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Just days after a woman was assaulted in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, the fourth since the end of May, residents went about their normal routines Thursday afternoon. But Brooke Feldman, 27, said the attacks lingered in the back of her mind.
"It makes me very nervous," she said. "But I'm cognizant that I'm a young woman living in a city, so I do try to be extra careful."
In the most recent attack, around 6:15 p.m. Monday, a woman was assaulted by a man on Brimmer Street as she walked toward the Charles/MGH T station, police said. The suspect fled up Chestnut Street toward Charles Street.
At the end of May, the upscale neighborhood had already been rattled by three sexual assaults within a few blocks of each other, all within a 36-hour period.
"It is unsettling to people, particularly this situation that occurred on Monday, because it happened during fairly daylight hours, as opposed to in the dark," said MaryLee Halpin, executive director of the Beacon Hill Civic Association. "That has people thinking about it perhaps a little differently than they had before."
Michelle Hernandez, 30, who lives just off Brimmer Street, said the daylight attack should serve as a reminder for women to be smart about walking alone, regardless of the time of day.
"You think it's the safest in the daytime," she said, "but it's not anymore."
The first sexual assault occurred May 30 at 2:15 p.m. around Anderson Street, police said. As the victim stood outside her apartment, reaching for her keys, a man groped her. When she yelled for help, he fled on Anderson Street and turned left on Phillips Street.
The following night, at about 11:30, another woman was entering her apartment building around Phillips Street when a man grabbed her and knocked her to the ground, said police. He sexually assaulted her before running away, she told police.
Another woman said she was sexually assaulted in the Garden Street area just minutes later. When she turned to confront a man who approached her from behind, he groped her and then fled on Phillips Street, police reported.
All four victims described their attacker as a white man in his early- to mid-20s, of medium build, and between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-10. They said he had dark, shaggy hair that hung over his ears, police said.
In a statement, Boston police said investigators are looking into a possible connection between the assaults, although nothing has been concluded.
Police say they are stepping up their presence in the neighborhood, and Dori Moreno, general manager at Harvard Gardens restaurant, said police stopped by Thursday afternoon with information about the attack and fliers with safety tips. Amanda Sebert, who lives on Anderson Street, said that the attacks startled her and that she considered applying for a permit to carry pepper spray to protect herself.
"I always am aware of who else I share the area with, maybe a little more aware now though," the 21-year-old said. "I'm probably more likely to take a cab now if I am coming home from work alone late at night."
Beacon Hill resident Liz Warren, 48, said that she was surprised to learn of the attacks, but that they do not make her feel any less secure.
"I really do feel safe in the neighborhood," she said. "There is a lot of foot traffic around here, and those of us who live in the area are always aware of what's going on around us."
The series of assaults are not the only recent violent attacks on women around Beacon Hill. On June 30, two state troopers patrolling the Esplanade stopped an apparent sexual assault near the Longfellow Bridge, not far from Beacon Hill. And in November, police arrested a convicted sex offender who allegedly forced his way into a woman's Beacon Hill apartment and raped her at knifepoint.
Despite the concerns of some residents, Bianca Reising said she does not give a second thought to walking the streets alone. "Honestly, I feel like the people getting attacked aren't being aware," said Reising, 21. "And they're probably overreacting in their [police] reports."
On Charles Street, Jill Pelo, a co-owner of The Designers Leather Clothiers, said Beacon Hill is generally a safe area.
"The assault on Brimmer Street was a shocker," she said. "Good heavens, it's still light out at 6 p.m."
Pelo, though, is not worried. She and her husband walk to and from work six days a week with their Siberian Husky, Nadia. She pointed to where Nadia lay, resting, in a corner of the shop. As if on cue, Nadia let out a bellowing bark.
"Now you see why we don't have trouble," Pelo said.
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Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is a criminal. In February, he was convicted on twenty different counts of bribery and corruption. After pledging to end New Orleans' long-standing history of cronyism during his election campaign in 2002, Nagin took over $200,000 in bribes from construction companies looking to win government contracts during the reconstruction of the city after Hurricane Katrina. From 2005-2008, Nagin and his top administrators perpetrated an elaborate kickback scheme that included money laundering and tax fraud. He is also, obviously, an asshole.
This past week, The U.S. District Court sentenced Nagin to serve ten years at a minimum-security federal prison. According to federal law, at least 85% of the sentence must be served before Nagin can be considered for release. The judge ruled that he was unable to pay fines, but owed $84,000 in restitution to the IRS. Although the sentencing has been widely accepted as a win over corruption, prosecutors sought an even longer sentence of 15-20 years, in accordance with the federal sentencing guidelines.
But, is locking Nagin away in prison really a "win" for anyone? Does it do anything to help the people of New Orleans or prevent corruption in the future?
Prisons can serve four basic functions with regard to criminal justice and punishment. They can isolate the criminal from society, be a tool of rehabilitation, serve as a means of societal retribution, and be used as a method of deterrence. But, none of these apply to Nagin or any of the other corrupt politicians.
First, Nagin is not a raging unstoppable murderer, so isolating him from society is not necessary. To prevent Nagin from ever committing his crimes again, he could simply be banned from holding office.
Next, federal prison doesn't have any programs aimed at rehabilitating criminals of assholishness, so it's doubtful that prison would really serve to change Nagin's personality for the betterment of society. In all seriousness, there are no real rehabilitative properties prison has that could serve Nagin.
Proper retribution would be having the former mayor serve the city of New Orleans, which could take the form of useful public service that employed Nagin's skillset. Retribution would certainly not be having Louisiana taxpayers front the $178,000 it would cost, at minimum, to house Nagin during his sentence.
In 2009, Louisiana congressmen William J. Jefferson was sentenced to 13 years in prison for bribery and corruption. In 2000, former Louisiana governor, Edwin Edwards was sentenced to 10 years in prison on 17 counts of racketeering, extortion and corruption. Surely, Nagin could have learned from these state politician's mistakes. Between 2001 and 2010, the United State's Attorney's Office made 384 convictions against corrupt public officials. If prison terms are meant to "make an example" of corrupt politicians, it isn't working in Louisiana.
The misconception that prison time equals justice affects our ability to find a suitable sentence for crimes. Even when the crime is serious, the criminal justice system should be looking to find a solution that aims to correct the damage the crime has caused and prevent it from happening again. Sending corrupt politicians off to prison only exacerbates the citizen's burden while providing zero benefits to society.

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Two certified and experienced life saving trainers Niroop G R and Srikrishna Vasanth from the Puttur Aquatic Club had been to Coogee, Sydney to understand and get themselves trained in various aspects in surf lifesaving training.
Drowning is one of the major causes for unintentional death and injuries in India. The country accounts for approximately 30,000 such cases " with coastal drowning playing a major role" as per a survey conducted till 2014. Educating people about aquatic safety measures is the only way to reduce such drowning incidents. AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) provides excellent training in water safety and rescue techniques. Rashtriya Life Saving Society (India)- RLSS and Surf Life Saving Australia together started Surf Life Saving through AIC funding in 2014 and has trained around 33 nippers (junior SLS) in India. This favoured advancing knowledge by educating people about beach safety and the importance of starting beach safety centres in India to prevent drowning.
Dough Hawkins (trainer, assessor and facilitator, and director of Surf Life Saving SLS Sydney Nippers) inspired a bunch of youngsters to make Mangalore Surf Club India's first surf life-saving club on the lines of Australia's Surf Life Saving model. Partha Varanashi and Niroop G R with their trainers from Mangalore Surf Club trained over 500 surf lifesavers and successfully prevented 14 possible drowning cases.
Niroop G R and Sri Krishna Vasanth, lifesavers from India, were a part of life-saving and beach safety course at the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club, Australia, recently. Their motive to attend the course was to advance their skills and knowledge on aquatic safety and to initiate first beach safety centre in Mangaluru and then cover all the coastal states of India to educate people regarding water safety and rescue techniques.
The Lightning Bronze Medallion Course that they underwent provided them with in-depth knowledge of hazard identification, risk control, resuscitation techniques, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), patient management techniques, patient retrieval with and without equipment and performing radio communications.
The Silver Medallion Beach Management course included advanced search and rescue techniques covering both day and night, executing complex patient rescue and demonstrating recovery. The beach management also included complete beach surveillance, managing rescue recovery requirement and preparing for the rescue, excelling the effectiveness of team, responding to the casualties, building up leadership qualities, undertaking work activities, setting performance requirements and maintaining team performance, communicating with management and management of aquatic spinal injuries.
Their training included Nipper's Age Manager course that was about educating youngsters aged 5 to 14 years regarding beach safety and training them to become life-savers. Apart from this, they underwent advanced swimming training by Ceri Weeks who is the AUSTSWIM Presenter for India in Tasmania.
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Teaching Science: How Do You Classify a Group of Items?
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Prelab Discussion
Have students read the entire lab. Discuss these points before beginning the activity.
- Discuss the five-kingdom classification system.
- Discuss how physical characteristics can be used to classify things. Give examples from students' experience.
- Ask students if they think there is a single best classification scheme.
Materials and Preparation
Materials needed:
- container of assorted washers and nuts
- piece of butcher paper
- pencil
Download a copy of the classification chart and replicate it on the butcher paper. Leave room to make the chart larger. Show all your groupings of objects in the chart.
- Pour the contents of the container onto the table. Divide the contents into two groups based on similar characteristics.
- Record the name and characteristics of each group on your chart.
- Divide each of the two groups into two or three smaller groups. The items in each group must share at least one common characteristic. Give a name to each group based on the group's characteristics.
- Record the characteristics of each group on your chart.
- Continue to separate the items into smaller groups until each group contains only one type of item. Remember that items in a group must have characteristics that make them different from the items in the other groups.
- Record the characteristics for each of the groups that you make on your chart.
- Share your chart with your classmates. Communicate what characteristics you chose to distinguish each group.
- How is your chart different from those of your classmates? (Answers will vary, but should mention and describe other groups' charts.)
- Which groups were the easiest to distinguish between? The most difficult? (Students should give their first major grouping, such as washers versus nuts, or big versus little.)
- Observe: Choose one item. Using the chart, record all of the characteristics for that item based on all the different groups it belongs to. How does the name you chose for that item reflect its characteristics? (A useful name will include characteristics that distinguish the item from all other kids of nuts or washers.)
- If someone picked an item from the group at random, how would you describe to that person how to classify it the same way you did? Write a set of step-by-step directions that someone could use to classify any item from the group. (Directions should clearly describe each trait that corresponds to a division on the chart. The most complete sets of directions will function like dichotomous keys.)
- How does your chart model the classification of organisms in an evolutionary tree? (The chart models an evolutionary tree because it groups items based on similar characteristics and it moves from less similar to more similar as you read outward.)
Ideas for Extending the Activity
Imagine that your washers and nuts are organisms and that they have evolved to reach their present forms. Describe all the steps in the evolutionary process you recorded in your chart.
For an extension activity, make a classification chart for other items, such as nails and screws, or items in a desk.


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Greet the May Day spirit with this 'growing
green basket'.
An ideal green gift to surprise with!
Empty Milk Cartons
lump of potting soil
Grass Seed
(fast growing if you have it)
a stapler
a roll of string and some wire
*freshly picked herb sprigs,
*flower heads (orchids, lilies, or others)
*plant foliages( like ivy)
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Take empty milk cartons, cut down to 4-5" high.
Cover the basket with construction paper and decorate.
Fill around 2/3 full with potting soil.
Then generously sprinkle grass and some
weed seeds.
Have it watered daily. Grass should grow in about 4-7 days.
With the remaining cartons, cut a handle out and staple it to the basket.
Do not add other greens till the last moment.
Wire some herb sprigs and flower heads such as orchids, lilies, foliages of
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Olivia Munn was all about brocade for an evening out in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The "Predator" actor and tech investor opted for a rich floral fabric ensemble by Michael Kors that revealed some skin.
Munn wore a strapless bralette with a matching brocade floral bomber jacket and wide-legged high-waisted pants. And she completed the look with a pair of black platform sandals.
Munn was on hand to support the designer, who hosted a dinner for Kate Hudson in honor of her recent appointment as an ambassador to the United Nation's World Food Programme this month. Hudson for the past three years has worked with Michael Kors' Watch Hunger Stop initiative, which helps raise money for the UN program.
The 38-year-old actress, who isn't afraid to push the fashion envelope when it comes to color and silhouettes, has been into this bra style trend as of late.
On Tuesday, she made an appearance on Busy Philipps' new talk-show, "Busy Tonight," also wearing a bralette outfit. For this occasion, she chose simple strappy sandals, a green velvet suit by Rachel Antonoff and a pale pink Meshki bralette.
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The face of meat is changing. Start-up firm Memphis Meats has announced $17 million dollars in funding from luminaries Richard Branson and Bill Gates. The company produces "clean meat" for human consumption by culturing cells, without the need to slaughter any animals.
This being an early-stage venture, it may be a while before taste tests are available to the public, but the benefits are already evident. Conventional meat requires vast quantities of inputs such as water and grains to turn a calf into a full-grown cow ready for slaughter, whereas lab-grown meat creates the same final product much more efficiently, all while side-stepping animal welfare concerns and health concerns like E. coli bacteria contamination.
The conventional meat-production industry exists in an environment that is, unfortunately, ripe with the potential for animal abuse and all the negative attention and risks that brings for investors.
Conventional meat-production firms are increasingly the target of activist investigations, investigations that show no sign of abating given systemic problems in the animal-meat industry.
Spotty enforcement of animal welfare laws by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, a woefully underfunded government enforcement arm, combined with persistently low wages for slaughterhouse and production workers and attendant high employee turnover rates, make it difficult to ensure that even the few laws that exist to protect farmed animals will be followed. Undercover footage obtained by Mercy For Animals at various Canadian facilities has revealed alleged abuse of pigs, cows, turkeys and chickens in recent years. In some cases, workers have even been sentenced to serve jail time as a result of these revelations.
A handful of savvy firms in the food-production industry are seeking to reduce their investors' exposure to the risks associated with their traditional business models and are shifting away from raising and killing animals. The American behemoth of the chicken-meat trade, Tyson Foods, recently made a sizable investment in the future of plant proteins, taking a 5 per cent stake in Beyond Meat, a company that makes animal-free products that simulate the flavour and texture of meat. And Bill Gates has invested in another purveyor of animal-free meat simulants, Impossible Foods, which makes a plant-based burger reported to "bleed" (and taste) just like conventional beef.
These products won't appeal to everyone. But preferences aside, all investors need to worry about risks to their cash flows. With the meat production industry having come under fire for its disproportionate contribution to environmental damage, its association with elevated health risks, and its propensity to cause harm to animals, alternative food production ventures are sensibly emerging.
The opportunity to invest in these alternatives remains beyond the reach of most investors for the time being, with few publicly traded firms operating in this space (exceptions including those such as the conventional meat producer Tyson, which hold a fractional share of other firms such as Beyond Meat). However, long-lived and deep-pocketed institutions like the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan could seek out opportunities to be early investors in innovative ventures such as these.
I predict that consumer demand will lead to more developments in the clean-meat and plant-based food industry, eventually opening this investment class to a broader class of backers via publicly listed shares.
While a facet of society will always be backward looking, and will hold onto ways of the past purely for the sake of tradition or fear of change, we all stand to benefit from keeping our minds, bellies and investment opportunity sets open to a new way of eating that is better for the planet, is arguably better for our health, and causes no harm to those telegenic animals so effectively promoted in whistler-blower exposés.
Lisa Kramer is a professor of finance at the University of Toronto. You can follower her on Twitter at @LisaKramer.


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James Comey received his second bureaucratic slap on the wrist this year with Monday's release of the long-awaited Department of Justice (DOJ) inspector general's report on alleged abuses of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
After months of build-up, Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz concluded that the FBI's investigation of the 2016 Donald Trump campaign was justified, but that the DOJ and FBI under Comey made "significant" omissions in seeking to spy on Trump campaign member Carter Page, Fox News reports.
But although the FBI clearly spied on the Trump campaign — and on flimsy pretenses, it would seem — Comey swiftly claimed "no spying" and tweeted out an op-ed congratulating himself Monday.
"So it was all lies. No treason. No spying on the campaign. No tapping Trump's wires," he tweeted. "It was just good people trying to protect America."
Operation Crossfire Hurricane
Comey has repeatedly claimed that the FBI's spying on Trump in what was known as Operation Crossfire Hurricane was justified and "totally normal," according to the Daily Caller, and he even quibbled with the term "spying" itself — but an investigation by the DOJ's Office of the Inspector General reached a far more subtle conclusion. Horowitz's report dealt a scathing rebuke to the FBI under Comey, even as it exonerated him and other FBI and DOJ officials of bias toward Trump.
The nearly 500-page report confirmed long-standing Republican suspicions about the FBI's abuse of the FISA process to spy on Page using an unreliable dossier riddled with deranged innuendo. The report found that Christopher Steele's salacious dossier was a core part of the applications and that it was not deemed wholly credible, but that it was used to justify spying on Page despite at least 17 "significant inaccuracies and omissions" that, the report hints, might have otherwise prevented the FBI from renewing the warrants.
"The Crossfire Hurricane team failed to inform department officials of significant information that was available to the team at the time that the FISA applications were drafted and filed," the report notes, according to Fox News. "Much of that information was inconsistent with, or undercut, the assertions contained in the FISA applications that were used to support probable cause and, in some instances, resulted in inaccurate information being included in the applications."
The report also confirms that the FBI spied on Trump campaign members including Page and George Papadopoulos using informants, hardly a "normal" turn of events. Still, Horowitz somehow let Comey off the hook.
"We did not find documentary or testimonial evidence that political bias or improper motivation influenced the FBI's decision to seek FISA authority on Carter Page," the report said.
The Deep State skates again
Horowitz's conclusion was expected after early leaks of the report led many to downplay the rather explosive hopes invested in it by supporters of President Trump, including Fox News' Sean Hannity. By the time of the report's release, some were prepared to write it off as the work of a bureaucrat — Horowitz is an Obama appointee — who was never going to bring the hammer down on Comey and other top foes of the president, like John Brennan and James Clapper.
The report marks the second time that Comey has avoided prosecution despite high expectations of some kind of reckoning for the "Deep State." Horowitz referred Comey for prosecution over his memo leaks earlier this year, but the DOJ declined, according to NBC News.
Comey has admitted to leaking memos of his conversations with Donald Trump to spark a special counsel probe, an action that spurred the IG to denounce his "dangerous example" in its previous IG investigation of his memo leaks, according to the Associated Press. Still, the former FBI leader claimed vindication despite that scathing assessment of his leadership and demanded an apology from those who had accused him of crimes.
Cardinal Comey once again responded by playing the victim card with his tweet Monday, but in a sign of the deepening divide between Deep State loyalists and President Trump, Attorney General Bill Barr also issued a stunning statement Monday saying that the report "makes clear that the FBI launched an intrusive investigation of a U.S. presidential campaign on the thinnest of suspicions that, in my view, were insufficient to justify the steps taken," according to NBC.
Barr's prosecutor, John Durham — who is overseeing a separate, criminal probe of Russiagate — also took issue with Horowitz's conclusion and alluded to the wider scope of his probe, which is also looking into whether the CIA improperly influenced the FBI in launching Crossfire Hurricane. But for now, it looks like Comey will once again get off scot-free — unless Barr does something about it.


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This course provides the foundation, concepts, and sample programs to build working SKILL® programs. It stresses the important SKILL functions that underlie the Cadence® Virtuoso® Design Environment.
For each major group of SKILL functions, you complete a working program. The course also covers new database objects, new user interface features, The DEFT utility for managing technology files, the new SKILL IDE for debugging SKILL programs and the latest information about accessing example programs using Cadence Online Support.
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I was sent a bottle of H&A's Finding Nemo Bubbly Bath for Miss A to test out.
My first thoughts was that this is fantastic for Miss A as she loves Finding Nemo. So I added it to her bath when she was watching and she loved seeing Nemo give her some bubbles. The bubbles were not as big as some of her bubble bath products that she has had but to be perfectly honest I am not bothered about as (after taking these photos, me and Miss A made quite a few more bubbles). I don't take photos of Miss A in the bath too often as I am too busy having fun with her!
The bubble bath seems very mild which is great for Miss A's skin and she smelled lovely after her bath! The design of the bottle is fantastic for little ones and every time we are in a shop now Miss A spots it and says "I have got that!"
I have made her some dough with blue glitter and got her Nemo bath toys and she made a beach for Nemo! I then told her she could do what she liked with the dough while I tried to do some tidying and when I came back you could see she had fun as all the toys ended up in the bowl with most of the dough but there were quite a bit on the tray. Her hands were covered!
We will be reading this story for her bedtime tonight..
Today we are going to watch Finding Nemo and I have this story book to read to Master A. He loves listening to me read stories!
What she doesn't realise is that the fairies are going to visit tonight (see the Magic Door review) and are going to leave her some Finding Nemo stickers for the morning!
We are huge fans of Finding Nemo and this bubble bath is going to be a regular addition to her collection of bath products. Thanks H&A. Miss A loves it!
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My main purpose for my site is to help me develop my living theory. You can find out what that means by reading some of my writings. It forms the basis of my research which is about trying to improve my practice. It would be great if you could help me - I'd like this to be as interactive as possible so please have a look around and leave comments and feedback.


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Hello, gorgeous people – how's the world treating you today? Me? No, I'm fine. I've had a pretty great month so far, to be honest. I need to write a life-update post so that you guys know quite how great . . . but that's for another day.
Today, I'm going to be sharing a mini haul with you! I managed to sneak these purchases in right before I needed to start saving – and it's such a small haul, with such cheap items, that it basically doesn't count. Right? I'm so glad you agree. (And if you don't, I don't care. Let me live in my ignorant bliss. Also, to be fair, I didn't realise that I needed to be saving at this point.)
In case for some reason you trust me enough to jump into this post without reading the title, I'm going to be showing you my new jewellery pieces . . . and then sharing a wishlist. Because your girl is like a dragon – she loves to hoard that gold.
(Unfortunately, however, due to the aforementioned saving . . . I will not be purchasing any of my wishlist items. A shame, I know. Update: so I purchased two necklaces. But, I mean, savings start from now.)
So this necklace is actually part of a two-piece set . . . But I only cared about this one. You'll see why.
Look at it. It's so pretty and delicate – and there's a rose on the front.
I'll admit, I usually head to Missguided more for my quick fashion fixes and I'd never previously been tempted to delve into their jewellery – but they have some really cute stuff! Even better, it's all incredibly affordable. Case in point, this super cute necklace cost me £8 for a pack of two.
Want to shop the look? Sure you do.
Missguided Double Layer Necklaces – £8
My next purchase is this lovely little "Honey" choker. It was (again) really cheap and it's just a versatile little gold necklace I can reach for and pair with pretty much anything. I wasn't trying to buy any out there "statement" pieces, because I seem to have lost all my everyday jewellery.
(Maybe it's God's way of telling me he supports my spending sprees? No? Yeah, I wasn't convinced either.)
Missguided Honey Necklace – £6
Honestly, I'm going to have to add Missguided to my list of places to check in on for picking up cheap jewellery. While I do have a few real "brands" that I love (Olivia Burton is a real weakness of mine, unfortunately) I do tend to favour cheap and cheerful jewellery as I lose it so bloody easily.
I blame drunk stumbling home and undressing, personally. Drunk Mia isn't careful about where she puts her jewellery and she never remembers where she's set it down either!
Now, if you want cheap and cheerful, it doesn't get any better than this little Aliexpress choker. It cost me literally 70p and I was really pleasantly surprised with the quality. You may remember seeing it in my Jumping Into Summer OOTD (and if you don't I shall insert a little Instagram plug anyway because that's just how I roll).
You guys know that I am obsessed with pretty much anything crystal related, so how I could resist this baby? Also, I mean, it basically cost me no money at all. Why would I even try to resist?
Aliexpress Crystal Choker – £0.72
I think I'm actually going to try Aliexpress for more jewellery in the future; the wait times are somewhat depressing (a few weeks) but for the price who can complain? Plus, I'll feel a lot better about losing a necklace if it cost me 50p.
Okay, my friends – now it's time to get to the fun bit. Let's take a look at my jewellery wishlist!
Freedom Tarot Card Necklace – Necklace – £8.50
High Priestess Tarot Necklace – Topshop – £8.50
Okay, so I confess: I bought both of these necklaces. In my defence, they're tarot cards. You guys know me: tarot cards are my thing. I couldn't resist.
Free People Layered Necklace – £24
Gold Hand Necklace – ASOS – £25
Another jewellery trend I've been somewhat obsessed with recently is hand pendants. I don't know why I'm so in love with these – they're really bloody hard to find – but they just do it for me.
ASOS Multi-Charm Necklace – £12
Okay, my friends, that's this post done! What did you think of my new purchases? Which necklace was your favourite? Where's your favourite place to buy jewellery? Let me know your thoughts down below!
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Episode 80: At Two Years Old, the Podcast Considers Social Conservatism
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It's been two years since I launched my own podcast, and once again I'm giving the 10 minute time limit the day off. I'm not going that much over, but hey, I did this for my 1st anniversary, so there's precedent.
This time out, I'm focusing mostly on social conservatism. The idea of tradition, history and experience being a good reference for what we should do now works just as well for fiscal and political policy as it does for social policy. The idea is sound, regardless of where it's applied. And that's why I've been doing this show for 2 years; to get the word out that this idea of conservatism works. It isn't always practiced as well as I would like by the guys I vote for, but at least I'm not ceding more ground.
Another problem we'll see is that the folk least likely to give you your freedom are not conservatives, in spite of how conservatives generally get portrayed. While not a social issue per se, it does show the underlying intolerance of those who seek to remove all dissent, rather than have a healthy debate.
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This person is planning to kill me in order to teach me that I shouldn't be mean and hateful
This poor child is confused, not 'transgendered.'
Google+ conversation with Christopher Li-Reid
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For 2 years now I've been doing this podcast to speak out on topics that I see need some explanation, sanity, or common sense brought to them. I know there are people out there who don't read the political blogs like I do, and I know there are plenty of folks who read them more than I do. I've been speaking to the former group, trying to express the information that I have in a way that's interesting but digestible. Knowing that there are lots of people in the latter group, I've opened up this podcast to feedback from anyone, from any group. I don't have all the answers, but these are the ones that I think I've got a reasonable handle on, and think people should consider them. As I asked in my first episode, who am I, and why should you take my word for anything? Again I answer, nobody, and you shouldn't. I'm just asking you, each time we get together, to consider this.
The way I've been trying to do this is to come at this from an angle you might not have thought of before, or highlighting information that I think it likely you've not heard before, or at least recently. The media has made my job easier, both because the major media often don't touch on certain facts that go against the generally liberal bent of the newsroom, but also new media has been incredibly helpful in getting out the word that the major media won't. From their web page to my script to your ears, in 10 minutes or less.
While my material has been from a conservative point of view, and almost always favors Republicans, my goal is to favor the ideology rather than the party. One of my big points is that conservatism itself tends to view experience and history with more weight than experimentation, either socially or politically. What has worked in the past worked for a reason, and knowing the reasons helps us make better decisions when we decide some things need changing. In addition, the love of freedom for each person to do what he or she wants, while preserving the inalienable rights of others, is a cornerstone of conservatism. What has happened for the past few generations is a tendency to expand what are considered "rights", and thus create additional impositions on everyone else. After all, if something you want can be elevated to a "right", then the laws will follow to enforce that "right". The government gets bigger, and freedom shrinks.
A couple cases in point are issues I've covered here recently. The freedom of speech has been severely curtailed of late. I'm not talking about the First Amendment specifically, but just idea that speaking the things you believe are true, or even just supporting causes you believe in, are worthy of you being punished. Maybe not by the government, but the freedom of speech is a freedom that we as a society need to value, as we go about our everyday lives. Sometimes speech needs to be punished. The classic example, of course, is yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater knowing that there isn't but wishing to create mayhem. However, the recent cases of Brendan Eich and the Benham brothers point out that saying what you believe can cost you, at this point in time, your job. In the case of Eich, he supported with his money a cause that most Californians agreed with, and in the case of the Benhams, an idea that Christianity has believed for millennia. But the constituents that they offended have such power these days that crossing them in the slightest is a firing offense.
Take a step back, and you can see freedom being whittled away.
One of the blogs I've been frequenting lately is The Matt Walsh Blog, written by, in case you missed it, Matt Walsh. He's been running afoul of that particular constituency for a while now. But the hate mail and death threats he gets, ironically calling him "hateful", give more of a peek into this side of the debate and how it's conducted. Labeling his ideas as "hate" give people license to ignore his points. Case closed, no further thought required, if indeed any thought was given in the first place to those accusations.
The post that really ratcheted up the hate mail was one about the five-year-old girl who decided she was really a boy, and her parents' efforts to dutifully make her one. Really, how many other decisions in that young girl's life did the parents override; bed time, eating her vegetables, going outside and getting some exercise with friends? But she decides she's a boy, and suddenly this immature kindergartener gets her way to supposedly determine her gender. I guess five years of life experience is plenty enough time to figure that out, but not sleeping or eating habits.
Though, considering this, one has to wonder if she really does get everything she wants, including bedtimes and suppertime fare.
Matt made the observation that this girl was confused, not 'transgendered', and should be getting help rather than an award celebrating diversity. (Oh yeah, her parents got an award for their indulgence.) Not so long ago, being a tomboy still meant you were a girl. Now it means that you need to start planning ahead for that operation. The 5-year-old hasn't had it yet, but it doesn't sound like her parents would turn down an appointment.
Giving in to the whims of a 5-year-old is not award-worthy. But in making that statement, Matt was accused of being full of hate and spite, of condescending, of being the Christian version of the Taliban. All because of wondering whether a 5-year-old can really make such a huge decision when they can barely decide what to wear. But call it "hate" and you can ignore his arguments, which, if you look at the reactions from links in the show notes, is just what happened.
I posted a link to Matt's blog entry about reaction to his posts, and someone commented on the Google+ version of it. Christopher Li-Reid said this, "dear matt walsh – i have two words for you. personal responsibility. im sorry that you're not allowed to say hateful things without facing repercussions.. i mean aww so sad for you." Again, not dealing with the substance of what Matt said, just assuming it's "hate" and making the case that reprisals are OK.
And in the post, Matt makes the point that it is possible to hate what a person does but not hate the person, though many on the Left will not make that distinction. Christopher wouldn't see that, for any type of behavior you can name, whether simply a choice, or one with a genetic components, you can very easily disagree with a person's action s without hating them. And if that's true, then those on the Left are the most hateful of all, since all of us make bad decisions at one time or another. But of course, they only have this problem with keeping the two separate – a "separation anxiety" if you will – when throwing accusations at conservatives. That's convenient.
But let's take all this now, and get a glimpse of the bigger picture.
Who believes, as in the Brendan Eich case, that giving money to a cause that opposes same-sex marriage, while not, yourself, ever doing anything against homosexual couple is, still, a firing offense? Liberals.
Who believes, as in the Benhams' case, that expressing your religious views, which are in line with teachings that have been part of your religious tradition for thousands of years, is enough to keep you from doing charity work for a TV show? Liberals.
Who believes that a 5-year-old is mature enough to make a gender decision about themselves, and will award parents to indulge them? Liberals.
And consider this: Many of the same people who say that sexual preference is unchangeable also say that a 5-year-old's gender is fungible. They say that one is just the way you were born and will stay until the day you die, while the other is somehow "assigned" and we can change it at a moment's notice. I mean, which is more obviously genetic; your ideas about who you're attracted to, or you bodily part and plumbing?
Who can't tell one from the other, and will destroy you if you dare make a value judgment about their value judgments? Who is willing to experiment on our culture, not having any idea what the outcome will be? Everybody say it with me…
Am I painting with a broad brush? Oh yeah, I certainly am. I know enough people who vote Democrat but are just as appalled as I am about the state of our culture, some liberal, some more independent. But the thing is, the politicians they vote for, because of polices for the poor and the environment and what have you, are often times the same politicians pushing a social agenda they find abhorrent. It's been said by some Republicans, and most Libertarians, that the party needs to jettison the social platform and stick with issues like lower taxes, smaller government and personal freedom.
However, two things. First, the liberal Left is not going to stop pushing their social agenda, even if, as we saw with same-sex marriage, they have to circumvent the people and their elected representatives. They're just waiting for the other side to surrender, or at least shut the other side up. That can't happen.
And second, the idea of tradition, history and experience being a good reference for what we should do now works just as well for fiscal and political policy as it does for social policy. The idea is sound, regardless of where it's applied. And that's why I've been doing this show for 2 years; to get the word out that this idea of conservatism works. It isn't always practiced as well as I would like by the guys I vote for, but at least I'm not ceding more ground. As I've mentioned here before, many liberal policies have been failing for 50 years or more, wasting time, money and lives, and it would be nice to try something just a bit different.
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How a pair of gloves almost cost the SKYFALL production millions
Posted 01 July 2016 - 07:51 PM
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Posted 02 July 2016 - 05:55 AM
Sounds possible, the correction of that story.
Unfortunately, it makes Craig look like just another actor throwing his weight around and causing problems. Most actors I have worked with have absolutely looney ideas about wardrobe, thinking they look smashing in clothes which are totally ridiculous. And it takes directors of the most diplomatic kind to convince them that their stupid idea is brilliant but right now... not really.
Posted 02 July 2016 - 07:57 AM
Oh, and the gloves aren't bad, but I've found out the hard way that a lot of screen-worn items are SERIOUSLY form over function. Caveat emptor.
Reminds me of a pair of desert boots that not only looked like something you'd pick up at Lidl's, they also showed serious signs or wear and tear after a single day at some carpeted office floor. The guy in the video blog explained he had worn them while driving with his Porsche to work and back. That explains a lot, Porsche drivers are known for using up a pair of shoes a day...
Posted 02 July 2016 - 12:31 PM
Posted 03 July 2016 - 01:17 PM
I agree the second story is far more plausible.
I seriously doubt that Craig and Mendes were 'completely miserable' during production of Skyfall. For one, Eon have a reputation of protecting their director freeing them up to creatively make the best movie possible. Second, if it was that miserable during film making then that atmosphere would transcend to the screen (which it doesn't IMO). Third, Mendes would never have returned for Spectre. Most Bond fans know from the umpteen stories from behind the scenes that making Bond movies is hard work but fun. Nice story, but I don't buy it either.
Posted 04 July 2016 - 11:52 PM
I remember being weirdly sure there was something wrong with the continuity of Bond wearing or not wearing gloves in the Shanghai office building. Never thought it would take on such a life of its own though...
I now presume the gimmick of BOND 25's villain will be having digital hands.
Edited by Vauxhall, 04 July 2016 - 11:53 PM.
Posted 05 July 2016 - 10:15 PM
Had a look at it. I don't think they're CG hands, I think he just picked up the gun for the publicity shot whilst he was wearing the gloves. But they shot the scene without them up until the point where he attacks Patrice. We just don't see him put them on, but there is time for him to do it and it would have been an easy shot to insert if it needed it. Take a look;
Posted 06 July 2016 - 01:58 PM
I feel like there is an O.J. joke in this...
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Well I never knew that!


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Best Fishing Kayaks of 2019 [Reviews and Buying Guide]
Looking for a new kayak to go fishing in 2019? Here, we'll attempt to answer all of your questions and provide you with detailed reviews of 5 of the best fishing kayaks on the market today.
If you're new to kayak fishing or just looking to upgrade, to a newer model kayak, you probably have a few questions that need to be answered; along with a few recommendations that can help point you in the right direction.
Don't worry because we've got you covered! Our detailed buying guide and kayak reviews will help you pick the best fishing kayak for your fishing needs.
Best Fishing Kayaks Quick Comparison:
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**Below, you'll find more detailed reviews, but you can also click the links above to see the most current prices or read more customer reviews on Amazon or at BassPro Shop.
How to Choose The Best Fishing Kayak
In the last 10 years kayak fishing has seen a boom with eager anglers in search of a cheaper, more stealthier way of getting closer to their prey.
The problem is that most newbies have no idea what kind of kayak to buy. Kayaks come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention a variety of price points.
In case you're wondering, some of the most expensive kayaks can cost you upwards of $3,000.
Here are some questions one might ask when looking to purchase their first kayak:
- Which type of kayak is better for fishing?
- How long and wide of a kayak do I need?
- How much money should I spend on my first kayak?
- What kayak brands are the best for fishing?
While I know the appeal of sneaking up on a school of tailing redfish may have you wanting to immediately head to your local sporting goods store and buy the first kayak that you see; I highly suggest that you read this article first.
How Much Should You Pay
There is a kayak for pretty much any budget. How much you spend depends on the size, the number of fishing accessories added and whether or not you want a traditional paddle kayak, pedal propelled kayak, or motor driven kayak.
Keep in mind though that pedal and motor driven kayaks typically cost much more than a traditional paddle kayak.
Everyone's requirements are different, so don't write off that $400 dollar kayak. It may be just enough for your fishing needs.
However, if you are a serious fisherman, I highly recommend that you purchase a good quality kayak that comes with plenty of extras such as rod holders, a paddle holder, a comfortable seat, and plenty of storage.
A great starter kayak that meets these requirements and is also under $600 is the Ascend fs12t. This was actually my first kayak and for the price, you can't beat it.
Sit-on-top, Sit-inside, or Hybrid Kayak
Sit-On-Top Kayaks
Sit-on-top kayaks are the go to kayak for many anglers, especially in places that have warm climates and water such as Florida and the Caribbean.
This is in part because with sit-on-top kayaks you tend to get a little wet due to the open platform.
Believe me, this can be a real welcome when you're out fishing in the middle of the day in Florida and dealing with 90 degree plus heat.
I personally think that for fishing, you can't beat a sit-on-top kayak. Due to having scupper holes, you never have to worry about taking on water, because it just drains right out.
This is especially helpful on those days when the water is a little more rough than you would like it to be.
Also, if you do happen to flip it over, or decide you want to get out and fish on the flats, they are much easier to get back into than a sit-inside or hybrid kayak. Hopefully though, you'll never have to worry about tipping it over.
These kayaks are also much more stable than their sit-inside counterparts, making it easier to stand up and sight fish if you want to.
Sit-Inside Kayaks
Sit-inside kayaks are great options if you want to stay as dry as possible, which I'm sure you do, if you're fishing in colder conditions.
Unlike a sit-on-top kayak, with a sit-in kayak you actually sit inside a cockpit surrounded by the boat. This allows you to stay drier.
However, if you happen to flip while out on the water, it is extremely hard to get back inside.
As far as maneuverability, there really isn't much difference between the two.
Hybrid Fishing Kayak
Another option you may want to consider is a hybrid kayak such as the Ascend H12. It's a combination of a sit-on-top and sit-inside kayak.
With a hybrid kayak, you get the dryness of a sit-inside kayak, along with the stability of a sit-on-top kayak. This means that you will be able to stand and sight fish.
However, like the sit-inside kayak, the hybrid kayak doesn't have scupper holes.
Foldable Fishing Kayak
New for 2019 is a foldable option from Coleman. I have not personally tested this kayak, but according to specs the max weight allowable is 470 pounds which is quite impressive for an easy loadout kayak. If functionality is important, this Coleman Colorado 2-person is definitely worth a consideration.
Pedal vs Paddle Kayaks
Pedal Kayaks
One of the biggest differences between the two is the price. You can expect to pay anywhere between 1-3 thousand dollars more for a pedal kayak such as the Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14.
Another difference in these kayaks is their ability to enter super skinny water. Pedal kayaks like the Hobie use a flipper system to propel the kayak. This system protrudes from the kayak's bottom, limiting you to only being able to fish in several feet of water.
Obviously you can take the flipper system out and either use a paddle or push pole to fish in shallower water, but this can be a real pain in the butt.
On the flip side, a pedal kayak does have its advantages! For instance, since you are using your feet to propel the kayak, this leaves your hands free to fish more. As we all know the more you cast in an area, the better your chances are to catch fish.
Also, with a pedal kayak, you have the ability to cover more water in less time. This can be super beneficial when your preferred fishing grounds are several miles away.
Paddle Kayak
In my opinion, a traditional paddle kayak is the best bang for your buck. With a good quality fishing kayak such as the Old Predator 13, you really have no limits when it comes to where and when you fish.
Paddle kayaks are also significantly less expensive than pedal kayaks, which is a major plus when it comes to beginners looking to just get into the sport. You can actually get a good fishing kayak for less than $600.
These kayaks are also much lighter than pedal kayaks, which makes them ideal for transporting on the top of a car, or in the bed of a truck. The average weight is about 70 pounds compared to 120 pounds and up for a pedal kayak.
Does Size Matter?
The size of your kayak should be based on 3 things:
- What type of fishing are you planning on doing?
- Is speed or stability more important?
- How are you going to transport it?
If you are planning on traveling long distances on the water, a longer narrower kayak will definitely get you there faster. However, you will have a hard time standing up and sight fishing from it.
If stability is your main concern, whether you want to stand and sight fish, or just want to have a little more room to move around in, I highly recommend that you get something that's at least 12 feet in length and 30 inches wide.
Just remember that the wider the kayak is, the slower it will track (move) in the water. This can make a ½ mile trip seem twice as long.
Something else to think about is how you are planning on transporting your kayak. If you plan on lifting it up on a roof rack, you may want to choose a kayak that is a little on the lighter side.
I'm in reasonably good shape and lifting my 80 pound kayak is pushing my limits.
Also, think about how long you plan on spending on the water. If you only plan on fishing for an hour or two, you probably don't need a battleship like the Predator 13.
It might make more sense to choose a lighter kayak such as Malibu Kayak's Stealth 12 fishing kayak. At only 60 pounds, it makes loading and unloading extremely easy!
Pick a Comfortable Seat
If you're going to be on the water for extended periods of time, you need to be comfortable. I highly recommend that if possible opt for a kayak that has a really comfortable seating system.
A few kayaks with really comfortable seats include The Old Town Predator, FeelFree, Ascend, and Ocean Kayak's Prowler Big Game 2. They all have a steel frame seat that adjusts to different heights.
This type of seat is much more comfortable than the foam seats that other kayaks come with. This extra comfort will enable you to stay out on the water much longer without back pain.
What's The Best Color
Just so you know, the fish don't care what color your kayak is but there are a few things you may want to consider before deciding on a color.
If you plan on taking lots of pictures or video of your fishing trips, I highly recommend a kayak with a brighter color. Blues, reds, yellows, and oranges look much better in photos and video.
Also, a lot of people think that if you have a camo colored kayak, people won't intrude on your secret spot because they will have a hard time seeing you fishing there.
I totally disagree with this thinking. I feel that if you are fishing in a brightly colored kayak they will be much more likely to see you from a distance and stay away.
However, if they can't see you and get close enough to see that you're catching fish, it's much more likely that they will hang around.
Now with all that being said, the color of the kayak shouldn't be a deal breaker when making your decision, but when possible, I would choose a brightly colored kayak.
Our Picks For The 5 Best Fishing Kayaks in 2018
Ascend FS12T
If you're looking for a fishing kayak that has many of the same features as some of the more expensive models, but at a fraction of the cost, then you have to check out the Ascend FS12T.
Overall Rating:
Other than the very reasonable price of $599, the first thing that caught my eye with this kayak was the seat. Unlike other kayaks in this price range, the Ascend FS12T had a seat that you would expect with some of the more expensive fishing kayaks.
Although it doesn't adjust in height or flip back to allow for more deck space for standing up fishing like other kayaks, it still allows for a comfortable experience on the water for hours.
It also has a wide open casting deck, and plenty of storage.
The kayak weighs 77 pounds, which makes it possible for you to pick it up and place on your car's roof rack.
The FS12T is 12 ft long and 31 inch wide, giving you the option of standing up and sight fishing from it.
Overall, this is a solid fishing kayak and a great option for newbies!
Fishing Accessories:
- 1 large storage and 1 small dry storage compartment
- Paddle holder
- Scupper holes with scupper plugs included
- 1 adjustable and 2 flush-mount rod holders
- Front and rear carrying handles
- Quality steal frame seating system
- Adjustable foot pegs
What other people are saying about this kayak:
- Super stable with plenty of room for standing up
- Moves well in the water
- One of the most comfortable seating systems on the market
- Superior fishing kayak for the price
- Not much dry storage
- It doesn't come with side carrying handles
Lifetime Tamarack Kayak
While not the most advanced fishing kayak on the market, or the most comfortable, it does come with plenty of fishing features that will help make your time on the water that much more enjoyable.
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If you can't see yourself spending $500 or more on your first kayak, the Lifetime Tamarack's 12 ft fishing kayak is another great low cost option.
The Tamarack is perfect for those who are looking for a lightweight kayak. Weighing in at only 52lbs, makes loading the kayak on top of a car, or SUV a cinch. Even better is that you are not sacrificing size for weight.
Even though it's light, it measures 12ft long and 31 inches wide. The size, along with it's flat bottom makes it super stable in the water.
However, it's carrying capacity is significantly less than the other kayaks on this list. It can only hold a max weight of 275lbs. If you are a big person, I would not recommend this kayak.
Although they don't hold much, this kayak comes with 2 storage hatches in the rear and front. It also comes with 2 flush mount rod holders in the rear, along with 1 adjustable rod holder in the front.
While the seat is not one of my favorites, it is much better than some of the other foam seating systems on the market. You should be quite comfortable for several hours on the water.
In short, this is a great kayak for beginners, or those who need a lightweight fishing kayak for those quick morning fishing trips before work.
Fishing Accessories Included:
- 2 storage hatches in center and rear
- 1 adjustable and 2 flush mount rod holders
- Padded foam seat
- Stern, bow, and side carrying handles
- Scupper holes
- Paddle cradle
What other people are saying about this kayak:
- Great Price
- Has lots of leg room
- Extremely light and easy to load on car
- Works great in rivers, lakes, and saltwater
- Has a max weight capacity of only 275 pounds
- Not much storage
FeelFree Lure 13.5
The FeelFree Lure 13.5 may not be the lightest or fastest kayak in the water, but what it lacks in speed it more than makes up in stability and fishing ability. It's the perfect kayak for spending hours on the water.
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The lure is indeed a large, heavy kayak! It measures over 13 feet in length and weighs a hefty 95 pounds. This is not the best kayak to be lifting on a car roof rack, unless you have some sort of load assist mechanism.
However, just like it's cousins, the Lure 10 and 11.5, it is 36 inches wide which make it super stable. It also has a max weight capacity of 500 lbs.
The Lure comes with FeelFree's revolutionary "Gravity" seating system, which adjusts to different heights.
Most people who have bought this kayak rave about how stable it is. Some have actually compared it to fishing from a small Jon Boat.
The Lure comes standard with much of the same fishing accessories that you would expect from one of the best fishing kayaks on the market.
Fishing Accessories:
- Built in cutting board
- Carrying handles in the front, rear, and sides
- Scupper holes
- Uni-track accessory tracks for mounting
- 2 rear flush mounted rod holders
- Large insulated center console
- Sonar pod for mounting you electronics
- 1 large front dry storage hatch
What other people are saying about this kayak:
- Love the wheel in the keel(back)
- Recessed drink holders come in handy
- Solid SUP style platform makes standing a breeze
- Great kayak for spending long hours on the water
- Love the "Gravity" seating system
- The seats backrest is a little low
- Extremely heavy, which makes loading on roof rack difficult
Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game 2
If fishing and camping are your thing, then you will definitely want to consider Ocean Kayak's Prowler Big Game 2 kayak.
It's a super stable kayak with plenty of storage for all your fishing gear.
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Ocean kayak refers to the Prowler Big Game 2 as it's "battleship" and for good reason! This thing is a beast! It can handle offshore fishing beyond the breakers, inshore bays, lakes and rivers.
It's almost 13 feet long and measures 34 inches wide which makes it super stable. This kayak is perfect for stand-up sight fishing. There is even a video on YouTube of a guy doing a handstand on it while in the water.
It has a max weight capacity of 600 pounds, enabling you to pack all your gear and then some. You could easily pack for a mulch-day fishing / camping trip if needed.
While the Big Game 2 doesn't come standard with rod holders, it does come with 6 replaceable mounting plates. This makes customizing the kayak to meet your fishing needs a breeze! Best of all, you don't have to drill holes in your kayak.
Even with it's size, it only weighs 70 pounds which make loading it and hauling it around very manageable.
With all of that being said, what really sets this kayak apart from the rest is the "Advanced Element" seating system! In my opinion, this is without a doubt the most comfortable seat on the market.
It adjusts to 3 different positions – low, high and even flips back to allow for more standing room if needed.
Fishing Accessories:
- "Advanced Element" Seating system
- 6 accessory mounting plates
- "Click Seal" storage hatch
- Adjustable foot brace system
- Oversize tank well in rear with bungee chords
- "Mod Pod" center hatch
- Scupper holes, including 1 that's transducer compatible
- Stand-up assist strap
- Front, rear, and side carrying handles
- Battery bag in the front hatch
What others are saying about this kayak:
- Super stable
- Extremely dry ride
- Ultra comfortable seat
- Great kayak for spending long hours on the water
- Tons of storage space
- Center "Mod Pod" hatch sits a little high
- Seat does not remove
Old Town Predator 13
The Old Town Predator 13 is the kayak that I currently use, and also my number 1 recommendation when it comes to the best fishing kayaks on the market today.
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If the Prowler Big Game 2 is a "battleship", then this thing is an aircraft carrier!
It measures a little over 13 feet in length and is 33 ½ inches wide, making it super stable in all types of water conditions.
It's packed with features that are made for stability such as it's performance-crafted tri-hull, slip resistant Exo-Ridge deck and a stand-up assist strap.
If you're into standing up and sight fishing, this is the kayak for you!
It has a max weight capacity of 425 pounds and weighs 86 pounds, making it a little on the heavy side. With that being said, I have no problem loading it onto my car's roof rack.
The Predator 13 comes with many of the same features as the Big Game 2. For instance, the 13 also comes with the Element seating system, and center Mod Pod hatch for storing and mounting accessories. It also comes with a roomy front storage area that includes the "Quick Seal" hatch.
It also comes with a few things that the Big Game 2 doesn't come with such as it's one way scupper plugs that allow water to drain, but won't allow it to come in. It also comes with 2 side storage compartments for storing things like pliers, fish grips, or whatever tackle you choose.
Fishing Accessories:
- "Advanced Element" Seating system
- 6 accessory mounting plates
- "Click Seal" storage hatch
- Adjustable foot brace system
- Oversize tank well in rear with bungee chords
- "Mod Pod" center hatch
- Scupper holes, including 1 that's transducer compatible
- One-way scupper plugs included
- Stand-up assist strap
- Front, rear, and side carrying handles
- Battery bag in the front hatch
What others are saying about this kayak:
- Super stable
- Extremely dry ride
- Ultra comfortable seat
- Great kayak for spending long hours on the water
- Tons of storage space
- Comes with one way scupper plugs
- Doesn't come with rod holders
- Seat does not remove
Final Thoughts
When searching for a kayak, keep in mind that no kayak is going to be perfect!
Most of the time you have to sacrifice something for something. The trick is deciding what the most important things are for you and your fishing needs.
Even the best fishing kayaks will usually need some type of modifications in order to make them right for you.
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Aug. 5, 2007 — -- In remarks he didn't know were being recorded by a DV camera, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney heatedly defended his religion during commercial breaks of an interview with conservative talk radio host Jan Mickelson at WHO 1040 in Iowa.
The video was posted on YouTube and can be watched HERE.
During the broadcast, Mickelson quizzed Romney about how his Mormon faith squares with his political beliefs. Romney is attempting to become the first Mormon to be elected president, and in competing for the Republican presidential nomination is trying to appeal to conservative evangelical Christians, some of whom see the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a cult.
Mickelson, a conservative talk radio host, wasn't impugning Mormonism, however. He was trying to say that if Romney sold himself as more closely aligned with the Church of Latter Day Saints he might assuage any suspicions conservative Iowa voters have about his candidacy, since Romney has held more liberal positions on social issues such as abortion and gay rights in the past. The on-air debate got heated, and off-air it was even more so.
Mickelson posted the video of his exchange Friday, drawing protests from the Romney campaign.
"We first expressed concern because we thought it was off-mike and off the record," Romney spokesman Kevin Madden told ABC News. "But once we reviewed his entire tape we decided to put it on our own site."
Madden said the interview showed "Mitt Romney at his finest. It was Gov. Romney unplugged. It showed him to be very confident, very engaging and very passionate when faced with a very tough inquiry."
During the official interview, Mickelson brought up Romney's faith almost immediately. "If you encourage an abortion in any way, you may be subject to church discipline," Mickelson said on-air, alluding to the Church of Latter Day Saints' rules and trying to understand how Romney could have functionally governed as an abortion rights supporter.
"The great thing about this country is that individuals who run for secular office are not implementing the policies of their church," Romney said. "I'm not going to have a conversation about what my church views are, because that's --"
"Why not?" interrupted Mickelson.
"Because that's not the nature of the office I'm running for," Romney said.
But Mickelson kept pushing.
"There are people in my church who are pro-choice. That is not against my church's view to allow people to have their own position on political positions," Romney said.
"That's not what [Mormon church doctrine] says," Mickelson replied.
"You happen to be incorrect on that," Romney shot back.
Mickelson then took a commercial break -- with the DV camera running, unbeknown to Romney, according to his campaign.
"This is only my opinion, off the air," Mickelson started. "I think you are making a biiiiig mistake by distancing yourself from your faith."
"I'm not distancing myself from my faith," Romney said. "There are Mormons in the leadership of my church who are pro-choice."
Romney then went on to explain different practices banned by the Mormon church that he would never act on legislatively.
"My church says I can't drink alcohol, right? OK, should I say, as governor of Massachusetts, we are stopping alcohol sales? No. My religion is for me and how I live my life. So don't confuse what I do, as a member of my faith, with what I think ought to be done by government."
With commercials playing in the background, the two kept going at it.
"I accept all my faith, but I don't impose my faith's beliefs on you," Romney explained.
Mickelson tried to explain his line of questioning: "What I was trying to get to was: People who will reject your Mormonism on a theological basis can, would put up with that and might vote for you if they thought you were a consistent, morally consistent Mormon."
"Well, I am," said Romney. "I am. I am!"
"If they don't think you're a morally consistent Mormon they're not likely to hold their nose," said Mickelson.
"I made it very clear I do not, I do not try to distance myself from my faith in any way shape or form," Romney said.
Mickelson said Romney was trying to "hermetically seal" his religious views away from his political ones, thus alienating potential evangelical and Catholic supporters.
"And what should I do? And so tell me what I should do," Romney asked, sarcastically. "I should not have been pro-choice? And therefore I'm just finished, right there."
Mickelson said Romney should say that he "made a mistake" by not governing as an anti-abortion governor, since it wasn't in accordance with LDS theology.
"Every Mormon should be pro-life?" Romney said.
"If that's what your church says," Mickelson answered.
"That's not what my church says!" Romney said. "You're wrong! That's your problem."
After a brief on-air farewell, the intense discussion resumed.
"Let me help you understand. You don't understand my faith like I do," Romney said. "My church has very strong beliefs that Mormons should not participate in, encourage, in any way support abortion."
Mickelson interrupted again, but Romney continued. "Let me once again say I understand my faith better than you do. You don't believe that do you?"
"I'm not sure." Mickelson said.
"Then it's hardly worth having a discussion," Romney said.
Mickelson explained that the reason he had doubts was that on ABC's "This Week With George Stephanopoulos," Romney said that Christ would return to earth in Jerusalem, whereas "your church says it's going to happen in Missouri."
Romney explained that the Latter Day Saints Church "says that Christ appears on the Mount of Olives and splits the Mount of Olives and appears in Jerusalem, that's what the church says. And then over the 1,000 years of the millennium, that the world is reigned in two places, Jerusalem and Missouri. The second coming, the arrival of Jesus Christ, our church says is in Jerusalem."
"I want you to understand one thing. I take this stuff real seriously," Mickelson said.
"Oh, I don't, though," Romney snarled. "For me it's all frivolous. Come on. I'm running for president!"
Romney argued that the church does not teach that Mormons cannot allow choice in society "and therefore there are Mormon Democrats. There is a Democratic party in Utah filled with Mormons, and the church doesn't say, 'They're wrong. They're being excommunicated,'" Romney continued.
The position of the LDS Church is, 'We are vehemently opposed to abortion, ourselves and for ourselves, but we allow other people to make their own choice,'" he said.
Mickelson expressed interest in having Romney return to spend more "quality time" on the air.
"No, I don't like coming on the air and having you go after my church and me," Romney answered. "I'm not running as a Mormon, and I get a little tired of coming on a show like yours and having it all about Mormon."
"See, I don't mind it being about that," said Mickelson.
"Yeah, I do, I do," Romney replied. "You're trying to tell me that I'm not a faithful Mormon. … I'm not running to talk about Mormonism."


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Mobile devices and components continued to lead local exports over the first two months of 2021.
|Mobile devices and components made up almost one-fifth of the country's export turnover in the first two months
The latest data published by the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed that as one of the nine export articles with an export turnover of more than $1 billion, which made up 73.8 per cent of the total export turnover during the first two months, mobile devices and components made up the largest portion.
In particular, the export value of mobile devices and components hit $9.3 billion, or 19.2 per cent of the turnover, up 22.8 per cent on-year. Contributing to this was the 21.2 per cent increase on-year in the electronics and computer manufacturing index.
Of this, media equipment production (including mobile devices and components) soared 22.9 per cent on-year. Specifically, the output of mobile devices reached 35 million, up 1.2 per cent on-year. The revenue from mobile component production hit VND95.4 trillion($4.15 billion), up 55.7 per cent on-year.
The EU, the US, and China remained the largest export markets for Vietnamese articles with nearly $2.5 billion of turnover from China, up 103.9 per cent on-year.
The portion of mobile devices and components in exports has constantly expanded over the years, from 3.2 per cent in 2010 to the current 20 per cent.
According to the GSO, the recent US-China tensions will facilitate local mobile and electronic production as plenty of overseas tech giants have landed in Vietnam.
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New Students: Getting An Education On College
After many years of schooling along with an anxious wait on application results, you will be finally at college. What is going to you need to do on your own now? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Below are great tips to acquire used to school considerably more quickly to help you give attention to having a lot of fun.
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Inside Ueli Steck's 82 Summits Project
The "Swiss Machine" is halfway through an undertaking to summit 82 peaks across Western Europe in 80 days. How's he holding up?
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Ueli Steck is called the Swiss Machine for a reason: His mountaineering skill is precise, and his ability to speed climb difficult peaks is exceptional. Steck holds numerous records in the Alps and Himalayas, he holds the solo speed record on the Matterhorn's north face, and three years ago he hiked to the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.
Last month, he set off on his latest undertaking, the 82Summits Project, which involves achieving—wait for it—82 summits (higher than 13,000 feet) in the Swiss, Italian, and French Alps in 80 days, with "no engine—just pure human power," according to the project's Facebook page. To do it, he's using his bike, feet, and a paraglider.
If he succeeds, he'll break the speed record for most 4,000-meter peaks climbed in the Alps, which was set in 2006 when Slovenian mountaineer Miha Valic summited the 82 peaks in 102 days. (Valic also drove between the mountains in a van.)
Steck initially set out with German alpinist Michael Wohlleben, but Wohlleben dropped the project in late June after suffering a leg injury on a rough paraglider landing coming off of Schreckhorn in Switzerland. Steck has continued the project, accompanied by friends, alpinist partners, and his wife for different legs—and simply going solo on some peaks. Just a week after this interview took place, on July 22, the project suffered another tragedy when one of Steck's partners, Dutchman Martijn Seuren, died in a fall on the border of France and Italy. These incidents serve as reminders that even though Steck and his partners are pros, these expeditions are serious undertakings.
With Steck past the halfway mark, we checked in to get a sense of how he's getting through and what his days look like.
OUTSIDE: What is a typical day like?
STECK: Most days I start very early, between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Each day involves lots of cycling, running, hiking, climbing, and flying [paragliders]. Some days I climb by myself and sometimes I have partners. I've been finishing between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. every night and by then I'm usually ready to eat and sleep.
What's been the longest day so far?
The Monte Rosa Traverse. We climbed 18 summits in one day. This section of climbing and hiking is often called the Spaghetti Traverse become for most of the days the huts are on the Italian side, so often you get pasta for dinner.
What have you been eating?
Tons of food. Lots of Powerbars, but lots of real food. I've been staying in a lot of mountain huts so dinner is anything from pasta with potatoes, to vegetables, to meat and salad. Whatever we can get. Breakfast is usually bread, butter, and jam.
Do you have a favorite peak or section?
No, I just enjoy every day. All in all, it's just a great journey. Meeting people in the huts, running through the mountains, and just being outside every day.
Did the project change when Wohlleben was injured?
Since Michi was injured, everything changed. He walked out alone after the crash and climbed for the next couple days but he had too much pain and was moving way too slow. Now I climb with different people all the time. Some days I climb easy with my wife, Nicole. Other days I climb alone. I had a great day climbing with Andreas Stendl, a mountain guide from Zermatt and part of the Swiss Ski Alpinism Team. It was so great to run through the mountains with him.