."
A Chapter 10 is an obscure regulation that allows the DOD to separate an individual for an alleged pattern of violations like being late to formation, missing prescribed medical appointments and showing disrespect to commanding officers, conduct which is often traceable to TBI and PTSD but which can also be a product of bad attitudes and lack of military discipline. The problem is that it can be all but impossible to tell which is which. Based on data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, Philipps reports a 60 percent increase Army-wide in misconduct discharges since 2006. Unfortunately, there is no data for the frequency of Chapter 10s across the services.
Multiple factors appear to be converging to produce this result, including the massive increase in head injuries caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the rise in multiple deployments (it is not uncommon these days to encounter soldiers who have served four or five combat tours) and the lack of proven treatment protocols. Then there are the estimated $487 billion in military spending reductions imposed by President Barack Obama and Congress since 2009. The pressure to downsize the military is intense, and nobody should be surprised that soulless bureaucratic shortcuts like Chapter 10 discharges become too common in such an environment.
President Obama and Congress created this problem. Now it's time for them to do whatever is necessary to fix it. No soldier deserves less-than-honorable treatment after sustaining traumatic injuries while defending the common good. The United States and its Army are so much better than this.
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Hang up Sea To Summit's Pocket Shower at base camp and treat yourself to a warm shower or cool rinse at the end of a long hike.
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Does the Dirt
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Dirt begone! I use this for car camping when you are away from showers and you might have a dirty bunk mate sleeping next to you and you don't want them getting the muck all over your truck.
showering outside=happiness
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
showering in the backcountry has been one of my favorite outdoor activities since i was a kid. I grew up using the heavy duty sunshowers which are great and heat up water fast. this is a super packable and light weight option for backpacking or when you are limited on space. It does take a little longer to heat than the ones with a clear side but still adequate. camping and backpacking does not have to mean itchy dirty bodies. much like the first civilized meal after days in the backcountry a shower in the woods is better than any other.
Took on a primitive camping trip and used for brushing teeth, rinsing cook set, and washing hands. Will use as shower when it gets warmer but foresee no problems. Must have product!
Gets you clean
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
It's super packable and light, and so long as it's mildly warm the water should stay that way. The water pressure leaves a little to be desired but that just comes with it being a hang shower. A good thing to have on longer trips.
all summer long
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I used this shower for 4 months last summer while on archaeology digs. It was fantastic. Look, it's not like your shower at home and it's not a fancy camp shower. It is better than other hang in the tree type showers I have used. There is not much water pressure, but it was enough to wash my long hair. The bag was big enough I only had to fill it after about every 3rd or 4th use. As long as it was sort of warm outside, the water warmed in the bag at least somewhat. On my last dig, my husband visited and made a pulley out of 550 cord which made it easy to refill and kept the shower above my head (my one complaint - but any hanging shower can be tough to hang high enough). The best part, the tough thing didn't break all season long!
doubles as dry storage
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
did some backcountry hiking in Alaska and wanted to make sure our belongings would stay dry in our packs with river crossings etc. took this little shower along in case we needed a warm shower. its not intended to be used this way, but it did double duty being stuffed with some clean dry clothes and did a fine job of protecting them in one of our packs. we didn't end up needed to use it as a shower, but since it was doing double duty protecting our gear, i felt like its weight was negligible and it was a nice option to have, in case. thinking of bringing it with on muddy mountain bike days to rinse off the bikes a bit as well.
Let's say the Sea To Summit Pocket Shower is exactly that. If you're looking for warm warm or high pressure streams then look elsewhere. But for those hot days in the desert or day 3 of camping at a festival, you'll be glad to have this. Easy to use and gets you clean.
It Does It's Job
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
April 2015 - If you are looking for high powered water jets hitting you at every angle, this is not for you. The stream of water that this awesome shower provides is just enough for a shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There is usually just enough left over to stand there and do nothing. This is my first solar shower and theres nothing to complain about. It holds water and with a simple twist of the nozzle, water comes out. Tip: close the flow of H2o while you are soaping up.
UPDATE: Been using this thing everyday for 15 weeks now in my tiny house. It's still going strong and works like it did on day 1.
Sometimes that water will gather and instead of a little shower, it will turn into 1 line-stream of water. In this case, turn it off and back on (maybe a few times) and the shower of water should work again.
May 2016 - It's now been over a year. I bought the nemo - Helio Pressure Shower a few weeks ago, just to try it out. It's nice to have the pressure, but it's a lot more work than this pocket shower. If I had to choose between the 2, I'd go with the pocket shower. It's easy set up and take down. It stores smaller and weighs less. Its just easer to deal with.
Also, this thing is still holding up well. No holes and still works great.
well made, but flawed by design
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I'm surprised by all the 5 star reviews. I've used various solar showers for years while on climbing and cycling road trips, so I've taken literally hundreds of showers from black bags, and this one is far from 5 stars.
This bag is well constructed, lightweight and the wide opening is super convenient for water capture from streams and lakes.
However, the fatal flaw is a shower head attached directly to the bag. The consequence: very low flow from the head. Why? Because the water pressure at the head is a function of the height of the water column above the head. So even when the bag is full, you only have a 12" water column. As it empties, the water column gets shorter, and by the time the bag is half empty, there is so little water pressure that the water doesn't even spray from the head, it just trickles out of all the small holes and forms a single, slow stream.
If the head were attached to a short bit of tubing, say 5' of vinyl or silicone tube, it would make this shower FAR more useful. First, it would increase the water column (and therefore water pressure) by 6X or more, so the water would actually be a useful spray from the head, and remain so until the bag is emptied. Secondly, a short length of hose provides more versatility in use; you don't have to tie the bag above you, for example. You can just set it in the notch of a tree branch, and crouch below the hose/head. Or hang the bag from a bike seat when the bike is on a car-top mount, and then stand on the side of your car. No tubing means you MUST be directly under the bag, which limits you to either ideal tree situations with reasonable ground under them, or having a partner hold the bag over your head. And even in those cases, the water pressure problem remains.
A re-design with tubing -- perhaps w/ a quick release fitting -- would also permit the obvious second use case mentioned by many other reviewers: using this showed as the "dirty" water bag in a gravity-fed filter scenario.
Another sad step toward domestication
Many times I have been out without a shower for 2 weeks and a couple of times 5 weeks or more. Even though my 2 boys, 5.5 and 2.5 years old would not have a problem with my idea of backwoods hygiene, my wife would have none of it. I stumbled upon this product here on this website and because of its light weight and small size and cost I thought I would buy it just to placate the motherly desire for clean children that my wife and all mothers, (mine included) seem to have genetically embedded deep within them. Despite the fear of any psychological damage to my children I took this shower on our last little outing and it was a great success. I named my oldest child "Birth" and the youngest one "Control". They seemed to have no lasting damage from being washed down out in the woods. When no one was looking I too got under the water and it was dang nice. The black bag heated the water nicely and there was enough for three of us to get pretty clean. After I poured some gently heated water in the bag to refill it my wife was also able to enjoy washing up. This thing has turned out to be great for rinsing stuff off and you can get clean far enough away from the water source so as not to worry about polluting it with any body funk runoff. Great product. Ken
We use these after packing in & setting the shower out in the morning on a good sun facing rock when going out fishing from base camp on our day hikes. It's great to get a warm shower & get all the mosquito repellent/sweat off before retiring to the tent. It is nice to "mosquito guard" each other - as my husband & I do!! Saves from some uncomfortable bites in tender places!! Though, I like to do my hair in the morning so I don't have to go to bed with wet hair [I can take a little colder water for that - but I love the review earlier who said to just heat up some water & put it in - that would be good for the overcast days, too] turn it on, get wet, turn it off & lather up, then rinse ~ saves water. I love being in the back country & love being comfortable with all the "creature comforts" that keep me happy
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Your video says it's private and I couldn't view it.
yesa they were taking showers without any clothes on! dam censorship. :)
Before I found this.....
If you told me about showers on the trail before I found this I would look at you like you are crazy. This thing is light weight but packs a punch. You can get about 2 showers out of one filling. It is such a nice feeling to have a bit of a shower after a few days on the trail. This WILL come with me on my trip down the CT. One thing I have noticed is the cord that comes with is is too thin to be useful with it. If you hold it from the cord when it is full it will cut into your hands. I just took off the cord (saved it for other uses) and added a little thicker 550 cord and it works great.
Works Great
This is a great little accessory. The "shower head" works great. So nice to rinse of with this after a long hot day in the desert. Packs down small, quick and easy to use. I'll be taking this everywhere with me.
Great addition to outdoor gear
I used the shower while camping near Fuita, CO. Loved being able to take a warm shower while out in the desert and away from every day conveniences. I would highly recommend this piece of gear.
Gigantic bag
the 10 l mark is about half way down, all it needs is three twists of the top and hang it from a D ring
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Best Portable Shower for BkCntry
Super lightweight and small. At about 5 oz, this will hardly register in your pack, but it will keep you sane, after a few days of sweat and dirt, you can get cleaner again. It holds an obscene amount of water, that as stated below will hold for other washing throughout the day, rinsing dishes, washing hands, cleaning your dirt attracted dog.
Extra luxury, worth the weight!
I bought this after a hot summer trip to the Smokies. After realizing that the campgrounds had no showers and having spent 4+ days on the trail before hand, we really really needed a shower. I didn't want to buy one of those ridiculous 5 gallon showers you can get from walmart so I went with this one. The pack size is great, perfect for backpacking but still holds enough water to get a good shower in. If you are expecting water flow like your shower at home, forget it. You get a steady flow of water but you will have to do a lot of scrubbing and rinsing to get your self clean. I like this thing, sturdy construction, simple design. Its a nice luxury especially if you are sharing a tent and want to keep your wife happy!
lf you like a leaky shower,
If you like a leaky, drippy shower you will love this.
G'Day Chris -
Our experience at Sea to Summit is that leakage from the showerhead is caused by overtightening, which deforms the internal 'O'-Ring.
But - no worries; if you send your shower back to us we will re-seat that 'O'-Ring and have it working perfectly again. Absolutely no charge.
Shoot us an email at email@example.com
Barry Robertson
Sea to Summit Customer Relations Manager
How much water does this hold?
How much water does this hold?
Ten liters. A little over two gallons.
How much does it weigh?
How much does it weigh?
it weighs about 5.25 oz not sure if that is just the shower or the case as well. in any case it is not that much and gives you 10L of water to shower with
it's worth the weight!
If I wanted to use this to clean dishes...
If I wanted to use this to clean dishes or take a shower and I was all paranoid about dirty water (if you've ever been to egypt you'd understand) could i easily hook up my water filter to this? Its a katadyn Hiker.
No, there is no way to attach a filter. Best you could do would be to put the outflow hose into the shower and pump directly from your water source. The top of the pocket shower is just an opening like a stuff sack or dry sack.
Is there anyway of connecting a hose to...
Is there anyway of connecting a hose to the pocket shower so it could be used to gravity feed an inline water filter like the Sawyer?
Are you then still looking to use that set-up as a shower, or are you trying to feed the in-line filter for drinking? If it's for drinking, check out the big range of reservoir bags from companies like MSR. They've got the Dromedary bags, Dromlites, the Autoflow, and the Hyperflow Gravity Kit. If you're just looking to filter water for washing up, I bet you could find a threaded nylon fitting with a barbed nipple on it to replace the shower head, and then slip on a piece of vinyl tubing to match up with the diameter of the inlet on your filter. Good hardware stores have all kinds of stuff like that.
Did you ever do this? I was wondering the same thing for use with the Sawyer filter. Would make this bag more appealing if I could justify it with multiple uses.
Can this item pull double duty as both a...
Can this item pull double duty as both a pack shower and a dry bag or semi dry bag (water resistant)?
Yep, since it is made from the same material as dry bags and seals just like one, this product can be used as a dry bag. I am not sure though if I would feel comfortable throwing it in a river or doing something that extreme with it, but for anything up to and including heavy rains it would work well.


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The strength of the economy in China
Some of the numbers coming out of China lately have spooked economists and investors, and there's a real debate as to the strength of the Chinese economy. This article in The Economist takes a more positive outlook.
CHINA'S weight in the global economy means that it commands the world's attention. When its industrial production, house building and electricity output slow sharply, as they did in the year to April, the news weighs on global stockmarkets and commodity prices. When its central bank eases monetary policy, as it did this month, it creates almost as big a stir as a decision by America's Federal Reserve. And when China's prime minister, Wen Jiabao, stresses the need to maintain growth, as he did last weekend, his words carry more weight with the markets than similar homages to growth from Europe's leaders. No previous industrial revolution has been so widely watched.
But rapid development can look messy close up, as our special report this week explains; and there is much that is going wrong with China's economy. It is surprisingly inefficient, and it is not as fair as it should be. But outsiders' principal concern—that its growth will collapse if it suffers a serious blow, such as the collapse of the euro—is not justified. For the moment, it is likely to prove more resilient than its detractors fear. Its difficulties, and they are considerable, will emerge later on.
Check out the entire argument presented in the article. This issue will be front and center as the world grapples with the problems in Europe. A real slowdown in China could be catastrophic.
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