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If you've read my blog or watched my videos you know I haven't been "country" for very long. I'm still learning as I go, but I find it interesting some of the things I used to think. I'm reminded of some of these things as I talk to friends who still live in the city.
This makes me want to highlight some of the misconceptions that city folk have about chickens. I've had a few good laughs about some of this.
1. "Dude, those eggs are green! Are they ok to eat?"It's a true story. I gave a dozen eggs to a very good friend. He was happy to have them since he and his family are trying to eat more local and fresh. He didn't open the carton until I had left. He called me up exclaiming that he thought I had given him spoiled eggs. I had to explain to him that certain breeds lay different colored eggs ranging from blues, greens, pinks, and all shades of white and brown. ... And yes, they all taste great. The color does not affect how edible they are.
|Daddykirbs Blog: Top 10 Things City Folk Don't Know About Chickens!
2. "How can you be getting eggs without a rooster?"I actually used to think this too. Several people have asked us this question. The hens do not need a rooster to lay eggs. Their body will produce eggs without a male. Those eggs will be infertile so there is no possibility of hatching chicks. Some people will claim that the eggs taste different when fertile, but I have not noticed a difference.
|Daddykirbs Blog: Top 10 Things City Folk Don't Know About Chickens!
3. "Do chickens... You know, have sex?"Some people believe that chickens are like fish where the hen lays a pile of eggs and the roosters come along and "spray" them or something. Well, my hens probably wish this were true... But no. Yes the rooster does actively "mount" his hens. He can be very aggressive about it, which is why I only have one rooster at a time with my flock of 15 to 20 hens. Those poor girls need a break.
4. "Why are those eggs so small? Can you eat those?"This is kinda like the question about color. Yes the small eggs are fine to eat. The size of the egg depends on the breed of the chicken. We have a flock do Silkies that lay wonderful small eggs. Even the larger layers will lay small eggs when they are young and just starting to lay, but it doesn't take long for them to start producing larger eggs. I prefer the Silkie eggs for my egg sandwiches in the mornings because one egg is just the right amount of egg one bread. I don't like my egg sandwiches too thick.
5. "Do they lay an egg every day?"Nope. Most chickens do not lay an egg every single day. Some, however, come close. Things that can cause a decrease in production are; shorter daylight hours, old age, poor diet, broodiness (when the hen won't come off the nest because they wanna be a mommy), molting (shedding) of feathers.
6. "You let them free range? Won't they fly away?"Yes I do let them free range. This helps them have a more diverse and natural diet. No, they don't fly away. Chickens can fly short distances, but typically stay on he ground. They use their limited ability to fly mostly to get up to he roost at night or to escape predators. Chickens also like to stay close to their coops. Ours usually stay within a two acre range of their coop. The Silkies stay even closer.
7. "Does the egg and poop come out of the same hole?"This one is pretty funny to me... yeah, because I had no idea until I turned a hen over and inspected for myself. Yes, the egg and poop share an exit hole. Luckily for all of us that's really all they share. Inside this beautifully designed creature their are two sets of plumbing. One "pipe" for the eggs and one for the poop. The tract that delivers the eggs and the intestinal tract are kept separate in the process of laying the egg. It's kinda like two rooms that share one door. When the door is open for one it's closed for the other.
8. "How do you get them back in the coop at night?"I can't help but chuckle when I tell this story. We went on a short vacation and had a friend come over to secure the chickens in the evening. This friend had no idea how the chickens manage themselves. She told us that she spent hours "rounding up" the chickens. She herded them with her body, tried singing to them, tried convincing them with food.... HaHaHa. We felt so bad that we didn't explain with enough detail that the chickens will do this by themselves. Yes, the chickens go back to the coop on their own. This usually happens right around dusk. If you just give them a little time and space this job is as simple as just shutting the door behind them. But... don't forget! You want your girls to be safe at night from predators that would love an open door.
9. "Wow, I heard that rooster crow. I thought they only did that at sunrise."Roosters are NOT reliable alarm clocks. Well, at least none that we've had ever are. They sometimes crow in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. I'm talking, like, 2 am kinda dark. They also will be happy to crow all day long in the bright sunlight. I'm sure I could look up a scientific explanation and give you some amazing details that would make me sound pretty smart, but let's just say that roosters love to toot their own horns.
10. "Why do you keep chickens? Why don't you just buy eggs?"This one, perhaps is a bit harder to answer. It's not that the answer is difficult, but it really is a perspective thing. For me it's about "Where does my food come from?" "What kind of quality and assurance do you want with your food?". So there isn't really a cost savings getting your own eggs. Eggs can be cheap at the store, but if you want good tasting eggs with lots of natural vitamins and minerals... And that you KNOW where they came from, Well, you gotta raise your own. Besides, What could be more fun?
|Daddykirbs Blog: Top 10 Things City Folk Don't Know About Chickens!


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Upon the death of her great aunt Doris Bailey Murphy, Julia Park Tracey inherited a box of journals and I've Got Some Lovin' To Do: The Diaries of a Roaring Twenties Teen 1925-1926 was born. In 2012, Tracey published two years' worth of journal entries, interspersed with photos of Doris, her family and friends, scenery of Portland and Oregon, and pages from the original diaries. The text is true to Doris — all her spelling mistakes, crossed-out words and slang of the time remain, with footnotes to help guide the reader. ASHLEY MARTIN: We chose to read I've Got Some Lovin' To Do after receiving an email from a publicist. It sounded promising — it's the diary of a teenager growing up in the 1920s, and that was an exciting era. Was this book what you expected, Jenn?JENN SHARP: No it wasn't what I expected. Perhaps I was shooting too high with my expectations. I knew the book was based on the diaries of a teenager but had thought it would be written with a more mature voice — my mistake. I found this book incredibly dull and difficult to read. I'll be honest, I didn't make it past page 30. However, the Doris Diaries has a substantial following on social media with over 2,000 likes on Facebook. So obviously it has an appeal and I would love to be enlightened as to what that is exactly.Would you recommend this book?AM: There's a chance I would recommend this book to a very specific audience: Perhaps to someone who was interested in the 1920s geography and history of Portland, where this book was set; or maybe to someone who was asking themselves, "I wonder whether teen girls were as boy crazy back then as they are now." But to anyone else, I would say don't waste your time on this book.I think you could glean a lot more about 1920s American lifestyle by picking up an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. Doris said almost nothing insightful or interesting — there was a time when she got chased down by two drunk men, and there was another time she went horseback riding on a ranch in


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|Feb. 11, 2011
|Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: interference or not?
Interference is a call TOTALLY left up to the umpires judgement. The batters physical body has to exist and as long as he isnt doing anything wrong he shouldnt be called for interference. If the umpire rules interference, its interference and if not, its not interference. No protest is allowed and regardless of what actually happened, the umpires judgemet stands.
|Feb. 1, 2011
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Broken Ultra 2
Free agent,
There are two issues inregards to a bat's durability. Warranty is an issue that has to do with normal wear and usage. The UII has no warranty. However, when a bat breaks like you described it is a different issue. That bat was defective and ALL poducts including a non warranty bat have comsumer protection if the product was defective. When calling the company explain that you know the difference and that this bat was defective. They should replace it. LMK
|Jan. 12, 2011
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Bats
We've waited a long time for the new Senior Combats and it looks like we are still a couple of weeks away. Jim 903 236 3459
|Feb. 12, 2010
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Forgive Me for Being a Bit Selfish: A Prayer Request
You are not selfish, you are commanded. Mena is on my prayer list.
|Feb. 3, 2010
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Ghost's of yesteryear.Where are you?
Bob Lauria was certainly a great pitcher and pioneer of USSSA pitching style. Buddy Slater is the greatest of all time. He played senior ball with our SAWTRE team in 1996. He lives just outside San Antonio and was part of the Texas Connection, Bill Ferguson, Micke McCarty, Dick Bartel, Richard Willborn and Billy Blake, all from around San Antonio.
|Jan. 31, 2010
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Ghost's of yesteryear.Where are you?
I just recd an update on Larry Fredieu. Larry's biopsy was positive, he underwent colon surgery and doctors say they fell they got it all. Approximately 11 inches was removed and the outlook is very positive. Larry will undergo chemo to be sure its all gone and radiation is also possible. So, it was bad news and good news and if anyone can totally beat it, its Larry. He has a wonderful loving family and has so many friends including the softball community who are praying for him. He is truly blessed. Becky, I spoke with Chico and he shared this with me.
|Dec. 31, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Ghost's of yesteryear.Where are you?
Becky, I've seen your post and you and Larry are in my prayers. I think I've seen them all and Larry is certainly at the top of the all time great list. Getting to play a few games with him and my good buddy Chico was one of the highlights of the year. Larry really lit it up in the two tourneys I was there. The Dallas tourney had a lot of the great hitters in attendance and Larry absolutely was the "man". He is still in great shape and can play defense too. He can win this battle if anyone can. I will call Terry Perryman and Mike Macenko and get Larry on their prayer list, having two guys like that intercede is like a hot line. Jim Cary
|Dec. 23, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Eye Bounch
Good thread. I like to teach my outfielders to track the flight of the ball like a "cat" not a "dog". A dog bounces and runs hard. A cat crouches and keeps its head still and totally under control. Think like a cat in the last few steps and the bouncing phenomenon will go wawy.
|Dec. 14, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: BEST PITCH TO THROW
The best pitch to throw is the one most difficult to hit and location dictates where you need to throw it. Being able to throw many different pitches to different locations is what makes pitchers successful. However, the question is worded differently. The best pitch to work on is ABSOLUTELY the knuckleball. It moves and goes through the air slower so that it messes up timing. The problem is controlling the pitch, it goes where the wind blows. Yes, Andy Purcell is the best IMHO. I wish I could throw one, its my weakest pitch yet I know its the best one to use.
|Nov. 8, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: To sue or not to sue
You intentionally put slanderous words on this public site with intent to harm my business.
I also have private emails that were clearly blackmail threats against me and my business. That type of internet activity is criminal as well as civil.
Thank you to SS USA for doing their best to wipe it out but it is easily found through google and other internet search engines. You have made it a public record.
|Oct. 30, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Make the Most of Life, By Carl Gustafson
Read carefully guys, Carl actually DIED on the softball field just like he foreshadowed in his SS USA column. However, Paramedics brought him back and he is still with us. He was totally gone for a minute or two.
|Oct. 29, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Balls in general
We all want good bats and good balls. We just have a different opinion on what those are. ASA and USSSA both have MAJOR bat problems, we in senior ball have MINOR bat problems. In ASA "If you dont cheat you will get beat". In USSSA you have to "cheat to compete". In senior softball you have to be the best to win and cheating doesnt get you there. We use the best bats, why would any sane person try to doctor their bat to hit it maybe one foot farther and risk law suits and banishment. We in senior ball have the bat issue pretty much solved.
The .52 Cor 275 pound ball is more about solving the bat issue, not the ball issue. The 52 plays the same hot as cold and there is only about a 3% difference in hitting a wood bat verses a senior bat. The ball almost solves the bat problem, does solve the temperature problem and the major players (By the way, Joe, you ain't one of the major players) actually voted almost unanimously that they preferred the .52 over the 44 375 ball. In the Canada VS USA game on ESPN BOTH teams voted that they wanted to use the .52 and not the 44 375. Joe, you are right we want good balls and good bats. The rest of what you have to say is showing your IGNORANCE. If you'd just smile, show up and play and SHUT UP you might even be appreciated.
|Oct. 29, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Make the Most of Life, By Carl Gustafson
The last issue of Senior Sotball News had the most Prophetic article ever written in the world of softball. Its such an incredible coincidence that it cannot be JUST coincidence. If you have a copy of the paper you need to get it right now and read on page 13 Carls Corner. I am going to plagerize and rewrite the first paragraph here, I am sure Carl won't protest.
"He crossed home plate, turned to his teammates with a grin, and dropped over dead. It wasn't the first time this happened in a tournament game nor will it be the last. This incident happened in August to a player who was quite sure he'd be in Phoenix in October".
This was written just before the paper's deadline in August. On Friday October 23 Carl crossed home plate with full steam in a senior game in San Diego and collapsed. Much happened in the ensuing few minutes that certainly changed Carl's life forever and, its up to us all, can be a huge change in our lives too. Carl thought he was preaching to all of us when in reality he was foretelling his own story. Carl screamed at a teammate who was calling 911 and was adamantly denying there was a problem. Over severe objections the 911 call was made and when paramedics arrived Carl was barely alive and before they could help him he died, right there in front of teammates and paramedics, he stopped breathing and his heart stopped. At that very moment Carl knew he was dying. A man who is invincible, or so he thought,a man who did all the right things with his body and had almost no body fat, died right there denying anything was wrong.
This isn't the end of the story, its just the beginning. The 911 call was successful and the paramedics brought Carl back to life. Had teammates done what Carl tried his best to get them to do, I would have lost a "Best Friend", a beautiful wife would be a widow and we as senior softball players would have lost the opportunity to learn an incredible lesson, the lesson Carl was trying to share in the summer edition of Senior Softball News.
There is so much more to this story and much will be written in coming days and months. This is an opportunity right now for all of us to take note and get our lives in proper focus. Every day is a gift and could be our last. Carl isn't out of the woods yet but he has changed and I guarantee he will make the most of each day to make a difference. The doctors in the emergency room fought with Carl and over his protests and surgically put in a stint that has given him new life. He is among the most intelligent guys I have ever known. He is a gifted athlete, music composer, journalist, engineer and a very well known Blues singer and band leader. He has learned he isn't invincible and he will be using every day to make a difference.
There is more to come on this story but before its all written I want to encourage all of us to examine our own lives as Carl has encouraged us to do. Are you in the right place, right now to meet your maker?
|Oct. 24, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Avis in Phoenix
I arrived in Phoenix on thursday via ticket I bought on Priceline thru Frontier Airlines. Frontier confiscated my toothpaste and a few other products in my baggage and charged me $20 for the one checked bag. I was a little upset but tried to not let it bother me. I also rented a car on the same itinierary thru priceline with Avis. I rent cars maybe 15 times a year, I'm not a rookie. Priceline charged my card ahead of time, which is not the norm. Most travel companies dont charge the card until you get to the car rental counter. I rented a car for 4 days and paid ahead of time $256.65, a high amount but Phoenix was short of cars, so they said and I paid it. When I got to the counter they refused to give me a car, they had cars and gave me a lame excuse about the amount of the payment. That day at the airport they were getting almost $200 a day for cars and they didnt honor my reservation. They wouldnt give me any paper work to prove I didnt get a car and litterally told me to go away or they would call the police at the facility. I went to Hertz, the 3rd desk I went to and they gave me a car for $566 3 days, highway robbery but with a shortage of cars I was relieved to get out of the airport. I returned the car the next day to Scottsdale Hertz and had the car for about 16 hours. Hertz still hasnt refunded the over charge and Avis never told Priceline that they refused to give me a car. I had to place a dispute with paypal as its my business payment method and I have to hope Hertz and Avis will fess up to what they both did. I called Priceline and they wouldnt help, they still have my money and I may never get it back. I went thru quite and experience, had a compact car for 16 hours and priceline/avis and Hertz have a total of $813 of my dollars and I have to fight to get some of it back and the burden of proof is on me.
Customer service in this country is almost non existent and we are a service based country. Going to a softball tournament when you have to fly is not a lot of fun.
|Oct. 23, 2009
|Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Phoenix 60's Major Plus
The Pro, Kevin is exactly right. I didnt mean that LVSSA or YOU did anything wrong. Those balls were made and circulated long before LVSSA used them. We play "hit your own ball" in Texas and those balls were being used all over the state because teams wanted to win and didnt care if they were using balls that were mis stamped. My hat is actually off to LVSSA because when I go to their association, I know ahead of time that they will use the best balls they can get regardless of price. I very much enjoyed this years LVSSA event with the MCT balls.
Sorry I hijacked this thread. Its supposed to be about SS-USA and GSF
|Oct. 22, 2009
|Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Phoenix 60's Major Plus
Now a small Hi Jack in this thread, the ball. I will try my best to explain a bit about the balls mentioned previously in this thread. The balls used in Las Vegas and the balls used in Phoenix were both 44 375 and both are made by TRUMP. Why was their such a difference in the way the ball performed? I will try my best to explain. 44 COR is basically a measure of bounce and the 375 is a measure of hardness. After the manufacturing process is finished, both balls have the same bounce (Co efficient of restitution) and hardness (375 pounds of pressure to squeeze them by 1/4 of an inch). This where the likeness of the balls ends. The Las Vegas ball has a layer of insulation wrapped around it under the cover. The substance is like the substance used on the space shuttle to insulate it from external heat. The Las Vegas ball also has a winding around the polycore to keep out all moisture. Because of the thickness of the insulation and moisture barrier, the polycore obviously has to be smaller in diameter in order for the final product to be the same size. The polycore also has to have slightly different mixture in order for the final product to have identical bounce and hardness. The Phoenix ball has no insulation and no moisture barrier but still has the same bounce and hardness. Since the Las Vegas ball will not react to heat and moisture, it will stay cool in the center and outperform the Phoexix ball in any heated atmosphere. Phoenix was way hotter than Las Vegas and therefore there was a substantial difference in the way the ball flew. Here's another interesting fact. If the temperature was 40 degrees, the Vegas ball would stay warmer and softer and the Phoenix ball would be harder and fly off of composites better. Now lets talk cost. Obviously the ball with the insulation, moisture barrier and leather cover will cost more to produce than the synthetic non insulated and non moisture proof ball. However, they have the same bounce and same hardness as a final product when tested at the same temperature. When Trump puts 375 44 COR on a ball, you can be sure it IS 44 375. There are a couple of un named manufacturers who have cheated and confused some of you. In the past some of those balls were used in the Las Vegas SSA program. They were incorrectly labeled on purpose.
Interestingly enough, the Microcell Technology ball (used in Vegas) was sent to SS USA players and it was turned down because a few rather uninformed individuals didnt like how it felt soft to the touch. It feels soft to the touch because of the layer of insulation beneath the cover.
This surely isnt a total picture of the difference in the balls but I hope its enough info for most of you to understand why one ball outperformed the other for distance. Durability is another subject
|Oct. 22, 2009
|Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Phoenix 60's Major Plus
I don't want to hi jack this thread and was looking for somewhere to give my opinions on the 60 major plus tournament and this is certainly the place to do it. GSF won the tournament with DEFENSE. I was amazed at the level of defense I witnessed by all of the teams in the final games. Offense was neutralized by heat that was OFFICIALLY 104 degrees. The offensive strategy was substantually changed by the heat on the ball. GSF adjusted and won with what I feel was incredible defensive play. Because the ball wasnt going out, hitters were consistently attacking the middle as its the easiest hit in softball. Wood put Conway in to pitch and to plug the middle. The final 3 outs were all hit to Conway to end the game. GSF adjusted to the conditions and won because of recognizing limitations and enhancing their chances of winning. Many times I have been quoted as saying " managers cannot win games but they sure can lose games". In this case, quote me, "The manager won the game". This tournament proved to me that the Major Plus teams also have the best defensive teams. Defense played that sunday by 60 year olds was the best I have ever witnessed.
I have already been quoted previously in this thread and the quote was taken out of context. Our game, as well as almost all business, is about the money. SS-USA cannot run a quality program like they do if they cannot make a profit. I want them to make as big a profit as they can because it will reflect in the quality of the program. They MUST run every financial aspect of their program to the max, touch every base in order to continue to give us the best product they can put on the field. If we do not buy their product, something is wrong. We are buying their program and even in hard times it is expanding. They must be doing most things right.
|July 6, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: New idea for combining divisions
Bob, Its good for us all to try and think of new formats that will work, its certainly progressive. However, there is a flaw in your premise. Double elimination format takes twice as many games as the 2 game pool. A 6 team double elim takes 11 games. A 6 team 2 game pool only takes only 6 games. Your format is a lot more games expensive and also time consuming. If a team were to win both double elim formats they might play a whole lot of games, not 4.
|July 4, 2009
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Shaved bats & PPR
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|July 3, 2009
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Shaved bats & PPR
Mike, Great to hear how well you are healing up. Two weeks ago I played in 3 divisions in Texas Championships. Won the 65 and 60 and 3rd in the 50's. I dont know how many games I played. Last weekend I played with the flat bellies and pitched 7 games on saturday in 100 degree Texas heat. Last year at this time it just hurt too much to play. Now, I bounce right back. Thank you ACAI


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With four Harrison Council seats on the line this year, three incumbent Republicans and a GOP newcomer have filed for the Tuesday, May 7, Primary, according to Hamilton County Board of Elections records.
The deadline to register was Wednesday, Feb. 6. Long-time councilmen Tony Burkart, Bill Neyer and Randy Shank, and newcomer Ryan P. Grubbs filed to fill four at-large council positions.
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Unfortunately, The Odd Couple just doesn't have the gripping "newness" that made St. Elsewhere so compelling. That doesn't mean it's a bad album; on the contrary, The Odd Couple is a soulful, slower-paced follow-up to the scattered, off-the-meds adventurism that infused St. Elsewhere. The Odd Couple has the same blend of hip-hop beats and '60s soul that St. Elsewhere was built on, but that's where the similarities end. Some of the strongest tracks on the album, "Going On," "Surprise" and "Who's Gonna Save My Soul" are focused on a more restrained, gospel sound, right down to the organ accompaniment, hand-claps and church-choir back-up vocals.
But what defines The Odd Couple is not its dabbling in gospel influences -- it's the all-out somberness of most of the tracks. Sure, St. Elsewhere has its share of darker songs (see the track "Necromancing" if you don't believe me), but it didn't have the level of lyrical introspection that pervades The Odd Couple. On the closing track, "A Little Better," Cee-Lo sings, "It's probably plain to see / That I got a whole lot of pain in me / And it will always remain in me." Even the album's first single "Run (I'm a Natural Disaster)" is moody and self-conscious, despite its frenetic hip-hop beats. On that track, Cee-Lo states, "All I'm saying is that sometimes I'm more scared of myself." He concludes that thought later in the song when he sings, "Hurry little children, run this way / I have got a beast at bay."
All that murky melancholia doesn't make for chart-topping singles, but I think this album has the potential to be a grower. Sure, it doesn't have the flash-in-the-pan appeal of St. Elsewhere, primarily because we're already familiar with Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse's odd eclecticism, but when you listen to the albums back-to-back, it's clear that the duo has made a lot of progress lyrically, and a lot of refinement musically.
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There are two types of applique that can be done by machine... applique and reverse applique.
1. An applique is when a piece of fabric is cut into a shape then stitched on top of a base fabric.
2. Reverse applique is when the shape is cut from the base fabric and another piece of fabric is attached underneath the base fabric so that fabric shows through the cut shape. You then stitch towards the top base fabric to secure in place.
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Decorative Stitches... (E-F) Each model of machine has its own unique decorative stitches. I typically look for a stitch that has a straight edge in the stitching that I can line up with the raw edge of my applique to use as a guide when stitching.
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This simple, chic style looks great both at the gym and on the town. As the warm weather approaches, it's an easy way to keep your hair out of your face while still looking fresh and glam. All you need is a hair donut, two ponytail elastics and bobby pins to create the perfect bun.
- First, wrap your hair into a pony, securing it with an elastic. Go higher to create a ballerina-esque bun.
- Next, pull your hair through the donut. Tip: Choose one that's close to your hair color.
- Then spread your hair evenly around the donut, covering it completely with your strands, and place the second elastic over the hair.
- For the final touch, lock any loose ends in place with bobby pins.
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The height of summer is in full swing in New York City, and our hair's been reacting in accordance (read: frizz, grease, and flyaways).
Thankfully, Herbal Essences Touchably Smooth Collection has come up with a foolproof style for your next getaway or day at the beach. Here's to good hair days ahead!
- Before heading to the beach or the pool, wash and condition your hair thoroughly.
- Towel dry and put hair in a ponytail at the top of your head.
- Twist hair around the ponytail and secure in a spiraled bun.
- Spritz strands with a soft-touch hairspray.
- After your day in the sun, let the bun fall to form smooth waves, and finish with a mist of hairspray to keep locks in place.
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Simple and easy updos, perfect for those days when the alarm doesn't go off or you hit the snooze button one too many times, are having a serious celebrity moment (check out our Fresh Hair feature in the April issue, out today, for the best gym-friendly options). Jessica Alba's messy updo, above, is top notch: This effortlessly cool style can be twisted in a few seconds—push a headband over the front to smooth flyaways and make the look more polished.
If you're a curly girl, the messy bun that both Annalynne McCord and Vanessa Hudgens sport is perfect for you. To get this look, pull your hair up into a loose bun and pull some tendrils free to finish it off. This is easygoing style will take your hair from frizzy to chic with time to spare!
Another celeb diving head first into the topknot trend is Kate Bosworth. Channeling her inner ballerina, Kate puts a more polished spin on the bun trend: Her look is elegant, yet fuss-free. This style works best on ladies with straight hair. Start by pulling your hair into a high, tight ponytail. Twist hair around the base of the ponytail and loosen the twist as you place it. Once you have perfected your bun, pin it in place (we love the Goody Spin Pin, a single pin—you may need two if you have a ton of hair—that miraculously, undetectably holds hair in place).
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I am writing to express my confusion over how many Christians seem to act contrary to the words attributed to Jesus in the Bible. Christian extremists such as Jerry Falwell, James Dobson, and Pat Robertson preach intolerance and hatred. I cannot reconcile their message with what Jesus is reported to have said. But the problem goes way beyond a handful of extremists. The policies of the Bush administration cannot be reconciled with the core themes present in the words of Jesus (i.e., concern for the poor, contempt for those who amass material wealth while neglecting the less fortunate, social justice, etc.). Jesus had far more to say about how the poor should be treated than he did abortion or gay marriage.
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Pets may not be good for the new carpet, but there's a growing body of evidence that exposure to animals could be good for your child's immune system…
Traditionally years ago we felt that people who had pets especially as a young kid that actually developed more allergies, recent research has actually shown that not to be true,
and kids who grow up in households with pets, cats and dogs actually have fewer allergies as they get older.
It's all part of what's called the 'hygiene hypothesis'—the theory that the more 'nasties' we expose ourselves to, the more resilient we become.
The idea is gaining popularity because in spite of what some may view as a fanatic trend toward staying clean and germ free, incidences of allergies are actually on the rise.
So we're not letting the immune system be exposed to the germs that in the days of our grandparents happened all the time.
Research shows routine exposure to two or more pets over the first few years of life had the most dramatic impact on a child's defenses:
Once we develop school age the immune system is probably too far along to have too much of an impact. So we think probably the younger the better.
Will early pet exposure work for asthmatics? Unfortunately, studies do not show any benefit, but researchers continue to investigate …
In Germany they did a study on a dairy farm and these kids actually did great because they played with the cows, and the incidence of asthma and allergies in those kids were extremely low.
Before you turn your house into a barn, keep in mind that many allergies are hereditary and early exposure may not be advisable.
Not to mention exposure can still wreak havoc for the adult members of a household.
Well the parent may end up having to move out because they can't cohabitate with a cat or a dog in their house. So it's not necessarily a practical solution.
Experts stress that while you're letting your kids hug and kiss their furry pals,
you should remain vigilant about good hygiene—still thought to be a major reason life-expectancy has increased so dramatically over the past century in the developed world.
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Shaunay is a Detroit based lawyer who contacted us to get some professional head shots for her business website. We met up on the steps of the DIA on a chilly day, and took pictures throughout Downtown Detroit and on the Riverwalk. She is an incredible woman and we love women who are smart, successful and strong!
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We grew up in Arizona by way of Minneapolis. Our mother is an artist and creative spirit, so it's no surprise that we both love imagining and creating. Ashley loved playing fern gully in our backyard and wrote really bad poetry (she even read a poem at her fifth grade Dare graduation about how much she admired her Dare Officer…ya, she was that kid). Ryan — an early adopter of photoshop and web development — use to photoshop Star Wars pictures and build prototype light sabers. One time Ryan stole Ashley's magical horse and hid it for over a year. She's still not totally over it.
After growing up (a little) we both attended universities in Arizona (Ryan studied photography and got a B.A. in Studio Art & Art History from the University of Arizona and Ashley got a B.A. in Political Science and Gender Studies from Arizona State University).
After college, Ryan headed to New York City to pursue a career in fine art photography and professional retouching and Ashley went to graduate school in Austin, TX.
As a photographer and a perfectionist, when Ashley sought out a photographer for her own wedding, she became frustrated at her options— only overly traditional portraiture or lackluster photojournalism seemed to be available. She wanted a photographer that captured her and her husband's personalities and individuality— she wanted the feeling of their ceremony and reception, the joy of their friends and our family, and the uniqueness of all of the details of the day to be elegantly, but creatively captured.
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Introduction to Opinion or Fact
"Too often we … enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought."
—John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States (1917–1963)
Lesson Summary
One of the keys to effective critical thinking and reasoning skills is the ability to distinguish between fact and opinion. This lesson will show you the difference—and why it matters.
If you've ever watched the popular TV series CSI, you know that the investigators on the show rely heavily on evidence to prove their theories and solve their cases. What does this mean? It means that before they point any fingers, they use scientific proof to justify their claims.
As a viewer, you may have an opinion as to who committed the crime in question—that is, you may believe it was one character over another. But according to the crime scene investigators, who did what and when is a matter of fact. That is, with enough evidence, they don't believe—they know—because they can prove it.
Fact vs. Opinion
Before we go any further, let's define fact and opinion.
Facts are:
- Things known for certain to have happened
- Things known for certain to be true
- Things known for certain to exist
Opinions, on the other hand, are:
- Things believed to have happened
- Things believed to be true
- Things believed to exist
Essentially, the difference between fact and opinion is the difference between believing and knowing. Opinions may be based on facts, but they are still what we think, not what we know. Opinions are debatable; facts usually are not. A good test for whether something is a fact or opinion is to ask yourself, "Can this statement be debated? Is this known for certain to be true?" If you can answer yes to the first question, you have an opinion; if you answer yes to the second, you have a fact. If you're not sure, then it's best to assume that it's an opinion until you can verify that it is indeed a fact.
Fact: based on what is known
Opinion: based on what is believed
Why the Difference between Fact and Opinion Is Important
When you're making decisions, it's important to be able to distinguish between fact and opinion—between what you or others believe and what you or others know to be true. When you make decisions, assess others' arguments, and support your own arguments, use facts, as they generally carry more weight than opinions. For example, if I try to convince my boss that I deserve a raise and I use facts to support my argument, I'm much more likely to get that raise than if I simply use the opinion, "I think I deserve one." Notice the difference between the following two examples:
- "I really think I should get a raise. It's about time, and I deserve it. I've earned it."
- "I really think I deserve a raise. I've met all of my production goals since I've been here, my evaluations have been excellent, and I was employee of the month."
Notice in the second example, facts support the opinion that "I deserve a raise."
Furthermore, distinguishing between fact and opinion is important because people will often present their opinions as fact. When you're trying to make big decisions or solve complex problems, you need to know that you're working with evidence rather than emotions.
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