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Right now is probably one of the best times to be a kickboxing fan in the United States in over 30 years. If you stop to think about that it is almost hard to imagine. My introduction to K-1 came in the mid-90's from my Kenpo instructor who let me borrow a few tapes of his that led to a spiral of insanity involving having my mom drive me into the city to go to the one store in the mall that imported anime and manga and occasionally had Japanese wrestling and fighting tapes available.
To say that it was difficult to follow kickboxing back then is an understatement. The advent of the internet made it easier to find tape traders and other people with similar interests, but it was still a process that involved waiting long periods of time for retail tapes to be released or for events to air on television. Things go easier when DVDs became all of the rage and everyone had a DVD burner, but it was still a pain. Hell, even when internet streams first came about it got easier yet.
Things now are almost laughable. You have streaming video that you can watch on mobile devices, you have promotions releasing their own fights for free and guess what? We have GLORY on Spike TV. There has never been this much access to high level kickboxing in the United States. Hell, GLORY even runs a lion's share of their events here in the United States, so you can go and see these fights live. That's insanity, even the best American kickboxers had to go overseas to fight before, now they have a home in America.
We can lament on the fact that GLORY's inaugural PPV event wasn't a UFC beater, we can make predictions and excuses, but the truth is; that isn't going to help anyone. GLORY 17 and Last Man Standing were tremendous events and they were available to us -- one on Spike TV for free, the other on PPV -- live as they happened. Hell, if you were in the LA area you could have picked up some cheap tickets and gone there yourself.
There's a good chance if you are watching this that you probably live in North America (our stats tell us that, although we have tons of great readers from around the globe), there's also a great chance that you are a fan of kickboxing (why else would you be here?). If we look back at how the UFC grew in popularity it's easy to realize that it was as unscientific as it gets. It was almost random, it was the right elements at the right time making a perfect storm. It was fans talking about it, telling their friends about it, calling their friends to say "hey you gotta watch this fight." It was having that infectious passion that other people caught onto.
If you want kickboxing and GLORY to succeed here, watching it and supporting it is a great start, but maybe it's time to let people know about it. Maybe it's time for it to be more than just a hobby that you share with a few fight fans on Twitter. Let the world know about this, tell your friends, support local events and fighters, post stuff on your Facebook, your Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram. Be that annoying guy that everyone sees and says, "man, he's really into this." Why? Because people will remember it. They'll remember you talking about it, they'll know something about it and they might even check it out for themselves.
The product sells itself, it just needs those eyeballs. You and I, we can help with that. We might not be able to get into the ring at this level, we might not be able to get ESPN to cover it, but with time, anything is possible.
On August 2nd SuperKombat will promote their fourth SuperKombat World Grand Prix event. The event is set to be headlined by Catalin Morosanu squaring off against SuperKombat's home-grown star in Giannis Stoforidis. Morosanu has been focused on his political career of late, but still loves to step into the ring to show his fans what he's all about. Morosanu is probably one of the biggest, mainstream stars that kickboxing has in Romania, with him regularly appearing on Romanian television.
Giannis doesn't seem phased by the challenge, though; "I'm hungry for the revange in Superkombat® after in my last fight where I wasn't able to qualify for the final because of my hand injury. This time I have a big chance to establish myself as a star if I win against a living legend in kickboxing. Morosanu, be afraid! Hercules is coming for war.", announced Giannis Stoforidis, one of the Superkombat New Heroes.
From a critical standpoint, it's hard to be down on GLORY's Last Man Standing PPV. The show was a resounding success if you are a kickboxing fan who tuned in to watch the show. Featuring some of the world's top talents vying for a whopping three GLORY World Championships it was hard not to be excited about the show. The only issue was that GLORY Last Man Standing was on American PPV and American PPV is tough.
I had been critical of GLORY's decision to move to PPV this soon because it simply didn't feel right. There have been arguments as to the viability of PPV right now as it is, with UFC's last PPV event, UFC 174 drawing their lowest in a very long time at sub-100,000 (with reports that it could be as low as 50,000). There was a possible silver-lining with Spike TV and Viacom's Bellator 120 drawing over 100,000 buys, but it also featured two well-known PPV draws in Tito Ortiz and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.
GLORY's biggest star was Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic who was on the Spike TV portion, GLORY 17, not the PPV portion, with Cro Cop never being much of a domestic draw. GLORY has been on US television for less than a year at this point and is having to basically establish the sport as brand new, educating fans not only on the rules but the names involved as well. It would be difficult for the UFC to sell an event with these names on it, even if they are the best kickboxers in the world. The other issue was the cost of the event, marketed as $35, but that was for SD, HD was $45, which many fans were openly complaining about. It was simply too steep of a cost considering this would be many fans' first time having to pay money to watch kickboxing.
According to Dave Meltzer from this week's edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter there are no hard numbers on it yet, but in his own words, the PPV "bombed." According to Meltzer it did considerably worse than both the recent TNA and ROH wrestling PPVs, which is both surprising and disappointing. He even joked on a radio program that it did "World Bodybuilding Federation bad." For those unaware, the World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) was Vince McMahon of WWE (then-WWF)'s vision for "sports entertainment bodybuilding" in the early 90's that attempted a PPV and drew a paltry 3,000 buys, leading to McMahon disbanding the organization after the disappointing buy rate.
Seeing as though we don't have hard numbers for either the TNA or ROH PPVs, either, TNA gets an average of about 8,000 buys on PPV and I can't imagine Ring of Honor's PPV debut doing better than that, so that leaves us in the 5,000 range. The truth of the matter is, PPV is on the way out and for a relatively new sport (in the eyes of casual fans) it felt almost impossible to make an impact. The Spike TV numbers were steady, though, showing that GLORY has made an impression on the viewers that it has reached.
It might be time for GLORY to buckle down, build themselves a home base like Las Vegas was for the UFC or San Jose was for Strikeforce, attract some solid crowds and focus on growing their Spike TV audience. Globetrotting and PPV are clear indicators of a successful organization in this realm of combat sports, but it seems unfair for GLORY to be holding itself to these standards after only being on Spike TV a handful of times and only running a small number of shows in the United States.
Saint-Tropez Fight Night have announced their sophomore event will take place on August 4th 2014 from the unique and beautiful venue of La Citadelle in Saint-Tropez, France. The card will be headlined by a heavyweight double-header featuring French kickboxing legend Jerome Le Banner and his fellow countryman Freddy Kemayo, as they square of against Daniel Sam and Peter Aerts respectively.
Many fans will remember the infamous debut of Saint-Tropez Fight Night last year, whereby Jerome Le Banner defended his WKN World Title and was subsequently presented the belt by Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone. Le Banner looks to pick up his second victory of 2014, as he stopped Luican Danilencu with body-shots back in May. Englishman Daniel Sam will look to get back in the winners circle after getting KO'd by Moroccan prospect Ismael Lazaar last weekend in London. To make it even worse for Sam, he'd lost his last three bouts previously as well, with all three losses coming in in dominant fashion.
Fresh of the announcement that he will meet long-time rival Ernesto Hoost in Japan later this year, 'The Dutch Lumberjack' Peter Aerts will also square off against Frenchman Freddy Kemayo. Kemayo enters the bout on a six-fight win streak, having not loss since November 2012.
Saint-Tropez Fight has also announced that all bouts will be contested under Muay Thai rules and at 95kgs. There are more bouts expected to be announced at a later date.
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Jerome Le Banner vs. Daniel Sam
Peter Aerts vs. Freddy Kemayo
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Fried Apricot Pies
1 pound dried apricots
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
3 cups self-rising flour
1 cup shortening
11⁄4 cups water
Oil for frying
Place apricots and water in a saucepan and cook until tender. Mash up and add sugar.
For the pastry, combine flour and shortening. Add water and mix until dough forms. Roll out thinly on floured wax paper and cut with a round bowl into 4-inch circles.
Heat oil in a black iron skillet over medium heat. Put a heaping tablespoon of fruit on one side of each circle, fold over and seal, pressing edges with a fork (you may need to use a little water to help them close). Cook pies, 5 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels.
Strawberry Cake
1 box yellow cake mix
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
1 package strawberry glaze
1 (8-ounce) carton Cool Whip
Bake cake in three layers according to package directions. Let cool.
Combine strawberries and glaze.
Spread some Cool Whip on each layer and top with some of the fresh berry-glaze mixture. Pour remaining strawberry mixture over top layer, so that it drizzles down the sides. Keep refrigerated.
Tea Time Tassies
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 stick margarine, softened
11⁄4 cups self-rising flour
1 egg, beaten
3⁄4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3⁄4 cup chopped pecans
For the crusts, cream the cream cheese and margarine. Add flour, mix well and chill in refrigerator about 1 hour. Roll dough into 24 balls and press balls into mini-muffin tins. With your thumb, press the dough up the sides of the tin, to form cups.
For the filling, combine ingredients and pour into unbaked dough shells. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Beef Hash
2 pounds beef stew meat
3 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
4 medium potatoes, cubed
Salt and pepper
Cook beef in water until tender. Add onion and potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until potatoes are tender.
Chicken Casserole
2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1⁄2 cup milk
Salt and pepper
1 tube Ritz crackers, crushed
1⁄2 stick melted butter
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Five students awarded '75 community service internships
Posted August 1, 2006; 02:47 p.m.
The Princeton University Class of 1975 Community Service Summer
Internship Fund is supporting five students who are completing
internships at nonprofit organizations this summer.
Established in 2000 at the class' 25th Reunion, the fund is intended to offer financial support for summer internships that will further the students' education and allow them to explore careers in service. Class of 1975 organizers expect that not only will the students find their work rewarding, but the organizations will benefit from their efforts.
The students who have received the awards are:
• Stephanie Burset, a sophomore from Bernardsville, N.J., who is working with the Great Swamp Watershed Association. She is conducting research that involves attending municipal meetings and talking with local politicians and state regulators to understand the issues regarding water quality for the Great Swamp's watershed, which provides drinking water to more than 1 million New Jersey residents.
• Drew Frederick, a senior from Kingsport, Tenn., who is working with the CATA-Farmworker Support Committee in Glassboro, N.J. Frederick is helping to develop the leadership capabilities of migrant and immigrant workers through education and training on issues pertinent to their lives. A Woodrow Wilson School major, he also is earning a certificate in Latin American studies.
• Eleanor Oakes, a senior from Belle Mead, N.J., who is an intern with Communities in Schools of New Jersey in Newark. She is serving as an assistant director of the studio works youth arts training and employment program for students ages 14 to 21 in Essex County. Oakes is overseeing a program that offers components in publication design and public art and includes portfolio development and career/college exploration workshops. Oakes is majoring in art history and visual arts.
• Brette Tannenbaum, a senior from New York, who is a policy intern with the Supportive Housing Network of New York. She is conducting research on providers of the more than 200 nonprofit organizations and corporate partners that have developed and operate supportive housing units in projects across New York state. These agencies provide safe, permanent affordable housing linked to supportive services for low-income and formerly homeless individuals and families. Tannenbaum is majoring in history with a certificate in American studies.
• Victor Wakefield, a senior from Ann Arbor, Mich., who is teaching at the East Harlem School at Exodus House in New York City. He is planning and implementing two sections of humanities classes and is developing an elective class based on his own interests. The school educates middle school students from East Harlem low-income families who exhibit a desire to learn and an eagerness to embrace new challenges. Wakefield is majoring in history with a certificate in American studies.
The Princeton University Class of 1969 Community Service Fund administers grants from the Class of 1975 Community Service Summer Internship Fund.


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Have you all done any co-op buying or is that a bad idea? Shipping is bad on stuff. Wonder if we could order in quantity and share. Has anyone done that?
If you can find enough people in your area you might try it. We used to do it with some things when I was working. Seems like someone always felt like they got shafted when they had to pay their part of the shipping charges. Just make sure that everyone is clear on everything right up front. If something gets backordered it can turn into a major nightmare. Make sure you decide whether shipping is divided equally or in accordance with whatever someone buys. If the shipping is by dollar amount then it should be divided by the # of dollars and each person pay accordingly. If it's by item then divided it that way. If it's by weight don't even mess with co-op buying because it creates a horrible mess.
I'm with raptureready, I used to do when I worked and the same thing happened. Someone was always mad about the shipping and sometimes people order, but don't seem to have the money when the items come in(I'll pay you later kind of deal, but later never gets here).
I belonged to a food co-op when my kids were little, it was wonderful and we had a great bunch of ladies.
It's good if you're buying like-items...I've done co-ops for yarn and stuff and it's worked out well. The "hostess" has to be very organized though and have it figured out ahead of time. You know, cost of discounted item, estimated shipping cost, when the payments are due, when they should expect their item, etc. Not to mention there's got to be some history of SUCCESSFUL co-ops. Everyone's gotta start somewhere, but I don't wanna be the one burned for a couple hundred bucks...
I've never done that but I was wondering how you would go about it after you got a group together? Would you buy wholesale and if so, would you need a business license?
Our little quilt group does it all the time. But then we are in Ireland, with few LQSs and much higher prices than in the US. When we band together, we share the shipping costs which saves a lot too.
I just put everything on my credit card, and they pay me back when the goods arrive.
I agree with you guys. I used to order when I worrked and someone always b*****d about shipping. From then on I would order my own and pay for my own shipping. No problems or mad people that way.
I do group orders for bird toy parts all of the time. I just put a few rules in place and if you followed the rules no problems if you didn't the next time you were not in on the order. I have been running it now for going on 4 years without any problems.
I made anyone ordering pay up front by paypal, they covered the shipping charges split among the items ordered. I just increased the price to cover it. (I don't pay shipping since I do all the sorting and repackaging and mailing out).
Could you just buy from someplace like Connecting Threads where over 50 bucks shipping is free? In my mind that is the reason to do co-op. My 2 cents


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Howdy, folks. For those of you that actually take the time to read my little reviews here and there, thank you. That being said, this time I review Binbougami ga!. This review is based on only seeing two episodes. However, much like with the horrid AKB0048, I felt the need to spread the love for this particular new series. Only with AKB0048, it was more like spread the loathing. Story The story here seems to be something that can develop well. This series is obviously a comedy with some minor dramatic elements. That being said, it's effing hilarious. The dischord between the... See full review
I'll start this off with a disclaimer: I've only seen the two episodes that have aired so far. This is solely based off of those two episodes. Normally, I would break this down into catagories and give detailed descriptions. However, I will simply give a brief overview of what I saw. First, a heart-shape seems to be the recurring theme here. All the idols' eyes and hair have a heart shape in them when they catch the light. Personally, I find this to be corny and...well...stupid. Second, I think this anime is another one of those magical-girl wannabe's that's disguised as a... See full review
Hello, again, all. This time it's a review about Kobato. All-in-all, Kobato is one of those surprising animes you never thought would be as good as it is. Created by Clamp, the same ones who did "Chobits," you can see their animation style throughout the series. For those of you that have seen Chobits, you'll recognize some familar scenery and faces, though one anime has nothing to do with the other. I digest, however. Let's get down to it, shall we? Story The story was well thought out and progressive. Sent to Earth to fulfill a task, Kobato is charged with mending the hearts of enough... See full review
I'm always amused when I stumble across an anime by accident and it happens to be quite good. This was most certainly the case when I found Hidan no Aria. It has a little mix of everythig from across almost all genres. There's comedy, action, adventure, romace, a budding harem, etc. What made this one interesting is that it seemed to incorporate history's most famous, and notorious, characters and gave them a common path. I would rather not give anything away here but it's definitely worth watching. I'm not one of those people who will rant and rave in a long litany of pros/cons. It's something you have to... See full review
Hitohira is both amusing and sad at the same time. It's the story of a meek, timid female student and her journey of change. While that might sound cliche, there's more to it than that. The development of the main character is almost painfuly slow. However, you see her develop in subtle way that, unless you look for it, you don't really see that much change. While following her journey, you meet the others along the way. Friends that she makes, memories that she shares and the partings that follow. I will warn you in advance that this is not for the strong hearted. If you feel emtion at all, you will... See full review
Kiss x Sis is a pretty strange story to begin with. Essentially, the main male character, Keita, has two twin sisters that are not actually blood related to him. They want him in the worst way but he's very reluctant at first. As the series progresses, he starts to act a little mor impulsively as he tries to get into their high school so they can all be together. Story The story isn't TOO bad but it doesn't really develop too much. There's nothing of any real consequence going on but that doesn't mean that it's not enjoyable. There is a great deal of sexual content that ALMOST reaches the level of an... See full review


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Krush 11 Results: Urabe and Takiya Win, Terado and Adamandopoulos Claim ISKA Titles
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Earlier today, Krush held Krush 11 at Korakuen Hall in what is their first of hopefully many ISKA integrated events. Back in July, Krush announced two ISKA Championship bouts with two ISKA fighters and two Krush fighters facing off for the ISKA Bantamweight(55kg) and Super Lightweight(63kg) World Championships.
The main event of the night was the ISKA Bantamweight Championship bout between RISE Bantamweight Champion Nobuchika Terado and ISKA UK Bantamweight Champion Kieran McAskill in a fight that saw Tearado down McAskill four times with leg kicks throughout the course of the fight, earning Terado a wide decision win on scores of 50-41 and 50-40(x2). Terado was defeated in the first round of the Krush 55kg Tournament by Ryuya Kusakabe in a highly entertaining fight and this fight puts him back on a 2-fight win streak after a first round knockout win back at the May Krush event. A rematch with Krush 55kg Champion Shota Takiya would be a nice first title defense for Takiya.
In the co-feature, the flashy Keiji Ozaki lost a decision to France's Thomas Adamandopoulos on scores of 49-47 and 48-47(x2), landing Adamandopoulos the ISKA Super Lightweight World Title. It appears that Adamandopoulos scored a down in the 2nd round and it seems as though that was the deciding factor of the bout. The fight puts Ozaki at 1-2 on the year, but expect him to fight at another Krush event in the future, as his exciting, flashy style is one that fans and the Krush organization like.
In a super fight, Krush 55kg Tournament Champion Shota Takiya scored a first round knockout over KO-ICHI, extending his win streak to six, with his last loss being a decision loss to Ryuya Kusakabe in March of 2010, a loss he avenged by knockout in the Krush 55kg Tournament finals. As I said before, a title defense against Terado could be a possible next bout for him, though a rubber match with Kusakabe would likely generate more interest. Either fight should deliver in the entertainment department.
Krush and K-1 63kg Tournament runner up Koya Urabe returned to Krush, taking a unanimous decision over 2nd ranked NJKF Super Lightweight Marimo on scores of 28-27, 30-27 and 30-26. Urabe scored a 2nd round knockdown that led him to victory. Up next for Urabe could be the Krush Supernova tournament in October if he is a participant and hopefully the K-1 MAX -63kg World Tournament.
In a 60kg bout, TURBΦ and Junpei Aotsu faced off and went to an extension round after a 3rd round unanimous draw(30-30 x3). In the extension round, TURBΦ managed to take a split decision. Aotsu fought in the Krush 60kg tournament, but lost in the quarterfinals to Masaaki Noiri while TURBΦ was initially announced as a participant, but was replaced by Dynamite Yuta. Both have been struggling as of late, going a combined 1-7 over the past year. The fight snaps a 3-fight losing streak for TURBΦ and puts Aotsu back on a losing streak.
Finally, Team Dragon fighters Masakazu Watanabe and Namito Izawa both managed to pick up extension round decision wins.
The next Krush event is Krush 12 and scheduled for an already packed weekend on September 24th that already has the It's Showtime Fast and Furious Tournament, the K-1 MAX 70kg Japan Tournament, Dream.17, UFC 135 and Shootor's Legacy 4. The event will be another Team Dragon-heavy event as Krush 63kg Champion Ryuji Kajiwara, Krush 60kg Champion Hirotaka Urabe, Hideaki Yamazaki and Takumi are all set to participate.
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Of the ones you mentioned, Jordan is one with the most help.
By the way, you're saying that the Bulls of Jordan's time, the Spurs, the Lakers and Rockets were similar to the Cavs lol. So with all of those teams there was one superstar with a bunch of scrubs lol.
Parker and Ginoboli were not on that '99 SA team. he had an old, declinging David Robinson, Sean Elliott, Avery Johnson, Mario Elie, etc...
Cassell was a rookie who played 17 mins a game. It was hakeem and a bunch of role players. Otis Thorpe was nothing more than an average player.
The Jordan teams were great. As were the Spurs. You can't say that they aren't great because those were dynasties. A dynasty is greatness. The Lakers are on the verge of another one. Yes, they are great teams. You can't call Scottie Pippen, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli role players when they've all been all-stars multiple times.
It's time to find your way back now lol...
The Spurs in '99 had marginal talent and a superstar in Duncan. That team would win again until 2003 so that was not a dynasty team.
This Laker team is turning itno a dynasty- more b/c of how bad the rest of the league is. This is NOT a great team.
But Cleveland IS a great team right lol? I mean with Jamario Moon and Mo Williams and all of those other stars.
The Spurs won four titles in under ten years. That's pretty dynasty-esque. Same coach, same superstars for the most part. That David Robinson guy was just marginal I guess lol. He was on that list of 50 greats as well. Marginal. Gotcha.


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Nice idea. The 3M strips would work as long as it wasn't too heavy. My daughter bought the hooks to hang up her purses in her closet but they wouldn't hold the weight.
It depends on the surface of the wall how much max. weight the hook will hold. The large metal Command Strip Hooks hold my purses. I have them hanging on my closet wall. The large hook also holds lot of my big square quilting rulers. .
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I didn't know they made them for different weights! I am going to have to go investigate the 3M display more thoroughly. Thanks!
I love the 3M hooks. I had one I hung my coat on for 2 years at school. I even hung a really heavy winter coat on it and it stayed up. Be sure to follow the installation instructions and they work great. They do make them for different weights. My DD is in college and we had them all over her dorm room. SHe isn't allowed to put any holes in the walls. SHe even had a arge one to hang her backpack up on.
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Neat! How did we ever survive without those Command strips?! thanks for sharing.
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I use the command strips for hanging rulers of various weights on the back of my thrift store dresser which I use for storage and ironing on the top with the big board on it.. A while ago I rearranged them and it was neat to be able to do so with new strips. But I have not thought to use them for hanging smaller quilts, either! This will make DH very happy, smile.


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6-9, 7-8, 0-15. Want to know the similarities? Neither are going to the playoffs so who cares. Pointless to bitch about.
It is meaningful to point out because a major sports network messed up something so simple as the Dolphins and Jets overall record.
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You guys watch too much TV
Agreed. Go to Barnes & Noble, get a Starbucks Mocha, & amp it down a notch.
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Molly Qerim I bet did not make the mistake. IF she did, she is forgiven.
pics or GTFO.
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Also, I'd like to add that if there was a documentary to mark the 40th anniversary of the Cowboys' or the Steelers' first Super Bowl championship, NFL Network would likely replay it 78963214369 times a day. The '72 Dolphins film- airs twice, and isn't listed to be on again... At all. So color me annoyed. If you read the thread about the '72 documentary, you'll know why.
twice in a few days is hardly bad.
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why flyfishing?
I totally agree with all comments to date. My wife bought me a flyfishing package for my fortieth birthday last year. The inlaws chipped in for a vest and my sister and brother in law a selection of flies. Since that time (October 2001), I have spent hundreds of hours in the water enjoying the sport. It's the only thing I do that I don't have my cell phone by my side (that and marital relations of course..). I used to spin cast and still do a bit in LI sound and out at the vineyard, but there is something "pure" about flyfishing.
I don't care if I catch a fish or not. Standing at river side prior to entering the water, lining up the rod, one begins to feel the rythem of the water and nature. Striding into the water, you become part of the flow of the river.
I have seen bald eagles flying overhead, and had lines of geese "blow ballast" as they suddenly become aware of my presence when flying upstream. I have seen beavers eating vegetation in the ripples I am fishing. The light changes as the day progresses, and in doing so, different aspects of the riverside become more prevalent. Like watching a movie...
One observation, when entering a stretch of water with other flyfishermen in the water, there is little or no interaction. Get the same guy in the parking lot or at the local fly shop and the conversation flows, based on the mutual appreciation of the sport. Why is that?
Tight lines all...
On Fly Fishing:
Locations, Observations, Romatization,
Frustrations & Celebration.
Plans, Preparations & Traditions.
Relaxation, Fraternization, Dedication,
Participations & Explanation.
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Tension, Contemplation,
Meditations, Endless Iterations.
Still no explanation!
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Why do I fly fish?
For me, it's the only control I have in the surreal world I forged for myself.
I deal in abstracts and caos on a daily basis.
Fly fishing offers me an escape, a way back to days long ago.
A time to think and reflect.
what fishawk said....
I'm in it for the ZEN. The feeling of total insulation from the rest of the world when your senses are ultimately in tune with the flex of a flyrod and the pursuit of your quarry.
The ongoing sound if the river in your ears when you step away from a raging freestoner after fishing and camping on it for a few days straight.
The strange effect a tidal flat can have on your senses after you've been scanning fish for hours on end, trying to find the zone. And the good tired feeling when you get back to the car after a long day in the sand, salt and sun.
Random encounters with nature and witnessing the cycle of life being carried out day to day basis, unnoticed by the rest of the world.
And most importantly the sound my drag makes when a big fish takes a fly that I tied the night before - at the picnic table with good friends and a couple of brews.
It doesn't get any better than this
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I can think of three reasons...
It's a perfect blend of strength and delicacy.
While some fishing can be passive, flyfishing is always active.
There are many times when other gear would be more productive, but when the conditions are right and the fly is what can be fished the best it's just simply one of the sweetest things in life.
Because of the Zen of Flyfishing. There is nothing that beats catching a fish on a rod that you built and a fly that you made. Also, the people it attracts. My kind of people. If this is perceived as elitist so be it.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fly fish and he'll practice catch & release.
Why fly fish?
It's inherently less mechanical than other forms of fishing.
You step into the cool morning water....strip,strip,strip,strip,strip...line in your basket....roll cast....up-back-haul-stop-drift.......pause........power forward-haul-release&shoot...........strip,strip,strip.....paus e....strip....pause....strip,strip,strip,WHAM!!!-strip-pinch-rod up....clear the line-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Every time I watch this frenetic scene play out I'm reminded of the old black & white footage of Jackson Pollock painting. People looked at his canvases and saw paint. What they were missing was the spectacle of him applying the paint. Your friends and family see a picture of you and a fish, it's cut and dry to them. It's up to us to enlighten them about the passion, power, fury and FINESSE..........
I've been fly fishing since age 5 when my father began to teach me how to fly fish. I have not fished with anything other than fly tackle since age 10. I find other forms of angling to be wither boring or less challenging than fly fishing. It takes far more skill to cast a fly line well than to cast a spinning rod or casting rod.
There is beauty and grace in a well executed fly cast, whether with the single hand rod or the 2-hand rod, spey cast, roll cast, or overhead cast, all are wonderfull to see unrolling. The feel of the rod loading and unloading as a cast is made. The tying of a proper tapered leader, the skill involved in mending and fishing a fly properly. The literature of fly fishing and fly tying that spans centuries and connects me with the past, the present, and the future. It is the exchanging of ideas and ideals with others who fly fish. It has to do with the environs in which salmonids are found, although I greatly enjoy fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, pickerel, northern pike, and shad with a fly rod.
There is the commeraderie found with fellow fishers of the fly. The feel of water against me legs, the morning chill, the afternoon summer heat, the birds, insects, and animals one encounters while fishing. The mountains, hills, trees, sky, clouds, rain, and snow. The sound of riffles, rapids, gentle runs, wind, jumping or feeding fish, and reels letting out line.
The bits of feathers, steel, tinsel, thread, floss, and fur that are flies (lures) are made of. the wonder of a child's face seeing a fly take form as it is tied. The genteelness of most fly fishers. The care for the resource and the natural environment which fly fishers generally have. The majority of those I have called friend over the years became so because of a common interest in fly fishing. All these friends and all other fly fishers from millionaires to attorneys to judges to mill workers to teachers to college professors to machinist to mechanics to businemen, all are equal when fly fishing, whether fishing the finest rods or cheapo rods. And they all shared a common interest in the history of the sport and reading and ideas.
When fishing, all the troubles of this life vanish for the short time I am astream. It allows me to get away from responsibilities and simply be myself. A day or a few hours fly fishing renews me and allows me to face the stresses or the job and life once again. Yes, it has provided so many very good memories throughout the 44 years I have been fly fishing that my life would be less rich without having fly fished or tied flies.
Because it is Truth, manafest! Real truth, not mans version. Because it is widley entertained in Cathedral settings. Because of its simplicity, that is to say, Fly, Fish, and Follower. Because the Macedonians were said to have "cast lines". Because, it is said, that Adam taught it to his sons. Because it is a Sacred endevour, fit for Kings and common man alike, and because I love working the quarry...
I remain, an Angler
I love to fish. Most of the reasons I like fly fishing would aply regardless of the gear I use. The solitude and companionship; The mastery and the mystery; The defeats and the succeses; The connection with nature and the wild; The history and the literature and the dreams and all the scheming are universal parts of fishing. To think otherwise would be more than a little snobish.
I like fishing with a fly because sometimes it is the most effective way to catch fish in a given circumstance. I like flyfishing because sometimes it's almost imposible to catch a fish on a fly.
I love fly casting. It can be beautiful or ugly. Sometimes it is both at the same time.
I love quietly dropping a fly right into a fishes kitchen. A big splat can be good too.
I love it when a fish takes one of my poorly tied flys. Thankyou!
I love fly fishing because of the direct connection between me and the fish when I set the hook. It's like an electric shock.
I love how the spool spins as a fish takes off line. Direct and even a little dangerouse.
I love showing people how to flyfish.
I love overcoming the frustration that seems to be unique to flyfishing. It can be a twisted kind of fun.
The rewards are so sweet.
For me, that was Mr. Coles. At 8 you didn't ask a man in his 'later years,' how
"My mentor as a child growing into the world of the angler, was about as far away from an eletist as one could get. However he taught me a very valued lesson in this regard and I have more or less made it a guiding principle in my angling and life beyond that."
old he was, he was just old. And knew everything about everything. Patience of God with a young kid, taught me how to tie simple flys, then on to the river to see if they worked. Some did, most didn't ... but his "version" of the same thing almost always worked. A goal to shoot for. I may have been eight, but I wasn't dumb.
One of his lessons was to take 'stuff' and see if you could make something that would work. 50+ years later I'm still trying ... and still thinking about "Mr. Coles."
Fly fishing
Why? First of all, I was taught to appreciate it at a tender age, some 60+ years ago, by a gruff great uncle (with a heart of gold!) Under his watchful eye, I really learned to ENJOY myself. Yes, I tried the other methods as they came along, but never with the satisfaction I enjoy from fly fishing.
Why do I persist in deer hunting with an old traditional flintlock? Why do I hunt grouse with a muzzleloading shotgun?
Maybe it's the gear - most of which you can make (at least partially), or the excitement of a rise, or seeing your indicator disappear. The peace and serenity of the surroundings has a lot to do with it, I am sure.
Because I enjoy these things more than anything else!
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I think a large part of it for me is that I'm always learning and observing new things. Trying to put together the puzzle of what motivates the fish to bite.
The observation extends to other parts of life. I'll bet many of us have had near accidents while studyuing a bug on a windshield.
Because it is difficult, I can do it in solitude, and it brings me close to nature.
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Here is an article about a season B turkkey hunter using snow shoes for his turkey hunt in Minnesota. When I started reading this article I was expecting to see Charlie Elk
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The arctic April had made many a memory for Minnesotans who didn't let a little snow scratch their plans. Barry Shoultz has a tale to share regarding his unconventional turkey hunt.
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. -- In more than 20 years of turkey hunting in southeast Minnesota and along the St. Croix River, I never had worn snow camouflage. Hunts usually required packing mosquito and tick repellent and sunscreen. But then came April 2013.
This year's turkey hunt for me was in Carlton County -- land of not-so-many turkeys, which, incidentally, had received more than 50 inches of snow in the previous 23 days. My lifetime collection of successful hunting strategies and wisdom was tossed to the wind and over the
Barry Shoultz of Kettle River, Minn., hoists a 22-pound wild turkey he shot April 24, 2013, while standing in snowshoes in Carlton County. The snowy April forced many spring turkey hunters to adopt unorthodox tactics. (Photo courtesy Barry Shoultz) knee-deep snow. This was going to be one unconventional hunt.
I dug out my deep-walled pull sled for ice fishing and loaded it with my tattered decoys, portable seat, bag of calls and thermos of coffee. Snowshoes and a walking stick were required this year, a first for me.
Day one of Season B proved to be relentless and was a bust. Day two was marked by a gobble from a distant tom before snow blasted through horizontally, adding more drudgery. As the sun waned toward the western tree line, I decided to scout the area by truck. The road to the east, which displays turkeys most any time, was void. The road north gave up no sign, as well. But then I sighted a lonely big tom on the return drive. I watched it and immediately planned my strategy.
The sled and snowshoes on the crusty snow were as noisy as a marching band, so I gathered my gear so it would be in place for a quick, silent setup in the morning across the road from the general area where I spotted the tom. I was so pumped that sleep was hard to muster, knowing that big ol' boy and I were going to meet in the morning.
Finally, morning came with a clear sky and a visible sunrise. Tiptoeing with snowshoes proved challenging and caused me to arrive at my spot about 10 minutes past legal starting time. That was all right: Silence is golden.
My first soft hen calls got an immediate gobble from about 300 yards away, maybe farther. As difficult as it is at times like this, I kept quiet. The gobbles got closer. Silence. I purred again. The gobbles were closing in at about 150 yards. Then, 100.
At this point, I realized I was extremely uncomfortable, and any movement to adjust how I was sitting, if not done right away, would be a bust. I did an unconventional thing: I stood.
There was plenty of brush to allow movement before he got any closer. I stood behind a young poplar with an 8-inch diameter trunk. It had a conveniently positioned branch for a gun rest. My snow camo was perfect for the standing position and surrounding. And I was comfortable.
I waited. He gobbled closer.
My first sighting of this ol' boy strutting was about 60 yards away. Back and forth he strutted and gobbled for the next 30 minutes. He wanted my decoys to come to him, but they were playing hard to get. It was driving him crazy.
Another tom -- smaller, but competition for the big boy -- came into view. I purred once, and Mr. Gobbler started my way, stopping to fan his tail and strut and then continue his walk to my decoys. At 25 yards he provided the perfect opportunity. My morning hunt was over in 40 minutes. But the memory of this 22-pounder will never leave me.
This year's unusual weather might cause your hunt to be a bit unconventional. Adapt to the elements at hand, and you might find a memory to cherish.
Barry Shoultz, a longtime resident of White Bear Lake, is an avid outdoorsman. He now lives in Kettle River, Minn.


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Second thought is how would hunt tests fair without the professional trainers and their trucks of dogs. Financially I doubt there would be very many hunt tests available because of costs, much of which are covered by the truck loads of dogs.
I suspect most of us are doing this for the love of dogs, the sport or hunting off season.
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|Time-lapse live cell imaging has been increasingly employed by biological and
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major challenges in the fields.
Computer vision analysis of non-fluorescent microscopy images, representa- tively phase-contrast microscopy images, promises to realize a long-term monitor- ing of live cell behavior with minimal perturbation and human intervention. To take a step forward to such a system, this thesis proposes computer vision algorithms that monitor cell growth, migration, and differentiation by detecting three cellular events—mitosis (cell division), apoptosis (programmed cell death), and differentiation— and tracking individual cells. Among the cellular events, to the best our knowledge, apoptosis and a certain type of differentiation, namely muscle myotubes, have never been detected without fluorescent labeling. We address these challenging prob- lems by developing computer vision algorithms adopting phase contrast microscopy. We also significantly improve the accuracy of mitosis detection and cell tracking in phase contrast microscopy over previous methods, particularly under non-trivial conditions, such as high cell density or confluence. We demonstrate the usefulness of our methods in biological research by analyzing cell behavior in scratch wound healing assays. The automated system that we are pursuing would lead to a new paradigm of biological research by enabling quantitative and individualized assess- ment in behavior of a large population of intact cells.
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Family: Sciuridae, Squirrels view all from this family
Description Underside of tail is grayish from mixing of black and white hairs. Back is pale brown to blackish. Eye ring and belly are whitish.
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I posted ealier this week asking for thoughts on how to quilt this (link below)
Carpenter Star quilting help needed please
It's all done now! Thank you to everyone for the input. I think I may actually like the back better than the front. LOL It is no longer a UFO. Woo hoo!