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Can a better pedal improve my technique?
P.S. I'm not John Bonham but I want to "acquire" his right foot. :(
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
Well, the answer will always be, "maybe". The Tama low-end pedals aren't bad, and they function as they should. I myself play Tama Iron Cobra Juniors because I like the simplicity and like the pedal plate on the bottom. If I take the plate off, it becomes the low-end Tama pedal you're probably using.
And the thing is, if you got the same kind of pedal from anyone else (DW, Pearl, Yamaha, etc.,...) it's not going to feel too different. You'll get a different feeling from Axis, Trick, or the Sonor Jojo Meyer pedal I think. You could step up to a better pedal, like Tama's Iron Cobra - but to me they feel like my juniors with more adjustments I don't need. If anything, getting a better pedal will remove all doubt that the pedal is holding you back (mentally, anyway).
You should try an ancient Ludwig Speed King - I started out on one of those and it feels significantly different than everything else. But when I left that pedal and went to a DW5000 I suddenly felt like I could fly ;) Good luck in your quest!
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
If you can afford a good pedal, get one. A better design, with newer parts and smooth action, will make it easier to play what you can already play.
However, you won't get quick doubles until you practice them in a variety of contexts, and a host of other exercises, every day and for a decent period of time. Maybe the reason you're not making the sort of progress you wish is because you don't know what, and how, to practice? The right methods and materials will grow your skill much faster than any pedal.
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
Go choose a nice pedal and find out.
You're probably going to buy one later anyway.
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When I started playing and got my own kit I was using a cheapie Tama pedal, probably the same thing you're using with a single chain and no bottom plate. It clicks and clacks and slides from side to side when I play. I bought an Axis shortboard and played on it for a bit. Went back and forth between the Tama and the Axis for a while. I went through a 2 month phase where I played the Tame because I thought I liked the chain drive better. When I tried the Axis out again I was amazed at how much cleaner my foot technique sounded.
The moral of this is that a good pedal will not be a substitute for good technique and hours or practice but it will certainly help. I use a few different cheapie chain drive pedals when I take lessons. I do notice a difference and I can play much better on my own pedal.
What I would recommend is try out as many different pedals as you can, either on a friend's kit, at the store or (my favorite) buying them used on Craigslist. Take your time and fiddle around with the adjustments till you know the pedal in and out. Buy a dirty Speedking and clean it up, PM me if you need some links on this. The pedal should feel like an extension of your right foot that is used to play your bass. Practice, practice and more practice will help develop your technique but a good, dialed in pedal will allow you properly utilize that technique.
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The good news is, most pedals in the $75+ range are pretty smooth, and adjustable enough to better allow your foot to be its best. Some are smoother than others or have a few extra adjustments to really dial them in, but even some lower-end pedals are really nice for the price. A few years ago Ludwig (and others) had a Gibraltar-made pedal with a black footboard for well under $100, which was surprisingly smooth and agile.
A new pedal by itself won't improve your technique, but it will allow your technique to improve.
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On Sundays I play another guy's kit. It has a Groove Percussion pedal. It's fine for a beginner, I guess, but this pedal gives me problems. It takes more effort to play and it can lag my beat a little if I'm not on top of it because it takes a lot more effort to do the sixteenth notes. I'm used to my Axis pedal which has great action on the sixteenth notes. Also, this pedal gives me cramps in my toes. I got a cramp right in the middle of a song last night and my timing was all over the place. Needless to say, the band leader was very unhappy with my performance on that song and I had to apologize profusely. I had to play the next song with a small cramp in my foot. Luckily it was a slow one. Breathe.
I'm pretty sure it's the pedal. The stupid hi-hat pedal gives me problems too, whereas my Iron Cobra and Sonor ones are great. In fact, I like the cheaper Sonor one better. So think about the hi-hat pedal too.
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Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
Pedals are sort of like sticks, it becomes a personal preference. Some pedals feel better to me than others, while the opposite could be true for someone else. If your pedal is in shambles, then for sure replace or fix it. But the pedal itself wont make you better. That would be like thinking a certain stick will make you better. Remember, you play the pedal, not the other way around. If it feels good on your foot, go with it. If the pedal feels awkward and uncomfortable, too light or heavy, then I would say replace it.
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In my opinion the pedal shouldn't have an effect on how you play..
Of course, if the pedal is broken or rusty so it's not working then it's obvious that you can't improve.
But, I have played on a lot of pedals actually, some very high end pedals and some very cheap pedals for like 10 bugs.
In the first years when I started playing drums my pedal was an old Sonor pedal where the footboard was all sloppy, the spring was like 20 years old but I managed to play on it and today I can say I don't regret I didn't buy a new pedal.
I'm not sure if a cheap pedal will limit your abilities, I sometimes have the feeling when i played live that the crappy premier whatever pedal works better than an expensive DW 5000 pedal or pearl pedal.
A new/different pedal will feel different so just check out some pedals and maybe you'll find a pedal for 50 bugs that you like more than a pedal for 500 bugs.
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
A Ferrari wont make you a better driver. The best pedal is only as good as the guy using it. there are a lot of mid range pedals out there that are perfect for most of us.
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
go to a music store. spend half a day in there trying every pedal... when you narrow it down. go to another store and do the same thing. try every pedal, use your friends pedals. and do some searching on the internet.
For me I can play faster on the axis than any other pedal. because it works with MY technique and style. I know guys that HATE axis. But i have also tried every other pedal I can get my hands on to be sure its the right one for me.
You also have to remember EVERY pedal has a ton of settings to change the feel,response,power,speed,angle so once you have a preference you can really start adjusting. Just something to remember in the shops or buddies houses before you judge a pedal that's not set for you
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Iron Cobra or Speed Cobra.
I am a FIRM believer that better pedals can elevate your level of play.
I regret not getting them sooner.
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They can make your bad technique work better but actually it will become a crutch. Buddy Rich, Tony Williams, John Bonham.... those guys didn't have the fortune of playing pedals like we have today.
Will they make sticks that play themselves someday? I hope not.
I learned on my standard Tama single-chain pedal that was wobbly as heck. Then I got a crappy Gibralter double-pedal... it SUCKED. But I worked hard to develop power, accuracy and "slide doubles", while NEVER burying the beater. Finally, I got serious gigs that paid well and I was playing 4 or 5 nights a week so I felt I deserved a good pedal.
Practice, practice, practice...
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My take is different than most...nice, high quality and functional equipment will make you play better. You will want to play more and you will not get frustrated as easily when you know you're playing a high end instrument or accessory. The less frustration, the more practice, the more you can focus on improving.
To say the old timers didn't have good equipment is a farce. They didn't play Speed Cobras or DW9000s, but they played the absolute best available at the time...most in the 70s-80s played a Speed King, which is still available today and those pedals made back in the day still function quite well in the 21st century.
I will always defer to improving your equipment when you believe it will take your game to the next level...I don't care if it's drums, guitar, golf clubs, hockey skates...I've played bargain level products and I've played high end in everything I do...that stuff is high end for a reason.
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Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
I've learned from my experiences over the years that when I buy a musical instrument, piece of electronics, tools, etc, I buy the absolute best I can afford, even if it means cutting back on my beer budget or whatever for a couple of months. I've never regretted spending too much on those things, but I've often regretted spending too little.
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I think a better quality pedal that's adjusted properly to work with your foot makes things easier to pull off, but ultimately it all comes down to the skill of the player. I can play what I can play on almost any pedal, but I find that I have an easier time on certain pedals. For instance, I have an 11 year old IC that works well, and it has been a durable workhorse for countless gigs. I don't feel like its holding me back, BUT, everytime I mess around with a Pearl Eliminator, I find it easier to pull off quick doubles and triples. I feel like it gets out of my way a little better than the IC (which is why I'm about to break down and buy one). I guess I'm not really on one side of the debate or the other lol. Its the skill of the player, no question, but a good pedal that fits your style of playing will make what you can do already easier to pull off, IMHO.
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
Kind of a tricky question. I'd say a qualified yes, to a small degree. But practice and technique is far more important.
The qualifier is defining 'better'. I had a very inexpensive, beginner's pedal, that I could really wail with. Not sure exactly why - probably a combination of size, spring tension, beater length/weight, and so on.
Anyways, the point is that most drummers would probably laugh at that pedal if you called it 'better'. But still, I could play faster, and it felt more natural, than some much more expensive pedals I've tried.
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At first I hated this analogy, and brushed it off. But after considering your whole point, I'd suggest that the Ferrari has a lot of feedback and communicative properties that normal cars do not, hence why most people can't drive competitively. A Ferrari commands that you listen to it, and it will tell you everything you need to do to it to make it efficient. The more feedback and communication you have with your pedal, the more aware a player might be.
In a car, there are few feedback mechanisms... The largest inputs are the steering wheel, brake pedal, and throttle.
Ever brake from 160mph to 45mph going into a corner in a Ferrari? There is so much the car is telling you through the brake pedal. It really tunes in your feet. The car will tell you when it is ready to have have the steering input begin (so you can begin turn-in with the steering wheel as you let up on the brake pedal).
My biggest issue with pedals is that I had to learn when to hit the beat, and it wasn't always when I needed it to be there (same reason I tighten the crap out of my cymbals). This is where subroutines begin (the unconscious calculations that net the desired result automatically).
Funny story - I had an old set of Tama double Iron Cobras. Due to a lot of transportation and setting up/tearing down, the middle connecting bar started to wear, at the place the screws held in the middle. So there was a little play on the left pedal. This play translated into delay from when I struck the pedal until the beater hit the head. No amount of tightening fixed this, because the metal was no longer there. I adjusted my play unconsciously, until my playing became even for the next several years. Recently (over a year ago), I purchased a new set of Speed Cobras (looking to upgrade), and the Cobra Coil is something I've gotten used to. I figured it was a natural progression. When I played them for the first time, I was so uneven, because my programming of my left foot had become so consistent, I was constantly hitting the left pedal too soon. This took about 2 months to finally dial out (after a lot of practice). One day I played my home kit, and there were my old double pedals... Without thinking too much about it, I started playing and now my left foot was dragging behind. UUUUGGGGGHHHH! Took the pedals off, bought a second set of Speed Cobras for the home kit.
Moral of the story - equipment matters - BUT, only if you can outplay the limitations of the current equipment.
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I bet you crank the $hit out of your cymbal stands and tom mounts too. Your poor drums...
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And when I've broken screws, it's because I'm using some new wrench or gizmo that supposedly makes things easier... I've found that nothing replaces the old T-key. Definitely a lot more sensitive for tuning and tightening.
It's the little things...
*edit: But now that I recall - the connecting bar had to be collapsed, because it didn't fit into the case. So I had to remove the bar from both pedals, and then again loosen (or remove) the screws to collapse the connecting bar so it fit inside the case.
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
What, exactly, are you doing to improve your foot technique? If the answer is shopping for pedals, well...
A good teacher would be able to look at your current ability, and write down at least 5 exercises to practice in order to improve your technique and speed. If you practice those 5 things for 2 minutes each day (10 minutes a day total), you should see significant improvement in 2 weeks, and serious improvement in 6 weeks.
And you should buy a decent pedal as a reward for your hard work. Before you buy, try out all those exercises on a bunch of pedals at your local shop. Because of your practice, you will be much more aware of what makes a particular pedal feel good. Without that practice under your belt, you'll just buy the pedal that looks cool, or that someone else said is very good.
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
It's never an easy question to answer. There's no doubt a quality pedal can free you up from limitations......but it's no guarantee that it's actually the pedal that is the problem in the first place.
Yes, quality gear can assist you in improving your technique.....but it's not a guarantee. Especially if it's not the real problem to begin with. The pedal can't play for you. You still need to put in the work. If you're not putting in the time and effort then it won't matter what pedal you have. Something to think about.
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What I love about new gear is that it can really motivate you to play. Often, this incentive alone makes it worth buying a nice new doohickey every now and then. :)
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Better pedals will improve the speed of your technique, and make it easier to do what you are doing with less fatigue, but will not better your technique unless it is a technique that is being hindered by slow heavy pedals.
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
We all try to get the maximum out of our new pedals when we get them home from the store. If you just channel that initial enthusiasm and refuse to get off those pedals for a few months, guaranteed you will improve. It won't be just the pedal, but it might just be pedal, if you get my drift!
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I'm the same way with cymbals... When shiny and new, I tend to practice different styles.
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
As a relative noob drummer and a picky gear hound, I'll take a swing at this.
To answer the question in your thread title, I'd have to say, no, a better pedal cannot improve your technique.
Perhaps what you really wanted to know is whether a poor pedal can hinder your technique, and in my experience (including 35 years of playing guitar, bass, and keyboards, woodworking, electronics, computers, etc.), unequivocally, YES, crappy gear can hold you back.
gish mentioned it in passing, but the first thing I would do in you situation is make sure I had adjusted my existing pedal properly.
When I first started playing a year ago, I borrowed a low end Tama from a friend and struggled with it. Then I picked up a low end Pearl on CL and suddenly I could play a lot of stuff more easily that I couldn't with the Tama.
Eventually, I examined how the pedals were adjusted, and the spring was cranked way tight on the Tama, and the beater angle was way back. After I changed those things, the pedal became much friendlier (although I still preferred the Pearl).
Also, check your throne height. May seem odd, but I find that throne height affects my bass pedal technique.
Bottom line: learn how to set up and adjust your hardware. This will serve you well when you eventually get a better pedal with half a dozen adjustments on it.
(All I have said goes for the hi hat stand as well. When I tuned the spring tension, etc. I could do a lot more subtle stuff.)
Anyway, Guitar Center sent out a card showing a brand new Tama pedal for $40 on their Labor Day sale. Might be a good bet.
Re: can a better pedal improve my technique?
I would say: brands aside, chain, direct drive or strap makes a big difference to the feel of a pedal.
Because I am an old fart, in the old days you chose between direct drive and a strap. The strap tended to be favoured by jazzers because of its lighter feel. I have noticed some classic drummers still play with a strap - probably because that is what they used from youth.
Chain drives appeared (I think) in the 80s. Personally I am not sure why they became standard but I suppose they must be more robust than the other styles.
I think direct drives are better because a movement mismatch between the plate and the beater is impossible. But if you are a metalhead then a chain might be better for robustness.
It is an important choice because I think your foot and movements will get used to the type of pedal. For a period of time I changed to a chain drive (because of peer pressure and a lack of choice at the time) and my technique suffered.
And I have to say - drum shops tend to be pretty useless in this area, because from my experience they are more worried about brands rather than this important choice. I have found some drum shops don't even stock the three choices .... but this could be the fault of the brands themselves. If I was manufacturing pedals I would have models with each type. As far as I know only Gibraltar do this with their Intruder pedals.
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I can play just as fast with my $50 pedal as I can on my $180 pedal. A beginner pedal not so much but I can play the same with any pedal that is $50 or over range with a few small adjustments. With more expensive pedals it helps slightly more so with feel vs. my actual performance. Don't fool yourself into thinking better gear will make you a better player. I used the same old Camco pedal for years and it was great! The re-issue Camco pedals are also great.
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Interesting how much discussion this thread has generated. It's pretty straight forward in my eyes.. Some pedals do hold you back, and you can really shine on others. On the other side - I play on several different kits and think each pedal has taught me something different about technique, but also made me more aware of how much input my feet actually have in the scheme of things (its not all about the pedals). I can pretty much do everything that I do on all pedals, save for slight differences in speed and of course power. Even a worn out joint on a slave pedal isnt such a big deal to me anymore, I can play around it, but then I have been doing it for a while now. So I would agree that drummers too often blame their pedals.
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I find this setup good, because when I go home, I have 2 actual bass drums, and the pedal layout is identical.
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The brutal truth?
It's not the pedal.
It's never the pedal, or the stick, or the drumhead, or anything else except you.
Either you have a purpose behind your expression... or you don't.
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Re: Can a better pedal improve my technique?
Ya - if you consider the question "Can a better pedal improve my technique?" literally, then the answer has to be "No - it can't".
What it might be able to do is make your current technique a little easier, smoother, quicker, or less fatiguing.
The only way to actually improve your technique is to practice. Technique is not supplied when you buy a pedal - LOL.
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Hmm. I've played on pedals at jams that were old, stiff, and generally very unpleasant, very much like the pedal from my first kit. I certainly could make them work, but I didn't enjoy the experience- and as a result I always take my own pedal now.
And in that, there is a grain of truth. An old instructor of mine once said "Practice makes perfect, but only if you practice perfectly". You will play the way you practice. And if a pedal is so nasty stiff/sloppy/gnarly that you have to adapt your technique to it, and you practice extensively with it, then it can and very definitely will *influence* your technique. Improve or harm is in the eye of the beholder at that point.
I know that it took me a long time to recover from the bad habits I learned to make my first crappy pedal work: when I got my first Speed King with nice smooth non-gummy bearings, it was quite a revelation, and my playing did improve in ways that simply would not have been possible with the original. So I would counsel caution in making blanket statements like "It's not the pedal". Fact is, there really *are* some out no-name/budget/old/abused pedals out there that are mechanically bad enough to screw a young player up- especially if they aren't taking lessons from a good instructor...
Dropping cash on gear certainly isn't a cure-all, but there are some specific issues that improved gear can help cure sometimes. Maybe it isn't common, but it does happen.
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Re: Can a better pedal improve my technique?
Same with drum head (tension). I don't place emphasis on the drum head (regarding technique) as much as I do the tension (for rebound, etc...). I do think the stick is the glue that makes all things possible. The pedals and the sticks. Those are your only inputs. Sticks are easier, but the pedals rely on so much other stuff.
I'd make them count. It just so happens that sticks cost $10/pr, and pedals can run around $200+/- for a single. But the differences between them is astronomical when processed by your toes/ball of your foot, legs, balance, brain, etc...
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From jogging in the park to running errands around town, this stroller is perfect for an active lifestyle. The best way to move forward at your pace is to take the tilt out of your life with the BOB Revolution stroller. The Revolution's unique pivoting front wheel swivels for fast, convenient, all-wheels-on-the-ground turning. It's just as easy as steering your own bike. This rare design allows you to lock wheels forward for maximum stability for running and straight-ahead walking. The front wheels can also swivel for great maneuvering in tight spaces and reliable smooth riding over uneven surfaces. Its shock absorber suspension system ensures it. Its quick-release, high-impact polymer 16-inch rear wheels are made extra-wide and are easily inflatable so that the off-road tires roll on everything from city streets to dirt trails. The Revolution is as durable as it is comfortable. The sporty stroller's tough welded frame is made from high strength aluminum alloy. The seat is made with durable fabric designed to withstand the wear and tear of active families on the go. And when it comes to comfort in motion the revolution has it all with an ultra-padded reclining seat and supportive back so your little one never misses out on nap time. For your convenience, it also features two internal seat pockets and a hanging basket in the rear and below to keep essentials close at hand as well as carry toys and snacks. And to stay in line with its quick and easy characteristics the revolution is even simple to store. It's fast two step fold up design for stow and go makes it conveniently portable. Just fold and go!
- Perfect for multi-surface adventures
- Swiveling front wheel allows for superior maneuverability. Locks forward for increased stability when jogging or if the terrain turns tough
- Comfortable seat back provides increased support
- 5-point harness with increased adjustability for a more security fit
- Integrated accessory adapter enables quick and easy installation of the infant car seat adapter and snack tray (each sold separately)
- Multi-position canopy offers full coverage from the sun
- Solid aluminum alloy frame with reliable performance, lightweight for convenient travel and storage
- Durable fabrics withstand the wear and tear of rugged outdoor use
- Adjustable shock-absorbing suspension system
- High-impact polymer composite wheels with pneumatic tires and tubes take on tough terrain
- Easy two-step fold
- Low Boy Cargo Basket and additional space in large seatback pocket
- Internal seat pockets provide a great place for snacks and toys
- Padded handlebar for comfort; wrist strap helps you secure stroller when strolling and provides handy fold lock when folded
- Weight (Net): 25lb, 11.34kg
- Capacity: 70lb, 31.75kg (Occupant plus luggage weight)
- Frame Materials: High strength aluminum alloy.
- Seat Material: Poly and Dobby weave fabrics with water repellent coating and open cell foam padding.
- Seat Care: Sponge area with a solution of lukewarm water and mild soap. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all soap and allow to dry. DO NOT USE DETERGENT.
- Seat Harness: Padded 5 point harness.
- Safety Features: Padded 5 point harness / parking brake / wrist strap.
- Seat Recline: Adjustable seatback recline, down to 70° from vertical.
- Suspension: Coil spring and elastomer core shock absorbers provide three inches of wheel travel. Adjustable shock release knobs allow for two shock positions to fine-tune suspension for varying occupants and cargo. Position 1: 0-40 lbs. Position 2: 41-70 lbs.
- Tires: Pneumatic tires. Rear 16" x 1.75", Front 12.5" x 1.75".
- Tubes: Pneumatic with schrader valve.
- Hub: Quick release axle with sealed cartridge bearings.
- Wheels: High-impact polymer composite.
- Bearings: Sealed cartridge ball bearings.
- Spokes: High-impact polymer composite.
- Rear Brake: Foot-activated parking brake.
- Wrist Strap: High strength, polyester fabric webbing attached to stroller handlebar. Also used to secure stroller in folded position.
- Canopy Adjustments: 5 position toggle system with a 125° range of coverage provides ample protection from the elements.
- Canopy Window: 85 sq. in (54.8 sq. cm) clear viewing window.
- Handlebar Release Lever: High-impact polymer composite.
- Swing Arm: High strength aluminum alloy.
- Swivel Knob: Durable steel knob and lock-out pin to convert from "walk" mode to "jog" mode.
- Tracking Knob: Adjustable tracking knob to fine tune stroller tracking when front wheel is in "jog" mode.
- Storage: 2 interior mesh seat pockets, 1 large pocket on seatback and large Low Boy Cargo Basket underneath seat.
- Wheel Base: Swivel mode 25.28in (64.2cm) / Jogging mode 30.71in (78.0cm)
- Overall Length: Swivel mode 46.14in (117.2cm) / Jogging mode 51.65in (131.2cm)
- Handle Bar Height: 39.80in (101.1cm)
- Width: 25.40in (64.5cm)
- Interior Seat Width: 14.70in (37.3cm)
- Folded Length, wheels on: Swivel mode 39.20in (99.6cm) / Jogging mode 43.10in (109.5cm)
- Folded Height, wheels on: Swivel mode 19.30in (49.0cm) / Jogging mode 19.30in (49.0cm)
- Folded Length, wheels off: Swivel mode 33in (83.8cm) / Jogging mode 36.90in (93.7cm)
- Folded Height, wheels off: Swivel mode 11.80in (30.0cm) / Jogging mode 10.70in (27.2cm)
Age Recommendations:
BOB recommends that your child should be at least 8 weeks old before riding in a BOB stroller. Please note that babies incapable of holding their head up must have additional head and neck support to ride safely and comfortably. For jogging or off-road stroller use, children should be at least 8 months old.
With the addition of the Infant Car Seat Adapter, newborns can safely ride in the stroller. This accessory will allow parents to use select Infant car Seats with single and double seat BOB Strollers, and will work with the best selling Infant Car Seat models available.
Weight Limits:
Single-child BOB strollers have a weight limit of 70 lbs/32 kg. Duallie models have a weight limit of 100 lbs/45kg or 50 lbs/22.5 kg. per seat.
Warranty Information:
All BOB strollers have a five-year warranty on the frame and one year on small parts and fabric. The warranty their strollers against all defects in material and workmanship.
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Hamburg, NY – The Hilbert women's soccer team hosted Franciscan University on Saturday, October 2 in their second Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference game of the season. The Barons took away a 1-0 victory earning their first AMCC win of the year dropping the Hawks to a 1-1 conference record. Franciscan outshot the Hawks 11-6 in the first half and Anna Lancour opened the scoring in the 39th minute off a deflection set up by a direct kick. Despite controlling the second half of play and swing the shot total in their favor, the Hawks could not tie the game. Statistically, the game was even with 20 shots by both squads and 11 saves for both keepers. The Hawks fall to 4-6 as the Barons move to 3-5-1.
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Elkin High School gave students an opportunity to hear real-world advice from someone besides their parents Wednesday.
Business leaders and volunteers from the community sat down with a "kitchen table" of students apiece to discuss money managements - both its dangers and responsibilities.
Elkin High's Kim Parks set up the event as a way to tell students vital information about the financial world prior to graduations. Barbara Long, CTE director for Elkin High School and former coordinator for the event, said the conversations give students a chance to hear important financial advice from other adults than their own parents, which hopefully gives students a more open-minded appreciation of the talks.
Graduating seniors were excused during their second periods to Dixon Auditorium for a short skit by J.L. Lowe and David Steelman. Lowe played "Houston Parks," a graduating senior who is advised by his father to meet with Steelman, a banker with financial advice for him.
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Lowe told students that responsible usage of a credit card was a must. He explained the differences in credit and debit cards, and tried to tell students to be on the lookout for credit card companies that would suddenly start offering them cards when they graduated.
Lowe also mentioned the need for students to continue their education throughout their lives, as careers today required a broad and working knowledge of many areas for a candidate to be competitive.
Steelman told students to prepare for a long working career, citing the likelihood that graduates today will have to work until their 70s and 80s. He also said students should take care of themselves physically now to avoid expensive medical bills later.
Students and volunteers then made their way back to the media center for the kitchen table portion. Students drew pictures of pieces of fruit to determine which volunteer they would sit with.
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Audra Cox of the State Employees Credit Union met with Timothy Lyon, Daniel Heiner, David Slawter, Andrew Combs, Billy Clay and Andrew Palaez. She spoke to them about credit reports and the need for saving accounts, dangers of interest rates, credit cards, stocks, bonds, IRAs, 401(k)s, and CDs.
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When your pet's health has been compromised by a serious problem or as a result of normal aging, our Immune Strengthener's blend of natural vitamins, herbs, antioxidants and mushrooms can provide immune system support to help your dog or cat fight chronic health issues while supporting organ function.
This formula supplies a wide range of antioxidant ingredients to foster the maximum reduction of free radical damage to cells. We also included some of the finest known immune-supportive herbal ingredients like Cat's Claw and Reishi, Shiitake and Maitake mushrooms, three of the most effective and commonly used mushrooms in Chinese herbal medicine.
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Each bottle contains 90 capsules containing a pleasantly flavored powder that is easy to administer.
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Active Ingredients per 1 capsule:Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 50 mgReishi (fruit) Extract 4:1 31.25 mgShiitake (fruit) Extract 4:1 31.25 mgVitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) 35 IUCat's Claw (bark) Extract 4:1 25 mgMaitake (fruit) Extract 4:1 25 mgAstragalus (root) Extract 4:1 12.5 mgDecaf Green Tea (leaf) Extract 12.5 mgN-Acety-L-Cysteine 5 mgCoEnzyme Q-10 2 mgVitamin A (as Vitamin A Acetate) 1000 IUSelenium (from Selenomethionine) 0.02 mg
Other Ingredients - Gelatin, Magnesium Sterate, Natural Vegetarian Turkey Flavor, Rice Flour
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Wrap capsule in a treat or pull open and mix contents with moist food or liquid.
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My Cat is Thriving
By Mother Teresa
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About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Comments about Only Natural Pet Immune Strengthener:
My rescue cat, had multiple health issues when she came to me. She had lost most of her teeth, had eye and ear infections, a terrible coat, etc. A year and a half later she seems completely stabilized. I open capsules and shake the powder into her food. I began with small amounts and worked up to a full dose so that she would become used to the flavor. I supplement this treatment with a dose of Omega-3 oil.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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I'm a believer!!!!
By Butterfly girl
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My 3yr old Papillion had allergies to grass flea bites etc. and dermatitis her skin was vary flakey. I was taking her to the vet for steroid shots, creams, sprays you name it, this is the second bottle and she is not having any trouble this spring No shots was even going to take her for acupuncture Thank God she is doing GREAT.
By Lisa
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About a year ago I noticed an odd cyst on my golden mix. The vet offered to excise & biopsy it but we chose to take a "lets wait and see" approach. My dog won't tolerate a cone and I knew an incision would be a problem. The cyst never grew larger but became an angry red about 6 months later. We then started seriously considering surgery to remove it. After about 3 or 4 weeks of using your immune strengthener I noticed that it had completely disappeared!Thank you VERY much for saving us a pile of money and a lot of bother. My only complaint is that I'd really appreciate being able to buy this supplement at a cost reduction in a larger quantity. I give 2 caps in the morning and 2 at night and a bottle won't even last one month at that rate!
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I would buy this again, and I have!
By crazycat lady
from West Palm Beach, Florida
Having a feral colony, fostering, rescuing and having my own cats can get costly. can not always take them to the vets. I open the capsule and pour a little on every ones dish and mix with wet food. directions tell you to use half capsule twice a day, but I use 1 capsule for 4 dishes. It works providing you do this everyday. My sicker ones get it twice. I don't see the sneezing and watering eyes like I used too. But if I stop for a week, it starts to come back. I am really happy with this product.
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Helped cure pup's canine papilloma
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About Me New Pet Owner
My 9-month old puppy got a wart (canine papilloma) in her mouth on her gums from another pup at daycare that had warts on her paws. The wart grew to be the size of a cranberry and was just gross! The vet was charging me $900 for surgery and could not guarantee the wart would not return. I decided to try the all-natural route instead, and happy to report, it worked! I gave my puppy this immune stengthener every other day. Just broke the capsule and sprinkled it on her food. Then I put a few drops of thuya tincture (also sold on this website)on her food every other day, alternating the days with the immune stengthener. Lastly, I soaked a cottonball with organic apple cider vinegar and applied the vinegar directly to the wart every day 2X a day. I cured my pup in 2-1/2 months and less than $100. Like anything else I've tried for the first time, I was watching my dog carefully to see if she had any adverse reactions. When in doubt, I err on the side of giving less.
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I bought a few bottles of this along with some bottles of thuja hoping to get rid of the warts on my 3 beagles. After 2 months of using this in combination with the thuja I have seen no results. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY if you're hoping to get rid of dog warts with this.
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I have a Pug, Louie, and other fellow pug owners will tell you... they come with some health problems sometimes! Louie, as a puppy, had very bad red mange. None of the vet supplements or ointments helped and I did not want to resort to those nasty chemical dips. I started him on this natural supplement and within a month his mange was cured. Fast forward to NOW, he is 1 years old, and had a seizure a week ago. He was wobble and disoriented. Brought him to the vet and she suggested supplements and then if it happens again a neurologist. Started him on this again and ONCE AGAIN I am happy to say he has not had a seizure again. This stuff is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone who feels at a loss like i did.
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Bennington school budget revote will be May 21May 02,2013By Patrick McArdle
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BENNINGTON — After cutting its rejected budget by more than $575,000, the Bennington School Board approved on Wednesday a proposed budget of $12,940,745 to be put before voters on May 21.
Members of the Bennington School Board approved the budget proposal unanimously.
There will be an informational meeting about the budget on May 20 with the vote on the budget, to take place by Australian ballot, the next day. Voting will be at the Bennington fire facility, the same location as the vote in March.
During the Town Meeting Day vote, the Bennington School District budget, which was proposed at $13,518,802, was
rejected by a vote of 1,095-915. While several school budgets around Vermont were defeated this year, Bennington was the only budget defeated in Bennington County.
The Mount Anthony Union School District, which runs the middle and high schools in Bennington, was also defeated in Bennington but received enough support in the other towns it covers, North Bennington, Pownal, Shaftsbury and Woodford, to be passed.
The March budget proposal was an increase of $2,158,689, or 19 percent, over the $11,360,113 budget passed in
The budget proposal approved last night will be an increase of $1,580,632, or almost 14 percent, over the current budget.
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CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The Chattanooga Lady Mocs (19-16, 4-3 SoCon) defeated Western Carolina (11-22, 3-7 SoCon) Friday night 7-5 to take the first game of a three-game set in Cullowhee, N.C. There were only two innings – the third and seventh innings – neither team managed to put a run on the board. Despite the rainy conditions, a five-run fourth inning was the difference in the Good Friday contest.
"Western Carolina is a team that can sneak up on you," Head Coach Frank Reed. "You saw that today. We built up a nice little lead and that almost wasn't enough. Now we have to stay focused and try to get two tomorrow."
Both teams put a run on the board in the first inning as Chattanooga capitalized on a Stephanie Rieck (Chandler, Ariz.) ground out to score leadoff hitter Sara Poteat (Thomaston, Ga.) to lead to a 1-0 lead over the Catamounts, but WCU struck back in the bottom of the inning with one swing of the bat. Starting pitcher Taylor Sigmon blasted a Taylor Deason (Clarksville, Tenn.) pitch over the left field fence to tie the game at 1-1.
Chattanooga took a permanent lead in the second inning on two outs as Alyssa Taylor (Orange, Calif.) singled up the middle. The freshman then stole second base and Poteat drove a ball, left out of the outside part of the plate, to left-center field to plate the speedy shortstop, pushing UTC ahead 2-1.
Deason held the Catamounts scoreless in the third and fourth innings, striking out two over the two frames, before Chattanooga exploded for five runs in the fourth inning. The Lady Mocs scored all five runs on just two hits and an error as Ninjja Suetsugu (Sao Paulo, Brazil) began the rally with a single, Tyler Templet (Woodstock, Ga.) and Alyssa Taylor reached on an error to bring in the first run. Poteat reached on a fielder's choice to load the bases and freshman Sam Taylor (Chickamauga, Ga.) delivered the big punch with a two-RBI single up the middle, leading to a 5-1 advantage.
After three runs scored in the inning, Sigmon was pulled from the mound and Jordan Garrett took over in the circle, but the reliever would prove to be wild out of the pen. The sophomore tossed two wild pitches in the inning, allowing two more Lady Mocs runners to cross the plate, stretching the Chattanooga lead to 7-1.
A two-run home run by WCU third baseman Haley Pace in the fourth inning cut the UTC lead to four runs and another run in the fifth led to a three-run advantage for the Lady Mocs. Chattanooga left the bases loaded in the sixth inning and the Catamounts were able to add on one more run in the bottom of the inning, but a scoreless seventh ended the three-hour melee between the two teams, 7-5.
Deason walked away with the complete-game-victory, going seven innings with six hits to improve to 13-7 on the season. The sophomore struck out five WCU batters while allowing just four earned runs to score.
Offensively, Poteat and Sam Taylor each collected two hits. Poteat rounded the bases two to score two runs and Taylor provided a game-best two RBI in the two-run victory.
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The Romance of Natural History
As practitioners of the emerging science of geology dug up previously unknown creatures of enormous size, readers of their books and articles responded with a mix of fascination and anxiety.
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As practitioners of the emerging science of geology dug up previously unknown creatures of enormous size, readers of their books and articles responded with a mix of fascination and anxiety.
A common argument leveled against the theory of evolution is that scientists have not been able to produce transitional fossils that show the change of one species into another. In this podcast, we address a common misconception about what transitional fossils actually are.
We find no compelling evidence that the earth's geological features can be explained by a global Flood. Here we consider three lines of evidence: global salt deposits, the order of deposition of sediment layers in the Grand Canyon, and the sequence of fossils in geological strata.
This BioLogos videocast addresses the age of recently discovered hominid fossils and how scientists are able to obtain those dates.
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Critics of evolution sometimes portray the theory as an untestable historical conjecture, depicting it as fundamentally different from experimental science in the lab. But the hunt for the earliest tetrapods was an effort to test a hypothesis that had generated a prediction.
Many evolutionary critics have identified the Cambrian Explosion as a stumbling block to the theory of evolution, arguing that the "expected transitions between major invertebrate phyla are absent, and that the suddenness of their appearance in the fossil record demonstrates that evolutionary explanations are not viable." Keith Miller argues that the Cambrian Explosion is not so problematic as these opponents claim after all.
I am a fan of the blog "Jesus Creed." Recently it published an interesting post about the transition from fins to limbs as evidenced by fossils of an organism trapped in sediment 375 million years ago.
In today's video, Oxford physicist Ard Louis discusses the famous debate between renowned evolutionary biologists Stephen Jay Gould and Simon Conway Morris over the idea of evolutionary convergence.
In this series, James Kidder provides an intriguing study on transitional fossils and the evolutionary history of modern humans. He begins by discussing the fossil record, explaining how new forms are classified. He then explains the physically distinguishing trait of humankind—bipedalism. From the discovery of Ardipithecus, the earliest known hominin, to the australopithecines, the most prolific hominin, Kidder focuses on the discovery, the anatomy, and the interpretation of these ancestral remains.
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These finds open up a new horizon of research into the earliest hominins and how they lived. They also provide us with even more clues in our ongoing search for the last common ancestor.
Though the fossil record does not include every plant and animal that ever lived, it provides substantial evidence for the common descent of life via evolution. The fossil record is a remarkable gift for the study of nature.
The biggest science stories of the week are reviewed.
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No. 8 Lady Senators improve to 15-1January 16, 2013
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – The eighth ranked Walters State Lady Senators allowed a season-high in points Tuesday against Cleveland State. The bad news for the visiting Lady Cougars was they lost by 24.
The Lady Senators forced more than 20 turnovers and shot better than 50 percent in the first half, as they pulled away for an 81-57 win over Cleveland State in Tennessee Community College Athletic Association play inside 'Z' Buda Gymnasium.
With the win, the Lady Senators improve to 15-1 overall and 8-0 in TCCAA action. The loss snaps a 6-game winning streak for the Lady Cougars, dropping them to 11-6 and 4-4.The Lady Senators jumped out to an 8-0 lead less than two minutes into the game, but the Lady Cougars stayed close until a big run for Walters State midway through the first half.
Donnesha Shuler sparked the run with 12 points, building the lead to 34-13 with 5:58 left until halftime. Cleveland State scored 13 straight points, nine from Mercedes Owens, to trim the lead to 34-26, but the Lady Senators closed the half on an 11-4 run to take a 45-30 halftime lead.Walters State built the lead by shooting 54.1 percent (20 of 37) in the first half, and they outrebounded the Lady Cougars 21-12 in the opening 20 minutes. Shuler had 18 points in the half on 8 of 8 shooting, while Bre Hall added 10 points and Aisjah Roan had seven points and six assists.
The Lady Cougars shot just 34.6 percent (9 of 26) in the half, but they made 4 of 5 from long range with Owens connecting on three of those. Owens led Cleveland State with nine points in the half.The Lady Senators scored the first six points of the second half and never let the lead dip below 15 the rest of the way.
Cleveland State cut it to 59-44 with 10 minutes to play, but Walters State continually built on the lead the rest of the game. The Lady Senators pushed the margin back to 20 with five minutes left and scored the final six points of the contest for their largest lead of the game.Walters State shot 44.9 percent (31 of 69) from the field in the contest, making only 2 of 11 from long range. They also made 17 of 25 from the free throw line.
Shuler gunned in a career-high 28 points and hauled in eight rebounds to lead the Lady Senators in the win, while Tangela Crenshaw added 18 points and eight boards. Roan totaled 12 points and Hall finished with 10 in the win.Cleveland State shot 34 percent (16 of 47) in the contest and turned the ball over 22 times. Jara Gasper led the Lady Cougars with 14 points in the loss.
The Lady Senators will be back in action Saturday when they travel to Chattanooga to take on TCCAA rival Chattanooga State. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.


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It sounds like UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy has shifted his focus from one legendary Brazilian to another. Recently rumored to be facing Vitor Belfort, the Strikeforce vet now claims to be eyeing a scrap with former PIRDE champion Wanderlei Silva. Bleacher Report has the goods:
But back to the subject of Vitor, Kennedy doesn't sound too keen on the prospect of facing the 'Phenom' down south."I'd love to fight anybody with a rich history within the sport that's been a fighter for a long time," Kennedy said. "To get matched up with Wanderlei Silva, an iconic hero of mine, that's the kind of fight I want."
Kennedy also claims he asked the UFC to sanction Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) testing for the fight, but that the promotion claimed that onus fell on individual athletic commissions."I wasn't thrilled about fighting Vitor in Brazil; I've always been vocal about being against TRT ... I had mixed feelings about fighting him in Brazil ... it's his legacy. He can do what he wants. But I think it demeans the sport when he uses performance-enhancing drugs."
Last week, MMA Fighting's Areil Helwani had UFC President Dana White touch on some of these issues regarding Belfort competing in Brazil. Three of Belfort's last four fights have taken place in Brazil. He hasn't competed in the States since his 2011 knockout win over Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 133."I'd prefer to fight him in the United States, but I was going to fight him regardless."
"I don't care what heat it receives. [Belfort] is being tested. Listen to me: The last f***ing thing on Earth we would do is lie about something like this. Everybody always thinks there are these big conspiracies and s**t. This is a massive, massive business, right? We're on FOX, we're regulated by all these athletic commissions. You think we're going to hide Vitor Belfort in Brazil so he can cheat?
First of all, I would never f***ing do that. Take me out of the equation and the company would never do that. There are no conspiracies here. We're not hiding Vitor Belfort down in Brazil because he's drugged out of his mind and can't pass a test anywhere else, that's completely false. Vitor Belfort is huge in Brazil and does very well down there. The people in Brazil want to see him fight in Brazil."


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X11 Forwarding and su/sudo
From Brandonhutchinson.com
From my system with an Xorg X server, I login to host via ssh with X11 forwarding and execute an X client.
$ ssh hutch@host (host) $ echo $DISPLAY localhost:10.0 (host) $ /usr/openwin/bin/xclock
This works. What if I want to run an X client as the root user?
(host) $ /bin/su - # echo $DISPLAY # DISPLAY=localhost:10.0 /usr/openwin/bin/xclock X11 connection rejected because of wrong authentication. X connection to localhost:10.0 broken (explicit kill or server shutdown).
This doesn't work because the X client is looking for the authority file in ~root/.Xauthority, while the needed credentials (i.e., the "magic cookie") created by ssh are in ~hutch/.Xauthority.
From SSH(1):
ssh will also automatically set up Xauthority data on the server machine. For this purpose, it will generate a random authorization cookie, store it in Xauthority on the server, and verify that any forwarded connections carry this cookie and replace it by the real cookie when the connection is opened. The real authentication cookie is never sent to the server machine (and no cookies are sent in the plain).
To make this work, set XAUTHORITY=~hutch/.Xauthority and execute the X client.
# DISPLAY=localhost:10.0 XAUTHORITY=/home/hutch/.Xauthority /usr/openwin/bin/xclock
This won't work if the root user cannot read /home/hutch/.Xauthority, which would happen if the /home file system is on an NFS share and the root user is "squashed," or mapped to the nobody user.
If this is the case, use xauth in a pipeline to copy the user's credentials into the root user's authority file.
su example:
$ uname -n host $ echo $DISPLAY localhost:10.0 $ /usr/openwin/bin/xauth extract - host/unix:10 | su - root -c "/usr/openwin/bin/xauth merge - ; DISPLAY=localhost:10.0 /usr/openwin/bin/xclock"
sudo example:
$ uname -n host $ echo $DISPLAY localhost:10.0 $ /usr/openwin/bin/xauth extract - host/unix:10 | sudo su - root -c "/usr/openwin/bin/xauth merge - ; DISPLAY=localhost:10.0 /usr/openwin/bin/xclock"
If you unable to use xauth in a pipeline (perhaps you are using sudo to become another user, but additional command line arguments are not allowed), run xauth list on the account you are sudo'ing from, sudo to the account, and add the appropriate key via xauth add before starting your X client.


text: Congratulations to our member clar for taking delivery of the first frozen grey F10 M5! This isn't clar's first frozen gray M car though as the M5 will join his frozen grey M3! He gives us his full owner experience so far, together with some excellent photos of the beautiful frozen gray and sakhir orange interior combination.


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Cape Yamu : Nightlife & Entertainment
After the beaches the 2nd most popular attraction to the island is Phuket's nightlife and entertainment which has an international reputation. Patong and Soi Bangla in particular are where many of the visitors to Phuket end up for at least one night but there is much more to Phuket than bars and drinking.
Phuket has a number of excellent cabaret and entertainment venues that every night provide ladyboy and cultural shows for both visitors and residents.
The island also has a large number of live music venues where you can listen to most genres and then if you wish dance the night away in one of the night clubs.
The island also boasts 3 cinemas, 2 bowling alleys and even a floodlit golf course where you can practice your skills.


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Time: 5-10 minutes
Note: This is my first published Instructable, so constructive criticism is welcome.
Step 1: Collect Materials & Tools
-Tape measure/Ruler
-Hand drill/Screw Driver
-Duct Tape
-Roll of Teflon tape
-Small beaded chain/small keychain piece
You don't need the Teflon tape, so you can use an old one. The beaded chain is from a pair of souvineer dogtags, but you can use any keychain attachment of your choice.
Step 2: Remove Teflon Tape
Step 3: Fill the Spool With Duct Tape
-Now, mark that width on your roll of duct tape and tear/cut on the mark.
-Stick the thin strip of duct tape to the spool and start wrapping it around until the spool is mostly full.
-Tear the duct tape and fold a small flap at the end of the tape on the spool so that it is easy to grab when you need it.
Step 4: Make it a Keychain
-Take the blue cover and make a small hole on/near the center of the side.
-Send the beaded chain about half way through the hole.
-OPTIONAL: Cut two notches on the top edge of the spool. This helps the spool lock into the cover better. See picture.
-Close the beaded chain and insert the spool of duct tape into the cover.
I call It "Dang, it's duct tape!" It is the strength of duck tape, combined with the easy usage of scotch tape! c=:-) <<<<<<<that smile's wearing a chief hat!
Convienient, 5*
but the tape is rather skinny for any largersized needs -1*
But for pocket sized good +.5*
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Know the truth=be freeJohn 8:31-32 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed, and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.========================children OF GOD=glorious freedomRom 8:21...creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.


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Fifth grade students at Marrington Elementary learned about their environment as they participated in the Kids Who Care activities at Old Santee Canal Park.
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September 24 - December 20, 2012 led by Abbot Myogen Steve Stücky Tassajara's ninety-day practice period follows the traditional Soto Zen monastic schedule. The practice period is an opportunity for experienced practitioners to join with the Tassajara community in intensive practice at Zen Mountain Center (Zenshinji). Prerequisite for practice at Tassajara is completion of at least one residential practice period at San Francisco Zen Center's City Center or Green Gulch Farm; or equivalent experience. Practice Period fees: $3430* US, which covers room, board, and tuition. Payment in full is required upon arrival at Tassajara unless another arrangement is made in advance with the director. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer financial scholarships for practice periods. However, a scholarship (which includes room, board, and tuition) may be earned by participating in the Work Practice Apprenticeship Program. *As the basic operating expenses for the practice period are in excess of $4500 per student, please feel free to donate more if you are able. Important Practice Period Documents:
Note new deadline date: Applications must be received by August 6, 2012. NOTE: All applicants will be notified by mid-August. If you need to know before then regarding acceptance, please indicate that at the end of the application. Please send your application and fee* to: Myoki Stewart Assistant to Central Abbot Myogen Steve Stücky ZMC Practice Period Applications Committee 300 Page Street San Francisco, CA 94102 *All checks should be made out to Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. For further information, please contact Myoki Stewart at 415.354.0380, or by email.