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ABTS Joins 'Toys For Tots'
Arverne By The Sea (ABTS) is asking for the help of the local community. The two companies, The Beechwood Organization and Benjamin Development, that are involved in building more than 1,200 new housing units in Rockaway as well as new stores and public amenities, are working with the "Toys For Tots" program to bring new toys to those in the Rockaway community who would otherwise be without them this holiday season.
Arverne By The Sea is collecting new, unwrapped toys suitable for children aged one to twelve years through December 19.
"At Arverne By The Sea, we realize that during the holidays it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of decorating, shopping and socializing," says Laura Sporney, a spokesperson for the new housing complex. "While all this activity is part of what makes the season special, it is important to take time to reflect on the larger meaning of the holidays — caring and sharing. What better time to teach kids about helping others?"
One simple gesture can mean a world of difference to a child in need, according to Sporney. That gift can be as simple as a small toy. The Marine Corps Reservists' Toys for Tots campaign makes a difference in the lives of the less fortunate children of the Rockaways.
"Following in the footsteps of our parent companies, The Beechwood Organization and Benjamin Development, who have been recognized time and time again for the dedicated support of causes like the fight against cancer, the Coalition on Child Abuse and Neglect and the New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, it's no surprise that Arverne By The Sea will be active is sharing their support of the Rockaways through Toys for Tots," she adds.
Arverne By the Sea is the recent recipient of the 2004 Community Development Award from the Chamber of Commerce of the Rockaways. This award highlights our commitment to the local community of Arverne.
Unwrapped toy donations can be dropped off at ABTS's Sales Center located at 7303 Spinnaker Drive (at the corner of Beach 73 Street and Shore Front Parkway) in Arverne. The office is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


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AZC error code 52?
Just replaced Blower resister and wiring harness it was completely melted to the old resistor housing.....
I did the auto test for the AZC by pressing the a/c and recirculate and what appeared was a code 52 error
52 = AI (Recirc) door travel range too large
Would this be corrected by recalbrating the AZC door actuators which I will try next or is this a bigger problem and I will have to pull the dash to get at the recirculator door??
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MEET THE MEEGO—wacky, volcano-dwelling villagers who need your help. Watch them grow from babies to adults, fall in love, and build an epic village!
✓ Assign Meego to jobs and see them improve over time!
✓ Watch them grow from babies to adults, fall in love, and grow old!
✓ Bring your Meego back to life…or don't! Their lives are in your hands!
✓ Build quirky buildings and yummy food stands
✓ Quest to exotic locations like Turtle's Grotto and the Ice Bear Cave
✓ Name your Meego and customize them with hilarious items
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Published: 2011-06-09, by Peter Warrior.
We've been weighing up the pros and cons of the various different Storm8 games. Obviously there're games more played than others, exactly the same way that there're themes more liked than others. Kingdoms Live is one the most downloaded within the Live series. Let's try to find out why.
Kingdoms live is an standalone game where you start as a poor peasant, able only to plunge your fork into your foes' lungs. As you defeat enemies you can buy better weapons and lands that provide a regular income. If you progress enough, you'll be able to master strange summonings and wear better armors. Don't forget to loot and collect magic items.
To earn experience and loot your enemies you can fulfill missions and, here's the key, recruit new soldiers. In other words, send your personal code to your friends so they can start playing as your teammates. If you create an army it'll be easier to carry the missions on and your progress will be faster. It isn't a good idea to stay alone in a world full of havoc and war. Ask your friends for help!
To those who haven't ever played an Storm8 game, expect neither Soul Calibur duels between armored knights nor crazy sorcerers riding dragons over a 3D castle. It's a turn based game with more maths than luck: choose wisely your action and let your strength and defense points speak for yourself.
Kingdoms Live players can't fight players from other Live games. We should have to wait to see thieves fighting zombies or whatever. In exchange, you have to choose your career when you start: fighter, warlock or thief; and your race: balanced human, agile elf or sturdy orc. Each one has its own bonuses and penalties.
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2006. First Second, New York. 144 pages.
Recommended Reading Age: 9-14
Mat, a Malaysian boy growing up in an idyllic kampung (or village), begins the story of his youth with a description of his birth to two loving parents in the Kinta Valley. Curious and adventurous from the get-go, much of Mat's childhood is spent playing in the river with his schoolmates, the Meor boys, and exploring the area around the village's tin dredge. Growing up Muslim, Mat details various religious ceremonies and practices in a lighthearted tone with great comic effect, often describing the awkwardness of youth in situations in which composure is essential. From his first days of school, his exploring with the Meor boys, to his eventual quest to one day take over his father's rubber plantation, author Lat proves that adolescence is quite universal.
Boys and girls alike will laugh at the childhood exuberance of Mat, but will also marvel at his maturity. In a culture where respect for one's elders is essential, Mat's mishaps are all innocent in nature, despite some undesired results that cause his parents and village elders to question his intents. Through a scene towards the end of the book in which Mat's father impresses upon him the seriousness of the responsibilities he'll soon have as the inheritor of the rubber plantation, many young adult readers will see a connection to their own lives, in that their responsibilities have begun to teeter on the edge of adulthood.
Initially, it seems as if the cartooning in Kampung Boy is rather loose and simplistic. But looked at more closely, Lat's caricatures of the villagers are done so well as to convey a true sense of their personalities. Sure, the girth of his father and the vision troubles of the town circumciser are laughable, but purposefully so. This is the world as young Mat sees it, exaggerated to the extreme.
Considering this work is translated from Malay, the depictions of the characters as well as the Malaysian riverside community tell part of the tale, and do so quite effectively. Particularly impressive is Lat's ability this way to balance his storytelling between words and art. The two play off one another masterfully, and young readers will be able to use visual clues to decipher regional dialect or unfamiliar vocabulary.
The only objectionable content in Kampung Boy is the scene is which Mat and some of the village boys go through a circumcision ritual. Thought it is not at all graphic (and actually quite humorous), teachers might be uncomfortable explaining this process to those unfamiliar with this fairly common religious tradition. Teachable moments in this book abound, both thematically and culturally. American students unfamiliar with the experiences of young people in less-developed countries will find this story a treat, as well as a contrast to some of the more serious images they may recognize from popular media. Funny and eye-opening, Kampung Boy definitely has its place in the middle school classroom.


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Hi everyone! We have a special post for you today! Design team member Ginger Williams has a tutorial on using our Trendy Tape and Candy Shoppe embellishments to make hair accessories. They make super cute hair bows or even flowers for paper crafting projects!
Hi everyone! Ginger here with a quick and easy way to make super cute hair accessories out of Washi tape. I came up with the idea out of a dilemma. Each month I take photos of my daughter to document just how fast she changes and grows, and each month I try to have a hair accessory to match the monthly belly stickers I use. For this month I just didn't have a hair accessory that was the right color so I settled on trying to figure out a way to make my own. I've often thought about using my paper crafting supplies to make some, but my ribbon collection didn't have the proper colors, and paper just doesn't really hold up well for this sort of thing.
Enter my Washi tape collection.
I am addicted to Washi tape and just love to collect all the colors and patterns that I can! I found three colors of Washi tape that matched my daughter's belly sticker perfectly and decided to see if I could use the tape the way I've used ribbon in the past.
The first thing I did was cut two pieces of tape to be about 15" long and stuck them together (sticky sides touching). After that I used my sewing machine to sew a running stitch along the bottom edge of my tape. (You could also do this by hand if you wanted).
Next, I carefully pulled the top thread and bunched my tape together to create "ruffles."
I continued gathering my tape along its entire length until I had a spiral shaped pieced of gathered tape.
I carefully glued this to a small circle of white felt with my hot glue gun, shaping my flower as I went. I also added a small dot of hot glue to the center of my flower so I could place some Queen and Company Deco Dots in the center. The Deco Dots are self adhesive, but in order to be sure they could hold up to the antics of a toddler and stay in place, I gently pushed them into the hot glue.
I repeated the above steps to make 3 flowers of different colors...I'm still not sure which I'll have her wear for the photo shoot...I love them all!
Afterwards, I glued on a hair clip or elastic band (for my daughter 14" of fairly stretchy elastic was the perfect length for her head size) and had her try it on for size.
This flower and my green flower use some of our new Frosties in their centers. They have a beautiful "frosted glass" appearance which is even prettier in real life!
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The nation's first live steaming webcast of federal trial court action — a pretrial hearing in a Recording Industry Association of America file sharing copyright case -– has been postponed.
A federal judge on Tuesday stayed (.pdf) enforcement of her ruling that set the stage for the live broadcast to stream Thursday.
Among other things, U.S. District Judge court Nancy Gertner agreed with the RIAA that the U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals should review her precedent-setting ruling, which would allow the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University to livecast the hearing.
The hearing concerns a Boston University student challenging the RIAA's copyright infringement case against him.
Here is a link to our Tuesday story on the RIAA's arguments opposing the stream. Among other things, the RIAA claims that the video stream could be "manipulated" and that the Berkman Center's site is filled with "propaganda" about the case.
The hearing was continued until Feb. 24.
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Summer BBQ essentials: Go-to gear for a backyard barbecue
Stock your larder and keep the outdoor party going all summer long with these BBQ-ready essentials.
Tomato strecci
Sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, fragrant thyme and garlic stud these salty, 18-inch flatbreads. The chewy loaves—made from the bakery's pizza bianca dough—will round out any picnic spread. Available at Sullivan Street Bakery, 533 W 47th St between Tenth and Eleventh Aves (212-265-5580). $3 for half.
Pat LaFrieda hamburger and hot dog packs
Pat LaFrieda's proprietary burger blends are all the rage at restaurants, but thanks to Eataly, you can bring the acclaimed butcher's meats home. Choose four-ounce free-range Piedmontese or Angus beef patties, or snappy, natural-casing franks, available in packs of six. Available at Eataly, 200 Fifth Ave between 23rd and 24th Sts (212-229-2560). Hamburgers $8.80/lb; six hot dogs $9.80.
Kuhn Rikon watermelon knife
This long, serrated carbon-steel blade is specifically designed to cut through the thick, slippery skin of a melon, but it'll perform just as well on crusty loaves of bread and ripe tomatoes. Available at Williams-Sonoma, Shops at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St (212-823-9750). $24.95.
Stanley classic flask
Ditch the ubiquitous silver flask for this sporty green number, which holds just enough of your favorite nip (eight ounces) to keep you afloat for a long afternoon in the park. Available at REI, 303 Lafayette St between E Houston and Prince Sts (212-680-1938). $22.
Greenport Harbor Summer Ale
Choosing the right cookout beer is about taking the long view---you want something that's more flavorful than 30-pack swill, but easygoing enough to sip all day in the sun. Long Island's Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. hits all the right notes with its crisp, floral Summer Ale, which is infused with orange-blossom honey for a citrusy-sweet finish. Available at Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar, 156 Mott St between Broome and Grand Sts (212-966-8883). 64-ounce growler $11.99.
Homemade sausages from Bklyn Larder
These fresh, grill-ready sausages are made with premium, sustainable ingredients, like Heritage Foods USA Berkshire pork. There are three flavors available: chorizo, fennel-pork and garlic-chicken. 228 Flatbush Ave between Sixth Ave and Bergen St, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-783-1250). Chorizo $14/lb; fennel-pork $14/lb; garlic-chicken $13/lb.
Strawberry-balsamic pie from Four & Twenty Blackbirds
Bring a whole pie to your next rooftop gathering. Sisters Melissa and Emily Elsen, the ace pie makers behind this bakery, started rolling out summer flavors in May, including a standout strawberry-balsamic variety. 439 Third Ave at 8th St, Gowanus, Brooklyn (718-499-2917). $38.
Marinated chicken wings and shallot-chive marrow butter from the Meat Hook
Pick up prepared foods from Brooklyn's indie butchers on the way to your next barbecue. Raw, marinated chicken wings come ready for grilling in spicy Frank's RedHot sauce. 'Cue lovers can also grab the Meat Hook's beefy condiment—a blend of freshly chopped chives, shallots and marrow collected from the Brooklyn Star. Spread it on bread like lardo, melt it on steak or add it to anything else that needs a boost of richness. 100 Frost St between Leonard St and Manhattan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-349-5033). Wings $4.99/lb; Half-pint container of butter $7.99.
Nettle Meadow flavored chvres
Take these portable cheeses to your next picnic: You can dip a cracker straight into the tubs, filled with fluffy goat cheese in plain, garlic-and-olive-oil, horseradish and maple-walnut varieties. Available at nettlemeadow.com. 5oz $7.22.
Thai-lime waffle chips from Epicerie Boulud
Leave it to Daniel Boulud to bring potato chips to the next level. Aromatic lime zest, dried Thai bird chilies and red curry powder pep up these crispy and delicate house-made gaufrettes (waffle chips). 1900 Broadway at 64th St (212-595-9606). 2oz $3.50.
Empire Mayonnaise Co.
Chef Sam Mason (Lady Jay's) and designer Elizabeth Valleau are behind this line of outstanding artisanal mayonnaises, made with fresh, local eggs. Use one of the 15 rotating flavors—standbys include bacon and white truffle—to top a burger. Available at Empire Mayonnaise, 564 VanderbiltAve between Bergen and Dean Sts, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (718-636-2069). 4oz $7–9.
Blink ketchup & mustard
We're suckers for these adorable red and yellow bottles, which blink their eyes each time you turn them over to squeeze out a condiment. Available at perpetualkid.com. Set $23.99.
Brooklyn brine pickles
Unconventional ingredients make these preserved veggies stand out from the pickling pack. Chipotle carrots and fennel beets make fine burger accompaniments, as do maple-bourbon bread-and-butter pickles and cukes spiked with McKenzie rye whiskey. Available at Murray's Cheese, 254 Bleecker St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-243-3289). Fennel Beets 16oz $9.99; Chipotle Carrots 16oz $9.99; Mable-Bourbon Bread-and-Butter Pickeles 16oz $10.99.; Whiskey Sour Pickles 24 oz. $9.99.
Fentimans sodas
This British beverage company has been carbonating sophisticated, botanical sips since 1905. Swap in their adult varieties—ranging from Mandarin and Seville Orange Jigger to classic cola—for the usual commercial swill. Available at Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar, 156 Mott St between Broome and Grand Sts (212-966-8883). 9.3oz $1.99.
BBQ Tools: The handyman's grilling set
Any square-footage-challenged New Yorker should appreciate these quirky dual-purpose tools. Each implement sports a grilling utensil on one end and a handyman tool on the other: The three-piece set includes a spatula/wrench, basting brush/tape measure and fork/hammer. Available at neatoshop.com. $35.95.
Marimekko trays
These pretty, patterned trays, from Finnish design powerhouse Marimekko, are ideal platforms for your festive snacks. Available at Marimekko, 1262 Third Avenue at E 73rd St (212-628-8400). Small round $89; large round $229; small rectangle $38.50; large rectangle $63.
Cold-brew iced tea
When it comes to the iced version of their favorite beverage, tea obsessives (like coffee nerds) extol the virtues of cold-brewing. To make a batch for your next bash, steep loose-leaf tea (we like Ceylon Silver Tips, Mango and Blackberry from McNulty's) in water overnight and strain. Available at McNulty's 109 Christopher St between Bleecker and Hudson Sts. (212-242-5351). 4oz Ceylon Silver Tips $4; 4oz Mango $4.50; 4oz Blackberry $4.50.
First Field Jersey Ketchup
Artisanal ketchups rarely measure up to commercial stalwarts like Heinz, but this New Jersey entrant gets it right. The small-batch sauce, made with vine-ripened tomatoes, balances sweetness and tang. Available at The Brooklyn Kitchen, 100 Frost St between Leonard St and Manhattan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-389-2982). 8oz $6.99.
Bodum Fyrkat picnic charcoal grill
Whether you're firing up the barbecue on your rooftop or on your fire escape (we didn't see nothin'), this sleek, colorful charcoal grill gets the job done in style. Its compact size and latching lid make it perfectly portable. Available at Broadway Panhandler, 65 E 8th St between Broadway and University Pl (212-966-3434). Large: $47.99; mini $35.99.
Park tumblers
Instead of disposable plastic cups, offer your guests this eco-friendly alternative for their drinks: The cheery melamine tumblers come in array of colors. Available at zak.com. Set of six for $35.94.
Now Designs aprons
Protect your duds this barbecue season with these stylish, lightweight aprons, available in funky designs such as butcher-stripe and multistriped denim. Available at The Brooklyn Kitchen, 100 Frost St between Leonard St and Manhattan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-389-2982). $19.99.
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The Japanese superlounge—which had locations in Tribeca and midtown before shuttering in 2014—is in similarly clubby company in lower Chelsea, also home to perennial playboy-favorites Tao and Buddakan. Taking over the former Cherry space at Dream Downtown, the 5,000-square-foot, 145-seat revamp comes courtesy of Beautique restaurateur Jon Bakhshi, who bought rights to the global chain last year. Bakhshi has tapped Top Chef alum Francis Tariga-Weshnak (Catch) to oversee a menu of modern-Japanese plates like sweet-potato ravioli with kombu foam; crab-pineapple rolls with yuzu mayo; and Tatsuta chicken with pickled eggplant.
Venue says: "Brunch On Saturdays Starting March 18th! $39 per person 3 course prix fixe menu or order a la carte!"


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CSTR Jumps 14%: Q4 Blows Away Estimates; Q1, Year View Higher
Shares of DVD rental kiosk and coin-counting machine operator Coinstar (CSTR) were halted this afternoon just before the company reported Q4 revenue and earnings per share well ahead of expectations, and forecast the current quarter's revenue, and the year's profit, higher than consensus.
Q4 revenue rose to $520.5 million, yielding EPS of $1. The Street had been modeling $498 million and 65 cents a share.
For the current quarter, Coinstar sees revenue of $530 million to $555 million, and EPS of 76 cents to 91 cents. That is well ahead of the consensus $516.9 million and $86 cents.
For the year, the company sees revenue of $2.07 billion to $2.25 billion, and EPS of $3.80 to $4.30. Analysts have been modeling $2.17 billion and $3.92 per share.
In a separate press release, Coinstar said its Redbox DVD kiosk business will purchase the DVD kiosk assets of NCR (NCR) along with retailer contracts and a DVD inventory, for $100 million. Redbox will also purchase hardware, software and services for $25 million over five years. The agreement helped push up NCR shares $1.62, or 8.5%, to $20.65 in late trading.
Coinstar shares are expected to resume trading at 4:25 pm, Eastern.
Update: Shares of Coinstar have resumed trading and are up $7.03, almost 14%, at $57.59.


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Fruit and vegetable designs net sales health
April 15, 2002,
While winter chills continue to breeze into the city, table linen suppliers are making sure their showrooms this market feel more like colorful botanical garden refuges budding with new flowers and fresh fruits and vegetables ready for plucking.
"Home decor and home entertainment has become an everyday activity and not only for the holidays anymore," said Kirit Shah, president, Golden Holidays. "This is a great opportunity to get into that area, and we are getting a tremendous response [for our new items]."
Seattle, WA-based Corona Decor Co. is launching a new upscale table runner program available in four designs, two of which are floral and fruity — Floralia and Pineapple Melange.
Floralia is comprised of 13" x 72" runners in green and gold and embellished with a three-panel patchwork and tassel fringe. It is lined with poly-cotton backing and is made of a tapestry/brocade construction. And Pineapple Melange, in shades of green, red, gold and topaz, features a medallion on a lattice background in the pattern. The tapestry fabric is imported from Italy.
The Villeroy & Boch collection of table linens by New York-based Elrene Home Fashions — under the company's Newbridge brand — is adding a full line of coordinates to the floral Flora pattern. Likewise for the company's licensed line of goods designed by artist Carol Shieber, whose latest collection is titled "Eat your vegetables."
Long Beach, CA-based Foreston Trends is introducing 12 springtime jacquards, coordinating dobbies and solid colors, all in a variety of looks, including floral, aquatic and nature motifs. The product line spans place mats, napkins, tablecloths and kitchen towels.
Louisville/Saydah Home Fashions' new Aari Embroidery collection includes two separate groupings of table linens. The first grouping is a 100 percent cotton printed place mat with a shiny viscose embroidered background. The second grouping, titled Arabesque, is a floral pattern done in a shiny embroidery yarn and is available in ivory, butter, pink, sage and blue.
Louisville, KY-based Louisville Bedding Co. said its new Pushkin pattern is "intended as a twist for fall because it features a garden theme in harvest colorations," said Marliese Krivobok-Johnson, head designer. Pushkin is a double needlepoint place mat with a solid back. The collection — including the place mat, napkin and chairpad — is made of 100 percent cotton and is available in either sage or taupe.
Fine linen manufacturer Patricia Spratt, Old Lyme, CT, is introducing a new line of laminated fabric place mats in four shapes — including a flower petal shape and a scroll. The collection is available in 16 patterns.
A highlight of the new table linen introductions stemming this market from Ex-Cell Home Fashions, based in NewYork, is the Claire Murray Cherries and Berries pattern, available in multiple colorways. The collection includes tablecloths, place mats, runners and kitchen textiles.
The new Americana Apples pattern by Rock Hill, SC-based Home Based Creations is the first kitchen textiles collection by Home Based Creations. It includes an oven mitt, and an oversized 8" x 10" potholder. It also coordinates with washable cut-pile and tufted outdoor mats bearing the same design.
New York-based Town & Country Living's new Cherry Pie coordinate collection is composed of a hard plastic place mat, a fabric place mat, a printed kitchen towel, an embroidered kitchen towel, an oven mitt and a potholder.
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Discover is the best credit card company in the U.S., according to J.D. Power's annual Credit Card Satisfaction Survey.
American Express, which tied Discover for the top spot last year and topped the rankings the other 7 years J.D. Power has conducted its survey, came in 2nd. JPMorgan Chase came in third.
Why should you care?
Ultimately, the right credit card for you comes down to what you intend to use it for. But the rankings are helpful in determining how each of the major issuers rate when stacked against each other. Take a look:
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J.D. Power rates major credit card issuers by 6 factors (listed here in order of importance): interaction, credit card terms, billing and payment, rewards, benefits and services and problem resolution.
Discover scored 828 points on a 1,000-point scale, netting high marks across all 6 categories. Its performance shouldn't really come as a surprise, given the issuer made several consumer-friendly changes over the last year.
In November, Discover eliminated rewards expiration dates. In June, it debuted a double rewards bonus offer geared toward new cardholders, and it also launched Freeze It, a security feature that enables cardholders to turn a card "on" and "off" if they misplace it.
Getting the best cards
Overall satisfaction with issuers is at a record high of 790, surpassing the previous high of 778 in the 2014 study.
J.D. Power found rewards and benefits are the 2 main reasons customers choose a credit card. They're also key drivers of satisfaction and spending on a primary card, though past Bankrate research suggests these points aren't as sticky as one may think.
In any event, premium credit cards, which feature the best benefits, are reserved for consumers with stellar credit, so if J.D. Power's survey has you thinking about applying for some new plastic, it may be a good idea to see where your credit score stands.
Check your credit report for free at myBankrate. If you need a bit of boost, check for errors and pay down any high credit card balances before applying. This Bankrate quiz can help you determine what type of credit card is right for you.
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- Christina Dahlin, M.F.A., has received critical acclaim for her performances of opera and operetta throughout Germany, where she was the leading lyric soprano at the German National Theater in Braunscheig. While living abroad, she appeared as a guest soloist in Dusseldorf, Hanover, Frankfurt, Kassel, Essen and Kiel. She has performed over thirty leading roles spanning a wide variety of characters from the high-spirited Marenka in The Bartered Bride and the feisty Frau Fluth in The Merry Wives of Windsor to the more dramatic roles of Tatyana in Eugene Onegin, Agathe in Der Freischutz, and Antonia in The Tales of Hoffman. Her performances have also included the classic lyric soprano roles of the Countless in Le Nozze di Figaro, Pamina in Die Zauberflote, and Micaela in Carmen. Among her many oratorio credits are the soprano solos in Handel's Messiah and Deborah, J.S. Bach's St. John Passion, the Lord Nelson Mass by Haydn, the Faure Requiem and Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle, which was broadcast over the North German Radio Station NDR Hanover. Ms. Dahlin holds a magna cum laude Bachelor of Music degree from USC and an M.F.A. degree from UC Irvine. She has been a member of the dynamic Chapman University music faculty since 1997.
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With more sparkle than Kylie, and costumes that could shame Lady Gaga, "second generation carni" Mark Winmill is rapidly making a name for himself worldwide.
Winmill recently became Brisbane's hottest export to the Las Vegas glitter strip, or at least his alter ego did - Captain Kidd, a cheeky sailor adept in the art of removing clothing – his own.
Last month Captain Kidd was crowned Reigning King of Boylesque at the Vegas Burlesque Hall of Fame's annual Tournament of Tease, as well as wresting the title of 'most dazzling' from the competitive American field.
Now dates at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival beckon.
Winmill said it was "not bad for a boy from Brisbane" where the culture of boylesque was less developed than in the US.
Though burlesque for women has achieved considerable local success in recent years, thanks in part to events like Miss Burlesque Australia and the Burlesque Ball, Winmill said boylesque was still developing.
Among the first performers of the art in Brisbane, Winmill said there'd been significant growth since he first "stripped for show" seven years ago at The Family nightclub in Fortitude Valley as part of a performance for popular gay club night Fluffy.
"There's a massive history of boylesque America that traces its history right back to the '70s," Windmill said. "It followed on from the burlesque originals in the 1950s, and it's been enjoying a resurgence for about the last 10 years.
"There's been an underground movement here for a while, but we're starting to see the boys on the larger stages."
Winmill's troupe Briefs is an all-male performance group that combines circus, dance, variety, theatre, video and burlesque with a political bite.
Following his individual Vegas success, the troupe has secured a place at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.
"I reckon it'll be excellent," Winmill said. "Any money we make we'll put back into the show."
Having learned tumbling from his circus performer father, Winmill said live shows were "in his blood".
His eclectic performance history includes time with Circa, Strut and Fret production house, French chason Meow Meow and Australian opera singer, performer and cabaret star Ali Macgragor.
And Winmill is likely to keep his unique brands of performance art in the spotlight as a lead circus trainer at Flipside Circus, a Brisbane-based youth circus.
"The trade off is that boylesque will become less of a gimmick," he said. "We were talking about it in Vegas and we all agree, with a new generation of performers coming through, we'll all have to start trying a bit harder."
For now, he is still the "most dazzling" of them all.
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A new buy & sell website - backed by Mainfreight co-founder Neil Graham - will launch next week and claims it will provide "quality local competition" to market-dominator Trade Me.
The site Wheedle.co.nz is due to launch October 1 and says it will provide a new place for businesses and individuals to advertise products and services.
According to Wheedle's managing director, Carl Rees, it will not charge commission or success fees like those at Trade Me.
"We think they are unfair," he said in a statement.
"New Zealand's online market is currently dominated by a single, Australian owned entity [Trade Me] and with the launch of Wheedle, Kiwis will really benefit from the increased competition. As we've seen in the telecommunications market, the entry of another major player can both simulate growth and make pricing much more affordable for Kiwi consumers," he said.
The company is putting a strong focus on the smartphone market and Rees said the fact Wheedle is locally-owned "will make an important difference".
"Being locally owned and operated allows us to keep Wheedle competitive; we don't have to report to a large corporate base, nor do we have large shareholders demanding high returns on their investment."
Manfreight co-founder Neil Graham is backing Wheedle and according to the Companies Office has a 26 per cent stake in the business.
Graham said the timing for the venture was right and that it had the "firepower" to be a long-term success.
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According to the National Business Review's Rich List, Graham is worth $65 million.
Commenting on news of Wheedle on Twitter this afternoon, Trade Me founder Sam Morgan said:
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Freezing cold night in Minneapolis, moon is only 1/5 illuminated, and not a lot of light. Standing outside, I can see almost nothing, even with snow on the ground.
Had the 85mm f/1.8 on my 6D, and in Live View, I was able to see a lot more on the LCD than I could with my eye. With an even faster lens (1.4, 1.2, 1.0), it would only be a greater difference.
As ISO sensitivity continues to increase on FF bodies, where will be end up in 2, 3, 4 generations? Will we get to the point where fairly clean ISO 1, 2, 4, 8 million will be realistic? At this point, we'll be able to go outside, at night, and capture stunning wildlife pictures without any other light?
I'm blown away with what the 6D can do, and I cannot imagine if the ISO speeds continue to improve, where we may be in the next 5-10 years.
Thankfully, high-ISO will be a key differentiators between cell phones and stand-alone cameras. This means manufacturers will be pushing this hard, and us as consumers will benefit.
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By Heather Bender
Many dressage tests are lost in the warm-up ring. Often with the right preparation and planning you can avoid many of the "warm-up traps" that can unravel you and your horse. It's frustrating to ride a test which does not reflect you and your horse's talents and abilities. The goal of this article is to give you some solid tips that will enable you and your horse to successful and demonstrate your best possible performance during your test. When a rider and horse accomplish performing at their best, the endless hours of training and preparation feel worthwhile and rewarding!
Okay, first let us talk about the obvious. We would like to have our horses over their back, round to the contact, in front of our legs, light to our aids, right? While we're at it, let's add supple, happy, demonstrating wonderful engagement with great carry power along with perfect impulsion and pushing power not to mention perfect rhythm. And, of course, we are sitting gracefully in the saddle with an independent seat using our invisible aids and perfect equitation! Did I forget anything? (Maybe to buy a lotto ticket that day if we got all that together) Okay, back to reality. Even for the seasoned professional, it takes a lot of thought, organization, planning, and the ability to read the situation. Probably one of the most important traits of a successful competitor is to have the flexibility in their plan to deal with the unexpected. I hope to share some hard-earned experience to help you be better prepared and more flexible with your plan. Preparation is key to minimizing the stress that can cause you and your horse to feel nervous, rushed or disorganized. Anticipate the obvious in making your plan with the knowledge and experience you have with yourself and your horse is your starting point to make an educated guess on what will work. After the show you will be able to add new ideas and make changes for the next shows with the experience gained. In the end experience is the best teacher. My goal here is to help you avoid many negative experiences that will trap you into a poor warm-up and a worse test.
At home, try to create some of the same stress you will encounter at the show. This will give you more information for your successful warm-up plan. At your home arena, you could change up the surroundings by adding colorful blankets that look like banners, new flower arrangements, maybe a radio that sounds like the announcer by the ring. Try to recreate a similar judge's box at C with a table and people sitting at it. If you have not taken your horse off your property for a while, try going to a new location without a show. This could be an opportunity to have a chance to ride out of your home comfort zone. It is helpful to know how sensitive your horse is to these changes. Remember if you have not already worn all your show cloths be sure to try them before you go. Do not wait to the show day to find out your breeches are slippery or your boots are not broken in properly; even try riding with your show gloves. All these little details can really make a difference. Clothes that don't fit properly can be a disaster. Any of us who grew up showing have at least one funny disastrous story to tell on making that mistake!
For more tips on proper clothing, boots, helmets etc., look for my blog dressing for the show ring tips.
When I prepare for a show, first I must make some very important decisions about time management. One of my most important decisions will be how long I will allow for my warm-up. The factors that I will consider to make this plan are:
Time of day; yes, this can be a big deal. My experiences -the greener the horse, often the bigger the deal it can be. We all have times we would probably prefer to ride. Our goal is do our best with the time we have been scheduled. I must say it is a wonderful thing to have a time you really are going to show. If you started in other disciplines than dressage, you will really understand the hurry up and wait syndrome of showing. In Dressage we have the time right in front of us, so taking into consideration the factors I have listed, we can make adjustments accordingly.
Here are some things to think about while you make your plan:
Let's start with what time you have been scheduled to show. Look at it; now start thinking backwards from that time. Let's first consider something important to your horse, his food. If your horse is a 'chow hound' and feeding times are VERY important part of the day, you will want to consider how to split up the feedings. If your ride time is right at his dinnertime and he will be missing his dinner, his inner time clock will not be happy, which can lead to him feeling anxious. This can be a bad start right to your warm-up. Of course, feed is their fuel, so for horses that are working very hard and need to last for three days of competition, their feed, hydration and supplement program is a science for keeping energy levels even. Feeding the right program can be an important key to keeping horses happy and content under a stressful time. Consider how you can make it easier on your horse by planning ahead for their meals and necessary supplements. For more information on feeding for the competition ring, I have asked an expert, Martin Adams, PhD, Pas, Equine Nutritionist from Southern States. He has been a huge help to me with guiding my feed program. I use Triple Crown feed products that fit my diverse training group of horses. At Treasure Coast Farms we feed differently taking in consideration: breed, age, level of training, and any challenges a particular horse may have specifically, At Treasure Coast Dressage we have Warm-bloods', Lusitanos, PREs, Draft crosses, Quarter horses and Thoroughbreds. If you would like to read more about feed, please read my question and answer blog with Southern State feed's expert Martin Adams, 'Planning a successful show by using your horses feed program wisely.' Keep your eyes out for my blog on approved USEF and FEI legal and healthy supplements for improving you horse show experience.
This is a great time for you to think about you! What are you planning to eat and drink before and throughout the event? Successful riders are athletes, and you have to treat yourself with as much care as you do for your horse. You will need to seriously think about your diet and hydration as a very important part of a successful puzzle. I am in awe when I see someone sitting down with a big chili cheese burger and fries before their ride!? Or the opposite end of that problem, not eating, which is often even worse! Now as you can imagine, this is a huge subject for a blog of its own. Here are few tips that I will expand upon in my blogs on this subject. First, I am a big believer that you pack your food and bring it with you. Eating food you do not normally eat is a big risk that you will not feel your best. I do not like to rely on horse show food, unless there are food stands that are known for having very healthy choices with easily digestible protein. (I would still suggest bringing your own food and adding this in as a treat) In the end I would prefer to pack my lunch and snacks that are right for me. I always try to keep it quick and easy to eat; my mind will be on other things, and I will struggle to find ten minutes to sit down and eat. If I am traveling, I would prefer to hit the best grocery store I can find and buy appropriate fixings I can make vs. eating fast food, mediocre food, or too rich food. Keep it simple and get it done, which is my motto. Now with that said I love food and a great glass of wine but keep it all in moderation and remember to drink a lot of water throughout the day before you become dehydrated. Soft drinks do not hydrate you properly. Getting dehydrated on the first day in your warm-up could ruin your whole show. You will get headaches, muscle soreness and your body will feel slow to respond. These symptoms will vary depending on the degree of dehydration.
A very important thing to consider is weather. Heat, cold, wind, and rain etc. can really change your plans. If you plan for all the possibilities you can make it a bit more bearable and less distracting with good preparation. If it is hot, you can bring a small cooler to the ring with ice water and some rubbing alcohol added. I will bring a large cooler with lots of ice to add to the smaller cooler that can be carried to the warm-up ring. You can refresh your smaller cooler throughout the day. You will also need a sponge and a hand towel soaking in the cold water. I will fold the towel so that I can place it behind his ears (if he will tolerate it) while we sponge him on the neck, back of the hamstrings and legs. Even hoofs will greatly benefit from the cold water.
If you are heat sensitive, another good trick for the rider is to use something cool around your own neck to help keep your temperature down. Many different products are available for this. If you have several by the ring in your cooler, you can alternate between them as needed. Also, if your show helmet is too hot, wear a vented lighter schooling helmet and then change right before you go into the ring.
If the weather is cold or wet you may need to bring a quarter blanket that fits over your horse's hips and loins to start your warm-up and then full wool cooler for when you finish your test. In Southern Florida, a rain sheet for your horse is an essential piece of show equipment. A well- fitted plastic clear jacket is allowed for you to wear even in the show ring. You can also find a clear plastic cover for most helmets if yours is not rain resistant.
If you are riding multiple tests over multiple days, you will be adjusting your plan throughout the show so the first class will give you a lot more information for the next classes. I will plan my first warm-up longer than my second in the same day. This is where flexibility is important. I adjust my time on how well the first class went. If I am riding one class a day, I will have to consider if I want to ride only before my class or possibly split my warm-up into two sections. You will need to account for 'what time of day does your horse work the best.' If your horse is used to being ridden first thing in the morning and your ride time is 4:00 pm, you may want to consider breaking your warm up into two sections; one in the morning so he is not nervously waiting his turn, and a second warm-up before your class.
If your horse or you tire easily, or if it is very hot, that can be another good reason for splitting your warm-up into two shorter sessions. If you think your horse is much fitter than you, it may be wise to have an early lunge session and then you may get on to hack and let your horse sight see while you get a little loosened up before your real warm-up. If your horse is hot and nervous and has been used to at home, a controlled proper lunging routine can be very helpful at the show. You will need to check at the horse show office for where the designated lunging area is located. I would like to remind you that often the hot horse travels on adrenaline and will need several opportunities to settle.
Do not try to accomplish it all at once. Your risk for injury or 'over doing it' will greatly increase. I would recommend working him and then letting him settle and seeing if you need to do more vs. over doing one session. Often riders in the FEI prefer to split their warm-up into two shorter sessions so they will not what we call 'leave their horse in the warm-up.' They will calculate their time trying to make sure their horse will have plenty of energy to perform his best in the demanding test ahead. It is important to know and really think about your horse's fitness, mental state and general personality. If he is lazy and runs out of energy you will have to keep that in mind and adjust accordingly.
When I am stabling at the show, I try to get my horse out of the stall for a hand walk and grazing period around the show grounds to help them settle. It is important to do this several times a day along with all your warm-up plans; this is especially if your horse is usually in a paddock for hours a day and not a stable. It is always good bonding time for you both if you manage it well and keep the sessions calm and relaxing as possible. If your horse is nervous keep him close to his mates; ask an experienced horse and rider team to walk with you and your horse. Give your horse a chance to settle. Don't over expose them to the surroundings right away. Sometimes too much too fast can really start you on the wrong path. Try to read your horse and make your walks calm and bonding.
We spend so much time, effort, thought, and money to show. Your experience, joy, and success will greatly improve with help from a groom; preferably someone you pay so that they take the job seriously, and they are truly there to help you. If that is not possible, then second best is a knowledgeable, committed friend to assist you at the ring. It is a very tough for those who have no one there to help them with all the little and big things that come up.
How you organize your stuff and having a plan for what you will need before you start to the arena is very important. First of all, do not forget your number; you can be disqualified for riding without it. The rule is that you must have a number on your horse anytime he is out of his stall; so keep one number on his halter and one on his bridle. Some shows are very strict about around the stable, some are not; but, it is the rule, so better to follow it and stay out of trouble.
Next, I would highly recommend a grooming tote. I would suggest you include in your grooming tote: dry towel and several small damp towels, one for the really dirty work and a cleaner one, a drink for you, test copy with ring diagram, brush, boot shining sponge (works great on boots bridles and nose bands touch- ups), tail brush, saddle wax for slipping, braiding rubber bands (can be like duct tape to solve many different problems), hoof pick, safety pins, treats. Remember to keep treats simple like sugar or green apple cut up; never bring anything that may have red, like some horse cookies or peppermints because it could be mistaken for blood. I will keep my tote all set up for this and just add the things that cannot stay in it between shows.
You will need to think about if you are going to warm-up in your coat or put it on later. Who is bringing it to the ring? If you fold it with the lining out you may not have to bring coat bag to keep it clean. If you are planning to use wraps or boots on your horse during the warm-up make sure you use wraps or boots that stand out so that they will be noticed and taken off before. I would suggest white boots for black legs as an example or black boots for white legs. Also, assign someone to be responsible for removing them before you go in. Probably not a good idea to count on your trainer for this job; their concentration will be on your ride, not your horse's boots. Ask my students; I fail to remember the boots rule. This is why grooms are so important and so helpful! Horse's boots are easy to forget when things get hectic.
Before you even head to the ring, you will want to have checked the official show time with your watch and your grooms watch. You will want to have checked that no schedule changes have been made. Shows are allowed to change times if they do it 24 hours ahead of your time and post it. My experience is show management will try not to change a schedule and will try hard to reach you. They are required to reach you if the change is within 24 hours. If weather creates a delay or you missed the message, in the end it will be you that will be frustrated, so make it your responsibility to check. Weather can cause problems so be aware. Mobil phones have helped with management reaching riders so remember to put on the number where you will be most easily reached on your entries. Then don't forget to check your phone.
Another important trick to staying on time and keeping your helpers organized is to post in a clear, easy to see area in your stable or at your trailer. First write down the time you are supposed to be putting your foot in the stirrup, then next to it, put down your show time. On that same paper I follow my time with a column for which ring I am showing in, then which test. I also have which horse, since I often ride multiple horses. If everyone is focused on the mounting time, not the show time, it helps you to stay on your plan and not be late. You will determine that time with your backwards look from the time you are showing. Remember to consider if you have a long walk to the practice ring in your time calculation.
I am a very strong believer that you must take a walk to the arena you will be showing in before you get on; make a run through visualizing riding your test. Sometimes I will take a friend with me and tell them the test and even discuss problem areas and what I will need to be thinking at that moment in the test. I like to go with my students and talk them through what will be the most important thing in each moment to remember, even if it is a common theme throughout the test. This is also a great opportunity to notice any possible distraction areas for my horse or me. By visualizing the test I will ride next, it helps me to feel confident and not go off course. I often will be riding many tests a day, from training level to Grand Prix. I find it extremely helpful to only focus on the next test I will ride. If I need to look at several at one time, I will always make sure I go over the next test I will ride last, so it is clear in my mind.
While I am looking at the ring and going over my test, it is a great opportunity to get a feel for the surroundings. Take this opportunity to plan how you will enter the ring and what direction you will go. Look for things you may want to show your horse, judge's boxes, new flowers, flags, banners, etc. You will not have much time, so decide how to use it wisely. I want to get the most of my 45 seconds, once the whistle or bell is rung. This is a good place for me to remind you that you can enter the outside of the arena as soon as the person before you has done their final salute. Do remember you cannot enter the outside of the arena if the judges and secretaries are not in their places. As long as everyone is in their box, it is usually acceptable to enter the outside of the ring a few minutes before your time. But when you start around the ring the judge can ring the bell when they choose. Often judges will appreciate you being prompt and will possibly give you a moment before they ring the bell or whistle.
Now let's discuss our actual riding plan. How I anticipate possible problems and plan solutions, how effectively I organize my riding time, how well I tune into what exercises my horse and I need to work on to get ready to ride the best test possible in the show ring. These are the key factors to being and feeling successful and less stressed.
How experienced is your horse? Do you expect him to be hot and nervous, possibly tight, or a bit lazy and distracted the day of the show? If I know my horse isn't a seasoned competitor or can be edgy and nervous, I like to arrive the day before the competition. I have found that the opportunity to ride around the grounds and in the show ring the day before the show is a very valuable tool for both horse and rider. I do not expect that the day before will be a good day to try to train my horse but, instead, I reinforce our basics and allow him to gain some confidence about his new surroundings. I know that, in most cases, he won't be at his best. He may find it difficult to concentrate. My experience has taught me that if I am patient and consistent, it will pay off.
I will focus my efforts in getting him listening to my legs and seat. I want to develop a good 'gas pedal' and a clear half halt. I will work on these goals by use of many bending exercises and transitions. My overall goals don't change if I'm riding a Training Level horse or a Grand Prix horse. Sometimes I will find the use of a running martingale, correctly adjusted in the warm-up can be very helpful with horses that like to get excited raising their heads and focusing out of the ring gazing to the distance. You can legally use this at a USEF regulated show, but it will have to be removed before you go to the show ring. Of course, my expectations for each horse would be different but thoroughness is key.
If I do find it possible to run through my test, I will be forgiving regarding brilliance and rather, strive for a relaxed, supple frame. I'll plan to add the extra 'pizzazz' on the show day. I don't want to have the ride of my life in the practice ring. Save it for the show ring! Riding the day before will give you a lot of insight on what to expect on the show day and indicate how much time to plan for your warm-up. When you are riding, make a mental note on how much time it took you both to feel comfortable. You can use this valuable experience in deciding how much time and what exercises are going to really help you before your class.
If you decide that your horse would benefit from a controlled lunge on the show day, remember to ask the show management where there is a safe place you can lunge during show. Make sure you know which warm-up is for your class and where your ring Stewart will be so you can check- in when you enter the warm-up. Have there been changes in the schedule? Also try to get a feel for how crowded the warm-up ring is going to be. If it tends to be very crowded, will there be somewhere else you can begin your warm-up? Other questions are: are they planning to drag and water the warm-up ring near your time? How long will that take? With that information, you can allow for time to plan your warm-up accordingly.
If you don't have the luxury of riding the day before the show, then you will have to estimate the time you need based on your past experiences. Remember that, in most cases, you are better off with too much time than not enough. If you realize that you have more time than you need, take more walk breaks. Get off your horse, and if it is hot, find a nice shady spot to hang out. Use this waiting time to go back over your test, remembering what you are going to do in each movement. Avoid the trap of having a great warm-up, then taking a break and standing around while you mentally run through your test, get cleaned up and then riding straight into the show ring. Most horses won't be as sharp as they were before you took the break. I'll always stop to cleanup and review my test, then go back into the warm-up area, get a good rhythm and balance, then go into the show ring.
Remember, when you're choosing exercises for your warm-up, that you want to stay focused on what will be required in the test you are riding next! Tailor your work to be exactly what you and your horse need on this day. Think about your hard pieces and how you could ride a few exercises that were not exactly the test move to build your horses confidence and to prepare him for the movement in the test. For example, if you have to trot change at X from the left lead to the right lead and your horse has a tendency to rush on the diagonal, add in your warm-up a figure eight on diagonal at X 10' to 12' meter circles at X . Ride the circles at the trot, adding walk transitions through your change of direction. When your horse feels calm and better balanced, pickup your canter on your right circle and continue through your diagonal. You may not even get to the actual trot change in the warm up but instead school the waiting change so when you enter the ring he is expecting to wait at 'X' instead of thinking he gains bigger points for being the fastest dressage horse on the diagonal. In other words, be a little flexible with your plan. Think of helpful gymnastics like the diagonal exercise I just suggested. Your goal is your work promotes the right effect to your aids on that day.
We all see the poor rider who thinks they have it all figured out before they get to the warm-up, only to find out the other member of the team did not get the same plan. I'll give you an example. You arrive at the ring and your normally obedient horse that likes to go around on the bit at a fairly steady tempo is traveling around with his head straight up, calling back to his friends at the barn as if he just came out of a Wild West movie. You may need to reconsider the original plan. For more plans on how to save the moment please look for my blog on: How to regain your horse's attention.
You can see it's important to be flexible with your ideas. Successful riders are not so surprised by things not going exactly as planned, and they are able to make deviations without getting rattled by the changes. But it's a wise idea to have a plan, even if the plan has to be changed a bit. Usually, you can get back to it after a few distractions.
Keep in mind that your attitude will be a key factor in motivating your horse to work with you …or against you.
Stay Patient, take breaks if you are getting tense, and make your corrections clear and fair. Another common mistake in the 'warm-up': when things aren't going as planned be accountable to how you might be using your aids. Ask yourself how can I use my seat more effectively? Try to enjoy yourself and your riding. Remember to reward your horse often. It's important to keep in mind that your attitude will be a key factor in motivating your horse to work with you or against you.
You will need a well thought out and executed plan to include:
Preparation: Choosing the right combination of feed, lunging, pre-ride hand walking to acquaint your horse with his new environment. Your ability to choose your needed time wisely. You must know your test and plan your show ride before you enter the warm-up. It is important to remember what equipment you will need taking into consideration weather, and your horses personality.
Groom and trainers assistants: Knowing how much assistance will be available and being realistic on what they will be able to do to help you. Planning according to that will help you make decisions on how much responsibility you will have on your shoulders to pick exercises and deal with time management.
The ability not to panic when things do not go as planned: No matter how hard you try; often something will change your plan. To be successful you must ride the horse that shows up to that warm-up and be flexible in your strategy to adjust your plan to fit that moment. Stay cool and calm; something I often have to remind my students is to 'breath.' Of course that sounds ridiculous but it is true. You need to breath to the bottom of your lungs which in return will help you to stay in the moment and remain calm. Frustration will only harm you and your horse's performance, not to mention his overall experience of the event.
Adjust your exercises to fit the horse that arrives at the warm-up that moment
Pack your sense of humor and determination, you may need them both!
When you complete your show day, go back over how things went, while it's fresh in your mind. Look for how you can make it better next time. Keep a notebook; write down what worked and what did not. I know that will help you to be successful. If you use your experience wisely, the warm-up will become easier and a lot less stressful! Remember, the most important thing for you and your horse is to have fun and make the whole experience a learning day that you will build on!


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SALT LAKE CITY -- Sean Miller says he guarantees he'll change Arizona's starting lineup Sunday, but what options does he really have?
Before UA played Cal, he said he was thinking about putting in Kevin Parrom but stuck with his original lineup in order to stay big and because that lineup was 18-1 at the time. Parrom didn't play particularly well against Cal or Colorado, anyway.
Miller said he'd like to give Grant Jerrett a look, but Jerrett may still be a bit tentative after coming back from a foot stress reaction.
At guard, reserve Jordin Mayes has struggled and Miller has not shown an extended faith in Gabe York.
So that may leave just Angelo Chol, who played well against Stanford and Colorado. Chol may not be a long-term solution but he just might help light a fire under Brandon Ashley, who did not play well against Stanford and Colorado.
While some coaches may go easy on their players after a tough stretch, fearing that their confidence may be damaged, Miller hasn't changed his approach this weekend after two straight losses.
"I think it's important you tell the truth. Whatever that truth is," Miller said. "If you didn't play well, use that to move forward."
Miller said he never felt the Wildcats lacked effort in a 71-58 loss at Colorado, but said it "looks different" when you combine that game with Arizona's struggles in the second half against California on Sunday.
"The way we lost in that second half against Cal, that home game, you start to make it sometimes a little bit bigger than one game," Miller said. "We have not played well recently."
Other Pac-12 games today:
UCLA at Stanford, 2 p.m. (ESPN2)
Oregon at WSU, 5 p.m. (Pac-12 Networks)
ASU at Colorado, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
OSU at Washington, 9 p.m. (FSN)


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VIDEO: House Republicans Face Backlash Over Misplaced Priorities During August Recess
During the August recess, frustrated constituents confronted House Republicans over their misplaced priorities and today the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released a new video highlighting the backlash that House Republicans faced. Whether it was pushing for bipartisan immigration reform, protecting Social Security and Medicare, or preventing a government shutdown, Americans told House Republicans time and again to get their priorities straight.
"House Republicans were on defense during the entire August recess, trying to explain their misplaced priorities - but their constituents weren't having any of their tired political arguments," said Emily Bittner of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "Instead of focusing on creating jobs for the middle class, protecting Medicare and Social Security, and working on solutions, House Republicans are still threatening to shut down the government over Obamacare, denying science and talking about impeaching the President. Voters are tired of this broken, out-of-touch Republican Congress and will hold House Republicans accountable for their misplaced priorities."
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Are Cellulite Creams Really Effective?
Today's fast pace world likes all things quick and convenient. This very psychology has influenced the world of beauty products and it's no wonder that anti-cellulite products are the most popular members of this world. Almost every magazine today carries advertorials of anti-cellulite creams and oils with convincing real-life stories and assurances. Every young girl and guy battling cellulite falls prey to these luring ads and hastily picks up a product or two from the nearest store. This leads us to the question of – are cellulite creams really effective?From best cellulite treatment, you will get that most anti-cellulite products comprise of ingredients like retinol, antioxidant DMAE and caffeine; all of which are said to tackle cellulite effectively. They assure to fight cellulite that usually makes its way on thighs, buttocks, stomach and the pelvic area. People on the heavier side are no doubt the most vulnerable preys to cellulite. Even their thin counterparts are no less susceptible to cellulite growth. All this has given momentum to anti-cellulite creams as effective tools to grapple cellulite. best cellulite treatment
Caffeine, found commonly in all anti-cellulite products is said to work well against cellulite as it promotes blood circulation and acts a diuretic. In fact, several experts advocate the application of freshly ground coffee on cellulite affected areas as an effective way to fight cellulite. Caffeine is said to temporarily flush the moisture out of the cellulite affected areas and banish their 'cellulite appearance'. It is said to tighten the skin, albeit for a temporary period.
Collagen, found in high-proteins is considered an effective fat-buster. Retinol, another ingredient present in most anti-cellulite products is said to penetrate through the skin and exfoliate it. As it exfoliates the skin it promotes growth of collagen in the body, thereby tackling cellulite effectively. Excess use of retinol can cause the skin to go red, feel irritable and peel off to an extent. Thus it doesn't really help the skin battle cellulite in a healthy way. The effectiveness of DMAE, an anti-cellulite ingredient is often questioned.
This again leads us to the question – are cellulite creams really effective? A number of experts have questioned the effectiveness of anti-cellulite creams and have tried to present their own perceptions on this issue. Anti-cellulite products often claim to bust cellulite and help its users get rid of it forever. However, experts suggest that these products help users only get rid of the cellulite appearance, without addressing its root cause. They fail to reach out to the fat cells that are a result of cellulite deposition.
It is practically impossible to measure cellulite as there are no tools and techniques for the same. The effectiveness of anti-cellulite creams is determined by their ability to penetrate through the various layers of skin. Retin-A, a substance that can be availed only if prescribed is a great skin firming agent. Its works the most on the upper layers of the skin making them appear absolutely firm.
Anti-cellulite creams are the new aids available to us in our battle against cellulite. However, their effectiveness hasn't been gauged accurately. Thus, there is no point relying merely on these products. Exercise and healthy diet should be a way of life to tackle cellulite effectively. And about the question – 'are cellulite creams really effective', we are yet to get a satisfactory answer.


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For the 2017 model year, Ducati will release a smaller version of its popular adventure-tourer, dubbed the Ducati Multistrada 939. As the name suggests, this new Multistrada will use the 937cc v-twin engine that is found on the current Ducati Hypermotard, and recently released Ducati SuperSport.
Photos reveal that the 2017 Ducati Multistrada 939 will have a double-sided swingarm, helping to distinguish it from the Multistrada 1200, which uses a single-sided swingarm.
What is harder to glean from the photos though is that Ducati is said to have made the Multistrada 939 physically smaller than the Multistrada 1200, offering a lower seat height and overall lower riding height than its larger sibling.


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I have some older model lightweight (certainly not ultralight!) down vests available for sale.
prices include shipping within the continental US.
please contact me via email at ling_jd(at)hotmail(dot)com.
SOLD—-MONTBELL DOWN VEST – womens small/mens extra small — $24
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@cadyakLocale: southwest georgia
Ill take the OR hat and the pot
@dan_quixoteLocale: below the mountains (AK)
how much does the MB vest weigh?
the montbell vest weighs in at 15.5 oz.
sacrilege, i know. :)
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@rod_lawlorLocale: Australia
Do you have a weight for the pants, and an estimation of waist size?
If these suit, would you be interested in posting to Australia?
Hi Rod.
they weight 14.4 oz.
i would say the waist fits a 33 american waist max. I wear 31 waist and they fit great! (i'm 6.1 ~175 lbs).
for shipping to australia, I would just ask that you contribute an additional $10 toward shipping.
Justin, also interested in the puff pants, can you pls let me know the length?
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Sent you an email
the mircropuff pants are still available.
all other items are sold.
Justin, sent you a pm on length of pants, can you let me know how long they are?
32" inseam
they're still available.
they're still available.
knocked $10 off.
new pants for $60.
Payment sent on Patagonia Micro Puff Pants
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Walter claims scalps on way out
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National Australia Bank dissident Catherine Walter last night agreed to resign from the bank's besieged board, having taken several scalps - but she conceded it was up to others to judge the success of her hard-fought campaign to force board changes.
NAB's lawyers were last night working out whether they could now withdraw resolutions for May 21's extraordinary shareholder meeting and abandon the meeting - as now seems inevitable barring a shareholder legal challenge. NAB would make no formal comment last night.
But Mrs Walter did not explicitly say in her short statement that she was withdrawing her resolutions, and there is a legal argument that they can't be withdrawn.
NAB's board has this week been trying to broker a compromise that would avoid the need for the meeting and silence demands for accelerated "board renewal" from shareholders and Mrs Walter.
On Wednesday the bank's non-executive directors other than Mrs Walter said Ken Moss and Ed Tweddell would leave the board within three months. Chairman Graham Kraehe - Mrs Walter's sparring partner - would leave no later than mid-2005.
The board was meeting at NAB's Melbourne office yesterday and is also meeting today ahead of what is expected to be a dismal first-half profit result to be announced next Wednesday.
Mrs Walter said in her statement issued late yesterday through her lawyer, Norton Gledhill's Robert Paterson: "I propose to resign shortly as a director of National Australia Bank.
"In announcing this decision, I would like to thank the many dedicated people I have worked with over the years in this role.
"At all times I have tried to stand up for what I believe is in the long-term interests of the bank, its shareholders, customers and staff. It will be for others to judge whether I have been successful in doing so."
Investors said the heat was still on Mr Kraehe despite the anti-climactic end to the two-month-long board dispute triggered by the $360 million forex scandal.
Investors Mutual's managing director, Anton Tagliaferro, a large holder of NAB shares, said: "NAB are moving ahead in terms of restructuring the board. The only question mark now is Graham Kraehe and he comes up for re-election at the annual general meeting [in December] anyway."
Mr Kraehe is due to retire by rotation but is likely to stand again, despite widespread dissatisfaction with his handling of the job since he replaced Charles Allen in February.
"Shareholders have six months to see how he's performed, and if investors are not satisfied that will be resolved at the AGM," Mr Tagliaferro said.
"Presumably her resignation has been done after some sort of agreement has been reached on who else will leave."
Mr Tagliaferro said either way there would be more changes on the way at the bank. "It's inevitable [but] it's not in anyone's interest to have the whole board resign, including the chairman."
Mrs Walter's backdown means that shareholders will probably not get to vote on her resolution about prohibiting the payment of retirement benefits, given that the directors who are planning to retire - including her - would collectively receive more than $1 million in accumulated benefits.
NAB has to find at least four new directors to replace those leaving and satisfy the requirement for new directors with banking experience, and also find a new chairman over the next year.


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