Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Obama pitches payroll tax plan (Star Tribune)
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Video: Whitewater Kayaking the Final Chelan Gorge Release in 2011
Dan Patrinellis put together this really nice video of the last Chelan Gorge release this summer – sadly, it looks like that was the last release for years to come.� Word on the eddyline is that the water was warm and, as you can see, it was a gorgeous weekend. Rob McKibbin did a first [...]
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A Tale Of Two Addicts: Freud, Halsted And Cocaine
In his book An Anatomy of Addiction: Sigmund Freud, William Halsted, and the Miracle Drug Cocaine, medical historian Howard Markel tells the story of how Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, and Halsted, the acclaimed surgeon, fell under the addictive spell of cocaine.
What I Still Hear: Sounds That Have Disappeared
The sounds in our heads are the products of our lives: the tunes we loved, the ads, the jingles, the noises that poured out from the appliances and the living spaces around us. Here are 12 sounds of the times: 6 old and 6 new, to mix and remix. What are the sounds of your life?
Baker Discusses New Smart Meters
Smart electric meters are being installed in homes across the country. The wireless devices replace old meters and transmit electricity usage data wirelessly to utilities. But there are concerns about accuracy and safety. Guy Raz talks to David Baker, energy reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle, for more.
Performances: Michelle Williams Teases Out The Lie Of 'My Week With Marilyn'
A look at some of the great film performances of 2011 kicks off with Michelle Williams playing Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn. Her performance is, in many ways, more honest than the film.
A Plea To Protect Shoppers On Black Friday
With markdowns and midnight sales every Black Friday come reports of shopping-related violence. One woman allegedly pepper-sprayed other customers over an Xbox. In years past, people have been trampled to death. Adam Cohen says it's time for stores and the government to do more to protect people.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Foam Boater Movie Guy Strikes again . . .
Just for fun, here’s a hilarious new video from the foam boater movie guy!� Don’t worry, no actual club boaters were harmed in the making of this video (all footage was donated–yay for people who have a sense of humor even when it comes to their boating prowress!). Bookmark This!
Giant Pumpkin, But Forget About Pie
Some pumpkins just aren't meant for the pie pan. Robert Sabin has been growing "Atlantic giant" pumpkins for ten years and says they are more like children than fruit to him. He raises his pumpkins for competition--the heavier, the better.
Video: Whitewater Kayaking the Final Chelan Gorge Release in 2011
Dan Patrinellis put together this really nice video of the last Chelan Gorge release this summer – sadly, it looks like that was the last release for years to come.� Word on the eddyline is that the water was warm and, as you can see, it was a gorgeous weekend. Rob McKibbin did a first [...]
A Perfect Fall Getaway
Attention AO rafters! Are you looking for a fun weekend to get away from school or work? One of those cool Fall weekends when you smell the rain coming and watch the red and orange leaves tumble down from the trees and think, I really need to do something relaxing? If that infomercial-esque description is [...]
Op-Ed: Islamists Can Adopt Democracy
There is concern among some that the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood could rise to power and push Egypt away from secularism. In an op-ed for The Boston Globe, Emile Nakhleh, former director of the Political Islam Strategic Analysis Program at the CIA, argues those fears are misplaced.
Don't Toss That Turkey: Unilever Says Restaurants Need To Cut Waste
Up to now, food waste hasn't been a big priority for Unilever, though it's one of the central flaws in the global food system. Now, the company is realizing that it's a big concern among diners.
Woman Claims 13-Year Affair With Herman Cain; He Denies It
The accuser tells an Atlanta TV station that she had a physical relationship with the Republican presidential candidate for 13 years. Cain says that while the accuser was a "friend," their relationship was not sexual.
Monday, November 28, 2011
prAna Ambassador Katie Brown does some shopping this holiday season?
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Video: Susitna River First Descent (aka, Kayaking Masters of the Universe)
This is the most incredible video, taken in the 1970′s, of the first descent of the Susitna River in Alaska.� I am totally awed by the massive water these guys go through in old school boats and gear of that time – no Gore-Tex, no foam core paddles, no big-water hull shapes.� This video has [...]
The Worst Congress Ever Tries To Outdo Itself (Balloon Juice)
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Throngs Of Voters Cast Ballots In Alexandria
In the Egyptian port city of Alexandria, hundreds of women lined up at one polling center Monday. For many of the women at the segregated polling station, this is the first election in which they feel their choice will count.
Calif. High Speed Rail Isn't Quick To Take Off
The dream of high speed rail in California is running into tough realities. Cost estimates have more than doubled ? to nearly $100 billion ? since the project was approved by voters in 2008. The date of completion has been pushed back to 2030.
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Science Diction: The Origin Of 'Stethoscope'
The first stethoscope, invented by the French physician Ren� Laennec, was simply a hollow wooden or ebony tube. Laennec named the device using the Greek roots stethos, or chest, and skopein, to look at or to observe. Medical historian Howard Markel discusses how Laennec came up with the invention. Unlike the stethoscope familiar to patients today, the original device was a simple tube.
Election day in Egypt (Americablog)
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You Are Designed To Move
The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life The American Cancer Society studied the health of 123,216 people health for 14 years. They found that women who sit more than six hours a day were about 40% more likely to die during the course of the study than those who sat fewer than three hours [...]
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Burton Rail Days in Tokyo:
The first ever Burton Rail Days competition gave pro riders a chance to show off their jibbing skills in Japan for a chance at a $15,000 first place prize. Seventeen riders including Ethan Deiss, Dylan Alito, Zak Hale, Stevie Bell, Alex Andrews and Jamie Nicholls took the stage at the Roppongi Hills Arena in Tokyo.
“With Burton Rail Days, we wanted to bring a legitimate exhibition of urban riding to the center of Tokyo,” said Greg Dacyshyn, Chief Creative Officer at Burton Snowboards. “Roppongi Hills Arena is an iconic destination in Tokyo, and seeing this urban center transformed into a full winter festival with music, kids snowboard lessons and a world-class rail competition was incredible. It was a next-level event and everyone from the riders to the crowd had an amazing time.”Here are the final standings:
1. Jamie Nicholls (GBR) NIKE 6.0 - $15,000
2. Dylan Alito (USA) VOLCOM - $8,000
3. Ethan Deiss (USA) BURTON - $4,000
4. Shoma Takao (JPN) FORUM - $2,000
“With Burton Rail Days, we wanted to bring a legitimate exhibition of urban riding to the center of Tokyo,” said Greg Dacyshyn, Chief Creative Officer at Burton Snowboards. “Roppongi Hills Arena is an iconic destination in Tokyo, and seeing this urban center transformed into a full winter festival with music, kids snowboard lessons and a world-class rail competition was incredible. It was a next-level event and everyone from the riders to the crowd had an amazing time.”Here are the final standings:
1. Jamie Nicholls (GBR) NIKE 6.0 - $15,000
2. Dylan Alito (USA) VOLCOM - $8,000
3. Ethan Deiss (USA) BURTON - $4,000
4. Shoma Takao (JPN) FORUM - $2,000
Canadian Rockies Weather Forecast
It’s Wednesday, August 31, and our annual blast of winter-preview weather has arrived. It’s 4�C at our house in Canmore. It’s been raining all day. The clouds are so low, the mountains ringing our town are obscured. Tonight, the rain will likely turn to sleet or snow. And when the clouds clear, the summits will [...]
The Deregulation Bill That's Drawing Crowds
In the same month that President Obama's Supercommittee failed to rise above partisanship for the sake of America's economy, a hyper-partisan House of Representatives managed a landslide victory. The crowdfunding bill it passed last week could be a big break for entrepreneurs ? but does it put investors at risk?
Secret Hikes in the Canadian Rockies
“Please take that hike out of your book. It?s a secret few people know about. I want to keep it that way.” We rarely receive a request to excise a particular trip from one of our hiking guidebooks, but when we do, that?s the thrust of the argument: Someone wants to keep their ?secret route? [...]
Third Body Found; Craigslist Link Suspected
Authorities say a body found in a shallow grave near a mall in Ohio is that of a missing man who answered a Craigslist ad that police say lured victims into a deadly robbery scheme.
Margaret Paul, Ph.D.: The 7-Step Guide to Ruining Your Relationship (Huffington post)
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One and a half weeks left for Middle Fork Rafting!
Put off your Shoot the (Tunnel) Chute plans no longer! No time to waste because after October 1st there won’t be any water on the Middle Fork.� Well, there will be enough for fish and such, and enough for the treasure hunters to head out with their masks and fins to search for the sunglasses [...]
Last Chance for Middle Fork Rafting 2011
No foolin, October 1st is our last day on the Middle Fork.� Then it’s time to pack up and head back to the valley.� If you miss the last trip, never fear because you can still raft�the South Fork and Goodwin Canyon.� But why miss the Middle Fork when you can join us for the [...]
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Thank You, Baby. Part 1: Dirks and Cocard in Moscow
In this video by Airblaster, Nick Dirks and Brandon Cocard take to the streets in Moscow, Russia for some jibbing and wall rides in the big city.
Impatience Grows Over Egypt's Unfinished Revolution
Guy Raz speaks with Samer Shehata, professor of Arab politics at Georgetown University, about how anger with Egypt's military rulers has prompted more protests, and how elections planned to begin next week may not be enough to quell the unrest.
For vets returning to US, green energy jobs await (Providence Journal)
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Good for Peggy Noonan (on GOP Get-Tough Talk) (Atlantic Politics Channel)
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First Thanksgiving Dinner: No Turkeys. No Ladies. No Pies.
Lasting three days with no turkey or pie, and very few women, the first Thanksgiving was a political gathering focused on cementing an Indian-Pilgrim military alliance, and nothing like what we celebrate today.
Burton Rail Days in Tokyo:
The first ever Burton Rail Days competition gave pro riders a chance to show off their jibbing skills in Japan for a chance at a $15,000 first place prize. Seventeen riders including Ethan Deiss, Dylan Alito, Zak Hale, Stevie Bell, Alex Andrews and Jamie Nicholls took the stage at the Roppongi Hills Arena in Tokyo.
“With Burton Rail Days, we wanted to bring a legitimate exhibition of urban riding to the center of Tokyo,” said Greg Dacyshyn, Chief Creative Officer at Burton Snowboards. “Roppongi Hills Arena is an iconic destination in Tokyo, and seeing this urban center transformed into a full winter festival with music, kids snowboard lessons and a world-class rail competition was incredible. It was a next-level event and everyone from the riders to the crowd had an amazing time.”Here are the final standings:
1. Jamie Nicholls (GBR) NIKE 6.0 - $15,000
2. Dylan Alito (USA) VOLCOM - $8,000
3. Ethan Deiss (USA) BURTON - $4,000
4. Shoma Takao (JPN) FORUM - $2,000
“With Burton Rail Days, we wanted to bring a legitimate exhibition of urban riding to the center of Tokyo,” said Greg Dacyshyn, Chief Creative Officer at Burton Snowboards. “Roppongi Hills Arena is an iconic destination in Tokyo, and seeing this urban center transformed into a full winter festival with music, kids snowboard lessons and a world-class rail competition was incredible. It was a next-level event and everyone from the riders to the crowd had an amazing time.”Here are the final standings:
1. Jamie Nicholls (GBR) NIKE 6.0 - $15,000
2. Dylan Alito (USA) VOLCOM - $8,000
3. Ethan Deiss (USA) BURTON - $4,000
4. Shoma Takao (JPN) FORUM - $2,000
A Perfect Fall Getaway
Attention AO rafters! Are you looking for a fun weekend to get away from school or work? One of those cool Fall weekends when you smell the rain coming and watch the red and orange leaves tumble down from the trees and think, I really need to do something relaxing? If that infomercial-esque description is [...]
Bush Meat: When Conservation And Child Nutrition Collide
Bush meat has been a critical part of the Malagasy diet, warding off anemia and malnutrition. The challenge: Balancing the needs of local people in cases where tasty wildlife is also critically endangered.
Letters: A Thanksgiving Tale
Guy Raz reads listener reaction to yesterday's Thanksgiving Day story by writer Bailey White.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Local Spotlight: Buster Biofuels (video)
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Romney To Iowans: 'The Country Counts On You'
On Wednesday, Mitt Romney campaigned in Iowa for the fifth time this year, raising his flag a bit higher in the state that begins the presidential nominating process with its caucuses on Jan. 3. He also defended a controversial campaign ad running in another early-voting state, New Hampshire.
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Come Visit Us At prAna Portland
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Top 5 Reasons To Give Thanks For Being Primate
With other primates, we humans share everything from a grasping hand to a propensity for cultural tradition to joyful feelings at reuniting with loved ones.
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The Mystery I'm Thankful For
No amount of explanation, be it a "Theory of Everything" or a religious theology, will reduce the power of experience.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
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In Charleston, S.C., Resistance To Cruise Ships
The cruise industry has set up shop in Charleston, S.C., but not everyone is thrilled. Preservationists say the industry will tarnish the city's image as a cultural and historic destination.
AP Reporter Discusses Hezbollah In Lebanon
Guy Raz talks to Associated Press reporter Adam Goldman about the ongoing story of Hezbollah and the CIA spy network in Lebanon.
Heritage Turkeys: To Save Them, We Must Eat Them
Heritage turkey breeds would be extinct if people didn't raise them. And farmers won't raise them if people don't eat them. Breeds like the Narragansett that were close to extinction a decade ago are making a comeback as people choose to go with the darker, gamier meat.
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Our Big Backyard in Canmore
When traveling outside Canada, we often say “Banff” when someone asks us where we’re from. It’s just easier, because most people have at least heard of Banff National Park, while relatively few are familiar with Canmore. But we wince when we do it, because we love Canmore and feel proud and fortunate to reside here. [...]
Snow Porn: Sun Valley Cheese Wedges
Burton’s Snow Porn: Sun Valley Cheese Wedges shows riders getting huge air off of one of the biggest wedges you'll ever see. The riders look like miniatures compared to the massive booter they're launching from. Marco Grilc, Charles Reid, Kazu Kokubo, Stephan Maurer, Peetu Piiroinen and Seppe Smits throw down on a clear, sunny day.
The Nation: You Cannot Evict an Idea
Bloomberg's raid on Occupy Wall Street was seen by many protesters as a cowardly act. The Nation's Editors explain why Occupy Wall Street will live on ? with or without Liberty Square.
Heritage Turkeys: To Save Them, We Must Eat Them
Heritage turkey breeds would be extinct if people didn't raise them. And farmers won't raise them if people don't eat them. Breeds like the Narragansett that were close to extinction a decade ago are making a comeback as people choose to go with the darker, gamier meat.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Stevens Pass Opening Saturday, Nov. 19
Stevens Pass has announced it will be opening two, maybe three, chairs this Saturday Nov. 19.
Tickets will be prorated at $25, so get ready and don't forget to pray for snow. Check their website for more details as it unfolds, and check out this short video release for some more details.
Tickets will be prorated at $25, so get ready and don't forget to pray for snow. Check their website for more details as it unfolds, and check out this short video release for some more details.
Thanksgiving Secrets: Cook's Tips From Chris Kimball
A cook's secrets are meant to stay in the kitchen ? and many chefs feel that their techniques and special ingredients are their own property. Luckily, Chris Kimball of America's Test Kitchen is happy to share his secrets, as he offers tips to make a great Thanksgiving meal.
Egyptians Discuss Burgeoning Crisis
With violence continuing around Tahrir Square and no sign of a solution to the confrontation between the protesters and Egypt's military rulers, ordinary Egyptians talk about their views on the burgeoning crisis.
The Nation: You Cannot Evict an Idea
Bloomberg's raid on Occupy Wall Street was seen by many protesters as a cowardly act. The Nation's Editors explain why Occupy Wall Street will live on ? with or without Liberty Square.
The Chutes & Ladders of The Chicago Way
John Kass, Chicago TribuneThe federal sentencing hearing for convicted influence peddler Antoin "Tony" Rezko — once a friend and personal real estate fairy to President Barack Obama— had just begun in Chicago.It was just after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday when U.S. District Court Judge Amy St. Eve motioned to the marshal to bring Rezko into the courtroom. A door in the wall opened to a sparse corridor where prisoners often wait.But there was no Rezko. A half a minute passed. Still no Rezko. Then another half minute, like a magic trick gone bad.And then came that loud flushing sound.It was...
Last Chance for Middle Fork Rafting 2011
No foolin, October 1st is our last day on the Middle Fork.� Then it’s time to pack up and head back to the valley.� If you miss the last trip, never fear because you can still raft�the South Fork and Goodwin Canyon.� But why miss the Middle Fork when you can join us for the [...]
Supercommittee Does Its Real Job For Its Real Bosses
Both parties act as though they can blame the other, striving to please constituencies that insist they do so. Yet, few achievements in American history have been so bi-partisan as the national debt.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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Video: Dane Jackson on Detonator Wave
Chris Ohta posted this video of Dane Jackson on Detonator Wave in Alma, Quebec on Facebook yesterday, it’s pretty extraordinary.� The air he catches on these moves is amazing. Check out the footage towards the end that shows him backing into that enormous foam pile.� I was proud of myself for getting onto Rodeo Hole [...]
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Why Obama Still Matters
Andrew Sullivan, The Daily BeastThe one thing I noticed in my continental run-around this past week is just how mad liberals are at Obama. I remain as baffled by this anger as I am by Republican contempt for the guy. New York magazine has two superb essays that sum up my own feelings on both sides pretty perfectly - by Jon Chait and David Frum. Chait notes how systemic and eternal liberal disenchantment is, and how congenitally useless Democrats are in rallying round a leader, even one who has achieved so much in such a short time. Many Dems even now think Clinton was more successful in fighting the GOP in his first term...
Supercommittee Does Its Real Job For Its Real Bosses
Both parties act as though they can blame the other, striving to please constituencies that insist they do so. Yet, few achievements in American history have been so bi-partisan as the national debt.
You Are Designed To Move
The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life The American Cancer Society studied the health of 123,216 people health for 14 years. They found that women who sit more than six hours a day were about 40% more likely to die during the course of the study than those who sat fewer than three hours [...]
Blame Republicans, Democrats and Ourselves
Caroline Baum, BloombergCaroline Baum, a columnist for Bloomberg News since 1998, is the author of "Just What I Said: Bloomberg Economics Columnist Takes on Bonds, Banks, Budgets and Bubbles."It took a fictional jury of "12Angry Men"� 96 minutes to agree on a verdict of not guilty. Ittook "12 good people,"� as supercommittee co-chairman Jeb Hensarling referred to them, three months and countless hours toproduce ... nothing. Just to put things in perspective, the Joint SelectCommittee on Deficit Reduction was charged with finding aminimum of $1.2 trillion in savings over 10 years....
Monday, November 21, 2011
What does fried cheese have to do with rafting?
Man–or woman–cannot live on whitewater alone.� Even if there’s a tasty AO deli lunch in the middle of the day.� As soon as you get off the water, the belly starts rumbling and we find the biggest question on everyone’s mind is “where should we go for dinner?” Yeah yeah, you could stop at some [...]
Falling for Utah in Canyonlands? Backcountry
When I was 17-years-old, I packed up my parent's minivan and headed west with three girlfriends, determined to see what was beyond Wisconsin. We found our way through the National Park icons like Yellowstone and Yosemite and eventually made our way to Utah. To this day, Zion still holds a special place in my heart. [...]
Video: Low Water Skykomish and Boulder Drop Kayak Run
A couple of weekends ago Greg Nicoll took this video of a run we did on the Skykomish from Cable Drop to Split Rock when the level was round 950 cfs.� On the second lap of Boulder Drop he had the camera turned backward so it shows a different angle.� And, as�usual�for any kayaking video, [...]
One and a half weeks left for Middle Fork Rafting!
Put off your Shoot the (Tunnel) Chute plans no longer! No time to waste because after October 1st there won’t be any water on the Middle Fork.� Well, there will be enough for fish and such, and enough for the treasure hunters to head out with their masks and fins to search for the sunglasses [...]
You Are Designed To Move
The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life The American Cancer Society studied the health of 123,216 people health for 14 years. They found that women who sit more than six hours a day were about 40% more likely to die during the course of the study than those who sat fewer than three hours [...]
Life In A Day (video)
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Scientists Claim Neutrinos Are Faster Than Light
Scientists at the Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics are now touting a successful second experiment that may challenge Albert Einstein's long-held theory of relativity. The results show that neutrinos could travel faster than the speed of light. Guy Raz talks to Brian Greene, professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University, about the findings.
Advice from 30,000 miles on the Trail
Don?t Hike Empty-Handed Hiking season is here. Got trekking poles? If not, buy them now. They?ll help ensure you cover more ground?more efficiently and comfortably?every precious day you spend hiking this summer. And they?ll add years to your hiking life by significantly reducing impact to your joints. In 1994, when Kath and I began working [...]
Obama's 'Lazy' Comment Is Energetically Attacked By GOP
In a classic case of taking a political opponent's comments out of context, some of the presidents Republican opponents are attacking President Obama for a remark in which he said U.S. policymakers have been "lazy" in recent decades for not creating the best environment to attract foreign direct investment to the U.S.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Video: Dane Jackson on Detonator Wave
Chris Ohta posted this video of Dane Jackson on Detonator Wave in Alma, Quebec on Facebook yesterday, it’s pretty extraordinary.� The air he catches on these moves is amazing. Check out the footage towards the end that shows him backing into that enormous foam pile.� I was proud of myself for getting onto Rodeo Hole [...]
Check Out Team Pyranha?s California Royal Gorge Post
There’s a great post on the Team Pyranha blog right now about a trip the Seiler brothers organized on the N. Fork of the American River’s ‘Royal Gorge’.� It looks like an epic time and there are some really amazing photos, many of them taken by kayaker Robby Hogg, who was nice enough to let [...]
'Island' Building For Endangered Red Apes
Orangutans suffer when humans destroy their habitat or shoot them as pests or for food. Can a new conservation plan to build islands for 50 injured orangutans help make a difference for these clever apes and other endangered wildlife?
Obama's 'Lazy' Comment Is Energetically Attacked By GOP
In a classic case of taking a political opponent's comments out of context, some of the presidents Republican opponents are attacking President Obama for a remark in which he said U.S. policymakers have been "lazy" in recent decades for not creating the best environment to attract foreign direct investment to the U.S.
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In Budget Crisis, Some Easy Targets For Defense Cuts
The Pentagon and its growing budget is on the supercommittee's radar as it looks to reduce the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion. At half the federal government's budget, it's not hard to see why, so which cuts might bleed the least?
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Foreign Policy: The Grim Toll of Syria's Violence
Syria is entering the bloodiest phase yet of its eight-month-old uprising. Foreign Policy's David Kenner asks, is the death toll enough to bring down President Bashar al-Assad?
Bob Ostertag: Militarization of Campus Police (Huffington post)
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National Book Award Winner Tells Tale Of Katrina
On Wednesday, author Jesmyn Ward won the National Book Award. Her novel, Salvage the Bones, takes place in a small town during a hurricane. The story was based on her own experience of surviving Hurricane Katrina, which she describes in this essay.
Italy's Government Criticizes Debt Crisis Response
Italy's new Prime Minister Mario Monti has chosen a government and is hoping to win votes of confidence in it from both houses of Parliament. Despite his best efforts to forge ahead, investors remain skeptical. Monti also said he hopes Italy can contribute to the changes being made to the European financial system.
These Guys Want Jon Corzine to Go to Jail
John Crudele, New York PostJon Corzine should go to jail.Even though I’m the guy typing those words, I am not the one saying them. I met the other day with four commodities traders whose lives have been upended by the alleged misdeeds of Corzine’s firm, MF Global.
Video: Whitewater Kayaking the Final Chelan Gorge Release in 2011
Dan Patrinellis put together this really nice video of the last Chelan Gorge release this summer – sadly, it looks like that was the last release for years to come.� Word on the eddyline is that the water was warm and, as you can see, it was a gorgeous weekend. Rob McKibbin did a first [...]
Friday, November 18, 2011
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Herman Cain Receives Secret Service Protection
Cain is becoming the first Republican presidential contender to have it. His request was approved by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and congressional leaders Thursday.
Video: Whitewater Kayaking the Final Chelan Gorge Release in 2011
Dan Patrinellis put together this really nice video of the last Chelan Gorge release this summer – sadly, it looks like that was the last release for years to come.� Word on the eddyline is that the water was warm and, as you can see, it was a gorgeous weekend. Rob McKibbin did a first [...]
Perry's Attack Distorts Obama's Words and Past
Richard Oppel, NY TimesOver the past several days, Gov. Rick Perry of Texas has claimed that President Obama called Americans "lazy." And then he sharpened the attack, suggesting that Mr. Obama grew up a child of privilege. The latest on the 2012 election, President Obama, Congress and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join thediscussion.Since he began sliding in the polls last month, Mr. Perry has been increasingly trying to portray himself as the outsider and anti-Washington candidate, attacking the Internal Revenue Service, federal airport security officials and federal...
This Is My Winter: Helmet Cam Teaser
This teaser for the upcoming "This Is My Winter" film shows how insane big mountain riding can truly be. The helmet cam's in this video give us a rare point of view on how ridiculously steep some of these slopes are – and it's a little scary. The full length video, due out this month, features The North Face and Smith Optics rider Xavier de Le Rue, alongside friends Mathieu Crepel, Andreas Fransson and Samuel Anthamatten.
Helmet cam teaser - THIS IS MY WINTER from TimeLine on Vimeo.
Helmet cam teaser - THIS IS MY WINTER from TimeLine on Vimeo.
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Congratulations Steph Davis and Mario Richard!
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
House GOP proposes expanded oil drilling to fund transportation spending (Washington Post)
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A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World
The year is 1622, and a tormented English Puritan strikes out for the Plymouth Plantation in Hugh Nissenson's moody, intelligent novel. Critic Maureen Corrigan says The Pilgrim is a work of straightforward historical fiction ? of the sort that you don't see so much anymore.
Panetta in Conn.: US must protect industrial base (Providence Journal)
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Canadian Rockies Weather Forecast
It’s Wednesday, August 31, and our annual blast of winter-preview weather has arrived. It’s 4�C at our house in Canmore. It’s been raining all day. The clouds are so low, the mountains ringing our town are obscured. Tonight, the rain will likely turn to sleet or snow. And when the clouds clear, the summits will [...]
Pakistan: Suspected U.S. Drones Hit Two Compounds
The drones fired missiles in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border, killing 16 alleged militants in the second such attack in the region in less than 24 hours, Pakistani intelligence officials said Wednesday.
Lack of Trust Underlies Greece's Societal Problems
Renee Montagne talks to financial writer Michael Lewis about societal problems underlying the Greek financial crisis: loss of trust, lack of civil society and refusal to pay and collect taxes.
Former Freddie Official: Gingrich Got At Least $1.5M
Rising in national polls, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich found himself on the defensive Wednesday over huge payments he received over the past decade from the federally backed housing agency Freddie Mac.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Can A President Really Fix A Bad Economy?
Obama inherited the worst economy of any president since Franklin Roosevelt. But like his predecessors, he's finding that the blame is all his when times remain tough.
Whistler Blackcomb Opening Friday, Nov. 18th
Snowboarders all around the continent are praising the snow gods as yet another mountain has decided to open early: Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler Mountain is opening this Friday, Nov. 18th; and Blackcomb is planning on opening a week later on the 24th.
"The alpine forecast is calling for up to 35 centimeters of snow in the alpine before opening on Friday, adding to the current snow base of 55 centimeters at Pig Alley. Additionally, the Whistler Blackcomb snowmaking team has turned over 50 million gallons of water into snow so far this season, the equivalent of covering 250 football fields with up to one foot of snow."
Whistler Mountain will open from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Skiing and riding will be open on the Emerald Express, Big Red Express, and Franz’s Chair with upload access from the Creekside Gondola and the Whistler Village Gondola.
"The alpine forecast is calling for up to 35 centimeters of snow in the alpine before opening on Friday, adding to the current snow base of 55 centimeters at Pig Alley. Additionally, the Whistler Blackcomb snowmaking team has turned over 50 million gallons of water into snow so far this season, the equivalent of covering 250 football fields with up to one foot of snow."
Whistler Mountain will open from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Skiing and riding will be open on the Emerald Express, Big Red Express, and Franz’s Chair with upload access from the Creekside Gondola and the Whistler Village Gondola.
Afghan Council To Consider U.S. Partnership Pact
Despite threatened attacks by the Taliban, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has convened a grand assembly in the capital Kabul. Among other things being discussed, is the prospect of a strategic partnership with the United States that would keep American troops in the country after the 2014 drawdown.
Whistler Blackcomb Opening Friday, Nov. 18th
Snowboarders all around the continent are praising the snow gods as yet another mountain has decided to open early: Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler Mountain is opening this Friday, Nov. 18th; and Blackcomb is planning on opening a week later on the 24th.
"The alpine forecast is calling for up to 35 centimeters of snow in the alpine before opening on Friday, adding to the current snow base of 55 centimeters at Pig Alley. Additionally, the Whistler Blackcomb snowmaking team has turned over 50 million gallons of water into snow so far this season, the equivalent of covering 250 football fields with up to one foot of snow."
Whistler Mountain will open from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Skiing and riding will be open on the Emerald Express, Big Red Express, and Franz’s Chair with upload access from the Creekside Gondola and the Whistler Village Gondola.
"The alpine forecast is calling for up to 35 centimeters of snow in the alpine before opening on Friday, adding to the current snow base of 55 centimeters at Pig Alley. Additionally, the Whistler Blackcomb snowmaking team has turned over 50 million gallons of water into snow so far this season, the equivalent of covering 250 football fields with up to one foot of snow."
Whistler Mountain will open from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Skiing and riding will be open on the Emerald Express, Big Red Express, and Franz’s Chair with upload access from the Creekside Gondola and the Whistler Village Gondola.
Small Fishing Boats Smuggle People To California
More illegal immigrants are crossing the U.S. and Mexico border by sea. As law enforcement cracks down on the risky sea journeys, immigrant smugglers are taking their contraband loads even farther up the coast of California, sometimes hundreds of miles from the border.
?Where Locals Hike in the West Kootenay, The Premier Trails in Southwest B.C. near Kaslo & Nelson?
Completely revised 3rd edition due out next summer. Exciting new trails will include several originating at Sol Mountain Lodge and Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge It?s been more than a month since our last post. If you were following our blog until then, we apologize for our lengthy disappearance. We spent most of that time hiking [...]
Why America Won't Accept ObamaCare
Bill Murchison, Dallas Mng NewsAs anticipated, the U. S. Supreme Court will join 300 million fellow Americans in rendering judgment on Obamacare. But with this difference: The high court's judgment, expected next June, will be the judgment that sticks.The rest of us -- members of Congress and lower court federal judges included -- merely spout off with force and vehemence. We love the health care law. We hate it. It makes us sick, except when it excites rejoicings. The sole reaction we withhold from the law is indifference.That's the problem, isn't it? A law meant to reorder the way 300 million people...
Official: Rivals Fatah, Hamas Agree On Elections
A senior Fatah negotiator said the sides agreed on an election plan in secret talks and are expected to formally approve it later this month. The Palestinians have been divided between two governments since Hamas overran the Gaza Strip in 2007.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
In Norway, Confessed Mass Murderer Claims To Be 'Military Commander'
Anders Behring Breivik, who has confessed to the gun and bomb attacks that killed 77, many of them teenagers, also asked in court today to be allowed to speak to relatives of the victims. That request was denied.
Health Care Supreme
Scott Lemieux, American ProspectThe Supreme Court, as expected, has decided to take up the question of whether the Affordable Care Act violates the Constitution, and has allotted five and a half hours for oral argument. This is far longer than the typical 30 minutes lawyers get to argue before the Court, but it represents the magnitude of the case.Supreme Court opinions striking down acts of Congress are rare. To find a case where the Supreme Court struck down the centerpiece of a sitting president’s legislative agenda, you would have to go back to the New Deal, when reactionary holdovers like Willis Van Devanter...
Walker Opponents Collect Signatures For Recall
From the moment Gov. Scott Walker introduced his plan to curb public employee union bargaining rights, Walker's critics pledged they would recall him from office. Now they'll get their shot. Early Tuesday, Democrats began circulating petitions to try to force a recall election. And they're excited. But Republicans are hoping most people would rather move on.
DOMA, DOMA, DOMA: 1, Judicial challenges (Prospect)
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Newt Rage Reel (talking-points-memo)
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Newt Gingrich Soars as Cain's Libya Video Hits Web (ABC News)
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Supercommittee Debt Deal Appears Elusive
Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling, the Republican co-chair of the panel in charge of slashing the nation's deficit, called the deliberations a "roller-coaster ride." Members are working to bridge their differences over taxes and entitlement programs.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Obama Shifts Economic Focus From Europe To Asia
President Barack Obama is meeting with the leaders of Asian and Pacific countries in Hawaii this weekend. The president is expected to use the Asia-Pacific economic summit to emphasize his effort to pivot the U.S. away from Europe and towards the Pacific in the coming century. NPR's Ari Shapiro is travelling with the president and has more.
A Food Sculptor On Her Passion: 'The Cheese Found Me'
Sarah Kaufmann, in professional circles and beyond, is known as "the Cheese Lady." She's one of three professional cheese sculptors in the U.S., but she's also part of a growing group of artists bringing food art out of state fairs and into the mainstream.
Gloria Cain stands by Herman Cain on harassment charges (Los Angeles Times)
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Meet The MythBusters
Discovery Channel's MythBusters have taken on more than 700 myths, from how hard it is to find a needle in a haystack (it's hard) to whether toothbrushes have fecal matter on them (they do). Series hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage talk about the show with host Ira Flatow.
Angry over spying, Muslims say: 'Don't call NYPD' (Providence Journal)
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Advice from 30,000 miles on the Trail
Our friends at Explore Magazine recently asked us for suggestions on “how to hike more efficiently.” They published several of our tips in the most recent issue of the magazine. But we thought you might want to read the entire list. Here you go: efficient hiking = actually going hiking The more you hike, the [...]
Sunday, November 13, 2011
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Autumnal Calm In Turbulent Times
For a while now, we've been listening to grim news from Europe and watching GOP candidates compete for attention from fickle voters. In this week's essay, guest host Linda Wertheimer reflects on the simple joys of fall in an otherwise uneasy season.
Supercommittee Debt Deal Appears Elusive
Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling, the Republican co-chair of the panel in charge of slashing the nation's deficit, called the deliberations a "roller-coaster ride." Members are working to bridge their differences over taxes and entitlement programs.
My Accidental Masterpiece: The Phantom Tollbooth
Fifty years ago Norton Juster sat down and tried to remember the confusion and dislocation of childhood. His memories became a book, and The Phantom Tollbooth was born. In this essay, Juster looks back at his beloved novel, and the bored, disconnected child who grew up to write it.
What (Not?) To Do When You Meet the Last Great Wild Buffalo
William Temple Hornaday was one of the great conservationists of the 1880s. He had a deep passion for the American buffalo. That makes what he did when he found some of the last remaining buffalo improbable, strange and confusing.
GOP Candidates Unite Against Obama's Foreign Policy
It was billed as the "Commander in Chief" debate, and while Obama earns higher marks for his role as commander in chief than he does overall, Republican hopefuls found plenty to criticize in Saturday night's debate in South Carolina, beginning with Iran.
Coming Home To Less Than A Hero's Welcome
It's Veterans Day, and the families of soldiers who have come back from Iraq and Afghanistan can celebrate together. But coming home isn't always easy. Navy veteran and author Karl Marlantes offers this essay on his return from Vietnam ? and he explains why coming home today isn't any easier.
Internal Affairs: Is there a tacit agreement to bring the A's to San Jose? (San Jose Mercury News)
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Shiva Rea: The Power of Rhythm (video)
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Herman Cain Jokes About Anita Hill At Campaign Event
Herman Cain will never be accused of becoming more circumspect in the aftermath of the sexual harassment charges against him by several women.
Debt Weighs On European Politics
With the euro zone burdened by debt, the prime minister of Greece has resigned and Italy's long-time Premier Silvio Berlusconi is expected to step down as well. Guest host Linda Wertheimer checks in with NPR's Sylvia Poggioli, who sums up the events of a tumultuous week in Europe.
What does fried cheese have to do with rafting?
Man–or woman–cannot live on whitewater alone.� Even if there’s a tasty AO deli lunch in the middle of the day.� As soon as you get off the water, the belly starts rumbling and we find the biggest question on everyone’s mind is “where should we go for dinner?” Yeah yeah, you could stop at some [...]
Poll: Cain, Romney, Gingrich Tied; Most In GOP Unfazed By Harassment Charges
"Volatile" is one of the words that probably best describes the race for the Republican presidential nomination and a new CBS News poll captures that flux. The national poll indicates a three-way tie, showing Herman Cain at 18 percent and Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich at 15 percent each.
National Spotlight Too Bright for Gaffe-Prone Perry?
Ross Ramsey, NYTPolitics is hard, and it gets harder as you move up the food chain.Look at Rick Perry, whose 27-year political career has taken him to the top of state government in a state known for tough politics. His status has gone from hero to hospice faster than Vince Young’s.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Changed By War, Family Relieved By Troop Removals
President Obama's recent decision to pull U.S. troops out of Iraq has many military families breathing a huge sigh of relief. That's true for Tom and Mary Ward, whose son Sean has spent two Army tours in Afghanistan and two in Iraq. They're thrilled he won't ever be sent back to Iraq, where he was hit by sniper fire in 2005. The Wards are very patriotic, and they're proud of their son's sacrifice. But they say the repeated deployments have taken a big emotional toll on their close-knit family.
Living To Tell The Horrible Tale Of Pearl Harbor
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Thousands of Americans were killed that day. But Frank Curre, who was just a teenager when he enlisted in the Navy, survived the onslaught. He was assigned to the USS Tennessee.
Week In Politics: Republican Presidential Field; This Week's Elections
Guy Raz speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne, of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks, of the New York Times.
Senate OKs Bill To Boost Hiring Of Veterans
The measure is the first sliver of President Obama's $447 billion jobs package to win bipartisan approval in the Senate. And it couldn't come soon enough: Nearly 1 in 8 veterans who left the service in the past decade is unemployed ? a higher jobless rate than the national average.
Secret Hikes in the Canadian Rockies
“Please take that hike out of your book. It?s a secret few people know about. I want to keep it that way.” We rarely receive a request to excise a particular trip from one of our hiking guidebooks, but when we do, that?s the thrust of the argument: Someone wants to keep their ?secret route? [...]
Advice from 30,000 miles on the Trail
Our friends at Explore Magazine recently asked us for suggestions on “how to hike more efficiently.” They published several of our tips in the most recent issue of the magazine. But we thought you might want to read the entire list. Here you go: efficient hiking = actually going hiking The more you hike, the [...]
New Sport? Snow Rafting??
Taking the idea of rafting in the summer and hitting the slopes in the winter to a whole new level………………here are AO rafting guide �Brandon (and Company) �experiencing the snowy Sierra in classic Mason style! Bookmark This!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Weekly Standard: Can Protest Movements Coexist?
Could ideologically-opposed protest movements ever find a common ground? The Weekly Standard's Peter J. Hansen argues for a Tea Party-Occupy Wall Street agenda.
Why Italy Is So Scary
Italy's borrowing costs spiked Wednesday, pushing the country into bailout territory. But Italy is too big to be saved by Europe's bailout fund. Although the same story has played out in other European countries, an Italian default could be catastrophic.
U.S. Puts Oil Pipeline Plan In Limbo Until After 2012 Vote
A final decision on building a new oil pipeline to connect Alberta, Canada, to U.S. refineries near the Gulf of Mexico will not be made until after the 2012 presidential election, the State Department said Thursday.
Backpacking Washington State?s Inland Fiord
The Chelan Lakeshore Trail On a recent trip to Washington State, we allowed a couple extra days for what we believe is one of the world?s premier backpack trips: the Chelan Lakeshore Trail. You?ll find a complete description of it in our book Hiking from Here to WOW: North Cascades. We hope the following field [...]
Emails Show Obama Donor Pushed For Solyndra Loan
Contrary to White House claims, George Kaiser pushed White House and Energy Department officials for a second loan for the California solar company last year, after it had already received a $528 million loan in 2009, the emails show. The second loan was not approved. The company later went bankrupt.
To Obama, 'Go West Young Man' Means Engaging Asia
President Obama will have to persuade a global audience that the U.S. remains a pre-eminent world leader, even though he is presiding over a politically gridlocked government that is so far unable to hoist the U.S. economy out of its own economic slump.
My First Time Rafting
“When I get back home, I can’t wait to book my next rafting trip,” Tracey told me. This was her first rafting and camping trip, and despite being a busy professional, hyper-connected to technology, and separated from her business, her experience on the incredible Rogue River in Oregon was amazing enough to inspire her to [...]
Senate set to approve first, small piece of Obama jobs package by providing assistance to vets (Star Tribune)
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Racism Still Matters Very Much in America
Toure, New York TimesDear America,Please, I beg you, stop using the bankrupt and meaningless term “post-racial!” There’s no such thing as “post-racial.” There’s no place that fits the description “post-racial America.” There’s no “post-racial era.” It’s a term for a concept that does not exist. There’s no there there.
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Video: Low Water Skykomish and Boulder Drop Kayak Run
A couple of weekends ago Greg Nicoll took this video of a run we did on the Skykomish from Cable Drop to Split Rock when the level was round 950 cfs.� On the second lap of Boulder Drop he had the camera turned backward so it shows a different angle.� And, as�usual�for any kayaking video, [...]
Cooking With Boar: A Walk On The Wild Side
Boar isn't as commonly eaten in the U.S. as it is in Europe, but it is gaining popularity. High in protein, low in fat, with distinct and versatile flavor, boar meat has another plus for food writer Lynda Balslev: It rekindles memories of a family trip to Italy.
Video: Dane Jackson on Detonator Wave
Chris Ohta posted this video of Dane Jackson on Detonator Wave in Alma, Quebec on Facebook yesterday, it’s pretty extraordinary.� The air he catches on these moves is amazing. Check out the footage towards the end that shows him backing into that enormous foam pile.� I was proud of myself for getting onto Rodeo Hole [...]
IAEA Suggests Iran May Be Developing Nuclear Arms
The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a new report on Iran's suspect nuclear program. It says Iran has conducted experiments that could only be useful in the development of a nuclear weapon. Guy Raz talks to NPR's Mike Shuster for more.
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