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Here is the conclusion from a research paper (couldn't get the whole copy):
Caffeinated cocktails: energy drink consumption, high-risk drinking, and alcohol-related consequences among college students.
O'Brien MC, McCoy TP, Rhodes SD, Wagoner A, Wolfson M.
"Almost one-quarter of college student current drinkers reported mixing alcohol with energy drinks. These students are at increased risk for alcohol-related consequences, even after adjusting for the amount of alcohol consumed. Further research is necessary to understand this association and to develop targeted interventions to reduce risk"
Heres another:
A survey of energy drink consumption patterns among college students.
Malinauskas BM, Aeby VG, Overton RF, Carpenter-Aeby T, Barber-Heidal K.
"Using energy drinks is a popular practice among college students for a variety of situations. Although for the majority of situations assessed, users consumed one energy drink with a reported frequency of 1 - 4 days per month, many users consumed three or more when combining with alcohol while partying. Further, side effects from consuming energy drinks are fairly common, and a significant dose effect was found with jolt and crash episodes. Future research should identify if college students recognize the amounts of caffeine that are present in the wide variety of caffeine-containing products that they are consuming, the amounts of caffeine that they are consuming in various situations, and the physical side effects associated with caffeine consumption"
Here is a case study:
Cardiac arrest in a young man following excess consumption of caffeinated "energy drinks".
Berger AJ, Alford K.
Abstract
"An otherwise healthy 28-year-old man had a cardiac arrest after a day of motocross racing. He had consumed excessive amounts of a caffeinated "energy drink" throughout the day. We postulate that a combination of excessive ingestion of caffeine- and taurine-containing energy drinks and strenuous physical activity can produce myocardial ischaemia by inducing coronary vasospasm"
It seems like the jury is still out on the effects of mixed alcohol-caffeine consumption. There are other research articles that find positive aspects of energy drink consumption (mental acuity, sports performance, ect). However, the dosages used are usually far less than that contained in energy drinks. Also, In order to get the best effects you need to not be a habitual user. Most people I know who drink this stuff are also consuming huge quantities of coffee, monster, and red bull every day. Personally I think the issue with 4 loco is that it comes in a 23.5 ounce can which contains: 12% alcohol, 60g sugar and an undisclosed amount of caffeine (somewhere around 200-400mg), taurine, and guarana.
Personally, if you want to hop yourself up on that shit, go for it. But the effects of this stuff seem to be far greater than just their individual parts. This class of substance isn't well understood. maybe we should be a little cautious, just saying.
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probably spend more time being studious in my classes.
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Bellingham
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the worst hangover i ever had in my life was in bellingham - bout sums up the place for me (that and an angry, angry crack dealer)
Ah yes, the inevitable verbal onslaught of the homeless and insane. I work in Bham and one of my first work experiences was a homeless man vomiting and shitting himself simultaneously outside our office. Downtown love, for real.
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Yeah, I sent the guy a few emails, but I haven't heard back yet. So if you all see a craigslist ad for ice screws and a pair of Aztar ice tools modified to go leashless let me know. I had two bags stolen from my car about a month ago in Bellingham. I have kept my eye open at the local pawn shops and craigslist, but haven't had any luck. chances are its gone, but one can hope.
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I sent the poster an e-mail. I had two bags with climbing gear jacked from my car in Bellingham around a month ago. I doubt its my stuff, but you never know.
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I don't think that the Forrest service does anything that volunteers couldn't do with regards to general land management. With the exception of the occasional fire or road/bridge repair it seems like we are being asked to pay for shit we could do ourselves.
I guess you should break out your environmental science, geology, civil engineering, range management, ecology, and fire ecology degrees that you've got hiding in your back pocket...hop in your car and start rolling.
Oh, and remember to hit up the hundreds of miles of trail maintenance while you're at it (Time to dig out that 'ol pulaski hiding in your garage!).You got me there, I way over simplified. I should have been more specific by saying something like "general access" or "trail accessibility".
I understand that the money has to come from somewhere, but I was under the impression that the money came from our taxes (naive, I know). So now we get taxed twice, once by the fed and again with a ticket, Its bullshit.I guess if you must look at a ticket as a government tax you can look at it as a tax on doing something dumb. No one ever forced another person to do something dumb, so maybe that person deserves it.
Um, ok, how about the examples given by more than a few posters of getting hit with bullshit tickets (see the below posts). Doesn't sound like they did anything "dumb" to me.
Plus, anyone who has climbed anything somewhat remote in the cascades has been on climbers trails or game trails that aren't maintained. I don't buy into the whole, "you-wouldn't-be-able-to-have-trails-if-it-wasn't-for-the-forest-service" argument.When did people start maintaining game trails?
You know what I meant. Whose being silly now?
Plus, if you want a good example of Forest service access policy's try getting out to certain areas in the Winter. All they do is gate shit. They take the idiot populace stance, "sure we could just leave the gates open and post a big sign saying your on your own, but instead we're going to intervene and decide for you because people are stupid and need our help".Oh now you're just being silly. Silly boy.
Try getting out into the Maude area in the north cascades during the winter months, or out on Nooksack River road, or up to Pilchuck or any area past deer creek (which they gate).
If you have spent anytime climbing around here in the last five years you would know that more and more areas are being gated. Nothing silly about not having access to our forests. I don't know about you, but I don't much like being told how to access my land.
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I don't think that the Forrest service does anything that volunteers couldn't do with regards to general land management. With the exception of the occasional fire or road/bridge repair it seems like we are being asked to pay for shit we could do ourselves. I understand that the money has to come from somewhere, but I was under the impression that the money came from our taxes (naive, I know). So now we get taxed twice, once by the fed and again with a ticket, Its bullshit.
Plus, anyone who has climbed anything somewhat remote in the cascades has been on climbers trails or game trails that aren't maintained. I don't buy into the whole, "you-wouldn't-be-able-to-have-trails-if-it-wasn't-for-the-forest-service" argument.
Plus, if you want a good example of Forest service access policy's try getting out to certain areas in the Winter. All they do is gate shit. They take the idiot populace stance, "sure we could just leave the gates open and post a big sign saying your on your own, but instead we're going to intervene and decide for you because people are stupid and need our help".
What a mess!
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Crazy
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Years back when I climbed the NF we approached from the maude/7FJ col. I had a similar experience to jshamster. Mud, loose rock, and more than a few projectiles. Also, the traverse spit us out 1/3 of the way up the route, so you miss the beginning. If you want a more "complete" climb go to the lake.
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did she give you rabdo?
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Cutthroat lake trailhead is the bee's knees.
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Great TR. I did this route with the Piasano pinnacle start last year, our rope got stuck three times coming down from the summit at dark. There must be something about this route that causes midnight retreats. There is something super amazing about watching your friends disappear into the night with only their headlamps distinguishing them from the dark.
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PM sent
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thats what happens when you put your balls near the microwave.
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Did you get a look at Dragontail? I'm wondering if triple couloirs is still in.
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damn, that looks good!
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It sounds like later in june or even early july may be a better time to climb this route. Or am i just making things up?
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Spontaneity arete on La Petit Cheval would be a good option.
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5 years is a lot of time to do ones homework. Thanks for the input and info, it helps.
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I was thinking about that. The mechanism of injury is right, but Its hard to tell if I am getting a negative or positive O'briens test. It definitly hurts when I resist extension with my arm internally rotated and horizontaly adducted with the thumb down, but not a lot. Everything I have read on the SLAP tear seems to state that there has to be a significant reduction in pain between the two test condtitions for the test to be positive.
What was your expirience with the test?
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So around 5 years ago while climbing I caused some damage to my left shoulder while reaching very strenuously overhead on a small hold. I felt a pop and then a sharp nerve pain. I took NAIDS and rested. I have had issues ever since.
I have been to the PT and have stuck with all of your classic rotator cuff muscle strengthening exercises. While it has helped, I still have limited strength and some shoulder instability. I can't lift any weights overhead without having some pain on the following days.
I still have complete active range of motion, even when my shoulder flairs up, so if it is impingement it cant be all that bad. Anyway, I'm running out of ideas. Its effecting my climbing and fitness. I'm wondering if its possible to have a slight tear of the supraspinatus without having extreme pain or pain at night? Should I go see the doc and get an MRI? I'm out of ideas, anyone have any suggestions?
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No need for the #5. The bear hug pitch is soft and unexposed with amazing foot and hand holds. However, if you don't mind hauling the extra gear and it makes you feel more comfortable then go for it.
This view from the belay should give you an idea about the length and nature of the pitch:
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It seems like you could work some endurance with the right diameter dowels. I'm not looking to work specific finger flexors but more the gross upper body fibers involved in keeping ones body stable during climbing like moves. Also, lock off strength is something I could train better so it sounds good in that regard.
Root Cellars, so [s]Hot[/s] Cool right Now
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I think the more important question is, don't any of you have jobs?