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I vaguely remember the reggie miller days and became a diehard the last season of Reggie's career.... Danny, along with Jermaine O'neal were the reasons I watched Pacers basketball. Sad day seeing him leave, my 4 Granger jerseys don't even show as much loyalty as he showed to the city. never once demanding a trade a sticking through it.... Danny, you will be missed
I hope he starts when he comes back. Would be great to see Grady give him a proper last introduction.
Forever struggling to convince myself "In Larry we trust"
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We traded JO too. I guess the shocking part was that we were expecting Danny to walk, but not get traded.
I wonder where Danny ranks in the Pacers pantheon. Like JO, he was the face of the franchise for a time, but unlike JO it was at a time of losing.
I still remember what a pleasant surprise it was to pluck him at #17 in the draft. Then to watch him grow from a defender/utility guy to becoming a scorer. I'm still not sure exactly how he scored so many points in 08-09, he just doesn't seem like he has a dominant scoring game. For a long time he was just about the only bright spot on the team.
He's a good guy and a pretty good player. I think he still can be pretty good, but I guess we just didn't want to wait on him to recover.
Good luck Danny, and hope you score a big new contract with all the shots you're going to get in Philly.
I put players who won playoff series a lot higher than ones that don't. (and what I mean if they were major contributors to playoff series wins) In this department Danny falls short - not that it is his fault. But Danny won't rank very high on my top player list for that reason.
This has to be my favorite Danny moment. I remember it was a very late game that ended up going until midnight where I live. I stayed up and was rewarded with the moment that solidified Danny as my favorite player. We will miss you Danny.
Turner and Young are THE FUTURE!
Hey - it works for the Pacers, It works for the 6ers, it works for Danny. He'll get plenty of time to show what he's worth next year.
Thanks, enjoy. Great sandwiches in Philly. And jog the Rocky Steps.
OJ must be gone with Granger judging by his tweet.
Change is neither good or bad, it simply is.
I love the NBA. But **** the business of it.
Sincerely feel bad for Granger...
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
Healthy on the crappy teams, too hurt in the recent years though. Damn I hate to see him go
Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck
Jeff Foster is the only player I can think of. I guess it was going to happen some day but I thought it would be this summer. I hope he can land a spot with another team. He's really been a shell of his former self this season (not an insult but more a compliment to how good he was pre-injury) but he's still a great person and his defense has been solid, especially when guarding the taller and bigger forwards.
According to ESPN Sports and Statistics, Danny Granger was with the Pacers for 9 seasons. Only 5 players in franchise history were with the team for longer.
Thanks for everything Danny. Thank you especially for be a bright shining star during the Pacers Dark Years.
I was 4th row on that one. I loved Danny. Great guy. Great family. I will miss him.
He was big in 2012 IMO. Which started it all for us. He was big in 2011 in the Bulls series.
NBA Pacers who ranks higher?
Sucks to see him traded.. Especially to a terrible team, but hopefully he goes to a contender. His energy and passion always got me excited to watch the team.
Don't have youtube access, but someone might post the game winner against Phoenix a couple years ago and the Clevelandgame where Danny gets called on a foul against LeBron late in the game and then the Pacers run the same play and Danny gets the same foul call and game winner. LeBron lived up to his LeBaby nickname.
I was so super excited after seeing Danny's senior year performance for New Mexico in their conference tourney and Danny falling to us at #17 based on knee rumors. I remember people debating between DG and Gerald Green.
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I'm going to write something, but when I'm not so sad. Granger was around for so long in the years of my life where I understood basketball fully, with Reggie I cried when he retired but I was still kind of young idk **** is crazy lol
I really wanted Danny to stay here until the end of his career. Injuries really, really suck. **** those injuries for ruining good things
Danny deserved to stay here for the championship run. I'm bummed to see him traded at a time like this.
Good luck to everything, Danny. I wasn't here when you were the one bright spot in our dark years like several of the other guys in here. But I did appreciate everything that you gave us.
Thank you for the awesome years that you gave us, Captain. Let's hope that you have an awesome remainder of the season in Philly and you get a nice contract. You definitely deserve it
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
Thanks for sticking it out in the rough times and being a pro about it. You will be missed.
"But, first, let us now praise famous moments, because something happened Tuesday night in Indianapolis that you can watch a lifetimes worth of professional basketball and never see again. There was a brief, and very decisive, and altogether unprecedented, outburst of genuine officiating, and it was directed at the best player in the world, and that, my dear young person, simply is not done."
**** you stenosis. wasn't supposed to end like this.
Too bummed to write anything serious right now but I just wanted to say this: the one thing I always liked about Danny was he had the spark, that competitive fire. He never wanted to be buddy-buddy with Lebron or any other opponents, he wanted to beat them and beat them bad. In today's NBA, that is a rare thing.
Wish I could find a decent clip of it, but drawing a Lebron James foul with 0.4 left to beat the Cavs has always been a pleasant memory.
May you find your way to Phoenix and the Suns' training staff. They can rebuild you. They have the technology.
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.


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For the first time in years, University of Florida officials are riding a tide of optimism as they detect a sea change in support at the Florida Legislature for UF's signature goal of becoming a preeminent, top 10 university.
TALLAHASSEE — For the first time in years, University of Florida officials are riding a tide of optimism as they detect a sea change in support at the Florida Legislature for UF's signature goal of becoming a pre-eminent, top 10 university.
"After five years of coming up here and emptying my pockets, I see a real difference," UF President Bernie Machen told a group of 250 alumni, students and supporters during a luncheon Thursday under the Senate Portico.
The Gator Nation was in full force, flying the orange and blue colors as they met lawmakers, hobnobbed with lobbyists and networked with alumni. About 250 people ate a lunch of shrimp and chicken jambalaya served by Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille, whose owner, Luis Saig, is a UF graduate.
As many people wanted to be photographed with UF mascots Albert and Alberta as they did with Machen.
Even as rain clouds threatened, Machen and others expressed a sunny view that this year will be different, that higher education will get its fair share of financial support that has been lacking in recent years.
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Machen credited Scott with leading the support "to my pleasure and surprise," but also acknowledged that he has got to work with the House and Senate yet to ensure that UF gets the funding bills it needs to achieve his vision.
"You've got to thread the needle through all three (branches)," Machen said.
Since his first day as president of UF, Machen has made it his goal to transform UF into a top 10, pre-eminent university. A bill last year vetoed by the governor would have started the school toward that goal, and now it has been reintroduced with the governor's support.
"I'm hoping we'll make it happen this year," state Sen. Thad Altman, R-Viera, said. Altman supported the measure last year and said he is encouraged by the support he sees this year.
He recalled a meeting several years ago with then-NASA chief Michael Griffin.
Then-state Sen. Marco Rubio asked Griffin what it would take to make Florida more competitive in the high-tech industry, and Griffin told them the state needed a top 10 university like Michigan.
Machen told Altman that with the Legislature's support, UF could achieve that status within five years.
The Legislature also is looking to restore $300 million in higher education money cut from past budgets.
Machen also said he wanted to see legislation passed creating a general education core curriculum that all freshmen would have to take. "Now the only time they get together is on football Saturday," he said.
State Sen. Rob Bradley, whose district includes Alachua County, said he was encouraged by the support among other senators.
"I'm preaching to everyone that we're going to pass New York as the third-largest state, and we deserve a world-class, top 10 university," he said. "The vision is married with the resources to make that come to fruition."
The state's revenues have finally stabilized, and the economy is starting to recover, Bradley said. To meet the needs and challenges of a 21st century global economy, Florida needs a pre-eminent university to produce the labor force required for that economy, he said.
"It cannot be done without a robust university system led by a flagship university," Bradley said.
Bradley added that legislators are getting away from the kind of parochialism that stymied such efforts in the past, where representatives from Orlando would lobby for the University of Central Florida and lawmakers from Tampa would push for the University of South Florida.
"We're all in this together, rowing in the same direction," Bradley said. "I can say with confidence that that is now a statewide vision."
Rep. Alan Williams, the House Democratic whip whose district includes Tallahassee and Florida State University, said the funding initiatives are good for both universities and their respective communities' economies.
"A rising tide lifts all ships," Williams said.
Williams also supported the pre-eminent legislation last year and continues to support it this year because it will benefit the entire state university system. The research and development coming out of those universities also will spin off into business and industry that will employ Floridians "for years to come," he said.
UF students were busy lobbying the halls of the Legislature, too. A contingent of 50 UF students led by Student Body President T.J. Villamil has been in Tallahassee this week as well, pushing for support of the Capital Improvement Trust Fund. Students and UF administrators want to sell bonds to raise money to complete the renovation of the Reitz Union and the conversion of Newell Hall into a student study center, or library without books.
"The governor doesn't want to add to the state debt," Villamil said. "But the university would lose $23 million in funding for these projects without it."
Machen said he supported those efforts, and praised the students for their vision.
"They're enthusiastic, they're talented, and they're excited," Machen said. "The kids say we're going to fix this. They have an entirely different view of the world that is invigorating."
The students have always been world-class, Machen said. "We just need to deliver a world-class education. We just didn't have enough resources."


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Tuition Agreement Continues to Serve Coast Guard Members
June 5, 2014/LSSU News
By Tom Pink
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State University's agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard's Sector Sault continues to pay dividends for Coast Guard personnel who are interested in pursuing their educational dreams while serving their country.
Two more USCG members were among the hundreds of graduates who participated in commencement exercises recently at LSSU, bringing the total to 11 who have received associate's and bachelor's degrees either directly from LSSU or as a result of courses they began with the university, according to ESO Brian Streichert of USCG Sector Sault. The graduates are attending through a tuition agreement established with LSSU and Sector Sault in 2009.
The recent graduates were DC3 Daniel Miller, who received an associate's degree in criminal justice, and SK2 April Cannon, who received an associate's degree in exercise science. DC3 Miller made his way back to Sault Ste. Marie from his current post aboard the USCGC Juniper in Newport, Rhode Island, in order to walk in his graduation ceremony. SK2 Cannon is continuing to serve in Sault Ste. Marie.
"LSSU made it relatively easy to pursue higher education while I was stationed in Sault Ste. Marie," said Miller. "The discounted tuition rate for Coast Guard members made it very affordable and allowed me to complete my first degree with very little debt. Additionally, the guidance of professors, the Sector Sault Ste. Marie Education Services Officer, and my advisor, Prof. James Schaefer, were invaluable in the completion of the degree.
"When I joined the Coast Guard, I believed that I had taken a hiatus in my college education," Miller added. "LSSU's partnership with Sector Sault changed that. Even after transferring out of Michigan, LSSU made it possible to finish up my final classes online, allowing me to graduate this spring."
Both USCG members began attending LSSU after the agreement was formed to assist members and their families with the ease of enrollment and tuition assistance process, and both took advantage of on-base classes taught each semester at Sector Sault Ste. Marie, through LSSU professors and adjunct professors, Streichert said. Nearly 100 USCG members have attended LSSU since the agreement was established.
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I bought my wife the Red Wine club for a year as she likes to try different wines. Two new bottles come each month, carefully packaged. She LOVED the wines that came this year- they were from all regions around the world. I thought the selection and diversification of types of wines (including her favorite- Malbec) were first-rate. She enjoyed it so much I bought it for her again this year...Happy Wife...Happy Life!
Wine OF THE MONTH CLUB
- Independently rated #1 seven years in a row!
- Highest Quality - 2 bottles of boutique, international wines expertly selected every month!
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The Wine of the Month Club is the perfect gift to impress any wine lover! Each month we'll deliver 2 full-sized bottles of hard-to-find, premium wines from award-winning, boutique wineries across the globe. Every wine we deliver has been carefully selected by our professional wine tasters who sample hundreds of new wines every year looking for the perfect combination of flavor, rarity and value. We take pride in discovering small, family-owned wineries before any of our competitors and only the best-of-the-best become selections of the Wine of the Month Club. We offer 3, 6 and 12-month clubs and a Wine of the Season Club with new selections each spring, summer, fall and winter.
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At Amazing Clubs we've served over 2 million happy customers with a better than 99% satisfaction rate. Our customers order again and again because they trust us to deliver some of the most exclusive and highest quality wines of any monthly wine club. That means hard-to-find, specialty wines made with only premium grapes by small, award-winning wineries all over the world. Previous selections of our wine club have included wines from Italy, Chile, Australia, France, Argentina, Germany, Spain, South Africa, Portugal and the Napa Valley.
Customer Reviews
- lebowc
- long Island, NY
I have sent the beer of the month club and the wine of the month club for the last three years to my daughter and son in law. They both love it. My daughter says if her husband misses the delivery for whatever reason he is bummed out! They would be disappointed if I didn't purchase this for them. They both look forward to it and say the products are great!
- ddmspr
- sundance, WY
love this gift so much fun ,may have to continue on my own ,was a gift from are son & family every order has been so good
- Mo
- Marlton, NJ
My son and daughter in law bought me this as a birthday gift. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the wine so far! I would highly recommend to others!
- frenchbulldog
- Lakewood, CA
We got the 6 month red wine club for my husband's father and he absolutely raved about it. He said that every bottle he received was excellent and they were bottles that he never would have known about or tried. He has mentioned how much he loves the wine on several occasions and that's just not something he typically does.
- Dangerous Donna
My Mom calls me each month upon receiving her 2 bottles of wine. My Mom reads the labels to me, where the wine is from and describes the taste of each wine. My Mom says she feels so special each month the wine arrives. THIS GIFT IS A HIT
- Robyn B
- Wake Forest, NC
I bought this for a friends 40th birthday, I was worried because she is very particular about her wine. I chose 1 red and 1 white a month. She LOVED every single bottle the entire year. She raved about it so much, I getting it for myself next year. Purchasing is easy, and it automatically cancels at the end of the year, so you do not have to worry about automatically renewing. I called customer service twice, with questions, and they were nothing but helpful and pleasant.
- Meredith
- stevensville, MI
I received this as a birthday gift from my boyfriend and didn't know what to expect. I was excited when I got my box of 2 bottles of white wine. They are absolutely amazing! Thanks again babe! I love it and will be sending others the same amazing gift!!
- Tijodo28
- Perkiomenville, PA
I received Wine of the Month as a Father's Day gift. So far, I've loved every bottle! Planning to send a number of these to friends and family at Christmas.
- Betsyo
- Indianapolis, IN
A lot of fun getting different wines every month. Many great tastes!!
- documania
- Marina del Rey, CA
I received wine of the month club for my last birthday and I have to say, there wasn't a clinker in the bunch. All delicious and all interesting, and a great way to expand my palette.
- Jody
- Salt Lake, UT
I don't know why I have never written a review before! I've sent this to my parents two or three times for Christmas and they love it! I really like that they can get different bottles of wine every month to try out. Thank you Amazing Clubs!
- edrury
- Pequannock, NJ
My very good friend Joanne has been enjoying your wine for the past few months. In fact, I think she waits on her front stoop for her monthly delivery!! She said every wine she's received thus far has been fantastic...so thank you!
- eastviewdan
- Harrisville, NH
This is a great gift for my wife. She enjoys the variety quality of the wines along with the newsletter. She is the envy of her friends and coworkers whenever they see her receive her monthly delivery.
- Winers inTexas
- arlington, TX
Great experience with the wine of the month club. Appreciated the variety and selection of different wines from different regions each month. Also enjoyed the information sheet that comes with each delivery.
- Jwaugh
- Baltimore, MD
The person that I purchased this gift for LOVES it.
- CMTamzinggal
- San Jose, CA
Purchased this as a gift for my mother in law and she absolutely loved it and can't stop raving about it. She loved it so much that I renewed it again for her birthday!!!
- Michelle Danger
- Denver, CO
I had the pleasure of purchasing the 6 month wine of the month package. I chose 2 bottles of red. My friend shared a few bottles with me and let me tell you, some of the best wines I have had. I now have 3 favorite bottles. They sent delicious choices from around the world. Not just in your country, bu fabulous world wines! I highly recommend this for a gift or just for someone who loves wine. I will definitely be using them again.
- Jtaylor24k
- Butler, PA
I ordered this as a gift for my dad's birthday. He and my mom are avid wine drinkers. They were impressed with the "up scale" wine selection.
- eastviewdan
- Harrisville, NH
Perfect gift for my wife. She loves the variety quality and newsletter. All her friends and coworkers envy the gift whenever they see her receiving/opening the package. You know the saying "Happy wife, happy life"
- eaarnold
- Belleville, IL
I ordered the Wine of the Month as a wedding gift for my nephew and his wife a year ago and they RAVED about the wines they received so much that I renewed it for their first anniversary gift.
- Donna
- Roswell, GA
I first purchased a 6 month wineof the month club for my sone and daughter-in-law as a gift last Christmas. They like it so much, I again purchased another 6 month subscription for their first anniversary. They have enjoyed exploring wine via this gift and have invited friends over to sample the wine with them. I highly recommend this gift of the month selection.
- J & P of VA
- Staunton, VA
Our gift recipient has loved his gift. Each delivery has been followed by a heart felt thank you call. Shame it never included an invite to participate! We have purchased a variety of gifts for our friends and this company has never disappointed us!
- Barb1206
- West Caldwell, NJ
My husband has been enjoying trying new wines and is very pleased with this gift.
- Merlot
- Freehold, NJ
Our daughters have been sending us wine for quite some time now. My husband and I look forward to the delivery like kids in a toy shop. We have enjoyed each wine sent to us and we feel we are getting quite an education.
- Cammy
- Scottsdale, AZ
I gave the Wine of the Month to my brother and his new wife as a wedding gift. They were very excited. They are wine "snobs" and appreciate fine wines. They have not said anything negative, so I assume they have liked the two they have received so far!
- Farkasnc
- Tipp City , OH
This was a gift for my in laws and they really enjoyed the variety of wine that was sent. Very happy with this purchase and will definetelly order again.
- victoria
- franklin square, NY
I received "wine of the month" as a thoughtful gift. I am 5 months in , & have been pleased with the selections of both red & white wines from all over the world. They always arrive in a timely manner & well packed. It is a pleasant surprise each month! Not only do I receive a great gift, I also think about the person who sent it.
- Amanda
- Phoenix, AZ
I have purchased this as a Christmas and birthday gift for my mother for many years. She loves it!
- Jane12
- Westchester, NY
Surprisingly great selection of wine sent promptly every month!
- Snobear
- Selah, WA
Love the wine we have received so far! Nice variety of whites and reds. Would definitely recommend your club to friends and family. Great gift!
- justinea
- South Milwaukee, WI
I have received one shipment of my wine of the month package so far. The bottles that came were similar, but both very good. I enjoyed having the accompanying literature to learn about where the wine was from and what type of meal it paired best with. Additionally, the customer service at Amazing Clubs was fantastic when I called with questions regarding my package.
- TheCaptain
- Bradenton, FL
Gave this gift to three friends and their feedback should be shared. All were more than pleased and one friend loved them so much they saved the corks, took them to a local store to get more. Opps, sorry, they were special wines, not available from even the biggest stores. That made the gift super special.
- Jkloveswine!
- lansdale, PA
I really enjoy trying the two different wines each month! It's the gift that keeps on giving!
- Julie
- Aptos, CA
I have been impressed by the quality of the wine from the wine of the month club!
- garysh
- narrowsburg, NY
One of the best gifts to give and receive. High qual ity wine. Every bottle delicious. Wonderful variety. Makes a great gift.
- Justjes
- Orangeville, PA
My sister and I gifted our parents with the wine of the month club for their anniversary. It was the perfect present. Great selections and good quality.
- houstnboy
- Houston, TX
I received the wine of the month club as a a birthday present for 3 months and I really enjoyed the variety of wines. It was exciting to receive wines from all over the world and it was really nice to have them waiting at my doorstep after a long day at work. The best birthday gift ever! I plan on giving as a gift in the future.
- winenotwhine
- mahomet, IL
I've purchased Amazing Clubs Wine of the Month membership several times over now. I love the simplicity of ordering in advance and scheduling which month to start delivery. I've given it for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day and even Valentine's Day! The recipient has loved the selections of wines that he normally wouldn't have tried. I'll definitely be ordering another wine club gift soon!
- shortstuff44
- League City, TX
great wines! this was a gift for my parents to enjoy for the summer (3-month club). they loved every bottle they received. I will be giving it again for Christmas. I definitely recommend to everyone!
- somros20
- Pittsburgh, PA
The wines delivered to my house every month are always delicious, smooth, and an excellent variety. One member of the household requested that I continue the subscription after my 12 months is up!
- Chefamy
- San Diego, CA
This gift was a fun addition to the annual rotation of gifts for my boyfriend. We both enjoyed drinking the wines and seeing what was going to come to us next. Would definitely get this again as a gift.
- Dealer21
- Spring, TX
I received wine of the month club last year for Christmas. Totally was impressed the selection of red wines I received. Signed up later this year on my own.
- Lauren
- Andover, MN
I bought this for a gift and I tried all of the wines that were delivered to her and they were very good. They came promptly and in one piece! will consider ordering again from here for gifts.
- Big Sis
- Bloomington, IN
My brother the banker isn't always the easiest person to buy for, but he has loved the Wine of the Month Club over the past two years. Told me the wine has been excellent, with the exception of one bottle which was promptly replaced by Amazing Clubs.
- SanW
- Mason, OH
My husband surprised me with this wonderful gift of a great selection of white and red wine. I have very particular taste when it comes to wine but these great selections exceeded my expectations in terms of unique texture and a wonderful finish. Highly Recommended.
- Kathy
- Ipswich, MA
This was a birthday gift....I hope I get this every year!
- jrjjjw
- Narragansett, RI
This was purchased as a gift and the recepiant loved it. They loved the different wines that they received and thought the idea was great.
- amanda
- lubbock, TX
the wine always arrives on time with a great insert of information about the wine, vineyard, and makers. they give confirmation emails and update you on the status of the delivery as well
- winelover
- Lincoln, NE
This is the best 50th birthday gift I've ever received. Each month I get two bottles of wine that I most likely have not tried and have been very pleased. It's a gift that keeps on giving!
- Robin B
- Teaneck, NJ
Bought this for a wedding gift. Every month the bride sends me a pic of the 2 wines of the month. I couldn't have made a better choice. Thanks Amazing Clubs!
- Kathy L
- Beloit, WI
Purchased Wine of the Month Club for my daughter as a birthday present. She loved the wines she received. Was a great idea for a gift.
- markie
- Minneapolis, MN
I loved getting 2 different bottles of wine from a different country every month. It was a gift for me and I would consider doing this as a gift for someone else in the future.
- tammyb
- Chicago, IL
What do you get a well refined, mature couple for a second wedding? WINE! What a perfect gift for the couple that request no gifts but enjoys wine.Our friends couldn't wait for the next months arrival.
- thecounslr
- Shreveport, LA
My father in law prefers red wine, and my mother in law prefers white wine. For their birthdays, I made a purchase from Wine of the Month club. Every other month, my in-laws receive a bottle of red wine and a bottle of white wine. My mother in law remarked that she didn't think they would be able to drink their previous wines after tasting the wines sent by the club and plans to purchase the new wines to which they have been introduced. I will renew their subscription to this service on their next birthdays.
- sharenfish
- Pittsburgh, PA
I purchased this as a birthday gift for my sister who is very hard to buy for. She loved it and looked forward to her delivery every month.
- ans8363
- Birmingham, AL
I order this as a gift for mothers day. She loved it. The wines were fabulous and they always arrived on timr with no difficulties.
- Terickson
- Norfolk, VA
This is the perfect gift for everyone who has everything. I have sent this to four (4) of my friends for their birthdays and they love it. It's quick, easy, and reliable. The shipments are on time and my friends love extending their birthdays for a few more months.
- lcarman
- san diego, CA
purchased as a gift and received positive feedback.
- Lanced
- Houston, TX
Clients love it every time!
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- Great Bend, KS
I have ordered this as gifts for many years and have been very satisfied.
- wf6870
- Glen Burnie, MD
I gave this as a gift to a man who has everything and is quite a wine connoisseur. I didn't know what to expect.....exceeded my expectations and he LOVED every bottle. I regret not ordering it for a full year. The wine was excellent and the service was as well. I will definitely order again! Possibly even for myself.
- JohnnieT
- Stamford, CT
My daughter bought me a 6 month wine club for my birthday a few years ago and I've been renewing ever since! Worth a try for sure
- Erin514
- York, PA
I have purchased this as a gift for 3 different people. They look forward to receiving their wine every 3 months. All seem to have enjoyed the wines they were sent.
- Cheryl's
- Vonore, TN
I would recommend this wine club to all of my friends. I have enjoyed every bottle that I have received.
- carriechristine
- Denver, CO
Great wines! This was a gift for my mother in law. She loved all of the wine and loved that it was delivered to her doorstep!
- Bobbimac
- Canmore, Alberta, Canada, AL
My son in Los Angeles received a 6 month gift of your wines. He enjoyed every single bottle of red wine chosen. Thank you for the excellent selection and prompt delivery. We will be ordering another 6 month subscription for Christmas.
- KatieA
- Warrenton, VA
I ordered the 3 month subscription for my father for Fathers' Day and it was a huge hit. The gift that kept giving for 3 months with 2 new wines arriving right on time. Dad liked all the wines that were sent and looked forward to his monthly arrivals.
- Mwilk-Wine
- Atlanta, GA
My wife loves white wines and when she received her first package, a year ago the smile on her face and the kiss that I got was well worth the price. And each month her package came, it was like it was her birthday all over again. This year she asked if I would get her the same present...that's a first!
- Buthy
- Enid, OK
I have purchased the Wine of the Month for my wife on multiple times. She is always excited when the package arrives. She just can't wait to see what's inside. She always loves the great variety of wines that have been chosen just for her. This is and will continue to be, one of her favorite gifts.
- BDyal
- Philadelphia, PA
Purchased Wine of the Month Club for my girlfriend. She absolutely loved it. Great wines, always delivered on time. Not one went to waste. A great value that I would definitely recommend.
- johnrausch3rd
- Arlington Heights, IL
I send my favorite clients a 12-month Wine of the Month Club membership for their birthdays. It's a great way to thank them every month with a gift they really look forward to opening. And I've received lots of kudos about the quality of the wine they receive.
- Diane
- Rockford, MI
I have had a great time getting my packages each month. The selections have all been great!
- BJ Stone
- Greensboro, NC
I received Wine of the Month as a Mother's Day gift from my son & his wife. This is the third time I have received gifts from Amazing Clubs...a gift that keeps on giving!
- Angelnic77
- Levittown , NY
I got this for my Grandma as a birthday gift and she loves it. Every time she gets a delivery she texts me to let me know how excited she is. It's great because it's a gift that keeps giving throughout the year!
- Debbie S.
I have sent WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB for over threes to my clients and I have always had a great response to this gift everyone gives this gift rave reviews.
- tappegirl
- New Castle, PA
nice variety, enjoy it extremely, will purchse again
- Johuffman
- Columbus, OH
I ordered the wine for my mother for a Mother's Day gift. She hasn't yet opened all the bottles but the ones she has she has loved. Thanks
- Carrie L.
- New York, NY
Over the last 10 years I think I've tried just about every wine club that there is - with mixed results. I'm happy to say that I've finally found a wine club worth joining. It's not that some of the others were so bad, it's just that this club is so much better. It's obvious that whoever is choosing these wines really knows what they're doing. Customer service has also been excellent on the two occasions I've needed their help - once when I was going on vacation and needed to stop a shipment and once when UPS dropped the box as they were handing it to me and one of the bottles broke. Both times they took great care of me. I highly recommend the Amazing Clubs wine club.
- carlyn5
- Kiel, WI
My husband ordered me a case (6 red, 6 white) for Christmas and continued red, white combination monthly for the year. I have told my friends what a great gift it has been and told their husbands what a great idea it is! Only draw back - you need to have someone 21+ home to sign for the shipment. We work (a lot - thus the reason for the need for wine), so we've had to make different arrangements to get the deliveries. Worth it, though!
- 4 Year Customer
- Kirkland, WA
I received this as a gift almost four years ago and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the wines I received. In fact, I was so pleased that I'm still a member almost four years later! Great customer service, great wine, and great prices. A+
- redhead16
- wappingers, NY
We brought this for our sister birthday. We asked for 1 red and 1 white. They keep sending her 2 whites. I called and they sent out a bottle of red. I hope that I will not have to keep calling.
- millem
- Milton, WI
I ordered this gift for my Mother In-Law for her birthday. She absolutely loved it and it has allowed her to try different wines.
- vtwhip
- Morehead City, NC
My husband gave me wine of the month club for Christmas and I love it. We get to try new wines every month and I'm thinking of extending my subscription.
- Stony Brook, NY
If your not trying to buy a gift that will sit on a shelf or closet and never be used go here! I'm a terrible gifter but we can all find use for something on this site. Prices are great and customer service is easy to deal with.... Just go for it!!!!
- lor6952
- Chicago, IL
We were looking for something different for our boss for Christmas and sent her this gift last year. She loved it so much we decided to give to her again. She loves the wine and looks forward to the next shipment.
- CupOJane
- Raleigh, NC
I have been receiving the beer club for 3 years straight now and must say that I LOVE IT!!! I also got the dog club this year and can't wait to receive it!!! You guys ROCK!!!!
- cia64
- Wauconda, IL
This is the third year in a row I have given my father this gift for his birthday. Boring, you say?? Well, he doesn't think that at all. He and his wife LOVE this gift and are so happy to get quality wine delivered to their door, ready to just open and enjoy. They have tried wines they never would have chosen and have found new favorites. One year for Father's Day, I gave them Fruit of the Month and they loved that, too. This is a fun, high quality, and affordable gift that everyone will love!!
- Teacher-Tom
- Ashland, MS
This was a gift we received from our closest friends to celebrate our 5-year anniversary. Both my wife and I have been very surprised at the quality of the wines. They have been excellent. We like that we can call and switch our preference from white wine to red wine or vica versa. We enjoy white in the summer and red the rest of the year. We have suggested this gift to others and will continue to do so.
- CharlesP
- Darian, CT
It's our 2nd year in a row using Amazing Clubs for our Christmas gifts. Last year's gifts were very much enjoyed by everyone. The service has been excellent. Our two favorite clubs are wine and cheesecake. Both delicious!
- Silverbullit
- Eugene, OR
I chose this wine club for two reasons - #1, I saw it on the Today Show and they spoke well of it and, #2, my research showed that this club was consistently highly-rated by the various consumer rating agencies. I sent this as a gift to my wife and we've been very pleased. Not only have the wines been high-quality, but the presentation of each monthly delivery has been very well done. This gift is a great value for the price. I'll be buying again this holiday.
- JenFlora
- Santa Cruz, CA
I sent this wine club to my brother and sister-in-law last year as a Christmas gift. I was nervous because my brother is a bit of a wine snob and I gave him a similar gift from another company a few years back that he didn't love. I'm happy to report that this wine club from Amazing Clubs has been a hit and he's raved about it nonstop - so much that he's requested the same gift this year!
- texasgirl
- Dallas, TX
I won this wine club membership last winter at my company. It has been almost a full year and I have yet to drink a glass of wine that I did not like. My husband and I are very impressed with the assortment of wines from across the world that we have received and intend to extend our membership once this gift ends. Well done Amazing Clubs!
- CanyonCate
- Canyon Country, CA
I don't know about you but when I give someone a gift, I really try to make it special. It matters to me that they really enjoy what I give them. If you're the same, this is the gift for you. I've given this as a gift 3 different times and every time I've heard nothing but rave reviews. Isn't that all that matters?
- lovewine
- houston, TX
This was my first club and I was pleasantly surprised at all the wine choices. I still have the last bottle to open but have been hesitating because it is more of a sweet wine. I will wait for friends to share this one as I didn't share any of the other 5...lol.
- Mike Rice
- Fresh Meadows, NY
My son gave us a gift of 2 Red Wines a month for a year. I didn't expect much because I had dealt with wine clubs in the past and the wine was marginal to say the least. I've been pleasantly surprised at the choice of wines and the taste. Ive since ordered wine for my in-laws for as an anniversary gift and they are also are happy with wines selected and the prompt delivery. Highly recommended!
- Jayne
- Denver, CO
I gave my terrific son-in-law the quarterly wine gift and he loves it. He and my daughter love the quality as well the the small vineyard selection. I highly recommend this gift.
- Boomer
- Brooklyn, NY
I have twin sisters so it's always interesting shopping for birthday presents for both of them at the same time. This year I sent them both seasonal memberships in the wine of the month club. I'm happy to say that the gifts were an absolute smash hit! Both of my sisters raved about the wine and both of them love the presentation including the wine lovers newsletter. I sent them both memberships with two red bottles of wine and, without talking to each other, they both called Amazing Clubs and changed their memberships to one bottle of red and one bottle of white. Twins.
- DesertLady
- Phoenix, AZ
Got this as a gift for my birthday and my first shipment arrived the end of May. Here in Arizona it was almost 100 degrees outside and the UPS driver left the box at our front door on a Friday when we were gone for a long weekend. When we got back on Monday the wine was ruined. I called Amazing Clubs and they agreed to extend my membership with a free month but I really feel UPS shouldn't leave the package outside when it's so hot. I'm giving this review 3 stars and I'll come back and amend it when I actually get my wine!
- WineWilliam
- Ojai, CA
This is the third wine club I've belonged to - and the first one that I can honestly say is any good. Maybe I'm spoiled. Living in California gives me great access to great wines. But my first two wine club experiences were less than stellar. I wouldn't have joined another one but received this one as a gift. Let me tell you, this wine club is head and shoulders above the competition at this price point. I've enjoyed every single bottle I've received. Keep up the good work!
- BeachProfessor
- Hermosa Beach, CA
This was my "Secret Santa" gift last year. I have to admit, I was skeptical at first. I'm a little bit of a wine snob if I'm being honest. I just wondered how good the wine could really be? I'm pleased to say that I've been very surprised - in a good way - with the quality of the wines. I've shared nearly every bottle I've received and I've had nothing but compliments. Kudos to Amazing Clubs!
- MissMyrna
- Seattle, WA
I'm an old-hand at wine clubs. I've had them all. Seriously. I've belonged to all the big ones. This one is the best. Not only do they find the most delicious and unique wines, they do a great job on their packaging and their customer service is top notch. If you're undecided and looking for a wine club, trust me that you've found your best choice.
- MarlaSweet
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I received this as a gift from my oldest daughter, Gina. She knows her Dad and I love a good bottle of wine and I am impressed that she thought of this. What a great idea! We've had three boxes arrive so far and each one has been better than the last. They even include notes about the wine and where it comes from which I always find interesting. I hope she buys it for us again!
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The 11-state Northeast region, from Maryland to Maine, is home to 1,462,000 cows on 15,520 dairies which produce about 15 percent of the nation's milk supply each year. And, Empire Farm Days, now in it's 77th year offers three days of opportunity for dairy producers to see live field equipment demonstrations and even test drive tractors; attend educational dairy seminars; see cattle handling demonstrations; and meet with hundreds of exhibitors who have brought their products to display and explain how they can improve your dairy operation and its profitability.
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Hi Tim,
thanks for the reply.
1. Record and Playback Reference Application v02 (lv85).zip 1091 KB has a vi called configure and record.vi this is what i was referring to.But I guess the second question is now more important for me to focus on.
2. Seems the location I pointed was wrong and the explanation u gave is helpful.
My goal is to use the IQ signal in L1 band from RFSA. this is why i was trying to use the record and playback application. But if you could mention any other example where i can have the L1 = 1.57542GHz IQ signal using NI RFSA that would be very helpful.
Well, if you just want to record IQ data to file then this application should work perfectly fine for 1.57542 GHz collecting. The Reference application records data as Int16 IQ interleaved data (little-endian by default I believe but I've switched it to big-endian in my usage).
It wouldn't take too long for you to modify the niRFSA Simple Record VI to suite your needs if you didn't want to use the entire Record & Playback UI. However, I think the Set RFSA Record Settings VI that pops up before recording is very useful for viewing the signal you want to collect before you actually do.
Tim S.
The problem is when i look at the spectrum of the signal given the parameters to generate L1 band signal there is only a single peak which means no indication of mudulated signal (there is a plain sinusoidal signal not mudulated and spread with code as it should be in case of L1 band signal).
Could you please explain why it is so ? is there a problem with the hardware or the software ?
I'm not sure why your system isn't seeing the signal since I'm not really familiar with GPS much. Also, there are many factors that could be affecting the ability of your VSA to "see" the GPS signal (i.e. weak GPS receive antenna may cause the GPS signal to be below the noise floor of the VSA or maybe the reference level/bandwidth of the VSA isn't set appropriately...idk).
I found a cool website that has a rough picture of what you should see in the signal's spectra http://eenotebook.co.uk/GPS.htm. Other than that I'm not sure I can be of much more help to you :-). Good luck though.
-Tim S.
Make sure your GPS antenna has a LNA that amplifies your signal before heading to your VSA. Depending on the gain of this LNA, it would be useful to also have the PXI-5690 amplifier on front so that your GPS recording has maximum dynamic range.Take a look at this GPS receiver test application note.
Like Tim is saying, use the Set RFSA Record Settings VI to visualize your signal. Even if it looks very low its ok since GPS signal can be under the noise floor since they have extra 30 dB spreading gain.
hi Tim,
Could you tell me how I can check if my VSA is setup properly ?
Hi Gerardo,
thanks for the reply. Currently I don't have neither GPS antenna nor preamplifier. In my hardware setup the RFSA is connected to RFSg by simple wire.
And when I use Set RFSA Record Settings VI to visualize the signal it is the same as I check it with the RFSA soft front panel with only a singe peak on the input frequency i give.
Whay should I do ? any advice ?
Hi Arpi,
If you are connected to the VSG, then you should be generating a signal correct? What type of signal is this? The tone is probably the LO leakage if its in the order of -70 dBm.
Can you describe your end goal? If you are trying to record GPS signals of the air, you will need a GPS antenna just like Figure 7 on the application note posed before this.
hi Gerardo,
Thanks a lot for the reply. My main goal is to be able to receive L1 band GPS IQ signal on the RFSA and run my own processing code on it.
I dont' have ni preamplifier but I connected VSG to VSA instead of wire with active gps antennas.
how can I get GPS IQ signal on RFSA ?
Hi Arpa,
If you need GPS L1 IQ data you have two options:
1) Simulated. Use the GPS Toolkit to create your own data. Since is software you can do the processing without hardware or you can generated into the VSG to validate it in a different receiver. No point in recording it with VSA.
2) Recorded. You need to recorded "off the air" and not from the VSG. You need an active antenna and the setup that is described on the application note. After successfully recorded the data, you can post process the IQ recorded data.


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It's a lasercut panty with only 2 bonded seams in the front.
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The 12-race '07 SPEED GT season was an up-and-down ride for Corvette. The schedule started out with a bang when newcomer Eric Curran put the field in his mirrors and brought Chevy's sports car a win at Sebring. Curran repeated this feat at the next event in Long Beach and left with a commanding lead in the championship-points race.
The next four races turned Curran's winning streak upside down, as mechanical problems and crashes kept the No. 30 Whelen Motorsports Corvette out of victory circle. But after rebounding with a pair of wins at Mid-Ohio and Mosport, Curran and his Whelen teammates were optimistic they could close out the year with victories in the season's last two races at Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca.
The tricky, 12-turn Road Atlanta track is always a favorite for the SPEED GT Corvette drivers. In spite of his "reward weight" for winning the last two races, Curran qualified fourth fastest. The always-competitive Lou Gigliotti, in his No. 28 LG Pro Long Tube Headers C6, was sixth-fastest. But after a post-qualifying inspection found that both Curran's and Gigliotti's Corvettes were too low, the cars were moved to the back of the grid.
The race started under sunny skies, with 26 cars taking the standing-start green flag. The leaders had not even entered Turn One when the yellow flag started waving. Brian Kubinski, driving the No. 12 Diamond Construction/Blackdog Racing Corvette, had stalled at the start. Gigliotti's Corvette and Dane Moxlow's No. 20 GTO hit the back of Kubinski's Corvette, sending out a shower of debris and stranding all three cars on the main straightway.
No one was hurt, but the resulting full-course yellow sent several cars to pit lane for accident-related repairs. The blockage of the front straight required the field to follow the pace car through the pits to avoid the clean-up efforts.
The race resumed on Lap 9, by which time Curran had moved up to fifth position. Suddenly, a light rain began to fall on the back half of the track. The sprinkle quickly became a downpour encompassing the entire 2.54-mile course. Although the competitors were running slick tires, all but Ron Fellows-driving the No. 16 Cadillac CTS-V-elected to press on without a tire change.
By Lap 11, a series of large puddles had developed in Turns Three, Four, and Five. Each of the top five cars slid sideways through Three but were caught short of disaster and managed to press on. The rest of the field was not as lucky. The Nos. 30 and 31 Whelen Motorsports Corvettes of Curran and Sonny Whelen came together, collecting the No. 3 Viper of Scotty B. White. Several other cars had to take evasive action to avoid the crashed cars, and the full-course yellow came out for the second time.
As the rain continued to flood the course, and the cleanup continued in Turn Three, officials waved the red flag and brought the field into pit lane. The cars were given five minutes to make whatever changes their crews deemed necessary, including tires, then lined up in their previous order and sent out behind the pace car. The entire field, now on rain tires, took the green flag for a final 10-minute sprint on Lap 17.
Randy Pobst led at the wheel of a Porsche, while Fellows picked up four spots in the Vette-powered Caddy. This moved Fellows into second, trailing by nearly four seconds. Three laps later, the gap was down to 0.361 seconds. On Lap 21, Fellows went to the inside of Pobst in Turn One and took the lead, earning the B&M Oil Coolers Coolest Move of the Race Award. "He was a little bit better coming off the slow corners," Fellows said. "I was better than him in [Turn] Twelve...I took one shot at him and then got him the next time. There was a fair amount of grip to the inside, and we were able to make it stick."
As Fellows motored away, CTS-V driver Lawson Aschenbach passed Pobst and settled in behind his Cadillac teammate. With Aschenbach in a tight points battle for the SPEED GT Drivers Championship, the team made the call for Fellows to let the younger driver around on the back straight, giving the defending champion his first win of the season by 1.164 seconds. Rob Foster finished Twelfth in the No. 17 LTI Contracting Corvette; his was the only Vette to finish the race.
Perhaps the most significant Corvette-related news of the event had nothing to do with the race itself: Lou Gigliotti announced that he would be leaving SPEED GT to drive a Riley-built C6 in the ALMS GT2 category in '08. As one of the series' most talented and colorful drivers, Gigliotti will be sorely missed.


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After sitting out finale, Youk to get MRI on back
NEW YORK -- Kevin Youkilis' back did not respond the way he had hoped in his first start in a week on Saturday, once again relegating him to the bench for Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays, which the Yankees won, 3-2. He will undergo an MRI on Monday to further examine the cause of his back tightness.
Youkilis, who had missed six straight games prior to Saturday's start, was again dealing with the tightness on Sunday morning that initially showed up on April 20 during the Yankees' game in Toronto.
"Yesterday, he felt OK. Today, I'm not so sure. I think he's a little stiff, so I'm probably going to put [Jayson] Nix back at third base," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said on Sunday before finalizing his lineup card. "He's important, so we've got to get this right and we can't push it too fast. If there are days that he's a little stiff, he might have to back off a little bit and try again the next day."
When the lineup card was finally posted, Nix was indeed at third base and Lyle Overbay was penciled in at the other corner-infield position.
On Friday, Girardi had mentioned a stint on the disabled list was a legitimate possibility if the veteran wasn't able to play in the next day or two. Instead, Youkilis went through batting practice Saturday without any issues, then went 0-for-3 while also drawing a walk and coming around to score a run in New York's 5-4 victory over Toronto.
Now, Youkilis will undergo Monday's MRI in the hopes of having a more definitive reason for the recent stiffness.
"It's a little concerning for me, because I've said all along that backs can be tricky," Girardi said. "I'm a guy that's had to deal with it for a number of years and sometimes you have no idea why it acts up. Sometimes it can be one play or something that you do, sometimes it can be as simple as bending over to pick up a ball or something and all the sudden you lock up. So yeah, it's concerning."
Paul Casella is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @paul_casella. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Love, Choi added to Greenbrier field
To view the entire Greenbrier Classic field, click here The field for the third Greenbrier Classic was released Friday, with no major deletions from the tournament's latest posted list of commitments.To the contrary, resort owner Jim Justice and executive director Tim McNeely had a few more rabbits to pull out.The official list published by the PGA Tour included Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III and 2011 Players Championship winner K.J. Choi, a South Korean ranked 31st in the world.Love has appeared at the first two Classics, finishing 60th in 2010 and missing the cut last year by a stroke. The 48-year-old is a "life member" on the tour, a designation given to players with 15 or more years and 20 or more tournament wins.His presence makes this a Ryder Cup audition of sorts, and there are several top players fighting for spots on the U.S. team. In an earnings-based point system tallied by the PGA of America (the separate organization who operates the Ryder Cup), the top eight join the U.S. team automatically.After that, Love has four captain's choices for the competition, Sept. 25-30 at Medinah, Ill. Every tournament becomes critical - after this weekend's AT&T National, there are just six weeks left until the PGA Championship, the end of the Ryder Cup race.And there are major battles. Webb Simpson is third, Phil Mickelson fourth and Tiger Woods seventh, which would earn them automatic berths. But several Classic entrants can jump into the fray with a big payday or two, including Keegan Bradley (ninth), Dustin Johnson (11th), Steve Stricker (12th), Jim Furyk (13th), Bill Haas (14th), Brandt Snedeker (15th), and so on.Those players are the backbone of what is the Classic's strongest field by a substantial margin."We're so pleased," McNeeley said after the field's release. "What an unbelievable field, and to add K.J. really rounds it out. The Ryder Cup captain and K.J., with all the accomplishments he brings. Couldn't be happier." Choi's entry gives the Classic 14 players in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking, 10 of the top 31. A full half of the FedExCup top 50 are in the field, including winners of the last two Cups, Jim Furyk and Bill Haas.Woods is fourth in both, leading all Classic entrants. Two reigning major champions will be present: Simpson won the recent U.S. Open, while Bradley won the 2011 PGA Championship.The Greenbrier's new place in the PGA Tour schedule is turning out to be a benefit. Other than positioning itself as the sport's Fourth of July tournament, it sits two weeks ahead of the British Open - allowing some of the bigger-name players to comfortably go overseas. For those not yet qualified, two and maybe three players will punch their ticket.The Classic's proximity to this week's tournament, the AT&T National at Bethesda, Md., is turning out to be a major benefit. Players can take chartered motorcoaches this morning (for those missing the cut) or Sunday night. Many players, most with families, are driving rental cars or recreational vehicles.Ninety players of the 150 in the just-released field are playing this weekend at Congressional Country Club."That sets up really good from a scheduling standpoint," McNeely said. "I'm sure the players really appreciate that the tour was able to schedule us back-to-back like that."The Classic seems to be enjoying good retention. Fifty-four have played the previous two, while 44 have played in either 2010 or 2011.Another interesting tidbit: Of today's list, 22 made the cut in both years.Reach Doug Smock at 304-348-5130, firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/dougsmock.


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Citizen naturalists are people concerned about the environment who choose to help make a difference both locally and nationally. They spend time outside, observing nature with a critical lens.
Anyone can be a citizen naturalist – all you need is a passion for nature and helping your community!
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Citizen Science
Citizen science is where the public volunteers time to assist scientists in their research. Citizen scientists can support professional researchers in a lot of ways – by submitting data, sharing experiences or spreading valuable information. Scientists benefit from having a lot more data to analyze and a pool of volunteers willing to help.
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FrogWatch USA is a frog and toad monitoring program where volunteers learn the calls of local frog species, identify them by song in the field and record their findings online. No formal training is required, except a willingness to learn the frog and toad calls in your area.
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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology manages 12 bird citizen science programs, including Project Feederwatch, NestWatch and eBird. With such a vast diversity of projects, you are sure to find one that fits your family.
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This summer, Boston's Museum of Science wants you to monitor fireflies. With an occasional visit to your backyard to count fireflies, you could be helping scientists around the country study firefly behavior and population changes.
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Topic: Fever therapy
Does anyone have any information of fever therapy? Is it available in the US? Sounds pretty interesting on various websites. Thoughts please.
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Does anyone have any information of fever therapy? Is it available in the US? Sounds pretty interesting on various websites. Thoughts please.
I did some research on this earlier this year and it sounded interesting and scary. I would be interested in learning if anyone has tried it or knows of someone who has.
hyperthermia treatment: I did a whole bunch of research on this 2 months ago. The options in the US are paltry. There is one clinic in California which is doing work in hyperthermia. Cancer Treatment Centers of America has two locations which do some hyperthermia treatments (Tulsa and Philadelphia). There is a phase II study in Houston, at the University of Texas Medical School, being administered by Joan Bull, M.D.
There are two basic types of hyperthermia: One is regional or local, which is administered by radio wave diathermy directly to the affected area. This is effective only if the tumor(s) are less than 4 cm from the surface. The second type is called whole body hyperthermia, where the temperature of the entire body is raised to fever range (103-105 degrees) for a long period of time, up to 6 hours. There is a clinic in Germany (the Klinik St. Georges?) which offers hyperthermia. Don't know anything about them.
I have adopted my own hyperthermia method which I implement at home. 24 hours after I receive my chemo infusion, I spend an hour in the jacuzzi, until my body temperature raises to 102 degrees. I then dry off and rest on the couch wrapped in blankets, with a heating pad on my abdomen. It takes about an hour for my core body temperature to return to normal. Please do not try this on your own until you have done LOTS of research online about the different methods used and precautions needed.
The basic concept: Raising the core body temperature has been shown to stress the tumors, making them more susceptible to the chemo. Results vary widely from person to person. I know of others who spend 15-20 minutes per day in a dry or wet sauna to raise their core temperature each day to stress the tumors and to sweat out toxins.
There is lots of info on the internet on hyperthermia. Good luck to those who are interested in this subject!
Violarob in Texas
Thank you for the input. I do appreciate.
Violarob...I have heard of and been praticing my own method just similar to what your doing. I use the ole bath tub hot and once in add a little more heat. I look like a steamed lobster. Three time a week good at least twice. rehydrate afterward. Only 20 minute each time in tub. My wife said I reminded her of that coppertone suntan commercial of the kid on the beach and dog tugging at her swim suit. Ha! I feel it hammpers growth of tumors and at thre same time reduce anxiety and stress a couple contributers to the problem to begin with.
Jeff G.
Hi Everyone,
I've looked into fever therapy a bit. I believe it has its roots in a therapy referred to as Cooley's Toxin. Cooley was a physician who noticed that high, repeated fevers caused tumor regression. It is still a matter of debate whether Cooley's Toxin works via immune activation, or by "cooking" the tumors. It is known that tumors often don't have the same level of vascularization as normal tissue, and this prevents them from cooling themselves easily. One interesting aspect of using hyperthermia with blood-based treatments like chemo is that the heat can cause blood vessels to dilate and deliver more blood, and hence more therapy to the tumor. Tumors can defend themselves from excessive heat by producing something called Heat-Shock Protein 27. The level of this protein can be measured in a biopsy sample, but this is frequently done in the US. Hope this helps!
Has anyone heard of Vitamin C intravenously? Or Glutathione? Or sodium bicarbonate? Just doing some reding and wondering if anyone has had any experience with any of these.
My husband's doctor has stopped his regular chemo fo 5 FU and leukavorin because they are not working.
Barbara.... Type in Vitamin C in the search window above and you will get at least 10 hits of people who have tried or currently doing. Lots of infor for you to digest.
Jeff G.
Dear Jeff: Ahah! I suspected you were doing your own home-made hyperthermia treatment from a post you wrote for "Cancercompass".
For some real "cooking" I hope to become eligible for radiofrequency ablation this summer. I am getting off-topic, but have you tried any ablation therapies?
Violarob in Texas
Violarob---- You been following me around hey? Ha! I was going to try Radio frequency ablation a while back, but determine my tumors were to many and one to large. Maybe in the future. Yes I recieve Cancer Compass updates weekly and ocassionally post but not very often. I like reading the informational articles to see if anything novel pops up. Hope all is well in the Lone-Star State! Is it true you Texan's grill your steaks on the tailgate of your pick up trucks? Ha! Gets hot down there!
Jeff G.
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CATHERINE Wayte Primary School in Swindon are one step away from the national final of a prestigious competition headed up by legendary player Zinedine Zidane.
The north Swindon school have successfully progressed from the county rounds of the tournament, the biggest in the world for 10-12-year-olds, and will now compete in the regional finals which will be held next month.
More than 3,000 schools from across the country entered the tournament, which involves more than 2.5million children worldwide, and Catherine Wayte will now take on eight other schools from the south west on March 22 at South Glos and Stroud College.
Former Juventus, Real Madrid and France midfielder Zidane is the event's ambassador while former Liverpool, Tottenham and England defender John Scales heading things up in this country, and is proud to have played a part in the event.
"I am so proud to have so closely supported the Danone Nations Cup for almost 10 years now," he said. "It's a truly remarkable project that brings joy to thousands of kids nationally.
"Being active, eating well, having fun and working hard as part of a team are fundamental pillars of influencing the many that participate."
If Catherine Wayte are successful in the south west final they will take on the best teams England has to offer at a top FA venue, from which the winners will travel to Brazil in October to represent their country."