Archive for October, 2009
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Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: Death Valley National Park, California
When: October 2009
Who: DB, Double-A, Lolli, Lisa & Geoff
Lolli was visiting from Sweden, and DB and I were delighted to play Death Valley host to her for a couple days. We started with a hike around Death Valley Buttes:
At the base […]
Baptist Draw - Upper Chute
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[?]Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: San Rafael Swell, Utah
When: October 2009
Who: Kip Marshall & Double-A
Kip suggested we take a run through a short but very pretty slot in the Swell known as Baptist Draw. With a couple good rappels and an awesome exit via upper Chute Canyon, the loop was highly […]
Lomatium & Krill (Fiery Furnace)
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: Arches National Park, Utah
When: October 2009
Who: Kip Marshall, Double-A, Andy Mac & Morgan
Ram first mentioned Fiery Furnace to me a couple years back. Said he’d been through it about twenty times. Then Kip started mentioning it. A classic tour, word had it.
Finishing the first rappel […]
South Six-Shooter (II 5.8)
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: Indian Creek, Utah
When: October 2009
Who: Double-A, Andy Mac and Morgan
On a perfect fall morning, the four of us set out for a climb up beautiful South Six-Shooter. Morgan volunteered to take the lead, and did a fantastic job bringing us to the base of the summit […]
Transition TR450 downhill bike
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[?]Submitted by redstone underground
Transition just today released pricing and a timeframe on their eagerly anticipated TR450 downhill machine. Preorders are being accepted now for a mid to late December time frame. MSRP on the frame with a Fox RC4 shock is $2399. Colors options are classic white/black as show above,
racing stripe […]
photo of the day
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[?]Submitted by Harvest The Ride
Recommendations
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[?]Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Hey, in a meeting all day today, but I want to give you a few recommendations I’ve posted on my facebook page…
1) The AAA Abs Program
Abs workout to start your week…if you need a program for 4-weeks, try this one
=> AAA Abs Workout
2) The Men’s Health Big […]
Burn More Fat With Challenging Exercises
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[?]Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
If you want to burn more fat, do more challenging exercises! Challenge yourself with exercises that test your balance, coordination, strength and flexibility! This might require that you put that old favorite workout on the shelf and try something new! If you do, I guarantee you […]
Homework Hell, part 2
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[?]Submitted by BOOKS ON THE BRAIN
A new day, a new approach.
3:30 pm Tuesday
Me: Ok, better get started on your homework. I don’t want a repeat of last night.
L.: I’m starving. Can I have a snack first? And maybe watch some tv while I eat it?
Me: Snack, yes. TV, no. And if […]
Homework Hell
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by BOOKS ON THE BRAIN
The Scene: Monday night, 9:30 pm, after nearly 4 hours of reminding, suggesting, encouraging, pleading, yelling, and demanding that my 7th grader finish her homework.
Me (yelling up the stairs): L., are you finished with your homework yet?
L.: WHAT????
Me: Your homework.. is it […]
Lee Kontiz with Dave Holland & Jack DeJohnette
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[?]Submitted by Jazz Note SDP
One of the pleasures of having an absurdly large collection (=large enough you forget what you have) is that you forget what you have. While listening to Dave Holland again today, I discovered that I had a recording with Dave Holland playing bass on it. […]
Vitamin D Might Lessen Your Flu Risk
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[?]Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
News from Ireland that we can all learn from: Vitamin D Might Lessen Your Flu Risk
Seasonal influenza has been linked with a deficiency of solar radiation, which triggers production of vitamin D. Simply put, the sun does not shine enough in Ireland.
Now that the swine […]
Cocoa Dark Chocolate Macaroons…..with no feet?
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[?]Submitted by Health Nut
Despite the missing “feet”(the ruffled bottoms) these Classic French Macaroons tasted delectable,were still chewy and brittle in texture.Over half a dozen attempts,I couldn’t figure out the reason why the bottoms did not develop each time as it were supposed to, in spite of taking all the care and […]
L’angolo di Vino, 10/27/2009
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[?]Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Frank Cipparone
“Buon vino fa buon sangue”
An old Italian phrase that translates loosely as “..good wine makes for good cheer.” Which aptly describes the other night’s Cru Club dinner at neighborhood fave L’Oca, where chef Luca Garruti’s four course menu was enhanced with […]
Citrus Pork Marinade
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[?]Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon snipped cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoons black pepper
Combine ingredients, pour over pork and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before cooking. Enough for about 1 1/2 pounds.
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Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on October 27, 2009
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[?]Submitted by Ducimus Plinius
Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on October 27, 2009
The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.
Under $5.00
U.S. […]
10-27-09 Daily Small Cap Market News and Stock Highlights from SmallCapVoice.com
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[?]Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com
Stocks are moving higher after a new report showed home prices rose for the third consecutive month in August
The gains came a day after investors uneasy about the strength of an economic recovery pummeled stocks for the second straight day and for the fourth time in the last five […]
Viper Networks, Inc. (VPER) Finalizes Merger, Pending Approvals, With Cirilium India and Announces Revenue and Gross Profit Projections
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[?]Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com
TROY, MI — (Marketwire) — 10/27/09 — Viper Networks, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: VPER), a global telecommunication network operations and technical management company, announced today that it has successfully finalized, pending final regulatory approvals, the acquisition merger with Cirilium India Pvt. Ltd.. This merger with the Company’s joint venture partner, upon […]
Airport Passenger Travel Stages a Comeback?
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
1. AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL – World passenger traffic posted a positive growth rate in August for the first time since June 2008. Passenger demand finally registered a modest positive growth rate in August 2009 with the world airports reporting a 0.1 percent increase compared to August 2008. International […]
Odds for Health Care Reform Fall From 50% to 7%
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
Intrade odds for the contract “Health Care Reform - Will a federal government run health insurance plan (a public option) be approved in the US?” (by December 2009) have fallen to 7.1%, from almost 50% in August (see chart above, click to enlarge).
Biggest 3-Month Gain Since 2005 for Case-Shiller
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) — Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in August for a third consecutive month, bolstering the case that an economic recovery is at hand (see top chart above). The S&P/Case-Shiller home-price index climbed 1% from the prior month, seasonally adjusted, after a 1.2% increase […]
Selective Concern on Sex Imbalances
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
In Stuart Taylor’s recent National Journal article “Selective Concern On Sex Imbalances” he writes:
It is an article of faith in the Obama administration, Congress, and much of the academic establishment that there are no innate differences between females and males in interests or cognitive capacities. From this dubious […]
Russia 10 roubles 2009 - Kirov
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[?]Submitted by World Coin News
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:
“Russian Regions: Kirov Region”
(information by Antony)
LINK: Bank of Russia
On Line Health Forms Should Be For Patients, Not Health Professionals!
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[?]Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
We had an interesting experience today.
My husband is scheduled for a routine test tomorrow and was notified by letter that he had to register ahead of time for the test. The test is going to take place at our local hospital. The letter clear had instructions […]
Next Monday’s @stupidcancer Sh…
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
Next Monday’s @stupidcancer Show, “Brain Fog!” with @boop71278 Kate Goldberger, Kate Burton and @IdelleDavidson http://bit.ly/3Y7K1T
