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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
282 reviews
89% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.7
Price: $$
Package Quality: 3.7
Price: $$
Extra-virgin coconut oil.Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
Pretty awesome stuff..I have a pretty simple routine for morning and night and it's given me really pretty skin...I just take about a teaspoon sized bit of coconut oil (unrefined coldpressed) warm it up between my hands to melt it ..massage it on my face and eye area for a couple min..run warm water from the tap and splash my face then i take my dove beauty bar lather it up and wash my face good then splash it off with warm water and then cool water..pat face slightly dry and follow up with Cetaphil lotion for all skin types..then I pat off the extra lotion with a dry clean towel and I'm done :)...also rub a generous amount of the coconut oil all over your body ( I skip my face in the shower as I wash face only at the sink (which I do after a shower) ..then jump in and wash my body with the dove bar and a shower Pouf thing...get out pat skin dry then moisterize with my fave lotion or body creme..seems to have greatly improved the condition of my skin..soft smooth glowyish lol...just thought I'd throw my thoughts on here for anyone who'd like to try it too :) i haven't had any breakouts from using it and have been doing this for abt a year or so for those worried abt tht part :)..I dunno how this would work with different facial cleansers or lotions and other skin types but I found this routine has helped me could b it could help others :)
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
This stuff is great. I have dry skin, so I smear it on my face before my nightly shower, then wash my face with cleanser. All makeup is gone, and unless it's the dead of winter I don't need to moisturize. I also dot it on any extremely dry patches of skin on my body before showering.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
I live in Sri Lanka, a tropical country where the humble coconut is an ubiquitous part of life. We drink the coconut water, cook with the oil and meat, and use the oil as a topical skin and hair treatment. I bought into the trend and began using it as an oil cleanser for the body and shaving oil, and it has worked very well with my skin as it has been really dry and itchy. I do not use it on my face and hair as I do not want to experience breakouts and rashes.
However, I have read a couple of reviews, so I thought of giving a few tips to make your experience with it a little easier.
Always buy cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil. Also, make doubly sure that it is not the cooking grade type, but the cosmetic grade to minimize skin allergic reactions. Additionally, check the ingredients to ensure that nothing else has been added in.
Never use coconut oil as a facial moisturizer. Coconut oil is excellent for dry skin. However, it is highly comedogenic as it can block pores and cause severe breakouts. I have sensitive acne-prone skin so I use Olay moisturizing cream which works fine. If you want to use a natural facial moisturizer, sesame oil, shea butter, or almond oil are excellent choices.
If you don't like the greasy feel of coconut oil (like I do), use it as a shaving cream or apply it as a body oil before getting into shower. For normal skin, you could use a relatively small amount.
I always believe that everyone's skin is different. Some may feel that coconut oil works wonders, whereas it can have a little to no impact on others. If you want to check it out, purchase a small bottle and check whether it clicks with your skin. If it doesn't, you can call use it for cooking :-)
Edit: I used it on my hair after some hesitation, and I found it to be an excellent conditioner for my hair. My hair looked thicker, shiny, and healthier after the first application, and I did not have to use my normal conditioner. Additionally, it did not weigh my hair down and washed out easily. Moreover, after a week of using it, people have began to comment on my appearance. I believe that coconut oil has evened out my skin tone, faded scars, and softened my skin. I no longer have dry patches. I definitely recommend coconut oil for both skin and hair, as it has worked wonders with me.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool
Hair: Red, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Blue
I'd love to love coconut oil... I slept with it over night on my hair and after I rinsed it out my hair almost felt like straw... it was not soft at all. I had to shampoo and condition a bunch to get it all out. It was horrible. I used organic, unrefined coconut oil. Can anyone tell me why that happened to me? :(
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Coconut oil is a must in my house. I pink up a huge tub of it for $20.00 at Costco monthly. I use it for moisturizing hair masks, oil pulling, my face and for cooking. The best feeling after a long day is rubbing this all over your face and putting a hot towel on top. My skin feels and looks great after use. To me this is not a fad and is something I will always have in my house.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Olive, Neutral
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Green
I use coconut oil for everything! I put it in my hair sometimes, use it on my teeth, on my skin as a moisturizer, and daily on my lips to keep them (or repair) from being chapped. Not to mention all the health benefits of actually eating it. Look it up and give it a try. You can't get anything better than organic imo. A friend of mine makes all kinds of 100% natural face masques, lip glosses, soaps and other beauty products with coconut oil being the main ingredient. Love it!
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Coconut oil is a staple in my household since it's not only good for cooking, but also for beauty related purposes. This stuff is the only thing that can get mascara off of my lashes at night and is wonderful for makeup removal. At first, I was worried that it would break me out since I have very acne prone skin and since I've started using it I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary in my skin. However, I would never leave coconut oil on my face and I always try to wash it off with warm water. Although, I think that it's a great moisturiser for after I shave my legs and it gets rid of razor burn pretty well. With all of this being said, why I love coconut oil is because of what it does to my hair. I start by melting 1.5 tsp of coconut oil in the microwave and comb it through dry hair not forgetting the scalp ( I wouldn't recommend this for anyone who has naturally oily hair, but since my hair is really dry it works fine). I leave it on for at least an hour and hop in the shower and wash it with shampoo 2-3 times and use only a light conditioner if you really need it. Coconut oil is a God send for dry hair like mine and feels very luxurious after a week of being busy and using heat on my hair. It makes my hair shiny and soft and it makes my hair look like the gorgeous hair shown in hair commercials. Also, I swear that it has made my hair grow faster and stronger. On a side note, I also use this on my dog that is a pomeranian with black skin disease which basically makes all of his hair fall out and his skin turn really dark. I've been putting coconut oil on him 2-3 times a week and I've noticed that his skin is getting pinker and he's even growing tufts of hair. I've tried everything for my dog and since it's winter it gets very cold and he has to wear little coats to keep him warm in the freezing weather. Fingers crossed that this works for him!
Ps. I use coconut oil on my hair once a week
Age: 19-24
Skin: Very Oily, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
Edit: Ive gotten some whiney PMs about how I should give C.O a 1 lippie if I can't use it as a cleanser.......please don't pm me. I don't care enough to reply so im just putting this as a note so any other creeps won't bother.
I've gotten a few questions about this so I'm going to write a review. Hopefully this helps steer a few of you in the right nerdy direction.
I'm not alone when I say I personally break out like hell on earth if I use any form of coconut oil near my face. Unfortunately I bought this to try it out as a make up remover and despite washing my face afterwards, it still found a way to clog my crater pores. Luckily there are plenty of other beauty uses. I now use this for my hair. Today I will be explaining the importance of coconut oil as a haircare staple.
The molecules of coconut oil are one of the very few that are small to penetrate hair, vs coat it. There is a myth going around haircare forums that coconut oil has protein in it and that's why it makes such a good deep conditioning mask for hair. That's simply not true, and you would be able to determine this from taking one look at the nutritional label.
Fortunately, there is a scientific backing for using coconut oil as a "protein mask". When coconut oil is put on hair it absorbs (again...penetrates the hair shaft). The polarity of coconut oil causes it to have an affinity for protein that's already in your hair. It bonds with the protein for as long as you have residue of the oil in your hair. Thus, this makes it harder for your hair to lose protein when you go to heat style or bleach it (any type of damage, really).
It is easier to preserve your hair's natural protein with this than it is to rebuild the protein bonds. I'm a big believer of "damaged hair is better than no hair" when most haircare gurus will advise you cut off the damage. And while you can really not undo damage, and it is smarter to just prevent it, coconut oil does help savage whatever health your hair has left. It'll prevent further damage.
A few have complained that coconut oil will make your hair "crunchy". Trust me, I've been there personally so I know what that's like. And it's frustrating when coconut oil leaves your hair feeling like hard plastic, yet leaves other with locks of silk. IF COCONUT OIL IS LEAVING YOUR HAIR CRUNCHY, there are two common reasons.
1. You're using unrefined coconut oil. I personally *do* prefer unrefined coconut oil as it is as close to the natural chemical composition that you can get. HOWEVER at room temperature it typically hardens up into a layer of fat-like substance. If your hair gets crunchy while wearing this, does not mean your hair doesn't like coconut oil, it just means that the coconut oil has cooled down back to a non-melted state.
2. If you're using refined coconut oil and dealing with crunchiness texture - consider if your hair is porous or not. Your hair might be too healthy, protein dense, and non-porous. Thus it is harder for the oil to seep in. This is actually a good thing so don't fret. Apply the coconut oil and wash it out. Just because hair is healthy doesn't mean you should avoid coconut oil (remember...the goal here is to *prevent* damage before it happens).
One amazing method for coconut oil is if you lighten your hair, apply a layer of this before hand. It helps the hair lightening product apply a lot more evenly, smoothly, and easier through the hair. I have been able to cut back on product purchases with this method because I need a lot less bleach to spread around. Additionally, again - it helps prevent damage by bonding a protective layer around the hair's natural protein. Note: DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE ONLY DEPOSITING COLOR. Some pros are able to do so with no problem - however - I would not risk it. There's a chance you could have the dye not take due to the layers around the hair's protein. Bleach can eat through almost everything...pigment deposition is a lot gentler. You're better off using a protein filler before coloring.
Last but not least - I always wash my face immediately after using coconut oil on my hair as it really does not play nicely with my skin.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Other, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
It doesn't really matter what brand you buy, chemists and supermarkets stock a variety. Anyway, it seems coconut oil is useful for a huge range of things and for me that was the bumps of my thighs and bottom. Not sure if it classified as keratosis pilaris but they were unsightly and made me self conscious wearing dresses and shorts. I've been using coconut oil on them around twice a week and they've cleared up. I've used lotions with acids in them in a bid to dissolve them but I think my skin just needed some moisture and whatever else coconut oil contains. Give it a try, it works.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
The BEST stuff ever for dry damaged hair. I bleach my hair and it is SO damaged. I only wash my hair a few times a week so whenever I am going to wash it the next day I put this on my dry hair before bed and then when I wake up shampoo and condition. My hair feels soo soft and actually holds a style. I can't believe I didn't know about this before. It's made such a difference in the texture of my hair. I also use this to remove my waterproof makeup and it works amazing for that as well. I will never be without this again!
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UPDATE January 2008 - I still think IADT is a good school with great staff....BUT.....they have gotten too greedy. Their tuition now costs more than attending Harvard and there is no need for them to increase the tuition like they have. They are good, but not THAT good. I wouldn't be able to send another child to this school because it is rediculously expensive now. Therefore I have changed my recommendation to NO for anyone to attend this school. There are other art schools such as The Art Institute which is just as good and less expensive.Below is my old review: International Academy of Design and Technology - Tampa Location Follow your heart and pursue your talents and dreams. This is what I told my little "Mr. No Up or Down" when he told me that he wanted to try to have a career using his talent as an artist. When he was in the 12th grade in high school, we asked his Advertising Design teacher, Walt Thomas, (quick plug for wonderful teacher) what art schools he recommended. His recommendation immediately was the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT). So we started researching this college. Various Locations Researching on line we discovered that the International Academy of Design and Technology (henceforth I will refer to it as IADT) has several locations scattered around North America. The locations are: Chicago, IL Las Vegas, NV Orlando, FL Tampa, FL Fairmont, WV Pittsburgh, PA Toronto, Canada Montreal, Canada Ontario, Canada There is more detailed information about each location at www.Artschools.com/IADT. Since I wanted to keep my little man as close to home as possible, but far enough away from his current buddies that they couldn't pop in on him every weekend, I began looking closer at the Tampa, Florida location. Tampa is an 8 to 9 hour drive from Montgomery - too far for his Montgomery buds to drop in. I wanted him to concentrate on his education. Yes, the beautiful city of Tampa was the perfect spot. The first thing I wanted to see was what types of curriculum they offered and how much the tuition was going to set me back. IADT Tampa Curriculum Not all of the IADT campus' offer the same courses so I had to make sure there was some type of art major at the Tampa campus that he would be interested in. I wrote the admission's office and asked for information to be mailed so that we could understand more about their school, the courses, the degree programs, and the cost. About one week later I received a large packet of information about the college. My son and I went over it together. These were the degreed courses the Tampa campus offered: Interior Design Computer Animation Graphic Design Web Design and Development Fashion Design and Marketing Digital Photography Digital Production Update May 28, 2005 They have added the following degreed courses over the past year: Marketing and Design Recording Arts Digital Movie Production My son rather perked up…."Animation? They have a degreed program in Animation?" he asked. Yes they certainly did. He was very interested in that. As we read about the classes and computer programs that were required in the Animation Degree program, it seemed more and more like it was designed for a young person with artistic talents. Some of the animation concentration courses listed were: -- Photoshop for Animators -- Drawing and Composition -- Introduction to UNIX -- Drawing for Animators I and II -- Director for Animators -- Storyboards and Scripts -- 3D Animation -- Studio Techniques -- Character Animation -- Game Design The instructions in the booklet stated that after successful completion of 96 quarter hours (which includes 24 hours of general education courses), a student with a grade point average of at least 2.0 will have earned his Associate of Science Degree in Computer Animation. If they wished, students could continue on after receiving their Associate Degree to earn their full four year degree. Update May 28, 2005: The Associate Degree is no longer offered for computer animation students. A student enrolling in Computer Animation must be committed to 4 years of study and earn his/her bachelor's degree. Accreditation This information was taken from their brochure I received in the mail. "IADT is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate's and bachelor's degrees. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Additional information regarding the accreditation of IADT may be obtained from the Accrediting Council for Ind. Colleges and Schools in Washington, D.C. at (202) 336-6780." Application to IADT Prospective students are instructed to fill out an application and bring it to the school to set up a tour of the facilities. This was not possible for us because I was working and he was still in school, we could not take the time off for the trip. We filled out the application, included the application fee of $150.00 and mailed it to the admissions office. All applicants must have a personal interview by a school administrator prior to acceptance. Since we lived in Montgomery, we were notified that the interview would be conducted over the phone. The phone interview lasted a bit over an hour. An administrator, Dan Stern, asked my son about his long term goals, what his talents were, why he was interested in the academy, what his strong points were, etc. Mr. Stern then asked me if I was fully behind my son making this decision to attend the school, would I help him out financially, would I applaud his achievements, would I make sure he doesn't go hungry, lots of questions to make sure I was supportive of his decision to attend. Mr. Stern was very pleasant and we both enjoyed talking with him. At the end of our conversation, we were immediately told that my son was the kind of student they would like to have. He could start either in July (summer quarter) or in October (fall quarter). We decided that we needed a bit of time to prepare for his move so he would start in October. We were very happy. Mr. Stern suggested that we visit the campus prior to fall quarter so that we could complete the financial aid process and tour the campus. Campus Visit IADT is located at 5104 Eisenhower Blvd. in Tampa. The old campus on Memorial Highway has closed and all classes have been moved to the new, bigger building on Eisenhower Blvd. Even though the mailing address is on Eisenhower Boulevard, it is easier to enter and park by going up George Road. The George Road entrance goes directly into the parking lot/deck. There are many shaded spots in the parking deck to protect your car from Florida's hot summer heat. There are also several handicapped spaces in the shaded area of the parking deck and a ramp up to the door of the school. The school has 4 floors and several elevators to cart me up to each floor. The school has an open door policy and I can see why. I had to slowly walk up the hall because I was just enthralled at all of the artwork covering the walls along the hall. Ceiling to floor, one end to the other, were displays of the students work. Some very talented students were here. I did have an appointment with financial aid so I had to pick up my pace and head to the FA department. Financial Aid We all know that the only thing constant about tuition is that it changes. Currently the tuition for the animation program is $3,540 per quarter. My son has not taken time off during the summer so the yearly tuition for him has been $14,160. Books run about $220.00 per quarter. The young lady in financial aid who assisted us was very knowledgeable about all of the financial aid programs. She put my financial information into a computer and knew in a matter of minutes that we were not eligible for a Pell Grant. She gave us several options of how to pay and gave us her best recommendation. Since we were going to need extra money each quarter to help pay his living expenses (rent, food, gas, etc.) we requested it through an alternative loan from Sallie Mae. We were all set for him to begin in October. Two Weeks Till Take Off I was so proud of myself (wrong thing to be). I had everything all set up ready for my child to spread his wings and fly off to college. IADT had his space saved (yes there is limited space), I had a place for him to live (see student housing information below), he had a new wardrobe of hot weather clothing (gets HOT in Tampa) and a new suitcase. "We" were all set to go. As I was basking in the glow of how well I had done in planning this, I was shocked back into reality by one little statement from Mr. No-Up-or-Down: "I changed my mind." I wilted. "YOU DID WHAT?" "I changed my mind. I don't want to go. It's too far away and maybe I can just go to AUM or something." We talked, and talked, but he was adamant. He did not want to go. My mind started racing …. "He's not going to go! Can I get my money back? I'll have to call blah blah and blah blah to cancel this and that. Egads." When in a dilemma, where do I always go…..to my dad. My dad, like me, was extremely proud of my son. (He helped me raise him.) My dad told me "Don't cancel yet, let me talk with him." This was the good advice that my dad gave to a scared young-un: "I know it is scary to leave all your family and friends to go to a strange place where you know no one. I did the same thing when I was your age. My mom sent me to school in Atlanta when I was 17. It is really scary. BUT I am asking you to go for only one quarter. That is only three months. If you absolutely don't like it and want to come back home after the first quarter, I will pay for you to move back to Montgomery. That is a promise." The response was different than I expected. My son said "OK." That was it. Merely …."OK". He was back on track to go. My dad later told me that he knew my son would get down there and love it. We just had to let him know that the option to come back was always open. My dad, as usual, was right. Student Housing There are no dormitories or student housing on campus at IADT. The school, however, contracts with an agency called Collegiate Housing Services Inc. Our advisor stated that students coming from out of state can apply to Collegiate Housing and they will match the students personal information with another student that has the same interests. There were 4 different apartment complexes in Tampa that contract with collegiate housing to provide students with living quarters. All four were in close proximity to IADT. The rent varied, according to how many students shared the apartment. For 2 students sharing an apartment the rent was $610 per month which included all utility expenses. Our application was accepted and a space was reserved for my son beginning in October. They stated that prior to moving in, we had to pay a large deposit and have the first month's rent at registration in October. Bookstore The IADT bookstore carries all books and supplies needed for the students. When Mr. No-Up-or-Down first visited the bookstore, he was given not only the books he would need for the first quarter, but also a large, really large, portfolio case. He was told to keep all of his finished projects in this case and by the time he graduated he would have a completed portfolio to show to prospective employers. The bookstore also carried guy and girl t-shirts with the IADT logo, bumper stickers and window decals for proud parents to purchase. (I waited until his junior year to purchase a couple of these……made sure he was seriously going to stick with it.) Now I proudly wear my IADT T-shirt. Faculty The faculty and staff are wonderful. All that I have met are Artsy type folks and always make me feel welcome to visit and explore the facilities. Every time I visit I spend a lot of time viewing the new works of art displayed on their walls. They have encouraged my son and kept his spirits high about his goals. I have not heard my son say a disparaging remark about any of his instructors. I have dealt with several different financial aid staff members over the past 3 years and all have been friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Their open-door policy makes for a very relaxed atmosphere. Any student can make an appointment with any staff member, even the president of the school, to discuss issues or concerns they may have. When my son received his associate degree last year, the president's signature was not on it. When he saw the president in the hall one day, he stopped him and told him that his diploma was not signed. The president said "Bring it on in! I'll sign it!" Very friendly manner. Equipment IADT has state of the art equipment. Students learn how to use Silicon Graphics Imaging Stations, Macintosh, SGI, and IBM-compatible personal computers. There is a sound-proof recording studio for students to add sounds to their animated films. You can watch the student at work through a window in this studio. When I visit, I go with my son up to his class to view his current projects. I am amazed at all the different types of computers and equipment they have. The school is always adding new and innovative equipment to their inventory. I see new equipment each time I visit. A Few Important Observances -- One thing about IADT is when a student enrolls, there is no wavering about what his degree will be in. If a student enrolls in one program (like my son's newly found friend: when she started she enrolled in Fashion Design) and then decides that the curriculum/course isn't her cup of tea and changes (she changed to Interior Design), it is like starting over. Many of the courses are geared to that particular degree and if one changes his degree program those credits are lost. So I suggest that the prospective student study the courses and curriculum thoroughly before making a final decision. --Students are given projects to complete which require a lot of time at a computer. My son spent many hours at the school using their computers for his assignments because we hadn't bought him one. We finally purchased his computer last year. Animation students need to have a computer that is equipped to handle large programs such as Maya and Photoshop. Check before you buy a computer to make sure it can handle these programs. --Animation supplies can be found at a less expensive cost rather than buying them at the bookstore. I have been buying them from: Cartoon Supplies Online Store". -- There are Bulletin Boards in the hallway near the administrative offices. It is very important for students to periodically check the bulletin boards for valuable information. Students can find notices advertising everything from used books to job offers posted on these bulletin boards. There will also be notices about extra workshops offered that are not part of the curriculum. My son found a notice about a workshop to learn about motion-capture equipment. He said it was a fascinating session and was surprised that very few animation students showed up for the training. So, keep an eye on the bulletin boards. -- IADT - Tampa website address is www.academy.edu for more information. CONCLUSION I really like this school. I like the relaxed atmosphere which is evident as soon as you walk through the doors. The classes are small so the students get individual instruction. Students are encouraged to showcase their work. One of my son's teachers recommended that he submit his animated cartoon to the Independent Film Festival. Which he did, and they liked it, and it was shown on the educational channel in Tampa during the month of September, 2004. One more good thing about IADT is that they have an open invitation for all graduate students to return, at any time in the future, to sit in and learn about the new technology that affects animation careers. They are allowed to keep up with the times, at no extra expense. I recommend that high school students visit the IADT campus, talk to other students and teachers, if they are interested in computer or design careers. I like the school and I think my son made an excellent choice in deciding to reach for his dreams through education at IADT. Update: May 2005 : Last Quarter Senior Year We are still thrilled with the education he received at this school and also how the animation staff has supported and encouraged my son - especially during his senior year. During my son's last quarter of school at IADT, upon recommendation from the school, a employer contracted with my son to produce an animated commercial for their business (yes, he was paid for the work, too!). As soon as he finished the commercial, the school staff had recommended another employer to my little buffalo (inside joke) to produce some storyboards for them (another paid job). So he received some valuable on the job experience prior to graduating and leaving the campus. His graduation exercises are next week (June, 2005). I plan to go visit the school one last time when I travel down there for his graduation. It will be a happy and a sad time to say goodbye to this school. Thank yall for reading. Patricia


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A giant millipede kite at Bristol International Kite Festival
Genre | kite |
Dates | September |
Location(s) | Ashton Court, Bristol |
Years active | 24 |
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The Bristol International Kite Festival, full name Bristol International Festival of Kites & Air Creations, is held annually during September in Bristol, England. It takes place at the Ashton Court estate, which is owned by Bristol City Council, although it is actually in the district of North Somerset. Entry is free but there is a charge for car parking. The festival started in 1986 and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011.[1]
In 1991, the festival hosted the World Cup Sport Kite Championship.[1] Organiser and kite designer Martin Lester was inducted into the World Kite Museum hall of fame in 1998.[2] Funding problems have caused difficulties but have been overcome and the festival pulls in crowds of over 30,000.[3]
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FLORENCE, Ala. -- There were just too many mistakes made by the Warriors today in the Division II national championship game, losing to Pittsburg State (Kan.) 35-21.
On top of three Mickey Mohner interceptions and a costly blocked field goal (returned 80 yards for score), Wayne State also lost seniors Josh Renel and Troy Burrell to injuries.
Tailback Toney Davis carried the Warriors on offense. He finished with 178 yards on 28 carries with one score. Danny McKae came in for Burrell and led the team with 4 catches an and 30 yards.
PSU was led by quarterback Zac Dickey on the ground (68 yards) and through the air (190 yards on 10-for-16 passing and two INTs).
The Warriors couldn't become the first team to win all five road games to a championship. But what a ride it was.
*Fourth Quarter*:
*Final: Gorillas 35, Warriors 21*.
*1:00*: Warriors won't stop clock any more, season about to end.
*1:13*: Dickey runs out of bounds but picks up the first down. Wayne State only has one time out left.
*1:34*: Mickey Mohner's pass into the end zone for Maybanks is picked off. That's his third pick and Elijah Olabode second interception of the game.
*2:27*: Jones make a rare return on the kickoff going 38 yards. Ball on PSU 47.
*2:38*: Spradling puts, what likely will be, the nail in WSU's coffin. PSU converts on two-point conversion. *Gorillas 35, Warriors 21*.
*4:20*: Dickey tosses 53-yard bomb to Casteneda. Ball at WSU 10. Aggressive play call well executed.
*4:56*: Spradling breaks down the Warriors contain and goes for 17 yards. First down at own 42.
*5:05*: Warriors need a stop. Gorillas start drive from own 25.
*5:11*: Davis finally gets it in and the Warriors have new life. This ties the longest touchdown drive of the year at 15 plays. The drive took up more than 6 minutes. *Gorillas 27, Warriors 21.*
*5:37*: Davis appeared to stretch the ball across the end zone. Originally called a back-breaking fumble, the play was reviewed and Wayne State has second life.
*6:07*: Davis, carrying his team, has the Warriors inside the 5-yard line.
*7:02*: A scary bubble screen pass to Maybanks give Warriors a fresh set of downs.
*7:50*: Warriors have a third down on PSU 28. Seems like 4-down territory to me.
*10:05*: Davis picks up first down and gains 150 yards on his 21st carry.
*11:26*: Backups give Warriors a first down at WSU 34.
*12:08*: Antwon Robinson picks off tipped ball at the WSU 7, halting Pitt. Wayne State needs this to be a momentum swing. Ball on WSU 24.
*14:17*: Quarterback option giving tired defense a hard time. Dickey has runs of 15 and 14 yards the last two plays.
*Third Quarter*:
*End: Gorillas 27, Warriors 14*.
*1:57*: Warriors punt. PSU running back Jason Spradling and quarterback Dickey are starting to gain traction on the ground.
*3:20*: Mohner sacked, sets up 3rd-and-10.
*4:13*: Back-to-back pass interference calls in favor of WSU has the Warriors inside Gorilla territory.
*4:18*: Warriors catches a break by dodging a somewhat obvious pass interference. Turnover on downs.
*4:58*: Jones puts a lick on the ball carrier forcing a fourth down. PSU is going for it on 4th-and-1.
*6:41*: Terleckyj's punt is blocked. Ball at WSU 46. Warriors need a stop.
*8:09*: Danny McKae, in for injured Burrell, picks up first down.
*12:32*: Jeremy Jones carrying this defense. He sacked Dickey on third down to force punt. Burrell, an inexperienced punt returner, looks banged up. Ball on WSU 15.
*Halftime recap*
Florence, Ala. -- Mistakes and bad breaks has Wayne State down 13 points at the half. The Warriors will have to have a similar comeback effort when it trailed 21-6 at St. Cloud State in round one.
Three turnovers (two INTs by Mickey Mohner and a failed snap exchange) and a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown has given the fast and powerful Pitt State Gorillas excellent field position and momentum.
Wayne State, it seemed had the momentum. The game started off fast for WSU when Josh Renel returned the opening kick 93 yard for a score. But PSU responded with 10 points off turnovers.
Again, the Warriors found a stride. With Renel ailing, Toney Davis took the load and found success. He rushed for 113 yards on 12 carries with a touchdown. That included a 40-yard dash that set up his 1-yard score.
In the second, winning 14-13 in the second quarter, Wayne State looked like it was about to go in for another score. Davis had just gashed the defense for 44 yards, putting the Warriors at first and goal at the PSU 7.
But momentum swung again to Pitt. WSU was forced to kick a field goal, which was blocked. Aries Herrion returned it 80 yards for the score.
Pitt State added another score at the end of the half, driving 72 yards on 10 plays. It consumed 4:21 of the clock.
Mohner: 2-for-6 passing, 19 yards, 2 INTs; PSU QB Zac Dickey: 8 for 12, 128 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
*Second Quarter*:
*Half: Gorillas 27, Warriors 14*.
*0:20*: After stopping PSU on first and goal from the 1, the Gorillas commit a false start. But a great play call leaves tight end Bristan Kelley wide open for the touchdown. 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:21. *Gorillas 27, Warriors 14*.
*1:42*: Dickey keeps ball for 16-yard gain. First down on the 11.
*3:24*: Anthony Baskin is burned by a 46-yard pass by Dickey. It was third down, now PSU has it on the WSU 32.
*4:28*: Holding call on PSU pushes them back even more. 1st-and-20.
*5:20*: Warriors forced to punt. Block in the back pushes starting position to PSU 28.
*6:48*: Warriors fail to get into the end zone. Stefan Terleckyj's kick is blocked and returned for the touchdown. What a turn of events. Paul Robinson is credited with the block. 80-yard return for Aries Herrion. *Gorillas 20, Warriors 14*.
*8:22*: Davis breaks lose again. Davis' stiff arm throws down a defender on his way to the 7 yard line. He has more than 100 yards on the day.
*9:26*: WSU bailed out by questionable pass interference call. It was probably a make-up call from the previous pass.
*10:00*: Renel is injured again after running for 3 yards.
*10:48*: Jones making his presence felt on the run defense. He stops Dickey short of a first down, but McCoy boots a 34-yard field goal. *Warriors 14, Gorillas 13*.
*12:06*: Pitt St. gets a personal foul of its own. 2nd-and-28.
*12:52*: Dickey's legs and another personal foul call on the defense has PSU marching. Ball on WSU 21.
*First Quarter*:
*End*: Gorillas run 8-yard reverse. *Warriors 14, Gorillas 10*. Davis leading way with 64 yards on 7 carries.
*0:13*: Davis jumps into the end zone on a 1-yard dive. Warriors retake the lead. Score set up by Mohner's 8-yard scramble. 11 plays, 85 yards, 5:40 on the drive. *Warriors 14, Gorillas 10*.
*1:30*: Run blitz almost cause Renel to lose the ball.
*2:10*: Davis converts on third down. First and goal from the PSU 7.
*3:22*: Renel back. Mohner throws his first completion of the game to Burrell, another first down.
*4:39*: Davis busts a 40-yard run all the way down to the PSU 36. It's WSU's first first down of the game.
*6:20*: Nores Fradi sacks Dickey to force a punt. Troy Burrell is replacing Renel. Ball on the WSU 15. Field position, thus far, is severely slanted in Pitt's favor.
*7:10*: Jones, like a missile, takes down the sweeping running back in the backfield.
*8:33*: QB Zac Dickey has two consecutive short passes go for 13 and 15 yards. Ball on PSU 44.
*9:16*: Mohner's deep throw to Maybanks is picked off. Acts as a punt.
*9:56*: Warriors don't look ready to play. Davis rushes a flea-flicker attempt, Mohner falls on the ball for 10-yard loss.
*10:47*: Moe Davenport has to be helped off the field with a leg injury on the kickoff. Injuries are quickly piling back up.
*10:57*: Jeremy Jones drops a sure pick, but Warriors force field goal try. Chase McCoy's kick bounces off post and is good. Bad luck for WSU. *Gorillas 10, Warriors 7*.
*12:22*: Botched center-quarterback exchange is fumbled, Gorillas recover. Wayne State will have to overcome another costly mistake.
*12:49*: Renel is down. Sprinting out-of-bounds he flipped over the PSU bench. He walked off the field with a limp. Davis is in.
*13:01*: It only took both teams 1:59 to each score, the quickest in championship history. Gorillas kick away from Renel.Ball on WSU 33.
*13:01*: PSU's Eric Love rushes 15 yards for the tying touchdown. Warriors struggling with the Gorillas' option offense. *Warriors 7, Gorillas 7*.
*13:44*: Tit-for-tat: Mickey Mohner's first pass is intercepted. Add a personal foul at the end, the Gorillas have it on the WSU 22.
*14:35*: Garren DuHart picks off PSU's first pass. Ball on WSU 20.
*14:44*: What a start! Josh Renel takes opening kickoff 93 yards to the house. It's the second time in championship history. The last team to do it: Pittsburg State. *Warriors 7, Gorillas 0*.


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Remember how you felt when you and your guy first met? You looked forward to your time together, ached when you were apart. What happened to those feelings? Is the honeymoon really over? Here are five ways to reignite that passion.
Anniversaries shouldn't be the only time you go the extra mile for your better half.
Little things you can do every day will help keep the love alive in your relationship, even through its inevitable bumps.
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Want your love for keeps? Take these relationship survival steps.
1. Play Together
Remember the thrills of your early days together, when you and your partner let your hair down and just goofed off? Day-to-day life, with its obligations, has a way stealing the fun from relationships. Don't let it.
"Fun is essential. It's relationship glue, really," says Holly Parker, Ph.D., who teaches a course in the psychology of close relationships at Harvard University.
But after awhile, couples tend to forget to have fun.
"That's a big mistake. Fun not only maintains and enhances the couple's friendship, but also increases the positivity and happiness of their relationship, which builds goodwill and love," Parker says.
Unscripted and obligation-free playfulness shines light our authentic selves, says Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D., a Los Angeles psychologist and author of her self-published book
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Couples at play lower their guards and express feelings openly, Raymond says.
"Play acts as a kind of neutralizer, making a safe zone where you can share things that won't be misunderstood or twisted," she adds.
Couples who have fun share equal footing and don't get tripped up by power games.
Keep playtime noncompetitive. Swim, toss a beach ball back and forth in the pool, gather stones and twigs on a nature walk and assemble them into a decoration. "Try anything that gets away from rigid rules of behavior that strangle love," Raymond advises.
Wondering what to do? Think back to the activities you and your mate enjoyed at the start of your relationship, suggest Kuhlman, director of the M.A. Program in Mental Health Counseling and Personal Counseling Program at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, where he is a professor of psychology, and his wife, Patricia Schell Kuhlman, a licensed clinical social worker.
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It's common for partners to drop romantic dating activities when they take each other for granted. That's a mistake: Your bond will weaken without intentional care, the Kuhlmans say.
Spice up fun and try something new. Novelty is exciting. That's why long-term couples often find it rejuvenating to visit new vacation spots, the Kuhlmans say.
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Rather than sit across the room and stew over your mate's shortcomings, look for his goodness.
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When lovers see the best in each other, they're happier and treat each other well. And when you see your sweetheart's good qualities, odds are he will see you in a reciprocal glowing light, says Parker.
But that positivity disappears fast if you let negativity rears its ugly head. Partners need at least five positive interactions for every negative one, Kulhman says. If they fall below that ratio, couples have a tough time restoring balance. Then relationships enter a downward spiral, and resentment and anger overcome other emotions.
"Researchers call this 'negative sentiment override,' where even neutral interactions with your partner will be interpreted negatively. Then, it becomes difficult to get back on a positive track with each other," Kuhlman explains.
Gratitude, on the other hand, helps maintain intimate relationships, according to findings of a 2012 University of California study published in the
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Researchers found that when
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Tap gratitude by focusing daily on one or two things – no matter how small – that made you feel supported and loved by your mate. Say your partner made you feel special when he brewed you your favorite tea, laughed with you over a mishap or listened to you during a moment of anxiety.
Simple terms of engagement – "Thanks for picking up the milk." "You looked sexy when you left for work this morning." – translate into positive terms of endearment.
3. Team Up for Tasks
Rather than work solo, prepare meals, paint the kitchen or plant petunias with your partner.
When couples join forces and take on tasks together, they feed their relationships with feelings of love, fondness, empathy, mutual control and commitment, according to a 2013 University of Illinois review of 35 studies, published in the
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"Do the chores together, not divide them," Raymond says. "The togetherness this brings makes each of you feel supported and cared for." (
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But what about doing it all yourself? Sure, you're tired and stressed after a long workday, but won't he appreciate you more if you cook dinner for him and clean up afterwards?
Surprisingly, no. In fact, your efforts may not even get noticed or appreciated – and you'll probably feel even more stressed afterwards. Sacrifices, especially when we see them as "hassles," have no link to relationship closeness or satisfaction, show results of a 2013 University of Arizona study of 164 married and unmarried couples.
So, if you think your partner will shower you with gratitude the next time you surprise him with his shiny car you washed and waxed, think again. The takeaway here: Neither be a martyr nor the creator of a honey-do list. Instead, pair up.
Count the time you work in tandem as time well spent. Couples need 12 to 15 hours a week of time together – excluding television and sleep – to keep their bond intact, according to the Kuhlmans.
4. Kindle the Flames
You and your partner settle in on your separate sides of the bed. It's the end of another day and maybe another month or even years without sex.
Longtime couples tend to undermine sex's value to a relationship and, sometimes, they abandon it altogether. But lost sex is like a loose hinge in a relationship.
Sexual sparks fly at the beginning of an intimate relationship when norepinephrine and other neurochemicals drive romantic excitement. Like most good things, this stage comes to an end within two years, but sex shouldn't.
"After that, you need the long-term bonding effect of oxytocin to stay bonded and the most common source is sexual activity," says Gregory Kuhlman. (Learn how
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Beyond biology, sex is a key piece of a romantic relationship.
"If we stop and think about it, it's usually the only kind of relationship that involves sex. It's also the only kind of relationship in which sex it expected at some point. Sex allows partners to emotionally connect, to express desire and to pleasure one another in a way that is vital to human health," Parker says.
When sex goes by the wayside, what's left are two sexual beings who aren't attending to a critical aspect of their relationship, the one that sets it apart from other relationships.
If your sex life has gone missing, rediscover it with regular date nights and add new sexual activities to compensate for boredom that comes inevitably with familiarity. Take turns with active and passive roles. Who cares who initiates next time?
"You'll be surprised how the anticipation [of date night] will whet your appetite, just like it did when you were dating," Schell Kuhlman says.
5. Hurt Feelings? Say So.
Hurt is bound to bite at some time in relationships. When your partner hurts your feelings, say so. He'll be more motivated and committed to repairing tears in your relationship than he would if you punished him by giving him the cold shoulder.
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By letting him know you feel hurt, you'll spark his compassion and empathy, while showing your own vulnerability, Raymond says.
Research reported in 2012 by the
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shows that people who share emotions with others experience calming and bonding effects. Oxytocin kicks in with its securing, reassuring and anxiety-reducing embrace. Partners who hide or merely hint at their pain miss out.
Are you the type who holds back tears – and show hurt by screaming? Watch out. When mates who feel victimized by their partners react with anger, it spells doom.
"Responding mainly with anger indicates a shaky commitment and destructive behaviors toward each other with negative outcomes for relationships," Raymond says.
Tackle troubles together and don't become adversaries, even when you disagree. Approach life as a team, the Kuhlmans say.
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What an impressive turnout for the April meeting! We appreciate your understanding as we scrambled to accommodate more than twice the attendees we were expecting and a huge thanks to our presenters for going through their messages twice.
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May 15 is our next meeting and we'll be discussing Queen Rearing with Mike Risk. Mike is currently the President of the Center of Michigan Beekeepers club and has been a hobbyist and sideline beekeeper for 32 years. Mike's interest in beekeeping began when he discovered bees in the walls of a farmhouse he bought in Eaton County all those years ago. These days he concentrates his efforts on raising queens which are acclimated to the Michigan climate and disease resistant to today's pests and maladies plaguing honey bees. Mike speaks and teaches at various venues about the plight of the honey bee. His favorite engagements are at his grandchildren's classes where he takes his observation hive and talks to the children about the value of honey bees as pollinators. Mike and his wife Sidney live on a small farm near Laingsburg, MI where they have large gardens, fruit trees and chickens, raise bees and sell honey.
Mike recently shared, "I will try to put a program together that will help educate the newer beekeepers and also try to give the more experienced beekeepers a few things to think about. You really can't teach someone to rear queens in one hour but can do an overview and explore the advantages, techniques, and benefits to raising local queens and some of the issues they may run into."
We'll be meeting at the GVSU – Meijer Campus (515 S. Waverly Road, Holland) at 7 PM in the atrium. Following Mike's presentation you'll have the opportunity to remain for Q & A time with Mike or go to another room to discuss adding supers and other general beekeeping topics.
Don Lam is seeking volunteers to assist in package installation demonstrations. The dates are April 23, May 2, and May 10. Contact Don at 616-886-1116 if you are available.
Interested in mentoring? Mary lives on the north side of Holland and would like to shadow someone in their apiary to learn more about beekeeping. Email me if you're willing and I'll forward your message.
Swarm List – Here are the names I have so far:
Doug and Sandy Lindhout, John F. Gill, Chuck Bauer, Greg Willis, Ted Nelson, Al Palmer, Amber Snyder, Dan Kievit, Don Rewa, Linda Bradley, Wilbur Sewall, Ken Hoekstra, Travis Meier, Carlean Ericksen, Dale Spinner, Chris Walkup, Jim Zoerner, Harv De Ridder, and Gary Manning
If you'd like your name added to the swarm list on our new website, please email me your name, phone, and counties you're willing to cover.
Lastly, here is information concerning an undertaking called Bees in Italy where Renee Ricciardi is combining her love of beekeeping and photography to seek information on improving honeybee health.
See you soon,


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App Description
Pop bubbles at the bottom of the sea!Features:
- full HD graphics;
- really REALISTIC physics;
- three levels of difficulty;
- leaderboards and achievements (OpenFeint + Game Center);
- very addictive;
Game goal:
- don't give the bubbles reach the top of the screen.
- tap on the chain of 3+ bubbles of the same color to burst them;
- tap on the black bubbles with skull to blow up all around;
- tap on the colored bubbles with skull to destroy all the bubbles of this color;
- click on the membrane with three bubbles to release internal bubbles.
Trailer: http://bit.ly/seabubblestrailer
Hands-on: http://bit.ly/seabubbleshandson
App Changes
November 30, -0001 Initial Release


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Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, New York City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito and Council Member Levine, Chair of the Committee on Parks and Recreation announced a huge step forward in addressing parks equity. Continue Reading →
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CityParks Seniors Fitness Free In Manhattan Launches
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb. Continue Reading →
SummerStage Kids, Circus Now! Show In Harlem (photos)
Photographs by Diane Allford
The SummerStage Kids, Circus Now! show at Marcus Garvey Park, in Harlem, New York. The event took place on August 23rd, 2014. Continue Reading →
Clyde Frazier Sr On The Danny Tisdale Show As Part of Black Philanthropy Month
Join The Danny Tisdale Show on HW Podcast as we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month in August with great Harlem non-profits.
First in the series is Clyde Frazier Sr., executive director of the Friends of Frederick E. Samuel Foundation.
We will celebrate these great non-profits by speaking to the head of these organizations about the who, what, where, when and why regarding the non-profit work they do in Harlem.
Listen to each live recorded podcast during the month-long series in August. Continue Reading →
Salters Scene: SummerStage 2014 Preview
City Parks Foundation presents SummerStage & Santa Monica Pier Twilight Series Preview Showcase on January 9, 2014 at the Highline Ballroom. Continue Reading →
Walter's World: Picks of the Week Wednesday January 8, 2014 (with video)
By Walter Rutledge
This week art, music and dance take center stage. We have dance downtown, art in Harlem, music in Chelsea, and an opportunity for new dance makers to showcase their work in Chinatown. Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community. Continue Reading →
Salters Scene: SummerStage Gala 2012
It's that time again! Central Park's SummerStage is set to provide another summer of awesome music! The talent comes from all genres of music and from all over the world. Continue Reading →