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The aim of this study was to examine the physical activity of children with and without asthma in Greece, the factors affecting their intention to exercise, and the influence of gender.
The study involved 50 children with asthma and 50 children without asthma, aged 9–14-years old. We used the leisure time exercise questionnaire to assess the frequency and intensity of exercise. The planned behavior scale examined seven factors affecting physical activity: attitude, intention, self-identity, attitude strength, social role model, information, and knowledge.
Asthmatic children did not differ significantly in mild, moderate, and overall level of physical activity from children without asthma but they participated less in intense and systematic exercise. The two asthmatic groups did not differ in any of the planned behavior factors. Significant differences between genders occurred with respect to self-identity and social role model. Boys appeared to exercise more regularly and intensely compared to girls.
Asthmatic children did not systematically participate in physical activity, preferring mostly mild and moderate intensity activities. Children with and without asthma had comparable positive attitudes and intentions toward exercise.
Asthma constitutes the most frequent chronic disease during childhood. The disease is often hereditary and is usually presented (50–80%) before the age of 5 years.1 It is also two to three times more frequent in boys than girls.2
According to the Global Initiative for Asthma, bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is related to hyper responsiveness of the airways and leads to repeated episodes of wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, and cough, particularly at night or early in the morning. These episodes are usually associated with extensive but variable obstruction of air flow inside the lungs, which is often reversible, either spontaneously or after treatment.3
The most recent studies show a rising incidence of the disease, with the symptoms of asthma occurring in 12.7% in school age children.4 Greece has the lowest prevalence of childhood asthma compared to Mediterranean and European countries.5
Chronic asthma affects parents, school systems, communities, and health care providers and is associated with many childhood problems that lead to an overall decreased quality of life. Dealing with asthmatic symptoms of school age children has been linked to depression and anxiety in children.6 Although asthma has no existing cure, the disease can be well managed. Part of the therapeutic formula of asthma, especially in children and adolescents, includes exercise.7
Although historically participation in exercise was discouraged, current guidelines emphasize safe exercise in young asthmatic patients. Exercise is indicated to help decrease the incidence and severity of the disease and to improve the overall quality of life.8 Therefore, patients with asthma should not be distinguished from the general population in any area of human activity.9 Regular exercise provides many physical and psychosocial benefits to children with asthma. It increases aerobic ability, muscular strength, and other attributes of the physical condition.10 Pulmonary function can be positively influenced11 and dyspnea can be significantly reduced.12 The psychosocial benefits of exercising reported by children were enjoyment, socialization, self-confidence, energy, increased athletic performance, and relaxation.13
The incidence of bronchospasm and the possibility of asthma exacerbation after exercise (exercise-induced asthma) prevent many children from participating in physical activities.14 In addition, unpleasant past experiences regarding the exercise may result in avoidance of physical activity, leading to a sedentary lifestyle.15
Limited physical activity also constitutes a risk factor for childhood asthma and has been associated with increased incidence of asthma in adolescence.16 The effect of inactivity is direct and can cause stenosis of the airways by reducing the distensibility of the smooth muscles of bronchi.17 A recent study showed that bronchial hyper responsiveness in children with asthma increases when the hours of exercise per week decrease,16 and the majority of studies support the relationship between asthma and decreased involvement in physical activities among school-aged children.18–20 Children and adolescents with asthma showed reduced exercise tolerance compared to their healthy peers, and limited participation has been attributed to their disease.21,22
Only a few studies have been carried out comparing activity levels between asthmatic children and their unaffected peers.23,24 In a study from Taiwan, both groups were similar in moderate to vigorous physical activity, although asthmatic children participated less in vigorous activities than their nonasthmatic counterparts.25 Interestingly, one study showed that children with asthma exercised more and preferred more intense activities compared to their nonasthmatic peers.26
Many studies have taken into account the importance of physical activity in health promotion and have focused on the approach and process of decision making in exercise participation. The findings identified factors such as attitudes, motivation, self-control, self-efficacy, and enjoyment in physical activity.27 Record and evaluation of psychological factors that influence children's health behavior was based on one of the most famous theoretical models – the planned behavior theory.28
The theory of planned behavior was developed by Ajzen and Fishbein29 and is one of the most commonly used theories of the relationship between attitude and behavior. According to this theory, as the intention of an individual increases, the possibility of performing the behavior increases.
The most important factors of the theory in predicting a person's intention to participate in a particular activity are: (a) attitudes, the degree of positive or negative response toward the behavior; (b) intention, precedes each behavior and determines whether or not it will happen; (c) social role model, the role that individuals of the social environment play in the execution of the behavior; (d) attitude strength, the certainty that everyone feels in order to participate in the activity; (e) self-identity, focuses on how capable each child considers himself/herself in order to participate in the activity; (f) information, information on matters related to the behavior; and (g) knowledge, education on matters related to the behavior.28–31
The development of attitudes and behaviors toward exercise can increase children's participation in exercise, contributing to mental and physical health, better management of the disease, prevention of complications, and delay of disease development.32 Asthmatic children who experience the benefits of exercise are more likely to be active throughout their lives. However, there is limited research focusing on attitudes toward exercise from the perspective of school-aged children with asthma. Attitudes toward exercise and perceived physical activity competence of these children have been significantly correlated to physical activity involvement,15 but no behavioral differences toward exercise, self-perception, or physical self-concepts have been found between asthmatic and nonasthmatic children.23 More studies are needed to investigate whether children with asthma exercise less than their healthy peers and to what extent they incorporate the psychological factors related to physical activity.
In the present research we use the theory of planned behavior to address, for the first time, factors of attitude and intent to exercise in the asthmatic population. New information will emerge from this research regarding the level of physical activity of children with and without asthma in Greece. The understanding of how children perceive their participation in recreational sporting activities and what factors influence their attitude and will contribute to identifying strategies that increase their participation in exercise and provide health promotion intervention in school settings.
The purpose of the research was to examine the level of physical activity in children with and without asthma, to investigate the factors of the theory of planned behavior that affect their intention to exercise, and to investigate the effect of gender in the above factors.
The study included 50 children with asthma and 50 without asthma. Of these 100 children, 42 were boys and 58 were girls and all were aged between 9 and 14 years (mean ± standard deviation, 11.44 ± 1.33; Tables 1 and and2).2). We used random and convenience sampling; participation was voluntary. The children were allocated to the asthma group based on whether they had been informed by a doctor that they had asthma. In order to collect a sufficient sample of children with asthma, recruitment was carried out in pediatric/pulmonary clinics that the children visited for their pre-arranged examination. Children were excluded if they were prohibited from exercising or had to abstain from their usual physical activity from, for example, illness, recent injuries, weather conditions, or school exam period.
Leisure time exercise questionnaire. The leisure time exercise questionnaire was designed in order to evaluate the frequency and intensity of exercise at leisure time over a 7-day period.33 It is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring physical activity even in children as young as 9- to 10-years old.34 Thedorakis and Hassandra standardized the questionnaire for the Greek population.35
The first part of the questionnaire measures weekly frequencies of physical activity in three intensity categories based on the subjective perception of each participant: intense (the average value of metabolic equivalents of task [MET] for this category of physical activity is 9 METs), moderate (average value 5 METs), and mild (average value 3 METs). In the second part, the participants provided information regarding how often they participated in a sweaty, systematic, physical activity during a 7-day period.
The overall indicator of exercise or the total energy cost is calculated by the sum of the number of the frequency of activities per category, multiplied by their respective averages of the value of energy cost (MET) per category: (intense exercise × 9 METs + moderate exercise × 5 METs + mild exercise × 3 METs). MET is a simple way of calculating the energy expenditure for any activity33 One MET is equivalent to a metabolic rate consuming 1 calorie/kg of body weight per 60 minutes of specific physical activity.
Planned behavior questionnaire. The questionnaire of Ajzen and Madden includes 33 questions and consists of the following seven factors:36
Data were collected in cultural societies and pediatric/ pulmonary clinics of northern Greece. The participants completed two questionnaires: the leisure time exercise questionnaire33,35 and the planned behavior questionnaire.30,36,37 Personal information and questions regarding classification and exclusion criteria were also included.
The children and their parents were informed about the procedure, and the parents gave their permission. The questionnaires were anonymous, and the children answered without parental assistance. All procedures were performed in compliance with relevant laws and institutional guidelines and were approved by the Democritus University of Thrace's Ethics Committee.
The analysis of reliability of Cronbach α was used for the internal consistency of the scales. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), with group and gender, was used for each of the 13 dependent variables of the study.
Of the 100 study participants, seven children were excluded from the research for not taking part in their usual physical activity due to illness, injuries, or travelling. The results from the descriptive analysis of the planned behavior factors and the physical activity factors are presented in Table 3.
For the planned behavior questionnaire, internal consistency was verified by calculating the coefficient of Cronbach α. The coefficient for each questionnaire factor was: attitudes α = 0.87, intention α = 0.99, self-identity α = 0.92, attitudes strength α = 0.94, social role model α = 0.62, information α = 0.84, and knowledge α = 0.97. The overall internal consistency of the scale was α = 0.97.
The leisure time exercise questionnaire has previously been assessed for its reliability by using the test-retest method. This revealed high validity and reliability in children and adolescents (r = 0.81; P < 0.001).33
Differences by group. For frequency and level of physical activity, there were significant differences among the groups in the variable intense exercise (F(1.96) = 4.749; P < 0.05) and in systematic exercise (F(1.96) = 5.471; P < 0.05). Children without asthma had more intense (mean score ± standard deviation, 3.66 ± 2.02) and more systematic exercise (2.48 ± 0.73) than asthmatic children (2.78 ± 1.95 and 2.08 ± 0.82, respectively) (Figure 1). There were no significant differences among groups with moderate or mild exercise, total exercise indicator, or planned behaviors.
Differences by gender. Physical activity by gender was found to be significantly different in intense exercise (F(1.96) = 7.379; P < 0.01), mild exercise (F(1.96) = 8.232; P < 0.01), total exercise indicator (F(1.96) = 20.043; P < 0.01), and systematic exercise (F(1.96) = 4.960; P < 0.05). The mean scores of boys (intense exercise, 3.88 ± 2.06; mild exercise, 4.93 ± 2.86; total exercise indicator, 68.29 ± 18.31; systematic exercise, 2.5 ± 0.77) were higher than those of girls (intense exercise, 2.74 ± 1.87; mild exercise, 3.45 ± 2.54; total exercise indicator, 52.86 ± 15.17; systematic exercise, 2.12 ± 0.79) (Figures 2 and and33).
Factors of planned behavior by gender were significantly different only for self-identity (F(1.96) = 4.429; P< 0.05) and social role model (F(1.96) = 4.988; P< 0.05). For self-identity the mean score of boys (6.41 ± 1.01) was higher than that of girls (5.97 ± 0.92), while the opposite was found for social role model of girls (6.59 ± 0.4) and boys (6.39 ± 0.54) (Figure 4).
Interaction of gender and group factor. No interaction was found between gender and any of the 13 variables of the study.
Our results confirmed previously published findings in which no significant differences were found in mild or moderate exercise or the overall level of physical activity between asthmatic children and their nonasthmatic peers.15,38 These findings suggest that children with and without asthma have a comparable level of physical activity. The reasons for this could be that (1) children, especially those with mild asthma, underestimate their symptoms or even ignore them or (2) health education at school and physicians' recommendations to participate in all physical activity may have influenced the children with asthma to lead normal, physically active lives.
Our results also showed that children with asthma had lower levels of intense exercise and limited systematic physical activity compared to their nonasthmatic counterparts. Our results are in agreement with other recent studies in which asthma was shown to negatively affect systematic exercise involvement of children, particularly in intense and extended activities.14,25 These behaviors suggest that asthmatic children are influenced by factors associated with the disease to avoid intense and regular activity, eg, greater sense of their disability. The removal of the barriers responsible for this behavioral pattern may help modify attitudes among school-age asthmatic children toward a particular level of exercise (from mild/moderate to more intense).
Our investigation of the seven planned behavior factors for exercise did not show any significant differences between asthmatic and nonasthmatic children, which is in agreement with the findings of Brook and colleagues.39 Children with and without asthma appeared to have equivalent positive attitudes and intentions toward physical activity and were similarly informed regarding exercise issues. Although some levels of physical activity differed between the two groups, attitudinal factors did not differ, possibly because affected children had (as expressed in the questionnaire) a strong desire to be treated as healthy youngsters and live normal lives.
Factors that showed a significant difference between genders were self-identity and social role model. Boys/girls considered themselves more capable of participating in exercise, while exercise participation by girls was influenced more by individuals in their social environment. The effect of gender on these two factors has been noted in other studies. Factors of perceived competence and commitment to physical education have been reported as adversely affecting the intent of girls to participate in physical activity,40 while the opinion and support of social peers appeared to more positively influence involvement in physical activity of girls compared to boys.41 Gender differences in all the physical activity factors, except moderate exercise, confirmed the results of other studies that girls participate less in sports than boys and express less interest for future involvement.42,43 The difference between genders in physical activity becomes more evident as children approach puberty and inactivity mechanisms activate in girls.44
It is worth mentioning that despite our findings in gender differences, the results did not reveal any interaction with asthma. This can be attributed to the fact that we did not classify the severity of asthma. If the asthmatic sample had a high proportion of mild asthma, this may have eliminated the differences between the two groups and the interaction between asthma and gender. A previous study between healthy controls and affected children also showed that childhood asthma is not associated with a decreased level of daily physical activity.38 The classification of participants into asthma severity groups could be included by using the diagnosis of a specialized practitioner during sampling or assessing the symptoms of asthma with an approved questionnaire.
Another limitation to our study that should also be addressed is the assessment of physical activity. Self-report questionnaires are widely criticized as possibly not reflecting the real level of physical activity. For this reason, researchers have suggested that physicians should obtain reports from children rather than parents.45 La Torre et al argued that using self-reports is more appropriate than using objective instrument measurements.46 We tried to address this limitation by selecting an instrument appropriate for children and excluding parental involvement.
Health professionals and physical education teachers should motivate all children, especially those with asthma, to increase their level and frequency of physical activity. Future health promotion interventions should target school settings so that exercise is part of the normal lifestyle. The publicity about exercise and an athletic lifestyle, relevant campaigns, education and information on exercise and health issues, promotion of interventional or experiential exercise programs, and a permanent political health education program should constitute a priority for our country.
Our findings suggest that children with and without asthma have the same positive attitudes and intentions toward physical activity. The two groups participated similarly in mild/moderate intensity activities, but asthmatic children did not exercise regularly, having the tendency to avoid more intense activities.
Future research should investigate the impact of psychological factors on the behavior of children with asthma toward physical activity. This could provide more information on whether these children require special treatment by physical education teachers, particularly in terms of motivation.
The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.
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About Goldens
The breed was developed by Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness Shire in Scotland. Lord Tweedmouth bred Nous, a yellow Wavy-Coated Retriever to Belle, a Tweed Water Spaniel, and they had a litter of four puppies. Over the years he crossbred with black Wavy-Coated Retrievers, Irish Setters, and Bloodhounds to improve the breed. He wanted to create a strong, agile hunting dog that could gently retrieve waterfowl under conditions of extreme wet and cold. Initially, Golden Retrievers were registered as Flat-Coated Retrievers, but by around 1912, the breed was recognized as a separate breed, the Yellow or Golden Retriever and several years later Yellow was dropped from the name.
Golden Retrievers were first brought into the United States in the 1890's and were first registered with the American Kennel Club in 1925.
The Golden Retriever Club of America was formed in 1938, and it is one of the largest parent breed clubs in the AKC with 5,000+ members.
Goldens physically mature in around 2 years and may take as long as 2-3 years to mentally mature. They have a dense, water-repellent outer coat and a soft, wooly undercoat. Males average 23-24 inches in height and 65-75 pounds while females average 21-22 inches in height and 55-65 pounds.
For an overview about the Golden Retriever breed, here's a short video from Animal Planet: All About It: Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers are affectionate, intelligent, loyal, playful, and eager to please and they make ideal family companions. Because of their friendly, gentle, and patient nature, they are great with children, other dogs, and other family pets. Since Goldens are friendly to everyone, including strangers, they make poor guard dogs, although they can be good watch dogs as they do tend to bark at strangers. Golden Retrievers are also athletic and have a natural love of water and retrieving so they make excellent hunters.
Goldens are very people-oriented, and they would be unhappy living as outside dogs. It's important that they live indoors with their family and receive lots of attention. Because Golden Retrievers are enthusiastic, active dogs, they need daily mental and physical exercise. They can be prone to obesity and regular exercise can help to prevent this.
While Goldens have a very gentle mouth, they do enjoy chewing and should be provided with the appropriate items for chewing exercise.
Golden Retrievers enjoy many activities including retrieving, walking, biking, running, hiking, and swimming. Do not take them running or biking until they are physically mature, around 18 months - 2 years of age, so that you don't damage their joints.
Goldens need to be fed a premium quality dog food to help keep them in good condition.
Golden Retrievers have a lustrous, smooth, medium-length coat and need to be brushed regularly, about twice a week. They shed year-round, and this can worsen allergy conditions in humans. Expect a constant amount of dog hair in your house. The impact of their shedding can be reduced with frequent grooming/brushing.
After playing outside, be sure to comb out any burrs so mats don't develop.
Check their ears and keep them clean as Goldens can be prone to ear infections, especially if they swim frequently.
Their nails need to be trimmed regularly and the hair on the pads of their feet needs to be trimmed to keep their feet clear of mud and ice.
Goldens are very intelligent and exuberant, and they respond very well to training. In fact, the first three dogs to win obedience titles were Golden Retrievers. Because they excel in obedience trials and are gentle and affectionate, Goldens are often used as guide dogs for blind, deaf, and other handicapped individuals. They are also used as therapy dogs for residents in nursing homes and for emotionally disturbed children. Golden Retrievers shine as show dogs, in tracking, narcotics detection, field trials, and agility training.
Top Ten Reasons NOT to get a Golden Retriever
Thinking about a Golden Retriever as a pet?
Top 10 Reasons NOT to get a Golden Retriever
(with apologies to Mr. Letterman) Printed with Permission - Cheryl Minnier
YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN "OUTSIDE ONLY" DOG. Part of what makes Goldens "Golden" is their affectionate, people loving nature. This trait makes them VERY unhappy when they don't have a high amount of interaction with you. A Golden confined to the backyard can become destructive and LOUD! Imagine if you left your children alone most of the time until they reached adolescence. The wild child you are picturing is similar to what will happen to a Golden left alone that much. If you aren't planning on your dog becoming one of the family – a Golden is not the breed for you!
YOU DON'T LIKE DOG HAIR. Goldens shed – a little all year round and then a couple of times a year- look out! If you have a problem with Golden fuzz becoming part of your dietary fiber or you're compulsive about always dressing in black – this is not the breed for you! Goldens also need regular grooming to keep their skin and coat in good condition. You can easily learn to do this yourself or have your dog professionally groomed, but grooming time is something to factor into the amount of time you will need to spend caring for your dog.
YOU HAVE NO SENSE OF HUMOR. Goldens are born with a sense of mischief. If you really see nothing funny about waking up to a cold, slobbery tennis ball in your face or a puppy that decides that 2:00 a.m. is a great time to play fetch – perhaps another breed or an older dog might be best.
YOU ARE A CLEAN FREAK. Muddy paws, nose prints on every window in your house and car, and did I mention the hair? Enough said… If you can't relax and enjoy it, you and your dog will both be miserable.
YOU ARE A COUCH POTATO AND HOPE YOUR DOG WILL BE TOO. Goldens are sporting dogs, bred to retrieve game all day. They need regular exercise, especially as puppies, or they can become destructive and unhappy. If your longest walk in the past month was from the couch to your bed – perhaps a more sedentary pet would better suit your needs?
YOU LIKE EVERYTHING TO STAY RIGHT WHERE YOU PUT IT. Goldens have a last name - "Retriever", from the Latin meaning "to put EVERYTHING in your mouth and dance around with it!" The retrieving instinct SHOULD be a part of every Golden so if you object strongly to your dog happily strutting out to greet company with your underwear in his mouth – perhaps you should continue your search for the perfect breed.
YOU ARE APPROACHING GETTING A DOG AS A TEMPORARY CONDITION. Not only are Goldens addictive – but also they will also hopefully live a long time. Dog ownership is a commitment for the life of a dog. If you figure your dog will head for the pound once the kids are in school – please reconsider getting a pet! Golden rescue is full of dogs that have lost their homes as a result of changes in life circumstances. Some are not preventable and the dedicated volunteers who care for these dogs are ready and willing to help – but the changes that ARE predictable should be taken into consideration BEFORE making a commitment to a dog!
YOU DON'T LIKE MEETING NEW PEOPLE. Your new family member will need obedience classes to help him become a well-behaved canine citizen. This is a dangerously easy place to make friends. It is also impossible to walk down the street with a beautiful Golden dog and NOT be stopped by strangers. Goldens are people magnets. Got a problem with this? Maybe a something in the guard dog family would serve you better?
YOU WANT TO MAKE A QUICK BUCK BREEDING DOGS. Last year Golden Retriever Rescue spent hundreds of thousands of dollars working to save hundreds of dogs. Most of these dogs wound up in rescue because their owners had little idea of the time, commitment and effort it takes to own a dog. And their breeders had little idea of the proper techniques for placing puppies in the RIGHT homes. These rescue dogs are a testament to the fact that there are too many carelessly bred Goldens. If Golden breeding is done right it is RARELY a profitable adventure. Health clearances, veterinary care, and puppy supplies are just a few of the many expenses that occur as a result of an "uncomplicated" litter. If you consider the possible problems you may encounter, it is easy to see why breeding is NOT a money making venture!
YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GUARD DOG. Did I mention the part about Goldens loving everyone? They will be eager to assist the thieves that are breaking into your home; probably even helping them carry out the silver. If you are looking for protection this probably isn't an endearing quality… maybe that guard dog is looking better.
YOU LOOK AT THAT LITTLE 10-POUND BALL OF FUR AND OFFER UP A SILENT PRAYER THAT HE'LL STAY THAT SIZE. Goldens should range from 21 inches at the shoulder to around 24 and weigh in anywhere from 50 to 80 lbs. This is a lot of dog. If you don't plan on heeding my advice about obedience classes, you may find yourself with an out of control, furry, wiggly, monster with a tail that can clear a coffee table in one great swoop! As an alternative, there are several wonderful smaller breeds (many without tails!) to choose from.
YOU THINK DOGS MAKE GREAT NANNIES FOR SMALL CHILDREN AND A WONDERFUL LESSON IN RESPONSIBILITY FOR OLDER KIDS. You are partly right. A Golden retriever and a child often form a loving, inseparable bond. However, the ultimate responsibility for any living, breathing creature must always fall to an adult. Children can be wonderful dog groomers, trainers and best friends, but they need adult guidance. You should also remember that Goldens are big enough - even as puppies - to knock down a small child. Small children and dogs should ALWAYS be supervised when together, for both their sakes!
YOU THINK AN IDEAL PLACE TO GET ONE IS THE PET STORE IN YOUR MALL! Golden Retrievers can have several potential health problems. Chief among these are Canine Hip Dysplasia - a sometimes crippling joint disease; sub-aortic stenosis - a usually fatal heart defect; several inherited eye diseases that can blind or disable a dog; epilepsy, early onset cancer and temperament problems ranging from hyperactivity to aggression. It is essential that you seek out a responsible breeder if you are looking for a puppy or an established rescue group if an adult dog would fit your needs better. For information on how to find a responsible breeder visit the Golden Retriever Club of America's home page: www.grca.org/ For help finding a rescue Golden, visit the list of Golden Rescues across the country: GRCA Local Rescues.
If you've run out of excuses NOT to "GO GOLDEN" – Congratulations! – you're ready to be owned by a Golden Retriever!
… and yes, for the obsessive-compulsive types there ARE 13 reasons – not ten – but "the top 13 reasons" just sounded silly :)
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Iv got a romain wasr 10 that's pretty tricked out. My local gunshop is willing to trade me a brand new plinker plus or if he can get another one a m&p15A. What do u think I should do?
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Why are you wanting to trade?:confused:
In the AR section, He stated he wanted a tack driver, Honestly I don't know too many people who would be willing to trade AK vs AR(unless you have a line on one) In the same thought you should ask why the other wants to get rid of an AR.
I liked my AK, It was a great rifle, But I needed a Sub-Compact pistol, So I traded mine for an XD-40sc :D
Best of luck
Thank u vit I got the AR on the way gonna be the proud owner of a m&p15 :) I'm gonna miss the ak though..
I think my favorite is a Bulgarian AK74 it is accurate as an AR and dirt cheap to shoot.:D
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Well we'll be damned.
Four and zero.
Zero and four, we could have understood. Zero and four, we were prepared for. Sixty-three points, we were OK with that, resigned to that, had practically learned to embrace that.
But four and zero?
Please. Allow us to sit down.
Now the Canucks have the opportunity to do something they haven't done in, uh, never years: go into Los Angeles, pound on Brandon Sutter's Uncle Darryl's Kings, and go 5-0.
High five!
Let's get to it. Start from the bottom — and be sure to refresh, often and with a firm touch!
Ok, way late here, but have a great weekend all. (PJ here).
This should put you in a weird mood.
Who's ready for the 6-0 Vancouver Canucks. I'm on Canucks Live on Saturday, Harrison's your man on Sunday. See you then!
Now, you might not realize here in Vancouver, but NHL scoring is up this season.
TSN's Frank Seravalli acknowledges that the season is barely a week old, but the average goals per-game is 6.26 — up a full goal from the 2015-16 season.
The explanation seems to be: It's a faster game.
Now, the Canucks were part of a two-goal game the first night (the third goal rewarded for the Canucks' shootout win), a three-goal game in the third night, and a three-goal game in the fourth night. Only the second game — the Canucks' 4-3 overtime win over Carolina — reached the NHL's lofty average height.
Wait til Loui Eriksson kicks in. And so you know, he's the subject of Iain MacIntyre's big piece in the Saturday Sun and anytime now online. (Botch has delivered on the best Canuck to date, Brandon Sutter.)
Mac is in Los Angeles, feverishly catching some rays before heading into the rink Saturday. He'll be there for the Kings game, and in Anaheim for the Ducks game Sunday. Botch, meanwhile, will have the Provies Saturday — and then Wyatt "the Stanchion" Arndt will make his 2016-17 Provies debut on Sunday. Patrick Johnston, who should be here shortly to finish today's 9 to 5, is serving up Canucks Live on Saturday night, while Harrison Mooney will have his traditional honours on Sunday.
As we've heard from Canucks management when discussing Troy Stecher, players only get a couple of games a week in the NCAA. It means you have to wait for fresh info on prospects like Brock Boeser. But the wait is almost over — Boeser and his North Dakota Fighting Hawks are taking the ice right about now to face Bemidji State in their fourth game of the season. Boeser has seven points in three games so far. If you want to follow along, they're live-blogging it.
Henrik Sedin speaks a lot more Swedish on the ice than you might think.
A new video from Canucks TV has Hank wearing a wire during the season opener against the Calgary Flames, and it's a great look at how the captain takes charge.
The best part comes first, as Henrik explains (in Swedish) to Loui Eriksson why the crowd is booing him during the introductions.
Kudos to Henrik for knowing — and sharing — that those chants go much farther back in B.C. sports culture than his predecessor, Roberto Luongo.
Joe McDonald, no relation to moi, is an ESPN writer who's just delivered five fearless predictions about the current NHL season. Brad Marchand, he says, will score at least 40 goals, which doesn't seem ridiculous considering his long-since-emerging offensive talents. The Edmonton Oilers, he says, will also score a bundle of goals.
And, shock of shocks, McDonald is pretty darn certain that your Canucks will cool off. His explanation:
The addition of forward Loui Eriksson is a massive help for the Canucks, but Vancouver can't sustain this type of success for the entire season, right? Maybe the Canucks will prove everyone wrong.
It seems a slightly soft explanation — forgive McDonald, he's Boston-based and so he likes Marchand, he likes Eriksson and the Canucks play way too late for him to stay awake watching them, or he'd know they're maybe not as hot as a 4-0 start suggests. But hey, in five fearless predictions, one of them is about the Canucks. They're clearly making an impression.
In case you missed them earlier, Botch's Provies were another must-read. But when I read them Thursday night, it seems I didn't quite read them all. Because Botch, smartly, kept updating. And one of the things he added was five reasons why the Canucks wouldn't seriously consider trading Ryan Miller to the need-a-goalie Kings.
One of those reasons:
The value isn't there.
Frederik Andersen was traded for the 30th overall pick after putting up a .919 save percentage. He's 27 and signed for years.
It's been seven seasons since Miller hit .919 for a year. He's 36. The miles he's put on are unreal.
In an eight-year span, which ended with that incredibly disappointing performance for the Blues in the playoffs, he had played in nearly 500 games.
He played in 493 of a possible 622 games (including the lockout year). That's 79% of the games.
And, oh ya, that St. Louis postseason blemish won't have teams clamouring for his playoff resume.
A second-round pick would be huge value for him, but I find it hard to believe the Canucks get more than a third.
That's fine at the deadline, but for the Canucks it's not going to be worth it right now.
Folks, sorry for the funny-looking tweets below. The old Twitter is messed up today. Gremlins, we believe.
But the world still goes on. And it's interesting to read about the latest rebirth for Emerson Etem, the recently deposed and punted Canucks forward who has returned to his SoCal roots. The Long Beach native has played two games for the Ducks, and will face the Canucks Sunday.
My goal is to create some stability. I want to give the management and coaching staff a level of trust and accountability on every shift. They brought me back for a reason.
Is Etem capable of that? "Trust and accountability on every shift"? Tough for lots of guys. Maybe tougher for Etem.
Etem's son Laulo, born in Vancouver three weeks ago today, has obviously changed things for the new dad: "More to play for, that's for sure."
In an unusual twist, Etem replaced former Canuck Mason Raymond in the lineup Tuesday night after Raymond had been waived by the Ducks.
Some feisty takes regarding Brandon Sutter in the comments of Ben Kuzma's post-game file from last night. Allan Graves of Vermont first asks us (The Province) to admit that we bashed the Bonino-for-Sutter trade and didn't have a clue what Sutter could do.
Then John Knudsen chimes in: "Sutter's play doesn't surprise anyone in the hockey world, he's been really good for years. Only the hockey ignorant Canucks fans, who really don't know what's happening in the hockey world outside the Lower Mainland."
To which Kevin Ramsen responds: "Wait a second… I thought the rest of the hockey world picked us to finish last in the league knowing that we would have Sutter back in our lineup this year. They obviously don't give him too much credit, either."
Love it.
The Canucks might be No. 1 in the NHL standings (for now), but ESPN takes a rather more dim view of the franchise in the sports-wide landscape. Their Ultimate Standings ranking all sports teams has Vancouver dropping three more spots this year to No. 116:
The Canucks' free fall down our standings continues. Vancouver was No. 43 as recently as 2011, when they lost to the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup final. They repeated as Presidents' Trophy winners the following season but still tumbled to 92 in 2012 — and only continued to slip every year since.
It's a breathtakingly depressing read. Under "What's good," ESPN staff writer Doug McIntyre begins: "Next to nothing." We know all this: missing the playoffs, Sedins aging, yadda yadda. "What's bad"? "Just about everything." (We detect a theme here.)
The Canucks play in the soulless 21-year-old Rogers Arena, which provides one of the worst stadium experiences in professional sports (115th overall). And Vancouver fans, who have never seen their team win a title in 45 NHL seasons, pay more than all but one of the 122 other teams in the four major leagues for the privilege. That's an awful combination. Have we mentioned the team yet? They're second-worst in hockey in title track and coaching and fourth worst in players. Considering all that, it's not hard to understand how only two NHL franchises (the Bruins and Maple Leafs) provide less bang for the buck.
The coaching ranks 114th overall, with third-year bench boss Willie Desjardins dropping 22 places in that category. Ready for the coup de grace?
At 114th, Desjardins is only six spots better than John Tortorella — who lasted just one disastrous season in Vancouver.
Lest you assume ESPN is trashing the NHL, here's a sobering note: No. 1 (overall!) goes to the Tampa Bay Lightning, many hockey watchers' choice as Stanley Cup favourites this season. Shame about that Tampa weather forecast, poor souls:
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday's the day the cold front's effects will be felt the greatest. The day is expected to kick off with sunny conditions, but the high is only forecast to reach the mid-70s throughout the region. Clear skies are anticipated in the overnight hours with a low in the lower 50s likely.
Read all the ESPN rankings here.
So the fellas are skating. Well, sort of.
Probably more important to pack for the weekend.
I would recommend packing lightly:
Typical hockey weather, if you're playing hockey in Qatar.
Critical Imoo update:
Awaiting word on the near future of former Canucks legend Dale Weise, who's now a Philadelphia Flyer and, in the fine tradition of the Broad Street Bullies, did this to the Ducks' Korbinian Holzer last night:
The people of Philadelphia love that stuff, but the Department of Player Safety, Security and Other S's may not take to kindly to Weise rising up from the ice.
Those Kings, incidentally, picked up their first win — their first points — of the season Thursday night with a 4-3 OT road win over the Dallas Stars.
Kings goalie Peter Budaj recorded the win in his first start of the season. Peter Budaj! That doesn't sound right.
Hmmmm. That wasn't a misprint. That is indeed Peter Budaj, the former Toronto St. Michael's Majors No. 1!
Expect Budaj, who'd relieved other Kings goalie Jeff Zatkoff — Jeff Zatkoff, the former Sioux City Musketeer! — on Tuesday, will surely get the start Saturday against the Canucks.
Right. So the Canucks are in L.A. on Saturday (CBC, TSN 1040, 7 p.m.). And then, less than 24 hours later, in Anaheim (Sportsnet One, Sportsnet 360, TSN 1040, 5 p.m.).
So now seems like a good time to share a fabulous New York Times story about the Ducks' goaltending coach, Toronto's Sudarshan Maharaj. Ever heard of him? Me neither. Fascinating guy, though. To say the least. Like what it was like for the now-52-year-old to play professionally in Sweden.
"I look out the window and they had thrown two Molotov cocktails through the back of the car. I came running out thinking I could throw water on it and put the fire out. After the fact, I realized they could have been standing there just waiting for me to run out and lay a good whupping on me. That same group would drive through the neighborhood and yell things outside my apartment."
I've noticed that Patrick, on many 9 to 5 days, likes to check in to Jeff Paterson's brain nice and early. Last night, JPat delivered this wee tweet that does tell us a lot:
Because, of course, it's none of the above.
JPat, incidentally, has been in touch to let me know what he's writing for his Big Column in the Sunday Province. (All improper capitalization mine and mine alone and not approved by the style guide.)
He's going to write about Brendan Gaunce.
Great picture. That's Gaunce on the left, just over two years ago, at a BC Children's Hospital visit with Bo Horvat and, peeking between them, your Calgary Flames' Hunter Shinkaruk.
Anyway, things really did suck for Gaunce last season. The former Belleville Bull had spent most of a couple of seasons in the AHL, and when he made appearances in Vancouver last year, he suffered through long losing streaks and much misery in the locker room.
Things are better now. Yes. Sunday. Paterson. Big Column.
Just got back from the studio, where Paul Chapman and I shot the usual daily morning video Province Sports in 60 Seconds. Should be attached soon to this here 9 to 5.
In it, we pointed out your confidence in the Canucks going into the Buffalo game.
So now we ask, what's your confidence going into the the Kings game.
That's a very thought-provoking poll.
Botch, up early with the kids and celebrating the legendary, newly retired Cody Hodgson:
Someone pointed out that on the replay you'll note a subtle ice tap from Hodgson before he tees it up. Botch says he's never noticed that before and is duly wowed.
Look, there seems to be a fair amount of unexpected happiness in Vancouver right now.
Which is great.
But I was just brought down a moment ago by this tweet sent by a Montreal Canadiens hockey fan last night. He was, no doubt, delighted to see the Montreal Canadiens give Carey Price his first win of the season. But he had to witness this horrifying scene:
When you first glance at it, you see the jersey, and see the pants, and you don't see the problem.
And then you see the problem.
And it's a huge problem.
I wasn't really kidding about that whole 4-0 start thing being so quarter-century ago. Indeed, it was 1992-93 when the Canucks went 4-0 to start the season with two wins apiece over the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. They were beat-downs, too, the Canucks scoring 24 goals in the four games (!). Then, in game 5 of that season, the Chicago Blackhawks put the Canucks in their place. Crazy start over.
But here's the weird part: that 4-0 start in '92-'93 was the Canucks' best start ever.
In fact, here's a solid top-five list: the top five Canucks starts without a loss:
2016-17: 4-0
1992-93: 4-0
2014-15: 3-0
1999-2000: 3-0
1991-92: 3-0
Interestingly enough, the Canucks have lost three straight to open the season on three different occasions. Nothing worse than that.
When Patrick Johnston kicked off Thursday's 9 to 5, he asked you a simple question: Will the Canucks beat the Buffalo Sabres and go to 4-0?
Survey said:
I'm sorry. That's crazy talk. But that's how the voting stood up until game time.
And then, this:
I can't imagine there has been this much happiness in a Canucks dressing room since the Torts Era.
Super happy!
Anyway, the lads skate today — and one Jason Michael Botchford will be at the rink. (We have no idea if his middle name is Michael. But it makes him seem more intellectual, like the Boston Bruins' John-Michael Liles.) So lots to report today.
In the meantime, in case you missed anything:
— Kuz with everything that happened last night in the 2-1 win.
— A little later in the night, Kuz's trademarked post-game blog, complete with Jannik Hansen talking about how "demoralizing" things were late last season.
— Botch and the always must-read Provies.
— Sweet Eddie Willes on how the NHL is divided into two camps: the playoff teams and the young teams.


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E Federal Credit Union is changing its name to EFCU Financial in March.
Chief Executive Officer Tyler Grodi said the credit union wanted to "stay true to our Exxon Refinery roots," but "felt the need to embrace the fact we now serve a broader group of members living and working in the nine-parish area of Greater Baton Rouge. The name EFCU Financial accomplishes both of those goals … and does more."
The credit union operates eight branches in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes, with four in Baton Rouge and one each in Zachary, Gonzales, Prairieville and Denham Springs.
It has more than 32,500 members and assets exceeding $305 million, making it the seventh-largest credit union in the state based on assets.
Although the new name is not a huge departure from the current name, EFCU Financial will have a new logo, tagline, website and colors that will be a part of the overall rebranding strategy for the credit union.
The renaming follows a two-year process that began with a member contest. The credit union's management and board approved the new name.
"Without giving too much away about our marketing plan," Grodi said, "you will see a fresh 21st-century look — and you will see it everywhere."
The new website is slated to go live in January, with a glimpse of the rebranded look and colors.
In March, everything will switch over to the name EFCU Financial.
The credit union was founded in 1934 as the Stanocola Processing Employees Federal Credit Union with $941 in assets and 178 members.
Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana — the predecessor to what became ExxonMobil — was the prime sponsor company of the organization, which saw 12 different credit unions chartered to serve employees in various departments.
Over the years, the number of credit unions serving the company in Baton Rouge dwindled to two: E Federal Credit Union for hourly employees and EXCO Federal Credit Union for salaried employees.
The two credit unions merged in 2003, with total assets of $150 million and over 20,000 members. In 2005, E Federal Credit Union expanded into Ascension Parish with the merger of two more credit unions: Vulcan Employees Federal Credit Union in Geismar and Burnside Federal Credit Union in Gonzales.
E Federal Credit Union became a community-chartered credit union in 2007, opening its membership to individuals who live, work or worship in the nine-parish area surrounding East Baton Rouge.


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Many struggle with financial issues from time to time. For some, things can get worse for a variety of reasons from the loss of a job, unexpected bills, medical problems and a variety of other reasons. When debt becomes a mounting issue, bankruptcy can seem like an option that will get you out from under the endless bills. Consulting this Houston bankruptcy lawyer about your options can be the best decision to make if you are unsure of your next move. Some people decide to wait to take this step, but it can be good to make the call sooner than later to have an expert lay out all of your options for you.
When you are considering filing for bankruptcy, it is natural to think that when you contact an attorney you will begin the process for filing. But bankruptcy lawyers can help you with more than just filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy and will review your options, not just immediately help you file. In some cases, that might not be your only option and an experienced attorney can explain your options to you. Many people think this is the best way to get out from under the debt and stop the harassing phone calls they have been receiving, but bankruptcy is a big step. One that has major financial ramifications to consider. Even though it wipes out certain kinds of debt, it makes it that much more difficult to recover your credit rating when you go this route. So, it is best to consider alternatives in addition to bankruptcy to figure out the best course of action in your situation. At times, your attorney will be able to offer you debt settlement options that also have the same effect on ending the phone calls and letters, but are better on your financial outlook. Contact this Houston bankruptcy lawyer for a free consultation to determine the best way to get much needed debt relief.


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The refurbished MSC Lirica will be homeported in Shanghai from 1 May 2016, initially for a 2-year period. MSC Cruises will operate joint partnership with CAISSA Touristic company (China), which has been running domestic voyages for many years. CAISSA also partners with Royal Caribbean, Costa and Princess Cruises.
According to MSC CEO Gianni Onorato, the line had learned a lot from the initial foray in North America, and would adjust its practices. A criticisms aimed at MSC Divina (homeported in Miami in 2015) was that her ambiance and crew were 'too Italian'. That means they didn't have the service standards expected by North Americans and many didn't speak fluent English.
Onorato said that for MSC Lirica they would be recruiting 30% Chinese-speaking crew, opening and developing company's training center in the Philippines.
The Lirica ship is currently being lengthened and refurbed as part of MSC's EUR 200 million (over USD 225 million) Renaissance Programme. Her extra length will increase capacity from 1,445 to 2,600 passengers.
MSC Lirica will also boast features specifically created for Chinese cruise market including signage in Mandarin, different color scheme, upmarket shops, Chinese food and entertainment. The vessel will sail to China in May 2016 after a 60-night Grand Voyage, with travelers able to embark in Genoa, Dubai or Rio de Janeiro.
MSC Cruises is between the lines which have announced recent expansion into China. The list includes Princess, Carnival and most recently NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line), which returns to Asia for the 1st time in 13 years.


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956 Shelburne Ave., Ferragame Anthony and Ferragame Mary to Bianco Christina and Crawford David; 6/18/2012. $212,000
3 Lantern Lane, Delaney Helen and Delaney James Jr. to Dipilato Bayly and Dipilato Michael; 6/22/2012. $225,000
1132 Lavendar Lane, Formica Laura and Formica Mario to McNulty Kathleen; 6/25/2012. $210,000
807 Katie Court, Cavage Christina and Cavage William to Formica Laura and Formica Mario; 6/25/2012. $300,000
501 Pitney Road, Dare Dorothy, Admrx and Dare James Omer, Admrx to Sanders William; 6/28/2012. $129,900
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204 Mill Bridge Court, William Kurtz & Son Inc to Bobb Cana and Bobb Richard; 6/25/2012. $389,500


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How To Sell Your Art On Etsy Wholesale
Melanie Greenwood, Designer & Founder of Vision City Studio
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1. Introduction To Selling On Etsy Wholesale2:39
2. Rules For Applying To Etsy Wholesale2:44
3. Fees For Selling On Etsy Wholesale1:42
4. How To Get Paid For Your Etsy Wholesale Orders1:31
5. Presenting Your Art Products As a Brand To Etsy2:10
6. Step By Step Application To Etsy Wholesale5:55
7. Product Photography: Cameras and Lighting5:49
8. Framing and Image Continuity3:45
9. Editing, Cropping, Dimensions and Landscape View4:46
10. Examples Of Product Photos6:58
11. Setting Up Your Profile Page7:23
12. Etsy Wholesale Line Sheet Organizer Tour11:45
13. Listings Manager Tour10:12
14. Create A Listing: Step By Step25:50
15. Adding Great Product Descriptions and Tags3:22
16. Shipping Profiles11:56
17. Setting Up Your Seller Policies9:28
18. Buying Seasons: When To Approach Stores3:02
19. Share Line Sheet Link With Buyers1:57
20. Reaching Out To Buyers3:58
21. Follow Ups and Incentives3:04
22. Store Walk-ins and Wholesale Tradeshows4:38
23. Social Media Marketing Basics7:02
24. Making, Packaging and Shipping9:06
25. BONUS GIFT! Congrats and Coupon Code Gift2:08
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Are you a handmade artist / maker who has a dream of getting your own products into retail stores? I too am an artist and now is the best time for us artists to get our products out there on a larger scale!
In this course, I will show you how to apply for and become an Etsy Wholesale Seller. Etsy Wholesale is a great platform for creators to showcase their handmade products to retail buyers. As an Etsy Artist myself, I will first hand walk you through everything you need to know to set up your wholesale shop on Etsy.
This course is set up as sections, which are then decided by lectures. This makes it easy for you to go at your own pace and follow along. Each sections builds on the last, so by the end of this course you will have a complete list of wholesale listings and you will be ready to start reaching out for wholesale deals.
*** SUGGESTION: If you want to be familiar with Etsy before taking this course, I suggest you take my first course "How To Sell Your Art Online With Etsy". In this course, I teach you how to set up a retail shop on Etsy.
Take this course if you want to take your Etsy shop to the next level and want to begin to sell wholesale. You can also take this course if you are not yet an Etsy seller but want to discover how easy it is to sell your products wholesale. This course is for makers who are ready to build their own brand.
I hope you will join me and I look forward to helping you make your dream a reality!
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Vision City is an graphic design and illustration studio that began as doodles in Melanie Greenwood's sketchbook, while touring Europe with rock musicians in moving vehicles. As a former Model with Elmer Olsen Model Management and graphic design graduate from George Brown college (Toronto, ON), Melanie always had a special passion for music branding and inspirational messaging. When she founded Vision City in the spring of 2009, her work consisted of promotional campaigns for bands and record labels around the world, including photography, album artwork, t-shirt design, concert posters and logo design.
After moving to California in 2011 with her musician husband Chris, (AKA "Manafest") Melanie felt compelled and inspired to find a deeper purpose for her artwork. Thus, the very first Vision City screen print collection was born on November 15, 2011, consisting of 12 black and white inspirational concepts known as the "Born For This" Collection. The collection sold successfully on a private Etsy store and was quickly picked up by FAB, which created a world wide platform for the collection. She continued to develop art print series and showcase in a variety of LA art shows including Unique LA and Renegade Craft Fair. The Vision City brand quickly became known for black and white uplifting illustrations. In the spring of 2013, Melanie had the honour of having a selection of VC art pieces screened onto canvas and added to the fall 2013 collection of the National Children's Decor Retailer, Land of Nod. Vision City was awarded "Artwork of the year" at the 2012 CMGA Music Awards for her work with "The Color" album art.
Vision City is now a tri-purpose company offering design service, art products and now online education. Melanie continues to work within the music industry while developing the VC art collections. Her newest passion is teaching other artists to develop business practices for their design services, so they too can pursue their dreams. "Vision is not only the ability to see, but also the ability to dream".


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Bayou Vermilion Paddle Trail
The Bayou Vermilion District, Lafayette Consolidated Government, CGI and the Bayou Vermilion Preservation Association have launched a collaborative interactive online paddle trail map for that details the Bayou Vermilion Paddle Trail. This innovative tool allows paddlers and boaters to navigate points of interest along the waterway. Users can locate and identify recreation areas, boat and canoe launches, businesses and other amenities from the northernmost access point on the Bayou Vermilion District's North Landing all the way to public boat launch in the Intracoastal Canal.


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Sony will launch next generation ereader tomorrow
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I know Sony said they weren't going to compete on price... but what exactly are they competing on? If you are going to charge a premium over the best selling devices (Kindle and Nook in the US I presume), then it better have something going for it... and I am afraid for Sony that I just don't see a touch screen being that thing (I think wireless and ebook store integration is a bigger deal for people who want something more than a basic reader).
Ironically, the pocket edition again might be the star of the ball. While still a big step up in price from where the PRS-300 is selling, it still leaves it the cheapest 5" ereader with an e-Ink screen (I assume that this all means that the PRS-300 is being discontinued).
A few other questions.
1. Will they all have fixed epub formatting?
2. Will they still support LRF?
Final thought, Sony might think it is too early in the game for low pricing, but I disagree, Amazon and B&N both are competing on price. I think Sony's biggest problem is that they are essentially operating as a hardware company, not a media company.
I kind of agree with you, Sony appear (to me) to be a company to sell a product and fairly quickly drop any software support for it. The PS3 is an exception, but if you look at the PRS-300/600 I have yet to see a firmware update for, despite the number of issues/problems people would liked to get fixed. You're right, if Sony isn't competing on price what are they competing on? For $179US for the 5" they'd want to provide some form of firmware updates for the life of the product. If they just release it, sell it and forget about it, given the current ereader market it could be a short venture by Sony.
If Sony is listening, if you don't want to compete on price, compete on service. Many many people will pay extra for good service....oh and don't forget Australia, we are ebook readers too. Expanding geographically might help them too (I know articles are suggesting they will, but there has been ALOT of talk but no action from companies in the ereader/ebook market, I shall believe when I see).
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It was my day off and I woke up horny as hell with a raging erection. Nothing unusual about that, I love to have morning sex or if I wake alone then a morning jack-off session. Yawning and stretching like a cat, I reached down and started stroking my cock. I like a soft grip and a slow stroking motion. I love to feel the smooth warm skin of my cock while I move my hand up and down the shaft.
I started drifting into fantasy mode where I'd imagined that a girl I know was sucking my cock. And this was getting me extremely hard and my heart rate quickened as I tried to maintain a nice even slow pump up and down the full length of my now fully erect cock, a cock that was now a rock hard 7 and ½ inches.
In about 5-miutes pre-cum started to ooze out of my pee-slit. I stopped pumping to catch a little blob of pre cum on my index finger and place on my tongue and then resume the slow full stroke with a light grip on my cock again.
After stroking for another 5 minutes I was ready to cum but I like to prolong as long as I can because I love the feeling and didn't want it to end so I stopped. Getting out of bed still naked I go and get some breakfast. While getting something to eat and making a coffee pre cum was still dripping out.
I grabbed one of my much porn DVD's and put one on getting ready to finish what I started when I woke. Today, I was extra horny and starting thinking about going into the part of town where I know are a few adult bookstores that have movie theaters in them and watch some porn on the big screen.
I had the day off work so I thought fuck it, I'm going to go and masturbate in the adult movie theater. So I got dressed and jumped in my car and headed for my day of self-gratification.
When I got there my heart rate was already higher due to the anticipation of what was about to happen. I paid my $10 and the attendant buzzed the door and I entered the theatre stood just inside the entrance and waiting for my eyes to adjust. While I stood there I watched a close up on the screen of a lovely shaved pussy being penetrated by two cocks. Once I could see better I looked around so a seat and was surprised to see around 4 others already in the theatre. 2 of which were openly stroking their cocks.
I found a seat second row from the back on the left hand side of the theatre and sat third seat in from the isle. This meant it was light enough to be seen but far enough away to not feel like a pervert. I was watching the movie and had a ragging erection but was a little embarrassed to pull my cock out. But I was getting to the point where I was so horny that I had to feel of it so I tried to quietly lower the zipper on my Levis and let my cock spring free.
I still remember the feeling of the cooler air from the air-conditioning and that first touch of my hand as I gripped it felt great.
I looked around and tried to see if anyone was looking. No one seemed to be paying any attention so with a light grip I started to slow pumping from base to head. As I pumped I reveled in how great it felt being in the same room as others stroking my cock and knowing that they knew I was stroking it.
Then Buzzzzzzz and the familiar click of the door opening as someone else entered. I stopped pumping and pulled my shirt over my rock hard cock trying to hide what I was doing. Someone came in and stopped for the standard eye adjusting time and then proceeded to look for a seat.
He sat about 2 seats from another customer who was still masturbating, not caring if the new stranger had sat down near us. Taking a breath, I lifted my shirt and started stroking again. I could soon feel the pre-cum starting to rise to the top. Letting it ooze onto my waiting finger, I placed it in my mouth and sucked.
Fuck I was horny. I saw one of the other guys out of the corner of my eye watching me and my heart skipped a few beats as the adrenaline pumped through my veins. Fuck it felt so good to be caught masturbating by another man. I enjoyed it so much that I pulled my pants down so I was completely exposed to the world.
Now I was holding my cock at the base with one hand and enjoying the sight while allowing anyone else who was watching has a good look.
There was the familiar Buzzzzzzz and click of the door opening. Shit...no hiding now this could be any number of people coming in. I kept slowly stroking. My heart was pounding so hard I thought it was going to explode out of my chest as 2 new customers entered and waited for their eyes to adjust and then they looked for seats.
I was secretly hoping that they sat near me because I wanted desperately for someone to watch while I jacked-off. Sure enough one saw me and headed straight for my row and sat 2 seats away from me.
I was so horny that I had to stop stroking my cock. I just let it stand there in all its glory while it pulsated on its own at ever pump of my heart. As the stranger watched my cock he unzipped his pants, took out his cock to join in the session. I couldn't believe it. I was jacking-off with another man while watching some great porn. And others were turning and watching us as well.
A massive glob of pre cum oozed out of my pee-slit. I missed half of it but managed to get most on my finger. Forgetting that the stranger was watching, I sucked it clean. Realizing he was there, I looked sideways at him.
He took that as an invitation and moved over to the seat next to me. Then he reached for my cock. A thousand thoughts raced through my mind...don't' let him touch you, you're not gay. But fuck I was so turned on that he was watching me maybe it would feel even better if I let him jack me off. So without any objection I allowed his hand to make contact with my pulsating cock and it felt great. He wrapped his fingers lightly around my cock and stroked it nice and slow from base to tip the same as if I was doing it myself. I was in heaven.
I saw his cock standing up straight begging for some attention so the least I could do was to reach out and stroke it for him and for the first time I touched another man's cock. I felt that warmth of his cock and the veins in my hand.
I tried to stroke it but this was awkward because to our arms were crossed, so I had to use a reverse grip to stroke his cock for him. At this point I was so horny that I would have done almost any depraved sexual act.
Then he moved down on to the floor on his knees and got in-between my leg, all the time still pumping my cock up and down. Leaning towards my lap, he wrapped his mouth around my aching cock. The warmth of his wet mouth felt so good that I leaned back and allowed complete access to my cock for him to work his magic on. As he sucked I watched the movie on the screen which was close ups of a gorgeous brunette giving a great blowjob to a huge black cock.
I was in such a euphoric state that I didn't even notice the 2 men who moved directly behind us to watch the action up close. It wasn't until the familiar BUZZZZZZ and click of the door that I realized we had a small audience. When I turned to see who came in I saw out of the corner of my eye that the guy behind us was standing and had his cock out while he watched me getting my cock sucked. He smiled and I saw that another had joined him and was also standing with their pants around there ankles both pumping their cock furiously.
At this point I have never been more turned on in my whole life. I mean I would have done anything that involved sex at that point in time. I was about to cum and thought I can't let this end it is too good, so I gently pushed my new friends head away from my cock.
He looked a little confused so I motioned that it was his turn. As he stood, letting his pants fell to his ankles and a very impressive 8-inch cock jutted straight out from a dark clump of pubic hair. I reached out and grabbed it, again enjoying the feeling of the texture and warmth of the skin in my hand. Sliding off my seat to my knees, I slowly stroked his cock. From just a few inches away the tip, I watched the head of his cock bobbing with my hand movements. It was fantastic being so close to another man's cock.
And then I saw a bead of pre- cum forming on his pee-slit and I had to have it. Moving my face forward, my virgin lips wrapped around the head of his cock and I used my tongue to taste his pre cum. Then his cock filled my mouth as took it in and out of my mouth, stroking with my hand and feeling every vein as it moved it back and forth between my lips and across my tongue.
"Wow," I thought, I'm sucking cock and it feels great, I was transfixed by this beautiful cock that was glistening in the dim light of the theatre with my saliva dripping off it. I quickly put it back in my mouth to taste it again. I was sucking like the cock crazed women you see in porno. Every couple of minutes or so I'd stop sucking and look at his cock up close to my face. I was in love with what I was doing that I'd squeeze out his pre-cum so I could lick it off his pee-slit.
I glanced up and saw that there were now 4 guys all with their pants unzipped, all furiously pumping there cocks as they watched us. That's when my new friend saw them too. When he looked down at me and I could see in his eyes what was about to happen so I took a couple of inches of his cock back in my mouth and started jacking him off with my hand. At this point I was so horny that I'd have sucked a horse's cock.
I felt his hand on my head and he pushed my head away. I don't think he wanted to cum because he was enjoying this too and didn't want it to stop. But he waited too late. As my mouth slipped off his cock it spurted out its first wave of cum, going right past me onto the back of the seat behind me. Then I was mesmerized by watching at such close range his cock expand and pulsate then spew out another glob of cum. But this time I wasn't going to miss it so I tried to catch it in my mouth but only got half of it. Then he just moaned, "Ooh, O-o-o-h-h-h-h SHIT," as he started furiously pumping his cock.
He couldn't stop cumming, he just let it flow. I clamped onto his cock, taking as much as I could filling my mouth and tasting that sweet cum. I savored until I thought that I couldn't take it anymore. When he finished and thanked me, pulled up his pants and half embarrassed quickly left the theatre.
I stood up, my cock still exposed for all to see. I was so excited that my cock was bobbing up and down with every beat of my heart. There must have been about 8-10 men in there by now, all either watching or had watched at some point.
I couldn't believe what I had just done.
I felt something wet hit my face and realized that it was cum. not sure whose it was because at least 3 of the men watching had cummed by now. I used my index finger to wipe it up, stuck it in my mouth and licked it off. Of the other 4 men that were behind me, 2 were now cumming hard all over the seats where I was sitting. I watch in awe while thinking about them watching me suck and be sucked. I got them so horny that they had to masturbate in the theater.
Then another guy came up my row, dropped to his knees and took my cock all the way into his warm mouth. I was so horny that I lasted about 30 seconds before I started filling his mouth with the hot cum that had been building up since I woke this morning. I filled him to the point where he couldn't swallow fast enough and it was oozing out of the corners of his mouth. When I was finished, he smiled and licked my cock clean.
Exhausted, I sat back down it my seat. I could feel cum on my ass cheek but I didn't care. As I watched the rest of the movie I felt like sleeping so I'll have to go home and rest. Maybe I'll come back tonight, I though as I got up. My legs were still shaking when I pulled my pants. This was easily the best sexual experience I'd ever had.
I left the adult store and was heading for the train station when I looked down and saw a glob of cum on my shoe and some on my pants. I must have walked past 100 people before I saw it. Not sure if anyone saw it but I decided to leave it and walk the whole way to the station like with it there.
My cock started to get hard again but my balls were aching so I decided to go home rest and come back on the weekend.
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