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In this DVD, the team from Iron Edge take you through over 40 of the most popular and effective exercises.
Resistance band training is limitless. It is so versatile that you can train for strength, flexibility, agility rehab, prehab and tractioning applications. Bottom line? Elite athletes worldwide use resistance bands to get stronger, faster and more flexible.
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Dance with @FGCU_MBB During #MarchMadness! Follow the Eagles in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Can't make it to Philadelphia? No problem! There are many ways to follow FGCU throughout the tournament so fans can feel like they are in the City of Brotherly love with the Green and Blue as they make their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance on Friday, March 22 at 6:50 p.m. against Georgetown.
Below is a breakdown of the different ways to watch, listen and follow FGCU along the way.
Where can I watch?
The game will be televised on TBS with Kevin Harlan (P-B-P), Len Elmore (Analyst) and Reggie Miller (Analyst) on the call with Lewis Johnson as the reporter.
I can't watch, but I can listen!
Don't worry, you don't even have to leave your beach chair in Southwest Florida to hear all the game action! Tune into Southwest Florida's ESPN Radio on your phone, iPad, computer, in your car of if you're old school, your radio. SWFL ESPN Radio will carry the game locally on 96.5 FM (Cape Coral), 98.1 FM (Lee County), 101.5 FM (North Collier) and 105.1 FM (Naples/Marco Island) and 770 AM with David Moulton calling all the action. If you're not enjoying the warm weather in SWFL, tune in nationally on Sirius/XM Radio to hear the Eagles!
What if I want to follow on Social Media? You know, that Twitter thing.
FGCU wants you to follow it on social media on all platforms! @FGCU_MBB on twitter and Instagram is your best spot for in-game updates, but also in-depth statistics, links to other ways to follow the game and pictures. Below is a listing of the FGCU men's basketball social media accounts along with FGCU admins, the Atlantic Sun Conference and local media who will be courtside in Philadelphia.
Who to follow on Twitter
FGCU Men's Basketball - @FGCU_MBB
Patrick Pierson, FGCU Assistant A.D. for Communications - @Pierson_SID
Ken Kavanagh, Director of Athletics - @KavEagle
Atlantic Sun Conference - @AtlanticSun
Patrick McCoy, A-Sun Director of Information, @ASun_Patrick
NCAA March Madness - @MarchMadness
Seth Soffian, Fort Myers News-Press - @NewsPressSeth
Adam Fisher, Naples Daily News - @NDN_Adam
Carl Bleich, Fort Myers News-Press - @CarlBleich
Brian Colleran, NBC2 – @BColleranNBC2
Brad Shellgren, ABC7 - @BradShellgren
Clayton Ferraro, WINK-TV - @ClaytonWink
Justin Kane, Eagle News - @EagleNewsSports
Search or use these Twitter hashtags (#)
#WhatCanBrownDoForYou (Sherwood Brown)
#SherCan (Sherwood Brown)
#TheGreatChase (ChaseFieler)
#WatchYourWallet (BernardThompson)
#AgentZero (Brett Comer)
#OldManBounce (Eddie Murray)
Other FGCU Men's Basketball social media accounts
Instagram - @FGCU_MBB
Facebook – www.facebook.com/FGCUMBB
I love to follow the action, but I want to ask some questions!
We've got your covered on CoverItLive with a chat hosted by FGCU athletics throughout the duration of the game. Through a link of FGCUATHLETICS.com, fans can join the live chat to ask questions, but also get in-game updates, take part in trivia questions and viewer polls.
What are you waiting for?! Log on and follow! You don't want to miss this. #WeAreFGCU

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Geron is terminating a clinical trial testing a human embryonic stem cell treatment for spinal cord injury.
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A research institute has filed a lawsuit against its former employee, Judy Mikovits, who claimed to link a mouse retrovirus to chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Scientists track changes in bacterial genomes during a hospital outbreak to discover potential pathogenesis genes.
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The sickle cell anemia mutation may protect against malaria by preventing the parasite from sending dangerous proteins to the red blood cell surface.
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High stress during fetal development could cause premature aging, according to a study in chickens, which published today (November 9) in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
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A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in neuroscience and related areas, from Faculty of 1000
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Researchers have developed a way to activate cancer fighting drugs by pulsing them with light, which could make such therapies safer.
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A physician doing a residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center was caught copying sections of text and an illustration in multiple NIH-funded papers.
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Nicotine may alter the brain's response to cocaine, supporting the idea that the legal drug may serve as a "gateway" to the use of illegal substances.
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Amsterdam host for EAA's 13th annual conference
EAA's 13th International Conferences on Research in Advertising (ICORIA) will be held from Thursday, June 26 - Saturday, June 28 in Amsterdam, one of the most beautiful cities in the World.
Around 100 papers on topics related to advertising and marketing communications will be presented during the two days of the conference. During the conference several social events will be scheduled.
The organizing committee hopes to welcome you in June!
Peter Neijens, Eva van Reijmersdal, Edith Smit, Peeter Verlegh & Hilde Voorveld
The EAA
The EAA was initiated by Flemming Hansen (Copenhagen Business School) and founded by him, Sandra Diehl (Institute for Marketing, Klagenfurt), Robert Heath (School of Management, Bath), Gorm Kunoe (Norwegian School of Management), Peter Neijens (The Amsterdam School of Communications Research), and Ralf Terlutter (Institute for Marketing, Klagenfurt). A short overview of the history of EAA and ICORIA is provided here.
Objective of the EAA
The objective of the association is to provide a professional association to academics and practitioners interested in advertising and its applications that will promote, disseminate and stimulate high quality research in the field.
The association particularly serves as a meeting and communication forum for its members. It offers a network for the exchange of knowledge on an international level and constitute a framework allowing for a better dissemination of information on research and teaching.
The association also aims at the development of relations with all other professional and research-oriented associations which are active in the field, as well as with European or international committees and authorities concerned with political decision making, active in this field.


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In-demand tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin has toured extensively with vibes master Gary Burton and with the great jazz-rock fusion band "Steps Ahead." McCaslin brings his new electric band to the VOA stage mixing funky grooves, retro-fusion chic and electronica in a modern mashup.
The great Duke Ellington described the best music as being "beyond category." "Beyond Category with Eric Felten" brings the best of jazz, blues, swing, and more.
Join host Eric Felten in the clubs around Washington D.C. for a behind-the-scenes, intimate conversation with world-class musicians working in jazz and blues. Part interview, part jam session, explore the history, rhythms and sounds of great music.
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Why Firefighters Call 'Mayday'
Most veteran firefighters will admit that one of the most significant transmissions that one can hear on the fireground is a "Mayday" call. The time parameters associated with locating and removing a lost, injured or otherwise incapacitated...
Most veteran firefighters will admit that one of the most significant transmissions that one can hear on the fireground is a "Mayday" call. The time parameters associated with locating and removing a lost, injured or otherwise incapacitated firefighter are extremely limited, and a lot of resources and equipment need to mobilize in order for operations to come to a successful conclusion. The reactions of the Rapid Intervention Crew, along with the support of the companies on-scene involved with the firefight, have to work closely towards achieving the best outcome given the emergent conditions the "victims" find themselves in.
One of (if not) the largest obstacle involving firefighter rescue is that responders are operating in a reactive mode; that is, the "emergency" within the emergency has happened, and resources are reacting to the incident as it has unfolded. I am a firm believer that in order to best prepare any firefighter for a Mayday situation, they need to be trained to avoid winding up in that exact situation (see Photo 1). This month, we will identify some of the more common reasons why a firefighter will call a Mayday, and identify some steps to make ourselves more proactive in minimizing the potential of having an emergency at the incident.
Training And Preparation
From the inception of a firefighter's education, the focus on their personal safety takes a paramount position in their skills and capabilities. At some point after Boot School, many firefighters place safety secondary to the performance of skills on the fireground. Make no mistake about it; we take a significant risk from time to time in the discharge of our duties. However, there are ways to minimize the risks through training, education and preparation. There should be a significant focus on training today's responders in identifying shortcomings on the fireground that may lead to a situation resulting in a firefighter emergency. When these situations arise, the preparations that the firefighter takes before accepting the risk are vital to their success. What equipment will they step off the apparatus with? Are they trained to know their riding assignments and understand that no one steps off the rig empty-handed? What personal equipment do they have in the event that a "Mayday" situation arises? A minimum amount of equipment that the team should have includes:
- A radio
- Thermal imager
- Some type of escape/bailout system (see Photo 2)
- Tools (irons, officer hook, snips, Rex tool, etc.)
Having a basic equipment cache with the team will help them be proactive in their own Rapid Intervention event, should one arise.
Fire Growth Management
Firefighters attend thousands of hours of training throughout their careers. Many of these hours are spent improving on skills that are removed, so to speak, from the original mission:
Fighting Fires - There are many departments that provide a broad variety of services to their communities in the form of EMS, rope rescue, extrication and the like. While these services are vital to the department's mission, much, if not most of our time is spent actively engaged in fire suppression. So, wouldn't it make perfect sense that we as responders put more emphasis in fire behavior? Looking at the numbers for line-of-duty injuries and deaths, there is a significant difference in casualties resulting from fires than there are in the world of technical rescue. Yet many responders spend innumerable hours in various training, while limiting their education in fire behavior to less than 10 hours a year, on average. These values suggest that most firefighters do not re-visit fire behavior after Boot School kicks them out into the field.
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There is a debate over which pregnant women need thyroid tests during pregnancy.
Quest Diagnostics says a quarter of pregnant women get blood tests to check for thyroid problems and 15-percent have an underactive thyroid.
Doctors say a hormone pill helps treat serious cases but for women with mild forms treatment may not make a difference.
Studies show pregnant women with an underactive thyroid may have an increased risk of miscarriage and give birth to babies with lower IQs.


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CONTEST CLOSED! Wrong Turn 4 - Win a Signed Poster and Copy of the DVD
Yes, we have a crazy kind of love for Declan O'Brien's Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (review here). The flick is kind of a must-see for those of you looking to sit back and have a good time with some friends this Halloween, and to help you do just that we've cooked up a neat little contest for ya!
Six Clips From Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings Cut into Your Weekend
Honestly ... can you think of a better way to kick off your weekend than by spending a little time with some brutal and bloodthirsty hillbilly cannibals and coming out unscathed? Yeah, man! That's a pretty tall order!
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Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings - Crack Open the Cannibal Cookbook!
Excited for Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings? You should be. At the end of the day it's a lot of bloody fun, and if you happen to get the munchies while viewing, have we got a cookbook for you!
Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (Blu-ray/DVD)
Exclusive: Declan O'Brien Talks Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings from the Set
"We've got five more days, and we've switched to days and interiors so I can see the light," Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings director Declan O'Brien told us of the production while on the set this past March 7, 2011, in the below-zero clime of then wintry Brandon, Canada. "We completed all of the exteriors already so it's going to be a pleasure."
Cautious New Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings Imagery
Excited for the next entry in the Wrong Turn franchise, Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings? Then you're really gonna dig on the latest gore-soaked still released by 20th Century Fox. One thing's for sure ... the guy in this pic is having a really bad day!
Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings Winning Artwork and Exclusive Ultra-Violent Trailer Debut
Okay, gorehounds, this is your moment. Last week we gave you the chance to vote on what the official artwork for Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings should be. Well, the winner has been chosen, and to celebrate, we have one hell of an exclusive bloody trailer for you!
Exclusive: Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings Poll - YOU Pick the Artwork!
For most horror fans love for the genre is a deep-seated and personal trip. We love this stuff. We bleed it. We live it. 20th Century Fox knows this all too well, and because of that fact they're ready to give you, the fans, a chance to vote for their favorite artwork for Declan O'Brien's upcoming slasher prequel Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings.
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Mutants Run Amok in Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings Trailer Debut
The official trailer for the fourth entry in the Wrong Turn franchise, Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings, has just found its way online, and we have it right here for your carnage-starved peepers.
Get Head from the New Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings One-Sheet
Here at Dread Central getting head is very important to us. When we do get it, we always make sure we give it back. To not do so is just selfish. Case in point: the latest bit of eye candy for Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings.
Wrong Turn 4 Gets a Teaser Poster, Franchise Trailer, and Expanded Title
Its October 18th direct-to-DVD release is still a few months away, but that's not stopping Fox Home Entertainment from doling out some goods for the upcoming Wrong Turn 4, now known as Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings, including a new teaser poster and a badass unrated "franchise" trailer.
Exclusive: Declan O'Brien Updates Us on Wrong Turn 4 - Release Date Set!
On the heels of our May set visit to writer and director Declan O'Brien's then-shooting feature Wrong Turn 4, the filmmaker touched base with us last Friday to give us an update on the flick's post-production, which is being carried out in Vancouver, Canada.
Exclusive Stills, Casting Round-Up, and More from the Set of Wrong Turn 4
This past Monday, March 7, 2011, Dread hit the set of Fox's then-shooting Wrong Turn 4 in the below zero clime of wintry Brandon, Canada.
Wrong Turn 4 Casts its Killers
In a good sign of things to come, the first folks cast in Fox's fourth Wrong Turn film are officially its inbred mutants! Hopefully this emphasis on killer over the meat for the beast roles carries over into the tone of the film. They are the reason we'll be watching after all.


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He was preceded in death by his parents, Avery Brown and Claudie Brown; brother, Louie Brown; and brother-in-law, William Weldon Cunningham Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Nell Brown; one son, Don Brown; one daughter, Susan Cheatwood (Robert); sister, Betty Joyce Cunningham; brothers, Frank Brown and Robert Brown; one granddaughter, Amanda Cheatwood; caregivers, Ann Whitlow and Charmine Hollie; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be today, Nov. 24, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Boshell Cemetery in Jasper. The Rev. George Barrera will officiate.
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PEORIA, Il. -- A Central Illinois watch group is hoping Congressman Aaron Schock will hear their voices as he works to find a deal in the fiscal cliff.
Friday, members of Action Now gathered outside of Shock's Downtown Peoria office.
The group wants legislators *not to make cuts to medicaid and social security while looking for a compromise.
They say the burden should be balanced and that the rich should pay more in taxes.
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The nomination period for the upcoming election of Officers and Council members ends May 19.
CLICK HERE to download a nomination form.
The term for Officers and Council members is two years. Any current member in good standing for one year preceding the election is qualified to run.
The following current Council members' terms do not expire this year, and therefore they should not be nominated:
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Social Media Ad Genius, the highly acclaimed step-by-step video training series that focuses on Facebook Advertising strategies, has updated its video training due to the recent changes made by Facebook.
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Social Media Ad Genius, the highly acclaimed step-by-step video training series that focuses on Facebook Advertising strategies, has updated its video training due to the recent changes made by Facebook. For more information about Social Media Ad Genius, please visit http://SocialMediaAdGenius.com
Some of the recent changes to Social Media Ad Genius (SMAG) include:
"Given some of the recent changes to Facebook's design, the information learned at South By Southwest, and based on the results from implementing these new strategies for ourselves and our clients, we've seen our cost per lead acquisition and cost per sale decrease dramatically… in some cases as much as 74%," says SMAG Co-Creator Curt Maly. "In Social Media Ad Genius, we show you step by step how you can implement the strategies that we've spent hours learning and thousands of dollars testing in just minutes."
One of the main benefits of having a video training platform is that as changes occur, trainings can be updated very quickly.
"Facebook's ad platform and power editor change constantly," says best-selling author and Co-Creator of SMAG Tom Bukacek. "The look, feel and available options are always being redesigned by Facebook. If we ever wrote a book on this subject, it would be outdated before we finished hitting the 'print' button. Social Media Ad Genius uses video training, so we can quickly re-shoot and trainings and make sure that our members always have relevant, up-to-date pay per click information."
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An economic impact survey of elder Maine residents receiving regular visits by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Senior Companion Program has concluded that the program saved at least $4.6 million in 2011 by supporting elders choosing to remain in their own homes.
Senior Companions helps aging Maine residents remain independent and in their homes, particularly when they live in rural areas and don't have relatives living nearby. The program has some 124 senior companion volunteers who serve more than 500 clients. In 2010, companions made 27,510 visits for a total of 83,712 hours in 14 of Maine's 16 counties, according to Cooperative Extension.
The recent surveys returned by about 100 clients included people who were 90 years old or older and who live in their own homes alone. They were asked about heart disease, dementia or diabetes and if they have family living close by. Those reporting they live alone with at least one chronic illness, and thought they would be in a nursing home if not for their senior companion, said they would need MaineCare to pay for nursing home residency.
"We took into account other funding and made sure those amounts were deleted from the total, including the $14,340 which is currently received from the state," says Ann Swain, program director. "We concluded, based on average nursing home costs, that the Senior Companion Program saves MaineCare $4.6 million per year."
Swain notes that the Senior Companion Program could be saving the state much more if the current total client population were surveyed. "Imagine how much we could be saving in MaineCare dollars if we had the funds to visit clients across the state of Maine who are not currently being visited," she says.
Assisting in the survey were John Rebar, Cooperative Extension director, Deb Eckart, an Extension educator in Machias, in addition to Swain in Orono.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Mayor Angel Taveras was a Michael Bloomberg fan long before the New York mayor's charity awarded Providence $5 million for its proposal to boost language skills of poor children.
The Providence mayor says he often looks at Bloomberg's response to a particular urban problem when crafting his policy goals, and cites the New York mayor's work to ban flavored tobacco products marketed to children and efforts to strengthen gun laws as examples of his leadership.
Taveras' praise for his fellow mayor comes after Bloomberg Philanthropies selected Providence as the winner of its Mayors Challenge. Providence's program will equip poor children with devices that count the words they hear and provide parental coaching to boost children's language skills.
Studies show poor children enter school having heard millions of fewer words than more affluent children.
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A favorite pastime after the Pro Bowl rosters are released every year is the never-ending search for the snubs. Which players were deserving and left off? Who got into the Pro Bowl but didn't deserve it? How can we, as fans, create a better roster than the NFL released?
Oddly enough, this year it's tough to find worthy candidates that were left off. It seems, on the surface, like the NFL got this one right. There are a few minor misses, but with a roster so loaded, it's hard to get every single thing right. Besides, with Pro Bowlers from Super Bowl teams unable to play in this year's edition, plenty of worthy candidates will become last-minute editions as the alternates are added.
Who were a few players that didn't make the cut, but have stood out this season?
Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers tight end: Davis was snubbed in favor of Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez. Across the board, Davis is a better tight end. 818 yards to 603; six touchdowns to five; 15.4 yards per catch to 9.4. Davis deserved to be in the Pro Bowl.
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers quarterback: This is a tough one. Rodgers is having a great year, but is a victim of a loaded crop of NFC quarterbacks. Ahead of him, Michael Vick will start, with Matt Ryan and Drew Brees serving as the backups. As the first alternate, odds are Rodgers will find his way into the Pro Bowl before all is said and done.
Jacoby Ford, Oakland Raiders return specialist: Ford has been a game-breaking return-man in 2010, taking three kickoffs to the house. His electrifying speed and ability to break a kick at any moment, along with those three touchdowns, make him a minor snub in the scheme of it all.


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So Wiggins gets yet another Kentucky commit in his ear ...
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Kentucky football
Ohio receiver Derek Kief has Kentucky high on his list of schools // centralkynews.com
You have to really like the inroads we are making in Ohio.
ESPN Football Recruiting - Player Rankings // ESPN
ESPN has released their TOP 150. For the Barker fans, he's #141. Several of our offers made the list. (Hank)
Improving facilities builds recruiting, too // Rivals.com
Think facilities don't matter? Not so fast, my friend. (Hank)
Are you kidding me? I thought he was all Texas or is he just teasing? (Hank)
The Opening 2013 – The Official Invite Roster // Student Sports
Jamal Adams bio. Sure enough, Kentucky appears on his list. (via Hank)
UK Football: Mark Stoops is making recruiting Ohio a top priority // centralkynews.com
He had three Ohio signees in his initial recruiting class, but UK's two commitments for 2014 are both Ohio prep standouts and Stoops and Marrow seem to be in position to land many more Ohio players in their second recruiting class.
This is very different from the Phillips regime, and one has to wonder why not only Phillips, but other coaches, have ignored Ohio for so long. (via Hank)
UK Football: Ohio running back Mikel Horton likes Kentucky // centralkynews.com
His coach calls him a "physical freak" because of his size and speed, and Ohio junior running back Mikel Horton has Kentucky among the schools he's most interested in.
More recruits out of Ohio. In fact, it seems like we are going there more often than anywhere else, lately. (via Hank)
Kentucky basketball
NCAA 2013-14 preseason rankings: Kentucky the early favorite to cut down the nets - SBNation.com
Very interesting lineup. I think Louisville will have a tougher row to hoe than most people think. I like Tennessee a little better than Scott does, and I'm skeptical about Gonzaga and Indiana being top 25 teams next year.
Calipari has Kentucky poised for another title run // Rivals.com
The finalization of the Rivals150 for the Class of 2013 showed that the Kentucky basketball program will be welcoming the best class in the country to Lexington. This particular group could be the best of any class, for any school, ever.
I think this is right. Also Bossi:
"If I could unlock what they are doing to get all those kids to buy in then I could make a lot more money as a consultant to other programs around the country than I do as an analyst," he said.
It's also interesting to read about the largely ignored players in this group, Dominique Hawkins and Derek Willis react to the situation of being considered far down the bench. You can't underestimate these guys, and the impact they will have on the team. It won't likely show up as big minutes or big numbers, but it will be there.
Andrew Wiggins, UK signees set for Nike Hoop Summit // The Kentucky Kernel
We'll get a look at 2014 stud Karl Towns Jr. in the Nike Hoop Summit. We'll have an open thread as usual for this one.
- Kentucky-Providence tickets for game in Brooklyn go on sale Friday // vaughtsviews
Other UK sports
A'dia Mathies has support from former WNBA player Ukari Figgs // Swish Appeal
Very nice article over at SB Nation's Swish Appeal about A'dia Mathies' selection by the L.A. Sparks.
Mathies really didn't play the point, though, certainly not for the last couple of years, anyway. Not sure that role would work for her, but she'd have to learn the position. She is a good and willing passer, so there's that.
UK baseball travels to South Carolina // The Kentucky Kernel
The Bat Cats' tough stretch gets tougher this weekend.
UK softball travels to Arkansas for weekend series // The Kentucky Kernel
The ladies are on a roll. They really need to keep it going.
Peaking women's golf team shoots for SEC Championship improvement // UKAthletics.com
When Golda Borst took over the Kentucky women's golf program, the Wildcats were 77th in the country in the polls. Today, the Wildcats sit at 32nd.
Links posts
College football
QB Clint Trickett to transfer from FSU; move points to... // www.palmbeachpost.com
Could this be a game-changer? Be skeptical. (Hank)
College basketball
Should a Coach Sit a Player in Foul Trouble? // Team Speed Kills
Year2 at Team Speed Kills analyzes the question in significant detail.
I come down on the side of, "It depends." If the lead is larger than 20 points with more than a half to go, I say you need to get it under 20 at the half. If it's larger than 20 points with less than a half to go, I say you need to go ahead and play him until it gets back to single digits or he fouls out.
There is no perfect way, of course. Every situation has to many variables for a hard-and-fast rule, and I would imagine that many times, coaches just go with their gut.
Mick Cronin's Cincy extension well deserved // ESPN
I agree. Cronin has done a very good job at UC.
March Mathness Winner // Princeton University Press
News you can use. How this year's bracket challenge winner filled out her bracket.


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On Monday, the girls met the heroes, Tuesday the girls met Elaine Ellis from Regional Paramedical Services who showed them an ambulance and explained her job to them and Wednesday Nathan Moore of Jasper Fire Department told them about the job that firefighters do in the community. Today the scouts will take a field trip to Children's Theatre in Birmingham, and view a movie made about the heroes and the activities they have participated in this week. The camp will end with a reception to honor the five women serving as the girls' heroes for the week.
The girls also learned about preparing for and dealing with emergency situations, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes and earthquakes.
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The Pan Ams is the largest Brazilian jiu jitsu tournament in the world with something like 1700 or 1800 competitors in total. Even the world championships don't have as many competitors and as a result, the Pan Ams have been spread out to a five day long event with each day having something like 10 or 12 hours of active mats. It started on Wednesday and will finish up on Sunday.
Today is Saturday and the marquee stars and higher belts are now poised to compete today and tomorrow. There is no prize money, yet significant prestige is attached to a Pans medal because the best of the best do tend to turn out for this competition in Long Beach, California. And they have turned out in platoons for this 2013 edition.
T.P. Grant already told us a few things for the casual fan to watch, so I'm here to tell you a few things for the more advanced grappling fans to keep an eye on. This also serves as a live discussion post, so fire away in the comments and I'll update this post with commentary once the matches get going (and I get back from training).
Each belt class has somewhere between 6 to 9 weight class divisions (PDF of weight classes) that are about 12 pounds apart from each other across the spectrum from roughly 120 pounds all the way up to the minimum floor of 223 pounds. Watch the stream for $24.95 at online.budovideos.com. The stream quality is super-good and rivals that of the NCAA wrestling streams, despite the far lesser budget and lack of ESPN backing.
At brown belt, there are a few superstars that have gotten attention for years, while other very good competitors have flown under the radar. Keep in mind that Benson Henderson, the UFC lightweight champion is also scheduled to compete as well, which is a continuation of his love for tournaments and self-improvement and something that should endear him solidly to the jiu jitsu world forever.
The 127 lb roosterweight division: Henry Iribe is the 2012 Pans champion at purple belt, although Kristian Woodmansee, Jordan Landry and Darson Hemmings are all very decorated competitors as well. Look for Iribe vs. Landry in the finals.
The 141 lb light featherweight division: Joao Miyao is a near mortal lock to win this. He and his brother have been training for many weeks now with the Mendes brothers at their Costa Mesa gym, due to the expense of flying back and forth from their home gym of PSLPB Cicero Costha in Brazil.
The 154 lb featherweight division: Paulao Miyao is a likely finalist along with Gianni Grippo. Both are multiple time medalists and open weight medalists as well in many tournaments at purple and brown belt. Nic Amorim and Justin Wehr can also play spoiler or hunt for medals themselves. It's a strong division and will probably feature much guard play.
The 168 lb lightweight division: There's a first round match-up of Sinistro Iturralde and Christian Broadnax. Wow. AJ Azagarm and Ilke Bulut are also medal favorites in this division. This division will see more action from the top than the previous one and probably tons of physically impressive moves.
The 181 lb middleweight division: The most stacked non-black belt division in the tournament. Thomas Oyarzun, Benson Henderson, Alec Baulding, Darragh O'Connail are the medal contenders that I know about and there's quite a few Brazilians from Alliance and other places that are very likely extremely good themselves. I can't make a prediction as to who wins, but I hope we get to see some jiu jitsu fireworks here.
The 195 lb medium heavyweight division: Keenan Cornelius will run away with the title and leave the others to fight for second. The man is an amazing grappler and I'm sincerely impressed every time I see him on the mats.
The 208 lb heavyweight division: I'm not sure here as there's no clear cut favorite or multiple people who I know the general games of. Thomas Johanssen is the 2013 European silver medalist.
The 222 lb super heavyweight division: Faisal al-Ketbi could win this and continue to cement his status as the brightest star of a strong and new generation of Middle Eastern grapplers.
The no limit ultra heavyweight division: I've no idea. The grapplers within are unknown to me.
The open class: Keenan Cornelius should win again, with one or both of the Miyaos being next to him on the podium. It would be surprising to see another result, but a welcome surprise.
The 118 lb light featherweight division: Tove Sodersten, Jen Flannery and Chelsea Bainbridge-Donner should duke it out for the medals. Sodersten looks to be the gold medal favorite due to her recent successes at tourneys like the 2013 Euros.
The 129 lb featherweight division: Karen Souza is the 2013 Euros champion, but Kristina Barlaan will probably win the division. Barlaan was on a tear in the purple belt division and moved up to the brown belts without much of a hitch.
The 141 lb lightweight division: Angelica Galvao should clinch this fairly easily. She's carved a strong name for herself in the grappling world over the last two years and has a very strong sense of balance and timing that opponents find very hard to deal with.
The 152 lb middleweight division: Nathalia Auff is a multiple time 2012 medalist and should showcase her improvement here with a win before progressing soon to black belt.
The 163 lb middle heavyweight division: Sijara Eubanks versus Janni Larsson is the likely finals. We'll see how this turns out.
The no limit heavyweight division: Only one competitor is currently entered, so we may not see a match here.
In the open division, Auff, Larsson, Eubanks and the larger women may find a couple tough opponents in Galvao and Barlaan, but the bigger athletes should win the medals as the skill gaps aren't as dramatic as "Keenan vs. everybody else" in the ladies' division.
The 127 lb roosterweight division: Bruno Malfacine and Caio Terra are on opposite sides of the bracket and should meet once more in the finals. Caio probably has the edge here as Bruno is coming back from a shoulder injury.
The 141 lb light featherweight division: Guilherme Mendes and Laercio Fernandes are the likely finalists. Gui should use his pressure game once more to a very close win.
The 154 lb featherweight division: A very star-studded collection of contenders in most tournaments, but Cobrinha and Rafael Mendes are on a different plateau and should meet in the finals for yet another nail-biter of a match. Rafael has won almost all of the last few and is the favorite to win here again. Tanquinho Mendes, Isaque Paiva and Mario Reis could play spoiler, but they've been nearly shut-out in recent years against Rafa and Cobrinha.
The 168 lb lightweight division: The best division in the entire tournament. So many stars are here for this year's Pans. I think the Alliance team, which has four or five people entered will make their best try to close out the medals. Lucas Lepri and Michael Langhi are near-mortal locks to be on the podium. JT Torres and Zak Maxwell are strong competitors also. I predict Lepri and Langhi at the top, with Lepri getting the gold due to a bow-out and seniority. Every match in this division will be a pressure-packed chess match and every competitor here can win on the right day. It's like looking at a PRIDE tournament from back in the day.
The 181 lb middleweight division: I'm calling a Leandro Lo and Kayron Gracie finals, but Otavio Souza, Clark Gracie, Jake McKenzie, Vitor Henrique and DJ Jackson are going to be doing everything they can to get on the podium and to the title. Leandro and Kayron have the most complete games in this division and they should theoretically be able to sweep through the guard passers and pass by the guard players.
The 195 lb medium heavyweight division: The two biggest stars in the tournament are in this division: Romulo Barral and Andre Galvao. Every pundit has them in the finals, although Tarsis Humphreys could play spoiler if everything goes right for him (and things go wrong for the opponent). Romulo has been on a tear lately, but his tear hasn't included a match-up against Galvao. I don't know who will win between the two, but all eyes will be on them.
The 208 lb heavyweight division: This class can basically be described as "Tussa Alencar vs. the Checkmat team." Lucas Leite, Paulo Tarciso and Nivaldo Oliveira are all Checkmat and could all win it - if they weren't about to bow out to each other in a seniority-type arrangement. Should still be fun to see how Tussa Alencar deals with them. Wish Rafael Lovato Jr. had entered. He'd spice things up considerably.
The 222 lb super heavyweight division: The Alliance team should close out here. Leo Nogueira and Bernardo Faria should clinch the top two without too much trouble.
The no limit ultra heavyweight division: Buchecha vs. Cyborg is my call for the finals. Alexander Trans could beat Cyborg to get to the finals and a possible Checkmat closeout, but I think the half-robot can get the semi-final win. Buchecha should remind everyone why he's the most exciting competitor with some fearsome scrambles and submissions that come from seemingly nowhere.
The open weight division should end up being Galvao and Barral staring at people like Buchecha, Cyborg, Leo Nogueira and Bernardo Faria and wondering why they aren't as blessed with size and strength and getting ticked off about it. Rodolfo Vieira is prepping for other tournaments, so things are more open than usual (he is the best BJJ player on the planet, even if Buchecha beat him at the Worlds last year). Xande Ribeiro is also doing the same thing, which is a bittersweet thing as Xande has maybe the most beautiful and complete game of all time.
The 118 lb light featherweight division: Sofia Amarante should clinch this with some work.
The 129 lb featherweight division: Mackenzie Dern versus Luiza Monteiro should be the finals and Dern won their previous match at the Copa Podio with a superlative effort throughout. This is likely a very fun match in the makings.
The 141 lb lightweight division: There are only four women in this division, but all of them are very good. I pick Bia Mesquita and Ana Carolina Vidal as the finalists, but Tracey Goodell and Fabiana Borges are also extremely skilled competitors themselves. Every match in this division could be a finals in just about every tournament this year.
The 152 lb middleweight division: Thaysa Silva and Vanessa do Nascimento should be the finals.
The 163 lb middle heavyweight division: Talita Nogueira will win, according to my view of previous successes and competitors.
The no limit heavyweight division: There is no picking against Gabi Garcia. She is the best female grappler on the planet - in any combat sport - and has been improving technically for years now.
Gabi will win the open weight too, yet I think competitors like Bia Mesquita and Talita Nogueira will make her work very hard for the gold medal.


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LiveFinal score: Huddersfield 16 Saints 17
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- Luke Walsh kicks the winning goal to put Saints through.
- Saints win after Giants are reduced to 12 men.
- Saints draw Leeds away in the next round.
- Nathan Brown gives his view.
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Kyle Amor suffered two injuries in the match. He limped off after a knee clash and then when hent back on he injured a muscle in the rib area.
Brown said: "I am not sure how long he will be, hopefully only a short term because he is an important player for us."
Nathan Brown was philosophical about the cup draw.
He said: "At the end of the day you have got to beat them to get there. The reality is that if Leeds got a soft draw, they would go through. If you can't beat them in round five, then you can't beat them in the final.
"Obviously Wigan and a couple of others have had a double soft draw, so it is cosy for them. But the reality is Wigan are going to have to beat a good team to win the cup.
"We have got a victory over a top side today and going to Leeds will be a challenge for us."
Saints club photographer Bernard Platt was, as ever, there to capture the key moments if the match.
On Luke Walsh, who looked off the pace at times, after his injury three weeks ago.
Brown said: "At the end of the day, if Walshy doesn't play, we don't win.
"He kicks the goal from the sidelines and then kicks the field goal under lot of pressure.
"That is probably why he is here. You need the players in your team to get the result you need."
On where the game started slipping away from them Brown added: "Our ball control was shocking in the first 20 minutes, but we were marching down the field comfortably. Willie Manu was causing them all sorts of trouble.
"We got two tries and nearly got another where Willie appeared to be brought down before he had the ball, so that was a tougher call there.
"But for a period after that our kicking game was ordinary and our ruck defence around the middle was not there, with Huddersfield all over us there for a 20 minute period before half time.
"They really dominated us there for a period.
"We did improve that area in the second half.
"We had a lot of players who haven't trained for three weeks and not played. They were definitely short of training and playing time - that is not an excuse.
"To get our name in the hat is great and we will have to do alittle bit better next time."
On the Brett Ferres sending off, which arguable changed the game, Brown added: "It was a no brainer. Brett Ferres is not a dirty player, he does not go out to do deliberately things like that.
"But it was a shocking tackle and we have just seen what has happened in Australia.
"He seems like a decent fella, he not deliberately set out to do it and there was a lot of punishment in the send off because it has cost them the game.
"But it was a shocking tackle and he deserved that, but he's not deliberately done it, Baloo doesn't coach it, the Giants players are not like that.
"It was an unfortunate incident but thankfully Jonny Lomax is healthy."
In the post match press conference Nathan Brown added: "Without singling out anyone as a group we did not come up after some terrific performance against some adversity.
"The thing I was most pleased with was the last five minutes when we charged down Broughy's first three drop goals.
"The commitment and courage they showed at the end was brilliant."
Nathan Brown: "Lady luck has shone on us today.
"The Brett Ferres sending off had an impact on the result, there is no doubt about that. We had a few players who were below par today."
It's fair to say Huddersfield coach Paul Anderson is not a happy man.
It's fair to say Huddersfield coach Paul Anderson is not a happy man.
Salford v Widnes, Bradford v Catalan, Swinton v Keighley, Castleford v Sheffield.
Saints travel to Leeds next round.
Wigan v Hunslet, Leigh v fev, Leeds v saints, Warrington v Doncaster,
Just awaiting the draw now at Huddersfield. Heart still beating after that last 15 minutes.
The home fans are livid here. They are adamant this has been the grossest miscarriage of justice.
Saints showed some character there at the end, defending repeat set, after repeat set, drop goal after drop goal attempt.
They have played a massive get out jail card.
Saints have won. The crowd are incensed, they think Brough's drop goal went over.
Walsh kicks the drop gola. Saints ahead.
Brough's fourth goes wide.
And a third.
Second one charged down and back they come
Firdt one is charged down, but 6 again.
But the kick off is allowed to go out and Giants will have first stab at drop goal.
Walsk kicks the penalty, its all square 16-16.
Turner kick, forces a drop out.
Nerve jangling time now. Brough will try and keep Saints in their own half - 8 to play, trailing by 2 points.
Its another tough kick for Walsh and Giants crowd are hollering, but he's kicked it. 16-14 to Giants.
Back to back penalties and pressure tells. Makinson scores a try in the corner with 15 minutes to play.
Ferres red carded for pile driving Lomax head first into the ground. Had to go.
Walsh break from as penalty, McGilvary penalised for holding down.
20 to play and Saints have a mountain to climb.
Lunt try. That is a big blow for Saints.
Brough kicks the goal to give Giants a two score lead. 16-8.
Walsh kicking game to the corner seems like more hope than expectation. that's the second time its just been plucked out of the air by the Giants wing for a quick restart.
Brough is kicking well to keep Saints at arm's length. 25 minutes to play, there is time, but Saints need to start applying some pressure at the other end,
Saints really need to up the intensity now - they need the next score.
No try. Penalty to Huddersfield.
High kick from Walsh, chase by Saints after it is allowed to bounce and Manu claims the try. Let's see what the video ref says.
Been a tense opening ten minutes of the second half, with Giants having most of the pressure.
A half of two halves, Saints looked classy for the first 20 but Giants dominated territory for the latter segment and eventually got their reward on the scoreboard.
A half of two halves, Saints looked classy for the first 20 but Giants dominated territory for the latter segment and eventually got their reward on the scoreboard.
Half time Huddersfield 10-8 Saints.
Huddersfield try, kick from Robinson collected by Wardle. Brough kicks the goal and Huddersfield lead for the first time. 10-8.
Knock on by Walsh. The Saints scrum half is not really as sharp as usual after his lay off.
Clever kick there from Lance Hohaia - forces a knock on from Huddersfield wing McGillvary.
Good news Amor back on after limping off earlier.
Penalty to Saints after Makinson was taken in the air.
Brough missed the goal Saints winning 8-4.
Try given Shaun Lunt. Saints have a knack of getting caught by dummy half plays.
Huddersfield try gone upstairs to the video ref.
Lomax penalised for taking Robinson out in the air, chasing a Walsh kick.
Rules need changing when you can make 45 yards with a lousy kick down the middle.
Saints under some pressure here. A repeat set after Lomax takes a grubber dead. But relieved with a penalty to Saints.
Bit of a mess at the play the ball, ends up with a Roby knock on and Hudds back on the attack.
Amor limping off. Anthony Walker on.
Amor down, getting treatment. Saints get a penalty after Swift is tackled in the air fielding a high kick.
No try. Knock on given. That was alet off for Saints.
Huddersfield over. Gone to the video ref.
Boot is on the other foot now, with a massive 40/20 from Brough.
Got to say that was old school, off the cuff Saints. Great rugby there - and a cool head to execute it.
Walsh misses the touchline goal, Huddersfield 0-8 Saints.
Super try from Saints: Finished off by Tommy Makinson, but half the team had a hand in that.
Big Mose is on for Walmsley.
Walsh misses the touchline conversion. 4-0 to Saints.
Adam Swift touches down in the corner for the opener. Super looping pass from Lance Hohaia.
40/20 from Luke Walsh.
Pen Saints for offside after high Brough kick.
Unlucky there - Amor slipped the ball out but Lomax lost it in collision on half way.
Unlicky there - Amor slipped the ball out but Lomax lost it in collision on half way.
Brough kick off out on the full. Good start for Saints.
Saints fans loud, great atmosphere here at kick off.
Huge expecatation here on Saints - and they have brought a massive following. They are in full voice too, rattling through Oh When the Saints...
Let's hope they are still singing in two hours.
Saints pack now in a huddle, getting a pep talk from Keiron Cunningham.
Huge cheer for Sia Soliola as he runs out late to join the warm-up.
Saints out there warming up the minute in front of a large army of travelling fans.
More Saints fans than Huddersfield at the moment.
Huddersfield: Grix; McGilllvary, Murphy, Wardle, Broughton; Brough, Robinson; Crabtree, Lunt, Kopczak, Ferres, Chan, Lawrence. Subs: Bailey, Faiumu, Wood, Kaufusi.
Saints: Lomax; Makinson, Turner, Jones, Swift; Hohaia, Walsh; Amor, Roby, Walmsley, Manu, Flanagan, Soliola. Subs: Walker, Wellens, Greenwood, Masoe.
Looking at those past games, vividly remember the 1981 clash at Fartown. Hudds were second division then, but it was a real dogfight of a game in which Hudds loose forward Tony Johnson had an absolute blinder. We scraped it 10-8.
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS v ST HELENS (Sunday, 2.15pm, BBC Sport)
Huddersfield are seeking their first home Challenge Cup victory against St Helens since 1954 - and first ever at the John Smith's Stadium. St Helens have emerged victorious from Cup visits to Huddersfield on three successive occasions since then.
The Giants have won their last three home Super League fixtures against the Saints however - last tasting league defeat against Sunday's opponents on 28 March, 2010 (24-6).
Previous Challenge Cup meetings:
2009 (Semi-Final) Huddersfield 24 St Helens 14
(at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington)
2006 (FINAL) Huddersfield 12 St Helens 42
(at Twickenham)
2005 (Round 4) Huddersfield 22 St Helens 26
2004 (Semi-Final) Huddersfield 6 St Helens 46
(at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington)
2001 (Quarter Final) St Helens 54 Huddersfield 16
1994 (Round 4) Huddersfield 16 St Helens 23
1981 (Round 1) Huddersfield 8 St Helens 10
1978 (Quarter Final) St Helens 31 Huddersfield 5
1972 (Round 2) St Helens 32 Huddersfield 9
1968 (Round 1) St Helens 0 Huddersfield 5
1962 (Round 2) St Helens 2 Huddersfield 13
1954 (Round 2) Huddersfield 12 St Helens 5
1953 (FINAL) Huddersfield 15 St Helens 10
(at Wembley Stadium)
1937 (Round 1) St Helens 4 Huddersfield 11
1924 (Round 2) Huddersfield 24 St Helens 13
1915 (FINAL) Huddersfield 37 St Helens 3
(at Watersheddings, Oldham)
1913 (Round 1) St Helens 0 Huddersfield 19
Last meeting:
Huddersfield 25 St Helens 16 (SLR17, 3/6/13)
Saints hope to have a quartet of injured players back for today's game, plus the previously suspended Kyle Amor.
Nathan Brown will have a selection headache after the way his depleted team played last week.


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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- It's frustrating everyone from judges behind the bench to inmates behind bars -- a new computer system at Metro Corrections is getting off to a troubled start.
As attorney Thomas Clay said of one client, "The defendant had been ordered released on her own recognizance at six o'clock in the morning. I didn't find out until the day we went to court that she didn't get released until six o'clock that night."
Clay is one of several Louisville lawyers saying Metro Corrections' new software system caused his client to stay locked up too long. "I'm not sure they're breaking the law, but they're certainly not doing their job in an efficient manner."
The new Xjail System costs $1.5 million. It's designed to give the public quick online access to an inmate's mug shot, charges, future court dates, and bond information.
But in speaking to judges, lawyers, and police, Xjail is getting fewer compliments and more complaints. "I know the first couple nights it was a real pain," said Chief Rick Sanders of Jeffersontown Police.
Mark Bolton, Metro Corrections Director, says, "There were multiple issues with the system shutting down, so when that occurred we had to go into manual operation."
The failure created a backlog in getting prisoners booked into the jail. Some inmates missed hearings because they were not brought over to court. Others were held up to two days past their release date.
The errors caught the attention of the American Civil Liberties Union. Spokeswoman Amber Duke said Wednesday, "We'll continue to monitor the issue, and if people are being held unlawfully, we'll explore and any and all legal options to have that stopped."
The concept of online jail records is nothing new. Hardin County already uses it and so do several states. Officials say fewer than one percent of prisoners have been delayed due to problems with the system.
XJail has not gone online for the public yet. That's expected to happen before the end of the month.
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|Product Type: Convertible crib
|Finish: 1: Black
|Finish: 2: Cherry
|Finish: 3: Espresso
|Finish: 4: Oak
|Finish: 5: White
|Distressed: No
|Solid Wood Construction: Yes
|Convertible: Yes
|Country of Manufacture: Indonesia
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"Hi, can you tell me which mattress would be perfect with this Storkcraft Vittoria 3 in 1 Fixed Side Convertible Crib in White? " asked by Rosina
"Hi, what are the dimensions of this crib?" asked by Michelle
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Great crib
Alexandra from HIALEAH, FL– Verified Buyer
I love this crib, great product. Super fast shipping. Just needed better instructions but other than that I couldn't have asked for anything better.
So pretty!
Leanne from Dallas, TX– Verified Buyer
I'm really pleased with the way this crib looks. It seems very sturdy and looks more expensive than it was. My husband and I put it together without too much trouble. We just took our time. Extra pieces for when you convert crib are not labeled, so that can be a little confusing. You'll want to make sure you assemble with finished side (with decorative grooves) of two sides with slats facing out. And we had to clean out some of the pre-drilled holes so the locking bolts went in far enough. A punch or small screw driver worked well. Would definitely order again.
Gorgeous bed, but...
Katie from Higginsville, MO– Verified Buyer
This bed is really nice for the price. It has a unique look. The quality isn't spectacular, but worth what you pay. My issue was with Stork Craft. One of the posts was missing a drill hole needed to secure the bed together. You have to call Stork Craft to replace any missing or damaged parts. There is a huge language barrier and it took more than a week and another email from me for the piece to even ship! All in all, the bed is fine, it's Stork Craft that left a bad taste in my mouth.
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It came extremely fast! (3 days!) No damage to the box but there were some very very tiny Knicks that didn't bother me. My boyfriend said the instructions could have been better but I definitely don't regret buying this!!!
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Price for convertible crib is reasonable. Board on the back of the crib came damage. Additional packing could help prevent this. Still working through the replacement board.
Storkcraft Vittoria Crib
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Very easily assembled by my daughter and her husband with minimal tools.
great crib, first child
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Crib took some time to setup but instructions were very easy to follow. looks classy and well made, love the drawer underneath. It can turn into a toddler bed and be adjusted, I would definitely recommend.
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Super fast shipping! Husband assembled within a few hours. Looks great!
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A lot of different places sell this crib, but Wayfair consistently had the best price. We already owned one, but bought a second one so our kids cribs matched as they are sharing a room.


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If you are staying in the Petoskey or Harbor Springs area in the summer, winter, or fall - this is a great spot to consider and an exceptional value for the price. The owners take great care of the property - from quality beds, to heated bathroom floors, to a stocked kitchen - it's a much better option than a lot of other locations (I'm a seasoned vacation home renter). This location is also a great option for a day-trip to Mackinaw. Thanks Mark for a great stay and for opening your home. It was a great stay!
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This was the perfect lake house for our family of 14 (8adults & 6 teens) Plenty of room inside, large screened-in porch & huge deck. The 1st night were were treated to a spectacular sunset and were lulled a sleep to the sounds of the waves lapping on the shore....AAaaaa. We are a family of great cooks, so we made good use of the well equipped kitchen and the gas grill. We brought most of our food as the IGA is 25 mins. away. (You can get bread, milk and eggs in the village.) Our favorite hangout was the sandy beach and fire pit for S'mores. (So glad we brought our kayaks and we used them every day. We had bikes too, but did not use them much) The Tunnel of Trees, pot pies from Good Hart General store, Zip line at Boyne Highland, shopping in Petoskey, Mackinac Is., Leggs Inn, we did it all and still had plenty of time on the lake. Early a.m. strolls along the shoreline looking for Petoskey stones and watching the bald eagles were my special "me" time. The owners are easy to work with and respond promptly to any questions or concerns. We left relaxed and refreshed and wanting to return.


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"Where did you come from to get here?" Crossing the Uzbek-Tajik border
Politics and Society, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan4 Comments
Editor's note: British student Danny Gordon has been cycling across the world to raise money for UNICEF and Sports Relief. He recently passed through Central Eurasia, and NewEurasia managed to catch up with him to ask his impressions about crossing borders here…
Somewhere on the dusty, Kyzyl-Kum desert road between Nukus and Bukhara, I was stopped and offered tea by a large man who ran a roadside stall. It was a kindness that had been a common theme since Turkey. I leaned my bicycle against a post and children materialised as if from nowhere, curious about this alien form of "velosiped".
I sat down, and the usual questions came, only now they came in Russian since my host presumed it more likely that he could be understood in Russian than Uzbek. "Where are you from?", was the inevitable opener. It seemed innocuous enough, but so many before this man had asked me, and subsequently been overjoyed that the answer had been "England", that it was obvious that this was more than just a conversation starter. It seemed to be a method by which you could quickly determine friend from your enemy.
That was important, since there was a national pride in Central Asia more deeply entrenched than almost anywhere else I had been on my travels. Traditions that had faded under the Soviet Union had been brought back with a vengeance. Flags signifying the unity of these new countries filled the skies of the cities, including the biggest in the world in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe.
The burly man who had offered me tea asked how far I had come. "Nine thousand kilometres", I replied. He blew out his cheeks and let a gruff chuckle escape. "Where did you come from to get here?", he asked. This was one step too far for my Russian. He caught the confused look on my face, and began listing countries in the hope I would catch his drift. "Ah OK", I exclaimed knowingly, "I came through Georgia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan". He paused for a moment, forming an unspoken opinion. "And afterwards?", he inquired, throwing his hands forwards to make the point. "Tajikistan", I said. His brow furrowed. He took a moment, before looking at me again. "Uzbekistan", he said clenching his right hand into a fist, "Takjikistan" he said, clenching his left hand into a fist. He bumped them together, and asked if I had understood. I nodded. It had taken me a while, but I had perfected the "I'm-on-your-side" nod.
I had known very little about this part of the world before cycling through, but it was apparent that there was animosity between some of the neighbours here. Subsequent tea-induced chats left me in no doubt that feelings of hostility had brewed between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan after the nations' borders had been crudely drawn under the Soviet Union, with Turkic Uzbekistan now claiming ownership of ancient Persian silk-road cities Bukhara and Samarkand. I encountered so many people, in both nations, of mixed Uzbek-Tajik heritage and yet it seemed that the vast majority picked one allegiance rather than the other.
The stall owner had made his feelings about the Uzbek-Tajik relationship clear, but interestingly had given very little away about his feelings towards Kazakhstan. I was certain he would have commented, had he had a strong emotional reaction. But it was in keeping with the relatively relaxed border crossing between Uzbekistan and its Northern neighbour. True, I was checked three or four times for the correct documentation, but never aggressively and always quickly.
Unfortunately, I was soon to find out that his reaction predicted the state of the Uzbek-Tajik border too. The border intersecting the most direct route between Samarkand and Dushanbe had been shut by the Uzbeks and was kitted out with armed guards and innumerable banks of oil drums and barbed wire. The guards were aggressive, and had been given power to ensure the closure; a power they were clearly revelling in as they repeatedly administered orders to confirm their authority. It was a route that would surely have been the most efficient for Tajik commerce and trade. The inconvenience of a 500km detour to the next border crossing at Denov was not lost on me.
"Be careful", the man shouted as he waved, tea-cup still in hand. I glanced over my shoulder, and watched him melt into the Kyzyl-Kum dust behind me.