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Hawaiian Black Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand contains millions of live bacteria to create a natural biological balance in your reef tank.
- Contains live bacteria to assist with a faster cycle
- Grain size: 0.25 - 3.5mm
- High Surface Area for Bacteria
BRS suggests 1 pound of sand per 2 gallons of display tank volume on average
Caribsea's Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand is a great choice for new aquarists and new reef tank setups. Arag-Alive sands clear quickly and contain millions of live bacteria, speeding up your tanks cycle and leading to less nuisance algae.
Selecting the right sand: When choosing the right sand for your tank, it is important to keep a few things in mind.
How much flow will be in the tank?
Aquariums with high amounts of water movement will require sand with a larger grain size. Smaller particles can be blown around easily.
What kind of inhabitants will you be keeping?
Many species do require particular types of sand, like gobies, jawfish, and wrasses. Fish and invertebrates that like to burrow or sift through the sand will do best with smaller particle sizes.
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Sand that will be used for filtration or refugium, we suggest using smaller particles that will give bacteria more surface area to grow and thrive on.
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Below is a table of common tank sizes and how many pounds of Hawaiian Black Sand is required to achieve a certain depth. Results may vary depending on the aquascaping in your tank, overflow styles, and the specific tank manufacturer. We always recommend getting a little extra sand to make sure you have enough on hand when you are filling your tank.
|1" Depth
|2" Depth
|3" Depth
|10 Gallon
|9.1 lbs
|18.2 lbs
|27.3 lbs
|20 Gallon
|13.1 lbs
|26.2 lbs
|39.4 lbs
|29 Gallon
|16.4 lbs
|32.8 lbs
|49.2 lbs
|30 Gallon
|21.3 lbs
|42.6 lbs
|64.0 lbs
|40 Gallon
|29.5 lbs
|59.0 lbs
|88.6 lbs
|55 Gallon
|27.8 lbs
|55.7 lbs
|83.5 lbs
|75 Gallon
|38.5 lbs
|77.1 lbs
|115.6 lbs
|90 Gallon
|38.5 lbs
|77.1 lbs
|115.6 lbs
|120 Gallon
|51.4 lbs
|102.8 lbs
|154.2 lbs
|180 Gallon
|78.7 lbs
|157.4 lbs
|236.2 lbs
|220 Gallon
|78.7 lbs
|157.4 lbs
|236.2 lbs
|300 Gallon
|118.1 lbs
|236.2 lbs
|354.3 lbs
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|Fiji Pink
|0.5 - 1.5
|90lbs per cubic foot
|Special Grade
|1.0 - 2.0
|85lbs per cubic foot
|Bahamas Oolite
|0.25 - 1.0
|96lbs per cubic foot
|Indo-Pacific Black
|0.25 - 5.0
|90lbs per cubic foot
|West Caribbean Reef
|1.0 - 5.0
|90lbs per cubic foot
|Hawaiian Black
|0.25 - 3.5
|80lbs per cubic foot
|Bimini Pink
|0.5 - 5.0
|90lbs per cubic foot
|Natural Reef
|3.0 - 5.5
|85lbs per cubic foot
|Florida Crushed Coral
|3.0 - 5.5
|72lbs per cubic foot
NOT THE SAME OLD By ACUARIO on 11/11/2015ACUARIO would recommend this product to a friendThis sand contains some white and red sand, but I'd guess 85% black. The black appears to be made of both a black sand and obsidian, which is a volcanic glass and highly reflective. The whole aquarium shimmers well under a Kessil and I can see shadows of the waves and rocks on the surface of the sand. Sand does not blow with an MP40 at 20% in a 24-inch cube.
Cool looking By Nicholas on 5/30/2014Nicholas would recommend this product to a friendCool looking color that breaks away from the traditional sand bed. Initially I was concerned the grains might be too big but it is perfect.
Not what I was looking for. By damon on 3/26/2014damon wouldn't recommend this product to a friendIt's not really black. it's a mix of black, red, and white. I don't know what the above people are saying, but it's very light for it's size. Over all I'm pretty disappointed and will not end up using it in my tank.
Nice color, not purely black By PhoticZoner on 12/30/2013PhoticZoner would recommend this product to a friendUsed this for substrate in a reef tank. Found it to be nice, with flecks of brown and scant white to add depth to the black. Provides a nice backdrop to lighter colored fish - beautiful. I didn't think this was too large grained. Has a few small pebbles, and certainly not fine like oolite, but stays in place nicely even with pretty high flow. I mixed it with Tahitian moon.
I'd buy more! By Good stuff on 8/23/2013Good stuff would recommend this product to a friendI've used many types of sand, from Lowes play sand to this stuff. I personally think this is the best sand you can buy. Its expensive and its worth it just alone for not having to spend hours washing sand in a 5 gallon pail.
I sliced the bag open and dumped it straight into my new tank (90 gallon). I did so at 8PM and used 4 20lb bags. By 10Pm the water was nearly clear again. By the morning. I couldnt even tell it was every murky. I was only running the circulation pump during this time, no filter pads anywhere on my system or even live rock at the time to catch the "dust".
Needless to say, sand is sand, but if you dont like screwing around with muddy water and rinsing dust for hours... BUY THIS!
Good but a little misleading By wintercast on 12/27/2012wintercast would recommend this product to a friendThis is not really 'live sand". The sand is packaged in a slightly wet state, and comes with little packages of bacteria that i cannot even state was live. I used this sand to set up a new Salt Water tank. I used 2 10lbs bags in my 29 gallon tank. This gave me perhaps about 1-2 inches of sand on the bottom of the tank, however with rock placement and a very active goby, the sand has different heights.
The black color does help the tank to stand out and overall i do like the color. I have white live rock, and over time, pieces of live rock has fallen onto the sand. This gives it a little bit of a salt and pepper look (which is natural, in that there are black and white sand beaches).
The sand does have a fine particle size, but even with a small powerhead blowing across the bottom of the sand, it does not move much. It is easy for my diamond goby to sift and move around. My nassarius snails have no issues hiding in the sand.
I have found it is difficult to use a vacuum on the sand, as it easily gets sucked up into the tube, so for most of my water changes, i will lightly move the top layer of sand around, and then syphon out the water.
I have accidently gotten the sand caught in my magnetic scraper and scratched my glass tank. So caution should be used when cleaning the tank. The sand does not stick to magnets, but it can get lodged into the hooky part of the scraper and be difficult (but not imposible) to remove.
CaribSea Oolite Ocean Direct Live Reef Sand
Starting at: $17.99
CaribSea Fiji Pink Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand
Starting at: $23.99
CaribSea Bahamas Oolite Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand
Starting at: $23.99
CaribSea Special Grade Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand
Starting at: $23.99
CaribSea Original Grade Ocean Direct Live Reef Sand
Starting at: $17.99
What are the benefits to black vs white live sand?
Can this be used in fresh water aquariums?
Provided you aren't using this sand in a tank with fish that require low pH or soft water you should be fine. Just remember to rinse it well since this is package in saltwater!
This bag is larger than my tank needs. If I take some out, can I save the rest for later? How should I store the sand after is has been opened?
Is this sand to course for sand sifters. I so are there any other options?
This sand has a wide range of grain sizes mixed in, but should be fine for the majority of sand sifters. If you prefer a more uniformly small grain size, the Fiji Pink is another great option.
Happy reefing!
BRS, I have a question about your Caribsea Hawaiian black reef sand. I had seen this product in local aquarium shops and it appeared to be a mixture of black and white particles. I am curious if the product you are selling here on the website is the same as I've seen in the shops. I would like a substrate of pure black particles only. Can you describe what this product looks like? Are there any white particles mixed into this product? Thanks, John
I happen to have this sand on the tank sitting on my desk. It is like the other sands you have seen, a mixture of black and white (and I would say a few redish brown) particles. I haven't seen a purely black one myself but that does sound cool!
I bought a bag of this stuff can I add in my reef tank if I already have inhabitants such as fish coral ect.? Help! Please
Its certainly possible to add sand to an existing tank though it is a bit messy. The best thing to do is is fill a cup with sand, lower it all the way down to the bottom of the tank and then pour it out. It will help keep as much sand from blowing around.


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The tablet trend may have started in the international market with the launch of Apple iPad, but in 2012, most of the Indian manufacturers took up the vogue owing to high demand in the market. The course seems to continue even in 2013 as the native vendors have fastened the production pace to encounter the behemoths of the segment including Apple and Samsung. In order to beat the players of the premium market segment, the homegrown manufacturers are coming up with tempting specs at knockout prices.
Following the same convention, Wickedleak - a low cost tech manufacturer in India unveiled a 10.1 inch Jelly Bean tablet in the nation at a price of Rs 15,499, last week. The tablet is packed with several impressive specifications that can make it a great success in the budget Android tablet space in the country. The newly announced Wammy Magnus has all the compliments to compete with the offerings of bounty tech vendor surging high sales in the market, that is, Samsung.
The South Korean tech giant's 10.1 inch tablet in India - Galaxy Note 800 - is one of the highly recommended tablets generating decent sales. Priced at Rs 31,190, the tablet also got equilibrated with Google's latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS from ICS. While, the upgrade has still not reached India, however, it will reportedly hit the Indian tabs soon.
On the other end, when observed WickedLeak's past launches, the manufacturer has directly positioned itself as a standing rival to Samsung, by introducing identical devices to the former's product range at a lower price. The same goes in case of Wammy Magnus.
Hence, those of you who wish to upgrade from their stereotype laptops to a new magnificent large screen tablet, but do not wish to spend a fortune on the purchase, can look at the comparison below. As Gizbot has compared both the tabs on the basis of specifications, to find out how the new Wickedleak Wammy Magnus is stacked up against the ever encouraged Samsung Galaxy Note 800.
Dimensions & Weight: Wammy Magnus measures 267 x 177 x 8 mm in dimensions and weighs in at 620 grams while the Galaxy Note 800 carries a dimension of 262 x 180 x 8.9 mm and weighs around 580 grams.
Display: In this segment, Wammy Magnus packs a 10.1 inch IPS display with HD resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, whereas, Galaxy Note 800 boasts a 10.1 inch WXGA TFT capacitive touchscreen display with a similar resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.
Further, both the tablets comes with stylus support making it comfortable and convenient operation.
Processor: Wammy Magnus is equipped with a 1.5GHz quad core processor and Galaxy Note 800 is powered by a 1.4GHz quad core Exynos 4412 Quad processor.
Operating System: While Wammy Magnus is based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS out of the box and is upgradeable to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, Galaxy Note 800 comes flavored with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. However, the roll out of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is slated to happen soon in India as Samsung has already rolled the upgrade in several other countries.
Wammy Magnus based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean platform is loaded with software features including Project Butter, expandable and contractible notifications, resizable app widgets, live wallpaper preview, high resolution contact photos, improved Android Beam and many more.
Camera: In terms of camera optics, Galaxy Note 800 scores more with a 5MP rear camera and 1.9MP front camera as compared to Wammy Magnus has a 2MP rear camer and a 0.3MP front camera.
Storage: Both Wammy Magnus and Galaxy Note 800 have 16GB internal storage, 2GB RAM and a micro SD card slot supporting up to 32GB additional storage.
Connectivity: Both the tablets comes packed with features including Wi-Fi, mini USB port and mini HDMI port. However, Wammy Magnus lacks Bluetooth and support 3G via dongle, while Galaxy Note 800 comes with a 3G SIM card slot for voice calling and Bluetooth support.
Battery: Wammy Magnus comes loaded with an 8,000 mAh battery offering 6 to 7 hours backup and over 30 days standby and Galaxy Note 800 has a 7,000 mAh battery with a stand by of 90 days.
Price: On the pricing front, Wickedleak Wammy Magnus is priced at Rs 15,499 and Samsung Galaxy Note 800 is available at Rs 35,190.
Well in the end, Wammy Magnus and Galaxy Note 800 are 10 inch Android 4.1 Jelly Bean tablets available in the market with high-end specifications including stylus support and beat each other in every alternate segment forging us to conclude as a tie.
Hence, if the concern is a slightly faster processor and with the capability to playback 4K videos and all that which is already available in the Samsung tab and that too at a budget price, Wammy Magnus could be a better option.
However, on the other hand, if the concern is not the price of the tablet but the widely known Samsung TouchWiz experience, a better camera performance, voice calling feature and Bluetooth connectivity, Galaxy Note 800 should be the right one.


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"If Disabled People are going to Die without Services, we're going to do it Publicly."
Posted by By Rock The Capital - Admin at 26 May, at 17 : 17 PM Print
(By Rick Smith)
"If disabled people are going to die without services, we're going to do it publicly"
Those are the words of disabled activity Cassie Holdworth-James from Philadelphia who spoke to me today during ADAPT's occupation of our capital. Watch her video.
Yesterday 30 disabled citizens rolled into their capitol in Harrisburg, PA asking to meet with their governor Tom Corbett. They were ignored. In fact, they were worse than ignored. The Corbett squad saw fit to put 25 uniformed and undercover security people standing all around these citizens whose only crime was to ask their governor hear their concerns. Check out the pictures and video of them here. A wheel chair bound spokeswoman said she believed the governor and his republican allies budget is going to cost people like her their lives, and, that she was not going to day in private. She was going to die in public for everyone to see what the budget cuts did. These 30 brave activist have started down a path that we must all follow in order to protect the most vulnerable and needy in our society. Budgets have been called a moral document that shows ones priorities. This budget shows the republican priorities, but it is not moral .For those of you outside Pennsylvania we need to learn from these people who already are up against huge odds.
Forward this to a friend to get their story out. Local media didn't tell their story. National media won't. We have too.
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text: I saw Across the Universe the other day with a man that I've met before, but whom I'm just getting to know. I'm giddy about it. I am really focusing on keeping my feet on the ground. I have a tendancy to get swept away. Still, the chemistry is phenomenal, and it seems we might make a good team. He's clearly goofy about me, too. One day at a time. And enjoying all the juice that's here. Oh, it feels so good to be happy!


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Though it hardly stints on low-rent thrills, the ninth installment of the New York Underground Film Festival (curated by Voice contributor Ed Halter) counterbalances the usual outsider artistry and midnight-movie fumes with an uncharacteristically sober focus on ethnography. The two outstanding documentaries wouldn't seem out of place at the Margaret Mead fest.
Cul de Sac: A Suburban War Story hinges on chilling video of Shawn Nelson, an army veteran and unemployed plumber, speeding a stolen tank through the residential streets of Claremont, California, in 1995. Throughout Garrett Scott's terse, scrupulous film, the footage punctuates a bleak tale of a defense-industry town's boom and bust—once a Cold War capital of airplane and missile production, the San Diego suburb has decayed into a strip-mall wasteland, dotted with jobless tweak freaks. (Scott traces Claremont's speed epidemic back to World War II, when the U.S. government kept its Pacific-theater pilots awake with liberal doses of methamphetamine.)
The restless high-schoolers in Standing by Yourself, meanwhile, find their highs in their parents' pill stashes and the local drugstore's cough-medicine aisle. Director Josh Koury, himself a teenager at the time, trains a camcorder on the fraying friendship between wry, bookish Adam (Josh's younger brother) and obnoxious punk poseur Siegfried, a budding racist forever hounding his mother for money. A crystalline curio of dumbshit nihilism shot through with glancing pathos, Koury's home movie often evokes The Decline of Western Civilization Part III.
Rough-and-ready music documentaries are the Underground's stock-in-trade. With minimal American Movie-brand snickering, Rolf Belgum's The Atlas Moth, the sequel to his Whitney Biennial-approved Driver 23, inks the second chapter in an aging Minnesota prog-rock trio's quest for fame and fortune (and boasts tantalizing clips of their Spinal Tap stagecraft). A stately crew of hip-hop luminaries (Doug E. Fresh, Posdnuos, Biz Markie) assembles for Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box. Beautiful Frenzy gives a welcome shout-out to Dutch DIY stalwarts the Ex—the Fugazi of the Low Countries, they had a name and a gig before they had instruments.
The punk-celebrity factor seeps into the features and experimental shorts too. The lead singers of Double Dong (Daniel Brantley and Wilder Selzer, renowned for staging violent lovers' quarrels and dry-humping between songs) star in Xan Price's Nitwit, a grating alien-anxiety farrago that blunts their deranged charisma. Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein makes a mute appearance in Miranda July's eerie, elegiac Getting Stronger Every Day, in which a man's banal recounting of a horrifying kidnapping case (made famous in the TV movie I Know My First Name Is Steven) renders the story all the more unknowable.
Otherwise populated by saucer-like floating disks and supine, bewildered-seeming girls, July's short seems to actively resist interpretation. NYUFF perennial James Fotopoulos also moves toward abstraction with the glacial, impressionist Christabel, which distills Coleridge's unfinished epic ballad into a hypnotic tone poem. (It will be reviewed next week as part of Anthology's Fotopoulos retro.)
Sticky with subcultural secretions, the festival's various sideshow tents make room for trailer-park thespians (the romance In Our Garden, performed by fiftysomething residents of a Ventura RV patch), shoestring softcore (Dildo Heaven, by Chesty Morgan's former collaborator, Doris Wishman), and a weapon of mass destruction outfitted in pageboy and sailor blouse. Upstaged by its title, Nam Ki-woong's Teenage Hooker Became Killing Machine in DaeHakRoh marries Ms. 45 to the Terminator with intermittently spectacular results. Suffice to say that when the moonfaced re-animator indicates that a scumbag should suck her dick, she's not just turning a phrase.
Speaking of killing machines, George W. Bush is reimagined as Teletubbies' giant baby-in-the-sky for Bryan Boyle's uproarious short State of the Union; Daddy's boy makes the same gurgling sounds, though his eyes launch smart bombs at the small, defenseless bunnies who hop around the countryside (one hauntingly devoid of Teletubbies). Dubya plays the phantom menace again in the festival opener, Horns and Halos, which tracks Lower East Side indie publisher Sander Hicks's efforts to find an audience for Fortunate Son, the Bush biography pulped by St. Martin's Press after revelations that author J.H. Hatfield had served five years for attempted murder. Directors Suki Hawley and Michael Galinsky fleetingly indicate that the book was just a cut-and-paste hack job, but Hatfield himself is a character worthy of Arthur Miller: a deluded glad-hander, desperately grasping at vindication.
Horns and Halos' melancholy final scene transpires on September 9, 2001; the following Tuesday is chronicled by videomakers in the "Six Months Later" program, which comprises experimental shorts, documentary reportage (Lockdowns Up borders on black comedy, illustrating how crime, recession, and Ashcroft-style persecution of immigrants means boom time for prison contractors), and, in First Person 911, amateur videotape of the first 24 hours. There's nothing in the omnibus First Person you haven't seen before, over and over again, and yet it's a raw reminder that September 11 was, in the most perversely literal sense, a spectacle.


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2010 may just mark a definite change in the storied relationship between Brad 'Scarface' Jordan and Rap-A-Lot Records. His perhaps most widely acclaimed album, "The Fix," had been released on Def Jam South during his presidency there, but he eventually returned to his longtime label, before communicating the end of his rap career with "Emeritus."
It wasn't long, however, before Mr. Scarface announced plans to retire from retirement. His first days back in office (or the recording booth) must have been business as usual. The initially only digitally available "Dopeman Music" adds a mixtape chapter to the Scarface saga, but nothing new in regards to content or style. The project also reaffirms his inclination to share the spotlight with other rappers, specifically virtual unknowns. Two he helped introduce in 2006, The Product's Malice and Willie Hen, make each an appearance, but his current sparring partners are Monk Kaza (from Scarface's stomping grounds South Park) and B. James (representing Detroit), who both turn in solid performances. Perhaps more important than the guest list is the name mentioned in the credits as 'production coordinator' - Bido 1, one of the architects of the Rap-A-Lot sound, remains loyal to Face, which furthermore ensures continuity, last but not least quality-wise.
The mixtape kicks off with "Picking up the Pieces." Over a euphoric, symphonic beat Face promises a new album (tentatively titled "Under Oath") since "the Madman's Diary got a bunch of pages left." The intro also serves as a goodbye to whoever may feel concerned (such as a certain label boss): "Your partner standin' there with that smirk on his face like, 'Yeah, I told you' / But you ain't really told a nigga shit / I'm my own man, I got my own motherfuckin' dick / got my own balls, got my own word / That's absurd / I done put in all this work and you done took what I deserve."
Next up is the title track, the first out of five to feature the line-up Face/James/Kaza. Over an early stand-out production replete with moody organs and fuzzy bass creating an almost jazzy atmosphere, they bond with those in the daily struggle and hustle. If Bido had a couple of vintage '90s beats left, "Hustle Game" must have been one of them, a hearty stew of traditional southern funk ingredients, inspiring another deeply existential and realistic verse like we heard so many from the man. The excellent "GWAP" and "Wanted" provide the type of menacing soundtrack you hear so rarely outside of Houston and that for instance could have added a few degrees of darkness to Fat Joe's "The Darkside Vol. 1."
For fans who expect the usual from Face, "Dopeman Music" doesn't disappoint. On "Get Lost" he shows an ex quite plainly why he is done with her. "2 the Beat" is prone to convince the most peace-loving listener that gunplay and rap music are simply meant to be together. On a more reflective note, the one minute-long "The N Word" is more than just the intro to "The Ghetto Report" as he blasts the Harris County DA who had to resign after joke mails of sexist and racist nature were found on his office computer. The rapper can't refrain from a little told-you-so himself:
"And now it's out in the open, the district attorney was a racist
nigga-hatin' redneck cracker out chasin'
the young black male in the hood tryina get it on some legalized hustlin'
fuckin' with this music
Can't catch him doin' what he don't, so you plant shit
Lock a nigga up for the x pill you hand him
The same officers don't like the Hispanic
community - it's up to you and me, goddammit
You gets no respect in the courts if you black
If you a Mexican, they wanna try to send you back
to the border; white judge, black court reporter
DA startin' off handin' niggas quarters"
He drives the point home in the opening verse of the sorrowful "The Ghetto Report," while B. James and Monk Kaza finish theirs without him on "In the City" over a beautiful Nina Simone loop.
With plenty of room to maneuver, Face does - exactly what he's always done. He plays the guy who will never let go, the hood veteran with a flock of young disciples, the drug kingpin starting from zero again. He's out to give 'em what they want and out to get his - to the point where he even considers another Geto Boys reunion:
"In the hood real niggas need that crazy shit
that's what I faze em with
A Geto Boy till the end, got the tats to prove it
And even though I'm out the group I still blast the music
I'm what the game was and is, the business side stopped me
Fuck it, they pay me, then I'm back like Rocky"
Sometimes for artists, however, things don't only have to make dollars, they also have to make sense. "Dopeman Music" doesn't make an awful lot of sense for a guy who's already proven himself in this job over and over. Now would be the time to seize a few of the many opportunities that wait for an artist of his caliber. The world is his, or is it not?
Music Vibes: 7 of 10 Lyric Vibes: 6 of 10 TOTAL Vibes: 6.5 of 10
Originally posted: January 25th, 2011
source: www.RapReviews.com


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Ohdeedoh Kids' Color Contest 2008: Enter Today!
WHY: Color is a big part of childhood and design for children as well as the one of the easiest ways to change a room, but not everyone feels comfortable using it. To inspire confidence, we're going to share your photos of great, colorful kids rooms, along with your tips and inspirations.
PRIZES!: Thanks to Argington
Starting now and running through November 2, we'll be accepting entries that will consist of three good quality digital photos of the colorful kids room, the inspiration behind your color choices and two good color tips to share.
If you are thinking about joining us, jump right in – go ahead and snap a few great photos and attach them to the entry form below. We're looking forward to sharing your beautiful, colorful room with the Ohdeedoh community.


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BELGRADE, Yugoslavia — A provocative movie that challenges stereotypes about the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina has been playing to packed theaters across rump Yugoslavia, with audiences encountering disturbing scenes of Serb complicity that few in this country were willing to acknowledge during the war.
The Serbian film "Pretty Village, Pretty Flame" presents a poignant antiwar message in the story of a young Bosnian Serb soldier who becomes trapped with half a dozen other Serb fighters in an abandoned tunnel after a bloody binge of burning and looting in Muslim villages.
His best friend, a Muslim, is among those laying siege to the hideaway during an emotional 10-day standoff. The tale is woven around the tragic--yet somehow inevitable--unraveling of their innocent childhood bond that typifies multiethnic Bosnia before the 42-month war but that the film ridicules as fatefully flawed.
"Serbs have never seen this subject treated so boldly," said Branislava Andjelkovic, an art historian at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Belgrade. "The images do not necessarily come as a surprise, but they come right at the moment when everyone is questioning what was actually going on during the war."


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Necklace 3 and 4: H&M
Sometimes an accessory is the missing piece that completes an outfit. I personally find myself reaching for necklaces over any other type of accessory. I find them fuss free and much more of a statement than rings or earrings.
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17 You shall not need to fight in this battle; take your positions, stand still, and see the deliverance of the Lord who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. FEAR NOT nor be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.
What is your battle?
What are you fighting?
Have you been trying to resolve something in your own strength?
God's word is clear!
- God says to NOT BE AFRAID of the great multitude (all you are going through). Remember, fear is not from the Lord and it says in 2 Tim 1 v 7: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. So if fear is not from God then who is it from? Yep, him below!
- God says the battle is not yours. Today our battles are spiritual battles. We do not war against flesh and blood but against dark powers and principalities. But God says this is HIS fight!
|Take your position - stand still - Praise
|Gives thanks to the Lord


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New Delhi: A DMK member on Friday expressed concern in the Lok Sabha over construction of a temple within the premises of the famous Charminar in Hyderabad through alleged encroachment and asked the Centre to take appropriate action to prevent any communal tension.
M Abdul Rahman (DMK) drew attention of the House during Zero Hour to how the temple had come up within the precincts of the Charminar over the years and is encroaching further on the land belonging to the heritage building.
Rahman said he and his party are not against any temple or any other place of worship but this temple has come up due to negligence of the authorities. He sought Centre`s intervention and appropriate action before the situation gets out of hand.
Mahendrasinh Chauhan (BJP) hit out at the government for not paying adequate attention to the issue of bringing back India`s prisoners of war and those who went missing during the 1971 war. He said those soldiers who are dead should be declared martyrs and given bravery medals.
Ashok Argal (BJP) demanded installation of more ATMs in rural areas as people have to travel long distances and to cities to withdraw money.
Jaiprakash Agarwal (Cong) demanded that facilities like sewer lines, roads, dispensaries and schools should be built in the unauthorised colonies of Delhi where a lot of poor people live. Expressing concern over spate of fires in trains, R Thamaraiselvan (DMK) demanded that Indian Railways should install fire alarm system in all trains.
Dilip Kumar Manshukhlal Gandhi (BJP) suggested that government should encourage LED lighting system as it helps in saving energy.
Raghuvansh Prasad Singh (RJD) regretted that Indian Railways, which ran 60 special trains for Diwali and Chhat, has not cared to provide salary to employees of Bharat Wagon Works.
Singh demanded that Railways should come out with a plan to rehabilitate the wagon unit.
S Semmalai (AIADMK) urged the Central government to increase allocation of kerosene for Tamil Nadu to 65,140 kl.
Ram Shankar (BJP) sought Centre`s intervention in dealing with the problem caused by laying of faulty sewer lines in Agra.
He also demanded an enquiry into the way the work was being done by private contractors.


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Train Wreck
It's funny how I always tread lightly when entering into relationships but they still end up back where I started; single. Maybe my tread isn't so light. Maybe, I look so far ahead to the future that what's in front of me is somewhat blurred. Maybe, just maybe, I love to see train wrecks. Beautiful train wrecks. You know, the ones where everybody lives and the two main characters fall in love and the dude is no longer a complete joker and the female is no longer uptight. No? Okay, I guess not.
My point is, sometimes it's not him. It's me. As you can see from the statement above, I already have an image of someone coming in and not only saving me but also changing for me. Say what!? I know, I know. I can't change anyone OR convince them to save me. I know what you're saying; "Save you from what?" Save me from becoming Ms. Independent.
That is my biggest fear. We all have that one friend whose mantra is "I don't need a man!" She has a t-shirt with those very words on the front and back (just in case you didn't see the front). I'm not saying that being independent is a horrible thing. I'm just saying I'M independent not because I want to be, but because I have to be. I want to be willing and able to give it up when the time is right. I don't want to be the "I don't need a man" woman who always does everything on her own and refuses to allow a man to help her just because it's not in her timing, or simply because she can do it herself.
I'm beginning to think that's the reason why I stay in relationships wayyyyyyyy past the expiration date. Or maybe, I just like seeing alternate endings to the movie I like to call "Train Wreck". To be continued………..
Are you also starring in this feature film? When was your last "train wreck"? Read, share, and discuss!
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My 21 Day Challenge Top 5
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog post , Why I Hired A Trainer. For the last two weeks my trainer has been asking me to join the gyms 21 day challenge. I've told him I don't know several times. I know, I'm supposed to be eating right and exercising anyway right? Right! I finally said yes. Monday at 5:30 I will be weighing in and getting measured. Here are the top five changes I will be making in order to stay on course and make a much needed life style change.
5. Make goals. This is important for me to stay on course. My goals for the next 21 days will be to lose at least 7 lbs and 7 inches. AT LEAST!
4. Be held accountable. I've told a couple of my friends the plan for the next 21 days. I also convinced my sister to join me! I push myself more when I know someone is watching and keeping me on the up and up. I will also do the same for her.
3. Be prepared. I tend to snack and overeat when I'm at my desk or when I'm bored. I've got to make sure I have healthy snacks with me at all times. I also have to make sure I bring my lunch to work. When I bring my lunch, I'm in control of my calories. I know what I put in my food and where it came from. (That's my shopping basket).
2. Get to moving! I have to have a workout plan. On my 21 day challenge I plan to work out EVERYDAY! No exceptions! On Mondays and Thursdays I see my trainer. That means I have five more days to switch it up. Below are my two secret weapons. Taebo express gives me 8 ten minute workout options. Two before bed or two when I wake up. Beyonce Live will allow me to dance, which is my favorite thing to do. It will also allow me to listen to great music while burning calories. I also bought a Groupon for boxing classes at a local gym. I can wait to hit something!
1. PRAY! In order to have a clear mind and a clear focus, I must pray. Being connected body, mind, and soul helps me to reach my goals. Prayer strengthens me when I get weak. Its like B12, only better.
JOIN ME! Please join the challenge. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Lets connect! I will send you updates and recipes along with encouraging words. Don't worry, I won't be sharing your info or blogging about anyone's progress. But, if you would like to join the challenge and you are willing to share your weigh loss story, I would be happy to blog about it. I will be giving updates every week on my progress.
Peace and Blessings to you all!
Top Five: THANKFUL
Thanksgiving is now upon us! I have so many things to be thankful for. I wanted to focus on five specific things today. I wanted to go deeper than the normal things people say and really uncover some things that I wouldn't normally tell anyone. Sure, I pray everyday and every night and tell God thank you for everything He's done but I only scratch the surface.
5. I'm thankful for my community. The people that I surround myself with always give me sound advice and tell me the truth when I need it. Even though, at times, it seems like I'm not listening or I say whatever. I'm always listening and soaking up everything. It's not just one or two people either. I would say around ten to fifth teen. I can only hope and pray that I would mirror the examples I have been given.
4. Truth. Last year I was into it with a friend. I went to another friend with the issue. She was very truthful in the words that she said to me. "Jessica, why are you so mad? People will always disappoint you.You can't expect people to be the same type of friend you are. Be thankful that you now know how this person is and its your choice whether you accept it or walk away from the friendship." That was the best advice I've gotten in the last four years I've been in Dallas. From that moment my expectations of all my friends changed. I no longer expected them to do what I would do for them. I can only control my actions and be the best friend that I know how to be.
3. Acceptance. The saying goes; when someone shows you who they are believe them. Well, I choose the accept them. If I know someone is a thief, I accept it and take my purse everywhere I go. If someone is a liar, I accept it and not believe most of what they say. I still love them. Everyday my friends accept me. At times I can be fun and out going and at other times I can have an attitude. You can totally have my attention or my mind can be somewhat far away. I can become very distant and seem bored even when I'm not. I've always been this way and my friends have always accepted that about me. I have to accept them as well.
2. My job. This summer I received an offer to work in a new department. I told people close to me about this new opportunity and received negative feed back from each one of them. I almost let it kill my spirit. I had to remind myself of what I had been asking God for. I wanted a challenge and to learn new things. Fast forward to today. I'm not only growing and learning new things, I now have the opportunity to write! I have a manager that believes in me and wants to help fulfill my goals. That's what I call favor.
1. Healing. When I finally listened to God and moved from my hometown to a place where I barely knew anyone, I was able to start the healing process. Removing myself from the negativity that I let consume me allowed me to start the process to heal. Hurt people, hurt people. I had to face the fact that I was still hurting. I needed to heal my relationship with myself before I could start mending relationships with other people. Once I found peace within, I was able to make peace or forgive most of the people that I held a grudge with. I also had to learn that I can't heal others. I can pray for them and if need be, I can love them from a distance. I decided that I can't allow anyone to take my joy or my peace again.
What are you thankful for? Lets discuss. I pray that everyone has a great holiday. Remember, be thankful everyday!
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I Am NOT My Hair
A few weeks ago my sister and I were having our everyday talk when I made the statement, "I think I am my hair." Of course she asked me why and I stated the answer that made sense to me at the time. When my hair looks good, I feel good . When I'm having a bad hair day I just don't feel right.
Fast forward to two weeks later. My friends and I decided to attend Nappy Hour. It's a natural hair happy hour put on by Nappiology in conjunction with the Nappiology summit or conference they were having that weekend. I went to support a friend of mine performing a couple of spoken word pieces (she was amazing! ). I was absolutely moved by the spoken word pieces that each artist performed. And then it happened. My AH HA moment.
One of the spoken word artist made a statement that made me feel some sort of way. "I didn't know who I was until I became natural!" My mind said "Skeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrkkkkk! Hold up. What did she just say?" I couldn't hear anything she said after that moment. Her words were void to me with that one statement. Let me break it down for you.
1. I big chopped twice in high school. Freshman and senior year. Both times I didn't know who or who's I was. I was just doing it to grow my hair faster for a style I wanted. It was never to be permanent.
2.The third time was in my early twenties after a breakdown, but not a breakthrough. I cut it off and grew it natural for a couple of years but didn't really know what to do with it after that. Once again I went back to the creamy crack.
3.While I was on the creamy crack, I had a major breakdown. I was twenty five and I was lost. I had no idea who I was and what direction my life was headed. It was then, in my brokenness, I heard from God. CLEARLY! Creamy crack and all! He met me where I was. After that I moved to Plano, joined a church, and I completely turned my life around. It had nothing to do with hair. Who I am has nothing to do with a choice of being natural or having a relaxer. It had everything to do with getting to know Jesus and living my purpose. That's it. To be honest, my 4th and final big chop was a mistake. Some chick cut my hair to short! She said she was trying to get it even (side eye). I cried and wore a quick weave for 3 weeks. I needed enough time to at least see a curl pattern.
So from now on, I control my mood not my hair. The gratefulness I have in my heart controls my mood. Not my hair. My decision to be happy controls my mood. Not my hair!
So, does your hair control you? Did you big chop before or after a bad break up or breakdown? Let's discuss!
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Top Five Lines I Say to Men…….
….To get them to leave me alone. I know what your saying. "Isn't she single? Why would she intentionally try to make men run?"
As some of us already know, some men can't handle rejection. On several occasions I have declined an offer with a smile and a kind no thank you only to be cursed out and told I thought I was to good. Sooooo, I decided to take a different approach. Sometimes I just want to chop it up with my girls and not be bothered by Jeromey Rome. No offense.
1. I just got out of a relationship. This is the main one I use. My thought process is that no one wants to be the rebound guy or deal with someone who is still getting over the ex. This works about 40% of the time. Hey, gotta roll those dice anyway,right? Right!
2. This one is more of look instead of words. I look at guy and blink without smiling while answering his questions with one to three words. Example: "So, I've never seen you here before. Is this your first time here?" Me: "No (blink about 5 times)." This works most of the time.
3. Jesus has my heart. I only pull the Jesus card when the "I just got out of a relationship" card doesn't work. Please don't judge me (in my Chris Brown voice). Sometimes you got to pull out the big guns. This works most of the time. Every now and then you'll get a joker that says Jesus told him that you were his wife. Yes, this has happened to me.
4. I'm celibate. I know what your saying. "Why would you tell someone that when you first meet them?" Simple, because it works 100% of the time! I use this when one, two, and three fail me. I'm just waiting on the day when someone says ME TOO. I don't know how I would react.
5. My ex is crazy and I think I seen him posted up in the corner . Yes, I will say this. I've rarely had to use this but sometimes one through four just don't cut it. Some people can't take no for an answer. Believe me, I've thought about saying I was pregnant. I don't think I could say that with a straight face.
Ladies, have you ever had to use one of these lines? Do you have a certain one you use to get men to give you fifty feet? Fellas,has anyone used any of these lines on you? Please share in the comment section. Also, don't forget to subscribe!
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He Loves Me
2 Corinthians 6:18 "And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." (NLT)
"He loves me; he loves me not. He loves me; he loves me not." I don't know about you, but as a little girl I would spend hours picking flowers while saying these seven words over and over again until I finally ended with ,"he loves me." It's funny that even as small children, we as baby girls somehow identify ourselves through love and acceptance from a father figure. I remember finding refuge in my God Fathers arms, hanging on his every word and being in awe of his big stature and heavy voice.
As I became older, I found that even though I had a father figure (a great one at that), I still longed for acceptance from a man. maybe it was because I still had a void from not having my biological father in my life. Maybe it was because I felt a lack of love as a whole when it came to family life. Or maybe it's just in us as women.
It is becoming more and more prevalent to me that I'm not seeking just any type of approval now. Once I truly became aware of whom Christ really was and once I came to know more and more about Him, my need for approval started to shift. I found myself wanting approval from He who gives me rest at night. The One who speaks to me in the middle of the day. The One who protects and guides me. He chases me when I run and answers me when I call.
I never needed the hundreds of flowers that I franticly pulled from the ground. Theirs never any doubt of His love. Even when He has to use His rod, He cares for me while I heal and depend on Him.
Be encouraged. Despite what your circumstances are/was at home, please know you have a heavenly Father who loves and adores you. Taste and see for yourself. Be blessed!
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Miss Jessie's Product Review
This past weekend I went to a natural hair event and was given some pretty great samples. I'm a sample queen! Reason being is that natural hair products are wayyyyyyyyyy to expensive. As stated in an earlier post, My Pre Shampoo Experience, I am not a product junkie and it's mainly due to the prices of products. I've only used the Curly Butter and it was good. On a scale from 1 to 10, I'd give it a strong 7. Here's a break down of the products that I was able to sample. Please keep in mind that we all have different grades and different lengths of hair.
Creme De La Creme- I used this, along with oil, as my pre poo. I wanted to loosen up my curls, condition my scalp, and try to make it a whole lot easier to comb out once the shampoo stage was done. I must say, the random Shea Butter conditioner I used last week did a better job. I comb my hair out twice a week so it wasn't matted or to tangled since I wore a protective style two out of the four day window between washes. I give this product a 5. It was average.
Super Slip Sudsy Shampoo- After my pre-poo, I used this sudsy shampoo. I must say, it lived up to its name. Very sudsy. Did my hair feel clean afterwards? Eh, kinda. Nothing really special. The descriptions states that its a detangling shampoo. Even with my pre-poo, my hair was somewhat tangled in different spots. I give this product a 5 as well. At this point I was ready to throw in my towel. Until………..
Super Sweetback Treatment- THIS! After trying to part my hair and comb through it with no avail, I decided to use this deep treatment. It worked well. As soon as I washed it out I could part my hair with ease and comb it out. Love love love this product. The only thing I don't love about it is the 48 dollar price tag for 16 ounces. Side eye but it just might be worth it. I give this product a 10!
Pillow Soft Curls-I loved this product as well. My curls popped as soon as I applied it. They were also very soft. Don't take it from me. Take it from the zillion people who reached out a touched my hair from work and church. I'm usually not a fan of people touching my hair so this was a big step for me. I give this product a 10 as well.
Baby Butter Creme-Last but not least. I really loved the way this product made my hair shine. It was easy to use and went on smoothly. My hair was moisturized all day. The only issue I had with the product was the greasiness of it. When I wear a wash in go, my hand is in my hair all day. Every time I would put my hand in my hair it would come out with this product on it. I used the butter creme in the morning before work. All in all, I give this product an 8. I would still use this product if it was gifted to me. 8oz 32 bucks. 16oz 58 bucks.
I know what some of you are saying. I should invest in products that I love. I've had this conversation so many times. But, one of things I liked about being natural early on was the fact that I didn't have to pay a beautician big bucks anymore. Now, I'm supposed to just transfer that money to products??? Hmmmm…….. I digress.
So, what say you? Have you tried any of the products listed? If so, what did you like or dislike about them? What are your favorite products that I should give a try?
Again, please keep in mind that products work differently on everyone. If you would like sample of any of these products you can go to www.missjessies.com . They will send them to you for free!
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Why I Hired A Trainer
A picture is worth a thousand words. In my case, 280 bucks a month. The picture to your left is the reason why I decided not to do it alone. I needed more than a text or call from a friend. I needed to be pushed. I needed to know that next summer I wouldn't be 55 lbs heavier than my sister who just so happened to have given birth 15 months before this picture was taken.
If your like me, you've tried EVERYTHING. I've even researched Lap Band. I've drank every shake there was only to realize I would have to continue to drink those shakes if I didn't learn how to eat. That's right. I had to learn how to eat and how to replace junk with something healthier. My trainer has given me the tools to work out and eat right when he's not around.
1. He gave me a meal plan. 80% of loosing weight is what you eat.
2. He showed me exercises I can do at home with out equipment. I can plank and squat like nobody's business.
3. He gets tough with me. One day he called me into the office and asked me what he could do to help me lose more weight and I was not shedding enough inches for the amount of exercising I was doing. He said I must not be eating right. He was correct. I would eat good all week and as soon as the weekend would get here i would stuff my face. Now, I'm back on track.
I know what your saying. "I'm not about to pay for someone to tell me what I already know." And that's cool. I'm not saying go and get a trainer. I'm saying invest in your health instead of paying a higher doctors note down the road. Get a workout partner. Get up and walk. A walk becomes a jog and a jog becomes a run. You never know what you can do until you try.
I started a two week challenge today. If I lose four pounds with in the next two weeks I get to buy these lovely boots. I was going to buy them anyway, but I decided to challenge myself even more than I have been lately. I also know that I run the risk of missing out on my size. Seriously, every body and they momma wear a size 8 1/2 or 9. Geesh! I will write an update half way through and even give you a break down of my at home work out. It's time to get back to mission "Get it right, Get it tight."
Are you currently trying to lose weight? Need a workout partner or accountability partner? Have you been thinking about investing in a trainer? Lets discuss!
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Top Five Songs NOT to Play at a Singles Event
Recently my girls and I went to a singles event. We were laughing and joking when a familiar song started to play. We looked around for a minutes thinking to our selves, " Am I the only one who thinks this is kind of out of place?" Music can be a great tool. It can get the party started or start up conversations. It can also bring back memories that some of us would rather put behind us while were trying to mix and mingle. So, I decided to come up with MY top five song choices to not play at a singles event.
1.) Alicia Keys, You Don't Know My Name. This was the song that was playing. Somewhere a woman was standing up against the wall starring at her crush while lip singing the lyrics. " You don't know my name….(round and round and round we go. Will you ever know)." Just sad……
2.)Oran "Juice" Jones, The Rain. If you want to see an angry brotha, play this song. Watch what happens. Look around the room. You see that brother in the corner with the Stevie J facial expression? Whatever you do, give him 50 feet..PLEASE!
3.)Erykah Badu, Call Tyrone. This song will have sistas snapping fingers, giving daps, and looking at men crazy the rest of the night. DJ, don't put the fellas through this.
4.) Beyonce, Me, Myself, and I. If you know me, you know I LOVE Beyonce. BUT, this song makes me want to light up a New Port and drink some Coke and Crown. I don't even smoke OR drink hard liquor! Something about this song just makes me say forget it, I'm doing me….But then I come to my senses.
5.) Maxwell, This Woman's Work. When I hear this song, a single tear rolls down my cheek. I know what your thinking. This is a great song. YES it is, BUT every body thinks they can sing the high notes! Try listening to ten brothas (that's the amount of them at the event) hit that high note. I cant. Just, no.
Honorable Mentions; Anything by H-Town. If your wondering why, you can get a clue from the names of the songs. Anything by R.Kelly EXCEPT for Step in the Name of Love. I've been asked to dance a few times off that joint.
What song or songs would be on your list? Why? Lets discuss!
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I'm to Blessed to Act Like I'm Not
Hello everyone. I wanted to share some encouraging words with you today. So many times we get so caught up in anger and in frustration, that we can't see the blessing that is right in front of us.
"Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." NIV
When I first moved to Plano I was making $12.50 at the local Home Depot. Yes, you read that right, $12.50. I asked God to bless me with a better paying job that allowed me to be off on the weekend so I could serve more in ministry. Don't you just love new faith? I not only believed God would do it, I believed He would take care of every need until it came to fruition. One month after I moved to Plano I interviewed with another company. Three days later I got the job. I did a praise dance and a shout. I said thank you God at least a hundred times.
Fast forward five months later. The same girl who prayed to God; the same same girl who did a praise dance and said thank you Lord; was the same girl who was complaining about the very blessing she asked for. I felt as though I was stuck on the phone being griped at by customers all day. I was angry that they were yelling at me and cussing me out for eight hours a day. I was really mad when I didn't get an hour lunch because we were too busy. And, I had the complete nerve to be mad when I had to work over time.
Wow! I wasn't working for the Lord. I was working to get by. Which ,in hind sight, didn't make much sense. I'm supposed to be light, but when customers called in all they heard was an attitude. As soon as I walked through those double doors my lamp was turned completely off. One day, someone read the verse above at church. You know how when your convicted about something it stays on your mind all day? I had to make a decision. Was I going to be miserable or was I going to work like I was working for the Lord?
I realized someone out there was without a job. Someone out there wanted the boss that I couldn't stand. Someone out there would take the $12.50 that I felt was not enough for me. So, the next time your angry at your boss or you have to work overtime, think about this verse. Remember, the company you work for does not provide for you. They didn't give you breath and blessings that you didn't deserve. Praise God by working like your working for Him. Be blessed!
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Recreation Activities
Kiah Ridge has a number of outdoor activities that are available to groups at no charge. Please remember that these spaces may be shared with other groups if sole occupancy has not been booked:
- Large swimming pool (15 x 6M), with shade
- Tennis / basketball courts
- Outdoor volleyball
- Kids playground / fort
- Table tennis (2)
- Outdoor giant chess set
- Bushwalking on or adjacent to centre
- Large oval / playing field
- Maze
A large campfire circle is available a brief distance from the main dining and conference room.
Facilitated Activities
Take the plunge and enhance the power of your camp through instructed activities at Kiah Ridge: encourage problem solving and the use of initiative; identify and strengthen future leaders; and most importantly develop a stronger sense of community.
Activity selections are recommended according to age, ability level and desired outcomes. We strive for a range of activities that promote fun, participation and varying levels of challenge.
A range of activities are available for inclusion in your program:
- Archery
- Orienteering
- Raft Building
- Team Initiative Challenges
- Team Wide Games
- Rock Climbing Wall *
- Laser Tag *
- Bush/nature Walk
- Bush BBQ lunch
Participants typically complete activities in groups of 15 – 25 under the guidance of an Instructor, accompanied by a responsible adult member of your group.
*Denotes activities provided in partnership with an external organisation.


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