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There's been a lot to cover these past few days, so if you've missed some of the more recent developments, let's go over them:
-The Takuma Sato/Foyt Racing deal mentioned by Marshall Pruett earlier this week would no doubt result in some hilarity, but I admit, I'd be surprised if that were the choice. I really thought Sato might end up elsewhere, but there is the Honda connection, of course. If Sato's funds, combined with the ABC Supply money, gets the #41 entry onto the grid, that will be fantastic. Conor Daly's test with Foyt is cool in and of itself, but there are many drivers we'd all love to see in a seat. Foyt might be one of the best chances to add a seat for next year in a still-stabilizing grid scenario…
Meanwhile, we Sato fans wait. We know--we just know--that one day, some day, Taku will not only finish the race, but win. Laugh at us, scorn us, but one day, on the last lap, he'll have a collision--with victory.
-Tristan Vautier's seat fitting at Sam Schmidt Motorsports raised some eyebrows, and perhaps even throws further into question Rubens Barrichello's joining that team. Neither driver seemed to have particularly rosy funding news, at least publicly, so this will remain a wait-and-see until we firmly see something more concrete out there. It would be extremely interesting to see how a 2nd SSM entry would play out, and if it could match anywhere near the strength of Simon Pagenaud's car this past season.
-I like the basic look of Andretti's line up for next year, but there remain some question marks. The return of Ryan Hunter-Reay, Marco Andretti, and James Hinchcliffe looks great, and I'm happy to see Carlos Munoz return for another year of Lights with the team. Zach Veach should be interesting to watch, to figure out just where he's at in terms of development, and Shelby Blackstock has been a pleasant surprise as he moves up the ladder to Star Mazda. We'll still wait and see what's remaining for their USF2000 slots and their other potential Star Mazda ride, but you have to wonder where Sage Karam fits into all of this. I would like to see him back for one more year of Star Mazda, personally, but I would say that of Zach Veach, as well. There's also still the possibility we see a smaller team pair with Andretti for some manner of program for next year (ala Conquest this year), so I don't think the book is closed on their announcements just yet.
-Am I ok with Ryan Hunter-Reay running the #1 car next year? The answer is a resounding yes! The #1 is a fine tradition for a champion, and I'm pleased that Andretti and RHR feel the same way. We've haven't had that since Sebastien Bourdais's ChampCar run, so it'll be nice to see it return. The way I look at it, the team and driver have earned it. It's a proud symbol of that accomplishment. Hopefully, the trend will continue in 2014—whether RHR or another driver wins it all.
-As for Marco Andretti moving to the #25 from the #26, perhaps it'll do him some good, and put the demons of this past season(s) to bed.
-Let's state the obvious: Fuzzy's Vodka has been a very, very good partner so far in IndyCar. Their sponsoring of the Triple Crown for next season is another great sign that they continue to increase their involvement. They've already been in Victory Circle once with their driver; now they'll have even more airtime.
-Here's some fun trivia for you: assuming he drives the entire 2013 campaign for Panther/DRR, this will be the first time Oriol Servia has driven two consecutive complete seasons for the same team since he ran in Indy Lights. He's done 1 season, even 1.5 seasons with just one team, but never two full seasons. (We'll count his time with DRR before the merger as the same team). Hopefully, the quintessential veteran journeyman driver has found a home.
-Finally, I wanted to make a brief comment on the upcoming change of ownership at Star Mazda: USF2000 owner Dan Andersen looks to take over, and I'd call that about as close to a best-case scenario as I can conceive for the junior open wheel ladder. Andersen has done a fine, conscientious job with USF2000, and I'd look forward to that same level of expertise and excellence once the ink is dry and he assumes control there. It was disconcerting to hear of the Star Mazda upheaval, but it sounds as if it will all end well. Thank goodness—racing as good as that needs a stable platform and stage.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
IndyCar Notes: A Plethora of Updates
Posted by Zachary Houghton at 7:42 AM
Labels: commentary, Fuzzy's Vodka, IndyCar, Star Mazda
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Any news on Ryan Briscoe? Will he end up with Ganassi?ReplyDelete
Thanks for the updates, Zach!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 23, 2012 at 10:06 PM
There is no possible way that Zach Veach should be in the AA Lights seat over Sage Karam, other than he simply came up with more money and quicker. I hope Sage goes to SSM and spanks them.ReplyDelete
If Briscoe doesn't end up in a seat, it would be a certain sign of the times for IndyCar.
The prize for winning the Lights title needs to ensure an engine lease, tires and enough incentive that Vautier is able to secure a seat.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger contract update
Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:37:23 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers and QB Ben Roethlisberger are working on renegotiating the quarterback's contract, and it is possible the two sides could have an agreement before the end of the week. The contract is not expected to be extended at this point, but that could happen next offseason.
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Steelers | Lawrence Timmons restructuring contract
Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:56:36 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers are restructuring the contract of LB Lawrence Timmons to help get under the league's salary cap.
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REI Minimalist
Great bivy. Kept me dry all night. I do have some…
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: Very Easy
Weight: 1 pound or less
Price Paid: $89
Great bivy. Kept me dry all night. I do have some tiny issues, considering that it was $200 less then the competition it's still a great deal. First, in heavy rain your face gets soaked; I solved this by putting a poncho I found in the Pasatan Wilderness over my face. And if bug net in your face at night bothers you just wear a brimmed hat at night to keep it off your face. This bivy also dries super fast, any rain or condenstaion disappears in minutes.
For those who are considering bivys in general don't use a down bag in them, they pick up the condensation and don't dry out like a synthic bag will. I learned that the hard way.
I have an older REI model and the face hole also lets in water. I thought if I bring a tarp with it will negate all the weight savings and waterproofing in the bivy. I solved the problem by making a small tyvek tarp about 2' x 3' with corner grommets that I hang over just my head between whatever is available or on sticks pushed into the ground. It adds negligible weight but solves the problem.
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I have used this bivy once so far on a three day backpack…
Design: 1 person minimalistic, no pole to keep mesh off face
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: quite easy. Zippers worked fine from inside and outide
Weight: 11 oz
Price Paid: $55 plus tax on sale at REI
I have used this bivy once so far on a three day backpack in the Eastern Sierras around 10,000ft (in July). Due to nice weather predicted, and clear skies I left my tent in the car to lighten my load. Bivy is light, well built, seam sealed and looks nice.
First night was clear and nice sleeping under the stars. I used my TNF Blue Kazoo inside the bivy, a warm hat, and a tent groundcloth. I was quite warm and comfy in the upper 30s. I also used the A16 Insect bivy to keep away mosquitos.
Early second evening, dark clouds came down, and I hurriedly ate my dinner, and moved my ground cloth under some tree shelter. Put my mosquito bivy in place, propped up my hiking poles with rocks. I put my rain jacket as a cover over my face.
It rained for over five hours. I stayed bone dry inside. Just gets you stir crazy, when you cannot really move outside to use the facilities :)
Pros: light weight, well made, kept me dry.
Cons: Face netting stays over the face, and I found it annoying. I did fine using the A16 mosquito bivy (also highly recommended) and my rain jacket.
In the morning, I shook everything, put it out in the sun and dried it before packing onwards.
I have been using a TarpTent Virga (2nd gen floorless)…
Design: bivy
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: very easy, plop it on the ground and get in
Weight: 17 oz.
Price Paid: $89
I have been using a TarpTent Virga (2nd gen floorless) and was interested in augmenting my system with a bivy (i.e. extra warmth and moisture protection for my down bag under the tarp tent). However, I was also interested in getting a bivy to be used on its own (i.e. no additional overhead cover).
The REI product is relatively light (but not even close to the lightest out there), is waterproof, but does not provide a "full envelope" coverage as the face area is mesh only (no fabric). The zippers offer lots of versatility, but also add weight. The opening has no drawstring to tighten around your face. So far I am very pleased with ease of entry/ease of use. I find it plenty stuffy enough with the mesh closed, so I can see why REI didn't go the full closure route.
I have used it in moderate weather with a 30 deg down bag. Slight condensation in the foot area, but not much elsewhere (I could have avoided this by changing socks before bed). Quality is good. I have been in it without overhead cover in a light rain. In this scenario, I just chose to stay out in the rain as the bivy kept my bag dry and the rain on my face didn't bother me that much. In fact the mesh actually caught some of it. I didn't even mind the mesh directly on my face.
I can see a lot of use of this product for fall camping without other shelter. If push comes to shove, I plan to put my breathable rain jacket over the top of the bivy for full weather protection (not the most elegant solution, but it should work).
This bivy sack is awesome and light. It weighs just…
Price Paid: $100
This bivy sack is awesome and light. It weighs just over a pound. It is waterproof nylon ripstop material with a nylon coated bottom. It has four zippers so you can keep your arms out and still keep you dry. It has a no see um mesh that covers your face for the bugs.
I used the bag in my snow cave in march of 2011 and it kept my bag dry but there was a little precipitation on the sack, but my bag was dry but I guess that's why you use a synthetic bag over a down bag.
Overall, I think REI makes some great affordable gear…
Ease of Setup: no set-up required
Weight: 17 ozs. Long, 15 ozs. reg.
Price Paid: $99
Overall, I think REI makes some great affordable gear alternatives, but I can't recommend this bivy if you want a breathable waterproof bivy, particularly if you are going to be using it in warm(above 60 Deg)or humid conditions.
While backpacking Zion NP in 10-50 Deg temps on clear crisp nights with a 12" snow cover using a Tyvek ground cloth, Thermarest 3/4 Prolite 3, and Marmot Helium 15 Deg sleeping bag I experienced condensation, moisture, frost and lite ice on top of the bivy as well as between the inside of the bivy and outside of the sleeping bag.
I assume that water vapor from my breath overloaded the capacity for the bivy fabric(REI Elements laminate) to transport the vapor to the outside of the bivy or the vapor froze within/on the fabric resulting in freezing moisture/vapor inside the bivy. I suspect the moisture/condensation would only increase in humid conditions resulting in a sweat-fest if the bivy was zipped up all the way. Perhaps, usable in the right conditions???
Long and roomy enough for my 200 lb. 6'4" med. frame. 17 ozs long, 15 ozs reg.
I have used this bivy about 20 times over three years.
Design: personal sleep system for mild climates
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: dead simple
Weight: about 25 ounces?
Price Paid: gift
I have used this bivy about 20 times over three years. Day before yesterday, just south of Pinchot Pass in Kings Canyon National Park, the face screen gave up the ghost.
Zipping myself in has always been awkward (37 inch sleeves) and as I did so with my head resting on my synthetic vest as a pillow the screen tore in two parallel places. Duct tape cannot grip it adequately for a repair, and I fear stitching it would only cause a new tear.
June in these moist mountains means gnarly mosquitoes. Mercifully my vest/pillow obscured and plugged the tear zone.
Next night, halfway down the exquisite Sawmill Pass Trail on its final yards next to Hogsback Creek, at substantially lower altitude and much warmer weather, I was forced to use the hot vest/pillow to keep the wretched insects out, sweating for my sins.
REI's inability to match the bivy's fabric and screen's tear strengths more closely has marred an otherwise superb little package.
Prior the foregoing episode I had slept like a baby-never cold, never wet, never harassed by mosquitoes. I grew-up sleeping in bedrolls made from burro hairpads and blankets rolled in canvas. The bivy concept is very close, if only the screen didn't rip.
I always leave this bivy in my bag. It helps with…
Design: hiking, climbing, backpacking, snowcaves and igloos
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: no setup
Weight: about 15 ounces
Price Paid: $90
I always leave this bivy in my bag. It helps with condensation build up inside the tent, but it works great outside too. I have used it on mountaineering trips, and it works pretty well. The mesh face is annoying, cuz it can get wet through there, but for 90 bucks, I'm not gonna complain. I found that by using my hard shell around the mesh part of the face, the bivy works great. I wouldn't use it on a big wall, but for anything else, this is the stuff. oh yeh, it's super light. Almost as small and light as my jacket.
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- Circa £40,000 p.a. OTE £25,000
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A Lunch Break That Doubles As a Workout
By Clemens Bomsdorf
I love lunch. I also love dancing. Usually the first takes place while sometime around noon. The latter typically happens 12 hours later and, even if it's the slowest of dances, one has to move, which makes it hard to eat. You can't have everything.
But then, about two months ago, during a visit to the Wall Street Journal's Stockholm bureau, I planned to grab lunch with some colleagues I hadn't seen in a while. Instead of a sandwich and soda, we went out for an hour-long turn on the dance floor.
The brainchild of Molly Ränge, a project manager at Stockholm-based digital-childrens' game maker Toca Boca, Lunch Beat is a one-hour session in which people get together to dance when they otherwise would be running errands, checking Facebook, swallowing a sandwich or skipping the meal altogether.
As we approached the Kulturhuset complex in the heart of the Swedish capital, we heard the familiar bass of dance music pounding inside the building, despite the fact that it was barely noon on a workday.
Once inside, we encountered a pair of female DJs spinning records while hundreds of lunchtime revelers spread out over the dance floor.
Upon arrival, it didn't take long to drop my inhibitions and jump into the mix. It helped that the Wall Street Journal's Nordic bureau chief was grooving alongside me.
Since 2010, Ms. Ränge has seen her idea mushroom from a small outing with friends to a way for people around the world to let off steam.
"It started with gathering some friends in a garage," she said recently during a chat in Stockholm. "I just wanted to combine my two greatest passions – dancing and hard work." The way she sees it, "dancing during your work day brings certain energy and joy which people can take with them to the job again."
(I'm not sure that dancing at lunch made me more productive over the course of the rest of the day. But actually I don't care. I was in it for the pure pleasure.)
Ms. Ränge's concept has mushroomed into a global hit, with more than 150 Lunch Beats taking place in cities ranging from Rome to Hamburg, London to Istanbul. Events have even been staged at the Frankfurt airport. They don't happen everyday, but occur periodically in Stockholm and other cities – like Malmo, Uppsala and Gothenberg – in cafes, clubs and other venues.
In the U.S., Lunch Beats have sprung-up in a handful of spots, including Sacramento, Cleveland, Queens, N.Y. and Colorado Springs.
Ms. Ränge has a handful of rules for those attending or those wanting to start their own. Among them: events are marketed publicly, doors are opened for everyone, sessions should last an hour, and venues should be free of spectators. One rule is most important, however: Dancing is mandatory.


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Sony Says PS4 Sales Top 5 Million
In a much needed boost for the struggling Japanese electronics giant, Sony said sales of its PlayStation 4 game console topped 5.3 million units as of Feb. 8.
Surprisingly, Sony beat its goal to sell more than 5 million units world-wide by March even ahead of PS4's long-awaited debut for Japanese fans Saturday. The game console was first launched in North America in mid-November followed by Europe, Latin America and other parts of Asia, with Japan being the very last on the waiting list.
"The PS4 system's momentum just keeps growing stronger," Andrew House, the head of Sony's videogame division, said in a statement Tuesday.
Strong global sales of PS4 is one of the few bright spots for Sony, which recently warned investors that it expects to incur a loss of $1.1 billion for the full year through March. The Japanese company blamed hefty charges for restructuring its loss-making personal computer and televisions businesses, including a reduction of 5,000 jobs.
Over the past six months, Sony has lowered its annual sales target for most of its electronics products ranging from TVs, PCs, digital cameras to video cameras. In the most recent quarter, the company even cut its sales target for smartphones, one of the few remaining areas where sales had been strong.
But sales of the new PS4 consoles are beating analyst expectations. For its fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, revenue for Sony's game division jumped 65% from a year earlier to 441.8 billion yen ($4.3 billion), while operating profit nearly quadrupled to Y18 billion.
Rival Microsoft hasn't yet released a comparable figure on how sales of its Xbox One – which also debuted in November – stood in relation to Sony's. In January, the company said sales had topped 3 million units through the end of last year. But Microsoft's hardware sales are also likely to be boosted by the forthcoming title "Titanfall," which is exclusive to Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.
For Sony, the PS4 momentum is likely to continue for now with fans in its home market eagerly waiting to get a hold of the consoles. The company is also preparing for a summer release of PlayStation Now, a new online service that will allow PlayStation 3 games to be played on PS4 and the Vita hand-held. The service would eventually stream high-end videogames to TVs, smartphones and other devices.


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Challenges to the Obama administration's healthcare reform program are likely to create uncertainties about whether new fees and policies will be implemented as planned. The alternative is that manufacturers may have to pay stiffer rebates and taxes without the benefit of gaining millions of additional customers as part of a reformed affordable-access health-insurance system. The conventional wisdom is that President Obama has one year to enact any new legislation or establish new programs before the political infighting becomes even more intense leading up to the 2012 Presidential elections.
FEES FIRSTThe Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) has to be reauthorized by Oct 1, 2012, in order for FDA to continue collecting nearly $700 million in fees to support the review process for drugs and biologics. Although that legislative deadline may seem far away, the FDA wants to have a PDUFA V plan ready to present to Congress this fall to ensure passage by summer 2012; failure to reauthorize user fees on time could theoretically force FDA to lay off hundreds of staffers and shut down its drug review process.
In April 2010, FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) launched a two-year process for revising PDUFA. CDER Director Janet Woodcock noted that 65% of human drug review funding comes from user fees, a situation that some critics claim makes the agency overly dependent on industry. Yet, despite some qualms about the current program, no one suggests that the FDA curtail any activities or cancel the fees.
Bio/pharmaceutical companies offered general support for user fees, while pointing out that multiple postmarketing requirements are slowing down the drug-review process and undermining approval timeframes. Patient advocates, pharmacists, and doctors agreed that the proliferation of risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS) made drug development more costly and complicated prescribing and dispensing. Consumer groups focused more on direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug advertising, seeking user fee support for mandatory pre-review of DTC advertisements, clearer prescribing information, better protection of patients in clinical trials, and more comparative studies to ensure that new drugs are superior to those already on the market.
FDA has been discussing these and other issues at meetings with manufacturers, patient and consumer groups, healthcare professionals and academic experts, as part of a broad, transparent consultative process required by the FDA Amendments Act (FDAAA) of 2007. A key FDA goal for PDUFA V is to gain more flexibility in meeting review timeframes responding to sponsor meeting requests. The agency has proposed extending the review clock for more complex applications such as those with REMS, those that require advisory committee meetings, or those that involve inspections of foreign manufacturing facilities. But manufacturers fear that most new drug application (NDAs) would qualify for extensions under these criteria.
The overarching issue is to what extent industry fees should fund FDA initiatives to improve drug development and regulatory science. FDA proposes to tap fees to increase staff consultations on Quality by Design and other complex manufacturing issues, on innovative clinical trial designs, on using biomarkers in drug development and for standardizing electronic submissions. Additional resources also could support the Sentinel active surveillance system, standards for meta-analysis, biomarker qualification, development of treatments for rare diseases, and improved dose selection and drug-safety assessments. But this year's fee to process a NDA with clinical data already exceeds $1.5 million, up from $1.17 million in 2008, and manufacturers are wary that expanding the pool of activities supported by PDUFA would boost industry outlays disproportionately.
Many of these issues will be addressed by Congress as it crafts a broader FDA reform bill that includes PDUFA reauthorization. As with FDAAA, this "must-pass" legislation will be a prime candidate to carry measures establishing a host of new FDA policies and programs: curbs on drug advertising, expanded drug reimportation, ban on pay-for-delay deals between innovator and generic drug makers, refinements to the REMS program, new requirements that drugs demonstrate comparative superiority, and enhanced FDA authority to pull drugs off the market and to issue subpoenas are some of the possibilities.


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Enjoy the taste of this Spanish Tapas Pepper picked fresh from your own garden. Chilli Pepper 'Padron' is variable in heat but ideally picked small and green for the lowest levels of heat. As the chillies get larger and mature to red, the heat increases. Chilli Pepper 'Padron' is excellent added to stir fries, stuffed or grilled. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 40cm (16").
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Capsicum annuum, Chili Pepper, Chilli Pepper 'Meek and Mild'This exceptionally mild variety is suitable for even the most delicate of tastebuds. The large, shiny, bottle-green fruits are mildly pungent with a tinge of sweetness making them ideal for stuffing and roasting. Fully ripe red fruits can be used for powders and sauces. Suitable for greenhouse or outdoor cultivation, Chilli Pepper 'Poblana Ancho' will produce generous yields throughout the summer. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 50cm (20").
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Seriously, what in the FUCK is wrong with you all? Has GLP let all common sense just fly out the fucking window? Who cares about the vote! Nobody cares who you voted for.
The only thing people should care about on this site is IF YOU VOTED, and than they should proceed to tell you everything that is wrong with it.
Apparently your brainwashed heads are stuck so far up your McDonalds-shitting asses, you have no clarity in your thoughts, whatsoever. Call me unamerican, call me what you will, but HERE are the facts, FOOLS!
- Your vote does not count.
- Voting is submission to Tyranny.
- Voting is an act of tolerance, not an act of support. (few will understand this)
- When you vote, you not only cast a paper ballot; you confirm that you approve of the system and those who run it - corruption and all.
- Voting is old school, outdated and defunct. It's only existent for traditional purposes, because regardless of who wins, the show never, EVER changes.
- Voting is a written, personal contribution to murder, thievery, bribery, war, and everything the government does wrong. If your vote counts for anything, it is for ignorance due to this simple fact.
- Voting has NEVER changed anything major for the better. All of the "could have(s), would have(s), and will(s) are purely hypothetical bullshit that mean nothing.
- Your vote provides consent. That consent is what fuels our slavery to the government, allows them to be in control and tells them "hey, I'm fucking stupid and I haven't figured out that this is all a big scam, yet."
- Your vote alone, all by itself, show's massive amounts of ignorance. The most intelligent thinkers of all time WERE NOT VOTERS, because they knew and understood the hypocrisy involved with voting. They refused to provide their consent to war, murder, high crime and economic rape. Only those who understand the way the system works - for real - will understand this.
- Once elected, that president RARELY EVER makes any of the changes he swore to make. It's always the opposite, filled with bullshit excuses and sugar-coated with public aid.
- The Electoral College
- The fact that you had no say in choosing the candidates themselves.
- You're likely voting on one to two major factors, which will most likely receive NO attention. So, all in all, you're voting based on a politician's opinion.
- Abortion has not been outlawed, guns have not been outlawed, medicare has not been dumped, social security has not been dumped and healthcare has not been improved, EVER, regardless of who is in office.
- Since the very first president, people have been expecting their whole life to turn around with a single vote. It never has. Fluctuations in quality of life will always remain and the majority will never be happy. However, after over 100 years and countless presidents, you feed into the propaganda that "he will change it all!".. And in the end, he never does.. Just look at Obama - all he needs is "4 more years" to create "hope".. Fuck him. It doesn't matter what he does, nor anyone else, nothing will change for the average worker. NOTHING. Things will only get harder and the illusion will grow deeper.
I'm sorry, but if you voted, you are totally 190% an ignorant fucking idiot. You deserve to remain a slave because you have failed to educate yourself on world affairs, government policy and the REAL way that the world turns. The public side of politics is nothing more than a soap opera and once you realize it you will know that you are correct, without question.
If you voted today, lick my fucking balls. Thanks a lot for refusing to be aware of what's going on. Thanks a lot for making it harder for those who try our asses off to teach you. Thanks for proving that you're nothing more than a shit-eating sheep with ZERO intellect and the intelligence of.......... a fucking slave.
Voters are the MOST UNAMERICAN OF ALL - because a REAL american would see right through this shit-show. A real american would know instantly when things are fucked up and would see clearly who is at fault.
Today, you voters are ALL at fault. You are the pathway to our demise. Enjoy eating the blood-stained shit from the bottom of the government boot as they trample over your face in the pursuit of the almighty and highly over-rated DOLLAR.
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CINCINNATI -- Technically, Tim Lincecum got the win on Wednesday.
But as far as his teammates are concerned, he ought to get credit for a save.
Lincecum's 41/3 innings of sparkling relief helped preserve an 8-3 victory in Game 4 and also gave the Giants' top late-inning options -- Sergio Romo, Javy Lopez and Jeremy Affeldt -- a much-needed day off.
"Now, we have our No. 1 guy (Matt Cain) on the mound and we've got everybody rested," reliever George Kontos said. "We're looking pretty good."
Banished to the bullpen because of his crummy regular season, Lincecum has made the best of what could have been an awkward situation in the playoffs. Over two relief outings in this National League Division Series against the Cincinnati Reds, he has allowed one run in 61/3 innings
Lincecum has eight strikeouts -- and zero walks.
He pitched so well, in fact, that Bruce Bochy said he would consider giving the two-time Cy Young winner another crack at the rotation should the Giants advance.
"I think you have to (think about it)," the Giants manager said. "He stepped up and did a terrific job. ... When you're on a stage like this, you're hoping somebody steps up. And Timmy did that tonight."
Lincecum, a four-time All-Star, could have sulked about being relegated to the bullpen. Instead, Wednesday's winning pitcher said he has embraced the idea of being a middle reliever.
"Right now, I feel like times are different," Lincecum said. "We're playing to get to the NLCS and further. So I feel that, with that motivation, I don't think about the difference between starting and being in a bullpen situation.
"It's just that I've got to get my outs and do my job."
Lincecum inherited a jam when he entered in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Reds had runners at first and second and two out as the Giants clung to a 3-2 lead.
Looking more like the Goose than The Freak, the right-hander promptly snuffed the rally by striking out Ryan Ludwick on a changeup.
Bochy had found an ideal matchup: Ludwick was 3 for 23 (.130) with 11 strikeouts in his career against Lincecum.
"We knew Timmy would play a critical role in this series like he did tonight," Bochy said. "I love a man like this who had the talent he has and who buys into what we're doing.
"He said, 'I just want to do anything I can to help the ballclub win.' "
Kontos was among the least surprised to see how Lincecum has handled the conversion to the bullpen. He was Lincecum's teammate in the 2005 Cape Cod League. To limit his innings after a long college season, Lincecum served as the team's closer.
"He was nasty," Kontos recalled. "He was throwing in the triple-digits (mph) and striking everybody out."
Another trait in Lincecum's favor: He can get loose in the blink of an eye, as he showed during his Game 2 outing in AT&T Park. Kontos said he once got loose in four pitches but "I think (Lincecum) beat me the other day. He's fortunate to have a rubber arm like that."
Lincecum said his arm remains so strong that he did not rule himself out for Game 5, even after throwing 55 pitches (42 strikes).
He was sitting next to outfielder Angel Pagan when someone asked him if he would be available on Thursday.
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Shelley, I would say yes but if your doctor said no running then probably not. My doctor told me no restrictions on any activity. You might want to give your doc a call. Also, I'm surprised your shots hurt so much. Did they not numb your foot first?
I think I'm having alcohol injection SUCCESS!!! After my third shot on Tuesday I hit the treadmill today and for the first time in months I had no pain. That was such a welcome relief. I'm still having some pain when I turn my foot certain ways when walking but not on the treadmill! : )
Happy-They did use lidocaine, but since it was injected right into the nerve, it hurt that much. He says the next one shouldn't be so painful. BTW, I shouldn't have biked today. I took a face first fall and now have a gash on my nose and everything hurts except my foot!! PT tomorrow, so I will ask if the biking is okay.
I guess I have been lucky. I have been able to control my Morton's Neuroma by doing the following:
I avoid walking on hard surfaces with my bare feet. I always wear slippers or soft in-house shoes.
I cut a 1" hole in the insole of my shoe just under the end of the metatarsal where the neuroma is located so the neuroma is unsupported.
I started the laces on my shoes at the third eyelet up from the bottom so that the toe-box is very loose.
I also shopped for shoes that had netting around the sides of the toe box with no leather so that the toe box was basically open.
Hope this helps,
So I've had this for about 6 years and just learning what is it is since I've now hit the 2-mile mark where the numbness and pain start versus the 6-mile I could comfortably count on previously.
I did just visit the pod dr. who suggests cort shots, fine.
But my real question is are there any open-toed running shoes out there that would be an option as well? Does anyone know?
I can't believe I found this thread. I've been SUFFERING with this darn Morton's for almost 2 years. It's now so bad I can barely walk. Had 2 cortesone shots, no success so far, BUT i think the doc shot between the wrong toes. What a mess this is.
Thanks all for their posts.
SBDon-Maybe you should get a 2nd opinion and possibly PT. Have you had an MRI? I have been going to PT for the past 2 weeks and although I don't know if it's been helping (since I also had a shot beforehand) it sure makes my foot feel good for awhile. I may be getting another shot this coming Monday.
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SBDon-Maybe you should get a 2nd opinion and possibly PT. Have you had an MRI? I have been going to PT for the past 2 weeks and although I don't know if it's been helping (since I also had a shot beforehand) it sure makes my foot feel good for awhile. I may be getting another shot this coming Monday.
I have to agree wholeheartedly. These are your feet we're talking about, you don't want to take any chances with a doctor you don't feel confident with.
Shelley, how are you feeling since your accident? And what did your PT say about biking?
I had my fourth alcohol injection today and am seeing a steady improvement. My doctor asked me if I was still having pain when I pushed my gas pedal and I'm not...that is such a relief! I'm guessing I will still have to have a few more injections but they do seem to be working.
Happy-Thanks for asking. My nose is still a bit sore, but other than that, I've been back on the bike. I didn't ask the therapist about biking. I see the pod on. Monday hopefully for another injection. I really think the PT isn't helping much, only the shot. It stops hurting for the remainder of the day after PT, but then the next morning, I can feel it again when I walk. More PT this afternoon, I'll see if it helps. If it doesn't I'm going to ask the pod on Monday if maybe I should stop going. I think it's a waste of $$.
Mr T had good luck with ethanol injections. You might want to try a doctor who has experience with those. It doesn't require the long time off that surgery does. Cortisone is great short term, but it doesn't destroy the neuroma like the ethanol injections or surgery.
Ugh, today is my first day back after neuroma surgery (not Morton's, mine was between the second and third toes) but I'm having the beginning of Morton's on my other foot.
For mine, I just wear super-cushy flip flops from Wal-mart ($7) when at home, I run using a cushioned stability shoe with cushy orthotics, and after a run I try to stay off my feet for an hour. I also tape together my second and third toes on both feet for running and that works surprisingly well.
SOMEBODY MAY WANT YOU TO SHORTEN MEDITARSALS IN ADDITION TO REMOVING THE NEUROMA. I had this done, and it was very painful and I'm not sure it was worth it. It kept me off my feet for several months.
Good luck.
skull-Interesting about the taping. I may try that. I have a pod appointment tomorrow and will ask him about taping.
My foot is very sore this morning from yesterday's injection. The pod was surprised I actually asked for the shot. No more PT, since it wasn't helping and as far as I'm concerned was a waste of time and money. I go again in 12 days for another appt.
Shelley, did you get the alcohol/cortisone combo shot again? My first and second alcohol shots made my foot sore that day and the next.
I may have to skip my next injection as I wrecked my car today (bummer). I hope going slightly over the two weeks won't hurt my treatment because it does seem to be working.
Happy-So sorry to hear about your accident! Yes, I did get the cort/alcohol injection. Today the foot is just a tiny bit sore.
My foot is progressively starting to hurt more. I actually wonder if my biking is aggravating it. I might as well start running with the way it's feeling. I go for another shot on the 12th. Maybe the PT was helping after all....
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by John Ray » Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:26 pm
this is a call for all members that can offer their assistance for this upcoming race at the end of the month. we will be needing workers on fri, sat, and sun. this is an important race for our club, we are hosting this event and want to be the talk of the series. we certainly know how to pull this off, but we will need the help of any persons that can help. this is a paid work day event, one way or the other. if you can help call john ray or bob schabel.
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Please put me down for something after 12:00 on Sat and anytime on Sunday.
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Randy: "Argo" would appear to have a lock, but I speculate there will be a "Crash"-like upset with the stately "Lincoln" swooping in for the win. The trophy really should be handed to the topical, riveting "Zero Dark Thirty." But it's just way too controversial for Oscar.
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Charlie: If the man who played Lincoln, Daniel Day-Lewis, somehow loses, it will rank as one of the biggest upsets in Oscar history. Not going to happen.
Randy: Can you say slam dunk? A deserving Daniel Day-Lewis will win. If not, expect the horsemen of the apocalypse to come galloping in, and James Franco and Anne Hathaway get invited back as hosts. Yet I'd vote for a tie, or reward -- by the slimmest of margins -- to "The Master's" Joaquin Phoenix. There was a real Method and acting genius to his madness.
Best actress
Charlie: Jennifer Lawrence ("Silver Linings Playbook") has surged ahead of Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty") in what had been a two-woman race. I prefer Chastain's performance, but Lawrence is a very worthy winner. A spoiler alert: 85-year-old Emmanuelle Riva from "Amour" has come on strong late and beat both Lawrence and Chastain at the BAFTIs.
Randy: Even though her Meryl Streep joke at the Golden Globes ridiculously rubbed some the wrong way, Jennifer Lawrence ("Silver Linings Playbook") will receive her first Oscar. It's impossible not to adore her. That said, Naomi Watts as a fearless mom surviving a horrifying disaster in "The Impossible" had the tougher job, even more so than the passionate Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty"), the dying Emmanuelle Riva ("Amour) and the resilient Quvenzhane Wallis ("Beasts of the Southern Wild").
Best supporting actor
Charlie: This is a killer category and any one of four nominees Tommy Lee Jones ("Lincoln"), Alan Arkin ("Argo"), Christoph Waltz ("Django Unchained") and Robert De Niro ("Silver Linings Playbook") -- could grab the gold with Jones something of a favorite. The one nominee who doesn't stand a chance -- Philip Seymour Hoffman ("The Master") is the one who should win.
Randy: Each performance -- "Lincoln's" Tommy Lee Jones, "Argo's" Alan Arkin, "Django Unchained's" Christoph Waltz, "Silver Linings Playbook's" Robert De Niro and "The Master's" Philip Seymour Hoffman -- have merits. But my will and should win is Jones, scene-stealing tremendous as the game-changing grouch Thaddeus Stevens.
Best supporting actress
Charlie: This is another category filled with top-flight performances. But Anne Hathaway's wrenching "I Dreamed A Dream" in "Les Miserables" is a scene for the ages and such worthy contenders as Sally Field ("Lincoln") and Helen Hunt ("The Sessions") don't stand a chance.
Randy: Anne Hathaway chopped off her hair, faked the loss of dentures and then belted out the goose-pimply show stopper in "Les Miserable." This is her J-Hud moment, plain and simple. Unfortunately, it eclipses the better and certainly more naked realness of Helen Hunt's sex surrogate in "The Sessions." And don't get me started about Sally Field, too over-the-top as the troubled Mary Todd Lincoln.
Charlie: With Ben Affleck ("Argo") and Kathryn Bigelow ("Zero Dark Thirty") inexplicably snubbed, this is Steven Spielberg's race to lose, and he is certainly deserving. If you're looking for a spoiler, there's Michael Haneke, whose "Amour" is considered a masterpiece of filmmaking by many in the movie industry.
Randy: The absence of "Argo's" Ben Affleck and "Zero Dark Thirty's" Kathryn Bigelow make this less of a legitimate race. No matter. This will be Steven Spielberg's time once more, even though he made some bad calls at the beginning and end of "Lincoln." Michael Haneke ("Amour") could upset, but his brilliant feat of directing was so claustrophobic, it'll turn off voters. I'd hand the trophy to "Beasts of the Southern Wild's" Benh Zeitlin. He created the unique vision and drew out stunning performances from a novice cast, all the while being constrained by a shoestring budget.
Best animated film
Charlie: I'm not sure exactly why but something tells me the engaging "Wreck-It Ralph" will edge out Pixar's "Brave" as the Academy choice. Tim Burton's "Frankenweenie" is a truly unique bit of filmmaking -- probably too unique for Academy voters.
Randy: Pixar's gorgeously animated but colorlessly scripted "Brave" could hit the bull's-eye, but I'm expecting the clever "Wreck-It Ralph" to have its game face on come Sunday. The risk-taker "ParaNorman" should win.
Best original screenplay
Charlie: Mark Boal's "Zero Dark Thirty" appears to be the front-runner after winning the Writers Guild of America award. But its two toughest competitors -- Michael Haneke's powerful script for "Amour" and Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" -- were ineligible. Either one could be a spoiler, and I'd cast my ballot (if I had one) for "Amour "to be the first foreign language film to win in this category since Pedro Almodóvar won for "Talk to Her" in 2002.
Randy: "Zero Dark Thirty's" Mark Boal triggered a debate about torture and riled Capitol Hill. Beyond all that, his screenplay was substantial, complex and intelligent -- it should but won't take home the statue. So expect the distinctive, erratic scribe Quentin Tarantino to ride off with the prize for "Django Unchained."
Best adapted screenplay
Charlie: Tony Kushner's script for "Lincoln" was smart, moving and surprisingly funny. It deserves the win. But Chris Terrio's script for "Argo" was a surprise WGA winner, and with all the momentum behind "Argo," it could sneak in.
Randy: No contest. Acclaimed playwright Tony Kushner is a master craftsman with words, and "Lincoln" achieved greatness because of his beautifully honed script and powerhouse performances.


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This flat yarn is created by taking cotton and wrapping it with polyamide. The contrast created by the slight difference in color and sheen of the two fibers just stunning. Gedifra Amara is great for both garments and accessories! Made in Italy.
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I loved working with this yarn!Very pretty, and a nice hand, not slippery or splitty.
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I love all the yarn I purchased. Color is the main reason and easy to crochet with.
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I loved this yarn. I made 4 sweaters with it. I found, however, that the Mandarin did not go as far as the Khaki in yardage. I then found that the Yellow/Green skeins were full of pieces knotted together or just wound together so that I kept ending up with 3 or more pieces making up a skein. I was very disappointed and would not purchase Amara again. I think WEBS should avoid selling products that have defects like those I encountered.
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Bought this in two colors. Easy to knit, but a little stiff. If drape isn't a concern, I would highly recommend this yarn. I purchased it for open weave summer sweaters. Because it's a little stiff, it won't stretch out like so many other summer yarns do on open weave summer sweaters.


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Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training can be given by any person
authorized by the council, including a BSA Aquatics resource person, a unit
leader with aquatics skill, or any other person with aquatics knowledge or
experience whom the local council has approved.
Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum
of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment
card (No. 34243) with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan.
One of the best opportunities for Safe Swim Defense training is in summer
camp. The eight defenses are:
Reference: Safe Swim Defense, No. 34370 and in the Online Learning Center
The swimmer test demonstrates the minimum level of swimming ability required for safe deep-water swimming. The various components of the test evaluate the several skills essential to this minimum level of swimming ability:
Jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth. Swim 75 yards in a
strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke,
breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting
backstroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least
one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.
The test administrator must objectively evaluate the individual performance of the test, and in so doing should keep in mind the purpose of each test element.
Reference: Swimming and Lifesaving merit badge pamphlets
Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to starting place.
The entry and turn serve the same purpose as in the swimmer test. The swimming can be done with any stroke, but no underwater swimming is permitted. The stop assures that the swimmer can regain a stroke if it is interrupted. The test demonstrates that the beginning swimmer is ready to learn deepwater skills and has the minimum ability required for safe swimming in a confined area in which shallow water, sides, or other support is less than 25 feet from any point in the water.
The Safe Swim Defense applies to swimming at the beach, private or public pool, wilderness pond, stream, lake, or anywhere Scouts swim. Here are some additional points for the pool and the surf.
Pool#151;If the swimming activity is in a public facility where others are using the pool at the same time, and the pool operator provides guard personnel, there may be no need for additional designation of Scout lifeguards and lookout.
The buddy system is critically important, however, even in a public pool. Remember, even in a crowd, you are alone without protection if no one is attentive to your circumstances.
The rule that people swim only in water suited to their ability and with others of similar ability applies in a pool environment. Most public pools divide shallow and deep water, and this may be sufficient for defining appropriate swimming areas. If not, the supervisor should clearly indicate to the participating Scouts the appropriate areas of the public facility. Although such procedures add a margin of safety, their use may not always be practical when the swim activity is conducted at a public facility where non-Scouts are present. A responsible adult supervisor, who understands his or her responsibility and the elements of safety, can exercise discretion regarding certain procedures while maintaining safety.
The surf swimming environment — with its wave action, currents, tides, undertow, runouts, and sea pests like stinging jellyfish — requires precautions for safe swimming that aren't necessary in other environments. A swimmer's physical condition is very important and should enable the swimmer to recover footing in waves, swim vigorously for at least five minutes without becoming exhausted, and remain calm and in control when faced with unexpected conditions.
Designated swimming areas are marked by flags or pennants that are easily
seen. Beginners and nonswimmers are positioned inshore from the standing
lifeguards equipped with reach poles. Better swimmers are permitted seaward
of the lifeguard but must remain shoreward of anchored marker buoys. The
lifeguard-to-swimmer ratio should always be 1-to-10, with a rescue team
that is supplied with a rescue tube or torpedo buoy and stationed at the
beach area.
Safety Afloat has been developed to promote boating and boating safety and
to set standards for safe unit activity afloat. Before a BSA group may
engage in an excursion, expedition, or trip on the water (canoe, raft,
sailboat, motorboat, rowboat, floating in an inner tube, or other craft), adult
leaders for such activity must complete Safety Afloat Training, No. 34159, have
a commitment card, No. 34242, with them, and be dedicated to full compliance
with all ninepoints of Safety Afloat.
1. Qualified Supervision
All activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult
age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the
well-being and safety of the children in his or her care, who is experienced
and qualified in the particular watercraft skills and equipment involved in
the activity, and who is committed to compliance with the nine points of BSA
Safety Afloat. One such supervisor is required for each 10 people, with a
minimum of two adults for any one group. At least one supervisor must be age
21 or older, and the remaining supervisors must be age 18 or older. All
supervisors must complete BSA Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense training and
rescue training for the type of watercraft to be used in the activity, and at
least one must be trained in CPR. It is strongly recommended that all units
have at least one adult or older youth member currently trained as a BSA
Lifeguard to assist in the planning and conducting of all activity
For Cub Scouts: The ratio of adult supervisors to participants is one
to five.
2. Physical Fitness
All persons must present evidence of fitness by a complete health history
from a physician, parent, or legal guardian. Adjust all supervision, discipline,
and protection to anticipate any risks associated with individual health
conditions. In the event of any significant health conditions, a medical
evaluation by a physician should be required by the adult leader.
3. Swimming Ability
A person who has not been classified as a "swimmer" may ride as a passenger
in a rowboat or motorboat with an adult swimmer, or in a canoe, raft, or
sailboat with an adult who is trained as a lifeguard or a lifesaver by a
recognized agency. In all other circumstances, the person must be a swimmer
to participate in an activity afloat. Swimmers must pass this test:
Jump feetfirst into water over your head. Swim
75 yards in a strong manner using one
or more of the following strokes:�sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or
crawl; then
swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100
yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn.
After completing the swim, rest by floating. This qualification test
should be renewed annually.
4. Personal Flotation Equipment
Properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs)
must be worn by all persons engaged in activity on the open water (rowing,
canoeing, sailing, boardsailing, motorboating, waterskiing, rafting, tubing,
kayaking, and surfboarding). Type II and III PFDs are recommended.
5. Buddy System
All activity afloat necessitates using the buddy system. Not only must every
individual have a buddy, but every craft should have a "buddy boat" when on the
6. Skill Proficiency
All participants in activity afloat must be trained and experienced in
watercraft handling skills, safety, and emergency procedures. (a) For unit
activity on white water, all participants must complete special training by
a BSA Aquatics Instructor or qualified whitewater specialist. (b) Powerboat
operators must be able to meet requirements for the Motorboating merit badge
or equivalent. (c) Except for whitewater and powerboat operation as noted
above, either a minimum of three hours' training and supervised practice or
meeting requirements for "basic handling tests" is required for all float
trips or open-water excursions using unpowered craft. (d) Motorized personal
watercraft, such as the Jet Ski® and SeaDoo®, are not authorized for use in
Scouting aquatics, and their use should not be permitted in or near BSA program
For Cub Scouts:�Canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and rafting for Cub Scouts
(including Webelos Scouts) are to be limited to council/district events on
flat water ponds or controlled lake areas free of powerboats and sailboats.
Prior to recreational canoeing and kayaking, Cub Scouts are to be instructed
in basic handling skills and safety practices.
7. Planning
For Cub Scouts:�Cub Scout canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and rafting do not
include "trips" or "expeditions" and are not to be conducted on running water
(i.e., rivers or streams); therefore, some procedures are inapplicable.
Suitable weather requires clear skies, no appreciable wind, and warm air
and water.
8. Equipment
All equipment must be suited to the craft, to water conditions, and to the
individual; must be in good repair; and must satisfy all state and federal
requirements. Spare equipment or repair materials must be carried. Appropriate
rescue equipment must be available for immediate use.
9. Discipline
All participants should know, understand, and respect the rules and procedures
for safe unit activity afloat. The applicable rules should be presented and
learned prior to the outing, and should be reviewed for all participants at
the water's edge just before the activity begins. When Scouts know and understand
the reasons for the rules, they will observe them. When fairly and impartially
applied, rules do not interfere with the fun. Rules for safety, plus common
sense and good judgment, keep the fun from being interrupted by tragedy.
Note: For cruising vessels (excluding rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and rafts, but
including sailboats and powerboats greater than 20 feet long) used in
adult-supervised unit activities by a chartered Venturing crew/ship specializing
in watercraft operations, or used in adult-supervised program activity in
connection with any high-adventure program or other activity under the direct
sponsorship and control of the National Council, the standards and procedures
in the Sea Scout Manual may be substituted for the Safety Afloat standards.
Reference: Safety Afloat, No. 34368 and in the Online Learning Center
Properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be worn by all persons engaged in activity on the open water (rowing, canoeing, sailing, boardsailing, motorboating, waterskiing, rafting, tubing, and kayaking).
Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved equipment (types I, II, or III) is acceptable for use in Scouting aquatics. Ski belts are not acceptable. Scouts and unit leaders should learn which type is appropriate for each specific circumstance and how to wear and check for proper fit.
Swimming activity in turbid water should be limited to surface swimming. Turbid water exists when a 12-inch white disk at the depth of 3 feet is not visible from above the surface of the water. Underwater swimming, headfirst entry (except for racing dives), and board diving are not permitted in turbid water. Supervised instruction in lifesaving skills and surface diving may be conducted in confined areas of turbid water not exceeding 8 feet in depth and free of bottom hazards.
Snorkeling and scuba skills are taught and practiced only in clear water. Clear water exists when a 12-inch disk at a depth of 8 feet is visible from above the surface of the water.
Primary references: Tours and Expeditions, No. 33737 and Health and Safety Guide, No. 34415
BSA Lifeguard training has been established to provide units (packs, troops, teams, crews, and ships) with qualified individuals within their own membership to give knowledgeable supervision for activities on or in the water. The first standard in the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat guidelines establishes a need for qualified supervision. An adult currently trained as a BSA Lifeguard or an adult leader assisted by a Scout holding BSA Lifeguard training meets this requirement. To enroll in the BSA Lifeguard course, you must be at least 14 years of age or have completed the eighth grade. The latest requirements for BSA Lifeguard training are included on the application form, No. 34435A. Every unit leader is encouraged to become trained or to be certain that at least one youth or adult member of the unit has such training.
Reference: BSA Lifeguard Counselor Guide, No. 34536
Swimming areas should be large enough to avoid crowding (minimum of 40 square feet per swimmer). Note the following in accordance with Safe Swim Defense rules. Mark off the area for three groups: not more than 3.5 feet deep for nonswimmers; from shallow water to just over the head for beginners; deep water not more than 12 feet for swimmers.
"Diving" refers to any water entry where the feet are not making first contact with the water. "Elevated entry" refers to any water entry from a height more than 18 inches above the water. According to BSA Safe Swim Defense standards, no diving or swimming activity of any kind is done in water with a depth greater than 12 feet.
All water entry must be feetfirst where the water has less than 7 feet of unobstructed depth. A leaping entry is recommended where water is at or above head level; a step-down or jump-down entry from a sitting position is recommended for shallower water.
No diving is permitted in water with less than 7 feet of unobstructed depth. Diving is permitted in clear water over 7 feet deep from a dock, pier, or platform that is no more than 18 inches above the water surface. For elevated entry from 18 inches high but less than 40 inches above the water surface, clear and unobstructed water depth must be at least 9 feet. The water must be clear enough to enable supervisory and guard personnel to see the diver at the deepest part of the plunge.
Board diving is permitted only from boards, mounted on a fixed (not floating) platform or deck, no more than 40 inches (approximately 1 meter) above the water surface. Clear water depth below the board should be 9 to 12 feet. A guard or supervisor should be positioned where the diver can be seen at all times beneath the surface. There should be no other surface or underwater activity or obstruction for at least 15 feet on either side of the board and 25 feet in front of the board. Diving should always be done straight ahead from the board, never to the sides.
Any elevated entry from a height greater than 40 inches must be feetfirst and only from a fixed platform or solid footing no more than 60 inches above the water surface. Clear water depth should be 10 to 12 feet. Other protective measures and distances are the same as for board diving.
Any person possessing, displaying, or using scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) in connection with any Scouting-related activity must either be currently certified by, or enrolled in a training course authorized by the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), or Scuba Schools International (SSI). These agencies are recognized by the Boy Scouts of America for scuba training and instruction. Alternatively, if PADI, NAUI, or SSI training and instruction is not available, certification may be accepted from other agencies that comply with Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) guidelines, provided that such acceptance has been expressly approved by the BSA local council in consultation with the BSA national Health and Safety Service.
Youth members in Cub Scouting are not authorized to use scuba in any activity.
The use of scuba is not authorized for a BSA unit, except so that registered Boy Scout youth and leaders may participate in the Scuba BSA program conducted by a
certified dive instructor in compliance with this policy. Scuba BSA is not a diver certification program.
Scuba training programs may be a part of troop/team activities for participants who are 14 years of age or older. Members who meet the age requirement and are properly certified may participate in group dives under the supervision of a responsible adult who is currently certified as a dive master, assistant instructor, or any higher rating from NAUI, PADI, or SSI. Student divers must be under the supervision of a currently certified NAUI, PADI, or SSI instructor. No exceptions to the BSA age requirement are permitted. Scouts with a junior diver certification may dive only when accompanied by a buddy who is a certified open-water diver at least 18 years old.
Scuba programs may be a part of Venturing activities for participants who are 14 years of age or older. Members who meet the age requirement and are properly certified may participate in group dives under the supervision of a responsible adult who is currently certified as a dive master, assistant instructor, or any higher rating from NAUI, PADI, or SSI. Student divers must be under the supervision of a currently certified NAUI, PADI, or SSI instructor. No exceptions to the BSA age requirement are permitted.
The Snorkeling BSA requirements introduce Scout-age children and adult leaders to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with snorkeling; encourage the development of aquatics skills that promote fitness and recreation; and provide a foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced underwater activity.
Snorkeling Safety is the recommended procedure for conducting BSA swimming activities using masks, fins, and snorkels. Since snorkeling is a swimming activity, Safe Swim Defense guidelines are applicable. Snorkeling Safety clarifies and extends Safe Swim Defense concepts to situations encountered during training and open water snorkeling.
Counselors. Any adult trained and assigned by a currently certified Aquatics Instructor BSA may serve as a counselor for the Snorkeling BSA award. A person certified to conduct snorkeling instruction by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), or the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), or other BSA recognized agency, also qualifies as a Snorkeling BSA counselor.
Programming. Instruction must be conducted in clear, confined water with a maximum depth of 12 feet. A swimming pool is recommended. Snorkeling BSA is ideally suited to winter programs using indoor pools. Three 45-minute sessions are recommended for instruction, practice, and completion of requirements.
Reference: BSA Snorkeling Safety, No. 19-176
Kayaking activities are limited to Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and
Venturers. Additional kayaking information may be found in the Kayaking
BSA pamphlet, No. 19-510, the Fieldbook, No. 33104; the
Whitewater merit badge pamphlet, 33405; and Varsity Team Program Features, Volume III, No. 34839.
Kayaking BSA provides an introduction to kayaking skills and safety
procedures and serves as a program opportunity for Boy Scout, Varsity,
and Venturing units in camp or out. Mastery of Kayaking BSA skills is a
first critical step towards satisfying Safety Afloat guidelines for
safe kayak excursions.
Reference: Kayaking BSA, No. 19-510
Safe waterskiing starts with safe equipment; a thorough knowledge of techniques; competent instruction; an efficient, careful towboat operator; and a conscientious observer. A life jacket is a must for all water-skiers. Skis should be in good shape and free from sharp or protruding edges. The boat operator should be driving solely for the benefit, satisfaction, and safety of the skier. The boat and skier should stay away from docks, swimmers, boaters, people who are fishing, and other objects.
The Water Sports Safety Code is found in the Water Sports merit badge
pamphlet. These are guidelines to be followed by all those involved in the
sports of waterskiing and wakeboarding.
Waterskiing activities are limited to Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers.
Reference: Water Sports merit badge pamphlet, No. 33348
The BSA boardsailing program has been developed to introduce Scout-age children to basic boardsailing skills, equipment, and safety precautions, to encourage development of skills that promote fitness and safe aquatics recreation, and to lay a skill and knowledge foundation for those who will later participate in more advanced and demanding activities on the water.
Any person recognized and certified as an instructor by Windsurfer International or the U.S. Board Sailing Association may serve as a counselor for the Boardsailing Award with the approval of the local council service center. Any person trained and experienced in boardsailing skills and safety may serve as a counselor for this award in a Scout summer camp program under the direction and supervision of a currently trained BSA Aquatics Instructor.
Instruction in recreational activity must be conducted according to the BSA guidelines for boardsailing. The Boardsailing Award is now available for inclusion in Scouting programs.
Reference: Boardsailing BSA Award Application, No. 19-935
The following guidelines, adapted from the American Whitewater Safety Code,
are geared especially for Scouting-related whitewater activities and are an excellent
supplement to the SAfety Afloat guidelines.
For more information about whitewater safety and to view the complete
American Whitewater Safety Code, visit www.americanwhitewater.org


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