Friday, December 31, 2010
Karzai keeps minister considered corrupt by US (The Arizona Republic)
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The Meaning of Auld Lang Syne
Peggy Noonan, Wall Street JournalYou know exactly when you'll hear it, and you probably won't hear it again for a year. The big clock will hit 11:59:50, the countdown will begin"”10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4"”and the sounds will rise: the party horns, fireworks and shouts of "Happy New Year!"And then they'll play that song: "Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld lang syne?"It is a poem in Scots dialect, set to a Scots folk tune, and an unscientific survey says that a lot of us...
Even Snow Has Politics
Some major East Coast cities are still struggling to recover from snowstorms that battered the region on Sunday and Monday. In New York, many streets remain unplowed and angry residents have criticized Mayor Michael Bloomberg for the city's slow response. Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker has, meanwhile, been praised nationally for his personal handling of the blizzard. Host Michel Martin speaks with NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving about the politics of snow.
He Spoke A Few Words, Then Went To His Work
"Why do you do it?" I asked. He puffed on a candy cane he had where his pipe used to be. "I guess so every child will know they're so special and loved that a total stranger knows it," he said. "They don't have to pass a test. They don't have to win a contest. They get a gift just for the way they make us feel when we look down at them when they're sleeping. Or even squalling."
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Deer Get Revenge With A Pox On 2 Hunters
The men nicked their fingers while dressing deer carcasses. Within a few weeks angry-looking raised lesions appeared at the sites of the cuts. Scientists determined that a virus from the deer had infected the men.
Prospecting Idaho Episode 6
The last episode of the Prospecting Idaho series from Smith Optics in their private backcountry haven near Sun Valley, ID.
Murkowski Officially Wins Alaska Senate Race (TIME)
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Patagonia Adventure: Class IV-V Rafting
There is still room on our annual trek to South America–join us this January on the fabulous Fu! The Futaleufu is truly a world-class river trip: turquoise, high-volumne water, an alpine canyon, and astonishing mountain views.�� Add to that free-flowin’ local wine, tasty food, a relaxing post-river soak in a wood-fired hot tub and open-air [...]
Warning Of Genocide In Ivory Coast
The nation's new U.N. ambassador, appointed by the presidential candidate judged to have won the recent election, says supporters of incumbent Laurent Gbagbo are preparing to strike at their opponents.
Get off the Computer, get on the Trail
The constant stream of information we get through mobile and hand-held devices is changing the way we think. This�New York Times article explains how the use of digital technology is altering our brains, and how retreating into nature can reverse the effects: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129384107
In Saramago's 'Blindness,' A Vision Of Human Nature
Jose Saramago tells the grim�tale of a�city devastated by an epidemic of blindness.�Myla Goldberg says�Saramago vividly illustrates�disaster's potential to bring out both the best and the worst in people.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
America's Cracked Political System
Jeffrey Sachs, The GuardianTurn autoplay offTurn autoplay onPlease activate cookies in order to turn autoplay offUS politics, often decried for its 'partisanship', is all too bipartisan "“ in its deeply dysfunctional consensus on tax and wealthAmerica is on a collision course with itself. This month's deal between President Barack Obama and the Republicans in Congress to extend the tax cuts initiated a decade ago by President George W Bush is being hailed as the start of a new bipartisan consensus. I believe, instead, that it is a false truce in what will become a pitched battle for...
White House Announces New Round of Recess Appointments (TIME)
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Crypt Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park
You’ll find Crypt Lake on page 113 of Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies, the Opinionated Hiking Guide. It’s Trip 22. You’ll also find it on the agenda of every visitor to Waterton Lakes National Park who has any interest in hiking. It’s by far the most popular trip in the park, and [...]
AP: Feds Open Criminal Probe of Christine O'Donnell's Campaign Spending (The Atlantic)
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The lessons of high-risk pools (Washingtonmonthly.com)
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Suu Kyi Tells 'Time' She May Reconsider Support For Sanctions On Myanmar
Mindful that international sanctions on her nation may be hurting many innocent people, the Nobel Peace Prize winner says they may need to end.
Obama's Praise For Vick's Second Chance: Good Call?
President Obama has told Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie that he's glad the team gave quarterback Michael Vick a "second chance" after his release from jail.
'Create Dangerously': The Heart And Healing Of Haiti
In her recent collection of essays, Hatian-American author Edwidge Danticat takes readers beyond the rubble, on a journey of history, culture and healing.
Scandal Threatens India's Economic Growth
India's economy weathered the worldwide recession only to find the government mired in costly scandals driven by leaked wiretaps. Parliament is gridlocked, and business leaders fret that foreign investment will fall.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Merry Christmas One and All!
A virtual shout-out to AO friends, family, and fans:� We hope this really is “the most wonderful time of the year” for all y’alls!� Our computers are shutting down, the boat barn is locked up tight, and we’re wishing all of you sugarplums, over-flowing stockings, and lots of laughter as we head out the office [...]
The Sidney Awards, Part II
David Brooks, New York TimesThe Sidney Awards go to some of the best magazine essays of the year. The one-man jury is biased against political essays, since politics already gets so much coverage. But the jury is biased in favor of pieces that illuminate the ideas and conditions undergirding political events. David Brooks David Brooks and Gail Collins talk between columns.
For example, there’s been a lot of talk this year about trying to reduce corruption in Afghanistan, Iraq and across the Middle East. But in a piece in The American Interest called “Understanding...
For example, there’s been a lot of talk this year about trying to reduce corruption in Afghanistan, Iraq and across the Middle East. But in a piece in The American Interest called “Understanding...
Obama to Delay Release of His Budget Proposal (cbsnews)
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The New Republic: Three Cheers For The Lame Duck
The November elections worried many Obama supporters who were concerned that the president would not be able to work with the new Congress. But John B. Judis of The New Republic argues that after this impressive lame duck session it seems the next session might provide some compromises after all.
Three Books To Quell Your Quarter-Life Crisis
As recent college grads, everything seems possible ... but nothing feels certain. Hannah Levintova recommends three works that will help pull you out of your twentysomething rut.
Annual prAna Warehouse Sale Benefits The North County Community Services Food Bank
The annual prAna Holiday Warehouse Sale was once�again�a huge success! THANK YOU to all of the prAna faithful who continue to support us and our clothing. This year?s charitable recipient is, once again, North County Community Services who also runs … Continue reading →
Thailand Revisits Abortion Laws After Grim Discovery
The recent discovery of 2,002 dead fetuses at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok has drawn attention to the hidden problem of illegal abortions in Thailand. The scandal contrasts with Thailand's relative success in raising living standards and providing health care and education.
The New Republic: Three Cheers For The Lame Duck
The November elections worried many Obama supporters who were concerned that the president would not be able to work with the new Congress. But John B. Judis of The New Republic argues that after this impressive lame duck session it seems the next session might provide some compromises after all.
VIDEO: 25 Years Of One Family's Christmas Tradition
Dad recorded every year as the kids came down the stairs on Christmas morning. Now the family's tradition is condensed into one much-watched video.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Report: Cargo On 'Overflights' Isn't Screened Like U.S.-Bound Shipments
The Transportation Security Administration such it is taking steps to address the situation.
California River Awards 2010
It’s that time of year when the luminaries of the California Rafting and watershed scene gather for an evening of celebration, hob-nobbing, and fund-raising–yep, get your engines started for the star-studded Friends of the River California River Awards! This year the awards will be held Friday October 8th at the Presidio Officer’s Club in San [...]
Nothing says Thanksgiving like Neoprene.
Ahhhh Fall……………..the turning leaves, the calling geese, the old Halloween candy wrappers littering the office�and………the warm balmy days and weekend rafting trips?� Yes, it’s true.� Here we are in November and still the�rafters keep coming! Yes yes we may have to unroll a boat and dig some paddles out of the barn–and wake up a [...]
Foreign Policy: Why Can't We Prepare For Weather?
Flights across Europe have been delayed or cancelled this week, due to an unusually heavy snowfall. David Rothkopf of Foreign Policy argues that perhaps instead of preparing for the worst catastrophes, we should redirect our resources to prepare for predictable disasters that happen year after year.
Crypt Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park
You’ll find Crypt Lake on page 113 of Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies, the Opinionated Hiking Guide. It’s Trip 22. You’ll also find it on the agenda of every visitor to Waterton Lakes National Park who has any interest in hiking. It’s by far the most popular trip in the park, and [...]
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Ivory Coast General Strike Called To Oust Gbagbo
Allies of the man who the international community says won Ivory Coast's disputed presidential election called Sunday for a general strike that would last until Laurent Gbagbo, who is hanging on to power, concedes defeat and leaves office. A month ago, the United Nations said Alassane Ouattara won the runoff vote.
Merry Christmas One and All!
A virtual shout-out to AO friends, family, and fans:� We hope this really is “the most wonderful time of the year” for all y’alls!� Our computers are shutting down, the boat barn is locked up tight, and we’re wishing all of you sugarplums, over-flowing stockings, and lots of laughter as we head out the office [...]
Video: Rob, Sam and Darren Running the Wall on Tumwater Canyon
Early in July I got some footage of Rob McKibbin, Sam Grafton and Darren Albright running the Wall on Tumwater Canyon at 4900 cfs.� Darren is first, then Sam (notice the feisty hole ride he takes nearly halfway through) and then Rob, of course in his playboat. The funny part about this day is that [...]
Snow In Southeast U.S. Snarls Holiday Travel
A rare white Christmas in parts of the South was complicating life for some travelers as airlines canceled hundreds of flights, while snow was predicted for the nation's Capital and travel authorities warned of potentially dangerous roads.
Simon Gruber: 2010-11 Edit
An edit with Italian Smith Optics team rider Simon Gruber. Sure he can do double corks, but check out the front 7 cross rocket...
A Female Explorer Discovered On The High Seas
Jeanne Baret didn't set out to be the first woman to circumnavigate the globe when she stepped aboard the Etoile in 1766. Disguised as a man, the French botanist was looking for plants.
As Population Grows, So Must the U.S. House
Jeff Jacoby, Boston GlobeLARGER FAMILIES need larger houses. A larger nation does, too.With the release of the 2010 Census data, the decennial rejiggering of the nation’s political map has begun. Eight states will be gaining seats in the US House of Representatives, while 10 states’ House delegations will shrink. Among the winners are Texas, where the number of residents has soared by 4.3 million since the 2000 Census; Utah, whose population is up more than 530,000; and Washington, which has grown 14 percent, to 6.7 million.It stands to reason that states with more people are allotted more House...
Jon Stewart's Latest Act: Sept. 11 Responders Bill (NPR)
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Nuts For The Nutcracker: Dance Critic Criscrosses America
Alastair Macaulay, the head dance critica at The New York Times has an unusual assignment this holiday season -- he's traveling coast to coast, watching productions of The Nutcracker. From a Rocky Horror-inspired version in Brooklyn to a classic production in Salt Lake City to a Las Vegas spectacular, Macaulay will see 28 productions in just over a month. The London native tells host Guy Raz what started this obsession and what this trip has taught him about America.
Baldface Lodge is Ready to Roll with Mid-Winter Conditions
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A Well-Earned, and Very Capitalistic Christmas
Richard Salsman, ForbesAmong the many joys of the Christmas season, along with festive parties and cherished reunions, are the exuberant lights and bedecked homes, the twinkling trees and sparkling ornaments, the cheery music and piles of gifts, the good eats and drinks — all imbibed in a spirit of earthy, untamed merriment. But for many ornery critics — religious and secular alike — the commercialism and mirth undermine and desecrate the “true meaning” of Christmas, which, they say, should entail a somber, ascetic tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ, and...
Akamina Ridge, Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park
Trip 1, on page 42 of Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies, the Opinionated Hiking Guide, is Akamina Ridge / Wall and Forum Lakes. It’s a supreme ridgewalk in little-known Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park. Views from the alpine ridgecrest extend across the adjacent national parks: Waterton Lakes (Alberta, Canada), and Glacier (Montana, USA). We [...]
Kayaking the Lehigh River in December ? Fun!
OK, time to catch up on the myriad of blog postings I have not been putting on here.� I just got back from nearly a month in Pennsylvania and yes, I did take�a kayak out with me since I drove out – I have a strong feeling that it’s just wrong for a whitewater kayaker [...]
Happy Christmas (Theagitator.com)
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Crypt Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park
You’ll find Crypt Lake on page 113 of Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies, the Opinionated Hiking Guide. It’s Trip 22. You’ll also find it on the agenda of every visitor to Waterton Lakes National Park who has any interest in hiking. It’s by far the most popular trip in the park, and [...]
Why Economists Hate Presents, And How Seventh Graders Solved The Problem
Economists hate the inefficiency of gift giving. A group of seventh graders may have found a solution: Trade.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Tyra McCart-Swanson Interview
After a year of around-the-world travel, Tyra McCart-Swanson returned to California and found a home at the O.A.R.S. headquarters in Angels Camp. She's worked here for over five years now, and currently resides as the adventure consultant for Utah & Wyoming. Her favorite snack is chips & salsa, and she listens to a solid amount [...]
Obama To Restore Wilderness Rules For Public Lands
Under a Bush-era policy, undeveloped acres of land could not be recommended for wilderness protection by the Bureau of Land Management,�opening�millions of acres in the Rocky Mountain region to potential commercial development. That policy "frankly never should have happened and was wrong in the first place,'' Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said.
Why Economists Hate Presents, And How Seventh Graders Solved The Problem
Economists hate the inefficiency of gift giving. A group of seventh graders may have found a solution: Trade.
Patagonia Adventure: Class IV-V Rafting
There is still room on our annual trek to South America–join us this January on the fabulous Fu! The Futaleufu is truly a world-class river trip: turquoise, high-volumne water, an alpine canyon, and astonishing mountain views.�� Add to that free-flowin’ local wine, tasty food, a relaxing post-river soak in a wood-fired hot tub and open-air [...]
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Albino Redwoods, Ghosts of the Forest (video)
Pale ghosts that hide amidst their gigantic siblings, only a few dozen Albino redwood trees are known to exist. They are genetic mutants that lack the chlorophyll needed for photosynthesis– how and why they survive is a scientific mystery. QUEST … Continue reading →
Giving Back to Those Who Gave So Much
Karl Rove, Wall Street JournalMen and women of courage stand watch for us today in dangerous places across the globe. The world is blessed that, in each generation, Americans of conviction and duty rise to defend our country and liberty's cause.It is right that we should honor their sacrifice in personal and practical ways, especially at this time of the year. A way to do so is by supporting one of the many wonderful organizations that help wounded warriors and their families.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
A Congress Liberals Should Love
David Paul Kuhn, RealClearPoliticsIt was the most liberal Congress since the 1960s. The 111th Congress adjourned Wednesday to no progressive ticker-tape parade. But liberals will likely not see a more progressive Congress for at least a generation, if not several.The "professional left" is hardly pleased. Even rank-and-file Democrats turned against this Congress in its final weeks. In November, about three-in-10 Democrats still approved of Congress. Half that portion approve today. In fact, that final Democratic desertion sunk Congress' overall approval rating to a historic low in the Gallup poll. Receive news...
National Review: Income Taxes Hinder Growth
The 2010 Census results came out yesterday, an early Christmas treat for Michael Barone of National Review. He notes that the population growth is stronger where taxes are lower. He also notes that many of the states that gained seats in the House of Representatives are those that went for John McCain in 2008, and George W. Bush in 2004.
Banff Park Radio
Kathy and I were recently interviewed by Allan Buckingham, for his “Alpine Authors” program on Banff Park Radio. You can listen to the podcast on the Authors page of our website: http://www.hikingcamping.com/authors.php
GOP House's New Rules Include Substance, Style (NPR)
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Save The Yurt (video)
? I just wanted to extend my gratitude for your presence and support. It was a transformative evening for everyone. Beyond the content of the discussion, I really think we made a significant imprint on the city in light of … Continue reading →
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
The Root: Images Of A Classic Black Christmas
Many figures in religious history have been depicted as black, including one of the Three Kings who came to Bethlehem with gifts for baby Jesus.�David Bindman and Henry Louis Gates Jr.of The Root have this gallery of images that depict black people before the 18th century.
Texas Just Got Bigger
William Murchison, The American SpectatorOK, OK, enough with dancing on the bar, shooting pistols in the air, and whatever else Texans are legendarily credited with doing when they celebrate. News of the state's projected gain in congressional representation affords opportunities for useful, not to mention sober, analysis of what makes a state really work.We're gittin' them four new seats, boys, due in large measure to a engrained habit of welcoming capital, capitalists, and various other proponents of growth.
U.S. Intel Director Didn't Know About London Arrests; Big Problem?
When he was asked Monday about high-profile arrests made earlier that day in Great Britain, James Clapper hadn't heard about them. The White House says he should have been briefed, but was focused on other national security issues.
Tony Blair: Israel must reassure Palestinians that statehood is possible (Guardian)
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Via Ferrata and the GR 20
Thanks for visiting hikingcamping.com. Through the summer, we’ve done our best to blog weekly. But we’ll be unable to do so for the next two months. We’ll be climbing the via ferrata in the Italian Dolomiti, then trekking the�Grande Randonn�e 20 on the French island of Corsica. Many peaks in the Dolomites have fixed cables, [...]
frequency Approved: Burton Tech Flannel
Growing up in Canada, flannel was almost as omnipresent as the classic “Canadian tuxedo.” From the ski hill to chopping firewood and late nights fireside beer-hosin’, it was a do-it-all, multifunction garment of the highest regard.
Burton’s tech flannel (retail price: $79.95) brings back early memories of learning to run a chainsaw, but with a new slant. It’s fashionable enough for Friday night in the ski town, but it’s also a technical layering garment. Breathable and treated with an anti-microbial finish, it wicks sweat and keeps the stink to a minimum. This means that I can pack light on multi-day road trips and keep it classy enough for a PR dinner while staying warm and dry when layered appropriately with a waterproof-breathable shell (in my case it’s usually something from Burton’s AK line).
Now if only they could transfer this tech to a jean jacket…
Burton’s tech flannel (retail price: $79.95) brings back early memories of learning to run a chainsaw, but with a new slant. It’s fashionable enough for Friday night in the ski town, but it’s also a technical layering garment. Breathable and treated with an anti-microbial finish, it wicks sweat and keeps the stink to a minimum. This means that I can pack light on multi-day road trips and keep it classy enough for a PR dinner while staying warm and dry when layered appropriately with a waterproof-breathable shell (in my case it’s usually something from Burton’s AK line).
Now if only they could transfer this tech to a jean jacket…
Save the Net; Abolish the FCC
David Harsanyi, Denver PostBecause there exists no area of human activity that couldn't benefit from more paternalistic attention ... Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Federal Communications Commission to your Web browser.Congressional Democrats cannot find the votes to pass "network neutrality." No problem. Three unelected officials will impose rules on hundreds of millions of satisfied online consumers. A federal appeals court stops the FCC from employing authority over the Internet. Again, not a problem. Three out of five FCC commissioners can carve out some temporary wiggle room, because, as...
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Ending Obama's Big Government Binge
James Capretta, National AffairsThe struggle to place meaningful limits on government - on its reach into economic life, its influence over how we manage our private affairs, and especially its staggering expense - has been among the most important animating principles of the Republican Party for the past half-century. But it is a struggle that even most Republican leaders would admit has not gone very well.To be sure, President Ronald Reagan’s two terms in office slowed the march toward ever more expansive government. And the transformation of the welfare system undertaken by the Gingrich Congress in 1996...
Good Riddance to the 111th Congress
Frank Donatelli, Washington TimesWhat comes to mind when you think of "the worst"? President James Buchanan. The 1962 Mets. Vanilla Ice. Now add to that list the 111th Congress, which is finally slated to wrap up business this week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just didn't want to give up that gavel. This may have been the worst Congress since Lyndon Johnson's landslide ushered in the Congress that gave us the Great Society and the Vietnam War. Memo to voters: Democratic landslides are usually followed by disastrous results.
Deep-Water Sub Dives Into The Fountain Of Youth
A 46-year-old research submarine named Alvin will be taken out of service for the next year and a half for modernization after more than 4,600 dives. Among its feats, Alvin found a hydrogen bomb, explored the Titanic and, most recently, visited the seafloor of the Gulf of Mexico.
Video: Dan Patrinellis? Whitewater Kayaking Pin on Icicle Creek
Dan Patrinellis was wearing a helmet camera when he got pinned on a low-water run of Icicle Creek about a week ago.� Here’s his video – it took a while for him to get the throw bag, and he said the hairy moment came when he pulled his spray skirt and the boat went deeper [...]
New START Revives Old Debates: What's At Stake
The Senate is preparing to vote Tuesday on an arms control agreement with Russia. Much of the debate has devolved into argument that looks largely partisan, but there are substantive differences about real-world impacts as well.
The Daily Mail 100 years ago* (Pickled Politics)
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Has Pakistan Turned Against the United States?
Robert Baer, TimeOn Saturday, in answer to a New York Times article, Pakistan's secretive spy agency denied that it had exposed the identity of a senior CIA official in Pakistan, causing him to abruptly leave Pakistan. In a briefing held on background, an official of the Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) couldn't have made it more categorical: "We absolutely deny this accusation, which is totally unsubstantiated and based on conjecture."
Monday, December 20, 2010
The Crash Pad: An Uncommon Hostel
?Chattanooga,�Tennessee’s�first hostel… We both moved to Chattanooga just over five years ago to pursue our passion for rock climbing. Once living here for a couple years it started becoming glaringly obvious to us that Chattanooga was missing two things: an … Continue reading →
frequency Approved: Burton Tech Flannel
Growing up in Canada, flannel was almost as omnipresent as the classic “Canadian tuxedo.” From the ski hill to chopping firewood and late nights fireside beer-hosin’, it was a do-it-all, multifunction garment of the highest regard.
Burton’s tech flannel (retail price: $79.95) brings back early memories of learning to run a chainsaw, but with a new slant. It’s fashionable enough for Friday night in the ski town, but it’s also a technical layering garment. Breathable and treated with an anti-microbial finish, it wicks sweat and keeps the stink to a minimum. This means that I can pack light on multi-day road trips and keep it classy enough for a PR dinner while staying warm and dry when layered appropriately with a waterproof-breathable shell (in my case it’s usually something from Burton’s AK line).
Now if only they could transfer this tech to a jean jacket…
Burton’s tech flannel (retail price: $79.95) brings back early memories of learning to run a chainsaw, but with a new slant. It’s fashionable enough for Friday night in the ski town, but it’s also a technical layering garment. Breathable and treated with an anti-microbial finish, it wicks sweat and keeps the stink to a minimum. This means that I can pack light on multi-day road trips and keep it classy enough for a PR dinner while staying warm and dry when layered appropriately with a waterproof-breathable shell (in my case it’s usually something from Burton’s AK line).
Now if only they could transfer this tech to a jean jacket…
In 'Don't Ask' Repeal, Checks, Balances And Shoves
The DADT repeal effort revealed how one federal branch has to occasionally light a fire under another, in this case the executive shoved the legislative, to take action in order to neutralize the third.
Get Ready for 'the Amazing Apportionment Machine' (The Atlantic)
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Paul Robinson Sends From Dirt Grows The Flower (V15 )
I sent “From Dirt Grows The Flower” V15 yesterday!!!�From dirt grows the flower is an amazing boulder problem in Chironico, Switzerland. The line starts with a very hard crimpy boulder problem that involves a very hard undercling move. Once you … Continue reading →
Deep-Water Sub Dives Into The Fountain Of Youth
A 46-year-old research submarine named Alvin will be taken out of service for the next year and a half for modernization after more than 4,600 dives. Among its feats, Alvin found a hydrogen bomb, explored the Titanic and, most recently, visited the seafloor of the Gulf of Mexico.
Deep-Water Sub Dives Into The Fountain Of Youth
A 46-year-old research submarine named Alvin will be taken out of service for the next year and a half for modernization after more than 4,600 dives. Among its feats, Alvin found a hydrogen bomb, explored the Titanic and, most recently, visited the seafloor of the Gulf of Mexico.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
The Root: When Biracial Means Black
A new study says that those with parents of different races are downplaying their white ancestry, and identifying as black. Jenee Desmond-Harris of The Root argues that the study's premise ignores the idea that black people can choose to experience blackness in any way that makes sense to them.
Nothing says Thanksgiving like Neoprene.
Ahhhh Fall……………..the turning leaves, the calling geese, the old Halloween candy wrappers littering the office�and………the warm balmy days and weekend rafting trips?� Yes, it’s true.� Here we are in November and still the�rafters keep coming! Yes yes we may have to unroll a boat and dig some paddles out of the barn–and wake up a [...]
Akamina Ridge, Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park
Trip 1, on page 42 of Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies, the Opinionated Hiking Guide, is Akamina Ridge / Wall and Forum Lakes. It’s a supreme ridgewalk in little-known Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park. Views from the alpine ridgecrest extend across the adjacent national parks: Waterton Lakes (Alberta, Canada), and Glacier (Montana, USA). We [...]
Linked by Rivers
It’s 7pm on a warm mid-August evening and I’m halfway down the wall of the Tuolumne River canyon. Far below me, meandering like a silvered serpent, runs the river—still distant though I’ve already been hiking downhill for half an hour. Faint murmurs of running water and fragments of voices from a rafting party camped on [...]
Google Book Tool Tracks Cultural Change With Words
A searchable database of more than 500 billion words from millions of books published over the past four centuries is now online. Researchers say the tool is a powerful way to study cultural change.
California OKs Sweeping Greenhouse Gas Rules
The state now has the first system in the nation to give polluting companies such as utilities and refineries financial incentives to emit fewer greenhouse gases. But some businesses that would fall under the new rules say the system could dampen California's already flagging economy.
The Man Who Turned Taxidermy Into An Art Form
In Kingdom Under Glass, author Jay Kirk tells the life story of Carl Akeley, the pioneering taxidermist and adventurer who once killed a leopard with his bare hands. Taxidermist David Schwendeman runs his family's 90-year-old studio and describes the techniques and hazards of modern taxidermy.
Czech Doctors Prepare To Abandon The Republic
Fed up with shockingly low pay and long hours, doctors in the Czech Republic are threatening to leave the country en masse. It's made no difference yet to the cash-starved government, which is moving ahead with cost-cutting plans.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
The New Republic: The GOP's Secret Senate Plan
Why are moderate Senate Republicans urging their leadership to postpone votes and offer more days to debate bills? Jonathan Chait of The New Republic thinks that the Republicans made a secret promise to support each other on all matters of procedure, a promise that has dictated the entire legislative session.
Burtner's WEAKly Report Episode 2.2: WA, Canada, and Cribs with Yoshida
Jesse Burtner is back with his WEAKly report from his wanderings while creating Think Thank's next project. This week, it's riding the Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt Baker, Mike Yoshida's Bellingham crib, DWD headquarters, and some BC jibbing.
Nanny of the Year (Theagitator.com)
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After DREAM Vote, Immigration Reform Unlikely This Year (The Atlantic)
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Detour (Poliblogger.com)
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High Speed Rail For America? Not So Fast
The Obama administration awarded $8 billion in seed money to develop a nationwide, high-speed rail system, but questions remain about whether federal investment in high speed rail is worthwhile. Host Scott Simon talks with Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood about the Obama administration's efforts to create a network of high-speed rail systems across the country.
Prospecting Idaho Episode 4
Another take from Smith's private backcountry zone near Sun Valley, ID. Party laps, road gaps, chainsaws, and so forth...
National Review: The New Media Copps?
Earlier this month Federal Communications Commissioner Michael Copps discussed requiring the media to meet certain standards of news coverage. These would include more local coverage, more resources devoted to news coverage, and certain disclosures. Matthew Shaffer of National Review argues that what constitutes "news" is something the public should debate, not something that one official should decide.
States Moving Ahead With High-Speed-Rail Projects (NPR)
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Friday, December 17, 2010
Why 20 States Are Fighting ObamaCare
Bill McCollum, Washington PostOn Thursday, 20 states argued in a Pensacola, Fla., courtroom against not only the individual mandate in the federal health-care law but also the massive Medicaid expansion that places state budgets and taxpayers in peril. Our suit differs from that brought by the state of Virginia, but we agree that the health reform law crosses legal boundaries. The Obama administration has threatened that court rulings against this legislation will devastate efforts to provide universal health care. Yet until struck down, ObamaCare will be a disaster for our Constitution.
What Would Jacques Do? 100 Years of Oil + Plastic
Jacques Yves Cousteau spent halcyon days gliding above and beneath the ocean. He lived among the largest mammals and sea drift. He was the master educator and voice for the sea. And so, on this, the 100th anniversary of his birth, it is a sorry state of affairs that we cannot celebrate the legacy of [...]
California River Awards 2010
It’s that time of year when the luminaries of the California Rafting and watershed scene gather for an evening of celebration, hob-nobbing, and fund-raising–yep, get your engines started for the star-studded Friends of the River California River Awards! This year the awards will be held Friday October 8th at the Presidio Officer’s Club in San [...]
The Root: Racism Exists On Both Sides Of The Aisle
Some of the conservative criticism of President Obama has been decried by liberals as being based in race. Lenny McAllister of The Root argues that racism exists among Democrats as well as Republicans.
'Lie Of The Year': Democrats Want A 'Government Takeover Of Health Care'
The competition was stiff and the nominees were from both sides of the political aisle, but PolitiFact has decided�that the claim from conservatives that Democrats want a "government takeover of health care" was the "lie of the year."
Burtner's WEAKly Report Episode 2.2: WA, Canada, and Cribs with Yoshida
Jesse Burtner is back with his WEAKly report from his wanderings while creating Think Thank's next project. This week, it's riding the Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt Baker, Mike Yoshida's Bellingham crib, DWD headquarters, and some BC jibbing.
Guardian Focus podcast: Do celebrities have a role to play in development? (Guardian)
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Concerns Over Eagle Safety Stall Wind Projects
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management suspended issuing wind permits on public land indefinitely, stalling plans for billions of dollars in wind farm developments. The agency fears that whirling wind turbines could slaughter protected golden eagles.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
The Cancuk Splitfest at Roger's Pass: January 22-23, 2011
The first Canadian splitfest is set for January 22-23, 2011 in the backcountry mecca of Roger's Pass, BC. Book your spot now--the hotel is filling up fast and all proceeds will benifit the Canadian Avalanche Foundation. For more information, visit splitboarders.ca.
Animal Bovva Infants Tee ? Mood Indigo
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What Election? Lame Duck Congress Gorges
Daniel Mitchell, NY PostThe weeks since Election Day have provided nauseating confirmation of Mark Twain's observation: "There is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress."Exhibit A is the "omnibus" spending bill Harry Reid is trying to push through the Senate. This monstrosity contains about 6,500 earmarks -- special provisions inserted on behalf of lobbyists to benefit special interests. The lobbyists get big fees, the interest groups get handouts and the politicians get rewarded with contributions from both.
Extreme Travelers Go The Distance For Destinations
The drive to see the world has led to competitive traveling, where tourists tally up their passport stamps and visas. Two Americans are near the top of a group of 9,000 competitive travelers who keep track at mosttraveledpeople.com.
Animal Reflect Skate Shorts ? Demitasse Brown
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Balloon-juice.com)
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
What Did Einstein Believe About God?
Michael Shermer, Big QuestionsAlbert Einstein famously opined, "God is cunning but He is not malicious." And: "God does not play dice." When asked his motivation for doing physics, Einstein replied: "I want to know how God created the world. I am not interested in this or that phenomenon, in the spectrum of this or that element. I want to know His thoughts, the rest are details." In the final weeks of his life, when Einstein learned of the death of his old physicist friend Michele Besso, he wrote the Besso family: "He has departed from this strange...
(Another) Last Chance for Middle Fork Rafting
We’re down to our second Middle Fork deadline of the season–first we were told we’d be done on Oct 3rd, then we got a little extension to the 1oth.� As far as we know, this is the real deadline, so this weekend is your last chance for class IV white water rafting in 2010! Bookmark [...]
How We Got From Estate Tax To 'Death Tax'
One sticking point in the�ongoing debate over taxes�in Washington is the question of estate taxes. It's a debate that goes back almost to the inception of the tax in 1916.
D.C. Haggles as Government Goes Broke
Tony Blankley, Washington TimesIn the spirit of the Christmas season, let me highlight from last week's confusing Washington rhetoric a statement by the president that was shrewd -- even wise. On behalf of the spirit of compromise, he pointed out that even though, under the original constitutional compromise, he (implicitly, as a black man) "could not have walked through the front door" -- it was worth it because otherwise we would not have gained a union. Of course, throughout history, calling for compromise may sometimes be a cover for sheer cynicism and lack of principle. Yet without the capacity to...
Obama to huddle with corporate titans (AFP) (Yahoo!)
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'Immortal' Cells Of Henrietta Lacks Live On In Labs
It was one of the most revolutionary�tools of biomedical research: the immortal HeLa cell line. But few people know the cells belonged to a poor Southern tobacco farmer named Henrietta Lacks. Rebecca Skloot spent years researching Lacks and tells her story in The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Labels Matter (Poliblogger.com)
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Holbrooke's Style Of Diplomacy Both Brash, Charming
World leaders paused to remember Richard Holbrooke as the consummate diplomat who could "stare down dictators" and who served five different presidential administrations in every corner of the globe.
Two environmental issues for your attention (Offthekuff.com)
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Sasha DiGiulian Wins 4th consecutive Jr. Climbing Championship
Over Thanksgiving break the Ecuadorian Federation hosted the first-ever Junior panAmerican Championships in Ibarra. The Championships included competitions in bouldering, speed, and sport climbing for categories Junior (18/19), A (16/17), B (14/15), C (12/13), and D (11 and under). This … Continue reading →
Video: Rob, Sam and Darren Running the Wall on Tumwater Canyon
Early in July I got some footage of Rob McKibbin, Sam Grafton and Darren Albright running the Wall on Tumwater Canyon at 4900 cfs.� Darren is first, then Sam (notice the feisty hole ride he takes nearly halfway through) and then Rob, of course in his playboat. The funny part about this day is that [...]
Foreign Policy: Let's Get Serious About North Korea
Officials head to China this week to discuss North Korea's latest attack on South Korea. Joel Wit of Foreign Policy argues that the Obama Administration's policy of "strategic patience" will not result in more cooperation from North Korea with the U.S., China or Japan.
Teaching Computers To Be More Empathetic
High school juniors Matthew Fernandez and Akash Krishnan took the grand prize in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology for designing software that decodes emotions in human speech. They say the software could be used by call centers, to direct angry callers to a human.
Wal-Mart Abandons Efforts To Enter Russian Market
Wal-Mart has canceled its plans to expand into the Russian market. The giant U.S. retailer said Monday it had decided to close its office in Moscow, because of the lack of opportunity to acquire Russian retailers.
'Immortal' Cells Of Henrietta Lacks Live On In Labs
It was one of the most revolutionary�tools of biomedical research: the immortal HeLa cell line. But few people know the cells belonged to a poor Southern tobacco farmer named Henrietta Lacks. Rebecca Skloot spent years researching Lacks and tells her story in The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Prospecting Idaho Episode 3
Episode 3 from Smith's private backcountry zone in Idaho, featuring some slashing and stunting from Scotty Lago, Scott Stevens, Shayne Pospisil, and more.
Obama's Tax Compromise: A Model for Presidential Success (TIME)
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Beijing Air and Style with Elias and Friends
Dirty snow, giant scaffolding, and spin to win in Beijing, China.
Elias and friends at Air and Style Beijing from Elias Elhardt on Vimeo.
Elias and friends at Air and Style Beijing from Elias Elhardt on Vimeo.
Favorite Books of 2010: Guy Raz On The Terror of 'Freedom'
Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz reads two books a week for the show. Of the 104 books he read last year, Jonathan Franzen's Freedom "stands alone."
Heavy Snow Collapses Metrodome's Inflatable Roof
A powerful snowstorm in the Midwest, caused the roof of an empty Metrodome to give way Sunday. The Vikings' game against the New York Giants had to be moved to Detroit's Ford Field. The day of the game had already been pushed back from Sunday to Monday because the storm kept the Giants from reaching Minneapolis on time.
Etnies Dasit Skate Shoe ? White/White/Black
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Sunday Evening Dog Blogging (Theagitator.com)
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Etnies Toddlers Callicut Shoe ? Pink/White
Etnies Toddlers Callicut Shoe – Pink/White Buy This Online Etnies Toddlers Callicut Shoe – Pink/White These�sweet new Etnies Callicut’s�for Toddlers have a�fake lace closure system, so they just velcro on and off – easy! Trademark etnies "E" logo, leather upper, and thin rubber outsole. Very comfy and made just for toddlers! Your�toddler will be the [...]
Eek! William And Kate's Engagement Photos!
Prince William and Kate Middleton look relaxed, poised and very much in love in official photos released to mark their engagement. "I have never felt so much joy as when I see them together," the photographer said.
Double Take 'Toons: Hell No He Can't?
Mike Lester and Eric Allie add their own cuts to President Obama's tax compromise.
American River Trail Open for Business!
Very exciting news for hikers, walkers, ramblers and trail riders!!!!!!� The American River Trail, organized by the American River Conservancy is officially open–as of TODAY. The trail runs on Conservancy-protected land from the Coloma-Lotus Valley all the way to Salmon Falls (where we take out for trips on the lower section of� American River Rafting [...]
Alaska Judge Throws Out Joe Miller's Lawsuit
A judge has all but ended tea party-backed Republican Joe Miller's hopes of getting legal relief in state court in his long-shot challenge of how the state counted write-in votes for incumbent Lisa Murkowski in their Senate race.
Judge Rules Against Miller In Alaska Senate Race
Judge William Carey's ruling Friday is virtually certain to be appealed to the state Supreme Court. The judge said his decision wouldn't take effect until Tuesday to give Republican Joe Miller time to appeal.
Beijing Air and Style with Elias and Friends
Dirty snow, giant scaffolding, and spin to win in Beijing, China.
Elias and friends at Air and Style Beijing from Elias Elhardt on Vimeo.
Elias and friends at Air and Style Beijing from Elias Elhardt on Vimeo.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Thirty Two The Sport Full Zip Hoody ? Snorkel Blue
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Video: Whitewater Kayakers Running the Plunge on Icicle Creek
I was over in Leavenworth one evening last week taking a look at the Plunge drop on Icicle Creek with Charles from AquaSports and we happened to run into this guy Nels, who told us he thought Darren Albright was going to be running it soon.� Sure enough, a few minutes later Darren came down [...]
Holbrooke Hospitalized In Critical Condition
The State Department says Richard Holbrooke, the president's special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, is in critical condition at a Washington hospital after surgery to repair a tear in his aorta.
A Runaway Boy's Temptation: The Train Tracks
Bud Norton was a restless young man in the 1940s. And he often made his life into an adventure. As he told his nephew recently, "I ran away about once a week."
Rossellini's 'Seduce Me' Looks At Animal Courtship
Actress and model Isabella Rossellini's video series, Seduce Me, investigates the strange and fascinating mating behaviors of animals. Rossellini plays a diverse cast of characters from the animal kingdom -- from hermaphroditic earthworms to swinging deer to asexual lizards.
Thirty Two Standard Beanie ? Orange
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New Social Security Rule Aimed at Stopping Scams (cbsnews)
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Friday, December 10, 2010
And then there was one.
Well, it’s happened.� You’ve seen another California rafting season�wear down to brass tacks.� The Middle Fork has joined its bretheren at the river retirement home and now only the brave South Fork of the American soldiers on. We admit it–there’s nothing like a summer rafting trip with blazing temps and sunburned kids running all over [...]
Thirty Two Standard Beanie ? Black
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What's Next For 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'?
Efforts to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy suffered a setback in the Senate yesterday when a procedural vote on the Defense Appropriations Bill failed to make it onto the floor. The vote on the Bill, which would repeal the policy, fell three votes shy of the sixty votes needed. The policy has been in effect for 17 years and bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. Host Michel Martin speaks with Anu Bhagwati, a Marine veteran and Executive Director of the Service Women's Action Network about military members? feelings on the Senate vote.
We Can't Settle for the Big-Government Status Quo
Sarah Palin, WSJThe publication of the findings of the president's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform was indeed, as the report was titled, "A Moment of Truth." The report shows we're much closer to the budgetary breaking point than previously assumed. The Medicare Trust Fund will be insolvent by 2017. As early as 2025, federal revenue will barely be enough to pay for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and interest on our national debt. With spending structurally outpacing revenue, something clearly needs to be done to avert national bankruptcy.The commission itself...
Neil Armstrong Talks About The First Moon Walk
In a letter to Robert Krulwich, Neil Armstrong reveals some unknown facts of the first lunar landing.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Video: Whitewater Kayakers Running the Plunge on Icicle Creek
I was over in Leavenworth one evening last week taking a look at the Plunge drop on Icicle Creek with Charles from AquaSports and we happened to run into this guy Nels, who told us he thought Darren Albright was going to be running it soon.� Sure enough, a few minutes later Darren came down [...]
Video: House Dems Say No To Tax Cuts Compromise (cbsnews)
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