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So it comes down to this. Two fierce competitors. Toe to toe. Science vs. politics. Actually, it's more like a tag-team event – science partnering with philosophy in one corner and politics and big business together occupying the other. It has all the makings of a classic confrontation, filled with enough drama and intrigue to leave you guessing the outcome right up until the very end.
Who'll win the 2012 War for a Uniform Fiduciary Standard?
I'm too jaded to even speculate, but allow me to at least report on the goings-on of science and philosophy whilst the industry (rather successfully) played its lobbyist games in Washington. The industry took advantage of a poorly played gambit by the SEC in early 2011 to lay the foundation of a political argument that would eventually carry the day, or at least last summer.
Relying on the secretive Oliver Wyman IRA Study, the industry bull rushed through the halls of Capital Hill brandishing "irrefutable" proof the proposed Fiduciary Rule would harm the innocent IRA masses. Data? They didn't need to provide no stinking data. They already had the full Congress on their side.
At the, by then, much more vocal behest of a now bipartisan Congress, first the SEC was sent cowering into its corner of self-made irrelevance. Then, surprisingly, a normally stalwart DOL withdrew its updated definition of fiduciary.
So confident was the industry in its ploy to drive its strategy through a pliable Congress, it repeatedly ignored the Congressionally mandated requests from the DOL for the underlying data of the Wyman study. For the industry, their strategy appeared unsinkable.
But science has a way of eventually catching up. While the industry took to high fiving, science sought solutions. Without the ability to subject the Wyman data to anything close to peer review, science went out and obtained its own valid data set. Meanwhile, philosophy began building a counter argument proponents of the Uniform Fiduciary Standard had long (and, it turns out, incorrectly) assumed were axiomatic.
Like the sudden silent appearance of an iceberg in the cold waters of night, much of the behind-the-scenes work conducted by science and philosophy has seemingly came out of nowhere in the last week. Even as many fiduciary advocates seemed poised to through in the towel, a new Texas Tech Study directly mathematically and statistically refuted all the relevant conclusions of the Wyman Study. (See "Stunning Academic Study May Cause DOL to Retain Original Proposal for Fiduciary Definition," FiduciaryNews.com, April 10, 2012). It turns out we already have individual states operating under the fiduciary standard. The brokers and IRA holders in those states are no worse off than the brokers and IRA holders in other states.
With their thesis taking on water – or in an amazing coincidence – the industry curiously decides to release the underlying data of the Wyman Report. The intention to close the bulkhead doors failed as, upon review, it's rather obvious why the self-selected sample produced the self-serving conclusions.
Earlier this week, The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard submitted a comment letter to the SEC declaring the "SIFMA proposal harms investors," according to their release accompanying the letter. Knut A. Rostad, President of The Institute, says "The Institute notes SIFMA, Wall Street's leading lobby group, describes a uniform fiduciary standard applied to broker dealers as, in essence, a brokerage sales, or fair dealing standard.
Fiduciary duties of loyalty and due care in the investor's best interest are replaced, for example, with BD norms regarding suitability, conflicts, disclosure, and fees. It is a dramatic departure from the Advisers Act and, we believe, does not meet the requirement of Dodd Frank which calls for a uniform fiduciary standard that is "no less stringent than the standard applicable to investment advisers."
The brokerage industry's once watertight scheme has begun to list. All it has left is the goodwill it has built up (bought?) with our dearly elected representatives.
Will that be enough to keep the industry heading full-steam to its intended destination or will the industry discover it has no Molly Browns?


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AG: Foundation violated open records law: Thompson required to review emails requested by The Press
North Dakota's attorney general ruled Thursday that the Dickinson State University Foundation has violated the state's open records law.
Wayne Stenehjem issued an opinion stating the Foundation acts as an agent of DSU by performing governmental functions on the university's behalf, making it a public entity under North Dakota Century Code.
"It is my opinion that the DSU Foundation did not provide a correct legal reason for denying the records request (of The Dickinson Press) and therefore violated the open records law," he wrote in the opinion.
The Press requested emails from Foundation CEO Kevin Thompson in November regarding Blue Hawk Square, Hawks Point and Granville "Beaver" Brinkman.
Brinkman and a group of his companies have brought suit against the DSU Foundation and others for allegedly pushing him out of management of Hawks Point, a senior-living facility on DSU's campus. That matter is still in litigation, though hearings are open to the public.
Thompson denied the request, previously stating the emails were not public record involving public business or funds.
Stenehjem wrote in the opinion all state universities are public entities subject to the law. Any foundations supporting those colleges are also public entities when they perform governmental functions on behalf of the universities.
The attorney general based his decision on opinions he wrote regarding the University of North Dakota Foundation and Alumni Association and North Dakota State University Research Foundation. Both acted as agents on behalf of their respected universities and were deemed to be subject to open records law.
Stenehjem also determined that any records related to governmental functions the Foundation performs are subject to the law, he wrote. The Foundation markets Blue Hawk Square as "our new state-of-the-art student housing facility," Stenehjem wrote. The Hawks Point building is on DSU property, contains classrooms for student use and offers internship opportunities, meaning it contributes to public business, he added.
Thompson originally told The Press in emails the records requested related to pending legal dispute and were "attorney work products" exempt from open records law.
"I question whether every email that uses the words 'Hawk Square,' 'Hawks Point' or other keywords would fit into the above definition," Stenehjem wrote.
Thompson also claimed the records related to "active investigatory work product," meaning "the records were obtained, compiled or prepared by a public entity in an effort to monitor or enforce compliance with the law or an order."
"The DSU Foundation is not an entity tasked with this duty," Stenehjem wrote. "When asked which law or order the DSU Foundation claims makes the above records exempt, it claims it is attempting to enforce municipal codes related to construction of the Hawks Point and Blue Hawk Square buildings. DSU is not charged with the enforcement of building codes. Rather, if felt aggrieved, the DSU Foundation would need to bring a civil suit and then claim exemption under the above 'attorney work product' or other exemption."
Thompson did not respond to multiple messages left Thursday by The Press.
The Foundation must conduct an analysis on whether the requested records fit into the exception to open records law for "attorney work product," Stenehjem wrote. The review is subject to the Attorney General's Office approval. Any such record not exempt by the law must be provided to The Press free of charge.
The Foundation is required to "take corrective measures" by May 1 or face mandatory costs, disbursements and attorney fees. It may also result in personal liability for the Foundation.

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Duncan Says His 'Wording Was Clumsy' on 'White Suburban Moms' Comment
Education Secretary Arne Duncan said this morning on MSNBC that his "wording was clumsy" when he said "white suburban moms" opposed Common Core standards because they reveal that "their child isn't as brilliant as they thought they were, and their school isn't quite as good as they thought they were."
"My message was very, very simple. When you raise standards that's a challenging thing. I was challenging state school chief officers to do a better job articulating why raising standards is the right thing for all children," Duncan said.
"What happened historically is far too many states, and you know this well, they dummy down standards, and were lying to children and families across this country for far too long," he continued. "When you lie to children, only group that benefits, guess who that is? It's politicians. Children lose, parents lose ultimately, our country loses. Many states around this country are doing very hard work of raising standards now. It's the right thing, but we have to better communicate that to parents. That was the message I was trying to make."
When pressed on the meaning behind his words, Duncan said they were the "exact opposite" of any administration divide-and-conquer strategy.
"My point was that when you dummy down standards, when you're lying to children, that affects all children. That affects all families," the secretary said. "Even in more affluent suburban areas, not just in the inner city. Every child needs to have high standards. That was my very simple point, and we need to do a better job collectively articulating to parents why we want their children to be competitive not in their district or in their state, our children are smart, as talented, as creative, as entrepreneurial, as hard working, as children anywhere in the world."
"We have to level the playing field for them. They are competing for jobs with children in India, China, Singapore, South Korea. That's the competition. We all need to come together to help our students be successful there, and the best way to do that is with great teachers, which is what we're here to talk about today."
Duncan, who used to be CEO of Chicago's public school system, claimed he's "the most non-political person you're ever going to meet. I could care less about politics."
"My job is simply to fight for children. I've worked with everyone -- Republican, Democrat, left, right, it doesn't matter," he added. "We want to reduce the dropout rates, we want to increase high school graduation rates. We want to make sure our children are going to some form of higher education. We're fighting not just for education, we're fighting for a stronger country, a stronger economy. Put politics and ideologies -- I think that gets in the way. Let's just work together on behalf of kids. Let's fight for children."


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On Sunday night, a professor from the University of North Texas attended the Grammy Awards to put a Jewish composer's music on the map and correct a historic wrong perpetrated by the Nazis.
Joe Banowetz, a pianist in the university's music program played a piece by renowned composer and conductor Paul Kletzki, who died in 1973 and was famous for conducting the Berlin Philharmonic before being expelled from Germany. He hid his music from the Nazis in a trunk which survived a bombing raid and Hitler's other attempts to destroy it.
Kletzki was sentenced to death with his family, who were all packed on to a train with artists, musicians and composers and sent to Auschwitz. He escaped although his family did not and were executed at the notorious death camp. The experience scarred him and prevented him from writing any future music although he continued to conduct orchestras around the world.
Enter Timothy Jackson, a professor of music and Nazism at UNT. As part of the Lost Composer's project, whose goal is to reveal to the world all music whose composers were killed by the Nazi regime, he travelled around the world searching for missing scores. Kletzki's wife gave Jackson all of her husband's compositions. Kletzki is one of ten composers whose work Professor Jackson has recovered.
According to Jackson, "The Nazis wanted to get rid of Jewish composers, and that included getting rid of their music from libraries, but in surprising places — even in Berlin, if you would believe it – They had a score of Kletzki that I could not find anywhere else. I found there a short score of his violin concerto which allowed us to perform it with piano." Some German librarian who refused to destroy the music allowed Banowetz to record one of Kletzki's compositions from the 1930s.
Kletzki's music echoes Beethoven, but was never great enough to be considered world-class until now. Banowetz was nominated for a Grammy for playing Kletzki's Piano Conerto in D Minor and called it an honor, saying he felt as if he were leaving behind legacy.
Banowetz did not win a Grammy, but he performed it in Israel with the musical elite there which by itself constitutes a huge win for Banowetz, Kletzki and the Lost Composer's Project.


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Question.. You mentioned in the Update about the Halo 2 Flair being available to all players of Halo 2 if they played it least one game. Will there be 2 different flair options for the final game considering you are also giving something out as a prize for playing on April 14th the last day of Halo 2? Just wondering and thanks!
thx for uptadde.
Can't wait. And thank the lord almighty for Bumper Jumper being back and not being changed at all!(at least, as far as I could see)
I've played Halo 2. I've seen my Halo 2 stats and other info on bungie.net. After I changed my gamertag, all my Halo 2 stats disappeared, but my Halo 3 stats didn't seem affected. Please tell me I'm still getting whatever Halo 2 players are getting.
Is anyone else not OK with the fact that you have to pay extra to get some of the game content? The elite armor and the flaming helmet should be unlockable by doing something cool in the game, not by paying an extra $20 or $90.
A very stylish update to be sure. Oh, and its super too.
all sounds good but i think there should be a southpaw-recon controller scheme for all us lefty's out there :D
i know every one is wondering about the game types but i hope they keep forge or the game wont be fun for long. so bungie hope ya keep it!
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Evil Spartan No1 just noticed that the armour lock seems to be spartan only, is that the case, or is it just in this example. Or do we not know yet? cos i know evades just for elites[/quote] active camo, jetpack= spatans and elites evade= elites sprint, armor lock= spartans bungie, i want to know about custum games and wether or not there will be forge
The first bit of Boneyard looked a lot like Halo: Combat Evolved graphics....which also makes me want to play a custom map of this
just noticed that the armour lock seems to be spartan only, is that the case, or is it just in this example. Or do we not know yet? cos i know evades just for elites
So I definitely have to agree with chris on this one. Sprinting across the battlefield then immediately flying up into the air via jet pack does sound freakin amazing. I can see why it would be a little rigged and/or OP of course - but if EVERYONE is rigged, who can complain? ^^
Can wait anymore, damn you final exams. The invasion gametype sound crazy, but I think you should launch the generator defense with invasion, I think I can´t make it trough the May 14. And the lst remix, was crazy, funny and cool, What else could be ask for? haha. LONG LIVE BUNGIE!!!
I think it is only of you preorder, for example in ODST the only way to unlock sg. Johnson was by preordering the game...but then again, who knows?
God that Vidoc is just dead sexy. I can't wait. Looks gorgeous and most of all -- - FUN!
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] ...I cannot believe Bungie apologized for their team members' seeming so loopy and excited about this beta. Honestly. This is their baby, something they've been working on for ages and now it's all coming together and looking, well, super awesome... ...Seeing a human reaction to all that is going on just reassures me that this will play wonderfully and that, to me, is important... [/quote] My thoughts exactly An average gamer! I would much rather watch a video with the employees talking about their baby than listen to some talking head act like they know all about it :)
Hell ya!!!
I can't get on these forums that much since my laptop has broken, but I really want to say that I cannot believe Bungie apologized for their team members' seeming so loopy and excited about this beta. Honestly. This is their baby, something they've been working on for ages and now it's all coming together and looking, well, super awesome. The fact that they are so excited about it just means that it's something of quality and seeing their large smiles and giddy actions in the vidoc not only excites me for the beta, but (as a computer science major) it really makes me excited to go out into the field and try to be a game developer someday. I don't want to write a gigantic wall o' text over this, but I just seriously encourage all the giddy behavior and awesome vidocs Bungie feels is necessary. Seeing a human reaction to all that is going on just reassures me that this will play wonderfully and that, to me, is important. I have had my worries about Reach. Seeing health packs, fall damage, hit-scan weapons, armor abilities, etc. has worried me, but seeing how happy the developers are playing this game just shows there is definitely some fun to be had. Keep up the energy, Bungie-people! [Edited on 04.27.2010 7:09 AM PDT]
Nice man clips an picks.
Lol give me classic controll layout anyday. or customize my own which i woulndt mind doing. ^^
Nice update!! which controller layout to use hmmmmmm.
a cool elite armor all for us! We are pleased. I wonder if my impassioned letter got through after all? -Æ [Edited on 04.26.2010 10:37 PM PDT]
Thank you Bungie for recon controller settings. Also Bungie, I want to know more about elite armor and will there be forge on Reach? Lastly, do you have to pre-order to get limited edition?
There have been screen shots of a spartan laser? Is that in the game? Just curious....in my opinion I think u guys should keep laser out. :) Does it have to be 2nd halo ODST disc, cause my multiplayer disk is scratched....but anyways...very nice job on everything Bungie! Only 7 days to go till I am going to be sick from school and playing this glorious game!
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LONGMONT, Colo. -- A church has won a key victory in a court fight over an expansion project, the latest of several legal skirmishes about religious land use across the country. District Judge Robert Blackburn ordered the Boulder County Commission to approve Rocky Mountain Christian Church's project within 45 days.
The ruling means the church can proceed with a $30 million plan to build an education building, a chapel and multipurpose building, a gymnasium and a gallery on 54 acres of private land.
The project would add 132,000 square feet to the church's 106,000-square-foot campus near Niwot, about five miles northeast of Boulder.
"I don't know how you get more pleased than we are," said the Rev. Alan Ahlgrim, the church's lead pastor.
Commissioner Ben Pearlman said he was disappointed with the judge's order.
"I think we had a strong case and still do," said Pearlman, adding that the commission has not yet discussed whether it will appeal.
Commissioners denied the church's expansion permit in 2006, saying the project was an over-intensive use of the property and wasn't in harmony with surrounding areas. They also said the expansion would move into an agricultural buffer zone created decades ago to separate urban and rural areas.
The church filed suit, claiming the county discriminated against it.
In November, a jury found that commissioners violated the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act by denying the church's request to expand. The verdict rejected the church's discrimination claims but left it up to Blackburn to decide whether the expansion could proceed.
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Which grandfather clocks are the best? Who is considered the highest-end manufacturer of grandfather clocks? Is there a big difference between brands? What about German mechanical grandfather clocks with movements made by Kieninger or Hermle — is one better than the other? What about the difference between grandmother clock and grandfather clocks? And cable driven floor clocks vs. chain driven grandfather clocks?
These are all great questions, and by far the lions share of questions come in about Howard Miller grandfather clocks, or is it Herman Miller grandfather clock the name – this is a question we still get almost daily. Grandfather Clocks by Howard Miller Clocks are by far the best known grandfather clock name out there, and generally speaking have enjoyed the reputation as being the highest end of any grandfather clock makers who produce grandfather clocks in any quantity. Certainly not far behind, and logically on a par, are Ridgeway Grandfather Clocks, which was an independent grandfather clock company, but was purchased by Howard Miller Clocks about 8 years ago, and in recent years have had both the cases and movements made in the same places and have used the same German Kieninger grandfather clock movements for comparable models. Essentially these Ridgeway Flooor Clocks are simply different models of the same clocks made by Howard Miller, but with the Ridgeway Clocks name on the dial instead of the Howard Miller Clock name on the face of the clock.
Hermle grandfather clocks are, we believe, on a par with the quality and worksmanship of Howard Miller and Ridgeway Clocks. All of their higher-end models use cable-driven mechanical movements made in Germany, with Hermle Grandfather Clocks having their own German Hermle mechanical movements inside. Hermle and Kieninger mechanical grandfather clock movements are extremely comparable. Kieninger Clocks is nowadays owned by Howard Miller Clocks, while interestingly, Howard Miller used to have only Hermle mechanical movements in their own grandfather clocks. Sligh grandfather clocks and Bulova Grandfather Clocks have also has the German made Hermle mechanical movements in their grandfather clocks.
Chiming mechanical grandfather clock movements are also comparable whether one is comparing Hermle Grandfather Clocks, Ridgeway Floor Clocks, or the Howard Miller Grandfather Clock selection.
Hermle Floor Pendulum Clocks and mantel clocks and wall clocks is a company and name with a tremendously long and rich history, making clocks since the mid-1800s. Many antique grandfather clocks still around today were made by Hermle. Today, Hermle grandfather clocks are a choice and serious grandfather clock or grandmother clock shopper should look at when considering alternatives. When looking at grandfather clocks on sale, and at discount grandfather clocks, it's always a good idea to see what specials are going on for each of these brands. The good news is that one really cannot make a bad choice when choosing any of a Howard Miller, Hermle or Ridgeway Grandfather Clocks. On other grandfather clock makers, stay tuned for further developments.


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Mr Howard met Mr Moxon before prime minister's questions and agreed to ask Mr Blair to meet them to discuss why officials were waiving checks on immigrants from eastern Europe.
Mr Howard told Mr Blair: "Mr Moxon, the whistleblower, is here this afternoon. He is willing to meet you and me to tell us what happened. Will you meet us this afternoon?"
Mr Blair replied: "No, I will not. Neither do I suspect that when you were home secretary for several years under the Conservative government you would ever have tolerated such a thing either."
The challenge appeared to have backfired after it emerged last night that a Steve Moxon from Sheffield had emailed BBC's Panorama website to insist: "An international alliance of Islamic Year Zeros feverishly exporting death to 'infidel' and non-fundamentalist Muslims alike ... eventually will have to be silenced by nuclear weapons." Mr Moxon later told the BBC he "could not recall" sending the comments, although he had earlier confirmed he did.
However, the Tories insisted it was right that Mr Howard met Mr Moxon to discuss his disclosure . "Clearly we are not going to agree with these views but an inquiry is being held on the basis of revelations he made and therefore it was important to hear what his concerns were," a Tory spokesman said.
But Mark Oaten, the Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman, who rejected Mr Moxon's request for a joint photo-call, accused the Tory leader of not "looking beyond the day's publicity".


text: Woot finally a smash bros update!:ihih: UPDATE: Apparently the 1UP.com source was just an old rumor. For now, don't take anything involving these characters as confirmations in either direction, in or out. However, the Ogawa comment regarding Sonic still stands. Super Smash Bros. Brawl is probably somewhere in every Wii owner's or future Wii owner's top five games they want this year. There's no doubt people have spent the last few years debating and speculating about the new game's character roster. The game's director, Masashiro Sakurai, recently spoke on a Japanese radio show about the game. We'll start with the bad news. The following characters will NOT be returning to the game's roster: Young Link, Mr. Game & Watch, and the Ice Climbers. While reports don't include the reasons for the removal of these characters, I think it's safe to say a clone, an unknown, and a pair of characters with pretty lame moves won't be missed by too many people. Personally though, I'd take Game & Watch or Ice Climbers back as long as they get rid of Pichu. Now for some good news. Sakurai was able to confirm the arrival of Bowser Jr. to the game. Will he be a clone of Bowser? I'm thinking not, since Sakurai seems to be taking his time with this game, so I have a feeling we're going to see less clones this time around. Next up, Link from The Wind Waker will be entering the ring. As to how his moves will differ from Young Link remains to be seen, but his inclusion makes sense with The Wind Waker being the most recent incarnation of "boy" Link, as well as the next one (in Phantom Hourglass). Lastly, Metroid's Ridley will finally be playable in the Super Smash Bros. series. With Samus, Zero Suit Samus, and Ridley in Brawl and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption all coming this year, this is definately a year for Metroid. Aside from Sakurai's interview, Sonic and the Secret Rings director Yojiro Ogawa recently told the Nintendo Official Magazine that he would love to see Sonic in Brawl. "In my personal opinion, it would be great to have Sonic in it. But that would really involve Sonic and Nintendo's management, it's nothing to do with me!" Hopefully, Ogawa's expressed desires will have more weight on the Brawl team than the fans do. I know some people around my dorm that desperately want Sonic in this game - as do I. 1UP.com Smash Bros. Source


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London - Iraqi civilians who were detained by British troops during the US-led war have levelled some 33 allegations of rape and abuse against male and female soldiers, Britain's ministry of defence said on Saturday.
The allegations come in the wake of the British withdrawal from Iraq this year.
One man says he was raped by two British soldiers while another claims he was sexually humiliated by both male and female personnel.
Others allege they were stripped naked and photographed in the same style as the notorious pictures at Abu Ghraib, where abuses of prisoners by US troops helped fuel anti-American sentiment.
British soldiers have faced a series of claims that they mistreated Iraqi civilians in southern Iraq during six years of combat operations. Last year, Britain settled a legal case involving the death of one Iraqi civilian, and the abuse of nine others, paying out nearly £3m in compensation.
A public inquiry is still under way into the death of hotel worker Baha Mousa. He died in the custody of British troops following a raid on his hotel in the southern Iraq city of Basra in 2003 and suffered 93 separate injuries. British Cpl. Donald Payne pleaded guilty to inhumanely treating Iraqi civilians in Britain's first war crimes conviction.
Sexual humiliation
"Given the history of the UK's involvement in the development of these techniques alongside the US, it is deeply concerning that there appears to be strong similarities between instances of the use of sexual humiliation," Phil Shiner, the lawyer representing the Iraqis who made the claims, said in a letter to the ministry of defence.
He said some Iraqis are coming forward now since the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq this year.
The ministry of defence said the allegations were being taken seriously.
"Over 120 000 British troops have served in Iraq and the vast majority have conducted themselves to the highest standards of behaviour, displaying integrity and selfless commitment," the ministry said in a statement.
"There have been instances when individuals have behaved badly but only a tiny number have been shown to have fallen short of our high standards. Allegations of this nature are taken very seriously but must not be taken as fact.
Formal investigations must be allowed to take their course."
Armed forces minister Bill Rammell said any new claims of mistreatment will be investigated.


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Marvin McNutt to Eagles: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and AnalysisApril 28, 2012
Former Hawkeye Marvin McNutt is 6'4", 215-pound wide receiver who holds the Iowa school records for receiving yards in a season (1,315) and career (2,861). He's also top in single season (12) and career touchdown receptions (28). In 2011, he was named the Richter-Howard Wide Receiver of the Year in the Big Ten.
Combine Results: 40-Yard dash: 4.54. Vertical Jump: 37 inches. 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.07. No bench press.
McNutt offers great size at WR and is an ideal target coming across the middle. He has shown that he has great hands, and with his 37-inch vertical, he has the ability to go up and get the ball at its highest point.
Now, McNutt has average speed at best, as he ran a 4.54 in the 40. Because of this, McNutt does not necessarily project as a true No. 1 receiving option in the NFL. He does not possess the same athleticism that elite receivers with similar size (e.g. Calvin Johnson) have shown throughout their careers.
ESPN.com's draft insiders have said this about McNutt:
Not a burner that will run by you, but sets up defenders and has enough top end speed to occasionally get behind coverage. Tracks the deep ball well and can adjust to win one-on-one battles. Makes a quick transition up the field after the catch. Sneaky run-after-catch ability, not overly elusive but is shifty enough in the open field to make defenders miss without breaking stride.
McNutt has the potential years down the road to have NFL GMs scratching their heads and asking why they did not take a chance on him earlier in the draft.
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Could be a steal for the Eagles. Top 100 talent, at a much cheaper price. May not have the blistering speed of others, but could still prove to be a viable target.


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With Merrie Monarch on the way I wanted to share this from Wikepedia.
Hula is a dance form accompanied by chant (oli) or song (mele). It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. The hula dramatizes or portrays the words of the oli or mele in a visual dance form.
There are many sub-styles of hula, with the main two categories being Hula 'Auana and Hula Kahiko. Ancient hula, as performed before Western encounters with Hawaiʻi, is called kahiko. It is accompanied by chant and traditional instruments. Hula, as it evolved under Western influence in the 19th and 20th centuries, is called ʻauana (a word that means "to wander" or "drift"). It is accompanied by song and Western-influenced musical instruments such as the guitar, the ʻukulele, and the double bass.
Terminology for two main additional categories is beginning to enter the hula lexicon: "Monarchy" includes any hula which were composed and choreographed during the 19th century. During that time the influx of Western culture created significant changes in the formal Hawaiian arts, including hula. "Ai Kahiko", meaning "in the ancient style" are those hula written in the 20th and 21st centuries that follow the stylistic protocols of the ancient hula kahiko.
There are also two main positions of a hula dance – either sitting (noho dance) or standing (luna dance). Some dances utilize both forms.
Hula is taught in schools or groups called hālau. The teacher of hula is the kumu hula, where kumu means source of knowledge, or literally just teacher. Often there is a hierarchy in hula schools – starting with the kumu (teacher), alaka'i (leader), kokua (helpers), and then the 'olapa (dancers) or haumana (students). This is not true for every hālau, but it does occur often. Most, if not all, hula halau(s) have a permission chant in order to enter wherever they may practice. They will collectively chant their entrance chant, then wait for the kumu to respond with the entrance chant, once he or she is finished, the students may enter. One well known and often used entrance or permission chant is Kunihi Ka Mauna/Tunihi Ta Mauna.
Hula dancing is a complex art form, and there are many hand motions used to represent the words in a song or chant. For example, hand movements can signify aspects of nature, such as the swaying of a tree in the breeze or a wave in the ocean, or a feeling or emotion, such as fondness or yearning. Foot and hip movements often pull from a basic library of steps including the kaholo, ka'o, kawelu, hela, 'uwehe, and 'ami.
There are other related dances (tamure, hura, 'aparima, 'ote'a, haka, kapa haka, poi, Fa'ataupati, Tau'olunga, and Lakalaka) that come from other Polynesian islands such as Tahiti, The Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Aotearoa (New Zealand); however, the hula is unique to the Hawaiian Islands.


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Research Topics
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Heart 87:553. 2002
- [Evaluation of the appropriateness of prescribing non-invasive cardiologic tests]Roberto Lorenzoni
U O di Malattie Cardiovascolari Ospedale Campo di Marte 55100 Lucca
Ital Heart J Suppl 3:607-12. 2002....
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of noninvasive strategies to evaluate patients with chest painRoberto Lorenzoni
UO Malattie Cardiovasculari, Ospedale Campo di Marte, Lucca, Italy
J Am Soc Echocardiogr 16:1287-91. 2003..The cost of each patient correctly identified was 1572 US dollars, 1097 US dollars, and 1081 US dollars with strategies 1, 2, and 3, respectively. In conclusion, PhSE-based strategies are cost-effective versus EET...
- [The evaluation of the appropriateness of instrumental exams in cardiology. The case of echocardiography]R Lorenzoni
Unità Operativa di Malattie Cardiovascolari, Ospedale Campo di Marte, Lucca
Ital Heart J Suppl 1:74-80. 2000..The aim of this study was to evaluate the appropriateness and utility rates of echocardiograms performed in 309 patients in an outpatient clinical setting...
- [Appropriateness of prescription of exercise stress test, echocardiography, Holter monitoring and vascular echography]Enrico Orsini
U O di Malattie Cardiovascolari, ASL 5 di Pisa, Ospedale F Lotti, Pontedera, PI
G Ital Cardiol (Rome) 8:359-66. 2007....
- [Evaluation of the appropriateness of prescribing exercise tests]Enrico Orsini
U O di Malattie Cardiovascolari ASL 5 di Pisa Zona Valdera Ospedale F Lotti Via Roma, 180, 56125 Pontedera, PI
Ital Heart J Suppl 3:624-9. 2002..We evaluated the appropriateness of the indications to exercise testing for ambulatory patients performed during 4 weeks in 21 laboratories in Tuscany and Umbria, Italy...
- [Evaluation of the appropriateness of prescribing Holter dynamic electrocardiography]Alberto Genovesi Ebert
U O di Cardiologia e Unità Coronarica Ospedali Riuniti Azienda USL 6 Area Livornese Viale Alfieri, 36, 57100 Livorno
Ital Heart J Suppl 3:619-23. 2002..We evaluated the appropriateness of indications to Holter monitoring performed on ambulatory patients during 4 weeks in 21 laboratories in Tuscany and Umbria, Italy...
- [Evaluation of the appropriateness of prescribing echocardiography]Fabio Lattanzi
U O di Malattie Cardiovascolari 2 Ospedale S Chiara 56126 Pisa
Ital Heart J Suppl 3:613-8. 2002..We evaluated the appropriateness of indications to echocardiography for ambulatory patients performed during 4 weeks in 21 laboratories in Tuscany and Umbria, Italy...
- Short-term prevention of thromboembolic complications in patients with atrial fibrillation with aspirin plus clopidogrel: the Clopidogrel-Aspirin Atrial Fibrillation (CLAAF) pilot studyRoberto Lorenzoni
Department of Cardiology, Campo di Marte Hospital, Lucca, Italy
Am Heart J 148:e6. 2004..We evaluated the short-term safety and efficacy of aspirin-plus-clopidogrel as antithrombotic therapy in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF)...
- Relevance of coronary microvascular flow impairment to long-term remodeling and systolic dysfunction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathyIacopo Olivotto
Regional Referral Center for Myocardial Diseases, Florence, Italy
J Am Coll Cardiol 47:1043-8. 2006....
- A computer protocol to evaluate subjects with chest pain in the emergency department: a multicenter studyRoberto Lorenzoni
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Campo di Marte Hospital, Lucca, Italy
J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 7:203-9. 2006..We elaborated a computer protocol for the management of patients with chest pain...
- Coronary microvascular dysfunction and prognosis in hypertrophic cardiomyopathyFranco Cecchi
Regional Referral Center for Myocardial Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliera Careggi, Florence, Italy
N Engl J Med 349:1027-35. 2003..We prospectively evaluated a cohort of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after they had undergone quantitative assessment of myocardial blood flow by positron-emission tomography (PET)...


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Price and Availability
No7 is Boot's own brand of make up and as far as I am aware it can only be purchased from Boots the Chemist stores or online. This particular mascara has an RRP of £12.95 or 1295 Boots Advantage points. You often get £5 of No7 vouchers when shopping in Boots so I would wait until you do or they have a 3 for 2 offer on. This is one of those rare products that can not be found on eBay so unusually I don't have an eBay price for you this time.
This comes in a standard sized slim mascara tube, the bottom is curved and the lid is fluted. There is a sticker on the lid that has the colour on 'black' and the side says No7 Lash Adapt for buildable volume 7ml.
The back states that this is :
' A smooth glide-on mascara that builds up to 6 coats, clump free, hypo allergenic.'
The tube itself is a gun mental silver colour which is really nice.
In Use
It is not very often that any product you buy lives up to it's promises, especially make up. This is becuase they normally promise impossible results like ' makes you look like a super model in just 2 days' etc etc. This doesn't promise much just that it will glide on smoothly and that you can layer it up without clumping. It does all of the above, it is really smooth when you apply t and dries glossy so you can indeed easily apply more layers. Each layer you apply darkens the look and thickens the lashes so it is possible to get that dark OTT false lash effect or stick to subtle. This is a great quality to have in a mascara as it saves you from having to buy more than one mascara and you can experiment with different looks. I find it takes a little longer than most mascaras I have tried so actually putting on the layers can take a while but once it is done it is worth it as it lasts all day and doesn't smudge.
Overall I will give this mascara 4 stars as it is a great versatile mascara that can be used day and night, it is long lasting and feels high quality when you apply it. It loses 1 star for taking too long to apply and being too expensive, I think £10 for a mascara is a bit steep.
Every year I am always lucky enough to receive a couple of No 7 gift sets, this was included in last years ultimate collection and I am currently using it.
===Price & availability===
The mascara retails for just under £13 which I do think is quite expensive for a mascara and a lot more than I would normally like to spend. As it is part of the No 7 range, it is only available at Boots, both online and in store however the range does frequently have promotions such as 3 for 2 running, also, Boots often give out £5 off vouchers when you spend in store.
The mascara is available in two different colours, brown and black, I always choose black mascara as my features are quite dark.
===The mascara===
The mascara comes in a silvery coloured tube which has the product name and description in black lettering, I think the bottle looks quite classy and quite expensive. The wand is classic is design, I love the fact that when removing from the tube, it seems to pull just the right amount of mascara out with it. The bristles to the wand are really soft and they don't tug on my lashes when applying.
What I really like about the mascara is that I can layer it up for a more dramatic effect and it doesn't clump at all. For the day, I normally wear one, quickly applied coat yet if I am going out, I can wear a few and it really does give the effect of false lashes. I have been using this for a couple of weeks now and I can definitely tell the difference in my lashes when I compare to my cheaper brand.
There is only one downside to the product and that is that the tube seems to leak a little around the seal and I currently have a few clumps around where the lid meets the bottle.
Another bonus of the mascara is that it doesn't wear off easily, out office at work is really hot, and when I wear cheaper brands, I notice that I start to get a bit of panda eyes, yet this stays in place all day long.
I would definitely recommend this mascara but due to the bottle clumping issues and the high price tag, I would only give this 4 out of 5 stars.
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I don't wear a lot of make up but I always wear mascara as my eyes need a bit of help. My eye lashes are pathetic, thin and short so I need to add both length and colour to make them at least noticeable.
I like No 7 products as I feel they are good quality and usually deliver on their promises. I also often buy them when Boots give their £5 off No7 products vouchers. I always make sure I stock up on No 7 products when I have these.
The mascara comes in quite a good sized mascara package or tube container which is tapered and quite sleek in shape. It feels solid in your hand and is long enough that I feel in control of this when using it. The brush has a pretty long wand to it which I like as my hand is not in the way when I use a long wanded brush.
The brush is not only a decent length but it has a good sized brush part too which means that all lashes are able to be covered easily with the brush without having to move it from one side of my eye to the other.
When I load the brush enough mascara comes out to coat the lashes. I find that for day to day use one coat is sufficient but for going out I do layer a couple of layers to get a decent depth of thickness, colour and a bit of added length. You can add several layers if you want and it still does not get clumpy and lumpy.
I find that this gives a good even coverage with no blotches and it separates my lashes too so I don't end up with clumps of lashes stuck together.
I also like the fact that this mascara doesn't weep on me. Some leave me with panda eyes after a few hours which I hate,
This comes in black and brown/black and I usually choose the brown/ black as I am quite fair and find this looks a bit more natural.
This mascara costs £12.95 for the pack which holds 7ml. I find that lasts for a good long time certainly as long as I am supposed to keep a mascara which is three months in case of harbouring bacteria and applying this close to your eyes could cause infection.
This mascara has jojoba oil in it which helps to keep the lashes conditioned and also means that the mascara has a nice shiny and smooth look to it.
The mascara is NOT waterproof so if you plan on going swimming or having a good cry at a soppy film then I suggest you don't wear this mascara.
I find that if I apply my make up remover on a cotton pad onto my closed eyes and let it soak in then gently wipe my lashes then this comes off pretty easily. I don't have to rub and pull at my lashes which is good as I have few enough of them.
I would recommend this mascara especially if you buy it with a No7 £5 off voucher. It is a good quality mascara that goes on evenly and clump free and is easy to remove with a make up remover.
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I don't often wear a lot of makeup but when I do the staples for me are mascara and occasionally eyeliner. This enables me to not worry so much about how much I spend on these items as I buy them so infrequently which is quite important in this product's case as a tube of this mascara costs £12.95. If I were to buy my makeup more often I don't think I would buy this in store from Boots as this is simply too much than my budget allows for and would instead buy online as it is a product I enjoy. I quite like the Boots range as its something I can always easily pick up if ever I'm in town, or buy online, and its also one I think is quite high quality.
Like pretty much all mascaras this comes inside a box and then a tube which is easily to carry around and can easily be popped inside a chunky purse or bag. The product is quite lightweight although you do manage to get 7ml worth. I have really bad wrists because of arthritis and I manage to twist open the cap easily even when its been closed very tightly (and believe you me, this is definitely an issue for me ordinarily when I often have to resort to biting onto one end for grip and opening things this way as my wrists are so weak, and so this is definitely a plus!) Equally important is manages to keep all the contents inside and doesn't leak out.
When dipping the brush into the tube you manage to get quite decent coverage even in one usage and it applies very well. I find that this doesn't clump that much and manages to coat the lashes well and giving them good distinction. Its effective in making my eyelashes look thicker and fuller and gives a very pretty effect. It comes in dark black, black and brown, although I have only ever tried it in the usual black and I think it looks very nice in this colour.
The price of this mascara though quite expensive for me, is typical for this kind of product, especially one of this quality, and so it manages to fit well within its market. At £12.95 for 7ml this is quite reasonable, although I would definitely recommend you look out for any deals on offer at the time.
I would recommend this product as it does exactly what it claims to without clumping. The price is the thing that puts me off most for this product, but for what it does it does become a little bit more acceptable. Further, its probably around the middle price wise as there are more expensive brands on the market that though I haven't tried, I cant really see what more they could have to offer that isn't in this product. When I have used this I usually only need around two coats, although it does say you can have up to 6 without clump (although I have yet to try this!).
I never used to have a favourite mascara before trying Lash Adapt by No. 7. I used to buy what ever was on special offer and wasn't loyal to any one brand or type of mascara. That all changed when I tried Lash Adapt. I bought it from Boots and at roughly £12 it wasn't what I considered cheap. I wanted to treat myself though and I am so glad I did as I am now convinced that this is one of the best mascaras out there.
The best thing about this mascara is that you can build volume without ending up with clumpy lashes. In fact this is one of it's selling points and in-store you will see the words 'buildable volume' written next to this product. It is suggested that you could wear up to 6 layers of this mascara, for example if you put it on in the morning, then again re-touch at lunch and then maybe again if you were going out in the evening. I've never retouched my mascara 6 times, but I have definitely done it at least 2 times in one day with this mascara and the result is a high impact set of eye lashes that do not look clumpy or like spiders legs! The truth is though that I only need to apply this once in the morning and my lashes look long and thick all day long.
I really like the brush of this mascara. It's of medium thickness and is slightly tapered at both ends. This means that you can really grip each lash during application and then glide through to the end of your lashes.
The packaging is also really attractive. The current picture on dooyoo must be an old one, but now this mascara comes in a rose gold tube which looks very attractive,feminine and sophisticated.
Although this mascara is not technically waterproof, I always thought it was as I have never had any marks left on my face if in rain or if my eyes watered etc. It also always looks as fresh even after 8-10 hours of wearing it and that's without reapplication!
I would highly recommend mascara wearers to try this one out. It's a little pricey compared to some other brands but it's still not as expensive as higher end brands and I really believe it's the best one out there as I have tried lots of different mascaras (including some more expensive ones, such as ones by Lancome). The colours available are brown, black and deepest black. I have tried both deepest black and black and I'm not sure I could tell the difference.
I love no 7 beauty products and I buy them mostly when I have a £5 voucher, buying with a voucher saves me lots of money on products that I love to buy from this range. Some months ago I bought this mascara but only began using it around a month a go. I wanted to completely finish using the one I was using at the time so that I didn't forget about it and then keep on using this one.
It comes inside a cardboard box, the mascara is inside a tube which is extremely light, the wand inside is a good length, the brush at the end of the wand is kind of flexible, I really like this feature because it means I find it very easy when I am dipping it back into the tube to add a little more mascara to the brush. The brush is also a good length of around an inch or so. The bristles are very fine but extremely strong. They are also quite soft bristles so they don't harm the lashes. The wand can easily dip in and out of the tube with no problems at all with it sticking etc.
I love the way it just sweep over my lashes, I have really long eyelashes and it really does separate the lashes perfectly to help them look very even. I usually always apply 2 coats of mascara to my lashes because I like them to look much nicer. With this mascara I can get away with just one coat if I am wearing it just for around my home and when I am not going out for the day. But whenever I go outdoors, I usually just apply 2 coats to help make them look a little fuller. This is a routine I have done most of my life and so it is a habit.
When I first begin to apply it to my lashes, I can see immediately that it is of a very good quality. It soon dries in just a couple of minutes and ready to apply a second coat if necessary. This is very easy to remove from the lashes with a cleanser. I use a hot cloth cleanser sometimes and I just pump a small amount of the cleanser onto my fingertips and work it gently onto my lashes. I find the cleaner works to dissolve the mascara perfectly without stinging my eyes. I have removed the mascara using facial wipes and also other eye cleansers. I have found all my products remove this mascara perfectly without making my eyes sore.
I think if your lashes aren't so long as mine are, I think it is a nice one to try because I think it would work perfectly to help make them look a lot thicker and fuller. I love everything about this mascara. I am so pleased I bought it to try, I have bought many no 7 mascara's over the years but I think this one is close to being one of my favourites.
No 7 is a very good brand, they have many mascara's available to try, this one give a lot of volume to the lashes. It helps the lashes look extremely nice against the eye shadow and I also use it on my lower lashes. When used for both the top and bottom lashes, it gives the eyes a really nice look. I am very pleased with the look it gives my lashes. It certainly doesn't clump or clog the lashes, it just separates them nicely.
I bought the black colour because I like black mascara but it is available in a brown/black colour. I am going to purchase the brown/black colour next to see if I like that particular colour and to see how dark it actually is and compare the 2 colours.
It is priced at just £12.50 for a 7ml tube but as I said earlier in my review I bought it using a £5 off voucher. I think even for the full price, this one is certainly worth the money in my opinion. But worth buying at the reduced price to save lots of money.
I am very happy to recommend this mascara. I will most definitely buy it again in the future because it gives my eye lashes the perfect look from a branded mascara. Well worth the money in my opinion.
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I give this mascara 5 stars.
Thank you for reading my review and I hope it has been of some help.
This is a review of Lash Adapt mascara from Boots No7 range, a product I received in a set at Christmas. I've been making do with sample sized mascaras for a while so was pleased to get my hands on a 'proper' one and as I love the No7 range I had high hopes for this one.
First impressions
This mascara looks really expensive in its shiny metallic packaging with its sleek almost hourglass shape. The tube holds 7ml of product which is enough to last me a few months of almost daily use (I have the odd day off!). I think the packaging has been given a make over since the above picture was listed.
They say...
For more dramatic lashes in the evening, simply add more coats to build, define and volumise lashes to your desired look. Containing Jojoba Oil to condition and moisturise lashes to prevent them becoming brittle, lashes will be left soft, shiny and flexible even after eight layers.
In use
As its name would suggest, you are in control with this mascara with regards to how you want it to look. It is buildable without becoming clumpy. I tend to wear two coats, letting each layer quickly dry before proceeding with another coat. It really does work and whilst I have not attempted the full eight layers, it's worth noting that the lashes do not go hard and spikey after two or three coats.
I looked up the price of this as mine was in a gift set. It costs £12.95.
Final word
I have spent a lot of time and money trying for the best mascara and had a lot of disappointments along the way. This one is perfect for me and one of the best I have ever used. It is long lasting without smudging and looks nice and definitely lives up to its name with buildable versatility. I hope No7 continue to make this particular mascara as it's one I find very easy to use and then remove at the end of the day. Highly recommended.
Boots No.7 Lash Adapt Mascara
Currently this product is £12.95 at Boots - however the packaging has changed to a shiny silver shapely looking tube (I have the packaging shown here)... The product is available in jet black, brown/black and black. The product I am reviewing is the black version of the mascara.
This mascara comes in a 7ml tube, which is charcoal in colour with very small flecks of something sparkly in it... The tube gets wider at the lid end, and inside the wand has a bristled brush, which looks very much like a foxes tail... The brush tapers at the top (where it attaches to the wand) as well as at the bottom.
The packaging works to coat the wand evenly and well, and looks black to the naked eye. Which is always a good start, however the scent is quite strong. It's not offensive, but it definitely there (it small a little kind of well like make up generally)...
The applicator works well to coat the top and bottom lashes, however I find it a little difficult to get into the corners to get the smaller ones...
This has been sold as 'buildable volume' which has to be said is definitely what it is good for. The first coat of the product coats the lashes well, working to define your lashes, and make your eyes pop. Then any other layer on top of that really does expand your lashes further.
However I have to say I don't feel the product lasts very well. At the first touch of my eyes it seems to flake and crumble off. Obviously the more layers the bigger the flakes will be. Having had laser eye surgery a few months ago I am still touching my eyes, and putting in eye drops, and this mascara just doesn't manage to cope with this. This may seem unfair but I would be touching them more in hay-fever season, and other mascaras do wear better under the same circumstances.
I can't recommend this as there are better products that will cost you less.
I'm not a big wearer of mascara generally, tending to only wear it for nights out and special occasions. However, as I've got older, I think I've reached a stage where I'd feel a little more confident if I started wearing a bit more make-up in the daytime. One area that really lacks definition is my eyes, as I suffer from dark circles which I attempt to cover up daily before leaving the house, and so after reading a few good reviews about this mascara I decided to use my most recent Boots No 7 voucher towards one.
**Price and Availability**
The mascara is available from Boots only, as it's part of their No 7 brand. It costs £12.50 at full price which isn't the cheapest on the market but at the same time it isn't too expensive to price everyday people out of buying it. Especially if you use the £5 voucher towards it. I've never spent this much on a mascara before, but this probably explains why I've never really "got on" with mascara before!
The mascara is available in three shades: black, brown/black, and deepest black. I chose the brown/black one as I'm not used to wearing mascara so I wanted something a little softer which I could wear in the daytime and build up for evening wear. The deepest black colour is a recent addition to the collection, and according to the Boots website it has had carbon added to the formulation to give it a rich intense deepest black colour that adds massive impact to the lashes.
**The Claims**
Boots claim that you can add up to six coats of this mascara, without any clumping. This allows you to transform your mascara from day to evening wear, without the need for different products to achieve different looks. Adding more coats to build, define and volumise your lashes, allows for a more dramatic look rather than just defining the eyes.
The mascara contains jojoba oil which conditions and moisturises lashes, preventing them becoming brittle or breaking. The claim is that lashes will be left soft, shiny and flexible even after eight layers (EIGHT layers? Now that's a dramatic look!).
(Product information taken from http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Lash-Adapt-mascara_1228332/)
I have to admit, when I first got this product I was excited to try it for the first time. I've only ever bought cheap mascaras in the past (around the £4 mark), and have never found them to be particularly successful unless the spidery eye look ever comes back into fashion.
The mascara is really easy to apply, I noticed the difference in the quality of the brush immediately. The brush looks less cluttered than previous mascaras I've used, and the bristles are quite well spaced out which I guess is how it manages to separate your lashes as you apply, rather than you having to use a separate brush to achieve this. The amount of mascara that comes out on the wand is perfect, so you don't have to keep wiggling the wand round to dispose of excess mascara.
The wand is comfortable to hold, and it's very easy to get into the corners of your eye to apply this to your lashes, without accidentally splodging it anywhere. The thing I love about this mascara, is that with just one application my eyes appear immediately defined but without the lashes clumping together. One or two coats on the top and lower lashes is adequate for daytime wear for me, as it just manages to open my eyes and make me look more alert.
**Achieving Different Looks**
For evening wear, if I'm looking for a more dramatic look, I will apply about four coats of this mascara, any more than that and I start looking a bit clown-like. I think this is due to the fact that I'm not used to wearing mascara and my skin is very pale. The brown/black colour is a little less harsh than black, and that suits my skintone perfectly as it doesn't look too severe.
I can apply four layers of this mascara without having to separate my lashes in between with a separate brush. They do start to get stuck together ever so slightly after applying a few layers, but when I had my wedding make-up done by a professional this happened so I guess this isn't a huge issue. I just use my fingers to separate them and that seems sufficient.
I have experienced no flaking or smearing with this mascara, including wearing it on honeymoon in Cyprus for meals out, where I was expecting the heat to make my mascara sweat and smear onto my eyelids. Amazingly though, this didn't happen. It doesn't feel heavy on the eyes either, as I hate looking overly made-up or like I'm trying too hard.
I now wear this daily for work (one coat, two if I'm looking more tired than usual!), and it stays put all day. The product description doesn't actually state whether this product is waterproof or not, but I've never had any problems with panda's eyes in the rain. Unless you get water directly in your eyes, this mascara is reasonably waterproof and won't leave streaks running down your face. I wouldn't ever wear any mascara for anything like swimming though, and if it's pouring with rain when I wake up I tend to avoid wearing mascara, purely because I don't carry a mirror and I hate that feeling of not knowing if I look ridiculous!
When I first tried to remove this mascara I was a little nervous that it might not come off! Although it feels light to wear, it doesn't budge all day and I was a little concerned this might mean it wasn't going to come off at all. I used my usual eye make-up remover, and although it took me a couple of extra swipes than usual, it did all come off without too much effort.
**My Thoughts**
This mascara was a great introduction to the world of daytime make-up, and I'm very pleased that it can be transformed to evening wear so easily. I was absolutely thrilled when I saw the difference this product made to my eye area, and it just gives me a nice little confidence boost which is much needed as you develop more wrinkles!
I will definitely be buying this product again, although there are cheaper products on the market, this is well worth paying a little extra for.
(This review also appears on Ciao under the username Gingerkitty)
Now I have never used no7 much before, but have recently become a convert after trying out a few products. There was a 3 for 2 offer on at no7 and so I invested in three experimental choices. One of the choices was the lash adapt mascara, which was more out of necessity rather than experimenting. I had run out of my last mascara, which was also disappointing so I was looking to try something new. The no7 lash adapt is created for 'buildable volume.' I always buy volumising mascara as I'm not really one for subtlety.
The lash adapt mascara is quite a chunky specimen and it's shape tapers from narrow to wide at the top. The surface of the mascara bottle is glittery, so I'm assumed the mascara is aimed at special occasions. It has gold font over the bottle. On the bottle is written, 'a smooth glide on mascara that builds layers to create multiple lash looks.' The product is also hypo allergenic. For £12.50 you get 7ml. It also has a life of 6 months. I know people say that mascaras should really only be used for a month but I always use for a few months without any problems. This mascara is available in brown/black, black and deepest black. I brought the mascara in deepest black which is apparently new to the range.
The wand itself is thick, but not the thickest I've seen and is a reasonable length. There is no excess residue on the wand when using which I like. The first stroke you get a hint of colour and lengthening of the lashes. I usually apply 5 strokes or more to build up the volume, depending on the occasion. I really like the fact that you can go for different looks simply by building up the mascara to your chosen stage. The mascara does give me volume and really elongates my lashes. I find it easy to reach into corners and the length of the brush is perfect. I have found that in most mascaras I always get a bit of transfer on to my eyelids when applying and this mascara has virtually no transfer! There is no clumping at all, which I am very grateful for. This mascara will allow you to layer as many times without any clumping or resulting spindly lashes.
Overall I am liking this mascara. I would probably buy this again or try another mascara from the range. I do find the price a little expensive so I would probably only buy when it is on offer.
I am on a bit of a No7 Kick, due to an abundance of Boots vouchers. I was excited to try this as it claims to be really build-able and I am always on the look out for a mascara that boosts my naturally short and straight lashes. However despite being an excellent mascara, it is not a stand out and it doesn't 'adapt' my lashes.
Packaging -
This comes in a classic black tube, which is made from plastic with sparkles through it for a shimmering look. It features classic gold lettering and looks elegant in its style. It is not flash packaging at all, but I like that. Less is definately more in my opinion.
Product -
This mascara is available in Black or Brown and claims to be a unique formula that builds up to six layers for easy day time to night time lashes. The product is a nice consistency and doesn't clump in the tube. it doesn't have that stale smell that some mascaras have which is always a plus.
Application -
This mascara applies nicely, for one coat. I find that it clumps on the second and third layers (have never tried six) and it does thicken lashes but in quite a fake way. I feel its excellent for 'doll' lashed is you like that look but for those who don't its a bit disappointing. This mascara claims to leave lashes soft to the touch after even eight coats - I'm afraid that this does not happen. Lashes have the same hard brittle feel after even two or three coats. It is a good mascara, due to its ease of use and its true colour, but it is not revolutionary.
Performance -
This mascara is not waterproof, but it does wear well in all conditions. I wore it in the rain last week and it didn't budge, despite my face getting wet. It is still on in the evening and needs removing with a wipe, so its a nice long lasting mascara. Like I have said it doesn't live up to its claims of voluminous, layering and soft to touch lashes.
Price -
This currently costs £12.50 and so i do think its overpriced as there are better performing cheaper mascaras. But if you have a No7 voucher, it will make this only £7.50, at which point it is definitely worth a try.
Overall its a decent well performing mascara, but it doesn't live up to its claims.
No7 is a beauty brand from Boots the chemist. The range includes skincare, makeup, sun care products and also treats for the body.
*~*Lash Adapt*~*
No7 offer a wide range of mascaras which have different aims. The latest mascara release is Lash Adapt. This mascara is available in 3 shades - deepest black, black and black/brown. This mascara contains jojoba oil to condition and moisturise the eyelashes. Whilst some mascaras claim to curl or enhance the lashes, Lash Adapt has a formula which should volumise and define your lashes without clumping.
Sound familiar? Well read on! Lash Adapt claims to be ideal for creating "buildable volume". No7 claim this mascara is ideal for wearing at work and then topped up for a night out without the need to remove the initial mascara application. One coat can be applied for a subtle colouring. Further coats up to 6 in total can be applied to enhance the look and create a false lash appearance. Lash Adapt shouldn't cause any unnecessary clumping regardless of the amount of coats used.
Lash Adapt is presented in a traditional, mascara type tube. It is black with gold writing and pretty standard for a No7 mascara. The wand is approx. 3-4inches and sits neatly inside the lid. The brush at the end of wand is made up of uneven, black bristles (not pink as shown in the picture).
Lash Adapt is presented in a 7ml size. It is exclusive to Boots stores and www.boots.com. It is priced at £12.50. The No7 range is currently on a 3for2 offer and regular £5.00 off coupons are given out throughout the year.
*~*My Thoughts*~*
As I said in a previous review, I haven't been put off trying No7 mascaras following a bad experience with Extravagant Lashes. I am all for trying new products and had my eye (get it!) on this mascara since it was released last month. My mum was purchasing a new No7 foundation and wanted this mascara. It was on 3for2 so she treated me to a mascara as well. We also received a free eye shadow palette with each mascara though I'm not sure if that is exclusive to Boots shops as opposed to online.
I like No7 as a brand and find their products to be of a decent quality. Their range is mid priced but I rarely pay full price. We took advantage of several offers when purchasing this mascara including a 3for2, £5.00 off voucher and of course the free palettes so a considerable saving was made. I paid nothing as mine was a treat! I chose black whilst my mum opted for black/brown. I didn't know much about this mascara before purchasing but did get the sales pitch from the No7 lady!
*~*Au Natural to Fake Peepers*~*
I'm not one for fake lashes as I think they look rather tacky. I do however, like some additional colouring to my dark brown lashes and a bit of extension. I wasn't blessed with thick, dark lashes like my son and fiancé unfortunately. There is nothing particularly special about the tube or wand with this mascara. It is pretty standard and has a typical, short lived mascara scent. The wand is easy to grip due to being a decent length and of a decent thickness.
Mascara finishes off my eye makeup after I have applied my eye shadow and eye liner. I would recommend using an eyelash curler before using this mascara as it doesn't offer any curling effects and I personally like my lashes to have a bit of curl. On removing the wand from the tube, I notice that the brush doesn't drag out too much mascara fluid so not much is wasted. This formula of mascara whilst liquidy, is quite a bit drier than other mascaras. It doesn't appear as runny as cheaper mascaras which changes the application method a little.
The wand and brush design allows for a fairly easy application. The dry nature of the mascara does cause the brush to drag a little on my lashes but not to the point of being uncomfortable. It feels like I am stretching my lashes a little and the volume aspect is evident from the first stroke. The colouring transfers well and with one coat, a subtle black coating is added. The brush can be comfortably angled to reach the smaller lashes at the corner of my eye and is petite enough to give my bottom lashes (which are rather tiny) a light coating without smudging under my eye.
With one coat, my eyelashes look good. Not outstanding, but good. The colouring is ok but not very strong compared to other mascaras but my lashes have extra length but not much thickness. The mascara feels lightweight on my lashes and dries quickly. One coating is ideal for going out shopping or if you simply have to have something on for the school run!
*~*Build It Up!*~*
Building this mascara on my lashes takes a bit of getting used to but the results are decent enough. The first time I used this I got a bit over enthusiastic and as soon as the first coat was dry, I started on the second. A second coat enhanced my lashes further giving a bolder colour which was much more noticeable and perfect for work. I did find my lashes felt a little sticky for a while but not too heavy. The next time I decided to wait a while before adding more mascara...
Unless you appreciate really, really long lashes, you aren't going to need 6 coats of Lash Adapt. I did try it for reviewing purposes and found that my lashes didn't clump and felt lightweight which is surprising considering how much mascara was on my lashes! Adding additional coats to the bottom lashes is a no go as the colouring smudges under my eye. I found 4 coats sufficient to give me a done up, night out look when teamed with black eyeliner and some eye shadow. The colours in the palette compliment the mascara perfectly for a smokey eyed appearance though any colours would suit the black colouring.
Adding extra coats of Lash Adapt adds extra length and volume. Whilst I wouldn't say this mascara is ideal for separating lashes, it doesn't clump them together or look silly. 6 coats resulted in my lashes hitting off my eyelids and causing colour smudges which I wasn't keen on but the false lash effect as obtained. I do find that the mascara thickens the base of my lashes whilst extending the individual lashes. Luckily my eyes didn't feel irritated by so much product being on them. The mascara isn't waterproof as far as I know but I haven't been caught out in the rain wearing it yet!
The mascara doesn't flake when I am wearing it which is a decent benefit. If I touch my eyelashes once dry, they feel hydrated thanks to the jojoba oil. If I curl my lasts, the effects are more prominent and last longer than if applied to flat lashes. They remain extended and volumised for several hours if a few coats are applied. If one coat is applied, the colour doesn't last more than a few hours. You really do need to apply a few coats to get the benefit from this mascara.
*~*Get Off My Lashes!*~*
At the end of the day, mascara needs to be removed. If I have only applied one coat, it comes off effectively with a cosmetic wipe. Additional coats require something a little more powerful and I bring out my Clinique make up remove which is specifically for lashes, lids and lips. A soft cotton pad soaked in this remove is sufficient to pull the mascara off my eyelashes. I must admit that having used this quite a bit recently, I have noticed my eyelashes feeling less dry after removing the mascara. I can assume this is also down to the jojoba oil so top marks there!
Lash Adapt is a decent mascara. It isn't the best mascara but it is a decent competitor and one of No7s best mascaras. I wouldn't pay full price for it as I do believe it isn't an amazing mascara. It does most of what it promises but as I find myself using more of the mascara to gain effects, it isn't as worth the cost. I do feel I will finish it prior to the 6months recommendation so there will be no wastage.
I feel a 4 star rating is acceptable given my use of this mascara. It can be worn for work, shopping or going out at night to create various looks.
Thanks for reading
Boots No. 7 Lash Adapt Mascara has recently been launched to the fanfare of a major in-store and media advertising campaign. It has been marketed as a unique tool to put you in control of your lashes, enabling you to create your very own customised look by layering the mascara until you achieve the look that you desire. To be honest, I have never been the biggest fan of the Boots No. 7 mascara range - I have tried a few of them (usually in the promotional gift bags that they do when you spend a designated amount) and none of them have struck me as being anything much more than 'average'. However, I am a big sucker for any beauty product marketed as 'new and revolutionary' and I had one of those No.7 vouchers burning a hole in my pocket, so I thought it was worth giving it a try.
* Packaging and Design *
Visually, Boots No. 7 Lash Adapt mascara looks like virtually any other mascara on the market - after all, there isn't a lot you can do to make the design of a mascara tube new and different. It comes in a simple black tube with the words 'Lash Adapt - For Buildable Volume' embossed in gold on the side. Simple and stylish then, but nothing to write home about. Unscrewing the lid reveals a very conventional looking mascara wand. In comparison with the others in my current collection it looks about average - it is nowhere near as thick as Benefit's Bad Gal Lash, but it still looks like it would provide a reasonable amount of volume and definition.
* Application and Results *
The main appeal of this product for me was the promise that it would create multiple-layer looks. I had the idea that it would be ideal for creating a simple 'work' look in the morning and then applying extra layers to create a more dramatic, more voluminous look for evenings out.
As a basic mascara, the effect is fairly good. It is easy to apply the initial coat of mascara and my lashes look and feel well defined. There is no feeling of clumpiness and it dries almost instantly, reducing the risk of me smudging it across my face while I am combing my fringe. During the day it is comfortable to wear and there is no flakiness, an issues that I have frequently experienced with other mascaras in the past. It is reassuring to know that it will remain on my eyelashes all day without the risk of that dreaded 'panda eye' effect. However, with just one or two coats applied for day-to-day wear, I don't feel that the look of this mascara is in any way spectacular - I look better with it than without it, but it doesn't dramatically change the appearance of my lashes, just makes them look more defined and 'finished'.
Moving on, I have tried the multiple layer effect a few times with varying results. If I apply three or four coats at once when I'm heading out for the evening from home, I am very pleased with the results. My lashes do look longer and thicker, and it still doesn't feel clumpy. However, building up the coats in the evening on mascara applied earlier in the day is a completely different story. Firstly, it doesn't really look any different - I had to apply several additional coats to try and achieve the look I wanted, and then it did start to feel clumpy and heavy, not great when you are wearing contact lenses. I also found that it flaked off slightly during the course of the evening and I ended the night with smudges under my eyes. It was also much drier than I would expect a mascara to be and actually made my lashes feel quite brittle.
The other issue that I have with this product is that in the six weeks that I have been using it, it seems to have dried up more than I would expect it to. This is probably another factor preventing me from achieving my desired look with it, but I wouldn't expect a mid-price mascara to only have a six week lifespan.
* Removal *
This mascara is not particularly easy to remove. I find that it takes a lot of eye make-up removal to get it off my lashes, particularly when I have applied multiple coats and neither skin cleansing wipes (or my back-up baby wipes) are very effective at removing it. I often end up with the residue of my mascara on my face even after showering and washing my hair the following morning, which is not something I am very happy with. It will come off with a cleansing wipe at that stage though.
* Price *
Boots No. 7 Lash Adapt Mascara costs £12.50 from all Boots stores.
* Would I recommend it? *
Not really... it is ok as a basic day to day mascara, but to be honest, £12.50 is expensive for something that doesn't perform particularly well. Reading the reviews on the Boots website gives me the impression that it might be one of those 'marmite products' that a lot of people either love or hate, but I don't feel that passionately about it either way. I am very glad that I didn't pay full price for it - for £7.50 it does a reasonable job of helping me achieve the look I want for work, but I won't be using it as an evening mascara again. If I want big, dramatic eyelashes I will be sticking to the Benefit one or resuming that ongoing mission to find my 'perfect' mascara. As far as I am concerned there is just nothing exciting or revolutionary about it - it is just yet another very average mascara from the Boots No. 7 range. To be honest, I'd like it give it a 2.5 star rating but will stick with 3 stars for now.
* Review also posted on Ciao as Brownie_Queen
MY NEW MASCARA-No 7 LASH ADAPT
As I was in a taxi on the way to Gatwick airport I began, as I always do at this time, to wonder what I had forgotten. There's usually something, however well organised I've tried to be. I make lists but then forget about them. I looked through my make-up bag which was pretty much empty. Owing to the restrictions on liquids, gels etc. most of my make-up had been packed in my suitcase but, looking through the few remaining items I realised that I hadn't packed, in hand luggage or my suitcase, the new mascara I had bought especially for my holiday. I told my husband, who made sympathetic noises, although I knew he wasn't one bit interested in my mascara or lack of it. I remarked that I would buy a new mascara in Boots the chemist at the airport, if we arrived in time because traffic was building up; the heavy rain hadn't helped with travel, and I also had a few other bits and pieces to purchase.
We arrived, quickly checked in and were pleased to realise that we had enough time to go around Boots and also to have a wander around the airport.
I usually find things are pretty chaotic in the airport branch of Boots. The queues are quite lengthy and with everyone rushing around it isn't easy to manoeuvre around the narrow aisles, making a simple shop take longer than it should.
My basket was still empty as I looked at the mascaras on offer. A sales assistant asked if I had tried this new mascara from No 7 called Lash Adapt. I responded that I hadn't and didn't want mascara that was 'over the top!' and had a false lash effect. I prefer something more subtle. The assistant told me that this mascara had a build-up effect and one coat would be very subtle, however, multiple coats could be applied for greater, more marked effect. She went on to say that she used it herself and could vouch for it being good. I asked the price and I seem to remember this was around fifteen pounds but I can't be absolutely sure as I see it is now priced at £12.50. I remarked that I didn't wish to pay this much and then the assistant, well versed in her sales pitch, and said that she would give me a five pound off voucher to use with my purchase. I thought this mascara would probably fulfil my criteria and so decided to purchase in black. I was impressed when told that if I had other purchases to make to go and do them and then return to her and she would take me to a till and I wouldn't have to queue.
I bought a few other toiletries and returned to this lady who quickly showed me to a till, which she opened. I had my boarding pass, Boots Advantage card, voucher for double points which had been stored in my purse, and of course my debit card. The £5 voucher was used, advantage points added and a further five pound off voucher was handed to me. Paying for my shopping only took a few minutes and it was nice not having to queue.
I'm not particularly loyal to any brand of mascara. I usually spend less than ten pounds but will buy more expensive mascara if on offer and it works out to around this price. I do often buy from the Boots No 7 range and am usually pleased with my purchases.
I should explain at this point that before going on holiday I usually dye my eyelashes. I don't think this makes a great difference but it means I don't feel I really need to use mascara during the day time and, as I know I'll be in and out of swimming pools (I don't like waterproof mascara)and the sea, then this seems to be the best thing for me to do . This means that during my two week holiday I only used the mascara of an evening. However, once home I continued to use the mascara both for evenings and sometimes in the daytime.
The mascara tube feels nice. It is chunky in design and easy to hold and unscrew. Once opened I thought the wand might not be as easy to use as it doesn't look particularly tapered, but I was proven wrong as it is very easy to apply, to both upper and lower lashes.
I think if eyelashes are dyed or you only want a subtle effect, then one coat alone can achieve this. I don't actually wear much make up on holiday as summers in the Mediterranean region are very hot and, I feel very light make up is preferable and much more comfortable. Most evenings I will only use a touch of mascara and a little lip gloss.
And so this mascara was ideal for my holiday use; one coat was all that was necessary to coat my eyelashes, leaving a darker, more made up effect which still wasn't too much. I felt comfortable with this make up on; it certainly felt light.
On my return home and now, a few weeks later, I am still using this mascara.
For the sake of this review I have today applied more coats than I normally would; I wouldn't, as a rule, use more than two coats of a good performing mascara. I have found that even with several coats this particular mascara doesn't feel at all heavy on the lashes.
Before writing this review I applied my normal one coat on the top and lower lashes of one eye. I felt this made a noticeable but subtle look which is all I usually require during daytime use. I added a further coat to both sets of lashes and this, I felt, was an ideal look for an evening out. I then added coats on my top lashes until I got to six layers. I felt that this would be too many for the lower lashes.
Looking at the effect I would say that the mascara is noticeable as my lashes are darker and appear longer, without looking too coated. I wouldn't wear as many coats as this but even so thought it wasn't too much for an evening out. But what I really liked about No 7 Lash Adapt Mascara was the fact that, even while wearing so many layers of mascara my eyelashes on my made up eye didn't feel any different to the not made-up eye. This mascara, even after multiple layers have been applied still feels light and very comfortable. Better than most, if not all mascaras I have used.
I didn't find it clumped at all when using four coats and even when using six I was able to apply it smoothly, although my eyelashes did start to bind together just a little. But compared to most mascaras that I have used (and I have used many!) I would say it is very good in its smooth clump free application. That's a great advantage. Who wants clumpy mascara?
Apparently (according to the manufacturers of this product) it contains:
" Jojoba Oil to condition and moisturise lashes to prevent them becoming brittle, lashes will be left soft, shiny and flexible even after eight layers."
*Above taken from www.Boots.com
One thing I especially appreciate about Lash Adapt mascara is the fact that I found it very easy to remove. I don't use waterproof mascara but find removal even of a non-waterproof mascara can vary greatly. When on holiday and retiring late at night, I prefer to use wet wipes to remove make up, including mascara. I found this mascara came off well with just one wet wipe used over the lashes several times. It also comes off easily if just using old-fashioned soap and water.
£12.50 from Boots either I store or online. And of course Advantage card points are available with this purchase.
It is available in shades of:
Yes this mascara is hypo-allergenic which a must with me is. I found no irritation at all with this mascara and have now been using it for long enough to thoroughly test on this front.
It's good to see that this mascara doesn't use excess packaging as the mascara comes without a box or excess plastic, merely a seal.
No 7 Lash Adapt can be used for six months once opened. I have been given a tip by an expert who tells me that if you still wish to use a mascara towards the end of this time when it may be becoming dry then, making sure the lid is secure, simply run under a warm running tap for a minute or two and this will enable more use of the mascara and more value, of course.
All things considered I would definitely say this mascara has much to recommend it. No 7 Lash Adapt is sold at a reasonable price, is easy and mess free to apply, clump free and weightless. I really couldn't notice I was wearing it and that's unusual for me with eye make-up. Added to these facts it is also easy to remove. All things considered, I will be purchasing this one again.


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April 28, 2010
The popular weather segment on the Channel 7 morning news show Sunrise was broadcast from the Port Arthur Historic Site this morning.
The crew visited Tasmania for just two days, capitalising on the network's satellite link van being already in the State for a football fixture.
After a 4.30am start to set up, weatherman Grant Denyer presented live-to-air segments from in and around the Penitentiary and Separate Prison, finishing with a segment from the exercise yard.
The weather, which was forecast to be dreadful, stayed fine until after the program finished.
Next week, the crew will present the weather from sunny Fiji – by way of contrast!


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Brady Wold takes a first place prize at this year's Minnesota Deer Classic
Brady Wold of Detroit Lakes did something in his first year of deer hunting some hunters never do in a career. The 12 year-old Detroit Lakes Middle Schooler bagged a trophy buck on the first day of the muzzleloader season.
Wold shot the 10-pointer south of Twin Valley on a family friend's land. After having the rack measured -- a large 146 3/8 inches on the Boone & Crockett measuring system --it was suggested that he enter it in this year's Minnesota Deer Classic, held in St. Paul.
The deer truly became a trophy buck, winning first place in the youth muzzleloader class at the hunting show.
Amazingly, Wold also bagged two does this hunting season -- one with his bow and one with a rifle.
Wold attributed his hunting knowledge to his father, Jay, with whom he likes to hunt.
He may have dad to thank for his trophy, too. The two hunters were sitting in their stand on CRP land on the edge of a cornfield when the buck appeared, but ran off in the opposite direction. Jay produced a simple gravity doe bleat call, which turned the buck around back in their direction. That's when Brady took his 110-yard shot, dropping the deer with a shot through the lower neck and spine.
The Wolds had never been to the Minnesota Deer Classic, but really enjoyed the experience, and collecting a trophy amongst the tough competition.
"There were a lot of people with a lot of nice deer there," Jay said.
According to Jay, Brady wants to hunt all the time. He's been pheasant and duck hunting, and wants to hunt squirrels.
"He keeps asking to go to Africa," Jay said.
The two are also planning to go antelope hunting in Montana next year.
Hunting is definitely in Brady's blood.


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Ideas and Images for the Christmas Edition of the My St Margarets Magazine
We might be in the middle of an Indian Summer but were busy compiling the Christmas Edition of the My St Margarets Magazine. Thank you to everyone that has submitted ideas and suggestion for content, we now need ideas for the front cover. Do you have a favourite photograph that would make a stunning cover for the Christmas edition? Please send your ideas to firstname.lastname@example.com Ideally in as higher res as possible please.