Saturday, April 30, 2011
First Snowpack Report of 2011
As you know, we’ve had some crazy weather this fall and early winter.�We’re off to�a good start, but keep in mind that despite all this early precipitation, it is�still too early to tell with certainty what the 2011 rafting season will be like. If we had a dry weather pattern develop between now and April, [...]
Republicans Run Away From 2012 Race
Gloria Borger, CNNIn conversations with Republican strategists and officeholders, the importance of the upcoming election is never understated: Historic, some say. A must-win for the GOP. An election of great consequence for the nation.All of which may be true. And all of which leads to the next question: Why are so many Republicans running -- away from the race?
Winter Extension
Mt. Baker's chair 5 accesses some of North America's most densely featured inbounds terrain. In early April, just two weeks before chairs shut down for the warmer months, Nate Kewin and I found ourselves enjoying said terrain. With backcountry avalanches looming we were quite glad to practice some mini-golf sans packs. While most boards are now in garages, swapped out for kayaks and mt. bikes, Nate practices for next years LBS...
The snow was of classic Cascade consistency - giving the rider Velcro like brakes to evade traverse lines after a one-person-putter expression session. Here I was thinking of someday learning to get barreled by a moving wave.
The snow was of classic Cascade consistency - giving the rider Velcro like brakes to evade traverse lines after a one-person-putter expression session. Here I was thinking of someday learning to get barreled by a moving wave.
Shhhhhh!
Last week, after backpacking and dayhiking in the Grand Canyon, Kathy and I each submitted visitor-comment forms at the National Park Headquarters. Here’s what we said: URGENT: STOP ALL FLYOVERS We backpacked last week down the Hermit Trail, camped at Monument and Boucher creeks, then hiked up and out via the Boucher trail. It was [...]
Pics from the ACA Certification Class
Since apparently�I’ve been freaking people out lately with my�posts about kayaking carnage, here’s some more cheerful fare.� A couple of weeks ago I took the ACA (American Canoe Association) Instructor Certification Class run by Chris Jonason of Wave Trek Rescue in Index, WA.� It was really a blast – a mix of great people taking [...]
How Log Cabin Republicans Keep Out Of The Closet
This weekend, the Log Cabin Republicans are holding their annual convention in Dallas, Texas. The group bills itself as the nation's only organization of Republicans that supports gay and lesbian rights. Guest host Linda Wertheimer speaks with the group's executive director, R. Clarke Cooper.
'Shop Talk': 'Birthers' Target Obama's Academics
The White House released President Obama's birth certificate but it still did not silence his critics. Now some are questioning his academic records. Also, a judge's ruling may have ended the NFL lockout, though details of the collective bargaining agreement have yet to be finalized. Host Michel Martin speaks with Tell Me More's Barbershop guys: author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and Sports Illustrated reporter Pablo Torre.
For '13 Assassins,' An Epic Old-School Adventure
A samurai battle film in the classic style, it offers up only one real surprise: the discipline brought to the project by the notoriously erratic director Takeshi Miike.
Groups Form to Aid Dems With Anonymous Money
Jim Rutenberg, NYTA group including former White House officials, union leaders and one of Hollywood’s biggest producers have joined forces to start an outside effort to help President Obama and Congressional Democrats in 2012 by using the very sort of anonymous, unlimited donations from moneyed interests that the president has so deplored.Co-founded by the former White House deputy press secretary Bill Burton and with seed money from the Service Employees International Union and the film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, the group’s entrée into the early 2012 contest all but ensures...
Mayors Focus On City Designs Admid Budget Shortfalls
Mayors from across the country are assembling in Chicago to find creative ways of cutting costs and raising efficiency. The meeting comes when many mayors are facing budget shortfalls. Host Michel Martin speaks with two of the mayors attending the summit, Philadelphia's Michael Nutter and Los Angeles' Antonio Villaraigosa.
Deadly Tornadoes Remain Hard To Predict
Short-term forecasting of twisters like the ones that swept the South this week has grown increasingly accurate. But long-term forecasting remains highly unreliable. Meteorologists are working on ways to improve that.
New In Paperback: April 25-May 1
In fiction, John le Carre takes a cold look at the Russian mafia state, while Isabel Allende and Andrea Levy explore the contradictions of slavery, and Katherine Stockett probes 1960s Southern racial politics. In nonfiction, Ethan Watters decries the export of U.S. mental health treatments.
Indiana governor vows to block federal funds for Planned Parenthood (Christian Science Monitor)
Gov. Mitch Daniels says he will sign a bill to deny Planned Parenthood, the
nation's leading abortion provider, $2 million in federal funds. It will also
strengthen antiabortion laws.
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nation's leading abortion provider, $2 million in federal funds. It will also
strengthen antiabortion laws.
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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 [...]
Friday, April 29, 2011
Why my libertarianism is marginal, in every sense (Unqualified Offerings)
By Thoreau In the past month, two things have put prescription drug policy on
my mind: 1)� I have a relative who is in severe and chronic pain due to some
injuries and illnesses.� She is also a healthcare professional, so I trust her
assessment of the situation when she says that doctors have become
increasingly frightened [...]
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my mind: 1)� I have a relative who is in severe and chronic pain due to some
injuries and illnesses.� She is also a healthcare professional, so I trust her
assessment of the situation when she says that doctors have become
increasingly frightened [...]
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Sunny Skies and South Fork Raftin?
Shore don’t feel like winter ’round these parts.� Skies have been blue, daffodils are starting to poke their heads up, and the hills are turning green.� Perfect time to remind you that we offer year ’round rafting on the South Fork of the American River.� Sure you need a wetsuit, but the�river flows are good [...]
N.J. Must Repay $271 Million For Rail Tunnel
The Federal Transit Administration has determined that New Jersey must repay the money it spent on early design and engineering work for a New Jersey-New York train tunnel that Gov. Chris Christie scrapped.
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Video: Whitewater Kayakers on Icicle Creek Middle Section
This is the video that got me started looking for whitewater kayaking slalom instructional videos (my previous post).� It’s a bunch of kayakers on the Class V Middle section of Icicle Creek outside of Leavenworth, WA, one of my favorite places, and includes footage of Ricochet, The Sieve, Horseshoe and The Plunge. Thanks to Matt [...]
Winter Extension
Mt. Baker's chair 5 accesses some of North America's most densely featured inbounds terrain. In early April, just two weeks before chairs shut down for the warmer months, Nate Kewin and I found ourselves enjoying said terrain. With backcountry avalanches looming we were quite glad to practice some mini-golf sans packs. While most boards are now in garages, swapped out for kayaks and mt. bikes, Nate practices for next years LBS...
The snow was of classic Cascade consistency - giving the rider Velcro like brakes to evade traverse lines after a one-person-putter expression session. Here I was thinking of someday learning to get barreled by a moving wave.
The snow was of classic Cascade consistency - giving the rider Velcro like brakes to evade traverse lines after a one-person-putter expression session. Here I was thinking of someday learning to get barreled by a moving wave.
Why Dems Should Worry About the GOP Field
Jay Cost, Weekly StandardThe conventional wisdom is that the emerging Republican field for 2012 is a very weak one. However, like so much else in the topsy-turvy age of Obama, the conventional wisdom on this one is completely upside down. The idea of a weak GOP field is almost as ridiculous as a debate about a fifty-year-old birth certificate just as the economic recovery comes grinding to a halt. Almost.In fact, Obama and the Democrats have good reason to worry about the emerging Republican field. Here are four big reasons why.
Nature's Living Tape Recorders May Be Telling Us Secrets
From chainsaws to flute solos, the lyrebird can mimic almost any sound it hears. But eavesdrop on this magical bird, and what it is singing can sometimes be troubling.
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, [...]
Indifference: Far And Away The Most Dangerous Human Capacity
It's common for most of us to easily move from hope to despair, or from feelings of control to feelings of powerlessness, when confronting the world around us. Commentator Ursula Goodenough argues that there is good reason to settle on hope as our dominant take on the world.
Weekly Standard: Why Is Obama Protecting Assad?
Syria has cracked down on those protesting the regime of Bashar Assad, but thus far the U.S. has not issued sanctions against the country. Lee Smith of The Weekly Standard argues that President Obama's decisions in Syria are based in ideology rather than pragmatism.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Hugh Muir's diary (Guardian)
The thin line between disgrace and �34bn. Happy days for BAE
? No one wins in war, they say, but this doesn't quite take into account the
topsy-turvy fortunes of our friends at BAE Systems. Every strongman needs his
arms. That's where BAE comes in. And things are all going very well for the
company as it emerges from the nightmare of nonstop investigations over the
�43bn al-Yamamah fighter plane sales to Saudi Arabia and smaller deals in
central Europe. Also the light directed towards the highly controversial sale
of a military radar to poverty-stricken Tanzania. In time, BAE admitted false
accounting and making misleading statements in relation to allegations of
corruption. But the allegations of corruption themselves, which were always
strongly denied, were successfully rebuffed, and that has proved to be
crucial. The company, if judged corrupt, would have been excluded from doing
business with the US government, by dint of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act. As things transpired, note Drury D Stevenson and Nicholas J Wagoner of
the South Texas College of Law, who have examined the aftermath, in the 365
days that followed the payment of penalties worth �300m, BAE "was ...Share With Friends: | | Politics - Top Stories News, RSS Feeds and Widgets via Feedzilla.
? No one wins in war, they say, but this doesn't quite take into account the
topsy-turvy fortunes of our friends at BAE Systems. Every strongman needs his
arms. That's where BAE comes in. And things are all going very well for the
company as it emerges from the nightmare of nonstop investigations over the
�43bn al-Yamamah fighter plane sales to Saudi Arabia and smaller deals in
central Europe. Also the light directed towards the highly controversial sale
of a military radar to poverty-stricken Tanzania. In time, BAE admitted false
accounting and making misleading statements in relation to allegations of
corruption. But the allegations of corruption themselves, which were always
strongly denied, were successfully rebuffed, and that has proved to be
crucial. The company, if judged corrupt, would have been excluded from doing
business with the US government, by dint of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act. As things transpired, note Drury D Stevenson and Nicholas J Wagoner of
the South Texas College of Law, who have examined the aftermath, in the 365
days that followed the payment of penalties worth �300m, BAE "was ...Share With Friends: | | Politics - Top Stories News, RSS Feeds and Widgets via Feedzilla.
In Egypt, Libyan Refugees Find Tough Conditions
There are 600 asylum seekers and thousands more third-country nationals who are living at the border. Egypt has come under harsh criticism for the way it's dealing with the refugee crisis.
Sunny Skies and South Fork Raftin?
Shore don’t feel like winter ’round these parts.� Skies have been blue, daffodils are starting to poke their heads up, and the hills are turning green.� Perfect time to remind you that we offer year ’round rafting on the South Fork of the American River.� Sure you need a wetsuit, but the�river flows are good [...]
Witness Recalls Deadly Tuscaloosa Tornado
Michele Norris speaks with Reginald Eppes, who survived the deadly tornado in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with his wife Danielle and three sons, RJ, James and Joel. Reginald is in the hospital recovering from fractured ribs and a deflated lung.
Would YOU Kayak With These Guys? :)
Last Wednesday when the weather forecasters were calling for a torrential dumping of lowland snow around Seattle I was happy to hear that Dave Moroles�was still game for trekking out to the Skykomish for a run – and Rob McKibbin said if we showed up he would have to go, of course.� It turned out [...]
Need A Coat Of Arms? First Pass The Test Of Eminence
An official Middleton family Coat of Arms was needed before Kate Middleton could marry Prince William. Once she passed the test of eminence, the College of Arms in London helped the Middleton family design their coat of arms.
Obama Administration: Sugary Foods Not So Grrreat!
The Federal Trade Commission has offered guidelines to companies that market food products to kids. The government wants the food industry to market healthy foods, not the fast food, sugary cereals and salty snacks that make up a lot of the ad market. But even though the program would be voluntary, it still rankles critics who say the government is trying to infringe on companies' free speech rights.
Indifference: Far And Away The Most Dangerous Human Capacity
It's common for most of us to easily move from hope to despair, or from feelings of control to feelings of powerlessness, when confronting the world around us. Commentator Ursula Goodenough argues that there is good reason to settle on hope as our dominant take on the world.
Nine Americans Killed In Attack By Afghan Officer
The gunman opened fire after an argument at the Kabul airport, according to Afghan and coalition officials. The attack was the latest in a string of attacks by men in Afghan military uniform, but it's unclear if the assailant was a Taliban agent.
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Morning Links (Theagitator.com)
"We received a report that you may have put a Kraft single on imported
sopressata. Mind if we look around?" A heartwarming tale of jury
nullification. Obama's crackdown on pain patients. This one may be more
difficult to disprove. "In Defense of Flogging." BTW, Peter Moskos will �be
one of your guest-bloggers while I'm on [...]
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sopressata. Mind if we look around?" A heartwarming tale of jury
nullification. Obama's crackdown on pain patients. This one may be more
difficult to disprove. "In Defense of Flogging." BTW, Peter Moskos will �be
one of your guest-bloggers while I'm on [...]
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Rep. Webster Defends GOP Plan To Change Medicare
Florida freshman Rep. Daniel Webster bucked the Tea Party line recently and voted to support the House spending deal pushed by Speaker John Boehner. Days later, the Republican also voted to support a GOP plan to privatize Medicare ? an issue of special interest to Florida seniors.
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Officials: Fatah, Hamas Reach Deal To End Rift
The plan calls for the formation of a single caretaker government and preparations to hold presidential and legislative elections. The deal would end years-long divisions between the rival governments in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Israel immediately rejected the prospect of a Palestinian government including Hamas, and the U.S. expressed similar concerns.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
President Obama Woos the Oprah Voter
James Warren, The AtlanticSorry, America, but Chicago is not atwitter over President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama returning to tape "Oprah" on Wednesday -- even if its significance shouldn't be discounted.Other stuff is going on. Two sports teams have been in the playoffs. Agonizing over two, underperforming baseball teams is in full swing. A policy Energizer Bunny, the maniacally-disciplined and primed-for-action Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel, is sucking up media oxygen prior to his May 16 inaugural. Gas prices are over $4.50 a gallon. And the economy's awful and people are hurting.
Foster Wallace: An Ordinary Guy Who Couldn't Be
David Foster Wallace's unfinished novel, The Pale King, was recently published. But to truly enjoy his work, says critic John Powers, you must read his earlier pieces, which were filled with "a staggering eye for detail" from "a mind that was never predictable."
Boehner's Show-and-Bluff on Debt Ceiling
Ezra Klein, Washington PostSteve Benen rounds up some of John Boehner's debt-ceiling statements and notices that they're getting more, rather than less, reckless. We've gone from, "Whether we like it or not, the federal government has obligations and we have obligations on our part," to "there's a chance it [the debt limit vote] could not happen."Perhaps that's to be expected: Boehner's playing a bit of a double-game here. He needs to convince Republicans that the debt-ceiling must be raised, convince the market that he understands the debt ceiling...
Nevada's Ruby Mountains - "Terminal Cancer" Chute
Terminal Cancer's not always bad, at least according to Gary Begley, who shares this first-person look at one of Nevada's Ruby Mountains' classic chutes. Be on the look out for more intel from the Ruby Mountains in an upcoming issue of frequency TSJ.
Snowboard Terminal Cancer chute from Gary Begley on Vimeo.
Snowboard Terminal Cancer chute from Gary Begley on Vimeo.
Weekly Standard: Why Quash The Birthers Now?
The Obama administration finally addressed a longstanding conspiracy theory today ? one that claimed the President was not a citizen of the U.S. But John McCormack of The Weekly Standard wonders if the move was politically motivated.
Matt French Gallery Show May 13th in Blaine, WA
If you're near the Washington/Canada border come check out Matt French's first North American solo show in five years at Loomis Hall Gallery in Blaine, Wash. on Friday, May 13th. French's art, in addition to gracing the pages of frequency TSJ Issue 8.2, has appeared in numerous graphics from LIB Tech, Volcom and others.
The Foam Shop in Bellevue ? Thumbs Up for Kayak Outfitting
I stopped in at the Friendly�Foam Shop in Bellevue today to pick up some kayak outfitting stuff and thought I’d give it a shout out for our local kayakers.� They have a good selection of�kayak outfitting type foam, ranging from thin pieces to 4-inch blocks.� Prices are reasonable, and Emy, the manager, was nice enough [...]
Obama's Foreign Policy: The First Two Years
The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza details President Obama's response to the ongoing uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East. He explains why the president's actions ? in Egypt and then in Libya ? say a great deal about the administration's larger foreign policy ideology.
The Burning Bridges Tapes Vol. 1: Wittlake, LeBlanc and Forgash
The folks at Holden Outerwear have dug up and remixed some footage from KidsKnow's 2005 film Burning Bridges. Featuring riding from Holden co-founder Mikey LeBlanc, Scotty Wittlake and Andy Forgash, some of this footage is previously unseen, some of it made the flick, all of it is good.
THE BURNING BRIDGES TAPES- VOL. 1 from HOLDEN OUTERWEAR on Vimeo.
THE BURNING BRIDGES TAPES- VOL. 1 from HOLDEN OUTERWEAR on Vimeo.
Holding Bernanke Accountable
David Leonhardt, New York TimesOn Wednesday at 2:15 p.m., Ben Bernanke will do something that previous Federal Reserve chairmen considered a terrible idea. He will hold a news conference.Mr. Bernanke spent much of his academic career arguing that the Fed should be less opaque, and, as chairman, he has put his ideas into action. Now it’s time for those of us in the media to hold up our end of bargain. In the spirit of democratic accountability, we should ask hard questions — and we shouldn’t let him get away with the evasions and half-answers that members of Congress too often allow Fed...
Obama calls birth controversy "distracting" (Reuters)
Apr 27 - President Obama calls a controversy over his birth certificate a
"side show" that distracts from important issues such as the federal budget.
Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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"side show" that distracts from important issues such as the federal budget.
Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Hi, My Name?s Alli Rainey, And I?m A Rock Climber Who?s Afraid Of Heights? Seriously
Acrophobia and Rock Climbing ? How Love Has (Mostly) Overcome Fear I?m afraid of heights. I hate that statement, even though it?s the most common one used to describe acrophobia, the fear of heights. But the words ?fear? and ?afraid,? … Continue reading →
The Root: Obama And The Elusive Idea Of Race
When President Obama was elected, some thought he would usher in a new era of racial understanding. But as Mary C. Curtis of The Root points out, that era is probably a long way off. The president might have sparked a conversation about race, but the dialogue will go on long after he is gone.
Reports: Panetta to replace Gates at Pentagon (Houston Chronicle)
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The 'High Times' Presidential Straw Poll (The Atlantic)
Gary Johnson thumps Ron Paul as the preferred Republican candidate of pot
smokers, says the editorial staff of the venerable marijuana magazine
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smokers, says the editorial staff of the venerable marijuana magazine
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Is The Dalai Lama Playing A Dangerous Game?
The Dalai Lama shocked the world of Buddhism when he announced that he was giving up his political powers as head of the Tibetan government in exile. Some analysts say the aging leader is beginning a risky strategy to preserve the spiritual leadership of Tibetan Buddhism in the event of his death.
George Wendt Interview
Click here to view the video version of this interview. After a career as a middle school match teacher, George Wendt, left Los Angeles, California with his wife Pam and found a home in Angels Camp. He wanted to focus more intimately on the whitewater rafting business he started in 1969, which was intended to [...]
Haley Barbour and the Overgrown Presidency
Kyle Wingfield, Atlanta JCI found Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour’s announcement yesterday that he’s not running for president surprising but not earth-shattering; I previously explained that I didn’t think Barbour could win the presidency anyway, and nothing in the interim had changed my mind.That said, I agree with what the Cato Institute’s Roger Pilon wrote about the reason Barbour gave for staying out:
John Baer: Corbett promised cuts, and delivered, but plenty of policy questions remain (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
GOV. CORBETT's first 100 days - he hits that mini-milestone tomorrow - offer
insights into who he is and how
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insights into who he is and how
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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The Nation: GOP Is Holding Our Economy Hostage
With the Treasury Department predicting that the nation will hit its debt ceiling in mid-May, Congress is taking up the issue. But George Zornick of The Nation says that Republicans are using the deadline to push forward an agenda that drastically cuts spending.
Can Wasps Squash The Stink Bug Plague?
Home is where the heart is. It's probably also where a ton of brown marmorated stink bugs are right now, crawling out from behind photos, covering your windows and dropping into your hair. Help may be on the way, in the form of a parasitic Asian wasp.
Fred Norquist?s Dipper Creek Kayaking Video ? Thumbs Up
This is amazing footage of a run done by Fred Norquist and friends on Dipper Creek, BC, in October 2010.� Usually I’d have a hard time getting through an eleven-minute video but there’s something about this one that kept me glued to it the entire time – the drops are huge, the canyon setting is [...]
Some GOP Freshmen Squeezed Between Medicare-Worried Seniors, Tea Party
New House Republicans from swing districts with their constituents during the spring recess are finding themselves in the middle of a political pinch. On one side are voters, many who are, worried about possible changes to Medicare. On the other, there's the Tea Party. And Democrats wait to pounce.
Geithner: Debt-Ceiling Debate Is 'Irresponsible' (WSJ)
Geithner said unemployment remains "very high," and the economy feels
"unfairly hard" to most Americans, in comments that weighed on the dollar. He
also said the debate on whether or not to increase the debt limit is
"ridiculous" and "irresponsible."
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"unfairly hard" to most Americans, in comments that weighed on the dollar. He
also said the debate on whether or not to increase the debt limit is
"ridiculous" and "irresponsible."
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Google Gives Mojave Solar Project A Boost
Google has announced a $168 investment, its largest ever, to back Brightsource Energy's solar thermal project in California's Mojave desert. Alexis Madrigal, of The Atlantic, discusses the project's technology, the environmental battles it faced, and how to connect this remote field of mirrors to the grid.
Shhhhhh!
Last week, after backpacking and dayhiking in the Grand Canyon, Kathy and I each submitted visitor-comment forms at the National Park Headquarters. Here’s what we said: URGENT: STOP ALL FLYOVERS We backpacked last week down the Hermit Trail, camped at Monument and Boucher creeks, then hiked up and out via the Boucher trail. It was [...]
Washington: Hub For Politics, Power And ... Paparazzi?
In parts of New York City and Los Angeles, paparazzi can be sighted outside posh restaurants or nighttime hotspots, desperately trying to snap photos of celebrities. In this week's Washington Post Magazine, staff writer Annie Gowen reports that paparazzi are now regulars in the nation's capital. Host Michel Martin speaks with Gowen about her piece "In Your Face," and just what's bringing the stars and the paparazzi to Washington.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Listening To Wild Soundscapes
A new field of biology called 'soundscape ecology' has scientists recording all the sounds in a given habitat and listening for patterns and changes. Ecologist Bryan Pijanowski and bioacoustician Bernie Krause discuss what we can learn from listening to natural soundscapes.
Giffords Cleared To Attend Shuttle Launch
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will attend husband Mark Kelly's space shuttle launch in Florida on Friday, doctors said, allowing the Arizona congresswoman to travel for the first time since she was flown from Tucson to Houston more than three months ago to recover from a gunshot wound to the head.
Winter Extension
Mt. Baker's chair 5 accesses some of North America's most densely featured inbounds terrain. In early April, just two weeks before chairs shut down for the warmer months, Nate Kewin and I found ourselves enjoying said terrain. With backcountry avalanches looming we were quite glad to practice some mini-golf sans packs. While most boards are now in garages, swapped out for kayaks and mt. bikes, Nate practices for next years LBS...
The snow was of classic Cascade consistency - giving the rider Velcro like brakes to evade traverse lines after a one-person-putter expression session. Here I was thinking of someday learning to get barreled by a moving wave.
The snow was of classic Cascade consistency - giving the rider Velcro like brakes to evade traverse lines after a one-person-putter expression session. Here I was thinking of someday learning to get barreled by a moving wave.
Jake Blauvelt 2010 Edit
The first few episodes of Blauvelt’s Backcountry Show have provided a behind-the-scenes look at the past season, but this edit mixes it up and focuses on the action of the past year, from pillows and pow turns to the park.
JAKE BLAUVELT VIDEO PART 2010 from Jake Blauvelt on Vimeo.
JAKE BLAUVELT VIDEO PART 2010 from Jake Blauvelt on Vimeo.
Does A Higher Minimum Wage Kill Jobs?
Labor advocates say raising the minimum wage stimulates consumer spending. Problem is, with the unemployment rate still at 8.8 percent, elected officials don't want to do anything that might discourage job creation.
"The Show" at TWSSF 2011
Although they're no longer doing the Grenade Games, Monster Energy has continued to get wierd at this year's Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival, which runs through April 24th in Whistler, B.C., hosting various contests and live performances. The first part of Monster's video recap offers a taste of all the controlled chaos that is Telus--check back for more coverage as the festival progresses.
Monster Energy Presents - The Show - Part 1 from Monster Energy® Canada on Vimeo.
Monster Energy Presents - The Show - Part 1 from Monster Energy® Canada on Vimeo.
Weekly Standard: Obama's Gimmicks Will Fail In 2012
Now that the 2012 presidential election campaign is gearing up and moving closer, Jay Cost of The Weekly Standard takes a look at what he expects Obama's campaign approach to be ? and argues that no amount of stirring speeches will cause voters to forget about the poor economy.
Boardercross + Slopestyle = Boarderstyle at The Show
Another unique event from Monster's "The Show" at Telus 2011, "Boarderstyle" combines slopestyle with boardercross, with the four riders competing in each heat being judged on both their speed and their tricks. Jon Versteeg takes home the first ever boarderstyle trophy in this recap of the event. Word is the four riders decided before dropping that they would split the cash regardless, though. Sharing is caring.
Monster Energy Presents - The Show - Part 3 from Monster Energy® Canada on Vimeo.
Monster Energy Presents - The Show - Part 3 from Monster Energy® Canada on Vimeo.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
'Pumpkin Eater': 1960s Domesticity, Sardonically
A year before Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique made way for a change in how women viewed their lives, The Pumpkin Eater gave a searing glimpse of unhappy married domesticity. Wickedly funny, it said many things that women were told to keep quiet about in that era.
Katie Brown: Fight or Flight
Movement has long been my companion, my main companion. (Well, that and my dog). For over ten years I never stayed in one place, or with one idea, for more than six months. You see, when in constant motion, you … Continue reading →
Gas Prices: Lessons From The Carter Years
In response to the rising cost of home heating oil, President Jimmy Carter suggested Americans wear a sweater and turn down the thermostat. That message, political consultant Tad Devine says, did not go over well. What plays better, he says, is empathy ? the path President Obama seems to be taking.
A Father And His Daughter: 'Always My Buddy'
Jennifer Wells recently brought her father, Steven, to a StoryCorps booth in Macon, Ga. She asked him to look back on the day she was born, 27 years ago ? and to recall how he felt about becoming a dad.
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O.A.R.S. Seeks to Bolster Student Education and Tourism in the Sierra Foothills
George and Pam Wendt, founders of O.A.R.S., moved to Angels Camp in 1974 to set up a base of operations for the Stanislaus River and offer guided rafting trips. But George recalls that it was the Class II San Juan River in Utah where they took their two sons Clavey and Tyler, aged 7 and [...]
"The Show" at TWSSF: Moguls with Travis Williams and Friends
The Show at of the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival at Whistler continues with this video recap of day 2, in which Trouble Andrew gives a snowboard lesson and Travis Williams dominates the genre-blending Mogul Mash competition.
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George Wendt Interview
Click here to view the video version of this interview. After a career as a middle school match teacher, George Wendt, left Los Angeles, California with his wife Pam and found a home in Angels Camp. He wanted to focus more intimately on the whitewater rafting business he started in 1969, which was intended to [...]
More White House Demagoguery on Gas Prices (Powerlineblog.com)
(John)
Spooked by the rising price of gasoline, the Obama administration has
responded in its usual fashion: not by trying to solve the problem, but by
looking for someone to demonize. We wrote last night about Obama's attack on
"speculators;" he has seen political advantage in going after America's oil
companies, too:
> President Obama lashed out at oil companies -- and the tax breaks they get
from the government -- for a second day in a row on Thursday and again in
Saturday's address.
>
> "Four billion dollars of your money are going to these companies at a time
when they're making record profits and you're paying near record prices at the
pump," the president said at a Nevada town hall. "It has to stop." ...
>
> [B]y hitting the oil companies over subsidies and sending the Justice
Department on an investigation, Obama can try to mend fences with his allies.
It is easy to show that Obama's attack on the oil companies is baseless. To
begin with, what do "subsidies" have to do with high gas prices? I assume that
by "subsidies" Obama means that there is still some oil company income that
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Spooked by the rising price of gasoline, the Obama administration has
responded in its usual fashion: not by trying to solve the problem, but by
looking for someone to demonize. We wrote last night about Obama's attack on
"speculators;" he has seen political advantage in going after America's oil
companies, too:
> President Obama lashed out at oil companies -- and the tax breaks they get
from the government -- for a second day in a row on Thursday and again in
Saturday's address.
>
> "Four billion dollars of your money are going to these companies at a time
when they're making record profits and you're paying near record prices at the
pump," the president said at a Nevada town hall. "It has to stop." ...
>
> [B]y hitting the oil companies over subsidies and sending the Justice
Department on an investigation, Obama can try to mend fences with his allies.
It is easy to show that Obama's attack on the oil companies is baseless. To
begin with, what do "subsidies" have to do with high gas prices? I assume that
by "subsidies" Obama means that there is still some oil company income that
the government ...Share With Friends: | | Politics - Top Stories News, News Feeds and News via Feedzilla.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
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'Incendies': Within A Family, Secret Fires Burn
Denis Villeneuve's breathtakingly primal drama means to unsettle audiences as much as its characters ? two siblings searching for answers about their late mother's mysterious past. (Recommended)
A Father And His Daughter: 'Always My Buddy'
Jennifer Wells recently brought her father, Steven, to a StoryCorps booth in Macon, Ga. She asked him to look back on the day she was born, 27 years ago ? and to recall how he felt about becoming a dad.
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 [...]
Overnight Video: Music for One Apartment and Six Drummers (Littlegreenfootballs.com)
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What Are The Potential Outcomes Of The Syrian Protests?
For more on the demonstrations happening in Syria Friday, Robert Siegel speaks with Ammar Abdulhamid, a Syrian democracy activist based in the United States. Abdulhamid is an informal spokesman for the protesters in Syria. He talks about the possible outcomes of the demonstrations.
How I Became a Burn Victim, with a Sprained Ankle to Boot
It was a foggy night on the Tuolumne River, with average evening temperatures settling in the low 50s. We had decided to set up camp at Indian, just under a mile downriver from Powerhouse. My fellow rafting mates were finally asleep after a long night of sharing jokes by the campfire and enjoying a brewski [...]
Friday, April 22, 2011
New Republic: Obama Chose The Wrong 2012 Issue
President Obama has been traveling the country this week in order to discuss the rising deficit crisis. But John B. Judis of The New Republic argues that if Obama has any hope of winning in 2012, he better start focusing on job growth and unemployment instead.
Will Trump's political gamble pay off? Maybe it already has. (Christian Science Monitor)
Whether Donald Trump's political moves turn out to be entertainment, a
presidential candidacy, or a bit of both, the press attention offers him big
payoffs ? for now.
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presidential candidacy, or a bit of both, the press attention offers him big
payoffs ? for now.
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CNN's Spitzer pushes back at Trump's business boasts (Los Angeles Times)
It was inevitable that Trumpmentum would eventually smash into a Trumpian
takedown, a collision of unstoppable, irresistable, and spectacular forces.
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takedown, a collision of unstoppable, irresistable, and spectacular forces.
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Calm Down (The Atlantic)
Jim Rutenberg splashes cold water on the Trumpmania sweeping the land:Why, it
was roughly four?
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Tiffany Hensley: Is The Proverbial Climber Really So Poor As Reputation Speaks
Yup. I sold my unicycle, a spare 60M Edelrid rope, and signed the rent check with a fluttery heart before I flew to Boston for the Heart of Zteel. But the LT11 teasers had a half-naked reputed V15 climber in … Continue reading →
Thursday, April 21, 2011
High-End Burger Joints Raise The Stakes
The fastest growing restaurant chain in the country is a hamburger eatery called Five Guys. Along with restaurants like Elevation Burger and Ray's Hell Burger, it offers fresh, steakhouse-quality beef ? and is leading a revolution that's making the bigger chains take notice.
Trump's a Creation of the Media
Neal Boortz, Nealz NuzeNow wait a minute...I don't remember being interviewed for this article? Oh well, the life of a back-bencher, but this Politico columnist believes, "The talk-show right will sound like they are on [Donald Trump's] payroll. Hate to be the foreign object in the punch bowl (not really) . but you're looking at one talk show host who isn't going gaga over Donald Trump.
First Snowpack Report of 2011
As you know, we’ve had some crazy weather this fall and early winter.�We’re off to�a good start, but keep in mind that despite all this early precipitation, it is�still too early to tell with certainty what the 2011 rafting season will be like. If we had a dry weather pattern develop between now and April, [...]
Whitewater Kayaking Slalom Technique How-To Videos
As usual, after watching videos of my friends creeking Class V, I went searching for some instructional videos on kayaking slalom technique because I know I’m weak in the eddy-catching / boat control department.� After plugging around for a while I finally found this awesome site called Canoe Slalom Technique that has a big section [...]
Fred Norquist?s Dipper Creek Kayaking Video ? Thumbs Up
This is amazing footage of a run done by Fred Norquist and friends on Dipper Creek, BC, in October 2010.� Usually I’d have a hard time getting through an eleven-minute video but there’s something about this one that kept me glued to it the entire time – the drops are huge, the canyon setting is [...]
Heather Robinson: Support Your Local Farm!
In a country so abundant in factory farms and the corporate monopoly, it is important to show support to local organic farmers. Even in Las Vegas, I have found a way to help out. I recently became a shareholder in … Continue reading →
Politicians Put A Positive Spin On Budget Battle Words
Both Republicans and Democrats have put a lot of energy into coming up with new ways to describe old concepts. For example, Republicans say they want to get rid of the death tax instead of the estate tax. Instead of talking about government spending, Democrats champion investments in the country's future.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
'Quagmire Of Bureaucracy' Stifles Gulf Spill Research
A year after the disaster, scientists are waiting for a promised $450 million from BP. Some of the research that has been done is tied up in legal proceedings, and researchers say they've missed the chance to gather critical data from the Gulf.
Time to Rule in a Ground Option in Libya
Michael Hirsh, National JournalIt's all bombing under the bridge now, but more than a decade ago President Clinton faced a crucial decision after a two-month NATO air campaign had failed to dislodge Serb autocrat Slobodan Milosevic from the besieged province of Kosovo. Would the U.S. president finally order a ground campaign, even though he had firmly ruled that out in the beginning? Clinton didn't have to in the end, but it was a closer-run thing than most people realize: just hours before Milosevic and the Serbs finally agreed to withdraw, the president had scheduled a meeting with his Joint Chiefs to mull a...
The Nation: Obama's Overflow Of Debt Discussion
The ongoing deficit debate deepens as President Obama hits the road this week in order to boost the reception of his proposal. But Ari Berman of The Nation argues by conceding that debt is the biggest problem facing the country, the president is undermining the case for the government's role in boosting the economy.
What Should Be The 'Game Of Thrones' Soundtrack: Ripped-Bodice Rock
Women in rock from Stevie Nicks to Joanna Newsom find witchy power in fantasies seen in HBO's show.
Participatory Budgeting Is Music To Medellin's Poor
The Colombian city is one of the largest in the world to practice participatory budgeting ? which has helped bring arts and social services to streets otherwise torn by poverty and violence.
Our 'Toxic' Love-Hate Relationship With Plastics
Science writer Susan Freinkel chronicles the rise of plastic in consumer culture ? and its effects on the environment and our health ? in Plastic: A Toxic Love Story. Freinkel says plastics leach potentially harmful chemicals into our bloodstream ? and that scientists are now figuring out what that does to our bodies.
Michelle Obama's Plane Was Not in 'Danger' (The Atlantic)
A three-mile separation is closer than it should be, but it's not a 'near
miss.'
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Ex-Maryland Gov. William Donald Schaefer Dies At 89
Schaefer spent two four-year terms as governor. Before that, as Baltimore's mayor, he made headlines for transforming the city's aging downtown into a tourist destination. Always a salesman for the city, he once jumped into a seal pool while wearing a turn-of-the century bathing costume.
Libyan Rebels Look For Ways To Fill Coffers
In Libya's rebel-held east, cash supplies are dwindling, shortages are emerging, and prices are rising as officials scramble to hold the economy together and fund a revolt against a much stronger army. The opposition government will need an infusion from somewhere soon to keep meeting demand.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Is Illinois Law Attractive to Murderers?
Chuck Goudie, Daily HeraldThe never-ending death penalty debate has been given new life by a British Columbia man. DuPage County prosecutors say the man decided to hunt down and kill his ex-girlfriend in Illinois only after determining that he wouldn’t face the executioner.The 36-year-old woman was shot numerous times in the head as she walked out of the Oak Brook office where she worked.
Fight For Ohio Union Rights Turns To The Ballot Box
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a collective bargaining restriction for state workers into law on March 31. Now, a reinvigorated state labor movement is turning to its Plan B: a good old-fashioned petition drive to get a referendum on the ballot this fall.
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 [...]
The Foam Shop in Bellevue ? Thumbs Up for Kayak Outfitting
I stopped in at the Friendly�Foam Shop in Bellevue today to pick up some kayak outfitting stuff and thought I’d give it a shout out for our local kayakers.� They have a good selection of�kayak outfitting type foam, ranging from thin pieces to 4-inch blocks.� Prices are reasonable, and Emy, the manager, was nice enough [...]
Like, Share, Discover: Facebook For Scientists
You won't find scientists poking their colleagues and sharing photos at ResearchGate.net. Instead, they are connecting with peers and trading ideas and unpublished information.
Bill requires TSA seek parental OK before patting-down a child (Washington Post)
Ethan MillerGETTY IMAGESTransportation Security Administrationemployees
demonstrate an advanced image technologymachine in Las Vegas. In the wake of
concerns regarding a video of a Transportation Security Administration
screener patting down a young child at an airport security checkpoint, one of
the agency's leading critics is pushing Congress to pass a law requiring it to
seek parental consent before performing enhanced pat-downs on young children.
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demonstrate an advanced image technologymachine in Las Vegas. In the wake of
concerns regarding a video of a Transportation Security Administration
screener patting down a young child at an airport security checkpoint, one of
the agency's leading critics is pushing Congress to pass a law requiring it to
seek parental consent before performing enhanced pat-downs on young children.
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Energy and Education (TIME)
Obama chose�to highlight energy and education instead of deficit in a sit-down
with local reporters.
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with local reporters.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Video: Kayaker Beatdown (and Many Other Things Going Badly at the Same Time)
Here’s a video that Jessie McCarthy posted on Professor Paddle a while ago.� It’s a good example of how you can run something no problem one time and then the next time be a little bit off and turn into a cautionary tale.� Watch the rescue and see how many things go wrong.
Sunny Skies and South Fork Raftin?
Shore don’t feel like winter ’round these parts.� Skies have been blue, daffodils are starting to poke their heads up, and the hills are turning green.� Perfect time to remind you that we offer year ’round rafting on the South Fork of the American River.� Sure you need a wetsuit, but the�river flows are good [...]
Backpacking Camp Shoes
We recently found what we believe might be the ideal camp shoes for backpacking. Until now, we?ve tried all sorts of cheap flipflops, imitation Crocs, etc. They?re light enough that they?re not burdensome in a backpack. And they?re adequate, allowing us to get out of our boots and walk around backcountry campsites without hurting our [...]
Gulf Marine Life Still Lives In Spill's Horror
As the BP oil spill disaster unfolded, people around the world were riveted by images of birds, fish and other wildlife, caked in black muck, for months on end. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Christopher D'Elia, dean of the School of the Coast and Environment at Louisiana State University, about the environmental impact a year after the spill.
The Backcountry Hikers? Frontcountry Dilemma: Tent Camping vs. RVing
Does this describe you? (1) You hike frequently, so you spend a lot of time driving to trailheads, many of which are remote, some of which are accessible only via unpaved roads. You ask more of your vehicle than do most people. You either own a vehicle with high clearance and perhaps 4WD, or you [...]
Gadhafi Forces Pound Libyan Rebels In Misrata
The Libyan port city of Misrata is being heavily hit by forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. There are reports of many killed in the fighting as hundreds of people wait to be evacuated by sea. James Hider, of the Times of London, talks to Renee Montagne about the fighting.
5 Economic Issues That Doom Obama to 1 Term
Jeff Reeves, InvestorPlaceAs the old phrase about voter sentiment goes, “it’s the economy, stupid.” And like it or lump it, one of the reasons President Obama rode to victory in 2008 was a foot-in-mouth moment from opponent Sen. John McCain during the height of the market meltdown.That famous gaffe was a quote from McCain that “the fundamentals of our economy are strong” while the Dow Jones tanked 500-plus points or over 4% in a single day on Sept. 15, 2008.
Double Take 'Toons: Taxing Deadline
We don't have to remind you what tomorrow is, so here are cartoonists Steve Kelley and Randy Bish to help ease the pain.
Richard Leakey Reflects On Human Past--And Future
Paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey talks about what several generations of fossil finds reveal about human origins, and how modern Homo sapiens are threatening the future of life around the globe. Evolutionary biologist Quentin Atkinson joins to discuss the origins of language, which, like hominids, he's traced to Africa.
Repelling Bugs With The Essence Of Grapefruit
Scientists are working on a new, natural bug repellent. It's non toxic, non-greasy and smells like grapefruit. For insects it's deadly but for humans it's safe enough to drink.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
A U.S. Home For African Leaders, Acclaimed Or Notorious
Boston University's President-in-Residence Program has hosted six former African leaders. One of candidates for the next spot is Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo, who refused to leave office after being voted out, sparking a brief but bloody civil war. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Charles Stith, creator of the program, who has described the program as "a rest home for dictators."
'Shadows Bright As Glass': A Brain Injury, Then Art
Some of the biggest insights about the brain come from accidents ? aberrations that tell us what makes the norm function. Journalist Amy Nutt profiles a man who suffered slight nerve damage that radically changed his personality and led to profound insights into the right brain/left brain balance.
New Book about California Rivers
Rivers fans, you might be interested in a new book out by conservationist and photographer Tim Palmer–it’s called Rivers of California: Nature’s Lifelines in the Golden State.� Looks totally fascinating and beautiful–especially if you’re an AO frequent floater and have explored some of these river systems from the top of a raft!� You can learn [...]
An 'Atlas Shrugged' Movie Gives Rand Enthusiasts A Chance To Spread The Word
The new film Atlas Shrugged looks to give new, more accessible life to a philosophy many revere. As Zoe Chace found at a screening, there's both concern that it won't be done well and high hopes that it will.
Trump Dumps On Cantor (Talkingpointsmemo.com)
Trump warns Cantor not to dump on birther issue: "I think it's a very bad
thing for Cantor to have done because I'll tell you, people love this issue
especially in the Republican Party." Watch video of TPM's exclusive
interview....
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thing for Cantor to have done because I'll tell you, people love this issue
especially in the Republican Party." Watch video of TPM's exclusive
interview....
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