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In this article my goal is to help you narrow down your selection by looking for specific Nerf gun features that are suitable for young children.
These features are all to often overlooked by consumers in the buying process. Hopefully when we're done you will have a better idea of what to look for and be able to choose the best possible gift for your son, daughter, niece, nephew or grandchildren.
There are three features that we will be closely looking at as we navigate through this series. Size and weight, loading and reloading, and finally, how the toy operates.
In the next 3 articles I will break things down by age groups. I will pick out a list of guns that best fit each age group using what I've talked about here, and with a little luck they will spend less time needing help and more time having fun.
Let us get started.
How the toy operates can determine how happy your child is playing with their friends, so keep it simple.
Size And Weight of the Blaster
When I think about the size and weight of a Nerf gun the first thing that comes to mind is safety. The younger a child is, the harder it will be for them to lug around their new toy.
Safety isn't always at the top of a child's priority list so it's important that it's at the top of ours.
Children 4 and 5
Keep it simple. Keep it lightweight. Pistols usually work best for this age group. Smaller size guns make it easier for them to hold the blaster in one hand while using the other for balance.
Children 6 and 7
At this age a child will have a much easier time maneuvering around so larger pistols work just fine. You could also venture out into the small arms of the Nerf world. The N-Strike series would be a good example.
Children 8 and 9
Kids 8 and 9 years old are pretty much at the point of being able to use most of what nerf has to offer. Their balance and coordination is more defined so size and weight isn't as much of a concern.
Loading And Reloading
Loading and reloading is a pretty important part of the process and could determine how much fun your child has with his/her new toy. Especially since "fun" is defined by your child's ability to fire back. The last thing you want to do is over complicate things for the younger children.
Children 4 and 5
For the younger ones you want to continue to keep things simple. Nerf has a nice selection of pistols where the darts are loaded right into the barrel of the gun. Most of them are single shot, but there are a few exceptions like the Triad which allows for 3 shots. Once the dart is loaded into the barrel the gun is ready to be primed and fired.
I know some of these guns seems basic, but once the fun starts you will quickly see what I mean.
Don't underestimate the fun of these single shot pistols. They're a blast! As both of my children grew we always seemed to go back to these pistols. Over the years we had more fun with them then any other Nerf gun combination combined.
Children 6 and 7
At this age children are a bit more coordinated to handle the mechanic's of rotary guns and clips. This doesn't necessarily mean they have an advantage, just more options to choose from. You can easily buy them a N-Strike and they will do just fine.
Children 8 and 9
At 8 and 9 reloading isn't much of an issue. Children at this age can handle any number of blasters. You can have alot of fun picking and choosing.
How The Nerf Gun Operates
How a Nerf gun operates is one of those features that can make or break how much fun a child has. If they're unable to prime and fire the gun efficiently and effectively they won't be able to keep up with their friends once the battle starts. This is more relevant for the younger children.
Children 4 and 5
Children 4 and 5 years are greatly affected by this feature. So most of our focus will be on this age group. It's not uncommon for them to want to use what their older siblings are playing with, but this can quickly become a mistake. Once the fun starts you will quickly see what I'm talking about.
Alot of the pistols have a great feature where the gun is primed from the back of the blaster. Notice the handle on the back of the N-Strike. This allows even a young child to use the leverage of their body to pull up on the priming handle. This is mich easier then the top rail primer that has to be gripped and pulled back.
Children 6 and 7
Children 6 and 7 don't have as much to worry about. Their coordination is a little more advanced and they're a bit stronger in most cases. This allows them to easily use top rail priming guns, along with nearly all battery powered blasters.
Children 8 and 9
The skies the limit! At this age it's all about the cool factor. Big is good and automatic is better. Nerf does a really good job of targeting this age group with options. From here is just finding a gun that fits your budget.
For Nerf gun recommendations by age group follow the links below.
Best Nerf gun for children 4 and 5 years old


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The Magical Powers Of Color
The colors we choose can create a therapeutic environment, whether it is a piece of clothing, a food we eat or the color we paint on a wall. Our ancestors believed color held healing energies and magical powers. Today, living in an era of science and technology color still holds a fascination. Numerous studies have been done by advertising pros, psychologists, fashion consultants, designers and many other professions on the effects color has on moods, health, image, and the environment we live in. Colors stimulate us to eat faster, spend more money, relax or inspire us.
Each color holds specific energies and stimulates us differently. As children we are drawn to bright colors, and as adults we prefer those same colors in more subdued colors. For example, fire engine red creates activity and intensity, whereas pink is more subdued and lessens the stimulation of those same emotions. As a result, we have to be selective in the colors we choose to wear, place on a wall or the environment. Creating too much of a specific color can over stimulate the senses.
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- Red creates passion, intense emotions, activity, aggression, anger and vitality. In home design, it is best as an accent color to draw attention to an object. Too much of this color in a room can make the room feel hot.
- Yellow is uplifting and joyful. It makes people feel happy and inspirational. In home design, it is best used as an accent color drawing an eye to a detail; and used as a room color makes the room feel warm and happy.
- Green signifies life and freshness. It is also cool and relaxing. This color is versatile and easy to introduce into a home color scheme.
- Blue is relaxing, calming and serene. Many people feel this color used in a room makes a room cold and uninviting. If the correct shade of blue is selected the room can feel tranquil.
- Purple is regal, calming and cleansing. This color used correctly soothes emotions and creates a balance within.
- Black is the absence of color. White on the other hand is all colors. Black used in room design is best as an accent color; it sets colors apart. White on the other hand is clean and simple. People feel safe in choosing this color for a room since it creates a perfect balance for them.
- Neutrals are simple and uncomplicated. These colors are borrowed from the world around us. They are natural and create a sense of connection to and security in the world around us. Neutrals used in a room design lend themselves nicely to introducing accent colors and textures.
- Metallics add eye-catching interest. The use of metallic items can spark ideas and add a sense of grandeur or a touch of opulence. Used in home design it is stabilizing and comforting. It enhances the flow energy.
Choosing A Color To Set A Mood
For more color tips:In selecting color remember never be afraid if it feels right go for it, the nice thing about color is you can always change your mind.

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Self-management has become a pillar for the individuals with schizophrenia to enhance their self-care ability to maintain both physical and mental health in their recovery process. This paper seeks to critically review the strategies in self-management among patients with schizophrenia. The literature was identified through data bases for the years between 2002-2012. The preliminary search of the literature was conducted by using the following terms: self-management (symptom management, medication management, role management, emotional management), schizophrenia and mental illness. Twenty-four studies were identified with a large heterogeneity in the strategies, duration and outcome variables. Interventions that offered more sessions during a longer period of time and especially those with a continues follow-up seen most likely to be succesfull as well as interventions which included family members. In addition, some studies in self-management program showed a significant outcomes such as a sense of a well-being or quality of life including hopefulness and recovery from the illness. This review provides greater exploration of the self-management strategies with several significant outcomes for the patients with schizophrenia. Keywords: mental illness, schizophrenia, self-management
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This is a discussion on Illinois CCW within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Originally Posted by OneGunTX Below is the list of the 23 categories of places you cannot carry in IL. Even though I live in Houston, ...
Been carrying since Day 1 and very few places I go are marked. Post Office is about it. BTW as per the law, you don't have to store your gun in a lockbox in your vehicle. It just has to be concealed in a locked car or in a locked container in an unlocked car. You don't have to unload it and lock it up in your trunk. And your car in the parking lot is a safe haven to store in most places. Nuke plants and military bases are a No-No. The supreme court ruled that the glove compartment and center consoles are approved containers. Is it wise to leave a gun there is your decision to make.
I know little on the subject so I'll speak at length.
If you have an excuse for failure, you will.
I got a non-res IL permit because I drive back to St. Louis from Richmond from time to time. I just wanted to be legal when passing through and even staying overnight. But even though I was born in IL and have a lot of relatives there, I stay out of it as much as I can.
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I don't live in IL, but do have a suggestion for avoiding the Post Office. Use a private pack and ship store. They usually handle US mail as well as private services.
There is one near me that is closer than the PO, has a shorter line, and is not posted as a gun free zone. They charge a little more than the PO, but are worth it.
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I carry most anywhere, never post offices or big street events I.e. Taste of Chicago. My summer carry is pocket with a G43 6 shot 9mm In the cold, jacket weather, my Kahr 40
Good luck
I've grown so comfortable carrying that I don't even realize I have it on me most of the time. If I were to accidentally carry into a prohibited place, it certainly wouldn't be "knowingly"...
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I live in OH, not Il but am in a similar boat. My lifestyle makes carrying all but impossible.
When Im in OH, I work from home. When I leave my home it is usually to do one of two things:
1. Go to a school event @ my kids school - No carry.
2. Go on a work trip (by air) - No carry.
My work has me traveling internationally constantly. So unfortunately for my family and I, the windows where I CAN carry are very limited. Even within those windows, I would not knowingly violate signs. I see gun rights as an extension of my property rights, and likewise respect the property rights and wishes of private business / property owners not to be patronized by myself or my family.
That said, I DO wish that Ohio took away force of law from the signs. Im always affraid that one day I walk into a door of a mall or something that has signage on another door I didnt see, I end up printing and get slapped with a felony tresspass by an overzealous judge over what amounts to an unintentional oversight.
An acquaintance who helped do some work on our house has a ccp. Just seeing that was enough to cause me to start the process. I'd hesitated for a few years. The reason he got his was so that he could carry legally in his vehicle. He had his wife do the same. Without any children, they can now legally carry and secure loaded weapons in the car. The danger we all have to consider is locking our loaded firearm in the car and going into a restricted store and leaving someone without a permit in that car. They would then be highly illegal if for some reason police became involved.
My wife does not have a permit. So, If I must leave her and the firearm in the car together, I must then unload. On those days, I like to carry a small revolver so that I don't have to rack a slide each time which adds a bit to the risk of overhandling our firearms.
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It's not a felony on private property, only a 4th degree misdemeanor. The law requires the signs be posted conspicuously and they would have to prove you "knowingly" ignored that sign. If the entrance isn't posted, you haven't broken the law.That said, I DO wish that Ohio took away force of law from the signs. Im always affraid that one day I walk into a door of a mall or something that has signage on another door I didnt see, I end up printing and get slapped with a felony tresspass by an overzealous judge over what amounts to an unintentional oversight.


text: Being in a relationship is not just about feelings. That's what I have learned from books. Emotions keep changing with life. I believe that in order for a relationship to last, there should be love and commitment. I have been married to my husband for seven years now, going to eight. And I always pray to God to take care of our relationship. It is a life long commitment and we intend to stay together for the rest of our lives. We all know that there can be trials along the way, and journeys are not perfect. When we got married I received a simple frame with a prayer on it. I put it up in our living room beside our wedding photo. It says "Lord help us to remember when we first met and the strong love that grew between us… Dear Lord we put our marriage into your hands. Amen. " So I try to remember how it all began and I can't help but say "maybe there is really such a thing as meant to be?". My husband and I knew each other all our lives. We were neighbors in our hometown back in the Philippines. He lived just a few blocks from mine. You can actually see their house from our place. We went to the same school in Elementary. We were classmates from fourth grade to sixth. In addition, both our families were active in the parish church. He served as an altar boy and I was a member in one organization. We were friends, young people hanging out in church. High school came and he moved to all boys school. I moved to all girls'. We still saw each other in church. Young love, he started to send me love letters and sent me signals that he liked me. I had a crush on him too but nothing serious. He told me he loved me but I did not believe him. After what I said he became cold and aloof. So the love letters stopped and the affection as well. College came and we both went to different Universities. Sometimes we would still see each other in church, only we were busier this time in school. He studied Physical Therapy and I went with Psychology. I ended up getting my Master's degree too. We both got into relationships. He met a girl and would sometimes bring her to church. I believed we were also introduced to each other. I was cool with it. Then he moved to the United States while I lived in Manila. We sometimes see each other online and stay in touch. Likewise, I had my first boyfriend. He was a medicine student (eventually became a medical doctor). He went to the same church with me and my husband. So we were all "friends." I was with the "doctor" for seven years and it just did not end well. Growing up, changes, one day you will just realize that it's not what you want. I was not aware that the same thing also happened with my husband. He was engaged with his girlfriend and they were about to get married. Wedding did not push through since a third party was involved (his ex girlfriend's side). In 2006, our paths just crossed again. We were both available and things just happened quickly. It's like everything fell into place. The Universe conspired to help us find each other again! We fell in love and the next year tied the knot! This was quite an adventure (to be written next time). It was not all bed of roses. There were great challenges too especially with the distance between us. When our paths crossed, we were living in our own perfect worlds. Then I had to make the hardest decision of my life, leaving family, friends and my blooming career. In the end, love conquered all… Now we are together with our two beautiful children. As long as there is faith in each other, commitment to take care of the marriage and choose to save it on top everything or anyone, I am sure, we will make it another day, another year, and hopefully as long as we live!


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The Iriver P35 is one of those increasingly common breeds, a WiFi PMP. This gives it a big thumbs up from us 'cause we loves us some WiFi on our portable devices (Sidekick et al take note). Reigncom's new P35 personal media player has a distinctly 'boxish' look to it but it's the UI where it pulls out the stops. Touchscreen a pre-requisite, the Iriver P35 shows-off the … [Read more...]
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The Sanyo R227 WiFi-enabled Radio is not just any old internet radio, it allows you to listen to a large number on internet stations and podcasts as well as traditional FM radio. Plus, it's pretty portable, meaning you don't have to be tied to your desk or laptop to stay tuned in to your favourite station. The Sanyo R227 also allows you to search for your station of choice … [Read more...]


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My daughter brought me this note tonight….
For a year and a half I have been called "foster mom" or "Christy". I'm not sure what flipped the switch but Baby Girl has finally started calling me "Mom". I have waited years and years to hear that word and can't wait to hear it for years to come.


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Summary: With all her worldly possessions in one bag, Caroline runs away from home to join the circus. Even though she's far from the oddity or performer for which Arcanium is better known for, the fortune teller and owner Bell Madoc grants her wish to become a part of his circus and assigns her to work the carousel. It's a little repetitive and the quarters are cramped, but Caroline feels it's a perfect job while she figures out what the hell she's going to do with her life.
But then some of the creepy carousel mounts – the ones that look like human men, bound and chained and tortured – start coming to life at night. Caroline not only has to come to grips with the shady motivations of her new employers, but with the driven desire inside her for Riley and Colm, two lost souls of Arcanium begging for her to help them, yet also desperate to atone for their sins.
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This was not on my schedule to write right now. But a slew of health problems have cropped up in the last month, postponing my ability to look for and participate in a job, and often getting in the way of my ability to work on a more mentally demanding project.
So I shelved that project that I'd been scheduled for and desperately trying to work on, and I took on Carousel instead. It's not that the erotica side of my writing is necessarily simpler or that I treat it less seriously. It is, however, less mentally demanding than my other project. I think it's because I had a much better idea of the whole story of Carousel before I started writing it (in fact, I know exactly what the stories are for all the planned Arcanium novels), whereas there's a lot more problem-solving and work for my other project.
No matter how I got here, I'm here now, and it's flowing marvelously. Carousel was actually a novel born on a whim when I was considering turning Arcanium into a series rather than a single standalone novel, and I knew immediately that I wanted to write Carousel next instead of some of the other stories slated for the series that I'd considered while writing Fortune (previously called Arcanium).
Carousel is one of four additional Arcanium novels that I'm supposed to write in less than a year. It's intimidating, especially since I don't know how long they're all going to be. But while I'm between work, limited to not a lot of activity, and cursed with an excess of time, I'm going to try to get Carousel and maybe even the next novel, Aerial, a prequel to Fortune, done as quickly as possible. Not sacrificing quality, of course. But I never know when I'm going to get a bad physical health day, so I'm taking advantage of feeling better most of this week to get a lot of words down.
I'm enjoying Caroline. She's kind of the straight girl in an arcane world, even more so than Maya, which is fun to write. She's younger than most of my characters, mid-college-age, so she's got some youth to her motivations, a lot of ambivalence about what she's supposed to do with herself. It's something that I can relate to, so I'm drawing on a lot of my own insecurities of being in-between (which is a little less fun).
One of the downsides to writing a series of interconnected standalones, where people can jump in whenever they want to, is that you have to repeat exposition. The good thing about Arcanium is that it doesn't like to stay the same. So even when I'm introducing the same characters and their acts, they're not an exact copy to another novel. Also, you're seeing it through someone else's eyes, so you get different reactions to the same stimuli. I think I've managed to get through most of the exposition interspersed with action and dialogue and can move forward with the supernatural sexiness and darkness.
Actually, Carousel is probably going to be the lightest novel in the horror series, so take advantage of the respite. The angst and darkness returns for the next two novels, Aerial and Ringmaster, although Contortion will also be a little less dark.
As you can tell, I've got plans for this series. Five novels first, then we'll see about the next four (potentially five, but that last one is a bit iffy). Between the Arcanium series, the Meridian series, and the Forces of Nature series, these next few years are going to be busy. All the more reason to write fast when I have the opportunity.


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Donan offers a variety of courses related to property losses, which you can browse below.
These courses have been approved for continuing education credits in the states listed.
Contact us to schedule a live event or webinar for your team, company or organization. Course recordings or on-demand classes are not available.
- Advanced Flood Investigation
Following a hurricane or other severe storm event, adjusters often need to separate flood damage from wind damage. Second in our flood series, this advanced course will cover how flood and wind affect a structure, teach you to differentiate flood and wind damage where there is both, and explore what you should expect from an engineer's report and how to interpret the findings.States of Approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Advanced Hail Investigations, Collateral Damages
Collateral indicators of hail impact are extremely important in any hail study. This course takes a deeper dive into the analysis of property damage following wind and hail events. Acquire expert know-how that you can apply to future field inspections as we take you step-by-step through several case studies.States of Approval: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Agricultural Equipment Fires
Agricultural equipment losses can be costly and complex. This one-hour course will provide an overview of the basic operational and functional aspects of farm equipment, including potential fuels and ignition sources. Discover the acts, errors or omissions that can lead to fires, and learn how to identify subrogation potential.States of Approval: AL, FL, IN, KY, NM, and TX
- Basic Flood Investigation
As 2017 demonstrated, flooding can have a significant impact on the insurance industry. First in our flood series, this course will explain how a flood affects a structure, teach you to recognize damage caused by floods, and provide you the knowledge necessary to differentiate flood damage from other causes in order to properly assess claims.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Blasting and Residential Damage
This course provides an understanding of commercial blasting and the potential damage it can cause to nearby structures. Learn how blasting is conducted, monitored, and reported, and examine case studies that illustrate the differences between real and perceived blasting damages.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Boiler Appliance Analysis
Boilers are dangerous and complex machines, and malfunctions can be costly. This course provides an overview of residential to industrial boiler systems and components, their common points of failure, and what information you should obtain onsite. Case studies deepen your understanding of what can go wrong and why, and illustrate how this knowledge can be applied to boiler claim investigations.States of Approval: KY and TX
- Commercial Roofing 101
This one-hour course offers in-depth content on low-sloped roof systems, their components, durability and common defects. Learn how low-sloped roofs are affected by wind, hail and other perils, and how you can differentiate damages to determine an accurate cause of loss.States of Approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, NM, OK, TX, and WY
- Commercial Truck Brake Failures and Product Liability
From our litigation services, this course will explore product liability claims stemming from commercial truck accidents caused by brake failures. One of our mechanical engineering experts explores the evidence that is essential to both defense and plaintiff attorneys working these cases.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, TX, and WY
- Crawlspace Moisture
Wet crawlspaces can cause extensive structural damages that often go undetected for a period of time. This one-hour course dives into the common causes of moisture in crawlspaces, as well as the most common problems that result from that moisture. Our expert takes you step-by-step through performing a thorough site study from gathering background info to studying the crawlspace.States of approval: AL, FL, and TX
- Fire Investigation and Subrogation
Successful fire subrogation first requires a successful origin and cause investigation. Guided by industry standards, this course takes you step-by-step through conducting a thorough fire investigation, handling evidence, and building a solid subrogation case.States of Approval: AL, FL, NM, NC, and TX
- Foundations 101
This one-hour course provides an overview of foundations and the unique factors that can sometimes result in damages. Learn about state building code provisions and what can happen when these principles are not applied during construction. Discover the potential problems that arise from overload, poor or improper construction, and deferred maintenance.States of Approval: NM and TX
- Frozen Pipes 101
This course will introduce residential supply, waste water piping, and freezing in pipes and fittings. A basic understanding of these systems and components will assist adjusters handling claims related to these types of losses, guide their studies, and help determine causes related to pipe failures due to freezing.State of approval: FL
- Ice Dams and Snow Loads
Ice dams and snow loads can put a lot of weight on roof claims. In this one-hour course you'll learn which roof components are most likely to be affected by ice and snow, what causes and contributes to potential problems, and which methods work best for prevention and removal.States of Approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, TX, and WY
- Investigating Construction Defects
Construction defects can lead to structural failures, liability claims, water intrusion and a whole host of other issues. Learn how to recognize the signs of construction defects in the field – from common roofing installation issues to major structural defects.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Investigating Damage from Wildfires
In 2017, the U.S. saw more than 66,000 wildfires that cost billions of dollars in residential and commercial property damages, and caused injuries and fatalities. Understand how wildfires start and how damages can be prevented, as well as what subrogation potential exists in wildfire losses.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, TX, and WY
- Investigating Earthquake Damage
Explore the science behind Mother Nature's most unpredictable peril – earthquakes. Learn how energy and other factors can affect a property during an earthquake, and walk through case studies with our expert to discover how to differentiate earthquake damage from other causes.States of Approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Investigating Electrical Fires
This course will explore the complexity of electrical fires as they pertain to residential and commercial structures, and provide an intermediate understanding of electrical failures to assist adjusters during their investigations. Topics covered include lightning and CSST fires and resistance heating fires.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Investigating Explosions
This one-hour course provides a basic understanding of explosions and explores why they occur. Learn the science behind explosions and how to identify indicators of the cause. We'll cover common misconceptions, questions to ask on-scene, and what to expect during a formal investigation by a fire investigator.States of approval: AL, FL, and TX
- Investigating Issues with New Home Technology
The construction practices of today are changing, but the changes aren't always implemented properly (or even understood). This course will explore the changing technologies and practices that are entering our homes and our lives, including air-tight houses and ventilation systems; insulation, air barriers, and vapor retarders; and new technologies that control these systems.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, MS, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Investigating Large Fire Losses
Large fire loss investigations can be complex and require the coordination of many parties. Our fire expert covers what adjusters need to know about how they can contribute to a successful fire investigation, from contacting the insured to protecting the scene and preventing spoliation.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Investigating Sinkholes
Sinkholes can cause extensive damages to property, utilities, and roadways, and ultimately lead to significant losses in property values. This course will define sinkholes, explore the different types, discuss areas that are prone to this peril, and explain how to investigate damages caused by sinkholes.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Investigating Water Losses: Plumbing and Appliances
This one-hour course takes a look at common sources of water losses inside the home, including plumbing components, supply lines, appliances and water filters. For each area of focus, learn more about where they fail and why, the documentation required to ensure a solid case, and proper evidence collection for further investigation.States of Approval: AL, FL, KY, NM, NC, and TX
- Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irma
Donan has extensive experience investigating properties after catastrophes. This course will take you through important lessons learned from Hurricane Irma which brought widespread damages across the state of Florida in 2017. Learn the differences in how wind and water affect a property, and how you can recognize these differences during a site study.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Lightning Claims 101
This one-hour course provides a basic overview of lightning investigations, including utilizing important safety and prevention methods, differentiating lightning from other causes of loss, and debunking common myths about lightning. Learn to spot red flags as you analyze case studies alongside our expert.States of Approval: AL, FL, IN, MS, OK, TX and WY
- Litigating Large Fire Losses
There's a lot at stake when litigating a large fire loss. Dig through the rubble with our qualified subject matter experts and determine what's important to your case. Our expert panel features a certified fire investigator with decades of experience, an electrical engineer trained in fire causes, and a mechanical engineer.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, MS, NM, NC, TX, and WY
- Material Testing
Metal plumbing components often fail because they do not meet industry standards and good practice. This course will help you identify suspect product failures and determine why these failures occur. Explore how SEM and EDS technology can confirm material quality, and how the technical data obtained from these tools satisfies the requirements of product liability law.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Structural Damage, Repair vs. Replace
Should structural elements of a building be repaired or is a complete replacement required to return it to its pre-loss condition? The answer can depend on a number of factors. This course will provide guidelines for determining the best option in each case and ensuring code requirements are met.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, MS, NM, NC, TX, and WY
- Subrogation and Undetermined Fires
There's more to an Undetermined fire classification than many realize. This course explores the relationship between successful subrogation and fire cause classification, and covers practical topics ranging from evidence deterioration, asking the right questions, and when to author a report.States of approval: AL, FL, and TX
- Tile Roofing 101
This one-hour course provides an overview of tile roof types, their advantages and disadvantages, and common damages to this material. Learn proper testing methods and building code regulations, and discover the ins and outs of inspecting tile roofs to determine the cause of loss.States of Approval: AL, FL, MS, NM, NC, TX, and WY
- UAV Technology and Application for the Insurance Industry
With UAV technology rapidly improving and regulations in place to guide commercial use, drones are being deployed in the insurance industry to expand investigation capabilities. From capturing images for a roof inspection to generating a 3D model of a large property, this course will provide an in-depth look at the application of UAVs to insurance claims.States of Approval: AL, FL, IN, KY, and TX
- Vehicle Fires
There are hundreds of thousands of vehicle fires every year, resulting in billions of dollars of property damages. Vehicle fire investigations require unique considerations, and this course outlines the questions to ask and patterns to look for to determine the origin and cause. Our expert will take you through detailed case studies, covering everything from passenger to large industrial vehicle fires.States of Approval: AL, FL, and TX
- Water Intrusion
There are many places where water can enter a building and even more ways it can get in. This course takes an in-depth look at the factors that contribute to water intrusion, covering potential sources from the ground up.States of Approval: FL, KY, NC, TX, and WY
- Water, Mold, and Time
Need to create a rational basis for assessing the time and duration of water losses that are commonly found in residential and office environments? This course will explore fungal growth caused by water losses and the response of common building materials to water exposure. Use this information when evaluating whether water losses are due to one-time or repeated exposures to water, and in estimating the length of exposure to water.State of approval: TX
- Wind and Hail
This one-hour course will introduce you to the science behind wind and hailstone forces. Gain the knowledge and skill to perform an effective site study and learn how to conduct a thorough analysis of the most common causes of damage.States of Approval: AL, FL, NM, NC, TX, and WY
- Wind Damaged to Pre-Engineered Commercial Building
Commercial building failures can be high dollar losses so it's important to know the cause of the failure, whether wind, construction defects, or both. This course will cover code requirements, the use of aerial photography, and how consulting forensic meteorology can all assist in reaching a conclusive answer.States of approval: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, NM, NC, OK, TX, and WY
- Wood Shakes
Woods shakes are still popular in areas of the U.S., and they face unique issues which are important to understand when investigating a reported loss. This course gives an overview of wood roof coverings and installation, and takes a look at how to determine whether a wood roof covering has been damaged by a storm event.States of Approval: NM and TX


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It's oft quoted that fiction isn't made in a vacuum, which is completely true whether it's cultural influences, what you saw on television last night, or a laddered fence. And yet I've met a surprising number of writers who claim not to see the point at having a good old look at the world around us. In this case I have to wonder where they get their ideas because details can make a story, whether it's how someone folds their napkin or an amusing side jaunt.
This is how I first came to pick up a camera. I was out and about, as people often are, and I was seeing all this strange and amazing stuff but by the time I got to writing about it the detail was fuzzy or I'd forgotten it completely. For me my camera is as essential a tool as my note book, but that's just me, I'm not going to start saying everyone needs to start taking weird fence pictures.
However it's not only the inanimate world where a writer can get interesting details to bring a story to life for the reader, I think writers need to pay attention to people too. The way they behave, the way they speak, all those little quirks and ticks that make people interesting and real.
One of my tutors once said that writers are professional earwiggers, by which she didn't simply mean we sit around listening to other people's conversations, she meant we listen to how they speak. This could be as simple as an accent or dialect or more complex such as verbal ticks. If you consider it a common verbal tick in the UK is 'y'know', when usually you don't because the person is explaining they just don't know how to phrase it, or they're checking to make sure your listening.
What I find most bothersome when I'm reading fiction though is when writers forget that people don't simply speak with words they speak with their bodies too. Whether that is where or how their standing in relation to the other person, the hand gestures they use, or the things they fiddle with, people are rarely static. And yet in many stories I've read over the years the characters seem to stand around with their hands in their pockets (but this issue is a complete article in itself). Suffice to say that I believe, and you can disagree as many have, that writers need to be soaking this stuff up for their work to make the world and the characters more real.
However, I'm not going to tell you that all your characters have to have obvious verbal ticks (more on dialogue in later articles) or expansive gestures I'm merely saying that in my mind story comes from people and they should be as well rounded as any you'd meet on the street. Details can be pivotal in stories, it can make it more real and enjoyable for readers, and these details come from observation of the world around us.
Perhaps the next time you're struggling to find that moment in your work or something doesn't seem quite right in a scene close your eyes and try to imagine it as a film. How might you envisage someone acting this out? Put your favourite actors in the roles if it helps.
If you're stuck describing a scene maybe imagine yourself standing in that place. What details stand out? How does it feel? How does it smell? Because what we see isn't all we perceive. Maybe it's at the back of a laundrette with the thudding of the hot air vent and a soapy washing powder smell in the air. Or it's that room your character goes into every day and every day and thinks 'God, I hate that wallpaper' or 'I really need to fix that chair'.
There don't need to be huge reams of details but a well place scattering of them can really help build the world for the reader. So the next time you're out and about think what you notice about that place and the people in it and you might find something that helps you in your fiction.
As I say you're free to disagree with me but there's no harm in giving it a try, right?


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History programs in historic house
The Hale-Byrnes House 606 Old Stanton-Christiana Road, Newark, announced its August schedule of programs.
Marine archaeologist John Broadwater will present "Cornwallis' Sunken Fleet" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17, as part of the American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware.
Speaker Tom Welch will present "Battle of the Chesapeake" from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 18, cosponsored by Cooch's Bridge Daughters of the American Revolution.
Program cost is $5 at the door, includes coffee and dessert. Well-behaved children are welcome.
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#TheYeardProject Proudly Presents...
NUCKFEST 3 w/ KNOTSLIP Headlining The Ontario Beard & Mustache Championships!
Plus THIRD EYE OPEN (Tool ), POLARITY, THE ONLY BAND EVER
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Barrie, ON, L4N 0J3
Doors 5:00 PM / Show 9:00 PM
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POLARITY: The presence or manifestation of two opposite or contrasting principles or tendencies. This definition reflects our new EP released in July of 2011. We embrace duality finding inspiration in the uncharted territories and often frightening truths of self found in the human psyche. With the new release we ask patience from our listeners. Our songs allow you a moment to breath and linger in a state of melodic limbo, listen for harmonizing guitars and painfully insecure lyrics. Once you're comfortable, before you know it you'll find senses exploding with pounding rhythm, powerful rifts and strong yet vulnerable melodies.
We formed in December of 2008 and released our debut album in October of 2009. Global Entertainment magazine has described our first release as going 'basement gold'. We've proudly sold over 2000 copies independently. 2010 saw us touring for the first time to the East Coast of Canada, and in the three and a half years since our bands birth our motto of 'every show counts' is clearly visible from our past show list on our website www.polaritymusic.com...we've played over a hundred shows in and around the GTA, and have loved every stage and audience in the process. Like most unsigned bands we manage all aspects of our band independently and continue to do so.
Our more recent accomplishments include a sold out show at Toronto's Tattoo Rock Parlour for our EP's release, playing in the heart of Toronto at the Younge and Dundas for Youthday and helping raise over $11,000 for breast cancer while playing to an audience of over six hundred people. In the upcoming months you'll find us in our van touring the country exposing Canadian audiences to our progressive style
POLARITY; The positive or negative state in which a body reacts to a magnetic, electric or other field. This definition sums up all we hope for from our listener, that you give into our moment and allow yourself to feel the magnetic pull of POLARITY, allow the electricity of our instruments to course through your body and embrace the positive or negative reaction you have to the field of music we create.
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Seahawks' Defense Struggled Against Titans, Giving Up Too Many Big Plays
The Seahawks are no strangers to tepid starts. The team began the 2014 season 3–3, then went on to win nine of its final 10 games of the season to win the NFC West. The following year, they were 2–4 through six weeks, but finished the season 10–6, earning one of the two wild card spots in the NFC. To open the 2016 season, Seattle squeaked out an ugly win over the Dolphins, then the following week dropped a game to a Rams team that would ultimately go 4–12. The Seahawks, though, went 10-5-1, winning their third NFC West crown in four years, and making the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season.
In other words, it's far too early to say the Seahawks are in trouble after losing to the Titans on Sunday, 33–27, to fall to 1–2 on the year. They've been in this position before, and they've come out on the other end with division titles and trips to the playoffs. Still, it's hard to shake the feeling that something is different this time around that might preclude the Seahawks from making their familiar run over the final two-thirds or three-fourths of the season.
The Seahawks made their rise on the strength of an elite defense that not only suffocated bad and mediocre offenses, but also stifled the best units in the league. They looked nothing like that group on Sunday.
Watch: Brawl Breaks Out After Richard Sherman Hits Marcus Mariota Late
The Titans rolled up 33 points and 420 total yards in the win, which moved them to 2–1 on the year. Marcus Mariota was comfortable all game, completing 62.5% of his passes for 225 yards, 7.03 yards per attempt, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. DeMarco Murray ran for 115 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Derrick Henry was an effective second banana, picking up 54 yards on 13 totes. Rishard Matthews hauled in six passes for 87 yards and a score. Nearly every brand-name player on Tennessee's offense met or exceeded expectations on Sunday. That's just not what we're used to seeing against Seattle's defense.
It wasn't just the raw numbers, either. It was also the manner in which the Titans moved the ball down the field. In short, they did so in huge chunks. DeMarco Murray's touchdown was a 75-yard jaunt on the first play of a possession. Matthews got his touchdown on a 55-yard catch and run that featured what has typically been a season's worth of missed tackles for the Seahawks all on one play. Titans rookie tight end Jonnu Smith got behind the Seattle defense for a 24-yard score for Mariota's second touchdown pass of the game.
What's more, the Titans scored all three of those touchdowns in the third quarter. The Seahawks went into the locker room trailing 9–7, but took the lead with a 10-yard scoring strike from Russell Wilson to Chris Carson early in the second half. The Titans then scored 21 straight points to take control of the game.
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The Seahawks have typically been one of the best-coached teams in the Pete Carroll era, and that often shows up in adjustments made at halftime. While the idea of one team or the other winning the in-game adjustments battle is nebulous and hard to pin down, when one team piles up three touchdowns in the third quarter, the circumstantial evidence is awfully strong that it spent its 15-minute break at halftime more effectively. Again, this is not the look of a Seahawks team that have been a perennial Super Bowl contender for the better part of a decade.
The silver lining for the Seahawks is that their offense played its best game of the season. Russell Wilson threw for 373 yards and four touchdowns, and kept the team in it late. Before Doug Baldwin left in the fourth quarter with a groin injury, he caught 10 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. Jimmy Graham came alive, pulling down seven balls for 72 yards. No one is writing any team's obituary just yet, especially this one. If the first three weeks of the season are any indication, though, this year's rebound will be more of a challenge than any of the previous three.


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Have ever received an SMS notifying you that you have subscribed to receive mobile games, daily horoscopes or videos that you do not remember subscribing for in the first place.
According to editor at Noseweek Martin Welz, this is happening to millions of people and there is nothing being done about it while network providers are raking in billions of rands fraudulently.
Read: What happens to your cell phone contract when you die?
According to our calculations now, Vodacom is not making millions but billions out of these unsolicited criminal activities.— Martin Welz, Editor at Noseweek
What is happening here is the case of stealing a million rand from one person you go to jail for life but steal R2.50 from 20 million people and everybody shrug their shoulders. That seems to be the philosophy followed by Vodacom.— Martin Welz, Editor at Noseweek
Vodacom, for allowing its subscribers, is getting a cut, anything between 40 to 50%. This is a massive crime that everybody for some bizarre reason has decided to shrug their shoulders.— Martin Welz, Editor at Noseweek
Welz says there is a campaign that's soon to start to encourage those affected by this to come forward and lay fraud charges against network providers who involved in these criminal acts because it's not only Vodacom but a number of networks.
Details of the campaign to follow...
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Bishop of Oxford to face police questioning over allegations of sex abuse cover-up
The Bishop of Oxford will be summoned for questioning by police over claims he failed to pass on allegations of rape against a priest.
The Rt Rev Steven Croft will be interviewed under caution by South Yorkshire Police as part of an investigation over alleged failures to report abuse, sources have told The Telegraph.
No arrest is expected and the Diocese of Oxford stressed there was no suggestion of guilt.
However, a senior lawyer involved in the case said that Bishop Croft is set to be questioned over possible offences of misconduct in public office.
Matt Ineson, who has waived his right to anonymity, says he was raped by a former priest, the Rev Trevor Devamanikkam, in Bradford in the 1980s....
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Chief Executive Officer
The Islamic Society of Boston (ISB) is a thirty-year old institution in Greater Boston that currently operates two mosques: ISB-Cambridge and the ISB Cultural Center as well as multiple waqf (endowment) initiatives. As it moves towards growth and sustainability, the ISB has started to streamline the operations in the two mosques and is looking to significantly expand its waqf initiatives to enhance its programs and support its operations and broader Islamic causes.
As part of this ambitious journey, the ISB is seeking a Chief Executive Officer with a strong service-oriented mindset, experience in building efficient systems, and ability to manage strategic relationships. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will have primary responsibility to inspire the community to strive to live Prophetically, set strategic direction, integrate and streamline operations, and establish policies and partnerships to expand the resources available for the two mosques and their associated programs and services. The CEO will have full responsibility to execute the approved plans and strategies. This position will also oversee the growth of the waqf / endowment projects and pursue relevant investment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate a community-based process to refine the current mission and vision of the ISB to better position it as a leading Islamic institution in the USA
- Develop a strategic multi-year plan for the ISB, focusing on developing and maximizing the use of existing facilities to support the ISB's aims as a religious and educational institution
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Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Jeypore, Mar 7:
In the fourth case of its kind in Odisha in the last one month, a minor girl student of a school in Koraput district has given birth to a child.
The class-VIII student of Gupteswar Sevashram School in Kandulabeda gave birth to a baby boy on Thursday night. While the child died shortly after birth, the girl has been hospitalized.
She was first admitted to the Boipariguda Community Health Center (CHC) from where doctors subsequently referred her to the Jeypore Sub-divisional hospital after her condition turned critical.
"The patient is stable now. She is out of danger and there is nothing to worry. We will keep her under observation for another 2-3 days and then discharge her," said Dr Ashis Panigrahy of Jeypore Sub-divisional hospital.
"Her child was dead before she got here. As per her statement, the baby died even before they could get to the Boipariguda Hospital," the doctor added.
Jeypore police is investigating the case after an FIR was lodged by her parents at the Boipariguda police station.
"We are investigating the case and have spoken to the girl. We have found out that the person she has named as the father of the baby doesn't belong to that school," said Rajendra Kumar Senapati, SDPO of Jeypore.
The district administration said the girl had left for her village Puurunagada under Ramagairi panchayat during the Christmas holidays in December last year and had not returned to the school since then.
Minor motherhood and pregnancy of school girls have proved to be a major headache of late for the ST, SC Development department after at least four such cases surfaced from various ashram schools in the state in the last one month.
The earlier stories on the site can be accessed through the following links.
http://odishasuntimes.com/113354/minor-mother-admitted-scb-hospital-odishas-cuttack/ , http://odishasuntimes.com/112843/odisha-minors-child-birth-headmaster-superintendent-granted-bail/ and http://odishasuntimes.com/111324/minors-motherhood-newborn-admitted-odishas-mkcg-hospital-critical-condition/.


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Seminar on Entrepreneurship at IUB
The School of Business of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), organized a seminar on 'Social Entrepreneurship in Universities: Unleashing its Potentials' at IUB campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka on Nov 7, 2018. Syed Mahmudul Huq, chairman, Bangladesh Shirmp and Fish Foundation (BSFF), was the keynote speaker of the Seminar.
IUB Vice-Chancellor Prof M Omar Rahman, and Dr Shahnaz Karim, Director Society, British Council, also spoke on the occasion. Prof M Omar Rahman focused on skill enhancement program derived from field experience.
Dr Mahfuzul Hoque Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor, Chittagong Independent University (CIU), Prof Milan Pagon, IUB Pro-VC, deans, senior faculty members of IUB, also attended the seminar. The program started with the vote of thanks given by Prof Aminul Karim, dean, School of Business, IUB.


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A great idea for children, or adults who act like children! (me)
I'm not taking credit for the idea but this is my recipe anyway. I originally saw it on one of those stupid "Tasty" videos on Facebook where people share things they'll never actually make which is probably for the better because they'll put you into cardiac arrest and somehow every single thing is battered or baked with cheese or deep fried in pure Oreo filling and topped with candied bacon?
I like to bake the pepper empty before stuffing it so that I can drain the water out of it. Nobody wants soggy leftovers. But don't take it from me, I'm not a chef, just a dumb blogger that spends 17 hours a week in the kitchen. Probably 2 of those hours are spent staring at a timer thinking about the meaning of life. I'm gonna start another page about a 25-year-long existential crisis. STAY TUNED. Also, Happy Hallowe'en.
4 orange bell peppers
1 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion, minced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 28oz can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tbsp olive oil
Preheat oven to 350F. Cut off the pepper's hat and cut out all the seeds. Carve whatever face you choose. Rub a few drops of olive oil around the inside of each pepper and sprinkle with salt. Place on baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until they start to get wrinkly. Remove from the oven and drain.
In a large frying pan, fry ground beef with onions and garlic and drain once fully cooked. Season with salt, pepper, chilli flakes and oregano. Add can of tomatoes and simmer until the liquid reduces. Spoon the mixture into the pepper and put his hat back on.
Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!


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Well six weeks has passed and the holidays are over for another year! Mrs Baldwin hopes that everyone has had a very relaxing and enjoyable break. There is so much to look forward to this year! Below are just some of the things to get excited about!!
Working with our CAT buddies
Achieving our Accelerated Reader targets
Science investigations
Maths investigations
Swimming lessons
Using a range of computer programs and apps
Sports day
Entering into the Mayoral Make a Book
and loads, loads more!!!
One of the BIG changes that has occurred over the holidays is out classroom space. We are very lucky to have one large open space to share with Ms Abela's year 4 class. Soon enough we will be getting new furniture to fill the space and pin boards to allow us to display all our fantastic work that we have done so far! Check out some before and after pictures of our space…
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Over the holidays Mrs Baldwin planned some exciting topics and activities to learn about this year and we will have some great opportunities to work with the other year 4 class in some activities.
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I found this article on Vindy.com. Apparently Roger Clemens is endorsing a locally invented baseball product. Called Strike Out Strippz, they assist young pitchers develop their game but allowing them to visualize their throw and increase muscle memory. It has already garnered a lot of press.
Pitching aid creators get Clemens' support
Saturday, May 27, 2006
The technique created by Jack Kucek of Canfield and Greg Smith of Columbiana teaches the mechanics.
By MARK W. MILLER
CANFIELD — Canfield resident Jack Kucek, who pitched in the major leagues from 1971-81, along with his partner Greg Smith of Columbiana, have formed a business called Strike Out Strippz.
Roger Clemens, who is ninth on the majors' all-time list for pitching wins (341), is a seven-time Cy Young award winner and American League MVP in 1986, signed a contract with Kucek in New York last week to endorse Strike Out Strippz.
A DVD and video were produced and will be available with an instruction book some time in August on the Internet.
Fans can log on at www.Learn2Pitch.com to order the DVD for $39. Anyone who pre-orders it will be eligible for an autographed Clemens baseball.
"The product was designed from watching and pitching against some of the greatest pitchers ever such as Nolan Ryan, Catfish Hunter, Clemens and others," said Kucek.
"Clemens wants to teach kids how to pitch and they have been working on making the DVD and video a reality since last Oct. 17," said Kucek.
A national television commercial introducing Strike Out Strippz will be out in about a month.
Jack Kucek, former major league pitcher and Strike Out Strippz inventor standing with the Rocket himself, Roger Clemens. Photo from Strike Out Strippz


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Negritude Júnior is a group in the style pagode, the romantic pop derivation of samba. Their explosive performance in six recorded albums made the group one of the most important in this style, having several hits in the top charts and excellent sales, reaching gold, platinum, and double-platinum records. The group was created in 1985 by Nenê, Wagninho, and Claudinho. They used to meet at the samba school Camisa Verde e Branco (in São Paulo), where Almir Guineto also often went. After winning a contest in that samba school, the group was invited to participate in a compilation album with two sambas, "Triste Andança" and "Algo De Valor." Soon came the first LP, the independent Jeito de Seduzir (Zimbabwe). The album drew the attention of EMI Odeon, which released the LP Natural, which earned a gold record with "Conto de Fadas." Deixa Acontecer had three hits: "Olhos Vermelhos," "Indiferença," and "Beijo Geladinho." They also had hits with "Absoluta," "Gente Da Gente," "Cohab City" (Gente Da Gente), "Tanajura," "Você Faz Falta," and "Coração Cigano" (Nosso Ninho). The sixth album, the CD Sedução Na Pele, was a Top-Seller, having yielded gold, platinum, and double-platinum records. The songs "Que Dure Para Sempre," "Sedução Na Pele," and "Bom Dia" reached the top charts both in radio and TV. ~ Alvaro Neder


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s'been a while so I thought I'd update.
A question I get asked a lot is, "how are the lungs holding up?" I think people want my answer to be "great! perfect", but frankly my lung function did take a bit of a hit since all my various complications last year. But hopefully that is all behind me & no more loss. But that's too long of an answer, so I usually say, "well, I can sing and dance and enter horse shows!" which makes them happy.
Speaking of which, I took Gypsy to another horse show, this time a very different sort: a dressage show. You ride a pattern (no jumps) and are marked on how well you execute the moves. We took home two yellow ribbons (fourth spot) and I was very proud of her, especially since during our second test the humidity was nearly 100% and she had a cough in the ring. Something as delicate as dressage is nothing I've worked on in years, but since it requires great horse/rider communication we were able to pull it off — through her job as my pre-surgery therapy pony we really honed our communication skills. Also, I drove the truck like a champion. I think I impressed Tom, and have truly earned the last-name "Parker" at last!
Very excited to be playing the Toronto Jazz Festival. This is our first time in years!!! We shall be playing Nathan Phillips Square on Friday June 25th at 5pm. Luckily the gig is outside the much discussed G20 security zone and so "the show goes on"…. I am being interviewed by Global that day & Jazz.fm will be recording the concert for later broadcast (in the fall…) so stay tuned. Owing to traffic concerns, I will be walking to the gig, something I've rarely done. But can. Awesome.
Last but not least, Tom designed a t-shirt for me and I liked it so much we are making a bunch up for my transplant buddies. If any of you would like a t-shirt, write in a comment, okay? We can make/mail them within Canada for $8! Be a walking billboard for transplant!!!! Here is my good friend, and very brave lady, "Amy" wearing hers (Amy has had TWO double lung transplants!!!!) Amy is wearing green, but we can do them in any colour!