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And before political cultists join the chant and bashing of me, I should state that I am a liberal, a lifelong Democrat and one with credentials carved from the civil rights movement. While in the South in the period the fact was not lost on me that the forces that Dr. King fought were nearly all strong, racist Democratic governors and local political bosses from the Democratic party known as the Dixiecrats and they held great power in the Congress from post Civil War until the mid 60's. Politics does not serve justice well and we need to abandon it as a way of life and begin to judge each other on personal terms. Lincoln's oratory on slavery is some of the most moving in this nation's history. The legions of men who went to war from free states should not have their sacrifice diminished for modern political babble. The nation ended slavery and good for us all.
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I am often disappointed when modern historians choose to denigrate the movement to abolish slavery in this period. Historians now make light of the Emancipation as being just some thing that Lincoln did to harass the South but having read extensively of the period I am uncertain what motivates them to do that. Newspaper stories, essays and even letters home from Union soldiers indicate that there was strong feeling to end the use of humans as property and on moral grounds. States chose to be free states and in the most eloquent of terms. I know that it rankles liberal thinkers that Lincoln was a Republican, perhaps even to the point to downplay the struggle to abolish slavery and that certainly is nonacademic but one that liberal historians feel compelled to follow to be acccepted by their like thinking peers. It was a great time in America, as was the desegregation of schools (enforced by Eisenhower a..yikes..Republican).
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The Civil War did indeed have an enormous influence on the development of the nation. It substantially strengthened the national government, in part, by giving it increased jurisdiction over the states. The war forced both the North and the South to pool the resources of their member states and assign more power to the central governments to direct the war effort. The North was more successful at this than the South, and it had more in the way of resources to support its efforts. A prolonged war definitely favored the North.
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Remembering the big fuss made for the Civil War Centennnial in my youth, I must say I'm saddened by the lack of greater interest in the national media. The Civil War was the biggest thing in our history. More than the Revolution, it made the country we are today.
I suppose that's part of the problem. Our government and their cheering section, the media, want to push us away from that nation of individuals, making us a ons-size-fits-all place.
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|City approves zoning, incentives for new Cobblestone hotel
|Written by Chris Lee
|Tuesday, 06 November 2012 17:10
Holyoke City Council moved forward with rezoning and incentives for Cobblestone Inn and Suites (Holyoke Hotel, LLC) during a special meeting held Monday, Oct. 29.
Prior to the special meeting, the planning commission met to recommend the city rezone Block 1 of the JRE Subdivision of a part of the Robin Lake Addition to the City of Holyoke from A-O to C-1.
They also recommended the council grant the exemption from subdivision requirements for Block 1 of the JRE Subdivision. The council accepted both recommendations.
The land involved runs from East Johnson Street south along Highway 385 on the east side of the highway.
Steve Young, representing an investment group, was at last week's special meeting to answer any questions the council had.
The group is working with Cobblestone Inn and Suites to build a hotel on a lot at the corner of Highway 385 and East Johnson Street straight south of Holyoke City Park.
Two lots will be purchased. The lot directly to the south will be used for possible expansion or additional businesses in the future.
Young said the group will own the land and building when all is said and done. They will be using the Cobblestone name under a name branding system.
Cobblestone Inn and Suites focuses on helping local investors bring hotels to smaller and rural communities.
An official groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 6 for a new Cobblestone Inn and Suites hotel at the intersection of Highway 385 and East Johnson Street in Holyoke. A local group of investors is working with Cobblestone to bring the new hotel to Holyoke. A large group gathered Tuesday afternoon to witness the groundbreaking ceremony. Pictured from left are Tom Bennett, Phillips County Economic Development/First Pioneer National Bank; Tim Shefchik, Cobblestone Hotel Group; Mark Brown, Holyoke City superintendent; Kim Young, investor; Steve Young, investor; Gayln Einspahr, investor; Joe Kinnie, Phillips County commissioner; and Orville Tonsing, Holyoke mayor. —Enterprise photo
When it came time to discuss incentives for the project during the special council meeting last week, the council had some questions.
David Churchwell wanted to know what has been done in the past with incentives for new businesses.
City clerk/treasurer Kathy Olofson said the grocery store (Holyoke Marketplace) was the last time something similar has been done.
Olofson said a one-time construction permit fee was waived up to $2,500. A real property tax refund of 100 percent was given the first year and decreased 20 percent every year for five years. A personal property tax refund of 50 percent was given the first year and decreased 10 percent every year for five years. The labor on the tap fees was also waived.
Churchwell asked about existing businesses and what would happen if they expand. Olofson said a certain set of criteria needs to be met.
One of the criteria is that jobs need to be created, according to Young.
"Really the reason I started all of this is I saw a terrific need in this town for a hotel. For this town to grow, it needs another hotel," Young said.
"It needs some place for people to come in to stay and do those kinds of things. Truly the reason I started all of this is because I think this town needs it if it's going to grow and continue to be the prosperous place that people want to move to. My hope is to see more businesses come in there so we can continue to see Holyoke grow."
Council members approved the following incentives for Cobblestone Inn and Suites (Holyoke Hotel, LLC):
—real property tax refund of 100 percent the first year and decreasing 20 percent for five years.
—personal property tax refund of 50 percent the first year and decreasing 10 percent for five years.
—waive the building permit fee up to $2,500.
—waived the labor only on the tap fees.
Young thanked the council and said he hopes the hotel turns out like he expects it to.
The city council held a short budget work session following last week's special meeting.
Holyoke Enterprise November 8, 2012

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The Associated Press released this collection of quotes reacting to North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue's decision not to seek re-election in 2012. Some quotes were abbreviated for space and edited for AP style.
"As the first woman to serve as North Carolina's lieutenant governor and governor, Bev Perdue has never been afraid to break barriers. For over 25 years, she has fought for the people of the Tar Heel State -- working to transform the state's public schools, improve the health care system, protect and attract jobs for members of the military and their families, and create the jobs of the future. Michelle and I want to congratulate Gov. Perdue on her historic tenure, and we wish Bev and her family well in the future." -- President Barack Obama.
"Gov. Perdue's decision today is not shocking. Perdue's economic agenda was defined by her desire to raise taxes on all North Carolinians. The numerous scandals and failures of leadership are well documented and caused people to lose faith in her abilities to lead the state." -- State Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes.
"Gov. Perdue will leave office with a reputation as a good governor who managed this state through a difficult time. Despite the financial circumstances of our state, though, she kept a focus on education. She realized that education moves our state forward and moves our people forward. She never forgot that and it was at the core of her time as a legislator and in the executive branch. I am grateful for her service to our state and wish her well." -- House Minority Leader Joe Hackney, D-Orange.
"My message has been and will continue to be that we must fix our broken government and broken economy and put our North Carolina resources back to work. That's why next week I plan to announce my intentions to seek the honor of serving as North Carolina's next governor." -- Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, who is seeking the Republican nomination.
"I am the only candidate who has run and won statewide and I look forward to waging an aggressive campaign. Elections are about choices. As a state we must decide the direction in which we will turn. With this campaign, I choose to look ahead to a brighter future. I choose progress. I choose a future where public education is the foundation of our economy." -- Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, who announced he's running for governor after Perdue's decision was made public.
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1954 Chevy Custom Bel Air - Center Of AttentionWritten by on December 21, 2009 Contributors: Josh Mishler There's No Missing Jake Moomey's '54 Chevy Custom
Let's go right to that green paint. It's a basecoat of Planet Green from House of Kolor topped by Lime Gold Candy, and it makes Jake Moomey's custom '54 Bel Air hardtop visible from space. Magazine readers can see for themselves by opening the December '09 issue of STREET RODDER to page 132. There, in that wide-angle long-shot of the winners' circle at the Goodguys Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, is the Chevy. Only the back half of the car can be seen, but even three rows in the distance that screamin' green finish makes it the center of attention.
This isn't the first Jake Moomey car to get some attention. You might remember a chopped and channeled, open-wheeled '34 Ford pickup with red oxide paint and white scallops, and wire rims that made the April '08 cover of our sister mag Rod & Custom. Same guy. That flat red, early Ford pickup seems like the exact opposite of this glowing green, postwar Chevy coupe, except for the humongous level of coolness in both vehicles that makes them the most unidentical twins we've ever seen.
"I guess I've been evolving," Jake told us, reflecting on his last few projects-a slammed '94 Suburban with some wild flames and 20-inch rims, that hot rod pickup, and now this traditional custom. "It keeps 'em guessing," he says.
Jake started working on the Chevy before it even belonged to him. He and his friend, Jody Smith, found it in pieces in a barn. The smaller pieces were stored in boxes all over the place. The bigger pieces were hanging from the ceiling by the straps of a come-along winch.
"It didn't take long to decide that this was no place for a car like this," Jake said. Smith bought it, they hauled it off, and the two of them built it in Jake's shop. When they were done, it had been chopped, painted in black primer, and treated to a 350 crate motor and airbag suspension.
It wasn't a beauty queen, but it was mechanically sound and lots of fun to drive. Unfortunately, a collision with an SUV took out the front clip and ended the fun. With the dollars he intended to spend on further modifications now going for repairs, Smith lost interest in the car. After some trading, Smith ended up with Jake's flamed Suburban and Jake got the Bel Air hardtop he had helped build.
There was a lot Jake liked about the car, but a few things he decided to change-and Smith was eager to help. The 3 1/2-inch chop hadn't been as successful as Jake wanted and was redone, using the inner support pieces from another hardtop. The new rear window is uncut, and recessed into the body. The body gaps were redone, and 176 hood louvers were punched, and a '55 DeSoto grille were added.
Other exterior modifications include the '55 Chevy headlights, shaved door handles and trim, Chevy 210 side trim, dual spots, just-for-looks side pipes, a sectioned decklid, '56 Packard taillights, a '55 DeSoto rear bumper with '52 Chevy bumper guards, and '54 Pontiac beltline molding just below the C-pillar. Much of the body prep work, and the famous paintjob was performed by Ted Aguilar, who also worked on Jake's '34. Jerry Czerwinski added the pinstriping on the nose, decklid, air cleaner, dash, and front and rear armrests.
The body was channeled 3 inches over the stock 'rails, which were C-notched an additional 3 inches and beefed up a bit with a custom K-member. Jake installs airbags and body drops on mini-trucks as a sideline and used some of the same techniques on the Chevy. In the rear, Dominator Series bags from Air Lift were mounted on a custom two-link with a Panhard bar. The 10-bolt rearend from a '79 Camaro has 3.42:1 gears. A Mustang II tubular IFS from Speedway was mounted in front, along with another pair of Air Lift bags, and rack-and-pinion steering from an S-10. Jake used Monroe shocks all around. Brakes are stock drums in back with 11-inch GM metric brakes from an S-10 (including the master cylinder, booster, and pedal assembly). Wheels and tires are 15-inch GM steelies and P195/75R15 Coker whitewalls.
The Chevy small-block is the same engine dropped into the car when it was still owned by Smith. The 350 is out-of-the-box stock, lit by a Mallory ignition and aspirated by a single Edelbrock 600-cfm four-barrel on an Edelbrock manifold. Since the car is a driver and sees a lot of highway time, the Chevy 700-R4 transmission was a good choice.
It's hard to take in all the interior modifications at first glance, but just like on the outside, the inside has been well customized. The HOK Green and Silver and pinstriping has been carried over onto the stock dash and custom 'glass armrests. The bench seat from an early '70s Impala and the modified stock rear bench have been upholstered in cream-colored vinyl, just like the door panels, with enough material left over for the shifter boot on the Lokar shifter.
The final accessory for the finished car was a trailer-but not the kind you're thinking of. When the Moomey family-Jake, his wife Tami, and their little girls Kylie and Emma-hit the road in the '54, it's towing a vintage Scotty camper. That's how they made the trip from Grand Rapids to Columbus this summer, following the back roads and staying off the Interstate. After the Goodguys show (where the Chevy won the Chopped & Dropped award and where Josh Mishler shot these photos) the Moomeys were back on the road, taking the long route home, siteseeing and hitting one more car show along the way.
Jake's attention-getting Chevy is in hibernation at the moment, waiting for the snow to melt. Jake is planning to take advantage of this downtime to install a Vintage Air A/C, which will make those rides even nicer when '10 road trip season begins.
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The rear seat back is original but the bottom portion had to be rebuilt after the body was dropped over the frame and bags were installed. There is only a couple of inches of foam on the bottom, but Kylie doesn't mind and Emma is still in a car seat.A 3-inch channel, C-notched 'rails, and airbags put the Chevy right to the pavement. Bill Dewey provided the glass, and Ted Aguilar shot the two-tone paint, a combination of Candy Green and metalflake silver. The plating on the rear bumpers, taillights, and grille upper surround is Cosmichrome, a spray-on chrome system. It was applied at Essex Customz in Grand Rapids.On the inside, whatever wasn't painted or carpeted was upholstered in vinyl by Rex, last name unknown (and everybody calls him Moon Dog anyway) at his home shop in Grand Rapids. The armrests are fabricated from fiberglass. The Pioneer stereo with MTX amp and speakers was installed by Jake. The shifter is from Lokar.The tri-spoke aftermarket wheel wrapped in metalflake vinyl is mounted on a modified S-10 column. Jake filled the holes in the stock dash and installed VDO gauges. Jody Smith used a Painless Wiring system to wire the car.The '56 Packard taillights are another modification that gets everybody's attention. The fins add several inches to the rear quarters and, according to Jake, make people wonder if the panels have been sectioned.Everybody asks about the wheels. The same Cosmichrome process that was used on the rear bumper and elsewhere was also applied to the GM steel rims. The system includes the use of color, and the results are impressive.Adding this piece of belting molding from a '54 Pontiac hardtop is another small mod that sets off the car.


text: Home Politics What Obama and Drake Have to Do With Being Black We're supposedly living in a post-racial society, but these days, "black" is being defined much more narrowly -- and it has nothing to do with one's actual racial heritage. To sell out or keep it real? That is the question. By: Thomas Chatterton Williams Posted: April 29 2010 6:23 AM 0 Getty Images (Illustration) I'm the son of a black father and a white mother. As a child coming up in the 1980s and '90s, I immersed myself in hip-hop style and culture, excelled at sports, rocked aerodynamic hairstyles, and spoke in the same florid body language that the older brothers at the local black barbershop were fluent in. I played basketball fiendishly, and on the asphalt, other black players addressed me without thinking as nigga. Once or twice, some white person referred to me (also without thinking) as a nigger. I was black back then, period. As I've gotten older, however, my clothes have started to fit slimmer and my interests have widened. And I can't help but notice that I've become less black to others. Even before Barack Obama's election made ours a supposedly "post-racial" society (the one-drop rule is so 20th century), the truth is that the criteria we use to designate someone as acting, or even being black in the post-civil rights/hip-hop-era often has little, sometimes even nothing at all, to do with a person's actual racial heritage or physical characteristics. Rather, this particular designation is often an assessment of behavioral traits, a judgment of cultural values and a subjective projection of what is "real." The more I've thought about it, the more I've found it's at the very margins of race, in the shadowy figure of the mulatto, that the notion of blackness can be most poignantly illuminated. This is because mixed-race blacks--while occupying a position in the culture that is at once privileged and cursed--are the physical incarnation of a racial dilemma that all blacks inevitably must confront: To sell out or keep it real? That is the question. Consider, for example, two of the most visible mulattoes living and working today: the president himself and the rapper Drake. Both of these men are the direct offspring of black fathers and white mothers. They both proudly define themselves as black. And they both have benefited in large and tangible ways from the fact that much of the rest of the world sees them as such--despite the fact that both were raised mostly by the white sides of their families and in staggeringly un-black settings (Honolulu and Toronto, respectively). Obama, who has darker skin and rounder features than Drake, looks blacker to my mixed-kid eye. (Drake, who is half-Jewish, looks kind of Sicilian, with thick, bushy eyebrows, a perpetual Fred Flintstone mal razé, and a nose full of character.) Beyond just looking black, though, Obama has, as we all know at this point, also done some significantly black things in his life, such as moving to the South Side of Chicago, working as a community organizer, marrying a dark-skin black woman, joining a passionately black church, raising black children, and publishing Dreams from My Father, a veritable bildungsroman of blackness. Drake, on the other hand, dropped out of high school and played Jimmy Brooks on the television show Degrassi: The Next Generation before turning his attention to rap. So why, then, has Drake--in spite of his foreign passport (he's Canadian), TeenNick pedigree and all-around not-very-real upbringing--able to effortlessly ingratiate himself with black America, whereas Obama struggled mightily to convince us to accept him as one of our own? (Think back to the primaries; it was only in victory that Obama became black.) The answer to this question speaks to one of the most heartbreaking aspects of black life today. We have been, for a while now, caught up in a vexed zeitgeist in which, for African Americans, racial integrity overwhelmingly equates to embracing the narrow values of the black street culture of the past three decades: hip-hop culture. Or, to put it another way, to be black in a "real" way nowadays is to more closely resemble Jay-Z or Carmelo Anthony than James Baldwin or Thurgood Marshall. Ours is a novel time in the history of America, indeed, for today the most culturally influential, financially successful and globally visible blacks ever--those of the hip-hop generation (which, to be precise, is now really in its second or even third iteration)--are also the greatest disseminators of the most abysmal anti-black stereotypes conceivable. Drake, in his professional choices and his public demeanor--and most certainly not in his inherent physical attributes or ethnic background (he had a bar mitzvah!)--has packaged himself to fit neatly into the contemporary vision of what blackness must be--or, at the very least, must worship. And though he is more thoughtful in his lyrics than many of his colleagues, and seems like a thoroughly decent guy on a personal level, his presence on the black scene, unlike Obama's, has done next to nothing to challenge the ingrained prejudices of a culture that consistently prizes street knowledge over book learning, being cool over being disciplined, and elevates hustlers and criminals to the highest positions of cultural importance. How will the perpetuation of this self-defeating mindset ever relent? 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No matter how many times I see it, I -am not Marc by the way.
, nice to meet you- never get used to just how beautiful Amsterdam is when it's covered in white. Other than the tamed cars and the muffled noises, life really just goes on. Well, actually the city sort of cheers up a wee bit all of a sudden.
Don't get me wrong, people in Amsterdam are always nice and cheerful, it's just a subtle mood switch. They will smile at you when you ride by them and wish you good luck. Anywhere you look there's someone throwing a snowball, a kid with a sled, a hipster snowboarding down canal bridges, and of course, people on two wheels.
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Photo Gallery | The American Heart Association's 22nd Annual Heart Ball
The 22nd Annual Heart Ball…
Donations Save Lives! A Child Has A Life Because Of Your Generosity!
A little girl was diagnosed with a severe heart condition at 16 weeks gestation. As she was welcomed into the world, there was only a moment to be touched by her mother when she was swept off into the hands of the staff awaiting her, and her journey began with cardiac arrest(s) which shortly followed her birth, major heart surgeries which were performed during the weeks and months that followed and still do await her, and now she has grown into a most beautiful little girl whose eyes shine brightly and indeed, she has a heart of love!
The significance of the donations bestowed upon the American Heart Association is seen as now a little girl who is thriving today, has a life ahead of her that has been paved with the love and hearts of all who are involved with the AHA…~This story is just one of millions ~
The 22nd Annual Heart Ball's donations and contributions are the foundation paving the way to saving lives!
The American Heart Association's 22nd Annual Heart Ball ~A Royal Tradition~ was held March 17, 2012 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. This evening, as promised, was the finest gala event that Sacramento has to offer. Guests participated in silent and live auctions, knowing that each contribution this eve was critical to the success in reaching with great impact the American Heart Association's commitment to the ongoing support of medical research to win the fight against heart disease and stroke.
During the evening, a sense of purpose ~ dedicated to medical research to win the fight against heart disease and stroke ~ was never forgotten.
Each Bid Makes A Difference
The silent auction displayed elegant items on which to bid. There were impressive pieces of sculpture, fine arts, jewelry that beheld the eye, as guests were served hors d'ourves by gracious and attentive Sheraton Hotel's fine staff. The silent auction also featured an array of goods and services donated by businesses and individuals throughout Sacramento and beyond.
Silent Auction Donations: $24,831.00
'The American Heart Ball Live Auction presented a selection of unique and exciting live auction packages, all of which were donated by generous individuals and local supporters of the American Heart Association. Every dollar generated by live auction sales this evening go directly toward fundraising goals. Those goals translate into improved research and education to reduce death and disability caused by heart disease and stroke.'
Live Auction Donations: $17,300.00
As the Sheraton Grand Hotel hosted, local businesses, medical communities, professionals and philanthropists in the mission to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke came together, and enjoyed premiere events for an evening to remember, featuring live entertainment, dancing, a sumptuous dinner and exciting entertainment.
eLife Adventure Organization, a community nonprofit activity network of Sacramento, had participated as Premiere Volunteers for The Heart Ball, 2011, and once again was requested to participate in this year's 22nd Annual Gala Event. eLife Organization volunteers participated in greeting guests and attending to those perusing the displays of the Silent Auction. Guests were greeted with smiles and open hearts, as eLife Adventure Organization Volunteers felt blessed to have the opportunity to 'give-back' to the community, once again.
The evening ended and the spirit of generosity filled the air. We all await the 23rd Annual Heart Ball!
We Thank You, American Heart Association!


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|Peekin' into the Past
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Five Years Ago
Vicki Conklin's photograph of the Mississippi kite, a majestic bird with a falcon-type look not typically found further north than southern Colorado, has resulted in her being recognized on the cover of Colorado Field Ornithologists magazine.
Phillips County commissioners will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Event Center on Sept. 22 at the Phillips County Fairgrounds.
Local law enforcement officials reported Tuesday morning that five arrest warrants have been issued in Phillips County District Court in connection with a multi-state drug distribution ring.
Anna Koslowske of Holyoke, the mother of Betsy Triplette of Holyoke, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sept. 29.
The three surviving children of the Rattling-Gourd family—including Patsy Church (formerly Amilie Rattling-Gourd), a former Holyoke resident and the mother of Sandy Saylor—and their families recently gathered for the first time in more than 60 years for a family "union" in Centennial. The seven Rattling-Gourd children were put up for adoption after their father was arrested for cattle rustling.
The Bradford Ranch and the Hargreaves Farm and Ranch were among 39 farms and ranches recognized as Centennial Farms at the 1988 Colorado State Fair Aug. 26 in Pueblo.
A group of 21 individuals from Germany is visiting Colorado this month on an agricultural tour and were in the Holyoke area last week. The group is being hosted by the Colorado Young Farmers.
Holyoke merchants have set aside Monday, Sept. 24 as "Country Store Night," and stores will be open from 7-9 p.m. Merchants and employees will be dressed in western clothes, and participating merchants will offer bargain grab bags.
Showers and cooler air dominated the area during the past week. Precipitation in the amount of .76 of an inch increased soil moisture supplies on non-irrigated land but delayed the harvest of dry beans and corn silage.
Remodeling of the Garland building was begun last week and has progressed steadily since that time. The building, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Interocean Avenue and Emerson Street, will be converted into quarters for the new Holyoke Bank and Trust Company.
A brief ground-breaking ceremony at the site of the new First Christian Church of Holyoke will be held at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22.
Ardie's Beauty Barr, operated by Ardie Vieselmeyer, was opened in Holyoke earlier this week. The new business is located at 142 S. Interocean Ave., the first door south of The Enterprise.
Holyoke Enterprise September 19, 2013


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So I have been posting a lot of comments, asking questions, about cloth diapering as soon as I decided I wanted to do this with my future 2nd child. As I have delved deeper & deeper into the amazing & obsessive world of CD, I have changed my mind or thought I made up my mind a lot on what kind of cloth diaper I prefer to go with. As you all know the world of cloth diapering can be VERY overwhelming, there's so much!!! AIO or AI2 was the obvious answer at first (as I am sure it's most appealing to newbies). Definitely OS diapers & I new I was avoiding prefolds at all costs & even cloth wipes (I was going to at least use the most environmentally friendly type)!! Than I moved to OS pockets & thought I found my perfect fit. Next I discovered cloth wipes weren't that bad or "scary" either, so I'm going with cloth wipes (a new little obsession I'm excited about). Than the next challenge was do I invest in newborn size diapers or just OS?? Oh this has been agonizing.......but the consensus of nearly everyone who has had experience with CDs is go with newborn size at first because the OS are just too big for newborns. Ok so this was a bit daunting because that's a bigger investment for such a short time (3 months on average). Well than I looked into newborn rentals & came across the most economical deal at earthcrunchymom(I'll get back to the idea of "most economical", which is one of the reasons moms choose CDs!). I was looking at the options & saw that you can mix them up with various types & brands of CDs or there's a prefold only package. Than I started to look around on her website & came across some prefolds for sale (I think they are called baby kick hemp prefolds?). Well........they are so cute!!! I know they are the absolutley most economical way to cloth diaper, right ladies?? The snappis make them easy & I was watching a few videos on YouTube on the ways to fold them, doesn't seem that hard! Just like cloth diapering in general, at first seems so hard or complicated but it's all really easy. So, I know it's crazy, but I think I might actually go with prefolds & covers instead of everything else!!! From where I started to now looking atthe most old fashion way of doing it I guess, is surprising but I'm actually excited!! So I do have a few questions for those who use prefolds or ever have:
1. So for those of you who have tried prefolds, what are your thoughts on it??
2. Who exclusively prefolds & loves it!!? : )
3. Is it really the cheapest, most frugal, most economical...however you want to say it lol, way to cloth diaper?
4. This is an important question-what's the difference between "prefolds" & flats"?? Price-wise too?
5.What's the best way to get poopy off of them?
6.Finally, what are some techniques on folding them as this was the most intimadating part of it all-I was worried I wouldn't fold them right therefore they wouldn't work properly)??
**Please, please add links to pictures or videos of different folding techniques if you know of any. Thank you!
thank you so much fellow mammas for your help & guidance!! : )
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1. Prefolds were my first diapers, not including the 3 AIOs I bought on BabySteals. I love them; they are so versatile and having a lot of them, and mostly using just PFs, they are the easiest to fold and store.
2. Like I said, I have other diapers, but I reach for my PFs and covers FIRST. They're awesome. With each and every one of my covers, no matter the brand (GroVia, Thirsties, Flip), my very favorite is that I can tri-fold (along the 2 seams) and lay them down in the cover. So easy to just take them out. I've tried using a Snappi, but I don't think wrapping the baby with the PF keeps the poop off the shell any more than trifolding, and besides, even if it doesn't get on the shell I switch shells when she poops. No big deal.
3. I have invested in a few different styles, and I really believe that if you want to go frugal with it, prefolds and covers are much easier on the pocketbook. My MIL bought my PFs, so of course they were free to me, but seriously, buy an organic dozen smalls and they'll fit (at least the way I use them) until a year old! I'm just now getting to the point that I might need to get longer PFs, because my Flips won't hold them in so well if I unsnap the last rise snap, but making it to a year, I'd say that's pretty cost effective considering how inexpensive they are compared to the different brand-specific "inserts" the companies make.
4. A PF is a 3-segment diaper; what most people just get the cheapo Gerber ones for burp cloths. A flat is a really thin flour-sack type square of cotton fabric that has to be folded down to size. They dry quickly, but other than that I don't know much about them since I've never used one.
5. My daughter's poop usually just rolls off into the toilet. Since I change covers every time she poops, I hold the PF with the cover and either shake it off or if it's sticky or smashed-on, spray it with the diaper sprayer.
6. I tried several folds (with PFs that is, not flats as I have none), and I was always frustrated. Not only did the "bikini fold" not live up to it's reputation of making a "pocket" for poops, the poop was on multiple layers and sides, making it more spread out on several surfaces and harder to remove with the sprayer. I tried the regular "angel wings" fold and I just wasn't all that impressed with the whole snappi thing after using my Flips with a tri-folded diaper. It just skips that whole "folding" step. I can hardly snap the shell on my wiggly girl, I don't need to add another "wrapping" step!
Here are a bunch of folds (link)
One other thought...
I don't know if I said this, but I use a regular trash can with a Kissa's Antibacterial Pail Liner (by kissaluvs). I've never had a bad odor in my daughter's room, unless I've waited too many days to wash. Still, it's not a very pungent odor as I've smelled in baby rooms with disposable diapers in the "odor locking" pails. Get 2 liners so you can use one while the other is washing.
If you want to know anything about washing routines, detergent, cloth safe rash ointments, and other stuff, I'm here :)
I used organic cotton Bummis in size small for my NB with newborne Bummis covers because they have a little dip in the front for the cord. I now use Econobums prefolds which are supposed to last your child from birth to pottytraining. I just really like cotton, it is soft and easy to wash but to be honest the only other thing I tryed are the microfiber inserts for Fuzzibuns and I had such a hard time getting them clean. I love my Blueberry coveralls, they are great quality and I like the prints. I also like Flip covers and I wish I would have tryed them along time ago. I love how both brands fit and the adjustability. I perfer snaps, especially now that my baby is a little older he has figured out how to take off velcro.
I use the newspaper/Angel wing forld with a snappi and it seems to hold everything in well for us. But when my baby started wiggeling more I used the bikini twist which worked fine once the poops were more solid.
I wash prefolds, covers and wipes together. I do a cold rinse, and a hot wash with Planet powdered detergent. The covers are air dryed and everything else goes in the dryer.
I tryed flats, my Grandmother and Mother used them, and I liked them but I still just love my prefolds. I dont like how thin the flats are.
Thank you Mel for the helpful hints!! : ) Yes the Blueberry covers are cute! I was definitely going to try Thirsties & Bummis and possibly Flips. I have a couple more questions (haha) in relation to your comment. I will post it as a comment, please feel free to answer it, thanks!
Where do u get your Blueberry Covers? They are very cute, but would like to get them at a great price or if used in VERY good condition-like new. Thanks!
I got one recently on Amazon, free shipping over $25. I think I got another from www.clothdiapersinc.com. But my favorite CD site is www.sweetbottomsbaby.com. They were all the same price, the other two have free shipping and a rewards program.
They are a little thicker than the other covers and I love them. If I ever have to buy more covers I will get them so I can have more cute prints.
Ok thank you! Yes sweetbottomsbaby is a great site : ) I like cottonbabies too, I think that's where I'll get my prefolds & some covers.
I like them also and ordered my prefolds and the couple pocket diapers I have tryed from them. They have great customer service, I have had a broken snap on a bumGenius diaper and they fixed it for free. But I live in Alaska and with them free shipping doesnt apply here.
Good to know!!
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Phillips County Communications Center will test its tornado siren and procedures in Holyoke and Paoli Friday, April 30. The Holyoke test will be done at 10 a.m., followed by the Paoli test at about 10:15 a.m.
During the Holyoke test, the first siren will blow continuously for three minutes. During an actual tornado emergency, this signal means a tornado has been sighted within 10 miles of Holyoke.
The second signal, in which the siren will blow for 30 seconds with a 30-second break and then blow again for 30 seconds, means the tornado has left the area.
CommCenter director Kenny Gaskill said the tornado siren should sound significantly different than the whistle that goes off at 7 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. Residents are reminded to call 911 immediately if they see a tornado.
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The Nifty 50
WORLD's list of 50 great 20th-Century books for children
A year ago WORLD published a list of the top 40 books of the 20th century (with the help of readers, the list later grew to 100). This year WORLD takes a look at the world of children's literature by publishing a Nifty 50 list of children's fiction written since 1900. Picture books come first on our list, in alphabetical order by author, followed by juvenile fiction.
In composing the list I consulted with other moms and with my husband, who has 22 years of bedtime stories under his belt, but since we're the parents of four boys I have to acknowledge that the list is tilted toward boy favorites. (Parents with daughters are welcome to send suggestions for list expansion.) Some books that are written for children seem to appeal more to adults than their intended audience. A favorite like Ouida Sebestyn's Words by Heart, a story of a black family in Oklahoma after the Civil War, deals beautifully with the difference between knowing Scripture and applying it, but it didn't appeal to a focus group of boys.
We limited the list to one book by each author, and sometimes that was hard. We chose Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss, but Yertle the Turtle is also terrific. We chose Chicken Soup with Rice by Maurice Sendak, but Pierre: A Cautionary Tale (about the boy who learned to care) was a close second. Same goes for William Steig, whose great Yellow and Pink barely beat out Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.
One final note: Since the list focuses on books written in the past 100 years, some classics such as Robinson Crusoe, Treasure Island, An Old Fashioned Girl, and Five Little Peppers and How They Grew are not on it. Since the list is limited to fiction, some excellent nonfiction titles (for example, books by D'Aulaire, Gail Gibbons, and David Macaulay) aren't on it.
Please send letters to the editor commending specific choices or castigating us for omissions. But for now, let's dive in.
Runaway Bunny
Brown, Margaret Wise
The persistent bunny mother acts as does God in Psalm 139. Kids will like comparing the illustrations to those in Goodnight Moon.
The Lost Sheep
Butterworth, Nick and Inkpen, Mick
One of a series of four books based on parables from the Bible. A joyous combination of text and illustration.
Freight Train
Crews, Donald
A wonderful read-aloud story about a train. The writing displays great train rhythms that kids love.
The Knight and the Dragon
de Paola, Tomie
An inexperienced knight and dragon make preparations for their first battle.
Freeman, Don
A circus bear has to learn a new trick or be out of a job.
Asterix the Gaul
Goscinny and Uderzo
First in the series about a Gaulish village's comedic fight against Roman tyranny.
Ox-cart Man
Hall, Donald
In the fall a farmer takes his crop to market. He sells everything, even the ox that pulled his cart, and walks home with seeds, tools, and presents to begin the process all over again.
The Tale of Three Trees
Hunt, Angela Elwell
Three young trees' dreams of future greatness are fulfilled in surprising ways.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Johnson, Crockett
A boy creates his world with his trusty purple crayon, saving himself with a stroke of his imagination from many catastrophes.
I, Mouse
Kraus, Robert
Robert Kraus is better known for Leo the Late Bloomer, but we enjoy this little mouse's attitude. He likes cheese. Is that a crime?
The Carrot Seed
Krauss, Ruth
Charming drawings by Crockett Johnson illustrate this simple story of a seed that grows into an enormous carrot.
The Story of Ferdinand
Leaf, Munro
Ferdinand would rather smell the flowers than fight in a ring, but on the day the bullfighters come to find the toughest bull, placid Ferdinand has just been stung by a bee.
Custard the Dragon
Nash, Ogden
While Belinda, Ink, and Blink brag about their bravery in this story-poem, it falls to Custard, a "realio trulio cowardly dragon," to defeat the pirate.
Cowardly Clyde
Peet, Bill
A cowardly war horse overcomes his fear to save himself and Sir Galavant from the ogre.
The Bed Book
Plath, Sylvia
For kids tired of their "nice little, tucked in tight little, turn-out the light little beds," here's a whirlwind poem about more exciting places to lay their heads.
Just Plain Fancy
Polacco, Patricia
The Amish dress plain to please God. But what happens when two little Amish children find they have hatched a colorful peacock alongside their chicken?
Mr. and Mrs. Pig's Evening Out
Rayner, Mary
Garth Pig and his siblings outwit a wolf disguised as a babysitter.
The Relatives Came
Rylant, Cynthia
A story of family love beautifully illustrated by Stephen Gammell, with lots of great detail, like the Granny sucking her thumb while she sleeps.
Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
Scarry, Richard
This book is full of cool vehicles. Children like looking for Goldbug, who is hiding on every page.
Chicken Soup with Rice
Sendak, Maurice
Everyone knows Where the Wild Things Are, but our favorite Sendak book is a little volume with a poem for each month: "In January it's so nice, while slipping on the sliding ice, to sip hot chicken soup with rice. Sipping once, sipping twice, sipping chicken soup with rice."
Horton Hatches the Egg
Seuss, Dr.
Maizie the lazy bird would rather play than waste her time sitting on an egg, so it falls to elephant Horton to do her job.
Oh What a noise!
Shulevitz, Uri
Another fun read-aloud full of city noises that build to a crescendo.
Yellow and Pink
Stieg, William
Two marionettes ponder how they came to be. A clever argument for creation.
Granfa' Grig Had a Pig
Tripp, Wallace
A collection of Mother Goose rhymes brought to life with sly humor by Wallace Tripp.
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Atwater, Richard
Mr. Popper is a housepainter who dreams of high adventure in the Arctic. Some of those dreams come true with the arrival of a strange package containing the first of many penguins.
Paddington Bear
Bond, Michael
A small bear from Peru finds a home and causes lots of mischief in London.
The BFG
Dahl, Roald
An orphan girl kidnapped by a giant finds he is the friendly exception among large and truly filthsome creatures.
Journey Through the Night
DeVries, Anne
A four-volume series about the Dutch resistance from a Christian perspective. For older kids. Out of print and hard to find.
Halfback Tough
Dygard, Thomas J.
A young thug has his life turned around by football.
Tintin in America
Funny cartoon-style adventures starring the Belgian boy journalist Tintin and his dog Snowy.
All Creatures Great & Small
Herriot, James
Humorous and warm-hearted tales of a country veterinarian in Yorkshire.
Jacques, Brian
An abbey full of mice fights against a vicious rat and his vermin horde. First of a series.
Wild Trek
Kjelgaard, Jim
Kjelgaard wrote a series of dog books that are favorites among children who like animal stories. Here, a trapper and his dog set out to rescue a scientist and bush pilot trapped in a virgin wilderness.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Lewis, C.S.
The classic Christian allegory about four children who find themselves in a parallel kingdom ruled over by the lion Aslan. First in the must-read Narnia series.
Pippi Longstocking
Lindgren, Astrid
Wacky stories of irrepressible Pippi who lives by herself while her sea-captain father is out at sea.
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle
MacDonald, Betty
An old woman knows just the right sort of "medicine" to cure the bad habits of little boys and girls.
Anne of Green Gables
Montgomery, Lucy Maud
The first in a delightful series about the orphan who comes to live with an elderly couple on Prince Edward Island.
North, Sterling
The gentle story of a boy and his raccoon.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
O'Dell, Scott
Scott O'Dell's keen eye for detail and historical accuracy made him one of the best writers of historical adventures for young people. In this volume a young Indian girl is stranded on an island.
The Great Gilly Hopkins
Paterson, Katherine
This is a fine novel about a tough little girl in foster care and the kind, Christian foster mom who gets through to her. Caution: Gilly's language is profane in spots.
Fat men from Space
Pinkwater, Daniel
The spacemen in this book look amazingly like Pinkwater: overweight, wearing plaid sports coats and horn-rimmed glasses, and scarfing down burgers.
Prins, Piet
A young aborigine escapes from headhunters and finds his way to civilization. Along the way he meets up with Dutch missionaries.
Where the Red Fern Grows
Rawls, Wilson
A story of a boy and his dogs, and their summer together in the Arkansas Ozarks.
Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry
Taylor, Mildred
The story of a black family in Depression-era Mississippi, with an emphasis on the role played by the church in the family's life.
All-of-A-Kind Family
Taylor, Sydney
Delightful tales of an observant Jewish family in New York City in the early 1900s.
The Hobbit
Tolkien, J.R.R.
Another must-read: Bilbo Baggins, set in his ways, surprises even himself by going on an adventure with dwarves to combat a dragon. Older children move on from here to the superb Lord of the Rings trilogy, but (with occasional skipping where the action slows down) the three books also make excellent bedtime reading extended over many weeks.
Voigt, Cynthia
First in a fine series about the Tillermans and their friends in a small town on the Chesapeake Bay.
Charlotte's Web
White, E.B.
The famous story of Wilbur the pig and how his life is saved by Charlotte, a spider who is both a good friend and a good writer.
Little House on the Prairie
Wilder, Laura Ingalls
Both boys and girls like these stories of pioneer living.
Amos Fortune, Free man
Yates, Elizabeth
Amos, an African prince, was captured and sold into slavery in the United States. He works to buy his freedom powered by his Christian faith.


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No, it would not be particularly safe. The steering would get extremely twitchy and difficult to handle.
In the BMX world, they use minimum offset or zero offset necks for flatland. The minimum offset options allow you shorter reach without causing problems being backwards. These are some options (the neck/bar combo might not help, but it was shown as examples of options that exist)
In the picture you see a zero offset zero angle bar-neck combo, a minimum offset S&M neck and a Kore neck on a Morales:
The handling issues would depend on the rider's common hand positions vs the steering axis. Generally the hand positions for most stability would have the hands forward of the axis.
Steering issues aside, I would think that even if you got the reach aspect of the bike to work like this, there would be many other problems with the fit of the bike. Could you even stand safely over the top bar? Could you drop the seat low enough to reach the pedals?
Also, the headtube and stem are usually slightly angled. On a mountain bike or especially a road bike, you probably wouldn't have much movement available, as I think the handle bars would meet up with the top bar.
Assuming, as the questioner did, that we are not considering cabling and such, Whether or not to put the stem facing forward or backwards depends on the handlebar shape and placement as well as where you hold the handlebar. I think the physics of bicycle stability is pretty complicated, in any case.
There may be analogies between holding an automobile steering wheel at the "10 and 2" o'clock positions versus the "8 and 4" o'clock positions (or even one-handed at the 6 o'clock. In the car, though, we generally don't use the steering wheel to support ourselves, except during cornering. If you are making a hard turn to the right in a car, then your body will shift to the left. If you are holding the upper part of the wheel (10/2), then that body shift will help pull the steering wheel back towards the center. But if you are holding the bottom of the steering wheel (6 position), then the harder you turn, the more your body will cause the steering wheel to turn even more to the right. So, holding the upper part of the wheel would be more "stable" than the bottom, especially in an emergency.
On the bike, we do put weight on the handlebars a whole lot more, and emergencies can throw us from the bike!
Without holding onto the handlebars (or very lightly), the weight of our body and the bike serves to help keep the front wheel tending to point straight forward because of the way the fork is at an angle and the way the wheel axle is off the axis of the steering tube/headset. At the same time, there is a force of, say, road or hub friction that pushes the front wheel to twist towards the back. The angle and weight should overpower the push back.
Let's now suppose that we have a somewhat standard stem, facing forwards. Now also suppose that instead of riding without holding the bars, you ride by holding onto the end of the stem that clamps onto the handlebar, right in the middle of the bars. If you are putting your weight on the bars, as it a road bike I think, then you are probably pushing forward. This would basically make a force to make the wheel face straight forward. However, if you reversed the stem and held it in the same way, then when pushing, it would tend to swing the stem around making it turn either one way or the other.
When braking, this force of pushing on the handlebars would become even greater, even if you are riding a "cruiser" (where more of your resting weight would be on your butt).
Of course, we generally don't ride single handed (or no-handed). And so each hand can serve to balance the push of the other. If we have a backwards-facing stem, and our hands very close together, as in those stylish messenger handlebars, then braking would be very dangerous because it would be almost like riding one-handed and the bike would suddenly turn whenever you braked:
On the other hand, even with forward-facing stems, we do see hand placement that is behind the steering tube in cruiser or beach bikes or dutch bikes (as mentioned by user Kibbee), yet they are somehow safe (motorcycles also often have the grips behind the steering axis):
This (above) situation is, I can only guess, safe because the hands are so widely spaced from each other that they balance out. Additionally, maybe it's because you put less weight on your hands in bikes that use these.
With those narrow messenger bars, they are actually relatively difficult to change direction compared to mountain bikes because you don't have much leverage on the turning and because the hands serve mostly to keep you aiming straight:
Normal mountain handlebars are just wider, but that gives you a lot more leverage and control:
And the most "maneuverable" and "twitchy" bars would be something like this:
Some other handlebar setup, for reference, are below. These others also offer multiple hand placement, so the twitchiness and handling would be different depending on where you hold them. These tend to have grip locations ahead of the steer tube.
Drop and/or mustache handlebars, where it's been a bit "squished" so we see the drops:
Trekking / butterfly handlebars:
There does not seem to be a strict rule of whether hands forward, at, or rear of the steering axis makes a particular situation safe or dangerous. In general, there seems to be a mix of influences on handling (and danger from turning-when-braking) depending on such things as:
The real answer here is that reversing the stem changes the handling very little. 90% of the handling comes from the fork length and curve (trail) and the head tube angle. These things control the inherent stability of a bicycle. The stem length is more a matter of comfort, although there is an important matter of knee clearance, especially if you ever intend to stand on the pedals while riding.
Putting the stem on backward won't make a bike twitchy. Think about riding a bike no handed. Some bikes do ride twitchy no handed, some are very stable. How it behaves is determined by the fork and the head angle and geometry of the bike. None of this changes if you were to rotate the handlebars or take them off entirely.
There is an instructional video on YouTube of a guy teaching how to ride a manual (a wheelie without pedaling) and one of his tips is to reverse the stem to move the handlebars way back -- it makes it easier to leverage the front wheel of the bike off the ground. He not only reverses the stem, but replaces it with a longer stem so the handlebars are really way closer to the saddle.
Here it is:
I have reversed the stem to bring the bars closer. I found no difference in steering or safety. If a reversed stem is needed, use it without worry. My answer is specific to "cruiser bars," or "cow horn bars" that do not interfere with the top tube.


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Coppell (Texas) vs Denton (Texas) Ryan
It was a tough, hard fought game, but at the end it was Coppell who kept an undefeated record alive with a 21-3 victory. The offense was led by sleeper prospect Cameron Smith, a 6-foot-0, 180-pound wide receiver who racked up 9 receptions for 114 yards and two scores. He was easy to get open and made tough catches look easy. It was not a huge surprise to find out after that he had secured two official offers from Illinois and North Texas. Controlling the defensive front was defensive end William Udeh, who is committed to New Mexico and top 2014 defensive end Solomon Thomas. Thomas showed why he has secured 17 scholarship offers already, as he never takes a play off. On the Denton Ryan side of things it was Class of 2014 defensive end Sekou Clark who really stood out. He has the frame and length college coaches are going to love at the position.
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Alvin (Texas) Manvel vs Pearland (Texas)
It was the Manvel team, which is new to the big school ranks, which outlasted Pearland 42-28. In the win, Old Dominion quarterback commit Shane McCarley was having his way throwing all over the lot. He ended up with 422 yards and five touchdowns, to only one interception. What was a standout moment in this game on McCarley was his ability to escape the rush and keep plays alive. That alone was critical on third-and-long plays and accounted for at least two of the five touchdowns.
Both future BCS-level wide receiver Oklahoma commit Austin Bennett and Texas A&M commit Kyrion Parker were somewhat bottled up and were not able to get their hands on many passes. But each did have a touchdown catch each. The receiver who stole the show was sleeper prospect Carlos Thompson who is starting to get noticed by a number of programs, including Colorado State, Tulsa, UTEP and Louisiana Tech. Not a big bruising type receiver, but has the ability to get open with ease and is lethal in the open field.
Offensive lineman Travis Romero was putting in plenty of work, creating holes for his backs and was the leader of the line that set up a great wall for McCarley to operate. He committed to SE Louisiana earlier this season.
Defensively UTEP defensive tackle commit Dewan Edmonson was solid providing pass rush which allowed secondary players like Texas A&M commit Tavares Garner and Division I prospect Jared Ambres to make plenty of plays. Garner was not tested many times, but when he was he ended up with a couple of pass break-ups and a critical interception.
For Pearland, 2014 linebacker in Justin Phillips had double-digit tackles and was the shining light on a defense that was getting gashed by the Manvel passing attack. Phillips is solid in the middle, but can also work the outside with great speed in space.
Houston (Texas) Langham Creek vs Houston (Texas)
Watching Creek quarterback Connor Feist play can be somewhat poetic. He makes a lot of the tough throws with ease and he did so again Saturday with a 37-21 win over Ridge. He threw for 209, two touchdowns and one interception. The numbers are not staggering, but he was solid and playing with the game plan. He sets his feet on throws well and doesn't let the pressure get to him. You can tell that he plays with a ton of confidence and that his Football IQ is off the charts. Why he has not been offered is a complete mystery. Word is that TCU is looking at him and a couple other players. Stay tuned to see if something transpires from that.
For Ridge, running back Rennie Childs ran for over 260 yards in the loss. Childs has an interesting style of running. He is a for sure North/South type runner and does not waste a tin of time with moves. Based on observation, he has a bit of deceptive speed, but it does take him quite a while to get going. This week we will have more on Childs in a Midlands Game Evaluation. Be sure to check that out.
Erin Hartigan, Midlands Field Reporter
Arlington (Texas) Bowie vs Arlington (Texas) High
It was in week three that Arlington Bowie sophomore Tony James was thrust into the quarterback role following junior Keaton Perry's ACL injury. James quickly proved capable of filling the shoes, leading the Vols past the nation's then third-ranked Dallas Skyline. Six weeks later, he continues to manifest, steering Bowie over rival Arlington High Friday, 38-7, and into the District 3-5A championship.
In the win, James completed 16 of 23 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown, using the ground 15 times for 105 yards and two 30-plus-yard scores. Also key was receiver Eric Rivers with his 74 yards and touchdown on just 5 catches, in addition to the lockdown defense of TCU cornerback commitment Steve Wesley behind four-star junior linebacker/safety Edwin Freeman. Freeman carries a heavy plate of offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Nebraska, and others.
Bowie will face Arlington Martin next Thursday for the tie-breaking top spot in the district.


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I always wear earrings-never leave my house without them. My pierced ears broke through and I couldn't wear my 100 plus pairs any longer. I saw these in the catalogue and decided to order them in both silver and gold tone. They worked perfectly and now I'm back to wearing my fantastic earrings again. They are best used with wire fish hook wires. Be careful, some hooks are too thick to go through the little hole on the converter. That being said, I converted about 80 pair so far and am buying more. They are so great that I didn't get them on clearance, which is how I buy most of my things.
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Able to now wear all my earrings
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Several years ago, my right earlobe was torn when a baby pulled on my earring. It healed, but the tissue was very thin...I "babied" it for years, then it finally gave way and tore again last year. I can't afford the plastic surgery to repair it, but these earring converters allowed me to still wear my pierced earrings as a clip-on. Great find!!
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I bought this for a friend who can't wear pierced earrings. She said "I added the backs to a few pair of earrings and I think they are going to work well.They may need to be glued in a spot because they may turn but we will wait and see.They are a really neat way to adapt my pierced earrings.Thanks so much".


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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Jason Hanson tied the game in regulation
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Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Hanson went 4-for-4 and also added two extra points to move past John Carney
into third place on the NFL's all-time scoring list.
Matthew Stafford was off for much of the game, but he led the team on three
scoring drives in the fourth quarter and the game-winner in overtime. He
finished the game 22-for-45 with 311 yards, one touchdown and one interception
for the Lions (2-3), who won for the first time since opening the season with
a win over St. Louis. Stafford also ran in a score.
Calvin Johnson was also quiet for much of the game, but he finished the
contest with six catches for 135 yards while Nate Burleson caught a score for
Detroit, which snapped a six-game losing streak to Philadelphia.
Michael Vick was picked off twice and lost his NFL-high sixth fumble of the
season. He did throw two touchdown passes and finished the game 28-for-46 with
311 yards. He also had a team-high 59 yards on nine carries, but it wasn't
enough to stop the Eagles (3-3) from losing their second straight game going
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