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TravelingLight.com presents...
The Best Carry On Luggage
21 Bags Reviewed For 8 Travel Packing Personalities
In Summary: We checked out 21 different carry on travel bags and identified the best carry on luggage for 8 types of traveler.
For Maximalists we selected the Ebags Mother Lode.
For Minimalists we liked the Timbuk2 Uptown Backpack.
For Frequent Fliers that needs to look sharp we selected the Briggs & Riley Baseline.
For fit, young, physically active Digital Nomads we picked out the Osprey Farpoint 40.
For Occasional Checkers we recommend a hard shell like the Delsey Helium.
For less fit World Cruisers that need durability but don't want to carry their bag we suggest the Eagle Creek Tarmac.
For Weekend Wanderers we recommend the stress-free experience of an under seat bag like this Delsey Underseat Tote.
And for Taxi Tourists we selected the Lipault Paris as a lightweight, maneuverable spinner.
What can seem like a simple question at first glance turned out to be one of the most nuanced posts written here at travelinglight.com
The best carry on luggage depends of how and where you travel, who you fly with, and your physical fitness. You also need to think about the number of bucks in your wallet and your inclination to part with them.
Finally, not only do we tell you which bags to think about buying. We wave the red flag for some models that are potentially too big. The ones to think very carefully before buying.
I won't keep you in suspense. Here is our top pick 2018.
Winner 2018
How Did It All Begin...
Listen up kids! You won't remember this. But a long, long time ago... When you were just a glint in your daddy's eye.... Taking big bags with you on vacation was always free!
In the old days, we didn't need to worry about how big our suitcase was. In fact when we traveled we called our luggage a trunk... because it was big and huge like a tree trunk!
Then one day along came the carry on revolution. The big bad airlines wanted to charge us money just because we took big bags with us.
One airline declared... Your teeny-weeny little carry on suitcase must not be more than 22 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 9 inches deep!
That's the law! Because we said so!
The next Airline said... no! Your carry on bag must not be taller than a small bush, wider than 2 pumpkins and thicker than a dogs butt! Everyone was confused!
And since that day airlines around the world have used different size limits and cabin bags have come in all shapes and sizes.
SIZE LIMITS: In the US there is something like a consensus that carry on luggage should be no larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches.
But around the world carry on luggage size limits vary tremendously.
Even within the US there is no standard carry on size and permitted sizes change regularly!
Some bags come with wheels, some without wheels. Some are multi directional some 2 directional. You can get nylon, polyester, leather. You can go for something stylish or functional. You can choose an extended warranty or risk it without one. You can choose something light or something heavy – there really is a lot to think about!
To top it all off . Some luggage manufacturers use magic measuring tapes that are different from normal ones. So you can never be sure what size your new suitcase will be in reality.
That's right... I don't know what they've been smoking but you can't always trust the luggage size measurements provided by shops and manufacturers.
And that kids... is why I... James Eagleman... became The Carry On Guy!
Now that you've heard the backstory, this page contains over 15000 words of in-depth luggage reviews as well as a bunch of doodles and silly jokes.
Carry On Guy stands for truth, justice and accurate luggage measurements!
If a bag is too big, too fat or too ugly don't worry I will call it out and put it in its place! There is a list at the end of this post of carry on luggage you should avoid because it is too large.
By the end of this post you will know exactly the type of cabin luggage you need.
And I know you like to skim read so I made it easy to do that too. You can even just look at the pictures if you want!
Buying Advice: What Factors Do You Need To Consider?
Buying a cabin bag can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be.
Most important Of All... remember they call it luggage for a reason
- to carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort.
So technically luggage is that heavy of bulky bag that you carry or drag around with great effort.
Hmmm… sounds like a pain in the ass to me!
So let's first consider size and weight:
Some budget airlines have weight restrictions as well as size restrictions and it can help to have a lighter case.
Also these weight restrictions may be squeezed further in the future. Also there will be times when you need to carry your case and you may need to lift it into the overhead locker. Think about whether the weight of your case is important to you.
A lot of US travellers don't think so much about luggage weight. US airlines have very liberal weight restrictions if they have any at all.
Then they fly internationally and find that their carry on bags above the weight limit. Say hello to checking fees and vacation frustration.
The lighter your bag is the better. You will always need to lift your bag sometimes even just to put it into the overhead bin.
And size is crucial. There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to board a flight because the carry on police spot your bag is a 1/4 of an inch too wide.
Most of the bags I talk about this page are under 22 x 14 x 9 which means they are good for most american airlines and if they are not I highlight it and it usually means it's squeezable.
I've dug into the sales data and it's clear that most people are spending between $60 and $140 on their carry on suitcase.
Those numbers are fine. You don't need to spend big on a carry on unless you you really want too and you've got money to burn.
Something like the Travelpro maxlite 4 will get the job done. It has a limited lifetime warranty and doesn't cost an arm and a leg, check on Amazon for the current price.
Cheaper cabin bags do tend to have more problems than more expensive varieties. But then they are cheaper so after a year or two you can buy a new one!
In many things in life you get what you pay for and with carry on luggage it's no exception.
You can get designer label travel suitcases and you can waste your money paying only for a designer brand if you want to.
But with Carry On Luggage there is a law of diminishing returns. The jump from a $100 to $200 suitcase is much greater than the jump from a $250 to $500 bag.
At some point you are spending more and more dollars to see less and less improvements. Because... you know... it's a suitcase not a sports car or a rocket ship. There is only so much they can do to make the suitcase better. Don't be tricked by marketing hype.
Also a lot of luggage features simply add more weight and it's debatable whether they are really worthwhile or just a marketing gimmick. Don't lose your head you might not need the extra features.
My best advice is to spend in proportion to how frequently you travel. If you clock up serious air miles then sure get a serious carry on to go with you.
Here is a little formula that I use:
If your bag costs $200 and you fly 4 times per year and you expect the bag will last 5 years you will take 20 trips with this bag. Hence $200/20 = $10. Your bag will cost you $10 per trip.
My advice is to go no higher than $10 per trip. Don't buy a $500 carry on if you only travel once or twice per year, you just don't need it.
Don't plan to have a cabin bag that you will use for for life. The rules change too frequently. Something that is a good size today might not qualify in a year or two and your requirements might change.
Should you get 2 wheels, 4 wheels or no wheels at all? Let's look at the pros and cons.
When you only have 2 wheel it's not so easy to change the direction that you are travelling in so spinner bags have 4 wheels for increased maneuverability.
However 4 wheels do increase the weight and the extra functionality means that there is more to go wrong.
And since the protruding wheels count to your maximum length it means that the 4 wheel spinner carry on luggage is usually smaller.
And a cabin-sized backpack or duffle bag will offer even more freedom of movement. You just need to make sure that it is not too heavy to pick up.
Black cases are very common, perhaps this is because they hide scuffs and dirt better than other colors. If you are going to be in public places I find it's usually a good idea to blend in this can help with security. You probably don't want a bag that screams I am rich and I have lots of valuables in this bag.
In terms of materials leather, nylon, polyester cotton canvas are used for soft cases and polycarbonate or sometimes aluminium for hard cases.
It's not as simple as one material is more durable than another because of thickness and quality of the weave can come into play.
Generally leather is the most durable softcase and hard cases are more durable than soft cases and offer better protection to your belongings.
Nylon is more durable and expensive than polyester.
However hard cases are inflexible which can sometimes make them more difficult to squeeze into small spaces and they also lack external pockets which can be handy when you are on the move.
The world of fashion extends to the best carry on luggage too. There are many designer brands and styles and when better to look good than when you are jet setting around the world.
What Is Your Travel Packing Personality?
Okay let's get serious now... carry-on luggage doesn't only need to fit into the overhead locker… it needs to fit your needs and it needs to fit your budget.
And the search for the right carry on does not begin in the luggage shop... it begins within yourself.
Let's Get Personal...
What type of carry on traveler are you? How do you like to pack?
Do you travel light?
Do you travel often?
Do you like to have 1 bag for life?
Do you go on business trips?
Do you travel full time?
Do you want to take as many things as possible?
Or do you like to change your bag every few years?
Do you go on weekend breaks?
To help you we identified 8 distinct travel packing personalities and made some recommendations for each character and explained why.
Cabin luggage restrictions bug you because you'd really like to take everything with you. Every time!
The phrase maximum legal carry on or MLC sets your pulse racing.
You may have married an ultralight traveler just so you can use his or her luggage allowance your own possessions.
You love airlines that have liberal second bag allowances because you can take even more things with you.
The thought of doing laundry while on vacation appalls you, you're taking clean underpants counted out for the days you're gone and one extra for emergencies.
You're tired of your possessions dragging you down… except your collection of Apple products.
You've basically just got rid all your belongings expect your iphone and your macbook air (or your Android and laptop).
You've become a little obsessed with decreasing the weight of your backpack. You consider the weight of everything.
You don't pack shampoo or toiletries because you can always buy them at your destination.
Every ounce is under suspicion and if it's not required you will be ruthless and give it the chop.
Maybe you don't have a lot of things. But your suitcase is part of your businessman uniform and persona.
You can't go to that business meeting in an Armani suit with a Nike sports holdall thrown over your shoulder. You need to look the part!
Your suitcase is as much of a statement as your briefcase or wristwatch.
You travel frequently so you can justify spending more money than average. You need a bag that won't let you down even after years of abuse.
In the past backpackers used to take seasonal fruit picking jobs or phone home to the bank of mom and pop to keep the good times rolling.
These days many people seek to earn their living online to allow them to travel full. For these digital nomads their carry on luggage is home to their entire possessions.
Although I don't identify with the term I suppose I'm a digital nomad.
When I started travelling I went for a soft backpack. But as times have progressed I now travel with 1 laptop and 2 tablets.
I'd love to pack a small midi keyboard controller so I could do some music production while travelling. I've been adding pounds to my pack and I may make the transition to rolling luggage soon.
You don't worry about people losing your bag. You don't care about waiting at the conveyor belt.
You don't mind that the airlines might lose your luggage and you don't mind paying extra.
Your time is not important to you so you don't mind standing waiting for the baggage handlers to throw your stuff around.
You spend extra time before and after your flight waiting for your luggage to go through the system.
You'd never use a kindle because you love real books. Really heavy books that you can feel in your hands and pack in your suitcase.
Taxi tourists don't really transport their carry on luggage very far at all. The go from home to their airport in a taxi, and then from the airport they take a taxi from the airport to the hotel.
And at the hotel the bell boy will help taking the bags up to the room. The main thing their luggage needs to do is to fit overhead bin and fit in the trunk of a taxi.
If you never walk very far with your bag. And if you never check it. Then don't go crazy with your spending. You just need a basic bag.
Spinner carry on luggage is best for this type of travel. It is the easiest to control on the smooth airport floors.
At A Glance: Our Choices
Rolling Hard Shell Carry On's
The plus side of hard shell luggage is that it protects your belongings.
It's especially important to be careful with your sizes when it comes to hard sided bags because they don't have the squeezability that you get with softsiders.
Pretty much all hard sided cabin bags come as 4 wheel spinners.
This means sacrificing size because those sticky out wheels count towards the carry on size limits. So spinner bags are either shorter to accommodate the wheels or over the size limit because the wheels stick out. They also often don't have a handy outer pocket to keep your boarding pass.
It's very difficult to find a hard sided carry on that is smaller than 22 x 14 x 9 inches.
I'll repeat that... it's very difficult to find a hard shell spinner carry on is actually smaller than the most common size limit. Most hardside carry on's exceed 21 x 14 x 9 inches somewhere.
So as you can guess... I'm not a big fan of hard-sided luggage unless you are transporting something breakable and valuable.
Rockland Melbourne 20-Inch Review
The Rockland Melbourne is a very popular and strong selling hard sided bag.
You need to be very careful ordering the Rockland because not all color variations are the same size. Looking carefully at review feedback on various sites show a lot of people that are not happy with the size descriptions.
I don't recommend ordering this bag if you are flying soon because it's hard to say what size you'll get.
Some variations seem to be more 15.25 inches wide. That's 1.25 inches too wide for a lot of airlines. Some people report that the depth is as much as 10 inches, and again that's 1 inch too much for a lot of airlines.
That said, I have included it here because hard side carry on bags that fit are hard to find and some variations seem to be well sized. Just try to research as best you can and be prepared that you might need to return it.
If you are someone that like colorful suitcases then you will like the range that Rockland offer. This can help if you check your case since it's easy to spot a bright pink case on the conveyor belt.
- Good value
- Very popular
- Huge variety of colors
- Confusing sizing
Nautica Ahoy 21 Inch Hardside Spinner Review
The Nautica Ahoy is advertised as 21 x 14 x 9 inches but that does not include the wheels.
The wheels add an extra inch making it 22 inches high and the handle is also not included in the measurements.
The result of this is that it's taller than 22 inches when you include the wheels and handle. This means that there might be some potential problems if the carry on police and being very strict. Anecdotally though most people seem to get away with it.
Like most spinners the wheels are going to perform best on smooth surfaces. It's not a great bag for cobbles or uneven sidewalks.
It's main plus points are it's styling. Nautica is known primarily as a fashion brand rather than a luggage brand.
As a suitcase it's not the most well made that I've seen but I must admit it does look pretty snazzy. There are 4 color options so you can really stand out from the crowd and if you do check the bag you'll find it easy to spot on the luggage carousel.
It weighs 7lbs. That's not bad for a hard sided case but you will find lighter soft sided cases. Do you really need the protection from a hard side?
It would have been nice if they had included a side handle.
- Nice styling
- No side handle
Delsey Luggage Helium Aero Review
The Delsey Helium is advertised as a 19 inch carry on but that doesn't count the wheels and the handle. The real height is closer to 21 inches.
That's still a good height for many airlines. The depth of 9.5 inches is half an inch too much for a lot of flights but I would expect that you will get away with it.
I didn't find any reports of people being challenged with the Delsey Helium on it's size. Visually it looks like quite a small bag. If you are the type of person that likes to take as much as they possible can in their carry on you might be better looking elsewhere.
- Size: 21 x 14 x 9.5 inches
- Nice looking and a range of colors
- Too small for heavy packers
Rolling Softside Luggage
Luggage with 2 wheels tends to be more durable and can take more of a beating.
Bags with 2 wheels tend to be much better for cobbles or uneven surfaces.
Designs with 2 wheels usually give you more space because they don't protruding wheels that count against carry on luggage size limits.
I much prefer soft sided cases for carry on luggage. Hard sided cases are great for checked luggage because checked bags can take a beating from baggage handlers.
But you are the one taking care of your carry on. Unless you are carrying delicate equipment then a soft sided case will be lighter and more versatile.
If for some reason you sometimes check your carry on then perhaps a hard side is a good idea. But for most people I suggest looking carefully at soft sided options.
You can squeeze soft sided cases to make them fit, there are lots more options for soft-sides than hard sides.
In this section we take a look at some of the best soft-sided 2 wheeled carry ons.
Eagle Creek Tarmac 22 Inch Review
The Eaglecreek Tarmac 22 is a soft sided rolling bag. It looks more like it gets its styling from the outdoor backpacking world. It's rugged and tough looking rather than smooth and sophisticated. Although the plain black wouldn't look out of place wheeled by a gent in a suit.
It's 22 inches tall and 14 inches wide and weighs 7 lbs 4 oz
The depth with depend on how much you pack in it. Be careful not to pack too much into this bag. If it is bulging it might not pass the size check. You usually need to be under 9 inches which is as thin as this bag will go.
When fully-packed and expanded this bag is 11 inches deep. That's too deep so you might not be able to take advantage of everything it has to offer.
Fully packed and bulging it holds 44 liters. If not expanded it holds 40 liters.
It's well made and should be durable. The material is water resistant balistic nylon.
An unusual feature is the detachable clothes compression system. You can attach it to the outside to allow you to carry accessories.
The handle is around 19 inches long when extended and it makes a good size for walking with comfortably.
The Eagle Creek has a padded pocket on the front that can hold a 15inch laptop. There is also a smaller pocket that would suit a tablet or a kindle.
One of the features liked was the stretchy coat keeper. It's great for attaching your coat or jacket to your bag without opening it up and packing it inside.
The Tarmac also has many pockets and compartments to organise your things.
In the lid there is a large pocket that great for socks and underwear. It might also be a good place to keep dirty laundry separate.
There is even a fob to hook your keys on to and a bottle opener!
Wheels are large and rugged and there is a kick plate on the bottom. While wheeled luggage is never great over cobbles or bumps the Tarmac shouldn't be too bad.
Eagle Creek have a "No Matter What™" warranty that gives you great peace of mind. It means that they will repair or replace the bag regardless of why you damaged it. It's nice to see a company that's prepared to back it's products in this way and it inspires confidence.
If you can find it, I would recommend getting the 20 inch verson. It's 20 x 14 x 8 inches and this means that you can use it on many airlines worldwide without problems.
I love all the features of this bag. They do add to the weight though and you can find bags that don't weigh so much.
I think i'd rather lose the bottle opener etc and keep the weight down. At 7 lbs 4 oz it's 3 and a half 2lb bags of sugar before you even put anything in it.
- Rugged and Durable
- If you pack it tight and expand it to 11 inches you'll need to check it.
Baseline Domestic Expandable Review
There is some debate over whether the Briggs & Riley Baseline qualifies as carry on size.
So I measured it.
And while Briggs & Riley say it's 22 x 14 x 9 inches in reality it's larger than that.
When you take the handle into account it's 23.6 inches tall.
And I make it 14.17 inches wide. And 10.2 inches in depth.
So in all dimensions this bag is larger than 22 x 14 x 9.
So why is there no uproar about this popular bag with fliers encountering problems?
There are 2 reasons. First, Airlines usually don't check every bag size so bags that are slightly too large can sneak past.
Second, the real airlines size limits for US airlines are larger than advertised.
That's why people are using this "illegal" carry on and getting away with it.
However, not all airlines might be so permittting.
This bag is great for business travellers that know who they fly with and know what they can and can't get away with.
And it's very popular with the frequent fliers and the business crowd. It's built to last a lifetime.
It's expandable and makes a pretty decent bag for checking when it's expanded fully. But you would really be pushing it as a cabin bag expanded.
Whatever you do please don't buy the olive one. When I see it in airport lobbies it makes me sick )) The black design is much more professional and classy.
The bag has a suiter compartment that might help to keep you clothes wrinkle free.
If you prefer 4 wheels then it comes in a spinner version. But it's even wider at 15 inches! So be careful about sizes.
Aside from size the other problem with this bag is the weight. It's 8.9 lbs when it's empty. My entire carry on bag usually weight less than 10 lbs.
If you fly internationally, especially in asia, you will come across weight limits for carry ons.
Also, you always need to lift or carry luggage at some point. Almost 9 lbs is heavy and I really would not recommend this bag to anyone infirm or elderly. It will be a struggle to lift it into the overhead bins when it's fully loaded.
Maximalist heavy packers that love take as much stuff as possible will love this bag!
The main reason is the compression and packing system. You can load the bag in expanded mode and then push to compress everything down. It will lock into the smaller size.
It's a great bag for taking it to the max... just so long as you have checked the airlines you are flying with and are comforable with the risk.
If you don't fly very often you don't need to spend so much on a bag. The B&R's main strength is it's quality, durability and lifetime warranty.
But if you only fly once or twice per year this bag is overkill.
This bag is for frequent fliers. This bag is for the businessman that wants to make a statement with his suitcase.
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- Extremely well made and durable
- Lifetime Warranty
- Too big
- Too heavy
Ebags Mother Lode Wheeled Duffel Review
The Ebags Mother Lode Wheeled Duffel isn't a duffel bag. I don't know why they used that name.
It's a large 2-wheeled soft-sided rolling suitcase. The case is split into and upper compartment and a larger lower compartment.
The fact that it is expandable is a nice feature but since it's already a large bag expanding the zippers will mean it's probably to large to use as a carry on.
At 9lbs when empty it's a little heavy for my liking.
The Mother Lode is rugged and well made. The large wheels are great for dragging over cobbles, kerbs or bumbs.
The Mother Lode comes in 8 color variations. I would choose the black since I prefer to blend in at the airport rather than stand out.
The 15 inch width is a potential problem since many airlines have a maximum width of 14 inches. As always you might be lucky and get away with it but I don't like to take chances so I wouldn't use this as my main carry on.
- Size: 21.5 x 15 x 9 inches
- Lifetime Warranty
- Expandable
- No side handle
Travelpro Maxlite 4 Expandable Rollaboard Review
The Travelpro Maxlite 4 is a great bag for moderate travelers — people that take 2 or 3 trips per year.
The Travelpro website lists the dimensions as 22 x 14 x 9 inches but in reality the bag is more like 23 x 15 x 9 inches when you include the wheels and the handles.
You should probably be okay since Travelpro claim that have tested the bag in airline sizers during development. However I think there is a small risk with this bag that you might get challenged.
- Size: 23 x 15 x 9 inches
- 5.6 lbs
- Might fall over
Spinner Luggage
With spinners you can go in all directions. You can roll your carry on down the aisle sideways.
Because you've got 4 wheels you can roll it in the upright position. This takes some the the weight off your arm.
When you are waiting in line at check in or for boarding you can roll your luggage beside you with just a gentle push of your finger.
The main downside is that with more wheels there is more chance something will break and you lose room inside your case.
SwissGear Travel Gear 21" Spinner Review
The SwissGear Carry On Spinner is listed as 20 x 13.5 x 7.5 inches.
Once you take wheels and handles into account it's actually more like 21.75 x 14 x 8.5 inches.
Actually this makes it a great size of bag for people that want to stay under the common advertised limit of 22 x 14 x 9 and not try to cheat those extra inches.
On the other hand those that are used to using slightly over-sized bags might find the SwissGear smaller than they'd like.
What I liked:
The SwissGear drives very smoothly on even floors, it's very easy to control.
What I didn't like:
At 8 lbs this bag is heavier than it needs to be. It's size makes it a great international carry on but some Asian airlines have weight limits of 10 or 15 lbs. The case is using up a lot of those limits before you even put anything in it!
The handle could have been more sturdy and hopefully they will improve upon this in future versions.
- Size: 21.75 x 14 x 8.5 inches
- At 8 lbs it's heavier than it needs to be
IT Luggage Mega Lite Spinner Review
The IT Luggage Mega Lite has a special place in my heart because they understand the importance of reducing weight.
What I liked:
The weight! At only 4lbs. 3 oz IT Luggage have created one of the lightest carry ons on the market. And they don't seem to have sacrificed durability for this reduction in weight, it feels like a very well made bag.
The size. You should have no problems using this bag on a wide range of airlines. I travel light so that's perfect for me. Heavy packers might find this bag to be too small for their liking.
If you are traveling in Asia or Europe this bag will be great and help with tighter carry on luggage size limits.
Even when fully packed the Mega Lite doesn't tip over.
What I didn't like:
The protruding wheels. Those wheels count as part of your size allowance.
It's probably not the best cabin luggage for frequent fliers, I'm not sure if the wheels would stand up to regular use especially if like to smack them off kerbs, steps and bumps in the road.
However, as luggage to use on vacations 4 or 5 times per year I think it's a great option and the price doesn't break the bank.
- Size: 21.9 x 14 x 8.1 inches
- 4 lbs. 3 oz
- Protruding wheels
Lipault Luggage Original Plume 20" Spinner Review
The Lipaut Plume is my favorite size of bag.
It's 21 x 14 x 8 inches. Sweet!
8 inches an inch smaller than most US airlines permit. But it means that this bag becomes a great worldwide carry on.
It's 21 inches tall but the body is just around 18 inches. The wheels and handle are 3 inches.
It's also a soft-side with a lot of squeezeability. You should have not problems with this size unless you are flying with Frontier or Spirit.
The top and side handles are very comfortable and have tons of padding. You can even carry this like a duffel and there are 4 feet on the side for when you need to put it down.
The 4 spinner wheels mean it can go in whatever direction you want and you can walk keeping it close to your body. You can also easily walk this one down the aisle.
This is a bag that you are either going to love or hate.
For people that pack light or struggle with heavy luggage this might be love at first sight.
If you roll your clothes, use compression techniques, and pack light you will get a lot of milage out of the Liplaut.
But for maximalists they are going to feel that this bag is too small. You can fit more belongings in your cabin luggage with a different design for sure.
It's not one for people who travel week in week out. The durability isn't there in the wheels and the handles for long term heavy use. So road warriors and frequent travelers should look elsewhere.
As a spinner it performs best on flat surfaces. It will suit Taxi Tourists that won't walk large distances over cobbles stones. In the airport it drives well but it's not one for walking the city streets over long distances. Best to take a taxi or other transport from the airport to your hotel.
Style-wise it comes in a wide range of colors. It's clean and smart enough to be business luggage especially if you go with the traditional black.
At 4.7 lbs it's lighter than a lot of bags. I love this as well. Anyone that struggles to lift their case into the overhead bins will find the Lipault easier.
Also it's not a great one for attaching a smaller bag too. It's fine standing upright alone but when you start attaching a heavy purse it can lose its balance.
Samsonite own Lipault and their customer service well respected.
- Size: 22 x 14 x 8 inches
- Only 4.7 lbs
- A real beauty. One to bring home to meet the parents
- Size welcomed worldwide by many many airlines
- Might fall over
- Too small for maximalists
- Not one for taking offroad
Under seat Luggage
Using an under seat carry on is the most stress-free way to travel, you don't need to fight for space in the overhead bins.
The space under the seat is smaller but if you are taking a short break or a week end trip it might be they way to do it. Either that or learn how to pack light.
Choosing a window seat or the middle seat will give you the most room. The aisle seat usually has the smallest space under it.
Samsonite Wheeled Underseater Review
The Samsonite Under Seater is my favorite rolling suitcase for under seat use. Although if going for the under seat space I usually use a backpack.
Samsonite makes 2 sizes of this underseater. I prefer the large size if you are using it as your main bag.
I love how it's styled just like a regular carry on but shorter. If you want under seat luggage that looks like a suitcase and not a duffel or a backpack then the Samsonite will be ideal. It's great for short business trips when a casual bag wouldn't look professional enough.
The bag is 16.5 x 13 x 9 inches. It will fit under the seat in most but not all airlines.
If you want to have a better chance of it fitting under the seat choose the window seat or the middle seat. Avoid the aisle seat it has less space.
- Size: 16.5 x 13 x 9 inches
- No compartment for a laptop
Briggs & Riley Baseline Rolling Cabin Bag Review
The Briggs & Riley is a premium smaller rolling carry on.
It's made from ballistic nylon so it's very durable. It's size if ideal for short trips of 1-3 days.
It can be stacked on top of a larger bag if you need to. There is a handy side pocket to keep your mobile phone.
- Size: 16.5 x 12.5 x 9
- Heavy for it's size
Delsey Quilted Rolling UnderSeat Tote Review
The Delsey Rolling Tote is a popular and stylish under seat tote. It's made of polyester so it's not built for life.
It weighs 5 lbs and 0 oz and it comes in a few color options that are more geared for ladies.
With an underseater like this you can avoid lifting your bag up into the overhead bins. So it's a great bag for anyone that might struggle lifting a heavy bag above their head.
- Size: 14.5 x 14 x 9 inches
- No shoulder strap
- No padded laptop compartment
The ultimate in carry on freedom. Backpacks are a great option to use as your cabin luggage.
They work best for people that are fit, strong and healthy.
There is much less that can go wrong with a backpack since they don't have wheels so they are ideal for longer term travel.
If you don't pack to heavily then a backpack will be the most mobile option for travel.
Backpacks are great for travelers that don't go straight from the airport to the hotel.
If you jump on and off trains if you like to walk the city streets then a backpack will give you more freedom and flexibility.
Backpacks don't suit people that like to stuff as much as possible into their luggage. In that case you'd probably be better with wheels. If you can keep your weight to a moderate level and you are fit and strong I recommend checking out travel backpacks.
Backpacks are also great for travelers with young kids since they keep your hands free.
Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack Review
The Osprey Farpoint 40 was my main carry on backpack for 2 years now.
It was only when I upgraded my computer setup and began carrying more weight that I started to consider wheeled options.
It's one of the more reasonably priced travel backpacks that is durable and great for long term travel.
I never had any doubts that the Farpoint 40 would fail me in any way. I had complete confidence in it's workmanship and that's something that I've never felt with wheeled luggage.
It opens up fully so it's very easy to pack. It also had ample padding and is very comforable to wear.
- Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches
- 40 Liters
- You might not like the logos
Timbuk2 Uptown Travel Backpack Review
Choosing to go with a backpack means obviously that you will be taking the weight on your shoulders.
This is great for freedom of movement but the downside is that you need to be able to take the strain of the weight comfortably.
For this reason I don't recommend that people who want to take the maximum of things use a backpack method.
The Timbuk2 Uptown is a smaller backpack that is still designed to be a main travel backpack.
It's 19.5 x 11.2 x 6.5 inches and weighs only 2.4 lbs.
It has a capacity of around 1800 cubic inches and that means it's about 1 third smaller than a full size carry on.
If you can manage it this will help to ease the strain on your shoulders and make for much more enjoyable travel.
The bag requires a minimalist mindset but if you know how to pack light it can be a great travel backpack.
- Size: 19.5 x 11.2 x 6.5 inches
- 1800 cubic inches
- Too small for people that like to take everything and the kitchen sink
eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Review
The Mother Lode is a maximum legal carry on backpack.
It's designed to allow you to take the most stuff you are legally permitted to and to carry it on your back.
For this reason if you pack heavy it's not going to be a pleasant backpack to have on for long periods of time.
So it's more suited to taxi tourists i.e. people that will take a taxi from the airport to their hotel and not walk around with this on their back.
It is much loved by its owners and if you want a backpack to take it to the max then be sure to check it out.
- Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches
- 46 Liters
- Pack it to the max and you'll need to be very strong and fit
Rolling Travel Backpacks
Is it possible to have the best of both worlds? A rolling suitcase for when you want to roll and a backpack when you want to move fast.
Unfortunately no.
Rolling backpacks generally make for neither good backpacks or good rollaboards.
With backpacks your are taking the strain on your shoulders. You don't want to add wheels and aluminium handles to that equation.
These were the best picks that we could find but generally I think it's usually best to go one way or the other.
High Sierra AT3 Carry-On Wheeled Backpack Review
The High Sierra
- Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches
- 46 Liters
- Not as much padding as the Farpoint 40
Samsonite Wheeled Backpack Review
The Samsonite Wheeled Backpack is
The colored versions are smaller. If you want a good carry on size rolling backpack then get the black one which is 21 x 14 x 8 inches.
- Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches
- 46 Liters
- Not as much padding as the Farpoint 40
J World Rolling Backpack Review
The J World is
- Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches
- 46 Liters
- Not as much padding as the Farpoint 40
Carry On Duffel Bags
The humble duffle bag can make a great carry on. In fact next time you are in the airport for a short flight check out the boarding queue and I'm sure you will see people with a assortment of duffel bags and holdalls.
You don't always need an dedicated travel bag.
Timbuk2 Wingman Travel Backpack Review
The Timbuk2 Wingman is a dedicated travel duffel and backpack.
- Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches
- 46 Liters
- Not as much padding as the Farpoint 40
Carry On Totes, Overnighters and Weekenders
Is it possible to have the best of both worlds?
Bobby Anti-theft Backpack Review
The Bobby Anti-theft backpack was a successful kickstarter
- Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches
- 46 Liters
- Not as much padding as the Farpoint 40
Briefcases, Attache Cases and Man Bags
Perhaps my favorite way to travel carry on only are the times when I don't take luggage at all.
Often on short overnight trips even a carry on sized suitcase is too large. If I'm only away for 1 night just need an overnight bag.
Flying is much easier when you don't need to do battle for the space in the overhead bins.
Smaller bags can easily slide under the seat in front of you.
Saddleback Leather Classic Briefcase Review
The Saddleback Large Leather Briefcase is large enough to make a great carry on back for short trips.
While it might tempting to automatically reach for a rollaboard if you are only going for 1 or 2 nights it might not really be necessary.
I'm a huge fan of Saddleback briefcases. They are extremely well made and will last a lifetime.
The large briefcase is 16 x 12 x 9 and has a capacity of 1500 cubic inches. This means that it has about 55% of the capacity of a standard size carry on suitcase.
It comes in 5 different colors. My personal favorite is the dark coffee variation.
It will fit under your airline seat so you won't need to do battle for space in the overhead bins.
The Saddleback has no wheels that will break, no zips that will burst. It's not going to let you down.
The great thing is that once you are at your destination you can still use the briefcase and look smart for your meetings.
- Size: 16 x 12 x 9 inches
- 100 year warranty
- Already 7.6 lbs when empty
A Short History Of Airline Carry On Baggage
So kids we are coming to near the end of our tale of carry on luggage. When I was a young whippersnapper it was the wheel that was the hot technology.
Nowadays they are making luggage that follows you down the street tracking you by your bluetooth phone.
And who knows... maybe next it will be flying luggage. We'll just tell it where we are going and it will meet us there!
Luggage is changing and evolving all the time. It was an airline pilot that invented the suitcase on wheels. A guy called Bob Plath. What is perhaps surprising is that carry on bags as we know them today with wheels and a telescopic handle were only invented as recently as 1987.
All the walking around airports carrying his suitcase day in day out must have got tiring for Bob Plath so he set about designing a solution to the problem.
Bob went into his garage and came out with a bag on rolling wheels with an extendable handle. Shortly after Bob would be effortlessly walking through airport terminals and people would ask him about his unique bag.
He began selling the bags to fellow airline professionals and work quickly spread.
Carry on luggage is changing all the time. The technology is changing and the rules are changing. Budget airlines like Spirit keep cutting size limits. It's a trend that I expect to continue over the next 10 years. I think more airlines will follow suit and only allow very small bags for free.
You will be forced to make a choice. Pay to take your carry on or learn to pack lighter and make do with less. It wouldn't be wise to try to buy a carry on bag for life because in 5 years or 10 years you might travel differently.
If you're still reading right here at the end thank you. I hope you have enjoyed reading this buyers guide as much as I had creating it.


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DVD release date: October 4, 2016, Lionsgate
Rating: G
Genre: Family
Run time: 83 minutes
Source: borrowed from the library
Synopsis from Lionsgate:
Amazonia seamlessly blends thrilling storytelling with breathtaking wildlife photography. As Saï, a tiny capuchin monkey, departs the big city for a new life, his plane is forced to land in the Brazilian rain forest. Abandoned and alone, he forages for food while observing the jungle's endless varieties of wildlife. As predators approach, Saï's incredible instincts rescue him from danger at the last minute. One fateful day, he learns he's not the only capuchin in the Amazon…
Review: This film follows Sai, a capuchin (a monkey that lives in Central and South America) who is a domesticated monkey, working in a circus. He's being transported on a plane when it crashes in the Brazilian rain forest. The viewer follows Sai as he acclimates to his new environment and learns to survive in the wild.
The film is narrated by Martin Sheen. Although the film is fictional, lots of factual information about the flora and fauna of the rain forest is presented. Although this is a fictional movie, it provides lot of useful information about the rain forest. The scenery is breathtaking with lots of close ups of the various insects and animals that Sai encounters, as well as the Amazon River.
As much as I'd love to visit the Amazon rain forest, it is unlikely that a trip there will happen anytime soon! So, I was happy that my kids got to see beautiful video images of the rain forest in this movie. While watching this, my son ask what the difference between a jungle and a rain forest is, or if they are the same thing. After a little research we discovered that the Amazon rain forest is also referred to as Amazonia or the Amazon Jungle. Merriam-Webster defines a jungle as, "an impenetrable thicket or tangled mass of tropical vegetation." So, it appears parts of the rain forest can be considered jungle-like.
The DVD has special features including "The Making of Amazonia" and "Minuscule Bonus Episodes." They are filmed in French with English subtitles.
I watched this DVD with my 8 and almost 11-year-old children. The kids thought it was "cute" and they both were engrossed watching it. As a huge lover of monkeys, I too enjoyed watching this movie. To be honest, I'm not sure that this movie will hold the interest of all children. I recommend this movie for older elementary kids, age 7+. This is not a fast-moving, action-packed movie, but dependent on the child's interest level, younger children may enjoy watching this movie.
Rating: Recommend for children 7+

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One Person Can Make a Difference
The power of voting. No, this has nothing to do with the U.S. Government or Trump vs Clinton. This is about one person putting for the effort to voice their opinion. One person that cared enough to say what mattered and what they wanted. The reward for that one person is shift in direction. A change in effort and motivation. The creation of new systems, new lives, new technologies, and new ideas. In short, a new book.
Still waiting for a name to come to me, but until then let it be known that I am writing the next Vitalis book. Thank you, Kelly Davis Screen, for taking the time to respond when I put out the open question. It's great to know there's one person out there still reading.
So what's the story and where does it fit in? Well, it falls in shortly after the end of Valkyries. I won't share any spoilers, but I'm a solid three chapters in and loving the new characters and story line. The goal of this book is to help humanity unite itself against the approaching armada that is twenty years away. Humans have a history of banding together when tough times arise, and the approach of the Ultriarch is humanity's greatest opportunity to put aside their differences and work together. The question they're suffering isn't a matter of culture, race, or gender, it's whether they draw the line against those that have become affected and enhanced by the alien biology from Vitalis.
Will there be old characters? Sure, a few, but mostly this is about new characters and their stories. So far I've got Zack and Tessa, unlikely partners and criminals with their own needs and wants in life. Definitely not the sort of people anyone would expect to be asked to help a greater cause. Desperate times make strange bedfellows indeed.
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Sleeping like a baby? More than 9 million cribs, sleep products recalled in two years
The child safety advocacy group, Kids in Danger, tallied the enormity of the recalls in a just-released report. Shortly after the reportwas released, yet another sleeping product was recalled -- the Amby Baby Motion Bed/Hammock-- following the deaths of two infants.
Nicola Johns knows just how important it is to get the word out about these unsafe baby products. One April night, she put her son, Liam (pictured), to bed in a crib made by Simplicity, a company that is responsible for many of the recalls that have occurred in recent years. Johns looked in on Liam in the morning and couldn't see him; he had become trapped between the mattress and rail when the rail pushed away.
"When I walked closer I could see he was hanging," Nicola Johns wrote in an account for Kids In Danger. "I lifted up his arms. He wasn't breathing."
So troubling are the problems with some of these so-called "sleep environment" products that Kids in Danger is urging parents and caretakers to refrain from putting any infant to sleep in a crib made prior to 1999 "because it will not meet current product safety standards." Particularly dangerous are the once-ubiquitous drop-side cribs that the retail industry is considering abandoning altogether.
"It is so serious that the entire product line of drop-side cribs is being looked at," U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission spokesman Scott Wolfson told WalletPop.
Indeed, the biggest infant and toddler products retailer in the nation, Toys R Us (through its Babies R Us division), says it expects to stop carrying drop-side cribs after the first of the year.
"As a company dedicated to the safety of children, Toys R Us, Inc. has voiced its support of this change to the voluntary standard,"spokeswoman Adrienne Giordano told WalletPop. "The cribs we sell meet all current voluntary and mandatory safety standards, and the CPSC continues to deem drop-side cribs safe for use. However, out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to stop placing orders for drop-side cribs and expect that we will no longer carry drop-side cribs as part of our assortment by the end of 2009."
The Deadliest Crib Maker in America
Half the deaths recorded in the recalls over the past two years were in cribs manufactured by Simplicity, an inexpensive brand sold in major retail outlets from coast to coast. (Nine-month-old Liam Johns, pictured above, is one of the babies that died.) Simplicity, based in Reading, Pa., went out of business, although a web site with recall information is still operational.
Simplicity products are a nightmare. Sold to millions of people because of their affordable price and availability at major retailers, Chinese-made Simplicity cribs and bassinets have continued to create concerns for child safety advocates.
Wolfson said it's reasonable to conclude that a majority of Simplicity cribs that were manufactured are defective. The greatest fear concern those that remain in use in group settings.
"To have a Simplicity crib in a daycare center when multiple children can use that dangerous crib is still a great concern," Wolfson said.
The problems just continue. Two weeks ago, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 2.2 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs for the same reason as the Simplicity models -- the side that lowers can come loose and trap a baby. The primary risk is death by suffocation. Regulators are aware of 110 incidents with those cribs involving 15 entrapments (leading to four deaths), as well as 20 falls.
What Parents Need to Do
Overall, since September 1, 2007, Kids in Danger counted 24 recalls of children's "sleep environment" products, which had more than 2,200 incidents of malfunction reported.
Here are the biggest:
- Stork Craft Drop-Side Cribs – 2.2 million
- Simplicity Drop-Side Cribs – 2 million
- Delta Enterprise Drop-Side Cribs – 1.6 million
- Kolcraft Play Yards – 1 million
- Simplicity Bassinets – 900,000
"If they (parents and caregivers) don't take the right action, it can be so serious," Wolfson said. "We're talking about millions of cribs."
Nancy Cowles, executive director of Kids in Danger, urges parents to do their homework when buying second-hand, accepting a hand-me-down or using an older crib.
"Before using a second-hand product, check it against the list of recalls at CPSC.gov and make sure you have all the hardware and instructions for assembly," she said. "Do not use any crib that is missing hardware or seems less than sturdy. Kids in Danger recommends against the use of cribs older than 1999 or used dropside cribs since there have been so many issues with that hardware."


text: NQ-Nyzaltar 6179 Report post Posted June 30, 2016 How to participate? Anyone can participate. You just need to register an account on the forum and post your questions in the Q&A Compilation thread started by Yamamushi here. When does it start and how long will it last? It started on Wednesday 29th June 2016. It will last as long as we have questions to answer. How does it work? There will be one question answered per day, from Monday to Friday, each week. All the questions in the pipeline will be listed below (coming soon). All questions will be answered in an order defined by two factors: - The sooner the question has been posted, the sooner it will be answered.- The more it is about advanced gameplay, the later it will be answered. Keep in mind we are still in pre-alpha stage, so starting to talk in details about advanced gameplay features when the basic gameplay still need to be finalized, would be like putting the cart before the horse. Questions about advanced gameplay will be most likely pushed at the bottom of the list, in order to have as much info as we can share on the topic. Even if we will do our best to give you relevant info, don't expect a complete detailed answer for topics related to features that won't be available in the Alpha. To keep the thread easy to read, only updates about the questions and answers will be posted in it. Questions already answered: 1) If one planet represents already trillions of voxels, how could a whole universe be stored on Novaquark's servers? 2) Planets showed in the E3 teaser looked like heightmaps. Do you plan on making stuff like caverns and archs? How far can we dig the ground? (Full list of questions coming soon) 8 Kiklix, yamamushi, Gerald_Deemer and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Discussion by: PaulDC
I'm 54 years ancient now and my children seem amazed that am still able to walk unaided, but I still have vague and hazy memories of my schooling, all those years ago when God was a boy. I had a maths teacher called Mr Williams who had a favourite saying which has stayed with me,
"Common sense should be called Uncommon sense, because so few people use it".
Which brings me to my point. Today an employee tried to convince me that I should read the Koran and various booklets he could provide and that my life would be enriched by converting to Islam. He did this because I am an avowed and passionate atheist and he truly and quite genuinely believes that my soul is in peril and my life is being wasted.
I honoured him for his concern and I did not mock him or his beliefs, but I did outline my own position, which I hold to as fiercely as he does to his faith. The difference, I politely explained, is that my position is based on evidence and rationalism, whereas his is based on belief without reference to evidence. Indeed I stressed that religion is the absolute opposite of reason, in that it compels it's adherents to follow without question.
I explained that my assertion, there is no God, was open to discussion and further examination and that, should proof ever be found I would immediately change my stance. He took great pains to tell me I was mistaken and, with good nature and patient explanation, informed me that I was missing the point. If I submitted myself to Allah in all things I would be rewarded, precisely because I had not asked for proof.
I must stress that the person concerned is not a radical or a zealot. He abhors terrorism, Al Qaeda and the Taliban. He wears a western business suit or jeans and a T shirt, except on his sabbath and religious holidays. He has a great sense of humour, loves his wife and children and is happy to live in England, with no wish to move to an Islamic country, or change the nature of this one. Nonetheless, he is devout and serious about his faith and is deeply committed to the idea that everyone would be better under Islam and that all peoples and countries should 'submit' to the will of Allah.
I would not by choice discuss religion with him at all, because I feel it is inappropriate and detrimental to our business relationship, but he pressed the issue. Eventually I had to use my authority as his employer to stop him and forbid him to raise the matter again with me or any of my staff. I did this not because I'm an atheist, but because no amount of rational argument could break through his conviction that Islam was the only path to God and salvation. The more I put forward my assertion regarding the need for rationalism and evidence, the more adamant he became. It was only my refusal to be drawn that prevented our discussion falling into an ill natured conflict of opinion.
If someone as highly educated, intelligent, modern and in every other sense liberal can so deliberately and consciously refuse to accept logical argument, is it any wonder that people all around the world still believe in such ancient and outmoded concepts? And I refer to all religions, not just Islam.
Virtually everyone reading this will live in a modern, western environment. Yet many of you will devoutly believe in God, Allah, Yahweh, Jehovah, Brahma and a host of others, just as people once believed as passionately in Odin, Zeus and Baal. My question to all such believers is simple. How can you accept a modern world, based on science and the application of human intellect and still follow blindly the word of other people or the writing in a book, without applying logic and demanding evidence for outlandish claims? Without, in fact, using common sense.
Science certainly doesn't hold all the answers and almost certainly never will. But it does continually seek answers and looks for proof. The very process of science is to postulate theories and work to disprove them. Only when a theory has stood up to such rigorous scrutiny will it be accepted and even then it is only accepted until further knowledge comes to light. By contrast, religion expects blind acceptance and actually demands that you do not ask questions.
If someone tried to sell you The White House or Buckingham Palace, would you take it on faith that they had the right to do so? Of course not. That would be naive and foolish.
If someone claims that the pixies send them messages at night, telling them to steal, would you accept their behaviour? Clearly not.
If someone tells you to believe every word in a collection of books written between 1400 and 3000 years ago and tells you that you will be rewarded in heaven for certain actions, even though that person admits they have no direct evidence that heaven even exists, why would you believe them?
Let's have a little more uncommon sense.


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Archie attended our NCS challenge in October 2015 and loved the experience.
His mum feels that NCS has been an amazing journey for Archie and really helped him to socialise better and given him so much more confidence. His story is not unique, lots of young people find they get a real boost from the NCS challenge. Check out the video and let his mum tell you all about it.


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The most horrifying thing I've ever seen was probably in September of 2011, when I first checked into my room in Austin (for Fantastic Fest) and saw a cockroach at least 2 inches long just sort of chilling on the counter that I was about to drop my bag on before crashing in the bed (it was quite late). Knowing I wouldn't be able to sleep, I went back to the front desk and got a new room, one I ALSO found a (smaller) cockroach in two nights later. To be fair, I stayed there again in 2012 and didn't see a single one, but still, I will forever be weary when I go there (it's the closest hotel to the Alamo that I can afford), and watching The Nest brought those memories back during a few of its quieter scenes.
Indeed, one of the scariest is the very first sequence in the film, where our hero keeps trying to drink some of his coffee and getting interrupted for one reason or another. Of course, a roach is inside the cup, which would invite cinema's earliest "yell at the characters" moment for an audience - usually it takes a while before we're hoping to warn people that are projected on a screen. There are similar "it could happen to you!" bits in the first half hour; little tastes of what was to come, all of which just brought me back to that terrifying encounter that had me sleeping with my pajama pants tucked into my socks and engaging in full(ish) inspections of my room every time I returned to it. I know anyone who has ever lived in an urban/metropolis area thinks I'm a pussy now, and while they're not incorrect, I've lucked out and never really had to deal with them. Mosquitoes were my nemesis growing up!
Anyway, as the film proceeds it gets less and less "normal" scary like that, as the insects are seen in numbers too high for (I hope) anyone to identify with, and (spoiler!) they start to form hybrids with animals and people to create things that look like Goldblum at the end of The Fly (which, being produced one year after that film, was probably not a coincidence - did I mention this was a Roger Corman production?). The monsters are pretty awesome; the puppeteering isn't the best in the world but they look great and came as a surprise, since I thought this would be straight up cockroaches throughout, with maybe a fast-scuttling queen to deal with near the end to serve as a "boss". They even justify the horrible scene where a cat is used as bait by the evil scientist woman - the cat doesn't "die", it mutates with the roaches and becomes a terrifying monster that I wanted to see dead. Still, poor kitty.
Until those show up though, it's a bit of a clunker. The body count is sufficient, but the characters are painfully generic across the board, complete with stock personal demons to deal with - the hero's girl comes back to town and rekindles their relationship, her dad is the asshole town mayor, they don't get along due to her mother's death, etc, etc. There's even a weirdo exterminator guy, the same character one would find in any bug/pest/rat movie ever. So it all feels a bit too rote, and repetitive to boot - there's only so many times we can see a windowsill or counter fill up with roaches before it loses its power, even on my pansy ass.
Even less successful was the movie's attempt at passing itself off as New England. In fact I had no idea that the movie was supposed to be taking place in Maine or something until the director said so on his commentary. It was shot in California and that's what it looked like to me, and since no one says the location I didn't think anything of it. There's one old guy with a Red Sox hat, but that doesn't mean much; I still wear my Sox and Patriots shirts around town here in LA. The novel that the movie was based on takes place near Cape Cod, but there's nothing about it that HAS to be set there (unlike Jaws, which wouldn't work in LA since the warm weather isn't exactly scarce and thus the mayor probably wouldn't be so worried about closing the beaches), so I'm not sure why they were even bothering to try. Speaking of Jaws, I like that they kept things personal - there's no big town event or gathering, so it avoids the usual template. It's actually structured more like a slasher movie than anything, which is kind of cool.
A slasher with SPLOSIONS! As director Terence Winkless explains on his commentary, Corman insisted that the film make use out of some of his all purpose footage of things blowing up real good, so a character suddenly gets in a blue truck and heads toward a bridge, so when the roaches attack he can lose control and then they can cut to the footage that was probably used for some southern-fried action flick originally. Winkless even points out one that he later reused himself, which is charming in a laughable way, and also one of the few things he points out that's NOT one of his family members playing a background extra, so that's good. It's not the most essential track ever, but it's pleasant enough, and he offers up some of Corman's filmmaking tips that sound like common sense but probably aren't followed by 90% of the directors working today, like how much time is wasted asking everyone on the set if they were happy with the take ("If you're happy, move on! If they're not happy, they'll say so!"). I think every director should be required to make a film for Corman before setting off for bigger game, personally. Probably wouldn't see as much waste as what goes on now. He'd probably die of a heart attack on a Brett Ratner production.
Sadly that's the only extra; no interviews or even the trailer are included. But while this DVD/Blu combo release isn't as expansive as Shout's other recent horror releases, the movie is worth a look - Corman's productions would go downhill shortly after this, and the nutty creature designs are a huge asset to an otherwise by the numbers (but enjoyable) pest movie. And the tagline alone is worth supporting the movie: "Roaches have never tasted meat... until now." Hah! Love it.
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New information regarding the first Zombie DLC for the latest Call of Duty game has been released as well as the new trailer above.
After escaping the terrifying Zombies in Spaceland, our heroes are transported to an abandoned campground… the perfect site for Willard Wyler's next horror masterpiece. Set in the '90s, the four actors find themselves in brand new roles, along with some fresh new threads.
Together, they'll team up to take on endless hordes of raver zombies and the mysterious Slasher, who's on the prowl to add more "trophies" to his collection. With the help of some brutal new weapons and even director Kevin Smith (!), our heroes just might be able to put an end to the madness in the Redwoods.
Rave in the Redwoods arrives first on PlayStation 4 on 31st January 2017 in the Sabotage DLC pack.
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The Victorian Government has publicly released its Y2K state of readiness, in accordance with a national agreement reached last year.
The information, available from the Government's Web site, paints a picture of the state of play within the key supply sectors over which the Government has jurisdiction.
The move was welcomed by Senator Richard Alston, and follows the release last week by South Australia of its Y2K compliance update. The public report provides information on Victorian portfolios, local authorities and agencies, with the files available in a downloadable format.
Also available is information on key sectors including electricity, gas and water, designed to reassure Victorian residents, and hopefully encourage private sector reporting.
"South Australia has passed mirror legislation and Victoria has introduced its mirror legislation to Parliament. The Commonwealth looks forward to the passage of legislation in the other States, and urges all State and territory Governments to take a lead from Victoria and South Australia in providing detailed Y2K compliance information to their residents," said Senator Alston.
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Stay Lit Soul Candles - Sacred Sacral 6oz Candle
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Lit Soul Candles are made of 100% soy wax, a cotton core wick, phthalate-free fragrance, and a dash of good vibes. The Lit crew buys the cans, donates the food inside and then pours a really beautiful candle for you to enjoy. With each candle purchased, know that a meal was donated to an individual experiencing homelessness.
"Sacred Sacral" is handcrafted to aid in the healing of your Sacral (2nd) Chakra. This candle is sure to be a great addition to any meditative space. Once you've fully enjoyed the candle, a beautiful crystal will be unveiled. Use this semi-precious gem to revitalize your chakras and transform your meditative experience.
- Trim wick to 1/4" before each use.
- To prevent tunneling, allow wax pool to reach the edge of the container before extinguishing the flame.
- Do not burn candles for longer than 4 hours. 2-3 hours is recommended.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended or within in reach of children and pets.
- Handle container with care after each use. It will be hot.
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Vitamins - alternative acne treatment
Treat you acne with the use of vitamins
Because of the unhealthy lifestyle and diets that most Americans have adopted, it comes as no surprise that vitamin deficiencies are so common. Only about 15% of people eat the recommended amount of essential vitamins and minerals each day. This deficiency has led to many different problems in American bodies. Obviously, the skin, which is the largest organ, is also affected by this deficiency. Acne is a common problem that usually plagues teenagers. However, many adults often suffer from breakouts as well. This vitamin deficient diet may be to blame.
Many vitamins can help to fight off and prevent the formation of acne on the skin. Various vitamins have different uses that range from antioxidants which clear the skin of toxins and antibacterial which fight off bacteria which causes acne. This prevents it from forming at the beginning. This article will help to explain and tell which vitamins can help fight acne and what they actually do.
The main vitamins used to treat acne are Vitamin A, the B Vitamins, Vitamin C, Chromium, Zinc, and Vitamin E. All of these vitamins help to end acne in various ways. When used together, they can definitely lessen the effects of acne and prevent breakouts. If these vitamins are used, supplements are often necessary. Trying to eat the correct amounts through the diet can be challenging. Very few people eat three well balanced meals in one day. Fast food has become the alternative to many a meal. It is very important to follow the dosing instructions and never take too much of any one vitamin or mineral. Too many vitamins at once can be toxic and may lead to severe illness or other health problems. Always be patient and careful.
Vitamins A and E are great antioxidants and promote skin that is healthy. Zinc is also an antioxidant, but it helps to regulate oil production in the oil glands. Chromium is used to help reduce skin infections, so acne does not continue to spread. The B Vitamins and Vitamin C are powerful vitamins. Both have countless ways to maintain a healthy body. It is very important to include these in the daily diet.
The major reason that each of these vitamins are so essential is that they not only help to fight and prevent acne, a deficiency in any of these vitamins may lead to acne breakouts. This is why it is so important to eat the right amounts of these vitamins each day either through meals, which can be hard, or in supplement form, which is much easier. By understanding these vitamins and and trying to meet their recommended daily amounts, a person can fight and reverse acne breakouts in a more effective manner and to help prevent it from occurring at all.


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Review of GODSPELLPublished: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 By: Nancy Sasso Janis Source: ONSTAGE
The biblical parables told by actors dressed like clowns were now set to music from the genres of pop, folk rock, gospel and vaudeville. Because it appealed to so many, it was an instant hit and went on to a run on Broadway, then a successful movie version in 1973, a Broadway revival in 2011 and countless community theater versions that are among my favorite shows to attend wherever it may be.
The professional production of Godspell that recently opened at Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford NY is their 190th one and it is the new version of the score that Mr. Schwartz wrote for the 2011 revival. The fast-paced show was directed and choreographed by John Fanelli with associate director/choreographer Jonathan Stahl. Mr. Stahl was a member of the '98 national tour of 'Ragtime.' William Stanley was the musical director and conductor of the fine musicians in the pit; members of the cast accompanied themselves for the act two opener reprise of "Learn Your Lessons Well."
The directors decided to include the sometimes eliminated Prologue/Tower of Babble and had the cast wear jackets and glasses with sashes indicating which philosopher they were quoting in the cacophony. It worked nicely for me. There were references during the parables to Santa Claus, 'The Lion King,' and Donald Trump. There was a parachute integrated into the cute choreography at one point and the storytellers headed into the audience with flashlight "spotlights" during "Light of the World." (I remember because I sang along when the spotlight hit me.)
The eight cast members took on the solos and there was no chorus; this felt a little small to me, especially on the decent-sized WBT stage. Including Gilbert D. Sanchez as Jesus and Xander Chauncey as both John the Baptist and Judas, there were still only ten actors onstage for the entire show. Despite that fact, the finale was pretty impressive.
The set designed by Steven Loftus featured a sometimes subway car and city brick walls and the 'West Side Story' fire escape. I would describe the costumes by Matthew Hemesath as a more contemporary clown look with a Superman tank top for Jesus. As for the sound, I noticed a few lines were delivered before microphones were turned on during this Friday evening performance.
Mr. Sanchez was very believable in the leading role of Jesus and with good reason. His past Messiah credits include 'Godspell,' 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' and the fourth grade Passion Play at his Catholic School. This is his WBT debut.
Mr. Chauncey brought both charm and villainous vibes to his longer role as Judas the betrayer. Josh Kenney sang well "Light of the World" andKereema Castro Khouri had the perfect voice for "Bless the Lord." Greta Kleckner sang the wonderful "Learn Your Lessons Well." Nicholas Park did "We Beseech Thee" and Devon Perry (Dorothy in last summer's 'The Wizard of Oz') sang a plaintive "By My Side." Nathan Andrew Riley took on "All Good Gifts" and Karley Willocks was plenty sultry on "Turn Back, Oh Man." Sarah Smithton was absolutely adorable in her 'Beetlejuice' inspired costume as she sang "Day By Day." Kudos to all on their joyous performances.
The evening menu for 'Godspell' included the show special Chicken Cordon Bleu, as well as two kinds of pollock, and the large prime rib of beef. I couldn't finish my pollock stuffed with crab meat but my teen managed to eat all of his roasted boneless pork loin with apples. The specialty cocktail was 'The Righteous Raspberry.'
Before the show began, the 2015 Bob Fitzsimmons Scholarship, was awarded to Andrew Leonforte, a senior at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY.


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On July 12, 2017, the field hockey National Club Championship, presented by Harrow Sports, took place at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA. Only the top sixteen U-14, U-16, and U-19 teams from the Regional Club Championships received entry into the National Club Championship. The Nook U-19 team made their way to the NCCs after winning all six of their Regional matches.
After winning the NCC Semifinal in a shootout, the Nook U-19 team was ready for the final game. The game was played between Nook Hockey and New Heights, from Essex Fells, NJ. It was a hot day and the atmosphere had become subdued after a long day of competition. With the first whistle of the finals, however, the excitement picked up with each passing moment.
"Before that game started, I just told them to trust the system, rely on your teammates, and play as hard as you can," said head coach Matthew Soto. "And I told them to enjoy the experience of playing for a national championship. I mean, how often do you get to do that?"
Nook Hockey scored two quick goals at the beginning of the game and the excitement over the possibility of winning was unshakable from the players throughout the duration. After an intense 60 minutes of gameplay, the Nook U-19 team came out on top with a score of 5-0.
Since the formation of the Nook Field Hockey Club four years ago, this is the first time that a Nook Hockey team of any age group has won the National Club Championship.
"Nook Hockey is definitely special," said Soto. "It's a great group of athletes who really understand teamwork, a fantastic staff, and top of the line, facilities. You put all that together in a region that's a hotbed for hockey and it's a recipe for success."
Spooky Nook Sports is also called the Home of Hockey, as it houses the US Women's National Field Hockey team.
With the National Club Championship being the culmination of the club hockey season, what comes next for Nook Hockey? Well, there's not much rest in Nook Nation. Tryouts for those interested in competing on the club teams next season will begin in August and occur once per month through October.
Congratulations to all the helped propel the team to victory, including coaches Matthew Soto and Chelton Hunter, Team Rep Suzann Hobart, and all 24 players.
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Reintegration programmes in Afghanistan have apparently inspired some fighters to surrender their weapons.
Raid on US airbase in Jalalabad repulsed while bomb blast in Kunduz leaves civilians and policemen dead.
|Afghan National Army soldiers stand over the body of a Taliban fighter, dressed in an army uniform [Reuters]
Attacks in two different Afghan provinces – Nangarhar in the east and Kunduz in the north – have left several people dead, including many of the assailants.
In Saturday's first attack, a pre-dawn Taliban raid was thwarted by soldiers at a US military facility – Forward Operating Base Fenty – that is part of the Jalalabad airfield.
An Isaf statement said that no Afghan National Army (ANA) troops or Isaf soldiers were killed in the incident.
Eight attackers were killed, many of whom had been wearing ANA uniforms, Ahmad Zia Abdulzoi, a Nangarhar government spokesman, said.
Zabiullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, said there were 14 attackers and that 11 of them were killed, but the claim could not be independently corroborated.
The day's second attack involved a motorcycle bomb that killed at least 10 people, including two policemen, according to the Afghan interior ministry.
A bomb hidden in a motorbike exploded on a busy street in Kunduz's Imam Sahib district, killing seven civilians.
The bomb was detonated just as a vehicle belonging to a police official drove past. The official – Commander Mohammad Manan – was killed along with one of his bodyguards and five civilians, Abdul Qayum Ebrahimi, Imam Sahib's police chief, said.
Ebrahimi said they believed the bombers had targeted Manan.
Previous attack
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a previous attack on the Jalalabad airbase in June, which involved a car bomb and rocket attack on foreign forces.
A number of assailants were killed and two service personnel were injured during the attack, which came just days before US General David Petraeus took up his post as Nato's top commander in Afghanistan.
Jalalabad has more than 2,500 military and civilian personnel and is one of Nato's largest bases in Afghanistan after Kandahar in the south and Bagram, north of Kabul.
Al Jazeera's Sue Turton, reporting from Kabul, said the Jalalabad base had been targeted before and was a key site for transporting military supplies from Kabul.
Saturday's attacks followed a failed suicide bombing of a convoy of Afghan and Nato-led troops on Friday in the outskirts of Kabul, signalling a possible surge in violence in the lead-up to two important international events regarding the conflict in Afghanistan.
Nato leaders gather in Lisbon next week, with Afghanistan to top the agenda as European members reassess their commitments amid flagging support for the war back home.
Barack Obama, the US president, will also review his Afghanistan war strategy next month and has committed to starting a gradual troop withdrawal of US troops from July 2011.
Violence is at its worst across Afghanistan since the Taliban were overthrown in 2001, with civilian and military casualties at record levels – despite the presence of 150,000 foreign troops.
Saturday marked the ninth anniversary of the fall of the Taliban to US-backed Afghan forces.


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Leaving The Atocha Station by Ben Lerner
Ben Lerner, a talented American poet, has now written a novel about poetry, but don't let that put you off. While Lerner's poetry is often difficult, in a clever, self-defeating sort of way, his novel, concerned similarly with the failure of language, is a delight to read.
Adam Gordon is a young and neurotic American poet on a scholarship in Madrid, where he is supposed to be writing a 'long, research driven poem exploring … the literary legacy of the Spanish Civil War'. Leaving the Atocha Station is, at least nominally, an account of this 'project' and a sort of ironic indictment of the bureaucratic texts artists are obliged to produce as justification for all that government funding.
'The first stage of my project,' Adam writes in the opening sentence, 'involved waking up weekday mornings in a barely furnished attic apartment … then putting on the rusty stovetop espresso machine and rolling a spliff while I waited for the coffee.'
One of Adam's many problems is that he knows almost nothing about the Spanish Civil War or its legacy. Nor does he have much interest in learning about it. He is deeply apolitical, unconvinced of his own talent and, indeed, of art's ability to elicit any real effect other than perhaps its own failure to affect anything at all. When he sees a man crying before a painting in a gallery, Adam cannot bring himself to believe that this person might in fact be having a 'profound experience of art'. Chances are, he thinks, this man is a performance artist, feigning real emotion, reflecting back to us our own mediated, longed for, but inaccessible relationship with authenticity.
For Adam – prone to panic attacks, addicted to tranquilisers and self-conscious in a remarkably astute way – fraudulence is the point where we begin, and from where we spiral out in ever widening circles of unreality.
The fifth stage of Adam's project begins with the 2004 Madrid train bombings. Thrust into the public protests that ensue, hung-over and self-consciously out of place, Adam retreats to his apartment where he refreshes The New York Times homepage, watches the death toll rise and reads about the helicopters he can hear circling above him. Even in the face of tragedy, Adam remains largely incapable of experiencing something like a 'real experience' whatever that is. And 'whatever that is', is precisely the issue that Leaving the Atocha Station dramatises so well.
As a portrait of an artist as a young man in the 21st century, Lerner's novel is a comic masterpiece. Adam is a wonderfully unreliable narrator: brilliant, petty, deceitful, profoundly self-aware, funny, endearing, and, on second reading, I think, loveable as well. As a meditation on art and reality post 9/11 and as a reassessment of narrative form in a world of internet porn, news, tourism, terrorism and instant messaging, Leaving the Atocha Station stands well above most American novels written this century.
Miles Allinson works at Readings St Kilda. www.mrcurly.blogspot.com


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David Arian, Vice President of Los Angeles Board of Port Commissioners, has died
SAN PEDRO — The Port of Los Angeles announced one of its own, Vice President of Los Angeles Board of Port Commissioners David Arian, died on Jan. 2. Arian lost the battle with thyroid cancer nearly a month after his 72nd birthday. He was a longtime resident of San Pedro, having attended Cabrillo Elementary School, and was a major figure in the local harbor community.
In 1965, Arian started his first job at the Wilmington waterfront, at 18 years of age. From there, Arian was a longtime dock worker at the Port of L.A. and a member of International Longshoreman & Warehouse Union, eventually being elected international president in 1991. Arian retired in 2009, but ascended to commissioner as part of the Board of Port Commissioners in 2010. During Arian's tenure, the Port of L.A. broke all-time cargo volume records, which had been one of his primary focuses. He was also praised for his role in the labor movement.
In a release by Port of L.A., it stated: "Concern and support for the community, local workers and residents were woven into everything Arian did. A tireless community activist from the start, Arian and his family helped found the San Pedro Community Action Center in 1966. Over the years, he was also an active supporter of many local service organizations, including the Toberman Neighborhood Center, Harbor Interfaith Services and the San Pedro Boys & Girls Club, the latter where he played as a youth."
Arian also founded the Harry Bridges Institute, which aimed to educate young workers about the labor movement's history and community.
Jaime Lee, president of the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, said "Dave brought incredible passion, perspective and authenticity to his commission work. He was greatly respected by his Board colleagues, Port staff and the entire Harbor community. His leadership is irreplaceable, and we are devastated by his loss."
Arian was not afraid to speak his mind and this could be witnessed from his commentary on issues during commission meetings.
He is survived by his two children and five grandchildren: son Sean and son-in-law Councilmember Mike Bonin; daughter Justine and son-in-law Ethan Edwards; and grandchildren Jadyn Rose, Destan, Jacob, Aneka and Keira.


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At Freightliner, cutting edge design, engineering and manufacturing is nothing new. Throughout our history, we've been dedicated to innovation that improves uptime, comfort, safety and efficiency for our customers. Today, we're ready for the next big step: introducing the all-new, all-electric eCascadia and eM2 106.
These two models represent the next level of advanced electric power, backed by the unmatched experience and expertise of Freightliner and Daimler. We are developing world-class electric, commercial vehicles that will reduce emissions and improve our customers' real cost of ownership (RCO). Production of our proprietary, integrated electrification solution is expected to begin in 2021.
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Freightliner plans to deliver its initial Electric Innovation Fleet of vehicles to select customers later this year, for further testing under real-world operating conditions to validate use cases, range, hours of available operation per charge, charging requirements and durability.
We know that developing electric vehicles is only part of the big picture. To help our customers succeed, we will offer solutions and support that address the entire e‑Mobility ecosystem. That's why we're leading the initiative to develop commercial vehicle charging standards and infrastructure in North America.
With the largest dealer and service network in North America, we will offer unparalleled access to factory-trained technicians, parts and support.
Being part of Daimler Trucks North America means Freightliner is able to utilize the global engineering expertise of Daimler to bring practical, game-changing technology to market. At the forefront of commercial vehicle electrification worldwide, Daimler is already delivering vehicles like the Fuso eCanter, a fully electric, light duty truck, currently in series production. The Mercedes-Benz eActros, is entering testing for distribution applications with customers in Europe. The Thomas Built Buses C2 Saf-T-Liner Jouley school bus is poised to change an industry here in North America. Along with the eCascadia and eM2 106, these are just a few examples of how Daimler is moving to deliver new solutions to its customers around the globe, and how we're working to shape the future of commercial transportation.


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We are delighted to be crowned Sustainable Business of the Year at the Edie 2018 Sustainability Leaders Awards.
Fighting off stiff competition from global brands and multi-nationals, including Adnams, IKEA, The Coal Authority and Timberland, our sustainability initiatives and programmes were praised for a proactive approach to find innovative sustainable solutions.
One programme recognised by the judges was 'Green Flash'. A suite of 20-30 minute, peer-led training sessions covering broad topics such as 'Energy & Water Efficiency in Your Location'. As well as specific projects like 'Marine Stewardship Chain of Custody for Sustainable Fish and Food Waste Minimisation and Reporting'.
Judges were impressed that we have been segregating, weighing and reporting all food waste that we have produced since 2014. This is now practiced at over 900 sites and has resulted in a 39% reduction in food waste across our business.
Mike Hanson, Head of Sustainable Business, said: "This is an incredible achievement for our team and testament to the work we've been doing to establish sound sustainable practices since we launched our agenda in 2006.
"It's great that our sustainability programme has been further recognised by the industry and we are proud of be part of a wider movement working towards a greener environment.
"We still have big plans including developing our strategy to support the 17 UN sustainable development goals. Subsequently, we have now committed to procure 100% renewable electricity across our business by 2020."


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401(k)s in Bankruptcy
When someone is in debt, they are starved for cash. One source of potential cash is your 401(k) or IRA account. You might think that tapping your 401(k) or taking out a 401(k) loan is a good idea, but it's not. Your 401(k) is a Bankruptcy Safe Asset Your 401(k) is totally exempt in bankruptcy. This means that no matter … Continue reading