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Monday, January 14, 2013
Pinewood Prep held its Tennis Championships the week of Dec. 8.
The tournament produced many champions and some great tennis.
This was a great way to finish off the fall season, Pinewood Tennis Director Bryant Mckee said. We have some very talented tennis players in our program and I have seen a great deal of development too over the past few months. I am also very grateful to all the Pinewood parents for their continued support.
Athletes competed in several different divisions for the annual event.
Feedball Champions and Runner-ups
Girls Singles - Reagan Walker; Lily Butterworth
Boys Singles - Nolan Diffley; Kevaughn Williams
Girls Doubles - Sam Janco and Reagan Walker; Lily Butterworth and Mary Kate McConnell
Boys Doubles - Kevaughn Williams and Emmitt Murray; Riley All and Nolan Diffley
Mixed Doubles - Reagan Walker and Riley All, Sam Janco and Kevaughn Williams
K5 Mixed Doubles - Reagan Gregory and Riley: Nolan Diffley and Mary Kate McConnell
Orange Ball Serve Champions and Runner-ups
Girls Singles - Victoria Vietri; Jessica Osborne
Boys Singles - Spicer Pagan; Emmitt Murray
Girls Doubles - Victoria Vietri and Jessica Osborne; Ellie Rodgers and Karen Russi
Boys' Doubles - Jay Diffley and Grayson Mann; Canon McConnell and Emmitt Murray
Mixed Doubles - Spicer Pagan and Jessica Osborne; Grayson Mann and Victoria Vietri
Yellow Ball Champions and Runner-ups
Girls Singles - Hannah Rodgers; Emma Butterworth
Boys Singles - Ben Diffley; Ethan Baly
Girls Doubles - Ellie Rodgers and Alyson McGovern; Annelise Pagan and Kyleigh Gregg
Mixed Doubles - Ellie Rodgers and Jay Diffley: Emma and Henry Butterworth
Parent/Child Yellow Ball Champions and Runner-ups
Jay Diffley and Brendan Diffley: Canon and David McConnell
Parent/Child Orange Ball Champions and Runner-ups
Jessica and Gail Osborne: Brianna and Kevin Beers.
K5-2nd Grade Champions
Doubles - Amelia Rodgers and Shelby Shockley
Jailbreak - Connor Sordillo, Robert Dudley and Ronin Harlan Zonkel
Around the World - Tyler Sordillo, Myles Dunbar, Kaiden Williams and Aresteo Repasky-McMullen
Drop Feeds - Nathan McKee and Colin Rundle
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Chattanooga Head Coach Russ Huesman
Thoughts on the game
"I thought it was a good game. We did what we needed to do. When you play with good players, that's the type of results you should get. I thought Austin Peay played hard. Right now in the state of our program, I think we've got a little bit better players."
Thoughts on the play of Keon Williams
"We've got some playmakers. I thought Keon Williams was unbelievable. He's running hard. I think all of you guys are seeing it. He's running, breaking tackles and making people miss. If he can continue to work, the sky is the limit right now."
On getting the win over the Govs
"This is what should have happened today. We've got a little bit better team than they've got - and when you're better than somebody, you should play like this. I think they're going to be good. I think they're well coached, they had good schemes and I've been impressed with them. But our guys went out and did what they had to do."
On the importance of establishing an early lead
"I think that's big, especially early in the season. There's going to be times where we go three-and-out or we don't score. We can't let that affect us. We had 412 yards of total offense and we probably could have had more."
On upcoming Southern Conference play
"We've played really well these last two weeks with 42-14 and 42-10 scores. I truly believe we could have kept scoring tonight if we needed to."
Thoughts on special teams
"I think special teams played well. Tommy Hudson had a couple of nice returns and fielded everything. I thought we covered all of our kicks pretty good except for one where we were a little soft. It looked like on kickoff return we may have had some seams there that we didn't hit correctly."
Gunner Miller, Senior, Linebacker
Thoughts on the interception and touchdown
"I think it came at a great time because our offense had just committed a turnover. We needed some momentum back. D.J. Key made a great play on the ball to tip it, and I was fortunate enough to catch it. The defense led me right into the end zone. They made it pretty easy."
How it feels to get another pick-six
"It feels good to get a touchdown. As a guy who got to play a little offense in high school, it's nice to be able to carry the ball. College defensive players don't carry the ball all that much so whenever I can get my hands on the ball, I try to get into the end zone no matter what."
Thoughts on the defense after Austin Peay's touchdown
"It was almost like they challenged us early on. We answered the challenge as soon as we stepped on the field and we didn't want to let them score at all. When they scored on us the first time, we decided we really needed to anchor down and play harder on defense."
On recording two wins in a row
"I think this win is a step in the right direction, but we have to take it each game at a time. We can't look too far ahead. I think the first game was a wakeup call, and we saw that we had to take the season game-by-game."
Keon Williams, Junior, Running Back
On scoring three rushing touchdowns
"It feels great to get into the end zone, but I am doing this all for my team. I want to see us win. This isn't for me and I don't want all of the glory. It feels good to succeed and help my team."
On where the team is going into the bye week
"I feel good where we are at but there's always room for improvement. There are some things that we need to work on. Once we get those things fixed, I feel like we will be unstoppable."
On what's clicking for the offense and his runs
"It's my line. They are producing and I don't have any other choice than to succeed. I am running behind someone who wants to see me do well. It's all on them."
Austin Peay Head Coach Kirby Cannon
Thoughts on Austin Peay's defense in the first half
"Run defense is about stopping runs in the A-gap, B-gap and running you're run defense inside-out. We were chasing ghosts and had some misdirections. We were really hurt on the reverses. It makes you play assignment football, and it takes away one of the things we do well and that's pursue. Our backside pursuit was off because of the reverses. We were having to check for the cutback and the QB-keep. That's what happened in the first half."
Thoughts on missed tackles
"You're going to miss a lot of tackles if there's a lot of one-on-one tackles. We were a little tentative on a few of those tackles too. We didn't get into position to make the tackle on the cut-back and that was a problem we had against Vanderbilt. And sometimes we stop and wait for the runner to get to us and that's not how you do it. That's how you contain but that's not how you stop."
On the Govs' offense
"We're a work in progress. We made some mistakes and then made a terrible mistake at the half. The interception before the half was on the coaches. There was some miscommunication there and we should have called a timeout. We just wanted to push it down and score before the half. We have to go back and look at our offense on the tape and see where we can improve. Tim Phillips was a great leader for us today and we looked to him a lot today. We can't be one dimensional with him, and we have to be careful about that. I thought we might have looked to him too much by handing the ball off to him back-to-back too many times. We have to take some hits off of him."


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We're all going to go through the fire.Bri
Quote from: whyiloveitaly on February 14, 2008, 11:03:40 AMWe're all going to go through the fire.BriWe're all going to go through the second death?????????? That really undercuts faith.Bethany
Why would the martyers of God go through this if, all children of Light, and children of Darkness will recieve salvation?
If all humans will be saved, both those of the light and those of darkness, and God choses whom He choses, there is no reason to even go out and tell people anything...
let alone suffer and die, sometimes with your family members, to spread the gospel. What is the point if all of the world, light and dark will be blended in Christ again.
And what is the end declared in the beginning?Genesis 1:4And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
Who are the people who dwell in the shadow, but are not of the darkness?
Isaiah 46:10Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
Dante says: To lean not unto our own understanding, but unto God's. Since even we don't know what is best for us. God is the ONLY one who knows what is Good and Best for us ALL! Yes, I agree...I believe that coming to know that is the salvation of our minds. And I do believe that all come to him in their own proper time that he has foreordained, some now and the others later. However, I don't think that precludes us feeling sorrow for those who suffer until they do come to know him. Jesus cried over Jerusalem and basically said "how I longed to gather you in my arms as a mother hen gathers her chicks, but you wouldn't let me. Now your house is left to you desolate." He knew that their eyes were darkened and they couldn't see who he was, yet he still grieved over the trial they would go through even though in the end it would bring about a good result. I was saying that sharing the gospel is worth it...that's the point I was making because the truth brings people to the place that they trust that God knows what is best and that his heart is good and that he loves us. That is the understanding, the light that dispels the darkness. I was addressing the point that peacetroll said that if UR is true then suffering for preaching the gospel as Paul and other apostles did wouldn't be worth it. I was saying that yes it is worth it because when people hear the truth their lives change here and now and they know God's peace and love now. That's before we even begin to talk about the hereafter. Even if the results were only for this life, then yes even then sharing the truth would be worth it. And yes we speak it, and yes only God gives the grace for people to understand. I totally agree.


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By Giacomo Rambaldi
I first met Bouba Mal Yaya, a herdsman from the Fulani-Mbororo peoples in Chad, in early 2011. At that time, he and his fellow herders were in a state of great distress.
They saw their traditional way of life and livelihoods slipping away from them. The very core of their time-honoured way of farming had been shaken. The authority of the trusted elders who had always been relied upon to provide accurate strategies to cope with meagre resources and manage seasonal weather patterns had been seriously undermined with the increasingly unpredictable climate and weather conditions of recent years.
As with many challenges, the affected parties often work in isolation and are unaware of other potential solutions. This is also true of the impacts of climate change in Chad.
On the one hand, the Mbororo people have a deep understanding passed down through generations of their land and its climate conditions. They know how to read the signs offered by nature.
Scientists, on the other hand, hold the key to interpreting the impacts of the latest research. If these two groups could come together and pool their combined expertise, perhaps the M'bororo people could maintain their traditional way of life and the scientists would gain from a more profound understanding of the areas.
This was, in fact, the first stage in a process to address the climate change challenge and its far-reaching effects in Chad. A meeting was held in November 2011 in N'Djamena, Chad, brought together meteorologists and community representatives from Chad, Niger, Kenya, Namibia and South Africa.
This gathering, hosted by the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating Committee (IPACC), the Association des Femmes Peules Autochtones du Tchad (AFPAT) and the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), encouraged Bouba Mal Yaya and his fellow participants to see how traditional knowledge and atmospheric science could be combined to respond to the climate change risks.
Bouba and the other pastoralists were profoundly affected by this experience. "Not only do we have a better understanding of why things are changing for us, but the knowledge of our elders and our ancestors has been given true recognition. It will help us and others to improve our way of life in the future," he said.
The workshop in N'Djamena resulted in the 'N'Djamena Declaration on traditional knowledge and climate adaptation', which was presented at the 17th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban in 2011.
It was, however, a participatory mapping exercise in August 2012 that has had the most lasting effect on Bouba and the M'bororo people. Participatory mapping or Participatory 3D Modelling, is a process that assembles members of the community to pool their indigenous knowledge to highlight land use, traditional routes of cattle migration, ecosystem features and biodiversity information on a physical 3D relief map.
Over 12 days the participants worked together to construct a 3D model of the Ba?bokoum area of Chad. Bouba and his colleagues made a significant contribution identifying six tree species protected under M'bororo customary law.
These trees have both medicinal and ecosystem functions and have acted as navigation reference points over the years. Herders were also able to highlight different types of surface water on the map – seasonal, permanent, swamp and flowing.
Government ministers formally closed the workshop, emphasising the significance of the event and what had been achieved. For Bouba Mal Yaya and his fellow herders the experience was life changing.
"To have our voices heard and our experiences witnessed by those in positions of power who can really make a change is indescribable," he said. The process has also recognised, respected and protected their traditional knowledge and way of life and is giving the pastoralists a renewed sense of pride and belief in their cultural heritage and a new hope for the future.
Moreover, the government has invited the M'bororo people to advise them on issues such as the protection of threatened forest spaces in mountains outside Ba?bokoum, ensuring their voices continue to be heard in the corridors of power.
Giacomo Rambaldi is the senior programme coordinator for information and communication technology at the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA). CTA's mission is to advance food and nutritional security, increase prosperity and encourage sound natural resource management in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. The organisation will be hosting Agriculture, Landscapes and Livelihoods Day on Dec. 3, held in parallel with the climate change negotiations in Doha, Qatar. See a video of the project here.


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lol @ [mod edit] ....and praise God cp, you get the big picture; it's a gift!May we all keep pursuing the deep things of God.
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Sloanhoffer Named Athlete of the Week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - On the heels of her third straight all-around victory, senior Hope Sloanhoffer has been named the Varsity Sports Report Athlete of the Week.
The Cornwall, N.Y., native scored 39.325 in the Mountaineers' win over George Washington and Towson on Feb. 2 at the WVU Coliseum. The reigning Big 12 Gymnast of the Week, she also finished first on bars (9.825), beam (9.825) and floor (9.875). The beam score is a season best. Additionally, Sloanhoffer also scored 9.8 on vault, good enough for third place.
Sloanhoffer now shows 1,524.725 career points and ranks No. 15 in the Mountaineer record book.
WVU scored a season-high 195.5 in its winning effort in the second annual "Wendy M. Roach Invitational" Pink Meet.
WVU Athletes of the Week
Winter 2014
Week 1: Asya Bussie, women's basketball
Week 2: Bryce Bohman, swimming & diving
Week 3: Colin Johnston, wrestling
Week 4: Ziva Dvorsak, rifle
Week 5: Hope Sloanhoffer, gymnastics
This Week in Women's Basketball
WVU will face Kansas State at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the WVU Coliseum … Saturday's game is a United Bank Dollar Day with admission set at $1 courtesy of United Bank … the Mountaineers will also be celebrating Alumni Weekend, recognizing women's basketball alum in attendance … Saturday is Superhero Day and Coke Zero will provide superhero masks to the first 1,500 fans.
Last Week in Women's Basketball
The Mountaineers went 2-0 last week in Big 12 play, defeating No. 23/21 Iowa State 67-56 at the WVU Coliseum on Wednesday and taking a 66-62 win at TCU on Saturday … senior center Asya Bussie recorded a pair of consecutive double-doubles as she had 14 points and 11 rebounds against the Cyclones and 19 points and a career-best 15 rebounds at TCU.
Notes & Quotes
The Mountaineers are 19-3 overall and 8-2 in Big 12 play … WVU was ranked in both major polls last week at No. 20 in the Associated Press Poll and No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches Poll; updated polls come out today and tomorrow, respectively … senior guard Taylor Palmer scored all 14 points against TCU in the final 6:35 to help WVU come from behind and seal the win … sophomore guard Bria Holmes led WVU in scoring against Iowa State, while Bussie led against TCU … Bussie led WVU in rebounding in three of the last four games … if WVU defeats Kansas State this week, then it will have recorded its eighth 20-win season in the last 11 years.
This Week in Wrestling
West Virginia University hosts No. 6 Oklahoma on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m., and Davidson on Friday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Last Week in Wrestling
The Mountaineers (9-4, 0-2 Big 12) fell to No. 7 Pitt, 33-6, on Feb. 1.
Notes & Quotes
Senior Colin Johnston (141) tallied his third-straight victory over a ranked opponent, defeating No. 16 Edgar Bright of Pitt, 4-3 … Johnston leads the team with 12 dual match victories and 28 takedowns … junior Mike Morales (149) recorded his first victory over a ranked opponent this season, downing No. 17 Mikey Racciato, 11-9.
Coach Craig Turnbull: "Going into the match, we thought if we could win two at 133, 141 and 149 pounds, then we would have a chance. We did not wrestle very smart at a couple of weight classes though. Colin Johnston and Mike Morales winning was very important for them individually and developing their resumes for the national tournament."
This Week in Swimming & Diving
The teams have concluded their regular season. WVU's next competition is the Big 12 Championships, which will take place from Feb. 26-Mar. 1 in Austin, Texas.
Last Week in Swimming & Diving
The men's team traveled to No. 9 Ohio State, while the women's team traveled to Ohio in a meet that included Iowa State ... the men's team lost to the Buckeyes 151-99 ... the women lost to Ohio 197.5-96.5 and to Iowa State 200-93.
Notes & Quotes
In the men's meet, senior Bryce Bohman tallied another win in the 100 back with a time of 48.30 … in the 100 free, junior Tim Squires finished third (46.12) and sophomore Andrew Marsh finished fourth (46.61) … in the 200 back, Bohman scored his second win of the day with a time of 1:47.76 … the individual events closed out with the 200 IM, where freshman Nate Carr scored the win for the Mountaineers with a time of 1:52.17 ... in the women's meet, the action started with the 400 medley relay, where the "A" team of sophomore Jaimee Gillmore and juniors Jenelle Zee, Julie Ogden and Courtney Parenti placed third with a time of 3:54.94 … in the 1650 free, freshman Emma Skelley placed second with a time of 17:17.24 … in the 100 breast, Zee finished second with a time of 1:05.44 … in the 200 fly, Ogden scored the win for the team with a time of 2:06.13, while sophomore Natalie Johnsen finished third with a time of 2:08.41.
Coach Vic Riggs: "It was a very solid effort by the men tonight. We had several great races and relays. Bryce continues to compete at the highest level and it's only going to pay off for him at the end of the season. Along with Bryce we had several other individuals at in-season best times."
This Week in Wrestling
Last Week in Wrestling
The Mountaineers (9-4, 0-2 Big 12) fell to No. 7 Pitt, 33-6, on Feb. 1.
Notes & Quotes
Senior Colin Johnston (141) tallied his third-straight victory over a ranked opponent, defeating No. 16 Edgar Bright of Pitt, 4-3 … Johnston leads the team with 12 dual match victories and 28 takedowns … junior Mike Morales (149) recorded his first victory over a ranked opponent this season, downing No. 17 Mikey Racciato, 11-9.
Coach Craig Turnbull: "Going into the match, we thought if we could win two at 133, 141 and 149 pounds, then we would have a chance. We did not wrestle very smart at a couple of weight classes though. Colin Johnston and Mike Morales winning was very important for them individually and developing their resumes for the national tournament."
This Week in Track
The Mountaineers travel to Akron, Ohio, for the Akron Invitational on Friday, Feb. 7 ... it will be a two-day meet with competition concluding on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 8.
Last Week in Track
West Virginia took a small group of competitors to the PSU National in State College, Pa ... the two-day meet had teams from the entire East coast participating, serving as the largest indoor meet in the country over the weekend.
Notes & Quotes
Senior Stormy Nesbit had an impressive day in the field events, finishing third in the long jump and fifth in the triple jump ... WVU's 4x800 meter relay team placed first, while the distance medley relay team recorded a second-place result ... Central Michigan transfer Marsielle McBeam posted her personal-best high jump as a Mountaineer (1.70 meters), coming in fifth place in the event.
This Week in Rifle
The No. 1-ranked West Virginia University rifle team will close out the regular season with two matches at the WVU Rifle Range this weekend … the Mountaineers (8-0, 6-0 GARC) play host to No. 3 Alaska-Fairbanks on Thursday, Feb. 6, and Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) foe No. 2 Kentucky on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Last Week in Rifle
WVU Rifle was idle last week.
Notes & Quotes
Most recently, the Mountaineers competed at then-No. 11 GARC foe Memphis, winning the match 4690-4655 … WVU defeated the Tigers in both guns, winning smallbore 2321-2317 and air rifle 2369-2338 … the Mountaineers are averaging 2362 air rifle and 2322 smallbore … junior Maren Prediger paces the Mountaineers in air rifle, averaging 595 in the discipline … classmate Ziva Dvorsak leads smallbore, averaging 587 … Saturday's match will determine the regular-season GARC Champion, a title that the Mountaineers have won the last four seasons.
Coach Jon Hammond: "We've got some good momentum. Every match is a big match from here on out, and we need to keep the intensity up for every one of them."
This Week in Tennis
West Virginia University welcomes Cal (Pa.) to Ridgeview Racquet Club on Friday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m.
Last Week in Tennis
The Mountaineers (0-3) stumbled in Huntington against in-state foe Marshall, 6-1.
Notes & Quotes
Freshman Kaja Mrgole recorded her team-high second victory in singles play … Mrgole led WVU in the fall with a 6-6 record in singles … the freshmen tandem of Oana Manole and Mrgole, ranked No. 9 in the Atlantic Region by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), fell for the first time this spring, 6-4, to the Thundering Herd's Karli Timko and Anna Pomyatinskaya.
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NJCAA Women's Basketball Players of the Week: Jan. 7-13January 16, 2013
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Joymesia Howard (Central Arizona College), Courtney Dyer (Schoolcraft College, Mich.) and Alicia Cox (Cumberland CC, N.J.) have been named NJCAA women's basketball players of the week for games Jan. 7-13.
The No. 4 Vaqueras extended their win-streak to 12 games last week behind Howard's efficient shooting and domination of the boards. Howard was 12-for-16 from the field with 26 points and 10 rebounds in an 84-68 victory over Eastern Arizona College. In a 65-60 win over Cochise College (Ariz.), the freshman scored a game-high 25 points and pulled down 15 rebounds including four on the offensive end.
Dyer lit up the scoreboard last week as the Ocelots went 1-2 against MCCAA opponents. Despite falling 75-60 to Delta College (Mich.), Dyer totaled 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists. The sophomore then led Schoolcraft to a 77-62 win over Oakland CC (Mich.) behind five 3-pointers and 27 points. Dyer finished off the week with 23 points and three steals in a narrow 71-65 loss to Henry Ford CC (Mich.).
Stepping into the spotlight in the Dukes' lone game last week, Cox cleared the way for Cumberland's 76-63 win over Bergen CC (N.J.). The sophomore knocked down 9-of-16 shots from the field and sunk 8-of-10 free throws for a team-high 27 points. Cox was a terror on the defensive end of the court, picking away 11 steals in the victory. Adding to her numbers, Cox also dished out nine assists and pulled down six rebounds.
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Chubby Checker: Don't Use My Name For Penis-Measuring App!
Have you heard of the Chubby Checker app? It reportedly "enables women to estimate the size of a man's penis based on his shoe size." (Welcome to the 21st century, where technology is always being advanced in service of sex and porn!)
According to TMZ, "The Twist" singer Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans), 71, is suing Hewlett-Packard and Palm, claiming they violated his trademark on the name. The performer sent the companies a cease and desist letter last year, but his demands were ignored, so he's not only suing to stop the app, he wants money for damaging his reputation.
It does seem like they could be a little more creative and not just pick a name that is already synonymous with a well-known artist. Besides, is there really any correlation between shoe size and the size of a guy's little gentleman friend?
UPDATE: A rep for HP told TMZ, "The application was removed in September 2012 and is no longer on any Palm or HP hosted web site."
Source: TMZ


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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
NutriStart Multivitamin Powder
5 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Pioneer Nutritional Formulas has a very good line, including a terrific children's chewable multi. The entire line is lab verified gluten-free, and highly recommended for celiacs due to their effectiveness. :)Print this post
- April 13, 2009 at 12:47 AM
- Sarah said...
We also use Nutristart - it seems to have much more than regular gummie vitamins (even those that are GFCFSF) and is easy to mix in either juice or applesauce.Print this post
- May 4, 2009 at 1:10 PM
- Jennifer said...
I use all New Chapter products for my children over 4 yrs of age. Just order the tiny tabs multi and C vitamins. These are great because they are whole foods, easy to swallow, organic, and include probiotics in them. Also, they are color, sugar, and preservative free. For my children 4 and under I use Nature's Plus C Vitamins which does contain sugar, but they have just created a sugar free version with zylitol (which helps prevent cavities and helps your body get rid of infections quicker). Also, I use a liquid multi-vitamin by Nature's Plus named: Baby Plex and it is sugar free and easy to administer.Print this post
- February 2, 2011 at 1:12 AM
- Aundrea said...
What vitamin do you recommend for adults with Celiac?Print this post
- March 8, 2011 at 11:31 PM
- Anonymous said...
We use vitamins from Kirk an labs, adult and children. My kids are allergic to the flavorings in these other vitamins. We just opened the capsules into applesauce when they were too little to swallow the capsules.Print this post
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Local YEScarolina students Evan Knox and Aquila Brown are competing in the 2013 NFTE OnlineElevator Pitch Challenge, presented by E*TRADE. Each student in the challenge has been asked to create a 60-second elevator pitch for his/her business in the form of a video. These videos have been uploaded to the NFTE website where students' friends, family and supporters are encouraged to vote for their favorite presentation.
Voting for the video presentations began on Sept. 3 and ends on Sept. 30. The entrepreneur whose presentation receives the greatest number of unique votes (from the most individual email addresses) will be recognized on the night of the NFTE National Business PlanCompetition – Oct. 3 in New York City – with a $2,500 award. There will be two runner-up cash prizes of $500.
Evan Knox, a junior at Charleston Collegiate, finished first in the Mark Motley 2013 YEScarolina State Business Plan Competition. His business is Bullseye Web Designs, a website design company. Aquila Brown, who took third at the competition, is a junior at the Charleston Charter School for Math & Science. She started TruSol Art, a customized hand-drawn portrait service. Both students will also compete in the NFTE National Business Plan Challenge in NYC in October.
Please help support Charleston students and vote and share today.
Evan Knox Video http://www.elevatorpitch2013.com/nominees/entry/evan-k
Aquila Brown Video http://www.elevatorpitch2013.com/nominees/entry/aquila-b
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SLU Obstetrician to Chair OB/Gyn Think Tank
ST. LOUIS -- Raul Artal, M.D., chair of the department of obstetrics, gynecology and women's health at Saint Louis University, was appointed to a two-year term as chair of the Liaison Committee of Obstetrics and Gynecology (LCOG).
|Raul Artal, M.D.
LCOG is an umbrella committee for all women's health specialty and sub-specialty organizations. It serves as the coordinating and advisory board to the obstetric and gynecologic organizations and to three related government agencies.
"My selection as chair of this prestigious group is humbling and came as a complete surprise. This committee could have a sweeping impact on the health of women," said Artal, who also is director of obstetrics and gynecology at SSM St. Mary's Health Center and a SLUCare obstetrician.
"LCOG is a think tank that provides strategic direction to women's health care. In the coming years, our profession will continue to work to reduce the number of women who die in childbirth and are stricken with gynecologic cancer."
Artal, who assumes the position in March, also predicted minimally invasive gynecologic surgery will become increasingly common in the coming years.
Artal currently serves on a World Health Organization panel that is studying how to make pregnancy safer around the world. He chaired the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' scientific program committee, which was responsible for planning the organization's 2011 professional conference.
He was named a Health Care Hero by the St. Louis Business Journal in 2010 and is internationally recognized for his expertise in high risk pregnancy.
Established in 1836, Saint Louis University School of Medicine has the distinction of awarding the first medical degree west of the Mississippi River. The school educates physicians and biomedical scientists, conducts medical research, and provides health care on a local, national and international level. Research at the school seeks new cures and treatments in five key areas: cancer, infectious disease, liver disease, aging and brain disease and heart/lung disease.


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Kyle's Korner ..
If he would write a book he could fill it with hundreds of interesting stories from his 38 years as a basketball official.
Danny Browning of Gilbert hung up his striped shirt and whistle three years ago and retired as a basketball referee.
The sports enthusiast also ran up and down the football field as a football official for 32 years.
"I never dreamed I would do it for that long," Browning told me after stopping by the Williamson Daily News office.
"I had some great times and some crazy times," Browning said.
There is an old adage that you need thick skin to be an official and Browning agrees that is certainly true.
He was on a football officiating crew for several years that included the late John Preece of Kermit and Grant Preece the current Mingo County Clerk.
John Preece was also a longtime basketball official and former basketball coach at Kermit High School.
"John was really something and he always kept us laughing," Browning said.
The crew was officiating the Kiwanis Senior Bowl game back in 1981 when a bat flew down under the lights and landed on a lineman's helmet.
Preece saw it and went over trying to smack the bat off of the helmet.
The player had no idea what the referee was doing. He finally picked up the football and killed the bat by smashing the bat with the pigskin on the side of the player's helmet.
That is just one of the many stories and memories Browning can tell.
Browning's son Rob was a standout basketball here in Mingo County back in the 1980s. He is now a high school coach in North Carolina.
His wife Martha was a long time educator in the county and is still a substitute teacher.
Browning still helps with the Twin Rivers Senior All-star game held every spring at the Harless Center in Gilbert.
Dan Browning has logged hundreds of miles in southern West Virginia going from gym to gym and to football fields on Friday nights.
His whistle on the court and the field will be missed.
There are only four college football coaches in history with four or more national championships and two of the are from West Virginia. Nick Saban, who just coached Alabama to another BCS title, and John McKay who coached at USC and both were born and raised in the Mountain State. That is pretty cool when you think about it.
Saban was born in Fairmont, while McKay was born in the now-defunct town of Everettville in Monongalia County. Saban played an old Monongah High School, while McKay played at the old Shinnstown High School.
… Former Belfry High School principal and Pike County Superintendent of Schools Frank Welch passed away this week. Welch was a class act and was a strong supporter of high school sports, especially the Belfry Pirates.
… Marshall freshman guard Kelvin Amayo plans to transfer to another school.
Marshall announced Amayo's decision Monday night in a news release.
Amayo says he wants to be closer to home. The Newark, N.J., resident and Marshall didn't identify the school.
He played in three games after becoming eligible in December, averaging 2.7 points per game.
(Kyle Lovern is the sports editor for the Williamson Daily News. Comments or story ideas can be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com)


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Step 1: Recipe
- 2 Cups Milk
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
It is very helpful to view this video so you can see the process of making plastic milk.
It is a quick and easy project.
Step 2: Utensils
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Coffee filters to absorb the liquid
- Fine weave strainer
- Spoon
- Plate
- Pan
- Cookie cutters
- Skewer not shown
- Wax paper not shown, line the plate with wax paper.
Step 3: Measure/ Heat
- Measure 2 cups milk and set aside.
- Measure 2 Tablespoons white vinegar and put it into a small glass reserving until later.
- Line the strainer with 2-3 coffee filters or paper towels.
- Line the plate with wax paper.
- Add vinegar.
- Stir gently.
- Allow it to separate into globs.
- Stir again.
Step 4: Strain
- Place strainer in sink.
- Pour Contents into the lined strainer.
- Allow to drain a couple of minutes.
- Carefully pull up the filter and gently press with your fingers to remove liquid from ball.
- You might need to place it in another doubled coffee liner and squeeze again to remove excess moisture.
- It should begin to form a paste.
- Let it set 5 minutes.
Step 5: Molding
- Gently roll the plastic in a tight ball.
- Gently press flat to form shapes.
- This part is tricky you need to work with it and try to keep it together nicely.
- You accomplish this by pressing down and pulling toward the center with your hand.
- Using the cookie cutters make the shapes.
- Form a couple of balls if you desire.
- Using the skewer poke holes where you want if you are going to make jewelry.
why is it not edible ??
What this really is is cheese...
Ok so I'm curious. If you start with milk, and add vinegar then remove the casein, what do you have left? Is it still milk? Or milky vinegar? Or something new altogether?
Yes, it is a lot like feta cheese but if I recall I kneaded it a little to form a ball. Thanks for stopping by and commenting and do have a great weekend.
Is it edible? Just asking...
Oh. Thanks in advance.
You welcome.
Thanks for commenting but I have had mine for over a year and it has not molded. Weather may be a factor as I live in a dry climate.
Thousand Foot Krutch- Sunshyne


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Coral Island : Food
Always a lively topic that comes up with most residents living in Phuket. Not long ago there were only a few shops that catered to foreign food tastes. Today business is thriving and shoppers can find Australian and Japanese beef, Swiss cheese, Maine lobster or any other item one may crave.
Most large supermarket chains have dedicated aisles of imported goods.
Bakeries and pastry shops have popped up all over Phuket and sell high quality goods found in the shops in Europe.
Another source to find foreign items is through food wholesalers that sell their goods to the public.


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Hello ladies,
Hope everyone is doing well I had some questions about recovery from the classical incision csection? I had an emergency csection last year jan2012 due to eclamptic seizures. I was under general anesthesia and don't really remember much of the first 3 days. When I woke up I was in so much pain And my little girl had also passed away due to prematurity. I was in so much pain physically emotionally and mentally I didn't want to move and couldn't do anything. I recovered physically about 3 weeks after I was feeling good to walk around sit by myself etc...I am currently pregnant again scheduled for a repeat csection on July 24. And was hoping someone whose been through this type if csection could help?
1. What would you recommend for feelings? Glider/recliner? Or just glider/ottoman?
2. What should I pack for after pants/nighties? Dresses?
3. Csection binders helpful?
4. Heat packs/ ice packs for incision pain?
5. Will bleeding be more?
6. What type of underwear was less painful after the surgery?
7. What if anything can I do to make the process smoother?
8. What was your bp at to determine if you need mag? My pressures have gone up and hover between 120-130/80-90 and I'm on modified taking it easy bed rest but not on any bp medications.
I am positive that this time will be better bc I will hopefully have a healthy baby at the end
Thanks so much for your help


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I'm no photographer so the pictures suck.
This was built for me by Bellson. Here's what he wrote:
This beast started out its life as a Persian Contract in 8x57 Mauser w/ a 29 Inch Barrel. Bought it and a few of its friends at Big 5 for $58.00 each.
These rifles were very used and abused! Rust, Pits, and you do not want to know what else. One had a bulged barrel!
Then I bought several of the Parker Hale Target Barrels from Numrich, $72.00 each. If you don't know, these barrels were the basis of the Parker Hale Target Rifles that were sued by British Military Cadets for their competition shooting. Chambered in 7.62x51 NATO, 25 ½ Inches long, 1-10 twist, and really nice steel. A lot of meat to work with.
Add a micrometer, lathe, and a great deal of patience; sprinkle on some select parts and you have a nice single hole punch that works out past 800 Meters. Maybe Staples should stock these….
On the target picture, hole next to center is the cold bore shot at 400 yards. Shot group (5) to the right is because a breeze came up.


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Here's the Complete Lineup for the Year
Monday, July 07, 2003
In addition to our regular lineup of action figures in all four major North American sports (baseball, hockey, football and basketball), McFarlane Toys offers a limited number of different items to collectors.
One of the most popular is our McFarlane's Sports Picks two-packs. We have several deluxe two-packs scheduled for the remainder of 2003. Here's all the info and the photos we have available at this time.Brett Favre vs. Brian Urlacher. This NFL two-pack features Green Bay Packers QB Favre, No. 4, vs. Chicago Bears LB Urlacher, No. 54. Coming in late July. Click here for figure and packaging photos.
Brendan Shanahan vs. Rob Blake. This NHL two-pack features Detroit Red Wings LW Shanahan, No. 14 vs. Colorado Avalanche defenseman Blake, No. 4. Coming in late August. Click here for figure photos.
Jeremy Roenick vs. Marty Turco. This NHL two-pack features Philadelphia Flyers C Roenick, No. 97 vs. Dallas Stars G Turco, No. 35. Coming in late September.
Ed McCaffrey vs. Zach Thomas. This NFL two-pack features Denver Broncos WR McCaffrey, No. 87 vs. Miami Dolphins LB Thomas, No. 54. Coming in late October.
Rich Gannon vs. Derrick Brooks. This NFL two-pack features Oakland Raiders QB Gannon, No. 12 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Brooks, No. 55. Coming in early November.All two-packs include both action figures and bases to create custom diorama plus any normal equipment associated with that player (sticks, goals, etc.).
In the United States, these two-packs will only be available at Toys R Us, WalMart and Target. The NFL pieces won't be offered in Canada, but we're working on expanded distribution of the NHL pieces. There are no plans to offer these pieces internationally at this time.
Finally, the NBA two-packs initially slated for this year have been rescheduled for 2004.


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Rashi (Moon Sign) : Mithuna
Rashis are the 12 signs of the zodiac. The Rashi in which the Moon was situated at the time you were born is called your Janma Rashi (birth Rashi) or simply your Rashi.
Nakshatra : Ardra
Nakshatra is the head of a particular group of stars. There are twenty-seven nakshtras in all. Each one of them covers thirteen degrees and twenty minutes arc of the zodiac. When you were born, the Nakshatra in which the Moon was situated at that time is called your Janma Nakshatra (birth nakshatra).
Astro Sketch (A brief profile based on birth data)
The Minthuna (Gemini) female is likely to be a genius. With a scholastic bent of mind, she could be more inclined towards educating herself through nature. Thanks to her inquisitive and analytical nature, she would love to dig deep in to issues that look frivolous to others. She is likely to be interested in singing and music. She might even pursue dance and poetry as hobby or as a profession. She is likely to exhibit both the masculine as well as feminine strains of thoughts. She could be a real dreamer, traveling places far and wide in an instant! She is likely to have a strong voice with right pronunciation and expression. She might impress people with his eloquence. The Gemini female is likely to be self -contradictory. She would come across as a somber and patient person, even lively and talkative sometimes. She could be interested in many subjects and may try to explore them simultaneously. She is likely to be to be very successful in dealing with people.. Her thoughts being scientific will reflect her intellect convincingly. She might develop expertise in liaison work and mediation. She is likely to have great faith in social traditions. Her drawbacks may include talkativeness, instability, slow decision -making and impatience. She might be desirous of getting ahead with new tasks without even completing the previous ones. Her lack of concentration and anxiety to experience results early may create obstacles for her.
Some famous persons born with Mithuna Rashi:
Sonia Gandhi, Ashok Kumar, Sri Ramana Maharishi, Asha Parekh, F.D. Roosevelt, Humphrey Bogart, Brooke Shields, Salman Rushdie
Generally found qualities of persons with Mithuna Rashi:
Favorable: Versatile, adaptable, lively, intelligent, communicative, spontaneous, witty, and busy.
Less Favorable: Anxious, nervous, superficial, unsettled, cunning, irresolute, scattered, inconsistent.
Mithuna Female has Moon Sign Harmony with:
Vrishabha | Mithuna


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When the college basketball season starts, you know your Oregon State Beavers will be rocking out the arena every night. Nothing will get you more in that Beavers basketball spirit than these College Basketball Performance pants from Nike. It features the Oregon State logo on the right leg and two front pockets to keep your game day tickets close to you. It's also made with Nike's Therma-FIT technology which will keep you warm under any condition. Whether you're playing hard like the players or just watching the team from the stands, these pants are sure to keep you comfortable while showing your Beavers pride.
- 100% Polyester fabric
- Drawstring waist
- Imported
- Officially licensed collegiate product
- Quality embroidery
- Size S has a 30" inseam
- Therma-FIT fabric for extra warmth
- Two front pockets
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Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
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Strong, flexible and comfortable, the Aigle Ladies' Victorine Boot is 100% waterproof. It's lined with a poly/cotton blend and has a removable, cotton-covered polyester insole for extra comfort. Cushioned rubber sole resists abrasions.
The Arctic Adventure Ladies' Winter Boot from the Original Muck Boot Company delivers great warmth in a multi-functional design. This waterproof winter riding boot with neoprene and rubber construction has a lightweight EVA™ midsole for added comfort. It's lined with fleece and built with a 4mm CR flex-foam bootie. At home in the stable or saddle!
For stable and stirrup, the Ariat® Barnyard Belle H20 Waterproof Boot is attractive and comfortable. Built on a generously sized last and styled with a roomy, round toe, this waterproof boot features a waterproof upper and membrane construction, and a moisture-wicking lining.
Easy-grip handles let you slip into the Bogs® Classic High Boot for 100% waterproof protection and warmth. This ladies' tall muck boot has 7mm of waterproof insulation to seal out the cold, plus a self-cleaning, non-marking outsole.
The Original Muck™ Boot Company Breezy Tall Boot offers 100% waterproof, insulated protection against three seasons of wet and chilly weather. This tall rubber rain boot is extremely lightweight and lined with PK Mesh for breathability. CR Flex-Foam construction delivers flexible comfort and etc® sockliner reduces friction and heat.
The Cottage Line Men's Boot is made of easy-care, long-wearing, waterproof PVC. Perfect for wet days, this tall rubber riding boot has a moisture-wicking lining in the calf.
A perfect combination of fit, comfort and style, the Dublin® Ladies' Estuary Mid Boot is both fashionable and functional for walking or riding. This ladies' mid boot feels broken-in from the first wearing with its soft and supple waterproof leather. Inner waterproof membrane keeps foot dry. RCS insole supports, cushions and wicks moisture.
The Dublin® Ladies' Estuary Tall Boot has a sleek look for riding or casual wear. Soft and supple waterproof leather on the calf feels broken-in from the first day. This versatile and stylish pull-on ladies' boot has a waterproof foot and inner HBR® waterproof membrane for excellent foot protection in wet conditions. RCS insole and elastic top gusset for comfort.
The Dublin® Harrowed Boot keeps your feet dry and cradled in comfort. This versatile boot has a technically engineered rubber outsole with Positive Traction Grip (PST) for superior multidirectional cross-country traction.
The Dublin® Husk Boot features waterproof practicality and a stylish look. This boot will quickly become your go-to favorite. It's constructed with a Redskin and nubuck upper and complete with the HBR® waterproof membrane from sole to 160mm high.
You'll feel carefree, yet stylish in the Dublin Ladies' Ria Tall Boot! It offers all the features you love in the River Boot, in a lighter weight, waterproof design. The Ria Tall Boot is practical, comfortable and fun with waterproof leather foot, long-wearing waterproof nylon calf, HBR® waterproof membrane and RCS insole. Drawstring top and elastic gusset ensure a great fit.
In autumn, winter and spring, the Original Muck™ Ladies' Hale Multi-Season Boot gets you through the season's worst in warm and waterproof comfort. This lightweight, insulated women's muck boot goes on and off without tugging. Features include a breathable PK Mesh lining, 4mm CR Flex-Foam construction, a contoured cut and a self-cleaning, ribbed outsole.
The Joules Kelly Welly is a waterproof ladies' boot designed with a gusset that's friendly to shapely, athletic calves. Synthetic uppers, linings and hard-wearing rubber soles won't crack in cold weather.
A mid-height, waterproof ladies' boot, the Joules Molly Welly is perfect for puddles. This stylish rain boot resists cracking in the cold. Synthetic upper, synthetic lining and hard-wearing rubber sole.
The Joules Wellibob is a waterproof ankle boot that's ideal for mucking, bathing your horse, gardening and many other occasions. Worn casually or as a muck boot, the EVA™ insole and soft synthetic lining keep your foot comfortable. The hard-wearing rubber outsole offers traction in any footing.
The Joules Wellie Print Boot in the season's best colors combines waterproof practicality with distinctive style. Designed with a side gusset for a comfortable fit, this muck boot is made of top quality, matte-finish rubber lined with a breathable synthetic blend.
Pull on the waterproof Middleburg™ Contrast Country H20 Boot for the comfort and style that goes anywhere in any weather. Perfect with breeches or jeans, this fashionable yet practical boot has a long-wearing, sturdy outsole.
Slip your feet into Slip-on Muck Shoes from the Original Muck™ Boot Company, and you're ready for any outdoor activity! This waterproof rubber shoe features "Flex-Foam" and an EVA™ sock liner for comfort.
The Mudruckers® Ladies' Mid Boot is just right for chores and outdoor work. 100% waterproof and 9" tall, this rubber boot keeps your foot dry and warm. It has a rubber upper, grippy rubber outsole and Comfort-flo® lining. Easy to wear year-round.
The Mudruckers® Ladies' Sport Shoe is so easy to wear! 100% waterproof, this slip-on shoe is great for any outdoor chore. Comfortable stretch neoprene combines with a rubber upper, grippy rubber outsole and Comfort-flo® lining.
Mudruckers® Ladies' Tall Boots keep your feet dry and snug. This 100% waterproof muck boot with stretch neoprene, a rubber upper, grippy rubber outsole and Comfort-flo® lining is perfect for stable chores. Easy pull-on style.
Stay dry and super comfortable in this Noble Outfitters™ Muds™ Stay Cool Men's High Boot. This waterproof men's muck boot features a neoprene top, industrial grade rubber foot and a breathable, moisture-wicking lining. Contoured foam makes for a secure fit, while reinforced toe and heel add protection and durability.
The Noble Outfitters™ Muds™ Stay Cool Ladies' Mid Boot is constructed to fit a woman's foot comfortably. This lightweight, waterproof mid-height muck boot features stretch neoprene and mesh construction. Breathe Right™ and Opti-Dry™ technologies prevent heat and moisture buildup. Memory foam in key sport and an anti-odor insole make this boot even more appealing!
Designed to fit the shape of a woman's foot, the waterproof Noble Outfitters™ Muds™ Tall Boot has combination stretch neoprene and mesh construction. Breathe Right™ technology allows airflow and Opti-Dry™ mesh lining wicks moisture. This practical muck boot is lightweight and has a self-cleaning outsole.
The Ovation® Ainsley Country Boot takes you anywhere in casual style. Waterproof and attractive, it has a soft suede upper set off by an oiled leather foot and top partial cuff. Comfortable V-notched back is accented with leather strips and a snap.
Ovation® Arctic Blizzard Boots protect your feet from winter's cold and wet conditions. These warm ladies' boots are trimmed in leather and feature water-repellent quilted nylon oxford uppers with fur for extra coziness and style. Wool felt liners can be removed for washing. Adjust the front laces for the perfect fit, then use the side zipper for quick on/off.
Waterproof and breathable, the Ovation® Cora Country Boot keeps your foot comfortable while adding rugged style to your look. The canvas upper is complemented by the oiled leather foot, top cuff and accent straps. This casual boot has an elastic gusset for fit and a grippy outsole for traction.
Edgy in style and practical by design, the Ovation® Maree Country Boot boasts the Freudenberg German-made waterproof and breathable membrane for comfort in wet weather. This fashionable country boot has a suede upper accented by dual buckle straps and an oiled leather foot.
Pull on the Ovation® Mudsters™ Mid Barn Boot and puddles, muddy paddocks and dirty stalls are no match for you! This waterproof boot keeps your foot dry and protected from chill. It goes on easily, slips off easily, feels comfortable and offers great traction.
Pull on the Ovation® Mudsters™ Tall Barn Boot and you're prepared for just about anything that your equestrian lifestyle puts in your path. This waterproof boot keeps your foot dry and protected from chill. It goes on easily, slips off easily, feels comfortable and offers great traction.
Mucky and wet conditions are no match for your Ovation® Mudsters™ Zip-N-Go Short Boots. Convenient, warm and dry, these rubber and neoprene muck boots keep up with your busy equestrian lifestyle.
Dublin® RCS Tall River Boots offer the rider exceptional comfort. Waterproof, breathable and stirrup-friendly, this country boot features HBR® Membrane Technology, a PSG sole and the RCS for support.
Even the muckiest of conditions won't make you pause when you're wearing Tack II High Boots from The Original Muck™ Boot Company. Your feet will stay dry, warm and clean in these versatile, waterproof boots. At home in the saddle as well as in the barn, they feature comfortable Flex-Foam construction, Airmesh linings and spur rests.
Made of durable, hand-lasted rubber with seamless construction, the Bogs® Urban Farmer 2 Eye Lace Ladies' Boot is ideal for barn chores. This mid-height muck boot features EverDry and Bogs Max-Wick™ technology to keep feet dry and DuraFresh biotechnology to prevent odor.
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Drink it in: Small Toronto game developer makes big splashWritten by Jeff McGinnis | | firstname.lastname@example.com
It's rather appropriate that Toronto-based Drinkbox Studios' most famous game — the wonderfully entertaining action title "Guacamelee!" — focuses on a protagonist who rises from the dead, imbued with more powers than ever before. In a weird way, that's the story of the company that created it, as well.
"Drinkbox Studios was formed after the founders were left with no job after their previous company Pseudo Interactive went belly up," said designer Chris McQuinn in an interview with Toledo Free Press. "At the time there was no other game studio in Toronto offering video game positions, so they decided to start their own studio."
The resulting company is small — only about a dozen employees appear in the official staff photo. But the work that has resulted from this handful of talented designers is nothing short of extraordinary. Taking old school 2-D side scrolling game design as their jumping off point, the creators at Drinkbox have made a series of games that have garnered them praise and fans around the world.
"Our approach to new titles is a fairly horizontal process initially," McQuinn said. "All team members are asked to give a little pitch of game ideas they think would be good, then everyone votes on these pitches, and we see which ones are most popular. At that point there is an evaluation for feasibility — and then usually a champion emerges.
"Smaller studios like ours have an easier time taking risks on the types of games that we make versus a larger developer's. We don't need to appeal to a mass audience."
But that doesn't mean a mass audience won't take notice if a title is fun and engaging. Such has been the case with Drinkbox's history. Its first title, "Tales from Space: About a Blob" was released on PlayStation 3 in early 2011. A wickedly fun sidescroller built around the idea of being a monstrous blob that slowly consumed all it touched, the game spawned a spin-off — "Mutant Blobs Attack" — for Sony's handheld Vita system in 2012.
"I think the challenge of making a protagonist (the Blob) a rolling amorphous multi-treaded object that could absorb objects was an attractive design challenge for some members of the team," McQuinn said. "The physics behind the movement of the character is actually a bit complicated and required some interesting programming solutions. Apparently programmers like difficult challenges."
That spirit of tacking the difficult carried over to Drinkbox's next game, its most famous to date — "Guacamelee!" A Metroid-style sidescroller set in a fanciful world inspired by Mexican luchadors (wrestlers), the game is an amazing example of what can be accomplished by combining classic 2-D mechanics with modern hardware.
"The game mechanics for 'Guacamelee!' again came from various members of the studio — each contributing important ideas that ended up meshing together well. The setting for the game came from our animator who grew up in Mexico, and thought that a luchador world would be a great place to tell a story," McQuinn noted.
Though every game that has emerged from Drinkbox follows a similar aesthetic, that doesn't mean the team is resting on its laurels — its next game, "Severed," is a marked departure for the developers. While the game, a role-playing game set in a dream world, maintains the Drinkbox look and feel, it's clear the style of play and universe are a world apart from either "Tales from Space" or "Guacamelee!"
"I think there is always a risk of starting a new franchise, this is why you see so many movies made as sequels," McQuinn said. "But in order to keep the creativity going full steam I think it's important to try new ideas."
Drinkbox is also putting the finishing touches on the "Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition," a special re-release of the game on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Wii U. In addition to seeing release on more platforms, the new version will add more levels and enemies into the existing game.
"Luckily our internal game engine already can deploy 'Guacamelee!' for most platforms so it was really a matter of finger adjustments," McQuinn noted. "The new addition was actually a treat to make — we were able to include a lot of ideas we were forced to originally cut due to time constraints — so the process of putting these back in was a bit vindicating."
As for the future, McQuinn shunned the idea that Drinkbox will ever become a "big" player in the gaming world — the minds behind the studio seem to be content to remain the size they are now.
"Once a company goes above a certain size you end up spending more time managing than actually making games. We're pretty happy at our current size and don't see ourselves getting much bigger."
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HUNTINGTON -- Anthony Midget, former All-American cornerback at Virginia Tech, has been hired as a defensive assistant coach at Marshall University.
Thundering Herd coach Doc Holliday made the announcement Monday.
Midget served as Georgia State's defensive coordinator in 2012 and secondary coach and special teams coordinator since 2008. He made All-American at Virginia Tech in 1999.
"It's an honor to be coaching at Marshall," Midget said. "I was recruited out of high school by coach Holliday and I have great relationships with fellow assistants J.C. Price (another former Virginia Tech star) and JaJuan Seider, so it's wonderful to have that familiarity.
"One of the things that drew me to Marshall was how connected the Huntington community is to the football program. I look forward to experiencing that firsthand and helping the Thundering Herd achieve greatness."
Midget's special teams at Georgia State excelled in 2010, its inaugural season. The Panthers were not eligible for NCAA rankings, but would have been in the national Top 10 for net punting average (37.34) and kickoff return average (24.20).
In 2011, the Panthers were 23rd nationally in punt return average (11.1).
Albert Wilson, a wide receiver recruited by Midget was the Colonial Athletic Association Co-Special Teams Player of the Year in 2012 after averaging 25.9 yards on kickoff returns.
"Anthony is an excellent addition to our staff," Holliday said. "He brings us a wealth of experience, not only as a coach, but also a scholar-athlete who competed at the highest level."
Midget is a native of Clewiston, Fla., who was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2000 NFL Draft and also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He was a Virginia Tech graduate assistant in 2007, helping the Hokies to the Atlantic Coast Conference title and a berth in the FedEx Orange Bowl. Midget also served five years (2002-07) coaching at Lake Worth High School in Lake Worth, Fla., where his positions included assistant head coach, defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach and running backs coach.
Midget graduated from Virginia Tech in 1999 with a degree in sociology. He has a daughter, Anaiya.
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|General Discussion General discussion forum for all drum related topics. Use this forum to exchange ideas and information with your fellow drummers.
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Why are we addicted to vintage drums?
I'm sure there is probably a similar thread on here somewhere...it's either buried deep or so old it's not worth resurrecting. But, I think this will be a slightly different take on the subject anyhow. I'll explain:
Years ago, I first heard Buddy Rich and his big band play. Wow! When I finally got over his chops and musicianship, I noticed the sound of his drums...and I loved it. Since then, I've gotten acquainted with Max Roach, Joe Morello, Jo Jones, etc. No matter what I listened to, I always thought the sound of those drums were yummy.
When it was time to get into a new kit (honestly, when is it NOT time), I wanted a vintage kit. I'm not a spontaneous or superfluous person by any means so I did what I always do with decisions like these...RESEARCH!
I learned everything I could about vintage drums in terms of what contributed to making them sound the way they do. How were they constructed? What woods were used? What hardware was used? Now, anyone who's taken a stab at learning about vintage drums knows that the amount of diverse information is staggering. I was overwhelmed with it all. There is not a great vintage drum market where I live so actual specimens are hard to find but I did manage to try out an old Radio King snare, a round badge Gretsch, some B/O and Keystone Ludwigs. Weeks turned into months. I felt I was getting nowhere. I liked it all but which one to search out and buy? Was I a Gretsch guy? A Slingerland guy? A Rogers guy? I had no clue. I just knew that I wanted that great vintage sound.
I became quite frustrated with the whole endeavor, not to mention that once I had decided on what make and model, then the idea of trying to hunt down my prey one drum at a time was starting to give me a headache. I know many drummers love the "thrill of the chase" and all that, but I'm not wired that way. It was making me positively nauseous lol.
I nearly gave up when I had an epiphany. I was looking for that "sound"...not that drum. So then I began to consider what the vintage sound REALLY is...the qualities in the tone that make it vintage sounding. I went back and listened to my jazz standards and realized that the vintage sound is a particular set of attributes. Generally, vintage drums have a mellow, round tone with a softer attack, shorter sustain, and a quicker decay as compared to modern drums. Now of course there are variations to this formula but by and large I think it holds true when you look at vintage drums as a whole.
Armed with this new perspective I began searching for drums that would give me those attributes. I renewed my efforts toward vintage drums but quickly decided that I needed to look at modern drums which had those attributes.
Which finally brings me to the question of this thread. Why do we want vintage drums specifically? Vintage drums were inconsistent, quirky, troublesome, and some were just downright bad. Wonky hardware. Shells out of round. No two drum heads were alike. For that matter no two shells were alike. They got it right some of the time, but compared to today's methods and standards, they were woefully inadequate. So why do we want them? For those shells and bearing edges? I've seen many drummers buy vintage drums, strip them down to the shells, and upgrade the finish and hardware so it looks like a modern kit. And of course the other method of "retrograding" a kit so that's its all original. Either way of doing things seems strange to me. I want the vintage sound, not the vintage experience. At the same time, it seems a little sad (I'm a little teary-eyed actually) to cannibalize a vintage drumkit for the sake of resurrecting it as a modern kit with really old shells.
There are modern drums that speak with a vintage voice. As Bill Cardwell put it in a video, those drums back then were new drums, not vintage drums. I'd be a complete liar if I said I didn't drool at the thought of a Max Roach replica...right down to the crappy bass drum spurs and cardboard box snare. There is nostalgia in those drums, even though I'm too young to have seen them in their hayday. But now I recognize that I want the sound, not the drums and all the headaches that come with them.
Anyone here feel differently (or the same) and why?
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OK, I'll bite :)
If we're talking purely about the sound attributes that you identify, then that's easy to replicate through a combination of wood species, bearing edge form, shell thickness, & of course, heads + tuning. However, that's missing out one very big element - tone. Some (certainly not all) vintage drums deliver far more tone into the initial note by means of enhanced shell response. Set aside head sustain for a moment (as it has no body to it, & outside of recording, is largely superfluous), the tone of a drum lasts for around 1 second. 2 seconds would be regarded as an especially long note. That tone is the very voice of the instrument, & frankly, just about the only thing that matters in most applications.
Vintage shells typically respond better at lower dynamic, & deliver more initial tone at mid dynamic than modern shells primarily via two mechanisms.
1/ Number of plies. For a given shell thickness, the more plies you have, the more rigid the shell becomes. Additionally, the thinner the plies, the less like wood they are. Very thin plies have little of the woods structure left intact. This element becomes important in point 2.
2/ Ageing of the wood. As wood ages, the lignin dries & crystallises around the periphery of the sap channels & other cell structures. This creates a complex collection of channels that act as little resonant chambers, enhancing the overall resonance response of the shell. It can take decades for this process to complete in some cases.
As most vintage shells use 3 ply or single ply constructions, they make more of the wood structure & ageing benefits, thus producing a range of playing & tonal characteristics that are very useful in both lower dynamic & higher tuning state applications. Of course, this only applies to ones built correctly and having survived structurally intact. Frankly, a high proportion of them are garbage.
Vintage hardware can only detract in terms of overall performance, unless it's of lower mass than modern equivalent instruments.
As I mentioned earlier, the basic attributes are then formed by application of certain bearing edges, hoops, plus head selection & tuning, & can be applied equally to a modern drum.
It's entirely possible to both replicate & exceed the tonal performance of the very best vintage drums, but that requires appropriate shell constructions that deliver those tonal qualities. Additionally, to exceed vintage performance, a strong attention to overall design is necessary, especially with regard to hardware mass.
Hope this helps.
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Hopefully, I'll still be around when my drums finish drying out :-)
I'm glad you mention the hardware because my understanding is that vintage hardware was lighter. Thinner hoops, pot metal castings, etc. I've never done an A/B between modern and vintage hardware but the vintage drums fully assembled have always been much lighter than a modern drum. I suppose one way to replicate the resonance would be to use aluminum cast hardware all the way around. Strong but light. Incidently, I wonder why they haven't done this before? Cost?
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All of our shell hardware (lugs, brackets, legs, spurs, etc) are made from aluminium, precisely for the reasons I outlined in my OP. Not only that, but the designs are either minimal or zero resonant shell footprint.
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I went full circle. I grew up playing Slingerland and Gretsch from the 60's and early 70's.
I began playing modern drums about 10 years ago. I like them just fine and I still play my modern drums.
Last year I bought a 2012 Ludwig Club Date kit. It has characteristics of vintage drums that I grew up with. I realized that I wanted a vintage kit again. I had never owned a 60's Ludwig kit so I searched until I found one that suited me. They are as you say somewhat quirky. I did make some minor upgrades such as adding new hardware that would accept memory locks for the floor tom legs and bass drum spurs. I added wing nuts to the tom rail mount so I could adjust it without a wrench. I removed the internal mufflers because I don't use them. Of course I kept the original parts so as not to devalue the drums. I can put them back to OE status at any time.
The kit that I bought is in collectors condition so it is a good specimen of a vintage kit where they got it right. The shells are slightly not in round because the wrap is scarfed into the shell which is how Ludwig wanted it. There are some minor flaws in the edges on the floor tom but nothing that I can't fix by tuning. Not worth reworking the drum for normal variations that are part of vintage charm where some imperfection is expected due to the manufacturing process of the time.
These imperfections give these instruments their personality. They are not the cookie cutter drums of today. They are each unique.
I like that :)
I kind of like old drums:)
Re: Why are we addicted to vintage drums?
3 reasons:
3 ply goodness and its sound
old and more rare
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Because if it was good enough for Buddy, Gene, Joe, and the rest, it should be good enough for us.
Odd how we lust after these drums, after all the marketing hype of the last twenty years talking about super-sharp bearing edges, isolation mounts, less drilling of the shell, superior ply combinations, etc, etc... then we go buy something that has none of these features and still sounds wonderful!
Al Parrott
"Jus suum cuique"
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I don't own any vintage drums currently, but it's not for a lack of trying. The one time I did buy a vintage kit, it turned out to be stolen and I had to give it back to it's rightful owner.
I want the connection to the history. Just like visiting a museum, going to a historical landmark, browsing an antique store, or watching "American Pickers" on TV, I dig the history. And being a drummer who's studied the history of the instrument, I'd love a vintage kit just to have that connection to what came before me.
But this would in addition to my current kits, and a future new kit.
I love drums. Old, new, and in between.
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As was already mentioned, for me it's the mojo and what it represents. Like many here I've come full circle and am basically playing the drums I lusted about when I was a kid - stuff from the 70s. Bobdadruma has done the same thing from his era and has his Ludwigs from the 60s.
I've had new kits and yes, they can make the same sounds. But those will be the vintage kits for the kids who are in their early teens now when they hit their 40s ;)
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Sucking all the fun right out of life....
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If you want vintage sound out of modern drums, then you're limited to just a few choices. There's the Ludwig Legacy ..... probably the best of the lot. Spot on, with 3 ply shells with reinforcement rings. Bit pricey, though.
Then there's the Ludwig Club Date, and the mix of cherry/gum. No, they never did that in the old days ..... but if kinda gets that "vintage" tone.
Next up, the Vintage Mahogany shell Keller makes. So, you gotta either go to a boutique builder, or DIY.
Then there's the Gretsch Brooklyn. Maple/poplar 6 ply shell. 'Bout as close as you're gonna get, from Gretsch.
And that's about it. Yamaha, Pearl, Tama, they make modern drums. DW, I personally don't think they capture the vintage sound. Or try to. They've evolved the thin shell/reinforcement ring too far into today. And I'm not aware of anyone else (drum company wise) playing the vintage sound game.
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A friend of mine is a very good trumpet player. He owns trumpets and other similar horns from the 1930's because he likes the way that they sound and they are inexpensive. Thats right, there is no demand for vintage trumpets. He can buy them for almost nothing. They have no value. It seems that horn players don't share the same nostalgic feelings as we drummers do.
I find that interesting.
I kind of like old drums:)
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In another thread, somebody had mentioned that you "need" to play drums loud in order to get the tone that you want, or to allow the drum sound to fully open up. I suppose that's why I dig my vintage drums over my modern drums--the tone that's present at all dynamics.
Be vewwy quiet, I'm hunting Lawwy
My kit: http://drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44195
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I recently restored a Ludwig Supraphonic that was made one day after my 11th birthday, which was just after the Cubs' last World Series Championship. (Just kidding, I'm not QUITE that old). The drum sounds great, but I doubt it sounds that much better than a new one. It does have a muffler, which I prefer. The new ones don't always have one. Aside from that, I think my love for that drum is purely nostalgic.
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The reality is that looks, nostalgia and brand appeal matter. And there's nothing wrong with that. We buy what we want, and there are obviously a lot of musicians who want vintage instruments. Like music itself, it's not supposed to be purely subjective or scientific. If a vintage kit makes you squeal, get it!
That's the whole beauty of it, man. No point in fighting it. They'll make you happy, and there aren't enough things in life that accomplish that, so take 'em when you find 'em, I say.
Re: Why are we addicted to vintage drums?
I own more than a few vintage snares and some 60's Ludwig super classics.
To me,their tone is just magic.Not that I don't appreciate more modern sounding drums.
An example of that to me anyway are my 77 Tama superstars.These are the 9600 series 4 ply 6mm shells with re rings ,Japanese birch.All standard sizes,and much rarer than the 80's 6 ply 9mm shells without rerings.
The older superstars have more sustain and a warm vintage tone.
My snare drums range from 40's Radio king to late 70's Tama.Ludwig jazzfest,Slingerland artists,soundkings,Ludwig supras,acros,black beauty,.All are in great shape but just a few are ever so slightly out of round .
All of my vintage stuff tunes up nicely,but does require a little coaxing at times
As for vintage hardware,I've never had a problem with any of it.
To me,it's the sound first,and the look second.How can you not look at a 47 Radio King in WMP only slightly mellow yellow and not want to own one and play it?
I can appreciate modern drums,but I'll always own vintage stuff.I just love the thought of being the temporary caretaker of some pieces of history.
Steve B
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Indeed. I should have added ..... my list is of drums I've personally played and listened to. I've yet to encounter Guru, or Carviotto, in the flesh. Someday, perhaps.
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A lot of those drummerd that you mentioned also used calf skin drum heads they are a lot of difference between calf skin and plastic heads.This could also effect the sound.( By the way I own and play a sixties Luwig classic set, but I switched to plastic as soon as they came out, I use Evans G1 and G2's now.)
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Most of my thoughts are just echos of things already said, but I agree that the sound and the "mojo" is what has drawn me to older drums.
I think the hand hammered cymbal analogy is perfect in this case. Vintage drums were not made to the exacting tolerances of today's kits and many were either flawed from the get-go or have quietly self-destructed over the years, but when they were good they were really good.
Re: Why are we addicted to vintage drums?
The previous owners kept my drums for 45 years without even scratching them. I can't help but feeling obligated to show respect to them, and the drums by doing the same.
This is a recent development in my character. I have never felt this way about my drums before. Since I acquired these drums my attitude has changed.
Perhaps there is an unseen force that surrounds my drums. I feel special when I play them. Musicians that I frequently play with have noticed a difference in me that was enough for to them to make comments about. Hmmm??? Life is full of mysteries.
I kind of like old drums:)
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That's how I feel about my vintage stuff,especially my 47 Slingerland Radio King.It's one of the really good ones and is in 9 out of 10 condition.In round,no ring separation or wrap separation.Only a very slight yellowing of the WMP wrap which is just beautiful.
Original snare wires and calf reso head.It even has the rare aluminum reso hoop which Slingerland only used for less than a year and the NOB stick chopper engraved batter hoop.
I kid about being burried with some of my drums,but it would be a crime not to pass this on, to someone who will appreciate the history and value of that instrument.Not to mention the joy of playing a piece of history.
Steve B
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Port Henry A local soldier has been killed in Aghanistan.
Dain Venne, age 29, of Port Henry was killed along with two other U.S. soldiers by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan last week. His family was notified Saturday, Nov. 3.
Venne was with the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division headquartered at Fort Drum, but reported to the Canton-Oswego U.S. Army Reserve Training Center. He had completed one tour in Iraq and was serving one in Afghanistan.
He is the son of Brian and Laura (Harris) Venne. Brian Venne is Moriah town justice and a former town trustee. Laura Venne is a teacher at Moriah Central School.
"It's a sad day in the town of Moriah," Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said. "Our hearts go out to the Venne and Harris families. Dain was a true hero; one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. He was repected by the entire community. It's a horrible, horrible tragedy.
"It's a sad day for the entire community," he added. "When tragedy strikes Moriah comes togther and we will now. Moriah is a family."
Scozzafava said all flags in the town and village of Port Henry will fly at half mast in honor of Venne.
In 2011 Venne received the Firefighter Commendation Medal from the Port Henry Fire Department for his life saving actions while rescuing several stranded victims during Tropical Storm Lee. His father, Brian Venne, accepted the award on his behalf to a standing ovation since Venne was serving in Afghanistan.
"He was an outstanding firefighter, a perfect gentleman," said Jim Hughes, Port Henry fire chief. "It's a reflection on his family how he carried himself, very respectful to his fellow firefighters. You couldn't ask for a better person, better son — an outstanding, overall good and decent human being. He took an interest youth, sports and education. He worked with kids and I was very impressed that he could reach out to a young mind and make an impression. He had an ability to teach and educate."
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