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Chequerboard Jacket
6 buttons also required, approx. 2.5cm diameter.
A textured, chunky jacket with integral button / buttonhole bands, collar and pockets. Minimal finishing!


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Game On! Sports Camps 4 Girls provides a special and unique summer sports camp experience for girls. But you don't just have to take our word for it.
Read what former and current Game On! parents and campers have to say:
"You have done such a great job creating a warm and caring environment (on top of the sports, fun and healthy competition). It is easy to compliment you guys because we truly feel that you helped our girls grow and learn."
– Amy H
"Game On is highly organized & education-minded with variety and a good mix of fun & perhaps most importantly, positive role modeling for our daughters."
– Susan B
"We always have preached that "effort and attitude" are all that matter and its been so great to send her to a camp that reinforces these messages with our daughter. We are now officially die hard and loyal fans of Game On!!"
– Tom G
"S is so happy and growing so confident in your class!! In all honesty, my husband keeps saying it's the best thing I have done for her physically and socially. Thank you for creating this special program!"
– Tina P
"You guys do an amazing job and play an instrumental role in helping these young girls lives. I'm not sure whether E will be an astronaut, the President, a banker (she claims that's what she wants to be right now, it changes every other month), or the hardest job of them all, a stay-at-home mom, but I know that these types of experiences will help show her, and these other young girls, that the world is theirs to conquer and I thank you and your team for that!"
– Sean H
"You have created the most empowering environment in the world for G. She said next year she is doing every week. She is the happiest she ever is all year during camp. Thank you. You are changing the world."
– Suzanne M
Lucy wanted to sign up this fall after playing at Game On. I'm impressed that she's playing aggressively. Good job Game On!
-Kelly T.
Ally wanted to let you know she was moved up a level in gymnastics. She is now officially on "the team" and will compete in about 5 meets this year. She is proud and excited. Thanks for your interest. You have done such a great job creating a warm and caring environment (on top of the sports, fun and healthy competition. It is easy to compliment you guys because we truly feel that you helped our girls grow and learn this summer! We are grateful!!
-Amy H.
You are fabulous and everything you do to make sure your girls have a fantastic summer has not gone unnoticed. Ella has had amazing summers at Game On! the last three years, but this year was particularly meaningful to her.
Ella made so many new friends and became very close with some of her counselors and felt a very strong bond with you and Sara. She was VERY upset that we had to leave early the last day to pick up her brother from sleep away camp and she missed saying goodbye to her new friends – you, Tia and Stephanie.
I promised I would write to let you know she says "thank you and she sends a big hug" and if you could pass this on to Tia and Stephanie, I would really appreciate it.
What a special place Game On! is and I am thrilled that we are able to send Ella there!
Have a wonderful year ahead and we can't wait for next summer.
-Julie K
I want to thank you so much for doing something in Jadyn's life on Friday that goes unnoticed. Yes, the award is great, she is very proud..but it is sooo much bigger then that. Jadyn is a great kid, and we have always told her that and given her that reinforcement, but she isn't the star of a team, the stand-out of the group and at times at 8 or 9 years old, that can be very very difficult. We have always stressed being a great team player, that no group/team, etc could be successful without every memeber….but that is what "mom and dad just say." For her to get confirmation from an outside group, that she greatly admires, really hit home to her. For the first time I truly felt she went to bed thinking/knowing, she is playing a very important role in this world. Your entire staffs support and encouragement to all the girls is a truly admired. I know Jadyn is going into this school year more confident than ever in the person she is! For that, I thank you all soo much!!!!! Have a great year, see you all next summer!!!
-Megan & Josh A.
I would like to say that our first experience at Game On was amazing. Certainly the sports instruction was great, but it was the atmosphere of congeniality and supportiveness of one another that stood out. I was able to watch the talent show and I was awe struck by the behavior of the girls while watching one another perform. They were silent and attentive, they cheered and clapped for one another and celebrated each other's talents with enthusiasm. My daughter read a poem. She practiced for many hours and was very nervous. Being well received was invaluable to her confidence and self esteem.
I feel so strongly about girls and women having strong friendships and supporting one another through life, in good times and bad. Your camp instilled that in my daughter at age 7 in two weeks, and for that I am very grateful.
Cheers to you and your team!!!!
-Maribeth M
P.S. A shout out to all of the counselors who are so friendly and positive. 🙂
Also, thank you for such a wonderful 2-weeks for C. It's been the best introduction to sports for her [age 4] and we are already planning on having her join next year!
-Morgan F.
First, let me thank you for creating the wonderful Game On Sports camp. This was M's first year and she absolutely loved it. As you know, she was supposed to not attend the last 2 weeks but begged me to stay. I love the big life lessons she is learning and the tactical sport skills she shows me everyday. Her "form" is great. She found a new sport she loves – lacrosse. The program is very high quality and I think a lot of that has to do with the coaches as well.
-Mary L.
Just a quick note to say THANK YOU for another great summer. Once again, Alex had a great time, made friends, learned new things, honed existing skills. We couldn't have asked for more. Have a great rest of your summer.
-Ursula O.
My granddaughter, B, had a fabulous time at "Game On". She loved trying different sports and feels confident that she can succeed in them. Your program helped her to develop a wonderful sense of "self".
Count on her to return next summer, sister A, too.
Thank you.
-Diane B.
Today was Claire Brady's last day of her two week Game On camp. A note of thanks for putting together an instructional and high quality positive sports experience for young girls. Claire was particularly impressed with "a lady that loved sports and earned her MD to combine the two loves & be a sports doctor for great teams". Unsolicited, Claire said "this is the ideal camp for me". It is an ideal camp from a parents perspective as well. We have 4 kids & have tried a lot of camps over the years. Game On is highly organized & education-minded with variety and a good mix of fun & perhaps most importantly, positive role modeling for our daughters.
Thank you for a great experience this summer!
– Susan B.
Just had to share this with you! L completed her first 5k this past weekend. The Big10 5k in honor of her team WI at Game On! (and her dads alma mater) We are so very proud of her she did a great job and most of all she had a blast!
Thank you again for such a wonderful camp! L has really missed camp since it has been over and we hope next summer at Lake Forest will be a bit longer!
Thanks again for all that you do.
-Wendy S.
I just wanted to send you a note thanking you for making the camp experience for G and L perfect!! This camp provided EXACTLY what we were looking for with the girls. We wanted them to have an opportunity to try different sports in a 'relaxed' setting. Every day the girls came home and told us stories about what they tried (e.g. karate, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, etc..). This was a lifetime experience for both of them. Your camp provides for such a positive experience that it allows a beginner to feel comfortable to try something new. I really appreciated the fact that you were 'around'. It is probably the first time my girls have participated in something that they actually knew and liked the owner. You are doing great things at your camp. Thanks again for everything it brought to my family. I think Karate, basketball and lacrosse might be on the horizon for us!
– Karen M.
I want to thank you again for everything and let you know that you/Barb do such a nice job with the camp. It's a great opportunity for the girls. Rachel really enjoyed going and feels very proud of herself for the progress she's made and her ribbons. She was looking at them again last night and said she's really proud of herself. "You" push the girls in a good way, and I know Rachel has stretched as a result of being there. Take care.
Coming from Singapore, camp is more than learning new skills etc. R's US experience is shaped by our choice for her camp experience. She loved camp last year- learning new sports (lacrosse) and meeting new friends. We were happy that she felt comfortable enough with the way camp was structured to find her place. When you don't go to camp with pals because you live 8000 miles away from everyone else, the camp experience can be a bit daunting for a 9 year old. I take my hat off to you that R found a good space for herself last year while initially knowing no one in her age group at camp, because she felt at home early on in camp. Thank you for that. We are back again this year because she had such a good time last year!!
-Carol D.
I am truly impressed with the community spirit you have here at Game On!.
-Shreya G.
Dylan still wears her t-shirts all the time and CAN NOT wait for camp! It did wonders for her confidence which is just what I was hoping for. If you say "hey ponytails" to my 3 year old son he says "hey what" and then does his version of the cheer. Very funny.
– Caryn S.
I just wanted to thank you for whatever you are doing at camp. My daughter, S, LOVES, LOVES, LOVES it. She is already asking if she can go back every summer. I was laughing to my husband that I think in the initial paperwork I wrote that she doesn't like sports and I wasn't sure how she was going to do. Honestly, I had visions of a crying child every morning. I couldn't be more happy to be wrong. I played competitive sports growing up and it was such an important part of my childhood. I am so happy to see her enjoying finding the joy of these games.
Can't wait to keep hearing about everything you do there. I wish I could go!!
-Amy Z.
We LOVE Game On!
-Annie W
You run an amazing camp. The staff is terrific and incredibly engaged and the campers are clearly having lots of fun. I love all of the sports instruction (not just "go play soccer") — it's really creating a love of sports and a strong sense of team. It was terrific to be able to observe it.
-Laura P
GR is very happy to be back. She and G had a blast yesterday and G told her mother she wants to come to camp next year. I think a BIG factor for both girls is that counselors pay ALOT of attention to them. It makes ALL the difference when counselors are interested in them, are enthusiastically encouraging and talk to them sincerely.
For example, GR told me she did not have fun at LFSA or AYSO soccer this past year. So I pulled her out of soccer for this coming fall. She said she didn't know what the coach was saying to do and when she asked me to talk to the coach (she was too shy to confront the coach or any coach for that matter), I did, and the coach said to me "oh don't worry. Someday she'll get it." But no one ever noticed her hanging back, shoulders drooped and bringing up the rear–she never even tried to get into the scrum to kick the ball…
So, smiling, paying attention, actually intervening and showing her how to do things is already making a difference in the kind of way she talks about her experience there.
-Nancy C
Thank you for an amazing first experience with Game On! Your camp more than lived up to all the hype and then some! Our daughter is 7 and going into 2nd grade. Her loves so far have all been individual activities but had not fallen in love with any team sports which is important to us as her parents since we both know the tremendous benefits that come from the team experience.
Your camp has given her so much confidence! When she was smiling ear to ear about all her ribbons last week I had to walk in the other room so she wouldn't see me tear up! Thank you Game On!and especially Coach Hannah for all the support and enthusiasm you've given her. We always have preached that "effort and attitude" are all that matter and its been so great to send her to a camp that reinforces these messages with our daughter. We are now officially die hard and loyal fans of Game On!!
We'll be back next year 110%!
-Tom G
L finished her three weeks of camp on Friday with the Washington Huskies – and her ask of us tonight was "to go to sports camp tomorrow!" She had an amazing time at her first camp and I just wanted to express my appreciation for the work you do. From the coaches to the activities to the ribbons to the parents communications to the pictures…it has been an awesome experience not only for L but also for us.
We will be back next summer….and if it was up to L it will be for many, many weeks."
-Kim J
Once again F and V had a fantastic summer with you. Always tons to share about all you do. I thank you for taking such good care of them. I continue to shout from the rafters that there is no better atmosphere for a girl to be in on so many levels. Thank you!"
-Lydia C
I wanted to thank you and all the coaches so much for giving so much to F during these past weeks. She loves Game On! camp!
This never happened before with any other camp she went to. She is so much looking forward to go to Game On! every day.
Unfortunately we will be away next week so we won't be able to be part of the closing ceremony. Next year we will plan summer around the 6 weeks of Game On! so we won't miss any days.
Thanks again!
-Mariela S.
First I would like to thank you and all of the your staff for an amazing job that you do. My daughter L attended 3 weeks of camp this summer for the first time and she had a fabulous time. She was so excited to go every day and she walked away with a confidence that I had not seen in her with sports. She also found a new love for lacrosse which we will be signing her up for in the fall. I wish I would have signed her up for more weeks but we just did not know going into it. Next year we will for sure.
-Wendy S
H has really enjoyed playing lacrosse at Game On. It was her first exposure to the sport.
-Eve B
So, last year, E got a pink ribbon (among many others) that she was really proud of. I threw her ribbons in her keepsake box and didn't think about them until the beginning of this summer when E asked me to dig up the old ribbons to display with all the new ones. Well, of course, the treasured pink ribbon wasn't in the keepsake box and I can't find the darn thing anywhere. E is very upset with me that I lost her favorite ribbon, so I was wondering if I could get a pink ribbon from you on Friday for the sake of family harmony. I would be forever grateful! Thanks!
-Andrea S
I just wanted to let you know how much I love being a part of the Game On! staff and that this was by far my favorite summer because I spent every week at camp. I learned a lot more than I had expected about working with kids and it really makes me happy to know that I can make in impact in their experiences and attitudes about camp. I'm glad I could be here this summer and I was so sad to even miss the last two days. I hope I can be a part of this wonderful community again next summer and that your time until then goes well.
-Rachel G
I miss the Kentucky team so much. I'm so sad camp is over. I was crying when it was over. though I'm happy because I'm in New Hampshire with my cousins.
I can't believe the summer is almost over.
best of luck to Kentucky.
-Caroline M
Just wanted to reach out to you and tell you… not only did my friends kids have a fantastic experience yet again at Game On.(J, A, K, C to name a few) but A told me what it did for her in 6 weeks.
She feels so confident and respected. She was amazed at all of the great athletes and coaches she met.
She learned a new favorite sport….Field Hockey. Her Latin friends have played it over the years but she had never.
She told me she had the best camper ever (C) and loved so many of the kids!
She has babysat and hostessed a bit but this was really her first job and what a great one to have!
She learned so much about dealing with parents, kids, bad attitudes, allergies, drama (lolol) etc.
The meetings after camp about situations and re-enactments were key in her development and training.
You obviously have put your vast experience, education and heartfelt love into this and it truely shows.
I am very proud of my daughter……
I told her yes we had an "in" getting in front of you from Jani and Steve Harris but she is the one who landed the job at 16, kept it, and left this summer feeling that she was recognized for her hard work.
-Tamara N
I wanted to thank you again for a spectacular summer. I didn't think it was possible, but M had more fun this year than she did last year. You and your staff do a stellar job with the girls and we are very appreciative for giving M such a wonderful experience full of great memories! We are looking forward to next year!
Thank you again for everything!! I hope you all have a great year!
-Kristy A
Hi. This is Ursula, A's mom. The race went really well. The race we ran was called the Electric Run. You run at night and there are lots of crazy glowing tunnels, etc. on the course. It was very humid that night so we did some walking, but mostly running. To train we modified a Girls on the Run 5k training program we found online. But really, more than anything, I credit you all with giving Alex the confidence to even try it. A bunch of friends in her neighborhood did girls on the run last year. She didn't want to. But one night this summer she came home after camp and announced that she wanted to give it a try, so we did! I attached a not so great photo of her on the course — turns out my camera on my phone is not so great at night. Hope you all are well.
-Ursula O.
Earlier Years
My daughter loves Game On! Sports Camp for Girls and looks forward to going every summer.
-Katherin B.
I can't thank you enough for the opportunity to experience a camp like no other. My children are sports driven and can distinguish the difference between a half-hearted attempt vs. the full-on, highly organized sports activities/instruction that Game On! is known for.
We have seen the improvements in our children's game play. When we are anywhere on the weekends and my children see another girl from Game On! they light up with excitement, as does the other, in the delight of recognition, the sisterhood of Game On! Sports Camp can do.
Here is what we think of Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls:
We love Game On! and would be remiss had this opportunity not been available. Thank you to all for such a fine job.
– Bonnie & Joey
Sara, thank you so much for coming and leading our troop through some of your activities. The girls had a great time! I had a parent event with some of the mom's from our troops Friday night and they all expressed what a good time the girls had. All of the leaders were impressed with your production and ability to engage the girls, especially with such a large group. Thanks again for coming! It is evident that you run a terrific program. My co leaders and the other troop leaders will be spreading the word about what a great program Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls has.
-Karen H., Girl Scout Troop Leader, Troop # 40153
I really enjoyed meeting you and the rest of the staff at Game On!. I think the camp is a great organization and I absolutely believe in what you are doing for those girls! I would definitely love to help out again if possible!
– Shannon McDonnell, Current Member of the Chicago Red Stars Professional Women's Soccer Team & the Irish National Team
Amy has told me twice that this is the best camp she has ever been to!
We are having a great week on vacation, but the girls cant wait to get back to camp. We are blown away by their new athletic skills and love!
I can tell at home that they are thriving at camp!!!!!
Just wanted to drop you a quick note. Our girls had a great time this summer – challenged, new adventures, and had great company along the way. See you next summer!
This camp was run so well with the thank you notes and lots of communication which was great.
I had the best summer ever at game on sports camp and of course i am coming back but i was looking at the pictures from the summer and maybe if there is any way to put together a camp reunion one day because i know i would and many of the friends i keep in touch with want to see everyone and be one big game on! family one more time before the summer begins i hope we can do it Thanks for an amazing summer.
You should have seen the smile on Ashley's face when I told her about the email from YOU! She cannot wait!!! We are not on the "sleep away camp" path and she really sees Game On as a place where she belongs in the summer. Thanks.
My daughter, A attended Game on Sports Camp this past summer for 4 weeks while we were in Deerfield on our summer home leave. Perhaps you remember her…she is the one with the long blonde ponytail who lives in Singapore.
I just read your email about the 3 on 3 tournament that you are having trouble getting girls to sign up for. I just want to say, I WISH we could be there to have A participate. Coming from a mom of a child who LOVES sports and does not have nearly as much on offer here in Singapore, I just want to say that we appreciate the inroads to sports that you are providing the girls…we just wish we could participate in them all. I sincerely hope that you get enough registrations so that you do not have to cancel the tournament for the girls. It is not until you have little to choose from that you realize how badly you wished there was more available. I hope the parents and kids back there will realize this in time.
Wishing you and your team all the best. We are looking forward to getting A's early registration done soon for next summer's camp. She does NOT want to miss it!
WE did want to put a personal plug in for Game On! Sports Camp for Girls. Anna went there for 4 weeks last year, and it has changed and inspired her. As we all know, girls are an interesting breed (and I know some of you have many of them, as I do!). Game On! really harnesses the best of a camp, sorority and a team building clinic. Anna came home every day happy, excited and yes, exhausted. This fall she has gone on to be on the H.P. swim team, and do soccer and lacrosse. She can't get enough!
Owners Barb and Julie have really got something special at Game On! and I hope you will consider making your daughter a part of it. Anna is going back for 8 weeks next year and I know she'd LOVE to have friends join her. They are VERY flexible, offering packages to fit your needs, so if you only want 3 weeks, you get 3; if you want 5, you get 5 – it's a very nice option. There's also horseback riding and golf as add-ons.
– H.R. and J.R.
Since all of us have girls participating in AYSO Soccer I wanted to make sure everyone knew about a fantastic summer camp called GAME ON! Game On is an all girls sports day camp that our twin daughters have been at for the last (3) summers. Unlike any other camp, Game On teaches girls how to play sports – The camp emphasizes sportsmanship and fair play and is quite simply a very special place for little girls.
Our girls have greatly benefitted by attending Game On…
– J.V and H.V.
Lexi comes running off the bus everyday saying the same thing every day…….. "today was the best day at camp" She absoutely loves it!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

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BELLAWOOD 3/4" x 5" Rustic Red Oak Prefinished Solid Hardwood Flooring
A Floor so Special, Home Sellers mention it by Name. When selling a home, unique features come first. And the name "Bellawood" can be found at the top of sellers' lists again and again. Couple that with a Certified 100 Year Transferable Warranty and it's certain to catch the eye of discerning buyers when the time comes.
Red Oak is America's most popular choice for wood floors and serves as the industry benchmark when rating hardness among species. It features a reddish tan color and has a distinctive glow that creates an inviting atmosphere in rooms near and far. Better yet, changes due to sunlight exposure are minimal with Red Oak, ensuring a bright and beautiful floor for years to come. This product is proudly finished in the USA.
Finished to Last. We apply our durable, industry-leading finish to each board using a groundbreaking multi-layered, micro-particle process for superior wear and scratch resistance. So, go ahead?bring on life and everything that comes with it. Your Bellawood floor will stay beautiful year after year.
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Wasn't nearly as rustic as samples.
By Bill
from Boone NC
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Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/4" x 5" Rustic Red Oak:
I was very disappointed in the lack of color variation in the flooring I got. I really wanted the rustic look that I saw in the store since I put it in my cabin.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Love my new wood floor
By Barb
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We had our floor professionally installed and it looks beautiful. Very pleased with our new floor.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Color samples were not representative
By Dancing Keith
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I got two samples, both of which were relatively light and had a nice red oak look. When I opened the box, there was significant variability which I expected, but the darker pieces had a brown tone rather than a red tone and were not at all represented by the samples. They did not look like red oak at all. Luckily I was only needing a small amount so I just didn't use the darker pieces.
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Floor looks great!
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This was a great product. I installed in on the entire first floor of my house: living room, dinning room, kitchen, den, family room, half bath, and foyer. Installation was easy once funiture was out of the way. Very littlw waste. I like the flow of my house now with no thresholds.
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Perfect, Simple, Beautiful, Easy
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We are installing this floor throughout our home. It is solid and easy to work with and has a beautiful and simple look, along with a reasonable price. The living/dining room has been complete for 4 years and has held up perfectly even with 4 kids, 3 cats, and a german shepherd.
Looks exactly as I imagined it would
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I Installed the Rustic Red Oak flooring in all rooms of my home except the kitchen and baths. The flooring installed very eaisly, I was glad when the final board went down. If you are thinking about installing new hardwood flooring replace all the base board too. It will make the job alot eaiser.
Awesome and Beautiful Flooring Choice!
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My wife and I are extremely pleased with our Bellawood Rustic Red Oak flooring that we got at Lumber Liquidators. They were pretty easy to install. We replaced our aged carpet, which we DO NOT miss at all.
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This floor is a wonderful addition to my dining room. It has great colorations and goes great with my dining room furniture.
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These floors are beautiful, but because the planks are SO wide, the huge gaps from shrinking are very apparent. Yes, we waited the 2 weeks to let them acclimate to the dry climate of Denver. We now have gaps that have grown to a 1/4 inch in places...
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This product was great nice look.
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Recently, British border officials have been trying their best to seek suspected offenders at the Brussels train station. However, these officials have now been threatened with arrest by Belgian police.
So now the question is: What is this so called loophole? Well, it is actually referred to as the "Lille Loophole." Pretty much, it allows passengers riding on Eurostar to miss border checks by buying a train ticket from Brussels to Lille in northern France. Then, all the passengers have to do is stay on the train until they get to London.
The UK Border Agency operates border controls in the country of departure. So, if a passenger buys a ticket from Brussels to London, he or she goes through a passport control check. However, if they buy a ticket from Brussels to Lille, which is part of the Schengen zone that allows people to cross members' borders without a check, they do not have to.
Since no one actually checks whether passengers get off at Lille or not, the UK Border Agency does not get to perform checks on board. These passengers can actually get into Britain without having any kind of checks done on them.
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Clearly designed to rival the Amazon Kindle Fire, which has yet to make it to UK shores, the touchscreen-toting Kobo Vox runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), putting it a step behind top spec Honeycomb-flavoured tablets.
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Kobo Vox – build
While the Kobo Vox includes a similarly comfy, textured finish to that of the Kobo Touch, the overall build quality bears the hallmarks of a cheap tablet.
The Vox is also far weightier than most cheaper ebook readers although it's very slightly lighter than a Kindle Fire, albeit not quite as svelte. As a tablet, it's relatively compact but as an ereader, it's pretty chunky.
Kobo Vox – screen
The 7in screen offers plenty of space for viewing books and browsing the web while the 1024x600-pixel resolution puts it neck-and-neck with the Kindle Fire, offering a sharp viewing experience which is great for picture books and web pages.
However, the downside of using a backlit screen is that reading for long periods of time isn't very easy on the eyes, especially compared to the E Ink display found on the cheaper Kindle and Kobo models.
Kobo Vox – controls
While the Kobo Touch relies on a solitary button along with touchscreen control, the Vox uses a set of Android tablet-style touch buttons under the screen. Along with the familiar back, menu and home controls, the Vox also supports multi-touch so that you can pinch-zoom or double-tap to zero in on small details.
While the touchscreen isn't quite as responsive as a top-tier tablet, it's a definite step up from the Kobo Touch.
Kobo Vox – storage
The Kobo Vox sports 8GB of on-board storage, which should give you room for around 8,000 books, while the inclusion of a Micro SD card slot means that you can expand this by 32GB, making room for up to 40,000 titles.
What's more, unlike the Kobo Touch, there's unlimited cloud storage on offer. There's no Android Market access, but you can choose from a stripped-down selection of apps at online store GetJar.
Kobo Vox – reading
The interface is pretty slick and very easy to use and even brings Facebook integration to the table with its Reading Life function. What's more, Kobo Pulse means that you can share comments with other readers in real time.
Page turning is swift although there's a lengthy lag when switching between portrait and landscape. The built-in speaker offers adequate audio for listening to videos and audiobooks, while switching to the headphone socket offers a big improvement in sound.
Kobo Vox – review verdict
There are plenty of reasons to like the Kobo Vox, including the audio support, the big bright screen and the fact that it's child's play to operate. It's also worth remembering that the Vox supports open books so you won't be tied into downloading books from one platform, as you are with the Kindle.
The fact that it bundles in the ability to browse the web, check email, watch videos and listen to audio books is also good news. However, reading from an LCD-backlit screen for long periods of time simply isn't comfortable when compared to E Ink, which is far closer to the real feel of a book. On the tablet side, the lack of Android Market support is a major disadvantage.
Combining an ereader with a budget Android tablet might sound like a nifty space-saving idea, but the result is a product that's not really as good as either of the two gadgets it combines. Having said that, if you're dead set on a two-in-one gadget then it's a good choice as long as the Kindle Fire remains unavailable on this side of the pond.


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September is a month for football and a month for budgets in Mississippi. City and county officials are working to meet deadlines on the start of their fiscal years on October 1. The state legislature will begin Budget Committee hearings as they start their work in crafting a budget for next year's legislative session. In addition, businesses, large and small, are working on their budgets for 2012.
Each of these groups, local governments, state government, and private businesses operate with a very practical consideration they must make their budgets balance.
This is a concept that American families understand. Thirty years ago, just before I was to be married, a very wise friend taught me a simple but important principle of family budgeting, "If your outgo exceeds your income then your upkeep will be your downfall."
The only entity in America that does not seem to understand this concept is the federal government.
The new Republican majority was elected to change the course of Washington, to change the way things work, and to change Washington's broken political system.
And that's just what we've been doing. House Republicans have successfully changed the conversation from "how much to spend" to "how much can we cut." While the recent debt ceiling deal, the Budget Control Act, is a good first step to cutting spending, it's certainly not a touchdown. With control of only one half of one third of the federal government, House Republicans are fighting for first downs until we get the ball in the end zone.
The Budget Control Act helps lead us down the field. First, it cuts government spending by $917 billion, which is more than it increases the debt limit. Second, it sets up a Joint Committee of the House and Senate that is required to submit a proposal, by the end of November, to reduce the deficit by an additional $1.5 trillion. Third, it tackles the ultimate solution -- a Balanced Budget Amendment. By the end of this year, the House and Senate will be required to vote on a Balanced Budget Amendment.
49 states have some form of balanced budget amendment, including Mississippi. If our state is forced to live within its means, there is no reason the federal government shouldn't be required to do the same.
However, President Obama has said, "We don't need a constitutional amendment to do our jobs."
Since President Obama took office, our national debt has increased by $3.7 trillion. From our country's very beginnings in 1776 up until 1992 (216 years), the United States accumulated the same amount of debt that the President has accumulated in just two and a half years. President Obama and the previous Congress spent more money in less time than any other leaders in American history.
Sixteen years ago, in 1995, Congress came one vote short in the Senate of passing a Balanced Budget Amendment. This year, we will have the opportunity again.
According to President Ronald Reagan, "Only a constitutional amendment will do the job. We've tried the carrot, and it failed. With the stick of a Balanced Budget Amendment, we can stop government squandering, overtaxing ways, and save our economy." 65% of Americans agree, and are in favor of a Balanced Budget Amendment.
A Mississippi businessman wrote to me and said, "Congressman, I run a building supply company in your district. Today I had a first. For the first time in 11 years of doing business I laid off employees due to lack of work. The construction industry is desperate for funding. Until the economy is stabilized, companies, banks, and individuals are going to hold their money, and rightfully so. This country needs a balanced budget and a leader to get us there."
These job creators, these Americans, know that the spending most stop and we must change course. They understand that paying down the debt and holding Washington accountable means lower taxes and more jobs for future generations.
But, most importantly, it means leaving successive generations a better world. It means restoring the American Dream.
This fall, the House and the Senate will vote on a Balanced Budget Amendment. A Balanced Budget Amendment will change the game. It means no more budget tricks, accounting gimmicks and empty promises from Washington. It means a touchdown is closer than ever.


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PA-FRANKLIN-SNOWHILL-L ArchivesArchiver > PA-FRANKLIN-SNOWHILL > 2003-08 > 1061476493
From: "Cheryll Reed" <>
Subject: [SNOWHILL] Karper Family (and others)
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 10:34:53 -0400
I wanted to pass along some information Barbara and I have come across
on Frederick Karper and his family of Letterkenny Township with a small
amount on some Letterkenny Reeds.
As a reminder for some of our listers: Barbara Snowberger, Andreas' wife
and such a driving force behind Snow Hill was a Karper before her
-----Original Message-----
From: BarbaraA [mailto:]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 11:30 AM
To: Cheryll Reed
Subject: Re: [PAFRANKL] JOHNSTON
I have a note from the 26 Aug 1847 issue that says
Frederick Reed -- Account of Frederick Karper and
William Reed.
I'm assuming that the account is a probate account.
1840 Census Letterkenny Twp., Franklin County, Pa.
pg. 337
FREDERICK REED, 2 males 5-10; 1 70-80; 1 female 10-15, 1 60-70
Next on page in order:
Conrad BEIDER
Joseph REED, 2 males 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 20-30;2 females under 5, 1 5-10, 1
10-15, 1 20-30 John BURKHART James KELL Jonathan REED 1 male 40-50; 1
female 5-10, 1 30-40, 1 40-50 Elizabeth BEALER Simon SHEARES Solomom
CREAMER Henry ROHRER Henry STOW WILLIAM REED, 1 male under 5, 1 30-40;1
female under 5, 1 5-10, 2 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 30-40
pg. 338
FREDERICK KARPER, 1 male 20-30, 1 50-60;1 female 10-15, 1 50-60
No Karpers in Franklin County by 1850 (Frederick was the only one in
1850 Franklin County, Pa. Census - Letterkenny Township
pg. 308
Simon REED, 25, Cooper
Bathsheba, 21
Isaac, 22
Pg. 309
Jonathan REED, 60, Cooper
Catherine, 60
Pg. 310
William REED, 56, Farmer
Sarah, 41
Emeline, 18
William, 12
Sarah, 10
Henrietta, 8
David, 5
A search for the surname Karper for all states in 1850 came up with 11
In South Woodbury Twp, Bedford Cty, Pa;
Pg. 234 (all born Pa.)
JOHN KARPER, 40, Farmer
Catherine, 38
Henry, 18
John, 4
Elizabeth, 12
Jane, 8
PHILLIP KARPER, 33, farmer
Hannah EMBERSON, 30
Andrew KARPER, 10
Eliza, 11
Samuel, 3
Adam, 16
In Fredericktown, Frederick Cty, MD.
Pg. 75
Samuel HICKS, 50, Black, Laborer (all born in MD)
Elizabeth, 50, Black
BARNEY KARPER, 50, Black, Laborer
ADAM KARPER and his wife Elizabeth living in DeKalb Cty, Indiana were
both born in Pa. but their children -- the oldest 16 -- were born in
PHILLIP KARPER living in St. Louis, Missouri was born in Germany.
WILLIAM KARPER of Adams County, Missouri was born in Maine
From: North Mountain Shadows and London Road History. Harry E.
Foreman, Chambersburg, Pa., 1952
Pg. 74
KARPER'S CEMETERY. This cemetery is located at the old Karper's Church
at Keefer's Store in Letterkenny Depot, between the two fences (!<g>).
This cemetery is believed to have been first used shortly after 1800.
Pg. 111 - North Mountain Shadows:
Apparently Karper's Church was closed "abruptly by the creation of the
Letterkenny Depot." Karper's was also known as "Zion".
And in a section on post offices and postmasters:
The office was re-opened in 1859 as Keefer's Store. Philip WEAVER and
George W. WESTHAVER were post masters. This office was closed April 18,
1864 and re-opened October 20, 1864 as Keefer's with William KARPER as
postmaster. It was discontinued February 9, 1871.
Keefer's was once again commissioned December 9, 1879 under Jacob
KARPER. Daniel G. HOOVER, was appointed March 10, 1882; Jacob A. KARPER
September 24, 1883; Joshua A. PHILIPPS, November 19, 1884; George W.
PALMER March 19, 1892; Harry B. MYERS, May 4, 1895; Silas A. CLIPPINGER
September 9, 1896; Jerome H. KEEFER, April 15, 1897; discontinued August
13, 1904.
pg. 112 - North Mountain Shadows:
Church services were held in North Hamilton or Bossart's School. Sunday
School was held here at a later date. These services were held prior to
Frederick KARPER deeded land for a church in 1828. The first
congregation was German Reformed and Lutheran. Rev BAUGHER held the
services in North Hamilton School. Church records state that Zion or
Keefer's Karper's was organized in 1839 by Rev. F. W. RAUHAUSER of
At an early date there were thirty members, eighteen Reformed and twelve
Lutherans. The German Reformed were mainly KEEFERs and at one time
there were forty-seven KEEFERs on the roll. At this time, the church
was generally referred to as Keefer's.
Later the church took the Karper name and was referred to as Karper's in
late years, although it was officially known on the records as Zion.
This church relied on a large neighborhood and was in a thriving
condition when the land was taken as part of Letterkenny Depot.
The remains of many early Keefer Valley residents repose in this
(Does anyone have access to these cemetery records. I noted on the same
page that there was a Martin family in the same area and find the
presence of both Martins and Karpers together interesting)
pg. 117 - North Mountain Shadows
Frederick KARPER (1789-1856) was the first Karper in the Keefer Store,
Letterkenny area. He owned the older Abraham ROBINSON, Abraham KEEFER
farms. Karper's Church and Cemetery was near the southwest corner of
this land. The farms known in 1942 as the Joseph BURKHOLDER and Charles
PALMER farms were the main parts of this old warrant.
Abraham KEEFER sold to Frederick KARPER in 1831 and in 1839. Frederick
KARPER sold to John KARPER in 1854. The old Karper farm passed to
Henry HUBER 1865, to John HUBER 1875, to Joseph BURKHOLDER 1907. Edward
BURKHOLDER owned the Karper's Church farm in 1942. A William KARPER
(1819-1893) appears on the rexords.
Mr. William H. KARPER and his brother, Ambrose, were well known land
owners of Letterkenny when the Letterkenny Depot was created. For
complete information on these early Letterkenny residents consult
members of their families." (cr--if only we could!)
(Does anyone know of a connection between the Keefers and the Karpers?)
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Date: 26 Jun 2001 11:51:45 -0600
I am looking for info on a John Snavely born in PA, father of Phillip Snavely, found both in 1850 census in Indiana. Phillip married a Levina Weise, died in Nebraska. Any info on this family appreciated.
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At least one person was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when involved in a crash in Towamensing Township. The crash occurred at 2:30 p.m. involving a pickup truck and a car at the intersection of Forest Inn and Stage Coach roads. One person, believed to be the driver of the car, was trapped in the wreckage and freed by members of the Towamensing Township Fire Company of Trachsville. That person was treated at the scene by members of the Palmerton ambulance and Lehighton paramedics before being flown to an area trauma center. State police at Lehighton are investigating the incident. Towamensing fire police maintained traffic control at the scene.
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'Mrs. Santa' meets needs of rural poor
NEWFANE – Denise Noble is a familiar figure around her hometown – particularly as the holidays draw near and she scrambles to find food, clothing, toys – and even Christmas trees with all the trimmings – for the needy in her community.
For years now, she has been called "Mrs. Santa" and "The Christmas Tree Lady," and since mid-May, she has been able to add director of the First Baptist Food Pantry of Newfane to her list of titles.
To Samantha McGill, who grew up with Noble's daughter, Stefanie, she has always been "like a second mom," McGill said.
"She is the most kindhearted person I have ever met," said McGill. "I have known her for at least 15 years, and she has always been a helper. I grew up in pretty tough circumstances, and I spent the majority of time at Denise's. She was always there to lend a helping hand or offer a shoulder to lean on.
"She always goes above and beyond to help people," she added. "And, now, as an adult with a large family of my own – I have six kids – anytime I have a problem or am in need, if Denise can't help me herself, she finds an outlet to help."
Noble is concerned, as the holidays approach, that she will not be able to provide for her community. She recently chatted about her mission.
Tell us about yourself.
I was born and raised in Newfane and in First Baptist Church of Newfane, where my granddaughters are now the sixth generation. I have four children, ages 27 to 16, and three granddaughters (ages 1 to 6). I was helping people on my own for years before I started going through the church outreach programs eight years ago. I've been an instructional associate for 22 years in the Newfane School District.
How did you get started helping the needy?
I started with artificial Christmas trees and lights and ornaments at least 25 years ago, because I figured if I collected artificial trees, we wouldn't have to do it again the next year because people could keep them.
I've always helped people – I guess I wear my heart on my sleeve – but I've always felt the need to pay it forward. I've always held benefits for people who maybe had their house burn down or had sudden accidents and needed help with medical or funeral expenses.
I'm a person of faith, and I believe in guardian angels in heaven and on earth. I'm not a guardian angel, but I work for them, because I'm sought out when people need help, and I find out about it.
I'm a divorced mother of four, raising kids for the past several years by myself. I work two jobs. I don't do this for the notoriety or a pat on the back. I do it because God put me on this earth to do this. I make a nuisance of myself – I know I'm a pest – but I need to get the word out.
Tell me about the needs of the people in Newfane.
The needs are not being met, and I'm trying to find a way to make it happen. It's very hard to get help out here. I say the long arm of generosity doesn't reach all of the way out here to Newfane. The rural poor don't have transportation. People get help in the cities, like Niagara Falls and Buffalo, but the people out here are in desperate need of things, too.
Through our church outreach programs, we have free community dinners, free summer lunch program for the kids, free clothes closet, we collect new and used books and magazines, school supplies and footwear, winter bedding, and we have a Christmas Toy Drive.
What, in your experience, is the face of the rural poor?
I'd say 90 percent of the people I've helped in the past 27 years have been the working poor, the elderly and the disabled. These people have jobs, but they're barely making it from month to month. It's common sense – the price of gas, utilities and food has gone up – but their paychecks have not gone up.
We helped 123 people at the First Baptist Food Pantry of Newfane in May and provided food for 1,109 meals in May. In October, we helped 309 people and provided food for 2,781 meals. (Food is largely provided through the Food Bank of Western New York, with supplements from other sources.)
What do these holidays look like?
Sixty people took applications at the food pantry for Christmas help, and if there are two to three kids for each application, we're talking a need for thousands of dollars. We'll have to perform a miracle, or we'll have to turn kids away. Last year, we were only able to bring Santa to five kids. Some families won't even write down a request for toys because they need winter coats and boots and blankets because they're wrapping their kids up more at night because they aren't using as much heat.
I work through Christmas Eve, because I'll get a call from someone who thought they had something and it fell through, and they won't have anything under the tree when the kids get up. I know I can't save the world, but I can try to help one person at a time.
Do you get much volunteer help?
I have church volunteers, community volunteers, and my family helps me. I was doing all of this out of our house for years before we started partnering with the church. My kids have always known that no matter what, they have me, a home and food. They all help. I love the adults they've become.How can people help?
We always need volunteers, and anyone can call me if they want to donate at (585) 205-6928.
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A molecularly imprinted polymer for recognising selectively 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxin (TCDD) was made by a new non-covalent method employing a "dummy" template. The proposed way represents a simplification of a synthetic scheme proposed by Lübke et al.[
Determination of pollutants at ultra-trace levels requires often several pretreatment steps, comprising preconcentration operation. Classical separation techniques are based on liquid-liquid extraction. In the past years, Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) arose as a powerful alternative [
Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) represent toxic compounds whose determination is mandatory in several countries. PCDDs are by-products of waste incineration, fuel combustion and chlorine use in wood industry; they are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants [
Only few works are reported on MIPs against dioxins [
Among MIPs for dioxins, Lübke et al. [
4-vinylbenzyl chloride, 3,5-dihydroxyanisole, 2,4,5-trichloronitrobenzene, hydrazine hydrate, methacrylic anhydride, oxalyl chloride, methacrylic acid, 4-chlorocatechol and anhydrous nonane were purchased from Aldrich and used as received. 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxin was purchased from Wir (Italy). Silica gel (Merck) was used for the chromatographic separations. Solvents were dried and distilled under N2 atmosphere. FT-IR spectra were performed on a JASCO FT-IR-430 instrument. GC-MS spectra were recorded on a Hewlett-Packard GC/Mass MSD 5973 instrument on capillary column SE 30. 1H-NMR spectra were recorded on a Bruker AC-400 at room temperature in CDCl3, internally referenced to CHCl3. The centrifugation of polymer suspensions was achieved using a centrifuge Hettich EBA20 before LC-MS analyses, performed using an Agilent HPLC/MS 1100 SL series instrument (mass range 100-3000 a.m.u.) equipped with an Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionisation (APCI) interface. The samples, prepared in dry nonane, were introduced in the mass spectrometer employing an autosampler Agilent G1313A with a 1% accuracy having a syringe with a maximum capacity of 100 μl and internal size diameter of 0.17 mm. Methanol/CH2Cl2 9:1 were used as mobile phase with a flux of 0.5 ml*min-1 in the following conditions: negative ion mode, drying gas flow (N2) 4 l*min-1, nebulizer pressure 4 atm, drying gas temperature 350 °C, nebulizer temperature 350 °C, capillary voltage 4000 V and corona current 10 μA.
Details of syntheses of precursors (1), (2), (5), (6) are not reported since they were performed and verified as in the original paper [
the main passages, found in both schemes, were the reduction of (2) to (3) and the preparation of (4). The former reaction was realised heating at reflux hydrazine hydrate and Nickel Raney in ethanol and tetrahydrofuran (THF), while (2), dissolved in THF, was added slowly. Afterwards a specified amount of hydrazine hydrate was added, then the mixture was cooled and filtered after the reaction was completed. The filtrate was evaporated to give (3) as a white solid with a high yield (96%). This compound is easily oxidised, thus it must be stored at 4°C under nitrogen. It was characterised by GC-MS (m/z 301) (
(4) was produced starting from salicylic acid and methacrylic anhydride. The anhydride was added to the acid solution in pyridine, cooled in ice. The mixture was stirred overnight and then added to dilute HCl in excess and ice. The product was oily, thus it was extracted with diethyl ether and extracts were dried over MgSO4 and evaporated. Pure compound was obtained by several crystallization steps from hexane, giving colourless crystals with a 42% yield. Melting point, IR, and 1H-NMR characterisations were in accordance with literature [
Polymerisation and template removal schemes for covalent and non-covalent approach are sketched in
Details on polymers syntheses are reported in
The polymers were finely grinded in a mortar and employed as such in template removal and re-binding experiments.
10.0 mg of single grinded polymers (MIP1, MIP2, NIP) were weighed into screw cap vials and incubated for 24 h with 1 ml of a 6.96 pM solution of TCDD in anhydrous nonane. After this time contact, solutions were filtered and remained TCDD concentration was determined by APCI-MS. Five standard TCDD solutions (1.39-6.96 pM) were prepared by dilution of the 6.96 pM solution in dry nonane for calibration curve. 50 μl of each solution was injected monitoring the negative ion at m/z 319.10 (in single ion mode) that resulted the more intense ion peak obtained for 2,3,7,8-TCDD. The amount of extracted TCDD was calculated by difference in concentration before and after exposure to polymers. Re-binding experiments were performed in triplicate.
Lübke et al. [
In our strategy, the production of methacrylic functionality under suitable geometric constraints was achieved by a more simplified scheme (see experimental) with less extensive synthetic work (the chlorination of (4) and the production of (6) are avoided).
As it was discussed, the proposed MIPs differ in templates but the monomers employed in the polymerisation step are nearly the same (
To assess imprinting effect and evaluate specific binding capacity of MIP2, re-binding experiments were performed on MIP2 and NIP (
It should be noted that polymer grain size distribution was not characterised. Even so, results of re-binding experiments were quite reproducible (
Data suggest that an imprinting effect is exhibited by both MIPs, higher for MIP1 as it could be expected. However, it is noteworthy that the imprinting effect is remarkably high also for the new proposed MIP; this feature was advantageously coupled to a simplified preparation scheme for MIP precursors. Thus, MIP2 could represent an interesting compromise between an easy polymer preparation and a good selectivity for dioxins.
Our calculated ratios are significantly higher than in the original paper: we believe that this finding simply indicates that at the higher concentration employed by Lübke et al., aspecific binding has a significant role.
Finally, it should be observed that extracted TCDD is lower in our measurements than in the original paper [
A synthesis of a molecularly imprinted polymer for TCDD by a non- covalent approach has been proposed on the basis of a simplification of Lübke et al.'s covalent imprinting scheme and employing a "dummy" template. Re-binding experiments revealed that TCDD binds significantly to the novel polymer, suggesting that non-covalent approach has been successfully applied. Although other work is necessary for real applications, obtained results open the way to the use of the new developed polymer in SPE of dioxins. On this way, optimisation of the synthetic process (which has been tested only under one set of experimental conditions) as well as a more accurate and extensive analytical characterisation of the imprinted polymers are next goals to succeed in pre-treatment of real samples.
The authors acknowledge financial support from MIUR (PRIN2004 – 2004034021_003). We would like to thank Dr. M.J. Whitcombe for his precious advice during the synthesis of precursors of MIP1.
Synthesis of template N-(2-(3,7,8-trichlorodibenzodioxinyl))-2-metachryloiloxybenzamide) for MIP1, (adapted from Lübke et al., 1998).
MS spectrum of 2-amino-3,7,8-trichloro-dibenzodioxin.
1H-NMR of 2-methacryloyloxybenzoic acid.
Synthesis of MIP1 and template removal.
Synthesis of MIP2 and template removal.
Experimental details of polymers syntheses (see text).
Results of TCCD re-binding test (triplicate experiments) and comparison with literature report.
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I recently exchanged my Blackberry–which completely froze up and called it a day–for a snazzy new Motorola Atrix II, an Android phone. Well, I love it. It has a million features I've never had before in a mobile device. And one of those features is the sometimes annoying "predictive text." Today, I was broadcasting live from Hometown IGA on 25th Street in Owensboro. So I decided to post that I was here on the WBKR Facebook page. When I typed in that I was "broadcasting live from IGA," the phone didn't recognize "IGA" and put in "Uganda." That's hilarious. Suppose we all left our predictive texts alone and didn't correct them when they entered the wrong word. For example, I could leave it alone and be known as Dave Special, not Dave Spencer. Or maybe Dave Speaker. How about Moon Multiple and Chad Benefit, your WBKR Waking Crew? Taking you through your midday, we have Jaclyn Grand. And don't forget to wish everyone you see a Merely Christmas! As a matter of fact I SAID I have a new Motorola Atrix II, but maybe it's a…well, Motorola Atrix really does come up. I guess it DOES know it's own name. But it has no idea who Jerrod Niemann is, unless of course you call him Jerrod Norma. Yes, I have found a new pastime–outguessing my predictive text. Hey, it's harmless fun. That's what toys are for.


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I have my toddler in the Baby Hawk normally several times a day, so I bought a traditional Chinese style from Pearl River in NY as a backup for when I'm washing the Baby Hawk. I ordered it online though, and it did not come with instructions, which I thought would not matter since I already use a mei tai frequently. I tried to tie it like the Baby Hawk (back only, I have never figured out how to put her in the front carry since I just use the K'Tan for front), but it is way too short for my one year old. It doesn't look that much shorter than the Baby Hawk till I get her in it, but I guess it is enough. I remember reading that the traditional Chinese way is to take all four ends together and twist them or something, but I can't find any instructions online that are different from the ones I already use. Are traditional Chinese carriers just not meant for toddlers, or are they tied differently than the Baby Hawk?
For reference, what I do now it tie the waist, hoist her up on my back, fold the cloth up over her back, grab the long straps, hold them up and bounce her in, then either cross or backpack, lexi twist behind baby, under her legs, tie in front. With the Pearl River ABC I can't even get past the fold the cloth over her back step because if I stood up to bounce her in, it wouldn't even cover her butt! It was a total non-starter and I am just confused why it is so small.
The proportion of the straps are different, so they do not accomodate a front carry easily, as you do not tie the shorter pair of straps around your waist.
This Canadian manufacturer of a modified traditional Chinese mei-tai has links to written and video instructions.
http://www.mangobaby.com/instructions.html See how the back carry has a twist in the middle of your chest to secure it. Baby's weight keeps that twist in place.
I would strongly recommend you keep this carrier as a decorative collection item, if you do not feel comfortable doing a back carry, as most women who use it in the traditional fashion will only wear it that way. Also, the straps are generally not as wide or padded like the carrier shown in the link above or your Babyhawk.
Good luck!
I have not learned the front carry in a mei tai, it was just this different method of tying the back carry that I was looking for and this looks like it. The twist in front method. Thank you very much, these are exactly the type of instructions I was looking for! And they have a picture of someone using it with a child much older and taller than my little one, so even if the carrier shown in the video is a little taller than mine, this should work with my toddler. Off to learn the new method of tying!
Thanks much!
I looked up the carrier you're talking about, and to be honest, I don't think I would wear it. It looks like it's being sold as a decorative item instead of meant to actually carry babies. I would be concerned that the material and stitching isn't safe for weight bearing applications. Can you tell what it's made out of and how the straps are sewn to the carrier? That would be my main concern...that the straps aren't attached securely enough, and might rip where they meet the body of the mei tai.
Hi GoGo girl,
I went to take a look at Pearl River's website, and the carrier follows the traditional pattern, whereby the top and bottom straps are each made of one long piece of fabric, encompassing the top or bottom border of the panel.
Given that this carrier is still in actual use today in rural southern China, I do not share your concern. Rather, it is a question of confidence and skill level of the person using the carrier. Since most Westerners do NOT come from a culture where babywearing is common place, it is probably best to proceed prudently when trying something (ie back carries) for the first time. And to just leave the carrier as a decorative item if one is not prepared to invest the time to learn how to use it properly.
I saw how the straps were attached, and I agree that the traditional design makes the carrier less vulnerable than a modern style mei tai, where each strap is attached separately to the corner of the mei tai. My concern though, is that even the area where the entire strap is sewn to the body of the carrier might not be sewn securely enough to hold a baby. I couldn't find anything on the description that indicated that the carrier was actually meant to be a carrier and not just decorative. So if the OP does keep using it, I would encourage her to at least yank hard on the straps (while she is holding the body of the carrier) before each use, to make sure the stitching is holding up.
This is a real baby carrier. They called about some other items being out of stock and the lady I spoke to asked me if I already knew how to use the carrier. At the time I didn't realize it tied differently so I told her I use another one daily and needed a backup. It was really, really clear I was planning on putting a baby in it and not decorating with it.
It has functional straps, if intended for decorative use the long, long straps would have been trimmed because they would look odd on a wall. When Westerners want to put a Podegi on their wall it comes without the straps. I know because I tried to look at pictures of a Podegi and had the hardest time finding any that were non-decorative! The decorative part is the embroidery, not the straps. Plus, it's being sold as a baby carrier, it's intended use, so why would they make a special additional note that it's actually intended for actual use? If it was intended as a decorative item only, that would require a special note in the description.
Also with the traditional instructions FelixMom linked to, it works correctly, in case any further assurances are warranted that it is an actual baby carrier and not a hipster wall ornament. Like any carrier, I will of course check it periodically to make sure it is still safe to bear weight.
It makes me a bit sad to think of these hanging on people's walls, as if to say, yeah, people did this once somewhere, like it's something from a museum. I wish I saw people with carriers everywhere instead of strollers.
Rather, it is a question of confidence and skill level of the person using the carrier. Since most Westerners do NOT come from a culture where babywearing is common place, it is probably best to proceed prudently when trying something (ie back carries) for the first time. And to just leave the carrier as a decorative item if one is not prepared to invest the time to learn how to use it properly.
The instructions are working great, thank you!
I hope I did not in any way imply that I am trying back carries for the first time or that I am not prepared to invest the time to learn how to use the carrier properly. My little one and I have several months experience doing back carries almost daily. Hence the need for a backup carrier- eventually it needs washed! But it seems like you keep worrying that I might not know what I am doing and that's not true, I just had a really hard time finding traditional instructions because before now everywhere, everywhere I looked before they only had the BabyHawk style instructions. I did say I have never learned to do a front carry, maybe this is where you are getting some impression that I am not wanting to learn, or something, but I usually just learn the basic carries I think I will need in any carrier and then go back later and add more carries.
But even if people had never done any carry, I don't think they should be discouraged from learning or that they need to treat mei tai as decorative (especially if, as I had done, they purchased a carrier originally intending to use it as a carrier), because Mei Tais are hugely liberating, and someone doesn't have to earn their stripes or be only from a traditional culture before they have the right to use one. They just have to be willing to be careful and learn.
Having tried the instructions you sent for a few days now, we both seem to find the new carrier slightly more comfortable and easier than the BabyHawk. It seems a bit faster also, and it is safer to untie because all four straps are undone at once and it's not all tangled up with the lexi and deep front cross. I did find after trying it both ways a few times, regardless of the suggestion at the website that the baby would sag if I put it under her legs, we both preferred it to be under. She felt constricted with it over her legs and once she started to slowly squirm out and so we both felt better with it under her legs- She is free to kick and I don't have to worry about having to untie her at a moment's notice (possibly with my hands dirty with whatever chore I am doing)!
Out of curiosity I tried the traditional method on the BabyHawk too, but because of the differences in strap length and the long area of padding on the straps, it does not really seem to take the traditional method well. So I'm pleased to have a carrier now that seems like it will be more practical and easier if I get pregnant again, something I had been worrying about with the BabyHawk since it ties tightly around the waist and I wasn't that into the "high back carry" with all the straps above my chest.
Also the cross in front is less severe somehow, so the "torpedo boobs" effect is not so serious. I could actually wear this in public. With the BabyHawk, I have to either wear the arm-restrictive backpack style carry, or else tie her on and then put on another shirt sort of half-shirt style to cover my extremely accentuated boobs. I couldn't believe there wasn't thread after thread about how to avoid torpedo boobs and how to keep the straps from riding up if you crossed it above the chest in front of the neck, now I know why- a lot of people must be using the traditional method! I mean that and I guess a few people just settle for backpack style or sort out the high back carry.
OP, I am super happy for you! Glad that you are finding your groove with this traditional carrier.
My comments and tone were more for the PP that was skeptical that Pearl River was not the real McCoy. I assure you, I've got a traditional mei tai lying about the house that my parents used to carry me, once upon a time. Alas! They wanted to assimilate to Western culture, so it was in excellent condition, and no photos exist of me being carried on my parents' back. But there are photos of me in a stroller.
Sorry for the straying off topic. My traditional mei tai has the same shape and outline as the one pictured in the Pearl River website. The embroidery sometimes includes chinese characters to bestow good health and auspicious wishes to the baby.
Enjoy creating many shared happy memories with your baby tagging along for the ride!
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I've used Mesotherapy now for 3 months but no significant improvement. Do you think I should give my hair more chance or try Hair transplant if could help because I have diffuse Alopecia?
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Hair transplant surgery for diffuse alopecia is not an option.
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I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing diffuse Alopecia. It can be a frustrating problem to treat. I have not seen any scientific support for mesotherapy in the treatment of diffuse Alopecia. For patients with Alopecia Areata, we have had success with our botanical oil treatments. It is best to have your condition evaluated by an Endocrinologist before trying any unproven medical treatments. Good luck to you, Hanaa.
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Hair transplants are not used for diffuse alopecia. I have never seen mesotherapy work either. See an endocrine specialist to find out if you have a hormonal problem causing this.
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The final list for the singers participating in the annual Hello February in Kuwait sponsored by the production company Rotana, which will broadcast the events live through its satellite channels, has finally been released. Previously, news had spread that Lebanese singer Alissa will participate in the festival for the first time, but surprisingly, the singer's name was not included in the final list that was released.
According to the London based Elaph, the singer revealed that the organizers of the festival had in fact called her to inform her of their hopes of having her participate, but she had regretfully turned them down due to previous arrangements elsewhere. Alissa stressed that she had already committed herself to holding concerts at the same time, one being in France.
The singer also revealed that she will be heading to Dubai for the launching of a new campaign for the international watch company Quorum, which she had signed a contract with to be their Middle East representative. It was added that the singer will hold a live concert during the Muslim holiday Eid Al Adha in Jordan at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Amman.


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