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livE • plAy • gROW • EnjOy
what’s inside
check out this month’s hydro hottie
Willow Rockwell
Music Scene in Humboldtlatin reggae and Electro Djs
Dare to DetoxFor optimal health
SandboardingWorth a try
Summer
SurfSaying Goodbye to Summer
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IN EVERY ISSUE10 MY SLANT.
10 WORD.
12 QUICK GLANCE.
14 TAGGERS.
16 POV.
16 ANSWERED.
18 OWN IT.
32 HYDROLIFE HOTTIE.
47 THE APP SHACK.
80 THE JUNCTION.
82 END.
INSIDE.
FEATURE22 Dare to Detox
DEPARTMENTS ENJOY42 DetroitFilmConfidential63 Single-FrameActionStory56 Reviews74 HumboldtBassCrew
HAPPENING.72 Hydrolife’sAugust/SeptemberEventsCalendar
GROW 101.48 LearntoGardenandChangetheWorld
LIVE IN VIEW.20 DosandDon’tsofHotPepperEating66 ShutterbugswithBeerGlasses
IN SHOPS.26 HumboldtWholesaleSupportstheArts
MIND & bODY.58 DailyTipsforHealthandLongevity
GET LOST.60 BathinginMineralRelaxation
EATS.76 WeedEater
PLAY SKATEbOARD. 30 HowtoMakeaSkateVideo
bIKE.36 DiscoveringBlackrockMountain
SURF.54 SayingGoodbyetoSummer
ADRENALINE.70 Sandboarding
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August/september 2013 Volume2-Number1
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Scoville scale (n.)
Happy birthday, HydroLife!We are thrilled to be celebrating our 2nd birthday,
but we want to give you the presents, so we filled this special anniversary issue with some great
features, interesting rides, an event calendar of not-to-miss festivals, and more!
This might be our end-of-summer issue, but it looks like we have a lot more sunshine in the
cards ideal for getting outside and doing what we love to do best! For those
of you missing your snowboards and wanting to keep in shape for the upcoming season, this issue we explore the art of sand-boarding, and we also check out one of the best volunteer-built
mountain bike courses in Oregon. We also share candid interviews with Drink and Click founder Juan Gonzalez, adventure photographer Dan bailey and up-and-coming filmmaker Alan bradley.
For you music buffs out there we spotlight a few great hardworking and dedicated artists hailing from the Humboldt County region, such as Latin roots reggae artist Tito Minott and the Humboldt bass Crew DJs. To add to the mix, you will also find health-related features in this issue, like Dr. Daniel Chong’s top-rated tips leading to ultimate health and longevity, a detox primer by Augustus Dunning, and a few reasons why the old school practice of eating weeds is making a comeback.
Rounding off this anniversary edition of Hydrolife, you will find some great new music reviews, some of our favorite smart phone apps and as always the highly anticipated Hydro Hottie: former mountain bike champion Willow Rockwell.
We look forward to meeting many of you at the upcoming Long beach Indoor Gardening Expo happening on October 27, 2013. Hydrolife welcomes you to come by our booth to say hello, check out the latest products and learn how you can grow your way healthy! Visit indoorgardenexpo.com for more details.
Here’s to another two more years of celebrating our Hydrolifes!
The Scoville scale measures the spicy heat of chili peppers in Scoville heat units (SHU). The number of SHU indicates the amount of capsaicin present.
The test is named after Wilbur Scoville, who blended extracted chili oil with sugar-water and had testers drink the solution, in increasingly diluted concentrations, until the liquid no longer burned their mouths. One part of chili per 1,000,000 drops of water is rated at 1.5 SHU.
To put this all into perspective, pure capsaicin rates between 15,000,000 and 16,000,000 SHU. Sweet bell peppers, on the other hand, clock in at 0 SHU and the ghost pepper comes in at over 1,000,000 SHU.
Sandy SlopesSandboarding emerged in the United States in the 1980s and quickly became popular in California. There are, however, plenty of good sandboarding spots to be found from Alaska to North Carolina. For those who have never considered the activity before, it’s worth a try if you miss the feel of carving down the mountain with a board beneath your feet during these hot summer months.
What’s for Dinner? Weeds!At one point, plant life we now classify as weeds was part of the
everyday diet. Eventually, they were down-graded to nothing
more than a nuisance. Today, we again realize these hardy plants
hold a multitude of medicinal uses and abundant amounts of
vitamins and minerals—some in higher proportions compared
to common garden variety vegetables and herbs.
Preserving the MomentLife can feel so fleeting at times, that’s why many of us do whatever it takes to capture life’s precious moments on camera. From recording a video of yourself pulling off the perfect trick, to joining a social photography social club, to hiring a pro to get the ideal photo-frame-worthy shot, there are some cool ways to ensure you can always prove to your friends how awesome you are.
Healthier by the DayWe’ve all heard about (and hopefully experienced!) the health benefits of drinking enough water, getting enough exercise and eating plenty of fruits and veggies, but there is more to this story. For optimal health and longevity, why not try prioritizing social outings and participating more in your community too? Dr. Daniel Chong explains why these things are high up on his list of tips for helping us be our healthiest selves.
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Eric HopperWhenEricHopperearnedadegreeinmusicproductionfromtheMcNallySmithCollegeofMusicinMinneapolis,Minnesota.Heisproficientatpiano,guitarandmandolin,buthisfavoriteinstrumentisa1,000-Whighpressuresodium.EriclivesinMichigan’sUpperPeninsulawhereheenjoysgardening,hiking,swimming,snowshoeing,snowboardingandpursuingsustainability.
Mary WalshMaryWalshhonedherloveofsnowboardingontheicyslopesoftheNortheast.Whileshespendsmuchofwintertraveling,NewHampshireisstillherfavoriteplacetoride.Whennotwritingandmanagingsnowboardeventsforcompanies(includingOakleyandRedBull),Marycanbefoundtakinglapswithfriends.
Zach PlopperZachPlopper,aSanDiegonative,hasspentmuchofhislifeintheocean.AftergraduatingfromUCSD,hetaughtSpanishandtraveledtheworldwhilecompetingonthesurfingprocircuit.Zachreceivedamaster’sdegreeinurbanplanningfromUCLAandnowworksforWiLDCOAST.Zachcontinuestopursuehispassionforsurfing.
Mike WhiteMikeWhiteisafreelancewriterfromDetroit.Hehaswrittennumerousscreenplaysandiscurrentlydevel-opingseveralforproduction.Histwoshortscripts,Malus Domestica andAll Alone,wonthecoveted2011AudienceChoiceawardattheDetroitWindsorInternationalFilmFestivalandatthe201148HourInternationalFilmFestival.
Dr. Daniel ChongDanielChong,ND,isalicensednatu-ropathicphysicianpracticinginPort-land,Oregon.Dr.Chongspecializesinfunctionalmedicine,anapproachthataddressestheunderlyingcausesofdiseaseusingasystems-orientedapproachandengagingbothpatientandpractitionerinatherapeuticpartnership.Heusesnutritionalandlifestylemedicineashisfounda-tionaltherapeutictools.Hecanbecontactedthroughhiswebsite,drdanielchong.com,andyoucanfollowhimonTwitter(@drdanielchong).
Raquel Neofit Raqueljumpedintoprofessionalwritinginthelate’90swhenshetookherpassionformusictothenextlevelandbeganwritingforthemusicindustry.Now,shesharesheryearsofexperiencewith—andpassionfor—food,alongwithherloveofallthingstravelandlifestylerelated,withtheworld.YoucanconnectwithRaquelat“MyFoodStory”onFacebook.
Travis TurnerTravisTurnerisawriterandexplorerlivingonthenorthcoastofHumboldtCounty.AsaveteranoftheUnitedStatesNavy,hisheartstillbelongsto thePacificOceanandtheplacesconnectedtoit.Hehastraveledto36countries,fromJapantoGeorgia,andhestudiedjournalismandscientificdivingatHumboldtStateUniversity.
Matt LebannisterMattLeBannisterenjoyssharinghisresearchandknowledgewiththeinternationalgardeningcommu-nity.Heisexcitedtoshareanotherpersonalpassion,music,withthereadersofHydrolife.Matthasbeenamusicianfor15yearsandhecontinuestoexpandhisknowledgeoftheoryandtechnique.
Matt GeschkeMattGeschkespentthevastmajorityoffreetimeasachildinhisgrandfa-ther’sgardenlearningthefundamen-talsofagricultureinruralOhio.Hewentontostudybiology,geologyandchemistryatBaldwinWallaceCollegeandreceivedaB.S.inbiologyin1998.Feelingasiftherewerestillpiecesmissingfromhisunderstandingoftheinteractionbetweentheorganicandtheinorganicworldhepursuedanenvi-ronmentalgeologydegreefromtheUniversityofAkronandreceivedhisM.S.in2002.MatthasbeenemployedasanadjunctprofessoratKentStateUniversitysinceAugustof2002andasofJanuaryof2009tookthepositionofresearchanddevelopmentdirectorforSuretoGrow.MattcurrentlyresidesinMedina,Ohio,withhisFiancéeandtheir14-year-olddaughter.
Karen Wilkinson KarenWilkinsonworksforEZ-CLONEEnterprises,Inc.,asitssocialmediaeditor.Shecametothemwithabackgroundinjournalismandtechnicalwritingandislearningtogrow,cloneandwriteforthehydroponicscommunity.She’sabuddinggardenerandlovesgrowingherownvegetables.
Jordan OramJordanOramwanderstheworldsharingstories,encouragingawesomenessanddrinkingawholelotofyerbamate.Alongthewayhe’ssleptinavarietyofoddplaces,learnedanumberofweirdskillsandmetadiversegroupofwonderfulpeople.Findhisphotos,whimsies andmoreatmaplemusketeer.com
brandon PrettyBornandraisedinBrandon,Manitoba,BrandonPrettyenjoysskateboarding,artandfilmmaking.Hehasbeenskatingforseveralyearsanddoesn’tfeeltheneedtostopanytimesoon.
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TAGGERS.
Hydrolife wants to hear from YOUHavesomethingyou’dliketoshareorask?Haveanideaofwhatyou’dliketoseeinHydrolife?Sendyourlettersandquestionstoeditor@myhydrolife.comandtheycouldbepublishedinanupcomingissueofthemagazine.
point ofview.
Meet up with the Makers of Hydrolife in Long beachThe publishers of Hydrolife wish to invite indoor growers to the final stop in Maximum Yield's Grow Like a Pro Indoor Gardening Tour 2013 happening in Long beach, California, on October 26 to 27. This world-class event will be a combination indoor gardening and hydro life expo featuring leading experts from the hydro, snow, surf, skate and bike industries. Held at the beautiful Long beach Convention Center for the third year running, this expo provides an ideal location with the perfect mix of culture and climate. Stay tuned to indoorgardenexpo.com for special accommo-dation rates, exhibitor lists, free VIP tickets and other updates. October will be here before you know it. See you all in Long beach!
A: luckily, sandboarding doesn't require expensive apparel. many sandboarders usually ride barefoot and wear jeans or shorts and a t-shirt. don't forget sunglasses or goggles because you certainly don't want sand in your eyes if you bail. We also need to mention you're going to want sunscreen and a hat for protection from the sun, and don't forget that water bottle.
Q: Sandboarding seems like fun but what should I wear when I go for it? -Chad H.
Do you have any burning questions that need answering by Hydrolife’s team of experts? If so, either send your inquiries to [email protected] or go to myhydrolife.com and fill in the Answered. form at the bottom of the home page. We’ll get a solution for you from one of our resident experts, and your questions could appear here in the magazine. Enhance your hydro life today!
Festival Excitement
We're so excited that Lollapalooza was in
your festival guide in your April/May Issue.
– Emily, via email
Happy birthday Hydrolife!
It is as if one day you’re thinking about creating a grow lifestyle maga-
zine, then you blink, and the next thing you know, that same vision
is turning two years old! That’s right. This issue marks the
12th issue of Hydrolife. Thank you to our valued fans for
all of your input and participation.
Thanks For HollyHydro Hottie, indeed. Holly beck is an amazing athlete and her story is inspiring. Thanks for the good coverage on her. – Tom Deering, via email
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ANSWERED.
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livE – in viEW.
Karen Wilkinson
We all have our choice ways of “reaching our edge” as my yoga instructors put it. Whether it’s growing the biggest, baddest crop, scaling a mountain, building up to a crazy, ‘you-shouldn’t-bend-that way’ pose or eating a ridiculously hot pepper, one thing eventually becomes clear: the body can handle more than you may think. It’s the mind that tries to get in the way.
This adage is especially true when testing your limits (and taste buds) in the hot pepper eating world. Though it’s certainly not for the faint of heart, eating spicy vegetables has health benefits not derived from other foods.
For instance, while it doesn’t directly promote weight loss, it helps you maintain your figure by boosting metabolism. And all peppers—hot or not—contain vitamins high in antioxidants, such as vitamins A, b, C and K. They’re a popular natural remedy to help fight sinus infections, alleviate pain, regulate blood pres-sure and circulation and even kill cancer cells.
Some people run marathons to challenge their bodies and minds.
Others enjoy solving crossword puzzles, while
some prefer sweating their hearts out in hot yoga or
beneath the sweltering sun while tending to their
vegetable and herb gardens.
The DOs anD DOn’Ts Of hOT PePPer eaTing
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Karen Wilkinson
All contain capsaicin—the hot chemicals that create the fire-like feeling in your mouth—which signals the brain to release endorphins that in turn heighten our good, fuzzy feel-ings. Fancy way to beat depression!
Aside from the many health perks (the Internet has way more information on this subject) peppers offer, they’re kind of just, well, fun. Albeit intense, hot pepper eating is a way to train the mind to handle more than it thinks possible. Who doesn’t want that?
On that note, the daring (some may say silly or stupid) folks at EZ-CLONE Enterprises, Inc., have dabbled in the spicier side of pepper eating lately and, after much pain and suffering, have these words of wisdom to share for those considering popping a hottie.
do:Absolutely have something of substance in your belly before swallowing one. After hearing horror stories of people literally hitting the floor after eating a Ghost Pepper, this here writer ate yogurt before trying one. It still hurt, but it probably would have hurt more on an empty stomach.
Start off slow, then gradually work your taste buds up to the real heat, says research and development manager Scott Thompson-Montague, a.k.a “Cpt. Save a Plant.” As with any physical challenge, you don’t want to go beyond your actual limitations the first time. Instead, build the tolerance to move onto hotter stuff eventually.
If you need to drink something, make it a liquid rich in oils and fats, says accountant Robert Grossklaus.
He suggests a shot of olive oil. Office manager Jack Jimenez is a fan of chugging a cup o’ Joe. “I like to have coffee with cream and sugar handy because that is my personal recipe for success," he says. “Drink a little before, eat the pepper and chase with a little more coffee—I have been successful so far!”
If you’re not a spicy food fanatic, Jack recom-mends eating the pepper from the seed side first “because the bulk of them stay in the skin
and don’t actually hit your pallet.”
If you are accustomed to hot foods, however, chew the pepper to enjoy its flavor and savor the burn, Robert says.
Chew gum afterward to help take the burn off the tongue, said designer Zury De La Cerda.
When the heat is too much to bear, do a little hot pepper dance to make the pain go away, says national sales rep Chelsea Lawson. Distractions are key.
don’t:Don’t be scared, Robert and Scott say. The only thing between you and this experience is you. So just like jumping out of a plane, take the pepper plunge knowing you’ll land on your feet (though some people land on their bottoms after skydiving).
Don’t lick your lips after eating a pepper, maybe for a few hours depending on the heat, Chelsea says.
As well, don’t rub your eyes or any other sensi-tive body parts with your hands after touching those bad boys. Learning this the hard way is never fun.
And lastly, as with everything in life, don’t forget to have fun!
“though it’s certainly not for the faint of heart, eating spicy vegetables has health benefits not derived from other foods.”
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livE – HEAltHy bEAt.
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Health matters a lot to Hydrolifers, and in this new regular column from Augustus Dunning, we’ll be featuring ways we can all make sure we stay on top of those specific health concerns of our generation.
Augustus Dunning
One thing is certain, the world does not need more health care—the world needs more health. This simple fact seems to escape the debate when it involves the military/ pharmaceutical/ insurance/ government complex conspiring behind closed doors on how to spend our tax dollars. but, we can avoid this. OK, maybe not the taxes, but certainly we can avoid the health care industry designed to keep us sick and bleed our bank accounts. How? by getting healthy, and not needing health care!
Doctors are great mechanics. Trauma is their forte; they can stitch us back together and stop bleeding. However, diagnosis and cure rates of the general medical profession show that trauma is their only forte. We all need to take responsibility for our own health. We have to own it so no one else does. See where I’m going with this? Only you can save you. So, where to begin? It’s important to understand that all health is determined by the ability of our DNA to operate systems and produce the antibodies and enzymes to attack and defeat an invading organism or eliminate toxins. but, DNA cannot operate if it is polluted with synthetic chemicals, and if it is not fed with the nutrients, specifically minerals derived from plants (ionic
elements) that it needs to operate the multiple overlapping systems of protection. Minerals trigger DNA to operate while metals, on the other hand, can do great harm.
The first step in any journey out of the darkness of illness is to get rid of the toxic debris that accu-mulates in the cells that put us in a state of illness in the first place. Detoxification will be the first step. I can’t tell you what to do, but I can tell you what I use to chelate the heavy metals, radioac-tive elements, agricultural chemicals, aromatic hydrocarbons, antibiotic metabolic byproducts and chemotherapy chemicals used in antidepres-sants out of my body, which are often ingested in water from city water systems. I have also tried to neutralize the genetically modified virus plastids that are in each of the billions of cells in one bite of a genetically mutilated food plant that can later jump into gut bacteria causing their DNA to keep producing genetically modified pesticide in the colon. After I sat down and spoke at length with Jeffrey Smith at the 2010 Grow Show in Long beach, I was convinced to avoid all genetically modified food. And, I do. I can show you how I rebuilt and restored my immune system to be as strong as a stainless steel beam.
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“I can show you how I rebuilt
and restored my immune
system to be as strong as a
stainless steel beam.”
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This column will provide readers with examples of how to get healthy and how to stay that way. So, for this issue, let’s do the easy first step and start with Calcium D-Glucarate. This is a naturally occur-ring calcium salt found in broccoli and apples but not in a high enough concentration to have the therapeutic action of suppressing the glucaroni-dase enzyme. This enzyme is produced by some of the gut bacteria as an ancient natural ability to reuse hormones to reduce the pressure on glands to produce them. It acts by dissolving the bond between the glucuronic acid and a hormone processed by the liver and sent into the stool to be eliminated and allows for that hormone to pass back through the intestinal wall to be reused. The problem is that glucuronidase also cuts the bond on a toxic chemical that then can re-enter the body by passing through the intestinal wall to cause more damage. Taking 200 mg of Calcium D-Glucarate orally will stop the production of this enzyme for six hours (taking more will not have a greater effect and some people get acne with higher doses) and when it does, the body detects this open door and starts moving metals and toxins out of the body rapidly. I take a monthly course of 200 mg each year in the evening before sleep and again in the morning to time the admin-istration for the longest catabolic state (sleep) when most detoxification takes place. A word of warning that in the morn-ings for about three days, your stool will smell like metal when you first start taking Calcium D-Glucarate. How long you last is up to you, but I stay on it for a month.
In my next article, I will begin talking about green plant juicing and how to get the really nasty heavy metals out of the body, like cadmium, lead and especially mercury. before the next issue of Hydro-life, you might consider contacting a biological dentist to discuss safe removal of your mercury amalgam fillings so the only mercury coming out of your body using the next article’s information isn’t your fillings, but the deep tissue mercury. Mercury is the most toxic metal to human cells and is in most peoples’ mouths. If you think mercury amalgams are not a terrible health issue and are not dangerous, I recommend watching a video called The Smoking Tooth on YouTube. After I first saw it, I went out and got some Calcium D-Glucarate and a biological dentist. See you all next issue.
Augustus Dunning is the CEO of Eco Organics and is a physicist, chemist and an inventor. He is the former systems ops designer for the International Space Station and a former regional manager of liquid, solid and electric propulsion systems for Pratt and Whitney space propulsion, Edwards AFB, NAWC and JPL.
livE – HEAltHy bEAt.
How did you get into reggae?I’ve been around reggae
music my whole life. I grew up
listening to reggae with my mom.
She loves music; she had all the best
old roots classics. Aswad, black Uhuru,
Steel Pulse...I started singing other people’s
songs when I was 14 or 15 and just fell in love
with it. Eventually, I got a chance to sing in some
bands. One was called Lights of Zion and the other
was San Diego All Stars Massive.Can you sHare a little bit of tHe details
surrounding your album?
The number one thing is that its vinyl. This album is a personal journey.
People have questioned me about how I fit into the reggae culture and haters
have hated me because I don’t fit into their image of a reggae artist, but this
album is proof of my struggle and love of reggae music, so I want people
to listen to it and enjoy. This is my way of giving back to the community
and family that got me started in reggae. I’ve been at this for over 15
years so its about time I put out an album. I’ve had some of these
songs inside of me for years. I thought it would be out sooner but
like everything else it took time.
as a major distrib-utor of world class gardening products like House & garden nutrients, Humboldt wholesale employs some seriously talented people in Humboldt County and across the nation. one of these talents also happens to be a latin roots reggae artist named tito minott. tito, who hails from san diego, has just dropped his first full studio album on vinyl. Here for Hydrolife, tito shares a bit about what the process was like, as told to fellow Humboldt wholesale staffer sam Kagan.
don’t judge a booK by its Cover
I can recall t
he time when Tito
first came to
work at Humboldt
Wholesale. H
e just p
ut his nose to
the grindstone and didn’t t
alk
about his m
usic. He seemed at h
ome working in a busy warehouse. A
s
time went o
n, though, he started to
open up about his m
usic and burned
a few rough m
ixes of Mon Keep it C
rucial and The book of Job. T
hese songs
were instant h
its around work, quickly becoming th
e company soundtrack, and
people started to ask fo
r more. T
ito’s songs were catchy and deep and you could te
ll
there was a story behind the m
usic and the m
an. Fast forward tw
o years and a ton of ti
me
in the studio later and Tito
has dropped his first album th
at shares the name with
his
hit track M
on Keep It Crucial. I
t’s a culm
ination of y
ears of hard work and his homage
to roots reggae music. A
ll songs are writte
n and produced by Tito who showcases his
multiple talents th
rough strong vocals, raw lyrics and high-level p
roduction.
So let’s get o
n with th
e interview...
Humboldt wHolesale
livE – in SHOpS.
26 hydrolife magazine |august/september 2013 myhydrolife.com
Sam Kagan
How did you get into reggae?I’ve been around reggae
music my whole life. I grew up
listening to reggae with my mom.
She loves music; she had all the best
old roots classics. Aswad, black Uhuru,
Steel Pulse...I started singing other people’s
songs when I was 14 or 15 and just fell in love
with it. Eventually, I got a chance to sing in some
bands. One was called Lights of Zion and the other
was San Diego All Stars Massive.Can you sHare a little bit of tHe details
surrounding your album?
The number one thing is that its vinyl. This album is a personal journey.
People have questioned me about how I fit into the reggae culture and haters
have hated me because I don’t fit into their image of a reggae artist, but this
album is proof of my struggle and love of reggae music, so I want people
to listen to it and enjoy. This is my way of giving back to the community
and family that got me started in reggae. I’ve been at this for over 15
years so its about time I put out an album. I’ve had some of these
songs inside of me for years. I thought it would be out sooner but
like everything else it took time.
Can yo
u plea
se te
ll us
about y
our name?
My
frie
nd J-
Irie
gav
e m
e th
e na
me
Tito
Min
ott.
He
was
a b
ig in
fluen
ce o
n m
e. H
e w
as o
lder
and
an
esta
blis
hed
sing
er in
San
Die
go; h
e sh
owed
me
the
path
.
I was
ove
r at h
is h
ouse
[and
] I w
as fr
ee-s
tylin
g an
d he
sai
d,
“tak
e it
easy
Tito
Min
ot”(
a re
fere
nce
to re
ggae
lege
nd E
cho
Min
ott)
and
it s
tuck
. Thi
s w
as in
1997
.
wHere C
an pe
ople f
ind your al
bum?
My
web
site
is re
ggae
mad
ness
mus
ic.c
om a
nd m
y Fa
cebo
ok is
Tito
Min
ott.
You
can
[als
o] fi
nd it
on
ebre
ggae
.com
. It’s
als
o in
a h
andf
ul o
f
shop
s m
ostl
y on
the
wes
t coa
st a
nd s
ome
in G
erm
any.
wHat w
as yo
ur expe
rienCe i
n german
y liKe?
I wen
t to
Ger
man
y to
vis
it m
y co
usin
in 2
004
and
it w
as a
big
cul
ture
sho
ck; I
got t
he c
hanc
e to
go
to S
umm
er Ja
m R
egga
e Fe
stiv
al in
Col
ogne
200
4 an
d it
blew
my
min
d si
nce
I got
to s
ee a
who
le n
ew g
roup
of p
eopl
e w
ho lo
ved
regg
ae m
usic
and
it w
as th
en th
at I
real
ized
it w
as tr
uly
univ
ersa
l. It
real
ly b
oost
ed m
y co
nfid
ence
.
I rea
lized
regg
ae c
an’t
be s
topp
ed.
wHat brougHt
you to Humboldt?
I was ready to get out of the city. When my girl
got accepted to Humboldt State University, I took it
as a chance to change my life and find a better environ-
ment for me and my family.
tell us about tHe Humboldt lifestyle.
Well, I had to lose the city attitude. People are way nicer up here;
people are environmentally conscious and there is lots of nature
and wildlife. I try to live a positive, humble lifestyle. I’ve [become
more] positive and I owe a lot to Humboldt.
wHat Kind of Company is Humboldt wHolesale?
When I walked in there, I was looking for a job. I thought it was a
different company called Wing Inflatables, so I dropped off a resume.
When I got hired, I immediately liked my job. It felt like family and
I felt the love and warmth. The difference here also is the fact that
they train their employees to be professional. They also try to support
people’s dreams, like my album. At Humboldt, I provide customer
services for product returns. I test products and process RMAs in a
timely manner for customers.
wHy are you so good at street figHter
tHe video game?
My first job was at a taco shop. I got paid in video games. They had
street fighter and the rest is history. Anybody in America is free
to challenge me. FYI, there’s an old school stand-up Street Fighter
Machine in Humboldt Wholesale...
wHat else do you want people to Know?
Without Humboldt Wholesale I wouldn’t have completed this album.
This company has supported my dreams and it keeps me motivated and
happy. I am blessed to be part of the Humboldt Wholesale family.
livE – in SHOpS.
28 hydrolife magazine |august/september 2013 myhydrolife.com
TitoMinott’sdebutalbumwasfirstproducedonvinyl.
Titoperforms.
wHat brougHt
you to Humboldt?
I was ready to get out of the city. When my girl
got accepted to Humboldt State University, I took it
as a chance to change my life and find a better environ-
ment for me and my family.
tell us about tHe Humboldt lifestyle.
Well, I had to lose the city attitude. People are way nicer up here;
people are environmentally conscious and there is lots of nature
and wildlife. I try to live a positive, humble lifestyle. I’ve [become
more] positive and I owe a lot to Humboldt.
wHat Kind of Company is Humboldt wHolesale?
When I walked in there, I was looking for a job. I thought it was a
different company called Wing Inflatables, so I dropped off a resume.
When I got hired, I immediately liked my job. It felt like family and
I felt the love and warmth. The difference here also is the fact that
they train their employees to be professional. They also try to support
people’s dreams, like my album. At Humboldt, I provide customer
services for product returns. I test products and process RMAs in a
timely manner for customers.
wHy are you so good at street figHter
tHe video game?
My first job was at a taco shop. I got paid in video games. They had
street fighter and the rest is history. Anybody in America is free
to challenge me. FYI, there’s an old school stand-up Street Fighter
Machine in Humboldt Wholesale...
wHat else do you want people to Know?
Without Humboldt Wholesale I wouldn’t have completed this album.
This company has supported my dreams and it keeps me motivated and
happy. I am blessed to be part of the Humboldt Wholesale family.
It’s important that when you’re set to make a skate video you are actually ready. If you’re new to the sport and don’t have much to show, you might want to consider if filming yourself doing something for everyone to see is a good idea. The main reasons for a skate video are to show off your skill set and to possibly join a team. So, you have to compare yourself to the guys that have made the videos you love and ask, “Could I make a video that’ll impress them?”
Obviously, camera equipment can be expensive depending on how high of a quality you’re going for. Still, one important accessory that you’ll want to look into is a fisheye lens. It can make a big impact. A fisheye lens can capture a lot more. This allows filmers to get up close to the skater they’re filming. Also, since it has warped edges, this lens makes things appear bigger. bigger tricks mean more impressive video.
To film your friend skateboarding, it helps if you ride your skateboard next to him. This will allow you to keep up and have the
camera fairly stable. It does mean, however, that you must not only be confident behind the camera, you need to be comfortable on the board. The last thing you want to do as a filmer is miss the trick, which happens too often. A trick can take two minutes or take two hours; you never know when the skater will make a successful landing. So, make sure you’re pointing the camera towards the skater at all times. If the battery is low, change it so it doesn’t die unexpectedly.
Most importantly, make sure you press the big red button that says record.
Once you’ve made a skate video that you’re proud of, don’t feel threatened to send it off to companies that could pos-sibly sponsor you. The worst they could do is say no. If you end up not trying to get your name out there, you’ll never really know if you could have made it on to one of these teams and possibly impress the guys you look up to.
Skate videos of the 1980s helped make skateboarding what it is today. So, why don’t you make your mark on the sport by shooting your own film?
Get it on Video:How to Make a Skate Video
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30 hydrolife magazine |august/september 2013 myhydrolife.com
plAy – SKAtEbOARD.
HyDROliFE HOttiE.
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nta
in b
ike
ch
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pio
n W
illow
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oc
kw
ell m
ad
e h
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dlin
es w
he
n
sh
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et
ire
d i
n 2
012
, b
ut
as s
he
te
lls H
yd
rolif
e, it
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cis
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ay r
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32 hydrolife magazine | august/september 2013 myhydrolife.com
Wh
er
e d
id y
ou
gr
oW
up,
An
d W
ou
ld
yo
u
sAy
yo
ur
su
rr
ou
nd
ing
s in
fl
ue
nc
ed
yo
ur
c
Ar
ee
r p
At
h?
I gre
w u
p in
wes
tern
Nor
th C
arol
ina,
wh
ich
has
som
e of
the
bes
t m
oun
tain
bik
ing
I hav
e ev
er s
een
. I th
ink
hav
ing
trai
ls p
ract
i-ca
lly
in m
y b
ack
yard
mad
e it
eas
y to
pro
gres
s an
d s
tay
insp
ired
.
ho
W o
ld
We
re
yo
u W
he
n y
ou
fir
st c
yc
le
d
co
mp
et
itiv
el
y, A
nd
Wh
At
WA
s y
ou
r f
irst
im
pr
ess
ion
of
th
e s
po
rt
?
I was
15
wh
en I
com
pet
ed in
my
firs
t rac
e. I
won
… s
o I w
as
hoo
ked
from
that
poi
nt o
n.
Wh
At
Ac
co
lA
de
s h
Av
e y
ou
cl
Aim
ed
du
rin
g
yo
ur
cA
re
er
th
At
yo
u A
re
mo
st p
ro
ud
of
? I d
id w
in th
e b
ron
ze [a
t th
e W
orld
Ch
amp
ion
ship
s] tw
ice
(20
09
, 20
10).
I am
als
o p
rou
d o
f fin
ish
ing
seco
nd
in th
e W
orld
C
up
ser
ies
in 2
010
, as
wel
l as
win
nin
g th
e Pa
n A
mer
ican
Ch
am-
pio
nsh
ips
that
sam
e ye
ar. I
was
als
o a
thre
e-ti
me
Col
legi
ate
Nat
ion
al C
ham
pio
n.
Wh
At
le
d t
o y
ou
r d
ec
isio
n t
o r
et
ire
An
d
Wh
At
WA
s t
hA
t p
ro
ce
ss l
ike
?
I ret
ired
in th
e sp
rin
g of
20
12 a
fter
att
emp
tin
g a
com
ebac
k fo
r th
e O
lym
pic
yea
r. I
was
look
ing
lik
e a
favo
rite
for
a go
ld m
edal
in
20
12, b
ut I
bec
ame
pre
gnan
t wit
h m
y d
augh
ter
in th
e sp
rin
g of
20
11. I
was
con
fid
ent t
hat
I co
uld
com
e b
ack
to th
e sp
ort;
so,
w
hen
my
dau
ghte
r w
as o
nly
two
mon
ths
old
, I tr
avel
ed to
Sou
th
Afr
ica
wit
h h
er to
com
pet
e in
a W
orld
Cu
p. M
y b
ody
was
not
u
p fo
r th
e ta
sk a
nd
nei
ther
was
my
psy
che.
Eve
ryth
ing
chan
ged
d
uri
ng
my
pre
gnan
cy a
nd
aft
er h
er b
irth
. I n
o lo
nge
r th
ough
t
bei
ng
the
bes
t on
the
bik
e w
as th
e m
ost i
mp
or-
tan
t th
ing
in th
e w
orld
. It w
as h
ard
to r
etir
e,
bu
t it w
as a
lso
som
eth
ing
I am
ver
y p
rou
d o
f. I
list
ened
to m
y b
ody
and
I li
sten
ed to
my
mat
ern
al in
stin
cts.
I k
new
that
I co
uld
not
giv
e m
y b
aby
wh
at s
he
nee
ded
if I
was
p
ush
ing
mys
elf t
o th
e ex
trem
e. I
am v
ery
hap
py
that
I d
id n
ot g
o fo
r p
ower
an
d fa
me
in th
e w
orld
, an
d in
stea
d le
t mys
elf b
e th
e m
oth
er I
had
bec
ome.
do
yo
u s
til
l h
Av
e t
hA
t c
om
pe
tit
ive
ed
ge
, t
he
on
e t
hA
t p
ush
ed
yo
u s
o h
Ar
d in
itiA
ll
y?
Ab
solu
tely
not
, an
d I
am s
o h
app
y fo
r th
at! I
thin
k y
ou c
an b
e co
mp
etit
ive
to a
fau
lt. I
t is
real
ly q
uit
e on
e-d
imen
sion
al. T
her
e is
not
hin
g w
ron
g w
ith
tryi
ng
to b
e th
e b
est,
bu
t th
ere
are
so
man
y ot
her
bea
uti
ful t
hin
gs in
this
life
to e
xper
ien
ce. I
am
lu
cky
to b
e ab
le to
en
joy
mor
e th
an o
ne
asp
ect o
f lif
e.
Ar
e y
ou
st
ill
A v
er
y A
ct
ive
pe
rso
n?
I am
act
ive,
bu
t at a
mu
ch s
aner
leve
l. I d
o a
lot o
f hot
Vin
yasa
fl
ow y
oga,
an
d I
jog
wit
h m
y b
aby
from
tim
e to
tim
e. I
hav
e n
ot
rid
den
my
bik
e in
a y
ear.
My
bod
y an
d s
oul n
eed
ed a
res
t.
Wo
ul
d y
ou
sA
y t
he
re
WA
s A
dd
ed
p
re
ssu
re
to
lo
ok
go
od
Wh
ile
yo
u W
er
e A
c
om
pe
tit
ive
cy
cl
ist
? h
oW
Ab
ou
t n
oW
? I h
ave
alw
ays
felt
ad
ded
pre
ssu
re to
look
goo
d, b
ut t
hat
was
m
ostl
y se
lf-g
ener
ated
. I th
ink
that
soc
iety
as
a w
hol
e ap
pre
ci-
ates
bea
uty
. I d
o n
ot th
ink
that
is n
eces
sari
ly a
bad
thin
g, b
ut i
t ca
n’t
be
the
only
thin
g b
ecau
se w
e al
l get
old
er a
nd
nob
ody
is
per
fect
! Th
e p
ress
ure
for
me
was
from
the
insi
de
bec
ause
I am
p
erfe
ctio
nis
tic
to a
fau
lt.
ho
W d
id y
ou
me
et
yo
ur
hu
sbA
nd
, fo
rm
er
d
oW
nh
ill
Wo
rl
d c
hA
mp
ion
my
le
s r
oc
kW
el
l?
do
yo
u h
Av
e A
ny
pl
An
s o
n
Ad
din
g t
o y
ou
r f
Am
ily
? W
e m
et a
t a r
ace
in A
shla
nd
, Ore
gon
. We
had
the
bes
t tim
e th
at w
eek
end
just
rid
ing
bik
es a
nd
pon
der
ing
life
. I m
oved
to
his
hom
etow
n s
hor
tly
afte
r to
trai
n w
ith
my
coac
h, w
ho
just
h
app
ened
to li
ve th
ere,
an
d a
s so
on a
s w
e sa
w e
ach
oth
er a
gain
, w
e b
oth
kn
ew it
was
goi
ng
to b
e se
riou
s! W
e w
ould
love
to h
ave
anot
her
bab
y, h
opef
ull
y so
on. M
yles
has
a s
on, T
C, a
nd
we
hav
e R
aven
… I
thin
k o
ne
mor
e is
all
we
cou
ld h
and
le.
do
yo
u h
Av
e A
ny
Ad
vic
e f
or
Asp
irin
g
At
hl
et
es
ou
t t
he
re
?
Kee
p th
e b
ig p
ictu
re in
min
d. R
esp
ect y
our
bod
y an
d th
ank
it
for
wh
at it
is d
oin
g fo
r yo
u! S
et g
oals
an
d g
o fo
r th
em, b
ut
alw
ays
kn
ow th
ere
is a
bea
uti
ful n
ext c
hap
ter
in y
our
life
on
ce
the
raci
ng
is o
ver.
is t
he
re
An
yt
hin
g y
ou
Wo
ul
d h
Av
e d
on
e
dif
fe
re
nt
ly
?
Not
at a
ll. E
ven
the
har
d s
tuff
sh
apes
you
in w
ays
you
cou
ld
nev
er im
agin
e. I
hav
e fi
nal
ly le
arn
ed to
rea
lly
love
an
d e
mb
race
th
is li
fe a
nd
all
it b
rin
gs. I
hav
e n
ever
bee
n b
ored
, I c
an te
ll y
ou
that
mu
ch!
Wan
t mor
e W
illo
w?
Vis
it m
yhyd
roli
fe.c
om fo
r th
e
full
inte
rvie
w!
august/september 2013 | hydrolife magazine 33 myhydrolife.com
I have been to volunteer-built downhill biking trail systems before that were, to put it nicely, crappy. Even some of the trail systems built and maintained by state parks, although a nice addition to the park, lack chal-lenging trails or are downright boring. besides, it becomes difficult to enjoy yourself at many of the volunteer-built mountain biking trail systems after being spoiled by riding some of the great western ski resorts that offer mountain biking in the off-season months. That was why I was reluctant when my friend asked me to go ride the blackrock Mountain trail system just outside of Falls City, Oregon. He had been there before and convinced me that even though it was completely built and maintained by volunteers, it was an incredible place to ride.
Although I consider myself a biking enthusiast, I was less than enthused when I was told we would be riding or pushing our bikes up the mountain. blackrock has no lift system and taking motorized vehicles to the top is forbidden. My friend must have known this would have persuaded me to opt out of the adventure because he waited to tell me until we had loaded our bikes and had driven halfway there. He quickly quieted my bitching and assured me that the runs at blackrock were well worth the extra effort. I still thought it was a bit ridiculous that people would build a downhill mountain biking trail in a place where you needed to push your bike up the hill. Although vehicles aren’t allowed to make the trip upward, there is an access road running up to the top that is open on particular shuttle days. On these days volunteers come out to help build, maintain and ride the trails or you can pay a lift fee (usually $35) for the shuttle service.
All of this is organized by the blackrock Mountain bike Association (bRMbA). In 2002, the bRMbA (originally started as the blackrock Freeride Association) was created by a group of local mountain bike riders who built and maintained freeride trails within the George T. Gerlinger state forest as part of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s
in oregon there is a place called blackrock mountain, which to some could be considered the state’s diamond in the rough. this volunteer-built downhill biking trail system offers plenty of challenges for inter-mediate riders and is sure to push beginning riders to feel the rush of being airborne. Hydrolife contributor eric hopper shares his experience.
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“One of the most important safety factors of downhill mountain biking is the rider understanding his or her own riding ability. As confidence and experience are obtained, your riding will naturally progress to the next level.”
adopt-a-trail agreement. As popularity grew and the trail system expanded it was determined that the best way to sustain the longevity of the trail system was to form a non-profit organization. The bRMbA was formed in 2006 and held onto the same core mission as the bFA, along with some of its key members. This volunteer-powered group’s primary goal is building and maintaining the extensive trail system. Its secondary goals include the education and advocacy for mountain biking, and the progression of the sport. The bRMbA also offers support for establishing other local mountain biking trail opportunities.
After passing through Falls City, Oregon, and turning onto blackrock Road I could see we were going to be riding somewhere wild. The short 3-mi. ride from town seemed to get exponentially wilder, with the last mile or so turning
into an old gravel logging road. We turned into the parking lot and geared up. Helmets, gloves and shin and knee pads are always a must but this particular day was too hot for body armor. besides, it was my first visit to blackrock and as an intermediate rider I wasn’t planning on doing anything too outrageous.
One of the most important safety factors of downhill mountain biking is the rider understanding his or her own riding ability. As confidence and experi-ence are obtained, your riding will naturally progress to the next level. In my experience as a downhill freerider I have found you cannot force things. This is not to say you shouldn’t push yourself to try something new or to push your comfort level slightly, however. I usually tell myself (in a sort of pre-ride pep talk) to remember that all riders posses different skills and all riders progress
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at different rates. I try to remember this especially when I go riding with the particular friend who introduced me to blackrock. His skill level is far beyond mine and I find myself trying to push myself to his level. I usually end up hurting myself due to my hastiness to achieve a higher skill level.
We decided to ride up the first portion of the mountain. before I had finished my internal pep talk I realized that riding our heavy bikes up this steep of a grade was counterproductive compared to pushing. Since this was not a shuttle day our ride to the top would be the shoelace express. We both unsaddled at the exact same time, almost as though we simultaneously realized that riding up farther was wasted energy. For a few minutes we exchanged some small talk until I caught a glimpse of an Ewok-village type of bike park to the right of
the trail. My friend noticed I was awestruck and, abandoning our conversation, simply said “that’s basic training.” I looked at him with both eyebrows raised, still comprehending the awesome collaboration of jumps, ramps, log runs, table tops, quarter pipes, skinnies, gaps and drops. basic training had multiple paths to take down, each with a different combination of possibilities. The amount of time and energy that went into building basic training alone was substantial to say the least. I got on my bike and started fooling around on a teeter-totter above the drop-in. My friend flew off the drop zone and blazed a path. I dropped in after and took a series of jumps before stepping up to a suspended wooden platform that had a nice 6-ft. drop off the back side. We spent about an hour on basic training just warming up, having a blast on the jumps and trying to keep
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our balance on the suspended skin-nies. We decided it was time to make the climb to the top of the mountain.
The trail map showed six trails ranging in difficulty. We decided to start with a green rating (easiest) run called bonzai Downhill. Along the way up the hill there were multiple views of impressive wooden, dirt and stone struc-tures strategically placed for the maximum adrenaline rush. I was glad to catch a view of some of the most difficult runs along the way, which confirmed my self-proclaimed intermediate rating. As I peered at some of the 10-, 15-, and 20-ft. gaps, some with gnarly rocks or brush where an unfortunate rider who misjudged their landing might be forsaken to, I was impressed with the architecture and with the fact that someone, somewhere, must be skilled enough to ride it. After a very scenic but not so glorious 3-mi. hike we finally made it to the top of the mountain. We caught our breaths, geared up, and headed down.
bonzai Downhill was a blast. It was the perfect warmup run and had plenty of obstacles, berms, platforms, drops and jumps to challenge riders of any skill level. I had considered riding my hard-tail that day, but even the easiest of runs at blackrock made me glad I was on my full suspension. besides, my full suspension bike gives me more confidence and, I believe, a heightened ability for taking on larger drops and jumps. We met up at basic training and decided to do one more run (I was pretty beat already and realized that next time we should spend less time on basic training upon arrival). Next we decided on Sickter Gnar, a blue rating (inter-mediate) run. believe it or not, the push up the second time was even less glamorous than the first. The heat of the day was now creeping its way into the shade of the old-growth forest. We reached the trail head (not quite as far of a climb as bonzai Downhill) and I quickly realized that this trail would challenge my ability. My friend wanted to follow but I insisted he lead so I wouldn't feel pushed. I’m glad I did. Sickter Gnar was far more technical than bonzai Downhill and I really had to concentrate to keep my rhythm. There were tighter passages and berms, larger jumps, drops and gaps including some gaps over the access road we had just pushed our bikes up. All in all it was an incredible trail. Throughout the entire run my heart was racing and
my adrena-line was flowing. As I got down to the bottom and stopped, my friend, who was waiting for me with his helmet already off, said, “I told you it was worth it!” With the adrenaline still pumping through my veins I practically shouted, “Hell yeah it was worth it. This place is awesome!”
The extensive and challenging trail system at blackrock Mountain rivals even the best of large ski resorts. My initial visit to blackrock was the first of many more, most of which were spent in the company of the same friend who introduced me to Oregon’s diamond in the rough. Some of our visits are more memorable than others, such the first time I success-fully cleared a 15-ft. gap or the first time my friend completed the cliff drop (a 25-ft. drop literally off of a cliff). Occasionally, the haunting memory of a serious fall makes me reconsider whether we are designed to fly off 8-ft. stumps in the middle of an Oregon rain forest on a bicycle. but then again, becoming airborne and the thrill of speed have an almost natural way of making the mind overcome its fear of injury. And that is why we ride.
“i had considered riding my hard-tail that day, but even the easiest of runs at blackrock made me glad i was on my full suspension.”
“the extensive and challenging trail system at blackrock Mountain rivals even the best of large ski resorts.”
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Why filmmAking?I wrote my first story (The Mummy) when I was seven years old. I have always had a passion for writing, and movie making is an extension of that. Producing and directing is a combination of creativity, manage-ment and running a small business. It fulfills not only my creative drive, but my inner control freak.
Why detroit?They say write what you know and it’s the same with filmmaking. True art reveals the macro from the micro and Detroit is a landscape rich with stories and pathos.
Who influences you?Great minds and artists! basically, people that earn a successful living in the creative arts; it is very difficult.
hoW did you get your stArt?I was finishing my master of arts in economics. I bought a handheld video camera and made [a film called] Rhum. It’s about the search for the world’s greatest clown. My father and I were the talent and we filmed in our kitchen. Afterward, I started making music videos for local hip hop artists. That lead to my first documentary called Murder City.
WhAt's your fAvorite pArt of the job?It’s amazing to grow an idea; to watch the seed bloom into a full-scale project; to know that it came specifi-cally from your own hard work.
WhAt Are you Working on noW?Right now I'm in pre-production for three reality shows (top secret) and a new feature, born Alone Die Alone. I'm currently filming content for a Jimmy Hoffa docu-mentary and a biopic on blade Icewood who was a Detroit rapper that was murdered.
Ever since Flint, Michigan, native Michael Moore burst onto the scene with the 1989 smash hit Roger and Me and went on to achieve international fame, earn coveted awards and shed light on many different societal issues, Michigan has been synonymous with documentary filmmaking. The new kid on the Michigan film scene is Alan “Prophet” bradley.
Alan has made eight crime documentaries so far that detail the history of organized crime in America, the titles of which include 2008’s Murder City, 2009’s Streets of New York and Detroit Mob Confidential, 2010’s Rollin, 2011’s United States vs. bMF and 2012’s Motown Mafia, The Frank Matthews Story and The T. Stuckey Story. Later in 2012, Alan ventured into independent filmmaking by making the feature-length fictional narrative, The Ghosts of St. Aubin. Recently, I had an opportunity to catch up with the man who is always on the go and find out just what motivates him to make all those movies.
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Without passionate filmmakers like the upcoming Alan bradley based out of michigan, the world would miss out on hearing some of the detailed stories of organized crime in America. Hydrolife contributor reveals what Alan is filming these days.
To view some of Alan’s work, simply go to youtube.com/user/alprofit or his website alprofit.com Twitter users can also follow @TheRealALProfit
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theappshackSurvival guideFreeThis incredibly thorough guide is based on the United States Military Survival Manual and is packed with tons of commonsense knowledge to keep you safe in the wilderness. These techniques are meant to provide the basic necessities for human life: water, food, shelter, habitat, the need to think straight, to signal for help, to navigate safely, to avoid unpleasant interactions with animals and plants, and for first aid. This is definitely an app that could come in handy when you least expect it.
SpotifyFreeThis multi-platform app is an excellent source for listening to your favorite songs while also aiding in the discovery of new music. The first six months offers unlimited access, and then 10 hours per month after-ward, unless you opt for the monthly subscription. You can create your own playlists and share what you’re listening to on both Facebook and Twitter. Each artist you click on has a related- artists section that intro-duces you to other artists with similar sounds, and you can also select “start artist radio” to play an automated list of similar artists’ tracks.
Sleep Cycle$0.99Waking up can be tough, but this app makes it a bit easier by analyzing your sleep patterns and waking you during the lightest phase of sleep. Data showing how well, or how poorly, you slept during the course of the night is also available for viewing. The app also includes a sleep-aid feature that plays soothing sounds until you fall asleep, options for a weekend mode that will run Sleep Cycle without the alarm, as well as many other options.
SurflineFreeSimilar to the Magic Seaweed app, Surfline provides accurate surf reports and forecasts for thousands of surf spots worldwide. A great bonus feature is that Surfline provides live webcams for over 140 locations in the United States. The forecasts and reports are mixed with a bit of weather and tide data, but further metrics such as buoy readings are linked to Safari and will redirect you.
iFixit FreeKnown for its online repair guides for everything from your iPad to your Harley-Davidson, iFixit’s app offers up a portable version of the same. Their meticu-lously detailed step-by-step instructions and precisely defined photos highlight everything you need for DIY repair, including links to relevant tools and obscure parts you may need for the task at hand.
Cycle tracker pro$2.99This app tracks all the cycling information you could want, including altitude, distance, calories, time, speed and average speed, with an attractive, intuitive inter-face that makes it easy to see your GPS cycling data at a glance. Music can be played directly from your iPod, or whatever audio program you prefer. There are also options to race against your best times, or set a “power boost” song to play when you need extra motivation. The app also can be integrated with Facebook and Twitter.
gotoAid$2.99Summer adventures inevitably lead to some risks and potential injuries, but with GoToAid’s clearly illustrated instructions on how to handle a number of medical injuries from minor cuts to broken arms, you’ll have solutions on hand. This app also includes first-aid instructions for pets.
Rapha RendezvousFreeFind group bike rides wherever you are, or create your own, with this cleanly designed app. After the group ride is set and others have committed, the app uses the iPhone’s GPS function to track the location of everyone in the group—so you can tell who has arrived early and who probably won’t be attending, and if someone finds that they’ve veered off-course, alerts can be sent to the group.
Magic Seaweed FreeAside from the standard issue wave reports, Magic Seaweed contains a wealth of information including surf size, swell height, swell period, swell direction, tempera-ture, buoy readings, wind strength, wind direction and more. Worldwide coverage of over 2,500 beaches helps you make the most of any surf destination.
hydro is the WAy of the future—When
Are you going to get stArted?
—GROWING SYSTEMS FOR
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Change the
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Simply put, it’s time for a new agricultural revolution. Indoor growing is the way of the future—and without it our future looks pretty bleak. A successful indoor gardener can easily produce seven to 10 times more food than a traditionally farmed plot of the same size outdoors and hydroponic crops are not susceptible to the kinds of disasters that so often befall traditional farmers. Indoor gardening might be our only viable option for the future. When done correctly, it requires very little pesticide or herbicide use, can be prac-ticed organically and inexpensively and can provide you, your family and possibly even your neighbors with a nutrient-dense variety of fresh and healthy food all year-round.
This might sound like a utopian solution to a very real and serious problem and as a result of our Western cynicism, we might instinctively assume there must some sort of catch. Well, there is. Hydroponic gardening is not easy and it does require a fundamental knowledge of the plants you intend to cultivate and a basic knowledge of the various growing systems and how they function. Finally, it is very important to be realistic and fully understand both the financial costs and the time commitment it takes to have a successful indoor garden. So, where do we start?
Whether you call them mini-systems, beginner gardens or starter kits, basic hydroponic systems are good ways to figure out whether hydroponic gardening is a viable option before investing your life’s savings on a bunch of gadgets promising astonishing results. by starting with a basic set-up, a novice hydroponic gardener will be able to learn the fundamentals of water culture, what effects pH and reservoir temperature have on nutrient solution efficacy, how environ-mental variables like humidity and temperature can accelerate or retard growth and how supple-mental lighting can increase overall yield and quality.
by now it is unlikely that you have not seen images in the mainstream media referencing food security. Gruesome images beamed from afar have indicated how bad the food shortages can be. It’s so horrifying that it almost induces a sort of helplessness—but there are solutions and they start close to home. As the age-old query goes: “How do you eat an elephant? Well, one bite at a time, I suppose.” How do we tackle the global food crisis? One garden at a time.
“A successful indoor
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The best beginner systems in my opinion are those that are simply designed and easily expandable, either through DIY modifications or through the purchase of professionally manu-factured modules. This approach ensures that the new gardener will not be overwhelmed by the complexity of the system while allaying any concerns they could have regarding growing out of the system they just purchased. basic systems come in a myriad of designs, suitable for culti-vating a wide variety of crops.
You should buy the best system that you can afford and sacrifice size for quality every time; indoor gardening is a hobby that by nature is hard on equipment. Shoddy equipment fails and if you have already exhausted your shoestring budget on going as big as possible, you’ll be in trouble if something goes wrong. Modest operations using high-quality equipment will ensure better results (with none of the headaches and disappointment) than larger, poorly constructed spaces. Smaller spaces can also be maintained and cleaned easier; plus, simpler is better. Smaller plant numbers generally result in a healthier field and the opportunity to spend more time with each plant. And to clarify, I mean simpler as in Ockham’s
razor simpler—meaning that the best solution is generally the one with the fewest complications. So, I recommend six plants or less to start, which will allow you to get to know each plant you are growing intimately. This level of interaction with your garden is essential in the beginning.
You might be in a hurry to get started now that you’ve decided to give indoor gardening a go, but don’t rush it. be knowledgeable and well-read. Try to know something about indoor growing before you get to the grow shop (you’re much more likely to come home with what you need—and you’ll save yourself and the hydro employee trying to assist you a lot of time).
You can be successful with nearly any type of system as long as you understand the fundamen-tals of hydroponics. Transitioning slowly into an indoor garden has several advantages over simply
jumping in with both feet. by transitioning slowly from traditional soil agriculture to an inter-mediate system—like a perlite-based top-drip garden or a coir-based flood-and-drain—your likelihood of success will be significantly greater. It is also critically important for new gardeners to become informed on the variety of systems avail-able in order to determine which best matches their growing style. Here’s some information on a few of the systems available, along with some pros and cons for you to consider about each one:
top-dripI think top-drip systems are great transition gardens and should be strongly considered as a choice for any gardener on a budget or anyone just getting started. All you need is a handful of 5-gal. buckets, 30 gal. of the medium of your choice,
gROW – 101.
“you should buy the best system that you can afford and sacrifice
size for quality every time; indoor gardening is a hobby that by
nature is hard on equipment. Shoddy equipment fails and if you
have already exhausted your shoestring budget on going as big
as possible, you’ll be in trouble if something goes wrong.”
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30 to 40 ft. of 0.5-in. irrigation line, 10 or so emitter stakes, 25 ft. of 1/8-in. spaghetti line, a water reservoir, a foun-tain pump, a timer, a drill and a free afternoon. There are countless permu-tations of this system and most allow for a wide variety of different media options, including perlite, coir, soilless mix and rockwool. These systems are readily available as kits from a variety of suppliers, but can also be easily constructed from materials obtained from your local hardware store. The benefits are that they are inexpensive to construct, very simple in design and can be used to grow nearly any kind of crop. Unfortunately, top-drip systems are often cited as being damaging to the surrounding environment because the runoff is rarely treated before it flows back into the ecosystem, some-times leading to eutrophic conditions and a disruption of native flora and fauna. One could also argue that other than the automation of the watering there are actually very limited benefits over traditional soil gardening. Top-drip systems are also exceptionally inefficient with regards to nutrient conservation—it is not uncommon for a drain-to-waste garden to consume 30 to 50% more nutrients than a similar sized recirculating garden and as much as 70% more than a properly functioning recirculating deep-water-culture system.
deep-WAter-cultureDeep-water-culture (DWC) systems are another good choice for beginners or those on a budget and can range from simple all-inclusive one-tote, one-site designs to elaborate hyper-oxygenated recirculating systems. All you really need to build one are a few inexpensive components and the medium of your choice. Try to keep the reservoir consistently in the 72 to 74°F range for optimum results, as increases in temperature will result in dramatic decreases in dissolved oxygen levels—and low dissolved oxygen levels and warm water will create the perfect environment for pathogenic anaerobic bacteria to proliferate, putting your plants at increased risk for root-borne diseases. The benefits of this system are that it can be built to be as simple or as elaborate as you wish and can be tailored to fit any space. It is capable of growing nearly any crop from greens to gourds and is incredibly stingy with nutrients, using up to 70% less than a similar sized top-drip system. Finally, when dialed in, these systems consistently produce huge harvests
and often do so on a shortened cycle. The drawbacks to DWC gardens are few, but the systems are very heavy. As such, they tend to perform well on sealed concrete slab floors, which are structurally solid and inher-ently cool. The other major problem DWC gardeners face is leaks—left unchecked they can be devastating, with catastrophic failures emptying a system in seconds. (Does your homeowner’s insurance cover hydroponically induced flooding?)
flood-And-drAinFlood-and-drain systems have been around forever. No, literally, forever—ever since the first river flooded onto the first flood plain, natural flood-and-drain systems have been growing plants and doing it well. High-quality flood and drain bucket systems are available from a variety of reputable suppliers and flood table reservoir combinations can be found in any self-respecting hydro shop. These systems address the wasteful nature of top-drip systems and are capable of saving up to 50% by only flooding when neces-sary and returning the nutrient solu-tion to the reservoir between cycles. In addition, they offer the same media-buffering effects seen with top-drip systems. The cons of flood-and-drain operations can be summarized in two words: timers and floats. Flood-and-drain bucket systems rely on timers and float valves to execute the tasks of flooding and draining throughout the day, but as the mechanical parts involved are pretty reliable these systems are capable of turning out incredible results cycle after cycle.
hybrid systemsRelatively new to the market, hybrid systems combine two or more systems into one design, allowing for supreme versatility and efficiency. Since these systems are relatively new, long-term efficacy data is not yet available. Most products claim they are optimized for all stages of growth, as some plants have been documented to respond more favorably to one irrigation method or another, depending on the stage of the plant’s development.
Although they are new and relatively unproven it is easy to see why these new designs could just be the answer for beginners and budget gardeners alike. Many of these designs could be recreated by the gardener, but it would require a fair degree of skill and is not recommended for the novice—however, if you are a budget gardener and you play engineer in your tool shed, this could be right up your alley!
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In the end, it is less about the system and more about the individual. It is important to pick a system you are comfortable with. Your choice should fit comfortably within your budget (or slightly less), allowing for some modi-fications or upgrades along the way if necessary. Make certain the system you choose can grow the crops you intend to grow—I know it sounds stupid, but you would be amazed at how many new gardeners are surprised at the extreme difficulty they seem to be having growing sunflowers to maturity in their nutrient field technique gardens! Remember, whatever system you choose and whatever you choose to grow, you are actively participating in a movement that could just change the world. best of luck!
“Whatever system you choose
and whatever you choose
to grow, you are actively
participating in a movement that
could just change the world.”
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Saying GoodBye to Summer
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There was a time back in the day when we were al children and summer months felt endles . Nowadays, when work beat. But, perhaps one’s favorite summer-time activities can be bet er enjoyed once the summer days are over; at leas
and other daily responsibilities get in the way, these much-anticipated summer months can tend to blow by in a heart-that is what Zach Plop er has come to realize. It’s al about having the proper per pective sometimes.
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When my younger surfing comrades are struggling to finish a tolstoy novel and memorize the quadratic formula on a winter Sunday, i am gorging on the season’s north-west wave juice.
The simmering beach is cooling and the sea surface sunscreen film is beginning to recede. Parking is suddenly abundant. The summer fairs have dismantled their last roller coasters and trucked away the goldfish race booths. The apartment is a little less stuffy in the afternoons and surfs after work are becoming harder to come by as the sun sets further to the south and several minutes sooner with each passing day. The stingray shuffle is less necessary, but still encouraged.
June was all too spring-like, and with the kiddies heading back to class earlier
and earlier every year, the quiet streets have the look of fall. brown and orange tones and even the premature Halloween costumes are filling the supermarket shelves. As I suit up for an afternoon surf, good riddance I must say to the heated hoopla we call summer.
Six weeks was ample time to get sunburned, rashed, stung and dropped in on by weekend wave warriors. It didn’t take long for me to lose my spark in sub-waste-high waves. Frustration set in weekend after weekend when that out of state license plate swooped in on the parking spot I failed to see 30 seconds prior. Albeit, the water was 10 degrees warmer then than in winter, I had never been so cold in my life when I shed the wetsuit for the first time in July. On that hot day I couldn’t wait to be steaming in my 4-mm suit in mid-December.
It didn’t used to be like this. I can remember anxiously watching the ticking clock and hearing that glorious bell on the last day of school before summer break. And that first trip to the beach with no pending science project due, or eminent math test. The days were filled with un-hindered playtime, only inter-rupted by a family trip to places I can no longer afford to visit. I treated my final surf of the summer like it was the last one in my life. After that final session, I would turn around, and with teary eyes, gaze at the acrylic sea and waning sun as it dripped into the Pacific.
Then, I got a job. The joys of summer were lost. Responsibility inevitably held static through July and August. My weekday beach play was gone. I’d longingly stare out my office window at bluebird skies as the air conditioning rattled above. I denied the fact summer even existed. My schedule remained the same. All-day meetings and weekly reports were required despite the oncoming south swell and perfect surf conditions. I would stare longingly at the pack of groms walking to the beach on my lunch break, boards under arms, ready for an entire day of aquatic immersion and relaxtion in the hot sand. My old beach-time haunts, only several miles away, were being enjoyed by some other mid-pubescent surf rat. That little bastard. Personally, it felt like I had to say goodbye to summer forever.
I needed to find redemption. I needed to find my months of Shangri la. And eventually I found them. Now, I relish those vacant winter streets, the ample parking and the empty pre-work line-ups. When my younger surfing comrades are struggling to finish a Tolstoy novel and memorize the quadratic formula on a winter Sunday, I am gorging on the season’s north-west wave juice. When they stare out of their mom’s car window on the way to class at that brisk off-shore morning line-up, I am getting tubed. When they get only a few weeks off around Christmas time to meet their weekday wave quota, I am taking my PTO irrelevant to the academic vacation cycle. Now I find joy on those frigid mornings when I know I will have my choice of 10 wave sets without having to battle the foam-board riding novice that hasn’t yet learned the simple etiquette of surfing.
Goodbye, summer. I will see you next year. I know you will be back, but in the meantime, I will be giggling on my way to the sparse shorelines of winter.
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kaleidoscope jukebox—Infinite Reflection
Infinite Reflection is an appropriate title for this release. Kaleidoscope Jukebox is a DJ with many faces with ever shifting genres. There are elements of jazz, traditional Indian bhangra and hip hop, to name a few. Lose yourself in sounds that are bigger than one man should be able to make.
Mosquito is the much-anticipated release from the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. This New York indie rock trio is enigmatic to the extreme; you never know what you’ll get—only that it will be pure gold. They’ve returned to their roots with Mosquito and given me an itch that can only be scratched by listening to the album over and over.
Broke is an intriguing documentary that follows up and coming hip hop artist Will Gray as he attempts to record his debut album and promote himself. Get an inside glimpse of what it takes and the ongoing debate on inde-pendently releasing your music versus signing with a label. Can Will make it? He’s all in and going for broke.
yeah, yeah, yeahs—Mosquito
hanni el khatib—Head in the Dirt
The latest album from Hanni El Khatib (HEK), Head in the Dirt, was produced by Dan Auerbach of The black Keys. His blues/rock style is more polished and playful this time around, but it’s still rough around the edges in a great way. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a high-speed chase. Head in the Dirt is the best album of 2013, hands down.
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Bon Voyage is a fantastic skateboarding film. Witness some of the greatest skaters shred some of the most remarkable locales the world has to offer. Whether it’s the United States, China, Europe, Japan or Australia, the world becomes their skatepark. Skateboarding is all about travel and exploration; so, get out there, rip it up and bon voyage!
fitz and the tantrums —More Than Just a Dream
Neo-soul/pop giants Fitz and The Tantrums make a valiant effort with their second release, More Than Just a Dream. With each track they gain momentum and deliver their highly cultivated, irresistible signature sound. More Than Just a Dream is guaranteed to get people off their seats and onto the dance floor.
Bon Voyage
Zero to 100: The Lakey Peterson Story
Zero To 100 is the inspiring film following the exploits of one of the youngest and most talented female pro surfers, and it begins before Lakey’s birth. When Sue Peterson was pregnant with Lakey, she was told that her daughter would likely be born with Down Syndrome. Her mother said, “No more tests. I love this baby.” From that point on, Sue was extremely active, swimming in the ocean every day and even competing in a triathlon. Lakey was born healthy and her adventures in sports began almost immediately.
Lakey began surfing at the age of 12 and took to the sport right away. At the age of 14, Lakey came out of nowhere and won the NSSA nationals. She went from the underdog to a fan favorite overnight. Huge buzz surrounded Lakey and it wasn’t long before she went pro. The story gets really interesting as Lakey qualifies for the World Tour at age 17. We get to follow Lakey’s trials and tribulations as she battles herself and her competition, trying to prove to the world that she is more than a flash in the pan and belongs on this tour.
Whether it is helping to install water-treatment equipment in rural Indonesia, speaking to students about her struggles with dyslexia or raising money and awareness for an eight-year-old family friend with cancer, Lakey continues to inspire as she gives back in different ways.
Can Lakey overcome her own demons and make it to the top of the surfing world? Find out in Zero to 100: The Lakey Peterson Story.
contact with the earth (a.k.a. earthing or grounding)based on the responses I have seen in my own practice, along with a growing body of research, I now consider earthing—which is simple skin-to-earth contact—to be the most simple, fundamental and crucial daily health tip of all. It is so easy to do, yet so powerful and so potentially beneficial it’s almost hard to believe.
eat real food (not too much, and mostly plants)This simple piece of advice was originally coined by Michael Pollan in his book In Defense of Food. This isn’t a fad diet, and there’s no reading between the lines. Just stay away from all processed, packaged, chemical-laden foods, and choose real food instead. Indeed, base each meal around a variety of richly colored, organic (and preferably local) veggies; then, go from there. Also, eat each meal until you’re about 80% full and then stop.
drink pure water until urine is light yellowEveryone seems to have their own idea about how much water you can drink—eight cups a day, half your body weight in ounces, only drink when you’re thirsty and so on. However, your body’s water needs can vary widely from day to day, depending on a variety of factors (especially activity level and diet). So, following some set rule for the amount you need seems illogical. What is clear though is that water consumption is crucial to good health; so, I have come up with my own recommendation. Take a look in the toilet after you urinate. If it’s dark yellow, go drink some water. If it looks like water, back off a bit. If it’s faintly yellow, you’re just about right. Give this a try and see how you feel.
vigorous physical activityEveryone knows that exercise is important; however, most people still don’t quite get just how important. Also, there are perhaps as many different approaches to exercise as there are diets, so it can be hard to know what is best. My first recommendation for all patients is to move your body in some way, enough that you feel energized afterward, almost every day. If you feel exhausted, sore or injured afterward, you did too much or did something too aggressively.
regular outdoor exposure in natureRichard Louv, author of The Nature Principle, has researched the benefits of getting out in nature extensively. To me, it’s a no brainer. So, go outside often. ‘Nuff said.
Quality sleep and frequent restUnfortunately, this one is much easier said than done. Nonetheless, I would rank it up there along with earthing and eating well, in terms of importance. Of course, the most obvious advice (that is, go to bed) is also probably the most difficult for many of us—especially parents—to follow. However, if you are having real problems in this area, seek the help of a qualified health professional.
play, laughter and good humorHave you ever heard about how it takes way more muscles to frown than it does to smile? I always loved that bit of trivia. So, whether you want to take a moment to disprove the theory or you just go with it, remember that smiling and laughter will make you live longer.
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Health & LongevityWhen it comes to healing, the best prescriptions are
individualized; not cover-all cures. There are, however, certain health tips that everyone can follow…
Daily for
TipsDr. Daniel Chong
As a naturopathic doctor, I give a variety of advice to people on how to optimize health. Much of that advice is tailored to the specific needs of the person sitting in front of me, as the primary goal is always to identify and treat the underlying physiological factors that resulted in the symptoms each patient has. In other words, what is crucial for one patient could be useless for another. That said, there are also certain basic health tips I give to almost all my clients; tips that, unlike the specific treatments I recommend, will help everyone no matter what.
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meaningful participation in your communityWhat good is living longer if you are not helping out the rest of this world? We are all in it together, after all. So, start small if you need to. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Volunteer. Open the door for someone. Plant a tree. Choose a job that makes you feel like you’re making a difference.
positive social interactionsThis is another important bit of advice that could take a number of different forms, depending on the person. Honestly, most anything will do, as long as it’s not directly harmful to the planet or any of its inhabitants (you included). The best social activity I can think of is to go to a park with your friends or family, run around barefoot on the grass while playing some game that makes you all laugh and breathe hard, drink some water, eat some local organic food and then take a nap. bam! You just followed all the advice of this entire article in about two hours! Nice job; and remember to do it again the next day!
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Every body of water throughout the world offers different therapeutic benefits depending on the mineral content and the thermal temperature it holds. The Native Americans were well aware of the healing properties in mineral spring waters for thousands of years, classifying some hot springs as “power spots” that were instrumental in sacred ceremonies and tribal gatherings, and even making them a safe zone between warring tribes in the midst of battle.
It’s difficult to pin-point an exact time in history when people first discovered the benefits of thermal bathing, but it’s pretty certain the first bathhouses were built by the Roman Empire and evidence has been discovered suggesting Native Indians carved rudimentary stone baths from rocks in America’s big bend National park, which were possibly some of the first commercial bathhouses outside of Europe.
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Mineral RelaxationThe science of it allThe science of bathing in thermal or hot spring waters is known as balneology and is an area of increasing interest. There are two types of hot springs: a filtration hot spring and a primary hot spring. both are made up of geothermally heated, mineral rich water. A filtration hot spring is fed by rain water that seeps through faults and fractures into the earth. As the rain water runs through the earth, it’s exposed to gasses, minerals and energy from rocks and mineral deposits and is heated by geothermal heat sources and gasses deep underground.
Primary hot springs generally have a natural mineral content from the rock chambers they lie in and are heated miles and miles under the earth’s surface by volcanic activity, magna cham-bers and natural gasses.
Medicinal bathingMedicinal bathing isn’t new; however, it’s been rediscovered in recent years. Decades ago doctors routinely prescribed soaking in hot springs to keep us healthy, but as we made scientific advances in penicillin and antibiotics, hot springs therapy waned and prescription of thermal bathing decreased significantly.
Have you ever considered the power and benefits of H2O? I’m not talking about the stuff that runs from your faucet or flushes your toilet, I’m talking about the liquid gold of mineral and thermal hot springs that sit deep within the chasms of the earth, waiting in volcanic chambers and lapping over mineral rich rocks, absorbing all the good stuff that relaxes our bodies, invigorates our health and nurtures our well-being.
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How it works on the bodyYour body absorbs the minerals in the water through your skin. As the heat of the water opens your pores, your body can continue to absorb the minerals for a few hours after bathing so try not to shower directly after bathing or you’ll rinse away all that mineral goodness. You can always ask if the springs have thermal mineral showers if you want a rinse. Also, as you bathe, your body heat increases, killing any germs or viruses in your body along with increasing the metabolism, blood-flow and circulation while relaxing the mind and soothing the body.
I asked a few hot spring experts who spend plenty of time in thermal waters in the United States for some of their favorite hot spots, and here is a few of their favorite places. The next time you feel the need for some relaxation, you can treat your ailments and find the H2O invigoration your body craves.
Gleenwood Hot Springs in Colorado Glenwood Hot Springs is home to one of the world’s largest mineral pools, stretching a whopping 405-ft. long. Established in 1888, the pool, natural springs and sandstone bathhouses are fed by the Yampa Spring and range in temperature from 90°F to 122°F. An impressive 3,500,000 gal. of water flow through
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this resort every day. It’s a great spring to take the whole family since it even has massive water slides. If you can get past the smell and taste of the sulphur content in the water, there are wells you can drink from, just as the Ute Indians probably did many moons ago. They were the first to discover the healing powers of the mineral rich waters in the Rockies. visit hotspringspool.com for more information.locAtion: 401 N River Street, Glenwood Springs, COfAcilities: hot springs, pool, water slides, kid's area, therapies rooms, athletics club, golf and mini-golf, shops, accommodation, cabanas, restaurants and a café, nail salons and hydro-therapy. They’ll even rent you a swimsuit!
Esalen Hot Springs in CaliforniaPerched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean in California is a natural wellness retreat that offers everything from relaxation bathing to classes teaching the art of natural remedies. These springs are said to have been used
Harbin Hot Springs in Northern CaliforniaAbove the Napa Valley wine region, north of San Francisco, you’ll find Harbin Hot Springs Retreat and Workshop Center. It’s an alternative property and atmo-sphere with many sister springs located throughout the area. Operators claim to have the cleanest air on their private 3,000-acre property, surrounded by undeveloped woodlands. They also claim to be the birthplace of water shiatsu (Watsu), a process that involves floating in warm mineral waters while therapists apply tech-niques used in Japanese Shiatsu.visit harbin.org for more information.locAtion: 18424 Harbin Springs Road, Middletown, CAfAcilities: bathing, Watsu, massage, accommodation, yoga, dancing, spiritual gatherings, workshops and bushwalking.
Sol Duc Hot Springs in WashingtonWith 101 years of history, Sol Duc Hot Springs on the Olympic Peninsula in north-west Washington, is owned by the Olympic National Park where the mineral waters sit at an astounding 120°F, luckily its cooled before reaching the bathes with temps varying from 99°F to 104°F, the waters have a high sulphur content offering bathers unfounded health prop-erties. Surrounded by towering pine trees, the
operators have developed a rustic atmo-sphere void of all telecommunication in the rooms, so don’t expect an afternoon in front of the TV. visit olympicnationalparks.com for more information.locAtion: 12076 Sol Duc Hot Springs Road, Port Angeles, WAfAcilities: hot springs, fresh water pool, massage, a café, a restaurant, accommodation, hot tubs, gift shop, hiking, biking and skiing.
New Experiences: MontanaMontana is home to a many natural hot springs and if times allows, you can experi-ence everything from first-rate spa retreats to untamed natural springs and experience hot spring bathing as the ancients did: in the wild. Self-proclaimed as ‘the promised land’ as far as recharging the body goes, you can settle in a natural hot spring pool in the wilds of Montana’s forest and watch deer graze past you as the stress of life leaves your body and the minerals absorb into your skin.visit visitmt.com for more information.
during sacred rituals by the Esalen Indians dating back 6,000 years and are attributed to healing everything from arthritis to tubercu-losis, depression, and all things in between. The philosophy at Esalen is ‘pioneering deep change in self and society’ through personal retreat, group and individual bathing and yoga, resulting in a feeling of vitality. Clothing is optional in most areas of the springs as many people tend to bathe naked.visit esalen.org for more information.locAtion: 55000 Highway 1, big Sur, CAfAculties: mineral cliff-side baths, work-shops, arts centers, a bookstore, accommoda-tion, farm, yoga and gardens.
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When did you first decide you could make a career out taking photos? What has that road been like?Basically, when I was let go from my day job. In the mid ’90s, I’d been shooting for a few years, building up my skills and my portfolio and dreaming of someday working as a pro while scanning photos at a digital photo lab in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 1996, my drunk boss came back from lunch, called me into his office and fired me. I saw that as my chance to make the jump and try my hand at full-time photography. I started making contacts and establishing connections in the outdoor industry and have never looked back. It’s certainly been a tough road, especially during the first few years. Perseverance and new ideas have paid off, though, and after 16 years, my business continues to grow.
Adventure sports are all about living in the moment and experiencing the thrill of the ride. They’re the right blend of adrenaline, determination, hard work and excitement. In his interview with Hydrolife magazine, adventure photographer Dan bailey reveals how he captures such moments on camera.
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“it’s a simple composition that draws the viewer in, leads them around the frame and invokes some sort of emotional response as they look around and try to establish the relationships between the different elements in the shot.”
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Do you remember the first camera you started using
professionally? How does it compare to what you’re using now?My first real camera was a Nikon FM2. All metal, all manual. I used it for years and it never let me down. When I turned pro, I bought a Nikon N90. It shot 4.3 frames per second, had a great exposure meter and was durable enough to get banged around. Aside from film vs. digital, when you compare it to my current D700 body, it’s really not that much different. Auto-focus technology and metering have certainly improved over the years, but looking back, some of my all-time favorite images were made with the N90.
What do you think makes the most compelling photographs? How would you describe your style?In my mind, a compelling photograph is one that tells a powerful story with subject, moment and light. It’s a simple composition that draws the viewer in, leads them around the frame and invokes some sort of emotional response as
they look around and try to establish the relationships between the different elements in the shot. With my style, I like to show
the exhilaration and wonder of the scene or I like to get right in the middle of the action and show the dirt, grit, intensity and the struggle.
What are your favorite things to photograph?I love shooting sports like rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, trail running,
backcountry skiing, mountain biking, fat tire snow biking and mountain landscapes. Since moving to Alaska, I’ve immersed myself in aviation, so I like to
photograph bush planes and do aerial photography of the mountains and glaciers, especially around sunset. I also love shooting portraits that make use of bold light and
communicate the personality and emotions of my subject matter.
Are you involved in any adventure sports yourself? Absolutely, that’s how I got into the adventure photog-raphy business in the first place! I’m an avid rock climber, backcountry skier and mountain biker. I love the feeling of exploring outside and feeling the sun and wind on my face while I’m discovering new ground, whether I’m taking pictures or not.
Care to share what all is involved in getting some of those trickier shots? I rarely use a tripod. I tend to move around too much, plus they’re heavy to carry into the backcountry. Usually, when shooting high-action sports like skiing and climbing, it’s all about finding the right vantage point, which usually means skiing, running or climbing to the right spot. I tend to think and see geometrically, as I’m watching my subject move through the landscape. I’m also looking ahead to pick out potential backgrounds that I think will offer a powerful convergence with the subject. Then, it’s just a matter of framing it right, understanding how to use the available light and waiting for the right moment. For me, the entire process is second nature because I tend to see the world that way even when I don’t have a camera with me.
What other equipment do you rely on to get the job done?I sometimes make use of off-camera flashes, battery-powered strobes and small, portable soft boxes, which allow me to compensate when the natural light is really challenging. I’ve found that even just a single flash can make a huge difference because you can fill in shadows and light your foreground subjects against powerful, sunlit backgrounds.
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Have your photos won any awards? Three years ago, I shot a cover story about Denali National Park for Holland America’s Mariner Magazine. That issue won a Pearl Award for best use of photography in an edito-rial publication.
What would you consider the defining moment of your career so far? That’s an interesting question because each time you reach a new milestone, you feel as if you’ve entered yet another tier of photographers and industry recognition. I felt pretty good when I made it one full year, and hitting the five and ten year marks was even better because it showed me that I could keep going. I like to joke that overnight success comes from busting your ass for 15 years. I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I feel that I’ve hit another milestone this year because I’ve landed some great magazine covers recently and finally landed a photo in a National Geographic project.
Do you have any advice for amateur photographers just starting out?Shoot everything you can and study the work of photographers who you admire. Compare your work against the best stuff out there, so that you can see what to strive for. Don’t worry about copying other styles at first because in time you’ll develop your own style when you find out what works for you and get more comfortable with the subject matter and gear.
Who or what inspires you the most? Galen Rowell was my biggest inspiration when I first started out. Not only was he an amazing photo-grapher and adventurer, he pretty much paved the way for all of us modern day adventure shooters. These days, I’m inspired by a wide range of photographers who have forged ahead with great imagery and original ideas about how to achieve success in today’s world. Basically, any time I see a killer photo, I’m re-energized, and … I feel a burst of motivation to keep going.
What do you still want to accomplish professionally, personally, or both?Professionally: National Geographic cover story … Personally: I have a long list of places where I’d like to go and do some extended bike tours, such as Iceland, Tibet, Norway and Patagonia.
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“these days, i’m inspired by a wide range of photographers who have forged ahead with great imagery and original ideas about how to achieve success in today’s world.”
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the title drink and click sounds interesting. could you expand upon it?
Drink and Click is a social photography event. Once, sometimes twice, per month we meet other photographers from our same cities. We teach photography to those who want help and we get to learn some new techniques from the people we meet.
that sounds fun! how did it come to be?
I became a parent over six years ago, and my family calls it a night around 9 p.m. I’m a night owl and have a thing for meeting new people. I started going downtown and all over Austin to shoot in the evening. Once Google+ was up and running, in the middle of 2011, I started to put together a circle of people from the Austin area. I started posting my Drink and Click outings there and invited people to join me. The first five meetings or so, no one showed. I continued to post my images and talk about my Drink and Click outing. After those first few lonely events people started showing. We now have between 20 and 50 photog-raphers joining us frequently at the Austin chapter.
What do you get when you combine the click
of camera shutters and adult beverage glasses?
Drink and Click™! It i™s a monthly photography
event for learning, laughing, sharing and huzzahs. Let™'s catch up with Drink and Click
founder Juan Gonzalez to learn more about this rapidly spreading phenomenon of photo fun.
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i’m glad to see your persistence paid off, and it’s a good reminder that starting things up often takes time. how many chapters do you oversee now?
I started Drink and Click in Austin, Texas. San Francisco joined us next and we grew to over 30 chapters worldwide. Recently we’ve had to freeze some chapters due to not following guidelines and are currently at 24 chap-ters worldwide. beijing and Portland are the two most recent additions, and we’re always on the lookout to launch a few more.
i’m glad to hear things keep moving along. can you tell me a bit more about what we can expect at the events them-selves?
The events are a blast. We get to know each other very well. Now, my closest circle of friends is due to Drink and Click. We meet and talk to the new members and give them a rundown of the event. We mention the monthly challenge … [and we] ask them about their knowledge of camera settings and if they need help. From there we introduce them to the group, break the ice, and start drinking and clicking, as we make our way between locations. you mentioned monthly prizes?
We have a monthly photography worldwide chal-lenge. We select a theme and post an event. All chapters compete and strive to place into the finals with participants able to submit three photos into the selection pool. We are lucky to have awesome prize sponsors like Smugmug, Think Tank Photo, Trey Ratcliff, Gary Fong, Rocky Nook, blackRapid,
Xume and Viewbug, to mention a few. We only award prizes for the top three images, which we share on our social networks.
Why do you think drink and click has been so successful?
I believe Drink and Click breaks the ice… If you attend a regular photowalk you
might get to shake hands with the orga-nizers or top photographers during that
walk, but you never get to spend some time talking and socializing with
them. At the Drink and Click events you are in one place for a while
before moving to another location. You see everyone
talking and showing each other gear and being all photog-
raphy geeky. Yes, we talk photog-raphy alright. You build networks
and friends at these events and the fact of being at a bar does help.
Where do you hope to grow from here?
Drink and Click is becoming a social marketing tool in the Austin, Texas, area. We don’t have all the details worked out, but we are heading that way. There are quite a few places in Austin, Texas, that would like to see Drink and Click visit their place, and we’d like to expand that influence, repu-tation and benefit to our other chapters as well.
What are your favorite things about the events?
My favorite things in the events is meeting new people and networking. I also enjoy showing people how to use off camera flash or do portraits.
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meet juan gonzalez, drink and click founder
I grew up as a tour guide in the Amazon, Venezuela. I would watch photographers during our tours staging pictures of my everyday surroundings of caves, plants and wildlife. A few years later, I moved to Texas. I got married, and then came the kids, hobbies and all the little stresses and joys that come with life. Kids and events happen too fast, and they happen in such a hurry that we don’t remember to record our stages in life. As a father of two, husband of one and friend of thousands, I know how I would like our memories to be recorded.
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how is all of this coordinated?
We’ve got awesome chapter leads in all of our 24 cities. These people are not just random people. They are excellent at what they do and they are the most wonderful social people out there. Every city plans and announces their events through Google+ and we share the events on our site, Facebook page, Twitter, etc. I coordinate the monthly events, prize sponsors and creation of chapter pages. Lotus Carroll, another wonderful photographer from the Austin area, overviews the domestic chapters and shares their images. She also plans the monthly Drink and Click Show on Google+, which is streamed live to YouTube.
do i have to be a professional photographer to attend?
You don’t have to be a professional photographer to attend. In fact, people have joined us without cameras first and then decided which camera they want to buy after talking to us. Participants attending our events worldwide range from rookies to pro photographers.
To find out more about Drink and Click, visit drinkandclick.com
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It’s summertime. You’re not interested in putting on heavy snowpants or a pair of gloves; besides, your local ski resort is closed until winter. but, despite the rising temps and abundant pool parties, you miss the feel of carving down the mountain and of your board beneath your feet. So, here’s an exciting alternative to satiate your appetite for shredding: sandboarding.
An introductionSandboarding is a niche sport in which participants ride down large sand dunes on a board similar to a snowboard (the board, though, is much shorter and has a simpler binding to slip your feet in and out). Sandboarding emerged in the United States in the 1980s, becoming popular in California. There are, however, there are plenty of good sandboarding spots to be found from Alaska to North Carolina.
Why sAndboArding rocks1. You’re not cold! This might seem obvious, but seriously, it’s a big plus.
There are days when snowboarding is difficult, even impossible, due to freezing temperatures and icy conditions. When sandboarding, the only thing that can end a ride is a downpour. Enjoy making turns while wearing shorts and a t-shirt, and getting sun that doesn’t result in a goggle tan (sunglasses tans, however, are usually unavailable).
2. Sandboarding can be a great workout. After all, one of the biggest differences between snowboarding and sandboarding is the absence of chairlifts in the latter. When sandboarding, you’re walking uphill every time you want to go down. No problem, though; this is not only a good workout, but there’s a certain gratification that comes when you have to work to make turns.
3. Sandboarding is inexpensive. Once you have a sandboard to use, most dunes are free to access.
Shreddingthe slopesIf you want to spend some time on a slope this summer, be sure to try out this hot-weather alternative…
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A couple of cheAt-sheet pointers1. The bases of sandboards are often harder than those of snowboards
in order to withstand sand. Still, you can use a snowboard to shred dunes if you need to… just keep in mind that this will definitely put your board out of commission for the upcoming winter. So, my advice is to buy or rent an actual sandboard if you are interested in trying this sport out instead of destroying your gear.
2. Like snowboards and surfboards, there are different shapes and lengths of sandboards. A versatile sandboard will come up to your mouth in height, but it is helpful to ask a sandboard retailer (you can find them in some outdoor speciality stores) for advice when purchasing one. Of course, find a rental sandboard if you’d like to give the sport a try before you drop into a purchase.
3. Not every dune is safe for sandboarding. Depending on the region that you live in, some dunes are off limits to sandboarders because riding on them can cause erosion and be damaging to local animal species. Also, don’t shred if there is dune grass present (the grass has fragile roots and is generally protected). be mindful of signs before you trudge up the hill.
plAces to shred (A short list)1. If you’re interested in having a little help getting into the sport,
Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon, is a great place to start. Along with great recreational sandboarding, the park also offers lessons so you can learn the basics from a pro before you head out into the dunes on your own.
2. Great Sand Dunes National Park in Mosca, Colorado, is four hours south of Denver and is home to the tallest dunes in North America. The dunes are easy to access and open for hiking and riding 24 hours a day. It’s only $3 to access the park (or $15 dollars for a year-long pass), and you can camp for free.
““there’’s a certain gratification that comes when you have to work to make turns.”
3. Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, North Carolina, is said to have the best sandboarding on the east coast. Make the trip from October to March, as that is the only time of year sandboarding is allowed. Permits are required, but they’re easy to purchase from the park office.
4. Sand City on the coast in central California sounds like a clever name for a sandboarding park, but it’s actually the nearest town to the group of dunes. Known as “The Pit” to local sandboarders, the dunes offer steep lines and cliff drops, ideal for the more advanced sandboarder. Also, when you need a break from hiking and riding, be sure to take in the beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean visible from the beach.
So, grab a board and try a new way to shred this summer! For a list of even more places to sandboard, visit sandboard.com/locations
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what’s goin’ onAugust/SeptemberEVENTS
Aug August 2 – 4 Oregon TrifectaLincoln City, Oregon
oregontrifecta.comThis year’s Trifecta brings together some of the greatest bowl riders in the world. Many of these riders have spent the last 11 years or more on Oregon’s cement parks built by Dreamland and Grind- line. Many riders will show off some amazing feats while some of the newer riders will be amazed at the tricks they will pull off in the heat of competition. This 11th annual pro skateboard bowl riders competition will span three days starting in Lincoln City before moving into West Linn and Pier Park.
August 2 – 4 LollapaloozaChicago, Illinois | lollapalooza.comOne of the most adored annual music festivals in the United States, and for good reason, Lollapalooza is located right in the heart of Chicago, offering the opportunity to explore the city by day and enjoy the incred-ible music at night. 2013’s incredible lineup includes The Cure, Mumford & Songs, The Killers, The Lumineers, Imagine Dragons and many more.
August 9 – 11 Outside LandsSan Francisco, California
sfoutsidelands.comFeaturing dozens of bands and attractions, from singer-songwriters to DJs, jazz acts and cutting-edge rock bands, plus a multitude of food, beer, wine and art options, San Francisco’s vibrant cultural community is represented at Outside Lands. Headlining this year are Paul McCartney, Nine Inch Nails, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Willie Nelson, Phoenix, The National and more spectacular artists.
August 3 – 4 Electric AdventureJackson, New Jersey
electricadventure.comThe first festival of its kind, Electric Adventure returns for its second year of thrills and entertain-ment at Six Flags amuse-ment park. This year’s event has been spread out over two days, allowing for even more time to ride every roller coaster in the park, and rock out to your favorite electronic acts.
August 23 – 25 The American Folk Festivalbangor, Maine | americanfolkfestival.comA celebration of multicultural traditional arts—music, dance, crafts, food and storytelling—the American Folk Festival was voted a top 100 event of 2007 and has continued to grow ever since. Cultural traditions from across the United States and the world are recognized at the festival, with four stages of music and dance, a children’s area with activities for the whole family, dozens of food vendors offering ethnic food, regional specialties and traditional festival favorites, plus a market-place that offers unique, handcrafted items for sale.
August 23 – 25 2013 USA Wakesurf National Championship
Pine Mountain, Georgia | thecwsa.orgThe 2013 USA Wake Surf National Championship is the premier qualifying competition stop for the World Series of Wake Surfing. The three-day national championship features many of the best riders in the world, including Drew Danielo, Keeenan Flegel and James Walker, competing behind the newest advancement in wake surfing technology—the Nautique G23 which features a unique NSS wake shaping system.
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August 26 – September 2 burning Manblack Rock Desert, Nevada | burningman.comThis cult favorite event is “an annual experiment in temporary community dedicated to radical self-expres-sion and radical self-reliance.” Held in the middle of the Nevada desert, it draws an eccentric community of about 50,000 people who are not merely attendees but instead active participants—they create the city, the interaction, the art, the performance and, ultimately, the entire experience of the event. In the end, no trace is left behind as the whole temporary metropolis is sent up in flames.
August 26 – September 2 Out of bounds Comedy FestivalAustin, Texas
outofboundscomedy.comThe Out of bounds Comedy festival showcases some of the best in improv, sketch and stand-up comedy from all over the country and around the world during its seven-day run. Celebrating its 12th year, the festival is host to over 500 performers in 100 shows, and is dedicated to seeking out and finding comedic talent in all corners of the industry.
September 15 – 21ASP World Championship Tour; Hurley ProTrestles, California | aspworldtour.comThe world’s best surfers descend upon the one of the world’s most high-performances waves—San Onofre State beach, Lower Trestles, for the Hurley Pro. This event is one of the most critical ASP World Tour events on US shores and where the best of the best fight for the world title, while proving that surfing is one of the most competitive world sports featuring some of the finest, most talented athletes on the planet.
August 31 – September 2 bumbershootSeattle, Washington | bumbershoot.orgThe nation’s largest international music and arts festivals, bumbershoot began in 1971 and has grown to attract over 100,000 people annually, who wish to experience the best in music, film, comedy, spoken word, dance, theater, performance and visual arts. Listen to groundbreaking local, national and international artists at a number of indoor and outdoor venues, and enjoy the food, merchandise and craft offerings. Death Cab for Cutie, Fun., Heart, Kendrick Lamar, MGMT, Maceo Parker, Ra Ra Riot and Tegan and Sara are among some artists performing at bumbershoot this year.
September 28SOLVE beach and Riverside CleanupOregon Coast | solv.orgThe event takes place along the entire Oregon coast, from the Washington to the California borders. Volunteers may check in at one of 40 meeting sites, pick up a litter bag, and head down to the beach to help improve the coast for wildlife and visitors. Coordinators suggest volunteers bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes. This event is hosted by SOLVE, which supports projects that engage volunteers in the cleanup of litter and illegal dump-sites, invasive plant removal, native tree and shrub planting, and watershed maintenance and moni-toring activities.
August 29 – September 2 Telluride Film FestivalTelluride, Colorado | telluridefilmfestival.orgSince 1973, the Telluride Film Festival has been bringing fans and profes-sionals together to share their love for film and culture. The cozy mountain town of Telluride provides the perfect setting for this event, celebrating the magic of movies, community and creativity. In the past, films such as Slumdog Millionaire, Juno and The King’s Speech have made their world premier at the festival, which is packed with events, talks, screenings and an opportunity to meet and mingle with some of the most influential players in film today.
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In Humboldt County, a new stock
of decibel pushing playlist pimps is
keeping it fresh, keeping their ears to
the grindstone, and blowing up barriers.
They call themselves the Humboldt
Bass Crew and they grew from playing
freshman shows at their university, to
playing some of the biggest summer
music festivals in the state.
EnjOy – SigHtS & SOunDS.
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You can’t throw a rock in Northern California without hitting a bass-slanging DJ. These rogue agents are the driving force behind the break neck fluctuations and changes the EDM scene has been experiencing lately. Unless you live next to a PK sound system and a bass temple in San Francisco, it’s hard to keep up with the raw amount of music sliding around the area and DJs are the copper wire in this enormous game of tele-
phone. From the bay Area to the Oregon border, the music is bouncing to a slew of different drummers and the young cats are driving the marching band bus.In London’s East End in the United Kingdom, or the big
cities in Denver, Colorado, you can find the same inno-vation and the youthful, skinny jean, tank top wearing,
sunglass sporting enthusiasts that come with it. Still, in Northern California the innovation takes on a serious pace. The amount of producers in a compact region, access to new music sharing online technologies like SoundCloud (soundcloud.com) and beatport (beatport.com), coupled with an enthusiastic blog sphere with a reputation for getting new sounds out quick, gives Northern California a distinct advan-tage in the realm of
innovation. The final cog in the fastest-growing genre in the United States are those DJs in their early 20’s who fall in love with it all and travel around slamming it into people’s heads like mini-jacks into IPods.
Heading north out of the bay—past Santa Rosa and the Sonoma wine country— through towns like Willits and Ukiah and into giant Redwood groves, across fast and bubbling rivers is a little microcosm of the entire scene, Humboldt County. In Humboldt —as the locals affectionately call it—a new stock of decibel pushing playlist pimps are keeping it fresh, keeping their ears to the grindstone and blowing up barriers. They call them-selves the Humboldt bass Crew.
The crew was started in 2010 by two Freshman Humboldt State University students—Andrew Hygate (on SoundCloud as Treemeista) and Theo Newhall (on SoundCloud as G.I.R., which stands for Galactic Inter-stellar Robot). The crew was started to underwrite dance parties for the more than 6,000 students at HSU that were under 21 and needed a little wiggle space. Using university lecture halls, the crew threw two shows a semester their first year until university officials shut down the campus club due to concerns over drug and alcohol use. Meanwhile, the crew that now includes bret Jacobson (on SoundCloud as bret Jacobson) and a few
others started working on music, performance skill levels and collaborations with other venues and sound systems.
They utilized Humboldt EDM ground-zero Nocturnum with the help of production artist PSY FI and the Ooze System (featured in Hydrolife July/August 2012). From there the group added a few more beat-savvy individuals to their roster, like trap aficionado Josh Wu Wei Masser (on SoundCloud as Wu Wei).
The crew then took the show on the road in 2012 playing at summer music festivals and shows around California from Mecca in the Coachella Valley to bass friendly festi-vals near the bay. However, the evolution from freshman selectors to full-blown touring bass bouncers wasn’t complete. Hygate, working with producers and people involved in the electronic scene, started bass or Death Records to support underground electronic artists who were crushing it on SoundCloud and beat Port but didn’t have an EP under their belt. Soon after the new label formed, it started popping out EPs from Los Angeles to Louisiana. High Top Kicks (hightopkicks.net/blog) was one of the first, and now the label has an office in Vienna, Austria, to represent the European scene.
Since graduating, the Humboldt-rooted group has been moving onto bigger festivals, and some like Newhall (G.I.R.), Hygate (Treemeista) and Masser (Wu Wei) are taking their music to the next level. Newhall just moved back to the bay to attend AES for sound production and engineering school. Hygate and
Masser are mastering Abelton 9 this summer and also producing original tracks. The future looks bright for the group. No longer the
freshman party crew, Humboldt bass Crew and the DJs represented are moving into a class of their own.
Look ‘em Up@UDIOGA$M—soundcloud.com/audiogasmisrealALIEN LOUNGE—soundcloud.com/alien-lounge-1bRET JACObSON—soundcloud.com/bretjacobsonCHOPSJUNKIE—soundcloud.com/chopsjunkieDEVSTEP—soundcloud.com/devstepG.I.R—soundcloud.com/g-i-r
“the final cog in the
fastest-growing genre in
the united States are those
Djs in their early 20s who
fall in love with it all and
travel around slamming
it into people’s heads like
mini-jacks into ipods.“
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So you’re down on your hands and knees pulling weeds…ever think about making
all that work really worthwhile by eating them instead of throwing them away?
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It’s funny how popular things can fall out of favor. Centuries ago many of the plant life we now class as weeds was part of the everyday diet, but as the years rolled by, they were down-graded to nothing more than a nuisance. Today, however, we again realize these hardy plants hold a multitude of medicinal uses and abundant amounts of vitamins and minerals—some in extremely high proportions compared to the common garden variety vegetables and herbs we purchase day to day. In fact, weeds are becoming fashionable again!
Edible weeds are even making an appearance in the kitchens of the world’s best chefs, so keep an eye out the next time you visit your favorite restaurant—you might just find some of these wild greens on the menu. There are also hundreds of wild weeds, herbs, flowers, trees and shrubs lying in wait for you to forage. These wild edibles can add a rustic charm to your daily greens intake. They’ll help you to greater health and give your boring old salads and stir-fries an interesting, healthy and flavorsome boost.
So, interested in giving these retro plants a try? Here’s a few common edible weeds, some ideas on eating them and a few old folk uses for them:
DandelionsWe’ve probably all seen a child sporting a dandelion necklace around her neck, but have you ever encouraged her to eat it? Dandelions are probably the most common edible weed around and they hold some
awesome medicinal benefits. Dandelions can help purify the blood and when made into a tincture, it can strengthen the liver. They also contain caro-tenes, which can help fight cancer and heart disease. They are high in beta carotene and vitamins A and C.
The entire dandelion can be eaten and has a much higher nutritional value than most of the leafy
greens we consume. The young leaves are sweeter, but they increase in bitterness as they grow
bigger. Steep them to make herbal tea, or add to stir-fries, soup or salads.
PurslaneRich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, purslane is very versatile. Add it raw to salads or throw it into your next stew, stir-fry or veggie dish. Also, try sautéing it with other common greens in soy sauce, garlic and fresh ginger for an interesting side dish.
ChickweedChickweed is great for the diges-
tion. It’s high in iron, vitamin C, protein, omega-6 fatty acids and more
minerals than we have room to list here. A chickweed tincture can help with thyroid issues and weight loss. If pounded in a mortar and pestle, it is
also great for application to bites, sores or burns.
Chickweed is becoming a popular basil replacement in pesto, and it adds a gentle
herb-like quality to soups and stews. It’s also a deli-cate addition for salads. Use it sparingly, though; it can cause diarrhea in
copious amounts.
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“Start by consuming small amounts of these weeds as you introduce them into your diet and then gradually build up consumption.”
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PlantainAlso known as white man’s foot, plantain behaves like a bitter leafy green. Prepare and use it as you would spinach, arugula or kale. As with all bitter greens, it is very high in nutrients.
A few notesWe’ve mentioned using herbal tincture throughout this article. A tincture is a concentrated herbal extract utilizing almost flavorless alcohols (think vodka) to extract the goodness from herbs and plants.
Finally, remember to only eat wild plants you can identify; some can be deadly or in the very least make you extremely sick. So, find a good resource manual. Also start by consuming small amounts of these weeds as you introduce them into your diet and then gradually build up consumption.
YarrowYarrow’s a perennial weed that treats colds and flu. If turned into a tincture, it is an effective insect repel-lent. Yarrow can help to heal wounds and cuts, and it is commonly held that chewing on fresh yarrow leaves on a sore tooth will ease the toothache. It’s also effective in relieving fever and stomach cramps.
Young leaves can be added to salads, stews and soups. Also, steep the stems and leaves for a lightly scented tea. When using yarrow flowers, only use the white ones.
Wild violetsThese leaves and flowers are great to add to salads, and they make a deliciously fragrant tea. The flowers are also beautiful when used as toppers on desserts (try candying them, too). Violets have great medicinal properties like soothing ulcers and detoxifying the liver.
Burdockburdock helps the body digest fatty acids and aids the processing of lipids in the liver. It’s also a great source of dietary fiber. Studies suggest burdock has prebiotic properties and has been used topically for skin condi-tions like eczema and psoriasis. The Chinese used burdock to help ease sore throats and colds.
Treat burdock like a vegetable and add it to soups, stews and stir-fries to increase nutritional value.
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The year the curing powers contained within mineral springs in the United States were docu-mented. J.L. Weaver, a United States Army surgeon, performed experiments with spring water on chronically ill soldiers. (Source: traveltips.usatoday.com)
1890
The number of units on the Scoville scale that Resiniferatoxin (RTX) measures in at. RTX is a naturally occurring chemical found in resin spurge (Euphorbia resinifera), a cactus-like plant commonly found in Morocco and in Euphorbia poissonii found in northern Nigeria. It is an ultrapotent analog of capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili pepper. (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resiniferatoxin)
16,000,000,000
The average number of calo-ries that are burned off when a person laughs normally amongst friends. That’s about the same number of calories
one burns while taking notes in a classroom or standing and talking on the phone. (Source: caloriecount.about.com)
The amount of feet the deepest hot spring in the United States measures. It's located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. (Source: guinnessworldrecords.com)
1,002
The percentage of school-aged children in Portland, Oregon, that either ride a bike or walk to
school, which is made possible because of a program that gives every public school student between fourth and tenth grade a 12-week course on how to ride a bicycle safely. (Source: usatoday30.usatoday.com)
31
The length in feet (plus 10 in.) of sandboarding's longest-distance back flip as recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records. The achievement belongs to Josh Tenge, a professional sandboarding champion. Josh is a four-time world sandboarding champion and holds three world records. (Source: oregon.com/central_coast_attractions/sandmaster_park)
44
The average number of hours a gardener growing food spends in their gardens every week. (Source: ag.ndsu.edu) 5
The number of national chapters there are of Drink and Click, a social photography club that meets for drinks, talks about
photography and wanders to take pictures in between. (Source: drinkandclick.com/blog)
The dispounted amount of microspecies contained in the taxo-nomically complex genus
of Taraxacum (dandelions).There are also about 34 macrospecies and approximately 235 apomictic and polyploid microspecies that have been recorded in other countries. Some botanists take a much narrower view and only accept a total of about 60 species. (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taraxacum)
2,000
The decade in which the sport of mountain biking rapidly developed. Gary Fisher, a bicycle racer, and his partner Carles Kelly were some of the first people to grow tired of the hectic life with traffic in the city of San Francisco. So in 1976, the pair organized the first and steadily increased the amount of races that were held at the 3-mi. long Cascade Fire Trail near Fairfax. Riders from all over the city soon joined the fun.(Source: library.thinkquest.org)
1970s
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