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Mike and Diane, I am so very sorry to hear of Bailey's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you both.
Mike and Diane, I am so very sorry to hear of Bailey's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you both.
Sharon Potter
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers...too many to list.
Team Huntsmith
My condolences to you and Diane on your loss of Bailey. It is never easy. They are just never with us long enough.
FC Tribute to Justice, JH "Honor"
FC AFC Contempt of Court "Ruckus"
Medal Of Honor, QAA "Valor"
HRCH Kirby's High Sierra, SH, QAA "Kirby" Feb. 19, 2002 - Aug. 14, 2014
HRCH Niki Snowbird, SH, QAA "Niki" July 22, 2001 - May 11, 2015
Southland Order In the Court, QAA "Gavel" July 17, 2002- March 24, 2013
Southland Rusty Nail - derby points, qual placements "Rusty"
Disoderly Conduct "Chaos" -qual placements
Very sorry for your loss.. GOD Speed Bailey...
Sorry for the loss of such a wonderful companion! Condolences and prayers sent.
George Billings
Scout and Bella
Aurora CO
In Memory
"Tess" Amigold Duckus Takem - Miss her greatly
Sorry Mike. You were both lucky beyond words to have had each other. Nothing sucks worse, but it does get better.....just takes a long time.
Views and opinions expressed herein by Badbullgator do not necessarily represent the policies or position of RTF. RTF and all of it's subsidiaries can not be held liable for the off centered humor and politically incorrect comments of the author.
Corey Burke
I saw this while at work yesterday. I'm not ashamed to admit that it brought a tear to my eye.
Prayers for you and Diane. As others have said, remember all of the wonderful times you had together.
Well, this started off as a really interesting thread. Too bad we couldn't keep it that way. (Rick_C 2009, Classic RTF)
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Take what you get and thank them (the Judges) afterwards no matter what the outcome. (Moira Sheehan)
Mike and Bride, Sorry for your loss of a true buddy. The whole retriever family grieves with you on the loss of a friend that you had such a great time with. This is a great group of people that are truly family when you need them. I will always have a special place in my heart for you both. Bill
'Show up for work, do the best job you can and treat others the way you would like to be treated'
You guys are ALLL GREAT!!!!
Thank You so much for the things you all have said.. It really has helped...
I didnt think it would be as hard as it has been,,,, Its funny,, I dont remember much the HT's,, but I absolutely remember the days afield, and most of the birds she picked up.. It was fun hunting with her, even though she wasnt the most calm dog to sit still with!:P
Thanks again all ,,,from both Diane and Myself..
It is far easier to spit on the work of others than it is to produce something better yourself.
Brynmoors Prairie Sage JH (Sage) Just a dang fool huntin Dawg
HRCH Calypso Seven Bales High SH (Bailey)
HR Calypso Zoomin Loosies Mad Hader (Maddi) We loved you baby. R.I.P.
HRCH FlatLanders Broken Pistol Ricochet MH (Flinch)
My Christian Name is Michael Baker..
I have gone by "Gooser" since I was a "gossling"
Mike and Diane, my deepest condolences to both of you!
It is so hard. I know you've been through it before. But I know, as you do, that it just doesn't get any easier when it happens again.
Sincerely sorry.
"Determining and applying the criteria for when and when not to use correction is the essence of the art of dog training. I make a distinction between a mistake and a lack of effort." - Mike Lardy - Volume I "After Collar Conditioning"
I'm so sorry Gooser. It never gets easy. Remember all the fun times!
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.
Sue Puffenbarger
Wirtz, VA
GCH Boyne's Avian Investigator MH WCX CGC 'Ziva' (number 73!)
Boyne's Criminal by Dezign at Rygwood JH 'Wykked' (criminal #2)
Boyne's It Is What It Is (hellion in training) 'Murphy'
ShadowGlen Ballyhoo O'Boyne SH CGC 'Bree'
ShadowGlen Roundabout Campfyr SH CD CGC 'Coal' (the best)

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Comments: Good shoe for midfoot strikers with med/high arch. Just had my first run in this shoe and though I obviously can't attest to durability, but I can say it was a nice comfortable run out of the box for this 190 pound midfoot striker. It is not marshmallowy but there is a lot of shoe underneath but yet you still feel connected to the road. Upper is very comfortable. Brooks lasts and my foot usually don't get along but this seems to be just about right for my medium/narrow heel and wide forefoot. I don't know about ventilation for summer running but for this morning's 8 degree run it was confortable. It also has above average responsiveness for a shoe in the neutral plus category. All in all I am pleased with it and would recommend for fit,function and feel
From: Derry, Potsdam New York. 1/29/14
Comments: I have 450 miles on my Brooks 11. They have held up very well and don't cause me any problems. I don't normally put so many miles on a pair of shoes but since I haven't felt any discomfort running I didn't realize I'd gotten that many miles. I run 40 - 50 miles per week and completed a marathon last month wearing my Brooks 11. I will be replacing them with the same shoe.
From: John, Hartselle, AL USA
Comments: I now have 350 miles on my 11's. The heel is worn down from scuffing the pavement but other than that they are still providing a very protective ride. I never got a pair of Nike's past 250 and the newest generation...150. I'm sold on Brooks.
From: Matt, Iowa, USA!
Comments: Just bought my first pair of Brooks Glycerin 11. Felt comfortable and totally relaxed and in control of my stride. So far so good.
From: Peter, Stoney Creek, Ontario
Comments: These shoes were great for the first 100-120 miles. I looked forward to putting them on, never any discomfort during walk/run, and never any leg or foot pain during or after run. Unfortunately, I had to retire them by 180 miles. Somewhere in the 150 mile range they started feeling loose and sloppy in the toes. By 175 miles the soles were worn out on the balls of my feet and starting causing me pain. 5 stars for initial fit and comfort, 2 stars for durability.
From: Dale (20-25 mi/wk, 210 lbs), Cincinnati, OH
Comments: I now have 100 miles on this shoe and am loving it. The wording chosen to describe the 11 in the product review is what got me to try it. "It sits on the firmer side". "has a protective feel". I weigh 215 and run 35 mi/wk. I needed a shoe that could handle that kind of impact yet feel responsive. It is not squishy or marshmellowy. I am very pleased.
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The latter half of July will be a busy time in Asheville. Next Thursday July 19 the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands begins and goes through the Sunday. This is not your local Church bizarre/craft show. This craft show features highly accomplished craftspeople from the Appalachian region. Each member is accepted into the Guild through a meticulous process. Membership is open to artists living in the mountain counties of nine states from Maryland to Alabama. Visitors get to meet with these talented craftspeople, check out and even purchase their work. This allows the visitor to learn more about their process and the inspiration behind their works. Traditional and contemporary crafts highlight the fair. The fair includes scheduled demonstrations, individual exhibits, entertainment and local musicians honor traditional and bluegrass mountain music.
The following weekend Asheville swings wide the welcome gates to the city for Bele Chere the largest outdoor street festival in the south. Downtown streets will be closed to motor traffic and jam packed with good music, food and art. Let's just hope we get some relief from this heat wave we have been experiencing. No worries though –there will be plenty of opportunities to satisfy any thirst or cool down. The festival begins on July 27 and goes for two days with something for everyone. This year's musical lineup has changed a bit from years past and appears to be more focused on local and regional bands, which in my opinion beats resurrecting Cheap trick any day, just sayin'…..no offense to the Cheap Trick fans out there. Some of the local favorite acts appearing on multiple stages throughout downtown include: Yo' Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Lucero, David Holt, Larry Keel, Stephanie's Id and Michael Reno Harrell. For a complete list of the performers, go to: www.belechere.com.
Asheville is fast becoming a renowned food destination and this year the festival will also highlight many of the local restaurants that have been a force behind the city's successful farm-to-table and local food approaches. At the Taste of Asheville, you can sample local creations and meet many of the local chefs responsible for lifting Asheville's food scene.
As you may have heard, Asheville is also the reigning king of Beer City USA. The local brew scene is HUGE and getting larger with the announcement that New Belgium and Sierra Nevada are adding facilities. Some of the region's best craft beers will be represented at this year's festival – all for your drinking pleasure. Fun fact: Benjamin Franklin's oft-misquoted saying that "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" has been altered through the years – no doubt by beer drinkers. There is no doubt that this historical character did imbibe in a frosty lager on occasion, but what did cross old Ben's lips between sips was actually a tribute to rain which nurtured grape vines to prosper and ultimately become wine.
Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, there it enters the roots of the vines, to be changed into wine, a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.
-Ben Franklin
Regardless of your leaning, you will want to sample some of the regions best craft beer or beverage of your choice while at the festival. Take in the festivities while staying at this Asheville Bed and Breakfast. Reserve your room online at www.pinecrestbb.com or call 877-811-3058 to book your room.


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As I am recovering from the first ever Great Googamooga Festival (event coverage coming shortly), my anticipation is growing for three more epic New York City based festivals. If you missed your chance to head west for Coachella (P.S. Next year's is already completely sold out), don't fret, we have your NYC Festival info right here and there's plenty of top caliber names to keep you satisfied.
Northside Festival – June 14 – 21
First up, the 2012 Northside Festival is growing out of the heart of Brooklyn and is being billed as the next SXSW or, as the festival site describes, "the most incredible showcase of "what's next" in music, film, entrepreneurship, and art." It spans 8 days, with over 350 bands, 50+ films, over 100 artists, at more than 30 venues across Williamsburg and Greenpoint from June 14-21. Badges are on sale now and pretty damn affordable. They get you into the show and discounts at local restaurants and retailers.
Highlights include:
– GZA (performing Liquid Swords with Grupo Fantasma) at Music Hall of Williamsburg (June 14).
– Jens Lekman, of Montreal, The Thermals and Beach Fossils performing an all-ages show at the new Williamsburg Park on Friday, June 15.
– Also, Kid Sister, Ultramagnetic MC's, These United States, Magik Markers, The Thermals, Ceremony, Tinariwen, Starfucker, Kool Keith, Crystal Stilts and so many more.
If you're a true indie-music head, this one is not to miss. For more info and full festival line up, head over to http://www.northsidefestival.com.
The Governor's Ball Music Festival – June 23 & 24
The Governor's Ball Music Festival returns to Randalls Island Park on June 23 & 24. There's isn't much I can say about this line-up other than "HOLY CRAP that's a solid list of bands and you're a fool if you miss this one." Passion Pit, Beck, Modest Mouse, Chromeo, James Murphy, Santigold (who KILLED IT at Coachella), Fiona Apple, Explosions in the Sky, Atmosphere, Major Lazer, Penguin Prison… I don't know where to stop. The entire line up is just killing me its so good. Tickets are on sale now at GOVBALL.com
Catalpa – New York City's Music Festival – July 28 & 29
Another inaugural fest coming up this year is the Catalpa Festival promising to be the pioneer New York festival, "with as much an emphasis on site artistry, interactive experiences and experimentation as the musical entertainment itself."
Catalpa will bring over 40 performers from Blues to Rock to Hip-Hop, Electronic, Reggae and Indie + art installations of all scales creating somewhat of a fantasy world for us NYers to escape reality for a weekend. Sounds good to me!
– Snoop Dogg will perform his debut album Doggystyle…
– Also The Black Keys, TV On the Radio, Girl Talk, Mat and Kim, Cold War Kids, Matisyahu, Hercules and Love Affair, Cold War Kids, and Felix da Housecat (one of my favorite DJs ever).
Catalpa will be held on Randalls Island NYC from 1pm to 11pm over July 28th & 29th.
For tickets and more info head to www.catalpanyc.com.
One last event to note is The LACOSTE L!VE Williamsburg Park Concert Series which runs June 15 – August 24 featuring Jane's Addiction, Die Antwoord, Counting Crows, Of Montreal (part of Northside Festival), Cake, My Morning Jacket, Cypress Hill, OK GO (free show) and a handful of others. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.


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I did a Conway's Life program with some nice feature :)
A scrolling platformer that handles sloped surfaces. A learning exercise that I will try to build upon to turn into a real game.
Tic-Tac-Toe, but with an intense twist! This game packs almost as much strategy as chess, with much more simplicity.
A challenging game where you must reach the end of the level without touching anything.
Dodge the incoming missiles in 3 different game modes and see just how long you can last.
Use your memorization skills to outmatch your opponent! Find matches and avoid the mismatches to win.
Launch your spaceship towards its destination but beware of the red planets' gravity fields.
Make the longest chain in this challenging puzzle game.
Learn to program using Python and Pygame!
This tutorial on game physics reflects the J-term course given at Gustavus Adolphus College in 2013.
A collection of some simple pygame examples I wrote to illustrate basic concepts.
A hard breakout game with random levels.
An RPG Game similar to Legend of Zelda done in python and pygame.
A clone of Falling Sand (fallingsandgame.com/sand/) done in 1086 lines of python (34 kb).


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State health officials issued cease-and-desist orders to 11 pharmacies and cited 21 others.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In the wake of a nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak, Massachusetts regulators have shut down or cited 80 percent of the state's compounding pharmacies.
The crackdown, which hit all but eight of the known compounding pharmacies in the Bay State, was prompted by tainted spinal steroids produced at the now-shuttered New England Compounding Center in Framingham, Mass. The contaminated drugs have been blamed for 45 deaths.
One of the firms named Tuesday, PharMerica, has facilities in Franklin, Knoxville and Memphis, according to Tennessee health licensing records. Based in Louisville, Ky., the firm also holds licenses to ship drugs into Tennessee from sites in Kentucky and Indiana. According to its website and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company provides pharmaceuticals to nursing homes and hospitals.
PharMerica was ordered to halt its sterile compounding operations in Massachusetts on Dec. 27 after the facility was found "non-compliant with facility design and controls and in its preparation of sterile medications," the Massachusetts Health Department said in a statement.
PharMerica officials did not respond late Tuesday to a request for comment.
The cease-and-desist order against the company's operations in Brockton, Mass., remains in effect although the company has submitted a plan of correction, department spokeswoman Anne Roach said.
After the Massachusetts action, Rhode Island officials inspected a PharMerica facility in that state and found unsterile conditions and unlicensed personnel performing as licensed technicians. They also found that compounding operations had been transferred from the closed Massachusetts facility without proper documentation. A cease-and-desist order on all sterile compounding was issued Jan. 10.
The unannounced inspections in Massachusetts began last fall, just weeks after the first deaths were reported. Nationwide, 696 people have been sickened from the fungus-infested steroids.
Massachusetts Health Commissioner Lauren Smith on Tuesday called the results of the surprise inspections "troubling," but said the inspections and citations had led to "significant corrective measures and increased compliance among sterile compounders."
Four of the drug firms were ordered to halt all sterile compounding operations and to quarantine all prepared sterile compounds. PharMerica was not ordered to quarantine any products. One firm was issued a cease-and-desist order when it was found to be compounding despite a claim that it wasn't.
Overall, 11 of Massachusetts' 40 compounding pharmacies were issued either partial or complete cease-and-desist orders, while 21 were cited for various violations but were allowed to continue operations as long as the problems were addressed.
New England Compounding and a sister firm, Ameridose LLC, were shut down in the wake of the meningitis outbreak. Ameridose agreed to a voluntary temporary shutdown after an inspection that questioned its sterility practices. New England Compounding filed for bankruptcy in December.
While drug compounders are legally limited to producing customized products with patient-specific prescriptions, New England Compounding was found to be mass-producing the spinal steroid and other products.
The preliminary results of a survey in Tennessee announced recently showed that at least 352 pharmacies in the state practice sterile drug compounding, but state regulators have not initiated any special on-site inspections of those pharmacies.
Last week, officials of the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy said additional inspectors are needed to properly police compounders and other drug store operations. The board has five inspectors to regulate 1,905 licensed pharmacies, including the 352 compounders.
In Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick is seeking $1 million in additional funding to hire more pharmacy inspectors.


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The 7-string Schecter Hellraiser C-7 electric guitar is designed and built for rock-hard rock. The Hellraiser's set neck, 26-1/2" scale, mahogany body, and EMG 707TW humbuckers leave no doubt as to the C-7 guitar's metal credentials. Now you have more options than ever by activating single-coil sounds via push/pull volume knobs. Black hardware, a gloss black finish, and abalone gothic cross markers give the Schecter C-7 a dangerous vibe. Ultra-access neck joint and extra jumbo frets make the Hellraiser C-7 easy to play anywhere on the fretboard.
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- Set-neck construction with ultra-access cutaway
- 26-1/2" scale
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- Rosewood fingerboard
- 24 extra-jumbo frets
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I got it used so it came with different pickups, mine came with 81-7/60-7 and these pickups scream! and the guitar sounds good unplugged as well. it is very versatile and doesn't make the 7th string sound horrible, it tightens it up and when on clean, it doesn't sound so flubby and bassy.
Feels and plays amazing! the neck feels really nice despite the gloss, it is easy to get around quickly and efficiently.
The extra jumbo frets really do assist in solo work and in vibrato and as well in bending soulfully.
the 26.5" scale length is something to get used to and I am still getting used to it, but it is honestly amazing, I will never buy another 7 string below 26.5" scale.
Not heavy at all, which I love since my back gets sore quick and this helps out A LOT! but it doesn't feel cheap either.
the finish on it is amazing! (I have the gloss black one) and is flawless. the bridge feels really nice, and the knobs/controls are out of my way completely which is a massive bonus to me.
Schecter also did a really good job on the abalone binding on the body, it looks amazing and compliments the black very well.
INCREDIBLE EYE CANDY! this body shape looks super sleek and makes you wanna play super fast shreddy stuff (I am a rhythm player so I play super fast rhythms on it) and it just looks amazing.
it is a work horse, and feels amazing, plays amazing, looks amazing...
the sound is very versatile and I know the usual 707 are also since I have used those on my friends schecter so I feel like they are the most versatile active pickup made. I can get some nice bluesy tone (eric clapton yes I said it) all the way to metallica (since you know EMG pickups right?) and even to Suicide Silence and it all sounds amazing!
Nice weight, the neck isn't heavy and I love the locking tuners on it... I haven't tuned this guitar since I got it. (a week ago) other then to switch from Drop B to Drop A...
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This is my first Schecter and I must say I absolutely love it. The C-7 feels fantastic to play, sounds great, and looks great. I got it about 2 weeks ago and since then have not been able to stop playing it. I love everything about it. My only minor complaint is that the neck is a little bit too thick for me, but it makes for good practice. If you can play on a thick neck you can play on anything. Overall fantastic guitar I would recommend it to anyone thinking of buying it. Although pricey, it's great value for the money.
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This guitar is excellent. [$] is a little much but its worth the quality you're getting. I had originally got this guitar in a trade. BC Rich Warlock for a Dean 7 string Vendetta for an RGR320ex for an ESP LTD KH202 for a Dean Razorback for an Ibanez RGA72QME and lastly for a Schecter C7. payed 100 bucks for a warlock. Payed basically 100 bucks for a neck thru 7 string.ANYWHO, this guitar is amazing for low tunings such as A standard and Drop G. .This guitar is no Ibanez by any means. I am a hardcore Ibanez fan and always will be, i own 6 Ibanez's. But i would definitely recommend this guitar for anybody that wants more tension for lower tunings.
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Overall, I honestly say this guitar, the Schecter Hellraiser C7, gets a 10. I was skeptical about the pickups when I bought it, as there are a lot of reviewers on sites who immediately change them out for others, but these EMG 707-TWs are tight and defined to my ears, and I prefer them to the EMG 81/60s on my ESP EC-1000. There really isn't a huge difference in sound, except the lows are a little tighter with the EMG 707-TWs that come on the Schecter. I was reading about different pickups to replace them with before I bought the guitar, but that's another 200 bucks I don't need to spend because these sound great. The only two issues I can see are that Schecter does not sell replacement parts, creating an extra hassle if you should need some, and the volume drops too much when the single coil sound is activated. Did I mention there is plenty of room in the area of your picking hand so you are not accidentally bumping volume knobs or fighting for the room to palm mute? It's a great guitar.
There are a few features worthy of praise on my newly purchased Hellraiser C7. First, I really like the through body strings. With no backstop tailpiece there is one less piece of hardware to worry about. The locking tuners are also excellent, and after stretching the strings a bit, you better believe the guitar stays in tune. The extra wide jumbo frets are great for me, and really cleaned up my sound because now my fingers don't accidentally touch strings I don't want them to. The guitar has a very long neck and, the nut and bridge came filed wide enough for me to drop the next size up strings on without having to do anything. I moved the strings up from the 10-56 that come on the guitar to 11-58 (7 String Power Slinkys) with no problem. Just a slight raise in the action, and the guitar's intonation did not suffer one bit. Now, I play in drop A and it doesn't get flabby at all. I don't even need a setup. The push-pull volume knobs are great. The cleans sound amazing when the single coil sound is activated by pulling up on the volume knob. They tuly shimmer. There is a drop in volume when the single coil sound is activated, but since I use the Spider Valve MK II, I just set the channel volume for my clean channel a little higher, and no volume drop occurs. I could see where the single coil volume might drop off too much withhout this ability, but since the high gain stuff sounds better to my ears with the guitar volume rolled off a little, one could simply roll the volume back up when the single coil sound is engaged.
I've only played the guitar for about 6 hours now, but the quality is obvious. There is no loose harware, no string buzz, and the paint job is flawless with no blemishes to speak of. It's a beautiful guitar.
You'd better believe getting this guitar for under 900 bucks is a value. The problem is, if you go to Shecter's website, you'll notice that if you do break something on it, they don't sell replacement parts, only entire guitars. I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 on value for the extra hassle you will need to go through to replace parts by having to shop around instead of just going straight to Schecter.
Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-7 7-String Electric Guitar:
Overall this is a great 7 string for beginners. I normally only play custom guitars but this one actually wasnt bad. It featured a really light mahogany body which really surprised me when I picked it up. The pickups are alright but I'd switch them out for a Crunch Lab and Liquifire for sure. Tuners are good but I'd switch those out for some locking Hipshots. Bridge is good. Finnish is awesome! Especially the binding. This is a great guitar and if you're in the market for a cheap but great quality 7 string, buy it.
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I bought it used from a music go round and it is by far my favorite guitar. I really feel that guitars are all preference. it realy depends on the music you want to play. If you like playing metal then this is the guitar for you.
Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-7 7-String Electric Guitar:
The very first day i picked one of these things up i went crazy for the longest time for these guitars so i scraped up some cash and got myself one and it is everything i expected it to be and more! I have had it for over a few months now and hasn't given me any problems whatsoever. If you are looking for a good seven string, look no further because in my book nothing compares to a C-7 Hellraiser. The 26.5 inch scale was a workout for my fingers but something i got use to very quickly. The EMG pickups on it are perfect for this guitar and makes every effect i play with sound amazing. The locking tuners make restringing a breeze. Every single thing about this guitar i love.
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The previous reviews are wrong, this guitar is not neck through, check the description. Just because you can't see a crease where the neck attaches doesn't mean it is a neck-though guitar. I downgraded the quality and and value because there is a horrible buzz at the nut on the G string. I've done just about all I can. I think the nut needs replaced. I'm actually kinda pissed about it b/c I always tell everyone not to purchase a guitar without playing it, and what do I do, purchase one w/o playing it, and what do you know, a super annoying nut buzz that had I known existed, I would've never purchased the guitar
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Man this is a sweet guitar. Ive been wanting a seven string since 1999 when when I was listening to korn. I dont play none of that kraft cheese factory stuff now days. Ive been playing schecters for 3 years now and they have treated me good. I got everything i ever wanted on a guitar locking tuners, locking bridge, neck through, beautifull mahogony body, and of course 7 strings. Ill be getting an 8 string soon you watch when 7 isnt enough. this guitar is great for the price there is no better. This guitar plays like a dream, mine came in the mail already set up, i didnt have to make any adjustments. Thanks, God for talent he gave me, Schecter for guitar and thanks Musicians friend for having it in stock when i had the cash
Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-7 7-String Electric Guitar:
I am in the market for a Seven String and This is my number one choice. I love the feel of this guitar and the sound it puts out. At first play with it I had a little difficulty managing the neck but your hands get used to it fast.The one thing that seems odd to me about this guitar that which has nothing to do with quality or overall awesomeness of it, is either Schecter did a great job at hiding the lines of the set neck or this guitar is indeed a neck-thru.
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Canada's drops opener to U.S., at women's Pan Am CupCIUDAD JUÁREZ, México (July 12, 2012) – The United States defeated Canada 25-15, 25-22, 25-15 in the opening round robin match Thursday for both teams at the 12-country Pan American Cup women's volleyball tournament.
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It was one of those pinch yourself moments. The brass band came marching in one end of the reception, paused to play a number and then we all followed it out into the humid night air.
The police had cordoned off the streets and the blue lights flashed in time to the beat of the music. When the beat of the music is so enticing, your feet can't help but dance rather than walk, hips swaying, arms raised, smile beaming. The lights sparkled off the glitter of the masks we were wearing, and the multicolored strands of beads that were draped around our necks. Joy and exhilaration filled the night air and I couldn't help but wonder if I was dreaming the entire amazing experience.
Our New York friends (and fabulous rooftop-sharing next door neighbours) were married in NOLA this weekend. We moved from the wedding venue to the after-party in the finest style imaginable. Wedding guests in their heels and dresses, suits and jackets, wearing the distinctive masks NOLA is so famous for, danced their way along the streets behind a brass band. Truly, the most memorable and joyful experience, reflecting the wonderful couple we were all there to celebrate.
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Posted on 03/10/2008 2:53:28 PM PDT by kiriath_jearim
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Those all-over body sprays that promise to turn teenage boys into babe magnets? Instead of attracting girls, they could be making them sick.
A Minnesota lawmaker proposed a bill Monday urging a fragrance-free educational campaign to discourage students from dousing themselves in scents that aggravate classmates with asthma and other health problems.
Odors that fill hallways come mostly from boys who douse themselves in body sprays like Axe, said Mikolai Altenberg, a senior at Minneapolis South High School. He said the smell is "indescribable" and unavoidable.
"You can smell it from 10 feet away," Altenberg said. "Mostly it's just guys who just think that putting Axe all over them is a substitute for showering."
Rep. Karen Clark, a Democrat, first proposed banning fragrances in Minneapolis schools, one of the state's largest school districts. The bill she introduced Monday scales that back to an awareness campaign in Minneapolis and in other districts that volunteer. The campaign could include letters to parents, fact sheets, signs in schools, e- mail and Web sites.
One in eight Minneapolis students has asthma, and school nurses have treated students for wheezing and headaches brought on by the fragrances wafting from classmates, said Mary Heiman, a nursing service manager who runs the district's asthma program.
An awareness campaign would mirror the approach of policies at the University of Minnesota's Disability Services office and in a recent version of the Minneapolis teachers contract.
If the awareness campaign works, it could be expanded, Clark said.
A trade group for toiletry makers, the Personal Care Products Council in Washington, said it doesn't oppose fragrance policies as long as they're voluntary.
"We really don't think it's a good idea to legislate personal hygiene," said John Hurson, the group's head of government affairs.
Rhode Island and Massachusetts are the only other states where lawmakers have proposed fragrance-free bills in the past two years, Hurson said.
What, no more 8th grade dance cologne?
{insert smells like teen spirit joke here}
I remember when I was in school If I was sitting near a girl with particularly alluring perfrume the last thing on my mind was schoolwork.
That's something I could agree with. Axe body spray SUCKS.
When did they start letting French kids attend public school?
This would prevent a large portion of the non-native population from getting an education.
My son has asthma and he kept buying stinky men's cologne. I explained to him that it stinks and it was driving his allergies crazy. I don't know why they make men's colognes so stinky. They just smell nasty. But better than bad B.O.
I use only PARIS by Yves St Laurent. Hard to find, but it is MILD. Smells faintly of roses and white wine. And I don't use MUCH!
Brooks Brothers makes some sensible stuff at a surprisingly sensible price, but I don't know how sensible $50 is to you.
If he wants the school to be fragance free, he should stay out of it. yuk yuk yuk
I never lost the like for the fruit scent girls wore when I was in junior high.
$50 is cheap.
Right now my son, who will be 24 this year and he is our baby, youngest of three, lives in California and I live in Texas. I can't wait till summer when he is out of school for a few months, and he will be HERE! I miss my kids! They grew up TOO FAST!
A girl wearing "Emeraude" used to get to me. About 3 decades ago. I would still recognize it if I smelled it again.
The funniest Axe bodyspray parody on the 'net:
That sounds like something I should look for. I love the scent of roses.
Sure. Ban this, but don't ban the homosexual indoctrination in schools.
I think the word he's looking for is "gasoline."
A few years ago, very heavy women's fragrances were in style, and I had more than a few dinners ruined by someone with heavy perfume sitting near me. It's easy to lose track of how strong a scent is when you wear it regularly.
Indeed. Although not the Brooks Brothers brand, Royall Muske, which is typically stocked at Brooks Brothers, is pure gold.
I have to admit that this is getting out of hand. It used to be that I would only have to worry about an allergic reaction at the perfume isle at the drug or department store.
Now I have to be careful in the malls when the mall rats walk by.
My 12 year old son asked to purchase some Axe. Mmy husband and I refused him. These fast little 12 year old girls (who are taller than him and have breasts) are already chasing him. That's all we need is to have twice as many chasing him. I told him he is saving himself for marriage.
I love a nice light cologne on a man, it is very alluring. But for goodness sake, don't bathe in it.
I wish this would catch on everywhere... Especially folks that put their perfume on with a garden hose. I swear, sometimes the scent is so strong it makes my nose bleed.
Perfumes and colognes are supposed to be a hint of a scent, a mere whiff. It isn't supposed to be put on so heavy that folks can smell it 1/2 mile away, down wind.
I'll probably watch more when I'm done with a song.
smelly cheese eating surrender monkeys
Hey, at least he has girls chasing him.
I couldn't get girls to chase me away to stop bothering them.
We need a bill banning stupid politicians from wasting time and tax money on this.
That sounds way too high. And notice how this bill is premised on the behaviour of BOYS and accepts the presumption that one student and one nurse make.
I remember just a few years ago colognes and perfumes were becoming passe because folks got tired of all the competing odors.
As an occasional cologne wearer I utilize Kouros by Saint Laurent. It too is somewhat difficult to find and a bit pricey. It's my special occasion cologne.
I wonder if that means guys can't wear their dad's Hai-Karate aftershave to school...
LOL Those were all great.
But I do have to say, Brooklyn > Jersey.
Some of them got the scent thing right though. A few years ago National Geographic reproduced the scent Napoleon favored. It smelled pretty good and was barely there. Citrus-lemon with some other more exotic stuff.
These kids will find something to pleeze da layyyydeeeezzzz! and i'm betting on breath mints.
Used to be scents were drowned out by tobacco smoke.
Apple peels can cause problems to those susceptible.
If we do, can we do something about the smell of seventh period on a warm day--at a school that doesn't have gym showers?
I think people are more willing to speak up now when a scent is choking them. I know I am. In the past I would just hold my nose and leave the area but not anymore.
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Two words.....Fire hose.
No matter WHAT we do, somebody's not going to like it, but I think we have to use some common sense, even when it comes to colognes and aftershave lotions. For some reason, the one who uses them isn't as aware of the scent as others are. A little bit goes a long way.
A few years back, e.g., the bedroom reeked of the cologne my husband had recently applied. While I am not allergic, the fumes were nevertheless sickening.
My personal decision is not to wear any fragrance to a doctor's office or to the beauty salon or around someone who is allergic, e.g.; but, PLEASE, we don't need another PC law on this subject!
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Renewable jet fuels derived from biomass (plants, trees, algae, waste and other organic matter bio-oils) offer the largest single opportunity to reduce emissions while ensuring long term fuel security for the sector. The airline sector is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and have set a target of carbon neutral growth from 2020. The use of these fuels will significantly contribute towards achieving that target. It will also reduce our dependence on oil imports which are expected to continue to rise in cost and will ease the pressure on Australia's aging refineries which are currently operating at capacity. Importantly, it will promote Australian innovation and support local economies where much of the anticipated biofuel feed stocks will be produced.
Renewable jet fuel will be produced from a number of biomass feedstock types utilising a number of refining pathways depending on location, infrastructure and climate. Australia is ideally suited to producing this fuel. A number of barriers exist to commercial deployment of renewable jet fuels including biomass production, economics and the establishment of a new value chain. Virgin Australia is committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to encourage the establishment of this new industry.
To be acceptable for commercial use by Virgin Australia, renewable jet fuel must: be competitively priced compared to fossil based Jet-A and be available in significant quantities; be a 'drop-in' replacement that meets the same technical standards as conventional fossil-derived jet fuel; and fulfill internationally recognised sustainability criteria that ensures land, water resources and biodiversity are not adversely affected during production including reducing overall carbon emissions over the fuel's lifecycle.
Virgin Australia is supporting the development of these fuels through a number of avenues including: engaging and supporting promising biofuel projects; working with the government to encourage funding of essential research and address scale-up issues; supporting and working with the aviation industry and biofuel supply chain on shared issues; and supporting the development of a robust biofuel sustainability standard for our region.
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Get Ready... Get Set... For Capital Jet04/02/2008
For the first time in two and a half years, one of the country's busiest air routes has some much needed competition with today's launch of Virgin Blue Capital Jet flights between Canberra and Sydney.
The airline will operate eight daily flights between the nation's capital and Sydney specifically to cater to corporate and Government high flyers, as well as ACT/NSW visitors and locals. Fares start from $69* one way on the Internet.
The launch of today's Capital Jet flights represents a revival of competition and quality on the Canberra-Sydney route with
Virgin Blue using its brand new fleet of executive style EMBRAER E-Jets to provide a jet aircraft service to the market.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey said, "Canberra-Sydney route is one of the last remaining monopoly routes in this country and Virgin Blue is excited to break that stranglehold. We will bring back some fair competition and we are ready, willing and able with the right jet, to step up to the plate and provide the competitive choice Canberra travellers deserve."
Virgin Blue will offer eight daily flights at desirable business travel times with the schedule being developed following close consultation with the corporate and Government sectors.
Virgin Blue also recently opened its all-inclusive corporate lounge facility "The Lounge" at Canberra Airport and is set to shortly introduce a "Premium Economy" in-flight option across its entire fleet for the discerning travellers wanting additional perks and services.
Virgin Blue already operates or sells flights between Canberra-Brisbane, Canberra-Melbourne and Canberra-Gold Coast and is looking to add further capacity to these high demand routes as it takes delivery of more 737 and EMBRAER aircraft throughout 2008.
Virgin Blue recently announced it will also launch direct services between Canberra and the Gold Coast from next month, highlighting its focus of generating more travel, more tourism and more benefits for the people of Canberra and Australia.
A launch celebration party was held last night at a private hangar at Canberra International Airport, featuring Guests from the political, corporate and tourism arenas. The highlight of the evening was a special performance by Australian disco darling, Marcia Hines and her band.
Multi award winning airline Virgin Blue and international carriers Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue currently operate a fleet of 61 modern Boeing 737 and Embraer E-Jet aircraft flying to 23 Australian and eight international destinations including New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and the Cook Islands. Virgin Blue was the first airline in the world to launch a Government-certified carbon offset program, where Guests can offset the carbon emissions from their flights. Virgin Blue Group has also announced plans to launch Australia's newest international airline, V Australia, set to commence flights between Australia and the USA from late 2008, subject to regulatory approvals.
* All fares are for flights booked on the internet or $15 more when booked by phone. Fares are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights or peak times. A credit card surcharge of an additional $3 per person per one way flight is applicable. For Virgin Blue bookings log on to www.virginblue.com.au or phone our award winning Guest Contact Centre on 13 6789 or contact a travel agent.


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An investigation was started and a suspect has been arrested and charged with the crime. Grocery items and cigarettes were among the things taken. Entry to the business was gained through breaking the back door. Detective Thomas said residents of Emery were concerned that someone passing through might have committed the crime, but the suspect was a local individual who lived in Emery County at the time of the crime and now resides in Carbon County.
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MINOX BL 8x44 HD Binoculars Review
No matter whether it matters to you or not or indeed if it is good or bad, the fact is that more binoculars are being manufactured in China than ever before and increasingly you can now only find a relatively small number of the very finest and most expensive instruments being fully designed and manufactured in places like the US, Japan and the traditional European countries like Germany and Austria.
MINOX are proud of the fact that their BL Line (as well as most others) are fully designed and manufactured in Germany and that they are hand finished and undergo a rigorous quality control inspection before leaving the Wetzlar factory.
This level of detail and care is becoming increasingly rare, but what makes it even more unique is that they have been able to produce what they say is a premium quality binocular at what is a very competitive price, that is way below many similar products no matter where they are made.
So to see just how well they are made and indeed how they perform, I spent a couple of weeks using and testing the latest version of the MINOX BL 8x44 HD binoculars (No. 62048) and you can read my full review here:
MINOX BD 7×28 Binocular Review
The Minox BD 7×28 is a unique binocular and thats not a distinction many can claim. Designed by Volkswagen, the slimline barrels linked by a narrow but very solid metal bridge high on the instrument makes it look incredibly sleek and modern. It leaves almost the entire barrel exposed for a really comfortable wrap-around grip (what Minox calls its Comfort Bridge design). Optically its excellent with one caveat you cant focus both barrels at the same time.
MINOX BV 8×25 BRW Binocular Review
Theres no doubt that the Minox BV 8×25 is an accomplished little compact binocular. It does a lot of things very well, but I cant shake the feeling that it should deliver a little more punch in terms of overall image quality.
While it is certainly very compact, and feels extremely robust, the single hinge design means it cant fold down like dual hinge compacts do and that makes it a lot less pocketable. For me that diminishes its usefulness as a carry-anywhere binocular, which is the only reason Id choose a compact. On the flip side the single hinge design is less fiddly in use, means your binoculars are always ready, and makes them feel much more like real binoculars in the hand.
MINOX BV 10x25 Binoculars Review
MINOX 10x25 BV Optics
As I do with all my reviews, to get an objective opinion, I compared the view through these with my benchmark compact binoculars, that have a configuration of 10x26.
Image Quality
The image produced was as clear and sharp as my benchmark, contrast was also about the same, which means that they are above average and as good as or better than any in their price range. The colour reproduction for a compact was good and the amount of colour fringing (chromatic aberration) around the edges of a dark object when viewed in front of a light background was extremely minimal, but no more than other binoculars in this class and only noticeable if you are really searching for it.
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Strong Debut Seasons
January 29 2011 08:32AM
I love old time photos. This one features the great Gordie Howe in the middle, a young Bryan "Bugsy" Watson (who would one day coach our beloved Oilers) on the right and young Ray Cullen on the left. This photo is from 1966-68. One of the best things about following a team is watching the young players develop; Cullen had the better pedigree and was a better offensive prospect but it was Watson who had the longer NHL career. On the current Oilers roster, who are the keepers? The throwaways? The career minor leaguers? It's always been tough to say.
According to hockey-reference, 103 young men have made their NHL debuts this season. Last year it was 137, so there are more kids to come as the season rolls along. In terms of playing their first NHL games, here are the Oilers on that list of 103:
- Taylor Hall 49gp, 16-15-31
- Magnus Pääjärvi 46gp, 6-13-19
- Jordan Eberle 37gp, 9-14-23
- Linus Omark 20gp, 3-6-9
- Jeff Petry 14gp, 1-2-3
That's a helluva list, it really is. Five kids making their debuts in the same season, 4 of them with enough potential to be at least considered for the top 6 on a contending team and the other looking like a lock for top 4D duty for years to come. Things don't always work out as planned, but you'd have to give this group a solid chance at making it five for five when it comes to establishing themselves as NHL players.
There are no seasons that really compare to this group in recent Oiler history. In the last decade, the best season for the Oilers in terms of NHL debuts were:
- 02-03 (Ales Hemsky, Jarret Stoll, Fernando Pisani, MA Bergeron, Alexei Semenov all played 200 or more NHL games and Alex Henry got close).
- 06-07 (Jan Hejda, Tom Gilbert, Ladislav Smid, Zack Stortini and some kids who may make that marker like Rob Schremp).
- 07-08 (Sam Gagner, Andrew Cogliano plus guys like Theo Peckham and Liam Reddox who may make the 200 game marker in the future).
I think the current group will trump the three seasons mentioned here. The 02-03 group had a very nice variety of skill, grit and checking ability, the 06-07 group had three NHL defensemen and the 07-08 group brought the club two everyday forwards.
The strength of this season's group--and what puts them over the top compared to the three seasons we're discussing currently--is that they all appear to have a wider range of skills than the average rookie. Hall has balls, speed, shooting ability and a brain; Pääjärvi has much the same in lesser doses but also brings a strong defensive aptitude and is a little bigger; Eberle is so smart he could have played for the 70s Habs, plus he has this ridiculous ability to slightly change his shooting angle in close that should garner him buckets of NHL goals; Omark is a buzzsaw, strong on the puck and has sick puck skills and Petry is everything you look for in a defenseman save for the killer instinct physically.
We have to go back into the 1990's for an Oiler debut that rivals the current group.
- 93-94 (Jason Arnott, Kirk Maltby, Peter White, Boris Mironov, Todd Marchant, Fred Brathwaite)
This was a tremendous group of NHL debuts. Arnott and Marchant are both past 1,100 NHL games now, Mironov was a quality player over an extended period and Maltby found a role and filled it forever. That's 4 very useful NHL players plus a couple of other guys who played over 200 games. Oilers traded for Marchant and Mironov during their debut seasons, something Steve Tambellini might want to explore (picking up a Michael Grabner mid-season could help this team).
I think the 2010-11 group may one day be stronger than the 1993-94 group, but that's a strong list. Any other candidates?
January 29 2011, 03:12PM
I guess the question then is, where can Hall play BEST? I have no doubt he will be awesome at either center or wing depending on how things go. But it's what he will play best at that matters.
Drafting for need is probably just as bad as taking the players you already have and pushing them into spots where they aren't their best just so we can draft BPA....
(hope that made sense)
Nashville has enough cash problems that there is a *possibility* that they will not want to give him his payday. There is another issue in that would he even want to stay knowing they will never pay to surround him with a contending team.
And if they do deal him it won't be for some abstract market value but for the best offer of players and what Poile likes. So you never know.
If they don't take one of the 2 or 3 Cs, don't you think they will take Larsson? While RW can use some help, I can't see them taking a W over a possible top pairing D. And I would throw Hamilton and Murphy into that hat too.
Murphy in fact is very intriguing. He might be the most talented player available despite being Smurphy.
The questions I think are important going into the deadline are...
1. Do the Oil cut bait on Brule? If so, what would the return be and who would be interested.
2. Do the Oil try to trade Vandermeer or see if they can sign him for cheap this off-season as a depth guy. He's a rightie and those guys will always have value at the deadline, but they also always have value to one's own team too. Or do both.
3. Would any other team be interested in Foster? Is it worth seeing if he can turn it around? which is a possibility given the strife he went through coming into this year. An off year was almost a sure thing considering his personal life.
4. What do we do with Jones and Fraser? I doubt Fraser can be traded unless there's a team out there with such injury issues that they desperately need a body to fill a bottom C. What would Jones' overpay be this summer? If it is only a Glencrossian 200k, then I might hang onto them, but depends on what kind of interest there is in him. If someone will cough up a 2nd or a quality prospect, you have to do that deal, I think.
January 29 2011, 04:23PM
I think they'll deal Vandermeer for certain. I think the most important questions are:
1. Will the Oilers deal Smid? He's exactly the kind of player who gets terrific value at the deadline. It's easy to forget that Smid is 25 on Tuesday and not that far from free agency.
2. Do they deal one of Hemsky/Penner before pursuing the idea of signing both long term this summer?
3. Will anyone offer value for any and all of Brule, Jones, Jacques, MacIntyre, Jacques, Vandermeer, Stortini, Foster?
I can't help but noticing that you have Jacques in there twice. Does that mean we get 1 for the price of two Jacques? Maybe then it would be easier to move him!
Hark65: you missed the point. Nashville has no money and there has been talk of them being forced to move weber for money reasons. And a top prospect and a solid dman who collectively make a third of what Weber makes along with a pick or another prospect is what a team like Nashville will look for.
The point is to search for teams that will be in tough financially and make a move that takes advantage of that trouble. Florida is in a similar position.
January 29 2011, 04:32PM
lol. Wishful thinking, I guess. Every at bat JF Jacques gets this season is an at bat they could be giving to Hartikainen.
Or Mikhnov. :-)
Couldn't agree with you more, valuable ice time being wasted. IMO
January 29 2011, 04:55PM
I just don't see Nashville trading Weber, just can't see it, unless it's for 1st rounder and a top prospect, and who would do that? If you were a GM would you make that trade if your pick is a lottery?
January 29 2011, 05:40PM
~Strong start for Hall eh? Didn't seem that strong a start against Grabner in the skills comp. Trade him...~
January 30 2011, 12:17AM
Anybody notice Couturier got 5 points today ahainst Jeremie Blaine's team in the Q?
Puts Couturier at 70 points in 40 games. I know there was a time ten years ago where players in the Q got far more points than in other leagues although that doesn't appear to be case anymore.
If he plays 60 that will be 105 for the season with roughly a 25 percent ppg improvement on last year.
Some critics here and at Lowetide have pejoratively referred to him as another Chris Gratton or Keith Primeau. How about Jason Arnott or Vincent Lecavalier?
Apparently he needs to improve his skating. Maybe Steve Serdachny can help him out?
A big, skilled center who wins faceoffs is what the Oilers need more than any oither position. Fast would be nice but hopefully that comes. Joe Thornton with heart sounds ok to me!
LT said...
Do they deal one of Hemsky/Penner before pursuing the idea of signing both long term this summer?
I'm thinking, perhaps wishfully, that any deal involving either of these two doesn't happen till the summer. At this time of year it will be picks or prospects coming back and we have enough. Teams generally prefer rentals this time of year too.
I think it is expiring contracts that get moved and possibly Brule.


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ABS Chicago: Day Two
by Megan Dorcey on Monday, March 14th, 2011
More From ABS 2011
Our feet hurt and our heads are full of inspiration and new ideas to bring into our business. You could say that ABS Chicago 2011 was a success. Not only did we fall in love with the platform artists at Farouk's stage, but we found new and exciting companies that are going to be on our radar this year.
Yesterday was an amazing day, jam-packed full of floor time, the NaturallyCurly & Modern Salon Texture! panel, and spending some quality time with brands like Schedulicity. We are inspired by this company that understands what a stylist needs as far as an online booking system, and wants to give you the information and tools to keep clients happy. We will be sharing more on this new online booking company very soon!
The Texture! panel was a huge success, drawing a full crowd of curl stylists from across the country. We were so happy to have Hair Rules, Ouidad, Mizani, Deva, GK Hair, and American Crew there to share their knowledge and host demo's to give a little education to our stylist community. It was definitely an educational day, allowing stylists to ask some of their own texture questions and learn more about the different styles and methods of cutting and styling curly hair.
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It was 1992 when Australia last beat South Africa at Newlands, with many expecting their Cape Town drought to continue on Saturday.
It was 1992 when Australia last beat the Boks at Newlands, with the large majority expecting their Cape Town drought to continue on Saturday.
Head coach Ewen McKenzie was in attendance on that day 21 years ago and he will no doubt be hoping for a repeat in an odd week for Australia.
Much of the past few days has been dominated by European club rugby's ongoing mess and more recently the decision from Jake White to exit the Brumbies. White's move, which was made by phone from South Africa, stunned not only the Springbok press conference taking place at that time but also the rugby world as a whole.
Poor timing, especially with Brumbies players seemingly finding out via social media. One can imagine it has irked their eight starting Wallabies.
Brumbies fans' vents have now been added to by Clyde Rathbone – a player White was seemingly close with since the Junior World Cup of 2002 – having written an excellent article on how he was "interrupted by a text message that told of Jake White's resignation" while jogging. That's poor.
Why White resigned remains unconfirmed, but the use of family reasons was given – due to him having two sons who live in the Republic. However, many wonder if he would be leaving for such circumstances if he had been picked over McKenzie for the Wallabies' top job.
So White's next destination remains up in the air, with positions at the Sharks, Stormers and also Clermont being spoken of. International rugby was clearly his main objective, but as we know the Australian Rugby Union opted for McKenzie, who now has a real job on his hands.
With that we move on to the size of McKenzie's task. He may have fine memories of '92 but his players need to banish that Brisbane barrage. Heyneke Meyer's pack dominated the Wallabies up front at Suncorp and shutting down a repeat at source is their only hope.
It is obvious the visitors won't require a team-talk in Cape Town but if they do then retaining the Nelson Mandela Plate for the fourth consecutive year is surely good enough.
"The challenge for us to make that happen, we look forward to the Test match and we look forward to going out there and try to knock them out of their rhythm," McKenzie revealed.
"No one will back us but that sits fine. Two wins in a row would be significant for this team, especially winning here. We've got an opportunity to be a thorn in what they are trying to do."
South Africa thinks not as the Boks look to set up a winner-take-all game next week against New Zealand, with that Bismarck du Plessis dismissal still stinging many in the country. He is on the bench this week in a pre-planned decision by Meyer, as Adriaan Strauss returns.
Fourie du Preez is their other alteration while Australia are boosted by the return of captain James Horwill in what is a significant lift. James O'Connor meanwhile begins his exile so Tevita Kuridrani and Joe Tomane (for the injured Nick Cummins) come in to the line-up.
Can the unlikely happen then? On paper it seems not as a home win built off the same ingredients that blended so well in their earlier meeting is expected. Halting this immense Bok pack is unlikely for Australia and from there the platform is laid for Du Preez and Morne Steyn to dictate. Net result, little front-foot ball for Nic White and Quade Cooper in what promises to be a difficult 80 minutes to end a tough week for the Brumbies in their side.
Ones to watch:
For South Africa: Running out on his home turf to what will be a big reception is going to be Eben Etzebeth. Alongside Flip van der Merwe, this second-row duo have been doing the unseen work that helps their back-row trio grab the headlines. Etzebeth is set to thrive in his familiar Cape Town surroundings so expect plenty of carries in an abrasive performance.
For Australia: Plenty of Brumbies on show this week and one having the spotlight on him more than others will be Tevita Kuridrani. His chance has arrived due to James O'Connor's absence – with Adam Ashley-Cooper moving to wing – so he starts alongside team-mate Christian Lealiifano. Kuridrani will offer a direct midfield option but will he get the ball to run?
Head-to-head: South Africa will be looking for their set-piece to get on top and of course they will target the Australian front-row. Etzebeth and Van der Merwe can assist the likes of Tendai Mtawarira and Jannie du Plessis with their immense strength so it will be a difficult game for James Slipper and Ben Alexander. It won't get any easier later in the contest too as Bismarck du Plessis, Gurthrö Steenkamp and Coenie Oosthuizen wait in the wings.
Previous results:
2013: South Africa won 38-12, Brisbane
2012: South Africa won 31-8, Pretoria
2012: Australia won 26-19, Perth
2011: Australia won 11-9, Wellington
2011: Australia won 14-9, Durban
2011: Australia won 39-20, Sydney
2010: Australia won 41-39, Bloemfontein
2010: South Africa won 44-31, Pretoria
2010: Australia won 30-13, Brisbane
2009: Australia won 21-6, Brisbane
Prediction: Too much power on the home side. Springboks by 15!
The teams:
South Africa: 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Willie le Roux, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 Jean de Villiers (captain), 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Willem Alberts, 6 Francois Louw, 5 Flip van der Merwe, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Adriaan Strauss, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.
Replacements: 16 Bismarck du Plessis, 17 Gurthrö Steenkamp, 18 Coenie Oosthuizen, 19 Juandré Kruger, 20 Siya Kolisi, 21 Ruan Pienaar 22 Pat Lambie, 23 Jan Serfontein.
Australia: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Christian Lealiifano, 11 Joe Tomane, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Nic White, 8 Ben Mowen, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Scott Fardy, 5 James Horwill (c), 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Ben Alexander, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 James Slipper.
Replacements: 16 Saia Fainga'a, 17 Benn Robinson, 18 Sekope Kepu, 19 Sitaleki Timani, 20 Ben McCalman, 21 Will Genia, 22 Matt Toomua, 23 Chris Feauai-Sautia.
Date: September 28
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Kick-off: 17:00 (16:00 GMT)
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
Assistant referees: Nigel Owens (Wales), Pascal Gauzère (France)
Television match official: Graham Hughes (England)
By Adam Kyriacou