Tuesday, May 31, 2011
May 2011 Rafting Update!
There is so much going on!� No, not just revolutions one after the other, tsunamis, tornados, saying�sayonara to Liz, Osama, and the Flip camera, and of course�zee Royal Wedding.� Here in our smaller and more gentle world, we are quite happy to just�be in the midst of a Truly Fabulous rafting season and�directing guides, buses, [...]
Under Sail to Mt Waddington: Reporting from the Summit Push
You may remember the story in frequency TSJ #8.2 about a group that set sail for Alaska's Mt St Elias with the goal of climbing and riding 18,000 feet back to the ocean. Well, the same core crew has set sail for BC's Mt Waddington--the highest peak in BC's Coast Mountains--to attempt a circumnavigation of the peak, summit, and ride some mind-bending couloirs along the way. Down to their last few days in the mountains, conditions improved, and the crew made a move--this just in from Taylor Woodward, who's recovering from his crevasse fall in camp:
"Steve's team made a push the last two days on the South Face of Waddington, making it to 12,700 feet at the base of the summit pinnacle. They had to bivy on the route with eventually a retreat, out of gas after 36 hours of push. They are back at the north end of Jester Pass safely. Steve and Adam's effort was impressive considering there have only been 6 successful parties to climb this route.
Dave and Ryan made a push towards the Northwest Summit of Waddington but got turned back around the North Ridge junction at the Angel Glacier confluence due to a whiteout. They are currently at the South end of Jester Pass, in regular contact with Steve's party. All involved will be heading back tomorrow, foreseeably 3 days from their position 50 miles in, to the Homathko camp."
There you have it--no summit, but a fair bit of riding and climbing--from sea to near summit once again, and all are headed out safe and sound. Enjoy the sail home.
"Steve's team made a push the last two days on the South Face of Waddington, making it to 12,700 feet at the base of the summit pinnacle. They had to bivy on the route with eventually a retreat, out of gas after 36 hours of push. They are back at the north end of Jester Pass safely. Steve and Adam's effort was impressive considering there have only been 6 successful parties to climb this route.
Dave and Ryan made a push towards the Northwest Summit of Waddington but got turned back around the North Ridge junction at the Angel Glacier confluence due to a whiteout. They are currently at the South end of Jester Pass, in regular contact with Steve's party. All involved will be heading back tomorrow, foreseeably 3 days from their position 50 miles in, to the Homathko camp."
There you have it--no summit, but a fair bit of riding and climbing--from sea to near summit once again, and all are headed out safe and sound. Enjoy the sail home.
Remembering Our Troops, No Matter The War
The number of combined U.S. fatalities from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is now more than 6,000. In honor of Memorial Day, guest host Allison Keyes considers how ? and whether ? Americans truly take the time to remember U.S. troops. She asks listeners to thank military members for their service.
2011 Rafting Season Flow Prediction
More Whitewater… More Rivers! Every day of the year the Department of Water Resources tracks the amount of precipitation that falls in California. It can come in the form of fog, rain, sleet, or snow, or…not come at all. No matter what happens each day, there is one day in their calendar that stands out [...]
Tornado Victims' Housing Options: Rentals, Trailers
Some of the people left homeless by the tornado in Joplin, Mo., could be placed in rental homes nearly an hour's drive away, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday it will consider bringing in trailers.
Video: Federal charges for John Edwards this week? (cbsnews)
CBS News political correspondent Jan Crawford reports on the latest in the
federal investigation into whether former Sen. John Edwards used campaign
money to hide his mistress.
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federal investigation into whether former Sen. John Edwards used campaign
money to hide his mistress.
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Robot Wars Prepare Kids For Manufacturing Jobs
Robot battles can be violent, noisy, and fun. High tech companies hope these clashes also turn on students to careers in industries that need their skills. "Getting into this definitely got me interested in the engineering aspect of things," says high school senior Dakotah Cleaver of Bloomsburg, Pa.
"Yawgoons" Rhode Island Rail Riding
Rhode Islander's Dylan Gamache, Marcus Rand, Brian Skorupski, and Brendon Rego sesh rails at Yawgoo Valley. In addition to featuring super clean slides all around, this is oddly the second snowboard video we've seen today with a Jadakiss track setting the mood.
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YAWGOONS from Brendan Gouin on Vimeo.
Three Rapid Reads For The Impatient Intellectual
Short story month is just about over, but take heed: if diving into the latest bestseller seems too daunting, the short story could be the form of fiction for you. Atlantic writer and producer Miriam Krule suggests three collections that are complex and nuanced despite their brevity ? and perfect for your morning commute.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Best Internship on Earth
There is quite a bit of hype surrounding the Sierra Club’s self-titled “Best Internship on Earth,” and rightfully so. Last year, one lucky winner got to travel around the U.S. and video blog his awesome adventures through the Sierra Club’s youth programs, including whitewater rafting in California. He also got a bunch of free gear [...]
Open Thread (Balloon-juice.com)
It's so miserably humid here I'm sort of just lifelessly flopping around. May
make a mojito to cool me down.
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make a mojito to cool me down.
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Of War And Kisses: How Adversity Shapes Culture
Countries tend to have personalities just like people do. Researchers have set out to define those differences, using a scale that measures how tight a culture's social rules and standards are. It turns out those rules ? as simple as where it's appropriate to kiss ? are often shaped by a nation's experience with war, crowding and other challenges.
Obama Honors Fallen Soldiers At Arlington Cemetery
President Obama honored America's fallen service members on Memorial Day and laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. He then spoke to the crowds gathered there and told the story of one of America's guardians, Travis Manian, and his friend and fellow Naval Academy graduate, Brendan Looney.
Support Team River Runner ? Teaching Wounded Veterans to Kayak
Team River Runner is a stellar non-profit�organization that helps wounded veterans and their families “find health and healing through whitewater” by teaching them how to kayak.� My kayaking friends from Texas who came out here last summer (on a trip I have yet to blog about, of course) – Ben Kvanli,�Jennifer Kerr and Kelly Howard, [...]
Family History: The General, His Sisters And Me
Gen. Vang Pao, an exiled leader from the Hmong hill tribe in communist Laos, was a CIA ally during the Vietnam War. Now, shortly after his death and six-day funeral in California, NPR's Doualy Xaykaothao ? Vang Pao's grandniece ? is delving into her family history. Who was Vang Pao, and what stories can his surviving sisters share?
David Brooks Crashes Palin Motorcycle Rally (The Atlantic)
The New York Times columnist dismissed her presidential aspirations on 'Meet
the Press.' Guess what happened next?
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the Press.' Guess what happened next?
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
New Republic: US Should Assist Iraq's Energy Sector
Instability in the Middle East doesn't help the U.S. energy crisis. Michael Makovsky of The New Republic recommends assisting foreign countries, specifically Iraq, in strengthening their energy sector.
Former Texas Governor Bill Clements dies at 94 (Reuters)
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Former Texas Governor Bill Clements, who was the
state's first Republican governor since Reconstruction when he took office in
1979, has died at the age of 94.
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state's first Republican governor since Reconstruction when he took office in
1979, has died at the age of 94.
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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 [...]
BA cabin crew vote this week to end 18 months of strife (Guardian)
The agreement includes a two-year pay deal and the return of travel perks for
staff who took part in walkouts last year
British Airways cabin crew will begin voting on a peace deal this week that
could end the airline's worst industrial dispute.
The Unite trade union is preparing to post ballot papers to nearly 10,000 crew
with a letter from its general secretary, Len McCluskey, recommending a vote
in favour of the agreement. The poll on the latest attempt to end the
industrial conflict will close on 22 June, 18 months after Unite opened its
first strike ballot on the dispute. So far the only indication of support for
the deal is approximate, after hundreds of crew attending a meeting at
Heathrow airport this month backed a proposal to put the deal to a wider vote.
The peace deal being voted on was thrashed out between McCluskey and BA's new
chief executive, Keith Williams, after two previous agreements were rejected
by Unite. Both sides issued conciliatory statements when the agreement was
unveiled, with Unite's leader praising the approach of his BA counterpart this
month.
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staff who took part in walkouts last year
British Airways cabin crew will begin voting on a peace deal this week that
could end the airline's worst industrial dispute.
The Unite trade union is preparing to post ballot papers to nearly 10,000 crew
with a letter from its general secretary, Len McCluskey, recommending a vote
in favour of the agreement. The poll on the latest attempt to end the
industrial conflict will close on 22 June, 18 months after Unite opened its
first strike ballot on the dispute. So far the only indication of support for
the deal is approximate, after hundreds of crew attending a meeting at
Heathrow airport this month backed a proposal to put the deal to a wider vote.
The peace deal being voted on was thrashed out between McCluskey and BA's new
chief executive, Keith Williams, after two previous agreements were rejected
by Unite. Both sides issued conciliatory statements when the agreement was
unveiled, with Unite's leader praising the approach of his BA counterpart this
month.
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Romney Back In Iowa, Shadowed by 2008 Loss
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, about to formally enter the 2012 race, makes his first Iowa tour of this campaign. Last time, he lost to former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who is sitting this one out.
Obama Visit Underscores America's European Ties
President Obama meets with Poland's prime minister and other Eastern European leaders on Saturday before closing his weeklong trip to Europe with a press conference in Warsaw. NPR's Scott Horsley looks back at the president's trip.
What's Behind 2011's Deadly Tornado Season?
The season isn't over, but tornado outbreaks have already struck urban areas and killed more than 500 people. A meteorologist puts the destruction in historical context, and explains that in the long term, tornadoes aren't becoming more frequent.
Week In News: Russia Joins Chorus Against Gadhafi
Russia has joined the call for Moammar Gadhafi's ouster, a surprise considering the Russian opposition to the initial NATO bombing. Guest host Rachel Martin talks about that and the week's other big stories with James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Microbes Hitchhiking On Hailstones
Snow and ice usually form around a nucleus of dust, which helps the ice crystals aggregate--but pollen, spores and bacteria can serve as the nuclei of precipitation too. Montana State University Ph.D. student Alex Michaud discusses his search for microbes in hailstones.
Snowboard Rental ? Walk before you run
Many people, when first starting out snowboarding, go out and purchase expensive snowboarding equipment only to discover that snowboarding is not for them afterall – it’s not always the case, but it does happen. Until you decide that snowboarding is the sport you wish to pursue, it may actually be best that you don’t buy [...]
The New Science Of Understanding Dog Behavior
Animal behaviorist John Bradshaw has spent much of his career debunking bad advice given to dog owners. His new book Dog Sense details what pet owners should expect from their dogs ? and what their dogs should expect in return from their owners.
At 84, he's still the `guardian angel' of Route 66 (Providence Journal)
SELIGMAN, Ariz. (AP) -- Just after lunchtime in a town that is a monument to
yesteryear, an old man is cruising down Route 66 using an eight-speed bicycle.
He is tidily dressed in khaki slacks, a navy polo and a baseball cap that
protects a mostly threadbare crown, save for a few strands of silvery
white....
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yesteryear, an old man is cruising down Route 66 using an eight-speed bicycle.
He is tidily dressed in khaki slacks, a navy polo and a baseball cap that
protects a mostly threadbare crown, save for a few strands of silvery
white....
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Air France 447 Crash Report Deepens Mystery
Paul Marks, NewScientistThe mystery surrounding the crash of Air France flight 447 in June 2009 deepened today when a preliminary report from air crash investigators revealed a double failure of the plane's speed sensors - critical for fly-by-wire computer-assisted flight - followed by the flight crew inexplicably failing to maintain airspeed and deal with the stall that resulted. The BEA says the plane hit turbulence at cruise altitude and then suffered temporary failures of two speed sensors - possibly due to high altitude icing.
4th Westbeach Chinese Downhill ? Whistler
In the Westbeach Chinese Downhill you either win or you loose, there’s no inbetween, there’s no attitude, there’s nothing to hold on to. It’s you, your board and the mountain & you get down that mountain as fast as you can. On the way down you have no friends. Then when you reach the bottom [...]
Support Team River Runner ? Teaching Wounded Veterans to Kayak
Team River Runner is a stellar non-profit�organization that helps wounded veterans and their families “find health and healing through whitewater” by teaching them how to kayak.� My kayaking friends from Texas who came out here last summer (on a trip I have yet to blog about, of course) – Ben Kvanli,�Jennifer Kerr and Kelly Howard, [...]
Friday, May 27, 2011
Where in the World is AO?
Yes, where in the world is AO anyway?� We know you’re out there having fabulous adventures, exploring this way and that, getting your minds blown and spreading the love….and we know you’re doing it all while wearing your hip and groovy AO swag.� It’s the social media age people–I know you want to show off!!!� [...]
Bad Karma Outdoor Gear
This is the first we’ve heard of the Koch brothers. Read the article. Your opinion? http://www.utne.com/Wild-Green/Get-the-Koch-Brothers-Out-of-Your-Gear.aspx
New Republic: US Should Assist Iraq's Energy Sector
Instability in the Middle East doesn't help the U.S. energy crisis. Michael Makovsky of The New Republic recommends assisting foreign countries, specifically Iraq, in strengthening their energy sector.
The Economy Is Wavering. Does DC Notice?
David Leonhardt, NY TimesThe latest economic numbers have not been good. Jobless claims rose last week, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Another report showed that economic growth at the start of the year was no faster than the Commerce Department initially reported "” "a real surprise," said Ian Shepherdson of High Frequency Economics.A job fair on Wednesday in Painesville, Ohio. Rising jobless claims are one of several recent signs of a sluggish economy.
Democrat Hochul Wins NY Election, Now Focuses On Jobs
In an upset victory on Tuesday, Democrat Kathy Hochul won a congressional seat in N.Y.'s 26th district, which has 30,000 more Republicans than Democrats. Hochul beat Republican Jane Corwin after framing the vote as a referendum on the GOP's Medicare reform plan. Host Michel Martin speaks with Hochul about her victory and what she hopes to accomplish upon taking office.
Heather Robinson: The Power of Rest and Relaxation (video)
I just returned home to Las Vegas from visiting my boyfriend in Boulder, CO. We planned to climb hard every day and cruise down Pearl Street every night. But I’d just endured long work weeks with evenings spent moving to … Continue reading →
Thursday, May 26, 2011
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 [...]
Brazilian Companies Offer Education To Needy Kids
Brazil's public education system handles 50 million students but, according to many, not very well. Private initiatives funded by thousands of Brazilian businesses have created a parallel education system.
Transformation Through The Viewfinder
The Welder – Notes from WELD's Laboratory The Middle Fork of the Salmon encompasses every aspect that river runners love about rivers. It’s natural flowing, no dams, no water being diverted. At any moment in the journey, there is a very good chance you will see wildlife in its most wild setting. The water is [...]
Democrat Wins Congressional Seat In Special Election
Democrat Kathy Hochul won a closely watched special election in New York's 26th Congressional District Wednesday. Robert Siegel talks to NPR's Mara Liasson about the results ? and what they may portend for 2012.
Putting The Bride (And The Laughs) In 'Bridesmaids'
Actress Maya Rudolf and director Paul Feig, of the movie Bridesmaids, talk about making a raunchy comedy starring women, from what they thought when they first read the script to the challenge of directing a scene involving food poisoning and wedding dresses.
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 [...]
Libyan Rebels, Sudanese Fighters Clash Near Border
Witnesses have reported mercenaries fighting for Moammar Gadhafi shooting at protesters or being captured by opposition forces. Some fighters were flown in to put down the rebellion, but most fighters were already in the war-torn country. Gadhafi has long provided arms, training and vehicles to various rebel groups in Sudan.
Dems Join GOP in Criticizing Obama on Israel
Peter Wallsten, Wash PostTop Democrats have joined a number of Republicans in challenging President Obama’s policy toward Israel, further exposing rifts that the White House and its allies will seek to mend before next year’s election.The differences, on display as senior lawmakers addressed a pro-Israel group late Monday and Tuesday, stem from Obama’s calls in recent days for any peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians to be based on boundaries that existed before the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, combined with “mutually agreed swaps” of territory.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Sesh Up Step-Up 2011 at Mt. Baker
The Wildcard Movies crew gets some sun on build day in the Baker backcountry, complete with the legendary grandma's step up and a number of beachwear backflips.
Beyond Popcorn: Theaters Try Seat-Side Food Service
Movie theaters have long thrived on refreshment revenues, but a sizable percentage of patrons don't visit the concessions stand. AMC Entertainment is trying to boost business with a new dining option ? restaurant-quality food, served by waiters as you enjoy your movie.
Jewish Americans React To Obama's Middle East Remarks
Over the past week, much has been said about President Obama's comments about Middle East peace and Israel's borders ? and the sharp response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But how are those comments playing with the American Jewish population? To find out, Robert Siegel speaks with Ron Kampeas, Washington bureau chief for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. He says that, on the whole, American Jews are much more concerned with domestic issues, like health care, than they are with the state of Israel.
Even The Best Athletes Can't Outrun Time
Every star in every sport who is getting a little long in the tooth ought to be told what happened exactly 76 years ago. That's when Babe Ruth hit three home runs ? and five days later, he quit baseball. For top athletes, it's often tough to realize it's finally over.
Under Sail to Mt Waddington: Ready to Push for the Summit
You may remember the story in frequency TSJ #8.2 about a group that set sail for Alaska's Mt St Elias with the goal of climbing and riding 18,000 feet back to the ocean. Well, the same core crew has set sail for BC's Mt Waddington--the highest peak in BC's Coast Mountains--to attempt a circumnavigation of the peak, summit, and ride some mind-bending couloirs along the way. Down to their last few days in the mountains, conditions have improved, and it's time to make a move--this just in from Taylor Woodward late last night:
"Steve and Adam are on the upper Dais Glacier in preparation for an ascent of the South Face of Waddington, possibly starting today. This will be an alpine style ascent, probably leaving the party on the route overnight for a 30-36 hour push.
Dave and Ryan are below Jester Pass, 3 miles from Steve's camp. The parties are in contact via satellite phone. Dave and Ryan hope to ride the northwest summit of Waddington in the next two days via the Angle Glacier.
Both parties objectives are on the same massif, separated by a prominent notch over 13,000 feet. Weather is improving. The last 12 hours has shown clearing, compared to the last five days of no vis and spotty precipitation. The weather window will remain stable throughout the duration of the trip. The team is expected back at Homathko camp in the next five days. I am busy at Chuck's place doing carpentry, bear watching and soon to do speed trials on Chuck's prototype power catamaran on the upper Butte Inlet.
Here we go...."
"Steve and Adam are on the upper Dais Glacier in preparation for an ascent of the South Face of Waddington, possibly starting today. This will be an alpine style ascent, probably leaving the party on the route overnight for a 30-36 hour push.
Dave and Ryan are below Jester Pass, 3 miles from Steve's camp. The parties are in contact via satellite phone. Dave and Ryan hope to ride the northwest summit of Waddington in the next two days via the Angle Glacier.
Both parties objectives are on the same massif, separated by a prominent notch over 13,000 feet. Weather is improving. The last 12 hours has shown clearing, compared to the last five days of no vis and spotty precipitation. The weather window will remain stable throughout the duration of the trip. The team is expected back at Homathko camp in the next five days. I am busy at Chuck's place doing carpentry, bear watching and soon to do speed trials on Chuck's prototype power catamaran on the upper Butte Inlet.
Here we go...."
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 [...]
Democrat Wins Special Election For N.Y. House Seat
Democrats picked off a heavily Republican upstate New York congressional seat Tuesday night in a special election that became a referendum on Medicare. Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul edged past Republican state Assemblywoman Jane Corwin to win the seat in the 26th Congressional District.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Skibowl: The Movie
Mt. Hood Skibowl was the first ski area I ever rode, though I seem to remember there being more varied terrain than just boxes. Narrow focus aside, this unofficial Skibowl flick from Connor Brown and friends captures what the bowl is all about, laid back shredding and avoiding the crowds at Meadows and Timberline.
Skibowl: The Movie from Connor Brown on Vimeo.
Skibowl: The Movie from Connor Brown on Vimeo.
The End of the Book Business?
John Steele Gordon, The AmericanAmazon, by far the largest bookseller in the country, reported on May 19 that it is now selling more books in its electronic Kindle format than in the old paper-and-ink format. That is remarkable, considering that the Kindle has only been around for four years. E-books now account for 14 percent of all book sales in this country and are increasing far faster than overall book sales. E-book sales are up 146 percent over last year, while hardback sales increased 6 percent and paperbacks decreased 8 percent.Does this spell the doom of the physical book? Certainly not immediately, and perhaps not...
Welcome back to ME!
When I logged on to my computer�this morning my own blog interface took one look at me and said “who are you?� ain’t seen you before!”� I rolled my eyes and said “oh give me a break, you’re mine, and you’ll recognize me if I say you will.”� But I guess it’s true, it has [...]
Obama: Chrysler loan repayment a 'milestone' (The Arizona Republic)
LONDON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says Chrysler's repayment of the
government loans that helped it emerge from bankruptcy is a "significant
milestone" for the auto industry....
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government loans that helped it emerge from bankruptcy is a "significant
milestone" for the auto industry....
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Henrietta Lacks Receives Honorary Degree
Henrietta Lacks was a poor African-American woman with cervical cancer. Doctors took her cells without her knowledge and used them for research. And they've been used in tens of thousands of research studies. Now nearly 60 years after her death, Morgan State University in Baltimore has awarded her an honorary degree. Michele Norris and Robert Siegel have more.
California's Prisons: A Disaster in the Making
Paul Whitefield, LA TimesAs hard as these things are to deal with, they are naturaldisasters. Some people, such as Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, argue that mankind is to blame for some of the recent weather-related problems, such as flooding along the Mississippi River this year. But who really knows? There are, however, certain disasters -- or disasters in the making -- that are man-made. And one of those hit Monday, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that California must release tens of thousands of inmates to relieve overcrowding in the state's prison system.
Re-evaluating The Fukushima Nuclear Situation
Two months since the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, workers are finally getting in-person looks at the inside of the damaged nuclear reactors in Fukushima. Ed Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists gives an update on efforts to bring the damaged reactors to a "cold shutdown."
The Nation: Curbing Campaign Cash
Campaign finance reform has been a key issue for Democrats, but they seem to be taking the Republican route in raising money. The editors of The Nation comment on Democrats' raising money from undisclosed sources.
Obama to Missouri (TIME)
The President will travel to twister-stricken Missouri on Sunday.
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Pawlenty Announces Candidacy For President
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty formally announces his presidential campaign Monday, and, with Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels out of the race, the GOP field for president is settling into place. Or is it?
Henrietta Lacks Receives Honorary Degree
Henrietta Lacks was a poor African-American woman with cervical cancer. Doctors took her cells without her knowledge and used them for research. And they've been used in tens of thousands of research studies. Now nearly 60 years after her death, Morgan State University in Baltimore has awarded her an honorary degree. Michele Norris and Robert Siegel have more.
Monday, May 23, 2011
The Nation: Curbing Campaign Cash
Campaign finance reform has been a key issue for Democrats, but they seem to be taking the Republican route in raising money. The editors of The Nation comment on Democrats' raising money from undisclosed sources.
Primary Season Makes Candidates Stronger
John Sununu, Boston GlobeWhen Donald Trump finally threw in the towel last week and admitted he wasn’t running for president, the cable news catch phrase was “sigh of relief.’’ Giggle of relief may be more like it. I don’t know a single Republican activist in New Hampshire who ever believed he would run.Trump’s sojourn into the political spotlight always looked more like an advertisement — or maybe an afterthought — than a campaign. His press release modestly highlighted his “ability to bring important economic and foreign...
Advice from 30,000 Miles on the Trail
How big a pack do you need for dayhiking? You need a 28- to 35-liter daypack to carry the clothing, food, and emergency gear necessary for all contingencies. When dayhiking, people we pass sometimes ask us, ?Where are you camping tonight?? They assume we?re backpacking, because our daypacks are large. What they [...]
Roxy Ride the Waves Pants ? True Black
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California Is Ordered To Cut Its Prison Population
Justices voted 5-4 that the state must reduce the number of inmates to improve health care for those who remain behind bars. There are more than 142,000 inmates in California's 33 adult prisons, meaning roughly 32,000 inmates will need to be transferred to other jurisdictions or released.
Newt Gingrich calls himself an 'outsider': Will voters agree? (VIDEO) (Christian Science Monitor)
After getting hammered by Republicans for criticizing Paul Ryan's Medicare-
reform plan, presidential candidate Newt Gingrich says the controversy shows
he's a Washington outsider.
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reform plan, presidential candidate Newt Gingrich says the controversy shows
he's a Washington outsider.
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Getting Real About Funding Mideast Reform
President Obama says economic investment, debt relief and modernization of economies will be crucial to reform in the Middle East and North Africa. His proposals must confront the economic realities of the Middle East in order to succeed.
In Ireland, A Homecoming (Of Sorts) For Obama
The president visits the village of Moneygall, from where his great-great-great-grandfather emigrated to the U.S. in 1850. During Obama's six-day visit to Europe, he will also address British Parliament, attend the G-8 summit and meet with Central European leaders.
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, [...]
America's Growing Syria Problem
Steve Coll, The New YorkerThe Damascus Spring of 2001 was so called because Syrian democrats hoped that President Bashar al-Assad, a mild-mannered doctor trained in London, who had been installed as the successor to his ruthless father, Hafez, might forswear tyranny. That Spring ended, and some of the hopeful landed in torture rooms. Four years later, activists issued the Damascus Declaration for Democratic National Change, which called on Assad to hold free parliamentary elections, “launch public freedoms,” and “abolish all forms of exclusion in public life.” Instead, ...
New Republic: The FCC's Revolving Door Is Shameless
FCC commissioner Meredith Atwell Baker is leaving her position to become the chief lobbyist for Comcast/NBCUniversal - a merger she voted for only months ago. James Downie of The New Republic writes about this trend and whether or not the FCC is still affective.
Forgiving Her Son's Killer: 'Not An Easy Thing'
It would be easy ? expected, even ? for Mary Johnson and Oshea Israel to be enemies. After all, Israel killed Johnson's only son, in 1993. Israel went to prison for that ? and toward the end of his sentence, he and Johnson made peace. Today, they're neighbors.
For Inspiration, Allen Always Has 'Paris'
A typically Woody Allenesque confection ? but sweet and lively nonetheless ? Midnight in Paris is in love with the remembrance of things (and eras, and rock-star writers) past.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Spain's Socialists Trounced Amid Economic Woes
Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said the result was due punishment of his government for the state of the economy ? the jobless rate is a eurozone high of 21.3 percent. He pledged to press on with job-creating reforms despite the loud outcry of opposition to his party.
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 [...]
Support Team River Runner ? Teaching Wounded Veterans to Kayak
Team River Runner is a stellar non-profit�organization that helps wounded veterans and their families “find health and healing through whitewater” by teaching them how to kayak.� My kayaking friends from Texas who came out here last summer (on a trip I have yet to blog about, of course) – Ben Kvanli,�Jennifer Kerr and Kelly Howard, [...]
Snowboard Rental ? Walk before you run
Many people, when first starting out snowboarding, go out and purchase expensive snowboarding equipment only to discover that snowboarding is not for them afterall – it’s not always the case, but it does happen. Until you decide that snowboarding is the sport you wish to pursue, it may actually be best that you don’t buy [...]
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 [...]
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Every Thirteen Years, Brood Nineteen Is Back
From the American south up to Maryland, and as far west as Iowa, a mass re-emergence of periodical cicadas is in progress. Cicada researcher John Cooley, who is tracking the emergence, explains what's known about the periodical cicadas of Brood XIX.
GOP fervor to beat Obama runs strong in South (The Arizona Republic)
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Republicans in this first-in-the-South primary state
aren't too enthusiastic about the crop of GOP presidential candidates. They
are fired up about defeating President Barack Obama and confident a Republican
can....
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aren't too enthusiastic about the crop of GOP presidential candidates. They
are fired up about defeating President Barack Obama and confident a Republican
can....
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Mid-May Slush Spots in Park City
Ozzy Henning, Aaron Christenson and Alden Dow capture some creative spring sesh spots in Park City, Utah. If you're strapped for time, at least skip through Henning's ender.
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Sunday Morning Open Thread (Balloon-juice.com)
Since the Rapture has failed us, again, guess we're stuck dealing with
Mississippi flooding that will last "well into June"--just in time for melting
"record snowpacks" to potentially flood the West "from Montana to New Mexico
and California to Colorado". Welcome to the New Normal, a/k/a "The Century of
Disasters"! Soooo? now that we're all [...]
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Mississippi flooding that will last "well into June"--just in time for melting
"record snowpacks" to potentially flood the West "from Montana to New Mexico
and California to Colorado". Welcome to the New Normal, a/k/a "The Century of
Disasters"! Soooo? now that we're all [...]
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4th Westbeach Chinese Downhill ? Whistler
In the Westbeach Chinese Downhill you either win or you loose, there’s no inbetween, there’s no attitude, there’s nothing to hold on to. It’s you, your board and the mountain & you get down that mountain as fast as you can. On the way down you have no friends. Then when you reach the bottom [...]
When Things Go Wrong on the River ? And How to Get Out of a Hole
Scott Henderson posted a really poignant account a while ago on Professor Paddle about how he nearly didn’t make it out of a hole on the Middle Middle run on the Snoqualmie – a mostly Class III run with a pretty easy IV section that most of us Seattle area paddlers are used to bombing�after [...]
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Transformation Through The Viewfinder
The Welder – Notes from WELD's Laboratory The Middle Fork of the Salmon encompasses every aspect that river runners love about rivers. It’s natural flowing, no dams, no water being diverted. At any moment in the journey, there is a very good chance you will see wildlife in its most wild setting. The water is [...]
Forgiving Her Son's Killer: 'Not An Easy Thing'
It would be easy ? expected, even ? for Mary Johnson and Oshea Israel to be enemies. After all, Israel killed Johnson's only son, in 1993. Israel went to prison for that ? and toward the end of his sentence, he and Johnson made peace. Today, they're neighbors.
Week In News: U.S.-Israeli Relations
At the end of what could prove to be a momentous week in U.S.-Israeli relations, President Obama and Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, spent an intense afternoon together Friday. James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic, joins host Guy Raz to discuss how that and the week's other top stories played out.
Gingrich Backpedals On Medicare Comments In Iowa
Newt Gingrich's run for president has had a rocky start, and he has been engaged in damage control all week. On Sunday, the former House speaker infuriated fellow Republicans when he called House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's plan for revamping Medicare "radical."
Ex-IMF Chief Gets Out Of Jail, Dons Ankle Bracelet
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn traded in his private cell at Rikers Island for temporary housing in a building within the police department's "Ring of Steel" ? a network of private and police cameras near where the World Trade Center stood.
Louisiana Refinery, Residents Gird Against Flood
Mississippi River floodwater is predicted to start flowing in Krotz Springs, La., on Monday. To prepare, the oil and gas industry is shutting down wells and stabilizing equipment. Many residents who returned last week are ready to leave again on short notice.
Obama, Netanyahu Meet At White House
At the White House Friday, there was what looked to be a quite frosty meeting between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli leader is angry with the way Obama has tried to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Both men put on their game faces Friday as they sat in front of the cameras ? acknowledging their differences and the difficulties that lie ahead.
Finding Beauty In A Small-Town Pageant
May is pageant season across the country, and hundreds of teenage girls will put on ball gowns, high heels and lots of lipstick to compete for titles like Miss Spring Queen, Miss Bay County or Miss Tri-Valley. This year's Miss Shrimp Festival contest was a showdown between Miss Popularity and Miss Sophisticate.
Gingrich Falters Out Of Presidential Starting Gate
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has called House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's Medicare plan "radical" and "right wing social-engineering." Ramesh Ponnuru, senior editor for National Review magazine, talks to Steve Inskeep about Gingrich's comments.
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 [...]
Obama urges action on No Child Left Behind (Los Angeles Times)
President Obama used his weekly address to make a fresh push for an overlooked
domestic priority, urging Congress move his proposed overhaul of the No Child
Left Behind education law.
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domestic priority, urging Congress move his proposed overhaul of the No Child
Left Behind education law.
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Syrian Forces Reportedly Fire On Protesters
Activists said at least 27 people were killed at protests around the country. The reported violence is the latest sign that the conflict could be moving toward a long and bloody stalemate as President Bashar Assad shrugged off tighter sanctions and U.S. calls to step aside.
Gingrich Backpedals On Medicare Comments In Iowa
Newt Gingrich's run for president has had a rocky start, and he has been engaged in damage control all week. On Sunday, the former House speaker infuriated fellow Republicans when he called House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's plan for revamping Medicare "radical."
Re-evaluating The Fukushima Nuclear Situation
Two months since the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, workers are finally getting in-person looks at the inside of the damaged nuclear reactors in Fukushima. Ed Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists gives an update on efforts to bring the damaged reactors to a "cold shutdown."
Obama Says Israel's Security Is 'Paramount'
President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to emphasize their common goals following a White House meeting Friday. But their remarks made it clear that each sees a different path to Israeli-Palestinian peace.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Obama To Address Arab Uprisings
President Obama plans to outline steps to boost the economies of Egypt and Tunisia, when he delivers a major policy address on the Middle East and North Africa Thursday. The White House says economic improvements would help to reinforce the positive political changes sweeping the region.
The Next President Must Pass Entitlement Reform
Armey & Kibbe, WSJMedicare reform has risen to the top of the national agenda and will be the defining issue of next year's elections. The outcome of this debate will greatly shape America's fiscal future, because without substantial Medicare savings the budget cannot be balanced. Period.The second largest federal program and the fastest growing—with long-term liabilities in excess of $38 trillion—Medicare now threatens to bankrupt the U.S. government in the next few decades. The window is closing fast on our ability to reform it without touching current retirees' benefits.
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!
A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form
The director's latest comedy stars Owen Wilson as a time-traveling writer who winds up in Paris, in the 1920s, alongside Fitzgerald, Hemingway and Stein. Critic David Edelstein says Wilson's acting is superb ? and the film recalls Woody Allen's earliest days in film.
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, [...]
What Are The 1967 Borders?
Robert Siegel interviews Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator for the State Department. Miller is now at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and he's the author of The Much Too Promised Land: America's Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace. They discuss what it would mean to make the 1967 borders a starting point.
For Inspiration, Allen Always Has 'Paris'
A typically Woody Allenesque confection ? but sweet and lively nonetheless ? Midnight in Paris is in love with the remembrance of things (and eras, and rock-star writers) past.
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 [...]
Roxy Genius LS T-Shirt ? Deep Ultramarine
Roxy Genius LS T-Shirt – Deep Ultramarine The Roxy Genius Long Sleeved T-Shirt is available in Deep Ultramarine. 100% Cotton, long sleeved t-shirt with printed logo design and ribbed panel running down the back. One front chest pocket. Price �21.60 FREE UK DELIVERY AVAILABLE Category: T-Shirts|X-treme Deals
The Weekly Standard: Don't Pull Troops, Send More
The American counterinsurgency against the Taliban is in full swing but it is rumored that President Obama might cut troops in July. Gary Schmitt of The Weekly Standard argues that Afghanistan needs more troops.
The prAna Values
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Adventure Life: Canyoneering With My Five-Year-Old In Zion
With an ongoing love affair for Latin America travel, I admit, I sometimes forget about the incredible locations close to home. Which is a little ironic, because the Southwest is unforgettable. It has some of the most stunning landscape in … Continue reading →
Earth Day Santa Barbara Favorites
We were so excited to be a part of the amazing Earth Day event in Santa Barbara this year! There were over 38,000 attendees during the two-day event and it was very inspiring. It was an honor to represent Santa … Continue reading →
Mine Report Faults Massey, Federal Regulators
There's little reaction so far from coal mine owner Massey Energy following a scathing report about last year's deadly explosion in one of its West Virginia mines. Twenty-nine workers died at the Upper Big Branch mine. Independent investigators say both the company and federal regulators share blame.
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New Republic: Deficit Disguises Political Pandering
The Washington obsession with cutting the deficit crosses party lines, but it's more media manipulation than concern for the country. Ruy Teixeirais of The New Republic calls out politicians for putting votes before voters.
The Root: The Bus Bound For Freedom
In 1961 a bus carrying 13 people, black and white, left Washington D.C. on a trip to New Orleans in support of an integrated transit system. Though the bus never made it, the Freedom Riders changed history. Lewis Beale of The Root reflects on the influential ride.
Foreign Policy: Can Obama Save The Arab Spring?
The Arab Spring wasn't the revolutionary tidal wave that many had predicted ? but it wasn't a complete wash either. Nathan Brown of Foreign Policy says that in his speech today, President Obama can help preserve its most significant gains.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Alligators, Moats and Other Such Nonsense
Victor Davis Hanson, NROPresident Obama gave what was billed as an important speech on immigration last week near the border in El Paso, Texas. Unfortunately, it was one of the most demagogic moments in recent presidential history. Nearly everything Obama said was either factually incorrect or deliberately misleading.Why, 28 months into the Obama presidency, is there now a sudden push to pass "comprehensive" immigration reform? After all, from 2009 to early 2011, Obama had large Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate. Why hasn't Obama already rammed through his own immigration bill, as he...
Obama Needs To Commit To 'Full Democratic Change'
In a speech Thursday, President Obama will address the uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa. Shadi Hamid, director of research at the Brookings Institution's Doha Center, talks to Renee Montagne about what President Obama needs to convey to the Arab world.
Opponents Doubt Yemen Leader's Vows To Step Down
President Ali Abdullah Saleh promised Thursday to sign a deal that would end his decades-long rule, a spokesman said. But the opposition accused him of just "playing games." Saleh has rejected the agreement before ? most recently 24 hours before his latest promise to sign.
Will Bachmann Inherit the Palin Role?
Joan Walsh, SalonI know, I know, I already wrote my "Run, Michele, run" piece, but it was tongue-in-cheek, the chortling of a Democrat who couldn't believe President Obama would be lucky enough to have a chance at Michele Bachmann in November 2012. She just seemed so far outside the GOP mainstream, even on the Tea Party fringe, with a gift for saying such profoundly stupid things, I couldn't take her seriously.I'm beginning to take her kind of seriously. Because as the likely GOP contenders engage in a race to the moral, intellectual and political bottom, Bachmann's not really...
The Root: A Stereotype Stomped, Another Perpetuated
Don Lemon recently went public with his homosexuality and while he's being praised for his transparency, some feel he's keeping other black stereotypes alive. Michael Arceneaux of The Root discusses concerns about Lemon referring to the black community as "homophobic."
New Republic: The Tragic Plight Of The Sort Of Rich
The fight over tax hikes on the rich is heating up. Stories of families who would struggle if hit with tax hike are everywhere. But Jonathan Chait of The New Republic argues that in most cases, the fears of moving to a higher tax bracket and paying much higher taxes are unfounded.
The Ghost Of Madame Curie Protests...
A cartoonist brings Marie Curie back to life to tell young women she's not the only great female scientist, and asks them to check out some other amazing ones.
Mitt Romney: A Biography (TIME)
Romney chronicler R.B. Scott to author tome, to be published October 18 by
Lyons Press.
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Weekly Standard: The Chinese Crackdown Continues
In the midst of a perceived trend toward religious tolerance, Chinese crackdowns on Christians in recent months have shocked many. But Meghan Clyne of The Weekly Standard argues that the regime has always subverted religious freedom and at the same time increased Christian's dependency on the state.
A Sharper Republican Field
Jonah Goldberg, Los Angeles TimesThe Republican presidential logjam has finally broken. Donald Trump, who believes not only that he would make the best president but that he could win, declined to run because making money is his true "passion." It's as if Cincinnatus loved his plow too much.
IMF's Strauss-Kahn Resigns Amid Sex Charges
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the embattled managing director of the International Monetary Fund, resigned Wednesday, saying he wanted to devote "all his energy" to battle the sexual assault charges he faces in New York.
Canned Won't Do: Spring Brings Fresh Bamboo Shoots
Bearing no relation to the stringy, bland canned version, fresh bamboo shoots invoke a spirit of gratitude in these savory recipes with Japanese roots. The young tips of the hardwood stalks ? tender and aromatic, with a taste like artichoke, corn and hearts of palm ? are a fleeting springtime crop.
New Republic: Trump Puts The 'I' In Rhetoric
Donald Trump's tenancious tongue was his political undoing, but his speech style may be here to stay. John McWhorter of The New Republic warns that the insensitive vocabulary makes a lasting impression.
Workers Left Rattled By Final Shuttle Launches
Endeavour is in orbit, but the workers who helped send it there are facing down-to-earth challenges, especially in the Sunshine State. For one former NASA contractor and his wife, space was the family business.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Study: Changes Of 1960s Behind Church's Abuse Crisis
Commissioned by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the five-year study finds neither homosexuality nor celibacy at fault. Critics take issue with placing blame on what they call the "Woodstock defense," as well as the study's decision to define pedophilia as abuse only of those 10 or younger.
Shuttle Endeavour Blasts Off On Final Mission
Endeavour, the baby of NASA's fleet, roared off the launchpad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center for its final mission in 19 years of service. Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, the wife of mission commander Mark Kelly, was among the tens of thousands who gathered to watch.
Flood Waters Moving Slower Than Expected
The Army Corps of Engineers opened the Morganza Spillway along the Mississippi River. It was meant to take pressure off the levees in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, as well as redirect water to rural areas and farmlands. Host Michel Martin speaks with NPR's Greg Allen, who's been covering the flood in Louisiana and shares locals' stories.
Whitewater Rafting in Mystery Fiction
Since O.A.R.S. is an adventure travel outfitter, specializing in whitewater river trips, we’re always on the lookout for good books about the sport. Sure, there are lots of useful guidebooks, instructional manuals and such, but there’s nothing like diving into a rip-snorting novel that takes place on roaring rapids of a whitewater river to get [...]
Three Books For The Grammar Lover In Your Life
English is definitely changing, but whether it's declining or evolving depends on who ? ahem, whom ? you ask. Writer Robert Lane Greene recommends three books about what it means to speak and write "well" ? when the definition of "well" is a moving target.
Three Books For The Grammar Lover In Your Life
English is definitely changing, but whether it's declining or evolving depends on who ? ahem, whom ? you ask. Writer Robert Lane Greene recommends three books about what it means to speak and write "well" ? when the definition of "well" is a moving target.
Canned Won't Do: Spring Brings Fresh Bamboo Shoots
Bearing no relation to the stringy, bland canned version, fresh bamboo shoots invoke a spirit of gratitude in these savory recipes with Japanese roots. The young tips of the hardwood stalks ? tender and aromatic, with a taste like artichoke, corn and hearts of palm ? are a fleeting springtime crop.
GOP Senator Drops Out Of Bipartisan Deficit Group
Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma said his colleagues in the "Gang of Six" weren't willing to cut enough from benefit programs like Medicare. The group is seeking agreement on a plan to cut the deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade.
GOP Senator Drops Out Of Bipartisan Deficit Group
Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma said his colleagues in the "Gang of Six" weren't willing to cut enough from benefit programs like Medicare. The group is seeking agreement on a plan to cut the deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade.
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Canned Won't Do: Spring Brings Fresh Bamboo Shoots
Bearing no relation to the stringy, bland canned version, fresh bamboo shoots invoke a spirit of gratitude in these savory recipes with Japanese roots. The young tips of the hardwood stalks ? tender and aromatic, with a taste like artichoke, corn and hearts of palm ? are a fleeting springtime crop.
Arab Experts Say Obama Should Stand Behind Mideast Movements
President Obama will deliver a major speech this week on U.S. policy in the Arab world. With revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, protests in Yemen, Bahrain and Syria, and U.S. involvement in the conflict in Libya, the speech comes during dramatic change in the region. Host Michel Martin discusses the speech and implications with Rami Khouri, editor-at-large of the Daily Star in Beirut, and Hisham Melham, Washington bureau chief for Al-Arabiya.
Explore Magazine Reviews ?Heading Outdoors Eventually Leads Within?
Ryan Stuart, Gear Editor for Explore Magazine, recently wrote this review of our most recent book, Heading Outdoors Eventually Leads Within: http://explore-mag.com/article/tips/copelands-newest-book-inspiring-hikers/
Winter Camping and Hiking in Arizona?s Lower, Right-Hand Corner
Greetings from southeast Arizona?land of furtive, illegal immigrants, brazen drug smugglers, grotty taco shops, sad, sun-beaten towns, swarming U.S. Border Guards, stealthy free-campers, and sky-island mountain ranges where the winter hiking is superb. Thanks for continuing to check our blog despite our inability to post on schedule. We?ll continue trying to blog weekly. Sometimes, however, [...]
Grand and Deep
Like sandpaper, the gritty details of daily life grind down our memories? sharpest edges. How else to explain the surprise and wonder we feel when repeating a momentous event that we thought we recalled vividly? Kath and I have backpacked in the Grand Canyon more than a half dozen times. We?ve rafted the Colorado River [...]
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Radical judicial nominee alert: Goodwin Liu headed for vote (Michellemalkin.com)
I'll repeat what I said back in January: President Obama just can't let go of
far Left San Francisco liberals out of touch with mainstream America -- and
the law. After dropping two controversial Bay Area judicial nominees from his
slate before Christmas, Obama has resurrected the bids of 9th Circuit nominee
Goodwin Liu and [...]
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far Left San Francisco liberals out of touch with mainstream America -- and
the law. After dropping two controversial Bay Area judicial nominees from his
slate before Christmas, Obama has resurrected the bids of 9th Circuit nominee
Goodwin Liu and [...]
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Canned Won't Do: Spring Brings Fresh Bamboo Shoots
Bearing no relation to the stringy, bland canned version, fresh bamboo shoots invoke a spirit of gratitude in these savory recipes with Japanese roots. The young tips of the hardwood stalks ? tender and aromatic, with a taste like artichoke, corn and hearts of palm ? are a fleeting springtime crop.
Earth Day Santa Barbara Favorites
We were so excited to be a part of the amazing Earth Day event in Santa Barbara this year! There were over 38,000 attendees during the two-day event and it was very inspiring. It was an honor to represent Santa … Continue reading →
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 [...]
Those Sophisticated Frenchmen
James Taranto, Wall Street JournalHey, remember that time when a man who aspired to be president allegedly demanded oral sex from a woman he didn't know in a hotel room? No, not Bill Clinton in Little Rock in 1991, but Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a French Socialist, in New York, the day before yesterday.How do you say "déjà vu" in French?
Jon Stewart Debates Bill O'Reilly About Common On 'The O'Reilly Factor'
Bill O'Reilly invited Jon Stewart on his show to talk about the White House invitation extended to rapper Common. The two talked about where to draw the line between who can and can't get an invitation from the president.
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