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Visiting Researchers
Dr. Ben Freed, from Eastern Kentucky University, visited the MCLR to assess the reserve's suitability as a field training program and research site for his undergraduate and graduate students.
Dr. Freed teaches a number of anthropology courses at EKU, including Primate Conservation and Primate Ecology and Sociality. While visiting the reserve, he had an opportunity to observe our Sanford's brown lemurs, Eulemur sanfordi, one of the lemur species that he studies in Madagascar.
We are delighted to host Dr. Freed and look forward to meeting his students when he returns for a field training course.
Dr. Francine Dolins, Dr. Jacob Napieralski, and Christy Steffke, from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, spent two weeks in June conducting a pilot study comparing GPS equipment for monitoring and plotting the ranging behavior of the reserve's semi-free ranging lemurs.
The goal of this visit is to determine what equipment provided the most accurate data, to establish an accurate and detailed map of the enclosures, and to prepare for future studies to enhance our understanding of the interaction between spatial knowledge and social decision making in foraging.
Dr. Dolins and Dr.Napieralski hope to apply the techniques perfected at the reserve to field research in Madagascar. Christy used her considerable skill and knowledge of GIS technologies to create several maps of the reserve for use by staff and other researchers.
Like Dr. Freed, Dr. Dolins hopes to conduct field training courses at the reserve for her own students in the future.
In April, the Myakka City Lemur Reserve was pleased to be able to host some colleagues of Dr. Alison Jolly -- Dr. Julie Hagelin and Jen Crick of Swarthmore College, and Amber Walker-Bolton of Roehampton University (London).
Dr. Hagelin, Ms. Crick, and Ms. Walker-Bolton study olfactory communication, most recently with ring-tailed lemurs in Berenty Reserve, Madagascar.
Staff enjoyed learning about their interesting research and we look forward to possible collaborations in the future.
Alison Zak - Research Intern
The Myakka City Lemur Reserve welcomes its latest research intern, Alison Zak.A native of Tampa, Florida.
Alison recently graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology. In her final year she participated in the Anthropology Honors program and completed a thesis on Thai Buddhism.
While she is interested in human culture, she is most passionate about wildlife conservation and believes that the two fields should be considered together in order to understand the complex issue of protecting primates and their habitat.
In her time at the reserve Alison expects to learn the basics of field research and gain valuable experience that will contribute to her pursuit of a career in primatology. Lemurs are quickly becoming one of Alison's favorite primates!
Jenny Botting - Research Assistant
A recent graduate with an MSc in Evolution and Behaviour from the University of Stirling (Scotland), Jenny Botting is LCF's first international research assistant. Jenny earned her BSc (hons) in Psychology from the University of St Andrews.
She arrived in Myakka City for a 3 month stint as a research assistant and is helping to collect data on habitat use and activity for the Reserve's long term research goals. She is also designing and conducting her own project to investigate social cognition in lemurs as she hopes to continue on to a PhD in primate cognition.
AZA Certification
The Myakka City Lemur Reserve was granted certification from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums for another 5 years! Pattie Walsh represented MCLR at the final hearing at AZA's midwinter meeting in Chattanooga and reported that:
"...the AZA Board was very welcoming and excited to hear about our current projects and growth
for the future. There was an undertone of encouragement and camaraderie
among the committee and an overwhelming feeling of support for LCF. Many
familiar faces filled the room with smiles from ear to ear and hugs to
give as we were presented with our re-certification documentation."
Read the
full press release.
Charlene Wolff Joins LCF Board
Charlene Wolff is currently founder & CEO of Tria Publications International, LLC and
Tria Consulting. Tria Publications is a firm specializing in low tech
critical knowledge tools in the areas of environmental, health, and
security topics. Tria Consulting is a financial consulting group
specializing in asset management, estate planning, business succession
planning and planned giving. Charlene Wolff brings a long history and
understanding of the financial services business. Ms. Wolff was
a co-founder and Managing Director of Wood Asset Management, Inc., an
SEC registered investment advisory firm. Headquartered in Sarasota,
FL., the firm managed $1.5 billion in assets when sold in 2007.
Lemurs Love Their Domes
In addition to protection fromt he weather, they can also help establish natural territorial boundaries in the multi-acre forests.
The domes are designed to withstand hurricanes and are divided so that they can contain two groups.
Interns from Santa Fe College
Rachael Pipitone and Erica Wagner, both recent graduates of the Zoo Animal Technology Program began six-month programs as animal husbandry interns. They bring excellent training and dedication to the job and an understanding of the importance of the work and the challenges that they will face. We are thrilled to have two such highly qualified interns to get us through a busy spring season.
Rachel (left) Erica (right) on their way to feed the free-ranging lemurs
Bladstrom Library Hosts Erica Howe for Library School Fieldwork
Erica is finishing up her Master's in Library and Information Science at the University of South Florida. She is following in the footsteps of previous library school students here at LCF for internships. Erica is enjoying the varied library work available in our lemur library.
Mifohaza! Wake Up! A Benefit to Help Madagascar Survive
LCF organizes a benefit in New York City at the Rubin Museum.
Razia Said performed to help raise funds to support LCF's programs at the Myakka City Lemur Reserve and our sister reserve in Madagascar.
New Interns at the Reserve, Inside and Outside
Tim Eberhart arrived at the Reserve to take over from Jessica McCall as our animal husbandry intern. A University of Kansas graduate, Tim has a degree in anthropology and is pursuing an animal keeper career. He's enjoying the warm Florida weather and LCF's charming and gentle prosimians.
Tim worked previously at the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville, Washington with considerably larger animals such as bighorn sheep, deer, Roosevelt elk, woodland caribou, mountain goats, bison and other native northwest wildlife in their natural habitats.
Shannon Schane is earning her Master's degree in Library and Information Science at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She is enrolled in the Fieldwork course fall term which requires 120 hours of work in a library.
She chose the Anne and Walter Bladstrom Library as her fieldwork site because she is interested in becoming a science librarian. LCF provides a unique opportunity to work in an unusual, special library. Shannon is working on a number of challenging projects which include cataloging the serials collection, ordering new materials and building the libraryweb site.
Shannon has an extensive background in the book trade having managed both Waldenbooks and Books-a-Million stores.
LCF hosted two research interns this summer who showed grit, determination and teamwork in the extreme heat and heavy rains. Nailah Ford-Burrell, a California native who attends Florida Institute of Technology and Amy Freeland, who is enrolled at Stony Brook.
Under Monica Mogilewsky's guidance, both learned proper research techniques and spent long hours in the field, rain or shine, collecting data and expanding the Reserve's ethograms.
Photographs: Tim Eberhart top; Shannon Schane middle; Nailah Ford-Burrell bottom left; Amy Freeland bottom right.
Baby Brown Lemur, named Merlot!
Shiraz and Pinot's 3 month old, is now officially named Merlot. He is finally venturing out with his father after spending the majority of his time wrapped around his mom. Merlot is healthy and vigorous but a little camera shy. This is an artsy photo he did pose for.
Ring-tailed Baby Makes a Name for Himself
Baby "Harp," is hale and hearty and carrying on the naming convention of his mother Ansell and father Yuengling, and fellow frothy ring-tails Molson, Stella, Sam and Adam.
National Geographic Interviews Dr. Natalie Vasey
Dr. Natalie Vasey who teaches field work courses at LCF was
interviewed on National Geographic Weekend Radio. Listen to her interview on their website:
Lemur Reserve on the Local News
Watch a video produced by Bay News 9 video journalist at the Myakka City Lemur Reserve. Click to view
Nature's Path EnviroKidz Giving Back Award
LCF has again been named a recipient of Nature's Path Organic Foods EnviroKidz Giving Back Award. The funds will be used for the Myakka City Lemur Reserve's lemur dome project. The dome project supports the Lemur Conservation Foundation's mission of saving endangered lemurs from extinction through captive breeding, scientific research, education and reintroduction. The hurricane resistant domes will help mark territorial boundaries for the different groups of lemurs living naturally in the multi-acre forests as well as provide safe shelter should the need arise.
Please read about the EnviroKidz Classroom/Community Center
in Tampolo that was built with funds from our 2009 Nature's Path
Click here
New Arrival - Baby Collared Lemur!
Read the Bradenton Times article about the birth
AKO Project featured in American Journal of Primatology
'Departures' Magazine Features LCF
'Departures' features a beautifully illustrated article about the artist Alexis Rockman's inspirational journey to Madagascar led by Penelope Bodry-Sanders.
South Florida Wildlife Club at MCLR
Many thanks to the members of the South Florida Wildlife Club of the Florida Gulf Coast University. Eight club members braved the early morning hours and long drive to spend a day at the Myakka City Lemur Reserve.
After being introduced to seven different species of lemurs, the students transplanted trees and constructed a "jungle gym" out of pine culled from the forest enclosures.
The transplanted trees were young saplings of magnolia and live oak that were growing close to the enclosure fences. They were removed and planted in open areas within the forest, where they would have room to grown and would not threaten the integrity of the fence.
The jungle gym was installed to provide more places for the lemurs to eat, sleep, and play in the second enclosure. This enclosure is currently dominated by slash pine and very low shrubs.
The students overcame the heat and enthusiastically tackled the hardest tasks. They were rewarded for their efforts when all three troops of lemurs arrived to explore the new additions.
Thanks to Ashley, Cailin, Sean, Amanda, Lauren and a special thanks to Greg for organizing the event.
LCF Animal Care Technician
LCF welcomes Animal Care Technician, Alison Hunt. Alison has recently moved to sunny Sarasota from windy Chicago where she worked as a Lead Veterinary Technician at a busy animal clinic.
As a recent graduate Western Illinois University, Alison has a Bachelor's of Science in Biology, with a concentration in Zoology and a minor in studio art.
Along with her extensive Veterinary Technician experience, Alison has also worked for the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds where she rehabilitated wild penguins. Having been highly recommended from here previous institutions, we are looking forward to having her join the team in late March.
Monica Mogilewsky Earns Master's
Monica completed all the requirements for her Master's in Biodiversity Conservation and Management from the University of London in December 2009 and will receive her diploma March 15th in London. She conducted the lab work for her Master's thesis "Genetic heterozygosity in captive populations of Eulemur collaris, collared brown lemurs, and Eulemur coronatus, crowned lemurs" at the Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics at the American Museum of Natural History. LCF Scientist and Board Member George Amato, who is the Director of the Sackler Institute, was instrumental in arranging use of the specialized lab.
March Tree Planting
A local nurseryman in Venice generously donated 50 8 ft. live oak trees to be planted throughout the reserve which in years to come will increase the tree canopy for the lemurs.
A Myakka City neighbor is also giving LCF some faster growing cypress trees, which will be placed in the wetter areas where they will thrive and contribute to the diversity of the forest.
Pete Shover, Phil Sirois and Michael Stern finish unloading the oaks.
The Bradenton Times
A lengthy article and a video featuring the Myakka City Lemur Reserve with key staff interviews was published by the Bradenton Times and are available on their website.
Meg Lowman Writes About LCF
Meg Lowman, professor at New College of Florida and noted tree canopy expert, came to the reserve with a group of students and wrote about their experience in her weekly environmental column. Most importantly she described the current political crisis, the rapid deforestation and what practical steps can be taken to help save the lemurs in Madagascar.
Link to Sarasota Herald-Tribune article
Canopy Highway
Volunteers helped install the beginning of our canopy highway in the pine forest. The Varecia rubra)red ruffed lemurs) were instantly enthralled with the artificial vines and enjoy displaying their acrobatic skills especially at mealtime.
Fieldwork Student Begins in Library
Claire Miller, a graduate student in the University of South Florida's School of Library and Information Science program, began her supervised fieldwork course in the Bladstrom Library. She will assist with library projects and learn about what goes on in a special library. A New College graduate with family in Arcadia, she feels right at home on the Reserve.
Fieldwork students gain hands-on library experience while earning course credits by working for a minimum of 120 hours in our library. Besides traditional library tasks like cataloging and collection development Claire will do some grantsearching and help with the digitization of the rare books.
Claire is LCF's second USF/SLIS student to choose the Bladstrom Library for her fieldwork experience. We appreciate this this mutually beneficial partnership.
LCF Named Recipient of Nature's Path EnviroKidz Giving Back Award
Baby Mongoose Lemur Born!
4 weeks old with mother
both parents and baby at almost 2 months
Myakka Reserve's New Lead Keeper
Pattie Walsh began work as as the Myakka City Lemur Reserve's new Lead Keeper in April. And, she arrived well-prepared for the challenging job.
Pattie comes to LCF from the Wildlife Conservation Society in the Bronx, NY where she worked for six years as a pathology technician. Prior to this she was as an animal keeper at Disney Animal Kingdom and Baltimore Zoo and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar.
Pattie has a B.S. in psychobiology from Long Island University, Southampton Campus and a certificate in conservation biology. She's also been engaged in conservation efforts in Kenya with bongos (a rare forest antelope) and lions. She has several publications -- on both pathology and animal husbandry – to her credit. She is especially interested in animal enrichment and training.
Besides handling animal husbandry responsibilities, Pattie will direct the work of the interns and volunteers, assist with visiting researchers, plan and implement enrichment activities, and will work closely with Monica to maintain our thriving and expanding lemur colony.
Teachers' Institute for Conservation Ecology
The Teachers' Institute for Conservation Ecology is a five-day research based summer institute sponsored and conducted by the Lemur Conservation Foundation (LCF) in Myakka City, FL.
The goal of the Institute is to provide high school teachers the necessary scientific background, inspiration and specialized tools and techniques in a working science environment to enable them to create stimulating conservation curricula to take back to their classrooms and share with their colleagues.
The participants work with leading national scientists who share their expertise and provide hands-on activities designed to excite and motivate young science students. Using the Reserve's lemur colony and the native habitat as a resource, participants will also practice living day-to-day science through a field-training program where they learn proper fieldwork techniques under the guidance of professionals.
Director Wins National Conservation Fellowship
Penelope Bodry-Sanders is one of 40 conservationists to be selected for the TogetherGreen Conservation Fellowship program for 2008.
The program, created by an alliance between the National Audubon Society and Toyota, is designed to foster leadership and creativity in promoting conservation and environmental projects across the country.
Read more about the Fellowship and the project Penelope is working on at the
Lemur Jewels Ltd.
is proud to announce that the Lemur Jewels Ltd. website
www.lemurjewels.com is up and running.
Uniquely designed handcrafted pieces in sterling silver
and 18 kt. gold featuring six different lemurs by
Valentin Magro might make the perfect and very unusual
holiday gift.
Primatology Field Methods Course
Natalie Vasey, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, will visit the reserve in to conduct three intensive one-week sessions on primatology field methods. These courses, which can be taken for credit, are open to students and professionals at other institutions.
For complete information on this and other field training opportunities at LCF,click here.
Lemur Tales: Lessons from the Forest
Alex Porpora, former LCF intern, is back at the Reserve offering distance learning classes for K-12 students. This exciting new outreach program is designed to engage students in science education by enabling them to interact online with a scientist or researcher in the field.
To find out more about the program visit ourOutreach Page
Leapin' Lemurs
Leapin' Lemurs, a new organic EnviroKidz brand cereal from Nature's Path Organic, is on grocery and health food store shelves and 1% of the sales goes to the Lemur Conservation Foundation. You can also order the cereal online. Inside and outside of the box there is information about lemurs and endangered animals with games and puzzles. It also tells about the Lemur Conservation Foundation and what we do. Included on the box is a form to send a contribution directly to LCF. Read more about Nature's Path's commitment to conservation and their efforts to educate children about environmental causes.
Product information
Nature's Path Organic
EnviroKidz Web Site
The Ako Project
The Ako Project produces storybooks on the lemurs of Madagascar, involves and aids primary school teachers, and provides posters about Madagascar's forest habitats. more...


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I'm looking to purchase a new server. My use cases are as follows:
- Primary OS will be Win '08 running SQL '08 as a development server.
- On my current server I also run WAMP for LAMP stack development. I'd like to run Ubuntu VM's instead on this new server as WAMP doesn't always give a fair reflection of our production environment for LAMP sites (Ubuntu 10.10).
- I also intend to run a number of file servers on this machine so need plenty of disk space.
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In Gromov's talk at the Clay Math Research from 23:23 to 25:55 Gromov says (slightly paraphrased)
I want to emphasize a problem which comes from mathematical physics which is unsolved which is indicating that we don't understanding what triangulation is. And the problem is extremely simple. You take a manifold, and you just ask how many triangulations it has with a given number of simplices. So you have your manifold $X$ and you have the number of triangulations with k simplices $N_k(X)$ and you want to know what happens to it as $k$ goes to infinity, roughly. You take triangulations up to isomorphism. It's bounded below by $(1 + \epsilon)^k$ and it's bounded from above by $k^k$, roughly. That's kind of trivial, you just keep subdividing and you see how many automorphisms you have on a $k$ element set. The question is, where is the truth? And nothing is known, just absolutely blank. For surfaces you know, it's like that [exponential] and physicists kind of made that computation.
The whole point is that the manifold must be fixed, if you vary the manifold you would have $k^k$.
The subtle point is fix a topological manifold, how does the combinatorics tell you something about the topology. We think we understand it, but when we do this problem we don't. There's absolutely not a direct link between the two. We have a zero level question in topology, we cannot answer it.
The introduction to Kontsevich's thesis Intersection theory on the moduli space of curves and the matrix Airy function gives references to the solution to the problem for closed surfaces. Are there any other papers in the literature that discuss this problem?


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SW: TOR: Reckoning of a Lost Soul: Red, Red, Red!
Part Six of an Old Republic Tale by MsFicwriter
Originally, Qyzen Fess and I had thought the mission to which Agent Stavros had assigned us would keep us on our toes every minute. However, we sorely underestimated how boring it would be to listen to a candidate for the Galactic Senate "press palms" as we stood watching silently! There was no time for deep conversation as passers-by flocked to us, forming makeshift crowds. Apparently, "Denon Yepti" was already popular. Thus, along with Master Karos, we were treated to such scintillating sound bites as these:
"A vote for me in the Galactic Senate is a vote for galactic security."
"I'm not soft on defense, and neither is the Senate. Vote for me!"
"Denon Yepti is no fool, and he's sick of the Galactic Senators' games."
"Trossk" and I had heard all of these sorts of things before, when we'd perused holovid news feeds around Senatorial election time. What were we supposed to tell Imperial Agent Stavros when every word out of "Denon's" mouth was part of a political platitude? Nothing sounded suspicious. In fact, each statement he made seemed designed to deflect suspicion, and even curiosity. I supposed that this was part of the Sith's strategy of not making him seem like their puppet candidate, but still...What was the difference between "Denon" and all of the other aspiring Galactic Senators who were probably pounding pavements even today? As I stood guard over him while he took yet another squirming infant in his arms, I began reflecting:
Why doesn't he recognize me, even after all he's been through? My only answer was that I had been temporarily stripped of the Force, along with my former appearance, through the Kaminoan metamorphosis procedure. If I couldn't use it, and wasn't sensitive to it at present, that meant that I didn't carry a Force signature. However, wouldn't Master Yun notice that right away? Perhaps he, too, had been severed from his former talents, and they would not return unless (after?) he was elected to the Galactic Senate. I tried to step closer to him, but Master Karos stood in the way. She said not a word, preferring to let "Denon" do the talking. Her face was unreadable, yet ever-alert. Although Qyzen and I were the bodyguards here, it seemed as if Master Karos was even more intent on hovering around her smiling charge.
Is she really that certain that some agitator (or assassin) is going to lodge a long-range projectile into his brain? If not, why the hyper-vigilance?
"Move over, ma'am," I told her darkly. "We can't do our jobs right if you're closer to Mr. Yepti than we are." Begrudgingly, Master Karos stepped back. After the four of us traversed a few more blocks down one of Coruscant's crowded streets, we came to an open plaza with several concession stands. As soon as we arrived, a Rodian who had originally been standing in a line for fried centipedes, skittered over to us. His irritation was palpable, as was the musky odor of his scaly skin. "Politician male!" he cried, extending his hand. "Not glad to meet you. Neesh Hui. Very angry about these elections."
"May I ask why?" asked "Denon Yepti," as unblinking and grinning as usual.
"Senators do nothing. Sit around all day and talk. Call it 'debate', but nothing ever happens. Why do we vote? Who cares if we choose one over another? Politicians are all alike, aren't they? Two sides of same credit chip. Yes?"
"Not me," "Denon" replied. "I'm proposing a Galactic Reformation." For the very first time, a look of unease appeared on Master Karos' face. I saw the right corner of her mouth twitch, as if it were experiencing a muscle spasm. Had the Sith's powerless pawn said something that wasn't part of his bland holovid-image script? I was intensely curious to find out, as was Neesh Hui:
"What's that?"
"Every Galactic Senator says that he or she will vote to put measures in place to cut down on crime. That's always been an integral part of their platform from year to year. However, their measures almost always die when they get to planetary subcommittees, who say that they're 'not a good fit for Coruscant,' 'unsuited to the needs of the populace of Tatooine,' "wrong for Bespin', et cetera. What happens is that the measures aren't implemented, and nothing really gets done, all because good ideas are cut off at the neck by 'planetary rights'. What I'm proposing will eliminate crime across the board, galactically."
"How?" asked Neesh Hui. "War?"
"Certainly not. You don't kill thieves and smugglers with proton torpedoes..."
"We're still working on the particulars," interjected Master Karos suddenly, "and I'm afraid Mr. Yepti has already said too much. Come on," she motioned, her tone crisp. "Don't you remember that we have a meeting at 1500 hours?" Her temporary superior blinked, as if his mental database had received an unfamiliar query. It didn't take Force sensitivity to realize that she was most likely lying. Still, "Trossk" and I remained the same silent, lurking threats that we'd been paid to be. Neesh Hui, the Rodian, gave a confused nod and then skulked over to the end of the fried-centipede line. He'd lost his middle place.
"Did I...fail?" asked Master Yun, in the gentle voice I'd always known.
"Your mistake may have cost us suspicion, but not much else. After all, who is that Rodian in the grander scheme of things? My guess is that he's just a mechanic or spaceport dock worker. Freight loader, maybe. No one who really matters, even in an election year." This cynical statement surprised me, but then again, maybe I really was as naive as I had been before, as a Padawan back on Tython! Exhaling slowly through a tiny crack in my lips, I marched on.
When Master Karos and "Denon" weren't looking, I activated the almost unnoticeable comlink that Imperial Agent Stavros had provided me. "Do you see the sunset?" I asked my Trandoshan partner, trying not to sound too loud or uncouth. "It's certainly red, red, red here tonight on Coruscant..."
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers new uniforms have been revealed, now the big question is will Bucs fans give them two thumbs up or down? According to Buccaneers.com on March 3, the uniform "honors the Buccaneers' rich tradition while boldly bringing the team into the future through a modern industrial design aesthetic."
Buccaneers co-chairman Edward Glazer seems very excited with the change, and believes fans will be as well.
"Today marks the culmination of more than two years of research and planning to bring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a new and exciting era of our history," said Buccaneers co-chairman Edward Glazer. "We worked closely with our partners at Nike to design a uniform that would set the standard for both design and functionality. The result is a sleek, modern design that honors our championship past while also establishing a new, bolder identity moving forward."
The uniforms seem to have a college look to them with Oregon-ish numbers with a college-Arena football league style to them. Personally, the dark red uniforms and white roadies looked better, but sometimes change just for change sake can be the wrong move.
Either way, time will tell.
The new NFL Nike Elite 51 uniforms will be on full display in the upcoming 2014 NFL season, but will they last? Most likely they will. Let's not forget why changes are usually made in the first place, to make money.
If the Bucs start off hot next year the new jerseys could become a top seller.
What do you think NFL fans? Do you like the move or are you partial to the old Tampa Bay look?


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It's a common refrain: Children sure don't play like they used to. And unfortunately, it's true. Children today entertain themselves for hours on go-anywhere, do-anything devices that most adults over the age of 20 never dreamed of. Long gone are the afternoons playing with friends of different ages in the neighborhood as pirates or knights, princesses or superheroes.
Still, play is play – right?
Not really.
There's increasingly strong evidence that children are not only more creative when they're making up their own games, engaging in what psychologists call symbolic thinking at a higher level, but that a lack of old-fashioned play hinders analytic thinking, maturity and self-regulation.
Not to mention the physical nature of old-fashioned play vs. today's screen-dependent kids. Everyone knows children are in worse physical shape than they were just a generation ago, but they grow out of that chubbiness — right?
Not really.
Overweight children can easily become overweight teens, and then overweight adults — with catastrophic health consequences.
Evidence also suggests that rapid-fire electronics are actually changing their brains, making them even less able to concentrate. Yes, kids have always been victims to distractions and time-wasters. But computers and smartphones, and the constant stream of stimuli they offer, make a developing brain more easily habituated to constantly switching tasks, and less able to sustain attention.
Dr. Graham Higgs, chair of the Department of Psychology and Sociology and professor of psychology and education at Columbia College, says he agrees with most of this research.
"Kids who learn to solve their own problems and create their own games end up being smarter, more resilient and more capable of solving problems," says Higgs. "These kids stand out in my classrooms. I regularly ask students to solve problems, and the ones who shine have grown up in families where television and other electronics were off most of the time. And they're the ones who change the world."
So how can you encourage old-fashioned play in your children?
- Unplug! Take away electronics and strictly limit TV time. They will whine and complain, but watch as they quickly find a plethora of other things with which to entertain themselves. Kids are curious. Unplugging accelerates this curiosity. Note that it's not a good idea to completely disconnect from technology, however; teachers increasingly post assignments and discussion topics online, and your kids need to complete some assignments electronically. Just monitor these sessions and ensure you child doesn't drift over to Facebook or World of Warcraft.
- Don't worry about underage- or gender-specific toys. So what if your 12-year-old still plays with her old Fisher-Price kitchen set? And a girl with a GI Joe or a boy with a doll is healthy. Just make sure whatever toy you choose is easy to manipulate. Save tiny, fragile figurines and elaborate dollhouses for when children are older. Huge dolls and stuffed animals don't work for very small children, either.
- Avoid smart toys. Do you really care what Elmo thinks? Basic plastic animals or simple baby dolls take on far more fantasy roles than any smart toy. When the toy's battery dies, so does the child's interest, but a plastic horse will gallop indefinitely, powered by your child's imagination.
- Give them access to a wide array of household goods such as old clothes and shoes, tools and scraps of lumber, paper, cardboard boxes (in most cases, the bigger the better), scissors and glue, blankets, furniture, plates, pots, pans, cups, spoons and dishes. Encourage them to play dress-up or make their own toys, castles, costumes and tools. And if something goes awry – and it probably will—remember, a sweater or a dish is replaceable, but a child is a child only once.
- Look for opportunities to play with mixed-age groups of children. Simply going to the park or inviting children of different ages over to the house can be beneficial.
- Use everyday situations as play fodder. Point out professionals and talk about what they do for a living, what special terminology and tools they might use, and where they work. Kids absorb everything. And you never know what will spark your child's imagination.
- Who's the child here? You're the adult and they're the kids, and their job is to construct, direct and do the playing, not yours. This may sound incredibly obvious, but many parents want to direct children's play. Sorry, your role is at best secondary; you're a character actor, a bit player, a source of raw materials, a last-minute replacement. Don't be afraid to play along, but don't take charge!
- Read to him or her. There's evidence that being read to increases self-regulation and a sense of security, as well as fires up the imagination while calming a person down.
- Dig out old board and card games. Games are, after all, extensions of make-believe play. Teach your child new ones. There's nothing wrong with teaching poker or bridge to a child who can grasp the concepts.
- Give your children time to play. Until a generation or two ago, kids had time to be kids. Many kids are over-committed, overscheduled, sleepless and stressed out. If your child doesn't really want to learn piano, so what? She has other undiscovered gifts.
- Don't forget the wonders of playing outside. The backyard or local park offer opportunities to run, play and pretend in ways that are different from indoors. Sand boxes, building forts and playing tag all engage the imagination.
- Leave them alone! Intervene only in true crises that involve a lot of broken crockery and bloodshed. Far too often we think our children are in crisis or bored and direct them to some safe, creativity-stifling activity when all they really need is more time or perhaps a nudge in the right direction.
Think about how you used to play with friends in the neighborhood or with siblings. You probably had to be yelled at repeatedly to come in for dinner or when it got dark. Don't your children deserve those same fond memories to look back on?


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Okay, I think I need a cold shower now. *lazy Sheppard-like grin*
:hug: Ah! So sweet! I guess a tattooed Mckay would look quite good :lick:
John's reactions were just so funny! I really did enjoy this ficlet, thanks :)
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John's reactions were just so funny! I really did enjoy this ficlet, thanks :)
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08 Sep 2007 2:26 am
Yeah. Sweet and hot and about to get hotter. :)
Well, I certainly don't think Rodney's going to be quite so upset about this latest ritual requirement after John's shown his appreciation like that! Very hot. I loved John's absolute focus.
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07 Sep 2007 6:30 pm
this was just so extrordinarilly cute that it had me shivering. I love these simple fics where Rodney's all stunned and quivery. Quiet for once aye? lol.
Oh. I - uh - I seem to have misplaced my brain. This was great. And sexy. And had Rodney's belly and Sheppard's back, which are two things that should always be spoken about. In a sexy way, which you did. Thank you!


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these are some bassy muthers for sure!
certainly compared to anything other than the VBs that i used to own.
punchy and tight bass i think is the right term ...and ive not even tried any really bassy tracks!
high end is clean too
nice .... comfy too .....plus they keep your ears warm!
....think i might even dial down the bass a bit on the EQ! shocking i know - as normally turn it the other way
sound is very different compared to most of the iems ive used - closest would be the ie2s i think
mmm....yes - the bass defo seems a bit over heavy imo - ive had to knock the bass down some more on the EQ
....oops sorry :/ will do
...i think i might find that on ear cans make my ears too hot!
hi skip,
ok cool thanks
actually going back to the pana 450s, they sound so....far away, i think the description might be :/
think i really like these 451
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Nice headphones from the look of them. I have a relative of theirs, the AKG K81DJ. Bassiest headphones that don't distort before EQ I have. Also the most uncomfortable I haven't traded or sold. They're OK for an hour or so but the headband isn't long enough to let them come down far enough on my ears properly. That has them sit at an angle that presses them into the wrong spots on my ears and they ache after a while.
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mmm....well ive not rushed out and purchased ..... i wonder why :/ im not too sure myself - they sound very nice for sure - but i found that after half an hour or so my ears were feeling tired, so i took them off - maybe it is the on ear thing :/
....jury still out i think
i think it must be the pressure on the ears :/ doesnt seem much at first - but then after a while they ache slightly - might look at some over ear cans maybe - ive only had one pair of these - sony mdr570s - super comfy, but sound is a bit rubbish imo! no detail - makes tracks sound weird!
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Second, the overworked Cadwalader lawyers had their days brightened last month when Cameron Diaz was on firm premises to film a scene for "What Happens in Vegas," a movie set for release next year. Alas, she didn't visit the Law Blog, but she did visit Greg Markel, the litigation chair at Cadwalader, who shrugged off the suggestion that he was starstruck by Diaz. "Maybe this just happens to be me, I'm much more interested in the film than the stars," Markel told the Observer. "When I look for a movie, my tendency is to focus more on the topic of the movie and who the director is, rather than the stars or the glitter." Puhlease!
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What can I do when I am not there? The assembled Kurus shall witness my prowess today. And they shall say unto one another, 'Is it Arjuna himself who is opposing us?' "Vaisampayana continued, 'Having heard these words spoken by the prince, Arjuna fully acquainted with the import of everything, after a little while cheerfully spake in private unto his dear wife of faultless beauty, Krishna, the princess of Panchala, Drupada's daughter of slender make, sprung from the (sacrificial) fire and endued with the virtues of truthfulness and honesty and ever attentive to the good of her husbands. And the hero said, 'Do thou, O beauteous one, at my request say unto Uttara without delay, 'This Vrihannala was formerly the accomplished resolute charioteer of Pandu's son (Arjuna). Tried in many a great battle, even he will be thy charioteer.'
"Vaisampayana continued, 'Hearing these words uttered by the prince over and over again in the midst of the women, Panchali could not quietly bear those allusions to Vibhatsu. And bashfully stepping out from among the women, the poor princess of Panchala gently spake unto him these words, 'The handsome youth, looking like a mighty elephant and known by the name of Vrihannala, was formerly the charioteer of Arjuna. A disciple of that illustrious warrior, and inferior to none in use of the bow, he was known to me while I was living with the Pandavas. It was by him that the reins were held of Arjuna's excellent steeds when Agni consumed the forest of Khandava. It was with him as charioteer that Partha conquered all creatures at Khandava-prastha. In fact, there is no charioteer equal unto him.'
"Uttara said, 'Thou knowest, O Sairindhri, this youth. Thou knowest, what this one of the neuter sex may or may not be, I cannot, however, O blessed one, myself request Vrihannala to hold the reins of my horses.'
"Draupadi said, 'Vrihannala, O hero, will without doubt, obey the words of thy younger sister[35]–that damsel of graceful hips. If he consents to be thy charioteer, thou wilt, without doubt, return, having vanquished the Kurus and rescued thy kine.'
"Vaisampayana continued, 'Beholding, O king, his friend, the princess of large-eyes (in that plight), her friend (Arjuna) cheerfully enquired of her (in these words) the cause of her arrival there and then. And having approached that bull among men, the princess, standing in the midst of her female attendants, the displaying proper modesty[39], addressed him, saying, 'The kine of this realm, O Vrihannala, are being driven away by the Kurus, and it is to conquer them that my brother will set out bow in hand. Not long ago his own charioteer was slain in battle, and there is none equal unto the one slain that can act as my brother's charioteer. And unto him striving to obtain a charioteer, Sairindhri,
O Vrihannala, hath spoken about thy skill in the management of steeds. Thou wert formerly the favourite charioteer of Arjuna, and it was with thee that that bull among the sons of Pandu had alone subjugated the whole earth. Do thou, therefore, O Vrihannala, act as the charioteer of my brother. (By this time) our kine have surely been driven away by the Kurus to a great distance. Requested by me if thou dost not act up to my words, I who am asking this service of thee out of affection, will give up my life!' Thus addressed by this friend of graceful hips, that oppressor of foes, endued with immeasurable prowess, went into the prince's presence. And like unto a she-elephant running after her young one, the princess possessed of large eyes followed that hero advancing with hasty steps like unto an elephant with rent temples.
And beholding him from a distance, the prince himself said, 'With thee as his charioteer, Dhananjaya the son of Kunti had gratified Agni at the Khandava forest and subjugated the whole world! The Sairindhri hath spoken of thee to me. She knoweth the Pandavas. Do thou, therefore, O Vrihannala, hold, as thou didst, the reins of my steeds, desirous as I am of righting with the Kurus and rescuing my bovine wealth. Thou wert formerly the beloved charioteer of Arjuna and it was with thee that that bull among the sons of Pandu had alone subjugated the whole earth!' Thus addressed, Vrihannala replied unto the prince, saying, 'What ability have I to act as a charioteer in the field of battle? If it is song or dance of musical instruments or such other things, I can entertain thee therewith, but where is my skill for becoming a charioteer?'
"Uttara said, 'O Vrihannala, be thou a singer or a dancer, hold thou (for the present), without loss of time, the reins of my excellent steeds, mounting upon my car!'
"Vaisampayana continued, 'Although that oppressor of foes, the son of Pandu, was acquainted with everything, yet in the presence of Uttara, he began to make many mistakes for the sake of fun. And when he sought to put the coat of mail on his body by raising it upwards, the large-eyed maidens, beholding it, burst out into a loud laughter. And seeing him quite ignorant of putting on armour, Uttara himself equipped Vrihannala with a costly coat of mail. And casing his own person in an excellent armour of solar effulgence, and hoisting his standard bearing the figure of a lion, the prince caused Vrihannala to become his charioteer. And with Vrihannala to hold his reins, the hero set out, taking with him many costly bows and a large number of beautiful arrows. And his friend, Uttara and her maidens then said unto Vrihannala, 'Do thou, O Vrihannala, bring for our dolls (when thou comest back) various kinds of good and fine cloths after vanquishing the Kurus assembled for battle of whom Bhishma and Drona are foremost!' Thus addressed, Partha the son of Pandu, in a voice deep as the roar of the clouds, smilingly said unto that bevy of fair maidens. If, thus 'Uttara can vanquish those mighty warriors in battle, I will certainly bring excellent and beautiful cloths.'
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Sara realizes she might not the only one with amazing paranormal powers.Sara is used to having visions, but she has no idea why she keeps seeing a cute blonde she's dubbed "Mystery Boy"...and then she meets him. Mason isn't all that friendly, yet Sara feels drawn to him, and the two begin spending more and more time together. Sara isn't sure she even likes him, but she can't stop thinking about him. And the strangest things seem to happen whenever the two are together... Meanwhile, Sara begins to suspect that she has developed another power: telekenesis. Lady Azura insists she is mistaken, but the more research Sara does, the surer she is that she--or someone close to her--has the rare and awesome ability to move objects with the mind. The question is, who is it?
Mischief Nightby Phoebe Rivers
Sara deals with ghosts galore in this Halloween edition of a paranormal series. Halloween is just around the corner, and Stellamar is buzzing with even more ghostly activity than usual! The fun begins when Sara and Lily unwittingly release the ghost of a young boy who was locked away in a closet a long time ago. The little ghost is full of mischief, but for some reason Sara is completely powerless over him. What makes this ghost so special? And Sara's not the only one with ghosts on her mind....Jayden Mendes, her crush from school, shows up at her house for a reading with Lady Azura. When the reading reveals secrets about the ghostly presence by Jayden's side, Sara realizes she might be in over her head with Jayden.... Meanwhile, Lady Azura has been urging Sara to learn to put up boundaries between herself and these spirits. But Sara's boundaries are put to the ultimate test on Halloween Eve during a huge party at her house, where ghostly visitors and real-life classmates collide!
Moment of Truthby Phoebe Rivers
Sara's friend Lily has a new crush...but he might be more of a fantasy than she realizes.Sara now understands who she really is--why she has paranormal powers, why she's living in Stellamar, and why it's important to have Lady Azura in her life. What she doesn't understand is how her best friend, Lily Randazzo, can have a crush on a boy who's not alive. Kyle and his family died in a car accident while visiting Stellamar over the holidays, but Kyle isn't aware of his sudden death and can still walk around like he's alive. Only Sara knows he's really a spirit, and if she doesn't say something to Lily, there could be traumatizing consequences.Lady Azura firmly warns Sara against interfering, saying that this sort of spirit phenomena is a recipe for disaster. But Sara knows she has no choice...she has to protect her best friend and help Kyle learn the truth. Can she do so without hurting Lily in the process?
A Perfect Storm (Saranormal #10)by Phoebe Rivers
In the aftermath of a hurricane, Sara's got a new secret--and an old crush--to decipher. A hurricane hits the New Jersey shore, and while Sara's hometown of Stellamar is spared from any major damage, things will still never be the same. At home, a spirit reveals to Sara that he has a secret about her mother... but then the spirit is spooked by the storm and leaves before Sara can find out more. Sara enlists the help of her best friend, Lily, and together they try to find out what other secrets might be hidden away in the old house. At school, there are some new faces as kids from a neighboring town start attending Stellamar Middle School since their own school was damaged in the storm. One of the new kids is Mason, Sara's summer crush. Will sparks continue to fly between Sara and Mason?
Playing with Fireby Phoebe Rivers
Sara nervously prepares for a paranormal confession--and staying in a haunted hotel isn't helping!Sara has made a big decision: She's finally going to tell her best friend about her powers. When Lily's family invites Sara to come along with them on a trip to the Adirondacks, Sara thinks it will be the perfect opportunity to talk to Lily. After all, having a serious discussion about paranormal stuff will be a lot easier outside a haunted town like Stellamar. But when they arrive in the Adirondacks, Sara learns that they are staying in a very haunted hotel. So haunted, in fact, that a psychic has been called in to help drive the ghosts out. It seems that Sara can't avoid ghosts and psychics no matter where she goes! Can she escape the mayhem long enough to have her heart-to-heart with Lily? What will happen if Sara doesn't get the reaction she's hoping for?
The Secrets Withinby Phoebe Rivers
Sara discovers a new psychic power--and a world of secrets at her fingertips....Sara's abilities have been growing ever since she moved to Stellamar. First she was able to communicate with the ghosts. Next came the visions. And then the mind reading started. It seems like things have settled down and returned to normal--or as close to normal as things ever are for Sara--when Lady Azura informs her that a shift has occurred and change is coming. At first Sara isn't sure what that means, but before long, she finds out. A new ability allows Sara to know impossible things, like secrets kept by long-dead people, and answers to decades-old mysteries. But having such an awesome power comes with great responsibility. Can Sara shoulder the burden of her newest ability? Is "normal" completely out of reach?
Spirits of the Seasonby Phoebe Rivers
It will be a Christmas Sara will never forget as secrets about who she is--and why she has powers--are revealed. It's Christmastime in Stellamar, which means the streets are buzzing with holiday shoppers--and ghostly activity. Sara is busy trying to figure out how to reunite Lady Azura with the spirit of her lost love...and wondering what to buy Jayden for Christmas! For the first time, Sara really feels like she belongs somewhere. But there are still secrets to be revealed: Why did she and her dad really move across the country? Why does she have these paranormal powers? How much does her father know? And who is Lady Azura, really?Sara's about to get some serious answers, but in her paranormal world, nothing is ever easy, and there are always more doors that need to be unlocked. And once all the new secrets are revealed, will anyone still be standing by her side?
Yesterday and Today (Saranormal #11)by Phoebe Rivers
In the conclusion to the Saranormal series, Sara discovers the connections between the past, the present, and her powers. Sara was absolutely thrilled to find the diary that her mother left hidden away so long ago--but she's quickly disappointed by what she reads. She learns that her mother had paranormal powers too, and she hated them so much that she somehow managed to get rid of them. How did she do that? And is that the secret message she has for Sara? Will there ever be a way for them to communicate? Meanwhile, Sara's crush, Mason, seems to like her back, but he doesn't want anyone else to know they're hanging out. Especially not after a rumor gets started about Sara and her paranormal powers. Sara doesn't care anymore what other people think--but Mason does, and that's a problem. When Mason begins to fear that his association with Sara will somehow cause his own paranormal secret to be revealed, Sara has to decide: Will she stand up for who she is, even if it means losing the boy she likes so much?
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After a first half as cold as the weather outside, Carlie Wagner heated up in the second half with a game high 35 points to lead the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva Panthers to a 71-61 win over the Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights in the Class AA championship game Saturday afternoon at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.
It was the second straight title for the southern Minnesota school in their fourth trip to state. The two schools played each other on January 9 with NRHEG beating KW 67-60.
The lead would go back and forth early in the game as both teams remained close. Though Carlie Wagner had a cold shooting first half, going 3-14, she helped set up her teammates to pick up the scoring, which included three pointers from her sisters Marnie and Maddie. Carlie Wagner would half four first half assists, six for the game and the Panthers used speed and a strong defense to lead at halftime 37-19.
Carlie Wagner, who will play on The Barn's elevated floor next season for Minnesota. heated up like a car after it was left outside overnight as she hit three three pointers.to widen the NRHEG lead. But KW did not quit as they took advantage of mounting Panther fouls as they had three players, Jade Schultz (who will also play at Minnesota next season), Paige Overgaard and Marnie Wagner with four fouls. It would also send the Knights to the free throw line in an effort to catch the top seeded Panthers. Megan Quam and Audra Clark would hit key free throws to reduce the margin to to seven. KW would have to foul to prevent NRHEG from taking time off the clock. But Carlie Wagner would close out her high school career by converting four free throws in the final minute to their second Class AA championship.
Carlie Wagner was the only Panther in double figures. She ended her state tournament run with a record career point total of 371, breaking Janet Karvonen of New York Mills' record of 329 from 1977-80. Megan Quam led the Knights with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Siri Sviggum finished with 11 points and Audra Clark added 10 points and 11 rebounds.
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How many days has this guy spent overseas hobnobbing with celebrities and power brokers since he became Prime Minister? Is there any substance to this man? He seems to be a complete flake and a fake.
Overseas film making crew were pouring into New Zealand while the prime minister was in Los Angeles claiming Hollywood investment in New Zealand creates jobs.
Speaking on TV3's The Nation programme at the weekend, Wellington city councillor Jo Coughlan and NZCTU president Helen Kelly agreed 400 overseas technicians had recently applied for visas to work at the Weta post production facility in the capital.
"Yeah, we don't object at all to the prime minister going to Hollywood and talking about bringing films here, and the industry that it's creating is obviously very exciting, there's nothing that we object to in that model," the union leader said.
"What we object to is some of the things that have run alongside that, like, for example, very free immigration laws which have now changed.
"We've just seen Weta apply to bring 400 foreign workers in to do some core jobs in the industry that they should be training and giving to New Zealanders."
But Ms Coughlan said it was people coming in to upskill Kiwis across the board.
"The spinoff of these innovative creative people who come into our city, what's happening is they're up skilling the people in our economy so that we're actually growing the whole pie.
"And, in fact, we're basically creating a whole new industry of innovation and creative jobs," she said. "It's incredible."
Ms Kelly also claimed Hollywood producers might seek more concessions from the New Zealand government under the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.
"What's at stake here, for example, is there may be very much restricted use of the internet as these Hollywood producers try to protect their intellectual property," she said.
"We've already seen that the interests of some of large corporates are not the same as New Zealand citizens, and they have to be balanced."
Long-time anti TPP campaigner and University of Auckland law professor Jane Kelsey was critical of the secrecy surrounding the TPP proposal.
"What we're seeing now are sets of rules that Hollywood wants that would make it virtually impossible to engage in many of the innovative industries and practices on the internet, and it would turn ISPs into effective police of the internet, on behalf of Hollywood," she said.
But TPP proponent and executive director of the US-NZ Council, Stephen Jacobi, suggested that Professor Kelsey's concerns might be misplaced.
"Just because the Americans are advancing certain matters in the context of the negotiation doesn't mean that they will necessarily be accepted," he said.
"I'm quite sure New Zealand will be able to maintain things that it agrees or believes need to be maintained in the course of this negotiation."
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Immigrants such as Mr Dotcom?
You mate, are a troll.
Helen Kelly doesn't seem to realise that she is the problem. If it was a free market, obviously New Zealanders would get the jobs because the cost of bringing in people and housing them must be significant would not be entertained lightly by the film industry.
It is a free market, there are no legal impediments to bringing in everyone involved in film, tv, etc and that is exactly what is happening. It's not about the money, the offshore companies want to work with their own people so they bring them in. No locals are hired in positions of responsibility so there is no upskilling. It's very sad as the foreigners get the best of NZ but we are left with nothing tangible to help our industry grow other than the rental fees on cars, hotels and the restaurant takings.
Most of these crews are unable to get work in the US because they refuse to join or are black listed by the technical unions in the USA.
These guys would be considered scabs in the USA and we're allowing them in to work ehre whiel our techincians all have to work in other industries to survive.
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Cuellar's relief at win
by Kate Smith
Sunday's game a big boost to everyone, says Carlos.
Defender Carlos Cuellar heaved a huge sigh of relief following the victory over Newcastle United at the weekend.
The Spaniard, who was part of the Sunderland team that ran out victorious against Newcastle at St James' Park back in April, admitted both games were great occasions, but nothing can beat winning on home turf.
"A home win is fantastic," Cuellar told safc.com, "And it's great to get such an important victory in front of our fans.
"I'm so happy for them - we've won our first game of the season and what a game to do it in!"
Relive derby win
Cuellar believes both the derby victory and three points are just as important as each other and hopes the team can build on that vital win:
"It's one step forward for us. The three points are very important and getting them from your rivals is a big confidence boost.
"We played better than we have been; we pressed forward, created chances and that is something we need to do a lot more of.
"We need start believing in ourselves and play with confidence to get ourselves out of the situation that we are in."
The former Aston Villa man heaped praise on the bumper crowd at the Stadium of Light, who created an electric atmosphere that lifted the players throughout the clash.
"The main thing for me was the atmosphere today." Cuellar added.
"I think it's the best I've known, the supporters were unbelievable for us, especially considering the situation that we are in.
"That result will give us a big lift."


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Pour votre pré-croisière hébergement Hunters Lodge est l'endroit idéal. À courte distance de la ville centre, gares ferroviaire et routière dépôts, du théâtre, des restaurants et des commerces. Nous vous proposons 4 étoiles AA hébergement gradué avec toutes avec salle de bains, chambres non-fumeurs et les résidents autorisés bar et un coin salon pour se détendre avant de rejoindre votre croisière. Notre tarif est pleinement inclusive de tous les impôts locaux (UK TVA 20%) Petit déjeuner anglais complet et une connexion internet wifi gratuite. Hunters Lodge est situé dans un quartier résidentiel calme mais à proximité de toutes les commodités de Southampton et quelle que soit la raison de votre visite à notre objectif est de faire de votre séjour une expérience agréable.
4,2 sur août 15, 2014
Warm, friendly and welcoming. Just what I needed on a recent stay due to a family member being in Southampton Hospital. Jim and Josie were perfect and accommodating hosts. Would 100% recommend.
5 sur juillet 04, 2014
Can heartily recommend this hotel having just spent three nights there. Jim and Josie are two really nice people who do all they can to make you feel welcome. the room was so clean and the breakfasts WOW. Hope to use this hotel again unless they fulfil their dream of moving to New Zealand.
5 sur mai 10, 2014
I stayed at Hunters Lodge for 4 weeks while on a nursing placement at the hospital as part of my training. I had several issues with accommodation before discovering Hunters Lodge and I wish I had known about it sooner. Jim and Josie are fantastic hosts and lovely people! They are both very welcoming, friendly and approachable. They did everything they could to accommodate my needs during my stay and went the extra mile in every way! Clean, comfortable and spacious rooms with everything necessary to have a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Delicious breakfast with a wide choice of freshly cooked options and continental; plenty to satisfy everyone. Perfect location for getting to the hospital and into the city centre using the bus service, with the city centre within walking distance. I would not hesitate to return to Hunters Lodge and I would recommend it to anyone requiring accommodation in Southampton. Thank you both for such a fantastic and enjoyable stay. I hope to stay with you again in the future!
4,8 sur octobre 16, 2012
We have returned home from our third visit to Hunters Lodge. As usual our hosts were friendly and helpful, the room spotlessly clean and comfortable. Breakfast tasty with a selection of cold choices, plenty of tea and coffee. We expect to make another overnight stay in 2013. Thank you Josie and Jim. Regards Mary and Dennis.
5 sur octobre 05, 2012
Stayed at the lodge for one night before going on a cruise holiday. It is very clean and comfortable. Jim and his lovely wife Josie are fantastic hosts. Excellent service at all times and a wonderul breakfast. You could not wish for more. It was a great treat not to find anything to moan about, place and service top class. Would like to book in again for my cruise holiday for next year, but as the property is up for sale, not sure if they will be there, will just have to wait and see. Thanks to you both for making the start of my holiday so good.
3,8 sur mai 02, 2012
We stayed one night recently at Hunters Lodge as we were visiting the Mayflower Theatre. Very convenient for being able to leave the car behind and walk to the City. Very friendly hosts offering a very helpful service. Janet and Graham Gent from Brighton
5 sur octobre 05, 2011
My husband and I together with my sister and two friends stayed at this well maintained and comfortable accommodation in September 2011. We spent just one night pre cruise, but will highly recommend this facility for however long is necessary. The place is very clean. The service and breakfast superb. I have stayed in hotels big and small and this Bed and Breakfast is definitely on par with the best. Thank you Jim and Josie for making us feel welcome and at home. Some of the bigger hotels can take a quater page from your book and will not reach your standard. Your guests from Trinidad and Tobago
4,8 sur septembre 19, 2011
A group of 6 stayed for 2 nights prior to a cruise out of Southampton in August. The rooms & ensuite baths were a great start to a great trip. Breakfast was really good & plentiful - thanks Josie! Jim was a pleasure to talk politics with, and gave us a terrific referral to a local pub. Would definitely stay again & refer others.
4,0 sur avril 21, 2011
I stayed at the Hunter's Lodge for two days. The accommodations were excellent and the breakfast wonderful. I would definitely stay there again. Very convenient to the port for the transatlantic voyages.
5 sur septembre 29, 2010
Best Value For Money. A Cut above the rest! better thans 4star stayed in London.
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Le centre-ville et terminaux de croisière sont d'environ 1 mile away.
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