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Prepare some craft kits for your children - let them explore color, texture and different materials which allow their creativity to shine!
As a result, I'll be bringing you a project on Fiskars.com on a monthly basis, to inspire you to set aside time on a regular basis to craft with your own children (or grandchildren).
My strongest childhood memories are centered on the time spent side by side with my mother and grandmothers learning a new crafting skill. Each of them is talented in their own way and I don't ever remember a time where they weren't eager to share their space and materials for me to dream up and make my own crafting masterpieces. Because of them, I've tried to do the same with my own children, but with schedules getting busier as they've joined other extra-curricular activities, we haven't been as intentional with making time to explore new materials and create.
This year, we are on a mission to stretch our creative boundaries and branch out into using new materials and learning new art concepts using the same basic Fiskars tools we've always had at our fingertips.
In an effort to stay flexible and not get overwhelmed, we have started by making a Resolution Tracking Journal so that all of our ideas are contained in one space. Obviously, this journal will need to be highly personalized to your own personal crafting resolution, but the concept of putting it together regardless of the resolution you choose will be the same.
First, you'll need to cut the covers and pages for your own tracking journal. You'll need two pieces of chipboard, two pieces of black cardstock, 14 pieces of kraft cardstock and a healthy stack of printer or copier paper, all cut to a measurement of 5 ½" x 8 ½". While any 12" trimmer you have will do this chore just fine, the job is made easier if you use a bypass trimmer since you'll be able to slice through several sheets of paper at a time.
Lay one of the chipboard covers onto your cutting mat and use the measuring lines and dots to center it on the grid. Then lay a shape template even with the edge so that the middle dot is at the center-most point along the edge and mark with a marker. Then mark another dot 2" from either end.
Use a ¼" circle hand punch to punch holes directly over the marks you just created. Set aside.
Brainstorm the categories you would like to include in your tracking journal. Once you have them settled, use your alphabet stamps along with a stamp block to stamp the title along the edge of the kraft cardstock. If you want the text aligned toward the bottom, I recommend stamping the letters of the word in reverse to ensure you don't run out of space and end up wasting paper.
We have chosen to make our project selections based on a list of materials we'd like to explore when trying our hand at different art projects. So our sections are labeled: supplies, glitter, ink, paint, yarn, recyclables, clay, fabric, cardboard, concrete, etc. If you have younger children, you might chose to do a year's worth of handprint or footprint crafts or 12 months worth of paper plate crafts. In this case, you could label your insert pages with the name of each month instead. If you choose more than 14 sections, you'll need to cut more kraft cardstock.
Use the chipboard cover with the three punched holes as a template to punch the holes for all remaining pages and the other cover. This will take a short amount of time, but you will be able to punch through several sheets of the printer/copier paper at once speeding up the process slightly.
Adhere one sheet of black cardstock to the each chipboard cover. Use your Round N Round Squeeze Punch and punch several circles from an additional sheet of black cardstock. Adhere these circles randomly over the entire cover surface allowing some of the circles to overhang the edge. Trim overhang. Then embellish with alphabet stickers and a strip punched using the Scalloped Sentiment Border Punch.
Lastly, stack all of your pages and bind the journal together using book binding rings found at an office supply store. You can also use a spiral coil binding if you have a binding machine. Most office supply stores will add coil binding for a small fee.
The most important thing to remember is that this tracking journal doesn't have to be a masterpiece itself. Keep the journal simple. Save all that creative energy for the fun crafting adventures you're about to embark on in 2013.
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Fox Valley Garden Club Plant Sale
Come preview over 40 vendors at the Aurora Transportation Center as they showcase plants, garden crafts and accessories.
CITY: Aurora
Kane County Flea Market May 2015
Hours: Sat. 12-5, Sun.7-4. Admission:$5 adults, children 12 and younger, free. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere" - Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & fancy junque. A country breakfast is served on Sundays
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market - October, 2015
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds with more than 1000 dealers displaying and selling antiques, collectibles and Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market - December 2015
"The best in the Midwest" or Anywhere" -- Up to 1000 dealers. 1st Saturday of every month & preceding Sunday. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market - September 2015
"Best in the Midwest or Anywhere" monthly Flea Market with more than 1000 dealers displaying and selling antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. The monthly Flea Market is held the first Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Tinley Park Farmer's Market
Visit the Farmer's Market every week for the best selection of fruits, vegetables, and fresh flowers.
CITY: Tinley Park
JR Antiques and Collectibles
Specializing in antiques, collectibles, furniture, primitives and much more.
CITY: Sanwich
Classic, exotic automobiles from the last 100+ years. Car collection is open to the public for complimentary viewing. Also provides brokering, consignment sales, mechanical evaluation for all cars.
CITY: St. Charles
We specialize in rare, exceptional antiques, estate items, vintage and marcasite jewelry. We also feature furniture, fine art, oil paintings, porcelain, clocks, sterling, glassware and more.
CITY: St. Charles
Antique Car Show & Flea Market
The Antique Car Show and Flea Market is held annually at the Sandwich Fairgrounds the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. Antique – Classic – Special Interest Cars and Trucks will be shown off. There will be a Flea Market and Swap Meet for treasure finders. Visit the 'Cars For Sale Corral' and eat breakfast or lunch on the grounds. The cost to enter the show for spectators is $5 for adults, under 12 are free. The Antique Car Show and Flea Market is Sunday, May 25th, from 8am to 3pm. The Sandwich Fairgrounds is located at 1401 Suydam Rd., in Sandwich, IL. The Show is sponsored by the Silver Springs Chapter, Illinois Region, Antique Automobile Club of America.
CITY: Sanwich
Directions in Clothing
Classic clothing with a flair.
CITY: St. Charles
SG Too
Select consignment, antique store with items for home, garden and more.
CITY: St. Charles
Geneva Kayak Center
Geneva Kayak Center is a paddlesport school and adventure travel company that's proud to be recognized as a ACA Pro School and offer both whitewater and sea kayak instruction. Their goal is to promote the sport of kayaking through safety and education. In addition to local offerings, they offer spectacular Adventure Paddling Trips for beginner to advanced paddlers, to amazing locations. Whether you want to enjoy an afternoon on the river or are preparing for a two-week expedition, Geneva Kayak Center believes the sport of kayaking should be fun, and enjoyed by all.
CITY: Yorkville
Consignment Gallery
We consign and sell new and used upscale quality brand name furniture, accessories and art. Because of our growth, we are now offering residential and commercial staging and offer an estate sale service.
CITY: St. Charles
Tranquility Skin & Body Care Center
Salon specializing in customized skin care, manicures, pedicures and waxing.
CITY: St. Charles
Panache Etcetera Inc
Boutique -- home accessories, antiques, furniture, jewelry, apparel, bath and body.
CITY: St. Charles
Trellis Farm & Garden
Your local Purina Feed Dealership offering the best in equine, small animal and wild bird needs. The new face of feed, seed and urban gardening.
CITY: St. Charles
Have To Have
Have to Have carries women's clothing sizes 0-14, Miss Me Jeans, shoes, jewelry, purses and gifts. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm and Sundays Noon-4:00pm. Closed Mondays.
CITY: Plainfield
Custom Furniture
Two stories of quality, solid wood furniture since 1938. Huge selection of finished, unfinished home, office furniture by Amish and other American manufactures.
CITY: St. Charles
Artemisia Home & Interior Decorating
A unique blend of antiques and elements. Unusual artisan works and uncommon finds including one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories.
CITY: Geneva
King's Mill Refinishing
Beautiful hand-rubbed finishes, brass & metal polishing & repair, hand painting & stenciling, gold leafing, hand carving, woven cane, Rush splint & wicker, upholstery & slip covers, and hand-tied Oriental rugs.
CITY: St. Charles
Bike Rack
The area's best selection of bikes, recumbents, accessories and clothing. Rentals: bikes, tandems, trailer cycles, recumbent bikes and trikes. Home of Creative Mobility featuring bikes for special needs. Just west of Randall.
CITY: St. Charles
Bourbon Street Gallery
The Bourbon Street Gallery -- in the Bourbon Street area in Pheasant Run Resort & Spa. The gallery showcases the works of new, emerging and established Chicago artists.
CITY: St. Charles
Circa Vintage Gallery
Enjoy a whimsical journey through time. Explore unique vintage finds; Paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, home decor and furniture.
CITY: St. Charles
Amazing Grace Antiques
Historic home's 14+ rooms filled with affordable antiques, primitive to Victorian. Relaxed, kid-friendly, hometown atmosphere.
CITY: Elburn
Cradles & All
Unique children's furniture store specializing in bedding and accessories from baby through teen. Gift items, custom orders and baby shower registry available.
CITY: Geneva
Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center
Open daily, year-round. A greenhouse, garden center and gift shop offering annuals, perennials, bulbs, ground covers, potting needs, garden art, tools and everything else imaginable for the gardener.
CITY: St. Charles
The Little Traveler - Geneva
This historic mansion features 36 rooms filled with treasures from around the world and a history over 80 years in the making.
CITY: Geneva
La Vita
Fine cigars, gourmet coffee, boutique wine. Featuring the #1 coffee imported from Italy. Largest cigar selection in the Midwest.
CITY: St. Charles
Anderson's Coins and Collectibles
Vintage toys, memorabilia including tin wind-up toys, Star Wars, Coca-Cola, puppets, model kits, new and retired Legos. Buy or sell gold, silver, sterling flatware, jewelry and coins.
CITY: St. Charles
Oswego Country Market
Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, plants and homemade goods are some of the sights and smells at this old-fashioned summer market, held on Sundays, June through September, from 9am-1pm on Main Street in downtown Oswego.
CITY: Oswego
Village Flower Shop
Your local florist specializing in creating customized floral designs for any occasion. Open M-F 9am-5:30pm and Saturdays 9:00a-4:00pm
CITY: Plainfield
Dick Pond Athletics
Dick Pond Athletics is America's running shoe store specializing in footwear, clothing and accessories for runners, walkers and triathletes. Open daily. Across from Salerno's on the Fox Restaurant on Second Street (Rt. 31)
CITY: St. Charles
Town House Books
Independent book store in 1853 Greek revival townhouse, housing thousands of titles for all ages.
CITY: St. Charles
Touch of the West
We feature custom handcrafted pine and aspen log furniture, original oil paintings, chainsaw sculptures, and many rustic accents. Bring the west into your nest.
CITY: Sandwich
Angel Kisses of St. Charles
Religious articles, baptism gifts, books, exquisite angel and religious figurines.
CITY: St. Charles
S G Too
Select consignment and antique store. Everything for the home and garden.
CITY: St. Charles
An Artisan Bread Bakery featuring a delicious variety of fresh-baked breads, buns and more. Breadsmith is open Tuesday through Sunday. Stop in and see what makes us the special choice of bread lovers!
CITY: St. Charles
Anderson's Coins & Collectibles
Kids of all ages will find something to love in the unique and ever-changing selection of toys, which includes Star Wars and Star Trek items, Lionel, Marx and other brands of trains, Coco Cola memorabilia model kits, Barbies, vintage super heroes, Hot Wheels, vintage die-cast, posters and more.
CITY: St. Charles
Geneva Running Outfitters
Experience a unique approach to fulfill all of your running & walking needs with personalized shoe fittings, apparel and accessories.
CITY: Geneva
Petals & Twigs
Country gift shop specializing in custom silk floral designs, gift baskets and hand-crafted items.
CITY: New Lenox
Mr. Marco Jewelers
Open Monday thru Saturday. Fine jewelry. Custom creations.
CITY: St. Charles
What-Not Shoppe
Specializing in museum quality antiques, estate jewelry, European furniture, fine art and porcelain. Est. in 1958.
CITY: St. Charles
JP Jewelers Inc.
A fine jewelry store. Family owned and operated since 1993. Full service for jewelry and watch repair. Offering custom design.
CITY: St. Charles
Second Time Around Antique Market
Quality antique furniture, fireplace mantels, pier mirrors, glassware, dinnerware, toys, vintage wicker, collectibles. Furniture restoration available.
CITY: Braidwood
Premier Interiors
Open daily. A shop of home furnishings.
CITY: St. Charles
Theives Market
In Pheasant Run Resort. Open 7 days a week. A distinctive shop offering fresh-ground or whole bean coffee, teas, gourmet jams and food items, and a unique array of gifts.
CITY: St. Charles
Sandwich Antique Mart
Held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, this market offers treasures from the 19th and 20th centuries. More than 500 exhibitors sell authentic antiques and collectibles on select Sundays from spring through fall.
CITY: Sandwich
Wool & Company
Wool and Company is a full service knitting and crochet store with an extensive gift selection. We spread our love of knitting in a fun, creative and informative way.
CITY: St. Charles
Treasure Broker
We bring new life to antique and vintage furniture. The hunt for items is half the fun, the other half is deciding on the color to paint for today's designs. Our color pallet is broad to meet various decor and ages. Unique lighting and home accents available. We offer custom painting.
CITY: St. Charles
Antique Market I
Antique Market I offers a variety of accessories from elegant to depression era & Victorian.
CITY: St. Charles
Aquascape Designs Water Gardening Store
Visit our water gardening store for all your pond and water feature supplies. Our professional staff will assist you in making sure you have everything you need and our displays will inspire you. Come shop our wide selection of pond supplies, live fish, aquatic plants, fish food, books, and more.
CITY: St. Charles
BBK Sports
Sporting goods retailer and team sales. Equipment and apparel for baseball, softball, soccer, football, basketball, and volleyball.
CITY: St. Charles
Geneva Green Market
The Geneva Green Market promotes local, organic and sustainable-produced products from local artisan farmers and producers who provide freshness, biodiversity, the highest quality food and the basis of regional cuisine. Geneva Green Market is an educational forum for consumers to learn the uses and benefits of quality, locally grown or prepared food products. This is designed to establish an appreciation of nutritional values of produce and to provide more flavor, freshness and variety of locally grown product. Held every Thursday, 7am to 1pm, June through October.
CITY: Geneva
La Di Da Bridal
La Di Da Bridal specializes in gowns for the Bride, Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride, and Flower Girl. We also carry prom gowns, evening wear, and an array of accessories.
CITY: Sandwich
The Warehouse Antiques & Confectionery
Antiques, primitives, collectibles, hand-dipped chocolate confections, novelty candies, fudge and more.
CITY: St. Charles
First Street Plaza
Visit the many shops located in the new development along the river. There is a large parking garage adjacent for shoppers' convenience and 2 Visitor Information Centers.
CITY: St. Charles
Designers Desk Complete Needlework Shoppe Specialty Shops
Complete needlework -- classes, framing, supplies -- and a lot of fun!
CITY: Geneva
The Paper Co.
Specializing in custom printed invitations and announcements for all occasions. We also carry a huge selection of handmade greeting cards, gifts, journals and stationary. Appointments also available.
CITY: Morris
Two Sisters Then & Now
Antiques galore. Come find hidden treasures, or maybe just exactly what you are looking for.
CITY: Sandwich
Clock Tower Antiques
Multi-dealer shop carrying glassware, jewelry, advertisements, collectibles, primitives, linens and furniture.
CITY: Plainfield
The Natural Gardens
Nursery specializing in Native & Ornamental Perennials & grasses since 1953.
CITY: St. Charles
The Wine Exchange
Featuring wines from across the Globe. Local & Hotel Delivery Available. Saturday tastings 1pm-5pm.
CITY: St. Charles
Sweet Pea Children's Boutique
Sweet Pea carries unique children's clothing (newborn to 24 months Boys and Newborn to 4T girls), shoes, toys and more. Have-to-have carries women's clothing sizes 0-14, Miss Me Jeans, shoes, jewelry, purses and gifts. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturdays 10:00 am-5:00 pm and Sundays Noon - 4:00pm. Closed Mondays.
CITY: Plainfield
Rebecca's Unique Glass
Unusual treasures and gifts, custom glass flower arrangements and framed art.
CITY: Yorkville
Gardens & Gatherings
Seven minutes west of downtown St. Charles in Wasco off Rt. 64 (west Main Street). Weddings our specialty.
CITY: Wasco
The Tawny Tortoise
Retail sales of specialty foods, gifts, dolls; Dollmenders doll repair; Cutlery Corner knife/scissor sharpening; Homewares cutting boards/ wine & pot racks; Sherry's Floral Creations. Open Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 7:00pm. Sunday 11:am - 3:00 pm.
CITY: Plainfield
Play It Again Sports
We sell used and new sporting goods of all kinds. Buy, trade or consign customer equipment in a fun and friendly environment. Open daily.
CITY: St. Charles
Step back into time as you enter the nostalgic, fun atmosphere of Shugie's. Get a gift for everyone!
CITY: Morris
Spa Vargas at Indian Lakes Resort
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Full service spa located in one of the area's most luxurious golf resorts.
CITY: Bloomingdale
Montblanc North America
Montblanc, international maker of sophisticated, high quality writing instruments, also offers exquisite writing accessories, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear & watches. Our products meet the demands of quality design, tradition and master craftsmanship.
CITY: Oak Brook
Farmer's Daughter
Farmer's Daughter is located in an old two story house. Whether you are looking for the latest in primitive/country antiques or home decor, you are sure to find it here. Many of our pieces are handcrafted by local artisians.
CITY: Sandwich
Antique Association of Lemont
Four antique shops, many specialty shops and restaurants.
CITY: Lemont
Market on Main Street
Friday nights will never be the same. Don't miss the all new Market on Main Street in historic downtown Oswego. There will be quality antiques, re-purposed finds, vintage treasures, handmade items, entertainment, food and more. The shops and restaurants in downtown Oswego will be open late as well. Held the last Friday of the months of July, August, and September.
CITY: Oswego
Geneva French Market
The Geneva French Market is held every Sunday May-October in the parking lot at the Metra Station in downtown Geneva. Offering fresh produce, fine textiles, fresh baked goods, and unqiue gifts, the French Market is a great place for a Sunday stroll.
CITY: Geneva
Marmalade Tree
Unique gift items and home accents. Framed prints, crystal florals, Yankee Candles and holiday keepsakes.
CITY: Plainfield
Bull and Bear
The Fox Valley's premier tobacco shop.
CITY: St. Charles
Palos Heights Farmers Market
Wonderful fruits and vegetables (some organic) along with honey, jams, bakery & bread items, olive oils & vinegars, cheeses, eggs, meats and much more every week! Farmers Market is open June 12 - October 9.
CITY: Palos Heights
Village Peddler
Your store for unique country gifts and home accents.
CITY: Plano
Morris Antique Emporium
A division of Rusty and Dusty Antiques Inc., built in 1879 and provides a nostalgic look back in time offering jewelry, collectibles, Howard products, toys, gumball machines, furniture, license plates, automotive &rRailroad memorabilia, die cast cars and many other treasues!
CITY: Morris
Somonauk Summer Fest
The Somonauk Summer Fest will have a parade, cruise night, top entertainment, beer garden, 5K run, ISP truck pull, bingo, Texas hold'em and much more!
CITY: Somonauk
Tri County Coins and Collectibles
Buy, sell coins of all ages. Vintage jewelry, collectible toys, glassware, home decor, knick-knacks and more.
CITY: St. Charles
Paraphernalia Antiques
Euorpean imports, estate jewelry, general line. Three buildings with thousands of choice items.
CITY: Wilmington
Alsip Home & Nursery Super Store
Ranked among the nations top 100 garden centers by Nursery Retailer Magazine. Top quality nursery plants, garden supplies, Home décor, patio furniture, pool & spa accessories, garden décor, ponds, silk floral, seasonal holiday, and pets & supplies.
CITY: Frankfort
Sammy's Bikes
Bike types: Road, Tri, Mountain, Cross and Comfort Bikes. They sell all accessories -- shoes, helmets, apparel, etc. They rent bikes, sell bikes on consignment and do all types of repairs. This is a one-stop shop for all your needs.
CITY: St. Charles
R.J.'s Relics
General line antiques and collectibles. Multi-level, multi-dealer. We buy estates.
CITY: Wilmington
Guest House Antiques
Furniture, costume jewelry, vintage clothing, glass, pottery, Yankee candles, linens.
CITY: Wilmington
I Love Dirt / Cherle Enterprises
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - At I Love Dirt, we carry everything but the bike! We have unique apparel & accessories for avid motocross & extreme sports competitors and fans. Cherle Enterprises is an innovative full-service advertising & promotional specialty company.
CITY: Lombard
Tiffany & Co.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Over the past two centuries, Tiffany has built an international reputation as the ultimate source of gifts for life's most cherished occasions. Whether it's a milestone in the life of a company, a family or an individual's crowning achievement, Tiffany gifts wrapped in the Tiffany Blue Box® symbolize the rich heritage and unparalleled reputation Tiffany & Co. has enjoyed as one of America's great institutions.
CITY: Oak Brook
Apple Butter
Located in nostalgic downtown Morris is an extremely unique gift shoppe, Apple Butter and Shugie's. They have one of the largest gift giving inventories in the area. Open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30 pm and Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm
CITY: Morris
Country Store of Geneva, Inc.
Country Decor from Ceiling to Floor! Country chandeliers, country table and floor lamps, sconces, country ceiling lights, punched tin switch plates, and country style curtains!
CITY: Geneva
Gazebo Gift Shop
Unique gifts including garden, seasonal, holiday, jewelry, children's, home decor. Reasonable prices.
CITY: Joliet
Find all your home decor, rugs & candle needs at Bittersweets.
CITY: Sandwich
Water Street Antique Mall
Multi-dealer. 15,000 sq. ft., full line antiques and collectibles.
CITY: Wilmington
Antiques on State
Step into our 150-year-old stone house and discover treasures that are beautifully displayed by several of the areas finest antique dealers.
CITY: Geneva
3 French Hens Market
Bringing the tradition of Open Air Euro Markets to the Midwest, 3 French Hens Country Market is held on the grassy banks of the Historic I&M Canal in downtown Morris, IL. Featuring more than 140 vendors selling homemade, homegrown, antique, one of a kind and repurposed items. Open the second Saturday May, June, July, August, September and October from 8am-2pm and the 2nd Saturday in August from 2pm-8pm, rain or shine!
CITY: Morris


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1995 Mercury Music Prize
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Radio Daze
Pop - Do We Not All Like It?
Format: CD (440 017 031-2)
Song: 'One Time Too Many'
Label: Universal Records
Release Date: March 2002
Notes: The Soundtrack Also Features Original Score By Thomas Newman & Tracks By The Stereo MC's, Peggy Lee, Zero 7, The Dandy Warhols & Craig Armstrong Amongst Others.
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"The bottom line is this: We're going through a tough time. But our economy has continued growing, consumers are spending, businesses are investing, exports continue increasing, and American productivity remains strong…we ought to see how this first one [economic stimulus] works. Let it run its course."
- President Bush [7/15/08]
Despite the lack of urgency displayed by the President in a news conference yesterday, American families and businesses are struggling today with record high prices for everything from gas to food, a growing housing crisis with many losing their homes, and rising unemployment. In fact, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke underscored the economic realities facing consumers in testimony before the House Financial Services Committee: "This is clearly a rough time… Conditions are tough on average families." [7/16/08]
The New Direction Congress is working to craft a new economic recovery stimulus package to help people make ends meet, help get our economy back on track and to help renew the American Dream.
Experts agree that the time to act on an economic stimulus package to benefit families and businesses is now - not later.
Lawrence Summers, former Treasury Secretary:
"This is a serious situation…We are in much more danger of responding inefficiently than in responding excessively." [New York Times, 7/16/08]
Alan Blinder, economics professor at Princeton University:
"The period of maximum danger...has now been shifted to the fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of next year… [we need] sensible, timely policies that will have an impact on spending in that time frame." [Wall Street Journal, 7/16/08]
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Economy.com and key adviser to Sen. John McCain:
"A paper Mr. Zandi prepared this year concluded that, within the first year of enactment, increased infrastructure spending and aid to states generate roughly four times as much economic growth as making the president's tax cuts permanent, cutting corporate taxes or allowing businesses to write off new investments more quickly.
"'Everyone agrees that we need jobs, and everyone also agrees that infrastructure is one of our most pressing needs," Mr. Zandi said in an interview last week. 'If we can combine stimulus with infrastructure, I think that's great.'
Above all, Mr. Zandi said, it was now imperative the government deliver some sort of new stimulus.
"'The problems plaguing the economy seem entrenched,' he said. 'The economy could spiral even further down if you don't try to stem that.'" [New York Times, 7/16/08]
Graciela Chichilnisky, economist at Columbia University:
"If we don't have another stimulus package, that means serious hardship for a lot of people…All the large industries will shrink operations and lay people off. A lot of people will lose jobs. This is not a typical downturn." [New York Times, 7/16/08]


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About Frank
A UK girlgroup formed in 2004. They like the 'Monkees' and 'S Club 7' before them, were stars of their own TV show called 'Totally Frank'. Series 2 was aired in the UK on Channel 4 & E4 in Summer 2006. The group shared the same producers as 'Girls Aloud'. 'Frank' co-wrote their debut album 'Devil's Got Your Gold' (released in the UK on August 7th 2006) and also played all their own instruments. Their debut single 'I'm Not Shy' debuted at number 40 in the UK. After poor single & album sales the girls parted company with their record label in late August and on 11th September 2006 they announced they had split up. Read More
Career Started: 2005
Official Website: http://www.frankofficial.com
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
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Note that if you are using it for a traditional trem, that the centerline is only correct on the 6 point side, and not the 2 point trem side. Stewmac's templates are great though, just watch the heat from your bit or it'll melt them pretty quickly.
Floyd Rose cavities are probably the hardest to rout. But with these templates and instructions that come with it, its a piece of guitarcake :D
I needed a trem template to correctly position the bridge and trem on a strat body I purchased on eBay. After a lot of searching, Stewmac's template was the best choice.
When I received the product I was impressed by it's preciseness.
It has done exactly what it said it would do and much more.
I would recommend this product to anyone.
Great template but too thin.I've attached them to a 15 mm 'frame' and they work fine. Also I've used them for a hipshot, wilkinson and Gotoh (6 screw)tremolos and you need to be careful with the dimensions to centre it accurately. Works easiest with the 6 screw, I found. Also I found that centring the spring cavity using the 'index' hole method suggested by SM didn't suit me. What I do is route out the top trem slot as deep as I can go then drill a central 1/2" diameter hole with the drill press (not in the corner or touching the sides!)then use a 3/8" end bearing bit from the guitar back and you then have a perfect slot.I then mark out the centre line for the spring cavity I don't try and use the back template to get the spring cavity at right angles to the slot as I found it would always be an irritating mm or so out. Instead I set it up to the guitar back centre line.
I haven't used them yet, but have used other stew-mac templates. They are all great, you just need to take your time, and learn how to use them properly. It is also a great idea to make thicker templates out of MDF first, because if you mess up your master templates, you'll have to order new ones.
I used these for the first time for a Wilkinson Tremolo set up. they worked fine for me but like others have commented, they need to be thicker & it would be nice if the centering lines were there that you have to make. Other than that, they do the job. Cellini's custom guitars. Las Vegas,Nv.
Love these, I have most of the templates, who could ever to it by freehand, really?! Do it right, these are an investment!
Firstly, as many reviewers have said, the material is too thin - I transferred the patterns to some 12mm ply straight away. Secondly it is, indeed, a pain to have to scribe centrelines on when they could easily be done at manufacture.
Still, they seem accurate - just an unnecessary pain to work with.
The respective centre lines should be already marked on the templates. Given that they are produced by some computer controlled machine, and the various holes are drilled in line, why on earth are the lines of centre not marked?
Also the template material is far too thin to allow 1/4" cuts with a flush trim bearing equipped cutter. Mine disappeared over 1/2" down the index hole before the bearing engaged.
Fiddling around drawing accurate centre lines and mounting shims etc should not be necessary. The templates should arrive ready to rock!
I followed the instructions on a scrap piece of wood and it was wrong. Tried on foam and found the tick marks are on the wrong side of the template. The offset side for the trem arm was on the wrong side. Figured it out, but could have screwed up a lot.
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climate talks regress
In order to serve their short term
domestic interests, and to accomodate the US administration, many developed
countries are now abandoning their legal obligations to take the lead in
cutting emissions and to provide financial support for developing
Stephanie Long from Friends of the Earth International said:
"At this late stage in the negotiations towards Copenhagen, attempts by developed countries to evade their historical responsibility by crashing the Kyoto Protocol is a recipe for disaster. The Kyoto Protocol is the only international legally binding treaty aimed at reducing emissions and contains a stringent penalty system for non-compliance."
"On the streets of Bangkok there were thousands of demonstrators calling for immediate action from developed countries. But climate negotiators remain deaf to these calls for climate justice," she added.
Meena Raman from Friends of the Earth Malaysia said:
"So far it looks like the Copenhagen talks could deliver a toothless agreement based on vague pledges that cannot deliver the deep greenhouse cuts that science and justice demand of rich nations."
"Other countries are using the US's position as an opportunity to try and avoid stringent legally binding emissions cuts which they should implement at home."
In another shocking development, the UK – speaking on behalf of the EU – insisted on deleting a safeguard aimed at preventing that forests be converted into damaging plantations.
Tom Picken from Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland said:
"The UK's scramble to put forests in the global carbon market is blurring their vision of what negotiations on the protection of forests are meant to do. The UK seems more interested in securing the supply of cheap offset credits rather than promoting exactly the kinds of safeguards needed to prevent deforestation."
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VANCOUVER — The Edmonton Oilers, who have struggled to string together wins and have had even more trouble with teams in their division, managed to take care of both bits of business on Monday.
The Oilers secured a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks Monday at Rogers Arena — and they did it with a hat trick from David Perron and in spite a pair of own goals from defenceman Corey Potter.
"When you get into those streaks of losing, it becomes suffocating for some," head coach Dallas Eakins had said of his team, who ended a six-game losing streak with victories in back-to-back games. They scored a 5-1 win over the Nashville Predators in Edmonton on Sunday.
The Oilers had arrived in Vancouver determined to pick up where they had left off against Nashville, knowing it would be no easy task. They hadn't beaten Vancouver in three previous meetings this season and they had not won a back-to-back set this season.
Enter Perron, who scored twice in the first 20 minutes to give the Oilers a 2-1 first period lead then added an empty-net goal to register only his second career hat trick — both of which were against the Canucks.
"I don't know what it is," Perron said, "but we were pretty fresh out there tonight. I felt pretty good. Certainly the last four or five games is the way we need to play and we're going to get a lot of points if we do."
With a dandy feed from Sam Gagner, Perron snapped in his 20th goal at 9:11 then three minutes before the intermission, he fired in a Nail Yakupov rebound to equal his career high of 21, which he registered in the 2011-2012 season with the St. Louis Blues.
That 2-1 lead was a good enough boost to give the Oilers their second straight victory — which is even more notable given that they had only won two in a row on two previous occasions. They did have one three game win streak in November but otherwise, it's been one long losing streak after another for a team that now returns home to host the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.
And they managed their 17th victory of the season in spite of Potter twice getting hit by shots that came off the stick of Jordan Schroeder.
In his first NHL game since an ankle injury took him out of the lineup on Oct. 19, Schroeder banked his first goal of the season off the leg of Potter in the first then his second of the game went in off the defenceman's skate.
"There's not much you can do on those plays. The first one I'm just trying to take a pass and it hits my skate and goes in. The second one I'm not even looking, I'm taking a guy going to the net and it glances off my skate and goes in," said Potter. "We had some hard working goals and they had two lucky ones. ---- "
Early in the third, Jesse Joensuu, scoreless since Dec. 10, gave the Oilers a one-goal cushion, putting his third goal of the season past Roberto Luongo.
They are now 3-11-3 in Pacific Division games with the other two victories coming against the Calgary Flames.
Vancouver is now 3-2 in its last five.
Oil drops — Captain Andrew Ference (concussion) did not make the trip to Vancouver with the team, nor did Ales Hemsky (ankle) so the Oilers lineup remained the same as the one that played in Sunday's win over Nashville, with the exception of a change in net. Ilya Bryzgalov got the start over Ben Scrivens, who had turned away 34 shots for his first win as an Oilers. It was only the second time this season an Oilers goaltender saw 34 plus shots in a game and came out with a win. Devan Dubnyk turned away 35 in a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Oct. 19.


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Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Digital Collections
s 10668 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE September 17, 1969
MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I ask
tmanimous consent to ha.ve printed at
this point in the RECORD the transcript
of a television program on which I
appeared last Sunday, "Issue and
There being no objection, the transcript
was ordered to be printed in the
RECORD, as follows:
IssUES AND ANSWERS, SEPTEMBER 14, 1969
Gue6t: Senator MIKE MANSFIELD (D.,
Mont.), Senate Majority Leader.
Interviewed by: Bob Clark, ABC News
Washington Correspondent: John Sca.ll, ABC
News Dlploma.tlc Correspondent.
Mr. ScALI. Senator, welcome to "Issues and
Do you share the feeling of some critics
that the Nixon Admlntstra.tlon in this past
week ha.s botched up, either through indecision
or contusion, an opportunity to ta.ke
a new lnltla.tlve toward ending the war In
Senator MANSPIELD. No cme can tell until
the President gives us an explanation Of. the
zlgs and zags whloh have occurred over the
past several days. So far a.s I am concerned,
I am curious and oc:ll1fused. I thought there
was an opportunity to do something to speed
withdrawals of Amerlco.n troope, but I am
sure the Prest dent has his rea.soll8 a.nd I
would a.nttclpa.te that he would explain them
to the American people shortly.
Mr. ScALI. Do you feel the "on a.ga.tn--off
again" halt in the B-52 bombings perhaps ret!
ects oontllctlng advice the President 1s receiving
from his top advt.sors?
Senator MANSFIELD. Yes.
Mr. CLARK. There Is a widespread Impression
that Mr. Nixon Is going to announce
within the next few days a new troop withdrawal.
Would you like to see any,such withdrawal
announcement coupled with a new
cease fire offer, or an offer to halt B-52
Senator MANSFIELD. No, I think that opportunity
has been passed by and to make such
an offer or that nature at this time would be,
I think, counter productive.
I would like to see a very substantial withdrawal
or American troops and on a ttme
basts. I think that we have got to get out of
VIetnam over a period of time and to use
Secretary La.lrd's phrase, the war should be
more and more Vtetnamlzed but we should
lay down the procedure and the policy whioh
we Intend to follow so that President Thleu
will know wha.t we are going to do a.nd be
prepared If he wants to survive, to act
Mr CLARK. Some Republican leaders of
Congrel!8 are talking openly about a with-dra.
wa.l of something In the neighborhood of
36,000 to 46,000 troops. Would thA.t meet your
det!nttlon Of. "very substantial?"
Senator MANSl"IELD. It would be better than
no withdrawal. I would like to see a mon~
subetantlal withdrawal.
Mr. CLARK. Would you like to see the socalled
timetable for withdrawal, the phased
withdrawal. where we would announce that
we will go ahead and withdraw up to 200,000
troops or something In tha.t neighborhood?
Senator MANSFIELD. Yes. Not necessa.rtly
of!lclally, but I think President Thleu ought
to be Informed so that he can act, as I have
said, accordlngly.
Mr. ScALI. Senator Mansfield, you hnve been
nry · sympathetic toward Mr. Nixon's approach
on VIetnam. Is your patience beginning
to wear a. little thin now? Is there anything
else, for example, that you belleve Mr.
Nixon should do In addition to what you have
already mentioned here?
Senator MANSFIELD. Well, my patience began
to wear t:nin with the start Of. this tragic,
useless, barbaric war, some years ago. I have
never been in favor of lt. I think that It Is
In an area where we have no vital Interests.
It IB no~ tied to the security of the United
I would ltke to see In South VIetnam a
coalition government: the neutraltsts, t he
VIet Cong and all t he rest of the people In
that area get together so that they could
decide among themselves on the basis of selfdetermination,
and we have advocated that
for years, what kind of a government they
want there. rr that could be done, then I
think It might be more possible for us to get
together with Hanoi.
Mr. ScALI. Well, Senator, one of the blg
barriers to a. coalition government Is obviously
the attitude of the leaders In Sa.lgon.
Today, for example, VIce President Ky says
In an Interview with the New York Times
that If there 1s a new government formed
in Saigon which seeks to bring about a coalition
with the Communists, there would
be a coup In ten days by members of the
South VIetnamese Army.
Now, what do you think of that attitude?
Senator MANSFIELD. That Is Marshall Ky's
judgment: one man's judgment. I think that
we ought to have a coalition government
there regardless of wh~t VIce President Ky
thinks or what he says.
Mr. ScALI. Well, how do you Impose a coalition
Senator MANSFIELD. I didn't say "lrnp06e."
There ought to be elections there within
a. reasonable length of time, as President
Thleu advocated some months ago. I thought
then that he was advocating a free election
among all people of South VIetnam In
a period of three to stx months and a few
days later he sa.ld It wouldn't be until two
years after the end of h ostilities. Well, that
ls n o answer and If President Thteu and
VIce President Ky are going to be the ta.U
which wags us, then I think It Is time for
us to ta.ke a look a t our rela tions with them.
Mr. CLARK. Well, do you think President
Thteu and VIce President Ky should both
step down It that appears to be the only
way to achieve a coalition government .
Senator MANSFIELD. It that was the only
way In which a coalition government could
be arrived at and peace brought to VIetnam
and the eventual withdrawal and the solution
to the difficulties In which we find oureelves
there, that ought to be given every
Mr. CLARK. Do you ~hlnk the ta.ll Is wagging--
Senator MANSFIELD. Not to say that It will
Mr. CLARK Do you think the tall Is wagging
the dog: that the Nixon Admtnlstra tlon
IB being lnfiuenced too much by the Thleu
Senator MANSFIELD. I would say that pressure
ha.s been applied by the Saigon Govern-ment
on us which places us In o. very embarrassing
posltlon from t1me to tune.
Mr. ~ALL Well, do you think that Mr.
Nlxon 1s being infiuenced unduly by the
views of President Thteu o.ncL VIce President
Senator MANSFIELD. No, I wouldn't say so.
I think that President Nixon Is very desirous
of bringing this war to a close. He 1s walking
a tightrope trying to solve a sltua.tlon w'hloh
he Inherited. He IB trying to do what he
thinks Is right and in a way which will bring
about a responsible solution. So far his efforts
have been thwarted because the checkers
haven't fallen in line as anticipated.
Mr. ScALI. VIce Pre61dent Ky goes on to say
In this same New York Times Interview that
"President Thleu cannot afford any more
concessions with the Communists. It Is a
matter of his survival."
Senator MANSFIELD. Well, we can't e.trord
any more casua lties ar 6osts either. I th1n.k
we ought to look a.!ter our own Interests for
a ch.a.nge and give them primary consideration.
Mr. CLARK. Senator, If we can move on to a
thought for a moment E.bout South Korea, do
you have any views about the constitutional
amendment that the supporters of President
Park of South Korea pushed through yesterday
that would permit him to run for a third
Senator MANSFIELD. Oh, that Is a Korean
Interna l question. I would have no comment
on lt.
Mr. CLARK. You wouldn't be disturbed
about the charges that tht.s Is going to extend
what his opponents regard a.s a dictatorship?
Senator MANSFIELD. I! lt has been a dlctntorshlp
so far, It has evidently been a will1ng
one because President Park has had the votes
to serve two terms. Now he wants to serve a
third term, but that Is something for the
Koreans to decide and not !or me to comment
Mr. SCALI. Senator , to get some of the domestic
questions out of the way here, you
made a promise to Senate liberals that there
would be speedy action this year on a meanIngful
tax reform bill.
Senator MANsFIELD. I did not make a promt.
se to the Senate liberals. I made a promise
to the Senate that there would be a tax reform
bill reported out or the Finance Committee
by October 31. That promise was made
In the open. I expect that promise to be kept.
Mr. SCALI. Well, I was going to ask whether
In view of the fact that some critics are sayIng
that you will be unable to keep that
promise, whether we could expect a tax reform
bill this year?
Senator MANSFIELD. As far a.s I am concerned,
we will have a tax reform bill this
yea r.
Me. CLARK. Well, Senator, as you know
there Is a great deal of talk in town and
among some of the lobbyists who are workIng
on varl<>llil parts Of thast tax btl! tha.t
there Is not going to be a tax reform bill
until spring. Can you really promise action
by the end or tht.s year?
Senator MANSFTELD. No, I can't promise
definitive action. I can only give you my
point or view and reiterate the promise made
to the Sena,te wh en this matter w~~a referred
to the Finance Committee. I would point out
that I think that Senator Russell Long, the
Chairman of the Finance Committee, who
was In on the meetings with the Polley
Committee and with whom I had a dialogue
on the Floor, Is a man of his word and I
would expect Senator Long to keep his word.
That Is a very lmporta.nt factor In the affairs
or the Senate
Mr. ScALI. Do you feel the Nixon Admtnls
trn.tlon 1.8 backtracking on the whole principle
of tax reform by suggesting that t.he
House-passed btll be amended to reduce t ax
relief for middle Income groupe and give
some of this to corporations Instead?
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 45, Folder 14, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
September 17, 1969 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 810669
Sena.tol' MANISI'IELD. No, I do not. They a.re
presenting their T18w!l to 11le ~ Committee.
It wru not be up to tbe Admln1&~
tlon but the F1nanc:e Comm11¢ee 1n the Benate
to dec:1de wbat IKll"t al. a ~ blll will
be conatdereorober 81.
Bopefuly I would l1ke to 1!.nt&h it before the
eDd of the year, but W'beth« or not; we can
depend.a an a number of factors. We have, I
~ 18 Appropnatlon Btlle to oonsl.der.
!Mr. ScALX. Senator MBcru!tleld, in11at1on
txmtln,_ to be qutte a natlon&l problem.
Tbla week the automobile compantee ja.cked
u;p pr1cM on ~ models, even IUS W1ll1am
MoOhesoey Ma.rt1n, the Obain:nan of the
Federal Reserve Boa.rd, W'll8 prediotmg that
t:nllllllttooo.:ry pressures were albe.tllng (A) , are
,.au u:nlbappy ttmt the Adm1ntstrat1on made
no outcry aga1Dst the lncreMed pr1~ m
aUOOmobtlee, and do you think that the A.d.ml.
nfstlratton generally mould be blamed for
)etttng in!le.tton @lO 811 :lang M lot ha8?
Senator MANSJ'mLD. I WOUld bave preferred
U::lat 1beJ had nWied Ule1r moe11 at the tlme
\he OM auto ~ were announced, bm
then I "'IIJJOUld pcm.t out wblle we are el.ngUng
om the auto Industry an th1ll p&.rtl.cular
0008IltlOin, that a good many other 1ndwrtz1e&
have llkewtee raised their prices and nothlzlg-
'The pnmoua Adm.lnJstratlon did rat.se tts
'I'Cltce. Sometimes It W&B lrucee6S!ul; BOmeUmee
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Martial Arts Self Defense Classes
Martial Arts Self Defense Classes at Todai Bujinkan Dojo
Our Martial Arts Self Defense Classes explore traditional Ninjutsu – the Art used by Japan's Ninja and Samurai. Our Martial Arts Training gives you the confidence of a Warrior by instilling the skills and ability to face any situation. The Martial Arts Classes are taught the same way as our art is taught in Japan, giving unparalleled authenticity to our martial arts training. And the Martial Art itself is the most practical means of Self-Defense you can find, giving you the mental and physical means to protect yourself and those around you.
- Traditional Ninjutsu
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Physical Disciplines
Taijutsu (unarmed combat)
Taijutsu (lit. "Body Science") is at the core of our training. As with any martial art or self defense training, the object is to condition your body to move in a specific manner in response to an attack. Unlike some Martial Arts, the methods of movement are very natural and techniques require little energy to be effective. The goal is to be efficient as possible and use balance, positioning and timing to counter a larger, stronger opponent.
Kenjutsu (sword techniques)
Sword training is arguably one of the most popular weapons of study. Students learn how to properly handle a Japanese Sword ("Katana") and principles of swordsmanship. The vast array of techniques include Battojutsu (drawing the sword), Muto Dori ("sword disarming"), Sword vs Sword, and Sword vs Other Weapons.
Bōjutsu (Staff techniques)
The Rokushakubo ("six-foot wooden staff") is a very common weapon in Japanese Martial Arts. Many techniques developed out of the need to continue fighting if the head was cut off a spear. This weapon involves using your body to swing the heavy wooden weapon so that your arms don't get tired too quickly, while maintaining distance from your opponent. The shorter Hanbo ("half-bo") is studied as well.
Sōjutsu (spear techniques)
The Japanese Spear ("Yari") is similar to the Rokushakubo except it has a pointed end. This was a frequently used weapon by Samurai during warfare. As expected, the emphasis is on creating openings for thrusting the opponent")
Naginatajutsu (naginata techniques)
A very popular weapon among women in Japan, the Naginata can be thought of as a katana with a six-foot handle. While one of the primary weapons used by the Samurai, it become popular by the use of their wives; women can effectively use it while maintaining distance if they were attacked while their husbands were away at war. This tradition has continued into modern japan.
Kusarigamajutsu (kusarigama techniques)
The Kusari is a chain with two small but dense weights at each end. This easily concealed weapon could be used to strike, throw, or entangle opponents. What makes this weapon particularly useful is that it has many modern day applications: belts, purses, ropes and more can be used like a kusari.
Shurikenjutsu (throwing weapons techniques)
The most famous of the Ninja's arsenal is the iconic shuriken – sometimes referred to as a "throwing star". The shuriken was primarily used as a means of distracting an opponent. Shuriken come in a wide variety of shapes, and boshuriken – or throwing spikes – are studied as well.
Modern Weapons (handling & disarming)
To make sure that the training continues to be relevant to today's world, training also encompasses modern weapons – such as firearms, and knives. Students are taught how to properly handle and used modern weapons, as well as ways to disarm. Training ranges from simple self defense techniques to more advanced tactical movement.
Other Disciplines
Seishinteki kyōyō (spiritual refinement)
Martial Arts don't just condition your body, but your spirit as well. Similar to how a block steel is forged and sharpened into a sword, so is the mind and the will. Students will build their confidence and determination through training and be able to persevere the most difficult challenges.
Shinobi-iri (stealth and entering methods)
The role of the Ninja was primarily espionage and sabotage, which lead them to develop many techniques for stealth. In terms of our training, this means moving silently when attempting to avoid detection. This are similar techniques that Special Ops and SWAT teams use. This is also useful for self defense when attempting to escape from abduction.
Bōryaku (tactics)
Military strategy and tactics are also included in the curriculum. This can be very macro in nature (the whole battlefield) or micro (a one-on-one encounter). Tactics can also be employed outside of martial arts and self defense, such as business.
Intonjutsu (escaping and concealment)
Since the roles of the Shinobi involved remaining undetected and not necessarily defeating an opponent, many techniques focus on escape and remaining unseen. This translates well to self defense training, since the goal is usually to escape your attacker rather than "winning" the fight.
We believe our training should be what keeps students coming back – not a contract. At Todai Bujinkan Dojo, there are no contracts for our Martial Arts Self Defense Classes; you can modify or cancel anytime. Simple, straight-forward, and flexible. Here are our most popular payment methods. Click here to view all our pricing and packages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few common questions we run into. If you don't see your answer here, just contact us and we'll be happy to answer it for you.
What ages can train?
We primarily teach adults, but we have students as young as 4 years old that have trained in this art. As a general rule of thumb, if the student is younger than 11 we ask a parent train with their child. Depending on the maturity of the student, we do make exceptions.
What kind of shape do I need to be in?
You don't have to be in particularly good shape to train – that's what the training is for. Sometimes new students will think they need to be fit to take class; we think you should take class to get fit. If there is anything you are not comfortable with doing, you're not forced to do it. Our training is about finding what works for you.
Do I need to learn/understand Japanese?
Not at all. While understanding the language and culture does indeed help, it is not required to train. We do speak English alongside some Japanese, and you're never required to learn the language – although it can be fun to learn the lingo. The techniques that you learn are what matters, not necessarily what they're called.
Do you have beginner classes?
We've found that most students enjoy training with all different ranks - just like how classes are taught in Japan. It also helps students to learn more quickly since they have more experienced students to train with, and to guide them through the moves. For this reason, we train all ranks in the same class.
Do you offer Self Defense only classes?
It's common for martial arts schools to offer a self defense only class. However, since our art is entirely focused on self defense, we teach self defense through our martial arts class. If we don't feel it's effective for self defense, we won't teach it. Our rule is if we're going to teach it, it has to be effective for everyone – men, women, younger, older, etc.
Do you offer Private Lessons/Off-site Seminars?
Yes we do! If you would like to arrange a private lesson for yourself, or to organize a Self Defense seminar for your organization, just contact us and we'll be happy to assist you.


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The NBA on Tuesday suspended Clippers forward Matt Barnes for one game after he pleaded no contest last month to a misdemeanor for resisting, delaying or obstructing a police officer.
Barnes, 32, was arrested in Manhattan Beach in July on suspicion of threatening a public official, a felony. Barnes was arrested after an officer who was aware he had an outstanding warrant for a misdemeanor traffic violation approached him on foot.
But the Los Angeles County district attorney's office chose to file a misdemeanor and it agreed to a deal on the lesser charge.
The Clippers open the regular season Wednesday at home against the Memphis Grizzlies and if Barnes is physically fit and eligible to play, he would be suspended for that game.
Barnes signed in the offseason with the Clippers after playing the last two seasons with the Lakers.
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One way that Children's supports your child and family through this challenging time is by helping you understand as much as possible about the transplant process.
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We accept referrals from your child's primary care doctor, a specialist, a case manager or directly from you.
Your child will receive a pre-transplant evaluation to determine if a transplant is the best option for him before we can begin working with the organizations that handle the organ donation process.
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Retro College Cuts loves college basketball! That is why they are awarding a FREE trip to Las Vegas for the first weekend of the 2012 NCAA Tournament.
Today's recap is an MTV Rock & Jock style 15-pointer about Saturday's Top 25 action.
1. #2 Memphis 65 – MTSU 41
Thoughts: The Tigers will be on national TV their next three games (Cincy, G'Town, Arizona), but luckily this one wasn't televised. The Blue Raiders were absolutely shut down, held to 27% shooting, and no one scored more than 8 points.
2. #3 Kansas 81 – Ohio 51
Thoughts: The Bobcats came into this game in the Top 50 in RPI.. so you figure the game might have a chance to be decent, right? Not at all, Ohio leaves with their pride wounded.
Last year I unveiled the Siegel Quality Ranking. The concept is simple: College basketball scheduling is so amazingly uneven, that pure records mean nothing. The only wins that should count in determining a team's stature are "quality" wins against "quality" opponents, and losses should only hurt if they're against bad teams.
A "quality" game is one of three things: A home game against a Top 50 RPI team, a Neutral game against a Top 100 team, and a Road win against a Top 150 team. Such wins are hard to come by and only the real NCAA Tournament contenders are able to win many.
You wouldn't know it during this quiet week of college basketball action, but there was 16 games on tap last night. A mix of some clunkers and bona fide good games.
Here is a review/ranking of last night's games in order from good to bad with a mention of why the game matters or didn't.
1. #19 Vanderbilt 91 – DePaul 85 (OT)
Matters: Vandy's now perfect 10-0 record was on the line after a poor start
Who Cares: The Demons couldn't even beat NC A&T at home..
Matters: Two teams likely to end up on the Tournament Bubble
I usually leave Bracketology to others on CHN.. but I had some time on my hands today, and figured now was as good a time as ever to put together an NCAA Tournament Field. Note: This is NOT a projection of what the Tournament will look like in March, but what I feel would be a realistic representation of the field if it was selected today.
Back with my first daily recap in a couple days. There were 14 games last night, so here are 14 nuggets (1 from each game) to chew on.
1. Coming off a disappointing loss to Michigan State, Bradley rebounded for an important win at Wright State. In what was the game of the night, the Braves won in OT despite off-games from leaders Jeremy Crouch and Daniel Ruffin. Continuing their tour of the Horizon League, BU heads to #19 Butler next.
Out of town Friday and Saturday, so I apologize for the lack of updates. Be back soon!


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For the love of a river
In the anthology There's This River, Christa Sadler gathers the stories of rambunctious river rafters on the Grand Canyon's Colorado Riverby Renee Guillory, Aug 21, 2006
The puzzle of plate tectonics
In Grand Canyon: Solving Earth's Grandest Puzzle, geologist James Lawrence Powell takes a look at the science behind the Grand Canyon, and the scientists who figured it outby Ewen Callaway, May 15, 2006
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The Hualapai Tribe has ambitious plans for Grand Canyon West, a tourist destination on its remote reservation bordering the Grand Canyonby Emma Brown, Feb 20, 2006
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Brian Moore has retrofitted his house in Phoenix, Ariz., to enable him to re-use water and live more sustainablyby Hilary Watts, Jan 23, 2006
Colorado River gets a recreation plan
The National Park Service's new management plan for the Grand Canyon river corridor allows continued motorized accessby Jennie Lay, Jan 23, 2006
How low will Vegas go for water?
Patricia Mulroy of the Southern Nevada Water Authority has ambitious plans for getting yet more water for Las Vegas from intake pipes in Lake Meadby Matt Jenkins, Jun 13, 2005
The allure of the gnarled
It took a while, but the writer eventually came to see the strange, harsh beauty of the gnarled old pinon and juniper trees in Canyon Countryby Joshua Zaffos, May 16, 2005
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A wet winter postpones the declaration of a shortage on the Colorado River as the Upper and Lower Basin states continue to squabble over long-strategy for dealing with the region's droughtsby Matt Jenkins, May 16, 2005
On the Colorado, a grand experiment meets Mother Nature
A recent experimental flood from Glen Canyon Dam may have killed endangered native humpback chub in the Colorado River through Grand Canyonby J.M. McCord, May 02, 2005
Colorado River kisses a toxic mess good-bye
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Hanukkah Photo Booth Christmas Photo Cards Very good product. Wish it was not called a Hannukah card. Decieving that way. Looks like a Holiday Card.
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Christmas Nativity Scene Christmas Photo Cards I was very happy with our Christmas Cards. I liked how I could coordinate the color of the card with the picture that I was using. I like that there is a message on the back of the card and I could modify it. The card is a heavier card than a lot of cards that I have seen which I also liked. We will be ordering next year's Christmas cards from MagnetStreet.
Used as Wedding Thank You Card
Holiday Ribbon Christmas Photo Cards I used this card to create my wedding thank you cards. It turned out beautiful and exactly like what I had envisioned in my mind. I love that you can change all the colors of the ribbons in the middle (and obviously I took out the 'happy holidays' message). The card stock was great, I was thinking it would come printed on photo paper, but it was on nice sturdy card stock, which will probably survive mailing quite well. I am so excited to get my thank you's filled out and sent off!
Beautiful & Easy!
Snowflake Prints Folded Christmas Cards I absolutely loved designing my family's Christmas cards using MagnetStreet. It was so easy, it was over before I was ready and I wanted to do it all over again. They shipped quick and they look fabulous! It's going to be a lovely surprise in family and friends' mailboxes this year! I can't remember the last time we did a family Christmas card... : )
Great Service
All Wrapped Up Christmas Photo Cards I've used Magnet Street initially for my save the date magnets for my wedding and haven't stopped since with my wedding invitations, birth announcements, and now Christmas cards and I'll never use anything else. No other sites compares with the quality, price, individual attention they give, accuracy of order, and quickness with getting everything delivered on time or before. I always get compliments on everything I send out.