text:
It's a safe bet that not many teachers are avid readers of the medical journal Pediatrics. But a report that appeared in the publication last week deserves to be read and understood deeply by everyone in education. It has the potential to transform the way we think and speak about children who grow up in poverty–and education as a means of addressing its worst effects.
The report links "toxic stress" in early childhood to a host of bad life outcomes including poor mental and physical health, and cognitive impairment. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in an accompanying policy statement, calls on its members to "catalyze fundamental change in early childhood policy and services" in response.
The term "toxic stress" is not a familiar one in education circles, but it should be. The Harvard Center on the Developing Child describes a toxic stress response as occurring "when a child experiences strong, frequent, and/or prolonged adversity—such as physical or emotional abuse, chronic neglect, caregiver substance abuse or mental illness, exposure to violence, and/or the accumulated burdens of family economic hardship—without adequate adult support." Think of it as one plus one equals negative two: something bad happens to a child, and there's no positive adult response to mitigate the trauma. The lack of adult support is what makes stress, which is largely unavoidable, "toxic" to a child. Crucially, repeated or prolonged activation of a child's stress response system "can disrupt the development of brain architecture and other organ systems, and increase the risk for stress-related disease and cognitive impairment, well into the adult years," notes the Center's website.
This cannot be dismissed as pseudoscience or a mere hypothesis. The report and policy statement notes a "strong scientific consensus" and a growing body of research "in a wide range of biological, behavioral, and social sciences," on "how early environmental influences (the ecology) and genetic predispositions (the biologic program) affect learning capacities, adaptive behaviors, lifelong physical and mental health, and adult productivity."
"Game changer" is a trite and overused phrase, but it applies here. The report should have a profound impact on educators and education policymakers. At the very least, understanding the language and concept of exposure to toxic stress should inform the increasingly acrimonious, dead-end debate about accountability and resources aimed at the lowest-performing schools and students.
On the one hand, those who insist that improving educational outcomes must be viewed within a broader context of health care, community resources and poverty can claim a victory here and a potential ally in the AAP. Interventions must start from Day One. Not Day One of school, Day One of life. Kindergarten is too late. Those who favor quality preschool programs have crucial evidence to support their case. The story in four words: Geoffrey Canada is right.
But it is equally clear (or should be) that low-income status is not synonymous with toxic stress. Even the worst schools and poorest neighborhoods have a significant number of children from stable homes with engaged, caring adults, who are able to provide the consistency and nurturing necessary to buffer the negative effects of even the most traumatic stressors. "Research shows that, even under stressful conditions, supportive, responsive relationships with caring adults as early in life as possible can prevent or reverse the damaging effects of toxic stress response," according to the Harvard Center on the Developing Child.
To this end, no less than pediatricians, schools and teachers–especially in early childhood– have an essential role to play. In the absence of nurturing relationships at home, children may be able to find the support they need within the educational environment. According to Rebecca Schrag, Ph.D., psychologist at Healthy Steps at Montefiore Medical Center, supportive adult relationships "can no longer be considered the 'touchy-feely' domain of child psychologists alone. Rather, there is hard science suggesting that they are perhaps the number one protective factor against the negative outcomes of a range of stressors. The AAP has made a huge step forward in releasing its policy statement on toxic stress, and it would be truly wonderful if other professionals who work with children – educators, most notably – followed suit."
In light of the important role of supportive adult relationships, the takeaway here is clearly not that exposure to toxic stress makes it impossible for schools to succeed with low-income children. But it should make clearer that the bar is much, much higher for a significant number of kids who endure extreme levels of chaos and disruption in their lives, children whose brains – even by age 5 – show the deleterious effects of toxic stress exposure. This does not mean we should throw up our hands and say, "let's not waste time and money on poor kids. It's not going to work." But it certainly puts the "No Excuses" mindset at a disadvantage, particularly when most children only begin school in kindergarten. Given the scientific consensus cited by the report, holding to the idea that schools or teachers should be able to reverse unilaterally the worst effects of toxic stress in all cases begins to sound ill-informed and hopelessly naïve.
At present, the standard reform recipe for improving educational outcomes for all children living in poverty is high expectations, improved teacher quality and muscular accountability. For many low-income kids, perhaps even most, this may indeed be enough. For others, more – much more – is clearly required. It is critical that educators and policymakers begin to differentiate between the two.


text:
Here's Ted Williams' First Post-Discovery Commercial
The last few days will likely go down in history as the week that Ted Williams ubiquitously reigned over America's pop culture throne. Williams' first post-discovery job—an ad for Kraft Mac & Cheese—just hit the web. Watch inside.
And just in case you haven't had enough of Williams today, here's a behind-the-scenes look at the commercial's production:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Bamboo Dreamer-07 Wedge Sandal
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 278484
Put some edge in your wedge with the Bamboo Dreamer-07 platform sandal. These gorgeous wedge sandals will pump up your look for your next night out.
- Faux leather upper
- Reptile-embossed ankle cuff
- Back zipper
- 1¼" platform, 5¼" covered wedge heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
By: ktpabez
Location: wayne, new jersey
June 13, 2013
"received the shoes in black, and i absolutely fell in love!!! very comfy and straps are placed in a way that you don't feel like your toes r going to be hanging out of the sides."
By: keisha715
Location: Atlanta
May 03, 2013
"This shoe is so freakin hot! I love it. They feel extremely good one. These are definitely attention getters! The shoes are true to size. :-)"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Nowhere in the manga does it say the 1st and Madara were friends...
Nowhere in the manga does it say the 1st and Madara were friends...
who said they were friends?
well it wouldn't be totally out there if they were friends.....i mean it would go with the pattern friends first enemies next. for example oro and jiraiya. that's why naruto is after sasuke in order to break that pattern.
well... is not impossible that they were friends since Kakashi said it was a ironic that they fought in that valley.... or maybe they were enemies that became friends since if its an irony things were different that what occuered in Naruto/sasuke battle. But since he ends saying that their life is remarkably like their I guess they were friends that fought it out at the end.
i also heard that they were frenz .. tha fact of tha matter is.... madara got owned even though he had sharingans
mandara could have been trying to get the mangekyou if he was the first bestfriend a friendship is implied with them co founding konoha but its kinda plain and obvious that tobi, mandara, the sharingan and kyuubi are related so maybe mandara summond the kyyubii the first turned it back on him he got abiit smashed up maybe the first desided to take his eyes orsomething so he could let him live without indangering his village and mandara took over obits bodie or something wild like that.
hmm i wonder what obitos doing right now.... decomposing and smelling up the joint i gess coz hes dead!!
Last edited by Shikamaru-sensei; 09-20-2007 at 11:05 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost


text:
Receive information about new products and educational opportunities, as well as, exclusive offers only available to subscribers!
   |  View Online Catalog   |   To Order 1-888-918-2253
Log In My Account
BV Massage Crème is absolutely my first choice in giving a massage and I use it exclusively. All of the therapists in my studio have switched to it as well. It is more expensive than BV lotion, but I use less so it is very competitive from a cost standpoint. It has the right amount of "glide" and is not greasy or oily. I have never had a complaint from a client. I love it!
It was great for structural work, the squeeze bottle, but the overall product was too expensive for have just one use for it. I had to buy a different massage cream for the rest of my practice. I don't want to have to buy two different products.Not enough for the price. Poor quality for what you need it to do which it didn't do. Buy Versa instead.
It is wonderful to get my favorite creme on sale!!! Bonus in so many ways!!
This cream is absolutely AMAZING!!! A little goes a long way! No greasy feeling, leaves the skin smooth. I use it for Swedish and seep tissue and it is perfect for both! I will never use anything else except this cream!!!
It is great massage cream I ever have , hope we can get discount every time ...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that MSDS/SDS be available to employees for potentially harmful substances handled in the workplace under the Hazard Communication regulation.
Material Safety Data Sheet / Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet
©2017 Massage Warehouse - Massage Tables, a division of Scrip, Inc
Privacy Policy


text:
Style # 211060
Amp up your office-to-cocktails closet with this bebe tote bag, featuring a structured glossy exterior and a sharply-modern design that is sure to add polish to anything.
- 100% leather
- Imported
- Height: 10" (25 cm) , width: 12" (31 cm), depth: 6" (15 cm), handle Drop: 8" (20 cm)
- Fabric lined
Beverly Hills Leather Tote 3 3
pretty! My husband also got me this bag...in white. It is really beautiful, and as mentioned the leather is good and sturdy-not cheap or flimsy. My hubs spotted it while we shopping, loved the white and just bought it for me! To me, it is definately a "bigger" bucket tote. I think that the model in the photo looks to be at least 5'9 so it might even look smaller in comparison in the photo compared to a more petite gal. Definately a spring/summer style, beautiful in person and so affordable for leather and "bebe". March 19, 2013
Beautiful quality item! I was more than thrilled when I received this tote as a valentines gift from my husband. He purchased this tote for me in rose dust color. It is way more beautiful in person. The body has a sturdy structure as do the handles. The bag is also very roomy. What really caught my attention with this bag was that it is real leather so you know it's going to last a while. Bebe did really well designing this bag. Keep up the good work! February 28, 2013
The product is beautiful I just got this bag last night. I purchased in online and it only took about a week to be delivered to my house. So far I am loving this bag!! February 13, 2013
1-3 of 3


text:
Mark Stevens joined the KWQC News Team in June 2012. A Geneseo native, he's thrilled to tell stories in his home market. Mark started his journalism career in radio, working as a news announcer in Kewanee, as well as becoming a reporter and anchor at WHO-AM in Des Moines. He made the switch to television news in 2010, landing a reporting job at WTVO/WQRF in Rockford.
Mark's favorite stories in his short career: Profiling two World War Two veterans. One who holds the record as the youngest Naval aviator of that war. And another who helped liberate a Concentration Camp at the war's end.
A graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Mark hopes to continue telling interesting and unique stories in the QCA. The Quad Cities deserves good reporting, and KWQC is the place to get it.
Mark seems to be following the paths of his parents right now. They both started their careers in Rockford, before moving to the Quad Cities. (They're encouraging him to look for work in Hawaii in the future.)
When he's not at work, you can find Mark attempting to sail on the Mississippi, or browsing the library for a good book.
If you have any story ideas or comments, please email Mark or write to him on Facebook.


text:
NFL Pick'em
Fantasy Football
Current Headlines
Draft History
Log in
Discussion Board
Welcome Guest! You
login or register.
Active Topics
Lambeau Field
Green Bay Packers Talk
Great Favre article!
Great Favre article!
Watch this topic
Print this topic
RSS Feed
» Normal
Previous Topic
Next Topic
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Saturday, September 6, 2008 11:26:02 AM(UTC)
Favre is going to prove everyone wrong, as always, and Trader Ted is going to end up with egg foo yung on his face.
I remember some foos here who said Favre had lost it years ago, and that he sucks, and should retire or be traded.
It's funny when those people are wrong!
With Jets, Favre tries to turn back Father Time
Will N.Y. QB be among the NFL greats who have hung around for too long?
By Ethan J. Skolnick
NBCSports.com contributor
updated 8:31 p.m. ET, Wed., Sept. 3, 2008
The first Sunday of the NFL schedule offers the usual share of compelling storylines.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open in New Orleans, against a Saints squad predicted by many to reclaim the NFC South title. The New England Patriots try to start another streak of perfection, at home against the rebuilding Kansas City Chiefs. The Indianapolis Colts open their new stadium in a Super Bowl XLI rematch against the Chicago Bears.
Yet the featured matchup of the day will occur in South Florida, between two revamped division rivals that finished 5-27 last season, the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets. That's because a 38-year-old quarterback, whose offseason retirement and unretirement saga put most soap operas to shame, promises to be the signature storyline of 2008.
"The pressure is going to fall on Brett Favre with the Jets," said Ron Jaworski, the lead analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football. "They have really raised the bar as far as expectations."
The Green Bay Packers, coming off an NFC Championship, chose to promote a fourth-year man, Aaron Rodgers, who has never started a regular-season game. The Jets, seeking their first Super Bowl appearance in nearly four decades, acquired the proven veteran to lead them to the playoffs.
When a team in the nation's largest media market trades for a living legend, hype happens. How 'bout hope? How hopeful should Jets, and Favre, fans really be?
After all, for Favre to become the NFL's all-time leading passer, something else had to pass:
Lots of time.
With time, athletes inevitably wear down.
So does Favre, who turns 39 on Oct. 10, have another playoff run left in him? Can he continue his remarkable streak of longevity, one that stretches 15 seasons without missing a start? Can he continue defying age the way swimmer Dara Torres did at the Olympics, Nolan Ryan did as a fire-balling pitcher, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did as a sky-hooking center and John Elway, Rich Gannon and Warren Moon did as NFL quarterbacks?
Or will he limp around like Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath, Sammy Baugh and other luminaries who played one or two or three years too long?
"I think that Favre will have a really good year," said former NFL quarterback Steve DeBerg. "He has got that extra fire in him now. With all his knowledge and talent, and now he has the passion to make something special happen. I just think he will."
Favre isn't making any promises.
"I understand most people think the odds are against me," Favre said Wednesday, shortly after his teammates voted him as one of the team's two offensive captains. "If it doesn't work out, so be it."
Favre said he would have liked to have played more in the preseason, but said he felt "OK" and that "I can be in great shape and still get tired."
As long as the right arm still works.
"Brett can still sling the ball with the best of them," Jaworski said.
Jaworski has learned the folly of doubt. A year ago, the former NFL quarterback wasn't sure that Favre still possessed the necessary physical attributes. It was natural to wonder. It was widely believed that Favre had not played well, by any reasonable standard, in 2005 or 2006, but that could be attributed to many factors, such as the team around him.
Favre heard Jaworski's concern. On the field before the Packers played the Broncos, the two men stood together on the field at Invesco Field in Denver. Favre planted his toes on the 50-yard line, rotated his hips, and struck the goal-line pylon with a laser that never rose above 10 feet off the ground.
"How's my arm strength?" Favre asked.
"Obviously, very good," Jaworski replied.
As if Jaworski needed more evidence, Favre closed the contest by opening overtime with an 82-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings.
"He kind of put me in my place," Jaworski said.
Jaworski, who went 33-15 as the Philadelphia Eagles' starter from 1979-81, remembers when he knew the end was near. In 1988, he returned to training camp as a 37-year-old backup for the Dolphins, and the zip was gone. He had become more of an anticipation thrower, because he couldn't make the same old throws.
"I felt that I had worked out and all those things," Jaworski said. "I guess Father Time just caught up."
Now it's in hot pursuit of Favre. Jaworski expects Favre to elude it a little longer.
"Clearly, he still has the physical ability," Jaworski said. "He still has that great feel for the pocket. He was not a guy who was going to run. He was somewhat Dan Marino-like in knowing where the pressing is coming from, and taking that subtle slide step. You still see that with him. The biggest concern is him assimilating that system, and understanding the complete way that the Jets offense will attack a defense."
Jaworski believes it will take a few weeks for those synapses to connect instantaneously, and that Favre will begin connecting with receivers regularly once it does.
Plus, Favre isn't quite as old as some others.
Take DeBerg.
His distinction? DeBerg was 44 years and 279 days old when he took snaps for the Atlanta Falcons in 1998, making him the oldest man to ever start an NFL game at quarterback. He lost that day, but his appearance alone was a testimony to his mental and physical conditioning over time. In fact, after years of struggling on terrible teams, DeBerg had his best seasons with Kansas City, after joining the Chiefs at age 34. He went 21-10 in his third and fourth years there, after turning 36.
DeBerg acknowledged that he was so "awful" early in his career that he didn't expect to last long, and attributed his longevity to his increased knowledge about how to prepare and perform.
That helped him compensate for any physical decline.
"The mental part if huge," said DeBerg, who has spent the past decade as a personal quarterback trainer. "You learn to train better. You learn techniques. You start doing all of that stuff as a pro for more than 10 years, and you've pretty much got it down."
Favre has been doing it, week in and week out, for 16 years. DeBerg believes that Favre has made late-career success possible by greatly quickening his release, becoming more efficient in the style of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.
"He used to be a windup and let it rip guy," DeBerg said.
That put his body at more risk, because it increased the odds of taking a shot while still in the throwing motion. That was a style that DeBerg would never teach young quarterbacks.
"A veteran quarterback, he will make plays happen fast and not take a lot of risks," DeBerg said. "And really, that is the way it is supposed to happen. What happens with these young quarterbacks, even if it was John Elway or Steve Young, when they were rookies, they were so athletic, they would look at one guy and take off. You just learn to stay in the pocket, make the original play work and read it out, and then if you have ability to escape, then you do."
Or you throw it away.
Favre was sacked only 15 times last season, the second-fewest of his career. Now he will play behind a different offensive line, but one fortified by the free-agent additions of veterans Alan Faneca and Damien Woody.
The more hits he avoids, the better.
"The recovery part just gets worse and worse," DeBerg said.
That's what Marino discovered. The Dolphin posted his worst numbers in his final season, throwing 12 touchdowns and 17 interceptions at age 38.
"For me, playing at that age, it was getting up for the games, getting through practice sometimes, was the tough part," Marino said. "Because of injuries over my career. When you get to 37 or 38, you might not be able to make the plays or throws as well you made in the past. You are going to need a group around you to help you succeed."
Marino stuck around longer than many elite quarterbacks. Joe Namath, Terry Bradshaw, Troy Aikman, Jim Kelly, Boomer Esiason and Dan Fouts all retired between the ages of 34 and 36.
Other quarterbacks were just getting started.
Many ridiculed the Raiders for signing journeyman Rich Gannon in 1999. Gannon was 34. He had started only 58 games. Yet those fresh legs came in handy. With the Raiders, Gannon made four Pro Bowls. He won a regular-season MVP and an AFC Championship.
"Early in my career, it's like I was sleepwalking," said Gannon, now a CBS analyst. "You don't know what you don't know. As a young player, I had no idea. I wasn't nearly as prepared as I should have been or could have been. I wasn't trained that way. I didn't really know how to prepare for a game."
He had streamlined his training enough that he believes he could have been productive into his 40s if not for a neck injury suffered in 2004. Phil Simms also played to age 39. In his final season for the Giants, he finished 11-5, and posted the highest completion percentage of his career.
"There is no question I could have played a few more," said Simms, also a CBS analyst.
But the Giants chose to go with the unproven Dave Brown and Kent Graham, so Simms retired.
That's one reason that many quarterbacks retire before 40: their team wants to get younger and
(That would be Ted). When the Packers stood firm on promoting Aaron Rodgers to the starting spot, Favre chose to keep playing elsewhere. Just as when the 49ers elected to elevate Steve Young, Joe Montana accepted a trade to Kansas City, and led the Chiefs to two playoff appearances.
Many have no choice but to retire in their 30s. Troy Aikman and Steve Young retired due to concussions. Joe Theismann retired due to a severely broken leg.
Others just keep going.
Warren Moon is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame largely on the strength of his play long after many contemporaries had retired. He played in the CFL until age 28. He established himself as one of the NFL's most prolific passers during 10 seasons with the Houston Oilers. Still, they wanted to turn the offense over to Cody Carlson, so they dealt Moon to Minnesota.
"I played seven more years," said Moon, who threw 8,492 yards his first two seasons as a Viking. "Cody only played one. But if I was a general manager, I would have made the same decision. They want to see the guy they put all their money and time into. Economically, it's often better to play a younger player."
Moon had the body of a younger man. He never suffered a serious injury, and he had maintained a strict diet, massage and chiropractor regimen.
"Some don't take care of themselves until they feel their body change or their skills deteriorate," said Moon, a Seattle Seahawks radio analyst. "It's almost too late at that point."
Late in a career than included years in Houston's quick-trigger run-and-shoot, Moon could think at warp speed. He felt like he was always a step ahead of the defense, knowing where he was throwing by the third or fourth step of his drop, allowing him to get a pass to its target quicker than the kid who threw with more velocity.
Moon also attributed his success to the chip always on his shoulder every time he played poorly or tweaked an ankle, observers attributed it to age.
Many say the the same in regard to Favre if he stumbles. As he noted Wednesday, he has a daughter who is only a few years younger than some of his teammates. And after remarking that Favre's "peers" had voted him a captain, Jets coach Eric Mangini smiled and corrected himself: "The kids voted him in."
What's changed over the years?
"As I've gotten older, I would like to sleep in a little longer," Favre said of game day.
Favre used to be an early riser, pacing as he pined for kickoff, and his roommate Frank Winters would tell him to settle down and go back to sleep.
"I kind of feel like Frank now," Favre quipped.
When does he get excited?
"When the first guy chases me," Favre said.
Chasing him like Father Time.
Ethan J. Skolnick is a sports columnist for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Saturday, September 6, 2008 11:32:24 AM(UTC)
I hope Brett fails
this week
for fantasy purposes.
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Saturday, September 6, 2008 11:39:26 AM(UTC)
Per the yellow text. Aaron Rodgers has equally a strong arm per his WR quotes.
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Saturday, September 6, 2008 1:40:36 PM(UTC)
That may be true.
But he doesn't have Favre's experience or ability, imo. :compress:
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Saturday, September 6, 2008 2:06:28 PM(UTC)
" said:
That may be true.
But he doesn't have Favre's experience or ability, imo. :compress:
You don't know that he hasn't been playing madden for the last 18 years!! :P
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Saturday, September 6, 2008 3:02:13 PM(UTC)
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Saturday, September 6, 2008 3:56:08 PM(UTC)
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Saturday, September 6, 2008 10:07:05 PM(UTC)
" said:
I hope Brett fails
this week
for fantasy purposes.
I hope Favre has a great game, I will be cheering.
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Saturday, September 6, 2008 10:40:21 PM(UTC)
" said:
" said:
I hope Brett fails
this week
for fantasy purposes.
I hope Favre has a great game, I will be cheering.
I'll be cheering like mad in week 2.
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Sunday, September 7, 2008 11:17:32 AM(UTC)
" said:
" said:
" said:
I hope Brett fails
this week
for fantasy purposes.
I hope Favre has a great game, I will be cheering.
I'll be cheering like mad in week 2.
I will be cheering for ya Tromadz! :)
User Profile
View All Posts by User
View Applause
Posted :
Sunday, September 7, 2008 11:29:52 AM(UTC)
I feel a little like a trader but I hope Dolphins win this one big. I just want to see Chad get a little revenge on the Jets for getting cut because of Brett.
The rest of the season I hope Brett does great. The better he does the better pick we get.
Rss Feed
Users browsing this topic
Lambeau Field
Green Bay Packers Talk
Great Favre article!
Forum Jump
Lambeau Field
- Green Bay Packers Talk
--- Featured Content
--- GameDay Threads
--- Packers Draft Threads
- Around The NFL
- Football Familiarity
- Fantasy Sports Talk
Lombardi Avenue
- Announcements
- Community Welcome!
- Feedback, Suggestions and Issues
post new topics in this forum.
reply to topics in this forum.
delete your posts in this forum.
edit your posts in this forum.
create polls in this forum.
vote in polls in this forum.
Powered by YAF.NET 2.2.3 BETA 20150822
YAF.NET © 2003-2017, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.812 seconds.
Fan Shout
) : Mike Mayock says this is one of the best defensive drafts he's ever seen, especially at DE, CB & S.
) : Yellow as the background color for such blocks as Lambeau Field & Lombardi Ave & Recent Topics & Fan Shout .
) : and thanks FP88 ... glad you enjoy it. :-)
) : Finally, got my avatar back! Weird!
) : FP88, :-) its okay. Smokey, yellow where?
) : Didnt realize how much I needed this site in my life until it wasn't available haha! Looks great Zero!
) : Click the Clear link to force new files to load for style.
) : A little yellow for contrast maybe ?
) : Thanks. Took about 16-20 hours.
) : looks great.
) : avatars aren't displaying
) : plain look
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2016 Packers Schedule
Sunday, Sep 11 @ 12:00 PM
at Jaguars
27 - 23
Sunday, Sep 18 @ 7:30 PM
at Vikings
14 - 17
Sunday, Sep 25 @ 12:00 PM
34 - 27
Sunday, Oct 2 @ 12:00 AM
Sunday, Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM
23 - 16
Sunday, Oct 16 @ 3:25 PM
16 - 30
Thursday, Oct 20 @ 7:25 PM
26 - 10
Sunday, Oct 30 @ 3:25 PM
at Falcons
32 - 33
Sunday, Nov 6 @ 3:25 PM
26 - 31
Sunday, Nov 13 @ 12:00 PM
at Titans
25 - 47
Sunday, Nov 20 @ 7:30 PM
at Redskins
24 - 42
Monday, Nov 28 @ 7:30 PM
at Eagles
27 - 13
Sunday, Dec 4 @ 12:00 PM
21 - 13
Sunday, Dec 11 @ 3:25 PM
38 - 10
Sunday, Dec 18 @ 12:00 PM
at Bears
30 - 27
Saturday, Dec 24 @ 12:00 PM
38 - 25
Sunday, Jan 1 @ 7:30 PM
at Lions
31 - 24
Think About It
Recent Topics
1h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Barfarn
Addison Signing = Perry's gone
4h / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr
Packers awarded fifth-round compensatory pick in this year's draft
7h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool
Video: Aaron Rodgers great plays
7h / Green Bay Packers Talk / TheKanataThrilla
TJ Lang! What happens?
9h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool
11h / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr
Packers should focus on finding defensive help at the combine
26-Feb / Announcements / dhazer
It Is Time
22-Feb / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool
If 12 Retired Today: How Many Games Do 2017 Packers Win?
21-Feb / Green Bay Packers Talk / shield4life
Julius Peppers Finished With Packers?
21-Feb / Green Bay Packers Talk / PackFanWithTwins
Mike & Ted
21-Feb / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool
NFL.com's NFCN Draft Grades
19-Feb / Community Welcome! / wpr
Packer season never ends
19-Feb / Green Bay Packers Talk / uffda udfa
Time for Claymaker to be Capmaker?
19-Feb / Green Bay Packers Talk / uffda udfa
Zooky Here: Rick Gosselin's ST Rankings Are Out
19-Feb / Green Bay Packers Talk / Cheesey
Packers Canton Snubs?
Green Bay Packers: Full list of 2017 NFL Draft picks
T.J. Lang's Price Tag Likely Just Increased
Packers Mock Draft Monday 2017 1.0
No Major Changes For Packers Coaching Staff
Whatever title means, it's a promotion for Packers offensive perimeter coach David Raih
Green Bay Packers: Datone Jones could come back on a "prove it" deal
Aaron Rodgers Caught An Acceptance Show Over The Weekend
by Matt Verderame
Green Bay Packers: 5 offseason needs
Mordecai Jones
More Smoke On Jamaal Charles To The Packers
by Raymond Rivard
Aaron Rodgers: Top 5 Career Accomplishments
Hunter Noll/FanSided via NFL Spin Zone Fansided
Green Bay Packers: Blake Martinez Can Be Star At Linebacker
Brian Jones
Green Bay Packers Micah Hyde ranked among most overlooked free agents on market
Jacob Westendorf
Randall Cobb Is Still An Important Part Of The Packers Offense
Tom Oates | Wisconsin State Journal
Tom Oates: Packers' Ted Thompson needs to explore free agency for defensive help
Jason B. Hirschhorn
NFL.com top 101 free agents: T.J. Lang and Nick Perry round out top 25


text:
Program List
Back to Main Page / YALSA at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference
Program List
YALSA Preliminary Programs for ALA's Annual Conference, 2010
It's Perfectly Normal: Dealing with "Sensitive" Topics in Teen Services (Ticketed Event-- YALSA Member: $195; ALA Member: $235; Non-Member: $285; Student/Retired Member: $195.) Friday, 9-5. Have you ever found yourself worrying about how best to address critical but sensitive adolescent topics through your teen services and collection? Topics like sexuality, abuse, privacy and others can be difficult for librarians to address with teens &/or their parents and caregivers. Hear from experts in the field of adolescent development, along with authors and librarians, about how they have managed to successfully maneuver this difficult landscape. Explore strategies for collection development, services and programming relating to these sensitive issues.
Promoting Teen Reading with Web 2.0 Tools (Ticketed Event-$99) Friday, 12:30-4:30. The participatory web has transformed adolescent literacy, as young people create and consume a new range of online content. Are you ready for it? Learn how libraries can use free web 2.0 tools to connect teens with reading and writing opportunities within and beyond your library collection. Librarians, reporters, and academics will explore teens' daily use of technology and the interaction of digital and print reading channels, including fan fiction and gaming. YA authors will discuss leveraging readership through social networking channels.
YALSA 101 Friday, 4:00-5:00 What is the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)? How can this ALA division help you? Learn more in this mixer-style orientation, where you can get an overview of the division and its activities. New members and those considering membership will learn more about the benefits, and established members are welcome to attend this great networking opportunity!
Saturday 8:00 to 10am
Margaret A. Edwards Luncheon (Ticketed Event - $59) Saturday, 12-1:30 Come join us for lunch and listen to the winner of the 2010 Margaret A. Edwards Award talk about their writing. The Edwards Award honors an author, as well as a specific body of his or her work that have been popular over a period of time. The annual award is administered by YALSA, the fastest growing division of ALA, and sponsored by School Library Journal magazine.
From Urban to Suburban: shifting youth demographics and library service for teens Saturday 1:30 to 3:00 Inner city gentrification can shift urban families to the suburbs, resulting in disconnections from valued support networks and services. These changing demographics can be overwhelming -- to families, teens, communities and their libraries -- but they also present exciting opportunities for Teen Services providers. Learn how two branches of the Halifax Public Libraries have worked to address the needs of under-served teens and their families, while taking a lead in community building through youth engagement initiatives.
Libraries to the World: National and International Library Collections of Materials for Young People. Cosponsor: USBBY Saturday, 4:00-5:30 The Children's Literature Center at the Library of Congress, the International Children's Digital Library, and International Youth Library in Munich, Germany, each offer a wealth of materials, programs and services to a worldwide audience of children, young adults, and adults working with materials for young people. Today's panelists include a librarian, a board member, and a fellowship scholar describing resources and opportunities provided by these very special libraries.
Guidelines for Library Services to Young Adults, 3:30-5:30
Ingrid Bon, Chair of the International Federation of Library Association's (IFLA) Section on Libraries for Children and Young Adults, will discuss the recently updated guidelines and ways they can be put into action in your library.
YA Author Coffee Klatch (Ticketed Event) Sunday 9:00am -10am Enjoy coffee and meet with YALSA's award winning authors! This informal coffee klatch will give you an opportunity to meet authors who have appeared on one of YALSA's six annual selected lists or have received one of YALSA's five literary awards. Librarians will sit at a table and every 3 or 4 minutes, a new author will arrive at your table to talk!
Teen Book Groups Can Work: how three very different libraries created teen reading communities Sunday 8:00am to 10am Librarians from three settings -rural, suburban, and urban – will describe through multimedia the challenges each of our teen initiatives faced and how we overcame them. We'll show examples of each success model through slides, video and narration. A group of teens from Duxbury, MA will model a typical weekly meeting and the audience can ask questions of both librarians and teens.
The 2009 Alex Awards Sunday 10:30 to 12:00 The 2010 Alex Award winners—what they are and how to sell them to young adults—are highlighted in this panel presentation. Winning authors (to be announced later) will speak about their book and the award. The Alex Award is given to the top 10 books that appeal to young adults, and is administered by YALSA and sponsored by the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust.
Teen Book Festivals: Connecting Teens and Authors, a why and how to guide Sunday 1:30-3:00 Give your teen readers something to celebrate! Learn proven steps to create, organize, fund, and promote a successful Teen Book Festival for your school, library, or entire community. Whether you have a few authors or dozens, this program will help you get started or improve author visits you already have in place. As an added bonus hear from authors who have been guests at TBF Live for their perspective about what makes author visits successful.
Pooling Limited Resources for Effective Teen Programming Sunday 3:30 to 5:30 Creating programming for teens can come with challenges on time and resources. This program will present new ideas that provide exciting and creative teen programs during times when resources and staff are limited. Sydney McCoy will share how rotating teen program boxes have increased teen library participation while decreasing staff workload. Jamie Watson will share a joint afterschool program with the Boys and Girls Club that has created a dedicated teen lounge.
Teen Space: Design with Economy Monday, 8-10am Cramped, dull, boring, and empty. Do these words describe how your teen area looks? Your teens deserve more! An attractive and welcoming space will bring teens into your library and do a lot to boost teen services at your library. But, how do you accomplish this with space, budget and time limitations? Get some tips from some experts, and learn about the experiences of several branches of the Montgomery County Public Libraries, who joined forces with the Washington Post "Makeover" column to create dynamic, teen-friendly spaces. Partnerships, complimentary design assistance and teen input are ingredients that could work for every library. A fun, hip teen space could be yours!
Yes We Can: Collaboration in a Changing World of Services and Information Monday 10:30-12:00
YALSA's President's Program and Membership Meeting: Risky Business Monday 1:30 to 3:00
Technology Skills for Incarcerated Teens Monday 3:30-5:30pm Outreach to incarcerated teens isn't just about books anymore! Participants will see programs that use gaming, blogging, podcasting, etc. in a jail or similar facility and learn best practices examples. While these programs are designed for incarcerated teens, they can be used to capture the interest of at-risk teens or non-library users. Panelists will give audience members the opportunity to try these technologies themselves at the end of the presentation.
Michael L. Printz Program and Reception(Ticketed Event--$29) Monday, 8-10pm Come listen to Michael L. Printz award-winning author and honor book authors speak about their writing, followed by a reception. The annual award is administered by YALSA and sponsored by Booklist magazine.


text:
Bill Broadbear from the forest service was on hand at the Emery County Public Lands Council meeting on May 14 with an update on the Arapeen Trail system. He reported that the maps have been printed and are now available at the forest service offices in Ephraim, Ferron and Price.
He said they have been working on the project for 18 months now. They wanted a map to match what is on the ground. He pointed out the forest service travel map which has been around between 15-17 years is still the forest travel plan. The Arapeen Trail map features opportunities for ATV use. By doing this they hope to focus ATV use on the loops available. The Arapeen map focuses on trails around Potters Pond and south of there. Project coordinators spent six months developing and implementing a signing system.
Broadbear said work still needs to be done on trail head areas. "The signs feature trail guidelines and rules like respecting property. All trail heads will be marked with a bulletin board. The signs are all in tune with what is on the map. We borrowed the idea from the Piute trail system. The signs will help with educating the OHV users. They deal with rider etiquette, yielding to other riders, leaving wildlife alone and other information.
"This is our best shot for now. We expect changes and corrections will occur on an annual basis and it will probably be an annual printing. We expect feedback from various users and we would like to hear from them. As people use it we hope to develop a better trail system and a better product," said Broadbear.
Broadbear has training planned for forest service office employees on the use of the map. Seasonal workers will also be out on the trails giving out maps and educating the public.


text:
Website: www.picktastic.com
Interview with: Tim Sears
How many founders does Picktastic have and what are their names? Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription, Picktastic was founded by two longtime friends and sports enthusiasts; Tim Sears and Brandon Corry. Herbal Erythromycin, What are the founders' backgrounds and qualifications?
Tim and Brandon both have extensive backgrounds in Software Engineering, particularly within the context of the web, Erythromycin maximum dosage. Cheap Erythromycin, Tim works in product development and consulting for a web agency in Portland, OR called ISITE Design, Erythromycin over the counter. Erythromycin use, There, he specializes in mid to high-end content management system implementations for a variety of clients, Erythromycin price, coupon, Erythromycin natural, as well as custom websites and applications.
Brandon has a background in Software Engineering for startups before the bubble burst earlier this decade, buy no prescription Erythromycin online. He is currently based out of Seattle, where he writes software to provide cross-platform accessibility for mobile devices, Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription. Buy Erythromycin from canada, What does your website do?
Picktastic empowers sports fans with a way to back-up their sports-related trash talking by challenging them to prove they can predict which teams are going to win. They are able to up the stakes of their picks by wagering points they earn from successful picks against other members who pick against them, where can i order Erythromycin without prescription. Purchase Erythromycin for sale, Over all of that, though, Erythromycin online cod, Order Erythromycin online c.o.d, it provides a community where casual and die-hard sports fans can interact and compete against others.
When did you launch?
Picktastic lauched on October 30, online buy Erythromycin without a prescription, Erythromycin australia, uk, us, usa, 2007. Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription, Has it been easy or difficult to build your community.
Both, canada, mexico, india, Where can i find Erythromycin online, really. We've received a lot of great feedback from our community, Erythromycin dose, Where can i buy Erythromycin online, and they have been very enthusiastically responsive to the direction we're taking the site. Many of our features have been very effective; what's difficult is now determining which of the many ideas on our plate will help keep users plugged in the most, where can i buy cheapest Erythromycin online. Effects of Erythromycin, What types of marketing have you done?
Our culture has been very grass-roots, and our marketing strategy has reflected that as such, Erythromycin interactions. We've relied a lot on word of mouth, as well as features to help our users spread the word about our site, Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription. Erythromycin trusted pharmacy reviews, Since our site is so young, many of our campaigns are still ramping up, comprar en línea Erythromycin, comprar Erythromycin baratos, Erythromycin class, so much of our future strategy will depend on how successful our smaller kickoff campaigns go.
Do you have any revenue streams besides advertisement, my Erythromycin experience. Where can i cheapest Erythromycin online, Who is your ad provider?
Currently, our primary revenue flow is from advertising, get Erythromycin. Order Erythromycin no prescription, We are using Google AdSense, and will be gradually adopting other models of advertising going forward, no prescription Erythromycin online. Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription, Our primary focus in these early months is growing the community, though. Erythromycin schedule, Call it a luxury of being a self-sufficient startup.
Funding: Self funded, Erythromycin steet value, Buy cheap Erythromycin, Angel Investment, or Venture Capital?
100% self-funded, Erythromycin duration. Erythromycin blogs, We are both highly creative and resourceful entrepreneurs, and have been able to achieve our initial goals without outside investment.
Are you currently looking for funding?
We are not actively seeking funding at this time, as our 6 month and 1 year milestone projections don't require it. Given the right circumstances, though, we would consider it, Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription.
Do you use point spreads. If not, why?
We don't use point spreads in the interest of appealing to a broader demographic of sports fans. While most fans are likely familiar with how spreads work, we set out to create an environment where users could contribute content freely and easily without having to overthink things. We found through our alpha testing that even without spreads, picking very well for a week of games can be quite challenging. Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription, For example, since the start of our alpha testing last August, only one user has picked a perfect week of NFL games.
What is your favorite feature on your site?
My personal favorite is the Friends Leaderboards. Like our standard Leaderboards feature, which allows you to compare and contrast your accuracy against other users by different sports and time ranges, the Friends Leaderboards gives you a much more personal view of how you're doing by ranking you up against your friends list. It also makes it easier for you to brag to your buddies about being the best.
What type(s) of technology do you use?
We built the site using ASP.Net 2.0 / C# on SQL Server 2005. On the front-end, we've separated presentation and content with XHTML and CSS and are using prototype and moo.fx for some of the AJAX and animated effects you see throughout the site, Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription. Also, if you look closely, you'll notice we've done some pretty wild stuff with transparent png's to achieve the color-coded effect for different team-specific elements.
Any bold predictions for sports and technology in the future?
I think we're really beginning to see the birth of the mobile age. Internet users are demanding their content to be delivered more timely, and mobile devices are the most eligible vehicle for that. In the not-so-far future, we'll begin to see mobile content in sports switch to be much more about collaboration, and less about simply information retrieval.
STN's Take: Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription, Picktastic is a great-looking site. The User-Interface is very easy to use. We really like the fact that when you make a selection it is automatically entered without you having to actually hit a submit button. It is much better than a lot of the sites we use right now for our picks. We thought it was really interesting how Tim discussed why they don't use point spreads for their picks. You can tell they have done their homework, Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription. The site is a great place for the casual fan to have a place to see how well they pick.
We have two suggestions. One would be to build in a private function so people that run pick pools can do it right through the site. The "Friends Leaderboard" option may work, but I think they should set up a more formal option that says "set up private league" or something like that. This would allow them to gain a much larger user base. The second would be to build the exact same system with spreads so people have a choice. As a casual better gets more involved with picking games, they start to discuss spreads more. At least that is what happened with our friends.
Similar posts: Clindamycin Gel For Sale. Buy Seroquel Without Prescription. Toradol For Sale. Buy Plavix Without Prescription. Betnovate For Sale. Bactroban price, coupon. Taking Epogen. Toradol natural. Order Clindamycin Gel online overnight delivery no prescription. Clindamycin Gel maximum dosage.
Trackbacks from: Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription. Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription. Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription. Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription. Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription. Erythromycin schedule. Prednisolone coupon. Flagyl australia, uk, us, usa. Cafergot for sale. Where can i find Retin-A online.


text:
BCBG Paris Sager Wedge Flip Flop
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # dsw12prod4420009
Get on board the nautical trend with the Sager from BCBG Paris! This fun flip flop will have you hoping for warm weather!
- Fabric upper
- 1" platform, 3" wedge
- EVA sole
- Imported
- View more BCBGeneration
By: shanie500
Location: los Angeles
January 13, 2014
bgbc Paris sager wedge flip flop
"I absolutely love these sandals, they're comfortable, they're gorgeous black and white color goes with most of ny outfits and I love the style and they're just amazing! I love them dsw have the best shoes and styles. Awesome"
By: FoxxyTrishaCD
Location: Mahopac,New York
January 01, 2014
Very Cute Sandals
"I really love these sandals. I had my eye on these sandals for weeks and when I saw them on clearance I just had to buy them. I am so glad I finally did. I can't wait for the warm weather so I can wear them."
By: Xuxa
Location: South Florida
December 29, 2013
"pretty and comfortable"
By: Zhanna85
December 20, 2013
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
4-In-1 Flipping Floor Easel
|By: Guidecraft
|Paint, Draw, Color, Create!
Artistic talents are brought to fruition at this 4-In-One Flipping Table Easel! Your child can draw, paint, color, and create magnetic scenes all on this one freestanding easel! The drawing panel quickly 'flips" from chalkboard to magnetic dry erase and brings the paper roll along for the ride. One paper roll included. Take out your paints and start to create your masterpiece!
|Product Rating
|(0 Ratings)
|Write a Review
Please Select Your Items:


text:
Showing 1-96 of 160 items found in Shopping
- Sort by:
Opening its doors in the summer of 2014, owner Jessica Fong was looking to spread her love of fashion to those in the Chicagoland area. Located in the heart of Downtown Aurora, YM boutique is quickly becoming known as a must see fashion destination. YM boutique strives to bring the Midwest the latest trends first and people everywhere are looking to YM for those fashion finds you won't see anywhere else. Come see for yourself why YM boutique is a must stop destination for all your fashion needs.
Farm products available for purchase include plants, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a wide variety of Amish jams and jellies. A pumpkin patch and corn maze are featured in the fall.
Wool and Company is a full service knitting and crochet store with an extensive gift selection. We spread our love of knitting in a fun, creative and informative way.
CITY:St. Charles
Windmill City Spinners & More Decor
Our shop specializes in artisan garden spinners, crafted by Bill Saloga. These beautiful pieces are as efficient as they are artistic, using an aerodynamic and bearing technology Bill and his dad developed, allowing the spinner to perform with as little as two m.p.h wind speed. As Windmill City Spinners changes from season to season our artistic presentation of home and garden décor makes this little shop a worthy destination.
Open seasonally Friday - Sunday, March to November. 2016 opening day is March 18th. This seasons hours are 1:30 - 8:30, on Fri/Sat, and 1:30 - 5:30 on Sun. Enjoy farmcrafted spirits grown from the finest grain, handcrafted and distilled on our fifth generation family farm. From seed to spirit. Tours and tastings are $10/person, and include a souvenir shot glass. Tours will occur every hour on the hour, with the last tour starting one hour before close. Cocktails will be available to purchase by the glass to enjoy in the tasting room or on the cocktail patio. There will also be branded logo wear, bottles of whiskey and vodka available for purchase.
100+ acres of growing fields with a wide variety of trees, evergreens, and shrubs.
CITY:St. Charles
Located in the heart of historic, downtown Plainfield, with its comfortable, "Old World" feel, Game Library, spacious Event Area and eight game rooms available to rent for private parties, The Wandering Dragon is not just an amazing board game store, but a home away from home for family and friends to gather and get lost in some fun.
Your store for unique country gifts and home accents.
Your local florist specializing in creating customized floral designs for any occasion. Open M-F 9am-5:30pm and Saturdays 9:00a-4:00pm
Urban Grace, located in downtown DeKalb, Illinois, sells CeCe Caldwell's Paints, provides monthly workshops catered to individual techniques using CeCe Caldwell's products, and will also custom paint furniture.
Antiques galore. Come find hidden treasures, or maybe just exactly what you are looking for.
Tri County Coins and Collectibles
Buy, sell coins of all ages. Vintage jewelry, collectible toys, glassware, home decor, knick-knacks and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Your local Purina Feed Dealership offering the best in equine, small animal and wild bird needs. The new face of feed, seed and urban gardening.
CITY:St. Charles
In this store you will find unique antiques.
Tranquility Skin & Body Care Center
Salon specializing in customized skin care, manicures, pedicures and waxing.
CITY:St. Charles
Independent book store in 1853 Greek revival townhouse, housing thousands of titles for all ages.
CITY:St. Charles
Video games and repair service
In Pheasant Run Resort. Open 7 days a week. A distinctive shop offering fresh-ground or whole bean coffee, teas, gourmet jams and food items, and a unique array of gifts.
CITY:St. Charles
Since 1981, Theis Farm Market has been providing high quality, exceptionally great tasting local produce. Family owned and operated, they take pride in their work and are constantly striving to meet new demands by delivering even better tasting produce and higher quality products. They started out with a wagon by the road full of vegetables. Greenhouses came as a necessity for the starting of our field plants. They decided to do a few flowers for fun and that quickly turned into the place to go for top quality beautiful bedding plants, including Barb's original mixed planters and baskets. Now they have bedding and vegetable plants starting in the spring following through to summer with ripe tasty vegetables and into the fall for pumpkins, squash, gourds and all your other fall decorations. They always carry fresh eggs, homegrown popcorn, honey from the bees on their farm, syrups and jams from slack's. May1st-October 31st Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm Sundays and Holidays 10am-5pm Closed: July 4th
CITY:Maple Park
Featuring wines from across the Globe. Local & Hotel Delivery Available. Saturday tastings 1pm-5pm.
CITY:St. Charles
The Warehouse Antiques & Confectionery
Antiques, primitives, collectibles, hand-dipped chocolate confections, novelty candies, fudge and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Retail sales of specialty foods, gifts, dolls; Dollmenders doll repair; Cutlery Corner knife/scissor sharpening; Homewares cutting boards/ wine & pot racks; Sherry's Floral Creations. Open Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 7:00pm. Sunday 11:am - 3:00 pm.
Specializing in custom printed invitations and announcements for all occasions. We also carry a huge selection of handmade greeting cards, gifts, journals and stationary. Appointments also available.
Nursery specializing in Native & Ornamental Perennials & grasses since 1953.
CITY:St. Charles
This historic mansion features 36 rooms filled with treasures from around the world and a history over 80 years in the making.
St. Charles' newest source for rubber stamps, supplies and classes. Also offering custom invitations and announcements created for your special occasions.
CITY:St. Charles
Besides creams and clusters and toffee and caramels, The Confectionary also make hard to find pieces including divinity, chocolate dipped ginger, sponge candy (seasonally) and sugar free chocolate clusters (made with real chocolate). Their batches are small and much of the work is done the old fashioned way: by hand.
The Carving Shop features the work of Joe Dillet, Master Craftsman, and specializes in custom hand carved heirlooms for the family, church and architectural carvings. We work from your designs, or ours, to create an awesome look that only hand carving can achieve. All wood is seasoned. All work is protected with a finish that will last many years. All work is guaranteed.
Fine art, antiques and collectibles can all be found at Sycamore Antiques. Stop in to see all that we have to offer!
Sweet Pea carries unique children's clothing (newborn to 24 months Boys and Newborn to 4T girls), shoes, toys and more. Have-to-have carries women's clothing sizes 0-14, Miss Me Jeans, shoes, jewelry, purses and gifts. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturdays 10:00 am-5:00 pm and Sundays Noon - 4:00pm. Closed Mondays.
At Sweet Earth our gifts say more!. We engrave on almost everything. We have the tools and experience to help you create a unique gift. We repair both fine and costume jewelry-AND all the work is done in the store by qualified professionals. We change watch batteries and remove links. We have the largest selection of beads & jewelry making products in the area. Every year in March we host our BEAD-A-THON. For that personalized touch, we provide engraving services and plenty of engravable gifts for every occasion. We can even put your message on your own treasures, engraving on a wide variety of materials including metals, glass and crystal. We carry beautiful gift ideas from linens and home decor to toys and puppets, greeting cards and wrappings.
Discount Retail Shopping/Grocery.
CITY:St. Charles
Sunday at Sandwich Antique Market
This market made Country Living Magazine's top 24 Antique markets in the country! Monthly market (May-October) produced by seasoned antiques dealers with a focus on quality antiques, collectibles and crafts. Contact Info: Mary (309) 310-3596 or Maureen (847) 321-1712.
A hybrid between a discount and a department store. Apparel for men, women, children, gifts and accessories.
CITY:St. Charles
Motorcycles, clothing and collectibles. Financing of purchases and full service department.
Small Town Skate Shop has all your skateboard and long board needs. They have things for both guys and gals, along with a variety of accessories. Small Town Skate Shop also carries a wide variety of brands to choose from such as toy machine, DC, Element, Vans, PlanB, etnies, Shorty's, and more!
Step back into time as you enter the nostalgic, fun atmosphere of Shugie's. Get a gift for everyone!
Select consignment, antique store with items for home, garden and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, this market offers treasures from the 19th and 20th centuries. More than 500 exhibitors sell authentic antiques and collectibles on select Sundays from spring through fall.
Bike types: Road, Tri, Mountain, Cross and Comfort Bikes. They sell all accessories -- shoes, helmets, apparel, etc. They rent bikes, sell bikes on consignment and do all types of repairs. This is a one-stop shop for all your needs.
CITY:St. Charles
Healthy activities including a Salt Cave, Yoga, Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna, Skin Rejuvenation Bed with red blue infrared light. Salt Tree Yoga also features Flotation Hydrotherapy, Massage, Reiki, workshops, Essential Oils and retail products.
Shop In Style (SIS) brings a new flavor to your shopping experience by allowing you to finally Shop In Style. Four sisters have brought together all their favorite styles, colors and collectibles to finally deliver the boutique that comes to you. The items you can expect to see include jewelry, cosmetics, clothing and accessories that are purchased from across the United States all of which you have never seen before in your local stores. These unique items will truly make you stand out from the rest of the crowd with a touch of Flair, Fun and most of all Style! You have the option of visiting their boutique or they come to you! Call to schedule an appointment or to be added to their email blast list at 815-751-1918 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Select consignment and antique store. Everything for the home and garden.
CITY:St. Charles
A shop featuring new and old vintage, cottage, re-purposed, primitive, and coastal home decor.
Rural America Crafts and Antiques
Folk art, primitive cupboards, Boyd's Bears, antiques, candles, baskets, decor and more.
Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and adventure club. They offer sales, rentals, lessons, guided trips and related apparel for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. They also carry camping equipment, lifestyle apparel and transportation equipment. Rocktown's mission is to help you gear up and head out. They carry top equipment sold by knowledgeable staff. Their experienced instructors love to share their passion for the outdoors. The trip guides know the waterways and trails like the back of their hand. The shop is conveniently located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you!
Discover what an educational toystore can be! We carefully curate our inventory to offer you the best in toys, games, books and crafts. We inspire the imagination and ignite learning! Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 10am - 5:30pm, Thursday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm
Community Hospital of Ottawa Auxiliary store boasts a special selection of quality family clothing, household items, linens, gifts, collectibles, furniture and more.
Unusual treasures and gifts, custom glass flower arrangements and framed art.
With 35 dealers and 11,000 sq ft., Prindi's Antique Mall has something for everyone including antiques, gift items, collectibles, retro, re-purposed and a ton of jewelry.
Open daily. A shop of home furnishings.
CITY:St. Charles
A simple gathering of all things primitive and country. Poppy Seed Primitives is a cozy place where you can find antiques, primitive home decor items and gift ideas. We strive to find products that are unique and sometimes one-of-a-kind. We are proud to offer many items that are made here in the U.S. Some are even locally hand-made. Our inventory is always changing for the seasons. That's just a sampling of what we offer, it's even better to experience it.
We sell used and new sporting goods of all kinds. Buy, trade or consign customer equipment in a fun and friendly environment. Open daily.
CITY:St. Charles
Plano Synergy is a wholesale distributor, whose foundation is built on a dream and a passion for the outdoors. As a newly created family of high performance outdoor brands, Plano Synergy embodies over 150 combined years of industry experience, values and product quality all thanks to each one of its founders. As devout fishermen and passionate hunters, each Plano Synergy brand sought out to create the finest products for their fellow outdoorsman; dedicating themselves to producing top quality tools of the trade to outdoorsmen of all experience and ability levels. Thriving on new challenges, new goals and bold endeavors to become the latest and greatest in the field, the makers of Plano Synergy products are determined to remove all limitations on the water, and on the field-because this isn't simply a hobby…it's a way of life. Our brands include Ameristep, Avian-X, Barnett Crossbows, BloodSport, Caboodles, Creative Options, Evolved, Flextone, Frabill, GroundEFX, Halo Optics, Plano Molding, Wildgame Innovations and Zink Calls with hundreds of products made in the United States. With this desire and strive for excellence instilled in the minds of the innovators behind our products, the possibilities for our future are endless. The people who work at Plano Synergy often come and stay awhile, and the same goes for the people that use our products. As a fellow outdoorsman, we feel you will be happy with our products and may go confidently knowing that your outdoor experiences go beyond the what you bring home at the end of the day, but the experience you get out of it.
Plank Road Apple Orchard is a professional farm serving the Sycamore, Illinois Area with fresh wholesome locally grown Apples, Homemade Syrup and/or Honey. In addition to fresh fruits and veggies they offer for your convenience. They have U-pick and baked goods.
Paw Lickin' Good Treats is a bakery dedicated to your dog or cat. The meet the demand for high quality, holistic food in the area. They are constantly on the lookout to bring in new and healthy new lines. On top of food and treats, Paw Lickin' Good Treats also carry bake your own cake, collars, harnesses, grooming materials, apparel, toys, nutritional supplements, and more. Even the pickiest eater will find something tasty here!
Boutique -- home accessories, antiques, furniture, jewelry, apparel, bath and body.
CITY:St. Charles
Located next to Toys R Us, this pickers paradise is 10,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, vintage, retro and fun stuff! 75 dealers. Open 7 days week! Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5.
Open 7 days a week to service the traveling public. The Ottawa Visitors Center is your one stop shop for information on the Starved Rock Areas special events, lodging, and outdoor activities. Stroll our turn-of-the-century Old Town with its lush walkways, boutique shops and unique restaurants. Stop here for your "Scenic Route to the Rock."
One of the biggest and most beautiful antique stores in Illinois. More than 100 dealers in 50 large booths and 175 lighted showcases. Thousands of the finest antiques from primitives to china, toys to jewelry, rooms full of beautiful furniture.
We proudly carry a variety of bicycles includig Trek, Gary Fisher, Surly Salsa, Ridley, Haro, and Mirraco. We believe these companies give us the best opportunity to serve almost any rider walking in our door. We also carry a wide variety of products from other companies including Bontrager, Saris, Crank Brothers and more. We have access to many products not present in our store and we gladly make special orders for customers, so if you are interestd in something specific, please let us know! We also support, plan, coordinate or participate in almost every cycling event in DeKalb County. These events are the cornerstone of our business. We also host many in-store seminars on bike maintenance, bike fit, training, commuting, and bike safety.
A stroll through this store reveals fine antique furnitiure, knickknacks, old vinyl records, tapes, books, beer memorabilia, marbles, fishing items, old action figures, wall art, jewelry and more! You are likely to see some of the items taht you played with as a kid being sold here.
New Game in Town is a great little shop specializing in Magic the Gathering and other CCGs, Darts and Dart Supplies, Comic Books, Miniatures, Dungeons and Dragons and other RPGs. Come in and play!
Nathan Winston Services was started in 1976 as a rubber stamp shop. Growth continued with the addition of engraving as we opened a full time retail store in 1985. Today we offer stamps, plaques, acrylics, clocks, and engraved and sublimated awards. We maintain our level of professionalism well above the standard. We are proud to be one of DeKalb's Business of the Year recipients, and Marking Device Magazine's Small Business of the year.
My Favorite Things is a local shop found in downtown DeKalb. It is full of primitives, antiques, vintage decor, collectible and gift items.
Open Monday thru Saturday. Fine jewelry. Custom creations.
CITY:St. Charles
More Polish Pottery is the leading Midwest retailer for Ceramkia Artystyczna polish pottery stoneware. Guests can shop a vast selection of thousands of first quality pieces. Whether you just want to browse or shop, enjoy a unique shopping experience at this award-winning specialty shop. Visit during regular hours or schedule an appointment.
CITY:Big Rock
"A Million Reasons -- A Single Store!" From home decor, clothing, fashions and groceries to home improvement and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Unique gift items and home accents. Framed prints, crystal florals, Yankee Candles and holiday keepsakes.
Friday nights will never be the same. Don't miss the all new Market on Main Street in historic downtown Oswego. There will be quality antiques, re-purposed finds, vintage treasures, handmade items, entertainment, food and more. The shops and restaurants in downtown Oswego will be open late as well. Held the last Friday of the months of July, August, and September.
Mae's Fine Designs deals with the same jewelry trade companies as the big mall jewelry stores deal with, but without the high up-scale pricing. Come in to find the perfect piece of jewelry for your loved one. Mae's has everything from engagement rings to necklaces. We also offer simple repairs such as broken chain to full customize channel set diamond ring.
Made Just for You Gifts celebrates creativity and originality. Our mostly local crafters have printed, sewn, sawed, arranged, or glued their hand crafted gift and home decor items. Come in and explore our shop. Our friendly staff will be waiting with ice tea or warm cider to help you find something made just for you.
Incredible place to browse and shop. Glass jewelry, art and more. From Tiffany to Nedobeck.
Take some time and buy a unique gift for your special family and friends. We carry vintage and new jewelry, artwork, a basket of books for the avid reader, statues of dogs, stuffed bunny rabbits, selection of Gypsy Rose scarves, mittens, hats, pins as well as gently used clothing and purses. Come with an open mind...and you won't need that open wallet.
Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental
The staff of Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental are courteous, friendly and willing to help you get the best of your trip to Shabbona Lake. This shop has everything you could ever need out on the lake from fishing line to boat rentals. The staff is knowledegable and can assist you in anyway possible.
Fine cigars, gourmet coffee, boutique wine. Featuring the #1 coffee imported from Italy. Largest cigar selection in the Midwest.
CITY:St. Charles
Art gallery featuring original artwork as well as Thomas Kinkade, H. Hargrove and Giuseppe Armani figurines.
CITY:St. Charles
Knutson's Country Harvest is located in Newark, Il. We have pies, (made from scratch) baked or frozen. Jams,Pickles, honey, etc. Our u-pick orchard includes strawberries, blueberies, apples, peaches and many other fruits and veggies.
Beautiful hand-rubbed finishes, brass & metal polishing & repair, hand painting & stenciling, gold leafing, hand carving, woven cane, Rush splint & wicker, upholstery & slip covers, and hand-tied Oriental rugs.
CITY:St. Charles
Held June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 and Oct. 14.
Less than 1 hour from Chicago, Kayak Morris provides unique rentals, guided tours and lessons. Trips are approximately 2 hours in length. Kayak and canoe tours maintain a leisurely pace, making stops along the way to enjoy nature and to take a rest. For a faster pace try a specialty kayak or canoe tour. All kayak and canoe tours will be on the Illinois River, Mazon River or I&M canal. All tours include kayak or canoe, life vest, paddle, lesson, and safety briefing. Tours are kept small in size to maintain comfort and pacing, so make sure to reserve your place ahead of time.
Open area with both indoor buildings and outdoor displays. Special events are held here nearly every weekend, including the famous Kane County Flea Market.
CITY:St. Charles
Specializing in antiques, collectibles, furniture, primitives and much more.
Josie's Antiques has a very large selection to browse through. This shop is four buildings on a large piece of land on the outskirts of Maple Park. The atmosphere will take you by surprise as will some of the treasures you will find! Definitly a must when traveling to or through!
CITY:Maple Park
Johnson's Pumpkin Stand & Corn Maze
Our farm is not a large scale operation but we are a family run operation that does its best to provide you the customer with a good product and a friendly smile when you come for a visit. We offer 12 acres of mazes, fall decorations, and pumpkins and gourdes galore! So gather up the kids, find some friends and venture out to Sycamore Illinois and start some great memories! (Opens Sept. 23)
Unique Gifts featuring Garden Deco! Visit our fairy garden corner. Open Monday - Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-3 and Sundays 12pm-4pm (Seasonally).
Inboden's Meat Market and Full Service Catering
Inboden's Meats Ltd. is your premier specialty meat butcher, baker, fresh greens and gourmet retail store. In addition, they carry a wonderful selection of unique beer and wine to compliment your meal. People from all areas of Illinois come to Inboden's to enjoy our fresh cuts of meat, breads and pastries baked daily, fresh hand picked produce, and friendly atmosphere. Inboden's has been serving the public since 1962. A family-owned business, Inboden's has the appeal of a small town classic meat and grocery market. Inboden's sells only the finest USDA Top Choice & USDA Prime Meats. All of our meats are naturally aged to provide tenderness and rich flavor. We use no chemical tenderizers of flavoring.
Hy-Vee operates more than 230 retail stores in eight Midwestern states, including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Honey Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard that was started as a hobby by Hawken Askelson in 1965. Today, the original orchard location has 2,100 apple trees, with an additional 500 trees at a second farm location. What started out as a simple farm stand has grown to include pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, honey from Honey Hill's own bee hives, a bakery, the Apple Barn Country Store and some old-fashioned family activities. In addition to providing customers with quality products, Honey Hill Orchard gives families a chance to spend a relaxing time on the farm and create some great family memories and traditions.
Farm dinners at Heritage Prairie Farm, in Elburn have been a tradition since 2007. All farm dinners include a welcome cocktail upon arrival to the farm with butler-passed appetizers, and live acoustic music. For dinner, an upscale five-course meal, introduced by the chef himself, is served family-style in a charming atmosphere, regardless of the season. Get an inside look at how the farm operates from one of their knowledgeable staff with a private tour of the farm.
Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center
Open daily, year-round. A greenhouse, garden center and gift shop offering annuals, perennials, bulbs, ground covers, potting needs, garden art, tools and everything else imaginable for the gardener.
CITY:St. Charles
Have to Have carries women's clothing sizes 0-14, Miss Me Jeans, shoes, jewelry, purses and gifts. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm and Sundays Noon-4:00pm. Closed Mondays.
Scheduled sales once or twice a month featuring a fresh selection of vintage, industrial, farmhouse items for yourself and your home.
CITY:St. Charles
Your friendly everyday store, featuring groceries, produce, fresh meat, dairy, bakery, liquor, lotto and deli. Famous for a wide selection of hot and cold items. Open Everyday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Graham Crackers has comics new and old for a variety of ages. Toys, posters, magazines and buttons can also be found here. Stop in their store today and become an owner of one of their great finds.
Experience a unique approach to fulfill all of your running & walking needs with personalized shoe fittings, apparel and accessories.


text:
Skechers GOrun 2 Lightweight Running Shoe - Mens
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Interact and respond to your running terrain with real world protection in this minimalistic designed second generation Skechers® GOrun 2 running shoe. Radically lightweight, flexible and trendy this performance running shoe boasts GOimpulse sensors for enhanced sensory feedback. Natural running at its finest with great transition that won't slow you down while allowing you to enjoy a barefoot running experience.
This men's running shoe is best for the neutral runner. What is pronation?
- Mesh and synthetic upper
- Resalyte™ midsole cushioning to protect on practically any surface
- High-abrasion rubber outsole, strike points for extra stability and traction control
- Imported
*Your pronation type is determined by the natural motion your feet apply throughout your running gait. When you pronate your foot rolls from either the outer edge, inner edge or not at all. If your foot rolls to the outer edge when you run, you are an underpronator, if it rolls to the inner edge you are a overpronator and if your foot doesn't roll at all you are a neutral or stable runner.
Find the the best running shoe for your pronation type :


text:
Become Kulae Yoga Affiliate
How to Become an Affiliate for Kulae Yoga
Step 1. Go to shareasale.com and click SIGN UP under the affiliates section (as shown in right photo).
Step 2. Create a username and password and select which country you live in to begin advertising kulae yoga mats.
Step 3. Under step three of the five step sign up fill out you main website address.
Step 4. Please make sure you have a @yourdomain.com email address ready as this will speed up the process. Enter in your @yourdomain.com email address.Step 5. Now enter in all your other information including your contact name and address. Also provide a brief description of your site or your marketing plans.
Step 6. Complete the sign up and verify your domain/email address. Once complete sign in to your account and click Merchants/Search-Merchants on the top navigation.
Step 7. Search "Kulae" and then click JOIN PROGRAM (as shown in bottom photo). For help setting up your account please contact 312.321.0487 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you decide you would rather sell our kulae yoga products wholesale and would like the current prices of our wholesale yoga mats, or to sign up for a MyKulae.com wholesale account contact a member of team kulae today at 781.561.7366.


text:
Nevah, the best amvs are the ones about Luffy Vs Lucci, this is the best one http://youtube.com/watch?v=9uY5epu-A_w
But one that really gives me the shivers is the one where Chopper is fighting Kumadori and he turns into the monster point, but the best part is how much kumadori is trying to defeat chopper, really i fell sad for him, hes like This can't be!!! *Crying* NO ONE CAN DEFEAT ME!! *Crying* and here it is http://youtube.com/watch?v=wAksIGQMRnw


text:
Gentle Giant. Big 'n. The President of the Computer Nerd Herd. Sully from Monsters Inc. The Kid Whisperer.
Those are just a few of the nicknames Littleton Police Officer Kevin Denner was known by, but those who knew him say many more words describe him.
Kind. Dedicated. Solid. Beloved. Strong. Gentle. Loyal. Decent. Outstanding. Inspiring. Good. Husband. Father.
"As large as his stature was, his personality was even larger," Interim Chief Gene Enley said through tears during the memorial service held at Mission Hills Church on the morning of May 10. "Kevin dedicated himself to protecting those who could not protect themselves."
But there was nobody who could protect Denner enough to save him on May 6.
Denner was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle when, police believe, the driver of a Toyota failed to yield the right of way. Denner struck the vehicle's passenger side and died at the scene.
Julie Anderson was there, just passing by when it happened. She says Denner died peacefully, with no fear on his face.
"We all wanted and waited for a miracle, but none was to come," she told hundreds of mourners as law-enforcement officers stood vigil over Denner's casket, draped in the American flag, and most of the Littleton Police Department looked on.
Officer Krista Bunten worked closely with Denner in the detective unit, where he specialized in catching Internet predators. The looming 6-foot-7 officer would pose as a young teen, trying to lure them in.
"He was a police officer without a mean bone in his body," said Bunten. She cried as she told his wife, Kristin, and young children, Kaidin and Kaitlin, how much he loved them.
Enley said the most important mark Denner leaves on the world is his family, and he asked the Littleton Police Department to literally and figuratively stand behind them.
"This is the only payment I can offer for you sharing Kevin with us," he said.
Family friend David Phelps said Denner's dedication to the department was clear.
"He really wanted to serve," he said. "He had no agenda. He was just a really solid guy."
Following the service, a huge contingent of police vehicles escorted the funeral procession to Littleton Cemetery, where Denner was laid to rest.
"Our prayers are with you as you move into your future," said Pastor Rick Derbyshire.


text:
Epistle Reading
Document Actions
St. Peter's First Universal Letter 3:10-22
Prokeimenon. Grave Mode.
Psalm 63.11,1
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.
BELOVED, "He that would love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking guile; let him turn away from evil and do right; let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those that do evil."
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is right? But even if you do suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence; and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing right, if that should be God's will, than for doing wrong. For Christ also died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit; in which he went and preached to the spirits in prison, who formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to him.
Additional Readings for Today:
Daily Readings via Email
Would you like to receive these daily readings via email? Sign up here.
The English text of the Acts of the Apostles and Epistles is based on the Revised Standard Version from "The Apostolos" by Holy Cross Press, Brookline, MA.
The Revised Standard Version of the Bible is copyrighted 1946, 1952, 1971, and 1973 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. and used by permission.


text:
Snatch! Records boss, Riva Starr, will be returning to the Avalon tomorrow night along with a special guest set from Treasure Fingers as well as opening sets from our friends, Bareback DJs and Prince Club. We'll also be hosting some great local talent in the GDD™ room to the right of the stage, so come in and have a drink with us.
Please RSVP names to email@example.com to be on our discount ticket guestlist. All names must be submitted before 5:30PM Friday evening.
$10 before 10PM
$15 before 11PM
Set Times:
9:30-11:00PM : Bareback DJs
11:00-12:15AM : Prince Club
12:15-1:45AM : Riva Starr
1:45-3:00AM : Treasure Fingers
3:00AM-Close : Alex Khadiwala
Prince Club July Mix For SuperNature by Prince Club
Prince Club – Ice-T (Bareback Dj's Rmx) by Bareback Djs


text:
Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver 4.20 10pk
Reaction Innovations' soft plastic baits are becoming the hottest baits in the bass fishing market. The reason for their success is easy to see once you get one of their baits in your hands. Reaction Innovations has been able to perfect fantastic two and three color shots that give the Sweet Beaver great swirl and two-tone patterns unlike anything you or the fish have ever seen. Also adding to the great success of the Sweet Beavers is the unique design. Owner and pro fishermen, Andre Moore, has taken his years of on the water experience and created a bait that is tough and compact, but moves a lot of water and has lots of action in almost any situation.
The body of the Sweet Beaver features forward facing ribs that create lots of pressure waves that let bass know something is moving and offers bass a texture that they seem to like when they inhale the lure. The centerline is recessed for better hook penetration but the 'nose' of the lure is thick to hold your hook without tearing on every fish. The long, flat, beaver tail is textured on the flat surfaces and along the edge, and it's splitable so you can have a twin tail look, an attention to detail not seen in most soft plastic lures. The Sweet Beaver also has additional tails set at 90 degrees to the beaver tail for fish attracting movement no matter which way the lure is moved.
Tommy Biffle used 1-2-3 punch and flipped his way to victory for his most recent Elite Series win at Wheeler.
His baits were:
Read more on Biffle's and the rest of the top 5's BASS Elite Series Lake Wheeler Winning Patterns
52 Colors
More From Reaction Innovations Creature Baits
Customer Reviews
Comments: On pressured waters this is becoming my go to flipping bait. I used jigs in the past, but the bass are to conditioned . However these beavers get it done. Dirty sanchez is the color I prefer.
From: Kyle: Ohio 11/21/16
Comments: No doubt, Sweet Beavers are THE bait to catch largemouths all summer long. When are others are throwing worms, spinner baits & crank baits, I'm picking up the nice fish that they are missing. Dirty Sanchez, Penetration and California 420 are my favorites.
From: Jim: WI 8/8/16
Comments: Best beaver style bait out there! I absolutely love this bait. I've been using them since I got into bass fishing and can't stop buying them. Keep it up.
From: Dominic: USA 8/1/16
Comments: Best beaver style bait out on the market caught a 15lb limit in a hour when nothing else was working
From: Logan: Farmland, IN 6/28/16
Comments: I have these lures in 4 different colors. Dirty Sanchez, Houdini, Smoke Red/Black & Watermelon. I also have the larger 5" version in California 420 & I have always had success with these baits. The action is ridiculously good & with the only scent application for them being salt buying these baits is a literal no brainer. BUY THESE BAITS!
From: Chris: Racine, WI 6/17/16
Comments: These are good baits the action isn't as good as the rage bugs but they do hold up better overall a good bait
From: Wyatt: FL 10/26/15
Comments: Great bait! I picked up a pack of the black and blue color & use them as jig trailers or just texas rigged. Caught quite a few bass before I begin to see any tear on the baits. Pitching them weightless under docks seems to always get me a fish or two on a day when nothing else works. Reaction Innovations keep it up!
From: Lex: MN 9/16/15
Comments: I picked up a pack of the Fried Watermelon & I now wish I would have bought more. I bank fish a lot, and lately these have been the only bait I grab for, I really like to Texas rig these bad boys, and watch the fish explode on them when I glide them over thick lilly pads, and the action on these things in the water is just awesome. These baits have also been the most durable for me, I have had less rips, and tars, and have been able to use the same bait over, and over to bring in multiple fish. Needless to say I will be buying more of these in the future.
From: Thomas: St. Croix Falls, WI 7/6/15
Comments: WOW! Simply THE best creature bait I've ever used. Texas rig it, peg it, jig trailer or weightless these baits CATCH FISH! Amazing gliding and flappin' action. Especially love the sprayed grass pattern in clear water.
From: Jake: Fort Wayne, IN 5/28/15
Comments: this is my favorite beaver style bait, and my confidence bait. i fish it on a swim jig ora shakey head. To get rid o that plastic smell use some pro cure craw attractant. great lure though, your missing out if you donate have at least 5pkcs of these.
From: Matthew: Lakeville, MN 4/3/15
Comments: Sure the baits smell like plastic, but they catch fish like nothing else. First time I ever bought them was just because there was 10 to a pack and I wanted the most bait for the least amount of money. I have not bought another beaver Bait since. They were just my favorite jig trailer but then I tried flipping them and the second tree I flipped I got a 4 1/2 lber. I love them so much.
From: Drew: Pillager, MN 3/14/15
Comments: Still whacking em. They DO smel like plastic, probably because they are made of plastic, but squirt in some smelly jelly (into the bag) and that problem is solved. Super size your jig by putting one of these on the back.
From: Jay6: USA 9/21/14
Comments: These are some of the meanest flippin' baits I've ever used! when fish are pressured, I use these baits with much success!
From: Kevin: TN 7/11/14
Comments: Pairs nicely on a MESU Raptor swim jig; caught my personal best on a 1/2oz green/purple/wtrmelon and a Violator trailor. Same 1 bait held up through 6 fish and could've still kept going.
From: Patrick: Milwaukee, WI 6/3/14
Comments: I only fish California and Dirty Sanchez most of the time. Has anyone noticed that the past year or so the colors they are putting on the shelves has changed drastically? Dirty Sanchez and California are not the same color they were 2 years ago, or anything close to it. Frustrating because I am frantically searching for a replacement or a pack of the old color style.
From: Chris: AL
Comments: these are my favorite soft plastic baits as trailers and texas rigs. These were one of my first soft plastic baits i used when i started bass fishing and i still use them almost every time i go out bass fishing
From: Dave: CA
Comments: Absolutely LOVE these baits. My personal favorite color is Dirty Sanchez. I keep two baits tied on at ALL times. a spinner bait and a Beaver. I fish em Texas rigged and catch fish. Put em behind a jig and catch fish. Punch em and catch fish. Throw em like a Senko and guess what...catch fish. As far as plastics go this is by far my "confidence" bait. I have a lot of luck on the river with smallies and spots when i pitch it up on the bank and drag it in the water. Sorry for the rant but DO like these baits.
From: Kevin: Mt. Juliet, TN
Comments: These baits are great for the fisher on a budget. Though they don't have all the action that a lot of soft plastics do, they do have durability. And when the fish want a little less action these are the way to go. Plenty of colors to choose from and 10 to a pack for only $5! that's a steal! I also like the slightly smaller profiles of these compared to other "rodent" style baits. I usually texas rig these but after reading reviews I'm going to start using them as a trailer.
From: Sean: OR
Comments: These bait's r awesome either with a jig or by itself texas rig.
From: Nitroman: Muskegon MI
Comments: best bait by far I have ever fished I flip em and use them as a jig trailer.
From: Bob: Diamond Valley Lake
Comments: fished the magic craw swirl and watermelon red!! went through them like butter!! this bait out does any bait that I fished with.. best bait EVER!!!!
From: Matthew: Milwaukee, WI
Comments: Zeke, its not always a bunch of action that you want your bait to have. The claws on these move back and forth when stood up on the bottom. One of my favorite punch baits. Backwater blue and dirty sanchez get the job done.
From: Bryce: Trabuco canyon california
Comments: Fantastic bait. Fished the white trash color near eddies in the river or near the edges of weedbeds on inland lakes. Fish with a VMC Rugby head and fish it like a jig. Definitely going to be one of my new go-to lures.
From: Mark: Elkhart, IN
Comments: Very durable baits but absolute crap when it comes to action, I get more action throwing a bare hook and fishing on credit then with these baits.
From: Zeke: FL
Comments: Dirty Sanchez is the color to use. Place it on the back of a Triple Rattle Back jig in green pumpkin or dark green pumpkin. It works really well on Jordan Lake, NC.
From: Dan: Cary, NC
Comments: Pure radness. Dudes were fighting over these when they first came out, but now everyone can enjoy em. Flipped, pitched, weightless, on a shakey head, or just texas rigged, they catch fish, and good ones. Not durable at all, but that is why mend-it is around. Been slayin the fatties for over a decade, so if you dont fish 'tha beave' then you kinda suck.
From: meatwad: huntin beaver
Comments: Got a pack of Xmas pumpkin a couple week back and decided to give them a try. Put one behind a jig and Bam! Fish on. Also tied it on a Texas rig, got three in about 20 min. These baits are very durable too. One last note te baits are not scented so the action speaks for itself.
From: Ryan: Chitown, IL
Comments: When money is on the line, and I am flipping weeds, wood, or any heavy nasty cover, the RI Beaver is my go to bait. Durability. not so much, but they catch, and that's what counts. There are alot of knock offs out there, and most of them can't touch the Sweet Beaver. It's Reaction Innovations or nothing for me.
From: Brad: NY
Comments: This is by far my favorite Soft plastic for jigging. I use the Hematoma and the California 420 and i love them. They have pretty good durability and last for a while. The are really BOSS and catch a lot of fish.
From: Henry: San Luis Obispo, CA
Comments: Still whackin em after all these years. Add a punch skirt and take your friend's money!
From: Meatwad: not donating
Comments: These baits are killer on my home waters of Lake Champlain! Get in the grass and flip and pitch your heart out! You'll fill your boat in a hurry! Fish on!
From: Nick: Colchester, VT
Comments: Best ever, it's simple, they produce fish and quality ones too. A little hard, but it does not seem to bother the bass!
From: Kollin: USA
omments: this is the all time best flip bait and jig trailer in the world this my alltime time all year round i use all the sizes and almost all the colors all i can say if i had to have to pick one bait to use for the rest of my life i would teaxs rig this with a 1/4 to 3/8 oz bullet weight BUY THIS BAIT
From: Shawn: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Comments: These are my fav Creature soft baits 4.20 Green Pumpkin. I catch so many bass on these. Also split the leaf in half it gets bite more
From: Sonny: East Wareham, MA
Comments: The BEST creature bait on the market! This is my go to flipping and jig trailer bait. Colors I prefer are backwater blue, big texan, bloody mary, coonasty, juicy, hematoma and magic craw swirl. They all seem to do really well in my local waters. Just tie one on and go catch some fish!
From: Eric: Northern California
Comments: Dude! these are just the best flippin bait ever.... i was flippin this bait today, into and around the weed matts were the bass had been piling up to get some shade, and since this baits is so good at gettin in and out of thick cover. I whacked em! caught a 5 pounder, two 4 pounders, and a bunch of fish at or below 3 pounds in only about an hour. rigged a green pumkin one with a 1/4 oz tungsten weight and a 3/0 gamkatsu superline worm hook with 15 pound seagar Abrazx.
From: A.J.: Florida
Comments: This bait was perfectly designed to catch fish. The larger body profile coupled with smaller appendages makes it easy to pitch under docks, small areas and punch mats. Biologically, fish are programmed to eat it. I own several different colors but my favorite is green pumpkin with the tips died in chartreuse and orange spike it. Won a couple tournaments last year on this bait.
From: Mike: St. Louis, MO
Comments: Amazing creature bait for flippin' and pitchin'. My go-to tournament bait.
From: Joe: Hartsdale, NY
Comments: This is my go to bait, even on those tough days so many of us experience. i have caught a ton of my better fish on it and always have one tied on even if they are deep i got one rod i use for them and it is always on the deck of my boat.
From:Jeremy: Glenpool, OK
Comments: I use them for flippin and as a trailer on jigs. Love them.
From:Earl: Campbellsville, KY
Comments: Have been using as jig trailers...works well!
From:Paul: Lake Hickory, NC
Comments:Great flipping bait, I recommend putting a nail in the front... gives it a different look.
From:Buzand: Castaic Lake, CA
Comments:A good bait for flipping. I have caught some kicker largemouth and smallmouth on it. I'll actually do well fishing it on a 1/4 oz. or 3/8 oz. shakey head...like the Reaction Innovations or Picasso. I stick with the stand bye green pumpkin and black/blue type colors.
From:Jon: East Fallowfield, PA
Comments: A versatile bait. The Sweet Beaver is good flipping bait, with decent size and good bulk. But it excels as a whole. Dragging, Carolina rigging, jig trailer. Ive had good success with a light T-rig, including one tournament win and many kicker fish.
From:Chris: S. California, USA