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The Refueling Factor: How Many Carbs Post-Workout?
It's that time of day again. You're tired, sweaty, maybe and little beaten down. You've just left it all on the gym floor, and now you need to shift into recovery mode.
Look around. See all those people swilling cornstarch-based drinks, shoveling down bananas like a hungry gorilla, or otherwise gorging on carbohydrates?
Now look closer. Most of them aren't lean. Yet they're doing the same thing you've been told to do your entire lifting career: Consume carbohydrates post-workout.
While the idea of carbohydrate-laden post-workout nutrition is a sexy sell to athletes and physique enthusiasts alike, where does it come from, and what does it mean?
Post-exercise carbohydrate recommendations are rooted in the endurance community and in isolated situations where the subjects were doing slow eccentric contractions, the sort unlikely to be replicated in a typical training session1-7. Yet those findings have come to be accepted as dogma across the exercise universe, including among resistance trainees.
Pretty much everyone who works out shares three basic post-workout recovery goals:
- To begin the recovery process
- To support muscle growth
- To support our hormones and metabolism after a hard training session
Those apply pretty much across the board, but different people have different goals, and their post-workout carbohydrate needs also differ. Whether your primary goal is physique enhancement, improved health, or better performance, here are specific refueling recommendations.
Goal 1: Physique Enhancement
Let's face it: The majority of you just want to look good naked. As a result, your goals are to optimize fat burning and muscle building alike.
What's the one thing that everyone can agree on when it comes to losing fat and building muscle? Our hormones need to help. We can't accomplish fat loss or lean-mass gain unless our hormones are giving our body its marching orders.
On the top of that list is the issue of insulin sensitivity; that is, the body's ability to preferentially store those carbs we're eating postworkout in muscle tissue instead of as fat stores. Training heightens your insulin sensitivity. That simply means you'll need fewer carbs after your workout to do what you needed more carbs to do before your workout.
Which raises a question: Why are we cramming copious amounts of carbs down our gullet after the workout, when we need less to do more? Especially when the majority of our activity can be fueled by fat8? In truth, if we "top off" our carb stores, as some recommend, we'll effectively shut down any fat burning that we could have had during the day.
Think of your insulin sensitivity as a gas tank. Pump in too much gas, and the rest overflows onto the ground. Same thing goes in your body. The first place it looks to store the massive carb load you're eating is in your liver. Whatever can't be stored there converts to palmitic acid, which floats around the body until it's stored as body fat.
Palmitic acid also decreases our sensitivity to the hunger hormone leptin, thus causing us to have to eat more calories to achieve a sense of fullness. From there, our muscles become resistant to carbohydrates. Even after we've trained, muscles can no longer store carbs, so there's more to settle around our waistline9.
Add all that to the fact that post-exercise, we see a heightening of a mechanism called "non-insulin-mediated glucose uptake," which allows amino acids to replenish glycogen by themselves; and that our liver has enough glycogen to sustain us for 48 hours; and we see a need for a lower-carb approach for our physique purposes10.
So how many carbohydrates should you eat post-workout, following a low-carb approach? I suggest consuming 1/4 of your daily carbohydrates post-workout, with no more then 150 grams of carbohydrates consumed during the course of the whole day.
Goal 2: Health Goals
Combined with everything from the "physique" category, we also see benefits of eating low carbs post-workout when our health is our goal. That's because of the role that carbohydrates and insulin play in tumor development, cholesterol issues, diabetes, and various other factors11. Stick with the same recommendation from the physique category.
Goal 3: Performance Goals
Individuals who engage in lengthy, even multiple workouts during the course of the day--like triathletes or endurance athletes who train for long distances--are the only ones who need a high-carbohydrate intake daily. They need to quickly replenish their glycogen stores for repeated bouts of activities during the course of the day. Those of us who train once a day for less time don't need that.
If you're an endurance athlete, I recommend consuming half of your daily carbs post-exercise. Assuming you're training for a upcoming endurance event, I'd advise consuming 3 to 4 grams of carbohydrates per pound of your bodyweight. For example, a 180-pound triathlete preparing for a event would consume 540 grams of carbs throughout the day, with 270 grams consumed post-exercise.
To sum it all up, if you want to optimize your physique and health, follow a strict low-carbohydrate approach post-workout for a few days, followed by a large refeed meal.
- Ahlborg, B., Bergström, J., Ekelund, L.G. and Hultman, E. (1967) Muscle glycogen and muscle electrolytes during prolonged physical exercise. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica 70, 129-142.
- Bergström, J., Hermansen, L., Hultman, E. and Saltin, B. (1967) Diet, muscle glycogen and physical performance. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica 71, 140-150.
- Bergström, J. and Hultman, E. (1967) A study of the glycogen metabolism during exercise in man. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical Laboratory Investigation 19, 218-226.
- Costill, D.L., Pascoe, D.D., Fink, W.J., Rogers, R.A., Barr, S.I. and Pearson, D. (1990) Impaired muscle glycogen resynthesis after eccentric exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology 69, 46-50.
- Doyle, J.A., Sherman, W.M. and Strauss, R.L. (1993) Effects of eccentric and concentric exercise on muscle glycogen replenishment. Journal of Applied Physiology 74, 1848-1855.
- Ivy, J.L. (1998) Glycogen resynthesis after exercise: Effect of carbohydrate intake. International Journal of Sports Medicine 19 (suppl.), 142-146.
- Ivy, J.L., Goforth, H.W., Damon, B.D., McCauley, T.R., Parsons, E.C. and Price, T.B. (2002) Early post-exercise muscle glycogen recovery is enhanced with a carbohydrate-protein supplement. Journal of Applied Physiology 93, 1337-1344.
- Phinney (2004) Ketogenic diets and physical performance. Nutrition & Metabolism 2004
- DIET, NUTRITION AND THE PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASES, WHO Technical Report Series 916, Report of a Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation, World Health Organization, Geneva, 2003, p. 88 (Table)
- Robert T. Morrison, Robert N. Boyd, and Robert K. Boyd, Organic Chemistry, 6th edition (Benjamin Cummings, 1992,
- Kumar, Sudhesh; Stephen O'Rahilly (ed.) (2005-01-14). Insulin Resistance: Insulin Action and Its Disturbances in Disease. Chichester, England: Wiley. ISBN 0-470-85008-6.
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Even more of a contradiction. If this is based on science and studies...why aren't they all the same or agree. Maybe this article is for overall health and a more slender physique? I have tried both carb loading after INTENSE weight training and not carb loading. The carb loading won for me...packed on muscle AND didn't crash or feel like $hit the next day. Muscles felt fuller and recovered, vs low carb. Done it both. More carbs post workout wins hands down for me. I think everyones body is different. We all metabolize differently. Granted I cut back on the carbs as the day goes on. It goes from complex, to simple (after workout) to complex again, then to fibrous. The best way to go....listen to your body. Try things out yourself and see what works best for you...what gives you the best results in a healthy way. I try not to put much focus on articles anymore. I have learned, like a lot of things, that bodybuilding can seem like one big contradiction. It's only perfected by the individual...not a blanketed formula. :))
Couldnt agree more! I tried following instructions i found online using some carb calculator, and i was nearly exploding at the end of the day. I�m going to just listen to what my stomach has to say from now on.
I consume only complex carbs daily,even before and after workouts.And I agree with 4x4.I feel alot better and fuller after taking in carbs after a workout.I seem too feel more recovered.I dont know if I REALLY am but hey as long as I feel awesome and healthy I'm good to go.I guess it all comes down to what works for you right?Well this is what I do:A bowl of wheaties fuel with fat free milk 45 mins b4 I workout,C4 preworkout 20 mins b4 work out,BCAAs during workout,ON's platimum hydrobuilder after workout,pb
its all about Good carbs vs bad carbs. like small boiled or brown rice with protein intake after workout is Essential even if ur cutting while carb cycling. or a half cup of oatmeal to keep u going for the next day and slow catabolic state of muscle and fuel glycogen. so its all about source of carbs. so i wouldnt agree that much with this article unfortunately
This is by far the most contradictive article on this website. Carbs are absolutely necessary as a primary fuel for post-workout recovery. Maybe the author and his/her references aren't working out hard enough, lol. Go to Kris Gethin's 12-week tranformation and see what he has to say about carbs. Geeze, this author is lost.
Oh I see now, he is bascially saying don't go overboard. Yeah I agree no more than 1/4 of your daily carb intake post-workout. Makes sense. I know people who go bonkers post-workout (eating a ton of ice-cream etc.), so yeah I see his point. I personally put a bannana/greek yogurt in with my protein shake and that works perfectly.
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Griffin Condemns Middle East Attacks, Murder of American Officials
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement after attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Egypt, and the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the deaths of Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith, U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and two other Americans:
"I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of four Americans in Libya, including Mr. Smith and Ambassador Stevens. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones. Yesterday's attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi are stark reminders that radical Islam is a clear and present danger to peaceful democracy. America has done nothing warranting an apology. This violence and murder are cowardly, unjustified and must not go unanswered. Swift justice should be our focus."


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Brunch on the Beach, will be back on Kalakaua Avenue this Sunday, March 16, 2003, from 9:30 a.m. ¢ 1:30 p.m. The very popular monthly special event transforms Kalakaua Avenue ¢ from Kaiulani to Liliuokalani Avenue ¢ into a fantastic outdoor cafķ, and features an extensive brunch menu at incredibly low prices. The entertainment is the best, and itÆs free.
What does it take to achieve this charming Hawaiian outdoor cafķ? City crews will begin closing the street at 3:30 a.m., rolling out hundreds of yards of astro-turf. Next will come food station tents, the entertainment stage, over three hundred linen-covered tables, a thousand chairs, those distinctive bright blue umbrellas, a state-of-the-art sound system, plants and decorations. Hotel and restaurant chefs will start prepping and cooking at 7:30 a.m. to be ready to serve guests at 9:00 a.m. The MayorÆs Team volunteers their time. ItÆs a huge job time, but one thatÆs worth the thanks from the thousands of residents and visitors who enjoy Brunch on the Beach every month.
HawaiæiÆs finest chefs will serve signature salads, entrķes, desserts, and beverages. This month, Hau Tree LanaiÆs Executive Chef Ken Furuta will feature his very popular Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Coconut Rice and Asian Slaw ($4.00) and Carrot Cake Delight with Strawberry Sauce ($3.00). He will also introduce a brand new Coconut-Macadamia Nut Chicken with Honey, Pineapple and Mustard Sauce thatÆs served with Asian Slaw ($4.00).
A scrumptious Crab Hash Benedict on Brioche with Poached Egg and Lobster Sauce ($4.00) and traditional Corned Beef Hash and Egg with Corn Bread and Home Fried Potatoes ($5.00) will be featured by the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. Executive Chef G÷ran Streng will also serve his popular Pohaberry Bread Pudding with CrĶme Anglais ($3.00), and this month, a choice of Cappuccino or Strawberry Prince Smoothies ($2.00).
Executive Chef Chip Hawkins of the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki will serve his fabulous Crispy Mango Stuffed French Toast with Raspberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Sausage and Steamed Rice ($6.00). He will also offer an exotic Kalua Duck Napoleon with Shredded Duck, Diced Tomatoes and Micro Greens Layered between Crunchy Won Ton, and served with Miso and Hoisin Vinaigrettes $$5.00). For dessert, a Warm Caramel Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream will be featured ($3.00).
Seafood Village will feature a variety of dim sum ōPlatesö and other Chinese brunch fare starting at $5.00. The Shrimp Plate ($10.00) with tasty Pepper Salt Kahuku Shrimp and Seafood Fried Rice is a top-of-the-line item for this Hong Kong style restaurant located at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort.
Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar returns to Brunch on the Beach this month with a Hawaiian Omelet of Portuguese Sausage, Green Onions, Tomato and Cheese with a Spicy Asian Ketchup served with Sushi Rice ($6.00) and a Cheese Omelet ($5.00). Owner-Chef D.K. Kodama will also introduce two new items: Beignet and Crab, a Louisiana fritter topped with Carmalized Shallots, Asagio Cheese and Ginger Crab Relish ($6.00) and a California Temaki Hand Roll Sushi ($4.00).
For $5.00 each, guests will be able to purchase from Restaurant Fuji a choice of California Roll and Tuna Roll, a Garlic Chicken Plate or Mixed Korean Barbeque Plate, both ōPlatesö are served with Macaroni Salad and Steamed Rice. Restaurant Fuji will also offer Assorted Flavors of Shaved Ice ($2.00).
DukeÆs Waikiki returns this month after several monthÆs hiatus. Chris Colgate and his crew will bring back DukeÆs Famous Caesar Salad ($2.00), Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad ($4.00), and a choice of mouth-watering Grilled Big Island Pork Ribs or Chicken, served with Macaroni Salad and Rice ($4.00).
TikiÆs Grill & Bar at the Aston Waikiki Beach joins Brunch on the Beach for the first time this month. Executive Chef Fred DeAngelo will feature Island Style Paella with Slipper Lobster, Snow Crab, Chicken, Chorizo, Rock Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Clams and Mussels served over Traditional Paella Rice and Veggies ($6.00). Also on the menu is Misoyaki Salmon and Togarashi Citrus Shrimp over Nalo Greens and tossed in Passion Fruit Dressing and Chili Lemon Drizzle ($5.00). For dessert, TikiÆs will serve a Haupia Coco Puff and Mini Banana Cream Tart ($3.00 each).
Tea Chest Hawaii and Zanzabar Night Club will serve specialty beverages.
The entertainment is always the best and this month is no exception. The Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club kicks-off the show at 9:30 a.m. with a medley of popular, Hawaiian and ōHawai`i Callsö tunes. At 10:30 a.m., Leimomi Ho and KealiÆikaÆapunihonua KeÆena AÆo Hula. And, at 11:15 a.m., ōAmerican Idolö star Jordan Segundo will take the stage in a cameo performance.
A hot and upcoming group, Five by 5 will have the audience rocking and rolling at 11:30 a.m. with an exciting repertoire. These five artists grew up on O`ahu as childhood friends, and typically, moved to the mainland to pursue individual careers. Last year, for various reasons, they all returned home, came together as Five by 5, and introduced their first album appropriately titled ōComing Homeö.
Headlining Brunch this month will be award-winning artist Mr. Henry Kapono and his band. The recipient of multiple Nā Hōku Hanohano awards, is also the star of the CityÆs recycling program. One of his popular songs was written to promote recycling in our islands and is called ōGot Me a Paradiseö.
Brunch also features special parking rates at these fine locations, ensuring residents that parking in Waikiki is affordable.
$1.00 all day............................................................................. Waikiki Trade Center
$2.00 for four hours....................................................... Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
$2.00 all day......................................................................... Waikiki Shopping Plaza
$1.00/hour, 5-hour maximum........... Ohana Reef Towers, Ohana Maile Sky Court,Ohana Waikiki Village, Outrigger East, King Kalakaua Plaza,Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, and Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
Brunch is held on the third Sunday of the month, except April when it is scheduled on the second Sunday. Future Brunch on the Beach dates are April 13, May 18, and June15.
For information call the City and County of Honolulu at (808) 523-CITY (2489) or Brunch co-sponsor, the Waikiki Improvement Association at (808) 923-1094.
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Mad Hatter Plush - Alice in Wonderland
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Masterworks of Czech Animation
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The National Gallery of Art will present a program of Czech animated shorts as part of their two-part series Masterworks of Czech Animation on March 16 and 29, in the East Building Auditorium. The series features animations of legendary animators Karel Zeman, Jiří Trnka, Jan Švankmajer, and Břetislav Pojar, among others. Enjoy an afternoon at the gallery watching the animations of Czech greats come to life on 35 mm film. Admission is free.
About the Series:
The animation arts reached a creative pinnacle in Czechoslovakia after the Second World War. Dozens of artists and puppeteers, making hundreds of short films at the state-run Studio Bratri v triku in Prague, were daring, witty, and essentially unrivaled by animators anywhere in the world. They often combined different techniques that might include painted cels, cut-outs, puppets, and live actors. This two-part series is largely a chronological survey (1946 through 1989) and includes many artists, from the well-known Karel Zeman, Jiří Trnka, Jan Švankmajer, and Břetislav Pojar, to other lesser-known but equally influential animators. The power and prestige of Czech animation has been recognized in the recent filmmaking of Timothy and Stephen Quay, Terry Gilliam, and many more. 35 mm prints are from the collection of the National Film Archive in Prague, with thanks to Michal Bregant, the archive staff, and the Embassy of the Czech Republic.
March 16 at 4:30 pm
East Building Auditorium
The Jumper and SS Men (1946, 13 minutes); The Revolt of Toys (1947, 14 minutes); About a Millionaire Who Stole the Sun (1948, 8 minutes); Inspiration (1948, 10 minutes); One Glass Too Many (1953, 19 minutes); The Merry Circus (1951, 12 minutes); The Lion and the Song (1959, 15 minutes); television commercials (1950s); A Place in the Sun (1959, 5 minutes)
March 29 at 1:30 pm
East Building Auditorium
Passion (1961, 8 minutes); The Opening Speech Will Be Given By (1962, 11 minutes); What the Earthworm Didn't Know (1969, 7 minutes); The Incorrectly Drawn Hen (1963, 13 minutes); Archangel Gabriel and Mistress Goose (1964, 29 minutes); Bird Lives (1973, 9 minutes); The Hand (1965, 18 minutes); The Extinct World of Gloves (1982, 17 minutes); Dimensions of Dialogue (1983, 11 minutes); Etude from an Album (1987, 4 minutes)
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For the first time in months, I opened my mailbox and discovered a thick envelope from a credit card company of which I wasn't already a customer. I wouldn't exactly say I was missing all those solicitations, especially when they made up about two-thirds of my daily mail. But the quiet retreat global banks took from customer acquisition during 2009 and 2010 made me nervous, just as it had analysts buzzing.
Researchers at Synovate, a market intelligence firm, decided to measure just how much direct mail disappeared from our nation's mailboxes during the economic crisis. It turns out that banks mailed only 349 million credit card offers during the second quarter of 2009. That's one of the lowest figures since banks started the practice a few decades ago. Synovate researchers say that mailings nearly doubled this spring, to just over 640 million offers.
Of course, the offers aren't quite as good as what we're used to. Before the economic crisis, it was pretty common to see multiple offers for no interest teaser rates, no-fee balance transfers and extended promotional periods. In the same Synovate study, researchers discovered that banks have stretched out the gap between the prime rate and their average interest rates to the largest it's been in 22 years.
For banks, it's a shrewd move to help them return to profitability. The CARD Act and other financial reform measures took away many of the fees and finance charges that made issuing credit cards such a lucrative business. Now that issuers must lock new accounts into a fee structure upon signing, we're seeing many more variable rate cards tied to that percentage spread. Synovate officials noted in a press release that Discover was the first major issuer out of the gate with this strategy, ramping up their mailings by 70% over the past year.
Citi has made some strong moves in 2010, as well, nearly tripling the amount of mail they're sending to potential new customers. Synovate's market research indicates that consumer credit card spending has crept back up to where it was in 2008, making it the right time for lenders to get competitive. Still, with so many Americans researching credit card rates online, how much longer will banks rely on the Post Office to get the word out?


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Kim Commons heard the plans for Tempe Marketplace, and his "blood went cold."
"I heard the plans for Mesa Riverview and my blood went frozen," he said.
Commons is the owner of the Omni Center shopping complex — a streetside strip mall on the southwest corner of University Drive and Loop 101 in Tempe, less than two miles from both the mega-scale Tempe Marketplace and Mesa Riverview developments. At the time of the malls' announcement, he operated a sports bar at the complex.
By his estimation, competition with new sports bars at the large shopping complex was going to sink his bar, saturating the market with more than 30 in the immediate area.
Rather than get pushed out of business or get swallowed by the soon failing economy, Commons took a proactive approach to business.
"I knew I had to change things and as a chess player, I know how to think one step ahead," Commons said.
Commons began his chess career as a child, eventually travelling the world to partake in a number of tournaments. Ultimately, he earned the title of international chess master. Even after retiring from the professional chess world, Commons still thinks one step ahead.
"After the usual period of pure despair when facing such a convergence of massive problems, I started searching for business options that would allow the center to tray and survive these hard times," Commons said. "Out of the various options I considered, supporting live music became the primary choice."
The Red Owl sports bar occasionally had live music on the weekends and had a small stage. Commons took the gamble and committed to the live music angle.
"There used to be a big kitchen," Commons said. "We tore out and scrapped a $60,000 kitchen."
The area immediately next to Red Owl opened up and Commons converted it into a second and larger club space, extended the liquor license and called it Club Red. The two clubs allow for either a larger or a more intimate music experience.
Depending on the show, concerts are generally either 18 or 21 and up. Previous acts have ranged from 70s band Quiet Riot to new up and comer Allan Stone.
As part of his determination to develop a niche market, Commons' perused other music-related stores to set up shop in his complex. But it's the additional networking and synergy amongst the businesses that really sets this complex apart.
Band Oasis, a musician rehearsal space, operates down at the other end of the complex. James Koza and his wife Donna opened the store five years ago after operating a similar chain of stores in California. The space is available by the hour (with prices ranging from $17 to $25 per hour) or a lock out for the month.
Each practice space is fitted with all of the amps, stands and microphones a group needs, Koza said. There is even a drum set in each room.
In a good month, the business sees about 250 bands, and members travel as from as far away as Prescott or Tucson to rehearse at Band Oasis.
Often times, band members will network with other musicians at the rehearsal space, sometimes even forming new collaborations in different genres.
"We try to emphasize networking," Koza said, explaining that bands often help each other. "A new band doesn't know how much to ask for a gig."
Part of what makes Commons a somewhat unconventional landlord is that he does more than simply collect the rent: he works hard at helping his businesses succeed, Koza said.
Once or twice a year, Commons allows bands to showcase their music at a concert where the bands don't have to pay for the space.
"We work a lot with Kim (Commons)," Koza said. "No one wants to hire a band that no one knows."
Often, bands that will perform at Club Red/Red Owl will warm up or rehearse at Band Oasis the afternoon before the show.
Next to Band Oasis is Naked Dave's Music, a store dedicated to custom guitars and mom-and-pop customer service.
"It's all family here," said Dave as he gestured around his store. Music is a passion he wants to pass on to his customers, whether it be through buying a new guitar from any range on the price spectrum, renting a school band instrument or providing lessons, accessories and instrument repair.
Originally, Naked Dave's owner Dave Johnson wanted to open his store in Commons' complex, but there wasn't a space available. When a place opened up a couple years ago, Johnson jumped at the chance.
"It wasn't going very well (at the old location)," Johnson said. But with the synergy of the complex, business is going well now.
One time a band had lost a few pieces of equipment at a different venue, Commons recounted. They called ahead to Naked Dave's and by the time they arrived, the equipment they needed was ready for them, Johnson said.
Besides strictly live music, the complex is also home to a small record store, Rockzone Records, that buys, sells and trades CDs, DVDs and a lot of vinyl.
While the store doesn't provide live music, it does offer a music aficionado. Scott Robenalt, who has managed the store for two years, lived the rock star lifestyle while working as a roadie and security member on a few tours of the rock band Kiss.
Music is still Robenalt's life and he still has instincts about bands.
"Scott tells me which 80s bands to book," Commons said. So far, his intuition has paid off.
The store also functions as a ticket outlet for some of the shows at Club Red/Red Owl.
The way the stores work in synergy only helps keep the individual businesses stronger, Commons said.
Even the Sub Factory sandwich shop, Max Market drive-in liquor store, Phoenix Tattoo parlor, Bookmaze used bookstore and Best Muay Thai Boxing studio — all at the heart of the Omni Center, 2155 E. University Drive — are trying to appeal to a specific demographic, Commons said.
Now, while the recession is slowly allowing businesses to improve, the shopping complex is at least breaking even every month, Commons said. While strip malls throughout the valley and even down the street remain empty, breaking even is more than what other places can say.
"That's success in my book right now," Commons said.
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Iraqi Christians targeted in coordinated church bomb attacks
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"It was a coordinated attack to target churches at the same time"Kirkuk Deputy Police Chief Major-Gen Torhan Abdulrahman
A blast outside a church injured 23 people as police foiled two further car bomb attacks on churches in northern Iraq on the same morning.
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A car bomb exploded near a church in Kirkuk at around 5.30am (2.30am GMT) on Tuesday (2 August), severely damaging the building and around 30 surrounding homes; nearby cars were also set on fire.
The church leader, Rev. Imad Yalda, was the only person inside the church at the time of the blast and was injured. A newborn baby was among the other 22 wounded; they were residents whose homes in the predominantly Christian and Turkmen neighbourhood of Shaterlo were hit. One Christian man, Mati Shaba, is in a serious condition.
Following the blast, police discovered vehicles packed with explosives outside two other churches in Kirkuk and defused the bombs.
Rev. Haithem Akram, the leader of one of the targeted churches, said,
The terrorists want to make us flee Iraq, but they will fail. We are staying in our country.
Iraqi Christians are said to be "sad and in shock" after the attacks, which happened two days into the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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The coordinated attacks come just a month after the first church to be built in Iraq since the 2003 US-led invasion opened in Kirkuk. Hundreds of Christians gathered for its launch, heralding the new church as a defiant statement against violent attempts to drive them from their homeland. After that momentary celebration, their hopes and calls for peace have now once again been dashed.
Iraqi Christians have come under frequent attack since the 1990-91 Gulf War, when they were inadvertently associated with the Western invaders because of their faith. Hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee their homes, with many seeking refuge in neighbouring countries such as Syria, Jordan and Lebanon.
Violence against Christians in Iraq intensified with a hostage siege on a Baghdad church last October that left more than 50 people dead. Since then, Christians have been targeted and killed by militants in their homes and workplaces.
The latest bombings come as three people were sentenced to death, and another was given a 20 year prison term, for their part in the Baghdad church siege.
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Hi, I've written before in this forum. I talked to my husband about his alcohol use and my concerns and now he's mean to me every time I talk about anything. We are in a long distance marriage.... He told me he "just unwinds after his day of work with a couple beers." I told him its not good to drink every day and old him about health concerns. His mother is an alcoholic. I didn't tell my sister in law about any of the talk i had with my husband but I was talking to her about our husbands family (we are both wives of brothers). She said that her husband has tried to talk to our mother in law about her drinking and she says she's not an alcoholic and only "unwinds with a couple cocktails after a long day." So my husband is using the same excuse. He says he has no problem. Every night when I talk to him I can tell he's drunk. If I ask he yells at me but he gets confused when we talk and can't remember the conversation the next day. Then on weekend nights he drinks so much... From like 1pm til 4am. This is causing me so much worry and stress. But...He is obviously not ready to address this problem. And now he is being totally nasty toward me after I talked to him. I feel like he is finished with me. I asked him and he said he stil wants to be together. But I can't be with him if this is going to be our life. I am completely unhappy.... Any advice would help. Thank you.
|Wed, 02-29-2012 - 6:10am
PLEASE,, go to a counselor, or, even, better, to ALAnon. You can have face to face help.
You have learned that you cant cure or control his alcoholism, but it is certainly messing with your life. Therapy or counseling will help you to detach with love. That sorta means that you still love the person but back off from the alcoholism. Easy to write, hard to do.
Keep in touch.
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Beth is absolutey spot on. There is absolutely nothing you can do for him and you are only driving yourself nuts and causing your own stress related issues. At least try Alanon for six meetings....and see what they have to help you. Let us know how you are....God bless...


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Our trip at the end of the month will be DD's 4th trip to Disney and she is 2 1/2 so I have a bit of experience with little ones at WDW. Make sure you bring a comfy stroller. It is essential. We always rent a City Mini, which my DD will nap in. She won't nap in her stroller at home. Use the baby care centers when you are nearby. I wouldn't make a special trip to go to them, but if you are close by I would use them for diaper changes, etc. They have a lot of changing tables whereas the bathrooms generally have only one, which can result in waits to change diapers.
We did not take mid-day breaks. DD napped in the stroller just fine. While she was napping we took turns riding things she couldn't. Take advantage of single rider lines for that. One day, DH and I rode EE 4 time each. We could have continued to ride it while DD was napping but decided to go get a snack. Some kids won't nap in strollers and if that is the case, you may have to go back to the room for a nap.
My DD LOVES characters, but some children don't so I would get a feel for that on the first day. They are super cute with the characters if they like them. The same with fireworks. DD loves fireworks now, but she hated them on our first trip when she was 9 months. My point is be prepared there will be some things the baby doesn't like.
Be prepared to let you little one get out of the stroller some. We set aside time for DD to play in the water areas and get some exercise out of the stroller.
Just kind of go with the flow with the baby. You probably won't get to see and do as much with the baby as you would without a baby, but it is a great age to take kids. Everything is new. My daughter's vocabulary increased so much during these trips. It was amazing.
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My son is a picky napper at home as he really just wants to sleep in his crib when he is tired. I suspect things will be different when we get there though. We also rented a City Mini so it is noce to hear you were pleased with it.
I've been to Disney World in the neighborhood of 13 times and have never seen a Baby Care Center. This will definitely be Disney in a whole new way for me!
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We visited with our then 19 month old in January. It was a wonderful trip! We also have two older children, so our touring plans did not change much from pre-baby. She would nap in her stroller and we would take the older kids on the rides she couldn't ride with a rider swap. We also brought a harness so we could let her out of the stroller and she could walk around and not get too far. Keep a sippy cup with you to refill as needed and I would recommend bring child sized fork and spoon, as the ones provided as Disney are way too big for little ones.
If your little one will only sleep in a crib, I would recommend renting a full sized crib from A Baby's Best Friend. Resorts only offer pack n plays and this can be uncomfortable for a long stay. We really appreciated the full size crib and mattress.
Other than than, I think just take it slow and enjoy!
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We will probably try a water park also since it is included in our pass. it is a matter of which one is more young kid oriented. I thought it would be Typhoon Lagoon but after doing some reading I think it may be Blizzard Beach. It has been so long since I have been to them I don't remember what they are like. We are reall just looking for a nice lazy river and some small slides or a kids section.
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Ds has gone at 6mo, 13mo and 15mo.
Ds likes most rides -
MK - IASW, Buzz (his favorite), People Mover, Tea Cups, Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Dumbo, Flying Carpets, the Carousel, etc..
Epcot - Nemo, the fish and play area when you exit Nemo (his favorite), Mexico boatride, Maelstrom, Journey into Imagination.
AK - Safari, flying dinosaurs (whatever it's called)
DHS - we didn't stay here long, but he liked Toy Story and the Great Movie Ride
The only ride he really didn't like at all was the Haunted Mansion.
He really enjoyed parades and some shows like the Lion King. The Nemo show in AK was not a big hit, nor was a Bug's Life. He was more interested in playing with the glasses in Philharmagic than watching the movie.
He did fine most times with the characters. Every now in the then he wasn't in the mood.
He enjoyed some time to walk around and explore. There's areas in every park that are good for this. Be careful in crowded areas like the Dig Site or the play area in DHS. They were too crowded and with too many big kids running around to be safe for him.
As pp said, bring a comfortable stroller that has a good recline so she can nap when tired if you are out.
If you will be switching to whole milk at 1yr, it is surprisingly hard to find at WDW. They don't sell it at carts or smaller counter places. It's mostly at the main counter service locations, which may not be open in the morning, at night, etc.. I don't like to bring it in the heat, so it was a scramble to get at times.
WDW doesn't sell food geared for toddlers. My son eats table food, but plain cooked vegetables, fresh fruit, grilled or roasted meats, not burgers, fries, raw carrots, etc.. He threw their nuggets on the floor after one bite, but otherwise eats chicken. Sometimes it was applesauce or sliced apples and that was all there was for him really. I was better prepared at 15mo and brought more food for him.
I suggest preordering the photopass, you will have so many great pics you will want them all.
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Great information! What is photopass? I've heard of it before but never really looked into it.
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We are leaving for DD's third trip in a few weeks. She will be 11 months old. She went at 4 and 6 months. I know this trip is going to be harder since she loves to crawl. We don't go back to the room for breaks or naps. She naps in her stroller. We have a City Mini and we all love it (even DD). It has a great sun shade and reclines. Ours doesn't have a cupholder or tray but we bought a brica cup/snack holder. The one that goes with the stroller DD still can't see over so we haven't bought it yet (I tried it at the store). If you need one you need to make sure the one you rent has one and a parent console if you need that too. We would park the stroller in and area and see the whole land and then put her back and go to the next area. It's still a lot of in and out which is one reason I'm glad we don't have the tray. The basket isn't great. We have a mommy hook that we hang the back pack on when we are pushing her. It works great and is easy to get to the bag.
Photopass is great. You can pre-order the basic photpass which is the pics the photographers take of you in the parks or the Photopass + which includes some meals and any of the ride photos. When a photopass photographer takes your pic they scan your card. You can view your photos online and add borders. All your pics will be included on a CD. For the plus a few character meal photos are included and any ride photos. We got the plus this time as we have a few character meals planned and the price difference wasn't much. Photopass got so many great pics of all of us and DD. DH agrees we will keep getting it.
DD likes the fireworks and shows. We do have headphones for her in case she needs them though as it can be VERY loud. They have been great when we need her to nap and its loud. She slept through the lion king show at AK with them on.
I am a little worried about food but she has been doing great with finger foods here at home. Most of the time she eats what we eat so that what I am planning for WDW too. However I will have a back up. We will also be taking disposable placemats and bibs. Most of the time she dumps her food out of a bowl or plate. We are working on that. Also carrying around a gross bib all day in the heat doesn't sound fun.
The baby care centers are great but not the greatest for toddlers. The diaper changing ares are wonderful. At the AK one the highchairs are in the same room as the diaper changing and you can't take them in the room with the TV, they have to stay on the tile. HS is TINY but nice if its not crowded, Its in guest services. Epcot is nice and large. MK is nice but DD freaks out when we try to feed her in this one (not sure why). The baby care centers are great for changing diapers however I carry a few disposable changing pads in case we aren't near one. I have also changed DD in her stroller a few times. She really gets fussy on the changing tables in bathrooms and sometimes theres a long line.
The most important thing is to relax and have fun. Having a baby will slow you down but it will be great to see how they react and what they like.
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Thanks everyone for all the great tips! My last concern is about the fireworks. Ds4 and ds18 mos are not usually a fan of loud noises. Anyone have a suggestion on where we can watch fireworks that is not too close to the noise? Please and thanks!
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DNA evidence confirms wrong man imprisoned for 25 years
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great place lovely peopleSubmitted by: jan in 13/09/10
- Age Group: 5160
- From: United Kingdom
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been before.when in previous relationship.was dubious about returning with friends.need not have worried.made very welcome,great family run hotel.fab cocktails.enjoyed my stay.so will you.
The BestSubmitted by: mari in 25/06/10
- Age Group: 1825
- From: Italy
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We will come again the food was great ,staff was very friendly the rooms very clean ,area very central.thanks for your hospitality.
AWFUL!!!!!!Submitted by: petty in 25/08/09
- Age Group: 31 - 40
- From: Greece
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Many problems appeared!!!The room was very hot because the air conditioner was controled to work up to 36o C and when we tried to control it as we wished, they refused. There were no sun - blinds, no hot water in the bathroom and the home made breakfast was very ungenerous!!!I' ll never recomend it to my friends! See the photos!
Love the family ,always make my stay The BestSubmitted by: carolyn wolinski in 06/08/08
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Love Staying In The Hotel - the family are always very helpful and would go every year too just to see them. Food is all home made, the rooms are always very clean, and the swimming pool is very well maintained. I will be going again.
Made very welcome , nothing too much troubleSubmitted by: Michelle in 04/07/07
- Age Group: 31 - 40
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Clean, welcoming and central to where we wanted to be
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In our first Spotlight of the new year school year, we're very pleased to introduce you to Sheryl Morris. When we first read her story, we were instantly struck by at least two very interesting, productive lines: 1. Her defiance of the categorization, "If you can you do, if you can't you teach." We strongly believe that we need to actively work to overcome this profound misconception about teachers. 2. As with so many others, her comment that, "I wish that's how school had been for me," resonated so deeply with us. We also think many of our readers will sympathize and identify with Sheryl's insights and subsequent path. We hope you enjoy!
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Your background, your interests, your dreams?
A: If my family had chosen home schooling for me it would not have worked well. At three and four years old I wanted, badly, to follow my older sisters to school to see what the world had to offer me. In 1954 I walked to a new neighborhood school surely planned on some inspirations of Maria Montessori. The coat hooks were low on the wall, the tables and chairs were all child-sized, and the bathroom facilities were all scaled down. I was thrilled, but that is where any likeness to Montessori stopped. I acclimated to the routine: waiting in lines, sitting in rows, working for smiles and good marks, freezing in place when orders were given and discipline enacted.
It wasn't until years later I learned about Maria Montessori in education, college courses. As do many others, upon first learning about Montessori methods, I thought, "I wish that's how school had been for me."
Flash forward even more years and I'm taking advantage of an opportunity to study for a Montessori teacher's certificate. What happened in the time all between? I had successes, I made mistakes. The biggest mistake was listening to the bad advice, "If you can you do, if you can't you teach." My background includes university classes: French, graphic design, photography, theology, business; and office, computer work: clerical and production, in small towns and the big city (Chicago). On a long quest to "find my passion," I took wrong turns and eventually began to lament that I'd not done much that was worthwhile. I'd not made any significant contributions or given much back. So, back to the part where I'm studying for Montessori certification (ages 3-6). I found it curious that preparation for the teacher ran so contrary to the preparation for the child; instruction was intense and comprehensive; and then there was the testing. Oddly, I craved more and appreciated Montessori as "Transformative Learning."
My other successes – they include marriage to a true friend and our cherished son; and now, we have a daughter-in-law and two wonderful grandchildren!
Q: Now that the hardest question is out of the way: What's your favorite color?
A: I have a favorite color combination – red and green together in all variations.
Q: Do you have a favorite book? How about a film?
A: Deciding on favorites is difficult for me. I enjoy books and films that shed light on history and the human condition; one example would be, The Brothers Karamazov. Related to education, my favorite book is Nurturing the Spirit by Aline D. Wolf in part because of the full bibliography and recommended reading list.
One favorite film is Life is Beautiful. This is the story in which a father along with his young son are taken prisoner at the end of World War II. As unlikely as it might seem and given the most probable outcome, he is able to protect his son from the adult world and its assault on body, mind, and spirit by turning it all into a game. In the end the boy is saved.Q: When you close your eyes late at night, and imagine waking up and starting a new adventure: what is that adventure?
A: New adventures that capture my imagination involve: 1) More Montessori teacher training! in French this time! 2) Overseeing the design and installations of super-sized Montessori "works" to draw new interest and curiosity at museums, malls, airports, etc. Find my and maybe your inspiration at Rossodigrana.
Q: Can you tell us about your hobbies?
A: My hobbies include reading, hiking, crafting, gardening, yoga, and movies.
Q: Switching things up a bit, can you tell us more about your new book?
A: SNAP–Scaffolding for Numerical Synapses: Awakening Curiosity in the Numbers One to Ten is a platform from which adults can nurture their youngest children's sense of wonder. It began as a year-long project for Early Childhood Teacher Certification awarded by the AMS. While studying Montessori methods, and environments, I was also reading Michael S. Schneider's book, A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe: The Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science: A Voyage From 1 To 10. The harmony of the two excited me and led me to share what I had learned. Surely, other Montessorians will pick-up on the dovetailing aspects if they want to discover and use some new ways to scaffold what their children are learning.
My wish is to have SNAP easily integrated into any home, classroom or childcare environment and at the same
time to bring attention to Montessori.
One review of SNAP called it, "deceptively simple." We need to be careful not to let simplicity escape us! So I'm thrilled if I can acquaint others with ways to spark young children's interest in numbers and at the same time enhance a teacher's effectiveness and help her comfortably achieve daily, monthly, and yearly classroom objectives.
Rather than only looking at the numbers 1-10 in the linear fashion, as we ordinarily do, SNAP is an invitation to observe various expressions of each number, individually, across all subject areas, using all of our senses. It is yet another way to support children as they practice careful discrimination, organize thought, and retrieve information in unique ways.
Q: How have things changed since you first got started in the field of education?
A: Things have changed dramatically since I first got started in the field of education. Whole courses are available online! Computers have made it easy for parents, teachers, and school administrators to share information; many parents love getting pictures of their child's school day and digital cameras make this simple. For teachers and parents who are able to find the time, social networking is a boon to staying aware of what is new – from projects with kids to the accomplishments of various organizations that advance programs of interest. Answers to questions can easily be found online, "Where is the nearest Reggio Emilia school?" Issues are discussed online, "What is the difference between Montessori and Waldorf?"
Q: What's your favorite education related quote?
A: A few favorite education related quotes are:
1) "Aesthetic and moral education are also closely connected with the training of the senses. By multiplying sense experiences and developing the ability to evaluate the smallest differences in various stimuli, one's sensibilities are refined and one's pleasures increased. Beauty is found in harmony, not in discord; and harmony implies affinities, but these require a refinement of the senses if they are to be perceived. The beautiful harmonies of nature and of art escape those whose senses are dull. The world is then cramped and cruel. Our surroundings provide us with inexhaustible sources of aesthetic pleasure, but men can still move about in the world as if they had no senses or were like brute beasts looking for pleasure in strong and sharp sensations since these are the only ones accessible to them. Crude pleasures are often the source of vicious habits. Strong stimuli do not, as a matter of fact, sharpen but rather dull the senses, which as a consequence need ever stronger stimuli." - Maria Montessori
2) "We see no limit to what should be offered to the child, for his will be an immense field of chosen activity." - Maria Montessori
3) "The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind." - Maria Montessori
Q: What continues to inspire you about education?
A: I continue to be inspired about education by people. People are actively participating and discussing: nationwide, within states, cities, and individual school districts. Parents are taking classes to learn more about their children, educators are sharing their insights and knowledge with families and communities at large. Speakers, writers, video and film makers, and researchers are adding to knowledge and making it readily available.
The premise that there are still monumental revelations to be made inspires me:
- "The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." -Eden Phillpotts
- "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." -Dr. Carl Sagan
- "Wonderful things for the future may lie waiting for explosions in the inner life, which is hidden from us." - Maria Montessori
Q: Lastly, in what ways do you envision the future of education?
A: I envision the future of education to have greater understanding of what holistic education means and how results can be successfully achieved in any country and within any racial, social, cultural, or economic group. There will be strong bridges between all Montessorians and other holistic methods; a sound balance with regard to the use of technology; no settling for second or third best, no waiting lists, but an authentic Montessori school for every family that wants their children to attend.


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Enjoy hours of open-ended, imaginative play as you populate Happyville with your favourite toy figures and vehicles! This coated EVA Smart Mat measures over 6 feet long, and is as practical as it is fun! Fun for indoor or outdoor play, it's easy to wash clean of dirt and spills. Covered in colourful city scenes, the Happyville mat adds fun to any playroom, and is durable enough for classrooms, daycares and even the backyard!
Measures approximately 80" long x 47" wide.
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Includes 15 indoor snowballs.
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It's "lights out!" for those pesky moles! This Mole Bop Playmat brings the all fun of the arcade into your home with this soft and foldable mat. All you have to do to win is "bop" the moles when their noses light up to get a point. Be quick! Don't let the light go out before you catch the mole. Fun music plays while you try to achieve your highest score yet! This game is sure to be mole bopping fun for the whole family!
Includes playmat, hammer, and instruction sheet.
Mat measures approximately 25.5" long x 31" wide.
Requires 3 AA batteries (NOT INCLUDED).
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Enjoy real arcade fun at home! This fun-filled family game is fast-paced, so you better be quick! This tabletop set comes equipped with 2 score keepers and a motorized fan for a real arcade feel. And thanks to the included AC adapter, there are no batteries required!
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Includes: tabletop air hockey game, 2 pucks, 2 air hockey strikers and an AC adapter.
Measures approximately 27" long x 15" wide x 4" high.
Make playhouses and forts, design buildings and engineer spacecrafts! The straws fit snuggly onto the connectors, but are flexible so you can build arches and tubes. Follow the illustrated instructions or encourage children to create their own unique designs. You can even cut the straws for even more design flexibility!
Includes: 230 building pieces (130 straws, 100 connectors) and idea guide.
The HEXBUG Nano V2 Infinity Loop incorporates a double loop and open play area, and is perfect for any first time owner or seasoned HEXBUG collector. Create an endless loop for your nano to climb! This set is compatible with other Hexbug Nano Habitat sets. (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Includes 1 x Nano V2 bug, 2 x Straight Tubes, 6 x Curved Tubes, 10 x Connectors, 1 x HEX cell base plus removable walls and gates, 4 x Fixed pegs, 2 x Rotating Flags.
Each Straight Tube measures approximately 5.75" long. Each Curved Tube measures approximately 4" long. HEX Cell Base measures approximately 6.5" long.
Requires 1 button cell battery AG13 (LR44) (INCLUDED).
The HEXBUG Nano V2 Black Hole enables Nano V2 super-fans to customize the design and layout of the three-story set, unleashing kids' creativity. The Black Hole features special accessories including a spiral tube which the Nano V2 will crawl through as it searches for a more expansive view atop the watch tower, the highest point of the set, at which point it will venture back down to free fall through the black hole, emerging out of one of 3 exits in order to explore new territory! Users can further control the flow of traffic by filling the attachment points on the two HEX cell bases with accessories such as fixed pegs and rotating flags that help direct where the explorative micro robot roams. Construct different configurations you design yourself, and watch as the action takes place in a new way! The V2 Black Hole is compatible with other Hexbug habitat sets (SOLD SEPARATELY).
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Adult assembly required. Includes Allen hex key.
Measures 27" long x 14.25" wide x 4.75" high (assembled).
Personalize your very own country house! You choose the colours and where they go on this cute house that has all the details printed on, but there is no need to stay inside the lines! Use your own crayons, markers and paint to create your own colourful abode. Best of all, it's not just a work of art to look at, you can play inside the house too!
In your playroom or the backyard on a dry, sunny day this sturdy cardboard house is an awesome place to colour and play.
Details like paw prints, the cat printed on the roof and cut outs like a mischevious mouse with a piece of cheese, add another dimension to this house that brings a smile to your face.
A great gift for young ones who love to colour on everything! A fun group activity that is easy and rewarding!
Simple assembly is required.
Measures approximately 46.4" x 38" x 54"
Foster an early love of music in your child with this beautiful Toy Baby Grand Piano from Schoenhut! This beautifully handcrafted piano is made from hardwood and hardboard, and is painted black with a high-gloss lacquer finish. Schoenhut toy pianos are unsurpassed in quality and pitch, and are built to endure enthusiastic play by children. Each piano is individually tuned, and plays lovely chime-like tones when played. The keys are full-width, so that your child gets the feel of a real piano as they learn to play!
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Piano measures approximately 19.25" long x 20.5" wide x 19.875" high. Bench measures approximately 9.25" long x 5.75" wide x 11.875" high.
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