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Advisor Groups & Houses
In an effort to provide as much varied and valuable support to each individual student, the Academy assigns each student to a Faculty Advisor and a Games House.
Each advisory family has six (on average) students and one parent from the faculty. There are three boys and three girls, selected to be from different countries, cultural backgrounds and regions of Africa, often including multiple first languages. The advisory family meets once a week for an extended picnic lunch in the Quad where bonding is the most important objective. Additionally, as the Faculty will act as a parent, they will provide support for that student regarding emotional, social, psychological and academic questions and act as an advocate for them in the community.
The advisor will help the student choose their subjects, advise on emotional decisions and be a source for social interaction, on or off campus. They will also be able to bear witness to present the character of the student if there is a discipline issue or another difficulty, which faces the student. The advisor will also write the student's report comments, future recommendation letters, and be a direct contact for the parents or guardians if in need of information on their child. The advisory families become very close, treating each other like brother and sister, mum and dad.
The House system is a further opportunity to provide honest healthy bonding activities for the students and the staff and faculty. It is the only system in place that brings together the entire community. The activities are chosen and designed to be fully inclusive, consisting of fun-filled community bonding and stress relieving games. There are six Houses, named after major rivers on the continent: Tana (Orange), Nile (Yellow), Niger (Red), Congo (Purple), Zambezi (Blue) and Volta (Green).
Each house meets at least once a week to plan social events, coordinate participation in upcoming competitions and build community spirit by playing games and getting to know each other. It is another of the very strong unifying groups on the campus, and activities are always planned to break the routine of the academic calendar, let everyone have fun together, and see each other as human. The activities include dancing, chess, cross country, drama, table tennis, eating, foosball, volleyball, soccer, and choir to name a few. Each House has a student-elected Captain and Deputy who sit on the Student Government as they play such an important role in the Academy.


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The Ragdale Foundation
Guided tours (by reservation only) of Ragdale, a nationally renowned artists' community built by noted architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, include a walk through the historic house and gardens as well as a studio visit with an artist-in-residence.
CITY:Lake Forest
Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home
Adlai Stevenson II was an important and influential figure in the political history of the United States. Stevenson was Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953 and ran twice for President as the Democratic National Candidate in 1952 and 1956. He also served as Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 - 1965. The grounds are open daily for self-guided tours. The peaceful setting allows visitors to experience the historic landscape similar to when the family lived in the house. The house has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Group tours can be arranged through the Forest Preserves - 847-968-3422.
Morton Grove Historical Museum Haupt-Yehl House
Located in Harrer Park, this 1888 Victorian farmhouse features period furnishings and a museum on its lower level with rotating displays.
CITY:Morton Grove
Circle Theatre of Oak Park
Circle Theatre is an artist-based company whose mission is to produce exciting and innovative theatre accessible to our widely diversified suburban and city audience. Through variety-filled seasons including drama, comedy, musicals, and new works, Circle Theatre challenges, entertains, and educates audiences and artists of all ages.
CITY:Oak Park
Next Theatre Company
The Next Theatre Company, Evanston's first professional theater company, presents plays that promote social awareness.
Ten Thousand Villages
Experience exquisite, handcrafted jewelry, clothing, home decor and gifts from around the world. Invest in education, housing and hope for villages in 33 countries. Each store operates as a cooperative with its own board of directors, and provides vital, fair income to people in developing countries by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories.
CITY:Oak Park
Elgin Area Historical Society Museum
Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Elgin National Watch Co. and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.
Winnetka Community House
The Winnetka Community House enriches the lives of the North Shore residents, their families, visitors and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
Scoville Square
Scoville Square was designed by E.E. Robers, and is one of the few examples of Prairie-style architecture applied to commercial buildings.
CITY:Oak Park
The Arts Center
This magnificent Neoclassical architectural gem features a 700-seat auditorium and the Ernest Hemingway Museum.
CITY:Oak Park
Oak Park Art League
The Oak Park Art League believes in the freedom of expression and the importance of the creative voice. Since 1921 we have sustained an environment to develop, nurture, and exhibit the work of local artists, past and present. Our mission is to provide access to the disciplines and developmental processes so that artists of all ages, from amateur to hobbyist, enthusiast to professional may refine their unique creative voice in our studios and galleries. The Oak Park Art League fulfills this mission through weekly art classes, art exhibitions, studio rentals, lectures, space rentals for private parties, art consultation, and retail sales of artist-made items.
CITY:Oak Park
Music Institute of Chicago
The Music Institute of Chicago Nichols Concert Hall presents a variety of musical series and events, from classical to contemporary, by our distinguished faculty, talented students, and professional groups.
Northlight Theatre
Northlight Theatre provides five enriching plays each season and has recieved many awards, both locally and nationally, for their productions.
Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art
Located on the Campus of Northwestern University, the Block Museum is dedicated to the study and exhibition of reproducible art forms, including prints, photographs, film, video, and computer-mediated art. It is also noted in metropolitan Chicago for its outdoors Sculpture Garden. The museum also hosts an acclaimed film series which moves outdoors in the summer. Admission to the museum is free.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Named "Orchestra of the Year" an unprecedented three times by Illinois Council of Orchestras, the ESO performs over 60 concerts a year thrilling more than 50,000 patrons, from Chicagoland to Wisconsin and Indiana.
Sports Hub
Glendale Heights Sports Hub- community activity center
CITY:Glendale Heights
St. Charles Municipal Building
Designed by R. Harold Zook and D. Coder Taylor, 1940 Arte Modern building is constructed with black granite base, white Georgian marble, and 84 feet tower with stained glass windows, pierced grillwork, and diamond shaped translucent top.
CITY:St. Charles
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
A destination unlike any other features Fox Valley's natural treasures. Indoor turtle pond, wetland exhibit, live animal displays. Great for birthday parties or facility rentals.
CITY:St. Charles
Children's Theater of Elgin
Exceptional theater productions are performed by children for children.
Lombard Historical Society Museum
This Victorian home features rooms furnished with artifacts exemplifying the lifestyle of the emerging middle-class during the 1870s. Group tours welcome seven days a week with reservations, based on availability. Admission free.
Evanston Symphony Orchestra
The ESO was founded in 1945 by a handful of veteran and amateur musicians who were passionate about making music together. Concerts take place on Saturdays at 2:30 PM.
Elgin Community Theatre
Award-winning community theatre featuring classical and contemporary musicals and play selections.
Harper College Performing Arts Center
Concerts, plays, musicals, and more. Free backstage tours for groups.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Theatre
For two decades Fleetwood-Jourdain has been thrilling audiences with a unique brand of inspirational and invigorating theater, with a particular focus on the African American experience.
Skokie Heritage Museum
Explore Skokie's heritage by visiting the historic Engine House and the original (1847) Log Cabin. These two cites have much to offer with local and seasonal exhibits, special interest classes, and educational school programs.
Wire is located on Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. Just west of Chicago, something is growing... a facility for music production, performance, education and distribution unlike any other. Come experience this first class venue, boasting top notch audio equipment, as well as full service modern lighting and video production. A place every artist will want to play and every fan will want to see. This very modern venue is available to rent for your especially unique event. A must see!
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
The North Shore's home for world class entertainment. This state-of-the-art two-theater facility is home to Centre East, Northlight Theatre, and Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Open Door Repertory Company
Open Door Repertory Company is a professional non-equity theater organization that produces plays and provides theater education to serve audiences and theater artists of all ages and backgrounds throughout the Chicagoland area. Their purpose is to inspire, entertain, and provoke emotional and intellectual responses.
CITY:Oak Park
Madison Street Theatre
The Madison Street Theatre, founded in 1959 as the Village Players Performing Arts Center, a non-profit organization, promotes the arts through theatrical productions and educational programs that encourage cultural understanding and embrace diversity.
CITY:Oak Park
Marcus Addison Cinema
The Marcus Addison Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination with 21 state-of-the-art auditoriums. The facility can accommodate rentals for group outings, corporate events, birthday parties & various other occasions.
Premium Cinema at Yorktown
First of its kind in the nation! Includes 60 high-back chairs with cocktail tables in between. While enjoying a first-run movie, dine on appetizers, entrees, or desserts served at your table. Admission includes movie, endless popcorn, and valet parking.
Folkworks Gallery
A one-of-a-kind gallery featuring American artists in a variety of monthly thematic shows. The shows feature Santas, angels, witches, arks, cats, dogs, and more. Also featuring country antiques and vintage jewelry.
Lake Theatre
Designed by world renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example of art deco style with sweeping bands of decorative plaster and light bands. Recently redecorated including new comfy faux leather seats. Seven auditoriums with Dolby digital surround sound and now with digital 3-D projection. Matinees daily.
CITY:Oak Park
Rachel Barton Pine at Ravinia
Called "the definition of the ideal musician for the 21st century" by Yo-Yo Ma, cellist Mike Block joins Rachel Barton Pine to chronicle the flow of music from Bach to Bartók to the blues. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Price: $10
CITY:Highland Park
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
A unique experience combining recreational features with an outstanding exhibition of large-scale contemporary sculpture in a beautifully landscaped, easily accessible setting. Stroll, rollerblade, or bicycle along the paved path and view art in nature.
Dominican University Performing Arts Center
An accessible, vibrant, and progressive home for the creative spirit, Dominican University Performing Arts Center (DUPAC) is located just 10 miles west of Chicago's Loop. The center features two halls with superb acoustics and ideal sightlines. Ample free parking is available on-site.
CITY:River Forest
Oak Park Public Library
Architectural award-winning Main Library features extensive contemporary art collection and Art Gallery with rotating exhibits by local artists. Library meeting rooms vary in capacity from 17 to 120 and offer Internet access and a selection of audiovisual equipment. Completely ADA accessible. Convenient parking.
CITY:Oak Park
St. Charles Fine Art Show
The 18th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show is an award winning, highly regarded show featuring the work of approximately 100 juried artists in various mediums. The show takes place on Memorial Day weekend.
CITY:St. Charles
Oil Lamp Theater
A unique theater space that is just as much a part of the artistic canvas as the hand-selected theatrical productions. Your experience begins with a warm greeting into a home-like environment which includes fresh-baked cookies. The performances will take you and your friends on an intimate journey to explore the human condition through the lens of relationships and love. Bring your favorite beverage and enjoy the show.
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
The Dinner Detective is the largest, award-winning, interactive comedic murder mystery dinner show in the Chicagoland area. We are now running public and private shows in 34 cities across the country every week. The shows are set in the present day. Unlike other murder mystery dinner shows, here you will find no cheesy costumes, no recited campy dialogue and no hokey song and dance. Our performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. In many instances, guests are seated with the performers and don't even realize it until they die...the performers, that is! Our Detectives proceed to interrogate everyone and find clues as more people die. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves the crime. Each ticket includes a reception with tray passed appetizers, mixed green salad, choice of entree (beef, chicken or pasta), dessert, award winning interactive Murder Mystery show, prizes and so much more. **Every Saturday night through 12/26/2015.
American Toby Jug Museum
The American Toby Jug Museum is home to more than 8,000 Toby and Character jugs, and related derivatives from around the globe. The collection spans the Centuries and features characters representing the times in which they were made, from the oldest dating back to the 1760's to the most recent ones still in production. It is the largest collection in the world, and is on display and open to the public
Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology
The goals of the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology are to collect and preserve literature and equipment pertaining to anesthesiology and to make available to the anesthesiology community, others in the medical profession and the public the most comprehensive educational, scientific and archival resources in anesthesiology.


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IMPACT: DC Blog
Posted on 07/11/2013 @ 12:14 PM
Last Day at Impact DC
Posted on 07/24/2013 @ 10:35 PM
Well, we made it- The last day of Impact DC 2013. Throughout this program, we have learned valuable lessons and got a glimpse at the very real poverty situation that is currently gripping our nation. I truly believe that every one of us has made strides here in DC and friendships that will last a lifetime.
At our final day at Bright Beginnings, the cool weather allowed us to take our classes to the library and the awesome playground outside the school. The kids were cute as ever and jumped for joy upon our arrival. The entire Bright Beginnings service group love all our kids and were genuinely sorry to end our time volunteering at their amazing school and in DC as well.
As our time on Impact draws to a close, we can reflect on everything we have learned since we left 11 days ago. Over the past 11 days, we have volunteered at service sites, conversed with the homeless, lobbied to our state Senators and representatives, made an impact on Washington DC, and learned valuable lessons along the way. As it turns out, it's not so easy to take life for granted once you realize how precious it is.
We want to thank the staff for an amazing experience in DC and special thanks to Ethan and Ariane for being the best teen coordinators ever!
Hannah Sessler
Lobby Day!
Posted on 07/23/2013 @ 10:35 PM
When you sign up for IMPACT:DC, they give you lots of information about the program. It's community service/advocacy based, you'll visit local landmarks and get a taste of the college life. But there are a few important things they DON'T tell you, I think partly because they are brave things to claim.
IMPACT: DC will humble you. It will change part of you. It will challenge you. It will give you a new perspective on the world and your place in it. And it will leave you with a fire in your spirit, an ease in your heart, and some pretty great legs too! If you allow it too. If you take the immeasurable opportunities that this program gives you, and go for at least HALF, you will feel it.
We're teenagers, and what I'm claiming is crazy in general, I get it-especially with us. But here's what you're missing. The Jewish youth of this world has the potential to change the world. I believe it, and BBYO believes it too. This program has brought out so much in these young adults. Respect, clarity, self-awareness, poise, and my favorite, passion, has filled their minds and hearts. I claim it because I have experienced it. I have seen it in others.
This morning as we boarded the buses from Maryland Hillel to the Capitol in our professional attire, nerves showed as we sprung up the steps, eager to get there. The sounds of the ride were not voices singing along to a new pop song, but notecards being shuffled and peers role-playing "lobby-senator" in preparation for their meetings.
Once there, and split up into groups by building of appointment, these teens knew it was their moment. As we all meet up in front of the Capitol building under a few trees enjoying the breeze hours later, the energy was palpable. "How did it go!?....What did he say!?...Wasn't that AWESOME?!" These phrases jumped around as the activists shared their experiences, their successes, and their exclusive tours!
We knew we made a difference. We were affecting change, being a part of the legislative process without our right to vote. Only 1% of the U.S. population lobbies, and that was us. As a friend of mine, Alana, said today, "How many times in your life do you get to say 'I just lobbied'!?"
We were taken on a guided tour of the capitol to learn some pretty cool things about our nations' history and the place our democracy is centered around. We came back to campus for some free time (full of conversations on politics to conversations on the new royal baby) and yet another DELICIOUS dinner, courtesy of Maryland Hillel. After, we boarded the buses again for our Monument Tour at night! The teens connected with MLK Jr. and FDR at their memorials, looking over Tidal Basin, and walking under a rising orange moon. We posed with Lincoln and payed our respects to those lost in the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Before coming back to campus we had circle groups in FDR Memorial Park and discussed how we have been soaking it all in and the effects we've seen it have on ourselves.
I shared the ride home with a younger boy in my service group who really set this all in for me. Having never experienced BBYO, or anything like IMPACT, his take on all this was eye-opening. His spoke of his plans when he returns home to continue helping those in his community, turning a love of his into a way to give back to others in need. During the ride, I really saw this young man for not just what he's done here or said aloud, but what was in his mind and heart. I know he will return from IMPACT:DC and not stop.
What I want you all to understand is that this trip has not just allowed us to make a difference to others, it's made a difference in US too.I don't know of any other program that allows you so many incredible opportunities to grow yourself AND affect change around you, I don't. So to the parents, friends, and family reading this to keep up on your loved one...When they return on Thursday and something in them has changed...don't say I didn't warn you:)
Hannah Procell, North Florida Region
Sunday Reflections
Posted on 07/21/2013 @ 10:35 PM
It's hard to believe we've already been at Impact DC for a week! We were changing the world from the moment we got here, so it was time for a little break for learning. We started the day visiting the Newseum, a Smithsonian exhibit dedicated to learning about the history of press and broadcasting. It offered interactive exhibits and 4-D movies where we were able to learn about important events in history through the eyes of the reporter and discover how freedom of speech and press differed in all parts of the world. After, we were allowed to explore the other Smithsonian Museums with the extra time that we had before heading back to the Hillel.
We got on the bus at 1:45 expecting to head back to the UMD Hillel, but instead we took a surprise trip to the White House, where we spent some time taking pictures of the White House and Michelle Obama's beautiful garden.
When we arrived at the Hillel, Impact participants broke out into groups to discuss education in the United States. We addressed that there are divisions in quality of public schooling based upon where a school is located and brainstormed ways to fix this problem so equal educational opportunities can be provided for everyone regardless of societal standing.
Just before dinner, guest speaker Mark Mellman, political consultant, came to speak to all of us about his experience with supporting political campaigns and how we can get involved. As soon as he finished, we rushed to dinner to enjoy an American meal of burgers, hot dogs, and fries (and veggies, of course). So we can officially say we had American food in the American Capital. From there we participated in a discussion program led by our awesome coordinators, Ariane and Ethan, before breaking out into our lobbying groups so we could prepare what we plan to discuss with our Senators on Tuesday.
Even for one of our more relaxing days, it was still jam packed with learning and excitement...but what else can we expect from Impact DC?
Tamara Zishuk, North Florida Region
Friday Reflections
Posted on 07/19/2013 @ 05:35 PM
Now, nearing the halfway point of this program, we feel more comfortable with one another and have cultivated meaningful relationships. Thursday night, we continued to explore and share our views on pressing political issues. We were all given an empty pie chart and five pressing social issues, including abortion, affirmative action, and LGBTQ rights. We then divided up the pie chart by how much we cared, either in favor for or against a specific issue.
After completing the pie chart, we tie-dyed our impact t-shirts. During this time, many teens hung out outside of the Hillel building shooting hoops. I got to see another perspective from some of my friends.
This morning my group of eight teens went to our service site, A Wider Circle, which is located in Silver Springs, Maryland. The organization aims to eradicate poverty by supplying people transitioning into homes with furniture, clothing, and the skills needed to find and keep a job. Therefore, today we helped move dressers and other heavy objects from their store room upstairs to the display room. Here, the clients look for the exact items they want to bring home. Next, we volunteers help to load these items from the loading dock into their trucks. Personally, my favorite experience was seeing a client's face after I told her she can take any of the TV sets available. In addition, we have met other teens from the local neighborhood who are also volunteering to help these families.
In this first half of Impact: DC I have developed better advocacy skills, become more understanding of the homeless population, and made close relationships with teens from across the country. I am excited to hone my skills in the second half of this program!
-Ethan Shire, Westchester Region.
Day 4 Reflections
Posted on 07/19/2013 @ 10:35 AM
The last 24 hours have been amazing. There is a lot to fit into a single blog post, but I'll give it a shot. After dinner yesterday, the rest of the Impact teens and I got into our Lobby Prep groups. Being from California, we had a hectic meeting. As a group of 10 teens (the largest group here at Impact), we had a conversation about what topics we are passionate about. We understood the difficulty of the lobbying session, as we will have a mere 15 minutes to convince a staff member from Dianne Feinstein's office to sway a certain way on an issue. We chose two separate topics to talk about, one national and one that pertained more specifically to our state. Our state issue is education reform and our national issue is congressional gridlock. Despite our disagreements and organizational difficulties, we began to plan our presentation. We are so eager to do more research and perfect our presentation.
Following a good night's sleep, we woke up and had breakfast and began our journey to organization meetings. The previous night, we chose one of four organizations to visit to and learn about, helping us with our lobby prep. I chose to go to AIPAC, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee, one of the largest lobbying groups in America. We got to sit in the official boardroom and talk about the Middle East situation. It really inspired me to work for a non-profit. The other three organizations, The National Coalition for the Homeless, Feeding America, and the Human Rights Campaign, all had great presentations according to my friends.
Straight from the AIPAC Head Quarters we took the Metro over to Union Station for from chofesh. After 2 hours wandering about, we began the short walk to the Capitol. Walking up, we couldn't help but be in awe from the inspiring view of one of the most powerful buildings in the world. We were then taken into a Congressional office in which we got to walk the halls and peek into the offices of congressmen and women. Ed Freel, the Senior Advisor to Senator Tom Carper from Delaware, spoke to us about politics and lobbying. We also got the chance to meet two women from the office of Congressman John Carney, the only representative from the state of Delaware. We learned about their roles and how Capitol Hill runs. Halfway into a discussion about Congressional Gridlock, Congressman Carney walked in and briefly talked to us about his experiences as a Congressman. After a quick power nap on the bus, we returned to Hillel to have an interesting Jewish learning session about stereotypes.
All in all, this day made me feel like a character in House of Cards, just in much hotter and more humid weather. I began to see the more powerful side of DC. Each day here at Impact gets more and more intense and interesting. From Capitol Hill to AIPAC, I began to realize the difference I can make here on this program.
Daniel Roth Pacific Palisades, CA Pacific Western Region BBYO
Day 3 Reflections
Posted on 07/18/2013 @ 10:35 AM
Our third day culminated in Israeli dancing which proved to be one of the favorite activities of the trip thus far. We practiced a myriad of dances and it was so much fun to try and dance to all of them!
We awoke on our fourth day and set out yet again to our respective service sites. My group went to Martha's table, a non profit organization that engages in "sustainable community service." We were able to hang out with the kids, who ranged from six months to five years. We read and played blocks and ran in the sprinklers. All the members of my group seriously enjoyed our time with the kids and we can't wait for Friday.
Our group then ventured into Georgetown, where we convened at the infamous Georgetown Cupcakes. We even met the woman who conceived the idea, Katherine Berman. We spent the next two hours walking around the area and enjoying the shops and restaurants. It was interesting, to me, to see the ways in which our group acted toward the homeless after our day in the park. By the end of our time in Georgetown, nearly every homeless person held a sandwich from our group, and many in our group went out of their way to smile at a homeless person.
We then went to Georgetown University ( after walking up the stairs used to film The Exorcist) and heard from two women from the Center for Youth Justice. They discussed the reasons for why youth should not be tried in adult courts and placed in adult prisons.
Finally, we went to the Kennedy Center and heard from a new, up and coming band, " Mission South." We enjoyed the band and the air conditioning! :-)
Day 2 Reflections
Posted on 07/16/2013 @ 10:00 PM
Although it's only been three days, it feels like I've known my new friends for forever. Through odd ice breakers and meaningful reflections, I can already see the wide variety of participants coming together to form an incredible, passionate community.
After an eye-opening day of community service and learning about homelessness, we had an evening program that incorporated the commemoration of Tisha B'av (day to remember the destruction of the second temple in Jerusalem) with accounts of intolerance and discussions about contemporary prejudices in our world. Many participants have chosen to fast for Tisha B'av, a traditional practice to mourn the destruction of the second temple. Many of us, during nightly reflection time, seemed empowered to stand up against injustice.
We continued this day of observance this morning with an excursion to the Holocaust museum in DC. With four floors and seemingly endless information, it was a shocking yet astounding experience. The combination of personal stories, documents, videos, pictures, and objects from the actual concentration camps made the horrific tragedy slightly more tangible. We were given a booklet on a victim's life and followed the story around the museum to figure out if they survived. This made the information in the museum more personal. Upon leaving the main exhibit, I noticed a quote on the side wall by Elie Weisel that read: "For the dead and the living, we must bear witness." This quote really demonstrates a main ideal of this program: speaking out against injustice. Whether it be keeping the horrors of the Holocaust relevant to current times or standing up against intolerance and prejudice, we must bear witness. We are the voices of our generation; we have the power to remove the intolerance from our world.
When we returned from the museum, we had an interesting lesson on the American government and an introduction to lobbying. It's really exciting that we will actually be able to meet with our state representatives and discuss issues that we are passionate about.
As Tisha B'av comes to a close, we reflect on this sad day and acknowledge that the Jewish people survived many struggles throughout history, and now it is our job to speak out and never forget.
- Rachel Mitchell
First day of Impact DC!
Posted on 07/15/2013 @ 05:00 PM
Hello from Impact: DC! We're off to a great start here at the University of Maryland. We kicked off today's events with a bright and early wake up in order to be on time to the first day of our service sites. After our gourmet pancake breakfast, we traveled to our sites via metro! Although over 63 kids on a train at the same time may sound a bit crazy, we all managed to get to our incredible sites safely and on time.
One of the service sites that was visited today was Metro Teen AIDS; a non-profit organization that advocates for the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS in the D.C area. The visit began with a HIV and AIDS 101 introductory lesson. We met all the staff members at Metro Teen AIDS, as well as the "peer educators" who taught us more about the organization and what it stands for. The service site visit was wrapped up with a quick activity, in which we wrote a personal letter to HIV, as if it was a person. Our exciting day didn't end there! We traveled all the way to the infamous Chinatown of D.C. where we had some free time, otherwise known as Chofesh around here. Some of us shopped, others ate, and some just sat in Starbucks. It was a fun experience and opened us up to the culture and diversity D.C. has to offer.
Right after Chinatown, we were headed to the International BBYO Office located in the heart of D.C.! It was awesome to see the headquarters of the organization we all know and love. There, we heard two previously homeless men speak about their life experiences and their obstacles that they had to overcome to return back to 'normal' society. Both of them had different stories, but showed us that it is possible for anyone to be in that position. Also, they conveyed a message of encouragement and strength towards others in our lives. The men empowered us to then talk to other homeless people in McPherson Square. Stories were shared, perspectives were changed, and we all came together to make our first impact on the D.C. community.
After a long and hot day, we traveled back to the beautiful Hillel of UMD and sat down for our second dinner. We are pumped for our program tonight and can't wait to visit the Holocaust museum tomorrow!
That's all for now! See you soon!
-Amelia Abemayor ,Brittany Shervan, and the rest of Impact: DC!
Welcome to IMPACT: DC!
Posted on 07/14/2013 @ 05:00 PM
Everyone has arrived safely and IMPACT: DC has officially begun!
The next 12 days are going to be filled with advocacy, friends and exploring DC! Make sure to check back here for updates!
IMPACT: DC 2013 is almost here!
Posted on 07/08/2013 @ 05:00 PM
IMPACT: DC 2013 is just hours away! Make sure to check back here for blog updates and below for pictures!
Here's to an epic #BBYOSummer2013


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This is a big wine, which is apparent from the deep colour combined with dark, brooding aromas of ripe blackberries, smoked meats, asphalt and pepper/spice coming from the glass. The palate is full bodied, pure and deeply flavoured, with great richness reflecting the very ripe vintage. There is a remarkable freshness to the seamless palate for a wine of this size and the length is excellent.
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The Wine Advocate - "The 2005 Shiraz Reserve was sourced from a 45-year-old vineyard and aged for 18 months in American and French oak of various sizes. A saturated purple color, it presents an array of otherworldly scents including smoke, mineral, meat, game, bacon, and blueberry. Thick, rich, and voluptuous, this mouth-filling, full-bodied Shiraz is about as hedonistic as it gets. Although the wine is seamless, there is some tannin lurking under all the fruit which will permit 8-10 years of cellaring for those able to delay gratification. The finish is amazingly long and pure, seeming to never end. As usual, the Noon wines are benchmarks against which all others must be compared."
Noon Winery
The darling of the Australian small winery scene, Noon has a great following both in Australia and in particular the US. Drew Noon produces some unique wines packed with ripe red fruit and often high levels of alcohol. Drew Noon took over operating the family owned Noon winery after spending time as Winemaker at Cassegrain and other ventures in Victoria.
The Eclipse and Reserve shiraz can command high levels of capital increase and are definitely wines to hold on to (if you can get them). View all Noon Wines
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With a landmass the size of the US, Australia has just as many appellations. Many wines are simply labeled from their state of origin. Some of these are the most popular:
New South Wales- New South Wales has a variety of smaller wine growing regions. Many wines are a blend of these smaller appellations, leading to the more encompassing designation of New South Wales.
Western Australia– A small percentage of Australia's winemaking occurs on the West Coast. The largest Australian state, Western Australia, includes the appellations Margaret River and Great Southern.
Southeastern Australia– This appellation encompasses the states of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. Grapes are often trucked in from at least 2 of these states for crushing and bottling, giving the wine a more general appellation of origin. This is the broadest appellation in Australia.
About AustraliaLike the United States, which is about the same size, Australia's winemaking regions are huddled into one or two pockets of the country. The state of South Australia, which produces about 60% of the country's wine, also has the most wineries and sub-regions, including McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawarra and Barossa Valley. New South Wales is home to the Hunter Valley, while the smaller, southern state of Victoria is best known for theYarra Valley. Head way west to the very large state of Western Australia and you'll find the tiny region of Margaret River at the southern tip.
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Rehabilitating downy brome (Bromus tectorum)-invaded scrublands using imazapic and seeding with native shrubs
Owen, Suzanne M.; Sieg, Carolyn Hull; Gehring, Catherine A. 2011. Rehabilitating downy brome (Bromus tectorum)-invaded scrublands using imazapic and seeding with native shrubs. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 4(2): 223-233.
Rehabilitation of downy brome-infested shrublands is challenging once this invasive grass dominates native communities. The effectiveness of imazapic herbicide in reducing downy brome cover has been variable, and there is uncertainty about the impacts of imazapic on native species. We used a before-after-control-impact (BACI) field experiment and greenhouse studies to (1) determine if imazapic herbicide applied at 132 g ai ha-1 (8 oz/ac-1) and seeding with two native shrub species (Wyoming big sagebrush [Artemisia tridentata] and Mexican cliffrose [Purshia mexicana]) reduced downy brome cover and promoted shrub establishment, (2) assess potential effects of imazapic on nontarget plant species and plant community composition, and (3) determine if imazapic affected downy brome or seeded shrub species when applied at different developmental stages. Seeding shrubs, alone, or in combination with imazapic application, did not significantly increase shrub density, possibly because of droughty conditions. In the field, imazapic reduced downy brome cover by 20% and nontarget forb cover by 25% and altered plant community composition the first year after treatment. Imazapic was lethal to downy brome at all growth stages in the greenhouse and reduced shrub germination by 50 to 80%, but older shrub seedlings were more tolerant of the herbicide. We conclude that a one-time application of imazapic combined with seeding shrubs was only slightly effective in rehabilitating areas with high downy brome and thatch cover and resulted in short-term impacts to nontarget species. These results highlight the need to treat downy brome infestations before they become too large. Also, removing thatch prior to treating with imazapic, although likely lethal to the native shrubs we studied, could increase the effectiveness of imazapic.
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BATH — With plenty of pomp and circumstance, Bath Iron Works on Wednesday launched its latest vessel, which left to join the fleet of the U.S. Navy.
The Maine Maritime Museum, marking 50 years of dedication to preserving and promoting the four-century history of ships being built on this state's shores, celebrated the event, just down the Kennebec River from the launch, with a sail-away salute.
The vessel – dubbed the Michael Murphy, or DDG-112 – is the 34th Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer to be built by BIW. The vessel departed for New York City, where it will be ceremoniously commissioned.
The Michael Murphy is named for a Navy SEAL lieutenant who earned the Medal of Honor for service in Afghanistan. He and his team were ambushed by at least 40 guerrillas during a search for a Taliban leader, according to information provided by the Maine Maritime Museum. Despite being severely wounded during a firefight, Murphy made his way to open ground to call for assistance and for his team to be rescued. He was killed after he completed the call.
Wednesday's event included speeches from U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud, D-Maine, and Navy Capt. Mark Vandroff, DDG 51 program manager in the Executive Program Office, Ships. There were also remarks from retired Navy Capt. Thomas Hudner, who is the last living Navy recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Korean War.
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She's also looking for a great deal, so the Peoria resident, who works as a stager/decorator of vacant for-sale homes, shops select discount furniture stores.
These stores, which typically sell consignment or model-home furnishings, can be found throughout the Valley. They offer customers a wide variety of items at prices that are usually well below retail.
"Being a stager, I'm always changing up things all the time," said Guinn, whose company is StageAZ.
Jill Bays figures that half of her Scottsdale home is decorated with former model-home furniture. A former customer of Furniture Affair, a model-home furniture outlet in north Phoenix, Bays now works there.
"What I make, I invest back into the store," she said, laughing.
Her favorite find is a hand-carved mahogany desk with a leather insert that she bought for her husband's office.
Caren Lumley of Phoenix likes the variety of merchandise she can find at consignment stores.
She once found a replica of a lamp that had been broken years before.
"You just sometimes get lucky," she said.
Here are reasons why some people shopping at Furniture Affair in north Phoenix visit discount stores.
"This is a good resource because the models are usually coordinated," said Trish Palmer, who was shopping with her sister Cindy Norman. Palmer was looking for yellow accessories for her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
"I wasn't looking for anything, but I found something," said Norman, of Surprise, indicating a daybed cover and matching pillows. She rarely buys new merchandise, she said.
"You get a chance to buy beautiful furniture that otherwise you wouldn't be able to afford," Scottsdale resident Jill Bays said.
"I just like to shop around. There are always great bargains," said Caren Lumley of Phoenix.
"You can see a lot in one place," said Paula Akard, who was shopping with her husband, Gary, for a new bedroom chair. They live in Phoenix.
"You get the designer furniture at much better than designer prices," said Robyn Guinn of Peoria.
"I come to places to look for unique pieces that you can find at mass merchandisers and for deals," said Trish Bauer of Peoria.
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The ups and downs of Mike Knuble's day in Washington
Feb 15, 2012, 1:09 PM EDT
Mike Knuble's days in Washington of late have been pretty sad ones. After starting the year on the Capitals' top line, he's been a healthy scratch for the last three games and trade talk has been following him around because of it.
During today's practice, however, CSNWashington.com's Chuck Gormley reports that Knuble skated on the second line with Brooks Laich and most-of-the-time defenseman Roman Hamrlik. It's an upgrade for Knuble considering where he was before trading off spots in line rushes with other fourth liners.
As for all the talk about whether he'll be traded or not, Gormley gets a line from Knuble that seems loaded with feelings for how fun things are in Washington. When asked about the speculation, Knuble said, "I just want it to end."
When you're 39-years-old and the veteran leader of a struggling team and you've been made an example of by coach Dale Hunter, you too might want a decision to be made one way or another on your future. Either Knuble gets back in the lineup and helps the Caps turn things around or he's going to be spun off elsewhere to be a Stanley Cup contender's veteran leader.
- jpelle82 - Feb 15, 2012 at 1:35 PM
does that mean green is going to be coming back? if hamrlik is skating as a forward with laich and knuble, that opens a slot on the blue line without having to scratch anyone and aucoin going down will bring knuble back on too. i think the line shuffling/roster juggling is desperation by hunter/management. the system aint working and the goaltending aint helping. all the roster moves makes it harder to get in sync and gain chemistry in a new system, i'm no gm but i would think gaining some kind of consistency gives you something to work off of. you cant go in to practice everyday wondering who you're playing with today and expect to make positive strides.
- btd5504 - Feb 15, 2012 at 1:42 PM
dude i see you commenting on here a lot, so you must know SOME hockey. do you REALLY think that roman hamrlik is going to see any shifts as a forward? this is most likely due to the fact some of the forwards weren't skating today, and we have an extra defenseman. come on dude.
- govtminion - Feb 15, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Well, let's be fair- it wouldn't be the first time a defenseman has moved to forward for a little while (Byfuglien?). And certainly Hunter couldn't be faulted for trying something to shake things up a little, though this wouldn't be my first choice. Anything is possible- maybe we really will see Hamrlik up front at some point soon. Stranger things have happened in Washington this year.
- gaborik104life - Feb 15, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Chara is sometimes a forward on the PP to stay in front of goalies or was back in the day.
Brent Burns in Minn I believe had some time as a rw when they couldn't score last year.
Stu Bickel for the Rangers this year for the past three games playing close to 5 mins.
Matt Gilroy last year and as govt said Big Buff.
It's unlikely but not unheard of.
- jpelle82 - Feb 15, 2012 at 4:36 PM
it was just a guess based on what was reported. could happen, might not. wouldnt be too far-fetched though. why would you waste a much needed practice by skating him with other forwards on a 2nd line if you didnt plan to employ it at some point? but then again hunter has me shaking my head quite often these days anyway…
- btd5504 - Feb 16, 2012 at 2:48 PM
roman hamrlik is quite possibly the slowest skater in the NHL besides hal gill, and you think it's possible he'd be playing on a line as a forward, which he's never done in his career, on a team desperately trying to win games to make the playoffs? that is the dumbest thing i've ever heard.
- btd5504 - Feb 16, 2012 at 2:51 PM
chara has never played "forward" he's played "stand in front and cause havoc for the goalie". he's not a winger.
brent burns can actually skate, and skate well.
byfuglien was a defenseman and was converted to a forward…now he's a full time d-man.
stu bickel sucks, and matt gilroy was played as a forward at times because he's an awful defenseman.
i don't know why this annoys me so much, but people who read prohockeytalk should know that roman hamrlik will never, EVER, play a shift as a forward in the NHL.
- tribesofneurot - Feb 15, 2012 at 4:04 PM
I am sure Knuble is chomping at the bit to get off that sinking ship.
To be traded to some team that is actually a contender and not a PRETENDER.
- natswizskincap - Feb 15, 2012 at 6:24 PM
The Caps need to make a return to their offensive style of play from a few years ago thatade them do exciting. I was one of the fans that said I'd trade a few goals for better defense. But this experiment has kill their offense and the team spirit!!!
Also, why is it that tribesofneurot is always trolling on Caps post?? Get a life you also-ran!!!
- tribesofneurot - Feb 16, 2012 at 4:59 AM
Because I LOVE to watch them struggle!!!!
They just suck so bad!!!
It must be nice to be a fan of teams that win nothing.
When was the last time the 'Skins have won anything?
Or the Bullets/Wiz? Or the Gnats?
Or the Caps?
'91 for the Foreskins and then 1978 For the Bullets!!!
And then neither for the last 2 crap franchises
Yeah DC sucks
- btd5504 - Feb 16, 2012 at 2:52 PM
and you're a douche who trolls on message boards. what a WINNER you are!!!
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sperm count of 20 million,motility 25%. can this affect fertility? what medicines can improve this?
It might influence your chances but it doesn't mean you are infertile…Talk to your docter about this and ask him all the questions that concern you.
First of all, you should get the test done properly means, you should abstain from sex for seven days and take the semen in the lab itself and give it for test. Otherwise the results will not be proper.
Secondly, assuming that the results are okay, 20 million is certainly sufficient to cause pregnancy.
Most importantly there is no medicine to improve sperm counts. Go to qualified doctors and not quacks.
The count is at the lower end of normal (20 to 150 million) and the motility is a bit low (average is about 50%) . . . but there is sperm and there are ones with good motility which means that pregnancy is completely achievable! As to treatments, you need to talk to your doctor – with counts like this, they may want to try an IUI instead of medications like Clomid. Clomid is usually thought as a woman's fertility med but in men it can help with sperm count.
On a personal note – my husband saw a dramatic increase in his counts when he lost 30 lbs, starting eating right, cut down on the junk food, started exercising more and switching to boxer shorts. No hot baths or hot tubs.
Conceive Magazine (www.conceiveonline.com) ran an article on "Fertility Foods for Guys" – maybe it will help (and it definitely won't hurt).
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Correction......should have read......those aren't windmills.
Well James, if you want to nit pick, those are windmills. Windmills were used to grind grain or pump water. What you see in the gorge are actually wind power turbines. But hey, not everyone is an English professor such as yourself. :) But at least we dont comment on somethign we know nothing about.
James, your a dolt!!
You know little about what you speak of regarding Steve's tenure. He has oversaw arguably the largest fish and wildlife restoration project in the world. BPA does not own nor did they build the wind farms. BPA also, doesnt own or maintain the federal hydro dam system (that is the responsibility of the Army Corp of Engineers).
Before you speak, you should check to see that you have the facts.
And FYI, I am not a left leaning goverment loving troll. I just happened to be someone who knows something about this industry and am willing to give credit where credit is due. Steve Wright has done a remarkable job during arguably one of the most volitile energy periods in the country's history.
If you aren't in favor of Steve's efforts, you are welcome to go live in other parts of the country where people are paying 2 to 4 times as much for electricity than people here in BPA's territory.
And just so you understand, BPA recieves no appropriations (tax dollars) from the federal government. They are soley funded through the sales of electricity. And given that we have some of the lowest rates in the country, I think you owe Steve Wright a debt of gratitude.
Thank you and have a nice day! :)
Derp!!!!!! Can't say that this is unexpected. But seriously, does anyone actually think he was clean?
Now the Government has spent loads of money in pursuit of trying to clean up baseball. Why for? There certainly other pressing issues that our elected officals can be doing.
Typical BS.......most of the state isn't served by Comcast so the rest of are SOL. While everyone is praising Larry Scott, I am sure there are lots of people in the rural parts of PAC12 states that would like to string him up for making a deal that excludes a large munber of fans in the region.
Simply amazing but expected. The federal goverment wants to sue Florida for purging the voting roles of illigal immigrants. Why? because they want the vote this october. Since when did illigal stop being illigal?
When I worked in Portland two years ago I tried to save a few bucks and ride the Max. After a few days I decided the money saved wasn't worth it. Why do you ask.....well its simple. I chose to spend the money instead of being asked for money, or to purchase drugs, or other questionable items. Of course there is also the person who thinks they dont need their medications anymore and that the rest of us are the nutty ones. No thank you, I would rather keep paying for gas and parking that subject myself the "keep portland weird" crowd.
Has anyone heard if the PAC12 networks are going to b offered by Charter Cable or DirecTV? I hate that the PAC12 negotiated a deal that only includes cable networks that serve mostly the I-5 corridor here in Oregon.
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Grrrrr! I have to jiggle the power cord to be 'just in the right place' in order to get power. It's like something is wrong with the adapter or the cord...I'm not sure. I looked on Apple's website and they have TERRIBLE reviews for this adapter. Anyone have ideas on how to remedy this, other than buying a new one for $80??
Have you made sure there is no dirt or dust or any particles on either end of the MagSafe? Some have had metal particles and it shorted out.
I wonder if it's the cable itself or the plug/jack?
Do check for anything that might be in the way and be sure it's clean where the contacts are.
I check to make sure it's clean.... I can't figure out what the problem is!
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What's more important: knowledge, work habits or the way we interact with others?
Recently, one of my clients was creating a project team. Several people volunteered, yet when they found out that Ms. So and So was going to be part of it, they quickly retracted their offers. The project hadn't even started, yet they were already jumping ship at the mere thought of having to work with Ms. So and So.
Here's the weird part: The person nobody wanted to work with was highly regarded for her knowledge of the subject, and she was generally known as a hard worker. What's more, most of the team believed she probably wanted the best for the organization as a whole.
She was smart, she wanted to help and she had a good work ethic. So why didn't anyone want to work with her?
Because her personality was so negative that she sucked the life out of people. With everyone already overworked to the max, they quickly decided that they weren't willing to muster up the extra emotional energy needed to deal with her.
What's sad is that I doubt she has any idea how she's coming across. She probably thought all her criticisms and negative commentary were actually helpful.
Negative people rarely recognize just how challenging they make it for everyone else. Seasoned managers quickly learn that the extra effort you have to expend managing a complainer just isn't worth it.
It doesn't matter whether it's the Fortune 500 or the PTA. A negative attitude will overshadow a high IQ, a strong desire to serve and even a great work ethic.
Ironic, isn't it? We place so much emphasis on knowledge and work habits, yet the thing that often derails people is their interpersonal skills.
What's even more ironic is that unless you're a speech, drama or broadcast major, you can go all the way through college without ever getting any meaningful feedback on how you're being perceived by others.
The challenge with over-the-top negativity is two-fold. First, the offender is usually so interpersonally unskilled he or she doesn't recognize the problem. Numerous studies reveal that competent people tend to rate themselves much more harshly than incompetent people because a person's incompetence literally blinds them to their own incompetence. (You're entitled to a self-satisfied chortle here.)
But the second challenge is that no one calls them on it because we often assume that they're doing it on purpose and that they like being a project killer.
So the smart, on-time-with-their-work-yet-emotionally-clueless person continues to over-complain (or needle people about inconsequential issues, or whine, or make negative assumptions, etc.), oblivious to the fact that the rest of the team is deflating by the moment.
The solution is simple: Get some training. We don't expect people to learn chemistry without a teacher; why should we expect people to instinctively know how to create positive interactions?
Don't get me wrong: You don't have to ooze charisma or become a Pollyanna. People are just fine working with shy, quiet people, and nobody expects a non-stop cheerleader.
But if every comment you make is negative or critical, you're probably detracting from the group more than you're adding to it. Your knowledge may be valuable, but if you consistently serve it up with a scowl, nobody is going to want to hear it.
Bottom line: Learning how to evoke positive feelings in others isn't cutesy; it's critical.
Snellville resident Lisa Earle McLeod is a keynote speaker, consultant, and the best-selling author of "The Triangle of Truth."
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Head troubles.
The only two brands i currently have access to are Evans and Remo. I am using moongels to dampen on top of the heads.
Drum sizes (diameter/depth)
8X7 (put a regular GC2 on this one)
22X18 bass drum- needs a new batter soon and im not sure what to go with at all. It sounded awesome stock with a small pillow in it.
14" snare sounds awesome, i kept the stock snares and snare side head, put a GC2 coated head on the top and it sounds awesome, i am looking for advice on how to bring out a sharper "snare" sound if that makes any sense, almost like a marching snare crispness with a little more tone. I realize this may be impossible lol.
My issue is with the Toms, when i first replaced the batter heads i was blown away with the sound and very happy, it had the perfect sound for my band (metal band, but the guys still want the toms to sound like more than thuds, and i get to do a lot of creative drum parts), so they had a nice dark tone to them, with a nice short sustain. It was the best ive heard this kit sound.
Today when i was jamming with the guys, i hated the sound of the kit. I wanted to keep tuning and tightening the heads, i hated my kick drum sound as well.
Im just looking for some advice on how to get the sounds ive (poorly) described lol. I dont want to just keep going through heads and heads tossing money at the issue. This is driving me absolutely crazy lol, so any help i can get would be appreciated.
EDIT: Oh yeah, i also want to try some black colored heads, but im worried about them marking up and looking like garbage. I just wanted to try it out wit hthe black wrap and black chrome. Also, when i had the hydraulics on, i liked the sound when i hit the drum from the bottom. I still have the full hydraulic set and theyre pretty much brand new, would putting them on the resonant side help me achieve that sound?
Re: Head troubles.
how long have you had the kit?
the resonant heads vibrate too, so they do wear out just not as fast. i would suggest if that you've had it for longer than 1 to 2 years you should replace bottom head skins too.
if you want a bit of a dark thud kind of low tuning on your toms i think you should try performance 2's from aquarian.
but if what you're looking out for is a more defined note try out responses 2's, or evans ec2/g2's or remo emperors.
some people would say put the same head on your reso side as your batter but others say to put something like a g1, or ambassador or classic clear on it - i would go with the 1ply.
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Re: Head troubles.
Cool, i was hoping it was the reso heads, buti t was werid, one jam i LOVE the sound, the next i hated it, it was very sudden lol.
I dotn have a shop here that sells aquarian heads....i wish. Not only do i love the look of them, the sound is amazing as well.
Re: Head troubles.
EC2's and moongels may be too much dampening and why they don't sound good. And put some Evans Clear G1's on the reso side.
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Re: Head troubles.
The EC2s and moongels sounded perfect last time, it was literally a sound change that happened somewhere from last monday till this saturday. Ill try changing over the reso heads next pay day and see what happens (it might be before then depending on how nuts this drives me)
Re: Head troubles.
Evans has many types of batter heads, so you should be able to find what you need. How your drums sound can be affected by many things besides heads, tuning, etc. Other factors include room acoustics, humidity, and you. The drums at my church stay there and are not changed unless I change them. Sometimes the snare sounds different to me when nothing has changed (it is metal by the way.). So it must be me. I suspect the same thing may be happening to you.
Also, the tom bottom heads are almost as important as the top heads, and they do wear out. Good luck.
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