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Any ideas? I remember reading something that said it took several months to produce one anime episode...
...so that means that it will take one year just to make about 4-5 episodes? Because if that's true, well...wow, that must have taken more than 20 years to make Naruto...(100 and counting! ^^)
depends what anime, depends what style, depends what company, depends on alot of things.
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And it also depends how strong the man with the whip is.Originally Posted by BaKa_PlayBoi
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and if the whip has special attributes such as spikes, electricity etc etcOriginally Posted by Eggwhite
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Well, if it does take few months to make one episode, that does not neccesarily mean that only four or five are made in a year, because more than one episode could be made at once. One group will do part of the episode, like animation, and hand it over to voice actors or something, and then start on the next episode's animation. An assembly line!
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There's also times when assets are re-used from scene to scene.Originally Posted by endshwa
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Depends on how many are working on it. And their experience.
Spoiler" Learn as if you were going to live forever. Live as if you were going to die tomorrow. " ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Ongoing series like Naruto usually have lower production values than a series with a set run. The lower quality during filler arcs, for example, can be very obvious. All series aren't created equal.
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The amount of time required to create a single anime episode depends on a few main factors.
- Funding - Nothing will happen unless you have money, and the amount of money you can throw at a project will directly affect the end product. Without money you can't get the manpower and equipment needed to make an episode. This isn't to say that well-funded projects will always kick ass. It is said that people squeeze every last drop of creativity from their minds when they don't have the money to do things the easy way.
- Manpower - Having the optimal number of people can mean the difference between meeting a deadline and being canceled early. You need a ton of people to make a show work, and then you have to divide them up to varying degrees to keep things manageable.
- Organization - A studio needs to be able to create teams and coordinate them in order to get work done in a timely manner. Studio Pierrot, the folks who do "Naruto" and "Bleach", are rumored to have divided their animation team into different cells, each one handling a given episode and hosting members of varying skill in an effort to both get the episode made quicker and to give their newer animators valuable experience (which explains the inconsistent art and animation quality as the shows go on). Also, you need to manage your funding correctly or you'll pull a studio Gainex when they were making "Evangelion" and run out of cash before you've even finished the series.
- Experience - Some studios can just produce work quicker than others and this is due to experience and preparation. Experienced animators can pump out frames quicker and with less supervision. Gainex messed up with EVA numerous times but took that experience to heart and it hasn't happened again (as far as we know).
- Morale - If you work at a studio and love your job you will stay after hours to get things done. If you hate your job you'll do the bare minimum, and obviously affects how quickly a series can be completed. Studio Ghibli is famous for it's accommodating and non-threatening atmosphere, thanks in no small part to their seemingly never-ending success. It doesn't hurt that they make money than the average anime studio employee does either.
KT pretty much explained this like pro. You kind of need a balance of quality and making it on schedule. And that seems to be the problem with weekly ongoing anime like naruto.
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White Sox right fielder Alex Rios is guaranteed almost $18MM through next year. The latest trade rumors:
- The White Sox would like to move Rios today, tweets ESPN's Jayson Stark, but it doesn't look promising. The Rangers and Pirates have no more than lukewarm interest, he adds.
- Rios was watched by a Pirates scout last night, notes Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. The White Sox have scouted the Pirates' farm system thoroughly, he says. Rios left the game in the eighth inning after fouling a pitch off his foot, but the bruise appears minor.
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Bud Norris Rumors: Tuesday
28-year-old Astros starter Bud Norris was scratched from his start in Baltimore today amid swirling trade rumors. The righty is under team control through 2015. The latest:
- Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports tweets that the Pirates have no plans to move Glasnow, though they still have plenty in the system to acquire Norris. Alex Rios also remains a target for Pittsburgh.
Earlier Updates
- In addition to the Orioles and Pirates, the Diamondbacks are also in the mix for Norris, according to McTaggart (on Twitter). The D'Backs are also said to be hot after Jake Peavy, though I imagine they're only interested in adding one of the two arms.
- Astros manager Bo Porter told reporters, including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that trade talkes regarding Norris have "gotten deeper." Norris will start for Houston tomorrow if he isn't traded, adds McTaggart (Twitter links).
- The Orioles have yet to make an offer on Norris, reports Danny Knobler of CBS Sports. They appear to have interest in the Angels' Jason Vargas, more of an August trade candidate after he recovers from a blood clot in his left armpit.
- Three teams are hard after Norris, reports McTaggart, including the Orioles, though no deal is imminent.
- Norris is very likely to be traded today, tweets Yahoo's Jeff Passan, and Pittsburgh could be his landing spot. He adds that the Pirates won't trade center field Gregory Polanco for Norris, but the Astros do like righty Tyler Glasnow. Passan goes on to write that other teams are still in on Norris, and one executive says the Astros are motivated to move him.
- Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle says that while Norris hasn't been informed he's been traded, all signs point to a deal by the deadline. In contrast, Danny Knobler of CBS Sports hears the Astros have no trade close with anyone as of now.
Steve Adams contributed to this post.
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9:05pm: The White Sox announced that Rios has a contusion on his left foot and will receive cautionary x-rays, but the injury doesn't sound to be serious.
8:19pm: Rios left tonight's game after fouling a ball off his foot. He received medical attention and was able to walk off the field slowly under his own power.
6:16pm: ESPN's Buster Olney tweets that the Yankees aren't interested in Rios having already acquired Alfonso Soriano with Curtis Granderson on the mend.
6:11pm: The Pirates' interest in Rios is losing steam, tweets MLB.com's Scott Merkin.
3:27pm: The Yankees have renewed interest in Rios, tweets MLB.com's Scott Merkin, though he'd have to approve a trade. On Friday, Rios bristled at the suggestion he'd rejected potential a deal to the Yanks.
1:54pm: A deal with the Pirates is not close at this time, tweets Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review hears the same.
12:25pm: It sounds like the White Sox and Pirates are getting close on a deal for right fielder Alex Rios, tweets David Kaplan of CSNChicago.com. He notes that the cash is being worked on, and he's not sure if the two clubs can find middle ground. Rios will be owed over $18MM through 2014 if traded. If the White Sox cover a substantial part of that, Rios could be coming to the Pirates, tweets MLB.com's Tom Singer.
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Four straight losses have dropped the Rangers to 1.5 games out in the wild card. Here's the latest:
- The Rangers aren't planning on making any major moves prior to the deadline, writes Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. General manager Jon Daniels doesn't think his team will acquire a significant right-handed bat, nor does he plan on trading Joe Nathan. Daniels told Wilson that the idea of trading Nathan never gained much traction: "We'll talk about anything," Daniels said. "That's our jobs, but talking about something and having it happen are very different things." Wilson adds that the Rangers haven't had any serious talks about Alex Rios, Hunter Pence or Kendrys Morales recently, and they were never that big on the idea of re-acquiring Michael Young or Marlon Byrd.
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- The Rangers are strongly considering standing pat, writes Yahoo's Jeff Passan.
- Manny Ramirez doesn't have an opt-out in his minor league deal with the Rangers, writes Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, but the team "never intended to keep him dangling." They haven't yet decided whether they'll keep Manny in the organization, though they aren't expected to promote him. The 41-year-old is hitting .269/.347/.418 in 75 Triple-A plate appearances.
- "I've never had to worry about this stuff before and I'm not going to start now," closer Joe Nathan told Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News regarding his rumored availability. It's hard to picture which contender could offer a quality bat for a closer, anyway.
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Latest On Alex Rios
White Sox right fielder Alex Rios is hitting .272/.325/.427 in 426 plate appearances this year, ranking him about 13th in baseball in offensive production at the position. The 32-year-old is guaranteed just under $18MM through 2014, and he's limped to a .266/.311/.354 line since June. The latest trade rumors:
- The Rangers are no longer seriously pursuing Rios, tweets Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Earlier Updates
- Rios' agent Paul Kinzer told Fred Mitchell of the Chicago Tribune nothing appears imminent with his client unless other teams are willing to improve their offers.
- The White Sox have asked for two top prospects plus a lesser player for Rios without much luck, hears ESPN's Jayson Stark. Stark feels it's possible the Sox could pull Rios back and market him in the offseason.
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AL Central Notes: Lindstrom, Hochevar, Santana
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- The White Sox are shopping right-handed reliever Matt Lindstrom along with Alex Rios, Jake Peavy, and Alexei Ramirez, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com tweets. However, it's unclear how much interest other teams have, Knobler adds. Lindstrom, 33, has a 3.35 ERA in 40 1/3 innings pitched and has yet to allow a home run this year. However, his 6.2 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9 could give some teams some pause.
- We've heard the Royals have set a high price for Ervin Santana, and now Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that rival executives believe Luke Hochevar may be more likely to be traded. One executive described the 29-year-old Hochevar as "a hot item," as he's blossomed in the bullpen this season, posting a 1.89 ERA in 38 innings after struggling in the Royals' rotation for years. Some clubs may believe he could return to a starting role, potentially increasing his value. He's expected to draw interest from the Braves and Dodgers, among other teams.
- Meanwhile, Santana may also be a fit in Atlanta, Heyman says. That matches with what we've heard, though the Royals are indicating they'd need to be "overwhelmed" to trade him. Kansas City is targeting right field and second base help, Heyman adds.
- An official familiar with the situation tells Knobler that a trade sending Ramirez from the White Sox to the Cardinals is "not likely," though as Knobler notes, such a deal appears to make sense on paper. Shortstop is the one position in a stacked St. Louis lineup that could use an upgrade, while the Sox are open for business and had a top scout in St. Louis this week. The two teams have discussed Ramirez along with Peavy, according to Knobler, who also reports that the Rangers maintain their interest in Rios. The Pirates may also be involved in Rios talks. Peavy, meanwhile, appears to be drawing the most attention from the Red Sox, but the A's and Braves have also expressed interest in the right-hander.
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AL West Notes: Athletics, Rangers, Astros
After a look at the AL East earlier this morning, let's turn our attention out west …
- While the Athletics are looking to buttress their 4-game division lead by buying at the deadline, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports that the club is finding supply to be limited. "Right now there are more buyers than there are sellers, more buyers than last year," says GM Billy Beane. Second base and starting pitching are the needs atop Oakland's wish list, team sources tell Hickey. In spite of the rotation's solid performance to date, Hickey says a trade could allow the team to utilize Brett Anderson in a bullpen role when he returns from injury. Citing Beane's apparent willingness to take on some relatively significant salary obligations, Hickey lists Jake Peavy (White Sox), Edinson Volquez (Padres), Bud Norris (Astros), and Kyle Lohse (Brewers) as potential targets.
- After adding starter Matt Garza, the Rangers are looking at dealing for an outfielder, writes CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman. Currently, says Heyman, Alex Rios of the White Sox is the most likely candidate for Texas. Heyman further notes, however, that the club could look to wait out the market in the hopes that players like Giancarlo Stanton of the Marlins, Michael Cuddyer of the Rockies, Jose Bautista of the Blue Jays, or the Giants' Hunter Pence become available, with Pence being the most likely among those to change hands. Texas has also considered Chris Denorfia of the Padres, Marlon Byrd of the Mets, and Justin Ruggiano of the Marlins, though Heyman notes that those options would rank below Rios in terms of impact.
- The Astros' Mark Appel is the highest-rated player from the recent amateur draft on MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo's updated Top 100 prospects list. As Mayo explains in his overview of the changes to the list, the top overall choice leads a group of eight recently-drafted players to crack the top 100. Houston is tied with the Red Sox with the most total players to make Mayo's list, with eight apiece. In terms of a simple weighting metric that Mayo calls "Prospect Points," the 'Stros have the most overall prospect value in baseball in high-end prospects, followed closely by the Twins. Though the Astros passed on top overall prospect Byron Buxton in last year's draft, its strategy enabled it to land the players currently checking in at number nine (Carlos Correa) and number sixty-five (Lance McCullers) instead.
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Yankees Notes: Soriano, Rios, Young
Earlier today the Yankees officially acquired Alfonso Soriano from the Cubs in exchange for minor league right-hander Corey Black. Here's more on the Yankees…
- Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Yankees were the only team to which Soriano would accept a trade (Twitter link).
- Prior to acquiring Soriano, the Yankees contacted the White Sox to express interest in Alex Rios, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (on Twitter). The Yankees are on Rios' no-trade list and were informed that he would not approve a deal to the Bronx. Rios, however, says he was never approached about accepting a deal to the Yankees, Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago reports.
- Sherman also tweets that the Yankees have continued to contact the Phillies regarding Michael Young, but to this point they've been told that Young isn't available and might not become available at all.
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Stark On Gregerson, Phils, Norris, Santana, Gonzalez
In his latest edition of Rumblings & Grumblings, Jayson Stark of ESPN.com spoke with Skip Schumaker, who wants to see MLB really amp up the penalties for PED use. "The players are in favor of stricter penalties. No doubt," Schumaker said. "And they're also in favor of voiding contracts. Not that I can speak for everybody. I can't. But let's just say that a few of my good friends are high-profile players, and they're in favor of cleaning up the game." Here's more from Stark's column..
- An exec who speaks frequently with the Phillies says they have talked a lot with the Padres about a deal that could send Luke Gregerson and an outfielder to Philadelphia for a package of young players. However, the Phillies appear to be looking for deals that wouldn't require parting with their most advanced prospects. Earlier today, we heard that Gregerson is drawing significant interest.
- Gregerson also appears to be at the top of the list for the Tigers. However, it's going to take at least one big league-ready young player who projects as an immediate contributor for the Padres, in part because Gregerson is under club control for next season.
- While the discussion around the Phillies is framed as a black-and-white decision between buying and selling, execs of two clubs say they're mostly trying to position themselves for the future without giving up on 2013.
- The Braves are more interested in the starting pitcher market than they were before Tim Hudson's injury, but they're no more likely to pay the price for a Jake Peavy, Ervin Santana, Yovani Gallardo or Kyle Lohse. An official of one team who spoke with the Braves said they'd be open to a modest deal similar to their deal for Paul Maholm last year, but they're "not going to trade Alex Wood for any of the guys on this market." Earlier today, MLB.com's Mark Bowman offered a different take, reporting that the Braves are looking at front-line hurlers.
- Three clubs with interest in the Astros' Bud Norris tell Stark that they have a feeling that Houston may just be gauging the hurler's trade value and could be waiting to move him this winter. Those execs said it reminds them of how the Rays used to gauge interest in pitchers like Matt Garza and James Shields in July so they could focus on those teams' systems before dealing them the following offseason.
- Clubs that have checked in with the Royals say Santana is only available for a huge payout. The Royals have openly told the shoppers they've talked to that the only way they'll move Santana is if they "win the deal," and that means they want a second baseman and/or right fielder who can start for them in 2014. Despite their situation, the Royals are telling everyone their priority is to win as many games as possible this season, not cut payroll.
- Clubs that are in on Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez seem to think that the Red Sox are the favorite because they like the idea of spending money on a big-league-ready guy more than overpaying in prospects for a strong pitcher on the trade market. One exec says that he should be in the big leagues by September and be a rotation regular next year.
- The Pirates might not be as focused on Alex Rios as they've been portrayed. Rios' contract, which would increase his base salary to $13MM next season if he's traded, doesn't fit into their payroll. On top of that, other scouts say Bucs scouts have questioned Rios' effort. Stark says Justin Morneau, who they've inquired on, is a name to file away. Even though they'd prefer a right-handed bat who could play right field, they could move Garrett Jones back to right if they deal for a first baseman.
Steve Adams contributed to this post.
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Schierholtz, Rios Top Pirates' Wish List
9:28am: White Sox executive vice president Kenny Williams "has been spotted in Altoona," home of the Pirates' Double-A club, notes Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune.
6:58am: Chicago right fielders Nate Schierholtz and Alex Rios top the Pirates' wish list, writes Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago. The Bucs "have been watching Schierholtz for more than a month," notes Levine.
Right field is an obvious need for the 60-39 Pirates, who have been using Travis Snider, Jose Tabata, and Garrett Jones there and have gotten an aggregate .228/.291/.360 line. Schierholtz, 29, signed a one-year, $2.25MM deal with the Cubs in December after being non-tendered by the Phillies. At .277/.334/.521 with a career-high five RBIs last night, he's having an excellent campaign. Arbitration eligibility for 2014 is a big plus, though for some GMs Schierholtz has yet to shake the reputation of a platoon bat given his continued lack of playing time and struggles against left-handed pitching.
Levine quotes Cubs president Theo Epstein saying, "I think it is fair to say we have some players who can help other clubs. That would especially be true for players who are not under contract control next season." As you might expect, that's an indication that the team is more inclined to move its impending free agents, such as closer Kevin Gregg, as opposed to someone like Schierholtz.
The Pirates' interest in Rios has been previously noted. He's on the radar of the Rangers, Royals, and Red Sox as well.
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I have one of those hand-held mega-candle power rechargeable spotlights. It's getting a little old & the battery is failing. Instead of buying a new battery, can I convert it so that it runs directly off a corded current as opposed to running from the battery?
I've already tried jumping the current directly from the plug-in adapter to the bulb with no results. I get the feeling that there's something different about current running from the adapter to the battery compared to what's running from the battery to the bulb. Can anyone offer some insight?
Assuming simple stuff...
Look at the bulb markings for volts and watts. You may have to do a bit of web searching if just a bulb part number.
Look at the charger markings for volts and current.
Usually just match em up fairly close on volts - incadescent? bulb doesnt care if ac or dc is powering it, but the power brick or charger has to have enuff current in addition to being near the same volts.


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To quote my favorite Nas record, "You never know when you're gonna go." Well aware that he'll be Gone One Day, Montreal rhymesayer muGz has decided that there's no time like the present to make his grand entrance into The DJBooth. The lead single and title track off his latest street release finds Inotchz serving up an atmospheric synth backdrop for the Black Rose emcee's reflections on mortality, as well as the guest vocals of an uncredited female singer. Has this introspective jam piqued your interest? More awaits on Gone One Day (the EP), available online as of April 15.
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My horse HATES this sport! Now what do I do? By: Tricia McMaster Well, if you are really convinced that you want to do Cowboy Mounted Shooting and your horse is really convinced that he doesn't; you only have a few options. One option, and I might add, usually the fastest fix is to buy a new horse! As I mentioned in 'The First Step', 80% of the horses will shoot, the others just won't. Replacing the horse is also a safer route to take in some cases, especially if your horse is one that acts like he will never shoot in your lifetime or his reactions are getting worse instead of better, no matter how much you practice. But, if you are still determined to "fix" the horse you have, then there are a few tricks left to try. One of the safest fixes I can suggest is to get the horse to as many shoots as you possibly can. Even if there are only going to be two or three people practicing, the experience will be invaluable to the horse. I bring my new horses to everything I can get them to. I leave them tied to the trailer and let them listen and watch (if possible). I don't ask anything of them at this time. I check on them frequently during the shooting to insure the animal's safety in case he does something stupid! If the horse appears to be tolerating the gunfire, then I would move him closer to the action and secure him where he can have an unobstructed view of the goings on and let him listen some more. I leave the horse be, but watch him constantly for signs of overstress or getting in trouble. Some horses never settle down when unattended if there is gunfire. This does not necessarily mean he will never shoot under saddle. I happen to know a few cases where the rider can shoot off of the horse, but the horse never stands still if guns are being fired around him. I mention this because you will be the one to decide if the horse will garner more confidence from having a rider. If this is the case, then I recommend that you always have the horse under saddle and around other quiet horses when around gunfire. The rider and the other horses will transfer some of their confidence to your horse. Never make him stand all alone if he appears frightened of the noise. This usually passes with time and you can help the time be shorter rather than longer by increasing his confidence level. As his comfort level increases, I would move him closer to the action. If all goes well, I try setting balloons between shooters. This is excellent training for both horse and rider. The horse learns that nothing bad happens to him in the arena and that the balloons are OK as well. He also learns that we don't always charge around the patterns, sometimes we stop at each one to set a balloon. This helps quiet a nervous or "chargy"-type horse. They also learn that it's OK to be inside the arena with the gunfire and that they are not hurt by the noise. The other great thing about this procedure is that we get more balloon setters. Clever huh? One of my favorite tricks for training a horse to do something you want and he hates or is totally afraid of, is to use food or horse treats. For example, to train a horse to not be afraid of your rain slicker (plastic sound), feed carrots or horse cookies out of a plastic bag. All my horses can't get to me fast enough if they hear a plastic bag rattle! They think they are going to get carrots! The obvious parallel here is to make gunfire a HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY, TASTY experience. In other words, fire the gun, feed a treat, fire the gun, feed a treat, etc. I recommend starting with a child's cap gun to lesson the severity of the noise. When you can shoot the cap gun and the horse is still around to get his treat, it's time to move up. Use a louder cap gun or to a .22 Starter Gun or a Cap and Ball Gun with a soft load (creates a muffled sound while the .22 is a sharper sound) and start over from the beginning. For this exercise, some people leave the horse loose in a small enclosure (i.e. round pen) while others suggest that the horse be secured to a strong tie rack. Be sure to tie in such a manner as to afford the greatest safety to the horse and things around him. The choice of which to try, tying or leaving loose, obviously depends upon the reaction of your horse. If the horse goes wild and tries to slam himself into the fence at full speed, I'd suggest you try securing him. I would also suggest trying this with a rider and an assistant. Follow the steps in 'The First Step' article, but reinforce each shot from the gun with a treat from the rider. This can eventually be stretched out to several shots between treats. Obviously you will need to get to 10 shots (a whole stage of fire) between treats by your first competition. Another method of helping a frightened horse gain confidence is to use another horse for moral support. In other words, appropriate a gun-trained horse and ride the trainee next to this horse. The rider on the trained horse can fire the gun on the opposite side from the trainee. Be sure to start with a cap gun and fire toward the back and downward, away from the trainee. Using earplugs for the trainee is also a helpful training aid, if they will tolerate them. Using this buddy system, graduate up to the louder guns and increased speeds (trot and lope). Be sure to proceed only as fast as the trainee can tolerate. When the trainee accepts this procedure, try shooting upward or just even with the rider, but still on the opposite side from the trainee. When this procedure is successful, hand the gun (start with a cap gun or starter gun) to the rider of the trainee. Be sure to take only one shot at a time. Praise and treats help soothe a nervous horse at this time. The above techniques are the good news, now for the bad news. If all of the above fail, there are only two choices left. One choice would be to a professional to try to gun train your horse. This is not only costly, but as some of our members have found out, only works when the trainer is riding the horse. The horse still may not be safe for you to shoot from. Your other choice is to sell this horse and get another one that will shoot. There are too many horses that will shoot safely to take chances of this sort for a SPORT! This Sport was created to be FUN. Let's try to keep it that way. The only way that is going to happen is to keep it SAFE! It's not worth your life or limb! Please consider this before deciding to keep an unsafe mount and pushing his stress level beyond his endurance. This creates a safety issue for you as well as EVERYONE AROUND YOU when your mount reacts athletically and out of control. If the choice is to get a new horse, then refer to the temperament testing and gun-testing methods mentioned in 'The First Step'. If you would like help, maybe a ready-made horse is the answer for you. There are several of our members who train and sell gun-trained horses. Contact your club representatives for more information. A readymade would allow you to play the game as soon as possible instead of going through the whole process all over again with your new horse. The end result should be to enjoy the sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Not wage war with your horse! Above all else, act RESPONSIBLY and SAFELY and HAVE FUN.
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I bought this for my guest room after looking at MANY duvet covers. I couldn't pass up the price for a queen duvet and 2 shams. The duvet is very soft and looks great. The leaf pattern is metallic silver while the bands are a dark gray, blueish/green gray and white. I purchased a white bedskirt which goes well with the duvet. The shams that are included fit nicely. I have not washed it yet so don't know how well it holds up but one of the selling points for me is that it is machine washable. If you are going to add accent pillows the light gray is a little hard to match, depending on the light it has a blue or green tint.
I love this duvet cover set. The one hesitation I had in the beginning was in the softness department. When I first got it, it wasn't as soft as I thought it would be. However after washing it, it was a lot softer and I have no complaints. I would recommend washing it inside out so as to keep the flower pattern on there. As stated in other reviews, the flower pattern is pressed on top, not woven in, so wash delicately. To brighten/warm it up, I have some warm yellowish gold tone sheets with two turquoise pillows and one golden yellow pillow. It's modern, warm, and beautiful. I wish I could post a picture on here, because I took a bunch. Overstock should add that option on reviews! :) Overall, I love the duvet cover set. It's not the greatest quality in the world, but it really is great for the price and for the look. Again, once you wash it it will be a lot softer than when you first receive it.
Really nice but was surprised at how much the shams shrunk. I can't use them on any pillows I have. If I could do it all over, I would buy this in king size (but would definitely buy it again since it looks great.
The product arrived promptly, colors were exactly as shown on the website. It washes well, but wrinkles a little. The ivy going up one side adds just the right amount of understated bling, while helping to keep the bedroom calm. Really pleased.
Very nice quality fabric. Silvery grey color was even more attractive than I expected. Seems to wash well. Another Overstock purchase that is a pleasing experience.
Very Nice.The white is very crisp and clean looking.I like the leafy design along the side of the duvet cover and shams.I like the clean lines of the shams.The only thing that bothers me just in the slightest is that the design gets covered up if you turn down the top white section when the bed is made or even covered by the pillows.But what can you do really?It`s going to happen if you have pillows..lol.The middle grey strip is more of a grey-blue but the bottom grey stripe is a true darker grey.The feeling of the fabric that touches you is soft,the side that doesn`t is a little rougher but not enough to annoy me.
Very skimpy for a Queen bed/ I had to reorder the King
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? pretty
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. good
- How accurate was the on site description of the product? needed more about size
The quality seemed fine, but I never actually used it or washed it. It just was not the color we wanted. The leaves on the duvet are very shiny. My 11 year old really like it, but it wasn't for her bed! My husband said it reminded him of cheap iron-ons.
After reading the reviews and Q&A section, I decided to go ahead with this purchase anyway. Much to my delight, it did come with the pillow cases that have the design on them and not just standard white shams. This is by far one of the most beautiful duvet covers I own and it's very comfortable! Absolutely love it!
I received it very quickly and the picture matches the actual products. The color is beautiful.
Does not look like the picture - at all. Think that's grey? Think again. More of a periwinkle/pewter/lavender mix. Think that ivy is understated and rather nice? Think again. That's glitter you're looking at - grey glitter ivy branches. I was hoping for an understated yet kind of nice duvet cover but this is not it. I am a single male and thought it would at least hint at masculinity - it does not. But hey! if you like grey glitter ivy and lavender this is the spread for you!! (it is nice and soft and the white is a brilliant white - a bad choice with anyone with pets or kids....or who eats oreos in bed).
I am totally satisified with this bedding. It looks even better in person than online. I haven't washed it yet, but I have a full bed and so far is a perfect fit.
Excellent product quality at a great price. The only downfall is the 100% cotton make up which wrinkles easily.
Very nice duvet cover and comfortable, except the colors were a little off... It looks more purple and light blue than charcoal and gray.
Love it! Nicer than I had expected. Other reviews said it is rough, not soft, and wrinkly. Well it comes wrinkled and stiff but softens after one wash and doesnt wrinkle if you take it out of the dryer and shake it out. The white is softer than the gray but the gray is only at the foot of the bed anyway.
This duvet looks great and feels nice - it's not the best quality but it's soft. My only dislike with it is that it wrinkles very easily with regular use and extremely after washed. I had to iron it out some, which was a bit tideous.
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Accurate
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good
- How accurate was the on site description of the product? Good
Love the sheets texture and the color is fun and not to busy
I thought this was pretty and looked nice on the bed. The material is the kind that will pick if not careful. Kind of slick fabric, so be gentle. I only used it in spring/summer in motorhome. Not used much.
very nice and pretty duvet set, and shipping was prompt..
I was looking for a grey and white duvet to go with my cool, pale grey bedroom. This is perfect. Yes, I had to iron it a little when I washed it but it is cotton! The dark grey part is darker than it appears in the photo. The light grey ivy is shimmering. I like the hidden button closure and the shams are like pillowcases. Love, Love it. Very Zen-like.


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The unit works great. We had it professionally installed and used it on a weekend road trip. We were thrilled at how well it worked, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone considering it.
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Notes of Nuttiness for April Fools' Day
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
April Fools' Day is a chance to remind ourselves that classical music isn't all stuffed shirts and furrowed brows. Tune in to WQXR on Wednesday for some rib-tickling pieces.
National Recording Registry Adds Joan Tower's Fanfares for the Uncommon Woman
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
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Joan Tower's cheekily provocative responses to Aaron Copland are now preserved in the National Recording Registry.
Video: Bach Meets the Jackson 5 in Piano Guys' Video
Thursday, March 19, 2015
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Monday, March 16, 2015
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Monday, March 09, 2015
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Friday, February 27, 2015
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Quinn Kelsey, a baritone from Hawaii, has won the Beverly Sills Award, an annual $50,000 prize given by the Metropolitan Opera to young singers.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
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Carnegie Hall's Board of Trustees announced it has elected investor Ronald Perelman as chairman to succeed Sanford Weill, who is retiring from the position after 24 years at the helm.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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Pukeko are smart. Who knew?
Animal behaviourist and trainer Mark Vette of Waimauku says they are one of the most trainable birds he has worked with.
And Mark knows his stuff. He has even trained three SPCA dogs to drive.
Mark taught his pukeko 20 different commands for their big debut into stardom on the Genesis Energy TV commercial.
"They are highly trainable and quite smart animals. The TV ad got people understanding they are actually really cool birds," he says.
"We've got them all over the place here at our home, I love them. When you get to know them you find they are such characters."
Mark has spent most of his life immersed in the animal world, with a long list of pets including monkeys, spiders, snakes, chickens and kittens.
He had 45 sheep dog puppies at one stage for part of his masters thesis on sheep dog behaviour and genetics.
After managing a farm for 10 years, Mark lived in Clevedon running an animal behaviour clinic and kennel.
He went on to run Franklin Zoo for three years before looking for a home in West Auckland.
"My house here is perfect. It felt like coming home when we arrived six years ago."
Since then his list of film projects has grown and his company Animals on Q is one of the busiest of its type in the country.
Last year Mark took up the challenge of teaching three Auckland SPCA dogs to drive and proving rescue dogs are smart.
Their stunt was aired on TV and the dogs were dubbed the first in the world to drive. Their video went viral.
Mark has thousands of animals on his talent books and says it usually takes three weeks to complete basic training, teaching animals to come, sit and stay.
Helping animals through a total behavioural transformation is also something he is passionate about.
His clinic has been helping pets out of aggression, phobias and other bad behaviours and teaching them how to socialise safely with humans and peers.
Dogs are the most common animal he works with.
"Any mental problem a human has, a dog can have," Mark says.
The best way to help prevent bad behaviour is by training and socialising the dog with other people and peers while it is still in the formative period, between two and four months old.
"Get it used to travelling and socialising and take it to dog training classes.
"Because they have a social order and so do we, they will look to the more dominant one who controls the resources. In the pack you establish control by resources, not by bullying."
But training cats is a whole new kettle of fish.
Mark says dogs have owners but cats have staff.
"They are a solitary species and so have no heirarchy, no respect for the dominant one. They are the boss. But they are also opportunists.
"They are smart but not as trainable. They are motivated by different drivers than dogs, namely food."
Cats are also very territorial and stay in the same area.
"That makes them harder to train and move around for different film locations."
Mark will feature in a TV series being released globally called Purina's Pound Pups to Dog Stars It will be on TVOne next year.
Choosing the right breed for the job is important for people looking at getting a new pet. "Different breeds were designed to do different things," Mark Vette says. "It's definitely something you would want to consider." Mark prefers cross breeds. Usually pets that are highly trainable are perceived as intelligent, so here's a few breeds on both ends of the smart scale. Smart kitties: Siamese, burmese, orientals Fickle felines: Persians, chinchillas Performance pooches: Collies, poodles, german shepherds Daft doggies: Bulldogs, afghans, sighthounds.
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By Brian Merchant, TreeHugger
We hear it all the time, and have heard it since Malthus: That overpopulation is the primary cause of the world's environmental ills. It makes sense in simple logical terms: The more people there are consuming natural resources, the greater a threat humanity poses to exhausting them. Hard to argue with that. But the issue is of course more complex — and there's an interesting back-and-forth over at Grist on the subject to prove it. One writer argues that fears of a rapidly expanding population are overblown — constituting a "green myth", even — and that those fears should be redirected towards consumerism. Is that right?
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Here's Fred Pearce arguing that population isn't the problem it's cut up to be:
A green myth is on the march. It wants to blame the world's overbreeding poor people for the planet's peril. It stinks. And on World Population Day, I encourage fellow environmentalists not to be seduced …
For a start, the population bomb that I remember being scared by 40 years ago as a schoolkid is being defused fast. Back then, most women round the world had five or six children. Today's women have just half as many as their mothers — an average of 2.6. Not just in the rich world, but almost everywhere.
He goes on to argue that fertility rates are dropping, and that even in developing nations, mothers are having children roughly equivalent to the 'replacement rate.' He notes that population will likely stabilize at 2 billion more people, around 2050, as many other economists and scientists have projected. And he says that obsessing over population issues removes the focus from the true threat to greater worldwide sustainability: Consumerism.
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In a rebuttal piece, Robert Walker, vice president of the Population Institute, counters that population growth is still very much a problem:
Earth to Fred: 2 billion more people is a lot of people to a world that is already struggling to feed 6.8 billion people. It's a lot of people to a biosphere that is threatened with what leading biologists refer to as the Sixth Mass Extinction. And it's a lot of people to a planet that is already threatened with the effects of climate change.
He notes that though fertility rates are down in many places, they're up in others, and many poor nations still face severe problems over resource access. And he says that every person born in a rich nation — regardless of whether the birth rate has declined — still consumes a disproportionate amount of resources and energy.


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"A good teacher prepares the student for the learning, not the learning for the student."
How often do we set up learning experiences so detailed and meticulous that we end up taking all of the thinking and learning and struggling out of it for students, all in the name of being a "good teacher?" I think a good teacher helps students more by helping them experience what they will really experience on their path through life - problem-solving, figuring it out, failing, trying again, failing some more, and trying some more. Only then can they learn the processes they will use when they encounter what we know they will encounter in life - the unexpected.
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Looking for these at the MAG Spring Swap -- have plenty to trade. I am thinking Japanese or Siberian Iris etc. Have lotus to trade (Mrs. Slocum) could use different variety) and would like pink water lilies (hardy). Send me an e-mail and look at my list.
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Apple posts new iPod commercial
Apple has posted a QuickTime movie of the new iPod television commercial on its website. The spot features several black silhouettes dancing and grooving to "Hey Mama" by the Black Eyed Peas.
SmartPlaylists.com Launched
SmartPlaylists.com is a new website focusing on Apple's iTunes Smart Playlists. "This new website is a resource for creating, sharing, and chatting about iTunes' Smart Playlists. Why? Because they're cool and there are many ingenious ways to use them to keep your music fresh." Some of the website features include Tunes Top 20 Smart Playlist Strategy, How to Create a Smart Playlist, Top Rated, How to Edit Smart Playlists, Recently Played, Announcements, and iTunes Tips.
'Home on iPod' feature removed from Mac OS X Panther?
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Ever thought you could carry your home in the palm of your hands or in your pocket? You can. Panther's Home on iPod feature lets you store your home directory
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Jason D. O'Grady of Powerpage.org got a chance to interview Brad Sands, Phish's Road Manager about "the huge impact that the iPod has had on the band."
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A. The band hadn't played in two years (before coming out of a hiatus to play NYE at the Garden in 2002) and I discussed it with Phish archivist Jason Colton. I thought that it would be cool to get an iPod and load all of the band's originals live, cover songs and original artists. That way they could just say "We should play this tune…" and pull it up on the iPod.
Lajo announces eXo 2 for 1 deal
Lajo, the designer manufacturer of eXo and all www.lajo.biz distributors and resellers are compensating iPod owners for the launch delays of eXo by offering a 2 for 1 deal on every eXo purchased from now until November 1. This means that when you buy one eXo you can choose a second (free) eXo and both will be shipped complete with a TPU zip case, a screen protector and a belt clip.
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Modern life means multiple calendars, and iCal makes it simple to deal with them. You can see your schedules for both work and home, color coded, from within a single window to let you identify conflicts and free time. You can look at your family
Pacific Rim Technologies to release new iPod hardcase
Incase Designs releases Folio for 3G iPods
Incase Designs has released an updated Folio case for new docking iPods at the online Apple Store. The new nappa leather Folio features a front flip-lid, access to all iPod functions, suede non-scratch lining, belt or strap attachment and FireWire protection plug. Although Incase has not yet updated its website with the new case, the Apple Store has it available for $29.95 and estimated shipping is 1-2 business days.
Contour Design launches Showcase
Contour Design has announced the Showcase iPod case on its website. The new Showcase fits all 3G iPods and features a hard plastic case, clear plastic front lid, integrated shock-absorbing rubber interior, access to all iPod functions, and a removable horizontally mounted belt clip. Contour Design expects the Showcase to ship on October 20 and pre-ordering is now available for $39.95.
Fred Durst Woos Halle Berry with iPod
TechTV: The latest in digital players
James Kim of TechTV has reviewed the latest crop of digital audio players and mentions that the iPod is still "the de facto player on the market." Kim also compiled a dollar-per-megabyte chart and the $500 iPod 40GB comes in at $.012 per megabyte.
10% Off iPods at Target.com
A reader notes that Target is offering 10% off all iPods in stock. Enter code "TCAB2SAVETEN" at checkout to save 10% on 10, 30 and 40GB iPod models.
4G iPod and watch remote concepts
One can only imagine what the next generation iPod design will be. An iLounger in the forums has imagined the 4th generation iPod and another has illustrated an iPod watch remote concept.
Macworld: Inside the iPod
Macworld columnist, Chris Breen has written several tips to help you 'master' your iPod.
Griffin: New iTrip Now Shipping
Today Griffin Technology announced that the new iTrip for 3G iPods is now shipping. "The new model ($35) improves upon its predecessor with an even sleeker body style, new power saving features and a red LED light to match the new iPods red backlight perfectly." As reported earlier, Grifffin has also officially released over 100 new international frequencies for use on original and new iTrips.
DogCollarLabor releases colored ModPods
DogCollarLabor has updated the ModPod iPod stand in multiple colors; translucent blue, glowing orange and glowing green. The ModPod stand is made from transparent Lucite, fits all iPod models and is priced at $14.95.
iPod Engraving now $5.00 for Education Customers
The online Apple Store for Education individuals now offers iPod Custom Laser Engraving for only $5.00 USD. Offer valid only for a limited time - October 4th through October 20th, 2003.
Updated: InventiveGadgets releases iPod Holder
InventiveGadgets has emailed iLounge to inform its readers that they have "replaced Velcro with a polymer based 'cling pad' that holds the iPod in place without placing any foreign substance on the iPod."
InventiveGadgets has released an iPod Holder for the car. The iPod Holder features a vertical steel stand with an angled platform, and mounts to the lower portion of the center console in your car using double-sided adhesive. The iPod is attached to the platform via adhesive Velcro dots. iPod Holder fits all iPod models, is available in black or white for $29.99, and fits most cars and SUVs. Also note that late model VW Passat owners do not need to use the adhesive mount, but can simply slide the stand into the center console.
Windows: Swiss-iTrip 1.1b Released
Swiss-iTrip allows you to find radio stations in Switzerland and US for use on Griffin iTrip.


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Hey all,
Of course I am new to the brew it at home way of thinking. I have gotten some pretty good feedback so far about equipment and pricing. However with fuel and food prices going through the roof at the moment I was wondering if it would be more economical and possibly "safer" for the newbie to start with one of these home brewing kits.
I've watched a few youtube videos showing these kits in action and they seem o.k. but I have no experience so I really don't know about the QUALITY of beer I will get.
Let us newbies know how to get started in a cheap yet FLAVORFUL way.
It had to happen sooner or later. An all new interactive social site for home brewers with a myspace feel. Get on over to http://www.homebrewersunite.com and check it out.
Well there's plenty of info on the MR beer thread about making the best beer possible with the little brown keg, here http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=46360
I brewed a 2.5 gallon all grain batch of beer and fermented in a mr beer 2 days ago it cost me $9.40 for the grain, I used harvested yeast from a previous batch of beer, and only an ounce and a quarter of hops which I had in my freezer. If I had bought the hops and yeast it would have cost me another 5 or 6 bucks...
So around 15 bucks for a case of really fresh beer...better than with any of the ingredient kits...
(Info on doing allgrain with a mr beer is at the end of the mr beer thread)
If you use the search feature you will find plenty of info on cooper's kits, as well as cost effective brewing...
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I am not a fan of either kits. If it was me, I would start with a kit that has DME as a base and grains to steep. It allows you to learn more about the grains that are used in different styles and the hops. Some of the kits out there are similiar to condensed soup. You can add water to a can of campbells and call it homemade. You can make better soup, using canned broth or dy broth and adding your own specialty ingedients. Same thing here. I started with Brewers best. It had dry and LME. You can view the brewers best recipes on LD Carlson's website.
If I was you, I would go to Great Fermentations in Indianapolis and talk to Anita. She can help you get a beer that will be good for a noob to brew. They are great. In fact, they usually have some special events during the summer where you could go to one and there will be a lot of homebrewers there. You then have a lot of people to ask questions to.http://www.greatfermentations.com/
Primary 1: Oatmeal Coffee Stout
Secondary: American Mild IPA
Keg 1: English Bitter
Next up: Double IPA for friend, Kolsch, Graff, American Wheat, Dunkleweizen.
Started with Mr. Beer, but moved to bigger/better things on my third batch. Now, I've got my Mr. Beer keg sittin in a cabinet, empty. May use it for smaller batches of specialty beers. I would normally so just go out and spend around the same on a bucket and an airlock, but not everybody needs those 5 gallon batches. I'm all for it, and best of luck on what ever you go for.
What ever you do though, after you're first Mr. Beer batch, buy regular hopped malt extract at your local home brew shop for much cheaper.
I'm not a fan of Mr. Beer, other than when it hooks new brewer's on the hobby...but they quickly move on. why spend the money twice? just start with a basic 5 gallon kit that uses a bucket. ignore secondary for now, and just give it a longer primary before bottling.
Coopers kits...well I'm not big on extract brewing anymore, but that's my own opinion. Coopers i'm not a fan of for 3 reasons:
1. pre-hopped: so I lose some control over the recipe
2. crappy yeast: I usually toss what comes with it into my 'emergency reserve' and use a different brand of an appropriate strain
3. they want you to use corn sugar: this thins out the beer, and makes you go "hmmm, I thought homebrew was supposed to be better".
get a kit that uses actual hops, pellets are easiest to work with IMO. often these kits have steeping grains which lend more flavor and aroma to the beer. and skip 'alcohol boosters' if they're an option with the kit.
I have not done the Mr Beer kit, but I suggest maybe looking into some extract recipes. I just completed an extract recipe and it was very simple and straight forward. I also think starting with extract recipes would help you learn a bit more than doing the Mr Beer kit. I 'm sure you will move on past the Mr Beer kit almost right away. I say pick up a 5 gallon extract kit.
Regardless though, Mr Beer has worked very well for many people. It produces good beer for not much money. I say give it a try if you don't want to follow one of the extract kits/recipes.
Good luck man, and welcome to the hobby.
Coopers all the way for me, Coopers brewery is in my neighboring state and a favourite local beer of mine The coopers stout and australian pale ale cans are pretty good. They're available at supermarkets here cheaper than what DME/LME costs.
I agree it's not ideal, if you're going to use extract it's better not to buy kits at all and do partials etc.
But the kits are a good way to start when you don't have large stockpots or room to brew. And you learn about fermentation, yeasts, cleaning and hops. When you get that all down pat, swapping the coopers can for DME/LME and adding some grains to the boil is not a big deal. Learning as you go and adding what you can and feel like customising teaches you more than buying a premium premade kit that comes with everything, just add water. If you start with the prehopped cans like coopers, you still can add different DMEs, sugars, hops and yeast.
I've made dissapointing beers with coopers cans when I was a n00b, I'm just thankful it was a $10 can and not a $40 kit/grain brew. Once you learn more about beer, you can make them drinkable with malts, hops, better yeast. Getting to that stage is a learning process that's all part of home brewing so I think the kits have their place, only the instructions and yeast suck.