Monday, February 28, 2011
Snow Kayaking Video
Just for fun/wasting time/inspiration when you head up to Tahoe (instructions not included, I assume your mother raised you with a sense of your own limits): Bookmark This!
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 [...]
Winchester Sliders and Hillslop with David Ghan
This article will read more like a recipe than a actual article. Our first concoction has these ingredients: cold snow, sunshine and muscle mass. Splitboards in hand Jimmy Wood, David Ghan and Byron Bagwell set out for the famed Winchester fire lookout.
Six miles of approach allow you the spectacular views the North Cascade has to offer. It is important to stay hydrated as well as nourished. This is where Hillslop plays a major role in accomplishing a goal. Hillslop ingredients: this, that, and the other thing. All sorts of variety can be administered here. This next photo portrays Hillslop at its bare minimum, courtesy of David Gahn.
Backcountry travel is an adventure complete with uncertainty. Upon our approach we came across a wind slab that had broken about 18 inches deep. This caused concern as the release occured just prior to our arrival. A pit was dug, the situation accessed and skinning commenced.
The Winchester fire lookout is a gem. It has been kept intact by outdoor enthusiasts. During our visit we fixed a few things. The front door needed some maniputaion to keep the wind out. Happy to jump on projects, I went to work with my leatherman using materials that had been there for years. Comfort sets in with 6 to 7,000 ft peaks all around. Here we have Jimmy Wood enjoying the inside of our home for the time being.
As the day comes to an end stories are shared, bets are made, insults are traded. These are the things that keep the crew in good spirits. It is important to take in the good things. This structure was here before us and hopefully will be here after us. The recipe here has but one ingredient: respect, for the natural beauty that is all around us. In this next photo it is found in the rotation of the sun.
Darkness sets in. Armed with headlamps and candles the crew maintains their dignity by cooking up a grand portion of Hillslop. Mac and cheese, chili and cheesy chips, Hillslop of the gods. Stories fly and ideas arise. The Winchester Slider is born, whiskey, gin and organic freerange co-op cocoa. A hot totti of sort. This elixir keeps the crew warm while temps dip into the teens.
Daybreak brings warmth and light. There is snowboarding to be done. Riding with a heavy pack is always an adventure. Your weight works with you then against you, balance is the key here.
The descent from Winchester was a blast, 1,500 feet of glorious pow. The whole day went kind of like this last photo.
Have fun.
Six miles of approach allow you the spectacular views the North Cascade has to offer. It is important to stay hydrated as well as nourished. This is where Hillslop plays a major role in accomplishing a goal. Hillslop ingredients: this, that, and the other thing. All sorts of variety can be administered here. This next photo portrays Hillslop at its bare minimum, courtesy of David Gahn.
Backcountry travel is an adventure complete with uncertainty. Upon our approach we came across a wind slab that had broken about 18 inches deep. This caused concern as the release occured just prior to our arrival. A pit was dug, the situation accessed and skinning commenced.
The Winchester fire lookout is a gem. It has been kept intact by outdoor enthusiasts. During our visit we fixed a few things. The front door needed some maniputaion to keep the wind out. Happy to jump on projects, I went to work with my leatherman using materials that had been there for years. Comfort sets in with 6 to 7,000 ft peaks all around. Here we have Jimmy Wood enjoying the inside of our home for the time being.
As the day comes to an end stories are shared, bets are made, insults are traded. These are the things that keep the crew in good spirits. It is important to take in the good things. This structure was here before us and hopefully will be here after us. The recipe here has but one ingredient: respect, for the natural beauty that is all around us. In this next photo it is found in the rotation of the sun.
Darkness sets in. Armed with headlamps and candles the crew maintains their dignity by cooking up a grand portion of Hillslop. Mac and cheese, chili and cheesy chips, Hillslop of the gods. Stories fly and ideas arise. The Winchester Slider is born, whiskey, gin and organic freerange co-op cocoa. A hot totti of sort. This elixir keeps the crew warm while temps dip into the teens.
Daybreak brings warmth and light. There is snowboarding to be done. Riding with a heavy pack is always an adventure. Your weight works with you then against you, balance is the key here.
The descent from Winchester was a blast, 1,500 feet of glorious pow. The whole day went kind of like this last photo.
Have fun.
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Ghadhafi Clings To Power In Tripoli, Sirt
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has lost control of many cities along the country's Mediterranean coast. But he's still clinging to power in the capital Tripoli, and he's holding on to at least one other city that he considers crucial. That would be Sirt, his hometown.
Huh. (Theagitator.com)
Which former Supreme Court justice said this: ?If it?s a dope case, I won?t
even read the petition. I ain?t giving no break to no dope dealer.? The
surprising answer here.
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even read the petition. I ain?t giving no break to no dope dealer.? The
surprising answer here.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
'Guy From Frog Jump' Aims To Restore 'Real America'
Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN) epitomizes the first-time politicians who make up a third of the freshmen class in the House of Representatives. He is spending as little time as possible in Washington and says what his constituents want will play a big part in how he votes, even if that means breaking with other Republicans.
A Moment in Time
As I sit here at my desk preparing for a few days out of the office, thoughts of what I'm thankful for begin to flow into my head. "What does it mean to give thanks?" I ask myself. Is it a selfless, tangible deed that must be performed in order to merit appreciation? Is it [...]
Conservative Credits Bush Agenda For Revolutions
Conservatives have been noticeably split on how the U.S. should respond to the revolutions in the Middle East. Some suggest the U.S. stands to lose stability in the area if longtime allies in the region are unseated. Elliott Abrams served in foreign policy positions in the governments of both President Reagan and George W. Bush. He tells host Guy Raz that this is a vindication of a policy of democratization in the Middle East.
Scrambling Mt. Temple
This past week in the Canadian Rockies, enough snow has fallen at high elevations and the daytime temperatures have remained cool enough that scrambling season has clearly ended. Sure, any summit is accessible any time of year, if you’re a black-belt mountaineer. But a patina of snow and/or ice makes a long, steep, rough scramble [...]
Christchurch Prays For Quake Victims
Residents held open-air prayers for the dead and missing Sunday on the lawns of churches cracked and shattered in New Zealand's earthquake while teams continued their search through debris of one of the country's worst disasters
Soaring Food Prices Hit Poor Countries, Spur Farmers
Bad weather in key growing regions was among a confluence of factors driving world food prices to record levels, a U.N. analyst says. But the price spikes are giving U.S. farmers an incentive to boost production.
Cell Phone Radiation Affects Brain, Study Says
Extended use of a cellular telephone causes increased activity in parts of the brain next to the phone's antenna, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. However, Nora Volkow, author of the paper, says it's unclear what the clinical significance of that finding is.
Union Battles: A 'National Campaign' Against Labor?
Organized labor argues that its very existence is threatened by so-called right-to-work legislation that would make union membership optional for many workers. Republican governors, however, say that limiting union strength not only helps keep down government costs, but can also help create new jobs.
Public V. Private Sector: Who's Compensated More?
The answer depends on who you ask. Each side of this debate trots out statistics showing that public sector workers get paid more or less than others, depending on who did the survey and the methodology. Finding accurate, unbiased data is not easy. That said, there are some surprises in this fight. Total compensation for government workers has actually risen more slowly in the two states seeing the biggest fight: Ohio and Wisconsin. By some measures, private workers may have done better the last decade ? but few have those juicy pensions.
Massive Rally in Heavy Snow (Talkingpointsmemo.com)
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
What the Census Tells Us About America's Future
Joel Kotkin, ForbesWith the release of results for over 20 states, the 2010 Census has provided some strong indicators as to the real evolution of the country's demography. In short, they reveal that Americans are continuing to disperse, becoming more ethnically diverse and leaning toward to what might be called "opportunity" regions.Below is a summary of the most significant findings to date, followed by an assessment of what this all might mean for the coming decade.
Minneapolis has what Vikings want, except money (Star Tribune)
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One American's Escape From Libya
Friday, more than 300 Americans and other foreign nationals arrived in Malta from Tripoli, after a 9-hour journey aboard a high-speed ferry that was stuck for two days due to high seas and winds. Host Scott Simon speaks with Judith Drotar, one of the thousands of foreign expatriates who have fled Libya. She is the director of the U.S. School in Tripoli, and journeyed aboard the ferry from Libya to Malta.
Public V. Private Sector: Who's Compensated More?
The answer depends on who you ask. Each side of this debate trots out statistics showing that public sector workers get paid more or less than others, depending on who did the survey and the methodology. Finding accurate, unbiased data is not easy. That said, there are some surprises in this fight. Total compensation for government workers has actually risen more slowly in the two states seeing the biggest fight: Ohio and Wisconsin. By some measures, private workers may have done better the last decade ? but few have those juicy pensions.
Vegan ?TLT? Sandwich Recipe
It seems that at the start of every new year many of use decide that we?re going to try to eat healthier, but a lot of us fail because we just don?t know how to go about it without feeling … Continue reading →
Libyan Ambassador Denounces Gadhafi At U.N.
Members of Libya's delegation to the United Nations received hugs and words of support at an emergency session of the Security Council, after Libyan ambassador to the U.N. Abdurrahman Mohamed Shalgham publicly denounced Gadhafi.
Pamela Geller's SIOA Listed As Hate Group (Littlegreenfootballs.com)
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Shock Doctrine, U.S.A.
Paul Krugman, New York TimesHere's a thought: maybe Madison, Wis., isn't Cairo after all. Maybe it's Baghdad - specifically, Baghdad in 2003, when the Bush administration put Iraq under the rule of officials chosen for loyalty and political reliability rather than experience and competence.As many readers may recall, the results were spectacular — in a bad way. Instead of focusing on the urgent problems of a shattered economy and society, which would soon descend into a murderous civil war, those Bush appointees were obsessed with imposing a conservative ideological vision.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Public Sector Unions: Who Do They Really Serve?
The Wisconsin Assembly today passed Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill. The legislation effectively strips most public workers of their union bargaining rights. The State Senate must also pass the bill before it can be signed into law. Senate Democrats have left Wisconsin to prevent a vote. The fight has sparked huge demonstrations in the state capital, Madison, with protests planned in other state capitals tomorrow. The controversy raises new questions about the role and impact of public sector unions. Host Michel Martin debates with issue with former unionist and Reagan administration appointee Linda Chavez, and labor economist John Schmitt.
With Unions, Follow the Money
Diana Furchtgott-Roth, RealClearMarketsWASHINGTON--Missing in action, walking off the job. That's the new style for Democratic state legislators, first in Wisconsin, then in Indiana. They have fled to Illinois, rather than provide the quorum necessary for votes on legislation sponsored by Republican majorities to curtail public-employee benefits and union activity.
In Wisconsin, typically Democratic in recent years, Republicans captured the legislature and the governorship last November. Democrats, now the minority, seek to frustrate the budget-balancing proposals of Governor Scott Walker by immobilizing the legislature, a...
In Wisconsin, typically Democratic in recent years, Republicans captured the legislature and the governorship last November. Democrats, now the minority, seek to frustrate the budget-balancing proposals of Governor Scott Walker by immobilizing the legislature, a...
How Much Should U.S. Spend on Health Care?
Peter Suderman, ReasonKevin Drum notes that the United States leads the world in terms of health spending as a percentage of gross domestic product. To some extent, that’s explained by the fact that the U.S. is relatively richer than other countries, and richer countries are likely to spend a greater share of GDP on health care. But according to McKinsey’s data, the U.S. spends even more of its GDP on health care than you would expect given health spending ratios in other countries.
Motown Legends Visit White House
The latest White House musical event brought Motown legends to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Thursday. The musicians spoke to children from around the country.
The Next Kermit Gosnell
William Saletan, SlateThe problems exposed in Florida's fight over abortion clinics—state neglect, pro-choice denial, and the relegation of abortion to the shadows of medicine—didn't end there. They have surfaced in other states, too.On Sept. 2, 1989, two weeks before the Miami Herald exposé in Florida, the Boston Globe disclosed that Dr. Howard Silverman, the owner of Massachusetts' biggest chain of abortion clinics, had admitted to sexual misconduct with a female patient.
Adventure Life: Taking My Toddler To Meet Panama?s Embera Community
By Mary Curry This is the third time that I’ve experienced the joy of overseas travel with a toddler – there is no language barrier at this age.� This was certainly my experience visiting the Embera people of Panama?s Darien … Continue reading →
General Reportedly Used Psy-Ops On American VIPs
Few people would think that U.S. lawmakers who visit Afghanistan see the place through the eyes of the average grunt. But the idea of using psychological-warfare techniques to influence VIPs seems crazy; in fact, it's illegal. But it happened last year, according to a feature in Rolling Stone.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
As Goes Wisconsin... So Goes the Nation
Joe Klein, TimeRandall Wentz works for the University of Wisconsin, vetting scholarship applications. He is a public employee, a union member. He makes $30,000 per year. We are sitting in a Madison, Wis., tavern with five of Randall's friends. All have 6-year-olds; they became friends through their children. All are public employees. Several are computer techies who make $60,000 a year. One is a middle school music teacher. These are educated, decent people, open and friendly in the Wisconsin way.
The Supreme Court's Failure To Protect Blacks' Rights
After the Civil War, the United States seemed poised to grant equal rights to blacks. But the Supreme Court's rulings in the late 19th century kept blacks segregated for decades, says constitutional scholar Lawrence Goldstone.
Obama Quiet As Union Protests Grow In Swing States
Union organizers are ramping up their efforts in state capitals across the country, emphasizing that what began in Madison, Wis., could have national consequences. But union leaders say they are glad the Obama administration has watched from the sidelines because they don't need the president's help.
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
A Soldier's Life For A Mother And Her Daughter
Betsy Thompson joined the Army in 1983 and worked as a dietitian for more than a decade. Her daughter, Kelly MacDonald, is a cadet at West Point and could see war up close. They may have both decided to be soldiers, but their experiences show how much has changed for women in a generation.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
T Minus Zero: Discovery To Blast Off On Final Flight
Space shuttle Discovery, the workhorse of the shuttle fleet, has carried almost 200 astronauts and numerous science missions to space in its three decades of spaceflight. It launches on its final flight, to the International Space Station, Thursday afternoon.
Planning and Making Reservations (Blog #2)
I found that making reservations with O.A.R.S. and ORION EXPEDITIONS was a very easy process. Everyone was wonderful as well as knowledgeable and so willing to accommodate. I am not a very patient kind of person- being a Virgo- and I like instant gratification, which I did receive. The first company I called was Orion [...]
Picturing Pakistan's Floods: A Photographer Looks Back
For six weeks photographer Daniel Berehulak relentlessly covered the 2010 floods in Pakistan, revealing the immense suffering endured by millions of Pakistanis.
Adventure Life: Taking My Toddler To Meet Panama?s Embera Community
By Mary Curry This is the third time that I’ve experienced the joy of overseas travel with a toddler – there is no language barrier at this age.� This was certainly my experience visiting the Embera people of Panama?s Darien … Continue reading →
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 [...]
There's More To Okra Than Frying
If you've had a slimy dining experience with this slender green vegetable, have no fear: Food writer Monica Bhide shares her grandmother's slime-busting tips, plus recipes that go beyond the traditional Southern fried fare.
Rahm Emanuel To Be Chicago's Next Mayor
Emanuel will be Chicago's next mayor, winning more votes than he had to and overcoming suspicions. Because he won so decisively, limiting the well known black candidate, Carol Moseley Braun, to a weak third place showing, he can reasonably make the claim of being mayor of all Chicago.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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, [...]
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Daytona 500 Champ Trevor Bayne's Race for Faith
Eric Marrapodi, CNNTrevor Bayne may have won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, but a small charity he name-dropped will share in the spoils of victory.The 20-year-old NASCAR driver was racing in just his second Sprint Cup competition and is now etched in the record books as the youngest driver to win the sports' biggest race."I never thought in a million years we were gonna win our first one," Bayne told CNN Monday morning. "It's incredible."
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Constitutional Questions Arise In Chemicals Case
On Tuesday, Carol Anne Bond's case will come before the Supreme Court. Bond, who tried to poison her husband's mistress, was charged with violating U.S. laws enacted to implement a global chemical weapons treaty. Did the government go too far?
Enuff Logo Complete Skateboard ? Blue
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Monday, February 21, 2011
A Moment in Time
As I sit here at my desk preparing for a few days out of the office, thoughts of what I'm thankful for begin to flow into my head. "What does it mean to give thanks?" I ask myself. Is it a selfless, tangible deed that must be performed in order to merit appreciation? Is it [...]
Debt Hits Post-WWII Levels
Steven Mufson, Washington PostThe daunting tower of national, state and local debt in the United States will reach a level this year unmatched just after World War II and already exceeds the size of the entire economy, according to government estimates.But any similarity between 1946 and now ends there. The U.S. debt levels tumbled in the years after World War II, but today they are still climbing and even deep cuts in spending won't completely change that for several years.
Scrambling Mt. Temple
This past week in the Canadian Rockies, enough snow has fallen at high elevations and the daytime temperatures have remained cool enough that scrambling season has clearly ended. Sure, any summit is accessible any time of year, if you’re a black-belt mountaineer. But a patina of snow and/or ice makes a long, steep, rough scramble [...]
Iran Warships Expected To Begin Suez Canal Passage
If the two naval vessels make the passage, which canal officials say is expected to start Tuesday, it would mark the first time in three decades that Iranian military ships have traveled the waterway that links the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.
The far right cannot hold (Balloon-juice.com)
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Morocco's Protests Take A Peaceful Turn
Demonstrations are under way in Morocco, called by a coalition of youth groups, labor unions and human rights organizations and demanding a new constitution that would bring greater democracy in the North African kingdom.
Author Toni Morrison Enhances The American Story
Toni Morrison is a Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, editor, and professor. Her novels are known for their epic themes, vivid dialogue, and richly detailed black characters.
Natasha Barnes Sends Drive On V11 (video)
This weekend marked a very distinctive moment for me in my 11 years of climbing. I managed to send one of my hardest climbs to date?Drive On (V11). Drive On is near the Indian Caves in Yosemite Valley and was … Continue reading →
A Key Moment in Debate Over Fiscal Sanity
Peter Wehner, CommentaryHere are a couple of predictions related to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s relatively modest requests of government unions (asking many of the state’s public employees to start contributing to their own pension and health-care benefits and limiting their collective bargaining rights to negotiations over pay rather than benefits) and the massive, angry protests they have elicited.First, Governor Walker — if he holds shape and doesn’t back down (and I rather doubt he will back down) — will eventually benefit from this collision.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
'Shop Talk': Sen. Scott Brown Reveals Childhood Abuse
Mass. Sen. Scott Brown reveals he was a victim of childhood sexual abuse, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is criticized for five years of silence on the bench and the contentious Chicago mayoral race comes to a vote next week. Host Michel Martin discusses these issues in Tell Me More's weekly roundtable, "The Barbershop, with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney and editor Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist Ruben Navarrette, and the National Journals Kevin Williamson.
IBM's Watson: A Hard Case
The IBM Jeopardy challenge has been billed as Man v Machine. IBM has done a lovely job using this storyline to hype its stupendous technology. But in fact, that's never been the real story.
Government shutdown threat looms over budget fight (Reuters)
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New Republic: Egypt's Revolts Could Unravel Sudan
As protests sweep over the Middle East in countries such as Bahrain and Yemen, some experts are scrambling to hypothesize which government will be the next to fall. Andrew Natsios of The New Republic argues that in the end, the government that could be the most vulnerable is one that no one is mentioning: Sudan's.
'I Am Number Four': Can We Demand A Recount?
A wannabe Twilight with neither style nor particularly special effects, this adaptation of a hit children's novel follows John Smith, a teen with superpowers, as he's hunted by hostile aliens.
In Chicago, It's Rahm Emanuel Vs. Everybody Else
The first round of Chicago's mayor election is Tuesday. There are six candidates on the ballot, but the race has essentially come down to a contest between the former White House chief of staff and the rest of the field.
prAna Is Taking Packaging Back To Basics
In our continuous effort to promote conservation and positive change? prAna is taking packaging back to basics. We?re excited to introduce our new packaging (or lack there of). With our Spring 2011 line, prAna will begin shipping some of our … Continue reading →
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Audience Takes Issue With Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons
Tell Me More host Michel Martin and producer Lee Hill, the program's "digital media guy," comb through listener feedback to conversations heard throughout the week and offer important news updates. This week they sound off about Martin's commentary about a controversial Pepsi ad aired during the Super Bowl. Also, one listener takes issue with the program's recent interview with business and hip-hop music mogul Russell Simmons. Plus, former guest and R&B crooner El DeBarge tells fans he's entering rehab.
Bachmann defends Wisconsin moves on collective bargaining (Reuters)
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Fled From State, Wis. Democrat Says Why
The Democratic delegation of the Wisconsin State Senate fled the state this week rather than vote on a budget measure that would end most collective bargaining rights for public employees. Host Scott Simon talks with one member of the delegation, State Sen. Jon Erpenbach, about why he and his fellow Democrats retreated.
Walk on.
Late Fall Hiking in the Canadian Rockies Today is November 9, 2010. In our last blog post, we said that upon returning from northeast Italy and the French island of Corsica, we?d offer you whatever practical info we could about climbing the via ferrata in the Dolomiti and hiking the GR20. Well, we?re back?early. After [...]
Funding Fight Puts Boehner In Tough Spot
A move by the House this week to cut the funding of a military aircraft engine is pitting those calling for drastic federal spending cuts against those, like House Speaker John Boehner, who support the project.
Video: Todd and Brendan Wells Kayaking the White Salmon
Dan Patrinellis posted this video on Professor Paddle today�taken by Todd and Brendan Wells when they were�kayaking�the Green Truss section of the White Salmon recently.� I don’t know those guys, but Dan says in the post that the guy in the blue Agent is only 17, pretty�impressive! They both also have whitewater blogs with some [...]
New Radiohead Album Drops A Day Early, Video For 'Lotus Flower' Released
With "everything ready" on the band's website, the members of Radiohead decide to release their new album a day early, along with a video for the song "Lotus Flower." The new album is The King of Limbs.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Barney Frank Gives House Late-Night Jolt
Rep. Barney Frank seemed ready to upset the House's march toward completing work on a spending bill that will make deep cuts in the federal budget.
Wine on the River? Sign Me Up.
After living approximately 1.8 miles from O.A.R.S. headquarters just outside of Angels Camp, California for more than 2 years, I decided it was time to go on a rafting trip. And since I had previously been on some run-of-the-mill, average Class II-III rapids in the past, I also decided it was time to up the [...]
Willie Sutton Wept
Paul Krugman, New York TimesThere are three things you need to know about the current budget debate. First, it’s essentially fraudulent. Second, most people posing as deficit hawks are faking it. Third, while President Obama hasn’t fully avoided the fraudulence, he’s less bad than his opponents — and he deserves much more credit for fiscal responsibility than he’s getting.About the fraudulence: Last month, Howard Gleckman of the Tax Policy Center described the president as the “anti-Willie Sutton,” after the holdup artist who reputedly said he...
'I Am Number Four': Can We Demand A Recount?
A wannabe Twilight with neither style nor particularly special effects, this adaptation of a hit children's novel follows John Smith, a teen with superpowers, as he's hunted by hostile aliens.
An Assault on Taxpayers
David Harsanyi, Denver PostWhen Dan Nerad, the superintendent of schools in Madison, Wis., was informed that 40 percent of the teachers union was calling in sick this week (evidently, something's going around), he shut down the entire operation. "At this ratio," he explained, "we have serious concerns about our ability to maintain safe and secure school environments."Where can one find a safe environment for children? As political props for union activists, of course, holding prefabricated signs demanding the state go broke funding increasingly inferior yet increasingly costly education. OK, by...
Silly little girls just need guidance (Hullabaloo)
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Weekly Standard: In Egypt, A Pakistan Parallel
During the Egyptian protests, many argued that the Obama administration was slow to react to the unfolding events in Cairo. Daniel Twining of The Weekly Standard that Washington is moving like molasses because alliances with military strongmen eventually backfire. Obama's administration must therefore reach out toward the Egyptian public.
Putting the Olympic site to good use?
As part of the Olympic Park Legacy Company?s (OPLC) soft-marketing test of possible future uses for the press and broadcast centres, Acer Snowmec has lodged an expression of interest to deliver ?snow in the city? at the media centre on the Olympic Park in East London. The proposed scheme, tipped as Europe?s biggest indoor snow [...]
Sen. Brown Reveals He Was Sexually Abused As Child
The Republican senator from Massachusetts made the revelations in an interview to air Sunday night on the CBS program 60 Minutes. Scott Brown says the camp counselor threatened to kill him if he disclosed the sexual abuse.
Sid Staden obituary (Guardian)
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FINAL DAY for Pre-Season Sale 2011
This is it folks,�January 31, 2011�is the last day of our Pre-Season Sale.� Prices go up to normal tomorrow.� Git ‘er done and save 25% on any river, any trip, any day of the week during the regular 2011 rafting season.� From a whiz-bang South Fork Express trip to a mega multi-day Tuolumne-Cherry Creek Combo, [...]
Hey, Chicago, Say Hello to Your Next F#@*ing Mayor (TIME)
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Hawaii Legislature OKs Same-Sex Civil Unions (NPR)
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K2 Turbo Dream Wide Snowboard 164 ? 2011
K2 Turbo Dream Wide Snowboard 164 – 2011 Buy This Online var seyWq1 = document.createElement("script"); seyWq1.type = "text/javascript"; var seyWq1s = (location.protocol.indexOf("https") == 0 ? "https" : "http") + "://image.providesupport.com/js/boardwise/safe-standard.js?ps_h=yWq1&ps_t=" + new Date().getTime(); setTimeout("seyWq1.src=seyWq1s;document.getElementById(‘sdyWq1′).appendChild(seyWq1)", 1) Boardwise Customer Service K2 Turbo Dream Wide Snowboard 164 – 2011 Manifest your dreams into reality with the Turbo Dream [...]
Snowmass Pow Day with Zach Hooper
frequency TSJ contributor Zach Hooper and friends capture a sunny Snowmass pow session.
HABACHI from Zach Hooper on Vimeo.
HABACHI from Zach Hooper on Vimeo.
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 [...]
K2 Cinch Tryst Womens Snowboard Binding ? White 2010
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Obama: 'You Guys Are Pretty Impatient'
Josh Gerstein, PoliticoPresident Barack Obama used his first press conference of the year Tuesday to defend his new budget plan against critics who say it doesn’t move quickly enough to cut the federal government’s massive deficit and fails to confront the difficult choices needed to reform ballooning entitlement programs.“You guys are pretty impatient. If something doesn’t happen today, then the assumption is it isn’t going to happen,” Obama said. “My goal here is to actually solve the problem….It’s not to get a good...
A Love Letter? (to my prAna KT Pant)
It’s Valentine’s Day. For every unabashed declaration of love, there is a corresponding cynic decrying the commercialisation of the day with its cards, chocolates and twee teddy bears. So, here’s my love letter – it’s to my PrAna trousers (KT … Continue reading →
Senate votes to renew anti-terrorism provisions (Reuters)
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Clinton: Nations Will 'Pay Price' For Restricting Web
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is warning autocratic governments that restricting the Internet will not hold back rising support for democratic reforms. In a speech Tuesday, she vowed to support Internet freedoms. But, Senate Republicans complain in new report that the State Department isn't financing Internet freedoms, at least when it comes to China.
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Foreign Policy: Overthrowing The Old Egypt Experts
Experts are split as to how the recent events in Egypt will unfold in a post-Mubarak government. David Rothkopf of Foreign Policy says that since there isn't a precedent for the situation in Egypt, everyone must tread carefully in handling the transition ? a large amount of knowledge of Middle Eastern history may not apply.
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LIB Tech "Holy Oly Revival" Rescheduled
Citing a depleted snowpack at the hands of January's wet weather, Lib Tech’s "Holy Oly Revival" has been rescheduled from it's original February date to Saturday, April 9th. Hopefully the La Nina winter does its duty, dumps heavily on The Summit at Snoqualmie in the next month, and provides the event with the conditions it deserves.
Video: Dan Patrinellis and Scott Waidelich on Ernie?s Canyon
Whitewater kayaker Dan Patrinellis shot a nice helmet-cam video�of himself and Scott (aka Fish) running Ernie’s Canyon on the North Fork of the Snoqualmie River the other day, I like it because after a lot of the drops Dan turns around to film Fish so you some good shots of the run�looking upstream as well. [...]
Monday, February 14, 2011
Tsutomu Endo "Organic 'Love' Blend" Photo Exhibition Video Recap
From our friend Tsutomu Endo comes this video recap of the photographer's recent Organic "Love" Blend exhibition in Nagano, Japan.
Wild Nights Episode 1 - Wall Rides with Andy Berginsperry and Joe Bosler
Employing some creative location scouting, LIB Tech pro Andy Berginsperry and Arbor rider Joe Bosler shovel their way to some killer wallrides inside an old Cascade train tunnel for the first episode of the Wild Nights series from Wild Card Movies.
Wild Nights 1.1 from WildCardmovies.com on Vimeo.
Wild Nights 1.1 from WildCardmovies.com on Vimeo.
Computer Challenges Humans on 'Jeopardy!'
Maggie Shiels, BBC NewsA supercomputer, designed by IBM, is to face two human contestants on the US quiz show Jeopardy.Watson will pit its wits against two of the game's most successful players.At stake is a $1 million prize (£620,000) and the reputation of the field of artificial intelligence.The company said Watson signals a new era in computing where machines will increasingly be able to learn and understand what humans are really asking them for.
Is Preventive Medicine Actually Overtreatment?
In Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health, Dr. H. Gilbert Welch argues that modern medicine is looking too closely for disease, and that unnecessary screenings, MRIs and CT scans turn healthy people into diseased patients, by revealing often harmless abnormalities.
There Is No Life in Our Jobs Market
Mort Zuckerman, US News & WRThere is no life in our jobs market. The recession officially ended in June 2009, but the Great Jobs Recession continues apace. Not since the government began to measure the business cycle has a deep recession been marked by such high levels of unemployment and underemployment, and followed by such anemic job growth. More jobs were lost in the recession of 2007-09 than in the previous four recessions combined—and this time it is an agonizingly slow business to replace them. Of the 8.8 million jobs lost during the downturn, roughly 900,000 were recovered in 2010, and many of...
Striding Into 2011
If you followed our blog last year, we thank you. We also apologize. What we expected would be only a short break beginning last fall has ended up being a four-month hiatus. We won?t burden you with a mundane, tediously long explanation for our absence from the blogosphere. Broadcasting the minutiae of our personal life [...]
Adventure Life: A Starry Night On The Trail
The stars, the stars, the stars. It was the evening of Day 2 on the Inca Trail and I was already in a bit of an adventure-induced euphoria, but I was not expecting the stars.� We had just wrapped up … Continue reading →
Planning and Making Reservations (Blog #2)
I found that making reservations with O.A.R.S. and ORION EXPEDITIONS was a very easy process. Everyone was wonderful as well as knowledgeable and so willing to accommodate. I am not a very patient kind of person- being a Virgo- and I like instant gratification, which I did receive. The first company I called was Orion [...]
Michelle Obama: Laughter's Good For Marriage
Here's Michelle Obama's advice for couples this Valentine's Day: laugh with your partner. She says it's what she and President Barack Obama do, and it seems to be working.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
America Greets A New Egypt
President Obama hailed the Egyptian protesters Friday and said the resignation of President Mubarak is a new beginning. Host Scott Simon speaks with Marc Lynch, director of the Institute for Middle East Studies at George Washington University, about what could be in store for U.S.-Egypt relations in the post-Mubarak era.
Mitt Romney's Fighting Words: Obama Is 'Weak President'
The former Massachusetts governor opened the second day of CPAC Friday with a pugnacious, partisan speech that lambasted President Obama's economic policy. But it failed to mention health care, a topic of weakness for Romney if, as expected, he seeks the GOP presidential nomination in 2012.
It's Time For A New Narrative; It's Time For 'Big History'
Teaching the big stories of history to children from the earliest moments of their education is one key to spreading the joy of learning through the scientific method.
Budget May Take Small Steps Toward Deficit Cuts
President Obama's 2012 budget will include the administration's plans for spending on new initiatives and dramatically cutting some programs. But details are likely to be fuzzy when it comes to attacking the nation's huge budget deficits.
Mitt Romney's Fighting Words: Obama Is 'Weak President'
The former Massachusetts governor opened the second day of CPAC Friday with a pugnacious, partisan speech that lambasted President Obama's economic policy. But it failed to mention health care, a topic of weakness for Romney if, as expected, he seeks the GOP presidential nomination in 2012.
Foreign Policy: Dear Anwan ? What About Merkel?
In an open letter to Anwan Al Awlaki, the Muslim cleric who was named as "the most significant risk to the U.S. homeland" by the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, David Rothkopf of Foreign Policy argues that Anwar has chosen the wrong rival ? the U.S. has a much higher freedom and tolerance for Muslims than other non-Islamic countries.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Local film makers (as in from right here in the Coloma-Lotus Valley) Todd and Janice Stanley have had their film “Saving a River“�chosen for the 9th annual�Wild and Scenic Film Festival! The film documents the history and efforts of our local conservancy group the American River Conservancy.� You can check it out on the Conservancy [...]
A Clever Hero: Slave Revolt Leader Charles Deslondes
In 1811, more than 200 slaves revolted against plantations along the Mississippi River near New Orleans. White planters formed militias to quash what became known as the German Coast Uprising. Two white men and almost half of the rebels were killed. One of the leaders of the revolt was Charles Deslondes. Guy Raz, host of NPR's Weekend All Things Considered, pays tribute to Deslondes.
The Debate On Yoga Teacher Training Standardization
Toronto?s yoga community has been treading the murky waters of what is the highly contentious subject of Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) and standardization. Coming out of the dialogue stimulated at 2010?s Yoga Festival Toronto, the topic has since been taken … Continue reading →
Saturday, February 12, 2011
America Greets A New Egypt
President Obama hailed the Egyptian protesters Friday and said the resignation of President Mubarak is a new beginning. Host Scott Simon speaks with Marc Lynch, director of the Institute for Middle East Studies at George Washington University, about what could be in store for U.S.-Egypt relations in the post-Mubarak era.
Palestinians Announce Plans For Presidential Election
The surprise announcement of elections by September was apparently prompted by the political unrest spreading in the Arab world. The statement came as longtime chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat resigned following leaks about proposed concessions to Israel.
Salomon Ivy Women Boots 06
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Corporate Stranglehold on U.S. Democracy
Bob Herbert, New York TimesAs the throngs celebrated in Cairo, I couldn’t help wondering about what is happening to democracy here in the United States. I think it’s on the ropes. We’re in serious danger of becoming a democracy in name only.While millions of ordinary Americans are struggling with unemployment and declining standards of living, the levers of real power have been all but completely commandeered by the financial and corporate elite. It doesn’t really matter what ordinary people want. The wealthy call the tune, and the politicians dance.
Obama Refers to Himself as ?The Gipper? (Michellemalkin.com)
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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
Abraham Lincoln: A genius for friendship (Powerlineblog.com)
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Egypt's Revolution In Photos
After weeks of protest, millions of Egyptians celebrate the country's first transition of power in 30 years.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Mubarak Resigns; Hands Power to Military
Whitlock & Lodono, Wash PostPresident Hosni Mubarak resigned Friday and handed power to the Egyptian military, setting off wild celebrations among protesters across the country who had demanded his ouster for the last 18 days.When the announcement by Vice President Omar Suleiman was broadcast in Cairo's Tahrir Square -- the protest epicenter --pandemonium broke out, as huge throngs of demonstrators realized they had toppled the autocratic ruler of the most populous Arab nation through a largely peaceful revolution.
Human Approaches Speed Of Light In Pursuit Of White Sphere
One of the greatest goalkeepers around, Joe Hart seems to defy physics as he flies across the field in pursuit of the ball with super hero strength.
My Reaction To Winning The Blog Contest (Blog #1)
On January 4th I woke up to a gloomy, snowy Colorado morning. Another gray day and my spirits seemed to match the color of the mountain. Sitting at my computer checking my e-mails and OMG…… it read “Blog Your Way Around The World Winner”. I went flying through the house screaming with excitement. After I [...]
Video: Obama Comments on Mubarak Resignation (cbsnews)
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Planning and Making Reservations (Blog #2)
I found that making reservations with O.A.R.S. and ORION EXPEDITIONS was a very easy process. Everyone was wonderful as well as knowledgeable and so willing to accommodate. I am not a very patient kind of person- being a Virgo- and I like instant gratification, which I did receive. The first company I called was Orion [...]
Egypt's President Mubarak Steps Down After 30 Years
Steve Inskeep talks with NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson for the latest developments in Cairo.
Military Backs Mubarak As Fury Grows
The military endorsed President Hosni Mubarak's plan for a transfer of power and presidential elections later this year. The move is likely to further enrage protesters who massed outside Parliament, the presidential palace and other key symbols of the regime Friday more determined than ever to force Mubarak out.
Scrambling Mt. Temple
This past week in the Canadian Rockies, enough snow has fallen at high elevations and the daytime temperatures have remained cool enough that scrambling season has clearly ended. Sure, any summit is accessible any time of year, if you’re a black-belt mountaineer. But a patina of snow and/or ice makes a long, steep, rough scramble [...]
Wild and Scenic Film Festival this Weekend
In the madness of the holidays you probably forgot that the annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival is coming� up!� The Nevada City event is the largest environmental film festival in America and plays films meant to both educate and inspire.� One of the films is of particular interest to rafters–Saving a River tells the [...]
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Possible Republican presidential candidates gather (Reuters)
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Government Spending: The Budget Battle Begins
A.B. Stoddard, The HillAfter nearly two years of vowing to slash government spending, all eyes are on Republicans as their first cuts come to the House floor. There, defeated Democrats will be background noise as the budget debate between leadership Republicans and Tea Party-backed freshmen unfolds, a debut of the party’s Rand Paul/Paul Ryan problem. Just as Rep. Ryan (R-Wis.), House Budget Committee chairman, introduced his plan for the largest discretionary cuts in the history of the Congress, Sen. Paul (R-Ky.) — a freshman conservative as pure as the Tea Party could brew — ...
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