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Updated October 05, 2010 14:49:00

Like many Foreign Correspondent assignments, it started with what seemed a simple notion: a journey along the mighty, muddy Mekong, the world's richest biosphere (with the possible exception of the Amazon), to tap into the debate about damming the river.

Laos offered a good focus since nine of the 11 planned mainstream hydro-electric dams along the length of the river may be built here. Government policy is to turn Laos into 'the battery of Asia'.

Here's a diary of our trip through Laos to investigate the state of the Mekong and what impact the planned dams would have.

Day 1

Fly with ABC South Asia correspondent Zoe Daniel and Bangkok bureau cameraman David Leland to Luang Prabang in northern Laos. It was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list a few years ago - a well-built, small-scale river city featuring 34 Buddhist temples, ranging from magnificent to renovator's delight.

We were met by a Lao government representative, known in the trade as a minder, who would travel every kilometre with us. The Laos government is old-style communist of the hammer-and-sickle flag variety, meaning it doesn't much like prying foreign journalists and intended to keep an eye on us.

First though, we would be stung for filming permits, in US dollars thank you; in Laos, a million Lao kip amounts to not very much.

Day 2

Not long after dawn, the torrential rain of a few hours earlier had ceased, the Mekong appeared serene and our long boat seemed remarkably stable. The rackety engine didn't bear close examination but there were life jackets, as promised, and paddles. What could possibly go wrong?

Mist hung on the green forested hills and it was one of those days that the thought occurred: they're paying me to do this!

We set out to find a fisherman who could give us a water-level view of life on the Mekong. We found Kham La net fishing along the banks upstream from Luang Prabang. His narrow dugout canoe was expertly piloted by six-year-old Kham Ai, the youngest of eight children.

It's getting towards the end of wet season and the river is swollen - not the best time for fish.

Day 3

A pre-dawn start just for a change, to pre-position ourselves outside Wat Xieng Thong, a famous Buddhist temple dating from the fifth century and sitting high above the Mekong. As dawn breaks, orange-robed, shaven-headed, mostly teenaged monks file silently along the streets, silver bowls wedged against hips for the traditional gathering of alms.

A quick breakfast and then all aboard HMAS Foreign Correspondent for a run down-river. The aim was to try to get as far as the site of the planned Xayaboury dam, which is emerging as the test case for damming the mainstream of the Mekong.

Several hours later the boatman was nervous; the river was running high and he was unhappy that his boat was being buffeted by rapids. It soon became clear that taking the scenic Mekong route to the capital Vientiane at two days plus sailing was a non-starter.

Day 4

Van loaded, we headed up into the mountains. The trip to the capital, we were told, could take eight hours, or it could take 12.

The road was much improved but the shrugging shoulders of both the driver and the minder suggested they knew enough about camera crews to be fatalistic. We would stop, they knew, when picture opportunities were too good to pass up.

Needless to say the van came to a bone-jarring halt fairly frequently and 12 hours later, we pulled into the old French colonial capital, Vientiane. It will celebrate its 450th anniversary later this year. It lacks the charm of Luang Prebang but it is the power centre - a place to seek answers on the dams.

Day 5

The narrow corridors of the Department of Energy and Mines are plastered with an extraordinary array of dam projects. Civil servants bustle about. Not much doubt here that dams and hydro-electricity are seen to represent the future for Laos.

Xaypaseuth Phomsoupha, boss of the department, who had studied in Australia, strikes a clear theme. Too many Lao, particularly in the country areas, exist on less than two dollars a day.

Selling power to Laos' energy-thirsty and rapidly industrialising neighbours, particularly Thailand and Vietnam, will earn billions on foreign exchange earnings, which the government says will be used to raise living standards.

A few streets away at the World Wildlife Fund, Stuart Chapman takes us into a muddy garden, bedevilled with red ants, and painstakingly sets out the catastrophic consequences of damming the Mekong.

The Xayaboury dam (day 3) would likely "herald the extinction" of one of the river's most extraordinary creatures - the giant catfish.

As the sun settled over the Mekong, we fetched up at a rather grand building on the river bank, the headquarters of the Mekong River Commission. The MRC, partly funded by Australian aid, aims to provide the Mekong River countries with the best possible scientific and technical advice about managing the river.

The Laos government has formally notified its neighbours, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, that it wants the Xayaboury dam to be built. The MRC expects to take six months to assess the project before offering scientific and technical advice. In the end, though, politicians will decide.

Day 6

Back in the van and heading up to into the hills, into dam country. Theun Hinboun has been operating a dam up here for 12 years and Somphone Simmalavong does his best to sell us on the benefits of hydro-power.

Annual revenue, he says, is $60 million, with 60 per cent of the dividend going to the government. In fact they're making so much money that giant earth-moving machines are gouging a massive pit alongside the existing power station to double the number of turbines. To double capacity, they'll need to re-locate another 11 villages.

Overnight in the dam camp.

Day 7

A 4WD vehicle is essential to get along a muddy track to yet another re-settlement camp where a meeting is in progress. People are complaining that their neat, orderly village of stilt homes with galvanised iron rooves is far from their farms and the river where it was easy to fish.

Cham Pha takes us into the home he's building with compensation money, 40 million kip (about $5,000). It's a work in progress but electricity from the power station means he can run his satellite television, showing an English Premier League game, and karaoke sound system.

Even so, he's still adjusting to the idea that if his family wants to eat something, he has to buy it. The day ends with a rush, zipping along a massive reservoir around the other side of the mountain to the largest infrastructure project in Laos, the Nam Theun Two hydro scheme, which has cost $1.5 billion and only a few months ago began providing a return - an estimated $2 billion to the government over the life of the 25-year concession.

Day 8

More filming on the reservoir in golden morning light and then along the extraordinarily long power station outflow channel, flanked in parts by giant electricity pylons marching into the distance. A long travelling day to Pakse, the biggest city in the south of Laos. Sunset over the Mekong - spectacular.

Day 9

You can have too much of dams and hydro techno talk, so when the opportunity arises in Champasak province to do a bit of rock-hopping, we catch a barge across the Mekong, drive as far as possible and then hike with camera and tripod up to a World Heritage site, Wat Phu, an ancient Khmer religious complex dating from the fifth century.

Further down river the thunder of the Khon Phapheng Falls can be heard before they're seen. On first sight unremarkable, the falls are vertically challenged but their sheer scale is impressive - as wide as 14 kilometres in the wet season. So too the power of the river; you can see why they want to dam it. Crying out for a helicopter shot, but not on Foreign Correspondent's budget.

Day 10

Pandemonium in a fish market. In the pre-breakfast rush, fresh supplies have arrived.

The Mekong is the biggest fresh-water fishery in the world, with some 1200 species, and most are migratory. Experts warn that in plonking a dam down on part of the Kohn Falls, the disruption to the Don Sahong channel could be disastrous for fishing in Laos, Cambodia and further downriver in Vietnam.

Late afternoon, yet another long boat took us without normal protocols just across the border into Cambodia, joining tourist boats battling for prime position.

Fortunately a pod of Irrawaddy dolphins showed themselves. No spectacular breaches and frustrating for cameraman David Leland but probably the best possible way to end a memorable journey.

Like most visitors, we leave hoping the dolphins and the fish can survive the damming of the Mekong.

Zoe Daniel's story, The Amazon of Asia, airs on Foreign Correspondent at 8pm on October 5 on ABC 1.

Topics: dams-and-reservoirs, environment, lao-people-s-democratic-republic

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The hypoplastic left heart disease is a congenital heart malformation which represents about 1% of all heart anomalies. It is the most common cause of death for heart disease within the first month of life.

As for morphology, the left ventricle is too small or absent, mitral and aortic valves are atretic or severely hypoplastic, the ascending aorta and the aortic arch are hypoplastic, the left atrium is small and there are often other cardiovascular malformations: interatrial defect in 15% of the cases, interventricular defect in 10% and coarctation of the aorta, which is the most frequent combined anomaly.
The disease is well tolerated during fetal life thanks to supersystemic pulmonary resistances and a prevalent right ventricle which ensures a normal pressure of perfusion into the descending aorta and the placenta through the ductus arteriosus, whereas the disease becomes intolerable after birth because of the inversion of the relation of the systemic and pulmonary resistances and the closing of the ductus arteriosus, which causes a dramatic drop in the systolic flow and in the pressure into aorta and a situation of shock.

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. There is an atresia of mitral valve and aortic valve, left ventricle is virtual, ascending aorta is hypoplastic. The ductus arteriosus is the only way for the aorta to receive blood.

The survival of these patients depends on the size of the ductus arteriosus which permits the right ventricle to keep the right flux into the aorta and on the presence of a wide interatrial defect which allows the decompression of the left ventricle. The medical treatment consists of mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy, infusion of prostaglandin immediately after birth, in order to maintain the ductus arteriosus open, and atrioseptostomy to decompress the left atrium and improve oxygenation.
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  • The first phase of the Norwood procedure, undertaken immediately after birth, consists in the resection of the trunk of the pulmonary artery, closure of the distal end by a patch and binding of the ductus arteriosus; a shunt is carried out on the right between the subclavian artery and the right pulmonary artery and a connection of the proximal pulmonary artery with the ascending aorta and the aortic arch.

  • The second phase of the Norwood procedure performed at the age of six months, consists in creating a pulmonary shunt between the superior vena cava and the right pulmonary artery.

  • The third phase consists in a modified Fontan procedure, at the age of 18 months.

The best candidate for the last stage of the Norwood procedure must present the following hemodynamic characteristics: not restrictive interatrial communication, adequate tricuspid valve, a not obstructed anastomasis between the pulmonary aorta and descending aorta, low vascular resistances and adequate right ventricular function.

At present some authors report a rate of survival of 76% at the age of 1 month, 58% at the age of 12 months, 54% at the age of 4 years. Others report significantly lower data. At present there are still controversial theories about which procedure should be applied.

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CHICAGO, July 5, 2011 –The American Dental Association Foundation (ADAF) Board of Directors recently announced the appointment Gene R. Wurth, J.D., M.B.A., as the Foundation’s new executive director effective July 5. Wurth, 60, will manage the ADAF, the charitable arm of the American Dental Association, which secures contributions and provides grants for dental research, education, access to oral health care for underserved populations and assistance for dentists and their families in need.

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Wurth most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) which raised more than $150 million for research and education during his 11-year tenure. Prior to joining the OREF, Wurth served as Assistant Dean for Development of Alumni Programs at the University of Illinois, College of Law, and served as President and CEO of Provena Covenant Medical Center Foundation in Urbana, Ill.

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Review | Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Essence

Prop·o·lisA red or brown resinous substance collected by honeybees from tree buds, used by them to fill crevices and to seal and varnish honeycombs.

I first heard about the skin care benefits of propolis via Korean beauty blogger/vlogger Hover of Hover’s Jelly. She has used pure propolis extract as part of her skin care regimen for a long time and has raved about its healing and protective properties. A couple of years ago, a study came out that even confirmed propolis’ natural ability to protect the skin from sun damage, which I thought was pretty cool:

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The study authors say they also discovered that a 16% concentration of propolis as a topical application had a sun-protection factor (SPF) of 20, and has proven to be an effective sunblock when applied to mice.

Of course, if you are allergic to bees or bee by-products, it’s best to consult your physician before using products with such ingredients on your face!

Many people attest to propolis’ very intense smell, and I was excited when Hover recommended a stink-free propolis essence on her channel that she has been loving, in lieu of the pure extract. So in comes Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Essence. For those that don’t have direct access to Korean beauty products, it’s available at a number of online Asian beauty e-tailers like Korea Depart, Cosmetic Love, TesterKorea, as well as eBay and Amazon . I purchased mine on eBay (seller: BringBringShop) for around $22 when it was on sale (you can usually find it in the $20-$35 range online.)

And let me just say, Korean beauty companies have truly mastered the art of irresistible packaging. It came as a stand-alone glass bottle wrapped in a clear plastic seal. It didn’t come with any information or instructions in English. Attached was a small tag with only Korean text.
SF_RH_PE_tagYou get 50mL of essence. The cap is quite unique to me — when you twist it to remove, a button pops up for you to press and dispense the essence from a pipette. I think it’s a lot nicer than a regular dropper, and it feels more secure. Note that the pretty yellow-orange ombré color you see on the bottle is not the color of the essence, but rather the coloring of the glass. The essence itself is practically clear and colorless, from what I can tell.
INGREDIENTS (via CosDNA): Propolis extract (50%), royal jelly extract (20%), honey extract (10%), glycerol, dipropylene glycol, butylene glycol, portulaca oleracea extract, arginine, beta-glucan, disodium EDTA, sodium hyaluronate, hydroxyethylcellulose, carbomer, phenoxyethanol.

I appreciate that all the key ingredients are at the very top of the list, and I like that there are no artificial colors or fragrances. It’s filled with lots of different moisturizers. The consistency is sort of a gooey gel (like watered-down honey). There is no discernible scent, which is nice, since I’m not a huge fan of fragrance in skin care. I need only one drop for my entire face, and it spreads easily without feeling sticky. It sinks right into the skin while it leaves a hydrating layer on the surface.
I prefer using it only at night. If I use it during the day, it’s only when I’m not wearing any base makeup, because it feels a little bit heavy for me sitting under a foundation or BB cream.

While the texture is great, and it has an awesome ingredients list, this essence seemed a bit too emollient for my oily skin for daily/nightly use. It’s very hydrating, but for me it would be better to use regularly during the colder months when my skin is a little bit drier, or even just when my skin is feeling irritated and needs to be soothed and protected. I’ve used it around the under-eye area where it can get quite dry and it has worked really well for that purpose too, but I wouldn’t recommend applying it to your lips — it has a very bitter taste!

It hasn’t seemed to cause any clogged pores or breakouts after a few weeks of use. I think people with dry skin who aren’t sensitive to bee byproducts could really enjoy this as a very effective moisturizer.

If you’re curious about incorporating propolis into your skin care routine, this could be a product worth checking out. If you’ve tried it before, or other bee-inspired skin care items, I’d love to know your opinion.

Review | Daltokki Facial Scrub

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I heard about the Daltokki Facial Scrub from Lily of IAmABeautyJunkee. I’ve been wanting to try a rice scrub, and she raved about this one being very gentle yet also very thorough in cleansing, and that it doubled as a wonderful brightening rice-based mask as well, so I thought I’d give it a try.

There wasn’t much information I could find online about this product, as this seems to be a lesser-known Korean brand. They don’t even have a company website. I had to purchase this mask on eBay (prices vary by seller). It’s also available on KoreaDepart and GMarket.

I managed to find some information about the product in English on BuyKorea:

• Being made of round grains of glutinous rice, you can use with less stimulation regardless of skin type.
• Sticky glutinous rice makes sticky skin.
• Prolamine, Tocopherol [a form of vitamin E] : Giving vitality to your skin.
• Rich in Vitamins : Calming skin and supplying nutrition.
• Both of scrubbing and cleansing at the same time.

• Glutinous rice : Rich in vitamins and various nutrients
• 9 kinds of plant extracts (oregano leaf, eucalyptus oil, licorice, rosemary leaf, green tea, scutellaria [mint], centella asiatica, chamomile flower, reynoutria)

• Coat your face with water sufficiently.
• Apply it onto the face with moderate volume.
• Softly massage just only with your fingers for about 30 seconds.
• Wash your face with tepid water.
• Use toner or essence or etc. for moisturizing.

• Keep it refrigerated or in a cool place.
• Be careful to keep water off it and to use only spatula or tea spoon.

The scrub comes in a 90mL container with a small plastic spatula enclosed in a box sleeve. When you screw off the cap, there is another removable cover underneath to keep the contents more secure.

The first thing I noticed about this scrub was the scent. It’s more heavily perfumed than I would like (for a skin care product). It’s not an offensive smell, but it is a bit strong for me — I can’t quite put my finger on the exact fragrance, but to me it’s kind of floral. The scrub itself is an off-white color with a granular texture. The consistency is pretty gooey and sticky, but on wet skin, it smooths out more easily. I used to use St. Ives Apricot Scrub, and the granules in this scrub feel gentler in comparison.

I have yet to find an exact ingredients list in English. All of the text on the container is in Korean (with the exception of the name on the cap). If you know what any of the text means, I’d love to hear the translations in the comments below!

I massaged it over damp skin for about 20-30 seconds, and decided to try to leave it on as a mask (rice and licorice are popular brightening/tone-correcting ingredients in Asian skin care). I intended to let it sit for about 10 minutes, but I had to rinse off after just a minute or two, because to my surprise, my skin started to feel very irritated. I thought that maybe the heavy fragrance (and/or one/some of the many plant extracts/oils in this scrub) was what was bothering my skin (essential oils can be very irritating for some people when applied topically).

After rinsing, my skin felt fine, and it actually felt very hydrated. This scrub leaves a moisturizing layer on the skin after rinsing. The smell of the scrub lingers for about an hour or so. I’m not that fond of it, as strong floral scents can sometimes give me a headache. I was worried that I’d wake up the next day with some kind of allergic reaction, but thankfully my skin felt fine. Definitely softer and more polished.

If you have very sensitive, reactive skin, I’d probably think twice before trying this scrub because it’s loaded with essential oils/fragrance that may be irritating to some people. At the very least, do a patch test on a small area before applying it to the entire face. I don’t recommend using this on inflamed/open acne.

My skin isn’t normally sensitive, but the strong fragrance in this scrub is probably an indicator of how highly concentrated the plant oils are within the ingredients. For its intended purpose as a scrub, it works really well, if you can handle the smell (the granules are gentle enough while still doing a nice job thoroughly exfoliating), and it’s surprisingly quite moisturizing, but it’s far too much for my skin to handle as a mask, which is fine since that is not it’s original purpose anyway. I would like this scrub a lot more if it just wasn’t so heavily-perfumed!

People with dry skin might really enjoy this scrub, given that they are not sensitive to strong fragrances.

Have you tried the Daltokki Facial Scrub? Let me know what you thought about it. Do you have any favorite rice masks or scrubs that you’d recommend?

Review | Farmhouse Fresh Sundae Best Mask

I love chocolate. A lot. So when I came across this on Amazon, I was excited to try it out. The brand is Farmhouse Fresh:

Each product is made with up to 99.6% natural and naturally-derived ingredients. Everything we make is Paraben & Sulfate FREE and our fragrances are all natural or phthalate free. Many of our products are also Vegan and Gluten Free. — (from their website)

This particular product is their Sundae Best Chocolate Softening Mask. It comes in a 3.25 oz. glass jar for $22 on the FHF website. I’ve managed to find it for a few bucks cheaper on Amazon.

It’s not an acne-fighting mask, but more of a skin-softener/wrinkle-fighter (not that I’m trying to really fight wrinkles, but it’s a chocolate mask, so I couldn’t resist…).

And it looks and smells just like brownie batter or chocolate pudding. Can’t attest to the taste though, but I think it’s neat that caramel is the third ingredient on the list, with cocoa powder not too far behind.

Keep in mind that it isn’t an oil-free mask — it contains various natural oils like jojoba, coconut, and sweet almond as moisturizers.  Also note that this particular mask is not vegan. as it contains royal jelly.

I admit, it took a little bit of willpower not to lick my hand clean. It looks and smells so good! It was very easy to spread and didn’t feel grainy at all — very smooth. It dries by hardening a bit, without “pulling” on your skin too much, and it was easy to rinse off with just water. It felt good lounging around, the smell of cocoa wafting all around me. The mask did tingle a little bit, but it wasn’t uncomfortable or irritating. I think the oils in this mask helped to ensure that my face wasn’t tight/dry after rinsing. This is definitely one of the gentler clay masks I’ve tried.

Since this mask is supposed to flush the skin with a little bit of redness, it’s not recommended for people who have sensitive skin or rosacea (they recommend their Pajama Paste (yogurt) mask instead). For anti-acne properties, their Splendid Dirt (pumpkin) mask would best suit you.

My favorite part about this mask is the smell and natural ingredients. My skin was definitely softer after use, but I think I’ve gotten very similar results from less expensive masks I’ve tried. After using it a few times, I haven’t had any issues with this mask causing clogged pores (considering the oils). I think for my oily, acne-prone skin, their pumpkin mask would be better for my needs. But like I said, the smell and awesome ingredients list are what win me over with this. Sundae Best would be best suited for those with more mature skin types who are not particularly sensitive.

Have you tried any of the FHF masks? Any favorites?

A New Year

new_yearMy sisters and I (that’s me in the white sweater) with our significant others this past Christmas.

Long time no blog! It’s hard to believe that it’s already March and we’re a couple weeks away from Spring. It’s been a pretty snowy February up here in the northeast, and I still long for those mild Tucson winters. But so far, it’s been a pretty good year. My sister-in-law gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, my twin sister, Jackie, is getting married later this month to a guy that I love like an older brother, I’ve been doing a lot more artwork lately, and Jon and I are planning a trip to Iceland this Spring!

Jon, me, Jackie, and her fiancée, Chris.

At the end of last year, I was caught up with a lot of anxiety and stress, so I started busying myself with other creative endeavors and began digital painting again. Maybe if I’m feeling up to it, I’ll start an art blog/portfolio blog in the future. We’ll see! In the meantime, you can see more of my artwork on my DeviantArt page here.

nova_artworkA sample of my more recent work!

I haven’t fallen off the beauty blogging bandwagon. and I actually have a bunch of new stuff I want to share and review within the next few weeks, especially skin care items. This bitter cold weather has me itching (literally) to try some new things.

Hope you’re managing to stay warm! How’s your year been so far?

Natural Skin Care | Neem Seed Oil

I first heard about neem seed oil when I visited the Bahamas a couple of years ago. It’s a popular natural remedy for things like acne, mosquito bites, fungal infections, eczema, psoriasis, and other similar skin conditions.

neem_treeA neem tree in Freeport, Bahamas.

It wasn’t until a month or so ago that I decided to try it out for myself. I’ve long been faithful to tea tree oil as a natural acne-fighter, and when I realized that neem seed oil has very similar antibacterial and antimicrobial properties to tea tree oil, I thought it would be a nice substitute for the cooler months, since it’s also supposed to be very moisturizing. If you’ve ever used tea tree oil or tea tree oil-rich products, you’ll know that it acts like an astringent, making it somewhat drying (great for oily skin in the summertime!).

I purchased a 1 oz. sample of unrefined neem seed oil from Garden of Wisdom. (Side note: GoW is a gold mine for anyone who likes dabbling in homemade/natural/DIY face/body/hair care. They have pretty much every raw ingredient — oils, clays, herbs, acids, preservatives, etc. — you could ever ask for at reasonable prices.) It came in a simple no-frills plastic bottle with a flip cap.

Perhaps the one thing that sets this oil apart from other carrier oils is the smell. This stuff is pungent! It’s a very strong, savory smell. GoW describes it as akin to “being in an authentic Thai restaurant” which I think is an accurate description. It smells like sauce or curry. And it kind of looks like it too. Definitely more viscous than tea tree oil. If you’re very sensitive to strong smells, you might not like this, to be quite honest.

I decided to try using this as the only step in my skin care regimen after cleansing — as a combination moisturizer and acne treatment. I was hesitant to use this in the day time, because I didn’t want to go to work smelling “questionable”… The odor took some getting used to, but when applied thinly, seems to mostly fade away. Oh, and be careful not to get this stuff on your lips — it tastes extremely bitter.

It sits on the skin for a little while, and I find that it doesn’t quite absorb completely. It always leaves a bit of a “layer” on the skin, which I liked, when my skin was feeling dry. The extra moisture got rid of all of my dry patches completely, and my skin felt hydrated and balanced again.

However, after a couple more weeks of consistent use, I began to notice tiny little bumps popping up on my cheeks and forehead. I decided to stop using the oil for a bit, wondering if maybe this new addition to my skin care was the culprit. Sure enough, the tiny clogs eventually went away. Unfortunately, this did not work for my acne-prone skin, as it was perhaps a little too rich and moisturizing for me.

I have, however, used it for other purposes with better success, such as with insect bites or small skin wounds. The healing properties are certainly there, but of course with any oil, “your mileage may vary.” Some acne-prone people swear by this to keep their skin clear, but I’m not one of them. Nevertheless, it’s still a great skin hydrator and healer, if you can tolerate the smell.

If you’re curious to try neem seed oil out on your blemished skin, definitely patch-test for a few days first.

Have you ever tried neem seed oil or neem products? What did you think?

Natural Skin Care | Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is one of my favorite natural skin care ingredients. I’ve been using it as a toner and makeup remover for several years, as well as a treatment for insect bites. I think it’s similar to tea tree oil, in that it’s anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and acts as a natural astringent. It’s quite nice for oily, blemished skin.

T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel | Website
I’ve been through countless bottles of this stuff. I mainly use it during the summer, when my skin is very, very oily. This does contain alcohol, so those with dry skin may find it too astringent. It smells a little odd at first… an herbal/alcohol smell? But I’ve gotten used to it. It’s a nice natural way to remove excess oil, dirt, or makeup.
dickinsons_witch_hazelINGREDIENTS: Witch hazel (100% all natural), Alcohol (14%).

Thayers Alcohol-Free Cucumber Witch Hazel | Website
This is better suited for drier skin and/or colder months because it’s both alcohol-free and contains aloe vera, a natural moisturizer. I think I may even like this brand a little bit better, because it has the same benefits of Dickinson’s without being too drying, so I can use it all-year-round. I think this would be better for those with drier, more sensitive skin. And it smells so refreshing… like real cucumber juice. Their rose petal water witch hazel is probably their more popular version. I may give that one a try after I finish this bottle.
thayers_witch_hazelINGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Certified Organic Filet Of Aloe Vera), Glycerin (Vegetable), Hamamelis Virginiana (made from Certified Organic Witch Hazel) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract.

Both brands are significantly more cost-effective compared to “finished” toners you find in the skin care aisle. Aside from using witch hazel by itself for toning, you could also add it to homemade face masks as well to calm blemished skin.

Have you ever used witch hazel as part of your skin care routine? What did you think?

Fun Find | The Wild Unknown Tarot

As mentioned in my previous post, I recently started playing around with tarot cards again. I came across The Wild Unknown Tarot and was immediately drawn to the artwork.

It is a self-published deck that was illustrated by the very talented Kim Krans. It’s a standard 78-card deck. It comes in a sturdy box with a black lifting ribbon. In lieu of the typical “little white book,” the deck is accompanied by a double-sided fold-out sheet. It lists the meanings of each suit (swords, cups, wands, pentacles) of the minor arcana, the major arcana, as well as each individual card with a few keywords. Sort of like a tarot cheat sheet. The guidebook comes separately. It features an introduction to the tarot, how to do simple spreads, grayscale images of the cards and goes into more depth with the artist’s interpretations and meanings.

If you’re looking for a deck that mirrors the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith imagery, this is not it. It’s easy to see how some of the cards “nod to” some of the RWS symbolism, but overall this deck is quite unique.

Each card measures 4.75″ x 2.75″. They’re made of thick, nice quality card stock with a matte finish. They are not glossy or slippery, and feel very comfortable to handle and shuffle. There’s something very primitive and simplistic that I love about the artwork. Krans uses pen, ink and watercolors. I love it when you can literally see the artist’s “process” in the medium they use. Even the backs of the cards are beautiful and kind of hypnotic.

The deck is full of animal and nature imagery. Each suit of court cards features a different animal “family” — instead of your standard page, knight, king and queen, Krans uses daughter, son, mother and father, respectively.

The images are mostly black and white, with a very selective use of color. The limited colors definitely add to the mood of the cards that use them. Some of the cards are quite dark or disturbing (worms, eyeballs, a buffalo carcass), but then there are also cards that are very upbeat and ethereal (butterflies, twinkling stars, rainbows). The deck doesn’t try too hard to be a certain way.

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Some cards are much more minimalist and abstract than others (see above), which can make it harder for those just starting out with tarot to understand their meanings. But I think it can be more fun this way. It engages our intuition at a very primal level — our response to color, placement, direction of line, negative and positive space, shapes, textures, etc. Meanings may not be as blatantly obvious in representational depictions featuring people or animals, but I think once you do get an idea of what it means, it’s a very honest interpretation.

I’m a big fan of this deck, and I recommend it. I look forward to discovering new things about the imagery as I continue to work with it.

My Tarot Experience

Long time no blog. I’ve rediscovered my interest in the tarot recently and have started putting more effort into working with and understanding the imagery. I’ve been having lots of fun with it, so I thought I’d share my personal experience.

I was first introduced to the tarot in high school, when I acquired my first deck — the Hanson-Roberts deck. It was a time when I was suddenly intrigued with the metaphysical and pagan culture. I’d skim through the cards while perusing the accompanying guidebook. To me, it became more of a game of memorization rather than developing an intuitive thought process. It was kind of overwhelming — “How am I supposed to remember all of this? 78 cards with different meanings (plus reversals!).”

I abandoned the deck for a good few years, but have since become very interested in learning to read the cards again. Jon gifted me a beautiful deck last month — Kat Black’s Golden Tarot, and I’ve been practicing again ever since, even maintaining a tarot journal that I write in almost daily. This time, less effort is spent trying to memorize the traditional meanings, and more is spent on noticing my immediate emotional responses to the images presented to me. It’s a lot of fun to discover that your first instincts often align with what the standard textbook meanings are. For the first time, my tarot cards didn’t feel like flash cards.

I’ve been looking for other decks with artwork that I feel very connected to (there are literally hundreds to choose from) and came across The Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans. The artwork is just so beautiful. I think I’m going to do a separate post just to review the deck.

I’m not seeking to develop “psychic” abilities or become a fortune teller. For a lot of people, tarot is a very spiritual experience (maybe even religious or magical), but for me, it’s more of a practical meditative guide. I think it’s a really fun and interesting way to tap into your creative insight and view certain situations from different perspectives, and maybe even find out more about yourself. I love looking at the artwork and comparing different artists’ interpretations, and learning more about the symbolism and history of such an intricate system.

Do you have any experience working with tarot cards? Have you ever had a reading done? What was it like?

Review | Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence

I recently heard about this product from a few Asian beauty bloggers and vloggers, and it has been touted as an excellent dupe for the infamous[ly expensive] SKII Facial Treatment Essence. While SKII utilizes its own patented fermented yeast ingredient made from sake, Missha’s essence contains a similar yeast byproduct made from beer.

The essence is available on Missha’s website, but I was able to find it for much cheaper on Amazon. You get 150 mL of product.

When I received it, I noticed that there was some extra text on the bottle — the trademarked “ZYOSYS” below the product name. A quick Google search will show the original bottle without this text.

I was worried that I may have received a counterfeit item (also considering how much cheaper I was able to find it), so I decided to contact Missha Customer Service via their website, just to be sure. The next day, I received the following response:

It can be easy to come across fake Asian beauty products online, but fear not if you receive a bottle of this essence with this strange new word on it — it is still genuine.

The packaging is very attractive, but not quite travel-friendly, as it is made of glass and somewhat heavy. The essence is very water-like in consistency (colorless, perhaps slightly more viscous), and has a very faint, hoppy/beer-like scent. It’s called “The First Treatment Essence” because it is supposed to be applied as the first step to your skin care regimen after cleansing. Directions say to gently pat onto clean skin using a cotton pad (like a toner), but I prefer to use my hands so as not to waste any product.

It’s a multi-care skin treatment that’s supposed to hydrate, restore, and brighten the complexion.

missha_trfte_ingredientsINGREDIENTS: Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate (80%), Propanediol,Glycyrrhiza Glabra ( Licorice Root Extract ), Niacinamide, Polyquaternium-51, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Raffinose, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis, Chamomile Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Tromethamine, Water, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol.

It contains some great ingredients like niacinamide and adenosine (good for mature skin types), licorice root extract (naturally evens and brightens skin tone), lactic acid (a natural chemical exfoliant), as well as a slew of soothing plant-based extracts. Missha touts the main ingredient, saccharomyces ferment filtrate, as “a naturally fortified Vitamin B Group [which] supports and increases the rate of metabolism and maintains healthy skin.”

I like the idea of multi-purpose skin care, and if you can pare down your routine into but a couple of essentials that can work like multiple steps, then why not?

It offers lightweight hydration and absorbs quickly without leaving any residual smell behind. As it is now summer time and the weather is humid, I can forgo my regular moisturizer and toner with this. It seems to be enough for my oily complexion. I have been using it twice a day for over a month, and I really like it so far. My skin looks and feels calmer, less red, more hydrated and refined. I have not noticed any adverse effects, irritation, or breakouts. If you’re looking for something to specifically combat acne, this isn’t it. However, if you want a light hydrating layer that will help to gently refine skin tone and texture, you might like this.


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ReutersLogo.jpgThomson Reuters announced two moves atop the editorial staff for its Reuters division, with an eye toward multimedia.

Mark Thompson was named managing editor, multimedia. He had been managing editor, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He will oversee Reuters TV, pictures, and graphics, reporting to global editor of multimedia Chris Cramer.

Brian Rhoads will assume Thompson’s former role as managing editor, Asia. Currently managing editor for the Americas, Rhoads will move from New York to Hong Kong, continuing to report to global managing editor Betty Wong.

Cramer said:

I am thrilled to ask Mark to partner with me to drive the next phase of our multimedia strategy. His management experience and journalistic integrity are coupled with a keen appreciation of our client and customer needs.

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Brian will take his experience and talent running a complex editorial operation back to his old stomping grounds. News from the established and emerging markets in Asia is of keen interest to our readers and customers, and Brian will help keep Reuters’ competitive edge there.


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The Society's 2011 annual meeting (its 123rd such gathering) will be held on October 12-15 at the Biddle Hotel and Conference Center in the Indiana Memorial Union complex on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington.

The theme for the meeting, on which presentations will be encouraged but not required, is "Peace, War, Folklore." Our local host is Indiana University's Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology.

The Invitation for Participation will be posted in early 2011. Proposals will be accepted from February 1 through March 31.

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MARGARET MILLS, Professor emerita, Department of Near East Languages and Cultures, The Ohio State University

Raised in the Pacific Northwest. BA Radcliffe 1968 (English and Anthropology), PhD Harvard 1978 (Ad hoc degree in General Folklore, Comparative Literature [Near East] and Cultural Anthropology, director Albert B. Lord. Contract researcher on higher education development (Iran, 1978-79 prior to revolution) and the US government’s WIN (welfare to work), program (1979-80). Folklore field research and writing supported by Fulbright-Hayes, NSF, NEH, AAUW, the Guggenheim Foundation, Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and Ohio State for University including Mershon Center International Security Studies. Current oral history/folklore research in Afghanistan. Teaching general and Near Eastern folklore including women’s and gender studies topics, the University of Washington (Spring, 1982), Pomona College (1982-83), the University of Pennsylvania (1983-1998), Ohio State University. Administrative experience: Pomona College (1982-83, Dean of Women/Associate Dean of Students), U. Pennsylvania (Graduate Studies Chair, Department Chair), Ohio State University (Department Chair). Participant in folklore-related workshops and invited lectures in Finland (including Finnish Folklore Summer School), Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Germany, Israel, France and Turkey. Joined AFS in 1971 and the Women’s Section in 1973. Served on AFS Board in late 1990’s, and on the Program Committee for the 2000 AFS annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio.

"If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” In a difficult period, folklorists and AFS are doing rather well in certain areas due to some excellent leadership and administrative vision. Eleven public folklore institutions are now associated with academic units, demonstrating the success of folklorists’ initiatives and helping erase the "mistaken dichotomy” between academic and public sector spheres that we used to worry about. I would wish AFS to help expand on such successes. A number of universities have found ways to expand and strengthen their folklore offerings as departments or interdepartmental collaboratives. Having spent most of my time in academia, sometimes under very negative conditions, I know the importance of public/academic collaborations, and would seek additional ways AFS could strengthen them. Only with public recognition of the value of folklorists’ work in communities will academic programs be supported to produce professionally trained folklorists with appropriately broad skill sets.

Because most of my research has been in Afghanistan, the former Soviet Tajikistan, and Pakistan, I want to develop AFS’s ability to support folklorists working toward greater tolerance under difficult political circumstances here and abroad. Diversity issues in AFS as in our society at large need more address. We have a (complex) opportunity to make common cause and deepen our conversations with folklorists from abroad whom we invite for AFS meetings and exchange activities. Many of them found their vocation in folklore out of critical concern for issues of minority representation in their home settings. AFS can support, and can learn more from, those individuals and institutions addressing diversity/minority issues. AFS’s critical engagement with the WIPO process is also important. Open access, another recent AFS initiative, holds its own promise for marginalized groups to enlarge their capacity for cultural self-representation. Academically, AFS could help members and programs to launch free online courses like those being pioneered by elite universities. As part of long-range planning, AFS might also sponsor small working groups or think tanks to identify the next generation of our professional issues, needs, and resources to build upon.

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Just dropping in to apologize in advance - for the next week or two, I'm going to be a bit sporadic with my posts. I'm doing a little Uber to make some extra money for some personal things in my life, and that'll take up some time that was previously used for writing.

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Soil care and innovation has been the driving force behind our latest development of the AP91 Agrowplow. With our newest model developed to make deep ripping for the farmer simpler, stronger and smarter.

We’ve included controlled traffic farming widths of 6m, 9m and 12m, our fully welded frame is now even heavier with 200x200x9mm RHS, we’ve developed the no.9 shank assembly design with innovative features that make it excellent for deep ripping in tough conditions, level lift design and better still, our AP91 features a trailing leading tine configuration to improve towing capability which reduces ripping costs.

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The beautifully built AP91 features a solid frame built from a solid 200x200x9mm RHS toolbar frame with two of the three models featuring folding wings.  Combined with the trailing leading tine design and innovative No.9 shanks, the AP91 plow is cleverly designed to handle the stresses of tough ploughing for a long working life.

The trailing leading tynes design consist of a single row of shallow leading tines working in-line and ahead at depths of up to 450mm. This then reduces the draft force required by the following tines, set to penetrate up to 600mm. Tested and proven, the leading tyne configuration increases the towing ability and reduces fuel and time costs by reducing the draft force/power required to pull the ripper by up to 18%.

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Top Rated Inflatable Kayaks for New Mexico and Colorado

Kayaking in New Mexico and Colorado can be an exciting adventure for you, your family and friends. Choosing a top rated kayak for for your adventure means a lot when it comes to performance, safety, and being comfortable on the river, lake, or other body of water. Here are a few Top Rated Inflatable Kayaks for New Mexico and Colorado:

Coleman Colorado TM 2-Person Fishing Kayak

This is a Colorado 2-Person Fishing Kayak includes 18-gauge PVC and a thick tarpaulin bottom and a tough nylon cover. It seats are adjustable. This boat can hold up to 470 pounds. It does not come with a paddle or pump. It inflates and deflates quickly, and is very stable in the water. It has multiple air chambers so that you will not sink if you get a small puncture in your kayak.

The Advanced Elements Straight Edge

This is the best one for whitewater as it has aluminum ribs, improved tracking, and it is made of heavy duty PVC tarpaulin material. It can hold up to 300 pounds. It is comfortable and tracks well. It is is also rated for Class III whitewater rapids, like on the Colorado River. It provides kayakers so much versatility and durability.

Sea Eagle SE370K_P Inflatable Kayak with Pro Package

This kayak is designed for racing down the river or cruising a mirror-smooth lake. It is lightweight and weighs just 32 pounds but is able to hold 650 pounds. It can seat up tp 3 people along with gear. The PolyKrylar hull is tough. It includes a self-bailing drain valve that makes it a handy feature on whitewater rivers or in ocean surf. It is great for kayaking New Mexico Rivers.

Intex Challenger K1 Kayak, One Person Inflatable Kayak Set with Aluminum Oars and High Output Air Pump

The most durable Challenger K1 kayak is made of durable welded material with artful graphics for added safety on the lake or slow-moving river. It has a cockpit that is designed for comfort and maximized space. Intex is a a global leader in designing and producing innovative products for indoor and outdoor recreation.

Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Kayak with Pro Package

This Inflatable kayak was created to carry up to 2 adults including their gear up to 500 pounds. It is built with safety in kind as it is safe for fishing, yacht tending, skin diving, and whitewater (Class III) rafting. The Sea Eagle 330’s Pro version includes 8-foot tall AB30 paddles, a foot pump, two kayak seats, even a bag for storing your stuff, making your kayaking adventure complete.

Hobie Mirage i9S (Single 9′) Sage

This kayak is very durable for an inflatable and easy to maintain. It is excellent for use in the ocean, bay, lakes, in North Carolina, Jersey, Colorado, and New Mexico. This one is made to last and one person who has purchased one had theirs for more than five years.

Stearns Spree Two-Person Inflatable Kayak (Red)

This kayak is safer to use with two fully enclosed chambers making it more durable and rigid when it’s inflated. It is very comfortable and easy to row. It also has a spray deck specially designed to keep paddlers dry. You’ll also find the D-rings and elastic cord useful for tying down gear while enjoying the rapids.

Solstice Trekker Duo Kayak

This Solstice Trekker inflatable kayak is perfect for even the most intense of situations, like rapids on the Colorado River, whitewater and the rough stuff. Made of a durable 500 derriere 3-ply fabric reinforced material. This is a two person kayak that can also be outfitted for one person by removing one seat easy and simple. It is extremely sleek and fast. It includes high-pressure valves for quick inflation and deflation.

Maxxon Two Man Self-Bailer Inflatable Kayak

This kayak is made of 1100 Denier PVC with triple reinforced underside. It also comes with a quick inflate Bellows pump, paddles and repair kit. Your kayaking journey will surely be a safe one if you choose this kayak.

Coleman’s inflatable kayaks are NMMA certified. Choosing the right kayak depends on the many different types of kayaking activities you will be involved in. Stearns kayaks are coated of heavy-duty 840-denier nylon which makes them perfect for long-term use. This means you can save time, hassle and money by choosing one that will deliver you years of use. Most of the inflatable kayaks inflate under ten minutes and then are ready to be enjoyed in the water.

Hobie offers a line of single and double person kayaks that can be packed neatly in its rolling travel bag. Hobie kayaks are unique and different from other kayak manufactures because of the way that some of Hobie kayaks come with easily removable pedals and flippers. Sea Eagle kayaks are built for class IV rapids. Sea Eagle kayaks are built with more than enough storage space that can hold supplies that will last for days.

Sometimes choosing the best Top Rated Inflatable Kayaks for New Mexico and Colorado can be a challenge, especially if you are a beginner, but online kayak retailers can help answer your questions and concerns, place your order, accept your payment and assist you with shipping options. You can save both time and money by ordering your kayak online. It can be shipped out really fast with overnight shipping or standard shipping to any address in the nation. Some online kayak retailers offer discounted shipping rates to help you save more money. Do not forget to view some reviews first, though, and a trusted one which I use is  It can also serve as your kayaking guide and even features successful fishing tips.

Kayak prices differ by a few different factors that include type, size, brand, and more. Price should never be a factor when choosing a top rated kayak. Price should never come before safety features either. Comparing kayak brands and prices can be really easy online compared to shopping a traditional sporting stores. These are the same kayaks you will find in traditional kayak sporting stores. You can now plan your kayaking adventure for Colorado or New Mexico by choosing one of these Top Rated Inflatable Kayaks for New Mexico and Colorado.

What to Do When You Encounter Wildlife While Hiking

Coming into contact with wildlife is almost inevitable when hiking in remote places, but when one sees a potentially dangerous animal, there are certain steps to follow to keep safe. The hiker should remember to never approach or feed wildlife for the safety of everyone. The following list are some of the situations to avoid whenever possible to prevent a wildlife related accident.

-Not being loud enough while in the woods

-Getting too close to a mother bear with cubs

-Surprising an animal or getting to close

-Getting between n animals and its food source, especially dead carcasses

-Hiking in the dark

-Going off the designated trail

Tips for a Safe Hike

When hiking with children, they should be close by and within sight. Hikers should let someone know where they’re hiking and an approximate return time . It’s important to make sounds constantly, especially when what’s ahead can’t be seen clearly. A hiker should always talk, shout and take loud steps while walking.

Be Aware of the Surroundings

A Hiker should look for signs of bears in the area, including droppings, scratch marks on trees and logs and paw prints. If a carcass is seen or smelled, it’s important to head the other direction and report the dead animal to the nearest ranger station.

What Hiker Should and Shouldn’t Pack

When packing snacks for a hike, dry snacks are best as they don’t have a strong smell. Sweet smells and even the smells of some deodorants and perfumes may attract a bear’s curiosity, so it’s best to wear unscented products and take unscented bug repellent and sunscreen. Pack as lightly as possible so that the pack and gear doesn’t have to be left behind. One should not take pets on hikes as the scent and sound of a smaller animal can attract forest predators.

Other Important Information

Bikers and runners should focus on their surroundings to be sure the area is safe as the quick movements and nearly inaudible sounds of hiking or biking can alarm near by wildlife. Groups should always remain together for safety. When a camp is set up, it should always remain clean and everything should be removed upon leaving the area.Camp should be set up in designated camping areas and it’s important to always have a flashlight near by.

Animals traveling through campgrounds are wild and should not be approached. Food should be picked up and placed in an area where it cannot be reached by wildlife. All food and debris with food should be removed once the area is vacated. Most importantly, the ranger stations are there for assistance and it’s important that the local rangers are notified in the case of a nearby predator or a sick or injured animal.

How to Get Started Kayaking

Kayaks are lightweight and fairly portable, making them great way to seek adventure, even for those with little experience on the water. A kayak doesn’t require much effort to paddle and they can go in nearly any body of water, including the ocean, lakes and rivers. Once one learns to paddle and navigate in a kayak, it can take the adventurer many places that can’t be seen from dry land.

Make Plans

It’s always best to plan ahead before the first kayak adventure. Take the time to practice paddling and balance in calm water before venturing far from home. It’s best to practice in an area with little other traffic and no wind. The kayaker should be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and water temperature because capsizing is very likely on the first few tries and no one wants to risk hypothermia. When it’s time for a longer trip, check the weather daily and plan accordingly for wind and other conditions.

Adjusting Your Boat

The boat should fit the body well and three points of contact should be maintained at all times. Adjust the seat until the small of the back is touching. Proper form involves sitting upright or even slightly forward. Foot pedals should be adjusted until the balls of the feet reach comfortably and keep a bend in the knees. The knees allow control of the boat while in the water and should remain in contact with the sides of the boat at all times. Be sure there is a snug fit in the boat, that still allows quick exit if needed.

The First Launch

Launching the kayak can be tricky so it should be done slowly until more experience is gained. the kayak should be placed in the water’s edge with the back end still slightly on land. Lay the paddle across it, concave side pointing up, with one side on shore for balance. Slide into the cockpit with one hand on the paddle and the other on the cockpit edge. Slide the feet forward, place the lower back against the seat and place the knees against the cockpit edge.

Learning to Paddle

The inexperienced kayaker should learn the forward stroke as it’s the basic movement in nearly any environment. The paddles should be used push the blade towards the body and then pushed away in even strokes. The torso also needs to move to increase power. Rotate your torso as you paddle for a stronger stroke that won’t strain the arms as much. Learning the most efficient way to perform the forward stroke can be done by observing another kayaker with experience.

Important Information

One should always wear appropriate clothing for the climate and water temperature. Plan on getting wet and layer clothing as needed. It’s best to never go on paddling trips alone just in case of an emergency or accident. Most importantly, one should never go on a kayak adventure without basic safety equipment kit that includes a personal flotation device, a light, rescue gear and some form of communication.