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Mrs. Stella Eleanor Kooiman, age 95, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 9, 1917 to Leo and Mary (Maziarka) Mikos and resided in Muskegon for most of her life. Mrs. Kooiman worked at the Norge and Eberhard's Grocery before retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Rosary-Altar Society. Stella enjoyed her life to the fullest, participating in numerous activities; knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking and card playing were among her favorites. But she especially enjoyed spending time with her family. On November 6, 1937, Stella married Joe Kooiman. They were married for 57 years. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1995. She is survived by her son, William (Mary Jane) Kooiman of Alma, Michigan; her daughter, Carol (Frank) Thomas of Scottsdale, Arizona; four grandchildren, Kimberly (Barry) Buer, Jeff Kooiman, Jonathon (Michelle) Thomas, and Courtney Thomas; four great grandchildren, Braedyn and Nate Buer, and Max Franklin and Eliana Stella Thomas and many special nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Stella was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Walt and Ed Mikos; and two sisters, Alice Kendra and Gladys Lawson Weenum. The MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 11:00 AM Monday, December 31, 2012 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Philip P. Salmonowicz presiding. VISITATION will be from 3-6 PM Sunday, December 30, 2012 at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-759-8565 with the ROSARY prayed at 3 PM. Burial will be in Mona View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Rosary - Altar Society. You may sign her online guestbook at
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text: I was wondering if anybody knows how long Wilson will continue to make the Kfactor Tour 90. I played with the Ncode Tour 90 for a few years and really liked the racquet, but then they discontinued it for Kfactor Tour 90. I'm starting to adjust my strokes to the Kfactor Tour 90, but I don't like having to change racquets every few years to a new model. I was wondering if it is just a money thing or if Wilson is really trying to improve the technology of the racquets? I see that Pete Sampras is still using the Ncode Tour 90. I guess he doesn't like the Kfactor Tour 90. I wonder were he gets his racquets from since Wilson stopped making them? Let me know what you think! Thanks!

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Many people think that this whole Apple vs Samung war is a new thing. But back in 2007 is when it all started. Apple had just released the iPhone, and Samsung retaliated with this, the F490.
Back then, I wanted the iPhone badly, but just couldn't afford it. And seeing as the contract was in my dad's name (I was 17 at the time), he said it had to be on Vodafone, as the whole family used Vodafone. So I went for this. And I wasn't disappointed. It had 3G where the original iPhone didn't, it had a better screen resolution, and a better camera, plus it was a little bit smaller. It had to be said, it looked like it should have wiped the floor with the iPhone, but that didn't happen.
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Discussion in 'Classic Racquet Talk' started by Equijet, Apr 2, 2010.
Ericsson, Sorry for responding your request so late!
I wish you enjoy those attached pictures of LT303. More photos of various Equijet are coming up soon.
Amazing, didn't even know this existed until you mentioned it
What a superb looking racquet, this has just gone to the top of my wants list:shock:
You seem to have the worlds best racquet collection!
And really looking forward to seeing your other Equijets, Equijet
No problem my friend, you are worth waiting, thanks for the superb pics!
ps: talking about various Equijet, can you confirm there was also a equijet 256, 257 and 258?
I'm hoping we do hear back from Equijet at some point in the future about these. I would love to see photos of his Equijet collection
I realise Equijet is really busy, and can only post here occasionally!
I'm amazed there hasn't been more interest in this amazing LT303 racquet:shock:
I know it isn't just me and Ericsson interested, so just wondering why nobody else has posted on this?
By the way I'm sure Virginia would, but she told me she has computer problems at the moment, but hopefully will get it fixed soon and posting here
No JImbs... you and Eri are not alone in Lacoste Equijets interest.. just that this old chap here cannot afford to pay the prices they are being sold. i have many walls to build right now!
find me a few cheap ones like you can find HEAD cap'able mid's...
Although the "worlds best racquet collection" is my ultimate goal but I don't think it could become a reality.
As I noticed that there are so many collectors (including you) on TT forum who have incredible collections than mine.
Anyway, thanks for your compliment! ::razz:
I have no idea about 256, 257 and 258 Equijet. Could you please describe what are they looked like?
No idea, infact i'm not sure they exist, it's just a rumour
Anyway sometimes my rumours are true, go figure!
Not all Lacostes are expensive, there are many cheap ones that are great racquets
(But yes, the Equijets are expensive)
I think you are very modest, and are probably already well on your way to "worlds best racquet collection"
You have amazing racquets only ever owned and used by the top players in the world, and you have many of them as well:shock:
I hope you can display the whole collection somewhere someday in the future
true, but i have a soft spot for those Equijets...
As for my call-sign Equijet, I should pursue every Equijet models to complete my Equijet series collection. So, you made me feel miserable what you claimed those rumoured Equijets exist! hahaha....
Of course it should be my pleasure to display my whole collection onto the TT forum but it should be a huge challenging project.
Besides I'm extremely busy, also all my rackets are preserved far away from my house (otherwise I will live in a rackets jungle!)
where I can't access them very often and conveniently to take pictures for showing them on TT forum.
So, I'd apologize again to everyone who expects my swift answers and long waiting to see my collection.
LOL, as i said they are just rumours so i'm not sure they exist, will dig in a little deeper though...you never know!
With regard to 255 is same head size as LT301, then the 256 could be 95sq in. as LT302, 257 could be 102sq in. as LT335 and 258 could be 110sq in. as LT303.
There is an Equijet LT335:shock:
Let's see a photo please!
Is there an Equijet LT335?
Anyone have a photo please?
Don't worry. Pictures of Equijet LT335 will be shown a.s.a.p..
Were these frames sold in only one store in France in the 80's or what? They have to be, collectively, the Moby Dick of the racquet world. I'm more than a little jealous, but also really happy to get a chance to see them. Thank you Equijet for the posts (wie immer).
The Mad Raq isn't easy to come by either.
(Not talking about the aluminum McEnroe knock-off model)
These aren't so easy to find either:
I love that Myriac... A giant flyswatter.
Really looking forward to the photos
It was available in some pro shops in France, Germany, Italy during 1995 for a very short period of time. The population of this LT303 is seldom. It is the last model of Equijet series.
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WWW: http://mutt-ng.berlios.de/
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Switch to my @FreeBSD.org address.
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Perhaps that's not surprising given that the new device works in an entirely different way from conventional invisibility cloaks. These are built using bespoke metamaterials that steer light around an object placed inside them. By contrast, Chao and co can effectively beam invisibility from a distance.
There are some limitations, however. The current device works at a single frequency of light so an interesting challenge will be to make broadband lenses that work at a wide range of frequencies.
Beyond that, Chao and co will have to find a killer app for their new device. They say it has many potential applications such as in cloaking and surveillance but give little detail.
Perhaps imaginative readers of the Physics arXiv Blog can help out with suggestions of their in the comments section here.
Ref: arxiv.org/abs/1312.0057: Experimental Demonstration of Light Capsule Embracing Super-Sized Darkness Inside Via Anti-Resolution


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Since the late 70s his poetry and short fiction have been published in numerous UK journals, and in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland and the USA. His St Kilda lyrics were published in Berlin and a parallel text new and selected poems, in the Czech Republic. In 2016 Saraband (Glasgow) published maritime his selection from 35 years of making poetry from observing seaways and shorelines. It will be featured in a performance event at Faclan (Hebridean Book festival) featuring Peter Urpeth on piano and Garry Carr on double bass.
Ian's debut novel, A Book Of Death And Fish (Saraband, 2014) was a book of the year choice in The Guardian (Robert Macfarlane), The Herald (Candia McWilliams), The Glasgow Review (Graeme Macrae Burnett - 2016 Booker shortlisted author):
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drawing of Broad Bay by Christine Morrison
In his first work of non-fiction, Stephen outlines a history of his personal love-affairs – all of them with boats. He also proposes that there is a useful comparison between navigation and storytelling:
I loved Waypoints. It is a really beautiful book, above all in its conception, the marriage of telling and sailing, voyages as stories and stories as voyages, something which of course has its Odyssean beginnings, but movingly and saltily real. Metaphors swim in (Stephen's) wake. Completely effortlessly so that the book at times seems woven like a sail, or scarfed and clenched like a hull, or tied together like a course across a sea —life as ship as sail as journey as a man's life. And the other dimension of it all that I loved is the sense of crowdsourcing in it, drawing like Homer or the Kalevala on deep wells of communal understanding which find their mouths in each new generation, modulating with the ages but still with some kind of artery going down into the past. It is like the Minch speaking.'
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Coach Rawlings Farmington, UTJune 4, 2013 8:24 a.m.
Entitlement for making a team, NEVER. Constitutional for being on a team? NO WAY! Right to tryout based on meeting school and school district eligibility requirements, absolutely! The expectation to have a fair and honest coach? WITHOUT A DOUBT!
But Parents who sue based solely on getting cut or not starting, RIDICULOUS. Been coaching for over 20+ years, seen it all. Entitlement is a huge problem in our society.
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kensutefan Salt Lake City, UTJune 3, 2013 1:34 p.m.
I agree with your post. The issue with coaches and parents is not black and white abuse takes place on both sides. In my field, I have to document everything I do. This is not the fun part of my work, however, it paid off as I had to go to California in a multi million dollar law suite. I was deposed in front of 15 attorneys. When I left, all but on settled out of court. I would like to to credit for this, however, it came down to documentation and what was in the record. I can not state this point strong enough, but ethics, documentation, and building relationships are key to being a good successful coach. Oldcoach seems to be a great example of this.
sky2k1 Provo, UTJune 2, 2013 6:28 p.m.
Can't we all agree that every group is somehow at fault and life isn't fair?
I've seen players only play because of who their older brothers are (and no, it wasn't over me -- I started at a different position) and they hope the younger brother can be like that.
I've seen parents make big deals and cause problems for the coach simply because their son wasn't playing enough or in a big enough role.
I've also seen idiot kids that don't try hard and feel entitled, and when they don't play, it's somehow not their fault.
In football, I started every game but one my senior year. The Monday I found out I wouldn't start the next week hurt. When I told my mom about it, she wanted to write the coach an email. I immediately said no. I knew that's not how sports worked. I learned a lot that week and ended up being made a starter again the next week. Morale of the story: kids can learn from bad experiences, parents need to calm down, and coaches can change their minds.
Dennis Harwich, MAJune 2, 2013 8:02 a.m.
This article is simply inflammatory and you're off base for publishing it Brad.
Yes there is a problem with parents pushing kids and coaches around. Always has been.
Parents have ruined the psyche of their children, cost coaches jobs and embarrassed themselves for life over sports. What else is new.
Nobody is ever going to be sued because they didn't put little Johnny in the game.
It's probably time for coaches to start suing parents for slander and a myriad of other reasons.
Duckhunter Highland, UTJune 1, 2013 5:49 p.m.
We went through similar things with our oldest son and his high school baseball team. There is no doubt it is frustrating to watch other kids play while yours is not, especially when they strike out, make errors, and when you know the kids playing have outside relationships with coaches and that is a factor in them getting the playing time. But just remember this, it isn't the end of the world, for you or your son.
Coaches are held accountable for results, and while you may disagree with who they play, I can tell you we certainly did, they still need to make decisions for their team and they are the ones that have a job on the line if they don't get good enough results.
It's true your son may not get to play and he may be every bit as good, or even better, than some of the kids that will play. But you need to keep your dignity and your sons. You need to be the better man.
You may have to endure a very tough season but don't do something you'll eventually regret.
Coach P Provo, UTMay 31, 2013 3:58 p.m.
The challenge sometimes as a coach of team sports is that sometimes a talented player can be bad for the team and the parents actually enter into the equation. No coach wants a player that is a cancer on the team. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Loyalty to the team's mission is important. Sometimes a player who has more talent than others has to be cut for the good of the team. But these decisions are hard and often times attempts, as Oldcoach suggested, are made to try to work with the athlete and parents to no avail.
Oldcoach Hurricane, 00May 31, 2013 2:45 p.m.
Sometimes toxic parents produce toxic kids. Let me explain. Sometimes a kid comes along who is a pretty good player, but his parents have put it in his head that he is far better than any other player. He comes into a team with that attitude and starts immediately starts to find fault and complain about who is playing where he should be. It becomes an impossible situation that affects the whole team. I have met with that kind of player and his parents and laid out what I expected of him as a player. The kid usually made some adjustments to his attitude, but more often than not I found it was the parents who could not adjust. In those cases we came to the conclusion that it was better that he not play at all. I made a few enemies, but always made sure all involved knew why the decision was made. The team was always better for not having that player on the team.
Something to think about Ogden, UTMay 31, 2013 11:44 a.m.
Parents are the key to this problem. They try to live their dreams through their kids! I see this everyday! As a coach, working at various levels, I see the damage parents inflict upon their kids. Let coaches be the coach. Parents should focus on being parents. Accept and support their abilities (which translates into the amount of their playing time). Praise them for their success. Teach them from their failures. Love them regardless.
On the other hand, if you teach them to find fault in their coach, find fault in their teammates, blame, blame, blame... they do the same in their life. They'll grow up and find fault in everyone they deal with. They'll blame everyone else for their problems. Make good choices in what you teach your kids!
Gidgie Salt Lake City, UTMay 30, 2013 10:21 p.m.
You don't know how much I agree with you! If you can show by documentation logically and with proof why you have made the decisions you make, I as a parent, will understand and be fine with it. But it's a problem when the boys know they can't challenge for a spot. My son just would go and quietly try harder, but would get no recognition. The "Fave 5" could make any mistake and be given chance after chance, but if anyone ELSE makes a mistake, they are OUT. There was one boy on our team, NOT my son, who made a mistake in a game early in the season and was NEVER given a chance again. He came to practices, he did everything he was asked. He was a fabulous player and had done great all the other years (I filmed all the games, I have the proof) but he hardly got any playing time at all. WHY? Because the coaches didn't like his parents and they blamed it on his one missed catch. I could go on and on with stories like this.
kensutefan Salt Lake City, UTMay 30, 2013 9:44 p.m.
I appreciate your comments and agree with you. My first post stated what a good coach does to be successful. If a coach is ethical, plays his best players, establishes boundaries with player and parents, and documents well, he/she will be successful. I also agree that most coaches are this way. However, in the past two years we have seen several ethical violations that have resulted in coaches being fired. To have a black and white view is not realistic. There's no question that there is sometimes abuse by parents, which is why you set strong boundaries. You cross the line once you accept gifts or money from individual parents. Let me reiterate that I do NOT agree with sue-happy parents. I am on the coaches side! But, coaches need to get those boundaries established by having more communication with parents, not by avoiding them. And by not accepting gifts or money or anything that would make it look like they are showing favoritism.
just-a-fan Bountiful, UTMay 30, 2013 5:46 p.m.
And we really wonder why we lose great coaches?
Oldcoach Hurricane, 00May 30, 2013 2:34 p.m.
Having spent 42 years as a HS coach, I can say with certainty that I never played someone because of whose son he was or who he knew. All of my decisions were based on merit and ability. When parents had questions about why their sons weren't playing, I could explain it logically and with proof. Many times it was "your son misses at least one practice a week" or "your son broke team rules". Many of my decisions were difficult and I always gave players a chance to prove themselves. A lot of this BS about suing coaches comes from parents who want to relive their "glory days", although they probably weren't so glorious after all. Time dulls memory and makes it better than it really was. That is not to say that there are not abuses, but I would say that in my experience they are extremely rare. My own boys had to earn their spots in all the sports they played. The only thing I required of them is that they finish what they started.
Gidgie Salt Lake City, UTMay 30, 2013 1:37 p.m.
CJHR: I feel you don't understand what people(parents) are saying. You say there's misinformation here, but as a mom who just ended 3yrs of football at a SaltLake highschool , your perspective seems arrogant. Coaches might feel personally attacked here, I don't believe it's intentional. If you're a good coach& don't play favorites, you're fine. Don't say it doesn't happen with trite comments about evil/bitter parents/kids. Fact is MANY boys, sit on the sideline watching the same 5boys go in repetitively making the same mistakes. There ARE coaches who lie and play favorites. I agree, "Why would they do that and cause a loosing record?" Question: "How long does that loosing record have to continue before they are replaced?" They boys get one year while the coaches go on. My son's team got shafted because the coaches have no clue that when they continue with the same "read option" the other team defends it well. Their attitude ONLY working with 5players is wrong! NOT EVERY coach does this, but where I live, they do.
kensutefan Salt Lake City, UTMay 29, 2013 10:47 p.m.
Unfortunately the game has changed in high school sport. Large sums of money has to be raised these days to pay for expenses or teams can not compete. Pressure is on coaches to be in the black at the end of a session. High school teams can not rely on bakes sales or care washes. Remember, school districts are not paying for sports. For a team to function, they have to raise $40.000 to 50.000 dollars or more yearly . There is no questions that coaches want to win, but they have to have money to function. Someone asked in my example if it was my son. No. It was what I saw and have documentation of occurring. I want to make it clear, I do not like the direction of sue happy people and I am very supportive of strong ethical coaches. I am just being real.
GD Syracuse, UTMay 29, 2013 9:36 p.m.
In answer to your question JSB. Money. That's why we have intra murals. Flag football is great for those not gifted enough to play football. In my experience coaching, it was pretty easy to pick the top seven or eight. After that the line became blurred. I gave skill tests which included shooting, dribbling, passing, one on one games to ten, etc. Then I had the players rank who they thought were the best to the least. Interesting fact is the players rankings generally matched what the tests showed. They were required to put their names on the paper and seldom placed themselves higher than the ranking and skills tests showed. What the tests didn't show was aggressiveness, passing skills in a competitive situation etc. So scrimmages were held which showed another side of a player. Parents would probably rank them different. I hear a lot of woe is me talk here. The more I observe sports the more I am disappointed in the direction it is headed.
Dr Rush Saint George, UTMay 29, 2013 8:17 p.m.
@hymn, Couldn't disagree with you more. Having been around high school sports with my son and without I saw many instances where the best kid wasn't playing for political reasons, it wasn't a secret to myself and even some of the assistant coaches. I had my son win a starting spot on a football team only to be demoted to second string the week before the season started when a physically larger kid transferred into the school,this kid had never even practiced with the team. I saw another kid given a starting spot on the team after his mother donated a large amount of money to the team, this kid was in the starting lineup in a playoff game even though he had hurt his leg and could barely walk, I could cite many many more instances, it's just a fact that this goes on, how much of it depends on the integrity and competence of the head coach.
Coach P Provo, UTMay 29, 2013 8:07 p.m.
I've coached for three decades. I want to build character in my athletes. I want them to be good citizens and good students first and foremost. I also do want to win games. I prefer not to coach with parents if all possible because of the things noted in the posts above. I want to play the best players because I will be evaluated on whether the team wins games. Most coaches I've noticed want to win games. Have I ever made a mistake in choosing to play this player over another? Yes, but it was a honest mistake in judgment of their talent and work ethic. It wasn't because of money or favortism. If coaches do this, they won't win too many games and hence job security is threatened. High school sports are much more likely to have better fairness in club sports where more often the case the team is led by a parent. In high school, the coach is likely to be a teacher who has no familial tie to any player and thus less likely to favor players for these reasons.
CJHR Springville, UTMay 29, 2013 8:02 p.m.
Let me guess, the example you pose was you or your child. How many coaches do you personally know who would give up being better/winning more to appease a parent or strengthen their relationship with an inferior player? Even in the rare case that it happens, a single instance does not a pattern make. Don't taint all coaches with the story of an outlier.
kensutefan Salt Lake City, UTMay 29, 2013 6:49 p.m.
Hymn to the silent, I have to respectfully disagree with your comment. I have personally witness this happening at a high school. When a coach has to raise money and it comes from a parent who donates, it creates a dual relationship, an ethical violation in my opinion. The coach has put him/herself in a situation, whether implied or not, that their child will play. Coaches should never be the ones raising funds but should be left to the boosters, which involve several parents and community members, who volunteer their time. The problem comes when statistics can document who is the better player, who comes to practice, and puts in the most effort. When a favored player starts over a more qualified player, The teams members know and it effects the moral of the team. This is where coaches get into trouble.
RU Serious Washington, UTMay 29, 2013 5:02 p.m.
When a child wants a new pair of shoes, the parent buys them. Instant joy, approval, and satisfaction. When they want to go to a movie, $20.00 whether or not the money is earned. When the child wants a better grade, the parent is immediately after the teacher. Sports are the last venue where the child gets what is deserved and the parent (in the majority of cases) cannot give his or her child instant gratification. It is earned. What coach does not want to win? Which coach does not play the best combination of players to achieve success? I'm sorry, but a lot of whining on this blog. Have you ever had a parent ask you if their child is not better than the child playing in front of theirs? Loaded question, but even if you know the truth, you will find a way to appease the person posing the question. Their are instances where the has been inappropriate behavior I'm sure.
patriot Cedar Hills, UTMay 29, 2013 4:11 p.m.
we won't have to worry soon ...at least for high school and below...since Barack and Michelle will mandate 'fairness' in athletics - everyone gets equal playing time and the object is not to win but make kids feel good. Think this is absurd? Better think again. Remember - 'fairness' is the word of the day in liberal land.
CJHR Springville, UTMay 29, 2013 3:50 p.m.
This has become a comment board filled with absolute misinformation. As a high school coach (assistant and head), I can tell you that I have never even seen an athlete get playing time based on who he knows. In some cases an athlete works hard and then gets to know the coaches very well...the order of this process should be noticed. If you or you're kid does not play, then they are not the better player. That is it. In rare cases, there are two athletes who are very similar and a coach has to make a judgement call...this is where parents use the "politics" card. If you or your son are in this situation, take a look in the mirror and realize that you have not set yourself apart enough to deserve the outright starting spot. It is tough, but thus is life. Get better or get bitter, your choice. It sounds like the latter has been the default of too many.
hymn to the silent Holladay, UTMay 29, 2013 2:53 p.m.
Funny to hear so much about the "politics" involved in sports for kids. Yes it does exist, but parents need to stop using the P word when their kid just doesn't measure up. I can't think of any kids who played because their parents were big donors, or friends with the coach, or related to a school official. But I can think of a whole lot of parents who use that for an excuse when their kids don't play...The kids that do play are almost always the ones that work hard, and have parents that practice with them rather than complain about how "political" the system is. Teach your kids to accept what comes and make the best of it instead of trying to make all their dreams come true.
UU32 Bountiful, UTMay 29, 2013 2:16 p.m.
Between these kind of lawsuits, concussions and the accompanying litigation, lack of funds and other issues - high school sports is headed to the European model of club teams.
JSB Sugar City, IDMay 29, 2013 2:03 p.m.
If sports is such a great character-building experience, then why not make it available to any student who wants to participate? Instead it is limited to the fortunate few who happen to have the right connections or have the unique physical gifts. But why should those who are small or not athletically gifted be prevented from participation? In junior high we had inter-murals in which we all participated and we had a great time. Then in high school only a select "elite" got to have this important character-building experience. If taxes pay for the sports programs, then everyone who wants to should be allowed to play. The present system is arbitrary and unfair. If there are 200 students capable of taking calculus, should only the top 50 students be allowed to take the class? If there are 200 students that want to play football and are willing to try hard and practice, why are only the top 40 or 50 students allowed to participate?
get'er done Wx, UTMay 29, 2013 1:26 p.m.
My take. If we hire the best coaches most problems are minimized. I'm not saying hiring teachers is the answer, I don't believe it is, hire the best coaches possible, whether they teach or not. Much of the problem is who the Admin and the AD's hire, their buddies, their co-worker, whether they are qualified or not, if they hire bad ones, they deserve the heat. Our young ladies still get the shaft; title 9 took care of the money but not the fairness. Be honest, no lip service, hire the best. If you'd like to know if your school hires the best coach for both the girls and boys program ask the Admin to rotate the boys/girls coaches every few years, not the entire staff (assistants pitching, hitting coaches) but trade the baseball/softball and the boys/girls basketball head coaches, If the boys program gets a crappy coach, I promise no lip service in the world will save him, but they give this same coach to the girls program. Hire good coaches and it's a win-win, hire a bad one and you deserve to be sued.
GatoRat Pleasant Grove, UTMay 29, 2013 12:58 p.m.
The first step is to separate sports and school at all levels. A recent NCAA report found that only a small number of universities made money on their football program, let alone all sports combined. In reality, sports are a huge money drain on schools which benefit only a small minority of students (and even does most of them no favors; most would still go to school and aren't going to get scholarships.)
tlar22 St.George, UTMay 29, 2013 11:54 a.m.
@ JohnnyClutch
I completely understand your frustration. I am from the southern utah area, and was a 3 sport athlete in high school. I was a good enough athlete to make all the teams, but the coaches wouldnt give me the time of day in the majority of those sports. In one instance, a move in made the team, the coach started him over me without ever really seeing him play, and after 3 games he was benched and I started once again. coach never said a word to me or told me he was sorry. In another sport I was a starter, and a few days before our first game, an assistant coach took me out of the starting line up for his own son, so who had a failure of a season. I still got a good amount of playing time, but nonetheless I didnt get what was rightfully mine. I hope your son can catch a break his senior year. But, I also have learned personally that life is more than sports. Doesnt mean that its not fair, but in 5 years it will hardly even matter.
klink Provo, UTMay 29, 2013 11:50 a.m.
re: JSB "You prove my point. Why spend 3000 hours on a game? Your son probably would be better off if he had spent the time studying. Not criticizing you or your son but, in the long run, sports is a waste of time and money."
I completely disagree!! he didnt say his son spent 3000 hours on a 'game'. He said his son spent 3000 hours "actively participating in a sport". There's a huge difference. 3000 hours on a game is a waste. 3000 hours developing physical skills, mental strength, social skills, and learning to deal with winning and losing, is, and should be, a HUGE part of a childs development. Certainly studying is important as well... However, saying his son, or any kid, would be better off studying more is simply not true.
JohnnyClutch Pleasant Grove, UTMay 29, 2013 11:12 a.m.
I couldn't disagree with you more. My son going into his senior year has a 3.91 GPA and has learned extremely valuable lessons from his participation in baseball, the least of which is certainly not self-esteem.
There's no farm to work on, nor company to work for, as he enters manhood. He's lifted weights, learned to work hard, is extremely respectful, and we've spent thousands of hours together doing something that totally bridges the generation gap.
Even if he doesn't play an inning his senior year, it was time well spent.
3000 hours is a year and a half on the job, and I will not sit back and watch Daddy coach steal the fruit of playing time from him arbitrarily.
If that makes me a "problem parent", fine.
JSB Sugar City, IDMay 29, 2013 10:08 a.m.
re. JohnnyClutch: You prove my point. Why spend 3000 hours on a game? Your son probably would be better off if he had spent the time studying. Not criticizing you or your son but, in the long run, sports is a waste of time and money.
JohnnyClutch Pleasant Grove, UTMay 29, 2013 9:26 a.m.
What about when my son spends over 3000 hours of his life in active participation in his sport and is, as a coach of the sport myself, CLEARLY the better player in all measurable (and intangible) aspects of the game, the harder worker, the better student, the better athlete, is an upperclassman to alternatives, and doesn't play a LICK because the coach's son and those of his assistants play every error-filled, strike out laden inning?
Do we do nothing?
You tell me?
JSB Sugar City, IDMay 29, 2013 9:20 a.m.
When I was in HS, the basketball coach assured me that he'd put me on the team but then he, without any justification, changed his mind. I didn't fight it. I just concluded that the coach was a contemptible liar and couldn't be trusted. I've learned since then that he was more the rule than the exception. There's a lot of politics in sports. Kids have been put on teams because their father was a friend of the coach or he was the son of a school board member, etc. It isn't just a matter of who is the best at the sport. Like so many other things in life, it's not how good you are but who you know. Athletics from junior high to the pros just exposes how much cheating goes on in the name of good sportsmanship. Our society would be a lot better off if taxpayers were not forced to pay for this corrupt system through school sports.
klink Provo, UTMay 29, 2013 9:09 a.m.
And this is why I love the sport of Wrestling!! There is almost always a directing relationship between Effort and Results; Politics and money play take a back seat.
As for this article, I think anyone who has coached at the high school, or even Jr. high, level can attest that the amount of 'politics' being played among the parents and school officials is Ridiculous! I cringed when I read the headlines of this story, but definitely understand why this is happening. And unfortunately, the ones who suffer the most are the athletes and the coaches. If the coach doesnt 'Win', he loses his job. If he plays the better athlete, wins, but upsets the 'Big donor' parents, he loses his job. And, the better athlete ends up sitting, which in turn takes away his/her college and scholarship opportunities, which in turn keeps the truly better athlete from going on to do great things... and the problem goes on and on because of politics and money.
So, I hate that legal action is being taken, but maybe thats what needs to happen to help remove 'politics' in sports...
Herr Jones Kansas City, MOMay 29, 2013 9:05 a.m.
How long would HS programs exists if they followed youth sports rules? no cuts, minimum # of plays or time on the field, points don't matter, snacks at the end of the game, participation trophy at the end of the season....
Sometimes I think the European model works better. School is for learning, education and knowledge. Sports clubs (not tied to the school) are for those that want to play and compete.
I understand educators use athletics to "motivate" students to achieve average work. There are some who attend enough classes and do enough homework to barely maintain their athletic eligibility, with the belief that their athletic skills and "passing" grades will get them far in HS, or even into college.
Do away with HS sports, save the districts and tax payers tons of money, no fields and stadiums to maintain.
Manny Saint George, UTMay 29, 2013 8:19 a.m.
By the time kids reach high school age, many parents are just frazzled and on edge from all the years and money invested in their athletic phenom. I watched this unfold as my son played baseball from 10 yrs old to a Senior in HS. From 10 yrs to about 15-16 yr old, some parents have spent and enormous amount of money on academies, club ball, personal training and other things to mold their child into a superstar. Sometimes that works, many times it doesn't. We did not spend anywhere near what other folks spent during this time, but my son had fun playing, had an outstanding HS experience and played college ball. I watched other parents during this time as their child quit playing, worked through HS or found other interests. A few were cut from playing altogether. Some of the parents had a tough time with this and accepting that their plan did not work out. You could see the stress from this on their faces as their kids friends kept playing. Many hard feelings and comments towards the school, coaches and others came from this. But sueing the school over this situation is a little overboard.
techpubs Sioux City, IAMay 29, 2013 6:25 a.m.
Having been on both sides of the equation I have some perspective. However, there isn't enough detail here to define this case.
As a coach I wonder what keeps him from showing up for practice and encouraging trhe rest of his teammates. And then it's a question of was he really better than the upperclassmen or even maybe some new transfers into the school? Did someone else improve over the summer?
As a parent you question if their is favoritism?
One of the lessons of sports is that life isn't always fair and the best talent doesn't always succeed so we have to learn to deal with inequiries and move on with our life.
eagle Provo, UTMay 28, 2013 10:12 p.m.
When I saw the headline, my first impression was right on! Then as you read the actual story or the cases involved it doesn't seem so black and white. That's all I'm saying. Are parents problematic in youth and high school athletics? Yes, without a doubt. But I think these two cases might not show that problem exactly. I'm not sure they have a legal case per se, but there is enough there if you read the story to be concerned that the school and coaches in question could have handled things differently.
kensutefan Salt Lake City, UTMay 28, 2013 8:45 p.m.
It seems to me a good coach would not have to worry about this as there would be plenty of evidence to disprove any legal action. I believe a coach of any sport has an obligation to play their best players. The problem comes from politics: when parents "donate" a large sum of money, give gifts, show favoritism, to the school or coach expecting their child to play (implied or not). This does happen in the state of Utah and several coaches have been fired for ethical violations. To me a good coach sets the right boundaries with parents and students at the start of the season and does not cross those boundaries. If there is a dispute, a good coach will meet with the parents and hear their concerns. He may show film and other documentation to explain their position. A good coach motivates the players, even the players on the practice squad, to perform their best and make them feel a valuable part of the team. A good coach builds relationships with players and parents and will not avoid them. A sign of a good coach is when the players and parents all respect and love the coach.
lvnthedrm South Jordan, UTMay 28, 2013 7:27 p.m.
Having run basketball leagues for many years it is sad but true that PARENTS are destroying sports for youth. If a kid is on a team it is apparently his right to play? Sports is being destroy quickly by parents trying to live their failed dreams through their kids and it's life or death for them. Sad sad reality.
eagle Provo, UTMay 28, 2013 7:14 p.m.
Totally against suing obviously on these matters but it sounds like in each case there might be some concerns on how things were handled. One minute on the team, the next you're not when some athletes join the team. That isn't too good. I've never heard anyone ever getting kicked off the track and field team, even when members don't show up to practice. Most coaches are pretty lenient because many times track athletes might be doing other sports. It sounds like a personality conflict that couldn't get worked out, rather than the athlete in question didn't have any abilities. Once again I'm not sure these are "legal" issues per se but to be honest after reading the story, I could see how parents might be upset and feel that their sons weren't treated fairly. I could honestly say this isn't a shining moment for athletes or coaching.


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This is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 10/086,662, filed Feb. 28, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,881,178. which is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 09/672,197, filed Sep. 28, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,468,185. which is a continuation of Ser. No. 09/019,352, filed on Feb. 5, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,155,958. which is a continuation of Ser. No. 08/736,976, filed on Oct. 25,1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,722,916, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/391,438, filed on Feb. 21,1995, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 07/969,765, filed on Oct. 30, 1992, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,423,728.
Having a stationary exercise bicycle capable of simulating mountain bike riding is valuable.
This invention relates to a stationary exercise bicycle which is sturdy and comfortable for use during extended periods of pedaling while standing or sitting or a combination thereof and thus capable of meeting the needs of the more demanding rider.
In recent years, the popularity of the stationary exercise bicycle has increased dramatically together with the fitness craze. Stationary exercise bicycles are conventionally made with straight, brazed round tubing. A problem associated with using the round tubing in these bicycles is their propensity for fragility. They easily snap under increased stress, for example, during periods when the rider is pedaling in a standing position or in an alternating standing and sitting pedaling position. Also, the bicycle structure does not provide for the best flexibility according to the preferences of the rider.
There is a need to provide a stationary exercise bicycle which is more durable and overcomes the problems of the prior art.
The invented stationary exercise bicycle seeks to avoid the disadvantages associated with conventional stationary exercise bicycles.
According to the invention, the stationary exercise bicycle comprises a stable frame. Additionally, the frame comprises a front socket and a rear socket, and front and rear ground support elements. Also provided is a pedal mechanism on said frame.
Also, the bicycle comprises a detachable seat socket. A seat is mounted on a seat socket at a level above the pedal mechanism. The seat is mounted for movement fore and aft relative to the seat socket and upwardly and downwardly relative to the pedal mechanism.
Additionally, the stationary exercise bicycle comprises a handlebar mounted in the front socket. The handlebar includes at least two different handle means. One handle means includes spaced apart and outwardly directed elements. The second handle means includes an element inwardly located relative to the first handle means. The handlebar is adjustable in the front socket.
Further, in one preferred form, the frame comprises at least multiple upstanding posts. The posts are inter-engaging to form at least one triangulated or V-shaped structure between the ground support elements and one of the sockets.
Additionally, at least part of the front socket, rear socket, or seat socket are formed with a hollow member having a cross-section which is non-cylindrical.
The pedal mechanism may include a cog operative with an endless chain having slots for engagement with the cog. A ring guard is provided and protective of at least the interaction of the teeth of the cog with the endless chain. The ring guard is located internally of the perimeter defined by the endless chain.
The invented stationary exercise bicycle is strong and comfortable for the rider. The adjustability of the bicycle facilitates comfortable riding of the bicycle in multiple positions, for example, sitting, standing and different gripping positions. Moreover, it is stress-resistant so that it can be used by the rider in a standing position or in an alternating standing and sitting pedaling position for extended periods. Riders of this bicycle can simulate the aerobic effect of mountain bike racing.
According to another aspect of the invention, a method of exercising on the stationary exercise bicycle comprises adjusting the height and the fore and aft position of the seat and optionally also adjusting the height of the handlebars to facilitate riding the stationary exercise bicycle in multiple positions and then riding the bicycle in multiple positions to simulate different bicycle riding conditions.
Additionally, the invented stationary exercise bicycle is mobile and the parts, easily replaceable. Unlike conventional stationary exercise bicycles, the present invention utilizes regular bicycle components. The user can replace certain parts from conventional bicycle shops and thus service the present invention with conventional bicycle componentry. Further, unlike prior art stationary exercise bicycles, the present invention has four basic parts which are detachable and can be placed in a portable transport carrier for mobility.
The invention is now further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
A stationary exercise bicycle comprises a frame 1 (
This stationary exercise bicycle further comprises a handlebar 8 mounted in the front socket 4. The handlebar 8 includes at least two different handle means 9 and 10. One handle means includes spaced apart and outwardly directed elements 9. The second handle means includes an element inwardly located 10 relative to the first handle means.
The outwardly directed handle means 9 have forwardly extending prongs 9A and 9B (
The inner handle means 10 is at least part of a closed ring. The ring is located between the outer handle prongs. Further, the ring is connected to a lateral bar 11 of the handlebar 8.
The closed ring may be a semi-circle. The axis for the semi-circle is located substantially about midway through the lateral bar 11 of the handlebar 8.
The handlebars have been designed with the user's handlebar position needs in mind. Because of the need for the different hand positions during the ride, the ring allows for different hand positions, movements, quick transition from sitting to standing, and standing back to sitting. It also allows, without the use of an attached arm pad, the ability to lie the forearm on the ring portion of the handlebar and simulate a real training cycling position.
The handlebar 8 may be connected to the frame 1 by the front socket 4. A handlebar pop pin 22 permits adjustment of the handlebar 8 according to the requirements of the rider.
Applicant contemplates that alternative handlebars may be connected to the frame 1 or 24 in accordance with the rider's needs.
The frame 1 (
The frame 1 includes at least two triangulated structures 7 and 14 between the sockets 4, 5, and 12. The two triangulated structures 7 and 14 have at least one common upstanding post 13 forming at least one wall of the triangulated structures 7 and 14. One of the triangulated structures 7 and 14 includes an arm or cross-element 6A intended to mount the pedal mechanism 6.
The upstanding posts 13 form part of the triangulated structure 7 and 14. Moreover, the upstanding posts 13 are all located at a non-horizontal, non-vertical axis.
The triangulated structures 7 and 14 include the rear triangle 14A which includes an inverted V-shaped section and which functions to stabilize the frame 1; the bottom bracket triangle 14B which includes an upstanding V-shaped section and which functions to stabilize the frame 1 so a rider can pedal standing; the front triangle-like structure 7 which functions to permit total range of motion; and a front fork triangle 18.
The rear triangle 14A is important as a stabilizing block. Unlike conventional stationary exercise bicycles, the small base of this triangle gives the bike its total rigidity in the rear.
The bottom bracket triangle 14B gives the central part of the stationary exercise bicycle its rigidity and form for standing. Further, arm or cross-element 6A allows for conventional pedal mechanisms (i.e., crankarm and crankset) be used with a conventional clipless pedal or a regular bicycle pedal and toe clip.
The front triangle-like structure 7 is wide enough to house a flywheel (
The flywheel is connected to the frame 1 or 24 by the front fork triangle 18.
Further, at least part of the front socket 4, rear socket 5, or seat socket 12 are formed with a hollow member having a cross section being non-cylindrical. The sockets described herein permit a matingly shaped connecting member (such as the handlebar 8, the adjustable and detachable seat 20) the connecting member being arrestable by a pop pin 19, 21, 22.
The hollow member may have a polygonal cross section (preferably quadratic). For example, in the illustrated example, the polygonal cross section is substantially square.
The seat is adjustable for height and connected to the seat socket 12. The seat post pop pin 19 permits height adjustment of the seat. The fore and aft saddle pop pin 21 permits adjustment of the seat 20 by sliding fore and aft in the seat socket 12.
Because of the adjustability of the seat and the handlebar, a rider theoretically may be as tall as 15 feet and weigh up to 900 pounds. The handlebar and seat adjustability provides for a versatile bicycle which can be used by persons of many different physiques, from small, light and short to large, tall and heavy.
Referring now to
It would be desirable to provide attachments to the present invention. For example, a water bottle may be attached directly to the present invention or indirectly by means of a velcro device or any carrier means for attaching the water bottle to the stationary exercise bicycle.
Additionally, an ergometer may be attached to the present invention. Also, a computer controlled energy measuring and indicating device may be attached to the present invention.
The stationary exercise bicycle may comprise a dual chain tension device which is adjustable while the rider is in motion. Moreover, the stationary exercise bicycle may comprise a cable resistance braking system which permits the rider to adjust the resistance of the flywheel. A resistance plate 23 may support a cable to the flywheel.
The length and width of the stationary exercise bicycle is appropriate for standing and sitting while pedaling. Additionally, the width is appropriate for pedaling while sitting and for stabilization when the rider pedals while standing and rocking the body from side to side.
In a preferred form, the triangulated structures 14A, 14B, 7 stabilize the stationary exercise bicycle. These triangulated structures form the "integrity" structure of the stationary exercise bicycle.
The symmetry of this machine is very basic. The genius in the present invention is in its simplicity. The present invention simulates road conditions exactly as if the rider is pedaling a conventional, non-stationary bicycle.
Applicant contemplates many other examples of the present invention each differing by detail only. For example, there are many variations of the sockets described herein. The sockets described herein may not only permit a matingly shaped connecting member to fit inside (such as the handlebar 8, the adjustable and detachable seat 20), the connecting member being arrestable by a pop pin 19, 21, or 22. In fact, the matingly shaped connecting member may be a hollow into which the socket fits, e.g., the rear, front, or seat socket.
Additionally, the handlebar 8 may include at least two different handle means. One handle means includes spaced apart and outwardly directed elements 9. The second handle means may include an element (e.g., a closed ring) outwardly located relative to the first handle means.
Further, in one form, the frame may have a plurality of segments. Instead of a single unit, the frame may collapse into several units which permits even greater mobility of the stationary exercise bicycle for transport. Each unit of the frame may be re-assembled using bolts or any other type of well known connecting means.
The above description and drawings are only illustrative. They are not intended to limit in any way the invention as set out in the claims which follow.
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Keep your pleasure a sexy secret with the Nalone bullet vibrator. Seriously powerful vibrations are contained in this tiny 1.5 inch metal vibrator - a simple twist of its top unleashes them through its 100% waterproof casing.
Petite, super-quiet and super-powerful, this discreet sex toy can also be worn as a pendant for impromptu pleasure and play.
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Reviewed: 27 October 2013 by Miss-Nomer, a Bisexual Going Steady Female
I've mostly sworn off battery operated vibes in favour of rechargeables, but this one was just so dinky and wee I couldn't resist! Most vibes this tiny are attached to unwieldy controllers, which always struck me as kind of defeating the purpose. Plus, it's from a new, rather interesting looking company (who happen to do lots of lovely rechargeable vibes), and seemed liked a decent way of checking build quality from them.
First Impressions:
The box is a little larger than a pack of cards, and is pink and black, a fairly clichéd colour combination for the contents, but it's done in a simple way that doesn't look cheap or dated.
When you open the box, you realise it's only that size to fit the 'manual' (a single sheet of paper with some details) and the warranty card. You could easily fit the vibe and the spare batteries into something the size of a lipstick tube with room to spare. It is, without a doubt, the tiniest vibrator I've ever seen. I knew it was going to be small, but seeing it in person, nestled in a mostly empty plastic tray, is something else. At only 1.5" total length, including the little switch at the top, it's around the size of an N battery (the ones that power RO-80 Bullets). Despite it's diminutive size, it has a reassuring weight to it, thanks to the metal casing.
I like that the brand name and logo are engraved into the side, rather than painted on or left off completely. Everything about it feels quite solid and built to last. Looks-wise, it makes me think of something you'd find in a mechanic's workbox, or maybe a miniature replica of some kind of naval weaponry (it just has that look of exploding on impact). It definitely doesn't scream vibrator, and is so small you could hide it in even the tiniest of clutch purses. Alternatively, you can easily wear it around your neck using the supplied cord and it'll hide under your clothes (or dangle there for everyone to see and ponder upon, for the braver amongst us). I can't help but notice that it's also incredibly unintimidating to behold, so could be a great choice to introduce a nervous other half to toys.
To remove or replace the batteries, you simply twist off the top black section and pop them out. Absolutely everything comes apart, which as a nerd, I love -- as a bit of a clutz, not so much. It's very cool opening it up and sliding the teeny motor out for a closer inspection (it's 15mm x 6mm, for those curious), and even cooler learning that, when open, if you hold it the right way, it vibrates away happily, using you to close the circuit (even with only one battery). It's less cool when the little black bit hidden in the top comes flying out when you go to put it back together and you're left scrabbling around trying to find it in your bedsheets or under the bed (and when you finally do find it trying desperately to get it to fit back in properly so it'll actually function again). I'd recommend opening it switch side down and being delicate with it.
It's quite fiddly to turn on - I find it's easiest to hold the switch and turn the vibe, or use the string to turn the little knob. I'm not entirely sure why it couldn't have been a click-push type button, it would have been so much simpler. I found the strength quite surprising after reading the first review; it's strong enough to make my hand go a bit tingly after just a few moments. It is very quiet, although can sometimes rattle slightly adding a fair bit of volume (still nothing anyone outside of your room will hear, though). The advertised 30minutes of battery power is a little disappointing, and makes me glad it comes with a spare set of batteries (especially as LR41s aren't the easiest to come by). I've not been timing my usage, but it's still going strong on the first set after I've had a good mess around with it, so I think 30mins might be a conservative estimate.
Despite its size, it's not the easiest thing to get any kind of pinpoint precision with. It's partly the rounded shape and partly that as soon as you introduce it to a slippery zone, it will likely jump out of your fingers any opportunity it gets (no matter how well you wrap that cord round your hand), and occasionally twist around in such a way it pulls the string to turn it off.
As for orgasms, well... Once you manage to get it under control, it does get the job done, although they're not very satisfying. It's the higher pitched vibrations, they just don't do it for me. Whilst this manages to be deeper than one would expect at its size, it's still just a little too fizzy for my tastes (I *definitely* favour very deep vibes, however, so this might be less of a deal breaker for some). Honestly, I usually find myself reaching for something else over this. However, it is quite nice as a foreplay toy; it's very pleasant on various erogenous zones. It being so small is certainly an advantage for this, it means (for example) that it can nestle happily in the palm, buzzing away at nipples whilst the hand caresses and squeezes the breast.
Since it is so small, and completely waterproof, it does allow for some more creative uses than a lot of vibes. It's easily slipped inside the gusset of various styles of knickers (I find it works best in g-strings, the open fronted gussets on some of those make a brilliant little pocket), which makes for great grinding fun, and it's almost certainly quiet enough that you could probably nip to the shops or slip it on at a date and have no one the wiser (unless you want to let them in on the secret, of course). The possibility of using it to turn other things into vibes keeps running through my mind -- I imagine it'd work great squashed into a banana or a cucumber for those who like a bit of food play, or perhaps pushed into a sponge or massage bar for pampering caresses. I also keep wondering if it could maybe be used to create an ice vibe or if the cold and pressure would kill it (probably not worth the risk, but it does intrigue me).
Now, in regards to cleaning and hygiene, I'm not a great fan of anything involving string becoming friends with my lady parts. I'm quite a mysophobe, and the thought of various bacteria creeping into something and clinging on then getting to repeatedly party in my pants quite frankly squicks me out. However, much to my chagrin, if you try to use this little guy in the usual hold-against-clit fashion without the cord to corral it, you'll most likely lose it at a very inopportune time. So, that's a bit of a bummer. As for the rest of it, cleaning is a breeze, as it's completely submersible, non-porous, and doesn't really have any nooks and crannies for anything to linger in.
It's difficult to say how much I like this. It's not what I expected, I'll say that much. For me, bullets are generally a quick, simple tool for clitoral stimulation, and due to a couple of personal issues (hygiene concerns, high pitched vibrations, awkwardness of hold) the Nalone Mini just isn't that for me. However, it can be great fun if you think outside the box and get a bit more creative, and, to be honest, I just can't bring myself to dislike something this adorable and tiny -- I think for the amount of space it takes up, it gives a lot of fun and possibilities. Yes, it's a disappointing clit vibe, but as a minute bedroom buddy, it's a very cute, welcome addition to the toy box.
- Pros
- It's cute, versatile, and well made.
- Cons
- High pitched vibrations, difficult to control, not a fan of cord in sex toys.
- Bottom line
- Not great as a clit vibe, but quite a lot of fun for foreplay.
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It may be small but
Reviewed: 14 October 2013 by Cheeky Chica, a Straight Going Steady Female
I was lucky enough to receive the Nalone Powerful Mini Bullet Vibrator as a tester. It was beautifully packaged in the usual brown box, with a Lovehoney box inside. On opening, found the little black and pink box that the vibrator comes in, nestled in amongst the tissue paper.
Opened the box to find the smallest vibrator that I've come across. It already had 2 batteries inserted and you get another 2 spare. Easy to follow instructions are also included. The cord unfortunately fell out and I found it too fiddly to try and attach it again, so has got lost. The vibrator I keep in my bedside drawer, being so small I could easily misplace it.
It is easy to turn on and off, where the cord attached is the on/off switch, you just twist it round. It only has one speed, but I found that reasonably powerful and also very quiet. I did like the cool feel of the metal.
Have used it one my own mostly and with my boyfriend and it did bring me to orgasm, but it did take a little while to get there. It is a little bit fiddly to hold being so small but I certainly enjoyed using it and will use it again.
- Pros
- It's quiet, cool to touch, compact and feels nice.
- Cons
- Couldn't get the cord attached to the on/off switch and have lost it.
- Bottom line
- More of a novelty product.
- Was this review helpful to you? Yes
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Reviewed: 25 September 2013 by Cornish89, a Straight Engaged Female
I received this mini bullet vibrator as a gift and couldn't wait to try it out after lusting over the Nalone range ever since it was added to Lovehoney.
Taking it out of the cute box (which is pretty much essential for storing this), the first thing I noticed was really just how small this thing is! I know it tells you it's 1.75 inches and everybody thinks they can guesstimate how big that is but seriously; get a ruler out and take a look!
It's a bit fiddly to turn on. You have to twist the loop the attached string goes through.
I thought I'd have a solo go with this first to check it out, considering its size the vibrations are pretty impressive, however if you're really into strong vibrations then this isn't going to cut it for you. This toy got me really turned on really quickly, however it just seemed to get me close to orgasm and then that was it, it couldn't quite push me over the edge which was such a shame as its super small size and almost inaudible vibrations meant it would have been so discreet to take out in a bag etc.
Not wanting to give up on Nalone though, I gave it another go with my partner during sex. As its so tiny it was really easy to hold on my clitoris without it or my hand getting in the way and I orgasmed much quicker than I would have without it. It is quite tricky to keep hold of when wet though!
I would recommend this to use on your clitoris during sex but unfortunately it didn't cut it for me on its own.
- Pros
- Great to use during sex
- Cons
- Not powerful enough for me to orgasm from it alone
- Bottom line
- Ideal for clitoral stimulation during sex
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Help with a boy name - all feedback welcome!
My hubby and I are having such conundrum over our boy name. We have two girls: Ella and Cate... and we were pretty certain of these early on. I'm due in 6 weeks and my husband is pretty set on Henry. I adore that name but am not set on it and see that it is already very popular. Here are some ideas - please let me know if any resonate or if you have new names to add to the list. Last name is Holohan and I love the middle name Elijah... but that can change depending on the first:
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My favorite from your list is Saul, I think it fits with your other children's names nicely.Always changing...Alberta . Hester . Sigrid . Frida . Edwina . Margery . NoelleFergus . Edgar . Gregor . Reuben . Angus . Lucius
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I actually like Henry the best from your list. I also like Emmett, Isaac, and Levi.
Stellan, Wyatt, Kiefer and Murray are ok. They are not something I would personally use but I wouldn't mind seeing them on someone else's child.
Im not liking Dean or Saul but I have seen Dean being used quit a bit on the boards. My cousin is using Dean as a MN for her son who will be born in a couple of months.
My List:
GIRLS: Alda, Aldina, Bernice, Carolina, Elaine, Esmeralda, Glenora, Harley, Lillian
BOYS: Alden, Euan, Glenwell, Harley, Walt, Wells
May 24th, 2013 09:32 AM #7
May 24th, 2013 09:33 AM #9Senior Member
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