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acrylic or cast iron tub?
We're remodeling three baths. For the master we want a stand alone tub, but for 2 others we want combo tub and shower. If we're doing tile around each of these can we use acrylic tubs, or is it better to stick to porcelain? Any opinons about porcelain over steel, versus true cast iron?
We aren't looking for bells and whistles on these 2 tubs, and would like to be in the $600 range for each.
We got cast iron tubs for our two main bathrooms (and a cast iron shower pan for the guest bathroom). We chose cast iron for its durability and heat retention.
Ours are Toto 1525's. They don't have bells and whistles, they are purely "soaking" tubs (with no slip grips built in). They are comfy (for those all-to-rare, nice long soaks!) and are surprisingly roomy, though had we had more space in the bathrooms, I certainly wouldn't mind longer tubs.
I, too, have a strong bias for cast-iron bathtubs. I replaced the guest/hallway bathroom with a Kohler Mendota, and, after a year of every day use, I'm very happy with it. For the master bath, I'm considering the Kohler Memoirs. I can't remember exactly how much I paid for it, but I believe it was definitely over $600, more in the $700-$800 range. I bought mine from faucetdirect.com and the delivery was a very good experience.
Thanks very much for the input. You have confirmed my hunch.
One thing I also read is that white acrylic can discolor, but I wonder if that is a thing of the past, or still an issue.
The Kohler Mendota sounds like a possibility for us for the two upstairs baths. I have heard great things about faucet direct, so glad you had a good experience.
You're welcome elizawhyza! Good luck on your bathroom projects!
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But the Kohler Villager is the best buy in town for a hall/childrens bath
I think I will probably go with the villager for upstairs. We had a memoirs tub we probably should have saved, but the whole thing went away when we decided to remodel that bath. We're moving our bedroom from upstairs to downstairs (taking over 2 first floor bedrooms), and the former master bedroom is being made into 3 bedrooms. There is already another bedroom up there, so with 4 bedrooms on that floor, we then thought it was better to have 2 baths, so we are now adding a bath, in addition to remodeling the bath that was already on that floor. The second bath was not anticipated, so we're looking to keep the costs reasonable on the upstairs fixtures. I want them to look nice, of course, but not over the top. I wish there was something a little fancier than the villager, but not as pricey as the memoirs but since there isn't, I'll settle for the villager! Thanks, again, for the input.
Thumbs up to cast iron. Enameled steel (eg. Americast) is tinny and creaks unless you have it installed "better than perfect", so avoid if you can. Of course, installers usually say it'll be fine, etc. etc. but trust me, it's difficult to get it not to creak when you step inside one.
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I'll try and make this brief. The original owner purchases a jeep. If he financed it, it would have a lien on it. The title would have a title number (example) xxxxx307. The same jeep had a duplicate title issued to it two years later, title # xxxxx405 owner number 2. The third owner of this vehicle has a lien on it, with the original title number xxxxx307. Something doesn't look right. I can kind of understand the duplicate title (original could have been lost) but owner #3 has the original title number, but it even states "duplicate". I don't understand this.
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Do they have The Addams Family?
One trick these pinball museums seem to miss is making them actual museums rather than just freeplay arcades, I'd love for them to have more informative exhibits, maybe a glass fronted workshop with someone restoring and repairing machines, details about have various features work (bumpers, dot matrix displays etc).
Got a tour of Bally, back when a friend worked there. Pretty neat to see these things being assembled - wires everywere! Must have been a blast to design them.
I actually discovered my love of pinball after years of playing video games. There's really something to be said for controlling and following a physical object on the board, rather than a load of pixels moving around.
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Like most athletic apparel, tennis shirts from brands like Wilson and Fila are designed to provide good mobility and breathability in a lightweight package. Tennis tops range from classic polo shirts to minimal tank tops to basic T-shirts. You may also want to consider looking for a tennis shirt with built-in UPF sun protection.
Just like tennis tops, tennis shorts and pants offer a combination of lightweight, breathable fabrics and freedom of movement on the court. Women also have the option of choosing a tennis skirt or tennis skort. Most tennis skirts feature a built-in brief or built-in shorts for additional coverage.
Although socks made specifically for tennis are available, just about any pair of lightweight athletic socks will work, including fitness socks from brands like Icebreaker, SmartWool and Point6. Tennis socks are typically either quarter-crew or cut below the ankle. More importantly, they're crafted of breathable, moisture-managing fibers like merino wool, nylon and polyester. It's best to avoid cotton socks, which don't wick moisture or keep feet as dry.
Another item many players will appreciate is a tennis hat, which shields the eyes from the sun and helps protect the scalp from UV exposure. Although any baseball cap will suffice, a hat designed specifically for athletic activities is best, since it will be more breathable. A tennis visor is also a good option for individuals with long hair.
For those playing tennis in hot, humid weather, sweatbands and headbands can be life savers. Headbands absorb perspiration and to prevent it from running into the eyes during a game. A wristband is another great item to have, which allows players to quickly wipe their brows mid-game without getting sweat on their hands.
The phrase "tennis shoes" has long been used to denote all-purpose athletic sneakers. However, there are shoes designed specifically for playing tennis, too! Tennis shoes from brands like New Balance, Asics and Wilson provide players with a solid mix of lightweight support, shock absorption, stability and traction on hardcourt, clay, grass and other court surfaces.
There are several tennis accessories for players that are worth checking out, especially if you play often.
Some racquets come with a bag, although many do not. Having a racquet bag is certainly not required, but is a good way to keep your equipment protected during transport and storage.
It's always a good idea to bring along a small towel or facecloth to wipe away perspiration in between sets or after a game.
Some players prefer to wrap the handle of their racquet before each game for the best possible grip. Although this practice is more common among advanced and pro players, some recreational players also enjoy using tennis overgrip or grip wrap for an extra edge.
Applying head guard tape to your tennis racquet is a good way to protect it from abrasion and scrapes in the event that you accidentally contact the court with your racquet during a game.
If you've never played tennis before and you're still on the fence about giving it a try, go for it! Unlike sports like soccer and lacrosse, tennis is fairly low-impact and has an easygoing learning curve, especially for recreational play. Many local tennis organizations and clubs offer group and individual lessons for a reasonable price. Enrolling in a group class is a good opportunity to meet new people and possibly join a local tennis club, which will provide the opportunity for regular play against individuals of similar ability levels.
One question some first-timers ask is whether they should try playing first or enroll in tennis lessons right away. The simple answer is, if you're serious about learning, take lessons first. Enrolling in a group class or getting personal instruction will help you develop good habits from the beginning, including things like form and footwork, which are important fundamentals for becoming a well-rounded player. Of course, if you just plan to play at a very casual level with a spouse or friend, there's nothing wrong with giving it a try first to see if you like it.
We hope this guide answered some of your questions about learning how to play tennis and getting started with the proper gear. Remember to keep your eye on the ball, and have fun out there!


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Finished in a rich dark brown color and constructed with all hardwood, this square Frankfurt ottoman will add functional style to any living space. This handsome bi-cast leather ottoman can also double as a cocktail or coffee table.
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ITEM#: 14105515Finished in a rich dark brown color and constructed with all hardwood, this square Frankfurt ottoman will add functional style to any living space. This handsome bi-cast leather ottoman can also double as a cocktail or coffee table.
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Beautiful ottoman. Perfect size for our room.Read More
Was better than expected! Fit perfectly with my sofa.Read More
To make this short, I am extremely critical & picky with buying furniture- However, I took a gamble and purchased this ottoman after months of searching. Let me say, this was perfect for the price and quality- in fact, it was the best one I found! This was a gift for my mom and it looks perfect in our family room. I hesitated for 3 weeks before purchasing this piece, just do it- seriously, you won't regret it... I recomend this product.Read More
Nice Looking but I wanted real leather
So, maybe I'm the last person in the world who didn't know that "Bi-cast Leather" is not real leather, but I didn't and I didn't think to look it up before purchasing. The ottoman looked very nice and the quality seemed perfectly good, but as a mom of 3 boys I wanted something that is real leather and could better stand up to the abuse that the boys would likely put it through. If you don't mind the "pleather", which looked very nice, then this is a great ottoman. I returned it and had no problems or issues with that.Read More
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I looked for a long time for this square ottoman. My sofas are from Room and Board so I wanted an ottoman that fit the quality of the sofas. I love the color -- a very nice rich chocolate brown, not the almost black that a lot of people have been disappointed with other ottomans. The legs were chipped a bit but i just touched them up with magic marker. I got the ottoman in just a few days and I am a happy camper. The leather is taunt and has a very soft feel. I would buy this again and would definitely recommend it.Read More
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This is a great ottoman for the price. It's a great dark brown color, and the quality is very good. It is a good size ottoman, including the height. Some cocktail ottomans are very low to the floor, but this one is not. Perfect height to use as extra seating if needed or to use as a cocktail table. Would definitely recommend.Read More
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My ottoman arrived and had been very nicely wrapped for mailing. I thought the legs didn't come with it but looked under it and they were actually in a zipped part , neatly wrapped, under the cushioning. Really nice!Read More
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How to Accessorize an Ottoman
Ottomans serve multiple purposes in home decor. Some people use them as footstools, pairing them with armchairs, loveseats or couches. Others invest in storage ottomans with removable tops or trays beneath. In some homes, ottomans may serve as coffee tables, cocktail tables or end tables. Accessorize your ottoman to increase its functionality as well as its style. Below, you'll learn how to accessorize an ottoman.
Tips on Making Leather Furniture Last
Leather furniture is a wise investment that pays off in style, class and comfort. Leather furniture can range from leather sofas and loveseats to ottomans and recliners. Your new leather furniture will beautify your home quickly. Regrettably, if it's not maintained, leather furniture can age quickly. Your furniture can go from terrific to tacky in a matter of years if it doesn't receive the proper care. Fortunately, there are some easy tips on making leather furniture last that are simple and effective.
How to Clean a Leather Storage Bench
Keeping a fashionable leather storage bench in your family room or living room can give it that final touch and offer handy extra storage space. You can never go wrong with leather, and a leather storage bench offers some additional overflow seating or even a comfy leather ottoman. Like other leather furniture, leather storage benches require special care in order to extend their life. Chances are you'll want your leather storage bench to last a good while, and no one wants a stained or dirty piece of furniture. After you've acquired a beautiful leather upholstered bench, use these tips to make sure it is sprucing up your home for years to come.
How to Clean an Ottoman
It's easy to give living room ottomans a cursory, superficial cleaning, like simply running a vacuum cleaner over the surface; however, because ottomans are the object of much use by feet and shoes, they need an occasional deep cleaning. Follow these steps to clean your ottoman.
Ottoman Buying Guide
Ottomans are fun, functional pieces of living room furniture, and they go well beyond their modest size in completing the look of your home. At its most basic, an ottoman consists of a padded cushion, usually atop a wooden frame for resting your feet. Of course, there are countless variations on the basic theme. This ottoman buying guide gives you everything you need to know about how to buy an ottoman that will reward you and your living room again and again.
How to Use Ottomans for Coffee Tables
Everywhere you look, you'll see decor spreads that replace the living room's old, faithful coffee table with one or two ottomans. This relatively straightforward substitution can toss a few curve balls at would-be decorators unless they do their homework. Take a look below to learn how to use ottomans for coffee tables.
How to Sew an Ottoman Slipcover
Old, worn-out furniture often sticks around longer than preferred, creating some problems when it comes to redecorating a room. One common solution for keeping older sofas and chairs around that no longer match a living room color scheme or have too much wear and tear, is to create slipcovers using a sewing machine and new upholstery fabric. Slipcovers can be sewn for all types of furniture and if you are redecorating a room, you should attempt to update all furniture, including ottomans. If you are looking for an affordable way to keep your old ottoman around without disrupting your room's sense of style and coordination, then you might consider sewing your own ottoman slipcover.
How To Use a Storage Ottoman
If you're short on space, try adding a storage ottoman to the room. Whether you need storage in your living room, bedroom, or home office, this handy piece of furniture may just be the answer. They come in a number of shapes, sizes, textures, and materials so you can easily match them to any room's decor. Here are some tips on using a storage ottoman.
How to Match an Ottoman and Chair
When you add new furniture to your living room, like an ottoman or accent chair, it's important that they coordinate with your already existing furniture. Much like coordinating clothing, matching different pieces of furniture is important for creating a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing room. When you're matching an ottoman with a chair, it's especially important to get a piece that matches or compliments the furniture that you already have, especially since these two items will sit in such close proximity to each other. Keep reading for tips on how to match ottoman and chair.
Tips on Coordinating an Ottoman with Your Living Room
An ottoman is a versatile piece of furniture that, when chosen and incorporated tastefully, can spruce up your living room, add function and tie various design elements together. How you coordinate an ottoman with your living room depends on factors such as your decorating taste, your living room theme, the size and style of your room, the existing furniture in your space and the personality you want the room to reflect. So, when choosing an ottoman, pick one that satisfies the criteria that matter to you the most.
Trends in Leather Necklaces
Leather has always been trendy, and leather necklaces are a current hot item. Leather necklaces are very hip in men's jewelry categories because they are masculine, edgy and nature-inspired. Whether you choose black leather jewelry, brown leather men's necklaces or dyed leather necklaces, leather jewelry is versatile and always unique. You can add leather necklaces to any basic outfit to punch up the style; check out the top trends in leather men's necklaces before you start shopping.
Popular Styles of Sofas Loveseats and Ottomans
Finding the perfect sofas and loveseats for your home is essential. Your living room furniture is an important part of your home decor, so making the right furniture choice is vital. When choosing new living room furniture like sofas, loveseats and ottomans you'll need to consider what kind of fabric, style and look you want for your home. Taking the time to consider all your options will help you make the best choice possible. Keep reading for more ideas about popular styles of sofas, loveseats and ottomans for your home.
An Introduction to Gliders
A new alternative to traditional rocking chairs is are gliders. With so many new furniture fads nowadays, it's hard to keep up with what's popular as well as practical. Gliders and ottomans are a new and upcoming piece of furniture fashion that accents and compliments any room's decor. They're a useful and comfortable piece of furniture that merits some serious contemplation. Below is an introduction to gliders and ottomans that will help you decide if they are right for you.
Necessary Living Room Furniture - Sofas
Take a good look at your living room furniture. Sofas and loveseats are a staple when it comes to the way your living room looks. Pair your sofa with a loveseat or ottoman, and your living room is well on its way to looking its best. Although most people own living room furniture like ottomans and end tables, few realize what an impact their sofa can have on a living room. Sofas and other accompanying furniture can either tie a living room theme together or break it. Keep reading for more information about sofas.
Top 5 Materials for Bar Stools
Whether you need seating at a kitchen counter, breakfast bar or bar table, bar stools solve your seating crisis. Bar stools are available in many styles and come in leather, wood, plastic, metal and other materials. You can even find bar stools upholstered in fabrics of every color, which means that you can match any room in your home. With so many possibilities available, it's good to know what the top five materials for bar stools are in order to make a decision on what will work best in your home.
Best Budget Friendly Kitchen Flooring Options
Determining your budget is the first step in choosing a new kitchen flooring option. When determining your kitchen flooring budget, there is much more to consider besides the price per square foot. Some flooring options require professional installation, which can quickly run up the total costs. In addition, some flooring options have short lifespans, which decreases their cost effectiveness.
Bench Buying Guide
Often overlooked in favor of sofas, armchairs and ottomans, benches deserve more attention than they receive. These versatile pieces of living room furniture serve as style accents to any room and act as convenient seating surfaces. Whether indoor or outdoor, benches come in varieties to satisfy multiple decorating functions. This bench buying guide will give you some shopping points to consider when fitting benches into your existing and future home decorating.
Best Additional Features for Coffee Tables
Don't ask what you can do for your coffee table; ask what your coffee table can do for you. Coffee tables are nothing if not multi-tasking furniture pieces that can accomplish a lot with a little. Trunk storage, magazine racks, drawers, shelving, hidden seating or even built-in ottomans are all possibilities, but beware of the busily tricked-out coffee table that includes all of these features. The message bears repeating: Think about the form and function of your coffee table. How will its design impact how you use it? The modern coffee table comes with plenty of extras, so choose carefully.
Best Rooms for a Chaise
When you want to relax and read a book or lounge in front of the fire, a chaise is the perfect piece of home furniture for the job. The soft, curved backrest and extended footrest on a chaise makes it the ideal location to simply sit back and relax. Plus, the curved shape and customary leather or fabric upholstery of a chaise lounge adds an extra level of comfort you can't get anywhere else. Although the living room is probably the most popular location for your chaise, there is no reason why such a comfortable piece of furniture shouldn't be used in other rooms throughout your home. Here are some ideas beyond the living room on how to spread the comfort.
FAQs about Armchairs
Create an inviting place to curl up with a good book or sit down for your favorite TV show with an oversized arm chair. Arm chairs are decadent by nature; with well-padded arms, a high back and a deep seat, they're designed to be comfortable resting spots in any home or office. Read on to find the answers to frequently asked questions about arm chairs.
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Hyatt Sells 38 Hotels For $590 Million, Plans To Franchise Them As Lower-Cost Brands
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10 years ago, I was bored. So, I decided to create a web site. 10 years later, here we are. End of story.
Okay, it's not quite that simple.
I first went online, if you could call it that, back in the mid-80s. I was on my Commodore 64, using a top-of-the-line 1200-baud modem, connecting to QuantumLink. It was basically a glorified BBS, but it was a full national network, and at the time, it was the most amazing thing I'd ever seen. I could download files, send e-mail, read the news... You know, the kind of things you take for granted today.
I never really knew what the Internet was until I was in college. My first experiences were with telnetting to MUDs reading USENET, and browsing Gopher sites.
Yes, Gopher. We lived in primitive times back then, my friend.
And whilst in the Gopher-space, probably sometime in 1993 or so, I stumbled across Andy Eddy's FTP site at Netcom. It was the resource for video game FAQs on the whole of the Internet. It consisted of probably 100 or so USENET FAQs covering mostly arcade fighting games, but a few console games as well. Unfortunately, being on a public FTP server with a limited number of connections, it became harder and harder and harder to get to as time went on.
A few years later, I'm sitting in my apartment in Houston, Texas, bored on a November weekend. The World Wide Web was in its infancy, and the idea of having your own "Home Page" on the Internet was still a very new thing indeed. AOL had just recently started up a new feature where users could get a whopping 2MB of web space on their servers, and since you could have five screen names, that meant 10MB of space.
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A few months later, I moved the site off of AOL and onto a local ISP's servers. Next came the domain name, then a database back-end so I wouldn't have to upload everything by hand and edit all the pages in Notepad. Then I started running advertising, changed networks a few times, kept expanding the site, bought some servers and began co-locating, quit my "real" job, rode the wave of the Internet boom, created and opened up the boards, added interactive contribution features, and worked myself into the ground.
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GSC March 21st, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes GRISWOLD SOCCER CLUB Members Present ■ Tina Dillon (Pres) Jeremy Bradley (1 st VP) ■ Jo Ann Flynn (VP) ■ Pat Peterson (Treasurer) P.O. BOX 183 ■ Arlene Deroy (Registrar) ■ Nick Tamburrino(Sctry) Carl Reis (Schls/Fields) ■ Lisa Viens (Sponsors) JEWETT CITY, CT 06351 Open (Fund Raiser) Open (Concessions) Mike Odgers (Website) Mark Medzrchowski (Ref) Brett Edmond(Safety) Rey Santiago (U6) Open (U8) ■ Greg Merchant (U10) ■ Gary Roderick (U12) Dave Gladue (U14) Andrea Duthrie (Travel Kirk Kramer (Travel Boys) March 21st, 2007 Board Meeting Girls) Minutes Held at the Voluntown Town Hall Lee and James from MLS Karen Beasley Visitor ■ DENOTES PRESENT Call to order: By Tina Dillon 6:01pm Approval February 21st 2007 Minutes Motion made and approved to accept the minutes as written. Presidents Report: District Meeting (Discussion regarding issuing a bond for each team to play for the season. The bond would be refundable. Some districts use different techniques) Website Calendar is Updated (Just a comment) Treasurer's Report: Reconciliation Reports (All documentation submitted, Motion made and approved to have the bank statements be mailed directly to the treasurer with a copy going to Tina. Motion made and approved to accept the treasurer reports as submitted. Jeremy presented the body with a letter from Wal-Mart offering a grant-funding opportunity. Pat will need to submit our 501-3c number to them to show the clubs non-profit status.) Field Operations: Uniforms (Jo-Ann, Lee and James from MLS and showed the High Five uniforms, Jo has tried to work with Score but they are currently unresponsive. Jo previously met with MLS and selected the Storm & Starter uniforms for the board to review. A motion was made and approved to purchase the Storm uniforms with the upgraded socks. Aprox. Total cost $21.38/each) Inventory (Tina discussed that Voluntown has moved our equipment to the basement of the Town Hall and in the Spring a garage/shed will be built for us.) Revolution Outing Proposed Flyer, Date and Ticket Price (The date for the Griswold Soccer Club "sponsored game will be 9/29. Tickets will be sold at 1 GSC March 21st, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes $20/each ($19/ticket and $1 for the "tailgating party"). A flyer will be distributed with the spring newsletter and at the fall signups.) Marketing Report Norwich Bulletin (Spring Development Information has been printed in the Bulletin for the past few weeks.) Metrocast Public Access (No Discussion) Griswold Recreation Committee (The committee is looking into the usage of the fees that are charged to the clubs utilizing the Griswold School Fields. The committee wants to ensure the funds are put back into maintaining and improving the fields. Discussion ensued regarding the Pachaug Nursery and the potential use of that property. Discussion ensued about donating "start up" costs to the Rec Committee considering the town is not currently funding this group.) Town of Griswold Yearly GSC Donation (A letter needs to be sent to the First Selectwoman of Griswold to request the $1000 donation) Bylaws (No Changes) Registrar's Report: Spring Development Program Update (Tina and Arlene report there are currently 87 players signed up) Assistance with in-person sign-ups (A fall sign up sheet was distributed. Each board member is required to participate in at least 1 two hour sign up session) School Liaison's Report: Yearly Schedule Approval by Griswold Schools (The dates are not yet all approved. The schools only approve dates on a quarterly basis) Sponsor Coordinator's Report: Update to date (5 Gold Sponsors. Lisa requested that the website be updated as she is still listed under Fundraising Coordinator. Lisa recommended that she will send a reminder letter to all sponsors in mid- April rather than May.) Fundraiser Update: Dominos and Quiznos (Dominos check still needs to be picked up) MSL Sporting Essential Fundraiser: MLS also presented a fundraiser that includes the possibility of the club pre-purchasing some items. If this occurs Tina indicated wanting a weekly/monthly statement from MLS so we can keep track of the exchange program. Coach's shirts will be purchased at Jo-Ann's discretion through the Sporting Essentials Fundraising program. Concession Report: (Need a coordinator. Karen Beasely will consider accepting the position.) Website Report: (Tina indicated that Matt Volce expressed interest in the Website position. Jeremy reports that he has the capabilities of creating a new 2 GSC March 21st, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes website utilizing his Mac but you would need a Mac to maintain it. This will be tabled until next month.) Referee Report: (Mark saw the budget and reminded us that we based the budget on an 8 week schedule not 10 and the allocation is too low. The referee line item of the budget will be increased to correct this error.) Division Reports: Coordinators reports U6: (No Report) U8: (Open Position) U10: (No Report) U12: (No Report) U14: (No Report) Travel: U10 Girls U10 Boys U12 Girls U12 Boys U14 Boys and Girls (No Report) Travel (No Report) Old Business: Chikumbuso Project (Jeremy is working with the Bulletin on this) High Volume Copier (Jo is currently investigating) Lap Top for Club (Tina will be sending a proposal to board members via email. She will propose 3 types of computers) New Business: Open Forum Karen Beasley and Gary Roderick request that we open the discussion regarding players being allowed to play in Travel and Rec simultaneously. Karen and Gary both felt that the last year U12 Rec playing U14 Rec was a very good experience for the players. Other benefits discussed were playing with friends. Negatives loosing children to other towns, loosing children in rec due to powerful children. Discussion ensued regarding benefits and negatives. Boy's coordinators email read. Outstanding discussions. A motion was made and approved to table the remainder of this discussion and subsequent vote for the April meeting. MLS Residential Camp @ Ethel Walker flyers were distributed by James from MLS. Karen Beasley discussed the Providence College Residential Camp. Contact Karen for more information. Jeremy would like the club to look at more possibilities/programs for the children to play soccer (ex. Spring Development could be considered being a Spring Program.) Next Board Meeting: 3 GSC March 21st, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes April 11th 2007 6pm at the Voluntown Town Hall (rescheduled due to spring break) April 11th 2007 District Meeting Adjournment: 8:34pm Respectfully Submitted by Nick Tamburrino (Secretary) with Jo Flynn assistance. 4
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Luckily....yesterday I saw two documentaries while I was chained to the damned computer in the office that gave me perspective enough to make me almost bulletproof to bad news and bad people. The Apple Pushers (narrated by Edward Norton) follows five immigrants who sell fruit on the streets of New York City.
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The other doc was concert footage of Carlos Santana's concert in Guadalajara. The music was great and all....great for posting and sending and paying bills.....but what gave me perspective was finding out that Carlos is from Guadalajara, actually a small town south of the city, right next to where I used to work.
Carlos Santana is a DREAMer. He moved to San Francisco in the seventh grade.
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How soon did you take your children to the dentist?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on September 20, 2010
"We haven't taken him in yet. I would have to talk to our physician when we go in for his one-year checkup, but I would guess maybe three or four."
"When they started getting ready for school."
"Before they hit kindergarten when they were about 4 years old."
"When she started getting teeth, and I wanted to make sure they were coming in good."
grammaddy 4 years, 6 months ago
My oldest 2 went at 4 when they were getting ready to start school. The youngest 2 went as soon as they had a couple of teeth.
Raymond Munoz 4 years, 6 months ago
Ronaldo: Because you love your children and know that we're here to help, not hurt. :)
But in all seriousness, folks, we recommend you start bringing your child to the dentist at age 1. A "happy visit" gets them used to coming to the dentist and we often diagnose decay and other problems in children much younger than 3 or 4 years old. In fact, we've seen children that have a whole mouth full of cavities by age 2!
The Douglas County Dental Clinic has a program called ABCD (Access to Baby and Child Dentistry) whose sole purpose is to make sure low-income, uninsured children ages 0-5 living in Douglas County visit the dentist to prevent any major dental issues during these formative years. Please visit the clinic's website to find out more about ABCD and the services we provide!
Deja Coffin 4 years, 6 months ago
Why is it that the dentist I talked to that take my insurance say they wouldn't see my children until they were around 3 but yet the dentist that would love to see my children at the age of one, don't take my dental insurance. Is that just me and my funky dental insurance or a common thing?
Nikki May 4 years, 6 months ago
What's interesting about that is that you probably have a family plan for dental and you are paying the premium. I don't know the answer though. Both mine started going at about 3 which is what the dentist told at the time, but all the parenting magazines are saying 1 now.
Deja Coffin 4 years, 6 months ago
We took my oldest daughter right around three years old and our middle daughter at 2 1/2 because I thought she had a cavity. Which actually they have an appointment this week... thanks for the reminder LJW!!!
Also, I think the baby is already getting teeth at 3 months old because he is drooling and chewing on everything. I thought this was extremely early but someone I know said her youngest son was born with 2 teeth. Isn't that crazy? Has that happened to anyone else?
Deja Coffin 4 years, 6 months ago
Ha ha, I meant has anyone had a baby born with teeth. Although my 5 year old swears she remembers being a baby.
Bobbi Walls 4 years, 6 months ago
My oldest started go around 4 and my youngest started seeing the dentist before her 2nd birthday because she knocked a tooth out.
Harold_Chasen 4 years, 6 months ago
It amazes me that even with all the diagnostic capabilities of the internet and ability to order one's own supplies/equipment that the American medical and dental professionals have any business. I make it a habit to practice before I attempt the actual surgeries. That's why all the neighborhood dogs and cats have have received free vasectomies.
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The Louisiana Supreme Court handed Gov. Bobby Jindal a loss today: It agreed with a lower court that his method of funding private school tuition through vouchers was unconstitutional.
For the past year, explains the AP, Jindal's administration has used "money earmarked for public schools in the state's Minimum Foundation Program to pay for private school tuition."
In a 6-1 vote, the court decided the funding mechanism was unconstitutional.
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|Mylea M. Charvat
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