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Norwich Terrier
Physical Characteristics
Breed Group:
They are among the smallest of terriers and their average weight is around 5 kg (or 10-12 lbs).
The Norwich Terrier stands approximately 24-26 cm (9-10 inches).
Red, tan, wheat, black, or black and tan.
Their coat is made up of 2 parts – a short, wiry undercoat and a softer undercoat.
As they were originally bred to hunt small vermin, these dogs tend to show a lot of courage and fearlessness. They are however, intelligent and affectionate as well. On occasion, especially when they feel threatened or anxious, they can be assertive but are likely not going to behave aggressively. As they are loyal and loving, they make excellent pets.
Country of Origin:
They originate in the United Kingdom.
The Norwich Terrier first appeared in the early 1800s as working dogs in England. They were often used to hunt rats and other small vermin in barns and farmyards as well as to drive out foxes during fox hunts. The ancestry of the Norwich Terrier is somewhat unclear, they may have descended from the red Irish Terriers that were common in East Anglia at the time or from the Trumpington Terrier, which is now extinct. Also, as a point of interest, the Norwich Terrier was the mascot of Cambridge University.
Their name comes from the region of England from which they come: Norwich.
Norwich Terriers are sociable dogs that thrive on human interaction. They tend to be quite loving and good with children and as such make excellent pets. In fact, they should not be kept outside as they are quite keen to maintain close contact with their owners. They don't usually bark unless provoked or anxious. They get along well with other, familiar pets. Despite their affection for humans, they are quite independent and will often go after small rodents.
Norwich Terriers are very intelligent so train easily.
As Norwich Terriers are hardy and energetic dogs who were bred to work and hunt, they require a lot of exercise. Daily walks are a must for Norwich Terriers, but the more activity the better for these dogs. They run reasonably well so make good walking and jogging companions. Again, as they are working dogs, a minimum 1 hour of daily exercise is ideal. In addition their independence and curiosity makes access to a back yard beneficial. They like to wander and explore as this helps them avoid boredom from a routine lifestyle. An important note is that Norwich Terriers will usually demonstrate behavioral problems including over-excitement, destructive behavior, or neuroses.
Norwich Terriers are intelligent, clean, calm, and excellent with children making them excellent house pets. The only major concern with owning this breed is whether you can provide enough exercise.


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Breast Pain
Breast pain is the most common breast-related complaint among women, with 70 percent of women experiencing pain at some point in their lives. For many women it represents little more than a monthly nuisance. For other women, however, the pain can be more intense, making a hug or a touch unbearable. This sort of pain causes both physical and emotional distress. These women often wonder if something is wrong with their breasts, such as cancer. Usually there is no cause for alarm, but careful evaluation is recommended if the pain is new, increasing or disabling.
If your pain is interfering with your daily activities or if the pain is new or has worsened, consult with a breast-health specialist. An appointment with a physician can be scheduled for you at one of the Swedish Breast Centers. For an appointment, call the center nearest you. Locations and Hours
Breast pain falls into three categories:
Cyclic Pain
The most common type of cyclic pain is the kind that varies with the menstrual cycle. This pain is related to changes in hormone levels in pre-menopausal woman and usually intensifies in the week or so before the onset of menses. Usually the pain is mild, located in the upper outer portions of the breast, and predictable month to month. But sometimes the pain is quite severe. Women experiencing cyclic pain often worry that it might indicate cancer. A careful evaluation of the breasts with a physical exam and a mammogram, if the woman is over 35 years of age, can usually reveal if the pain is related to cancer. Reassurance alone helps women cope with their discomfort. Other measures such as ibuprofen and a well-fitted bra may also be helpful.
For a small number of women, however, breast pain interferes with their lives. These women should see a breast-health specialist for advice on their treatment options. Since the pain seems to change with the menstrual cycle, the most effective medications change the hormone balance. Danazol, bromocriptine and tamoxifen can all be helpful but must be used under the guidance of a physician. Birth control pills can also relieve discomfort in some young women.
Noncyclic or Trigger-Zone Pain
A much less common cause of pain is noncyclic or trigger-zone pain. This pain is almost always in the same part of the breast and does not appear to be influenced by changes in the body hormone levels. Several benign conditions of the breast, such as ductal ectasia (inflammation around the dilated duct) or large cysts, can cause discomfort. Injury to the breast from a blow, a biopsy or an old infection can leave a painful "memory." Sometimes surgical removal of the painful area can provide relief. Rarely, localized pain can be sign of cancer. Again, a complete exam of your breasts is important.
Non-Breast Pain
Non-breast pain may be related to body structures beneath the breast. Arthritis of the ribs or where the ribs meet the breastbone, called costochondritis, can appear as breast pain. Sometimes a problem in the lungs or heart can be felt as pain in the breast. Another cause could be a pinched nerve in your neck. These are all important conditions that your physician can evaluate for you.
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A daily meditation practice is essential to receiving the benefits of meditation. It isn't always easy to find the time to take in a meditation session and, when we do find the time, we generally have to limit the length of the session. A countdown timer is a helpful tool, but the ending signal of a kitchen timer is typically a loud beep that is so disturbing it would probably defeat the purpose of the meditation session.
There are numerous timers available for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. These apps are sometimes complicated and, since these computing devices do so many other things, we risk some sort of unwanted interruption during the meditation session. A call or text message might come to the phone, a reminder might pop up on a tablet, and laptop and desktop computers can make a constant noise with cooling fans and hard drives whirring.
Having a meditation timer dedicated specifically to timing and gently ending a meditation session is ideal. There are few options available and they range from the inexpensive timer with few options to timers with sophisticated functions or beautiful design and oftentimes a much higher price tag. This is a review of the models we offer at Sage Meditation.
Try our Free Online Meditation Gong Timer
This is the least expensive type of timer. It looks and functions just like a kitchen timer, but has a vibration setting to silence the typically annoying beep of a kitchen timer. It is simple to use with very few buttons and a large digital display. The vibration signal sounds a bit like a dragon fly humming - well, maybe a bit stronger than this, but still more pleasant than a beeper.
There are separate buttons for hours, minutes, and seconds. Each press of the button counts up one increment. If you go past your intended number, you will either need to press the Clear button and start over or keep pressing the button you were pressing until you come around to your desired setting. Simply press the Start button to begin the countdown. Starting with a time display of Zero will let you use the timer as a count-up or stopwatch timer.
This clock isn't really invisible. Its name comes from the idea that its "pager" size and vibrating signal make it invisible to everyone but the person carrying the clock. This clock has several functions and was originally designed to time meetings or presentations. It can be set to produce multiple signals and to make each signal sound (a beep) or vibration unique for each timing sequence. This is a sophisticated timer, but don't be afraid of its complexity since it can easily be used as a simple countdown timer just like the Buzz and Beep timer.
But, if you want a timer that can do more complex timing sequences, the Invisible Clock can do it. For example, you might want it to help you with mindfulness meditation practice. The timer can be set for a one hour session with reminders every ten minutes. The timer comes with four, letter-size pages densely covered with complete instructions on how to use every function of this timer. Again, don't be intimidated by this as the Invisible Clock works perfectly well as a simple countdown timer in a very small size.
The Invisible Clock has an alarm function, which makes it a great travel companion as well.
This beautiful, chiming clock is a big leap in meditation timers. The best features of this clock are the beautiful solid, wood cases and the true sound of a chiming metal bar. The digital display is large and lights up with the touch of a button or can stay lit constantly when connected to the included AC Adapter. The clock also has battery backup and can work exclusively on batteries for travel.
The clock can be set to chime hourly like a Grandfather clock and, as it's title suggests, it has a full function alarm. The countdown timer can be set with separate hour, minute, and second buttons. The ending signal is a single ring of the metal chime. The signal follows a Golden Mean Progression of successive chimes. This means that the time between chimes becomes progressively shorter until the chime rings every 5 seconds. The chime sequence can be stopped at any point with the press of a button. This signal pattern is the same for the alarm clock.
This clock has additional functions, but is not as programmable as the Invisible Clock. It can be set to repeat a certain interval of time over and over until interrupted. But, it cannot be programmed to ring at variable intervals of time.
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The Zen Timepiece is a variation of the Digital Zen Alarm Clock in that it has the same functions as the Digital Zen Alarm Clock, but features a Tibetan style gong bowl in place of the metal bar chime.
The mechanism in this clock strikes the bowl at the end of the countdown and the ring of the bowl has an authentic Tibetan Bowl sound with a long, sustained resonance.
This timer is not very easy to transport, but it runs exclusively on two "C" batteries so it can be placed anywhere. The batteries will last for several months to a year depending on how it's used. Obviously, using the hourly chime will use up the energy more quickly, but it will still run a long time.
If you like the idea of a gong bowl, but you want a simpler timer, then the Tibetan Phone Bell and Timer may be a better option over the Zen Timepiece. The reason for the "Phone Bell" nomenclature is that this device features a telephone line connection that allows you to connect it so that you will hear a gong chime instead of a phone ring in your space.
This timer can only be set in 1 minute increments using a simple knob on the side and the telephone ring can be silenced when using the timer mode. It's a very simple timer to use and has the same beautiful sustained ring of a Tibetan Gong.
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We hope this review has been helpful in choosing a more gentle meditation timer.
Thank you for reading,
If you would like to comment on this blog or have any questions, please feel free to Contact Sage Meditation Customer Service.
Meditation malas, or prayer beads, are strings of beads that can be worn as a necklace or bracelet. They are made with various types of wood, seed, stone, or other material, but are generally smooth and strung in a manner that allows meditators to roll the beads over the fingers. There are usually 108 beads on [...]
There are really very few chairs designed specifically for meditation. The reason is that most meditators prefer to use a simple meditation cushion such as the Zafu. However, even though cushions can provide a comfortable sitting platform, some meditators prefer a chair that that can provide back support during meditation. Any chair with a padded seat can [...]
The Zenergy Meditation Chime is quickly becoming a popular tool for yoga instructors and teachers seeking to maintain organization in the classroom. Children can become distracted and energetic in a group setting and teachers are looking for a way to recover order in the classroom that saves them from having to shout above the childrens' [...]
In part one of this series, I introduce you to meditation through definitions and by dispelling some of the myths about meditation. In part two of this series, I discuss the benefits of meditation and why I think we should all be practicing some level of meditation every day. In part three of this series, I [...]
Meditation is a personal experience. It should be relaxing, stress reducing, and above all, it should be enjoyable. In part one of this blog series, I discuss what meditation is and what it is not. In part two of this blog series, I discuss the benefits of meditation and why we should all be meditating. In this third [...]
Meditation has many benefits for mind, body and spirit. While much of the evidence is anecdotal, more and more scientific and medical research is proving that meditation does good things for us individually and as a society. As I stated in my first blog on How to Meditate, meditation helps to reduce stress, improve health (reducing stress improves [...]
Meditation is the hot new buzzword in the United States. Everyone seems to have heard about it in one context or another. It is oftentimes associated with Yoga, Buddhist monks, the Far East, and long-haired Gurus. For the most part, meditation is viewed positively and, based on the fact that you've landed on this article, [...]
You may have been looking for reviews from customers who have purchased the Tush Cush orthopedic cushion. But, how many reviews have you read with comments like, "It took too long to get here", "It arrived broken", "The actual color wasn't anything like the picture", or "Don't buy this, it's not worth the money"? None [...]
Wind Chimes have been around since the dawn of ancient civilisation. The gentle tinkling, chiming, or gonging sound of wind chimes is produced as the gentle breeze passes through the wind chime. We hang them on porches, from tree limbs, next to windows inside the house, or wherever they will catch a breeze. The gentle [...]


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I am trying to work out why so many people put 'long keel' as a really desirable aspect of a blue water boat? I am going to suggest that it doesn't make much sense any more when you compare it with lots of more modern fin keeled designs - and it might be argued that fin keels actually make a lot more sense.
I am not claiming some great insight, but I have owned long keeled boats, and I have sailed across oceans in fin and long keeled boats so I suppose I have some experience and first hand knowledge. The key aspect as far as I can see is the overall shape of the hull - NOT whether the thing has a long keel or not.
Long keeled boats are often slower and I suggest in the whole sailing experience their ability to track and sail themselves is as much a hindrance as a help. I have this deep feeling that in the days before reliable autopilots and self steering, a long keel and the ability to stay on course was what sold the thing to the long distance sailor, but self steering (mechanical or electric) is very much more reliable nowadays and perhaps the the small occasional gain in directional stability is completely outweighed by the disadvantages of less then sparkling performance and the difficulties of maeuvering under power. Some people will say that the auto-pilot will be working harder, but I am not advocating a radical fin keeled racing machine - rather a more staid fin keeled boat that behaves itself in a seaway, in the same way that a long keeled boat sometimes can.
Futhermore, people setting off on blue water sailing seem to forget that the vast majority of their time will be at anchor and they will only spend a relatively short period of time in the overall scheme of things actually sailing across the oceans. Of course being safe and sensible when sailing the ocean is a good thing, but if the design of the boat takes much of the pleasure out of sailing around the area when you get somewhere, then what's the point? I have known people who through planning and care have sailed round the world and have never been in much above a force 6. The long keeled boat might heave to very comfortably, but I will suggest that a decent fin keeled boat can be just as comfortable if its well sorted and balanced. It also shortens passage time, and as the tedious part of the long distance passage is the days and days at sea, so anything that reduces that by a day or two gets my vote.
I have this suspicion that some of the people who advocate long keels are more armchair sailors than actual sailors. The wisdom is regurgitated because its what Slocum said when he sailed Spray etc etc. But times have moved on and so long as your fin keeled boat is not too radical and flighty downwind, then why not enjoy the extra volume inside, the predictable handling under power and sail, and the increased performance that come from a modern fin keeled boat?
Sadly some people's opinion of fin keeled boats is based on the fat bottomed horrors that are produced for occasional light wind sailing, and whose performnce under sail is an (predictably) unpredictable nightmare of broaches and rounding up in the smallest of gusts.
So there's my two pennyworth - and you can shoot me down at will. I'll take comments more seriously from those who have owned/sailed boats with both sorts of keel though!
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20-02-12, 10:00 #1Registered User
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What's the fascination with long keels?[B][I]Wishing things away is not effective.[/I][/B]
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I think you are right that we mix up the slamming and rudder trips of a modern shaped boat with the effect of a fin keel. I wonder how many traditional shaped hulls there are with a fin keel? I'd have to go back to Contessas as an example of sea kindliness with a fin.
20-02-12, 10:19 #3
I don't see anything to argue with there.
Long keels will take the ground better than some fin keel designs, and an unprotected and unsupported spade rudder can be a worry, but all boats are a compromise.
20-02-12, 11:03 #4
I'll add one thing (well maybe two or three). Long keel designs generally mean deep bilges - a little bit of bilge water doesn't wash around, upsetting the inhabitants. It also provides a useful cellar for storage.
With a long keeler, as general rule, your feet are further below the surface of the water. On my Twister, I reckoned when I was downstairs I was effectively about waist deep. On the Arcona, I doubt that I'm knee deep. Strangely, deeper feels more comfortable - maybe something to do with a smaller arc that one's head moves through when the boat moves.
And then, it's very difficult to knock the keel off of a longie. And they're quite good at shrugging off potlines that are threatening the prop or rudder. And you've got full depth support for the rudder too, so that's less likely to come a cropper.Next time, it'll all be different.
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Long fin?
I sometimes think a "long fin" keel is a good compromise, as in the Rustler 42 (not that I could afford one, but plenty of other boats have longish fins). With a short fin, although you've got less drag and they are easier to manoeuvre (especially in reverse, which admittedly is no problem mid-ocean!), I worry about keel tripping if hitting a sandbank, or indeed the effect of colliding with a submerged shipping container. You've only got a few bolts holding the keel on, and if it falls off you're in trouble (plus even if it doesn't, you could weaken the boat's structure). Plus the unsupported spade rudder is anathema to me - I'd never have a boat with one, as they are so vulnerable.
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Well I've only been offshore on my own long keel boat so can't really compare what offshore is like in a fin. But it certainly is easy to balance the sails, tracks great and heaves to nicely. You counter your own argument about maybe being a little slower by saying that overall hardly any time is spent on passage anyway.
But on top of that is strength. Though mine is steel so solid as a rock anyway. Then in addition is having the rubustness of a transom hung rudder with the prop in an aperture a little safer from stray ropes and nets.
Don't think I'd sleep well at all offshore on a boat with an exposed spade rudder.
And again on top of all a factor might be that the older designs which are built much heavier than they are these days were just made that way.
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The earlier posts sum it up nicely. For peace of mind a long keel boat has inbuilt features that make it less likely for certain potentialy serious problems to happen. Our long keel heavy cutter is slow and not close winded. But when lightweight fin keelers are reefing she picks up and goes and has a very nice motion without any slamming. We are happy with our chosen compromise.
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20-02-12, 11:34 #9
I hope no-one minds my offering an opinion. I might be thought to be a bit of an armchair sailor given that my current boat has, err, two large diesels and zero sails. But for what it's worth I would suggest that the key attribute in terms of sea-kindliness is the ability to heave to.
I think that if one classified the long keelers and the fin keelers which can be hove-to on the one hand and the fin keelers which can't on the other, then one might be mking a useful distinction.
I think this might be what the OP was suggesting anyway so it's probably time for me to slink back to my dieselly lair.
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I do not think that a long keel is a guarantee of directional stability; the only long keeler I have owned suffered quite badly from weather helm and was not at all pleasant to steer. I don't think this is unique: Maurice Griffiths talks of using tiller lines to provide purchase to ease the strain of steering (though this might have as much to do with using a tiller to turn a rudder the size and shape of a barn door).
Long keelers don't need to reef as early as flatter-bottomed fin keelers but this comes at the expense of light-airs speed. Also, although a long-keeler will carry on upwind for longer without broaching, this does not mean that they heel any less, in fact the slack-bilged narrow designs of the fifties and early sixties sail at much greater angles of heel than more modern fin keelers with more form stability. I shudder at the memory of beating down channel for three days at an angle of 40 degrees. Uncomfortable and exhausting.
As to unsupported spade rudders, such advances have been made in engineering over the last twenty years that I think they would now be safe for the purposes for which the yacht is intended provided she is from a reputable designer and builder.


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June 2010 Oakland Unwrapped FavoritesFriday, June 18th, 2010
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Courier Bag from Haiku–A Courier Bag with Flair
We love this bag because it has lots of space, lots of pockets, and a cozy sleeve to secure a laptop. It doesn't look like every other messenger bag out there - it's got a little feminine flair (while still durable and super functional). They have purses wallets and other bags, too. From Oakland-based Haiku Bags .
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These biscotti, while still nice and crunchy, are fresher than anything you'll find in the stores, and come in many yummy flavors. Cranberry Almond has a nice vanilla cookie flavor without being overly sweet, with pairs nicely with tart cranberries and crunch almonds. Perfect for your tea, crumbled over ice cream, or right out of the box!
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If you're going to have your biscotti, you have to have your tea-and English Breakfast isn't just for breakfast anymore! L'Amyx makes the best cup of English Breakfast I have ever had, hands-down. Enjoy a steaming cup in the morning or afternoon, or brew it and pour it over ice for refreshing homemade iced tea.
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A boxed set of Cuir de Russie parfum, 3 x 7 ml. I opened one of the bottles an hour ago to dab some on, and it smells great so far. Bolder, tarrier and more leathery, but at the same time also softer and rounder.
The date codes under the bottles say 94 U… Could it be so straightforward as to actually mean 1994? I don't know, but my guess is that these are from the 80's or early 90's. I've also seen quite a few spotty labels from that era, maybe because of the adhesive they used?
I bought a nice gift set of Bvlgari Man. I got a fantastic evaluation from my Board of Directors this week and this is a reward to myself! No raise in this economy, but I am grateful to have a job!
I just placed an order for 50mls of The Dreamer.
And I bought 15ml of vintage Youth Dew, EdP, earlier today.
Oh, and I have 2x 50ml vintage L'Heure Bleue de Guerlain, EdT, comming my way
and 2x 15ml vintage Dioressence, pure parfum.
tott - I think you need to change your BN name to Mr. Chanel.
You lucky dog.
Mr. Chanel... Hmm. I'm not sure I could forsake all others and remain faithful to just one brand.
Was waiting for the cooler weather to pick this one up: Creed Acier Aluminum. Love love love it.
I gave this another try and i really really like it. I found it for 25 bucks for a 1.7 oz so awsome! The projection and logevity isnt as bad as i thought, and regardless of those two things, the scent itself is absolutely magnificent to me. Great addition to my wardrobe which i promised myself would not be added to til the end of the year, but fuck it!
Was giving some serious consideration to Pure Malt, but I ultimately went home with this lovely little number:
I was kinda hemmin'-and-hawin' because my Neiman's only had the 125ml bottles left in stock, but the very "enthusiastic" SA told me if I bought the bottle she'd put together I nice gift bag for me.
"And what will be in said gift bag?"
"Whatever you want."
Well, I left her to her own devices while a young man rang me up. Much to my delight, I found the following in the bag alongside the Halston: 2 AdP creams; 3 AdP Colonia samples; 2 Duc De Vervins samples; 6 Tom Ford For Men samples; and 6 substantial Francis Kurkdjian Lumiere Noir samples. Paying retail never felt so good.
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HELP! WHAT SHOULD I GO WITH?! Cristalle Edt or Eau Verte?!?!
Eau Verte is more wearable to a man, that's just my opinion. So, Eau verte
Aramis Havana and Aramis Devin, 100ml each. Fragrances like these restore my faith in designer.
Everyone is entitled to his own opinions, but not his own facts. Daniel Moynihan
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I went for the Edt. I thought it was as wearable as the Eau Verte. So...
Chanel Cristalle Edt 60 ml
Tom Ford - Black Orchid for my wife, and Tuscan Leather + Noir de Noir for myself.....
1) Burberry Brit
2) Chanel Allure
3) YSL La Nuit Pour L'homme
4) JPG Le Male
All bought today
Molecule 01
Want to buy/trade: looking for some escentric molecules kinski, I have a bunch of decants/samples including escentric 02 and escentric 01
Backup time... Vintage Opium and Parfum de Peau.
MPG Parfum d'Habit
And a bunch of samples
Montale - Black Aoud
Montale - Oud Cuir d'Arabie
F Malle - Vetiver Extraordinaire
F Malle - Noir Epices
PdN - New York
MPG - Santal Noble
S.Lutens - Se Majeste La Rose
Amouage - Lyric Man
Tauer - l'Air du Desert Marocain
Should keep me busy for a while
Ambré by Baldessarini
I have a sample of Ambré for almost 2 years now, always found it nice but thought I wouldn't like to pay the full price for it. Well, today I found it for ~35$ and instantly bought it.
To be honest, I don't really know what pure amber smells so I can't tell if the name is well chosen, but I'm sure I like this fragrance a lot yet.
Boozy ? Yeah, definitely, but in such a classy way ! It is a warm and soft scent, I feel nothing sharp in this one and that's exactly what I like in a fragrance.
The only letdown is it seems to be quite weak in longevity but... I always feel that with my new fragrances, so I'll have a better opinion about that in 1 month or so.
I'm glad I found this one, some people may find it generic, but in my little knowledge of perfume, I didn't smell something like that often. Very good one to add to my collection.
I found L'Eau D'Issey Miyake Pour Homme and JPG Le Male at Target on clearance. I paid around $25 apiece for 1.36 OZ sprays of each.
Geir Ness
very good fragrance. love it.
"Nothing breaks up a team faster than.. Herpes"
-- Top --
(1) Guerlain Tonka Imperiale (2) Creed Millesime Imperial
(3) Creed Silver Mountain Water (4) Creed Aventus
(5) Creed Green Irish Tweed (6) Thierry Mugler A*Men Pure Malt
(7) Amouage Reflection Man
Hermès Amazone (1975) Maurice Maurin Woody Floral Aldehyde
•Top Notes: Mandarin, Neroli, Violet Leaves, Rosewood, Bergamot, Cassie, Galbanum •Middle Notes: Blackcurrant Buds, Narcissus, Hyacinth, Iris, Jasmine, Raspberry, Lily of the Valley, Orris Root, Rose •Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Oakmoss, Cinnamon, Amber.
Yr good bud,
"Why spend life seeking that which does not satisfy? Why remain a slave, when freedom waits? Let your life shine; illumine the world with your truth!"
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Fiat justitia ruat cælum.
Let justice be done, even if the sky should fall.
Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus
Qui nihil potest sperare, desperet nihil.
Let him who can hope for nothing despair of nothing.
Male irato ferrum committitur.
It is an evil thing to arm an angry man.
today i scored 80% full
Unforgivable Eau Fraiche
for 19 bucks
Tell Hugo, he isnt boss anymore.
Nieruchomości Gorzów
bleu de chanel
Amazing fragrance for year round use.
I have managed to source an old favourite of mine... the wonderful men's Woody Oriental "Christos" by Greek-Australian designer Christopher Chronis. A scent that was discontinued over a decade ago, it boasts one of the more beautiful glass bottles that I have ever had the pleasure of collecting, in a deep violet hue.
And in keeping with all that is purple in hue, I also bought Guerlain Purple Fantasy.
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I've got a fever... And the only prescription is...
I got to have it!
Today I received:
Une Rose Vermeille by Tauer. Both the scent and the flacon are absolutely beautiful. A big thanks to Sorcery of Scent and Andy Tauer for letting me win this lovely scent!
The Candy Perfume Boy:One boy's obsession with perfume and all things smelly.
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No. 19 (vintage Eau de Cologne) by Chanel
Thanks U.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Absolue pour le Soir
Notes include infusion of benzoin from Siam, cumin, ylang-ylang, Bulgarian and Iranian rose honey, incense absolute, Atlas cedarwood and sandalwood.
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Going to give this a shot:
Six Scents Series Two - Fragrance 3: Solar Donkey Power
Notes include Bergamot, Sage, Geranium, Patchouli, Moss, Incense and Pine.
Six Scents Series One - Fragrance 3: The Spirit of Wood
Notes include Green Grass, Fig Leaves, Cypress, Elemi, Coriander, Cedar wood, Vetiver, Hinoki and White Amber.
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EdP, 50 ml.
Parfumerie Generale Bois Blond
Parfumerie Generale Hyperessence Matale
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A whole buncha Luckyscent samples:
Bas de Soie by Serge Lutens
Kiki EdP by Vero Profumo
Absolue Pour le Matin by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Une Rose Vermeille by Tauer
Onda EdP by Vero Profumo
Rubj EdP by Vero Profumo
Memoir Man by Amouage
Memoir Woman by Amouage
Absolue Pour le Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Eau d'Epices by Tauer
Vetyverio by Diptyque
Holygrace by CdG/Undervocer
Holygrapie by CdG/Undercover
Wonderwood by CdG
The Infidels by Agonist
So I finally caved in to the hype. After GIT, this has probably received the most amount of praise/hype/attention. Hell, it even has it's own section.It wasn't a 100% blind buy, it was more a calculated risk even though my lady friend only gave it a 5 on 10. My reasoning was 1. It's only £45, 2. It's called Pure Malt and I LOVE my whisky. 3. It'll be gone forever and I might as well just give it a go. I hope it lives up to everything it's said to be.
In last week´s inbox:
Creed Original Vetiver
Creed Royal Water
Guerlain Vol de Nuit (vintage extrait)
Lauder Metropolis
Jean Patou Adieu Sagesse
Jean Patou l´Heure Attendue
Jean Patou Chaldee
Jean Patou Pour Homme
Carven Vetiver Dry
"Wonderfully wild, eminently civilized" - Derby by Guerlain
My swap thread
Wow, pelle...
Pelle: Mmmmm @ vintage VdN extrait, and KA-CHING! at Patou Homme!
Today I bought a 8.4 flacon of Creed Aventus and a bottle of Amouage Reflection! I'm loving Amouage Reflection!!!


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Did not read that many of these post. But I will always stand by the fact that tanks are meat shields that take damage.
If they made it so we need 0 damage but had the ability to hold every thing that would be cool with me. Sure this wont happen seeing as we still need to kill stuff. But still if they added a % buff to threat and killed our dps that would be fine with me.
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Aloha feels like several films at once, crammed together and sped up, with results that are emotionally hollow and narratively confusing.
Aloha feels like several films at once, crammed together and sped up, with results that are emotionally hollow and narratively confusing.
Funny, heartfelt, and gorgeously shot. This is an excellent film.
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
Patrice Leconte's "Monsieur Hire" is a tragedy about loneliness and erotomania, told about two solitary people who have nothing else in common. It involves a…
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An FFC writes about the use of Giuseppe Verdi's "Dies Irae" in "Mad Max: Fury Road".
An FFC looks back at Prashant Bhargava's only film after his recent passing.
An FFC writes about the use of Giuseppe Verdi's "Dies Irae" in "Mad Max: Fury Road".
An FFC looks back at Prashant Bhargava's only film after his recent passing.
Lena Dunham and Amy Schumer; Why "Entourage" is bound to fail; Some corporations deserve capital punishment; Women in "Mad Max" and "Transformers"; "Grace of Monaco"…
A piece on Walerian Borowczyk's "The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Miss Osbourne"
Family squabbles have a way of turning ugly in a matter of seconds, and yet can be weirdly comical to a bystander. Relatives know too much about each other and have too wide a range of weaponry to choose from. When a burned dinner from ten years before can suddenly surface as a major accusation, it's safe to say that all bets are off and we enter the realm of the absurd.
"Everybody in Our Family," a new film by Romanian director Radu Jude, is a violent, funny and disconcerting vision of a familial argument turned into actual slugfest. What makes the movie compelling is that even though the characters act in extreme ways, the whole thing doesn't seem exaggerated in the least.
Marius (Serban Pavlu), a thirty-something divorced dentist, plans to take his small daughter Sofia (Sofia Nicolaescu) to the seaside. The girl lives with Marius' ex-wife Otilia (Mihaela Sirbu) and her new partner Aurel (Gabriel Spahiu). When Marius arrives and announces it's time for the long-planned camping trip, his former mother-in-law, Coca (Tamara Buciuceanu-Botez), informs him that the girl was sick just the day before and that the trip may be not such a great idea. Aurel seconds her, even though Sofia seems fine. Marius doesn't take no for an answer, and since his ex-wife is still at the beautician's, he decides to simply take his daughter and leave. A fight with Aurel ensues and once Otilia joins the party, things get really nasty.
Even though the elderly Coca tries to placate him, Marius goes off his rocker in a spectacular fashion. He bangs Aurel over the head with a frying pan, gags him and ties him up — just for starters. The film turns into an epic fulfillment of every Ralph Kramden-like threat of what will happen "one of these days" if a man is pushed to his limit. Old wounds are opened and no can of worms is left untouched. By the time Marius and Otilia are exchanging startlingly vulgar barbs (all the more jarring in mouths of folks priding themselves on their education), there is a delirious feeling in the air. We laugh — mainly because there's barely any malice in the picture, just a gargantuan failure of communication.
Movies that tackle explosive conflicts set in confined spaces usually originate as stage plays and can be burdened by glib wordiness. Even such pressure-cooker classics like "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (or the more recent "Carnage") ultimately feel like elegant contraptions for actors to exercise their chops. "Everybody in Our Family," on the other hand, is much more raw: the dialogue is seemingly messy and unpredictable, editing is choppy, and the whole situation feels as banal, silly and horrifying as only an actual altercation can be.
What makes the movie work is the consistent, comical self-pity of Marius, who at one point even professes mad love for Otilia and says they should get back together again. It's a great moment for the actress Mihaela Sirbu, who manages to convey that tiny glimmer of amusement still dancing inside her, letting us know that Marius and Otilia were probably a great couple long ago. In this moment, the film plays almost like a kitchen-sink version of "His Girl Friday," with madcap Marius trying to save Otilia from a lifetime of boredom with Aurel the fuddy-duddy. He even quotes poetry to her and her expression makes it clear that no one has done it in a long, long time.
Not as extreme as Cristi Puiu's "Aurora," which waited about two hours before allowing the events to coalesce into some sort of a plot, Jude's film nevertheless takes its time setting up its centerpiece. The first half is constructed almost entirely of small non-events, which is in accordance with the recent trend in New Romanian Cinema, of which Puiu is the patron saint — a fascinating and much-awarded string of films that redefine screen realism in their dedication to process, duration and detail.
The last shot of the movie is great in an unobtrusive way that made me think of the closing scene of one of my favorite films of recent years, "The Kid with a Bike." The main character, bleeding and shaken — but already going back to old habits, as indicated by the cigarette he lights up — simply walks away from the camera and down a busy street. We've witnessed the violent turmoil he experienced (and caused), but we're forced to let go of him just as his nerves start to settle down. What Jude suggests is that Marius is a volatile man of passion who would better fit into another period in history. Had he lived in medieval times, he would be that guy who burns down three villages to get a girl's attention, or starts a war over a misplaced token of affection. Jude doesn't make us admire him, but he leaves us no choice but to acknowledge how much life there is in the guy.
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IMPORTANT: before watching the video linked below you should:
STEP 1: Get a copy of your current child support order. The order may be from a Child Support Case, Paternity Case, or your Divorce. The forms will ask questions about the current child support order so you will need this information. Visit the courthouse where your case is filed to buy a copy or contact Court Administration to ask them to mail you a copy.
STEP 2: Download and print the forms packet for the Motion to Modify Child Support. This video goes over each form in the packet for people filing in the Expedited Process. However, this video may still be helpful for the District Court Process as well.
Motion to Modify Child Support Forms (Ex Pro): Forms to ask the court to modify your current child support order using the Expedited Process. If the Child Support Office is NOT involved in your case, then use the Motion to Modify Child Support (District Ct.).
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STEP 3: Watch all video chapters listed below on how to fill out and complete your Motion to Modify Child Support forms.
This video has 6 Chapters, and you may stop and re-start any chapter as needed. Start with Chapter 1 so you learn the steps required to file a Motion to Modify Child Support.
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Paradox Blue
Paradox Blue
by Jacomo
MFor Men
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- Design House: Jacomo
- Fragrance Notes: vanilla, cedar, basil, amber, tangelos, cardamom, vetiver, mangosteen, and musk.
- Year Introduced: 1999
- Recommended Use: romantic
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Rocky Mountain Bicycles humbly began in the basement of a Vancouver British Columbia bike shop, in 1981. The employees first imported bikes to sell to their customers. Later, they began manufacturing and importing frames to their exact specifications. Rocky Mountain now produces mountain bikes, road bikes, and urban bicycles. The company has come quite a ways from their modest beginning; however, their core values have never wavered. Rocky Mountain Bicycles is just as sought after now as they were in 1981.
When designing the Instinct, Rocky Mountain took what they learned from making superior cross country bikes and added in some trail mauling attitude, to design a 29er that is both efficient, yet rugged enough to make it through the trails when the terrain gets gnarly. Rocky Mountain is known within the industry for pouring tons of R&D (research and development) into their bicycle designs. Creating the Instinct was no exception. You'll find the geometry spot on for a 29er cross country/ trail bike, due to Rocky's new RTC 29 geometry. With RTC 29 geometry, the myth that a 29er can't handle technical terrain ends here. The short tope tube gives the rider a more natural, 26" bike feel, with more maneuverability. The Instinct also features Ride- 9, which allows riders to customize their geometry and suspension rate to their riding style, and weight. Ride- 9 allows the rider to adjust the head angle from 67.7° to 69.3°, and the seat angle from 73.7° to 75.3°, by rotating a chip at the top of the shock mount.
The Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 is composed of FORM™ 7005 series custom hydroformed alloy, and uses Rocky Mountain's ABC™ pivots. ABC™ Pivots are Rocky Mountain's patent pending Angular Bushing Concept™ pivots. ABC™ pivots are lighter, more durable, and are laterally stiffer than cartridge bearings. The Tapered head tube and Press Fit bottom bracket add stiffness to the frame for maximum pedal efficiency. Internal cable routing makes for a sleek looking bike, and helps to reduce cable contaminants and snagging.
The Instinct 950 features an impressive build that is perfect for every day riding, and the casual race. Rocky Mountain chose Fox Suspension pieces due to their high quality, reliability, and light weight. The Fox 32 Float 29 CTD features 130mm of smooth air sprung suspension. The Float utilizes Fox's new CTD technology. CTD stands for Climb, Trail, and Descend. Flip the switch to the terrain you are riding for a custom tuned feel. Fox designed CTD, so riders won't have to deal with confusing low speed compression settings. CTD technology allows the rider to manipulate their fork multiple times during a single ride, for the best possible ride. To complete the suspension package, Rocky Mountain chose the Float CTD Custom Race Valved rear shock. SmoothLink suspension design features minimal pedal feedkback so you get a smoother pedal stroke, especially on uphill climbs. The rear pivot was placed above the rear hub axle, which keeps the average chain torque line parallel to the lower link, which eliminates pedal- bob. Together, the Fox Suspension pieces work together to create a harmonious ride. Though the suspension design and Fox Shocks pieces are amazing, there is more. SRAM X.7 MatchMaker shifters are paired with a SRAM X.7 S3 front derailleur and SRAM X.9 rear derailleur. Together these components allow you to shift through the gears quickly and without any hesitation. Avid Elixir 50 XM hydraulic brakes provide ample braking power and are fast cooling.
The Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 is an amazing package. Spot on 29er geometry, a high end component build, and expert craftsmanship set this 29er apart from its competition.
|FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. Adjustable RTC-29™ Geometry + Suspension Rate
|Fox 32 Float 29 130 CTD
|Front Travel
|130mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
|Rear Shock
|Fox Float CTD Custom Race Valved
|Rear Travel
|SmoothLink™ Design 130mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
|Head Set
|Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered
|Race Face 6° x 60-90mm
|Race Face Evolve 3/4 Rise Ø31.8mm x 725mm x 9° Sweep
|Avid Elixir 50 XM Hydraulic Disc 180mm
|Brake Levers
|Avid Elixir 50 XM
|Sram X7 MatchMaker Triggers 2x10spd
|Gearing (FR)
|Sram X7 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd
|Gearing (RR)
|Sram X9 Type 2 All Mountain 10spd
|Cranks & Chainrings
|Race Face Evolve 170-175mm 36/24T 10spd
|Bottom Bracket
|Race Face Press Fit Team XC
|Hubs (FR)
|Wheeltech SL Hi Tension Straight Pull / Precision Sealed Japanese Bearings / 24H / 15mm Axle
|Hubs (RR)
|Wheeltech SL Hi Tension Straight Pull / Precision Sealed Japanese Bearings / 28H / 12 x 142mm Axle
|Sram PG-1030 11-36T 10spd
|Sram PC-1031 10spd
|DT Swiss Champion
|Wheeltech Inferno 25 by SUNringlé
|Tires (RR/FR)
|Continental Folding F: Mountain King 29
|Seat Post
|Rocky Mountain XC 30.9mm x 400mm
|Rocky Mountain XC Light
|Head Angle
|67.7° - 69.3°
|67.7° - 69.3°
|67.7° - 69.3°
|67.7° - 69.3°
|67.7° - 69.3°
|Seat Angle
|73.7° - 75.3°
|73.7° - 75.3°
|73.7° - 75.3°
|73.7° - 75.3°
|73.7° - 75.3°
|Seat Tube length
|Horiz. Toptube Length
|Headtube Length
|Chainstay Length
|BB Drop
|40mm - 21mm
|40mm - 21mm
|40mm - 21mm
|40mm - 21mm
|40mm - 21mm
|Standover Height
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Love this bike and the price. My first 29'er. Had ridden others and wasnt sure I wanted to make the switch, but this bike changed my mind. Had a small issue with the rear shock toggle switch but fox quickly repaired it under warranty. Cant go wrong with this one!
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Softball Camps
Fall 2014 Creighton Softball Hitting Leagues
Sundays: November 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th (4 weeks)
Session 1: 1:00–2:30 pm (Ages 14 & Up)
Session 2: 3:00–4:30 pm (Ages 8-13)
The Creighton Softball Fall Hitting League is designed to help further develop softball players that are interested in enhancing their offensive hitting skills. The League runs for four weeks and is supervised by the Creighton University Softball coaching staff and players.
Each session will be broken into two main parts; an instructional period and a competitive period. The instructional period will focus on teaching the fundamentals of a consistent, balanced, and powerful swing through the use of drill work, along with zone awareness and situational hitting.
The competitive session will allow players to apply their skills in a fun and competitive environment. Players accumulate points by hitting designated areas throughout the cage and by performing situational hitting successfully (bunts, hit and runs, opposite field hitting, etc.).
Location: Creighton's indoor hitting facility located in the Kitty Gaughan Pavilion adjacent to the baseball and softball fields located on 22nd and Burt.
Cost: $95.00 per hitter. Fee includes the cost of the four-week session, as well as a camp t-shirt.
Equipment: Each hitter is responsible for bringing their own bat, helmet and, if used, batting gloves. Tennis shoes can be worn in the hitting facility.
Registration: All campers must have a registration and parental consent form on file prior to participating. Registration will take place in the Kitty Gaughan Pavilion prior to the start of the first week of camp.
Online registration is also available at CreightonSoftballCamps.com.
Questions: Call (402) 280-3286 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com
** Camps will be limited to the first 30 hitters in each session so hurry to reserve your spot via mail, phone or e-mail by October 23rd! **
Per NCAA regulations, Creighton softball camps are open to any and all entrants, and are limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender.
December 28-30, 2014
Offense and Defense
For more information: GoCreighton.com
CAMP OVERVIEW: The Creighton Softball coaching staff would like to invite you to our 2014 Winter Softball Camps. These camps provide an opportunity for players of all ages to learn and develop their skills under the personal attention of the Bluejay softball staff. Fundamentals will be emphasized through individual and group instruction combined with drill work to help each player become the best she can be.
Ages 8-13
Junior Jays Hitting Camp $55
December 30 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Instruction will focus on teaching players the proper swing mechanics to promote bat speed and consistency at the plate. Each player will go through a variety of supervised hitting stations to reinforce concepts being taught. Campers should provide their own helmet and bat.
*Location: Kitty Gaughan Pavilion
Junior Jays Fundamental Camp $55
December 30 1-3:30 p.m.
Camp includes proper method of warm-up with strong emphasis on throwing and receiving fundamentals. Fielding mechanics and base running will both be addressed through extensive drill work.
*Location: Rasmussen Center
Ages 14 & up
Senior Jays Hitting 1 - Fundamentals $55
December 28 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Instruction will focus on the proper swing mechanics to promote increased bat speed and consistency at the plate. Each player will go through a variety of supervised hitting stations to reinforce concepts being taught. Campers should provide their own helmet and bat.
*Location: Kitty Gaughan Pavilion
Senior Jays Hitting 2 - Slapping/Short Game $55
December 28 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Camp includes right- and left-hand slapping as well as short game fundamentals. Situational bunting including sacrifice, surprise, triple bunt,, squeeze, and slapping will be taught through drill work, machine work, and live arm. Campers should provide their own helmet and bat.
*Location: Kitty Gaughan Pavilion
Senior Jays Defense 1 - Fundamentals $55
December 29 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Camp includes proper method of warm-up with strong emphasis on throwing and receiving fundamentals. Fielding mechanics and base running will all be addressed through extensive and more challenging drill work.
*Location: Rasmussen Center
Senior Jays Defense 2 - Positional Play $55
December 29 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Instruction will focus on position-specific techniques. Players will be divided so outfield, infield corner and middle, pitcher, and catcher mechanics can be addressed. In addition, situational instruction will be incorporated.
*Location: Rasmussen Center
FACILITIES: Creighton's indoor hitting facility located in the Kitty Gaughan Pavilion adjacent to the baseball and softball fields located on 22nd and Burt will be the site for all hitting camps. The Rasmussen Center located on 18th and Burt St. will be the location for the Junior and Senior Jays' Defensive clinics. Lunch will NOT be provided. However, campers can bring their lunch and dine in these facilities in between camps.
EQUIPMENT: Campers should bring their own bat and helmet for the hitting camps and glove for the fundamentals along with comfortable workout attire. You can wear tennis shoes in all of our indoor facilities and cleats are allowed in the Rasmussen Center.
HEALTH CARE: All campers must carry their own insurance. Creighton Softball Camp and Creighton University cannot be responsible for injuries sustained at the camp.
REGISTRATION: All campers must have a registration and parental consent form on file prior to participating. Registration will take place in the Kitty Gaughan Pavilion for hitting camps and at the Rasmussen Center for defensive camps.
Each camper will receive a Creighton Softball T-shirt (one shirt per camper for the week)!
**Please reserve your spot via mail, phone or e-mail by December 13!**
For registrations after that date, please contact Renae Sinkler at email@example.com.
REGISTER ON-LINE FOR CAMP!!!! Visit CreightonSoftballCamps.com
REFUND POLICY: A 50% refund will be given for notification received prior to December 20. No refunds will be granted after December 20.
QUESTIONS: Call (402) 280-3286 or email: email@example.com
Per NCAA regulations, Creighton softball camps are open to any and all entrants, and are limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender.
Brent Vigness
Head Coach
Brent Vigness is in his 22nd season as the head coach of the Creighton Softball Team and owns a record of 664-470-3. The 2013, 2008, 2007 and 1998 MVC Coach of the Year has guided the Bluejays to seven regular season conference titles, and six MVC Tournament titles as well as seven berths to the NCAA Tournament.
Vigness led Creighton to the BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals in the Bluejays' inaugural year in the league. The Jays won three straight regular season conference championships from 2007-09 and have made five NCAA Regional Tournament appearances over the last 10 years. CU compiled two straight 40-plus win seasons in 2008 and 2007 while earning an MVC Tournament Championship.
Under Vigness, the Bluejay softball team was the winningest team in the Missouri Valley Conference over their last ten seasons in the conference. The Bluejays are tied for most consecutive conference tournament championships with three. In 2010, the Bluejays again broke records in team and individual homeruns (season), and individual RBI, runs, total bases, walks, HBP, and sacs as well as pitching records (season and career) in wins, strike outs, appearances, starts, complete games and innings.
Jami Strinz- Penner
Assistant Coach
Jami Strinz-Penner, is in her first year as an assistant coach. After competing at Bradley University 1998-2001, Strinz-Penner continued her playing career as a member of Ireland's National Team and in the Italian Professional Softball League with the Langhirno Caggiati until 2005.
A native of Pleasant Hill, Oregon, Strinz-Penner is in her eighth season as a college coach, where she has focused primarily on developing pitchers. Most recently, she served as the head coach of the Blaze Gold travel softball team based out of Beaverton, Oregon, where she also provided private hitting and pitching instruction to players from Oregon and Washington.
During her playing career at Bradley, Strinz-Penner led the Braves in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched. She is a current member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, the National Association of Collegiate Woman Athletic Administrators and the Alliance of Woman Coaches.
Jami works primarily with pitchers and catchers.
Renae Sinkler
Assistant Coach
Renae Sinkler is in her fourth year as an assistant coach. She served as the volunteer assistant coach in 2011 after a record setting career as a Bluejay, playing from 2007-2010. Throughout her career, Renae started at first base, left field, shortstop, and designated hitter. This two-time MVC Player of the Year and three-time All MVC earned Third Team All-American honors in 2010 and was named National Player of the Week on April 14, 2008.
Sinkler holds Bluejay single-season records for home runs, RBI, total bases and runs scored. She also ranks second all-time in the Creighton career record book for home runs, RBI, and total bases.
Renae works primarily with outfielders and infielders.


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Miami Athletes of the Week
January 8, 2013Richmond High School
OXFORD, Ohio - After stepping away from Miami Hockey to represent their country and helping the U.S. capture a gold medal, freshman forwards Riley Barber and Sean Kuraly are Miami's Male Athletes of the Week connected by Frontier Communications. Senior forward Kirsten Olowinski is the Miami Female Athlete of the Week connected by Frontier Communications after leading the women's basketball team to a big road win.
Barber (Livonia, Mich.) and Kuraly (Dublin, Ohio) were selected to the U.S. National Junior Team, just the sixth and seventh Miami players ever to do so, and helped the Stars and Stripes win the gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia. The gold-medal finish was just the third in U.S. history at the nearly 40-year old tournament while the freshman duo became the first RedHawks to capture gold at the World Junior Championship, which started Dec. 26, 2012 and ended Jan. 5, 2013, when Barber and Kuraly helped the U.S. top Sweden, 3-1, in the gold-medal game.
For the tournament, Barber totaled six points in seven games, scoring three goals, which tied for third on the team, while adding three assists. He posted a +1 rating while putting 24 shots on goal, second on the team. Barber notched two of his three goals in the quarterfinal win over the Czech Republic Jan. 2 and had a three-point game in the opener against Germany.
Kuraly recorded three points in seven games at the World Junior Championship on a goal and two assists. He finished with a +4 rating while taking 18 shots on goal. Kuraly scored Team USA's first goal of the tournament, finding the back of the net just 19 seconds into the first game against Germany Dec. 27. His goal was the game-winner in the 8-0 defeat of the Germans, as he finished with two points in the contest.
The Miami Male Athlete of the Week honor is the third for Barber this year, all coming in the last five weeks, while Kuraly claimed the accolade for the first time in his career.
Olowinski (Erie, Pa.) recorded another double-double on the road against a talented Duquesne team that was receiving votes in the AP Poll, as she led the RedHawks to a 54-49 win over the Dukes on Saturday. She finished with a team-high-tying 16 points to go along with 11 rebounds, including four on the offensive glass, for her 34th career double-double. It puts her only one short of Miami's all-time record of 35 double-doubles set by Hall-of-Famer Monica Niemann (1991-95). Olowinski also was a distributor throughout the game, leading the 'Hawks with four assists. She also had a block, nailed a 3-pointer, and was 5-for-6 from the free throw line, hitting two key free throws in the last couple of minutes after the Dukes had pulled the score to within one.
Olowinski has now earned Miami Female Athlete of the Week three times this year, also all in the last five weeks, and four times in her career, also winning once as a junior.
Barber and Kuraly rejoin the RedHawks this weekend as the hockey team heads north to take on CCHA foe Northern Michigan Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11-12. Olowinski leads the women's basketball team back on the court Thursday, Jan. 10 as Miami opens Mid-American Conference (MAC) play at Ball State before heading to Western Michigan on Sunday, Jan. 13.
The next Miami Athletes of the Week connected by Frontier Communications will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 15. For a list of previous winners, click here.
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