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on July 29, 2013 - 4:15 PM
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We were once a must-play tour stop for jazz, a city known among artists as one comprising an open-minded and "into it" group of listeners who not only would fill the club, but give back to the musicians as much as they were receiving. At a recent tour stop in the area, renowned jazz and funk bassist Marcus Miller said as much.
"This is Buffalo, man, and we up here on the stage know that you guys in Buffalo don't mess around."
It was nice to hear this, really, because as a major jazz market, we've spent the better part of a decade on the decline, while we simultaneously watched our neighbor to the east, Rochester, build one of the most prominent yearly jazz festivals in the state, if not the country.
So how has Rochester taken over our role as a jazz mini-mecca? A colleague put it very succinctly: "Radio," he said. "When we lost WBFO as a jazz station, we lost our hold as a jazz market."
Indeed, WBFO's turn away from jazz programming – which began in earnest in 2010 and concluded with the complete elimination of jazz programming earlier this year – seemed to coincide with the Tralf Music Hall's gradual erosion of jazz bookings. The club hosted several generations of jazz giants over the years, from early icons like Stephane Grappelli and Max Roach, to their "children in jazz," McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and Pat Metheny, among others. But jazz bookings at the club are a rarity these days, and it's likely that the lack of radio support in the area had something to do with this gradual shift.
It's interesting, then, to note that between now and Thanksgiving, three of the greatest living jazz artists will be performing high-profile gigs in our region.
Friday, Chick Corea will bring his new band, the Vigil, to Artpark's Mainstage Ampitheatre; Oct. 8, the University at Buffalo's Center for the Arts welcomes iconic keyboardist Herbie Hancock and his band; and Nov. 21, that same venue will present an evening with Wayne Shorter.
What do these three shows have in common, other than the fact that Corea, Hancock and Shorter all came to prominence in the jazz world while young men in the employ of the great Miles Davis? They represent a veritable onslaught of marquee-level jazz activity in the region – particularly when you factor in a performance by Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra at Artpark earlier in the summer and bookings for Pat Metheny's Unity Band and jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan already scheduled for the early months of 2014.
Here's the lowdown on the three jazz legends coming to town between this Friday and Thanksgiving, and a hint of what you can expect from their appearances.
Who: Chick Corea & the Vigil
8 p.m. Friday, Artpark
What to expect: Corea has been a moving target since emerging as a major "young gun" in the late '60s. In both the more traditional acoustic world and the electrified idiom of fusion, Corea has rarely repeated himself.
With the Vigil, Corea has assembled an incredibly hot band, one that pushes him to even greater heights as both player and composer. Fans of Return To Forever and Chick Corea Electric Band will likely freak out over the album "The Vigil," due on Aug. 6, and the band that bears the same name – Corea, saxophonist Tim Garland, guitarist Charles Altrua, bassist Christian McBride, drummer Marcus Gilmore, percussionist Pernell Saturnino, and vocalist (and wife to Corea) Gayle Moran Corea. This is burning jazz-fusion, with an emphasis on the jazz.
Tickets: $30, $37, $45 (All reserved, no general admission lawn for this show.)
Who: Herbie Hancock, UB Center for the Arts, Oct. 9
What to expect: Like Corea, Hancock has reveled in a restless creativity since he first hooked up with Miles Davis while still in his teens. He is considered a game-changer in the world of funk-jazz fusion, with records like "Headhunters" and "Thrust" widely held to be absolute classics within the form. He prefigured EDM with several of his '80s recordings. He is still completely capable of holding an audience in the palm of his hand with a solo piano performance. And sometimes, he combines all of these various micro-personalities within a single concert.
No firm word yet on exactly who will be in his band this time around, according to the concert's promoters, but Hancock seems to be completely incapable of offering a disappointing show at this point in his career.
Tickets: $77.50, $67.50, $57.50, $37.50, $27.50
Who: Wayne Shorter, UB Center for the Arts, Nov. 21
What to expect: My colleague Jeff Simon begs to differ – he insists that this title belongs to Sonny Rollins, which is tough to argue – but for my money, Wayne Shorter is the greatest living jazz saxophonist. He is an eloquent and inventive soloist and a profoundly daring composer. Shorter, at 78, is still in full possession of his estimable gifts. And his quartet – made up of drummer Brian Blade, bassist John Pattitucci, and pianist Danillo Perez – is among the very finest in all of jazz.
If I had a million dollars, I'd bet it all that this show will be nothing short of sublime.
Tickets: $54, $46, $38
Buffalo jazz is alive and well
It's indeed a wonderful thing that so many major names in the world of jazz are once again making Buffalo a stop on their concert tours. But even when this hasn't been the case, the independent jazz scene in Buffalo has always offered world-class talent in a variety of venues on a consistent basis.
Among the top-tier musicians regularly playing jazz in the area are Michael McNeil; Kelly Bucheger; Matt Michaud; Carlos Day; Nelson Rivera; Dan Hull; John Bacon; Bill Todd; Cameron Kayne; Nelson Starr; Eric Crittenden; (full disclosure: Starr and Crittenden are personal friends of mine); Rick Holland; George Caldwell; Wayne Moose; Stu Weissman; Bobby Millitello; Mike DiSanto; and Bobby Jones. They are many others, too. All of these players could cut it in even the most competitive jazz scene. That they choose to live and make music in Buffalo should be accepted as a blessing for us.
If you're looking to hear some fine local live jazz, you have plenty of choices, among them The Iris in the Maple Entertainment Complex; Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar, which presents Soul-Jazz/Neo-Soul programs featuring the band Verse every Tuesday; the Tralf Music Hall, which still books jazz acts on occasion; Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center; the Colored Musicians Club; the Sportsmen's Tavern, which is widely held to be an Americana room, but has been stretching out to accommodate jazz of late; and Pausa Art House.
Check the Gusto listings each week for the full lineup at these venues.
- Jeff Miers


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The Wolverine hits theaters July 25th. Comic book movies, such as X-Men, have come a long way in popular culture. These days, comic book movies are big business in Hollywood and have produced some of the highest grossing blockbusters of all time. But do you know the actors or actresses that played some of these iconic superheroes? Test your knowledge here with our match game!
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ORLANDO, Fla. - The Stetson women's tennis team completed the final day of play at the Knights Invitational in Orlando on Sunday. The Hatters competed against players from Florida Gulf Coast and UCF on the day.
In doubles play, Stetson picked up three wins. The duo of Diana Bukajeva and Andrea Crespo defeated Gyanna Mandic and Morgan Becthel (FGCU) 8-2. Sara Lazarevic and Jen Miller were also victorious, defeating Bettina Botha and Johanna Sterkel (FGCU) 8-6. Clarke Tatje and Rachel Luke won their match against Zhoe Solaun and Marina Diez (FGCU) 8-1.
The duo of Lindsey Cable and MayaBlue Stauffer MacDowell came up just short in their match, losing to Sara Means and Elizabeth Means (FGCU) 9-8.
In singles play, the Hatters picked up three wins. Andrea Crespo won her match, defeating Genevieve Lorbergs (UCF) 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (11-9). MayaBlue Stauffer-MacDowell defeated Katie Spivak (UCF) 6-4, 6-2. Clarke Tatje picked up a win, defeating Clare Mendell (UCF) 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (10-8).
Sara Lazarevic fell to Jenna Doerfler (UCF) 6-4, 6-4. Lindsey Cable was also defeated, losing to Josephine Haraldson (UCF) 6-3, 6-3. Courtney Griffith (UCF) defeated Diana Bukajeva 4-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-8). Jen Miller lost to Caroline Eberhart 6-1, 7-5 and Rachel Luke was defeated by Ann-Sophie Porry (UCF) 6-3, 6-1.
The Hatters will be back in action next weekend when they travel to Winston Salem, N.C. to compete in the Wake Forest Invitational October 5-7.


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Source: The Korea Times
quote: Because nothing says 'stop your 3 billion dollar lawsuit' like returning 3 inexpensive Apple products.
quote: Get off your high horse and stop this misguided attempt at self righteousness. IBM sold computers to Hitler and yet people still buy IBM computers and don't care one bit.
quote: We are the all singing, all dancing crap of the world.... We're the bi-products of a lifestyle obsession.
quote: ...and it's little issues like this that become so completely enthralling. We have no wars to protest, we have issues like returning old products to show our distaste at a lawsuit, of which outcome has no affect on our personal lives. One company wins, one loses, who cares.
quote: You are buying a product period, not the company or what you feel it represents.
quote: Also, IBM sold computers to the Nazis like two generations ago. Boycotting them now for something they did before WWII is not exactly analogous to boycotting Apple now for something they are doing now .
quote: The FC quote I was aiming for was more of "We're the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our great war is a spiritual war. Our great depression is our lives."
quote: I have friends who swore they would never buy another Apple product when stories came out about Apple using slave labor camps (which was BS) and pre-ordered the iPhone 5.
quote: Keep reality in check, these lawsuits do not concern you and will not affect your lives in any way whatsoever.
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A usually harmless, well-meaning fool or idiot who bumbles through life unaware of how embarassingly ridiculous he or she is.
1)He was such a potsie at the meeting.2)We would have succeeded if the department wasn't managed by a bunch of feckless potsies.3)How can someone so intelligent and beautiful fall for such a potsie? 4)I'm sorry I am late, but I was stuck behind a potsie on the way in.
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The coolest and most talented character on the 1970's sit-com Happy Days- played by Anson Williams. The characters full name was potsie Weber.
Richie!, It's Potsie!
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A game played by kids in New York City, having some resemblance to Hop Scotch. Often played on a concrete driveway or sidewalk using the squares formed by control joints or "cracks" as "boxes". Also, the marker itself used in Potsie
"Me and Vinney played potsie yesterday."
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"Hey, we can use my driveway for a game of Potsy"
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Someone who can't hold their liquor and often fucks sleezy, nasty guys. Often including drunk, glassed over eyes, and giant tits.
Potsie got drunk last night and fucked Ron again. Oh yeah, I heard she hooked up with Tom too.
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Another term for <sweater vest>; on the tv show Happy Days the character Potsie always wore a sweater vest, even while on the beach watching Fonzie jump over the shark; hence the association.
I know we are business casual, but do you think I can rock a potsie or two, maybe just on Fridays??
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a potsie is a person who acts foolishly in a comical manner, but funny in that you're laughing at him, not with him. a potsie is usually rather dorky, yet likeable.
i was such a potsie to lust after augie while in the hospital in 2005.
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Tiffin reports
Robert E. Wilson Jr., 46, of Fostoria, was charged with theft for an incident May 19.
A 100-block Erie Street caller reported Wednesday afternoon two men were physically fighting and one had a stick.
Marijuana plants were discovered Wednesday afternoon during an eviction in the first block of North Sandusky Street.
A man went to the station Wednesday afternoon to report a stolen bicycle.
A 300-block East Market Street man reported Wednesday evening he found a wallet on his counter that did not belong to him or anyone he knew.
A caller from Kroger, 790 W. Market St., reported Wednesday evening two women had shoplifted.
Kristopher B. Ward, 20, of Tiffin, was charged with aggravated trespass Wednesday.
A caller in the first block of Colony Avenue reported early Thursday morning someone broke out windows on two vehicles and also broke out a window on a house.
A woman reported Thursday morning something was thrown on her son's vehicle in the 100 block of Ann Street.
County report
A man reported Thursday afternoon he found another man living in a barn in the first block of East TR 132. When he confronted the man, he took off toward a wooded area.
Fostoria reports
A 1500-block North Countyline Street man reported Wednesday afternoon a man entered his trailer and hit him. The man was told he was not welcome at the residence.
Two game consoles were reported stolen Wednesday night in the 200 block of East Jones Street.
A 100-block Taft Boulevard female reported Thursday afternoon her brother tried to hit her with his fists. A juvenile was arrested, according to the report.
A man went to the station Thursday afternoon to report someone had gone through his vehicle.
State Patrol
Amy M. Boseman, 42, of Tiffin, was cited with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and failure to control Tuesday night.
Fostoria fire
Firefighters were called to an open burn on East Fremont Street Wednesday evening.
Firefighters were called out Thursday morning to the Kroger parking lot to clean an oil spill following an accident.
Tiffin Municipal Court
Kaitlyn P. Tucker, 385 N. Sandusky St., speed, $125; Danny G. Brown, 23 1/2 Carl St., speed, $116; Allison B. Ainley, 29 Schonhardt St., one-way traffic violation, $115; Jarad T. Sanders, Dallas, Ga., speed, $116; Gregg A. Craddolph, 635 Northview Drive, seat belt violation, $75; Nikki E. Stearns, 517 N. Sandusky St., seat belt violation, $75; Heather M. Bonsel, Tiffin, seat belt violation, $75; Bonnie L. Dillingham, Clyde, speed, $125; Nathnael Solomon, Gahanna, failure to control, $117; John K. Krupp, Sandusky, prohibitive u-turn, $115.
Whitney M. Low, Corbin, Ky., speed, $121; Dana L. Bennett, Tiffin, speed, $125; Daniel F. Kirkpatrick, Edison, traffic control device violation, $117; David A. Schmerge, Bellevue, speed, $121; Arville L. Tackett, Bellevue, speed, $142; Ashley M. Moyer, Fostoria, failure to control/weaving, $115; Rocky I. Macharia, Columbus, speed, $147; Chester E. Fitch, III, 1010 S. Bonair Ave., seat belt violation, $75; Susan M. Clouse Kreais, New Riegel, speed, $164; Matthew N. Kern, Jasper, Ind., seat belt violation, $75.
Michael D. Klinski, Clyde, speed, $137; Evelyn M. Smith, New Brighton, Pa., speed, $125; Todd S. Selvey, Bellevue, failure to yield right of way, $117; Dale W. Martin, Circleville, speed, $158; Brandon J. Wise, Tiffin, assured clear distance, $115; Robin A. Boucha, Canton, Mich., speed, $134; Jill A. Picciuto, 38 Adams St., failure to yield right of way, $115; Cynthia Castro, Delaware, speed, $122; Brandon P. Ernest, Mishawaka, Ind., speed, $116; Andrew M. Churchill, Tiffin, assured clear distance, $115; Ruth A. Dore, 25 High Pointe Court, failure to yield right of way, $115.


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THE FEAST AT LELE 505 Front St., Lahaina, 667-5353 A celebration of Polynesian cuisine and the music and dance of Hawaii, Tonga, Aotearoa and Samoa, 6 to 9 nightly. Cost is $110 for adults, $80 for children 12 and younger and kamaaina.
HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT HOTEL & SPA 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Kaanapali, 661-1234 "Drums of the Pacific" luau, 5 to 8 nightly; cost is $96 for adults, $61 for ages 13 to 20, $49 for children ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger, $61 for kamaaina with valid Hawaii driver's license. Reservations are required. "Cirque Polynesia," 7 p.m. daily except Sunday. Dinner and show packages start at $99, with special rates for kamaaina, military and keiki 12 and younger. For details, visit www.CirquePolynesia.com or call 667-4540.
KAANAPALI SUNSET LUAU Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa, 2605 Kaanapali Parkway, reservations: (877) 846-5554 "Cliff Dive - at Black Rock" luau featuring Tihati Polynesia Revue, 5:15 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost is $99 for adults, $52 for children 6 to 12. an additional $10 for preferred seating.
OLD LAHAINA LU'AU 1251 Front St., Lahaina, 667-1998 Traditional Hawaiian feast with award-winning presentation of traditional Hawaiian music, hula and crafts, 5:15 to 8:15 nightly. Cost is $92 for adults, $62 for children 12 and younger, plus tax.
ROYAL LAHAINA RESORT 2780 Kekaa Drive, Kaanapali, 661-3611 Royal Lahaina Luau features songs and dances from Tahiti, Hawaii and Samoa. Gates open at 5 nightly. Cost is $75 for adults, $36 for children 11 and younger for the show and buffet dinner. Ask about the free kids program.
WESTIN MAUI RESORT & SPA 2365 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, 661-2992 Wailele Polynesian Luau is presented oceanfront, weekly at sunset at the Aloha Pavilion. Entertainment includes music and dances of Hawaii and Polynesia. Cost for premium seating (first four rows) is $125 for adults, $80 for children ages 5 to 12. General seating is $105 for adults and $65 for children. Children 5 and younger are free with an adult. Reservations required.
GRAND LUAU AT HONUA'ULA Grand Wailea, 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, 875-7710 Luau features three-time World Fire Knife Champion Ifi So'o, an imu ceremony, pre-show activities and games, an all-you-can-eat buffett, open bar and free validated parking, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday.
MAUI POLYNESIAN LUAU Aston Maui Lu Resort, 575 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 879-5881, ext. 7714 or 7715. New Polynesian Revue features live entertainment, crafts, fire and knife dancing and more, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
MAKENA LUAU AT MAKENA BEACH & GOLF RESORT 5400 Makena Alanui, 875-5828 Makena Luau presented by Tahu Productions offers a window into the traditions and customs of the Pacific Islands with music and dance of Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji and New Zealand, beginning at 5 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays. Cost is $95 for adults, $49 for children 5 to 12, children 4 and younger are free; $15 extra per person for premium seating; show only is $39 per person.
WAILEA BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA 3700 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, (877) 827-2740 Tihati Productions will present its Te Au Moana luau, featuring interactive activities, crafters, buffet dinner and show, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays. Cost is $98 for adults, $53 for ages 6 to 12, ages 5 and younger are free. Premium seating and kamaaina prices also available.


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on October 8, 2012 - 10:21 PM
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If there was a bright spot to be found in Sunday's shellacking of the Buffalo Bills by the San Francisco 49ers, it would be the big-play ability again showcased by Leodis McKelvin.
The Bills' cornerback had an 80-yard touchdown on a punt return called back in the first quarter because of a holding penalty on Jairus Byrd, then followed that up with a 59-yard kick return to set up the offense in San Francisco territory.
Among qualified players (those with at least one return per their team's games played), McKelvin leads the NFL in punt return average and is third in kick return average.
Even without the 80 yards Sunday, McKelvin's punt return average of 29.4 leads the league by a wide margin. Cincinnati's Adam "Pacman" Jones is next a 17.6 average.
"You've got 10 guys out there doing their job blocking for me, so the 11th guy's got to do his job, too, and make sure I get enough yardage for the offense," McKelvin said.
With an 88-yard punt return for a touchdown in Week Two against Kansas City — the longest such return in the NFL this year — McKelvin now has three career special teams touchdowns.
"He's all in. He takes a great deal of pride in it," Bills special teams coach Bruce DeHaven said earlier this season about McKelvin's return ability. "The guys up in front of him are excited about it. I think we're getting better play from the guys out there on the corner. Blocking the gunners is probably the best we've done since I've been here. Those young guys have really done a nice job."
McKelvin has found a way to contribute despite losing his job as the team's nickel cornerback after the season opener in New York. He played 22 snaps in that game, but hasn't been on the field that much since. He saw eight snaps in Week Three against Cleveland, and hasn't played at all on defense the last two games.
"You have to keep your head up high and just play ball," he said. "I believe in my talent and ability that I have. I can help this team win. I'm a team player and I'm going to go out there and play team ball."
McKelvin's approach has earned the respect of coach Chan Gailey.
"The same thing happened last year if you remember. We started playing Aaron [Williams] a lot more and Leodis went, played special teams and did an outstanding job," the coach said. "That's the way he is. He's a true professional."
McKelvin joined the Bills as the 11th overall pick out of Troy in 2008. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder has all the athleticism you could ever want for a cornerback, but has struggled at times locating the ball in coverage.
Instead of hanging his head after losing his job, though, he's worked hard to make an impact in other areas of the game.
"I love football. I don't play the game just to get a paycheck, I play to help my team win," he said. "This is my fifth year here, I'm tired of losing. When it gets to a point like this, you just want to win. I have trust in my coaching staff and the organization, so they can put me in games to help do things like that."
McKelvin had eight return touchdowns in college at Troy, so he's long had the ability.
"I get the ball in my hands, things can happen, especially when the other guys do a great job," he said. "It's no different than when I was in college. Everything's starting to feel good."
McKelvin also has gotten better at protecting the ball. After fumbling five times over the 2009 and '10 seasons, including an especially damaging one in the '09 season opener that led the Bills to losing a late lead at New England, McKelvin has fumbled just once in the last two seasons.
He's made five fair catches this season, and hasn't pushed it by bringing deep kick returns out of the end zone - despite how much he'd like to.
"I'm just doing what they tell me to do. Every time I get the ball in my hands, I still want to go," he said. "You see teams bringing it out 8 yards deep, 7 yards deep. All us returners, C.J. [Spiller], Brad [Smith], we always talk about that … 8 yards deep, why can't we bring it out?," a laughing McKelvin said. "But Chan doesn't want to put us in bad situations.
"If we can minimize those mistakes, it can help the defense and offense out."
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Robert C. Gibbs - Chief Human Capital Officer
Bob Gibbs was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. A retired naval officer, he holds both a B.A. in business management from the University of Washington, and a J.D. from George Mason University. He is a member of the Maryland and the American Bar Associations.
Mr. Gibbs completed the nuclear training pipeline and served at sea onboard the USS DANIEL WEBSTER (BLUE) (SSBN 626), USS HENRY L. STIMSON (GOLD) (SSBN 655), and USS SIMON BOLIVAR (GOLD) (SSBN 641) completing numerous strategic deterrent patrols; and ashore at Nuclear Repair Facilities including the Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, Washington and Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington DC.
His assignments at Naval Reactors, a joint Department of Energy and Department of Navy program, included; positions in the Office of Resource Management, ultimately serving as Director, Navy Budgets; and selection by Admiral F. L. Bowman to serve as Director, Civilian Programs. While still on active duty, he was selected by Admiral K. H. Donald, to serve as Director, Management and Administration. In that capacity, he was responsible for management, personnel, and support programs and policies; he has led several enterprise-wide initiatives (total force management, succession planning, pay for performance, industrial relations, outreach and enterprise consolidation) to structure the workforce to meet current and future requirements in a challenging and diverse environment across two federal agencies and multiple field offices.
Upon retiring from active duty in 2007, he became a member of the Senior Executive Service. Mr. Gibbs is the recipient of numerous military awards and citations. He currently resides in Southern Maryland with his wife and four children.


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Grieving relatives and friends of a man gunned down outside a North Charleston nightclub on Thursday question why the 22-year-old was killed.
Two men were shot by an unknown gunman as they left Charley O's club shortly before 2:30 a.m., police spokesman Spencer Pryor said. One man died; the other was wounded, police said.
The Charleston County Coroner's Office identified the slain man as Miquel Snipe, 22, of North Charleston. Family members said he lived on Admiral Drive. The other man wounded was Snipe's cousin, family said.
Snipe was a devoted family man, Leroy Snipe said while reflecting on his nephew's memory. He spent most of his time caring for his three children or socializing with loved ones, he said.
Snipe went to Charley O's at 4224 Dorchester Road for a night out with his cousin before he was killed, according to family members.
A fight occurred earlier in the night, Pryor said. Someone inside a black GMC Yukon followed the two men as they walked across the street to their car, which was parked at a CK Supply parking lot, 4311 Dorchester Road.
At least five bullet holes marked the warehouse's siding where the shots were fired. By the time the gunfire ended, Snipe was fatally wounded and his cousin was hit in the right arm. That man refused medical treatment, Pryor said.
Relatives and friends gathered at the slain man's home to comfort each other Thursday afternoon.
"My baby's dead," Snipe's mother repeatedly cried, while clinging to the arms of family members inside the home.
She had planned to spend the day apartment hunting with her son, Leroy Snipe said. Instead, she spent the day grieving his loss.
Authorities still are searching for the shooter, described as a black man between 5 feet 10 and 11 inches tall, with dreadlocks. He was wearing blue jeans, a black shirt and a red hat, Pryor said.
Snipe was a good man, and his mother stayed on him to keep him out of trouble, Leroy Snipe said. Snipe was convicted of marijuana possession in 2008, 2009 and 2011 but that was the extent of his criminal record, according to State Law Enforcement Division records.


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A penis.
From the German "schlange" for "snake."
From the German "schlange" for "snake."
He pees ands ejaculates from his schlong.
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A penis which is a fairly good length. As opposed to a schlort, or a schledium.
Stop fiddling with your schlong Jimmy, put it back in ur pants.
Beküldő: Andrewsky 2003. március 7.
A cock with substantial thigh-slapping length and girth.
John ruined his sister's wedding when he drunkenly whipped out his schlong in front of everyone at the reception.
Beküldő: Aw yeah 2005. február 22.
Penis. Probably derived from the German "schlange" for snake, which, pronounced in German, must have sounded like "schlong" to native English speakers.
Wow, that horse has got a pretty huge schlong. I don't know if those fifth graders on their field trip to the zoo should be seeing this.
Beküldő: anonymous 2004. január 2.
A penis that is unusually thick and long in length
Beküldő: Anonymous 2003. október 4.
(normally considered vulgar) penis (from Yiddish; shlang 'snake'; cf. German schlange) - the Oxford American Dictionary; a Yiddish word, common to what is known as the New York City dialect of the English language
Mary: "Check out the bulge in that dude's pants!"
Anne: "That's either a pair of socks in his shorts, or he's got one-hell-of-a schlong!"
Anne: "That's either a pair of socks in his shorts, or he's got one-hell-of-a schlong!"
Beküldő: WitsEnd 2007. június 24.
The lord and master of Uranus.
Many people think Schlong is in charge, but everyone knows Ballsack is the real weight behind Schlong.
Beküldő: Wolf89 2005. október 18.


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A young hoodlum who revels in making peoples lives a misery during school years. Happily though, when they grow up they will have nothing more to look forward to than getting anally penetrated every day by fellow prisoners in the shower, or, by the prison wardens truncheon ;D
Bully me all you like loser, you're the one who will walk like John Wayne the rest of your life :D
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A person who makes fun of others based on their own insecurities about life.
Man that big ugly bully makes fun of all of the smaller ugly people.
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The dumbest shit that think that making people miserable is good when it only makes them look dumber.
The bully gets what he deserves if he gets suspended.
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Stupid dumbasses who have nothing better to do than pick on weaker victims. These assholes really need to get a life. Also the cause of violence and crimes in society.
Me: Shit! Did you see that? Those guys just robbed a bank! They must be a victim of bullying.
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The mean kids at my school who wont stop beating me up just becaus i wear trousers pulled up to my chest, a pink bow tie, huge glasses and orange shoes from giant tiger.
One day i hope us regular kids will stand up to those mean bullies. That will teach them a lesson.
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A word that former President Theodore Roosevelt used, meaning "great!"
After surviving a shot to the lung and then proceeding to give a three hour speech, Teddy Roosevelt shouted "BULLY!"
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1. mean kid we all went to school with
2. Mike Comer
3. a-hole who will someday get his
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Don't be such a bully, you can't have my lunch money.
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Robert Anthony Siudzinski, of Depew, a cartoonist, draftsman and designer, died Saturday after a lengthy illness. He was 65.
Born in Buffalo, he was a graduate of Seneca Vocational High School, where he played varsity basketball. He took art and design classes at the University at Buffalo.
He lived in California, St. Louis, New York City and Middlesex, N.J., before returning to the Buffalo area about 10 years ago, working as a draftsman, designer and commercial model maker.
Mr. Siudzinski helped in the installation of the Egyptian Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, designing the hidden heating and ventilating duct work. Working at Wegmans supermarkets, he created artistic signs. He also worked for Osmose, Mobil Oil, Unilevel and Cameron Cooper Corp.
He eventually attended the Kubert School in Dover, N.J., the nation's only accredited trade school for comic artists, and taught there after graduating. He befriended the school's founder, DC comics artist Joe Kubert, and adopted Kubert's inking and page formats.
Mr. Siudzinski was nearly successful at getting comic strips syndicated on more than one occasion. "The Murphys," a strip based on his family, was runner-up in a contest for comic artists sponsored by the King Features Syndicate, and he was one of the leading entrants in a cartoon contest sponsored by the Washington Post with "Say What," created with his longtime friend Steve Truskowski of Hamburg.
Using the pen name Bob Anthony, he collaborated on a comic book, "The Four Ferreteers," which he sold on the Internet. He marketed original T-shirt designs under the Buffalo Stampede logo and produced dozens of commercial art projects. Prior to his death, he was working on a series of graphic novellas.
A talented basketball player, noted for his quickness and ability to set up shots, he coached a summer youth league team in Buffalo that went undefeated and won the city title in the early 1970s. In California and New Jersey, he played in summer pickup games with NBA players.
As a teen, he worked as an emcee and stand-up comedian at Buffalo coffeehouses. He also was a self-taught guitar player and singer.
Survivors include a sister, Jean Stepnick.
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"National Board Certified teachers not only have to prove they know their subject matter, but they also must provide evidence they know how to effectively teach their subjects to students," said state Superintendent Jorea Marple. "National Board Certified Teachers know how to bridge the gap between what students learn today and what they need to know to be successful in the 21st century. Teachers who receive the national certification are clearly among America's best."
Across the country about 91,000 of the nation's most effective teachers have demonstrated that they meet the highest teaching standards by becoming National Board certified. This year, West Virginia increased its National Board Certified Teachers by 17.4 percent, compared to a national average of 10 percent. West Virginia's 2011 Teacher of the Year Drema McNeal of Raleigh County is among them. Overall, Wood County has the most nationally certified teachers in West Virginia with 68, followed by Cabell with 49; Monongalia, 42; Putnam, 28; and Berkeley, 27. The teachers received awards recognizing their accomplishment during a dinner in their honor at The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston.
Among West Virginia's 86 teachers receiving certification in 2010 are: Barbour County, Angela McDaniel; Grant County, Heather Yakubow; Pocahontas County, Mary Burns; Tucker County, Teresa Brusak; Upshur County, Sherri Butler, Kelley Caynor, Janet Phillips and Sharon Walton.
Founded in 1987, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization. Its mission is to establish high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. National Board Certification is a voluntary assessment program designed to recognize and reward great teachers-and make them better.
While state licensing systems set basic requirements to teach in each state, National Board Certified Teachers have successfully demonstrated advanced teaching knowledge, skills and practices. Certification is achieved through a rigorous, performance-based assessment that typically takes one to three years to complete. As part of the process, teachers build a portfolio that includes student work samples, assignments, videotapes and a thorough analysis of their classroom teaching. Additionally, teachers are assessed on their knowledge of the subjects they teach.
For more information about NBPTS and National Board Certification, contact the West Virginia Department of Education's Office of Professional Preparation at (304) 558-7010, or the Office of Communications at (304) 558-2699. Information also is available on the NBPTS website at www.nbpts.org.
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Author Affiliations: Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (Dr Bailey), and Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston (Dr McInnis).
Objective To determine the relative effect of interactive digital exercise that features player movement (ie, exergames) on energy expenditure among children of various body mass indexes (BMIs; calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared).
Design Comparison study.
Setting GoKids Boston, a youth fitness research and training center located at University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Participants Thirty-nine boys and girls (mean [SD] age, 11.5 [2.0] years) recruited from local schools and after-school programs.
Main Exposure Six forms of exergaming as well as treadmill walking.
Main Outcome Measures In addition to treadmill walking at 3 miles per hour (to convert miles to kilometers, multiply by 1.6), energy expenditure of the following exergames were examined: Dance Dance Revolution, LightSpace (Bug Invasion), Nintendo Wii (Boxing), Cybex Trazer (Goalie Wars), Sportwall, and Xavix (J-Mat). Energy expenditure was measured using the CosMed K4B2 portable metabolic cart.
Results All forms of interactive gaming evaluated in our study increased energy expenditure above rest, with no between-group differences among normal (BMI < 85th percentile) and "at-risk" or overweight (BMI ≥ 85th percentile) children (P ≥ .05). Walking at 3 miles per hour resulted in a mean (SD) metabolic equivalent task value of 4.9 (0.7), whereas the intensity of exergaming resulted in mean (SD) metabolic equivalent task values of 4.2 (1.6) for Wii, 5.4 (1.8) for Dance Dance Revolution, 6.4 (1.6) for LightSpace, 7.0 (1.8) for Xavix, 5.9 (1.5) for Cybex Trazer, and 7.1 (1.7) for Sportwall. Enjoyment of the games was generally high but was highest for children with BMIs in the highest percentiles.
Conclusion All games used in our study elevated energy expenditure to moderate or vigorous intensity. Exergaming has the potential to increase physical activity and have a favorable influence on energy balance, and may be a viable alternative to traditional fitness activities for children of various BMI levels.
Quiz Ref IDThe prevalence of overweight children and adolescents has increased drastically over the past several decades.1 This increase is troubling given the potentially numerous adverse health implications. In addition, childhood and adolescent obesity tracks into early adulthood, and children who are overweight through adolescence have a difficult time meeting weight recommendations as adults.2- 4
The positive and prevailing relationship between obesity and sedentary behavior among both adults and children is well documented.5- 10 Sedentary behavior in children is expressed in a number of different ways, but the behavior that receives the greatest attention is screen time. Screen time includes activities such as watching television or videos, using a computer, surfing the Internet, and playing video games. Because of the sedentary nature of these activities, screen time has been positively associated with obesity.11- 13
Quiz Ref IDAlthough video gaming has been one aspect of screen time that has been at least partially blamed for the rapid increase in the prevalence of overweight children and adolescents, there has recently been increased interest in activity-promoting video gaming or video games that require physical movement. Exergames is a relatively new term used to describe interactive video or electronic games that feature player movement, such as would occur in "real-life" exercise participation. Active video games have the potential to increase energy expenditure during otherwise sedentary video gaming and may provide a viable adjunct to more traditional exercise. These types of games are used primarily in the home setting but also have been deployed in fitness clubs, schools, community centers, and other settings. The use of exergaming as an adjunctive approach to traditional exercise stems from the assumption that interactive games would foster engagement in physical activities among children and adolescents who are at various levels of fitness and who are drawn to digital technology.
Because activity-promoting video games require movement, it should not be surprising that energy expenditure becomes elevated, especially in comparison to rest.14- 20 Previous research in exergaming has been limited to evaluating consumer-end products as a potential replacement for traditional seated game play. The potential of these games to promote fitness and extended periods of moderate to vigorous activity in normal and overweight youth has not been evaluated. In addition, very little is known about the commercial exergaming equipment that is currently being sold to fitness institutions as a means of promoting physical fitness in youth. Moreover, although the enjoyment or liking of some exergames has been evaluated (ie, Wii Fit and Wii Conditioning), the enjoyment of other systems has not been evaluated, nor has the enjoyment level between systems been compared.21,22 Enjoyment is important to understand, because children tend to participate in physical activity that they enjoy.23 The purpose of our study was to evaluate the potential effect of 6 forms of exergaming (3 commercial products and 3 consumer products) on energy expenditure in children. An additional purpose of our study was to evaluate the perceived enjoyment of these exergames. Although not part of the original design of the study, we also compared energy expenditure and exergame enjoyment between children who were at or above recommended body weight.
Thirty-nine children (19 boys and 20 girls) between the ages of 9 and 13 years (mean [SD] age, 11.5 [2.0] years) were recruited to participate in our study. Children were recruited from several public middle school after-school programs in Boston, Massachusetts, and included children from diverse races and ethnicities (57% African American, 11% white, 12% Hispanic, and 23% other). Participants were healthy, with an absence of any known or latent cardiopulmonary, metabolic, or orthopedic disease condition or ailment that would their limit physical activity. All participants were nonsmokers who were not taking any medications that could alter their metabolism and were not following any energy-restricted diets. Prior to participation in our study, informed written consent was obtained from the parent or guardian of the child, and written assent was obtained from the child. All study procedures were approved by the institutional review board of the university.
Participants were invited to take part in a physical activity program at GoKids Boston, a youth fitness research and training center located at University of Massachusetts. The first 2 weeks were spent familiarizing the participants with the gaming equipment by playing the interactive games under the supervision of the research staff. During this period, participants came in twice a week for 90 minutes and rotated through each of the exergaming systems being evaluated in our study. Every participant spent 10 to 15 minutes on each system per day. During the introductory period and prior to measuring physical activity energy expenditure, the participant's body anthropometric measurements were assessed. Following this introductory period, energy expended during the various activities was measured by means of indirect calorimetry.
Six exergaming systems were evaluated. These systems included Playstation (Dance Dance Revolution [DDR], Konami, Redwood City, California, using Sony Playstation, Sony Corporation of America, New York, New York), Nintendo Wii (Redmond, Washington), Xavix (SSD Company Ltd, Shiga, Japan), Cybex Trazer (Medway, Massachusetts), LightSpace (LightSpace Corp, Boston, Massachusetts), and Sportwall (Rolling Meadows, Illinois). The games chosen included 3 commercial products (Cybex Trazer, LightSpace, and Sportwall) and 3 consumer products (Sony Playstation [DDR], Nintendo Wii, and Xavix).
All of the game systems examined come with multiple games as well as multiple levels within each game. As part of our study, games and levels were selected on the basis of their potential effect on energy expenditure and potential enjoyment. We conducted pilot research with children to determine which games and levels to include in the study. We did this for Xavix, Cybex Trazer, DDR, Wii, and LightSpace. During this time, children played the different gaming systems and levels to determine which were the most aerobically challenging (using a rating of perceived exertion scale), while still maintaining the gaming experience. Gaming systems came with multiple games as well as multiple levels within each game that range from very easy and not very aerobically challenging to very difficult and frustrating for the children. The following games and levels were selected for inclusion in our study: Jackie Chan Alley Run at the "beginning" level for the Xavix gaming system; Thirteen on the "easy" level for DDR; Bug Invasions on the "intermediate" level for LightSpace; Goalie Wars on level 3 for the Cybex Trazer; and Boxing for the Wii entertainment system. The Sportwall was unique in that children were placed into groups of 4 to 5 participants and games were played competitively. These games were played in 4-minute blocks with 30 seconds of rest between each game. During these games, participants were placed roughly 15 ft from the wall and took turns running to the wall to score points.
The primary outcome in our study was energy expenditure during rest and exergame play. Exergame enjoyment and body composition were also assessed.
Energy expenditure was measured by means of indirect calorimetry during physical activity and by means of a CosMed K4B2 portable metabolic cart (Rome, Italy) during rest. Participants were asked to abstain from any food or caloric beverages for 2 hours prior to assessing energy expenditure. On arrival at the research center, children were required to rest for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes of seated rest, seated energy expenditure was measured. Following the measurement of seated energy expenditure, energy expended during 7 activities (6 exergames and treadmill walking) was measured. Each activity was assessed for 10 minutes. Participants were given 5 minutes of seated rest between each activity. During this rest period, participants were allowed to drink water as needed. All tests were performed using equipment appropriate for children and adolescents.
Immediately following participation in each exergame, enjoyment was measured using a 10-point discrete analog scale. Participants were asked the following question: "How much did you enjoy this activity?" The scale was anchored by "not at all" on the left and "very much" on the right. Analog scales have been used to successfully measure physical activity enjoyment in children.21,23
Adiposity was estimated using body mass index (BMI; calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared). Body mass was assessed using a digital scale (Tanita Corp, Arlington Heights, Illinois), accurate to the nearest ±0.1 kg, and body height was measured barefoot, using a wall-mounted stadiometer (Tanita Corp) to the nearest ±0.1 cm. During this assessment, participants wore a standardized T-shirt and shorts.
Body composition was assessed to allow for energy expenditure to be expressed in relative terms (ie, calories per kilogram lean body mass). Whole-body dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (GE Healthcare, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was used to determine fat-free mass, fat mass, and percent body fat.24
Means and standard deviations were calculated and reported for all independent and dependent variables. BMI percentile was calculated based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2000 growth charts.25 Metabolic equivalent task values were calculated by dividing relative energy expenditure for each activity by 3.5 mL · kg−1 · min−1. Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to compare energy expenditure between activities and exercise enjoyment. Interactions between energy expenditure, BMI classification, and sex were evaluated. Covariates were used as needed to adjust for potentially confounding relationships and included age, sex, lean body mass, and BMI classification. We performed post hoc pairwise analysis using paired t tests. Bonferroni corrections were made when appropriate. All analyses were done using SAS version 9.12 (SAS Institute Inc, Cary, North Carolina), and the α level was set at P ≤ .05.
Demographic data of all study participants are shown in Table 1. In general, girls had a higher body weight, BMI, and percent body fat than did boys. There was no difference in energy expended at rest between boys and girls.
Quiz Ref IDAll forms of interactive gaming evaluated in our study significantly increased energy expenditure above rest (P ≤ .05). The energy expenditures for all the activities are reported in Table 2 and Figure 1. The energy cost was highest for Xavix Jackie Chan Alley Run and Sportwall, followed by LightSpace Bug Invasion, Cybex Trazer Goalie Wars, DDR, and Nintendo Wii Boxing. Energy expended while walking at 3 miles per hour (to convert miles to kilometers, multiply by 1.6) on a treadmill was similar to the Nintendo Wii Boxing and DDR but lower than the other 4 forms of exergaming (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Mean (SD) metabolic equivalent task (MET) values for rest, walking, and exergaming for 39 children recruited from local schools and after-school programs in Boston, Massachusetts. There was a significant difference in energy expenditure during all forms of exergame play compared with rest (P ≤ .05). There was a significant difference in energy expenditure during Trazer, LightSpace, Sportwall, and Xavix compared with treadmill walking for 3 miles per hour (P ≤ .05). The MET value is the energy expended in the activity in relation to the energy expended at rest; 1 MET is equal to the energy expended at rest or 3.5 mL · kg−1 · min−1. DDR indicates Dance Dance Revolution.
Based on BMI percentile, 21 participants (54%) were either overweight (12 [31%]) or at risk for overweight (9 [23%]), and 18 (46%) were normal weight. There were 9 boys (mean [SD] age, 11.3 [2.0] years; mean [SD] BMI, 27.7 (6.3) kg m−2) and 12 were girls (mean [SD] age, 11.2 [2.4] years; mean [SD] BMI, 26.3 [3.6] kg m−2) who were overweight or at risk for overweight, and there were 10 boys (mean [SD] age, 11.5 [2.1] years; mean [SD] BMI, 18.5 [2.1] kg m−2) and 8 girls (mean [SD] age, 12.0 [2.3] years; mean [SD] BMI, 20.6 [3.0] kg m−2) who were in the normal BMI percentile range. As shown in Table 2, there was no significant difference in total energy expenditure measured in kilojoules per minute or metabolic equivalent task values between children who were in the upper BMI percentiles (≥85th percentile) and children who were in the lower BMI percentiles (<85th percentile) for any of the exergaming activities (P ≤ .05). Quiz Ref IDWhen total lean body mass was controlled, children with a higher BMI expended significantly more energy than did normal-weight children during all activities except the Sportwall (P ≤ .05).
Generally, boys enjoyed the exergames more than did the girls, but there were some specific sex differences. Boys enjoyed Wii Boxing and Xavix J-Mat significantly more than did girls (P ≤ .05). Girls enjoyed DDR significantly more than did boys (P ≤ .05). Enjoyment of the activities was similar between boys and girls for LightSpace, Sportwall, Cybex Trazer, and walking (Figure 2). These results were independent of BMI classification.
Figure 2. Mean (SD) enjoyment ratings by exergame and sex. Enjoyment was measured using a 10-point discrete analog scale. The ratings were given by 39 children recruited from local schools and after-school programs in Boston, Massachusetts. There was a significant difference in enjoyment between boys and girl regarding Wii, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), and Xavix (P ≤ .05).
Quiz Ref IDOverall, children in the higher BMI percentiles (≥85th percentile) enjoyed the exergames more than did children in the lower BMI percentiles (<85th percentile). When comparing enjoyment of the various exergames, children with higher BMIs enjoyed Sportwall to a greater extent than did children with lower BMIs (P ≤ .05) (Figure 3). There was no difference in enjoyment for the other exergames. Sex did not alter these results.
Figure 3. Mean (SD) enjoyment ratings by exergame and body mass index (BMI) classification. Enjoyment was measured using a 10-point discrete analog scale. The ratings were given by 39 children recruited from local schools and after-school programs in Boston, Massachusetts. There was a significant difference in enjoyment between children with a BMI in the ≥85th percentile and children with a BMI in the <85th percentile regarding Sportwall (P ≤ .05). DDR indicates Dance Dance Revolution.
The objective of our study was to examine the potential effect of interactive digital gaming activities (exergaming) on energy expenditure among middle school–aged children. Based on the finding of our study, energy expenditure was elevated to a moderate to vigorous intensity level for all the activities evaluated. There was a 4-fold to 8-fold increase in energy expenditure above rest for the various forms of gaming. Exergaming compared favorably with walking on a treadmill at 3 miles per hour, with 4 out of the 6 activities resulting in higher energy expenditure. This increase in intensity was similar between children in the higher (≥85th percentile) and lower (<85th percentile) BMI percentiles. This level of intensity is consistent with current physical activity recommendations for children and can be used to alter energy balance.26
Previous research in exergaming has demonstrated the potential of activity-promoting video games to increase energy expenditure when compared with traditional seated game play. Gaming systems that have been evaluated include Sony Playstation, Xavix, and Nintendo Wii. The studies that have evaluated these games have demonstrated that activity-promoting video games can increase energy expenditure when compared with sedentary video games. For example, Wii Sports has been evaluated and shown to increase energy expenditure 2.3 times above rest for Bowling, 2.5 times above rest for Tennis, and 3.0 to 4.2 times above rest for Boxing.16- 18 Xavix has also been evaluated and has demonstrated energy expenditure that is 5.5 and 2.0 times above rest for the J-Mat and Bowling, respectively.14 The Sony Playstation EyeToy has also been evaluated, demonstrating energy expenditure 2.1 times above rest.15 Dance Dance Revolution is an example of a game that is offered across multiple gaming platforms. Research assessing the energy cost of DDR has demonstrated an increase in energy expenditure that is 2.7 to 4.1 times above rest.15,17,20 These studies demonstrate the potential for activity-promoting video games to elevate energy expenditure when compared with traditional, seated video gaming, taking a relatively sedentary activity and increasing the energy expenditure 2 to 5 times above rest.
In contrast to previous research into exergaming, our study was designed to maximize energy expenditure from the various games in an effort to examine the potential therapeutic effect of exergaming. As a result, findings from our study demonstrate energy costs that are higher than seen previously on similar gaming systems. For example, the energy cost of playing Xavix J-Mat was 7 times above rest in the present study but only 5.5 times above rest in the Mellecker and McManus study.14 Dance Dance Revolution was 5.4 times above rest compared with 2.7 to 4.1 times above rest in other studies.15,17,20 Wii Boxing was 4.2 times above rest compared with 3.0 to 4.2 times above rest in previous research.16- 18 These findings demonstrate that game choice and level selection, as well as the gaming environment, can influence how much energy is expended while playing exergames.
In addition, to our knowledge, previous research has not examined commercial exergaming equipment that is currently being marketed to schools and fitness facilities as an alternative form of exercise. The Sportwall, Cybex Trazer, and LightSpace all demonstrated a significant increase in energy expenditure and resulted in metabolic equivalent task values of 6.0 to 7.2. Children who played these games were getting moderate to vigorous activity.
Of the activities that were evaluated in our study, all were well tolerated, and self-reported enjoyment was very high. Sportwall was the most enjoyed activity, followed by DDR (Thirteen), LightSpace (Bug Invasion), Wii (Boxing), Cybex Trazer (Goalie Wars), and Xavix (J-Mat). It should be noted that these results apply to the specific game that was played, and it is likely that other games on the same gaming console would produce different results in enjoyment level.
Although the children generally enjoyed the games, there were some differences between boys and girls and between BMI classifications. Boys enjoyed Wii (Boxing) and Xavix (J-Mat) more than did girls. On the other hand, girls preferred DDR more than did boys. The commercial equipment was enjoyed to a similar extent between boys and girls.
Children at risk of becoming overweight or who were overweight enjoyed the exergames to a greater extent than did children with a BMI below the 85th percentile. However, the follow-up analysis demonstrated that the only significant difference between BMI classifications was that children with higher BMIs enjoyed Sportwall to a greater extent than did children with lower BMIs. Sportwall was unique in that it was played in teams, and the activity was intermittent and of a high intensity. Thus, the social interaction and intermittent high-intensity nature of the activity may be why the children with higher BMIs enjoyed the activity more than did the children with lower BMIs. The enjoyment for those children in the higher BMI percentiles was seen despite a relative increase in exercise intensity, as demonstrated by an elevated energy cost per kilogram lean tissue compared with the normal-weight children.
Although these results address important gaps in the literature, there are some limitations that should be addressed. Energy expenditure was measured for only 10 minutes and likely overestimates the energy cost of exergaming compared with free game play. However, our goal was to evaluate the potential of these games to increase energy expenditure. Another limitation was that the fasting period for the study was only 2 hours. This may have resulted in a slightly elevated metabolism but was necessary so that children were not so hungry during testing as to limit their ability to participate effectively in the activities. In addition, there was no attempt to match children in the higher and lower BMI percentiles. The decision to make this comparison was done post hoc, and the results should be interpreted with this limitation in mind. Finally, the games and levels that were examined were chosen a priori; thus, choice was not evaluated in our study. Future research should address what children will choose to do if given the opportunity to freely play.
Although exergaming is most likely not the solution to the epidemic of reduced physical activity in children, it appears to be a potentially innovative strategy that can be used to reduce sedentary time, increase adherence to exercise programs, and promote enjoyment of physical activity. This may be especially important for at-risk populations, specifically children who carry excess body weight. Future research should longitudinally evaluate the impact of exergaming on physical activity patterns in youth. In addition, more research is needed to evaluate how prolonged participation in exergaming alters energy balance and adiposity.
Correspondence: Bruce W. Bailey, PhD, Department of Exercise Sciences, College of Life Sciences, 267 Smith Fieldhouse, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602-2201 (email@example.com).
Accepted for Publication: November 22, 2010.
Published Online: March 7, 2011. doi:10.1001/archpediatrics.2011.15
Author Contributions: Dr Bailey had full access to all the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. Study concept and design: Bailey and McInnis. Acquisition of data: Bailey. Analysis and interpretation of data: Bailey. Drafting of the manuscript: Bailey. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: Bailey and McInnis. Obtained funding: Bailey and McInnis. Administrative, technical, and material support: Bailey.
Financial Disclosure: None reported.
Funding/Support: This project was funded by a Healey Grant from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Previous Presentations: Presented in part at the Annual Meeting of The Obesity Society; October 4, 2008; Phoenix, Arizona.
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Additional Information: The Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, was the institution where our study was conducted.
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To portray Formula One racecar driver James Hunt in the new movie Rush, Chris Hemsworth had no problem learning how to drive a car zipping at nearly 100 mph. The one thing that scared him the most? Filming his first nude scenes.
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New Mexico – Great news! SB 385, a bill that would require equal coverage for orally administered chemotherapy and intravenous and injected chemotherapy was signed by Governor Martinez into law on April 4, 2011. The law is scheduled to go into effect on June 17, 2011. Thank you to everyone who emailed Gov. Martinez and encouraged her to sign it. And, a special thanks to our Advocate of the Month, David Cowan who provided oral testimony to the members of the House Health & Government Affairs Committee at the beginning of this process.
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Vintage style and classic Crocs comfort. Our lightweight Crocband™ clog is built with signature Croslite™ material for a form-to-foot fit and heel straps that swing back for a snug fit and forward or wear as a clog.
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I am a mom on the go PLUS work in a very demanding IT job. On my feet a lot with running the kiddo around. BUT, I am a diabetic and need to...Read complete review
I am a mom on the go PLUS work in a very demanding IT job. On my feet a lot with running the kiddo around. BUT, I am a diabetic and need to take care of my feet. These are perfect for comfort and making sure the aches don't start. Great for keeping diabetic nerve pain in check.
Thank you crocs!!!
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I already own a pair of what I thought were the same shoes, which I have worn for a couple of years and just love. They have become my favorite shoes and I wear...Read complete review
I already own a pair of what I thought were the same shoes, which I have worn for a couple of years and just love. They have become my favorite shoes and I wear them almost everywhere. They are getting a little worn looking so decided to order another pair. I ordered my normal size 10.
The new ones I just got do not fit the same. They are much narrower on the sides and in the toe area. I could barely squeeze my foot into them and when I did, they were so uncomfortable I had to take them off. I have a wide foot and this pair must be a different style, even though they look the same. My old ones have a wider, more rounded toe area, are more roomy overall and much more comfortable. I am sending the new pair back. I hope the problem is that I just ordered the wrong style and not that they changed the design because I really love the ones I have and want another pair badly.
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I like to snorkel and regular flip flops trap sand when they become wet and cut my feet. I thought what would be the ideal shoe for snorkeling and arrived at the Crocsband. First, they are incredibly comfortable while walking on the sidewalk, rocks, and sand. Second, I can wear my snorkeling socks within them while going from the beach to the water to put on my fins. Third, they don't collect sand easily (thanks to not having holes on the sides) and can be washed out.
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I have owned numerous pairs of Crocs over the years and normally love them. In fact, my family mocks me for wearing them everywhere. So I was excited to see Crocs in my favorite College teams colors. But when they arrived, they fit real tight and are not as comfortable as my camp ones. So I guess I will just keep wearing my worn out old ones that fit better.
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Great shoes, no one else has a pair.
They feel great
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A little disappointed in the color, picture looked like a deep red color and the shoes I got were purple.
I guess that's what happens when you order on line.
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Love them with all of my heart
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I cant seem to win with crocs. My first purchase was the citlane croc in a men's size 9. When I received the pair they fit a little big while barefoot and were slightly too small with socks on. Since crocs doesnt do half sizes I ended returning the size 9's and going with a size 8 since I would be wearing them barefoot most of the time.
As it turns out I ended up wearing my crocs with socks more than barefoot so them being slightly too small started to become an issue because my heal was too big for the heal cup which made them uncomfortable to walk in.
So onto my 3rd pair of crocs. This time, opting for the crocband style since they were on sale. I went with a size 9 this time (since the citilane size 9 fit good with socks). Well, I just received my crocband's in a size 9 and they are too small! In fact, they are exactly the same length as the citilane size 8's. I measured them just to make sure I wasnt loosing my mind..
So now here I am, returning the crocbands and onto now my 4th pair of crocs... Back to the citilane size 9s which was the first size I ever purchased. Even though they are a bit too big when Im barefoot at this point I think they will just have to do since the majority of the time I'll be wearing them with socks.
Hopefully others can benefit from my pain and not have to go round and round like I did. For what its worth croc's customer support was always nice and friendly and eager to help which is why im still a customer.
So my advice to you is first, be aware that sizes change between styles, ie a size 8 in citilane is the same as a size 9 in crocband! Also, try and figure out if you are going to be wearing them barefoot or with socks since they will greatly determine whether you go up a size or down a size..
FYI - I gave these crocbands a 1 star rating because of the inconsistent sizing and because they were really wide in the toe area but narrow towards the arch / heal area.
Good luck!
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Great crocs. Love the retro style and the comfort is just like the original
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Literally the best thing I've put on my feet, I love my crocs to death. The navy and red is such a great color combo. Definitely would buy a second pair and recommend to a friend!
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I only wear Crocs. I have quite a few pairs. This green is really pretty.
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Q:What are the little charm like items you can attach to the crocks?? And do sell on the online store?Asked on 9/7/2016 by Debbie from Littleton, CO
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A:Hi thank you for contacting Crocs.
These little charms are what we call a Jibbit. You can find these on the website and in store! There is a large selection of Jibbitz everywhere.Answered on 9/29/2016 by teaganweagan
Q:What is the difference in color between the Crocband cerulean blue/ oyster and the cerulean blue/ navy ? The two products looked similar on- line .Asked on 8/22/2016 by Shelley
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A:Thank you for your inquiry. So there is a huge difference between the Navy and the Cerulean Blue. The Cerulean Blue is more of a vibrant blue, where a navy is a darker less vibrant blue.Answered on 9/29/2016 by teaganweagan
Q:When will you restock size 6 women on red?Asked on 8/10/2016 by Federica from Argentina mendoza
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A:Hi there- the red colorway is an end of season color and we are not getting more inventory in. We do have plenty of inventory on women's 6 in the pepper/black colorway which is still red! Please check out that color instead.Answered on 8/11/2016 by Coachella
Q:Please let me know when the Crocband will be on 1/2 price sale again. I did order this last time but I got the wrong size & had to return it.I really need for them to be on sale soon.Asked on 8/7/2016 by little lou lou
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A:Hi there- we can't share dates of when product will be on sale. Please just continue to check the site and see if Crocband is included in any of our promotions. Thanks!Answered on 8/10/2016 by Coachella
Q:When will you guys restock size 7 on the red clogs?Asked on 8/1/2016 by Ilse
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A:I do apologize for the inconvenience but that style/color has no current restock date. I do not know if or when we plan to bring it back. Please feel free to sign up for our newsletter to be notified when new or old styles/colors are brought onto the website. You can also search third party websites for this item, but there are no guarantees that anyone will carry them.Answered on 8/3/2016 by Anonymous
Q:When will the plum/navy crocbands be available in a size 10???Asked on 8/1/2016 by KDaddy from Riverview, FL
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A:I do apologize for the inconvenience but that style/color has no current restock date. I do not know if or when we plan to bring it back. Please feel free to sign up for our newsletter to be notified when new or old styles/colors are brought onto the website. You can also search third party websites for this item, but there are no guarantees that anyone will carry them.Answered on 8/3/2016 by Anonymous
Q:Looking for a red croc in children's size 2.5 or 3.. Croc band for kids??????????? Suggestions?Asked on 6/27/2016 by Jam
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A:Here is a link to our Kids Crocband, currently in Red's we have the color 'Flame': http://www.crocs.com/p/crocs-kids-crocband/10998.html?cgid=crocband&cid=34S#q=crocband&start=14Answered on 6/27/2016 by Cosmic Cassi from Crocs
Q:Are they slip resistantAsked on 6/20/2016 by Shelly from United States
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A:This style does not feature special slip-resistant tread. We do have a collection of work shoes that feature CrocsLock tread, which provides slip-resistance that exceeds industry standards. Please note that while they are slip resistant, they are not completely slip proof. Please use general caution as you would in any other shoe. You can see those styles here (the RX and Specialist are work shoes but do not feature the slip-resistant tread): http://www.crocs.com/c/shop-by/activity/work-shoesAnswered on 6/21/2016 by Cosmic Cassi from Crocs
Q:if its not the right size can I return itAsked on 6/17/2016 by shlimazel
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A:We accept returns within 45 days. you can view our return details here: http://www.crocs.com/returns/returns-policy-v2.html
You can also return and exchange to any Crocs owned store, outlet, or kiosk. Keep in mind that for Paypal orders they can only issue store credit, and they cannot refund orders over $250.Answered on 6/18/2016 by Cosmic Cassi from Crocs
Q:Will you guys ever make the purple/pink in M12???Asked on 6/11/2016 by Chowder from Staten Island NY
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A:I do apologize for the inconvenience but that style/color has no current restock date. I do not know if or when we plan to bring it back. Please feel free to sign up for our newsletter to be notified when new or old styles/colors are brought onto the website. You can also search third party websites for this item, but there are no guarantees that anyone will carry them.Answered on 6/13/2016 by Cosmic Cassi from Crocs


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STATE COLLEGE - Maybe you sing in the shower, or when your favorite tune comes on the car radio.
But have you ever joined a group of people to sing - and sing loudly - just for the fun of it?
That's just what goes on in the Sacred Harp singing tradition, which has a following in the Juniata Valley.
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Julianne Hagarty, a student at Penn State University, sings during a Sacred Harp gathering Oct. 24 at the University Mennonite Church in State College.
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Hal Kunkel leads a group of singers in a hymn from 'The Sacred Harp' book Oct. 24 at the University Mennonite Church in State College.
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Left —Sopranos and altos face two sides of a square during a four-part a cappella singing meeting in October at the University Mennonite Church in State College.
Sacred Harp music began in the early 19th century as an American music movement based on hymnals published under the same name. The a cappella, four-part harmony of Sacred Harp is written using notes in the shapes of a triangle, circle, square and diamond.
Itinerant early American tunesmiths and singing masters use the four-note system to teach sight reading to people without much musical training, according to an introductory pamphlet about Sacred Harp.
Today, groups like the one in State College use "The Sacred Harp," a standardized hymnal published by a company of the same name.
The term "Sacred Harp" comes from a biblical reference to the human vocal chords, said Hal Kunkel, the area group's founder. Sacred Harp has been sung continuously for 200 years and has a strong following in the South, Kunkel said.
He started the Centre County singing group in 2007 after connecting with fellow Sacred Harp enthusiast B.C. Condon-Gill from Ferguson Valley.
The group does not perform, and it's not a choir, Kunkel said. Beginner musicians, musicians and non-musicians are welcome to participate, he said.
The rich, old-style hymn sings attract a diverse age group at the State College meetings, which is unusual considering the modern division of church generations over hymns and modern praise music.
"It's a cool mix of people, from car mechanics to PhDs and students," said Tim Culbertson, of Reedsville, who travels to State College twice a month with a dedicated group of singers from Mifflin County.
The twice-a-month sings are similar to a Quaker meeting in the seating arrangements: Singers sit in a square facing each other with a leader in the middle. The music, however, is quite opposite of the quietness typical of Quaker services.
Until your ear gets used to the sound, the loudly sung hymns sound just a bit cacophonic. But it doesn't take long before the power of the strong, earthy tones meld into a stunning harmony.
"The Sacred Harp" includes songs written by familiar writers such as Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley. Some song names are reminiscent of pioneer days, when the hymns were first sung - "Ye Heedless Ones," "Arabacoochee," "Sacred Mount" and "Northfield."
Even the temperance societies are represented in the songbook with a lively tune that welcomes drunkards from the streets to come in and repent.
Each hymn begins with a practice round when one singer sounds the pitch, followed by the group singing their parts in "la la la"s or "fa sol la"s. The second time through the groups sing the verses.
Unlike the "do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti" system that most singers learn today, the Sacred Harp method uses an old four-note English system: "fa-sol-la-fa-sol-la-mi-fa." Each of the sounds is characterized with a shape: Fa is a triangle, sol - circle, la - square and mi - diamond.
The notes also are organized a bit differently, with each of the four singing parts typically written on its own staff. And tenors, often both men and women, sing the harmony on the third line.
Penn State student Julianne Hagarty said she enjoys Sacred Harp because the focus is on singing loud rather than well.
"After being stuck in the office all day, this is a great way to sing out all your frustrations," Hagarty said, smiling. "I always go home excited (after Sacred Harp). It's hard to sleep."
Kevin Sims, a young professional musician from Millheim, called the group a great, non-professional venue for singing harmony.
"There are not too many amateur music outlets like this," Sims said. "It's amateur, but the music is still complex and beautiful. It still sounds good."
The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at the University Mennonite Church, 1606 Norma St., State College.
For more information, contact Hal Kunkel at (814) 360-2162 or firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit www.statecollegesacredharp.com.