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Taken in my backyard basil bush in Etty Bay, far north Queensland with nikon D700. Obviously gone to seed but my favourite little birds just love the flowers so had to leave it be!!
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Thanks so much for taking time to look at my pictures and to comment and even better fav them :) Apologies if I don't respond to comments but I do always try to reciprocate comments when able to. Have a nice day LOL JD
View Full ProfileBeautiful capture, Jenny!
Beautiful stuff Jenny, your bird, flower and insect (etc) shots are just wonderful.
thanks Garth, I've been beaching at crack of dawn and evenings too but I still can't get that right aside from one beautiful sunrise where nature did it all for me :)
– Jenny Dean
Fabulous shot Jenny, the colours are beautiful!
Awww! he's priddy Jen xoxoxox :))
wow,very good and beautiful colour.
What a sweet capture! Wonderful Jen!! :)
Wonderul indeed, great bird shots jenny
A wonderful capture . . . lovely!!!
Awesome image. Well done.
WOW! Gorgeous image Jenny!:)

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No Compromise on Defunding Planned Parenthood
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No Compromise on Defunding Planned Parenthood
There is nothing more repugnant and flagrantly misplaced in the federal budget than the $360 million taxpayers annually send to Planned Parenthood. If we can't eliminate this, it means either that the nation is hopelessly lost or that Republicans are weak.
Remember that the next time someone tries to preach about morals. Congress can't even cut this comparatively small amount from an organization known for killing babies.


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Here's a fun photo project you can do with any small kid (preferably not a stranger's): spinning shots. All you have to do is set the self timer on your camera to automatically take a shot while it's hanging around your neck. While it's counting down, grab the child by the arms and spin them around. If luck is on your side, the photograph will show a clear subject, happy face, and motion-blurred background.
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Use the Self Timer on Your Camera for Spinning Child Shots
Make a Bouncy and Kid-Proof Camera with Sugru
Most cameras designed for young children have kid-friendly designs, but eye-numbingly bad image quality. On the other hand, a cheaper point-and-shoot camera shoots better photos but probably won't last very long in the hands of a child. A way to make a cheap digital camera more kid-friendly and durable is to use Sugru, a special kind of silicone that resembles modeling clay. Strategically cover the camera with pieces of it, and you'll have a camera that even the most reckless child will have a hard time breaking.
Awesome Bouncy Kids Camera Made with Sugru (via Laughing Squid)
GoPro Helmet Camera Shows What Being Two Looks Like
Reddit user rocketchef strapped a GoPro video camera to a bike helmet and had their two-year-old daughter wear it during a trip to the playground. The resulting footage is a fun look at what the world looks like to a two-year-old.
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Elicit Natural Smiles from Children by Singing Songs Poorly
Having a hard time getting a kid to smile? Children's photographer Jennifer Tonetti-Spellman suggests botching children's songs on purpose to draw out natural smiles and laughs:
I always warn parents that I can be a little kooky during shoots. And to brace themselves for bad singing. Just take a song every child knows like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Now, change a word in it. "Twinkle, Twinkle little COW." What? COW??!!" Seriously. This. Works. Every. Time.
The child cracks up and you can get some mileage out of the joke a few more times. You will start to get the smile before you even 'fill in the blank' after you do it once, because they anticipate the silliness. I usually do it one more time and say "Oh I am so sorry, let me try again. Twinkle Twinkle, little DUCK." You get the picture. This works best for children who actually understand what the words are in the song, and aren't too old yet to give you the 'this woman is not smart' look.
(Don't) Say Cheese! – 5 Tips for Getting Natural Smiles [I Heart Faces]
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Recreate Calvin's Funny Face Portraits
Here's a fun photo project you can try: recreate each of Calvin's funny face photographs from Calvin and Hobbes. A version of this project done by a cute Asian boy was a popular viral photo a couple years ago. You can download the original Calvin montage here.
(via Reddit)
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Toddlers as Professional Art Prodigies
You know the "anyone can cook" mantra spoken by Chef Gusteau in Pixar's Ratatouille? It seems the same can be said about other forms of artistic expression as well, whether it's photography or painting abstract pictures. Two unusual artists we featured here before were 3-year-old Ruby Ellenby and Cooper the photography-lovin' cat. The above video shows Aelita Andre, a girl who became a professional abstract expressionist painter at the age of 3 and is called a "prodigy of color".
Did you know that the world record for "youngest photographer" is currently held by Zoe Fung Leung of Hong Kong? She was only 2 years and 70 days old when she held an exhibition and print sale at Plaza Hollywood. If you have a child that's younger than that, stick a camera in their hands and hire a good PR representative — the record may soon be yours theirs!
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Hook Your Child on Photography with this Vintage Fisher Price Shooter
Made in the early 1960s, Fisher Price's Picture Story Camera was the first "camera" owned by many photo-enthusiasts. They're built out of paper-covered wood and plastic, and contained a tiny disc with eight different "photographs" that could be seen by looking through the viewfinder — similar to the View-Master, except not in 3D. To change the photo, you simply hold down the shutter and turn the "flash", a yellow block with pictures representing the four seasons.
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Cute Camera Creatures for Child Portraits
Getting an infant or toddler to stare into your camera lens can be a challenge, and you're forced to compete with all kinds of sights and sounds that easily steal their gaze and attention. Camera Creatures are hand-stitched toys that attach to the front of your camera lens to give your tiny subjects something cute to look at while you photograph them. They cost $10 in this Etsy store.
For a solution that's less cute but possibly more effective, check out the ShutterBuddy, a checkboard pattern attachment that babies can't resist.
Camera Creatures (via Photoxels)
Photog without Work Visa Enlists 7-Year-Old Daughter's Help for Exhibition
When American photographer Alex Soth arrived in the UK earlier this year to work on a commission for the city of Brighton's photo biennial, he was told by the customs officer at the airport that he couldn't do his photography work without a work visa, and that getting caught might result in two years of jail time.
Instead of going ahead with the project anyway or calling it off, Soth decided to hand his camera over to his 7-year-old daughter Carmen. The duo strolled around Brighton for a few hours each day, with Alex directing many of Carmen's photographs while Carmen looked to check off entries on the shooting list she made (shown above).
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It's All About the Eyes
Here's an unprocessed portrait I took a couple days ago.
Canon 40D + 16-35mm f/2.8 at 21mm. f/5.6, 1/125s and ISO 1600
I'm going to show you how I would go about post-processing this particular portrait of a child.
First, a little about the shot: it was taken at ISO 1600. Big mistake. I was constantly moving between indoors and outdoors, so dropping the ISO slipped my mind. If I had gone down to something like 800 or 400, I could have reduced a lot of noise and obtained stronger colors.
I was also being lazy and shooting in Program mode. If I had shot it wide open at f/2.8, the background could have been thrown out of focus more.
The sun was somewhere overhead behind the child, and there was a wall directly behind me, which was bouncing a good amount of light into his eyes. Eyes that lack any sparkle often appear dull, two-dimensional, and lifeless.
Anyhow, the portrait was very candid and wasn't set up at all. Now, onto post-processing:
First, I open up the photograph in Adobe Camera Raw, and make the following adjustments:
White Balance: Upped the temperature from 4200 to 4700 to bring a little warmth back into the shot. The As Shot looked too cool.
Exposure: +50 to expose the shot a little more. If the background was completely blown out, I would have left this untouched to avoid too much clipping back there.
Recovery: +50 to recover many of the clipped areas in the background and a few areas in the foreground. (tip: toggle clipping indication with the U and O keys).
Fill Light: +10. This adds a little more "light" to the shadow areas of the shot, but also reduces contrast, since it turned many of the darkest areas into gray.
Blacks: +15 to set the darkest of the gray areas into true black, recovering a good amount of the black we lost through the Fill Light slider.
Brightness: Left unchanged.
Contrast: Upped this to +50 to make the photograph more contrasty. The original was pretty flat.
Clarity: +30. For photos with slightly blown out backgrounds like this one, I like to increase clarity a little to add a little more contrast to areas like the tree leaves.
Vibrance: Left untouched. After the previous steps, the photograph seemed saturated enough.
Also sharpened the photo a little and added some vignetting (about -50 for amount with midpoint at 25).
This is the resulting JPEG that Adobe Camera Raw spit out after making the above modifications (hover over it to compare it to the unprocessed version):
Finally, I give the kid's eyes a little boost in brightness. There's lots of ways to go about doing this, but usually I like to use the masked curves adjustment layer technique I learned from David over at chromasia.
Here's the resulting photo after I boost the eyes (hover over it to see what the eyes boost did):
Pretty subtle, but a little extra glow in the eyes does help a lot. Hover over this link to see the mask that I used to apply a curve only to the eyes. You can also hover over this link to compare the final photograph with the original, unprocessed photo.


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Houndsley and Catina
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By James Howe; Marie-Louise Gay (Illustrator)
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"This charming trio of chapters implicitly testifies to the adage that opposites attract." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Catina wants to be a famous writer. Houndsley is an excellent cook. Catina thinks Houndsley is a wonder. Houndsley thinks Catina is a very good friend. So what should Houndsley say about Catina's seventy-four-chapter memoir? And can Catina find the right words of comfort for Houndsley after the big cooking contest fiasco? The subtle dance of friendship — from holding your tongue to knowing what to say — is played out in three sweetly humorous tales about an unlikely, likable pair.
JAMES HOWE is the acclaimed author of more than seventy books for young readers, including the much-lauded BUNNICULA and its sequels. Of HOUNDSLEY AND CATINA, he says, "When my daughter was little, my favorite books to read to her were about best friends like Frog and Toad, George and Martha, and Winnie-the-Pooh and the other inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood. HOUNDSLEY AND CATINA grew out of my love for books like these and my belief that friendship is worth far more than prizes or fame."
MARIE-LOUISE GAY is the author and illustrator of many award-winning books, including the Stella and Sam series. She says of this book, "When I first read HOUNDSLEY AND CATINA, I was captivated by the evocative and emotional quality of their friendship. It was a joy to create these two wonderful characters and the world they live in."


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Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30+ is marketed as having a completely natural, invisible finish, even with 19% zinc oxide. This smooth cream applies easily, then sets to a dry finish on skin (making it best for oily to combination skin types), but it does have a slight white cast. Unfortunately, while this is certainly a lighter mineral-based sunscreen than many, we have serious reservations about relying on this as your sole source of sun protection.
It is important to note that you really need to stretch the definition of "all natural" if you're going to apply that term to a sunscreen. The process to extract and stabilize the ingredients needed to formulate an effective sunscreen makes the finished product about as natural as Splenda! However, the "natural" claim isn't our most significant concern about this product.
The first oddity we noticed was the lack of any Drug Facts Label, either on the outer carton or the tube. As you may be aware, the U.S. FDA enacted new, tighter regulations requiring cosmetics companies to submit their sunscreen formulas to FDA-approved labs for broad-spectrum testing. The sunscreens that pass the test and meet the new, rigorous standard can display the claim "Broad Spectrum Protection." Also the Drug Facts Label on the box or bottle separates the formula information, listing active ingredients separately from inactive ingredients, providing usage guidelines, and providing other information, including (perhaps most important) the official expiration date. The expiration date usually is stamped on the crimp or printed on the tube, but DeVita doesn't provide an expiration date at all.
In the United States, if a company does not submit its product for FDA testing and subsequently pass the test, the product cannot display the Drug Facts Label or broad-spectrum claim, and in this case, DeVita's Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30+ lacks this important feature.
Simply including 19% zinc oxide in a formula isn't enough to guarantee a product's ability to function properly as a broad-spectrum sunscreen—there are other factors, such as stability, dispersion (how well it's mixed into a formula), and others that affect how well a sunscreen performs (as a whole) to protect you against UV exposure.
In their marketing messaging, DeVita uses the phrase "USFDA Monograph Sun Protection Factor Determination test level of 32" to describe the protection level of their Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30+. This is odd phrasing, and it deepens our concerns about the effectiveness of the product because the current UVA/UVB FDA testing requirements no longer rely solely on this SPF testing method (the classic measurement of UVB protection), but rather also include new critical wavelength tests to determine a sunscreen's true broad-spectrum capability. So, this shows that DeVita is aware of the FDA SPF testing requirements, but it does not show they are aware of the new sunscreen testing and labeling regulations.
DeVita claims grape seed extract (listed as Vitis Vinifera) is their preservative and that aloe has some added antibacterial benefit. There isn't any research to substantiate the claim that a preservative system of grape seed extract and aloe is an effective broad-spectrum preservative against bacteria and mold. Some naturally derived ingredients do provide antibacterial benefit, but that doesn't mean they are a substitute for an adequate preservative system. For example, vitamin C has antibacterial and antioxidant benefit, but are you willing to drink from a bottle of 100% orange juice that's been sitting on your kitchen counter for a month or two? There are plenty of options for effective preservatives, whether your preference is for natural skin care or not, but grape seed extract and aloe aren't among them.
Even though DeVita includes a mix of beneficial antioxidants and skin-identical ingredients, you have no idea what you're really getting. DeVita's Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30+ raises too many questions and concerns to earn our recommendation—we recommend skipping this and considering any of the alternatives from other brands recommended in our Best Moisturizers With Sunscreen section.
Try DeVita's feather-light, never heavy, oily or greasy moisturizing and natural sunscreen. It's hard to believe that our all-natural, sheer, moisturizer/sunscreen is a deeply moisturizing daytime cream and sunblock all in one! DeVita's exclusive formulation is created specifically for those sensitive to breakouts. This moisturizer is light enough to wear under make-up, absorbs quickly, and yet leaves the skin nourished and feeling soft and smooth. Offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection with a USFDA Monograph Sun Protection Factor Determination test level of 32.
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 19%. Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Certified Organic Aloe Vera Gel), Purified Water (Aqua), Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides (Derived From Coconut Oil), Glycerin (Vegetable), Hyaluronic Acid (Vegan Source), Glyceryl Stearate SE (Derived From Vegetable Oil), Stearic Acid, Lecithin Phospholipid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Allantoin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract.
Strengths: Very few. While a few products contain beneficial ingredients, they are overshadowed by the many other ingredients that present significant concerns and by the questionable preservative systems.
Weaknesses: Ingredient label doesn't comply with FDA or (global) International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) cosmetics regulations so you really don't know what you are putting on your face; products appear to lack adequate preservatives to keep you safe from mold and bacteria (if they're in the products, the company doesn't list them); misleading to outlandish claims; some products contain multiple potent irritants.
It seems strange that the tagline for the Arizona-based DeVita Skin Care is "Guided by Nature, Driven by Science" because they take a decidedly unscientific route to promote their products, using consumers' fears of chemicals (describing them as "poisons and toxic" on their website) to the fullest degree. If this company was driven by science, we would expect more than just the same old scare tactic—"all chemicals are bad but all plants are good." In fact, all the ingredients in any cosmetic, including water, are chemicals.
DeVita makes the claim that their products are "all natural," vegan, and paraben-free, despite the fact that parabens come from natural ingredients and there is no research showing they are a problem for the body. Their all-natural claim is easy to debunk because their products contain decidedly synthetic ingredients, such as retinol, l-carnosine, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, and polymethylsilsesquioxane, to name a few.
Regarding the l-carnosine and retinol, they are found naturally in animals, but they do not occur in plants. However, because the natural, animal-based versions aren't very stable or effective in skin-care formulas, l-carnosine and retinol in cosmetics are (with rare exceptions) synthetic. Therefore, either DeVita isn't being straight about being a vegan line, or they have their own definition of what "all-natural" means. That may very well be the case, because the "all natural" claim is not beholden to any sort of cosmetic regulation anywhere in the world.
All of this natural, chemical-free posturing gets so tiring—the truth is that there are good and bad natural ingredients, just as there are good and bad synthetic ingredients. Natural isn't inherently better and synthetic isn't inherently evil. One problem with DeVita products is that you can't be sure what you're really putting on your skin because DeVita takes liberties with how they list product ingredients, which is a regulatory no-no. For all the DeVita products we reviewed (without exception), not a single one had an ingredient list that complied with FDA or (global) INCI standards.
For example, "De-Ionized Water" isn't a recognized name, nor is "Aloe Barbadensis." In the latter case, the designation doesn't tell you if they're using aloe leaf, aloe flower extract with alcohol, aloe leaf juice diluted with water, or just a plain aloe extract. Listing the full ingredient is important information because different forms of an ingredient can mean different things to a formula and can have different effects on your skin.
We admire DeVita in that they don't resort to alcohol-based formulas (a rare quality for a natural brand); unfortunately, it seems they ignored, or simply overlooked, the research on the potent irritant potential of essential oils and fragrances.
They also seem to ignore the risks inherent in not using an effective preservative system. Many of the products we reviewed had questionable preservative systems (see individual product reviews for details), which is bad news (for you and your skin) because you won't know how long you can safely use a product before it's overrun by bacteria and mold. We raised our concern about the preservatives with a representative from DeVita and were told that their products were preserved by the use of aloe, allantoin, grape seed extract, grapefruit seed extract, and "others," depending on the product. To be clear, none of these ingredients has any research demonstrating an ability to work as broad-spectrum preservatives; that is, they won't keep your product free of mold, fungi, or bacteria.
It is true that some ingredients have natural antibacterial benefits, but that doesn't mean they are a good substitute for tried-and-true preservatives. For example, vitamin C has antibacterial and antioxidant benefit, but are you willing to drink from a container of 100% fruit juice that's been sitting on the counter for a month or two? There are plenty of options for effective preservatives, no matter if your preference is for natural skin care or not, but aloe, allantoin, grape seed, and grapefruit seed extract aren't counted among them.
We understand the appeal of DeVita as a brand for those who are enamored with the concept of 100% natural products. However, the reality is that DeVita presents this appearance of "all natural" by fudging the details, devising their own definitions of "all natural," and providing inaccurate information about the source of their ingredients (vegan plant-based l-carnosine and natural silicone—Really?). In many of the products we reviewed, DeVita either omits the source of their preservatives, or (more dangerous to imagine) uses ineffective preservative systems. We are not against naturally derived ingredients by any means, but if you're looking to use natural products, you can do better than this brand, which ultimately leaves you questioning what exactly it is you're putting on your skin.
For more information on DeVita, visit www.devitaskincare.com or call 1-877-233-8482.
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What to do when one size doesn't fit all?With millions of visitors from around the world, it would be impossible to fabricate accommodations that would be ideal for everyone in Disney parks. If the "one size fits all" philosophy doesn't apply to you, don't worry, you aren't out of luck.There are three main areas where the majority of size worries may arise: rooms, restaurants and rides. In true Disney style...there really is something and somewhere for everyone; let's look at what … [Read more...]
Delightful Dining vs. Dining Disaster: Food Allergies In WDW
Food allergies are increasingly widespread and just because you are on vacation, doesn't mean that your food allergies are. Leaving the fate of your dinner in someone else's hands can be fatal to those with severe food allergies. This doesn't mean you're out of luck in the dining department, after all it's Disney we're talking about!The first day of college Speech 101 my professor came into the classroom, sat on the desk and said "what do you need to know about giving a speech?" It turned … [Read more...]
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Annual Passholders can receive room only discounts for stay dates August 14, 2011 through October 1, 2011. Receive 20%-35% off rack rates.Sample Rates (all rooms standard unless otherwise noted) -Value Resorts-$64 weeknight/$74 weekend -Moderate Resorts-$124 weeknight/$134 weekend -Animal Kingdom Lodge-$179 weeknight/$189 weekend -Fort Wilderness Cabin-$224 weeknight/$234 weekend -Old Key West-(Studio) $199*other resorts and room types may be available at varying rates. Contact … [Read more...]
Ask a Disney Question – Park Carry-ons
This question comes from Katie R:Hi Chip and Company, I am visiting Disney World in August with 3 other adults. I have been wondering for some time whether I should take a backpack or a purse? I know what to put in it (sunscreen, bottled water, touring plans, camera, etc.) but I am wondering if there are any advantages to one over the other? I was thinking of carrying a small, cross- body purse and hooking my water bottle on to it with its carabiner that is on the lid. So basically, … [Read more...]
Rope Drop – What's all the Fuss?
As a Florida resident, most of my trips until the past few years were day trips. We would leave early in the morning and arrive around 10, not thinking much about the going-ons before we arrived. We rarely did multi-day trips and didn't think about arriving early, even then.Until I "discovered" the Rope Drop Ceremonies. Starting 10-15 minutes before the park opens, cast members come out in different shows, welcoming the day and opening the parks with typical Disney magic.At the Magic … [Read more...]


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Garmin eTrex 20 GPS 010-00970-10 is an upgrade to Garmin's classic eTrex GPS unit, a state of the art navigational device that's designed to go anywhere and do anything with ease. The body of the eTrex 20 continues the tradition of rugged durability established by earlier e-Trex models, with waterproof sealing, a 25 hour battery life, and resistance to dust, dirt, and humidity. It's easy to use this Garmin handheld GPS as well, considering its 65k color display that's clearly visible at all times, even in direct sunlight. The Garmin eTrex 20 Global Handheld GPS puts the emphasis on the "global" in global positioning device; the GPS navigator is one of the first consumer-grade devices to be compatible with Russian GLONASS satellites, which can lock on to your signal 20 percent faster than traditional GPS. In addition, a wide range of Garmin GPS accessories let you take the Garmin eTrex 20 GLONASS GPS Navigator on the road with bike mounts, boat mounts, car mounts, backpack tethers, and plenty of other GPS accessories to cart your navigator around where you want it.
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Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Trayvon Robinson ripped a two-run single and Ichiro Suzuki slapped an RBI double during a three-run seventh inning to send the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in the middle tilt of a three-game set at Target Field.
Dustin Ackley and Kyle Seager had RBI doubles for the Mariners, winners of three straight.
Cesar Jimenez (1-0) worked 1 1/3 innings in relief to earn the win and Brandon League made it through a shaky ninth to earn his 36th save of the season.
Joe Benson had an RBI double, Michael Cuddyer picked up three hits and Chris Parmelee had an RBI single among his three hits for the Twins, who have lost 11 games in a row.
Kevin Slowey (0-7) took a no-hitter into the sixth but wound up yielding five runs on six hits over 6 2/3 innings in defeat. He struck out six and did not issue a walk.
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The Twins pulled a run back in the eighth when Trevor Plouffe doubled to center off Tom Wilhelmsmen and scored on a single by Brian Dinkelman to make it 5-3.
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"I've liked the result the past two nights," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said, "League got it done. They did a good job being aggressive, but you know our bullpen did a great job. To get five innings out of the bullpen, it says a lot about them."
Minnesota opened the scoring in its first at-bat when Ben Revere and Cuddyer laced back-to-back one-out singles and Parmelee came up with a single to bring home Revere.
Plouffe began the Twins' fourth with a single to left and moved to second on a wild pitch by Mariners starter Michael Pineda. Following a foul out by Dinkelman, Benson knocked in Plouffe with a double to center to make it 2-0.
Suzuki beat out an infield single with two down in the sixth for Seattle's first hit, then back-to-back doubles by Seager and Ackley knotted the game at two.
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.308 win vs. .300 win mag
Having a hard time deciding which caliber i want. I've finally broken down and decided that i want to purchase a bolt gun with a little range to it, and i cant decide whether i want it in .308 or .300.
I already have lots of rifles. Several ar15's, a bunch of old military guns, an ak47, etc, so i am not new to shooting, but the only two guns i have optics on are my Ruger 10/22 and 77/22 mag, and i think its time for something with a little more pop to it with some glass on top. Id like to be able to hunt with it, so nothing that's gonna weigh a million pounds, but i would like at least a semi-heavy barrel on it. I would like to be able to shoot at some pretty decent ranges. 1000 yard shooting is wildly optimistic for me, but with practice, someday i would like to give it a try, and would like to have a rifle/caliber combo that can get me there eventually, even if it means upgrading barrel, optics, etc later on down the road. Ive pretty much settled on the Rem 700 (thinking the SPS long range model), since it has great after market support, and they are pretty reasonable price-wise. The part i am really stuck on is whether i want it in .308 or .300. I like the universality of the .308, and availability of components and such, but the .300 strikes me as pretty classy. I like the idea of having the option of shooting heavy (220gr bullets, or thereabout) loads through it, and having lots of case capacity to play with as far as reloading. SOOO.... herein lies my problem... I have little experience with shooting either of these calibers from a bolt gun, and i also do not have a ton of experience shooting at longer ranges, but i am excited to learn. So what do you guys think? which is ultimately the better way to go, .308 or .300? |
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I can accurately shoot a 5.56 M-16 to 500 meters or more, and I holy doubt that I will find many places in PA where I could stretch a shot that far due to hills, trees, etc. between those two, I would choose .308 Winchester. It is a great round that will serve any need I can foresee.
The only negative I can think of with the .300 Win Mag is faster throat erosion, but since it doesn't fill any of my potential uses better, it loses.
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Though the .308 can do that the .300 win mag can do it better IF you can handle the extra recoil. 1000 yard shot is not easy and will take some good training and preparation even with a .300 win mag that just a very long long distance shot, almost everything has be done right.
Better yet the Beret .50 cal would bee a better choice but Costly, each round is $3-$5. .300 Win mag would be the way to go. I have read of shooters doing that same shot with .308 and 30-06 but they were expert shots, trained for it, from that Competion Camp. Last edited by Neko456; February 22nd, 2012 at 04:22 PM. |
Re: .308 win vs. .300 win mag
If you plan to ever go out west for big game then I would get the .300 Win Mag.The round will come in handy on the long distance shots.
I have a 7 mm rem mag and I have used it out west on mule deer and antelope. Its a performer. If you reload or know someone who does the .300 can be loaded down to .308 velocities, but not the other way around If you plan on hunting and shooting only in PA then the .308 win is plenty.
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I had the same issue a year back and have ended buying both calibers (and a 30-06) so the answer for me was vague to say the least. Sorry that doesn't help much but I love all 3 calibers but shooting the 300 Win Mag is just awesome
If I had one caliber, I'd pick the 300 win mag but also because I hunt and would want the best caliber for a variety of game. Then again, a many of game has been taken with .308 and lower so take it for what it's worth. Again, you can pretty much make any caliber work for what you want but I'd pick the 300 win mag for what your asking. Just preference, very little science to it.
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I would base it on the honest response to two questions:
1. What are you realistically going to do with it? 2. Which can you shoot accurately & comfortably? If the above doesn't answer then buy both. |
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The 30-06 The 300 win mag ALL share all use the same bullets as they are all the same caliber. The whole 30 cal in the above offers lots of load possible, probably more different options than any other rifle caliber out there because its shares the same bullets work in all three and they have sold lots of hunting guns in all three calibers over the years. The 300 win mag just moves the bullets faster, flatter and retains more energy down range than the other two. Own at least one of each and killed deer with all the above. Usually pick the 300 out of the rack as the first choice to go deer hunting, or anything else, because nothing is out of range and its big enough to take on anything in north America if you just had one gun to buy, something to consider. The others two will leave you saying well its almost as powerful, still they will do the task and do it well enough for most hunting places. My first rifle was the 30-06, for some of the reason you may make your final choice over the other two, easy to find ammo for, probably the most common deer gun out there in usa. Buy whatever you like or want as they all will take down big game in US. Just remember shot placement is the key, not more fire power to make up for lack of shooting skills The down side to the 300 win mag is the loaded ammo usually dont see anything cheap or on sale like you do for the other two right before hunting season.
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Re: .308 win vs. .300 win mag
I don't shoot long range but I hunt a lot. I have a 7mm mag a 30-06 and a .308. My dad has a 300 mag. We've shot deer with all 4 calibers is PA and the mag rounds tear the hell out of a deer. Especially ballistic tips. They won't run away, but you loose a lot of meat. Usually they drop where they stand even with a gut shot. If you reload I'm sure you could download so this wasn't a problem. Just something to think about.
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Re: .308 win vs. .300 win mag
There is some good info here, so if I may, let me just say that if you get the .308, 99 out of 100, you'll wish you got the 300.
You can soft load the 300 so it kicks less. The Rem. 700 in both cartridges is the same price. The 300 in normal loads will have a better trajectory. The 300 in normal loads kicks a fair amount, and it is noticable when compared to a .308. The 300 will tear up some meat, but if you aren't a head hunter, just go for the head. It will make a mess of a small to medium sized animal head. The 300 is quite a bit louder and the percussion is fairly substantial when compared to a .308. Both rounds will go 1000 yds, but the 300 will have less drop. Unless you are good with a scope, you'll just be guessing, anyway, especially at that distance. 300 ammo is a little more expensive, but when you look at Hornaday and the likes, it is not that much more for what the 300 gives you in return. It is my favorite rifle round (see user name) and I generally only look at rifles chambered in the 300, anymore. I do use a shoulder pad (of my own design) that works so well, you do not have to think about anything other than that perfect trigger squeeze when you are a good number of yards out. The .308 is a fine round, and even the .270 will take darn near anything in the States. I think the 300 is a better round for the one shot one kill at greater distances. Negatives to the 300 are as some have mentioned: faster throat erosion (though not that much faster), substaintially more recoil (lots of nice recoil pads out there), louder (don't shoot this with no protection) heavy percussion, ammo is a little more. Everything else IMO is a plus.
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Searchers Trust Google's Rank Above Abstracts In Search Results
University students don't question Google from PC World reports on a recent study named In Google We Trust: Users' Decisions on Rank, Position, and Relevance.
The study surveyed 22 Cornell University students on the Google search results. The conclusion of the study showed that these students trusted Google's ranking of the search results at a higher rate, even when the abstracts (snippets) of the lower results were more "relevant" to their search query.
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In summary, the findings here show that college student subjects are heavily influenced by the order in which the results are presented and, to a lesser extent, the actual relevance of the abstracts. These subjects trust Google in that they click on abstracts in higher positions even when the abstracts are less relevant to the task. When looked at in combination, the behavioral data (clicked choices) and the ocular data indicate that while there might be some implicit awareness of the conflict between the displayed position and their own evaluation of the abstracts, it is either not enough, or not strong enough, to override the effects of displayed position.
If you continue reading, you will notice the researcher theorized that the rich on Google, keep getting even richer.
Combining users' proclivity to trust ranked results with Google's algorithm increases the chances that those "already rich" by virtue of nepotism get "filthy rich" by virtue of robotic searchers. Smaller, less affluent, alternative sites are doubly punished by ranking algorithms and lethargic searchers.
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Dread lacedons are corpses animated by the restless spirits of those who drowned or were killed but not devoured by a dread lacedon. They swim through the ocean depths in deadly schools or stalk though swamps seeking other creatures to drown and devour. With its bloated body discolored by rot, a dread lacedon is horrifying to look upon. Its thick limbs sport sharp claws almost hidden by folds of flesh, and its mouth is a gaping maw filled with sharklike teeth. Heedless of its body's condition, a dread lacedon takes no notice of the seaweed that tangles in its hair or the tiny sea creatures that take up residence in its body. Now and then, the inexorable killing bite of a dread lacedon is accompanied by a crustacean crawling from its mouth or eye socket, coming to partake of the meal before the dread lacedon consumes it all.
Creating a Dread Lacedon
"Dread lacedon" is an acquired template that can be added to any living creature (referred to hereafter as the base creature). A dread lacedon uses all the base creature's statistics and special abilities except as noted here.
Challenge Rating: Same as the base creature +1.
Size and Type: The creature's type changes to undead with the appropriate augmented subtype. Do not recalculate base attack bonuses, saves, or skill points. Size is unchanged.
Hit Dice: Change all current and future Hit Dice to d8s.
Speed: If the base creature has both a swim speed and a land speed, the lower of the two increases to match the higher. If it lacks one of those speeds, the dread lacedon gains the missing mode of movement at a speed equal to the other. If the base creature lacks both modes of movement, the dread lacedon gains both at a speed equal to one-half the base creature's highest speed.
Armor Class: The dread lacedon's natural armor bonus improves by +3 over that of the base creature.
Attack: The dread lacedon retains all the base creature's attacks, and its weapon and armor proficiencies. These attacks retain the same primary or secondary status they had for the base creature. If the base creature possesses at least one mouth but has no natural attack with it, the dread lacedon gains a bite attack with each mouth. The bite attack is primary if the base creature has no natural attacks; otherwise it is secondary. If the base creature possesses at least one arm but has no natural attacks with it, the dread lacedon gains a secondary claw attack with each such limb.
Damage: If the dread lacedon gained bite or claw attacks from the application of this template, the base damage for each is as given on the following table.
Table: Damage
Size | Bite Base Damage | Claw Base Damage |
Fine | 1 | — |
Diminutive | 1d2 | — |
Tiny | 1d3 | 1 |
Small | 1d4 | 1d2 |
Medium | 1d6 | 1d3 |
Large | 1d8 | 1d4 |
Huge | 2d6 | 1d6 |
Gargantuan | 2d8 | 1d8 |
Colossal | 4d6 | 2d6 |
Special Attacks: The dread lacedon retains all the base creature's special attacks and gains those described here.
Command Lacedons and Ghouls (Su)
A dread lacedon can automatically command all normal lacedons and ghouls within 30 feet as a free action. Normal lacedons and ghouls never attack a dread lacedon unless compelled.
Control Water (Su)
A dread lacedon can use control water as the spell (caster level equals dread lacedon's character level) three times per day. It must be in the area of water to be affected in order to initiate the effect, though it need not remain there afterward. Dread lacedons often use this ability to trap ships or flood land.
Create Spawn (Su)
In most cases, dread lacedons feast on the bodies of the fallen, or sea creatures such as sharks devour them. However, any creature killed by a dread lacedon that lies undisturbed until the next midnight rises as a dread lacedon at that time. The new dread lacedon is under the control of its creator if the latter is within 30 feet of it at the time it rises. A protection from evil or gentle repose spell cast on the corpse prevents its conversion.
Improved Grab (Ex)
To use this ability, a dread lacedon must hit with a natural attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold.
Nauseating Flesh (Ex)
A creature that damages a dread lacedon with a bite attack, or swallows one whole, or otherwise eats its flesh must succeed on a DC 20 Fortitude save or be nauseated for 1 day. Success drops the duration of the nausea to 1d4 rounds. Nausea can be negated by a remove disease or purify food and drink effect.
Paralysis (Ex)
A creature damaged by a dread lacedon's natural attack must succeed on a Fortitude save (DC 10 + 1/2 dread lacedon's HD + dread lacedon's Cha modifier) or be paralyzed for 1d4+1 rounds.
Special Qualities: The dread lacedon retains all the base creature's special qualities and gains the one described here.
Channel Resistance (Ex)
A dread lacedon has channel resistance +4.
Abilities: Increase from the base creature as follows: Str +4, Dex +4, Int +2, Wis +4, Cha +4. As an undead creature, a dread lacedon has no Constitution score, but uses Charisma for bonus hit points and for the fortitude save.
Skills: The dread lacedon gains a +8 racial bonus on any Swim check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.
Environment: any aquatic, plus any land if the base creature has a land or fly speed.
Organization: solitary, pair, gang (3–4), pack (5–12), or school (13–24).
Alignment: always chaotic evil.


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The Delaware Blue Hens and the Hofstra Pride will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Hofstra Arena. Last time out for Delaware, they were a 78-63 loser as they battled Towson on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 3-point underdog. In their last action, Hofstra was a 74-63 loser on the road against Drexel. They failed to cover the 10-point spread as underdogs. Delaware: Team record: 19-8 SU, 12-7 ATS is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Team record: 8-19 SU, 11-8-3 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games. is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Delaware When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Delaware home to Drexel, Sunday, February 23 Hofstra home to Towson, Saturday, February 22 |