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Iranian General Warns Of Pre-Emptive Action If Threatened
Published February 21, 2012 at 9:47 AM PST
International tension over Iran's disputed nuclear activities was ratcheted up today, when an Iranian general warned that his country would take pre-emptive action if its national interests were threatened.
Reuters reported Gen. Mohammed Hejazi made his comments in an interview with the semi-official Fars News Agency.
"Our strategy now is that if we feel our enemies want to endanger Iran's national interests, and want to decide to do that, we will act without waiting for their actions," Hejazi said, according to Reuters.
The AP translated Herjazi's comments like this: "We do not wait for enemies to take action against us. We will use all our means to protect our national interests."
Now, The New York Times notes a very important caveat, which is that Iran's leadership is complex and divided so deciphering the government's intention is difficult, "but the statement showed a new level of aggressiveness in Iran's rhetoric."
The Times also reminds us that the comments come after Iran decided to place restrictions on inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency and come a day after Iran announced it was halting oil exports to Britain and France.
The Times adds:
"... The standoff between Iran and the West sometimes resembles a poker game with potentially lethal stakes, as both Iran and its adversaries maneuver for advantage with no way of knowing their opponent's ultimate intentions.
"British leaders, for instance, are trying to dissuade Israel from contemplating a military strike at Iran's nuclear facilities, while President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran boasts of enhanced enrichment capabilities.
"Over the weekend, William Hague, the British foreign secretary, said that while the West should leave all of its options open, a military strike would have "enormous downsides," and that Britain's main priority was to "bring Iran back to the table" through diplomacy and economic pressure."
Over the weekend, the AP reports, Iran also tried to show off its military muscle launching a "two-day land military exercise to upgrade its capabilities to defend the country against possible external threats."

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Stubbornly persistent illusion
Albert Einstein, perhaps the most celebrated and recognized scientist/philosopher, said once, "People like us, who believe in physics, know that the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion."
Space and time are so elementary to the average human's everyday experience that the concept of space and time not being 'fixed' and 'mutually separate' is simply beyond our perception of things. Indeed, why else we have clocks that measure fixed time units, people may ask, and again, we can clearly see space is space, and time is time — even kids know that. For this reason most of us continue to relate to the old, in science often called 'Newtonian model' of the universe based on a fixed, experienceable 3D universe. Such a universe is made up of solid particles existing under a linear space-time continuum of events. Linear continuum says event A is followed by an event B, then B followed by C, etc. and through their occurrence in space we experience the concept of time. All this happens before our eyes despite the fact this theory was found to be substantially inadequate even in the early 20th century.
Albert Einstein, perhaps the most celebrated and recognized scientist/philosopher, said once, "People like us, who believe in physics, know that the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." Physicist Stephen Hawking used this quote in his books to further observe and underline this obdurate tendency in humans. It seems our mind is used to operate within this illusion (perhaps it even creates it) and it's hard to break free. But what happens if we re-examine it? Let's try.
Energy and matter are interchangeable
Firstly, our perception of matter change. Einstein's theory of relativity postulated that energy and matter are interchangeable in accordance with his famous formula of E=mc2. Matter could be considered as 'slowed down' or crystallised 'energy' and as such the human body, and the outside world as well, are nothing more than a complex 'energy field'. To express this idea we rewrite the Einstein's formula as m=E/c2, suggesting that matter originates from energy and is 'slowed down' by the square of speed of light. According to science it's the highest possible speed in the observable universe.
This insight provides a mindframe enabling us to begin to understand the older esoteric concepts which say that the observable universe (including the human body) is made up of multi-dimensional energy fields. It also provides a scientific setting to the notion of human energy field as well, in popular literature often called halos, or auras. It draws a better background to the widespread rediscovery and favourable acceptance of many new age concepts of a holistic worldview in which seemingly separate elements are interconnected, including our being, environment, minds and bodies of others and everything else.
Quantum physics is at the cutting edge of Western science and in many regards goes far beyond Einstein's theory of relativity. What's gripping about quantum physics is that the original idea that ignited it — the pursuit of the elementary particles at a subatomic level — has become almost meaningless with the discovery that the universe appears to be an undivided whole in a constant state of dynamic flux.
Like Einstein's theory of relativity, quantum physics discovers the universe to be a single, enormous field of energy in which what we call matter is just a 'slowed down' form of energy. Quantum physics has also discovered that matter/energy does not exist with any certainty in definite places (even a notion of 'place' loses its meaning in quantum physics), but rather shows 'tendencies' to exist. That's a concept known as 'uncertainty principle', which is often stated this way: the measurement of position necessarily disturbs (a particle's) momentum, and vice versa.
The most fascinating truth that comes out of these conclusions, from a multitude of experiments and especially from the uncertainty principle is the notion that the existence of an observer is fundamental to the existence of the universe. It's a groundbreaking concept known as 'the observer effect'. The observer effect says that there is no reality until that reality is perceived. In the uncertainty principle it's the observer who measures the (particle's) position and thus influences, disturbs its momentum. Unquestionably, all this would mean the universe is a consequence of consciousness, for it seems only through consciousness we're able to experience the very concept of ourselves, measure the observable universe and our interaction with(in) it.
Physicist Barbara Brennan writes in her book 'The Hands of Light', "Through experiments over the past few decades physicists have discovered matter to be completely mutable into other particles or energy and vice-versa and on a subatomic level, matter does not exist with certainty in definite places, but rather shows 'tendencies' to exist. Quantum physics is beginning to realise that the universe appears to be a dynamic web of interconnected and inseparable energy patterns. If the universe is indeed composed of such a web, there is logically no such thing as a part. This implies we are not separated parts of a whole but rather we are the whole."
Exchanging arguments with scientist who still believe in mechanistic order and dividing of the matter endlessly, (thus separating themselves from the results of their observation despite observer effect), quantum physicist Dr David Bohm states in his book 'Wholeness and the Implicate Order' that "primary physical laws cannot be discovered by a science that attempts to break the world into its parts. … Whatever part, element, or aspect we may abstract in thought, it still enfolds the whole and is therefore intrinsically related to the totality from which it has been abstracted." These insightful conclusions bring forth overwhelming consequences.
Considering the wholeness of experience at all levels of our perception of reality, in like manner we can postulate that when it comes to spirituality, primary spiritual laws cannot be discovered by religions and worldviews that attempt to break the existence in parts, namely: heavens and hells, below and above, God and man, spiritual and material, sin and virtue, reason and love, etc. We need a more comprehensive look on reality, enriched by all recent discoveries in science, or a complete re-interpretation from a novel standpoint.
Let's explore what would all these marvelous ideas and insights mean if superimposed onto teachings and reality of our predecessors, who were not acquainted into knowledge we now posses. One thing is almost certain: we'll enter into an exciting, strange at first sight, but immensely beautiful world of new possibilities … and an all new meaning.
— Zvonimir Tosic
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Educate Yourself On 5 Stars To Watch At European Junior C'ships
Hungarian teen Kristof Milak made history at last year's European Junior Championships and is primed to repeat this time around in Helsinki. Archive photo via Peter Sukenik/www.petersukenik.com
Chalmers Missing From South Aussie States; McKeown Lined Up
Reigning Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers underwent shoulder surgery last November and won't be competing at the annual South Aussie States.
Kathleen Baker: "First time in a hot second that my freestyle leg was faster than my backstroke" (Video)
Baker finished in 2:10.30, moving past Cox to become the 2nd-fastest swimmer in the world this year, with only Kaylee McKeown (2:08.23) ahead of her
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Woodbury took the 200 free with a 1:48.31, breaking the Lake Orion pool record of 1:49.56.
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2018 LEN EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Mäkelänrinne Swimming Centre, Helsinki, Finland
Wednesday, July 4th – Sunday, July 8th (swimming)
Starting Lane Assignments/Results
This year's edition of the European Junior Swimming Championships is headed to Helsinki, Finland, where emerging young talent from across the continent will convene on the Mäkelänrinne Swimming Centre in the quest to take home the most hardware for their respective nation.
Competitors are aged 14-17 for females and 15-18 for males as of December 31, 2018, giving the world a glimpse into who the players may be on the European swimming scene for the next several years to come.
At the 2017 version of these Championships, the overall medal table was dominated by Russia, who totaled 30 medals in all, but Hungary's youth stepped up to tie the aforementioned in overall golds. Both Russia and Hungary swam away with 11 golds each, courtesy of several key athletes who are competing once again this time around.
With the action kicking off in Helsinki tomorrow, here are 5 swimmers on our list to watch over the course of the competition.
#1 – KRISTOF MILAK – HUNGARY
One of the most electric performances of last year's edition of the meet was Kristof Milak's 200m fly time of 1:53.79. The performance broke the official World Junior, European Junior and Meet Records, but was also faster than the 'true' World Junior Record done by Michael Phelps.
Last year Milak also went on to win 2 individual World Junior titles in the 100m fly and 200m fly, while moving onto his first international elite senior medal, a silver in the 100m fly at the World Championships in Budapest.
The 18-year-old is currently ranked #1 in the world by a second in the 200m fly event with the monster 1:52.71 logged at this year's Hungarian National Championships. In addition to his signature event, Milak is also entered in the 50m fly and 100m fly, along with the 100m/200m/400m free and the 100m back.
#2 – KLIMENT KOLESNIKOV – RUSSIA
17-year-old Kliment Kolesnikov is the defending 50m and 200m backstroke European Junior champion and will be looking to continue his legacy by adding a 100m title to his resume. Last year he reaped a total of 7 medals in all – 2 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze. At the Senior Short Course European Championships, Kolesnikov sealed up gold in the 100m and 200m back to establish himself as a big-time player among the world's best at all levels
Already this year, Kolesnikov has clocked world-class times and is situated among the top 10 around the globe across the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke. He'll be taking those races on here in Helsinki, along with the 50m and 100m freestyle events.
#3 – ANJA KESELY – HUNGARY
SwimSwam's 'Female Swimmer of the Meet' at this competition last year, Anja Kesely of Hungary racked up wins across the 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyles in Netanya, netting championship records in all but the 400m.
At this Spring's Hungarian Nationals, she impressively nabbed multiple titles, showing her range with golds in the 200m free and the 1500m free. In the 400m free at nationals, Kesely was able to beat out Olympic bronze medalist Boglarka Kapas, clocking a time faster than what she produced at last year's World Championships. Kesely's mark of 4:05.61 from that race still remains as the 9th fastest time in the world this season.
#4 – FREYA ANDERSON – GREAT BRITAIN
Anderson pulled double duty in 2017, racing at both the World Junior Championships and World Senior Championships. At the former, Anderson clocked a new championship record-setting time of 53.88 to win the 100m freestyle junior title, while at the senior championships she surprisingly made it into the semi-final round of the same event.
She is a two-time bronze medalist at the latest Commonwealth Games, splitting 54.95 on the 2nd leg of England's 4x100m freestyle relay and 2:00.11 for her part on the 4x200m freestyle relay. Individually, Anderson fell just short of making the 100m freestyle final, registering a time of 55.28 for 9th on the Gold Coast.
Here in Helsinki, Anderson will be taking on the 50m/100m free, as well as the 100m fly race.
#5 – BRITISH TRIPLE-THREAT
A trio of talent from Great Britain is bubbling just beneath the surface in the form of Nicholas Pyle, Jacob Peters and Tom Dean, so we've bundled them into a three-fer.
Last December, 17-year-old Nicholas Pyle nabbed 2 age records for British 16-year-olds while competing at the Swim England Winter Championships in Sheffield. He threw down a personal best of 25.62 in the 50m backstroke and 54.95 in the 100m backstroke to check-in as the fastest ever British male of his age in each distance. Competing at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Austin this year, Pyle did even better, holding his own against the likes of America's Matt Grevers and Justin Ress, as well as his own domestic competition in Luke Greenbank. Pyle placed 5th overall in the 100m back in 55.39, beating out Commonwealth Games-bound Greenbank who settled for 6th in 55.65. In Austin he also clocked a new British age record in the 50m free (25.39).
17-year-old Jacob Peters scored a huge personal best 200m fly mark of 1:57.17 to earn Commonwealth Games qualification while competing at this past April's British Nationals. Entering that meet, Peters' personal best sat at the 1:58.40 he clocked at the 2017 World Junior Championships in Indianapolis. His 1:57.17 time made him the fastest British 17-year-old in history in the event and situated the budding star among the top 10 Brits of all-time, sliding into the 7th position, ahead of notables such as Duncan Scott, Jay Lelliott and Mark Szaranek. While competing on the Gold Coast, Peters indeed held his own, earning another 1:57 effort in 1:57.75 for 5th place overall at the Commonwealth Games.
Tom Dean was another emerging athlete who had a particularly standout performance at this year's British Nationals, smashing a new personal best in the 200m IM. Holding off big boys Tim Shuttleworth and Dan Wallace, 17-year-old Dean registered a new career fastest effort of 1:59.88 for the gold, representing the first time he's been sub-2 minutes in the event. In Netanya last year, Dean won 200m IM gold in 2:01.02, so the teen has already proven he's capable of crushing that mark en route to a possible European Junior champion title defense at these championships.
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Great edition of EuroJuniors with many, many other promising swimmers to cite (for instance,considering the men's fly, Minakov, Burdisso and Zenimoto Hvas are at least as much interesting as Peters).
Obviously two superstars: Milak and Kolesnikov, Both have the most important event of the season, the EuroChamps in Glasgow, in a month. Here at EuroJuniors, Kolesnikov won't be competing in the 100 free where the 4 Russian swimmers at the start will be Minakov, Shumilov, Markov and Chivilev.
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Thank you Loretta for this great article. I'm looking forward to this race, it might be the fastest European Juniors to date. Obviously with only a list of five(ish) swimmers some are left of the list. From these the young Italians Ceccon and Burdisso standing out the most to me.
I'm really intrested what Milak can do in the 100m back with some rest, as he was 54.96 (.01 over the Hungarian Junior record of Cseh) at the Hungarian Junior Nationals where he was 53,43 and 2:00.51 in the butterflies.
P.S. Kesely's given name is Ajna not Anja. I know that Hungarian names are weird, but the article is about educating ourselfs so I dared to mention it 🙂
Brit perspective: Tom Dean is a huge talent – can't wait to see what he can do. Amgharad Evans, another massive talent who hasnt had the easiest year – Hopefully she will come out firing and could potentially drop a lot of time in the 50/100br.
Generally, super excited by Burdisso and Sabitova on the boys & girls fly events, and a few of the young Russians generally (Zaitsev, Nikonova, Stupin).
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I'm not sure he swam it at trials, but based on his swim at juniors last year and his split on the 200 IM at trials I'm surprised Dean hasn't been entered in the 200 breast on the first day. I don't believe he has any other events on that day and there's only other one Brit in that event. Seems like a good chance for a warm up for the meet.
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NTT INDYCAR SERIES season kicks off June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway
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INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2020) – The 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season will begin Saturday, June 6 with the Genesys 300 at Texas Motor Speedway. INDYCAR's stars will take the green flag at 8:45 p.m. (ET), with broadcast coverage provided by NBC Sports via NBCSN.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, INDYCAR will run a condensed schedule with practice, qualifying and the race taking place on the same day. The event also will be conducted without fans in attendance. This will be the 24th consecutive year in which INDYCAR has raced at the 1.5-mile oval in Fort Worth, Texas.
"We're excited and ready to kick off the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season at Texas Motor Speedway," INDYCAR President Jay Frye said. "We've worked closely with Eddie Gossage, the entire TMS team and public health officials on a plan of action that will ensure the safety of our event participants alongside an exciting return to competition for our drivers, teams and viewers tuning in from around the world."
"America needs live sports and they are not going to believe what they see when the Genesys 300 storms into their living rooms on TV from Texas," said Eddie Gossage, president and general manager of Texas Motor Speedway. "One of the world's greatest sporting events, the Indy 500, has been postponed until August by coronavirus, so all of that pent-up energy, anticipation, frustrations and anxiety will be pounding through the drivers' nervous systems. Typically, the Genesys 300 results in a 220-mph photo finish."
Other steps to protect the well-being of participants have been identified through close consultation with TMS and public health officials. These include:
Strict access guidelines limiting the number of personnel on site
A health screening system administered to all participants
PPE equipment provided to everyone entering the facility, along with guidelines on usage
Social distancing protocols in place and carefully maintained
Revised competition layout to increase distancing
To accommodate the one-day schedule, the length for the race at Texas Motor Speedway has been adjusted to 200 laps rather than the previously announced 248 laps. The full on-track schedule for the Genesys 300:
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice: 1:30-3:30 p.m. (ET)
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifications: 5 p.m. (ET)
Genesys 300 at Texas Motor Speedway: 8:45 p.m. (ET)
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[VIDEO] Super Eagles star reveals future of Nigerian football is bright after AFCON bronze
Super Eagles' star, John Ogu has revealed that the future of Nigerian football is bright following the performances of the team that represented the nation at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Super Eagles claimed the bronze medal after beating the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia to finish behind Senegal and champions Algeria.
Speaking to reporters at the Summer Camp organized by John Oghenekaro Etebo at the National Stadium in Lagos, John Ogu revealed his mixed feelings at the AFCON tournament in Egypt. The midfielder revealed that the players were disappointed not to win the tournament but we're proud that they did not leave Egypt empty-handed.
"Representing my country was a big plus for me. The dream was to go there to win, but unfortunately, we came back with bronze. We, as players were not satisfied but we are proud of ourselves. We won against big sides like Cameroon and South Africa. To be honest, we are happy that we left Egypt with something. The future is bright for our football," Ogu said.
The midfielder was also asked to reveal his plans for the upcoming season as he is on the market in the summer transfer window. The talented star has been linked with several clubs but he is yet to commit his future to any club. He was released by Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Israel at the end of the season.
"For John Ogu, I don't know. I just ended the Nations Cup, and I am taking everything as it comes. I will stay fit and try to stay healthy so when the new club comes, I would be ready," he said in response to questions regarding his position in the transfer market.
Ogu began playing football at the youth departments of Akwa Starlets, Akwa United and the Flying Sports Academy. In September 2006, he began his adult career in Slovenia when he signed with Drava Ptuj from the Slovenian PrvaLiga.
In his four-year stint, Ogu scored eight goals in 97 appearances.
He had stints with several clubs in Portugal including Almeria B, Leiria, and Academica before joining Hapoel in 2014. In the ranking of Walla by 60 sports journalists and professionals for the 2016–17 season, Ogu was chosen as the best soccer player in Israel.
In August 2016, Ogu won the Israel Super Cup with Hapoel Be'er Sheva after winning 4–2 against Maccabi Haifa.
Do you agree with Ogu that the Super Eagles should hold their heads high with their performances in Egypt? Join the conversation in the comment section and leave your thoughts below.


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By BEN WHITE and ZACHARY WARMBRODT
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE EYE 2020 — Greetings from Los Angeles, where the sun finally broke through this afternoon and your MM host is once again bringing you a special edition newsletter from the annual Milken Institute Global Conference, a gathering of more than 4,000 of some of the splashiest names in politics, finance, entertainment and sports. This year, POLITICO's Zachary Warmbrodt is also on the scene to bring you the news and the juice.
Ivanka Trump is here for lunch on Monday. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross speaks Tuesday and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin schmoozed privately at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday and recorded an interview with Fox's Maria Bartiromo ahead of his trip to Beijing on Monday for the latest round of China-U.S. trade talks (a hot topic here). A-Rod is back again, seemingly unfazed by MM's tough PED question to him last year. (Great Mnuchin spotted-with photo below).
One topic bubbling around the private parties, dinners and hallway chatter at the Beverly Hilton and around town this year will be what the global elite should do in the 2020 election. Feelings are generally warmer towards President Donald Trump and his administration than in previous years. Big tax cuts, deregulation and 3.2 percent first quarter GDP growth will do that. (More on this below).
But Trump's trade and immigration policies (not to mention Twitter tirades and attacks on the press) still rankle a proudly globalist class who could see a palatable and familiar alternative in former Vice President Joe Biden.
Here's what one Fortune 500 CEO of generally moderate politics told us Sunday afternoon in L.A.: "There is now a candidate in the race who is going to attract a bunch of mainstream folks who weren't too excited about the progressive side of the party.
"As I talk to people who are more like me and more centrist they are very open to Biden. I wouldn't say they are jumping up and down. But he's a better alternative to all the progressive candidates and for many people a better alternative to the president. But it's so early. Who knows what's going to happen over the next 12 months?" (More from our CEO below). And there is a BIG risk to Biden of appearing too cozy with Wall Street types.
GOOD SUNDAY EVENING — Unlike the usual Morning Money column, this version will slide into your inboxes between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. Pacific time, or 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern time through the close of the conference on Wednesday. Send your tips, sightings, news and gossip to [email protected] and [email protected]. And follow us on Twitter: @morningmoneyben and @zachary.
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BIGGEST SPOTTED OF THE DAY — Mnuchin and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (who has had some legal issues of late) after Mnuchin's private session.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft at the Beverly Hilton. | Zachary Warmbrodt | POLITICO
MEET YOUR COLUMNISTS — Zach and I will be making the rounds of as many panels as we can as well as occasionally manning a POLITICO press table in the Beverly Hilton.
If you want to be sure to catch me, I'll be moderating a panel on Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. on eSports. If you don't know what that is, ask your kids. My panel features Los Angeles Lakers great and esports investor Rick Fox. MM will challenge him to a game of one-on-one as well as a handsomeness contest.
BACK TO OUR CEO … for a moment. Some thoughts on Trump: "The economy is doing really well but he's stuck at 39 or 40 percent approval and it just doesn't move. I'm getting confused." Well, don't be. MM and Victoria Guida wrote at length about that phenomena here last week.
On what's good about Milken: "Basically the whole business community gathers here for a few days. It's a very leveraged way to see a lot of clients." And go to panels, of course.
WHAT'S MILKEN ABOUT? — Before the well-heeled hordes descended on L.A. we spoke with Milken Institute President Richard Ditizio about this year's gathering, the 22nd in in the group's history.
On how Milken attendees feel about Trump now: "We are adamantly nonpartisan so whichever party controls the White House, those [Cabinet] secretaries tend to come here regardless. We really try and be apolitical. The sentiment would be that the economy still feels pretty good to most people — whether it is or isn't attributable to this administration or the prior one, people feel pretty good about that."
On critiques that gatherings like Milken and Davos are just talking shops and deal factories for the .001 percent: "There are a lot of heads of state and heads of businesses here. If you are trying to effect change you kind of need to persuade those people first. If they find in value in deal flow that might emanate from the conference and if we can get them to focus on these other issues, that's good."
On big themes this year: "At this stage in the domestic economic cycle people are wondering when do markets start to recede and how they should be managing risk going forward. From a global view, while certainly there's a risk with the bull market being so long in tooth, you find enormous economic opportunity in other parts of the world where tens of millions are entering a middle class that didn't exist before."
DRIVING THE DAY
BIG PANELS AT MILKEN ON MONDAY — IMF Chair Christine Lagarde speaks at 7:45 a.m. in conversation with WSJ's Gerard Baker.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton, General Mills CEO Jeffrey Harmening, EY CEO-elect Carmine Di Sibio and Viacom CEO Robert Bakish appear on a panel at 9:30 a.m.
Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo also appear at 9:30 a.m. MM's two boys (10 and 13) saw the movie Saturday. One declared it the best movie he's ever seen.
Our Anna Palmer hosts a panel at 9:30 a.m. on women in government featuring Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and others …
Ozark stars Jason Bateman and Laura Linney appear with others from the show on a panel at 10:45 a.m. The show is awesome and if you haven't binged it, you must, it's a bold strategy, Cotton.
Our Matthew Kaminski hosts a panel on economic prosperity in the Americas at 10:45 a.m.
The lunch program features Ivanka Trump on a panel moderated by Alphabet's Eric Schmidt.
In the afternoon…
FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams, CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger and Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting will appear together on a financial regulation panel moderated by former SEC Commissioner Michael Piwowar at 3:45 p.m.
Zach will be looking for news on their ongoing efforts to ease banking regs, including the Volcker Rule. Other potential topics to watch: their overhaul of the Community Reinvestment Act, pot banking, the CFPB's upcoming debt collection rule and plans for regulating banks' small-dollar loans.
SoftBank Investment Advisers CEO Rajeev Misra will talk about SoftBank's massive Vision Fund and tech developments in a conversation with Milken Institute Chairman Michael Milken at 5 p.m.
Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, Alibaba Group Executive Vice Chairman Joe Tsai and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Vice Chairman C.H. Tung will share their global outlook on a panel led by FutureMap Managing Director Parag Khanna at 5 p.m.
MM SIDE NOTE — The above is intended ONLY as a quick gloss on some the panels happening Monday. There are TONS of other great ones with awesome people. You can find them all here. We love everyone who is moderating and participating but can't fit everything in a short note.
ALSO FOR YOUR RADAR
WHCD REPORT — MM spent Saturday night in DC at the White House Correspondents Association dinner which featured ZERO administration officials after President Trump issued his ban on their attendance. The celeb factor was also low, which is totally fine by us.
MM sat with some prominent Rs and Ds who ALL seemed to think Biden would get the nomination unless he does too many Biden things and screws it up. And the hardcore Republican to MMs right, a former George W. Bush administration official, said he'd probably suck it up and go Biden (not so for Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders) over Trump.
"Hamilton" and "Grant" author Ron Chernow killed it with a mix of humor and serious warnings about presidents who try and undermine Americans' faith in the real news. "The thing that worries me most is the sustained assault on truth," he told the crowd. "When you chip away at the press, you chip away at our democracy." Read more.
MM hears from people at the WHCD and at Milken that while former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is still looking at potential presidential bid, he probably won't pull the trigger if Biden performs well and doesn't tack hard left. He absolutely does not want his legacy to be helping to reelect Trump.
SPOTTED ON SUNDAY — Alphabet's Eric Schmidt picking up his free tote bag … NYT's Nicholas Kristoff in the Hilton lobby bar … Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's chief of staff Eli Miller, soon to head to Blackstone, working the phone in the lobby … NEC's Andrew Olmem striding purposefully down the hall and chatting with Piowar … Long-time senior GOP Hill staffer and former Treasury official Chris Campbell who is now at Duff & Phelps … Treasury's Tony Sayegh, who is also in the departure lounge … Former California GOP congressman Ed Royce.
At the WorldQuant reception at the Beverly Canon Gardens: Legendary sports broadcaster Jim Gray … GOP pollster and focus-grouper Frank Luntz … CNBC's Brian Sullivan, the unofficial King of Milken.
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Ben White is POLITICO Pro's chief economic correspondent and author of the "Morning Money" column covering the nexus of finance and public policy.
Prior to joining POLITICO in the fall of 2009, Mr. White served as a Wall Street reporter for the New York Times, where he shared a Society of Business Editors and Writers award for breaking news coverage of the financial crisis.
From 2005 to 2007, White was Wall Street correspondent and U.S. Banking Editor at the Financial Times.
White worked at the Washington Post for nine years before joining the FT. He served as national political researcher and research assistant to columnist David S. Broder and later as Wall Street correspondent.
White, a 1994 graduate of Kenyon College, is married with two sons and lives in New Jersey.
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Where to Buy Snowboard Jackets Online?
When you are going out snowboarding, your first initial wish is to keep warm, and how else can you keep warm other than with cozy, waterproof, durable and the all-round best snowboard jackets? The answer is, you can't!
Men and Womens Snowboard jackets have become increasingly more modern and appealing over the years and they no longer have to make you look overweight like they used to. Nowadays, you can find a jacket that will suit you and keep your slim silhouette in tact. The main things to consider in a men or womens snowboard jacket are: what fabric, soft shell, is it waterproof, what is the breathability like, and is it suitable for everyday wear?
Whether you are looking for a heavy-duty winter jacket or a light-weight, slim jacket, there are plenty of offers out on the market that will suit just about anyone's tastes. To help you decide which jacket is right for you, we compiled a review of 19 products that are, in our opinion, leading industry standards. We also have a small information section where you can learn about the specifics of the product and what you should expect from it! You can also use these jackets when operating a snow scooter.
Before you go further, you may not know how important they are, but make sure you know the correct flex rating for your snowboard bindings – you could be cheating your way out of a successful slide down the slopes!
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Marmot has had their snowboard jacket out on the market for over three years now, and customers have proven to be as happy with it three years ago as they are now! This product in particular is covered overall with helpful, small storage pockets where you can easily hide away your pass, wallet, change or any other accessories such as snowboarding gloves – see the full review.
The pockets are located in very intuitive areas and are fully function: you won't be bending left and right trying to put your hotel keys away, that's for sure! The hood is extremely well made and its durability can withstand a blizzard thanks to how tightly it sits around your face while still keeping its solid shape. Add a face balaclava for extra warmth. The collar here is also very well positioned and stands firm and keeps its form no matter how windy it is; it fully surrounds your neck from all sides even when unzipped.
Many people report that they have tested this jacket in temperatures that go well below -25 degrees and have not felt any noticeable cold in the upper part of their body. The puffy exterior is designed in a way to keep you slim and warm despite the puffy exterior. If you are looking for a stylish coat that will keep your silhouette in tact, Marmot's snowboard shadow jacket.
Why We Liked It – If you like long snowboard rides in the deep, freezing cold this jacket is the perfect companion. Marmot will keep you warm and safe and will keep your temperature regulated in the top temperatures so that you won't experience any discomfort. Remember to keep your feet warm with a great pair of ski socks! No matter where you will be snowboarding, you can rest assured that Marmot's jacket will keep you safe – avalanche safety is key.
If you are tired of looking at all those big snowboard jackets and are wondering if there are any regular, thin jackets on the market, then Arc'Teryx's jacket will be a good pick for you. Right from the get-go it's easy to see how slim and non-intrusive the design is and it will accompany any pair of ski pants with grace and purpose. The jacket is dyed in a light, reddish gray color with red zipper accessories. There are five pockets located all around the jacket; there is one zipped hand pocket, two chest pockets and one sleeve pocket where you can store your loose change or snacks.
The hood will give you full protection from any and all kinds of winds, so no matter where you are on the slopes you can be sure that Arc'Teryx will keep you safe and protected. Having a solid hood is vital, since it's the one element that will be protecting your ears and face from harsh hail, snow or wind. Seasoned snowboarders will definitely know just how important it is to keep your head and face covered during harsh weather! The hood is also designed to rotate with your head, which means you won't encounter any resistance when you try to look back or to the sides!
+ Breathable material – high breathability ratings!
Why We Liked It – Finding a good snowboard jacket that will make you look good at the same time may seem like searching for a needle in a haystack, but Arc'teryx knows how important it is to provide customers with options, and the Snow Rush Jacket is the perfect example of a jacket that will help you look thin and attractive on the slopes!
Wantdo is another great company that puts customers first, and we can see that thanks to all of the customizable options that they provide upon the purchase of these fleece jackets. When purchasing this jacket, you will get to choose between six colors: black, blue, red, green, khaki and brown.
This is a great variety of choices for anyone that wants to stick out on the slopes and wants to be visible to the rest of their relatives/group/friends when everyone else is in ski clothing in gray or black! The warm fabric is water repellent which will help keep you dry even during the heavy-snowfall days and the inside fleece liner will help keep you cozy and warm no matter how cold it gets. The jacket is also very effective in fighting off heavy rainfall, which is ideal for anyone that is going to snowboard in areas that have unpredictable weather.
Just as it is waterproof, the jacket is windproof and will protect you from all those dangerous winds that can make you feel colder than a bit of snow ever could! To help keep you protected, Wantdo has provided their customers with adjustable cuffs, a stretchable ski gloves with thumbholes, an internal draw cord hem, and an adjustable hood.
Why We Liked It – It can be hard to find a women or mens snowboarding jacket that has various color options available to choose from, and Wantdo knows that. That's why the provided their customers with a variety of different colors to choose from no matter what your tastes are. The waterproof and breathability wind repellent shell will keep you safe no matter where you are on the slopes!
Columbia is known for providing their customers with wonderful, slim, appealing and warm jackets that have more than 10 colors to choose from upon purchase! The 100% polyester material will keep you snug and warm inside your jacket both on and off the slopes. The detachable storm hood is a great addition for those snowboarders that find it to be a nuisance or for those people that like to wash it separately from the jacket itself. The zippered pockets that are located on the sides of the jacket are heavy-duty pockets and are the perfect place to put your phone or keys if needed. They can be very effectively sealed and you can be sure nothing will fall out thanks to the sturdy zippers!
The flap pockets on the chest are also great places to store things like your ski pass or tickets. Columbia knows that having your necessities at hand when you are out on the slopes is necessary, since backpacks usually only weigh you down and can cause accidents if you are snowboarding in a wooded area and get one of the straps hinged on the branches. If you are looking for great price combined with great quality, this is the best jacket to go for.
Why We Liked It – Columbia has shown us that you can get a very effective snowboard jacket at a good price without sacrificing the quality of the product itself. The insulation here is great and the overall performance and usability of the coat is fantastic. The design isn't crowded and every feature has its purpose.
It's easy to see why Arc'Teryx is one of the top brands when it comes to snowboard and mens ski jackets. Arc'Teryx has mastered not only the craftsmanship of their products but the features and customizability of the jackets too. This jacket is available in up to 13 colors and the variety of the colors is wonderful- you will be able to be fully unique and independent on the slopes.
This jacket has been popular on the market since the 2000s and is still going strong! It's surrounded by 5-star review from faithful customers that have been using this jacket for over two decades. This jacket is the full-blown definition of the phrase "tried and tested".
Why We Liked It – Arc'Teryx has supplied the market with a great variety of mens snowboard jackets, and the GoreTex snowboard jacket is exceptionally good in keeping you shielded from the cold when you are snowboarding down the powdery hills and want to rest assured that you are kept warm and cozy. Arc'Teryx has designed a jacket that will keep you shielded from the cold even during -30 temperatures!
If you are looking for a jacket that will help you store all of your necessities and accessories, then you don't have to look any further! Salomon has a goggle mesh pocket where you can store your goggles when you are not using them and there are also two zipper chest pockets where you can put your pass, snacks and any other necessary things. The jacket itself is a very lively turquoise color with border-florescent rims; this is a wonderful design if you are into more fashionable and good-looking jackets that will protect you and make you look good at the same time.
The insulated snowboard jacket also has an advanced mechanism that will help keep your skin and body insulated no matter how cold the outside weather gets. The hood is easily detachable, which is a great feature if you want to dry it, wash it or simply shake it off from all of the excess snow that you gathered during your snowboarding session.
The waterproof jacket is also windproof and can handle even 20-30mph winds. If you are going to be snowboarding in rough terrain, this jacket is the perfect companion thanks to all of its protective capabilities. Despite all of the synthetic insulation base layers, the jacket still manages to be light-weight, which is a great plus for anyone that is traveling a lot or needs to carry as little weight as possible when competing.
Why We Liked It – Salomon's jacket is a wonderful product that will keep you protected wherever you are on the slopes. The detachable hood and windproof qualities make this jacket a perfect companion for the harsh winter days when you need to be kept exceptionally warm. The synthetic insulation base layers will help you stay cozy and snug no matter how long your snowboard sessions are!
Descente has been known to have some of the most fashionable jackets on the market- they are the ideal product if you are looking for something that will slim you down and not puff you up. The stylish, simple design embellished with a simple, line pattern has this jacket take on a very distinct, winter sports look that many snowboarders are after. The main coat color comes in two variations: white with black diamond accessories and black with neon green accessories. The coat is very heavily insulated and fully waterproof thanks to the snowboard outerwear top protective shell layer that won't let any moisture leak through to the inside.
Descent's goal here was to design a jacket that will not feel bulky and will not restrict movement and by looking at all the 5-star reviews, we can safely say they succeeded. The insulation mechanism here is designed to reflect body heat right back at you, this way you don't have to keep generating new amounts of energy to keep yourself insulated and can use the rest of it for snowboarding! The removable and adjustable hood is a great option for those calm days when you don't have much wind and don't want a hood crowded around your neck.
Why We Liked It – Descente has provided us with a top-quality snowboard jacket that is loved by many all around the world. The design looks great and the insulation mechanism here is one of the best. You will not get cold wearing this jacket, nor will your movements be restrained in any way, shape or form, and that is what snowboarders like most!
The North Face is undoubtedly the most popular brand that manufactures and sells quality outdoor products, and this jacket is no exception. It's made of 95% polyester, which makes it perfectly waterproof and windproof. The inside liner is made of 100% nylon and polyester which means that you will be kept insulated and warm no matter where you end up snowboarding, whether it's black trails or recreational off-piste rides, North Face will shield you from all of the harms that cold weather can drag along with it. The PrimaLoft synthetic insulation will keep you warm even if it's damp and wet, which means you won't have to worry about getting cold even when you are sweaty!
Many snowboarders catch a cold between the time they get off the slopes and have to make their way back to their resorts, that is the time when you don't have to use as much physical power like you do when controlling your board and body starts to cool down, which results in cold sweat unless you are moving at a very fast pace. North Face knows how to keep their customers satisfied, and that's through keeping the warm, insulated and warm even when they are off the slopes.
Why We Liked It – North Face has been on the market for a very long time, and they keep improving their products based on the customers' feedback. That is one of the things that set North Face jacket womens apart from the others, all the features here are useful and not bothersome, since you will quickly find that all of them have their purpose! Check out the North Face purist as an alternative.
Burton is known for their stylish snowboard jacket mens design and above all, their trademark fleece collar. With over 15 color choices available to choose from, you can rest assured that you most definitely find a jacket that will suit you and the rest of your snowboarding gear, and that's an important aspect for many people. The chest pocket will provide you with a place to keep your entire belongings safe and secure and it also allows you to access the interior dump pocket. If you are looking for a jacket that has quick accessibility to all of the features located on the front and sides of the jacket, then the Swash Snowboard Coat is the ideal jacket for you.
Not many other jackets have such good efficiency when it comes to the placement of their features. When purchasing this Burton jacket you will also get lifetime warranty, therefore if you run into any trouble on the slopes or if the product you buy ends up being damaged or simply does not live up to your expectations, you can know you're protected. All of the sleeves and the waist are designed with the seams being sewn in a way to help your joints remain as articulate as possible.
Why We Liked It – Burton is one of our favorite choices thanks to all of the options that they provide when it comes to customizing your product, and not only that, but you also get a lifetime warranty when you purchase this jacket. This fantastic addition since any avid snowboarder knows how quickly you can damage your jacket through no fault of your own!
Last but not least we have yet another one of Burton's products, this time the Breach Snowboarding Jacket. This product in particular is the definition of versatility; there are over 21 colors to choose from when purchasing this jacket! No matter how fussy you think you or your relatives are, there is definitely a color within this batch that will suit you, your family and friends. The jacket is fully waterproof with a 2-layer polyester mechanism that blocks any kinds of moisture from getting through from the outside. The insulation is also fantastic; mainly thanks to the mapped THERMOLITE lining that is designed to keep the heat in and the cold out.
The fully taped seams will help you achieve maximum mobility and won't restrain any of your movements no matter how aggressive or sudden they are, and that's why Burton is so confident with their product. The pockets are easily zipper and there is a pocket for both goggles and other necessities, like snacks, passes and the alike. No matter where you like to snowboard, you can be sure that you will look good with Burton's snowboard jacket, it's hard to find such a versatile jacket anywhere else on the market!
Why We Liked It – Burton's Breach Snowboarding Jacket is one of our favorite products thanks to the very articulate seams that they sew and the insulated liner that keeps the rider warm even during the coldest of days. No matter how long a time you spend on the slopes, you can be sure you will be kept well shielded from both the snow and wind thanks to this jacket!
Buying a snowboard jacket can be as exciting as it can be frustrating, a jacket is probably the most important piece of gear you can buy since it keeps the main portion of your body and limps warm. Without a good jacket, it's doubtful that you will be able to snowboard for very long since your body can go into shock quickly if it's not properly insulated in below freezing temperatures.
Even during mildly cold days, when you're exposed outside without a good layer of insulating men or womens clothing, it can quickly lead to a tragedy. Since we know how important it is to have a good snowboard coat, we decided to give you a quick listing of the specific features you may need to pay attention when buying a new snowboard jacket!
+ Insulated jacket- this type of jacket is layered with various insulation fabrics that are located underneath a protective waterproof material to make sure the layers are protected and effective during every outing. Some types of jackets, like the "down" jacket, have the insulation layers located in the outer shell. This increases the warmth but also makes the jackets rather heavy.
+ Shell jacket- a shell jacket doesn't have any insulation at all, which means it's way lighter than insulated jackets and may actually suit snowboarders more, since they already warm up quickly during their sessions and not having extra bulk may help them perform better.
This jacket is definitely less warm and is better for the spring seasons. You can always put extra layers beneath the jacket if you feel like it, too!
From polyester to nylon, there are plenty of fabrics used when making an effective snowboard jacket. Some products have combined the fabrics and have both polyester and nylon etc. Looking at the fabrics the jacket is made of will help you determine which features the jacket has and if they are or will be useful to you.
This of course means how waterproof your jacket is and how much water it can repel before it gives wet. Each company does tests with their products to see just how much water the jackets can shield themselves from before the drops start to come through on the other side. Waterproofing is usually measure in millimeters and anything between 5,000 to 30,000mm can be considered a normal waterproofed coat. The higher the millimeters go, the more waterproof and repellent your jacket is. Some products are not given a waterproof rating at all, since they are considered by default to be 100% waterproof.
The breathability of the product means how well you can keep yourself ventilated inside the jacket without getting too sweaty. In short, how much of your inside warmth can escape to the outside. This is measured in GM's, and just like with the waterproofing, the higher the numbers go the more breathable the product. Anything between 5,000GM to 20,000GM can be considered breathable and reliable out on the slopes. The idea here is to allow some of the sweat moisture out so that you won't get clammy inside your jacket.
Vents are usually small slits located all around the jacket and they are like zippers, but on the inside they have a thin liner of foil. You can zip and unzip them at will and that's what makes them so easy to use, you can open them even during mid-slope!
If you don't want to feel uncomfortable and clammy inside your womens ski jacket or mens ski jacket, you don't only need a breathable jacket, but also a few vents! Many jackets provide vents around the armpit area to help quickly eliminate the moisture without you having to expose all of your insulated body to the cold elements by completely unzipping. This lets you gradually regulate your temperature levels and decreases the chances of catching a cold since you are not exposing your body to any sudden temperature changes. All of this is important when you are XC skiing, or partaking in other winter sports.
This term can be confusing for many beginner snowboarders since it's hard to figure out the meaning from the title!
Powder skirts are simple, elastic bands that help close up the gap between your men and womens snowboard pants and jacket.
These bands help eliminate any droughts by keeping all of the snowboard clothing tightly packed together, not letting through any cold air from the outside. The most common powder skirts will allow you to zip or clip them to the top of your snowboard pants so that you can have full-shielded protection.
Most snowboarders need some kind of music when they free-ride off piste since it enhances the moment, but it's hard to drag along phones and IPods in such low temperatures, and the headphones can get very easily tangled when you are trying to navigate through the slopes. That's why many snowboard jackets now include special IPod pockets where your device can be kept warm and protected. When placing your IPod in such pockets you can be sure it won't fall out and if the jacket has a headphone loop, you won't have to worry about getting tangled in the cables!
Every seasoned rider will know how important it is to have pockets located both on the inside and outside of their snowboard jacket. These pockets can provide a safe asylum for things like passes, snacks, tickets, goggles etc. Many jackets nowadays have inside or outside pockets that are made to hold goggles when you don't need them, which is a great convenience, since you can never expect when the weather will clear up.
If you are out in extreme cold and wet conditions every day, your gear can get ruined very quickly! That's why it's important to decide how often and what conditions you will be exposing your gear to. Waterproof zips and taped seams are the first go-to feature that professional snowboarders look for- this ensures that they are kept warm and safe from the wet snow and rainfalls when they are boarding around the slopes. This keeps their inner layers dry and snug without succumbing the rider to the ruthless elements that are lurking outside the jacket. Professional jackets have fully-taped seams to prevent any sort of moisture pushing its way through, and if you are going to spend a lot of time snowboarding in hard, straining conditions then it's better to be as prepared as you can!
This depends on what kind of jacket you end up getting!
The jackets available can be divided into two categories: shell and insulated outwear.
Both are different and suit the needs of two different types of people.
If you are more of an aggressive snowboarder, it might be better to get a shell jacket since they don't have any insulation of their own. This will make you rely on your own body temperature and own clothes layers beneath if you still want to keep warm when not snowboarding.
With insulated snowboard jackets, all you have to do is slide them on! The insulation layers will keep you warm and snug when you snowboard during extremely cold temperatures and the vents on the sides will help regulate the amount of fresh air you let in and out. Every snowboarder prefers something different, and it's the same with snowboard jackets.
If you want to be kept warm by only the jacket itself, then you should get an insulated jacket that can keep you warm thanks to all of the insulation layers that it has on the inside. If you prefer to layer up yourself with your own clothes and then put on a shell jacket that will just give you a waterproof and breathable layer, then a shell jacket is the ideal choice for you!
This also depends on what kind of jacket you end up getting! Most snowboard jackets are waterproof to help prevent the rider having to wear wet layers. Snowfall can be heavy in the mountains and each company knows that if they want their jacket to sell well, then they need to provide their customers with this feature! Although we can say that the vast majority of snowboard jackets are waterproof, we cannot with certainty say that every single one is endowed with this function.
The best things you can do are checking the bullet points and product description of the jacket and see if you can find the waterproof function there. Usually the waterproofing of the jacket is measure in millimeters, and the higher the number of the millimeters (5,000-30,000mm) the more waterproof the jacket. Looking for this kind of data and help you quickly decide which jackets will suit the weather you will be snowboarding in, wherever you will end up spending your practice and holiday sessions!
The best websites for buying snowboard jackets and snowboard gear overall are Amazon and Evo! Both of these websites have plenty of reviews, opinions, and descriptions etc. that make choosing easier than ever before!
Our Top Pick product has to be Marmot's Shadow jacket, simply because it's one of the best jackets for those cold winter days when there is heavy snow fall and several meters of snow laying underneath your board.
Every seasoned snowboarder knows how easy it is to get this snow directed at your upper body if you are doing tricks, and even just through intense snowfall, but Marmot gives a great solution to all of its customers, and that's this fully functional snowboard jacket.
Whether you are on the slopes or heading back to the resort, you can zip and unzip your hood to shake off all the excess snow particles that may be resting on the top so that you don't drag them into your hotel room! There are also pit-zips located near the armpits to make sure that even when you feel you are getting sweaty, you can quickly unzip both and ventilate and get rid of the excess warmth that is bothering you.
Our Top Choice is Marmot's Shadow jacket because of all of the features that it includes, like the zip-off hood, the reinforced shoulder and sleeves areas of the jacket, the waterproof qualities and much more!
Our Premium Choice has to be Arc'Teryx's gray caden snowboard jacket. It's the perfect product for anyone that is looking for a well-designed, breathable jacket that will keep you warm and ventilated all throughout your snowboarding adventures on the slopes.
Every snowboarder knows how important it is to keep you ventilated when you are engaging in intense training or are trying to learn new tricks.
The storm hood will give you full protection from winds and snow or rainfall and it fits perfectly over ski helmets, which is a feature most jackets are not equipped with.
Having a hood that can cover your helmet is great if you are trying to be safe and dry at the same time. If you have had trouble in the past with the hood of your jacket not letting you rotate your head, you can be glad to know that Arc'Teryx has designed a fully operation hood that will allow you rotate your head without straining in every direction.
Our Premium is Arc'teryx's product because they have designed a jacket that can be used and appreciated by many snowboard enthusiasts. It's a great jacket that is specifically crafted to help you survive those cold, power snow days.
Our Great Value product has to be Wantdo's snowboard jacket.
Wantdo knows how hard it can be for one person to be distinguished among the sea of many on the slopes, and that's why they offer a variety of 6 colors to choose from when you are purchasing your jacket.
No matter what color the rest of your gear is you will be able to choose something that fits the rest of your snowboarding accessories, which is an important aspect for many people.
The soft shell jackets themselves are fully waterproof and lined with very soft fleece that will keep the inside of your coat warm and snug no matter how cold it may be outside. If you like snowboarding during the coldest time of the season when the temperature goes well into the minus degrees, then Wantdo's jacket will be the perfect fit for you. The adjustable cuffs and the internal draw cord are perfect for tightening your jacket to keep you shielded from the harsh reality of the slopes!
Our Great Value product of choice has to be Wantdo's jacket because of the variety of colors they provide and the adjustable cords and hood that let you keep you warm and protected even during the coldest of days.
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EVRYMAN BERKSHIRES OPEN SOURCE RETREAT
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MANCAMP 101:
how to be cold
I'm in awe of how us humans have learned to adapt to nature so well that we can now control the temperature pretty much everywhere we are. It's remarkable. On these trips I also learned that we have the ability to adapt and thrive in really uncomfortable situations. The safety procedures and the skills were actually the easy part. Most all of us can learn how to layer clothing, build a fire, work together, etc., but the harder skill set is all internal.
DAN DOTY
Founder, Evryman
My career has been wide ranging, but the core of adventure and human growth has always held steady. After college I spent over 600 days as a wilderness therapy guide and led groups of struggling young men up mountains, down rivers, and across frozen lakes. Along the way I absorbed and learned a ton about the process of mentoring and what it means to be a man in our culture today.
Clear your calendar - It's going down! Splash Blocks kicks off on April 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Splash HQ (122 W 26th St) is our meeting spot for a night of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!
Clear your calendar - It's going down! Quote Blocks kicks off on May 18th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Join us for a day of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!
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Join us for a life changing experience.
An Evryman Open Source retreat is very straightforward. It is 40 guys and 10 leaders coming together with the simple agreement to set aside cultural norms and be transparent, honest, and vulnerable with each other for a weekend. We use simple communication protocols as a large group, in small groups, and in pairs to reach deeper and deeper within ourselves to stop holding back who we are. We do hikes, sometimes in silence, and we create time for everyone to have some quiet time in nature. We do a service project, one that involves labor and getting dirty--not to be MANLY--but to come together as a group and feel the benefit of teamwork and giving back. We eat amazing food and have a badass talent show, and we leave feeling like we shed 30 pounds of emotional baggage and with a new group of deeply caring brothers and friends.
WHAT IF I'M NERVOUS?
You should be nervous. This is a challenging, intense experience. You are asked to be more real and honest than maybe you ever have in your entire life, and you're being asked to trust us and this group of strangers. However, although that's true, we take immense care into making this as approachable and supported as possible. One things that makes us different is that our process is incredibly simple, straightforward and transparent. We don't believe that there needs to be secrecy, harshness or mumbo jumbo to create change and brotherhood. In fact we believe all of that obscures what we're really working toward.
WHY WE INCLUDE NATURE
If we simply brought 40 guys together for a weekend in nature without anything else, it would be a helpful, restful, growing experience. Our deep goal at all times is to create an environment that allows us to all relax and be ourselves all the way through. There is no better example or teacher than nature. A tree is a tree and a bird is a bird. In nature we literally have air to breathe, space to roam, and subconsciously we get more deeply connected to ourselves and each other.
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RETREAT Leaders
Dan Doty is a husband, father, writer, filmmaker, coach, host of the Evryman Podcast, and founder of Evryman. He spent many years leading groups of struggling young men through the wilderness and later had a successful career as a director and producer of wilderness-based television and film. All told he has spent close to 1300 days leading groups in wilderness settings. His mission is to help boys and men be themselves all the way through and to experience the full spectrum of experience that life has to offer.
Sascha lewis
Sascha is the CEO and co-founder of Flavorpill Media and the co-founder of Evryman. Sascha has been included in Silicon Alley's Top 100 list by Business Insider and sits on the board of The Lineage Project, a nonprofit that brings mindfulness practices to vulnerable youth. Fun fact: Sascha is a former Knicks ball boy.
Owen marcus
leader, EVRYMAN
Owen Marcus realized after healing much of his dyslexia and Asperger's Syndrome he was still disconnected from his emotions and others. With resistance, he started his first men's group in 1995. From there he went on to design a new model of men's groups and how men successfully connect emotionally with others. Owen lives in the forests of Sandpoint, ID, with the local bears and moose.
"As men, we hesitate working on our emotional development. There are some good reasons—we don't want to be feminized. With Dan, you don't need to worry about that occurring. Dan is a man's man, yet his heart is one of the biggest I've ever experienced. You are safe with Dan. Let him guide you to what you want."
— Owen Marcus
EVRYMAN OPEN SOURCE RETREAT GOALS
Every man has a life-changing experience
Every man leaves more in touch with who they are
Every man leaves with practical and useful tools to employ directly in their day-to-day life
Together we create a palpable and deep sense of brotherhood
Open Source Testimonials
Feeling grateful from the power and collective effort to push through our shit, dive deep, and expand our hearts together. Holy cow. Feeling like a weight of fear and anxiety has been lifted. Feeling more comfortable in my own skin, more confident in pushing into the unknown in love, life, and work. This retreat pushed me in ways I had never felt before, and I know without a doubt I am changed because of it.
Matt Brimer
Heading to the Open Source retreat back in December, I was completely in the dark about what to expect, but thought at the very least I'd have quality male bonding time with some new, interesting men. I was totally blown away by how quickly our group connected to one another, and the deep and trusting space we created for each other. Shit got real. I learned to listen to people speak in a way I never knew before, and I found that I was heard at a completely different level as well. My perception of masculinity in our society was shaken up and invigorated and I left the retreat more proud to be a man than ever before.
Caleb Spaulding
Men in this day and age often have walls around our emotions that keep us from connecting to others and our purpose. The Open Source Men's Retreat allowed me to break through those barriers in a true and profound way over the course of a single weekend, with lasting results. It is the single most effective self development course or technique I have ever encountered.
Justone Bossert
The Open Source Men's retreat was one of the more profound and eye-opening weekends of my life, and this is from someone who's long been a student of men's work. The combination of a safe space held by committed and wise facilitators, a thoughtful and vulnerable but still masculine energy, extensive in-depth engagement, and nature, was exactly the right recipe for powerful work.
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Learn to adapt and thrive in really uncomfortable situations. The safety procedures and the skills are actually the easy part. Most all of us can learn how to layer clothing, build a fire, work together, etc., but the harder skill set is all internal.
Tuesday 7/6
How to be quiet
We will discover and experience repressed emotions and desires in order to liberate them and move on.
Wednesday 7/7
How to sleep in the dirt
Learn to pay more attention to your body and how living in direct contact with the land can provide a strong base of operations for the rest of your life. Let's get grounded.
How to ask for help
Learn to proliferate a revised concept of strength and masculinity in our society, one that shows that a real act of bravery and strength sometimes means admitting weakness. You don't need to be the toughest guy in the room anymore, you need to be the most honest.
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Best of both worlds: sleek, urban designs for modern peeps; balconies and garden for throwback idling.
Hangin' with the hip professional/boho crowd at Pergola, enjoying a classic Melange.
Train and metro – only 2 stops to the centre – just a couple blocks away (read: no need to drag around your luggage).
Pets OK under 25 kg, €15/night.
Bath products by Ada Cosmetics.
Café-Bar Pergola serves regional cuisine. Main courses €12-26, Wiener Schnitzel €19,60.
Stiff (stereotypical Austrian) attitude of the local reception guys was not great although bar and housekeeping staff was super friendly! 2blocks from train station was pretty convenient!
Great hotel! Stylish and modern. Loved the location right next to the train station. Very friendly service.


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"""Run test cases based on JSON files """

from __future__ import print_function

import _test_aids

from _src import sb1288
from sb1288 import with_json
from sb1288 import rcv
from sb1288 import validate
from sb1288 import constants as K

import json
import os.path

u2s = with_json.u2s

def run_test_spec(test_case, input_json):
  """
  Run a test case using test specs from a JSON text file
  """
  tabulate_args, test_spec = with_json.build_tabulate_args(
        input_json, 'all-tests-spec.json')
  if 'maxDiff' in test_spec:
    maxDiff = test_spec['maxDiff']
    if maxDiff is None:
      test_case.maxDiff = None
    if type(maxDiff) == int and maxDiff >= 0:
      test_case.maxDiff = maxDiff

  try: print_description = test_spec['print_description']
  except KeyError: print_description = False
  if print_description:
    print('\n  """' + test_spec['description'] + '"""')

  if 'exception' in test_spec:
    exception_type, exception_message = test_spec['exception']
    _test_aids.assertRaises_with_message(test_case,
          u2s(exception_type),
          u2s(exception_message),
          rcv.tabulate, tabulate_args)
  else:
    expected_elected = validate.str_tuple(test_spec['elected'])
    expected_status = _test_aids.build_expected_status(
          test_spec['status_codes'])
    expected_tally = {_test_aids.u2s(candidate):
          [K.Decimal(vote_total) if test_spec['nbr_seats_to_fill'] > 1
              else vote_total
          for vote_total in votes]
          for candidate, votes in test_spec['tally'].items()}
    elected, status, tally = rcv.Tabulation(*tabulate_args).tabulate()
    if 'print_results' in test_spec and test_spec['print_results']:
      print_elected(elected)
      print_status(status)
      print_tally(tally)
      try: description = test_spec['description']
      except KeyError: description = None
      jason_str = with_json.results_to_json(elected, status, tally,
            description)
      print(jason_str)
    status_dict = {candidate: status.as_dict()
          for candidate, status in status.items()}
    test_case.assertEqual(tally, expected_tally)
    test_case.assertEqual(status_dict, expected_status)
    test_case.assertEqual(set(elected), set(expected_elected))

# The following are convenience debugging methods

def print_elected(elected):
  """
  Print a list of elected candidates; for debugging
  """
  print("elected:", sorted(elected))

def print_status(status):
  """
  Print a dictionary of candidate status; for debugging
  """
  print("status:")
  sorted_status = sorted(status.items())
  for candidate, cand_status in sorted_status:
    print("%5s: %s" % (candidate, str(cand_status)))

def print_tally(tally):
  """
  Print a dictionary of tabulation vote totals by round; for debugging
  """
  print("tally:")
  sorted_tally = sorted(tally.items())
  for tally_key, tally_votes in sorted_tally:
    print("%20s: " % tally_key, end="")
    for votes in tally_votes:
      print("%9s " % votes, end="")
    print()

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Need any easy baby shower gift?! Jazz up a baby wipe travel case! Seriously, this project only took about 30 minutes or less. And for only a few dollars, you can't go wrong. I think when I get pregnant, I am going to need more than nine months to prepare for a baby. I am constantly thinking of ideas that I want to make for my friends, but I just don't have enough time … wishin' I could stay at home all day and craft.
If I am making baby stuff, it usually includes a set of burp rags. The little girl set to match the wipe case and a custom order for a baby boy. These are still fabulous even after a year of making them!
Those are awesome! I freakin LOVE the burp rags! Do you sell them?
I love the little boy burp cloths! I am a sucker for anything argyle!
I saw that new super duper cutie boy's argyle at Hob Lob the other day! Too cute!
What a cute set -- now all I need is an excuse to make some myself!
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Thank you so much for stopping by The Teleporting Toddler and leaving such sweet words! Love your blog! These travels cases are too cute.
Thanks heaps for visiting my blog! You have some AMAZING ideas here - looking forward to seeing more!
I should have known; MP is AMAZING! Thank you for your easy steps!
I've never heard them called "rags" before - just burp cloths. Yours are much too pretty to be called rags. A rag is a dirty, leftover, used up piece of trash cloth. That doesn't describe what you make at all.


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Back in the good old days, in 1986, one of my distributors talked me into getting a" Burns Sun Oven" so I brought one home to test. The first reaction at home was "what am I going to do with this" and "now do I have to set up an outside kitchen". But it wasn't long before we started to use it every sunny day. And there is a lot of sunny days here in the southern California desert. Solar cooked food seems to bring out the natural flavors. Of course the other benefits include cost savings and no fire hazard if you are camping in the national forest with a ban on open fires.
The "Burns Sun Oven" has been replaced by the "ALL AMERICAN SUN OVEN" with an improved inside tray that allows larger cooking utensils and a easy to use focusing device. Try it you will like it.
Before cooking in the sun oven, clean off the wings and window with glass cleaner or similar product, and point oven toward the sun. If you watch the shadows your sun oven makes and keep the angles of the shadow squared off you will get the best results. This is preheating just as you would do in any oven before baking. Your sun oven should be at least 300 in about 20 minutes. While the sun oven is preheating prepare your food that you will be baking.
Preheat sun oven with a cast iron pan for a heat sink and get up to at least 300.
Put one cup of brown rice in a casserole dish with a lid, preferably a clear pyrex type or smoky color or a black dish. This is to prevent light reflecting back out of the oven such as a shiny steel or aluminum dish with a lid would. Cover the rice with water to one inch over and add some salt, then cover. Place in hot sun oven to bake for nearly an hour or until all the liquid is absorbed. This rice will be very fluffy tender, not sticky nor stuck on the bottom.
Bake in preheated sun oven at 300 or better for about 2 hours or more. These particular beans do not need to be presoaked, and they cook quickly.
Variation: I sometimes add a large can f tomatoes, stewed, whole or chunky sauce and 1tsp. allspice and 1 tsp. of cumin.
Preheat your sun oven to at least 300. While it is heating, grease 9 x 11 casserole and put some beans or chile in bottom, take a tortilla and lay it flat. Put one large spoonful of beans over tortilla and spread over it, then roll tortilla up and lay it in the pan. The pan can hold about 9 of these enchiladas. When pan is full, take more beans and spread over top of all the enchiladas and sprinkle white Mexican cheese over the top of all. Place in your hot sun oven and bake until bubbly and cheese is beginning to brown.
Stir all together and add enough further flour to make a great pliable, not sticky dough. Set aside to rise in a warm, non-drafty place until the dough is twice it's original size.
Butter 3 baking pans. One could be a loaf pan, a medium cookie sheet, and a 2 qt. round Any baking pans can be used; these are suggestions only.
Shape some of the dough into small dinner rolls and place on the cookie sheet to rise. Put brown sugar in the bottom of one pan and roll balls of dough in brown sugar mixed with some white sugar, shake of cardamom and place the sugared balls in the pan and stack them in a layer 2 or 3 high depending on the size of the balls .The last dough, flatten the dough into a rectangle, spread the leftover sugar mixture on this and roll up jelly-roll fashion. This can be cut into cinnamon rolls and baked, or left as a giant roll and placed in a baking pan. Bake in preheated sun oven at least 300 or more. The baking times will vary because of the thickness of the breads, but these will brown nicely and baking times will be close to conventional oven times. Say 30 minutes or 40 for the dinner rolls, about 40 minutes for the sugared cinnamon balls. and about 40 to 50 minutes for the large roll, less if you shape them into individual cinnamon rolls. Enjoy!