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Megan's Q & A
Who's your favorite sports team, and why?
The Denver Bronco's of course. Two words, John Elway kicks ass (okay, 3)
What's your favorite movie quote?
"Say what again ..." - Sammuel Jackson
What's your favorite video game, and could you kick our butts at it?
I totally suck at all video games
Piercings/Tattoos (How many? Where?)
Tattoo on my foot to remind me of my grandpa and just the basic piercings, including my bellybutton.
What's the most embarrassing song on your iPod?
Any Barry Manilow
What's your best party trick?
Just plain old body shots!
What's the most memorable pick-up line you've ever heard?
Got this from a 10 year old coming back into to give me a tip for being their waitress. He hands me a $10 bill and says "because you're the only 10 I see". So cute!
What's the worst job you've ever had?
Cleaning up after my two older brothers, yecchh.
What's the most dangerous thing you've ever done?
A double on floor, blew out my ACL, MCL and some other one that I can't remember...thought it was fun at the time until the landing.
It's 4AM after a crazy night out – what are we eating?
Taco's with grease neutralize all the alcohol.
What's the strangest thing in your fridge right now?
Various frozen foods that I remember seeing in there when I was in middle school.
What's the naughtiest thing you've ever done in public?
Ummm...I think my dad reads Maxim.
What do you feel sexiest wearing?
Sweats and a sports bra.
Tell us a joke.
Wow, I suck at jokes...but here goes. "A man's idea of safe sex is a padded headboard"

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These collectable-quality dolls have been made exclusively for us by Gotz, a doll manufacturer that traces its roots to the small village of Rödental in Bavaria, Germany. Since 1950, they've created dolls with superior quality and design and have been a favorite of doll lovers and collectors.
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The 2013 Ford Escape is undergoing its fourth recall since its introduction this spring.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 89,000 new Escape SUVs and Fusion sedans because the engines can overheat and cause fires.
The Escape is a top seller for Ford. The 2013 version went on sale in the spring, and it already has had problems with coolant leaks, cracked fuel lines and carpet padding.
Both the Fusion and Escape are among Ford's top-selling vehicles selling a combined 427,000 already this year, according to Autodata Corp. Note this figure includes those from the previous model year.
Ford said it is working on a repair plan and trying to find out what causes the overheating problem, where the engines can overheat and leak fluids onto hot parts, causing fires.
What Should Owners Do?
The company is asking owners to contact dealers, who will arrange for loaner cars at no charge until the repairs are made.
"It is important that affected customers not ignore this recall and contact their dealer as soon as possible," Steve Kenner, director of Ford's Automotive Safety Office, said in the statement.
The recall affects vehicles from the 2013 model year with 1.6-liter turbocharged engines that were sold in the U.S. and Canada, the company said in a statement.
The cars can still be driven, but owners whose dashboard warning lights illuminate should pull off the road, turn off the engine and leave the vehicle, the company said.
Escape and Fusion owners can find out more about the recall by going to Ford's website. If you are unsure if this affects you,
enter your Vehicle Identification Number here to find out. You can also call Ford at 866-436-7332 in the U.S. or 888-222-7814 in Canada, Ford said in a statement.
Recall Details
The recall affects Fusions and Escapes with "SE" and "SEL" packages. Models with different engines don't have the problem and are not involved in the recall. About 73,000 Escapes and 16,000 Fusions are affected, according to the compnay.
Previous Recalls
In September the company recalled 7,600 new Escapes to fix coolant leaks that can cause engines to overheat or catch fire. Plugs in the engine may not have been installed properly and can fall out while the motor is running. Coolant can leak and cause engines to overheat.
In July, the company recalled 11,500 Escapes to fix fuel lines that can crack, leak and cause fires.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons are an imperfect 4-0.
That was the message from coach Mike Smith on Monday, one day after Atlanta's 30-28 win over Carolina.
Matt Ryan, whose health is crucial to the Falcons' continued success, was sacked a career-high seven times. Smith says pass protection must improve but the line doesn't deserve all the blame.
Smith says the defense gave up too many explosive plays to Cam Newton and the Panthers.
Smith also critiqued himself. He says he was too emotional when he grabbed assistant coach Ray Hamilton as the Falcons had only 10 defensive players on the field in the closing seconds.
Despite the imperfections, Atlanta leads second-place Carolina and Tampa Bay by three games in the NFC South.
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Natural Path/Silver Wings colloidal silver is a pure atomic silver consisting of 47 electrons and protons. It is important for the silver particles to be extremely small. Our silver particles will range from -10 nanometer (0.001 to 0.01 microns) in diameter, and are suspended in de-ionized "medical grade" water. NP/SW colloidal silver is proprietary formula, and the mean particle size is guaranteed to be 2 nanometers (0.002 microns).
The color tinge of Mild Silver Protein (MSP) is an optical effect resulting from the quantity of atoms per micro cluster. As a rule, the higher the concentration of colloidal silver, the darker the color of the solution - a dark yellow or brownish amber color being the highest quality.
According to the scientific literature, there are no know allergic reactions from the use of properly prepared colloidal silver. Additionally, there has never been a recorded case of drug interaction with any other medicine or herb. It is non-addicting, the body does not build up a tolerance to it and studies show that NP/SW "pharmaceutical grade" colloidal silver is safe to use for immune support, when following the directions on the bottle. NP/SW follows the strict GMP Guideline regulated by the FDA.
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Natural Path Silver Wings Colloidal Silver 250 ppm can be used for immune support or health maintenance. Colloidal Silver is 99.9% silver and 0.1% casein. Natural Path/Silver Wings guarantees this to be colloid (0.01-0.001 microns) with the highest percent of the silver particles at 0.002 microns. NP/SW tests for purity, particle size and concentration in both house and independent laboratories. There is a myth that Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM Imaging) is the only way to accurately test the quality of a colloidal silver product. The truth is, it is best to test colloidal silver's particle size at an independent laboratory with a Nanophoton Correlation Spectroscope. TEM imaging can provide consumers with a dried version of colloidal silver particles increased to 100,000 magnification and is not a true representative of particle size. It is always important to remember the source. These images cannot be highly manipulated by the TEM operator.
What is colloidal silver?
Properly prepared colloidal silver is a dietary liquid mineral supplement, which is a mixture of ultra pure water and ultra fine particles of silver. It is a proven fact in order for silver to be effective and safe for the body, it must fall between 1-10 nanometers (which is 0.001-0.01 microns). Natural Path/Silver Wings is guaranteed to be a colloid. Their range is 2 nanometers. They offer a variety of potencies such as 50, 250 and 500 PPM colloidal silvers, which can be diluted to smaller parts per million, such as 10 PPM. Natural Path Colloidal Silver is up to 50 times less expensive by potency than the majority of formulations on the market.
How does Natural Path Silver Wings' Colloidal Silver differ from its competitors?
NP/SW offers a pharmaceutical grade of colloidal silver and pharmaceutical grade deionized water, which means the water is so ultra pure that it is the same type of water used with dialysis patients. It is not electrical processed, unlike many of its competitors. They also guarantee from an independent laboratory that each lot number of colloidal silver to always be in a true colloid range. Silver Wings Colloidal Silver is safe and effective for immune support in just one dose.
What is "hydrosol"?
By Taber's Medical Dictionary definition, it is "a fluid state of a colloidal solution." Thus, a hydrosol silver is silver in a colloidal suspension in water. All true colloidal silvers are a hydrosol solution.
Should silver be clear in color?
Many lower parts per million companies (10 PPM) would like you to believe all colloidal silver should be clear in color. This is not true. The higher the parts per million, the more of an amber color you will receive. All colloidal silver should be "clear in solution". Your products should be free from any particles floating around in the solution, especially visible to the human eye. This can be an issue with the other silver process (electrical, ionic) due to shelf life of the silver.
Is 250 or 500 ppm as effective as 10 ppm?
Yes. You actually do not have to consume as much 250 or 500 PPM as you would of 10 PPM. One would have to consume as much 250 or 500 PPM as you would of 10 PPM. One would have to take 25 teaspoons of 10 PPM in order to receive one teaspoon of 250 PPM. Customers have been pleased with the results from this product for over 16 years and counting.
Why is there protein in this silver? Will it turn me blue?
Only 0.1% of NP/SW's colloidal silver solution is protein (and 99.9% pharmaceutical grade silver). The protein molecule allows them to manufacture a higher part per million and stay in a true colloidal range. It is a completely false claim that protein in colloidal silver could cause Argyria. NP/SW has been in business since 1994 and never had any adverse side effects from these products.
How should you store colloidal silver?
It should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Natural Path colloidal silver is guaranteed to be a pharmaceutical grade of Mild Silver Protein (99.9% and 0.1% casein), which stays in suspension indefinitely when stored properly. All colloidal silver should be stored in glass amber or dark glass bottles. Do not refrigerate colloidal silver.
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So I have no idea whether or not I'm pregnant. First I'll start with the fact that I'm 21 and not TTC. I'm on birth control and have always had very regular periods. This month though I took 2 rounds of antibiotics so I don't think it protected me at all. I ovulated on November 25th. I had sex twice during my fertile period; with one being early on the 25th. Then on the 4th (9dpo) I started having light cramps. They didn't last very long so I thought nothing of it until the next time I went to the restroom. I was spotting pinkish red. It ended up getting a little heavier but WAY lighter than a normal period for me (on or off BC). The blood went from pinkish red to dark red/brown and lasted for about 3 days. No mood swings, cravings, or any of my usual PMS symptoms.
AF was due on the 9th but is a complete no show. AF should've ended two days ago but still no sign of her. For the past week or so I've had to use the bathroom a LOT more often than usual. I am a little bloated and I keep getting these sharp twinges of pain in my lower abdomen. I've also gotten almost period like cramps that keep making me think that AF finally came but no... I've also been tired but for the life of me can't fall asleep until around 6 or 7am.
I'm very confused and nervous about this all. AF is never late and with the two rounds of antibiotics I'm really afraid that I may be pregnant. I took a test this morning and got a BFN but still no AF. I don't know if the bleeding I had was a really light, early period or if it was implantation bleeding. Any opinions please?
EDIT: Sorry if TMI but after I posted this I had a change in my cm. I had been having just a bit of wet, white cm which is weird for me because I almost never have any. It's now changed to a very thick, almost snot like, sticky clearish discharge with a yellow tinge. Even when I ovulate it is much much thinner and stringier than this.


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Greenough Fins: 3 classic templates...perfected August 25 2014, 0 Comments
The 4-A:
George Greenough has certainly made his mark on all things surfing and here is the best of the best. The full base coupled with the tapering, moderately flexible tip creates a balance that transcends and complements so many aspects of surfing. Of course a unique understanding of his aquatic fish friends is the foundation here. Install the 4-A on any performance surf vehicle and you will find instant bliss. Currently available with matte finish.
The 4-C:
The predecessor to the 4A, this template is important. Conceived in the early '70s, a direct descendent from the original Stage 4 that swept the surfing world. We offer this fin to be used as you see fit. Reports have come in with a wide range of applications.
We just say this is one of the most classic, fundamental designs or a single fin longboard…ever!!
This fin has its roots in George's windsurfer! He and others have lent strong encouragement to bring this design to the surf world. The basic theory is a "stiff leg" and "active paddle" (sometimes called the paddle fin). By putting the working part of the fin deeper in the "clean" water, the feeling is solid yet highly maneuverable. This fin is one of the only designs we have ever claimed to noseride as well as it performs in the turns. The 9.75" is a perfect complement to a 9'6" single fin. These fins surf a bit smaller than their size compared with conventional fin sizing.
Check out our collection of Greenough Fins.
Volan Fins June 24 2014, 0 Comments
New Volan Fins!! Greenough 4-A and L-Flex
These Volan fins are fine tuned with a precision foil as well as proper flex. All fins are hand made in our factory and go through the strictest quality control. Fins made with Volan fiberglass and properly aligned for optimal weave orientation, have very high performance flex characteristics. The flex comes more in the body of the fin rather than just at the tip.
Hand Foiled Solid Wood Surf Fins June 19 2014, 0 Comments
This is a short clip showing the process behind creating our new wooden fins. These fins are machine foiled and sealed with one layer of glass making the glass-on process so easy. Cedar and Bamboo are ultra light and these wood fins also have positive buoyancy, they float! The best part is that we make them here, in house.
How to fit FCS fins flush on your surfboard February 19 2014, 0 Comments
You might notice that your FCS surf fins don't fit exactly flush on your board. There might be a gap in the front or back of the fin that can create drag and collect debris. Most people think that you just file down the fin tabs to make them fit deeper in the FCS plugs..That won't work. This is because the bottom of these fins are actually flat. You have to customize the angle and depth of the fin to fit properly. This video will show you how to fit FCS surf fins flush on your board.
SURF FINS: Lot's of 'em January 03 2014, 0 Comments
For more than three decades Chuck Ames and the True Ames Fins team have been at the forefront of the fiberglass fin industry. Balancing a surfer-driven design ethic with an unyielding commitment to innovation and production excellence, we have forged an international reputation in the surfing and windsurfing communities as the guys who, simply put, make your waveriding vehicle of choice work even better. After all, as Chuck likes to say, "You could have the best board in the world shaped for you but, if the fins are off, it won't go- the thing just won't work the way it should." Day in and day out, it is our goal at True Ames to make sure such fin failures never happen to you.
George Greenough " All I've Found " film clip September 19 2013, 0 Comments
All I've Found (George Greenough) - Sea Movies from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.This is a classic film clip from "All I've Found" Highlighting George Greenough's Knee boarding on single fin spoons.The waves in this clip are pristine. Very cool footage! Check out our selection of Greenough Fins at trueames.com Our most popular Greenough fin is the 4-A: The full base coupled with the tapering, moderately flexible tip creates a balance that transcends and complements so many aspects of surfing. Of course a unique understanding of his aquatic fish friends is the foundation here. Install the 4-A on any performance surf vehicle and you will find instant bliss. Currently available with matte finish. SMALLER SIZES ( 7" - 9" ) Use the smaller sizes for a single fin or 2+1.
SURF EXPO 2013 / SEPT 6-8 / ORLANDO, FL September 03 2013, 0 Comments
It's that time of year again, Surf Expo in Orlando, FL is happening this week Friday 9/6 -9/8. Stop by the True Ames Booth #969. We will have a full selection of our latest surf fins and SUP fins. Lots of different fins in stock right now for your single fin, twin fin, thruster, quads, and we offer different 2+1 setups for longboards and SUP boards. our system fins are available in FCS and Futures Compatible.
For more than three decades Chuck Ames and the True Ames Fins team have been at the forefront of the fiberglass fin industry. Balancing a surfer-driven design ethic with an unyielding commitment to innovation and production excellence, we have forged an international reputation in the surfing and windsurfing communities as the guys who, simply put, make your waveriding vehicle of choice work even better. After all, as Chuck likes to say, "You could have the best board in the world shaped for you but, if the fins are off, it won't go- the thing just won't work the way it should." Day in and day out, it is our goal at True Ames to make sure such fin failures never happen to you.
System Fins for FCS and Futures Compatible August 27 2013, 0 Comments
We have a great selection of System fins that are compatible with FCS and Futures bases.
Tri- Fin Sets starting at $68.00
Offered in Solid Fiberglass or Hexcore in a variety of colors and sizes. Available in Twin fins, Thruster, Quads.
Some Single Fins April 12 2013, 0 Comments
Here is a shot of a few of our single fin selection. Just some of the good ones hanging on a sheet of wood. check out our website for all of the fins we have to offer.
TYLER WARREN QUAD FINS January 17 2013, 0 CommentsTyler Warren Quad fins available in FCS and Futures Compatible and glass ons Here is an article from the latest issue of Surfing Magazine. Tyler Warren talks about his Quadratic Egg Shape. A very Versatile board that can handle waist high to double overhead surf.
Peter Mendia: Surfer Magazine Cover Shot December 28 2012, 0 CommentsCongrats to our team rider Peter Mendia for getting the latest Cover of Surfer Magazine for the Feb 2013 issue. This is a shot from South Florida during the swell from Hurricane Sandy.
Fin Design at True Ames: The Importance of Fin Template and Foil December 12 2012, 0 CommentsThe outline of a fin is what determines the area and the look. The way the area is distributed on the fin is what makes fins individual and work in so many different ways. A wide base fin with a wide tip is the most stable but not forgiving. A narrow base fin with a narrow tip will be very loose and fast but unstable at slow speeds. The fin's sweep (or rake angle) affects the board's ability to carve turns. A more vertical fin will make tight turns and fast directional changes while a more raked fin will carve wider arcs and handle more power through turns. Tail width is also a factor in fin choice. Narrow tail boards do not require deep fins because there is less distance from the fin to the rail. A wide board requires a deeper fin than a narrower board. For example an 8' egg style board that is on the wide side should use about an 8.5" to 9.0" fin. A narrow tail single fin board that is 7'6" can use a fin in the 7" to 8" range. True Ames Surf Fins incorporate a constant foil which means you will not find any flat spots on our fins that may cause water disturbance which will ultimately cause poor performance. Our bigger solid color fins are foiled from 7/16" solid 6oz. glass sheet stock. Smaller fins do not need to be so thick to have the proper foil. To read more about fin design and how to choose the best surf fins check out trueames.com
John Perry Surfboards: Threedom December 10 2012, 0 Comments
Our friend John Perry is constantly working on new board designs and bringing some back from the archives. Check out his latest: This is a short board shape with a 2+1 setup. His Team riders Shawn and Tony are putting this board to the test. check out the article below. Check out the John Perry Performer fin at trueames.com
The conception of the "Threedom" fin configuration came over us, myself and one of my best mates Dave Lambertson of Carpinteria, in a garage relaxing over a couple of games of billiards In 1980, we had a circus of board designs to choose from; single fins, twinnies and now the thruster. That being said the focus of our conversation slipped right into critiquing board design. Ok, so the single fin is maxing out with no-noses, wide points behind center and wider tails. The twin fin, for those that could ride them, were slashing and skating in and out of control, if you will and then the resolve to those who couldn't manage either was the thruster, to plug the gap, no offense to twin lovers. I always had respect for those that could rip them.
Oh….so back to the "Threedom" concept………. Dave, a sagey kind of thinker, proceeded to analyze the thruster. Apparently he said he had had an earlier epiphany before he went to sleep one night about making the side fins smaller and the back fin taller to alleviate the tension on your back foot that never seems to allow you to stray too far from the cluster. I was now mind surfing his epiphany and senses. At that time I had a shaping bay inside the surf shop called "Ocean Rhythms" and couldn't wait until morning to draw one up. I had some outlines in mind already that might fit this new fin array and found the fin size; shape and placement had to be placed properly to meet this vision. Obviously I made Dave the first one and was glassed by Moonlight Glassers of San Diego.
Since the wave prospects in Santa Barbara in the summer are rare, we ventured deep into mainland Mexico for some testing. We hit some classic, quality waves and a bonus hurricane 10' swell! I had brought down a thruster and we traded off the new one which we hadn't named yet between us. I approached it with no expectation, just go for it and see where it wanted to take me. Well, it did the opposite! I took it where I wanted to go, kind of like surfing where your eyes lead you. Wow! My feet weren't always over the fins and I could trim forward like a single fin. Cutbacks were smooth and drifted controllably, pulling verticals without losing speed and almost at will due to the side fins that are placed higher up on the rail line. Because the side fins are toe in slightly and the fins spread further apart from one another, there is low drag and lots of carried speed throughout the tail section. Needless to say, that is where we both agreed to characteristically call it "Threedom" (freedom!). In good fun, we added the "All World' phrase to go along with our shared venture into discovery. Obviously our take on this was not to replace a particular design, but to expand our horizons. We made about 150 "Threedoms" out of Ocean Rhythms in the early 1980's. The board model never really was acknowledged all these years due to the explosion of board marketing and professional surfing. It is fun to share this design now since there is a new explosion of sharing all and any kind of board design. Some 30 years later, I still prefer riding the "Threedom" fin configuration which now is typically called a 2 + 1 set up. I know that there are some of you out there that have experienced the "Threedom" in the same light Dave and I have.
New 2+1 Combo Fin Sets November 19 2012, 0 CommentsThis combination is our Smith and Parrish Full base single fin + a set of two FCS compatible 3.7" side bites.
Wooden Surf Fins: Machine Foiled October 25 2012, 0 CommentsThe Tyler Warren Bar of Soap fin is designed for the small Twin fin "bar or soap board" These boards typically come in sizes 4'11" to 5'3" and are super wide and compact...Much of Tyler's inspiration in designing the "Bar of Soap" came from his experience riding two of Richard Kenvin's Hydrodynamica Project boards: The White Pony and Casper. Both of these boards were inspired by the hydrodynamic planing hull surfboards created by Bob Simmons 60 years ago. Check out the wood fin selection 10" base x 4 5/8" depth--These wood surf fins are machine foiled to perfection. The cedar grain gives these fins optimum flex / stiffness. To make these easier for you to glass them on, there is one layer of glass on each side. Wood fins also have positive buoyancy, they float! The best part is that we make them here, in house.
GEORGE GREENOUGH SURF FINS: History of The Stage 6 Fin September 06 2012, 3 CommentsAbove: a photo of some of George Greenough's original designs for the paddle fin, and a collection of some windsurf boards and molds. ( Spoon and Chopper ) He used to make almost all of his fins, boards and other equipment, and was an innovator who enjoyed creating and reinventing. Here is a look at a timeline showing how a fin that was created for a windsurf board, adapted over time to a surfboard fin. Through trial and error, many hours in the shop and in the water, we now have the " Stage 6." Late 60's George makes the first paddle fins out of stainless steel. Sometimes these fins would take 2 or 3 days to grind and finish, but the end product was worth every second of labor for George. In fact, he was windsurfing one day and lost the fin on the rocky bottom. He came back at low tide for a few days of countless hours of searching and found the metal fin in tide pools. 1987 Greenough encourages Chuck Ames to use the paddle fin design on surfboards. The result: A thruster setup with 3 small paddle fins, unfortunately they would break off since they were glassed on with and had a very small base. 1990's As system fin box designs developed became widely available these paddle fins were tested out again, the problem was the base of the fin was still too narrow, especially for smaller thruster setups early 2000: The paddle fin design was now adapted to fit onto a longboard with a fin box and produced great results. True ames labeled the fin The "Stage 6" the combination of a stiff leg and active paddle to generate powerful turns, the bigger sizes were powerful on the tip. Today: The greenough "Stage 6" fin has come a long way and is a classic model that's been refined and perfected. From the early days being crafted of metal, to now, where the fin is light and has the perfect flex and made of high quality fiberglass. Below: a photo of early paddle fins on a shortboard. Greenough Stage 6 Fin By True Ames
TRUE AMES TEE SHIRTS AND HOODIES August 31 2012, 0 Comments
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SURF EXPO 2012 - True Ames Fins booth # 1266 August 22 2012, 0 CommentsCheck out our latest fin designs at SURF EXPO this Sept. 6-8th 2012. Orlando, FL True Ames offers a greater diversity of fin products than any other fin company. Our material experimentations have created the True Lite Hexcore fin line, which includes thruster templates that are FCS and Futures Compatible from Lost, Erik Arakawa, Hamish Graham, Timmy Patterson, and Channel Islands. Our close relationships to imaginative pros, such as Josh Farberow, Jimmy Gamboa, Oliver Parker, Daniel Graham, Ashley Lloyd, and Brad Gerlach allows us to maintain the constant flow of feedback that will continue to establish True Ames as the industry's greatest fin resource.
Check out some of our New Surf Fins August 15 2012, 0 CommentsCheck out our latest fin selection. Some of our new fins include: • Tyler Warren Quad Fins • Christian Wach - Canvas Fin • Smith and Parrish Single Fin • Tyler Warren - Bar of Soap Fins
True Ames Surf Fins New Video: Hexcore System Fins for FCS and Futures Fins Compatible July 20 2012, 0 Comments
Here is a quick clip that showcases our line of Hexcore System Fins. These ultra light fins are available in FCS compatible and Futures Compatible. We use the Resin Transfer Method that allows us to construct a composite fin, inside which hexagonal pieces of lightweight coremat displace fiberglass and resin. The result is a fin that is up to 25% lighter than a normal fiberglass fin, yet retains the same positive flex and amazing drive! Whether you are surfing small beach breaks or solid reef breaks, we've got you covered with a wide variety of fins to fit your board and type of surfing.
NEW COLORS FOR GREENOUGH 4-A June 21 2012, 0 CommentsThe Greenough 4-A now comes in 2 solid colors. Orange and Yellow. The 4-A has a narrow, flexible tip that enhances maneuverability and a flared base for increased stability and drive -- an ideal combination for the point surf George fancied.
NEW BAMBOO FINS: Tyler Warren Bar of Soap Twin Fins June 06 2012, 0 CommentsOk, so we finally have the Tyler Warren- Bar of Soap, Bamboo Fins in stock. This is a new batch of bamboo machine foiled fins that we made right here "in house!" These fins have been in the works for a little while and now we've perfected them. A really cool thing about them is that the orientation of the bamboo grain gives these fins optimum flex and stiffness for a perfect ride. Not only are the super light but the actually float!
YATER SURF FINS BY TRUE AMES June 01 2012, 0 Comments
Summer Fin Selection: Here is the break down ont these 3 unique templates... ( pictured left to right )
YATER RUDDER: This fin recently 2010 surf season has had a design overhaul. By taking some area out of the middle of the fin, Renny has now found a flex pattern that is almost optimum right away. A flex fin will be a bit stiffer from the beginning, but as it is used, the glass/resin begin to break down, and for some time, the flex will be optimum. This design targets modern long boards and the 2+1 set up. Designed for high performance turning and trimming while actually enhancing overall feel.
YATER SPOON:Every artist must grow weary of performing his opus. A catalog of splendid material, but the crowd only wants to hear the early hits. The Yater Spoon is a timeless step–deck design, and this fin has held steadfast and stable in a lot of photos that read circa in the caption. Thread to spec–a perfect replica of the original, this fin makes new logs feel old and old logs feel older.
YATER CLASSIC: It's 1969. Okay. Ill–tempered Yater Pocket– Rockets streak straight lines across the USA. 2008: Another year for me and you. Hanging from collectors' walls, the Pocket Rocket has nothing to do, but its fin–our beloved Yater Classic–is in mass–production. Its upright design, coupled with minimal flex, makes it a layman–friendly, all–purpose gem. Uh oh my. And uh...uh boo hoo.
T&C Grom Contest in Waikiki / May 19-20 May 11 2012, 0 CommentsTrue Ames Fins is a proud sponsor of the 15th Annual T&C Surf/Surfer Magazine Grom Contest at Queen's surf in Waikiki on May 19-20. Groms age 12 and younger take to the waves vying for top spots in shortboard, longboard and bodyboard division. Preliminary heats run all day Saturday with the top six advancing to the next round. Lunch is provided for competitors by Genki Sushi and drinks courtesy of Naked juice, plus free Enza apples. Returning this year is a Kokua division where adults can push their 3-6 year old into waves! Day two Sunday takes you back into the surf for final heats, where this year's champions will claim their title as top grom. Join FreeSurf for a very special "Expression Session" on Sunday. Grown-ups and keiki compete in a tandem division where fun and creativity earns top points. Wrap it up with an award ceremony with the top six in each division earning trophies and prize packs. 3 Lucky kids will receive a gift certificate for a free set of system fins from True Ames.... Good Luck Groms!!
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In the frying pan. Onions, serranos, spices and bean cooking liquid instead of oil.
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This nacho bake utilized some fo the refried beans, along with sauted mushrooms, onions, green peppers and spinach. I cut up 3 corn tortillas and made baked chips, then topped the bean/veggie mixture with tofu sour scream and salsa, then ran it under the broiler. I added some mango/habanero salsa to the top. Delicious.
Post from a year ago... This was a roasted acorn squash stuffed with Lightlife Gimme Lean Sausage, bulgur, veggies and topped with a cranberry chutney. I don't have a recipe written, but I'm sure you can improvise something delicious.
I do have a recipe for this. It is a roasted butternut squash topped with a lentil/brown rice mixture topped with almonds, cilantro and an orange tahini sauce.
Lentil Stuffed Squash:
2 butternut squash, cut in half and seeds removed, sprayed with cooking spray, seasoned with salt/pepper and roasted in a 425 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Stuffing (makes enough for this dish and you will have tons of leftovers to freeze or make another dish)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
heat oil over med-lo heat, add the onions and slowly caramelize them until they are golden brown. This will take up to 30 minutes.
1 cup lentils
1 cup brown rice
5 cloves garlic
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 carrot diced
6 cups veggie stock or water
salt/pepper to taste
1 large bunch swiss chard or 10oz frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
1/4 cup golden rasins
4 tbsp chile-garlic sauce (optional)
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Bring everthing but the greens, chile garlic sauce, vinegar and salt/pepper to a boil. Lower heat to medium and cover. Cook until the lentils/rice are done. Stir in the swiss chard and rasins and cook for several minutes. Finally, stir in the vinegar and chile sauce and add salt/pepper to taste.
Take around a cup and fill the hollowed out part of the butternut squash then top with almonds, orange-tahini sauce and cilantro or parsely.
Orange Tahini Sauce:
juice of 2 oranges
zest of 1 orange
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 cup yogurt or soy yogurt or silken tofu
1 shallot
2 cloves garlic
4 tbsp orange juice concentrate
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp turmeric
3 tbsp tahini
salt/pepper to taste
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For playing at home, studio work and small gigs, the Excelsior is a class act that brings a fresh and unconventional new vibe to your playing. This limited edition Excelsior Pro model features attractively light Sonic Blue vinyl covering with White grille cloth, and a powerful 15" Eminence® Legend speaker.
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I just took delivery of the Excelsior Pro (Sonic Blue) after seeing reviews online. It is awesome.
Be warned this is not some punt 15w amp - it is LOUD, certainly good enough clean headroom to gig a small venue.
With my Strat, there is little pickup noise and the clarity of tone is unbelievable. It's like you can hear the wood resonating.
With my LP with P90s it will do smooth jazz, but turn it up and it roars like a beast. This is not a death metal amp, but for jazz, blues, rock it's awesome.
Only minor gripe is that the Dark Bright switch is great on "dark" but ear shatteringly trebly on bright, OK for chicin pickin tele nuts, but otherwise judicious use of the tone controls on your guitar necessary!
Honestly Fender, you could have got away with charging double for this amp, it takes on the Hot Rod and Junior and gives them a damn good run for the money for the cost of a couple of decent pedals.
The best part is that the colour matched the living room walls so the wife will let me keep on display!
Am seriously thinking of getting another one to run in stereo.
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This amp is too good for the price! The Fender Pawnshop Excelsior Pro is a great value...and one of the nicest-sounding tube amps you're bound to find. It goes from clean to gravely overdrive to full-on distortion with the twist of its single volume dial. Ever hear the Link Wray classic Rumble? That's what this baby sounds like cranked, with that same luscious tremelo too. It's plenty loud for a small room and would be an excellent recording amp. Great for any roots-rock, from clean Rockabilly and Surf to raunchy blues. If you're a purist, on a budget, or simply want wonderful tone and a cool vintage vibe, this is the amp you should own.
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I was not looking for an amp as I have a nice vintage 50 year amp at home with a ten inch speaker. Yet occasionally I will have a go of another amp to see how it compares to my little gem. I saw the 'Excelsior' in my local music shop and thought "Lets have a laugh and see how wrong they have got this." After all, I thought at the very low UK prices there is no way this could sound any good. Well I played it and not even wanting a new amp I bought one! It sounded very much like my vintage amp only fuller because of the 15-inch speaker. For those that like a warm, large, clean vintage tone, look no further. I play Blues and could not ask for anything better! I highly suspect this would also make a great Jazz amp too. Maybe even a very good surf, rockabilly or country on the bright switch setting!
This amp sounds so good. It's fine just playing clean and worth the money for this experience alone. However the vibrato sounds great also, more useable than the one on my vintage amp! Then I tried plugging in my pedals and the Classic T Rex reverb pedal adds yet another amazing dimension. My wah sounded great and my overdrives sounded amazing. Anything I threw at it - it loves pedals. It is just what I needed - a warm clean amp that can be taken right over the top with your favorite pedals. Having said that you can just turn this amp full up and turn the volume down on your guitar until it's time for the solo (I have not tried this yet though ) At the moment this is a house and recording amp but I am very hopeful this will also be a really good small gig live amp! I love it and half suspect for someone to knock to door and ask for it back saying sorry fender got the price wrong. It's worth three times this price!
The Excelsior is not a do it all amp with switchable channels, high gain options or even a reverb so is not going to be for all tastes. However for the would be Purist that does not have the huge sums of money to buy that vintage tone. The over used term this is a no brainer comes to mind!
There are things, which are not to my taste - the colors, for example, would not be my choice and the bright switch sounds a little unnatural to my years. However I just leave it on the Dark switch, as this sounds so natural to me just like my guitar pickups being amplified! These are just small preferences though that pale into insignificance to the fact that I now own what I feel is a great amp at any price, never mind the small amount I paid! Love it!!!!
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|Model Name:
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The President shall provide for the presentation of the Medal of Honor Flag designated under section 903 of title 36 to each person to whom a medal of honor is awarded under section 6241 of this title. Presentation of the flag shall be made at the same time as the presentation of the medal under section 6241 or 6250 of this title. In the case of a posthumous presentation of the medal, the flag shall be presented to the person to whom the medal is presented.
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For the first time this last weekend he reached for me. What an awesome feeling. For a few months the Diesel and I have held out our arms to him before we pick him up just to see if he would do anything. Well he finally did. Did the reach and the lean. I was ecstatic! My favorite part of the day with him is mornings. He is just so happy! Doing mornings I rarely get the opportunity to spend the morning with him, so on vacation this week, I soaked it up!
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There is a fascinating book excerpt in this week's Sports Illustrated. The book is called The Sports Gene by David Epstein and it examines the reasons why top-notch athletes get to be that way. The research into why Aaron Rodgers and Albert Pujols got to be who they are has gotten very sophisticated. But it wasnt always that way.
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Natural, Human Grade, Organic Dog Food: Really?
This article first appeared in The Bark,
Issue 50: Sept/Oct 2008
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Submitted by Heidi Junger | December 13 2009 | Permalink
When I saw the title of this article, I was happy that an expert would finally clear the clouds hovering over organic pet food claims. But I soon was quite disappointed that the authors didn't realize that *certified* organic pet food claims ARE regulated and enforced by the government and its accredited organic certification agencies.
As certified organic pet food manufacturer (www.onestaorganics.com), I know this much. Unlike non-certified organic pet food claims, certified organic pet food claims are as stringently regulated and enforced as are certified organic claims for human foods. These claims are verified by an unbiased 3rd party (i.e., organic certifiers such as Oregon Tilth, OAI, etc.)
As pet food manufacturer, I believe that organic certification provides generally the best regulatory system available for pet foods. Among others, organic certification ascertains that those well known undesirable, undefinable ingredients (4Ds, GMOs, byproducts, pesticide-, hormone-, antibiotic-treated ingredients, etc.) are not included in certified organic pet foods.
Here is what a State compliance officer at CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) wrote to me in 2008:
Here is what a Green Seal staff member wrote to me:
But you don't have to believe me, the CDFA officer, or Green Seal member who I communicated with. Simply call or email USDA or one of the organic certification agencies and ask if certified organic pet food claims are regulated and enforced or not (or if they even exist!). Just don't believe everything that's written; even otherwise very well-informed and knowledgeable expert's can't know everything or they may not be very clear. It's best to check at regulatory places which deal with particular issues on a daily basis.
I'd have loved to see a clarification on this topic in the Bark magazine. I unfortunately, never saw one, maybe I missed it, maybe it's still coming?
However, I still hear people doubting that "organic means something in the pet food industry" (quoting directly from the Bark article), while they refer to this article. Which is a shame because there is no doubt in this matter: certified organic pet foods simply are regulated and enforced, and the use of the words 'certified organic pet food' is *not* simply a marketing strategy as other non-certified pet food claims can be. A clarification on this issue would support the true (i.e., certified) organic movement for our pets and ourselves.
Anyway, Happy Holidays - Heidi
Submitted by Marion Nestle, ... | December 15 2009 | Permalink
We agree with Dr. Junger that it is certainly the case that the USDA regulates use of the term organic on foods for humans (as we explained in our article). However, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has never defined what Certified Organic means for pet foods. Without established rules for pet foods, the USDA-designated certifying agencies can--and do--decide for themselves what Certified Organic means and do the best they can to apply the human standards to pet foods. This does not cause problems for treats because treats can be made with fully organic ingredients, as Dr. Junger's pet food company does. Certified Organic treats really do meet human food standards for organic certification. But certifying the organic status of complete-and-balanced pet foods presents serious problems because they contain non-organically produced vitamins, minerals, and other additives. The certifying organizations differ substantially in their interpretation of the rules about whether a complete-and-balanced food qualifies as Certified Organic. Some organizations refuse to certify any complete-and-balanced pet food because the vitamin and mineral mixes are not produced organically. Others overlook the problem, make an exception, and certify the food as organic. If you see a Certified Organic complete-and-balanced food, it means that the certifier chose to overlook the vitamin/mineral problem.
We also continue to see plenty of pet foods labeled as organic (although not Certified Organic) in their brand names or on their ingredients and we worry that most consumers cannot tell the difference between organic and Certified Organic. We think the NOSB has been sitting on this issue far too long and that clear, unambiguous organic standards for complete-and-balanced foods as well
Submitted by Shireen | October 8 2013 | Permalink
These distinctions are very interesting to be aware of. There should be more awareness on the percent of organic ingredients and the labelling on packages. www.barkbites.com.au
Submitted by sharron | September 16 2014 | Permalink
so now if a dog food isn't fit for human consumption it's classed as garbage? - when did this start - if it came down to starving to death i would eat it regardless what the food ingredients were. when did we start comparing humans to dogs and cats and we should all eat
Submitted by lori | October 2 2014 | Permalink
just recently I learned about the 4-D protein source, which means protein source that has been diseased, dying dead or dismembered ?can be put in the dog food. No wonder all our animals are getting cancer and other diseases. Why would this be acceptable in the food industry?
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bummer, I wanted to know what it was!! Hope it's all fine.
dd has a lump in her leg.. on her inner thigh its hard and about an inch in size... she had an ultrasound and bloodwork. the dr that read the ultrasound said lymph node but the bloodwork does not support that.... her dr thinks that its just a lymph node too and hopes it shrinks to normal size soon. she goes back on monday to have it rechecked... i am doubtful that its just a lymph node... when i look at locations of lymph nodes on anatomy pics online there isn't any on the inner thigh where her lump is... her dr said that if its not smaller by monday then shes going to give her an anitbiotic... and if that does not work then its a referral to the childrens hospital (hour and a half drive away...) for surgical consult...
i am hoping its nothing but losing hope every day that it stays large and solid...
Fwiw, my sister had a huge painful lump on the inside of her upper thigh recently. It was an infected lymph node, and they were able to treat it and it went away. She went to 2 doctors. The second doctor told her that they were going to do more tests and sent her to a specialist. It was an infected lymph node.
Mary Jane, doula and mom of Vada, Brynna, Tea, Moira, Kyan, Ambria, Aslan, and Anakin.
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss
It is so worrisome . My dd had a bone cyst when she was 18months that resulted in a fracture. We had to follow up every 6wks for a few months to make sure the fracture healed and the cyst wasn't returning. We need to do the one year follow up soon. The issue was that because of it's unusual location there was a possibility it was a tumor and had a higher than average possibility of being cancerous. I'm praying for a clear follow up.
Thinking of you! Please keep us posted!!
Hugs - I know you must be worried. KUP.
"Any idiot can face a crisis; it is this day-to-day living that wears you out." -Anton Chekhov


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It's the holidays! Time for festive dinners and parties with family and friends. If you need a really special recipe for an appetizer you HAVE to try this one! Bacon wrapped dates...they are so amazingly delicious! This will really impress your friends and family!
For the bacon wrapped dates:
1 pound dates
4 ounces goat cheese
4 pieces applewood smoked bacon
1/4 cup unsalted roasted pistachios (I found these in the bulk section at my favorite grocery store)
To wrap the dates:
4 ounces goat cheese
10 pieces of applewood smoked bacon
To prepare the bacon wrapped dates:
Fry four pieces of bacon, remove from bacon grease. Reserve the bacon drippings. Remove the seeds from the dates, (I found pitted ones) Crumble bacon into smaller pieces, and place in a food processor with 4 ounces of cheese, pistachios and the dates. Puree' the ingredients. (You may want to puree' in batches to make it easier on your food processor.)
If the mixture is too thick, add the reserved bacon drippings. Cook the other 10 pieces of bacon halfway, so they are still limp. Cut each piece of bacon in half. Take a spoonful of the mixture, roll into a ball and add a small amount of goat cheese, then wrap bacon around the ball, secure with a toothpick.
Bake at 350 degrees for 4-5 minutes!
ENJOY!!!! Happy Holidays!!