#X-Men The Ultra Collection

[cryptocollectibles]

X-Men The Ultra Collection #1 (December 1994) by Marvel Comics

Artwork by Dave DeVries, Dave Dorman, John Estes, Glenn Fabry, Dan Brereton, Julie Bell, Brian Stelfreeze, Earl Norem, Lou Harrison, Val Mayerik, Chris Moeller, Bill Sienkiewicz, Tristan Schane, Jim Steranko, Scott Hampton, John Romita, Sr., Bo Hampton, Ray Lago, Bob Larkin, cover by Tristan Schane.

[bigchump1994]

Oh yeah? If sex is so good why don't they make Sex II, Sex II: Champion Edition, Sex II: Hyper Fighting, Super Sex II, Super Sex II: Turbo, Sex Alpha, Sex: The Movie (: The Game), Sex Alpha 2, Sex EX, X-Men vs Sex, Sex III: The Next Generation, Sex EX Plus, Marvel Super Heroes vs Sex, Sex III: Second Impact, Sex EX2, Sex Alpha 3, Sex III: Third Strike, Sex EX2 Plus, Sex EX 3, Hyper Sex II: the Anniversary Edition, Sex Anniversary Collection, Sex Alpha 3 Max, Sex IV, Super Sex IV, Sex IV: Arcade Edition, Sex IV: 3D Edition, Sex × Tekken, Sex × Mega Man, Ultra Sex IV, Sex V, Ultra Sex II: The Final Challengers, Sex V: Arcade Edition, Sex 30th Anniversary Collection, Sex V: Champion Edition, Sex V: Champion Edition - All Characters Pack, or Sex VI?

[batsplat]

from the stuff i’ve heard marc’s former honda teammates (dani jorge and pol in their media careers but joan also i guess) say about him now that they’re racing is generally quite positive, both on a professional/riding level but also seemingly on a personal level? i’m wondering what you make of that given that, yeah, marc doesn’t seem like a very good teammate (unless you’re alex who i’ve left off this list). like MARC wants to separate on and off track stuff and it seems like all of these guys are willing too at least in retrospect, so he can’t have truly burned bridges with them. do you have any thoughts on that

(x, x) most riders are quite good at not burning bridges with each other! it's not like marc's competitors don't know that this stuff is kinda part of the game. I mean, all of marc's past teammates were also trying to assert themselves within the internal hierarchy... you can say that certain teammates engage in 'worse' behaviour than others, but, like, these people do understand they're supposed to be fighting each other! a baseline degree of nastiness is factored in and will be accepted to a greater or lesser extent by your rivals - especially when it comes to asserting yourself in intra-team power struggles. you might hate the other guy in the moment, but generally speaking once the active part of the rivalry is done with... you will probably get over it. marc's fellow riders are aware of how ultra-competitive marc is - and to a certain point they do respect it, not least because they're aware that this is part of the reason why marc has ended up with all those titles. it's like dani said, right, it's marc's strong suit. and in general, you do have to say that there's relatively few teammate pairings that devolve to the level of toxicity that it completely destroys the interpersonal relationship. you might need some level of preexisting animosity... most of the purely competitive sins can be healed with a little time

on the 'separating on-track and off-track' thing... well. this is kind of a question of how you define these things, you can say that marc generally speaking isn't going to massively hold grudges over isolated on-track incidents or whatever... but he doesn't just leave his fighting to the track, and personally I've also never felt he can entirely separate these things out in his mind. can you really say his professional and private relationships with other riders are completely detached from one another? mostly, he's opted to be pretty disengaged from his fellow riders as a collective, and obviously that's a good way to not take things too personally... it's all part of the game, isn't it? sometimes it's good to go with the straightforward approach: marc tells you he will make your life hell, he does indeed make your life hell, and then you both move on with your lives and can maybe actually have a pretty amiable relationship with him in years to come. he's not really defying your expectations at any point here, is he now? it's still a question for each of them as individuals as to whether they think that kind of behaviour is above board and acceptable or not... but everyone by now knows that marc plays these games, so it's not like they're going in blind

and it's not like other former teammates are constantly badmouthing each other. I mean... look, let's just cut to the chase here and bring in valentino as our reference point (as he is for the sport as a whole, which by the way does also help create a certain baseline of acceptability for marc's antics - maybe goated riders are just supposed to be dicks who knows). vale's premier class teammates were 1) nobody (2000-01), 2) tohru ukawa (2002), 3) nicky hayden (2003; 2011-12), 4) carlos checa (2004), 5) colin edwards (2005-2007), 6) jorge lorenzo (2008-10; 2013-16), 7) maverick vinales (2017-20), 8) franco morbidelli (2021), and 9) andrea dovizioso (2021). of these eight men (let's just exclude 'nobody' for now), do you know how many had serious complaints at any point about valentino as a teammate? that's right, it's one guy. one. some of valentino's other teammates, like hayden, checa and edwards, were even quite actively positive about their whole experience. this is the thing - you do need some specific circumstances for teammate rivalries to escalate from 'being kinda bitchy every other month' to 'actively fantasising about stabbing each other'. not accounting for natural interpersonal animosity, let's list some circumstantial factors that you need to get a bridge-burning-worthy level of feud:

you need a competitive bike. it is possible to beef about development direction when you're in the trenches (cf late 2010's yamaha, 2020's honda)... but generally speaking this is going to be quite low-level petty stuff, not actual war

you also need something that approaches competitiveness between teammates. if one teammate is unquestionably stronger than the other one, then it is very unlikely that you are going to get any open hostilities. the tension comes when the two sides are close enough to each other for the internal hierarchy to actually be a contentious issue (this is also basic self preservation... if you're the far weaker teammate then you do not want to make the situation troublesome, because then you will be the one to be fired)

following on from those first two things... well, it doesn't hurt to have a title fight in the mix. there are also other ways you can generate competitive stakes, like, for instance, if you and your teammate know that one of you will be out of a job soon. basically, it helps to have something to squabble over

it is maybe easy to forget how rare it is this century for teammates to be fighting directly for a title, let alone over the course of multiple seasons. only two 1-2's since the year 2000 and they're both for the factory yamaha's (though 2006, 2011-13 and 2017 did all prominently feature two factory hondas). which means that for valentino, the prerequisites were met just the once in his premier class career... and yes, the results were pretty memorable, but (topic! for! another! post!) it's worth pointing out that even that relationship was pretty much 'fine' whenever there was a sizeable disparity between the two of them performance-wise (2008 and 2013 are the most clear cut examples). I think the way I'd frame it with marc is that he has a bunch of mildly dubious strategies up his sleeve to assert himself within the team, which don't really deviate that far from what you'd expect from a rider of marc's calibre and only need to be escalated under specific circumstances. that doesn't mean he doesn't have the potential to be ruthless, but up until now it's mostly been a fairly 'acceptable' level of ruthlessness on the intra-team level... and not something that is likely to make other riders actually hate him

taking marc's teammates one by one... dani was the closest to meeting the bridge-burning prerequisites, though he was only a title rival in marc's rookie season. and marc did go further with him than he did with anyone else, and dani has made some pointed comments about marc's style as a teammate... but yes, he is fonder of marc these days. partly I'd just emphasise again that this is a fairly natural progression when you've stopped directly competing for long enough, and partly it's also just a question of individual personality - dani's not massively into holding grudges. then there's jorge, who... I mean, they might as well not have been teammates, given that jorge was either too slow or too injured to even be sharing any track space with marc. you have to put that one down primarily to circumstance, seeing as jorge's own track record on the teammate front isn't exactly spotless. marc and jorge beefing in 2019 would have been pretty dumb and also a massive waste of everyone's time in a year in which marc singlehandedly won the team's championship. even those two needed more to get things going

moving on to the dark years, pol and marc had an extremely stop-and-start partnership on a honda that was generally pretty uncompetitive... so the only stuff they could get ever so mildly irritable about were riveting incidents like 'marc saying pol wasn't the biggest championship threat' (neither of them were) or 'pol saying he'd copy marc's set up' (which proved entirely useless). not exactly title decider territory, is it now, and marc very much had pol covered as a challenger throughout their partnership. also, those two do have a longer history! they've known each other since they were kids and hold a pretty significant place in each other's careers. now that pol's more or less retired, it's natural there'll be quite a lot of sentimentality there - which will paper over any small cracks that appeared during those two years. and joan was a one year teammate at a time in which the bike was consistently close to offing them both. they only managed to start a sunday race together as teammates on thirteen occasions. it would take some serious effort to engineer a feud with that little opportunity, and, really, why on earth would you bother. maybe if honda had gone for rinsy rather than joan for the factory seat, it could've been a bit more prickly, but it's unlikely that it would have escalated beyond that

this is the thing, right, the only one of these partnerships that would have been worth burning bridges over was dani, and even there marc pretty much had him handled after the first season. in general, marc has been pretty clear on how he's not interested in making friends with the other side of the garage while the teammate relationship is ongoing... which is fine! there's some prominent-ish teammate pairings that are actually good friends, some teammate pairings where one of them is actively helping out and advising the other one, but some riders prefer to just keep their distance. it would have been a little silly of marc to start a feud with a teammate who is galaxies away from being a competitive threat, let alone a title rival, but generally it is possible to toe the line between 'attempting to suppress your internal rivals enough to stop them from becoming a problem for you' and 'taking radical enough action to make your internal rivals despise you'

especially in the post-dani era, marc never really had any need to push things too far... and, let's face it, how many of your teammate relationships end up with burnt bridges is also quite frankly a question of luck and circumstance. do you want to guess which top rider on paper has the worst track record this century with premier class teammate feuds, in terms of a) how many they've had, and b) how little public reconciliation there has been since the end of the rivalry?

yes, that's right, it's the first name that comes to mind when you're thinking of toxic and conflict-prone riders: andrea dovizioso. that old devil, constantly causing trouble. just couldn't stop undermining his poor, innocent teammates. can somebody please stop this ruthless bully before it's too late

I think you get the point. I would personally suggest that dovi is not in fact the worst teammate it is possible to have in a motogp top team. he just happened to find himself in a situation where he was teammates with two separate guys he did not click with at all, in situations that involved a pairing of riders who were (or had the potential to be) competitive with each other, as well as some proper stakes attached to the rivalry. in general, situational factors are going to determine this stuff more than anything else... and marc more often than not does have a reasonably good feel for picking his battles. he's flirted with the line, but he's mostly avoided crossing it. he hasn't had to

[bugattieb111]

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[blogofblogofblogs]

FOX KIDS NETWORK 1995 FLEER ULTRA Trading Card set promotional "sheet" featuring The Tick, Wolverine of the X-Men, Spider-Man, Eek the Cat and Bobby's World. (Scanned from my personal collection)

[rraaaarrl]

Professor X

from X-Men Ultra Collection, Book 1 of 5

Charles Xavier looking elegant af in his luxurious smoking jacket. From the expression I gather that's not tobacco in his pipe, hmm.

(oops forgot to add the close-up LOOK AT THAT JACKET I WANT IT)

[melis-writes]

Omg all these different Victoria ships I love them 🤭 Victoria is out here jumping time periods to steal all these men from Bruce Wayne to Vincent Hanna like she’s collecting ultra rare Pokémon cards LMAOOO Michael needs to keep her in an underground bunker or something cause she’s a menace to all fictional societies that have ever been created 😭 I think it’s so funny

We know she doesn’t need a man so my question is where’s the Victoria x Female character ships? 🤨 HUH WHERE???

😂😂 I guess she's out there jumping from one world and timeline to another getting all the men and wrapping them around her finger just to show she can! 💅🏻💞 I think it's absolutely amusing and fun lmao I NEVER thought the day would come where Victoria would be shipped with Bruce Wayne let alone fucking Patrick Bateman!! 💀

Michael pls come get your wife, she's leaving no men for the rest of us over here 😔!!

Female ships for Victoria probably haven't ever come up because homegirl is canonically straight 👀 but there's always the bisexual parallel universe too 😂

[thegamecollection]

NA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NA SPEC-MEN! (AND WOMEN!)

Here’s a little something for all you high spec-heads in the form of a Gotham Knights PC trailer! We know some of you superheroes-in-waiting are less about console and are more partial to the personal computer way of gaming! If you’re in that bracket and also consider yourselves DC fans, well, you may want to brace yourselves...

All footage in this trailer is indeed captured on PC in 4K resolution with an ultra high frame rate, as well as ray traced reflections and intel. XeSS AI enhanced upscaling! Did we mention expansive customisation options and ultrawide/multi-monitor support?! Yeah, those too. AND BREATHE.

Now that the finer details are all on the table, we’d suggest you hit play on the trailer and see for yourself what scrapes you’ll find yourselves in as Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing and Red Hood on 21st October! Stepping into the knight has never looked better and with the population of Gotham in your hands, the dangers that threaten have never been more realistic on PC!

Whilst we’re currently not offering the PC release, you can pre-order both Standard and Deluxe Editions of Gotham Knights on PS5 & Xbox Series X with us here at The Game Collection!

Receive the 233 Kustom Batcycle Skin pre-order bonus while you’re at it...

-Jack

[palak-shah-21]

Why the Uniqlo Mumbai Store is a Must-Visit for Fashion Enthusiasts

Oberoi Mall, strategically located in Goregaon (East) along the Western Express Highway, boasts an impressive 5.52 lakh square feet of retail space dedicated to Fashion, Entertainment, F&B, and Kids Play Zones. It’s not just a mall; it’s an experience – a place where style meets convenience, and shopping becomes an art form. 

After a four-year wait, Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo has finally set foot in Mumbai. On October 6th, 2023, the doors of the Uniqlo Mumbai Store swung open at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla – a moment that fashion enthusiasts had eagerly anticipated. But that’s not all! Uniqlo’s expansion in Mumbai doesn’t stop there. A second store is scheduled to launch on October 20 at the iconic Oberoi Mall. 

What Makes Uniqlo Special?

Uniqlo isn’t just another clothing brand; it’s a lifestyle. Here’s why: 1. Lifewear Philosophy - Uniqlo's mission is to make everyday life better through clothing. Their Lifewear concept focuses on five key areas: a) Customer Needs b) Constant Innovation c) Ingenious Details d) Highest Quality e) Versatility  - Whether it’s their non-iron shirts, anti-slip socks, or ultra-light down jackets, Uniqlo designs with practicality and comfort in mind. 2. Collaborations and Collections - Uniqlo collaborates with renowned artists and designers to create unique collections. For instance: a) The Uniqlo X Kaws collaboration brings bold and vibrant designs to their UT T-shirt collection. b) Fans of the popular TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” can find exclusive UT pieces inspired by the show. c) Uniqlo’s partnership with Finnish design house Marimekko results in timeless silhouettes adorned with original prints and colours. 3. AIRism for Mumbai’s Climate - In Mumbai’s hot and humid climate, Uniqlo’s AIRism line of lightweight fabrics is a game-changer. - They are sweat-absorbing, quick-drying, anti-odour, moisture-wicking, smooth, cool to touch, and stretchable – perfect for the city’s weather.

The Uniqlo Experience at Oberoi Mall

As you step into the Uniqlo Mumbai Store, prepare to be dazzled: - 11.500 square feet of fashion paradise spread across two floors - Lifewear collections for men, women, children, and babies - Special collections like the KAWS UT line and anime-inspired pieces - A prominent artwork by local artist Aashti Miller graces the store

Conclusion

At Uniqlo, it’s not just about following trends; it’s about curating a wardrobe that reflects your individuality. Whether you’re a denim aficionado or someone who appreciates timeless classics, this store caters to diverse tastes. And the best part? Uniqlo’s commitment to affordability ensures that fashion remains accessible to all. 

So, mark your calendar, gather your shopping list, and head to the Uniqlo Store in Mumbai at Oberoi Mall. Let the racks inspire you, the fabrics comfort you, and the designs elevate your style. Unleash your inner trendsetter and redefine your wardrobe – one Lifewear piece at a time. Remember, the Uniqlo Mumbai Store isn’t just about clothes; it’s about embracing a lifestyle that resonates with you. Whether you’re strolling through Oberoi Mall or browsing online, Uniqlo awaits, ready to enhance your fashion journey. Happy Shopping!

[kaushalgoa-blog]

Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List

Merino (Inner Layer) - 5000 Rs

2. Fleece (Middle Layer) - 1100 Rs

3. Long Sleeve Shirt - 1000 Rs

4. Trekking Pant - 3000 Rs

5. Hiking Pant (Warm) - 1000 Rs

6. Down Jacket (-10 C) - 6600 Rs

7. Socks - 3400 Rs

Quick Dry Trekking Socks - 700 Rs - Trekking till Namche Bazaar

Woolen Socks - 600 Rs - Namche Bazaar onwards

Warm Hiking Socks - 1000 Rs - Wear after Dingboche

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8558643/winter-socks/unisex-woolen-winter-socks-with-merino-wool-silk-2-pairs-grey-sh500?id=8558643&type=p

Merino Wool Socks - 1100 Rs - Wear in the Tea House at night

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8641372/winter-socks/warm-hiking-socks-sh500-mid-2-pairs

8. Backpack - 8000 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8581388/rucksacks/trekking-bag-5010l-air-mt-500-blue

9. Inners - 1840 Rs

Cotton - 400 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8574751/shorts/men-s-boxer-cotton-rich-500-black

Synthetic - 360 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8489345/running-underwear/boxer-de-running-homme-respirant

10. Quick Dry Towel - 600 Rs

Big Towel - 500 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8816785/nabaiji/microfibre-pool-towel-size-l-85-x-160-cm-dark-grey

Hand Towel - 100 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8642227/nabaiji/microfiber-towel-size-s-39-x-55-cm-dark-blue

11. Gloves - 1800 Rs

Glove Liner - 900 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8555763/forclaz/adult-trekking-merino-wool-liner-gloves-mt500-grey

Winter Gloves - 900 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8562916/gloves-and-mittens/winter-gloves-for-skiing-gl100-waterproof-black

12. Sleeping Bag Silk Liner - 3000 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8578334/forclaz/silk-sleeping-bag-liner-mt500

13. Rain Poncho - 700 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8737843/forclaz/hiking-rain-poncho-mt50-grey

14. Neck - 400 Rs

Neck warmer - 200 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8042436/neck-warmers/winter-neck-warmer-adjustable-black

Neck Scarf - 200 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8799833/climbing-mountaineering-clothing/neck-warmer-alpinism-grey

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8616258/forclaz/bandana-scarf-mt100-grey

15. Head

Balaclava - 200 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8040878/neck-warmers/adult-ski-fleece-balaclava-black

Monkey Cap - From local market

16. Head Light - 1000 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8505682/headlamps-torches/trekking-usb-rechargeable-head-light-120-lumens-hl100-blue

17. Water Bottle - 2600 Rs

Thermos Flask - 1500 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8734560/quechua/1-l-stainless-steel-isothermal-water-bottle-with-cup-for-hiking-blue

Camel Bag - 1100 Rs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C31CJPL

18. Anti UV Category-4 Sunglasses - 1500 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8615925/sunglasses/adult-hiking-sunglasses-mh570-cat4

19. Trekking poles - 4000 Rs

https://www.decathlon.in/p/8379457/summer-collection/hiking-pole-anti-shock-500-grey

20. Sunscreen 70+ SPF - 800 Rs

https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Ultra-Dry-Touch-Sunscreen-Spectrum/dp/B005IHT94S/

21. Aquatabs 49 mg - 1300 Rs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B2TVKGB

22. Ziploc Bags (2 Gallon) - 1000 Rs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B331A6

23. Floaters/Sandals - 400 Rs

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B0BR2NQGHK

24. Cap - 450 Rs

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08KT31XGQ

25. Cosmetics -

Face wipes - 150 Rs

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B08D437695

Body Wipes - 270

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B0BNBX5213/

[hbarctnusa]

Discover the Most Suitable Men's Jackets for Sale at H Bar C

H Bar C has amazing and stylish men's jackets for sale.

Whether you’re looking for a classic Western style or something a little more upscale, They have the perfect men’s jacket and vest collection for you. We take pride in crafting high-quality, eco-friendly garments that not only look great but also contribute to a greener planet. Each item is a testament to our commitment to sustainable fashion, ensuring that you can wear our clothing with a sense of style and a clear conscience.

Collection of Ranch Wear Jackets:

Kentucky Unisex Jacket Black

Welcome the return of the iconic Kentucky Jacket Black! Crafted from 100% Polyester and Ultra Suede highlights, this classic recreation is sure to fuel your outdoor adventures with a bold, challenging spirit. Take on the elements with confidence!

Product Materials and Details:

Hounds tooth pattern with Ultra Suede Highlights

Shell Main: 100% Polyester

Yoke: 50% Nylon, 50% PU

Rib and Lining: 100% Polyester

Kentucky Unisex Jacket Brown

This classic is a reproduction of our Kentucky Jacket which was extremely popular in the middle of the last century. It was introduced in the 1950s and stayed in our lineup for nearly 30 years.

Product Materials and Details:

Hounds tooth pattern with Ultra Suede Highlights

Shell Main: 100% Polyester

Yoke: 50% Nylon, 50% PU

Rib and Lining: 100% Polyester

HBarC X Gibson J-200 'Odessa' Unisex Jacket

This is the combination of our H Bar C Odessa jacket and the famous Gibson J-200 design to give its owner a part of history in two heritage brands known for cutting edge quality.

Simple yet it makes a statement, chain stitched in Vegas gold fabric, this logo is recognized around the world and why not have it go on tour with these garments?

The HBarC x Gibson J-200 'Odessa' Unisex Jacket has a custom-designed H Bar C silky feel polyester lining and a premium zipper. The outer polyester has been treated to maintain a shiny and clean look for years to come.

Product Materials and Details:

Shell: 95% Polyester 5% Spandex

Lining: 100% Polyester

Rib: 97% Polyester 3% Spandex

Unisex Fit (Men's Sizing)

Where We Can Find?

H Bar C has always said that great quality products last a long time and finally, others in the industry are starting to understand the philosophy that fast fashion isn't the best fashion. All of our pieces are made in small batches by highly skilled seamstresses, from recycled eucalyptus trees, as part of our sustainability effort. We take pride in crafting high-quality, eco-friendly garments that not only look great but also contribute to a greener planet. Each item is a testament to our commitment to sustainable fashion, ensuring that you can wear our clothing with a sense of style and a clear conscience. Order now at H Bar C!

[lobilori]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Free People Pendleton 3 Pack Crew Socks Glacier Crater Lake Ranier Size 6-10 NIB.

[runnersnz]

“Running has in some sense come back to me in a full circle. It’s the places it takes me and the people I’ve met along the way. I’ve been inspired by many and am so grateful to still have the ability and drive to still run.

I enjoy many forms of running, I like to mix it up. Run with the kids, dog, team relays, speed work, chase vert, trails, mountain runs and more recently embrace the wonderful wacky world of ultra running. That sense of adventure, community and connection is what keeps me motivated.

Earlier memories of running through my schooling years include x-country and duathlons/triathlons. Outdoor Ed during my 5th form year (year 11?) was where I learnt to paddle. Applying this new skill, set in conjunction with running and biking, I entered the Geraldine Mountathalon, which consisted in a run up and over my favourite biggest little mountain, Little Mt Peel. This experience sparked my passion for adventure and competition.

Kayaking led me into the white water rafting and canyoning scene and for the next 20 years I dove into the Adventure Tourism industry. With back to back summers guiding internationally on rivers in Australia, Turkey, Italy, USA, Mexico, China, Japan and Africa. Back in 2021 I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to compete as a member of the New Zealand men’s whitewater rafting team in Japan, also on the Zambezi River, Zambia. 

Whilst in these countries a lot of my commuting and exploring when not on the rivers was on foot, hiking and running. Living this active, transient lifestyle everyday was an experience - immersing myself into different cultures, exploring rivers, day trips/multi-day expeditions; working in adverse conditions and on occasion having to deal with situations of duress. As I reflect on this lifestyle, I was at the time, living my best life. I found myself connected and surrounded by like minded people, working with people at their best, clients were there to have a good time, making my job easier. To share, entertain, educate to share an experience whilst getting clients down rivers safely; building bonds with strangers turns into friendships quickly. Often we found ourselves in situations outside of comfort zones and often in remote places. Making for some very memorable adventures.

At the end of this era, along with my family, we chose to return from Japan to New Zealand full time, to open up more opportunities for our boys as we’d rather spoil the boys with experiences as opposed to stuff! Our backyard here has so much to offer and family connection to us is very important. We often find ourselves out and about on Team Adventures... hiking, rogaining, camping, hunting, fishing and supporting each other in our chosen interests. - Rio Rugby, Zac Basketball, Hachi Hiking, myself running. By immersing the boys into the outdoors and sports they can explore, develop, learn values, manage emotions and grow, setting themselves up for whichever paths they choose to pursue.

At first, becoming settled in one place, a “Real Job”, “Normal life”, contributing to society, being a part of “the system” blablabla... I was missing something! 

With knowledge of my previous background I was approached about paddling in a 3 person team in the Coast to Coast 2day event. I joined our team runner for training runs up and over goats pass too and it was here I rediscovered my spark for running.

After the C2C, having built up a level of fitness, I had a choice... either to maintain the fitness or stop. At the time, to focus on more than one discipline whilst maintaining that work family balance seemed impossible. My kayaks and bikes soon became somewhat neglected, yet my running shoe collection became quite extensive.

I started out participating in 3/5km series, played around with speed work, 10-21kms then onto ‘runventures’, studying maps dreaming up routes along ridgelines, peak bagging, trail and mountain runs. Then after a few years of making excuses I set myself the goal to attempt a 100 miler before I turn 40. I’m coming up 42 and am currently eyeing up my 5th miler. It isn’t the distance, it’s the journey that intrigues me, whether it be a Road, Trail, Mountain or an Ultra run, I’ve found that something.

Running rivers and running trails to me the processes are very similar... being above a drop, rapid, gorge/canyon. That moment. That feeling of intense focus, nerves, committing to must make moves, fear of the unforeseen, decision making on the go, constant risk assessing, accountability and problem solving, being adaptive and staying present. I love it! Very similar to standing on that start line or the start of a runventure into the hills. Self doubt, self belief, am I ready!? What lies ahead!? How will things unfold!? I’ll never know unless I try... commit, act and react, be adaptive; learning about nutrition, patience, resilience, recovery, putting ya best stroke/foot forward, go with the flow, keep pushing forward and chase that sense of adventure.

Happy Trails. Jog on!"

Steve @kiwistevesadventures (Geraldine) Photo taken at the Great Naseby Water Race – Portraits of Runners + their stories @RunnersNZ

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Stone Brewing Company & Sanuk® collaborate to release a line of limited-edition capsule footwear.

Press Release

images courtesy Stone Brewing Company

GOLETA, Calif., Mar. 21, 2023 – Sanuk®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), has teamed up with powerhouse San Diego-based craft brewery Stone Brewing for a limited-edition capsule collection. The fresh, earth conscious collaboration celebrates the Southern California ‘Live Buena’ lifestyle, where Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager and Sanuk sandals meet the Pacific sands.

 Fresh out of the tap, this Sanuk x Stone Brewing collection features a six pack of classic styles with custom artwork, vibrant Stone Buenaveza-inspired colors and tastefully co-branded moments. This premium lineup of men’s and women’s summer styles are made with natural materials like hemp, recycled plastic and rubber, along with bio-based materials like BLOOM™ foam.

Sanuk Sling ST x Stone women’s sandal is decked out in colorful, custom Stone Buenaveza graphics with waves, palms, cacti, gargoyles and lotus flowers printed on the iconic stretch knit sling upper strap crafted with UNIFI REPREVE® Our Ocean™ fibers sourced from bottles at high risk of entering the ocean, a high rebound footbed with killer arch support and a recycled sponge rubber outsole.

Sanuk Ashland ST x Stone is a water-friendly women’s flip flop featuring a tonal Sanuk x Stone Brewing printed footbed and a pop of color pink LYCRA® upper strap, with a high rebound footbed made with BLOOM™ x Soft Top Foam and a recycled sponge rubber outsole.

Sanuk You Got My Brew ST x Stone men’s and women’s Sidewalk Surfer® offers a classic transitional style for day to night comfort, including a 100% hemp upper, contoured leather lined footbed featuring BLOOM™ x Soft Top Foam with custom co-branded geometric graphics.

Sanuk Ziggy ST x Stone water-friendly men’s sandals will take you comfortably from the beach to the brewery and beyond, decked out with bold accents and a tonal Stone Buenaveza printed footbed. These sleek sandals feature a synthetic leather upper strap and a super supportive footbed made from BLOOM™ x Soft Top Foam.

Sanuk Bixby x Stone men's sandal features a new water-friendly design so you can slide right out of the water and into these with a fresh beer in hand. Now with an ultra-soft printed footbed on high rebound BLOOM™ x Soft Top Foam midsoles and an adjustable hook and loop closure for the perfect fit and radical comfort.

 “As two brands with synergistic missions and San Diego roots beginning in the 90s, teaming up with the good humans at Stone Brewing just made sense,” said Katie Pruitt, Brand Director at Sanuk. “This collection embodies the ethos of both Sanuk and Stone Brewing by delivering innovative, quality goods, with tasteful design details and superior comfort for that beach-day-mindset, no matter where you are.”

“When we released Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager, we couldn’t wait to bring its ‘Live Buena’ spirit to life beyond the beer itself,” explained Erin Smith, VP of Marketing at Stone Brewing. “Sanuk’s capsule collection embodies that laidback, active SoCal lifestyle and does so with an eco-conscious commitment that speaks to our shared brand values.”

The Sanuk x Stone Brewing capsule collection is now available online at Sanuk.com and in store at all Stone Brewing Tap Rooms and select premium retailers. Retail prices range from $40-65.

For more information about the Sanuk x Stone Brewing collection, visit Sanuk.com/StoneBrewing or follow along on Instagram @sanuk #smilepassiton.

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ABOUT THE SANUK® BRAND 

Welcome to the world of Sanuk. We’re an unconventional footwear brand on a mission to be the outfitter for the journey to your happy place. In 1997, we were founded with one simple goal: to make people smile...and pass it on. In the world of Sanuk, smiles are always wider…every step of the way to your happy place. For more information, visit sanuk.com or follow @sanuk #smilepassiton.

ABOUT DECKERS BRANDS

Deckers Brands Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Koolaburra®, HOKA®, Teva® and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has 50 years of history building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.

ABOUT STONE BREWING

Founded in 1996, Stone pioneered the West Coast Style IPA, helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution and inspire generations of hop fanatics. Today Stone operates breweries in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven tap room and bistro locations. Stone offers a wide range of craft beers including its most popular Stone IPA, Stone Delicious IPA and Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager. The company’s long list of environmental efforts includes a LEED Silver Certification, world-class water reclamation and creative uses of spent grain. Stone has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. To find Stone beers, visit find.stonebrewing.com. For more information on Stone Brewing visit stonebrewing.com, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. 

from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide https://bit.ly/3TDyMQe

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Mystique

from X-Men: the Ultra Collection

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Tim’s Favorite Movie Project: Blade

Blade (1998)

Directed by Stephen Norrington

Starring Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Dorff, N’Bushe Wright, Sanaa Lathan, Donal Logue

Released August 21, 1998

Plot: There are vampires among us, integrated into the world of human beings, from sharing the subway to controlling the police to influencing the highest levels of government. This peaceful coexistence is threatened from within the vampires’ ranks by the evil Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff) who wants to turn everyone into vampires (but…who would they eat? Nevermind!), and from the outside by Blade (Wesley Snipes), the Daywalker, a vampire hunting superhero.  

One of my favorites because: Blade is a multi-genre high water mark. It features startling, nightmarish horror imagery. It has martial arts action that is peerlessly choreographed and brutal. It’s got the first and arguably coolest example of the superhero landing pose. In the decade following Blade’s release, I judged franchise starters X-Men, Spider-Man, Underworld,  Daredevil, Batman Begins, and even Iron Man and Twilight against Blade. This past weekend, February 25, I once again saw a 35MM print of Blade with an audience at The Little in Rochester. Nearly 25 years later, the film is a crowd pleaser, fresh and fun, sharp and witty, visceral and engaging, showing its age mostly in some questionable CGI near the end. I friggin’ love Blade. And it’s sort of hard to talk about why I love Blade without mentioning at least the first sequel – Blade II was the first time I clocked the name Guillermo Del Toro, and it’s a film that both expands and improves on everything about its predecessor, and also reinforces just how great Blade is as a foundational piece.

My relationship to this movie: I knew the character of Blade from a 1992 Marvel Universe trading card.

I knew Wesley Snipes primarily as Willie Mays Hayes from Major League. So when my cousin and I walked into Lake Street Plaza Theatres on Sunday, August 22, 1998, there really wasn’t any way to be prepared for the ultra-bloody superhero/horror mashup we were about to see. I loved it all – the opening Blood Bath turned my stomach, the martial arts action and loud techno music had my fists pumping, and I was 100% in on this character who was not only the coolest guy ever, but also seemed to know how cool he was. Seriously - everything he does in the movie is cool: how he walks, how he talks, how he fights, gestures, laughs, even how he bleeds or reacts to pain. As was common in Penn Yan, also attending that screening were several Mennonite boys. (My understanding was that they hung out at the laundromat next door to the theater to collect coins.) They were in the room for the opening sequence, left for a short time, and returned with a couple more kids – their minds were being blown by all of this as much as ours! When the movie came out on VHS, my brother bought it. I'm sure I also owned the DVD, but I certainly have the Blu-ray - it's a movie I've returned to again and again, and introduced many people to.

My favorite _________: Blade is my favorite movie about someone trying to ice skate wrong.

List Position at Debut: Blade is the eleventh entry in this project and starts at number six.