Cato Institute

The Cato Institute was founded in 1977 by Edward H. Crane. It is a non-profit public policy research foundation headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Institute is named for Cato's Letters, a series of libertarian pamphlets that helped lay the philosophical foundation for the American Revolution. The mission of the Cato Institute is to increase the understanding of public policies based on the principles of limited government, free markets, individual liberty, and peace. The Institute will use the most effective means to originate, advocate, promote, and disseminate applicable policy proposals that create free, open, and civil societies in the United States and throughout the world.

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Dakine Boom Bra

Dakine boom bra attaches easily to your boom to help protect your board from boom damage. Dual density foam construction. Protects your board from boom damage. Quick and secure attachment system.

Dakine Adjustable Harness Lines

Dakine adjustable harness lines have been proven time after time in the most punishing conditions, to be the strongest and most reliable harness lines in the world. 8-Plait pre-stretched FSE Robline rope. High-density polyurethane tubing. Non-corrosive adjustable buckle. Non-slip boom pads. Custom length adjustment up to 5" (13 cm) of adjustment.

Dakine Stainless Steel Roller Spreader Bar

Dakine Stainless Steel Roller Spreader Bar is made of marine grade non corrosive stainless steel construction. The roller helps reduce harness line wear and easier sail trimming. 10" [ 25cm ].

Dakine Stainless Spreader Bar

Dakine Stainless Spreader Bar is made of marine grade non corrosive stainless steel construction.

Dakine Spreader Bar Pad

The Dakine spreader bar pad will fit all Dakine harnesses and many others providing increased comfort and reduced lift from the spreader bar whilst riding. If your existing spreader is riding up into your chest and becoming uncomfortable this will extend your riding time and improve comfort - especially on a waist harness. This pad fits behind the spreader bar which attaches with velcro loops and webbing. This item is available in three sizes to fit all standard spreader bars.

Straight Line Tournament Wakeboard Gloves

These are wakeboarding gloves, but are perfect for windsurfing. Double padded Amara palm for durability. Angled palm stitch contours a closed hand. Ensuring the best possible fit. Perfect for those who want maximum comfort and fit.

Dakine Power Uphaul

Dakine Power Uphaul includes oversized grips for maximum power while up-hauling. Internal bungy system holds tight to the mast. Oversized EVA grips for maximum uphauling power. 52" [ 132cm ] Length.

NYC Citywide Beach Volleyball Tournament 2008

Compete in the largest free amateur beach volleyball competition on the East Coast, from one of New York’s most exciting locations—Coney Island. Sponsored by the NYC Parks Department, this citywide championship gives both experienced players and casual novices the opportunity to play in a competitive tournament at a world-famous venue.

Over 150 teams of volleyball enthusiasts compete in preliminary rounds on Saturday, July 12th, with the best teams advancing to the finals on Sunday, July 13th, to vie for bragging rights and great cash prizes.

Winning teams advance to the finals Sunday, July 13th.
Saturday, July 12th & Sunday, July 13th:
Check-in 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Play 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2008 Dakine XT Seat Harness

Dakine XT Seat Harness is the ultimate in lower back support, without sacrificing the comfort. This is the go to seat harness for racing or just cruising. Compression molded back panel. Independent primary and secondary Power Belt. Adjustable spreader bar height. 8-Point load disersion system. Self-tensioning neoprene leg cinch straps. Internal Batten support. Load Equalizer patches. Powerclip Buckle System.

Dakine Wetsuit Bag

The Dakine Wetsuit bag is a perfect solution for a wetsuit. Tired of your car getting drenched in salt water? Well, throw it in this bag and the waterprof zippered closure will insure that your wetsuit and the salt water will stay in its place. Seam sealed nylon bag holds a full suit. Waterproof zippered closure.

Dakine Wai Wai Base Pad

Dakine Wai Wai Base Pad covers the mast base to protect your toes. High-density foam. Exclusive surf proven design. Compatible with hourglass and tendon universals.

Obama's Plane Scare

ABC News Political Punch by Jake Tapper: "By the time we all heard about it the unscheduled stop that the campaign plane of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, made in St. Louis yesterday was ultimately uneventful. But the incident was quite dicey there for a spell. As the pilot struggled to re-gain control of the pitch of the plane - the angle of the nose of the plane - Obama was told that he and the other 44 passengers on board might have to assume the brace position upon landing, bending forward with their heads between their knees. This was not Obama's regular campaign plane, which is being overhauled. It was a loaner, having previously been used by Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY." I guess when Hillary Clinton earlier in May brought up the assassination of Sen. Robert Kennedy while defending her decision to stay in the race against Barack Obama, she may have had something like this in mind.

Body of War

Body of War is an intimate and transformational feature documentary about the true face of war today. Meet Tomas Young, 25 years old, paralyzed from a bullet to his spine - wounded after serving in Iraq for less than a week. Body of War is Tomas' coming home story as he evolves into a new person, coming to terms with his disability and finding his own unique and passionate voice against the war.

The Grunt vs. the Flyboy

Slate article by Fred Kaplan: The real reason for Wesley Clark's ill-advised comments about John McCain's military record; Clark was an Army infantry commander during the Vietnam War while McCain was a Navy aviator. As a rule, the grunts hated the flyboys.

Busting the Chip Cartel

Bloomberg Markets Magazine article by Karen Gullo and David Dietz: U.S. antitrust prosecutors sent 15 executives from four companies to jail for price fixing of memory chips. There was a rub: The collusion failed.