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Remember when you were newlyweds, fast approaching your one year anniversary? Life was good—your relationship with your beloved spouse, fresh and romantic; your ministry within the church, exciting and rewarding. Marriage was everything you thought it would be—and the future looked bright.
But then you have that talk—you know, the one about having kids. Your heart skipped a beat. Suddenly your shiny optimism became overshadowed with clouds of doubt and fear.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many Christian couples have feared the prospect of raising children. If you surveyed them, you'd probably hear something like this: "Parenting is expensive, time consuming, and complex. Having kids means I've got to get a bigger house, trade my SUV for a lame mini-van, set aside my personal goals, and say goodbye to time with my spouse." Whether or not those fears are legitimate, they pale in comparison to the real pressure of parenting. John MacArthur explains . . .
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I am a new parent to a 10 week old daughter. What scares me the most about parenting is not being able to control my child. What I mean by that is I often see parents, who say that they are Christian, that seem to have NO control over their children! One Christian mother actually told me that they rarely go out as a family because their 2 year old is such a hassle to deal with in public. Should we as Christians expect to change what we will and will not do in such a dramatic way, because of our children?
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New or soon-to-be parents, what concerns you the most when considering the future you face as a new parent?
I just became a father almost 5 months ago and being first generation believers it is very diffacult to deal with unsaved family in these early months ,espicalley the fact that my wife and I were only saved almost 2 yrs ago ,but what im most concerned about is my sons soul and my wife and I being an example to him because if he doesnt see us doing it the way that we should he's going to see it as a joke . I am dreading the teenage years where todays society says thats the time where you have to "find yourself",while our unsaved family and the world is going to try and beat in his head about the whole "find yourself" stuff im going to be telling him that Jesus says to save your life you must loose it ( Luke 9:23-24). Battling our saved family is def. one of my most concerns. Any advice would be very helpful...thank you
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I've recently become a new parent 4 months ago. Our child is most definitely a blessing. After 13 years of endless prayer, trying and seeing doctors, we finally decided to leave it to the Lord. He is the only one who knows what we need and when. To our surprise I had conceived twice. The first was not ment to be, and the second, well we named him Samuel Lucas. Fitting I thought. We couldn't be happier & proud! It then dawned on me, how will we ever raise our Son to be what the Lord wants him to be? I'm so afraid of today's society and their secular beliefs, that it seems nearly impossible to instill the morals and values he will need through out his life. There is already so much criticism towards Christians in the world today, that it makes many afraid, even ashamed, to admit their belief in God. I wonder how much worse it will be when Samy is finally able to voice his chosen path. Even now as an adult the pressure to live a Godly life is difficult to abide by. My greatest concern is: How will we ever make him strong enough to stand firm on God's word??
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We all go through this stuff. Iam a parent to three teenagers. Ever since they were babies I read the word of God to them, pray with them, and sing spiritual hymns. Since in the church we go to they hardly ever sing the old hymns I made sure that at home I will sing it with them or by myself so that they will learn them. I believe they are one of the few in church that know these hymns. My advice to all parents is, teach your children the word of God, take time to read it with them and as they grow let them read it to you. Make sure they see you in your devotional time alone with the Lord it shows them how important it is to you and it should be to them. The Lord will take care of the rest. I praise God because I have a 13,16 and 19 year old and all three love the Lord and are very active in church.
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Remember the Lord has a plan for each of your children. Prayer is important. Ask Jesus to guide you as you raise your children.
Very good comments. God bless.
Congratulations on your new daughter Jason! I took interest in your comment/question because I have observed the same thing myself. Proverbs 22:15 says, "Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline will remove it far from him."
We are all born little sinners. Isn't it amazing that no one has to teach a child how to sin, they just know how to automatically? We both know why that is though. I'd have to answer "no" to your question. We as Christians should not expect to change what we will or will not do when leaving the home in a dramatic way because of our children. We as Christians are to address our children's sin as scripture directs us to.
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Congratulations to all the new parents!
Raising your children up to love and obey the Lord that is the most important thing you can do for them.
We discipline so we don't have to worry about taking our children anywhere as they are well behaved and truly a joy to be around. One thing that drives me bananas is when I hear parents saying "If you don't...(whatever) then I'll...." yet they never follow through, they just keep repeating themselves over and over so their kids don't trust that they mean what they say! Our philosophy was : you will learn to obey the first time -not the second or third - the first. It would be awful to have ill-mannered children because people look at the kids and think "eek-what monsters!" when they should be looking at the parents wondering why they raised their kids to act that way. Kids will behave EXACTLY how they are ALLOWED to.
We do not compromise with the culture. Also, I think too many parents make the mistake of trying to be 'friends' with their kids. Our job is to train them up. We can be 'friends' later, when they're grown up & when we've done our job faithfully.
It is, admittedly, seemingly difficult to raise Godly kids in today's abominable culture and I think a lot of that (at least for me) was because I had to reassess my own life and activities & what an eye-opener that was. We home school (though I know many people who don't, yet still successfully raise Godly children) and TV is limited (we have DVD's that are appropriate - nothing on TV really is and certainly most commercials are horrid). Our children's friends are being brought up by Godly parents in a Christian home - it is our duty to be protective in this manner.
Unfortunately, the greatest challenge we face in raising our kids is with my family who are all unsaved. My nieces and nephews are immersed in and intoxicated by the latest fad and popular culture. We did go through a period of time when we didn't see anyone on my side of the family because they couldn't be bothered to act appropriately in front of my children. They do now so that makes for nicer visits, but if they hadn't agreed to abide by our wishes then we would not have started seeing them again. We are commanded to love the Lord before all others, so we stood firm. And I love my parents so that whole situation was difficult, but necessary for the sake of showing our children just how important it is to live our lives before the Lord. We can't exactly expect them to grow up and 'earnestly contend for the faith' if we don't display it for them in their formative years.
At times I think that while raising your kids is rewarding beyond words, it is also difficult......in no small part because it makes us take a very hard look at our own lives. We have to decide "are WE willing to make the necessary adjustments - which glorifies Jesus Christ or not..."
Post #4 had it right - Pray.....unceasingly.
Congrats to all the new parents. My husband and I were not saved when we started having kids but by God's grace we are and our children have both professed faith. I think the greatest key to raising kids is to first bring them up to know God, and live your faith daily. The second thing is to make up your mind about what you will and will not accept. My mom laughed at me when I said, "my kids will never..." But the fact that I have always made them aware of what we will and will not allow or tolerate has raised the expectations that they do behave. My kids may have thrown a tantrum once in public. ONCE. They don't talk back and never have. They don't say no to us and they don't use foul language. We are helped by the fact that we homeschool and discuss the ramifications and biblical perspective on everything they are exposed to, but you can still accomplish that with a piblic schooled child. Just let them know what your expectations are and more importantly what God expects.
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In China the use of analgesics and sedation following paediatric cardiac surgery is variable; average pain scores are reported to be good but over-sedation is common
- 1 University of Lausanne, IUFRS, Lausanne, Switzerland
- 2 HESAV, University of Applied Sciences, Western Switzerland
- Correspondence to: Professor Anne-Sylvie Ramelet
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Implications for practice and research
The trajectory of both pain intensity and sedation level is an important consideration when caring for children following cardiac surgery.
International standards recommend preventive analgesia should be incorporated into care pathways for children following cardiac surgery.
Neuromuscular blockage should be assessed using quantitative valid methods, such as the train-of-four.
The prevalence of pain following cardiac surgery in children remains excessively high worldwide.1 ,2 It is estimated that 70% of children experience moderate to severe pain postcardiac surgery in China. Effective pain management should be a priority in the child's care following surgery.
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PASR to lunch
Members and friends of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Variety Buffet, Warren Commons, North Warren. Reservations are not required. "Come and greet our snowbirds and tell them how we enjoyed our winter," said a class spokesman.
Cemetery meeting
The Chandlers Valley Cemetery Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the Chandlers Valley Community Center.
Class to lunch
Warren High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Perkins Restaurant in Warren.
Loranger to lunch
Retirees and former employees of Loranger will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Eagles Club, Pennsylvania Ave. E., Warren. According to coordinators, this may be the final lunch of the group.
Women to lunch
Warren Christian Women's Connection will have an "April Showers Bring May Flowers" luncheon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Warren Holiday Inn. Diane Sherman of Russell will talk about drug abuse among children. Lorraine Serra of Southpark, Pa., will provide music and will speak on "From a hard day's night, to a new beginning." For reservations and information about free nursery care, call Donna Carlson at 723-4098 by April 5. The group is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
Class to lunch
Warren High School Class of 1943 will have lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the Conewango Club on Market St., Warren. For reservations, call Jane Tucker at 723-9633.


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14 for 14: Michael Shea, snowboarding
Michael Shea, a Los Angeles native who fell in love with Colorado, is a hopeful for the 2014 Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in snowboarding.
From Jan. 2013 to Feb. 2014, the 14 months leading up to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, "14 for 14" will profile 14 athletes who hope to make the U.S. team for the Games. Visit USParalympics.org on the 14th of each month for the latest "14 for 14".
I am Michael Shea, a hopeful for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in snowboarding, a discipline of alpine skiing. I have four world cup medals and a bronze medal from the 2012 world championship.
In September 2002, while wakeboarding with friends in Castaic, Calif., a rope became wrapped around my left ankle. The amputation of my left leg changed my life but I have learned how to embrace my disability. It ultimately brought me more opportunity. Because of that, I am doing more with one leg than I ever did with two legs.
Here are 14 things you need to know as I strive toward Sochi:
1. This year will be my 16th season on a snowboard.
Every year, it somehow gets better and better. Each season I wonder I've reached my peak potential and yet every year I continue to progress in ways I never thought possible. I hope to be this stoked on snowboarding when I am 50 years old.
2. One of my favorite things to do is cook.
A few years ago I was influenced by a fellow U.S. teammate to live a healthier lifestyle and since then I developed a love for healthy foods and a passion for cooking. I spend almost as much time in the kitchen preparing meals as I do on the mountain.
3. I am overly obsessed with the state of Colorado.
I grew up in Los Angeles and as a kid it was my dream to live in a mountain town. Never in a million years did I think that I would be living in the middle of the Colorado Rockies. I moved here for the winters but fell in love because of the summers. I even have a Colorado playlist on my iPod consisting of songs like "Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver.
4. I made custom furniture in my garage.
Once a "woodworking geek", Michael Shea made this chair in his garage
A lot of people don't know this about me but for years I was a woodworking geek. I taught myself everything there is to know about machinery and the art of furniture making.
5. I do not have winter friendly wheels.
I am a below knee amputee driving a manual transmission, rear wheel drive truck with bald tires in the middle of winter. If you see a white pickup truck with California plates sliding through your neighborhood stop sign, sorry that's me! I hope to have a 4WD by next year.
6. I love to snowboard in the park.
I grew up hitting jumps and rails in Big Bear, Calif. Back home we don't get much snow so most of my days were spent riding park with friends. My freestyle background has really helped to influence the style of riding that I have today.
7. I love animals.
I have 6-year-old English Pointer mix dog. Since the day I got him we would go everywhere together and he is my pride and joy. Last September, I had to leave him with my parents in California so that I can train for Sochi. I am counting down the days until he can come back to join me in Colorado for some hiking in the spring.
8. Snowboarding is not my only job.
Not only am I an athlete this season but I am holding a full time job as development snowboard coach at the National Sports Center for the Disabled. This job has given me the wonderful opportunity to play a key role in the overall development of para-snowboarding as well as teach the fundamentals of snowboard cross to new and emerging athletes. After Sochi, I plan to kick start my career in adaptive snow sports. If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.
9. Since I am such a tech geek, I love to tune my snowboards.
Recently I have spent a lot of time researching proper waxing and tuning techniques for racing. I can spend hours tuning my board in the kitchen, at least until I have to hear about metal and wax shavings ending up in my girlfriend's food.
10. I spend way too much time on Facebook.
We live in a digital world where we are always sharing photos, videos and information via social networks. It's easy to get carried away but I try to remind myself to take a break from all of that by interacting with people on a more personal level.
11. You will never catch me without a beanie or hat on.
I have a whole book shelf dedicated to hats and beanies from Coal Headwear. It's just a weird thing that I have always done. At least it helps me to save money on haircuts.
12. My mother has never seen me compete in a single event.
It's an agreement that we have had since I was little. My whole life I have been a mama's boy and we have always shared a great relationship. Whenever my mother would show up at my races, I would get hurt. For some reason I get into that "look mom" mentality and I can't focus. Plus she gets nervous when watching and it is better for both of us if she just stays home and waits for the results. Maybe one day she will show up at one of my races without telling me.
13. I am deathly afraid of ski lifts.
For some reason being suspended on a cable 100 feet above the ground through a windy snowstorm isn't my favorite thing to do. Although I do it every day of my life, I am big on overcoming my fears so I get on the lift every morning at 9am. This doesn't mean that I am not constantly looking for an exit route into the trees if something catastrophic were to happen.
14. My life changed again in May 2012.
When I found out last May that para-snowboarding was going to be added to the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, I think I might have cried a little bit. It is every athletes dream to represent their country at an Olympic or Paralympic level. Now I'm one step closer to turning those dreams into a reality.


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We need a constitutional convention
To the editor:
As one who is concerned that the federal government has forsaken its constitutional moorings, I have been searching for actions that can be taken to correct the alarming expansion of the federal government's power and control over its citizens' lives. Listening to the radio recently, I heard a suggestion that may well be the only thing short of a revolution that could bring the federal government back to its proper relationship to the states and to the people.
The suggestion assumes that we cannot look to Washington, D.C., to do anything other than what they have been doing. If there is to be a change, it must be initiated outside the federal government. And it must be undertaken in a constitutional manner.
In order to change our federal government in any meaningful way, we must amend the Constitution. The Constitution allows two methods of proposing amendments. One way depends on Congress to initiate the change. That, of course, will not happen. Congress is corrupt and has no desire to limit its own power. If reform is to happen, it must be forced upon them by the people and the states.
That is exactly what our Founding Fathers envisioned when they wrote Article V of the Constitution. In Article V the Founding Fathers included a second method for proposing amendments, a method initiated by the state legislatures: "On the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several states, [the Congress] shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments" The Amendments thus proposed would then need to be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures in order to be adopted.
If our nation is to be returned to its Constitutional moorings, it is urgent that a number of issues be addressed through amendments to the Constitution. Among them are the following:
the Supreme Court's proper role and the limitations of the scope of its judicial review;
the Congress's role as the sole legislating body and the reaffirmation of the constitutional principle that Congress's legislative powers cannot be delegated to the executive or to regulatory agencies;
the responsibility of the executive branch to faithfully enforce all properly enacted laws;
the proper relationship between the federal government and the state governments; and
restoring the Constitutional boundaries that circumscribe the federal government's limited areas of concern and authority.
When our Founding Fathers wrote Article V of the Constitution, they did so in the hope, and with the expectation, that in future days -when the pride, greed, and corruption that is typical of human governments had so infected our federal government that it would be no longer able to heal itself – there would be enough courageous and upstanding people within our state governments that through them the necessary actions might be initiated whereby the nation might be set right again.
Let us encourage and urge our state legislators to begin this process to rein in the federal government and restore our liberty.
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Adverb Harry wrote:Not to totally hijack the thread, but I figured this was the place to mention what just happened in Afghanistan. The Taliban shot down a helicopter, killing 31 people, including 20 of the famed Navy Seals Team Six.http://news.yahoo.com/31-americans-7-afghans-killed-helicopter-crash-145151275.htmlI hardly believe those Tali-assholes were smart or coordinated enough to know they were killing the guys who got Bin Laden, but I'm pretty sure this will be seen as a "great victory" and that "Allah is pleased with it." What a f***ed up world view those idiots have.More important than that...what a shame this happened, especially to these great American heroes. God bless their sacrifice.
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ELLERY – Two 16-year-old juveniles were issued appearance tickets on Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. after an investigation of marijuana was conducted on Dutch Hollow Road. Two female subjects were allegedly found to be in possession of marijuana. Both are scheduled to appear in Ellery Court at a later date.
RIPLEY – Wanda Bentley, 67, of Loomis Street was charged with petit larceny. Bentley was charged following an investigation that she allegedly stole signs that were in support of a "no" vote in the Ripley school consolidation talks. Bentley was issued an appearance ticket and will appear in Ripley Court at a later date.
Jennifer M. McIntyre, 28, of Shadyside Road, Busti was charged with petit larceny and endangering the welfare of a child. Police on Tuesday were called to Home Depot on Fairmount Avenue at 5 p.m. for a female who had allegedly walked out of the store with a drill set and leaving in a black SUV. The woman was later found at a Busti residence. McIntyre was issued an appearance ticket and will appear in Ellicott Court at a later date.
Joseph P. Pratt, 25, of Kiantone Road was charged with theft of service. Police on Jan. 23 responded to Red Roof Inn for a suspect who had spent the night at the hotel but allegedly did not pay. Police were told Pratt was identified as the subject, and a warrant was issued. He was arraigned in Ellicott Court and remanded to Chautauqua County Jail.
Anthony M. Spitale, 17, of Dailey Hill Road was charged with petit larceny. Spitale was charged after an investigation of a pair of sweatpants that were allegedly removed from a school locker. Spitale was given an appearance ticket and will appear in court at a later date.
JAMESTOWN – E. Marquelle Marshall, 18, of Dunkirk was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Police stopped a vehicle on Route 60 in the town of Ellicott for no tail lights. Police could allegedly smell marijuana in the vehicle and later found three grams. Marshall was released on an appearance ticket.


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Korean Territorial Waters
To the editor:
North Korea and South Korea are acting up again. The US-South Korean war games are being played out again. North Korea is objecting and threatening again. The USA has said we will support our ally, South Korea, but I don't think we are getting the whole picture here about the location being used for the war games. It is northwest of Seoul, South Korea, on the border near Yeonpyeong Island. It is an area of contention between the two Koreas.
Do you know where this island is located? Take a look at a map of Korea. The island is only 7 miles from mainland North Korea but about 35 miles from anything that could be considered mainland South Korea. However, the boundary line that the United Nations established at the end of the Korean War between the North and South put the island just south of the line, so it would be inside South Korean territory for defense purposes.
But almost 30 years later the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 set the worldwide maritime territorial limit at 12 nautical miles. North Korea, South Korea and the United States all signed that agreement. That is significant because this island is way outside the 12-mile territorial limit of South Korea but five miles INSIDE the 12-mile territorial limit of North Korea. North Korea has never accepted the UN boundary line. They claim that the line should be farther to the south, to the logical 12-mile limit.
South Korea has established a military base there and they hold their live-fire military exercises in the surrounding waters, in spite of it being so close to North Korea. So doesn't it sound reasonable that North Korea would object, especially having rejected the United Nations boundary line in the first place? And maybe fire back? That is the danger.
Why can't South Korea hold their military exercise a hundred miles to the south instead of in an area that is guaranteed to antagonize the North? The South is our ally. But they are risking our future. Again. Do we really want to send our young people over to Korea to die in a war as a result of South Korea's insensitive actions over some disputed island? It is time for some cooler heads to prevail. The sooner the better.
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Skip to comments.Obamas new slogan: Greater together
Posted on 02/23/2012 9:04:48 PM PST by Nachum
President Barack Obama has an emerging slogan greater together that hes using to spur support among younger voters worried about jobs, education and debt.
The collectivist slogan is appearing in more places, including fundraisers and in the title of the Greater Together Student Summit Tour, which is sending Obamas deputies to colleges to galvanize students and youth.
On Feb. 1, Obama used the slogan to spur support among young and old African-Americans, and especially African-American women.
Less than half of younger African-American men are in the workforce, and the average wealth of African-American families was slashed by the collapse of the government-caused mortgage bubble.
Previous generations of African-Americans made it possible for someone like me to be here today.
We are greater together than we can ever be on our own, he said in a short video posted on his campaign website.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
Spoken like Uncle Joe Stalin.
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I thought it was 'WTF'?
I have spent my entire life chasing and zapping Commies for our Gov.
It stuns me that the Gov now embraces them.
It just blows my mind.
Change it back.
I thought his new slogan was...
E Plurbus Obama. Out of many, Obama.
Greater together? Sounds like an add for (1) bacon and eggs or (2) spaghetti and meatballs.
Parents need to get their kids the hell out of these nurseries of vice and indoctrination. It's time for parents to wake the hell up and take an active role in selecting universities and colleges.
The young people cannot receive financial aid on their own (without parental participation) until they are 24 years old. It's time to stop this madness.
I'll take a rugged individualist over a collectivist any old day. Individuals built this great country. The collective does nothing but take greatness down.
"Greater Together - Without Liberty"
greater together = The collective before the cult of the individual!
Damned marxist
I saw the `Up With People' people perform in Columbus, GA in 1965. The fine actress Glenn Close was one of the performers. I was only 11 years old and with my family, but I snuck backstage after the show and we made sweet, sweet love.
She wrote this song about it and mailed it to me: It was called `Greater Together.'
But she had a screen career waiting for her, and I had middle school. sigh
I thought it was, "Hey bro', got any spare change?"
Nowadays if you say it out loud, the Secret Service will pay you a visit.
Be right back, there's someone at the door.
or "Mad Hatter" or "Red Queen"
I thought Bjorn was the original Borg.
Sounds perfect for gays, lesbians and amoebas.
Prepare to be assimilated, if Obama wins in November.
Greatness, then, comes not being a successful individual, but from being in groups, and taking it one step farther down the shining path, being dependent on government for "greatness".
I really feel betrayed by this flip flop.
Commies suck
The big problem is the reply..."We are greater together".
"Sorry dear, the last four years don`t support that at all. The opposite in fact". DIVORCE.
`No matter how they toss the dice, it has to be
The only one for me is you, and you for me
So greater together!'
The Turtles might disagree, but it does sound better than, "Resistance is futile."
("Your life as you know it is over." We've known that for over three years you Kenyan %@)!($!)
Crater Together.
Well...maybe not ALL of them. (tee hee).
Borg was such a great admirer of the Scandinavian socialist miracle
that he packed his bags and went to live in tax-haven Montecarlo.
Arugula and salomi.(used to be called salami)
Greater together: hammer & sickle
That's brilliant!
The last group of college kids who voted for Obama have been truly, deeply and everlastingly screwed. Lucky for Obama there is a new crop every year and all his last crew are gone from college, back at home working part time service jobs (if they are lucky) and struggling under mountains of debt,
Of course, Obama has little in common with them either racially or culturally.
Sounds more like "Obama uber alles".
Have you ever read "I know why the caged bird can't read" by Francine Prose??
It's an eye opener.
What happened to the old new slogan WTF?
If you grater together cheddar cheese, onions and carrots, you can make pretty decent potato soup.
Strange, I can only find "President Obama & The African American Community" on the White House website.
More like he trying to get the African-Americans together again to vote for him based on his race.
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This is a small-to-medium-sized, yellow-crested, black-and-white penguin, at 50–70 cm (20–28 in) and weighing 2.5–6 kg (5.5–13 lb). As in all penguin species, the male is slightly larger than the female and the birds weigh the most prior to moulting.[2][3][4] It has bluish-black to jet black upperparts and white underparts, and a broad, bright yellow eyebrow-stripe which extends over the eye to form a short, erect crest.
Its biology is poorly studied and only little information about the species has emerged in the past decades. Erect-crested Penguins nest in large colonies on rocky terrain. It presumably feeds on mainly krill and squid like other crested penguin species.
The binomial commemorates the British zoologist Philip Lutley Sclater.
This species is threatened by population decline, and a small breeding range restricted to two locations. The current population is estimated at 130,000 to 150,000. In addition to being listed as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List,[1] the Erect-crested Penguin is listed as endangered and granted protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.[5]
The mascot character of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion is an erect-crested penguin named Pen Pen.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (36 votes).
In short: It DID hurt!!In full: Difficult and challenging hills, glorious views views, very encouraging and friendly marshals, and the option to go round twice: what more could you want from a race?! Not for the faint-hearted, this race literally throws hills at you from the off. Nothing too long, but long and steep enough to stop most people running and keep the sweat pouring into your eyes. Directions were plentiful and easy to follow - if you weren't looking at the ground or trying to stop your eyes stinging! The water stop was invaluble, along with the gels, and off-road shoes are a must. Great to start and finish early on Saturday to have the rest of the weekend free (to recover!!), and good value if you chose (i.e. were mad enough) to enter both the July and September runs at the same time! And yes - I did hurt afterwards!! Date of review: July 10, 2012
In short: The Hurt, Hurt!In full: Nice race through the surrey hills with some very sharp, short hills some just about impossible to run up, lung and leg busting!Great organisation except signage. Loads of small signs up on trees. I'd would have put some large ones right on turns on stakes right at eye level. Almost went wrong after the top of Pitch and did go wrong on Holmbury.Great being on Sat. as still had the Sunday to do another run.Date of review: July 9, 2012
In short: Chocolate brownies at the finish - awesome :-)In full: Great scenery, really clearly signed and marshalled, very relaxed atmosphere and the most stunning chocolate brownies at the finish. Fantastic.Date of review: July 9, 2012
In short: Fantastic!!Date of review: July 9, 2012
In short: Steep, large hills going up, long quick hills coming down. Great Scenery, Really nice run.Date of review: July 9, 2012
In short: A Tough Race.In full: I did the 24km version which was tough, especially knowing what was to come after completing the first lap.Felt the entry was a little steep for a race, but it was very well marshalled with supplies of gels and water around the course.One thing that does need improvement for future years are the directions - I found them very poor and difficult to follow, glad that I set out deliberately early.Date of review: July 9, 2012
In short: My thighs hurt more than after the marathonIn full: Well. It was vertical. It hurt. It had chocolate brownies at the end. It had marshalls who cheered. Would I do it again? 100% yes. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to do something a little different. I now have a 12k PB time. It is a similar time to last place in a 10k race. Freakin LOVED it.Date of review: July 9, 2012
In short: Challenging route with friendly marshallsIn full: Small event so lacking atmosphere at finish line a touch. Commerative medal pretty tacky and event photo's not free either. So maybe not great value. BUT Flapjack and banana were good after a challenging 24km with beautiful scenary and motivating marshalls all way round were a great plus. Also you can run with your dog.Date of review: July 8, 2012
In short: The clue is in the name!In full: The hills, both up and down, are killers. Slight congestion on first hill but soon spread out. Great views whilst trying to get your breath back. Well organised, fab brownies and flapjack at the finish. Another well organised AAT event.Date of review: July 8, 2012
In short: Appropriately named, well organised and throughly enjoyable.In full: A very well organised event. Nice early Saturday start gives plenty of recovery time over the weekend, and it's needed. Thanks go to the friendly, helpful and encouraging marshals too. Definitely recommend this one, but don't expect an easy Saturday trail session.Date of review: July 8, 2012
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2.) We will defend the hometurf reasonably well against our divisional foes. I think/hope the browns will beat Baltimore and Cincy at home (shutting up the stupid half of columbus that roots for the bungholes) and I think they will at least give a good showing to the Steelers.
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SLEEPY EYE – Thursday night's Section 2A, North Subsection playoff game resembled a championship contest because both teams played like it was a title game. In the end, Sleepy Eye survived as it defeated Minnesota Valley Lutheran 79-71.
Sleepy Eye got the opening tip-off, but MVL drew first blood on a basket by Chad Lease. The Indians' John Mangen dropped two free throws to tie the game.
Later, MVL's Ryan Grunke hit a 3-pointer to give the Chargers a 7-2 lead.
The Chargers went on a 8-0 run on a two free throws by Grunke and 3-point baskets by Justin Bruns and Grunke.
Sleepy Eye then used a full-court press that helped close the gap. Sleepy Eye's Brandon Polesky hit a 3-pointer before the buzzer and the Chargers led 33-31 at halftime.
The second half opened with Sleepy Eye's Jake Trebesch hitting two free throws, tying the game at 33-33.
MVL had little runs, but its lead was never more than seven points. Sleepy Eye tied the game at 54-each with 7:40 left in the game.
At 6:03, Tyler Netzke made two free throws to give the Indians their first lead of the night. After Lease scored inside, Sleepy Eye took the lead for good with about three minutes left in the game when Juan Montemayor drilled a 3-pointer for a 68-65 lead.
The next time down the floor, Montemayor got an inside basket to make it 70-65.
Later on, the Chargers were forced to foul as Sleepy Eye tried to keep the ball in its possession. The Indians made free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
Two 3-pointers by Kris Goetzke were too little, too late for the Chargers.
Polesky led all scorers with 21 points for the Indians. Tyler Netzke added 15 points while teammates Montemayor and Matt Schroepfer each scored 13 points. Jake Trebesch added 10 points for Sleepy Eye.
Bruns led MVL with 17 points. Grunke had 16 points and Lease added 15 points
"We played well for 33 minutes, (but) the last three minutes we made mistakes, and we didn't recover," MVL coach Craig Morgan said. "I'm proud of the guys. The whole team was outstanding this year."
"You have to credit MVL, they didn't give up and they played hard," Sleepy Eye coach Brian Polesky said. "We hung in there, and the guys took shots at critical times.
"We've played them in some tough games, and this was another one," Polesky added.
MVL finishes its season at 4-22.
The seventh-seeded Indians will (10-15) play No. 2 seed Cedar Mountain/Comfrey in Morgan at 7 p.m. Monday night.


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An unusual take on the mind-body connection with author and yoga teacher Matthew Sanford. He's been a paraplegic since the age of 13. He shares his wisdom for us all on knowing the strength and grace of our bodies even in the face of illness, aging, and death.
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Every time I look in the mirror the "darkness" (or aging) is visible to me and I am not sure how to deal. Can't say that I am connecting, just running away hoping to stay one step ahead.
Matthew's story has inspired me to take a look at how to embrace my aging and the pain I experience from that and fibromyalgia. I have felt pretty lost lately, but want to learn to find the joy in everyday experiences. It is cliche to say that we only have one life, but how true, and I do want to make it the best.
I was enthralled by your story about Matthew Sanford. I went to school with a young man who studied, and then taught, karate. When he was 28 years old, he had a diving accident that left him a quadraplegic. He continues to teach karate at a schoolin Connecticut that he started with his wife. The last time I saw him, several years ago, we talked, and he said some of the same things I heard Mr. Sanford saying, about the mind and the body. I have provided a link to a three year old story in a local newspaper about Bob. http://www.norwichbulletin.com/living/x224443973man
Hi Alison, do you know this
That is a great question.....
I had been practicing yoga for about a year when my mom was diagnosed with Alzhiemer's. My life became conusmed with caring for her and taking over the rumming of her life. At the time I probably needed yoga the most I dropped it from my life. Two weeks after my mom passed away I walked back into the yoga studio and back to my teacher who is amazing. I will never forget the first pose of surrender and the unlocking of the pain and tears that my body held. As the strong one in my family I had used my will and strength to take care of everything. In this quiet space, where my mind and body could be together in darkness, silence and surrender...I began the process of healing.
There are many silent spaces in my life. In 2003 I had a reaction to an antibiotic that were grand mal seizures. I had never had a grand mal seizure before in my life.
the seizures seperated and literally destoyed my humerous bone and part of my right arm. It took a long time to find a surgeon. At that time I lived in Virginia. Eventually, one was found and a "successful" surgery took place. But, my arm was always in pain, the ma=etal never felt right. It hurt and m body was teling me something. Two years ago I underwent surgery at Mayo Clinic and massive infection was found and the metal was removed. The surgeon was surprised that I was able to tolerate such pain fro so long. I guess our bodiies adapt. I am right handed and our bodies do adapt but, the pain is back and I wonder what my body is saying now. Silent
I did much yoga in College and I miss it. I know that adaptive yoga exists and adaptive Tai Chi as well. Listening to Matthew Sanford's program was motivating but, I never made it out the door. There seem to be too many inhibitions or something standing in the way, perhaps ...Silent Space.
The darkness is part of a daily routine but light does come through with each day. the sun manages to overcome it with insightful words of wisdom and reading, my writing and holding on to hope in any tangible and intangible way that I can. some days are easier than others. I have learned to take it some days one day at time some days one second at a time. If that is what gets me through then so be it. I have made a concerted effort to stay focused in a prayer life even if it is a private one. I have also learned that the darkness that I have so much feared for so long is a part of me, a part of this culture, the world and have come to accept and even embrace it.
Anne Scherer
I hope you read this 5 years
I hope you read this 5 years later! Your words struck me so deeply because it is a beautiful description of learning to live life in a brand new way. (most of us, as you know, don't do it willingly:) Namaste
A friend told me about Matthew Sanford's book and interview with Krista Tippet. The conversation and ideas described so poetically by Mr Sanford, in tandem with Ms Tippet's attunement to the subtler aspects of his experiences and sense of presence move me greatly.Her questions guide their conversation in a seemingly effortless way. They help reveal the depth of his work and spirit . Mr Sanford's reflections on surrender, healing and the power of breath are reflected in a poem I wrote in recent years while recovering from various injuries. I share it below.
For All of the Healers
I Listen
I listen for your breath.
The sound of your breathing, like sonar,
so that I may locate you from behind closed eyes.
You hold my heart
and the wild beating slows,
the throbbing at my temples melts.
You hold my heart, silent, steady. I become
the sea becalmed at low tide, glassy still.
Awash with release, the horizon endless.
And still
I listen for your breath.
-Bracha Leora Fenster from
Sown in Tears Reaped in Joy/ Poems and Images
c. 2010
Legal Name/Suzanne R Fenster
Your appreciation was
Your appreciation was Beautifully expressed and your poem is Beautiful too, Bracha! :). Thanks for sharing and Blessings on your journey, Tom
I feel like one of the most important things I took away from this broadcast was something that Matthew Sanford had repeated a few times. He doesn't consider his experience "uncommon" just "more extreme." In experiencing the car accident at 13 which caused him to become a parapalegic he was thrust into a new life that called for a greater sense of awareness.
I have a friend who was abused as a child and later suffered a spinal cord injury as a young adult. We have often talked about how other people comment on "how strong" she is to have gotten through those traumas and how much it really has nothing to do with how strong one particular person is, but rather the ability to adapt. Developing this different awareness that Matthew Stanford seems to talk about seems to be the key to having a healthy attitude about yourself, your ability, and your peace.
What was most refreshing in this interview was how easily Sanford was able to relate his traumatic experience with those of us who have not had such traumatic experiences, but simply experience aging. He spoke of learning to listen to his body and accept the body it had become now looking at the strength and ability it still had to offer through quieter sensations than what he experienced when he was younger. It seems like we waste a lot of time worrying about what we have lost as we age which just leads to frustration and discontent. Sanford mentioned being patient a couple times. I think patience is a very difficult attribute to achieve, but usually has the best reward. As Matthew Sanford shows, having the patience to allow your body to speak to and connect with your mind instead of fighting against each other, opens the door to a wholeness filled with peace, pride, and possibility.
What Matthew has learned I too have learned, except that I have not had the trauma he has had. Therefore it took me 64 years to arrive at the same point. The mind and the body connection, the aging process, the peace that comes with the knowledge that the body changes constantly over your lifetime and the acceptance of it. Matthew can put it into words so succinctly. I have felt it without being aware of it. Thank you, Matthew.
I'm blind and Matthew's commentary on inner silence, light, darkness, life, death & (dis)ability pointed me to these words of Sufi Saint, M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen:
O Man!
You think that you can come to know
the nature of all things found everywhere
solely through your investigation.
There is however
a Truth that governs such knowing.
That Truth is as follows:
The State of Silence will be invaluable to you.
Let the Form of Divine Luminous Wisdom grow
from within that Inner Silence.
Realize yourself as the Consciousness
within the Form of that Divine Luminous Wisdom.
It will appear as One.
That Form is That.
And That is You.
That State is One.
It is That which resplends everywhere
as the All-Pervading Radiant Effulgence.
That is not contained
within the divisiveness of religions.
It is beyond the beyond.
It is Silence in the Form of Consciousness.
This State is extremely rare.
One who has realized this State is also rare.
M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
From The Resonance of Allah
I was very moved to hear the story of Matthew Sanford. Recently I met a young woman with a wonderful aura who was in much the same situation as him. She 'ran' in her racing wheelchair in the Boston Marathon raising money for others. It was an extraordinary accomplishment. Such people show us walkers what the human spirit can accomplish. Thank you for introducing us to all the interesting people that you bring on your program.
i was disconnected from my body from emotional trauma as a child. i was physically active, i dabbled in tai chi/qui gong, but was not disciplined. i started biking after cancer & chemotherapy at 55. i loved it and continue to do strenuous rides at 75 I do pilates regularly for cross training. matthew Sanford's attitude, quick mind and generous spirit are infectious. i'm going to share his interview with friends who are disabled/challenged---as we all are to maintain a commitment to our physical well being. matthew is a hero! krista's interview is a 'keeper' as always.
Matthew is an amazing man! What an awesome teacher he has become. Reading his book, I realized I am not connected to my body. I am stuck in my mind as a 15 year old girl - even though nothing as tragic happened to me. (I'm 44 now.) Also, Matthew made me want to learn how to do yoga. My husband and I delivered stillborn twins in 2004. I felt my heart go out to him and his wife when they lost their son, William, and delivered their son Paul. How he wrote about losing William was beautiful. I wish only the best for Matthew and his family.
wonder... inspiration..
wonder... inspiration...delight...
L'histoire de Matthew Sanford
L'histoire de Matthew Sanford, j'ai été vraiment touché, je me suis rendu
"The place you can't see in
"The place you can't see in your body, is peaceful". Yoga is always the way to help me knowing my body,
Changing relationship of your body is the job for everyone. Doesn't mean the muscles and bones need to be very flexible, but means know you body and play with it. Everyone will get a lot of challenges during their yoga practice, but we need to insist. Like Matthew Sanford lose his father and broken his bones, but he was never give up either the life or yoga. During the yoga practice, the body will communicate with our mind, the thing we need to do was listen the body language relate it to our mind, even they are usually change.
I really enjoy doing yoga. Matthew already practice yoga for 15 years. Yoga is not just an activity for him, but a partner, a soul mate. I wish I could insist to practice yoga in the future. My body should be my partner to learn yoga.
you offer such powerful and
you offer such powerful and truly connective insight- thank you.
It's very awesome to hear
It's very awesome to hear Matthew's story. For myself, each posture of the yoga practice depend on everyone's personal experience. They don't have a specific ruler to measure which way is right and which way is wrong. I will prefer to do the practice by my own way and find the suitable posture/point for myself. It is interesting to image out your body's activity during my practice. Feel each part of my body, think about what the practice bring to them. Are they feel happy, stressed or comfortable. Practicing, thinking, feeling will be a good way for my yoga practice in the future.
I have stayed (by choice), in
I have stayed (by choice), in a very controlling relationship. I am a free spirit and the physical toll it has taken is more apparent as the years roll by. I am continually distraught about what was or how it will be if I continue on this path. Yoga brings me to the moment: the moment, the one thing I can actually control myself. It helps me to focus on me and to challenge my mind to be still. As soon as my body is still, my mind races. It is a big obstacle. This mind/body connection centers me. I have to keep practicing so I can be in this moment. I am always afraid.


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Topic: slow loading of pages
I just started out with rails and I've built a really simple site with some sides with dynamic content and some without.
However, whenever I try to load a page, it always takes about 2 seconds to load the page, even if there's like only one row of html on it and no sql queries. This happens even if I load it on the localhost. Anyone knows whats wrong?
I am using Apache on linux and I have linked in the rails directory through a virtualhost. If I load a normal html page in my Apache root, I do not see this problem. Thanks a lot!
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text: Schneekloth Saves 47 As Women Pucksters Win FirstOfficially, it was just a non-conference win, meaning nothing in the overall MIAC standings. But don't tell that to HU women's coach Steve DeBus, goalie Sarah Schneekloth and the rest of the HU women's hockey team. The Pipers gained their first win of the season ... and ended an eight game losing streak against St. Catherine ... with a 2-0 win at Vadnais Heights Sports Complex Saturday afternoon. Schneekloth stood tall all day in goal, batting away 47 shots, including 19 in the second period alone to earn her first collegiate shutout as the Pipers improved to 1-2 on the season. Ashley Maskel scored the only goal Schneekloth would need when her point shot found the back of the net at 16:54 of the second period. The Wildcats, playing their season opener, kept up the pressure in the third period but the senior held tough in goal until Kendra Krause broke free for the clincher with 1:02 to play in the game. It was the first Piper triumph over SCU since a 4-0 decision in early 2009. Hamline now heads to MIAC play next weekend with a series against St. Mary's. The teams will play Friday night, November 9 at Ridder Arena on the U of Minnesota campus at 7:00 p.m. They meet again on November 10 in Winona.


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Religious Group News
St. Dominic Parish Altar & Rosary Society
St. Dominic Parish Altar & Rosary Society met March 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church Hall. President Anna Marie June called the meeting to order. Mary Ann Leonard gave the treasurer's report.
Lucy Rasinski reported that the raffle quilt is coming along nicely and should be finished soon. Pat Smith reported on the success of the soup and sandwich luncheon. Jean Tate will take care of the altar cloths for the month of April. Plans were made to decorate the church for Easter after the morning prayer on Holy Saturday.
The next spaghetti supper will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at the Brocton site. There will be a salad luncheon held on May 15 at the Westfield site. It is time to pay membership dues. Shirley Wolnik won the 50/50 drawing. Carm Johnson and Julia Schrantz served refreshments.
The next meeting will be Friday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. Ceci Pilla and Nancy Sanick are in charge of the refreshments. All women of the parish are invited to attend.


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Raynor Library Resource Guide:
Click here for: Frequently Asked Questions
"The meaning of social entrepreneurship"
J. Gregory Dees, original draft: Oct. 31, 1998. Reformatted and revised: May 30, 2001
"Social entrepreneurship revisited"
Stanford Social Innovation Review, Paul C. Light, summer 2009
Not just anyone, anywhere, in any organization can make breakthrough change.
Stanford Social Innovation Review, Phil Auerswald, spring 2009
In the field of social innovation and social entrepreneurship, social value and social impact are terms that come up frequently. What do they mean and how do they relate to more traditional, dollar-denominated measurements?
"Measuring social value"
Stanford Social Innovation Review, Geoff Mulgan, summer 2010
Funders, nonprofit executives and policymakers are enthusiastic about measuring social value. Alas, they cannot agree on what it is, let alone how to assess it. Their main obstacle is assuming that social value is objective, fixed and stable. When people approach social value as subjective, malleable and variable, they create better metrics to capture it.
"A positive theory of social entrepreneurship"
INSEAD Working Paper Series, Filipe M. Santos, September 2009
This paper proposes a theory aimed at advancing scholarly research in social entrepreneurship. By highlighting the key trade-off between value creation and value appropriation and explaining when situations of simultaneous market and government failure may arise, the paper suggests that social entrepreneurship is the pursuit of sustainable solutions to problems of neglected externalities. The paper further discusses when positive externalities are likely to be neglected and derive the central goal and logic of action of social entrepreneurship.


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|Lotto Raptor Ultra IV Women's Shoe Scores
|Arch Support
|Foot Support/Stability
|Overall Sole Durability
|Toe Durability
Offering solid performance in all areas, the updated Lotto Raptor Ultra IV impressed our entire team. Durable and supportive, this shoe also felt fast on court. Perfect for any quick mover, the Raptor IV was comfortable without being overly cushioned. Our testers found lasting traction from the Raptor IV's six-month durability guaranteed outsole. Not only did our testers love the on court performance, the included lace and insole color options helped maintain a feminine touch on the court.
In true Lotto style, this shoe offers a clean and classic look with ample support and comfort. While the comfort in this shoe is not plush or pillowy, like some of the newer tennis shoes we have seen on the market, the Raptor Ultra IVs have efficient comfort for any quick court coverer. For Karly, the comfort improved after a break-in period. She said, "At first they were stiff and took a few hours to break-in, but it wasn't too harsh. The padding helped prevent any blisters or pain during that time. The only downside for me with comfort was the insole. I've never experienced this before with other shoes, but the texture of the insole was grippy. My feet would stick to the bottom of the shoes, which I didn't care for. It's a good thing insoles are easily replaceable."
Michelle found the shoe to perform dynamically for her. She said, "This shoe was a solid shoe for me, but it didn't really stand out as being an overly cushioned shoe, which is ok for me. I don't usually expect my shoes to be overly cushioned and these shoes were definitely comfortable. There were no issues with discomfort. The fit was true to size for me and I didn't have any problems with any part of the shoe being too big or too small."
Out of the box comfort was what Brittany found in the Raptor Ultra IVs. She said, "They were comfortable from the moment I put them on. I found the cushioning to be more on the supportive side versus having a pillow-like or plush feel. I also did not have any issues with any pinching or rubbing."
Carol missed the plush feel and found the cushioning in this shoe to be simply adequate. She critiqued, "I experienced pinching and rubbing in the outer toe box area and around the outside of my foot. I think the cushioning around the heel of the shoe was the best, but this feature was neglected in the remainder of the shoe. The insole was a bit on the hard side and didn't provide a foamy feel that could mold to my foot shape."
At first glance, our playtesters were unsure how the Raptor Ultra IV would do with ventilation and air flow on the court. While these shoes didn't prove to be extreme in ventilation, they weren't necessarily hot, either. Brittany stated, "There are several perforations on the upper and on the medial side. And when I played in these shoes I didn't have any problems with overheating. The shoes had just enough ventilation to keep my feet from getting hot or overly sweaty. I even kept them on several times after I played tennis to go work out in the gym."
Karly felt that Lotto could improve on the ventilation in the next version of the Raptor, but it didn't bother her when playing in these shoes. She said, "The temperature was okay. A little warm, but not enough to be distracting. It was how damp they left my socks afterwards that bothered me the most. Once the hit was over, I wanted to take them off immediately."
"My feet didn't feel overheated in this shoe, but they also didn't experience a great degree of breathability while playing," added Carol.
The breathability of this shoe wasn't spectacular for Michelle, but it wasn't bad either. She said, "The uppers have ventilation, but I wouldn't say the cooling of this shoe was a standout feature, although it never interfered with my tennis. Just like Brittany said, I didn't mind keeping these shoes on after I got off the court."
Across the board, the arch support seemed to work for all of our playtesters. With her medium arch, Carol found the arch support to be "just right" for her foot, even with the shoe feeling a bit longer than normal.
Karly said, "The support wasn't bad for a shoe with low arches. They landed lower than most shoes on my feet, but it didn't cause any soreness for my arches."
"The arch felt slightly low for my higher arch," said Michelle, "but I didn't mind and didn't have a problem with it because the shoe fit so well."
Having no problems at all with the arch support was Brittany and her medium arch. She said, "I can generally get away with wearing almost any shoe. Even with this shoe having a slightly lower arch support, I felt my arch was fully supported and the support was in the correct place."
One of the best features of this shoe was the support it offered to our playtest team. Despite their different playing styles and foot shapes, they all felt the support from this shoe and were confident moving around the court. Brittany said, "After playtesting this shoe for several weeks, the one thing I noticed was that this shoe was solid in every category, stability and support included. I felt very safe and secure moving around the court and my ankles were fully supported. I never once felt like I was going to roll an ankle, as the ankle collar hit my ankle at the perfect height. Another thing I was impressed with was how secure my foot felt in the shoe while I was moving. The shoe runs a tad narrow, which is perfect for my narrow width foot. Even though the length was a tad long I never felt like I was moving back and forth in the shoe, nor was my toe slamming into the front."
Also finding great support and secure movement in this shoe was Michelle. She said, "I felt completely stable and supported in these Raptors. They felt low to the ground to me and the laces tied perfectly to ensure a stable fit for my foot."
Carol may not have found ideal comfort in this shoe, but the support she found in the Raptor was definitely exactly what she wanted. She explained, "I felt very secure in this shoe and never felt the sensation that I was going to roll an ankle. The shoe held my foot in place very well."
Karly also thought that these shoes fit a bit long on her foot, but not enough to size down. She explained her issue with foot support by saying, "Because of that extra room I experienced a little bit of sliding within the shoe, but even with that sliding I thought the stability was there. I loved the amount of support the shoes offered, especially around my ankles. I could make aggressive cuts without the least bit of worry about hurting myself. I think it's saying something when a shoe doesn't fit ideally yet still offers superb stability."
Backed by a 6-month warranty, the outsoles of the Raptor Ultra IV were down right impressive. Michelle went into her playtest with every intention of wearing the sole out. She said, "Just looking at the shoe I didn't think it would hold up for very long, so I decided to really try and put it to the test. Every time I got off the court I would inspect the outsole, looking for wear. After 15 hours the sole is still intact, no bald spots or even places where I've worn through. But, I'm going to keep trying and see if I can get them worn out in under 6 months!"
Carol's shoes still look new after her extensive playtest. She said, "I barely notice any scuff marks or wear and tear. I understand why Lotto added the 6-month outsole durability guarantee."
"Talk about a hardy outsole!" exclaimed Karly, "There has hardly been any wear at all to the sole. The extra weight of the Raptors is well worth it, as they were designed to last. There are no concerns here about wearing through the shoe."
"I have to say these shoes are more durable than I expected," Brittany agreed. "After twenty plus hours of playtesting there is little to no wear on the outsole. I was very impressed with the durability and even more impressed when I saw that there is a six-month durability guarantee that comes with the shoe. I have nothing but positive things to say about the durability of this shoe."
The only real negative of this shoe for Brittany was the toe durability. Being an extreme toe-dragger, she can really tear up the front of her shoes. With the toe bumper only going about half way up some of the toe-drag area is exposed. She said, "The material above the toe bumper was textured to provide some durability, but I can already see some smoothing. I also noticed that the material got dirty pretty quick (after one hitting session)."
Karly found herself dragging her toes more with these shoe because they fit her longer. She found the durability to hold up, though. She said, "My shoes got caught on the court a few times when I was going for short balls. However, I have yet to experience any significant wear to them."
The traction of this shoe features a performance-oriented grip for the speediest of movers. All four of our playtesters agreed this was a standout component of the Raptor Ultra IV shoe. Carol felt very controlled in her movements around the court and never had the sensation of sliding around. "The grooves and traction really complimented the way I like to move around the court," she said.
"Traction, for me, was the stand out feature of the shoe," offered Brittany. "I absolutely loved moving in this shoe. The traction more than made up for the shoe being a little on the heavier side. I could move in any direction, front to back and side to side, with zero problems. I had just the right amount of grip on the court. It wasn't too sticky and had just the right amount of give."
Karly agreed, saying, "This shoe offers some of the best traction I've seen. The grip on the court was prefect. I loved how tacky the outsoles were, while still offering enough give so that I didn't feel stuck to the ground. I felt connected to the court without ever worrying about sliding. I give nothing but high marks for traction. Good job, Lotto."
Like the rest of the playtesters, Michelle enjoyed the grip and outsole pattern of this shoe. She said, "It's my favorite part of this shoe. I'm not always the most graceful mover, so I enjoy the extra traction and grip this shoe offered, especially when I was pulled wide off the court and needed to recover."
Durable shoes are usually fairly heavy. These Lotto shoes are no exception, though some of our playtesters thought they played lighter than their true weight. Michelle found the weight to be about average, saying, "They never felt bulky or too heavy for me."
Brittany was surprised to find that her size 8.5 shoe weighed over 13 ounces, and expected this shoe to be heavy and clunky. To her surprise, she was happy with how light it played and how easy it was to move on the court. She said, "While it is not the lightest feeling shoe, it certainly does not feel its actual weight to me while on court."
This shoe wasn't the heaviest shoe that Carol has playtested this season, but it was the shoe that felt the heaviest to her on the court. She explained, "I felt weighed down by this shoe and my legs felt as if I was carrying extra weight. I wasn't able to run down balls that I usually would be able to reach, and I grew a bit more tired toward the end of my hitting sessions."
"These Raptors were on the clunky side for me," said Karly. "They made it harder to be light on my feet and I felt like I was moving a lot louder than usual because of it. Their actual weight is a little heavier than most shoes and that was very apparent while playing in them. I had to put more effort into moving faster with these shoes on."
Michelle - "These are all around great shoes. Nothing is bad, which is probably my favorite thing about them. I really love the tread and outsole. It's a clean looking shoe (although I'd love to see more color like Lotto has on the men's side)."
Brittany - "This shoe did everything remarkably well. If I had to pick one characteristic that stood out, it would be the traction."
Karly - "The traction and stability shone in my eyes."
Carol - "I really enjoyed being able to customize the shoe with the insoles and laces, as I think this shoe looked like a player's shoe with a little flare. The support and traction were my favorite two qualities."
Michelle - "I don't really understand why there are color options for the insoles, but if that's my biggest complaint then I guess these shoes are pretty legit!"
Brittany - "There wasn't a whole lot that I didn't like, but I would say the lack of toe durability, and the shoe was a tad on the heavier side for me."
Karly - "The weight kept me from moving at my fastest."
Carol - "I wasn't very comfortable in this shoe, other than around the heel. I had pinching sensations around the outside of my foot, which may have been because the shoe fit slightly big in the toe box. Also, my socks slid down in the shoe and I was constantly having to adjust."
Michelle - "These shoes aren't as cushiony as the Wilson Rush Pro. The fit and feel of this shoe does remind me of the Gel Resolution 5, just less color."
Brittany - "This shoe played a lot like the Asics Gel Resolution 4 and 5. They had similar fit, high durability and traction, and similar weight. I would say that the cushioning is plusher in the Resolutions but the ventilation was slightly better in the Lotto."
Karly - "The Raptors felt a lot like the KSwiss BigShot IIs. Their weights and ventilation make them somewhat clunky, hot shoes to play in, but boy, do they excel in support! There were no worries of rolling ankles in either shoe. They have an extremely similar feel if you ask me."
Carol - "Traction was the standout feature for me, along with the fun customizing I was able to do with this shoe. Other than that, I think I would still prefer the Asics Gel Resolution 5 for this season."
Playtester Foot Types:
Michelle - Medium width, High arch
Brittany - Narrow width, Medium arch
Karly - Medium width, Medium-low arch
Carol - Medium width, Medium arch
Review date: June 2013. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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Microsoft Advertising: Driving Consumer Engagement in a Multi-Screen World
May 12, 2011
Kelly Jones, marketing insights manager, Microsoft Advertising, and Rick Song, GM, Eastern U.S., Microsoft Advertising, discussed a recent study Microsoft fielded with Wunderman on the multi-screen consumer.
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