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This Christmas Nintendo is giving all Nintendo 3DS owners tickets to the guns show, first flexing the right muscle with Super Mario 3D Land, and now priming the left with Mario Kart 7, the duo aimed at reviving sluggish sales, and reinvigorating an otherwise underwhelming system line-up with much needed 'must haves' that show exactly why we all laid down a couple hundred Australian dollars for a system we hope would avoid becoming a glorified paper weight.
Though the running and jumping platforming antics of Super Mario 3D Land were more than well received, Mario Kart 7 challenges the Big N to strike gold twice, again relying on the popular plumbing mascot to drive home (pun intended) the point that gamers have plenty more gaming hours to spend on their little portable device. For most part Mario Kart 7 accomplishes these goals, with plenty of reasons to stay glued to the 3D screen, but in ways you might not expect.
The foundations of Mario Kart's racing style are as familiar here as with previous titles, allowing anybody with a lick of experience in corner sliding and shell shooting to jump right in, but Nintendo has gone ahead with several tweaks to spice up this latest rendition. At the core of this, and most touted in pre-release media, are the additions of both under water racing and gliding. Somewhat reminiscent of Diddy Kong Racing, these contextual events initiate whenever a kart drops into water (avoiding the usual Lakitu rescue), or launches off specially marked blue tipped ramps. Each slightly alters the kart movement physics and controls; under water pressure is low causing karts to jump higher and slide further, while taking to the skies offers soft gliding not unlike Pilotwings 3D. Almost every track, including remixed returning tracks from past Mario Kart titles, successfully integrates brief aquatic and gliding sequences, occasionally pairing them up for optional paths, allowing racers to chose what they believe will be the most advantages and tactical navigation of the track to best benefit their position.
Second to the above is not a new element, but the return of coins, an oft-forgotten speed enhancer introduced in Super Mario Kart, yet quickly abandoned in subsequent console releases. Just as with Super Mario Kart, coins scattered around the course offer an immediate speed boost when collected, and tallied up to a total of ten increase a racer's maximum speed. To keep it interesting, coins are lost whenever racers fall from the track, or find themselves on the receiving end of an item attack.
And attacked you will be. Mario Kart's staple red and green shells, mushroom boosts and more return and work exactly how you remember, including the rage educing spiked blue shell. But, like the above, changes and additions have been made to the items on offer. New additions such as the fire flower allow players to spit balls of fire across the track at a terrifying rate, while the Tanuki tail from Super Mario 3D Land can spin out nearby opponents and bat back shells and other projectiles. All integrated well into the base item set, most impressive are the changes made to existing items. Yes, Mario Kart 7 features the same frustrations of handing losing players the best selection of items, but the broken overpowering of items in Mario Kart Wii are nowhere to be seen, as many of the super items appear less frequently and are less exploitable. Even the much hated spiked blue shell has altered movement properties, abandoning the high flying model of Mario Kart Wii in favour of Mario Kart 64's system of following the track, potentially knocking away not just the leader racer, but any unfortunate enough to get caught in it's path.
Combining these elements, a solid case can be made for Mario Kart 7 featuring some of the most versatile and skill focused tracks in the series. Not only do coins alone offer a valuable tactical advantage over opposition, but tracks themselves are loaded with alternative paths and secrets. Players are not only required to master tracks, but must be prepared to make on-the-fly decision that best exploit coin and item locations. Whether you're flying, swimming or driving, the variety of tactical racing options makes for some of the most dynamic races the series has ever seen.
The fundamentals of racing are wrapped in the framework of both single player and multiplayer options, and it is here Mario Kart 7 begins to slip up, though in ways usually unexpected from a Nintendo game. For the first time in a long time, we can comfortably say that Nintendo knocked it out of the park with the multiplayer offerings, yet dropped the ball with single player.
Issues with single player revolve around how bare bones the package is in comparison to previous Mario Kart titles. Standard 50cc, 100cc and 150cc cups are in as expected, but outside of these and your run-of-the-mill balloon and coin battle modes, the former which continues to stray away from the tense hunter-or-hunted formula that made it so popular, as well as time trials, there's nothing of note to speak of. The challenge mode from Mario Kart DS is sorely missed, and the option for single races against AI opponents is confusingly absent. For the cups themselves, 50cc is far too easy and slow, 100cc is too quite easy, meanwhile 150cc features frustratingly broken and overly difficult AI opponents, worsened by the fairly lackluster line-up of secret characters exclusively unlocked by coming first place in 150cc. We don't doubt players will have plenty of fun with Mario Kart 7 single player, but a lack of options and fairly basic presentation pale in comparison to more recent entries.
Yet these issues are almost entirely made up for by what Mario Kart 7 offers as a multiplayer game. Both Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart Wii were notable online efforts, but Mario Kart 7 is something else entirely. Standard online play will quickly mix and match players all around the world for impressively lag free racing on an assortment of tracks, meanwhile the new community feature allows players to join specific groups with designated rule sets to play with like-minded racers without ever having to exchange friend codes. Want to to race in 150cc without items? Create a community, share the code with as many people as you'd like, and all players racing in the community will be matched together under your designated rules. Communities even feature specific leader boards to show who in the community has accumulated the most points, and how many community players are online at any given time. Of all surprises, community features of Mario Kart 7 take the cake, acting as a hybrid of game hosting and 'clan' like infrastructure that rivals online game organisation found in even the most impressive titles on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It's that good.
Taking the social concept further, Mario Kart 7 makes full use of street and spot pass data sharing, specifically in the form of ghost runs. Pass another player in the street, or go head-to-head with a rival online, and their race data will be shared with you via the Mario Kart 7 channel, allowing for offline ghost races against your opponent's best times. Opening up the system after a day out and about to find an assortment of new racing challenges to beat has potential to give the game limitless replay value, and it's undeniably more enjoyable racing against real human times over predictable AI.
Capping off wonderful mutliplayer features, Nintendo continues to ride the high of Super Mario 3D Land, as Mario Kart 7 features some of the most exceptional graphical presentation on the system. Like the aforementioned title, creative use of shader effects, such as bump mapped kart tires, give an extra level of polish to an art direction that could easily be mistaken for Mario Kart Wii, right down to the vibrant colours and clean texture work. Classic tracks have been successfully revived with a new coat of paint, while all of the new tracks look gorgeous, calling upon an assortment of effects and visual twists that keeps each thematically distinctly different from others.
Audio production falls in line with what can be expected from the series, and sounds just as good as ever. Satisfying engine grunts and cracking boosts make the simple act of racing an auditory pleasure, while backing tunes for tracks never frustrate or annoy. Many tracks call upon familiar Mario Kart or thematic jingles, such as Wii Sports Resort theme on the Wuhu Island tracks, while others integrate creative contextual sound design into specific tack elements, such as the Wii Music themed track that has racers speeding across giant xylophones, the wood keys resonated as karts make contact.
However, the greatest technical achievement of Mario Kart 7 is undoubtedly the 3D. Though the stereo display itself doesn't really offer an tactical racing advantage, the display itself is incredibly relaxing and comfortable on the eyes, even at maximum depth, and free of ghosting and blurring that plauged some early 3DS titles. Most impressively though is the game's framerate, which runs at a rock sold sixty frames per second in both 2D and 3D, and retains similar silky smooth performance when playing online. Clean and fast, Mario Kart 7 is easily one of the most attractive games for the system.
Had Mario Kart 7 been a single player exclusive game, we'd have walked away a bit underwhelmed, or perhaps more accurately disappointed, simple for the lack of single player focused features and frustrating AI quirks. But this is not the kind of game Mario Kart 7 is. For every step backwards it takes in single player content, it takes several steps forwards as a multiplayer title, packed with ludicrously impressive options and customisations clearly focused at the gamer who wants to game with other around the world, not by themselves.
Wrapped in the framework of arguably the most balanced item set seen in the series (sans Super Mario Kart), and a significantly increased emphasis on skill centric racing and track design, there is plenty of evidence here to suggest Nintendo's Mario Kart team has listened to the frustrated cries spurred by the imbalance of Mario Kart Wii, as Mario Kart 7 rights most if not all of the former game's wrongs, successfully pairing the franchise's party racer fluff with solid underlying racing mechanics begging to be mastered.
Due to issues with the overall package, we'll stop short of calling Mario Kart 7 the best in the series, but as a multiplayer specific title Mario Kart fans will be hard pressed to find anything better, and the game as a whole joins Super Mario 3D Land as one of the most impressive titles in the Nintendo 3DS library.


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Fishing in Yellowstone National Park this year? Make sure you have these six patterns in your box before you go ..
|I spent the 2004 season guiding the famed rivers
in and around Yellowstone National Park. This time allowed me to gain intimate
knowledge of these waters, their hatches, and the techniques that catch
fish consistently. Of those techniques, learning what flies produce on a
regular basis was one of the most important. Pictured below are six of the
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this year. I encourage you to tie a couple up before your trip - I promise
you won't be disappointed! -- JD Miller
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|Brook's Stone as tied by Matt Minch
Hook: TMC 5263 sizes 4-8
Thread: 6/0 black
Bead: Black Tungsten, sized to hook
Underbody: 15-18 wraps of .030 lead free wire
Tail: Brown Grizzlybou
Abdomen: Pearl Black Chenille, size small
Hackle: Brown Rooster Hackle
Thorax: Dark Hare's Ear Dubbing
|This pattern was developed by Matt Minch from Gardiner, MT and took its name from Charlie Brook's stonefly pattern because they are both tied "in the round." Fairly simplistic, this pattern is a "must have" during early season in the Park and the surrounding waters such as the Yellowstone and Madison. I like to fish this pattern as the lead fly on a two fly rig on a 7.5' 3x leader close to the bank. Salmonfly hatches inside the Park include the Firehole in Firehole Canyon, the Gardiner River, and the Yellowstone River below the Lower Falls. This fly also works extremely well on the Madison between West Yellowstone and Ennis and the Yellowstone River between Gardiner and Livingston.
|Flying Ant
Hook: TMC 101 sizes 14-20
Thread: 8/0 Black
Body: Black 2mm Foam
Wings: White Swiss Straw; split
Hackle: Grizzly or Black Rooster Hackle
|Several rivers and lakes inside Yellowstone have great flying ant hatches, and this is one of the best patterns to match it. Depending on location, the hatch will start anywhere from mid July through the middle of August and lasts about 2 weeks. Slough Creek and the Lamar River both have excellent hatches, but this fly can work as a general attractor on almost any river or lake. Try using it as a searching dry on the Upper Yellowstone above the falls once it opens July 15th.
|Segmented Chernobyl Ant
Hook: TMC 5262 size 6-10
Thread: Black UTC 70
Body 1: Tan 2mm Foam, segmented
Body 2: Brown 2mm foam
Legs: Medium Brown Round Rubber
Indicators: Orange and white foam
|If I only had one fly to fish with in July, August, and September inside Yellowstone Park-this would be it! For whatever reason, this fish in the Park respond to this fly all season long-I even caught a trout with it in the middle of October during a snowstorm on Slough Creek! I like to fish this fly tight to the bank on a dead drift with 4x tippet, dropping down to 5x only if I get a lot of refusals. Rivers in the Lamar Valley, the Snake (if you are willing to hike!), and the Gardiner are good places to fish wet a line with this fly, but it WILL work on almost every water in the Park.
|BH Hare and Copper Nymph
Hook: 3761 TMC size 10-18
Thread: Grey Olive UTC 70
Bead: Copper, sized to match hook
Tail: Natural Partridge
Rib: Brassie sized Copper Wire
Body: March Brown Hareline Dubbin
|This fly was originally designed for the trout streams of New Zealand, but it has proven very effective throughout Yellowstone National Park. I think this fly imitates a free living caddis larva/pupa but it could also be used to imitate a variety of mayflies depending on where/how it is fished. Right after the opener, I like to fish this fly in the riffles on the Madison, Gibbon, and Firehole to imitate the many caddis species in the river. Later in the year, it makes a good dropper off a dry fly on the Yellowstone and Lamar. Tied with a soft hackle collar it is deadly on many of the stillwaters in the Park as well.
|Thorax BWO
Hook: TMC 2487 size 16-22
Thread: 8/0 Gray
Wing: Iron Gray Antron
Tail: Olive Antron
Abdomen: Olive Quill or Quill II
Thorax: Medium Dun Hackle-tied in heavy and clipped 180 degrees under the shank
|This is one of my favorite flies during a BWO hatch anywhere in the Rockies-including Yellowstone National Park. The heavy wire hook and clipped hackled make this fly ride low on the water yet it is surprisingly easy to see. BWO's are around almost the entire fishing season at one locale or another, late summer and fall are when the fish start to really key in on them. At the higher elevations BWO hatches can start as early as mid August, but September and October is when the blanket hatches occur. In early September, hatches on Slough Creek and the Lamar River will have fish looking up between 10am-3pm. In October, BWO's will hatch sporadically throughout the day on the Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon. Fish this fly on a 9' 5x leader, dropping down to 6x if you see refusals on a regular basis.
|CDC PMD Emerger
Hook: TMC 2312 sizes 14-16
Thread: 8/0 Lt Cahill or Brown UTC 70
Tail: P.M.D. Shuck Antron Yarn
Abdomen: Rust Turkey Quill
Thorax: Lt Yellow Dubbing
Wing: 2 Yellow CDC Feathers tied in "Comparadun" style with Lemon Wood Duck over the top
|PMD's hatch 5 months a year in Yellowstone, and this is one of the best patterns to imitate them with. Hatches on the Yellowstone, Firehole, Lamar, and Bechler Rivers make the trout take notice when these insects come off. I like to fish this with a greased line in the surface film behind a parachute or adult PMD; using the lead fly as more of a strike indicator than anything else. If you are fishing in the riffles, be sure to let this fly swing through before you begin another cast as the fish will often hit once the swing starts. It also makes a lead fly in a nymph rig when the fish aren't looking up.


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Benjamin® Titan™ NP Break Barrel .22 Caliber Air Rifle with Scope
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I upgraded my HardLuck Kings Strat with the Gotoh mini 510 locking tuners, and they are Awesome. My Guitar stays in tune, even after dive bombs with the vintage trem. I was going to replace the trem with a blade runner trem but now, no need to. They were easy to install. make sure you look at the back of the tuners cause there is a green sticker for the tuners used for the unwound strings. The holes are smaller.
I wanted lockers and something a little bit nicer looking for a Tele I was building and these lil guys fit the bill nicely! So far so good,seem to be well built & solid mechanically.
Built a Strat several years ago and had a hard time keeping it in tune. Bought the Gotoh Mini 510 tuners and what a Big improvement. Stays in tune and very easy to change strings.
Excellent tuners. I've replaced all tuners on both USA Fender Strat(non-lock) & B-Bender(locking) initially because the 'd' string tuner was too low but I also found the 18:1 gearing easier to tune and stay in tune.
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About three weeks ago, Jake drowned while swimming in the river on a camping trip. He had been jumping into the water and, according to the story, at one point he never came up. As he was engaging in summer weekend frivolity, there was no doubt alcohol was involved. Whether or not this contributed to his lungs filling with water and then the lack of oxygen to his brain, we aren't sure. Either way, he's gone.
Only having known him a little bit, I was able to reflect as I listened to his friends share stories about him at his memorial on the rocks. As I watched slideshow images of Jake and his friends it occurred to me that he was the embodiment of two sides to Reno: the side that boasts a good place for young people to work and play and the side that makes it the Drunkest Little City in the World. He toed the line between being a grown-up and a lifelong frat boy and for 32 years.
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2 years ago I raced in a 70.3 Ironman event with chronic bronchitis, in fact it was thought to be pneumonia until I had x-rays cleared me. As soon as I was told that I was determined to race no matter what. I did and I made myself very unwell afterwards. I was coughing up blood clots from my chest for a week after and it eventually ruined my season.
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Tragic death in Moorhead sparks talk on suicide and mental healthMoorhead, MN (WDAY TV) -- The tragic death of a Moorhead woman has sparked a much needed conversation, local mental health experts say,about suicide and mental health issues that face our community.
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Moorhead, MN (WDAY TV) -- The tragic death of a Moorhead woman has sparked a much needed conversation, local mental health experts say,about suicide and mental health issues that face our community.
55-year old Kristi Garden died Saturday after she jumped from the 34th Street overpass in Moorhead and was struck by a westbound car on Interstate 94.
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Just imagine what life must have been like for Kristi Garden those moments before she made the decision to die by suicide. You can't. Today, those who loved and surrounded her these past few years wrestle with that today as well. Kristi's sister Julie talked to us about the sister who shared the same crib and bedroom til their high school graduation day. The sudden loss today, still so raw.
After days of treatment here at Sanford, Kristi was released to family. Her sister Julie tells us they picked her up and spent the afternoon with her. Minutes after family left, Kristi went for a walk.
She never returned. Jumping from the 34th street bridge to Interstate 94 below. Mental Health Experts say this case is like many. People who battle the seemingly endless roller coaster of depression, medication protocol, and the series of professionals who try to help them. While a public often keeps mental health conversations in the closet.
Susan Rae Helgaland/Mental Health America of ND: "I hope people will talk about mental illness and depression the same they talk about heart disease and diabetes. There is no blame,no one is responsible, the individual made that decision and it happened."
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Trending: Student Makes Fantastic Half-Court Shot For $10,000 Only to Have Prize Taken Away on Ridiculous Technicality
The fine print on the contest contract means the West Chester University student doesn't get the cash prize.
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West Chester, Penn. – A college crowd erupted when a student's half-court shot Saturday night seemed to seal a $10,000 contest win.
The only problem? The fine print. Because West Chester University freshman Jack Lavery, 18, made the basket on the second attempt during the halftime challenge, he was ineligible for the prize, according to an Action News report.
Lavery, who SportingNews says played basketball at Hatboro-Horsham High School, was randomly selected for the contest during West Chester University's game against Shippensburg University. He had 25 seconds to make a lay-up, a shot from the behind the free throw line, a shot behind the three-point line, and then the half-court shot. He made all the shots except the last, which he made on a second attempt before time ran out.
Students at West Chester University are now rallying to raise the money for Lavery, according to Action News.
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Deep Throat February 18, 2014 at 12:38 PM
It wasn't a ridiculous technicality. It was the rule!! We may not like it but it was a cut and dry rule for the half court shot, one and done. I also read that he couldn't have played basketball as a team sport last year which he also did.But don't worry he is going to probably make more the 10 grand off of all this publicity. The school shouldn't cave and pay him if for no other reason what does that teach?
Emile Mahanti February 18, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Why is this on Farmington patch. This is not local news. Bring Joanie back!
Patricia Murphy February 18, 2014 at 12:52 PM
That is PURE BS!! he had 25 seconds to complete a few obstacles and succeeded! Before the time ran out! Unless it stated only one try for each, SORRY!! NOT COOL AT ALL!
Rebecca February 18, 2014 at 01:02 PM
Trending patch is so annoying. I only want to see the local stuff
Concerned Citizen February 18, 2014 at 01:12 PM
Rules are rules. Especially when they clearly appear in print. Blame West Chester U. for being too cheap to pay for shot insurance that covered two or more attempts at shots instead first shot only. Companies that insure chance shots or holes-in-one for big prizes (cars, cash, trips, etc.) charge a premium based on odds. Those odds get better for the shooter if they can take more than one shot. The premium for multiple shot contests cost more. So....the gripe is with West Chester University who was too cheap to pay a more expensive premium. Tough nuggies for the kid.
Gerry Geisler February 18, 2014 at 01:20 PM
Why is this on Chatham Patch? Isn't Patch supposed to be local news?
theresa barnett February 18, 2014 at 01:52 PM
The other reason was he played basketball in high school . This to me was a total scam. I mean who sold these students to this university? It looks like Mr. Lavery's father had the money for his son to go to a better university. Yea the Devils in the details alright.
David L Yskes February 18, 2014 at 02:06 PM
I laugh at some of these " gimmick " contests, i mean they basically want some 60 yr old 400lb women out on the court who cant dribble the ball... I can remember back in 1998, the owner i worked for at the time, was doing something like this with the local Arena football team, it was to kick a 25 or 30 yr field goal at half time... but the list of things that made you not qualified was laughable.. off the top of my head i can remember it stated, you could not of played any organized football in the last 10 years, you couldnt have played any organized soccer in the last 10 years, no rugby and so on.... So basically you had to be the laziest person available out of 10,000 people...
yannaro February 18, 2014 at 02:25 PM
It wasn't taken away from and he wasn't robbed of the prize. The contract he signed before he started clearly stated he would have only one chance to make the half court shot. He did it on the second. He was allowed more than one chance to make the other two shots. The time limit applied to the overall effort.
TEK Kirby February 18, 2014 at 03:56 PM
I support the school not paying the $10,000. If rules say one shot at each distance then its one shot. I have watched other schools do that with time limit and one shot each distance. If he know how to count after he missed first shot he would have stopped.
CowDung February 18, 2014 at 04:17 PM
Patch: Please stop editorializing the news. The allegation that the "technicality" was "ridiculous" is opinion, not fact.
Edward Bride February 18, 2014 at 04:51 PM
What a stupid headline. How is the techicality "ridiculous"? The contract said that only the first shot would count. Why even take the second shot? It's like taking a shot after the buzzer, and saying that it's ridiculous that the shot didn't count.
mike b February 18, 2014 at 09:45 PM
Hope the guy becomes really successful in life so when the school's alumni association asks for a donation, he can tell them to stick it!!
Mike Kotowski February 18, 2014 at 10:07 PM
I agree the headline is asinine. "Ridiculous" technicality? It is neither ridiculous nor a technicality. Now before the morons start hating, let me say I do feel bad he came close, but didn't quite win....... per the RULES clearly stated in writing on an agreement he signed. The report here is not journalism, it is an opinion/editorial piece. Every contest I or anyone else has ever entered in life has rules and requirements to win the prize. The rules said one shot from half court, not two. Therefore, he did not win. Period, end of story. You may not like the contest rules, but they are what they are in this case. You may not like an apartment lease saying you cannot have pets, or not like the return policy of a store, but that does not make those contractual terms ridiculous or unfair. Thank goodness he was not a minority, or Al Sharpton would be making money playing the race card for this one.
History WT February 18, 2014 at 11:43 PM
1) why am I seeing this in NJ? hire back some local reporters, and 2) here is reality: "In the contract signed by Lavery obtained by Action News, the rules state, "I shall have as many opportunities as necessary at each of the first three (3) locations to make a shot; however, no more than ONE (1) attempt may be made at the HALF COURT shot, provided that there is still time left on the shot clock." CAPITAL LETTERS AND EVERYTHING. So, what is "ridiculous" is The Patch's new journalism standards.
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another slow day at Patch....I hear there's a cat up a tree in Paris, Kentucky.
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Yesterday we went on a lovely walk across the fields next to our house and enjoyed the sunshine and everything the countryside has to offer. Isn't autumn special?
From tiny acorns...
The first of the berries on the holly bushes
We can't go under it, we can't go over it...
Now that's what I call giant haystacks!
Some clambering over stiles
and rickety bridges over rivers, looking for fish
Not quite ready...
A spot of foraging
and Mrs M very nearly disappeared down the rabbit-hole.
Everywhere wall full of colour and fruits and the countryside felt so alive! The children enjoyed their nature walk adventure and as it leads straight to a country pub, I think we may do it a little bit more often!


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Friday, December 21, 2012
Traveling +GF
About 5 years ago(and even less), GF convenience foods weren't available to eat on the go at any major store if you were traveling here in the US. Whole Foods had some things, but there weren't nearly as many of them back then as there are now. There were always problems finding things to eat for J on trips. We'd pack GF food for her beforehand, but if we flew to places, we could only pack so much food into luggage or our carry-ons. I remember a trip J and I took to San Francisco back in 2006 and there was literally nothing she could get to eat as a snack(not just fruit, something more filling) when we were driving around to different places in the Bay Area. I think the only thing we were able to find(that was cooked and portable) was some Biryani at Trader Joes that was already made and packaged and sushi if we went to Japan Town. Obviously, the problem with having fresh product like sushi(even the veg versions) is that if it's warm out and you don't eat it right away, it's not very good.
The only places we went to(that J was able to get something GF for sure) were Cafe Gratitude, Swan Oyster Depot and another very small restaurant(the name escapes my memory) that served raw desserts. I remember we bought her extra desserts at CG just so she'd have something sweet to eat later on in the day after we went up to one of the forests.
One of the seafood restaurants that we went to one night put a huge hunk of bread on top of J's lobster even though we told the waiter that she couldn't eat gluten. They took it back to the kitchen, but I'm pretty sure that they didn't bin that dish and re-fire a new one. I'm thinking that they took the bread off and inspected the lobster for any bread crumbs. I don't remember how fast it came back, but definitely not long enough to re-fire a new dish. Luckily she didn't get sick.
Fast forward all these years and restaurants have GF options and they should also accommodate any diner's food sensitivities. Back in the old days, if you even mentioned GF, people looked at you like you were speaking a foreign language. Nowadays, GF convenience food is very widely available. I see GF convenience food/ingredients in almost every major grocery store I've been to here in LA. They sell product like GF Tamari and GF snack bars in places like Ralphs and Smart and Final. You see GF baking mixes on shelves, GF baked goods at Trader Joes and of course at Whole Foods. Domino's and BJ's even has GF pizza now.
All you can do with any restaurant before traveling is look up their menus or call them to ask about any GF options and do your research for grocery stores around the area. It'll make your life a whole lot easier and less stressful if you know where to get things to eat rather than driving aimlessly around.
Travel, be safe and everybody have a Happy Holiday season!
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- jamiesieg said...
Costcos in LA have Gluten-Free GoPicnic meals (www.gopicnic.com). Shelf-stable meals that require no refrigeration or prep, you can enjoy a 4-pack of GoPicnic Hummus & Crackers and Turkey Stick & Crunch for less than $10. Would love to spread the word but not sure how to do so. GoPicnic meals have been a lifesaver for me!
- December 21, 2012 at 10:53 AM
- jamiesieg said...
Costcos in LA have Gluten-Free GoPicnic meals (www.gopicnic.com). Shelf-stable meals that require no refrigeration or prep, you can enjoy a 4-pack of GoPicnic Hummus & Crackers and Turkey Stick & Crunch for less than $10. Would love to spread the word but not sure how to do so. GoPicnic meals have been a lifesaver for me!
- December 21, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Good to know!
- December 21, 2012 at 5:37 PM
- nmci said...
Travelling while GF is going to be an issue, as I have lost my trust in places when eating out of home. I had an awful, traumatic time at University due to this and have discussed it in more depth at http://icmn91.hubpages.com
- February 23, 2013 at 11:01 PM
I'm really sorry to hear what happened.
Do you watch Masterchef AU at all? Do you remember several seasons back when they had to make a GF wedding cake for the bride? What a disaster even though nobody brought it up. I posted on the official Masterchef AU forums about it after I saw the episode because I was pretty upset that it wasn't truly a GF cake.
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I'm 12 weeks pregnant, and feel very alone in this. I don't have much support from family or friends...
I'm 24, and my mother keeps telling me to "take care of it".... she sees this pregnancy as a fire that needs to be extinguished.... I want to have my baby, but it's very hard to stay positive when I have to be around that 24/7...
The baby's father is VERY supportive, he's my only support right now, besides some of his family member I keep in touch with... But it's very hard because he is away for another 2-4 months, so I'm alone all day long. And with these hormones and moos swings, i feel like i'm going crazy!
If anyone is in a similar situation, wants to share experiences throughout their pregnancy or simply willing to give some support...maybe skype? or facebook... It would mean the WORLD to me.... and my peanut...
Thank you,
If I'm over stepping my boundaries, then I'd like to appolegize because those are not my intentions. And please ignore this post!
Im 7 weeks pregnant and not quite in the same situation as you. I have support but i have some family who used to be close not so close anymore because they do not like my husband. I would like to be here for support if you like because i feel very alone too i have no friends who are pregnant either so everything is all new to me. Just be strong and at least the babys father is supportive thats the part that matters in the end its your decision on what happens no one elses and it sounds like your doing a great job! :) If you every need to vent at someone due to mood swings give me a message because i understand having no one to vent to.
Have a great day
I'm not pregnant, I had my daughter Feb. 23,
2012. But I know exactly how you feel. My family wasn't exactly
supportive of my pregnancy. Well Let me tell you my story..
I found out I was pregnant June 23, 2011. My
fiancee and I took my parents (who live in KY and we live in TN) out to
breakfast to tell them the news. I said "Mama, Daddy: Rob and I wanted
to tell you that you are going to be grandparents." At this point my mom
asked us if we were getting a cat. I replied, "We're pregnant and
expecting end of February, so no we are not getting a cat." Then she
went on saying well with your medical history I don't know if you should
carry on. Needless to say I stopped her and told her: the pregnancy
wasn't planned but we could not be more happy and I WAS going to have my
baby. She could be supportive or she wouldn't be involved. In July, one
morning I woke up with severe stomach cramps and was rushed to the
emergency room. After several hours I was discharged with diagnosis of
threatened miscarriage. My mom didn't even answer my phone call or
respond to my text messages. At this point I knew my mom was not going
to be supportive of my decision to keep my pregnancy going, but shes my
mom and I needed her support. I never got it and she even turned my
siblings and their partners, niece, and nephew against me. I found out I
was having a girl the last week of September and texted everyone in my
family the exciting news. I was hoping that knowing they were going to
have a grand-daughter/niece they would finally come around to my
pregnancy. But I was wrong. I received a text message from my sister
basically saying my daughter was a bastard child cause I wasn't married.
The next thing was my 26th birthday and Thanksgiving: I had to go to my
mama's house due to tradition where no one spoke to me, except to
insult/degrade me. Then my special needs niece would come up to me in
December at my little sisters wedding (where I was asked to remove
myself from the wedding party cause I was pregnant outside wedlock and
she was having a Catholic wedding) and tell me I was having a miracle
baby cause cause I wasn't married and my baby wasn't going to have a
daddy. January I didn't bother to try to contact my family cause I had
enough of their degrading remarks. I ended up on bed rest in February
due to health reasons and all my family had to say was I knew it, "You
and your health problems I'm surprised you made it this far in your
pregnancy. Anyway I had my daughter 6 days early by emergency c-section.
Since I had my daughter, Melody, my family has seen her once and that
was because it was my brothers wedding. They don't want much to do with
her. It sounds bad but if they don't want anything to do with my sweet
baby girl, then she won't have anything to do with them. We made it
through our pregnancy without them and we can continue to make it
without them. Rob (my fiancee and baby's father) was incredibly
supportive of our pregnancy and at times was the only support and at
times the only shoulder for me to cry on and now he is the best daddy
for our little Melody.
This site is absolutely wonderful and it is a great support system. But if you wanna talk outside this site I have facebook
WOW skatie your story is very sad but touching, and reading this really gave me a boost of confidence because last night it felt like i hit rock bottom.. i was explaining to my mom how i want to go back to college and she bluntly said you dont have time to go back to school because if u dont have your own place by the time your baby comes your going to be homeless.. my heart dropped my family is jamaican so if my mom say i need to be out she really means it.. and then my sisters came over right after that and immediately jumped on my case saying how im going to fail, and im not going to make it no where in life and too make matters worse me and the father of my baby got into an argument later on and broke up.. so im like really on my own, my father keep telling me he knows im going to make it because im smart and talented but its so hard when the ppl i counted on the most to be there.. are treating me like im nothing.
Irie, Let me tell just say Congratulations on your pregnancy!
I know this is a very emotional time and without support it only makes it more difficult. I am sorry that you and your baby's father broke up, but I am glad that after reading what happened to me it gave you a boost in confidence and let you know you are not the only one who announces pregnancy and doesn't have majority family support. I am happy that your father is being supportive telling you your going to make it cause you are! Take all negative comments with a grain of salt and please don't let anyone walk right over you. You are a terrific person and you don't deserve to be treated like you're nothing.
I don't know your situation personally but I want to says Kudos for wanting to go back to school. I know that education will take you far. I would first try to find a place to live outside of your mama's house and away from the derogatory remarks, the stress is not good for you and your pregnancy. A quiet retreat may be your saving grace, plus it will be a great place to study once you back into classes. A additional positive on getting your own place is it proves to your family "you can do anything you set your mind to". You are not a failure, but a loving caring mom-to be who would do anything for their child. Once you have secured a place to live, sign up for your college classes. You are going to do great! What do you plan on majoring while in school?
i am going to tell you from experience it is not easy and it won't get easier for a while. I cried all the time throughout my pregnancy because I felt alone. I finally hit a point where I couldn't cry any more. I had to continue to be strong for my daughter. I had to work through my pregnancy for financial reasons and it was a blessing because the women I worked with ended up being my face to face support team. Maybe you could find face to face support in a similiar manner (although strongmoms is here always)
You are a wonderful magnificent person. You are early in your pregnancy and already doing everything possible for your child. I have to say listen to your father when he tells you "you are smart and talented and you will make it". I have to agree you will make it, but whatever choices you make the road to your destination is not a easy journey but getting there (mommyhood) is the best feeling in the world.
Please keep us posted and if you need to vent: do so here so we can be as supportive as possible. Pregnancy and Parenthood are the two hardest things I have ever done in my life, but they are also the most rewarding
Some very difficult stories on here - heartbreaking to hear about families that don't provide the support and love you need as you bring your little baby into the world. I want to commend you for standing strong and knowing what is important to you. You most certainly CAN go on to achieve great things in life and reach your goals. It won't be easy at times but it is completely possible. Surrounding yourself with all the possible support in the world is incredibly important. One idea is to try and call the health department and see if they have any resources for support groups for pregnant women. Usually they have a social worker who has some great ideas for you. Come on here and chat as much as you like too - we are here for you and your sweet little baby!
i know how difficult it can be when it doesnt seem like the people that are most important in your life arent there supporting you and celebrating this special time with you. from what ive read about you, you seem to very excited about yall new edition and i wish you the best of luck. at the very begining of my pregancy my mom said something similiar to what yours said but today she spoils that "lil peanut" more than i do (we also called her peanut until she was almost a year old) she says she feels obligated to be closer to her than the rest of her grankids after her reaction to my pregancy but either way things worked out for the best and now we couldnt be happier. i hope the same thing for you and your lil peanut and if you need a shoulder to lean on heres one for you. good luck and god bless <3
I know what you mean! Well, about the mood swings at least. I had my husband's family, but not my own. It was my choice to leave, because my family was not....safe per say. I have a facebook and would be very happy to talk to you! I am no longer pregnant, I had our baby girl two months ago and she is the most precious thing that ever happened to us!! However, the mood swings and over emotional things do not stop after birth! If anything, they increase! XD So if you ever need to talk, let me know and we can find each other on facebook. Oh, and definitely not over-stepping bounds! This is what the site is for, isn't it? :) God bless!
I'm so glad to see so many moms and dads reaching out through this post! Support is AMAZING! Keep it up everyone!
:) -Jess
I'm Duong. I'm 20 weeks pregnant. My Mom live far away. I dont have any support from my family. My husband who is the one taking care of me. I'm looking for friend like you too to talk and share some experience and news from babies.
Talk to you later.
Duong - I'm sorry it's so hard with your family far away. It seems like pregnancy is the one time in life when you really need them! I'm glad you found this site to talk to people and share things with. Is there anything in particular that is troubling you or that you are worried about? I'd love to chat. Write back!
i am currently 30 weeks and i have had more support then i could ask for but have had a very rough prengnancy. i am here for anyone that needs some support or just someone to talk to.
keep your head up.i know its hard to stay positive but keep your little peanut in your mind at all times and know your family and friends are missing out on a beautiful thing.
Hi, My name is Kathy Dillon on FB & i am online alot during the day, I am 36 years old. I am 18 weeks pregnant right now & my husband is a truck driver but he is home every night. I would be available if you need someone to talk to most of the day. Keep your head up.
Congrats on the Pregnancy! I completely understand the hormones and the chaos they create...but it will all work out. I find that when I am in a "mood" taking a few deep breaths and reminding myself that it all adds up to a wonderful little Baby, then it becomes more bareable. I am 17 weeks pregnant, so we are on the same journey. Just let it roll off, the things your Mom is saying. There may be reasons why she is acting this way that have nothing to do with you or the Baby. She may be scared for you...any number of reasons could make her talk that way. As for the father of your tiny one...is he Military ? If so, I can understand that part too. My husband was in the Navy...and was gone a lot early in our marriage. Like you, I felt alone and just wanted friends to talk to. Know in your heart that all will be well. Just take care of yourself by getting plenty of rest, taking your Prenatal Vitamins and eating a balanced diet. Also, drink plenty of water.
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After Years of Waiting, Devils Lake Vets Hopeful for New ClinicDEVILS LAKE, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Lake Region veterans say they're encouraged that Veterans Affairs has committed to opening a clinic in Devils Lake. Some veterans say they've waited so long that they think it's too good to be true.
By: Adam Ladwig, WDAZ
DEVILS LAKE, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Lake Region veterans say they're encouraged that Veterans Affairs has committed to opening a clinic in Devils Lake.
Some veterans say they've waited so long that they think it's too good to be true.
The VA originally announced plans to build a clinic in Devils Lake in 2004.
Veterans say local health care would be beneficial, but they're skeptical after years of waiting.
"I kind of gave up on it," World War II veteran Duane Carter said.
Hope can fade after eight years.
"But it looks like it's gonna happen," Carter said.
In 2004, the VA agreed to open clinics in five North Dakota towns. Devils Lake is the only one of those towns that doesn't have a clinic yet. Navy vet Douglas Mootz doesn't use VA care. He says existing clinics are too far away.
"The VA clinic would probably, I'd probably start using it if it comes," Mootz said.
Local vets go as far away as Fargo for VA care. A Lake Region clinic would make a world of difference.
"It would probably be a mile or two versus 170 or 180. Definitely be a convenience," Army vet Dale Kruckenberg said.
"That's good because I've got problems with my eyes, so driving is not the best thing, unless it's nice," Carter said.
Not only would veterans be able to receive medical care close by, they would be able to see their trusted doctors in Fargo without leaving town.
The Devils Lake clinic will have telehealth capabilities, letting doctor and patient see each other on a computer screen from hundreds of miles away.
"Would definitely be an advantage to be able to have a conversation with them rather than through the mail," Kruckenberg said.
After being promised a clinic nearly a decade ago, they say their optimism is tempered. But they hope the VA's commitment means they'll see a clinic sooner rather than later.
"But like I say, I'll believe it when I see it," Mootz said.
"I'm 86 years old. Hoping it gets squared away real soon," Carter said.
Despite the VA commitment, there is no timetable for when a clinic could open in Devils Lake.
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The residents of Ocean Springs are in need. Homes were flooded and all lost to the storm. The city expects an additional 5,000 population of evacuees from other regions. To date no FEMA and little of Red Cross has shown up in the community. The city employees, despite losing their own homes, have set up relief assistance and a non-profit organization to accept donations through the direction of Ms. Packard's nephew, John Edwards, who is the city attorney. A quote from John on Friday, Sept. 9:
"Everything is needed: manpower, four to five people to adopt a block or street and help residents to dig out mud, tear out dry wall and repair; building materials, roofing nails, drywall, electrical outlets and supplies and studs.
What we really need even before that is tarps, to block the holes in homes. Many people could survive the immediate if we can block out the elements. Other needs include MRE meals and blow up mattresses. Ocean Springs is accepting survivors from other communities and has little to no supplies to support them. Beyond that, I am wearing what some one donated. We have lost everything and all and anything will be appreciated."
John then asked, "Do you have any cartons of Tetanus and Hepatitis B vaccine hanging around? We really need building inspectors to help identify what can be rebuilt and check that people are not living in dangerous situations."
A sense of humor followed asking "Do you have any ordinances allow trailers in front yards?" When I stated "Not," he laughed and said "Gee, neither do we but this is an emergency situation so the rules are suspended; it is good I am the city attorney.
"The needs are unbelievable and there are few places to purchase needed goods. The nearest supplies of any kind are in Tallahassee (300 miles), Mobile (70 miles) or Atlanta (380 miles)."
One needs to realize most vehicles were lost in the storm. The community has been able to get electricity turned on where there are houses left. They have also set up warehouse facilities to house donations and distribute to those in need.
Everything will be used and any items received not used in Ocean Springs will be distributed to neighboring communities.
Donations may be delivered to the City of Vermillion Missouri Valley Recycling Facility. An account is being set up for financial donations at First National Bank in Vermillion. Financial donations will go directly to the Ocean Springs non-profit organization.
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Uhg. It's only eleven in the morning. Back to sleep I go. Noon? I could do a bit better. And then, at one, I rise. It's cold. On the windows there's condensation and I see the grass covered with frost. … Read more