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Friends of TPL
About the Friends:
Who we are:
Friends of the Troy Public Library is a member supported, non-profit organization that advocates, raises funds and provides critical support to the library. It reaches out to the community to create greater awareness of Library services and programs and gives the people of Troy the opportunity to invest in the success of the library by donating funds and by donating time through volunteering. Since 1972 the Friends have been making a difference. Come join us.
What we do:
- Operate The Bookseller, the used book store at the Lansingburgh Branch which helps raise funds for the library and distributes unsold books to community organizations
- Underwrite the Summer Reading Program for children and teens and provide support for many on-going children's events throughout the year,
- Provide support for many of the library's adult program including Shorts-Out-Loud
- Underwrite the Museum Pass program providing free admission to area museums
- Provide support for maintaining the appearance and upkeep of the buildings.
- In addition, the Friends have underwritten purchases that enhance the Library buildings and the experience of the patrons. In 2018-19 these included:
- Painting the Young People's area
- New shades for the Art Gallery and Book Seller
- A match for the cost of LED lighting for the Lansingburgh Branch
- Chairs for outdoor programming
- Trimming, refurbishing the plantings at the Lansingburgh Branch
Be a Friend!
From the outreach work to the Book Seller, the Friends contribute in many ways to the library.
We invite you to lend your support and join the Friends. To join on-line visit the Friends Website or print out and complete the Friends of TPL application form.
Questions? Email the Friends of TPL: email@example.com
For up to date information on Pop Up Book sales around town this Spring and Summer and other events, go tothe Friends Website (www.friendsofthetroylibrary.org) or follow the Friends of the Troy Public Library on Facebook.
The Book Seller Hours:
- Wednesdays: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The BookSeller, sponsored by the Friends of the Troy Public Library, is a place to buy gently used books at bargain prices. Most books are $1.00, with the exception of mass market paperbacks ($.50), children's books and magazines ($.25 each). In addition to books, the BookSeller has a selection of DVDs, CDs and Audiobooks.
Book Donations
We are happy to accept donations of books or other materials that are in good condition. If we do not add the items to our collection, they will be sold to in the Book Seller.
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- Books or other materials in good condition
- DVDs and CDs must be original copies in playable condition.
- No magazines, encyclopedias, or Reader's Digest Condensed Books.
Please place all donations in sturdy boxes or bags, and schedule large donations in advance or by contacting the Friends of TPL: firstname.lastname@example.com. If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, we can provide a dated acknowledgment of the donation, but cannot place monetary value on donated items.


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Fostex BK-12m Folded Horn Kit - Pair
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Fostex BK12m – 4.5" Full-Range High Efficiency Folded Horn Kit
Price shown is for a PAIR
Madisound is pleased to bring you the BK12m, a high efficiency single driver speaker kit. The Fostex FE126En 4.5" Full-Range driver is combined with a custom designed folded horn enclosure. The driver is run full range without a crossover, with a very lifelike and engaging overall presentation. These speakers can be driven with very low powered amplifiers and effortlessly produce satisfying sound levels for all but the largest rooms.
The FE126En is one of, if not the most, popular full range drivers from the long running Fostex FE line. This reasonably priced driver strikes a favorable balance of physical size, high sensitivity, satisfying low end extension, sweet midrange and extended high frequency reproduction. The F3 is about 65Hz and the roll off is gradual.
We would like extend a big thank you to David Dlugos of Planet_10 Hi-Fi for his time and effort in this project. The first-rate enclosure design and cabinet drawings make this a very special kit offering for the full range enthusiast. Please visit the Planet_10 Hi-Fi website to explore another world of drivers and cabinet plans.
The cabinets are locally cut by CNC machine from high quality multi-layer 11/16" Baltic Birch and delivered flat packed. The through hole for the driver is chamfered to promote optimal air flow. Wood glue, clamps and a little sand paper are all that is required for assembly. Detailed assembly instructions are also included.
Completed cabinets measure 31 5/8" tall x 7 1/4" wide x 14 1/2" deep. The unfinished/unstained wood is ready for your choice of finish. You may also choose to round over the edges if you prefer that style of appearance. High quality internal hookup wire (Supra Classic 1.6) and damping material (Acousta-Stuf) and are included with the kit purchase. The rear of the cabinet is already cut with two holes for binding posts. We recommend the Propeller Posts. Please select your preference from the drop down menu. You may also choose to cut a hole for an input cup if you prefer a flush rear of the cabinet as opposed to binding posts.
Nominal impedance ~ 8 ohms
F3 ~ 65 Hz
BK-12m Kit Includes:
- 2x Fostex FE126En 4.5" Full Range Drivers
- 2x Unassembled and Unfinished Baltic Birch Cabinets (Assembled measurements 31 5/8" tall x 7 1/4" wide, 14 1/2" deep)
- 3 oz. Acousta-Stuf internal damping material (Dampen each driver chamber with this. We prefer using about 1/2 the quantity provided. Adjust to taste.)
- 5 ft. Supra Classic 1.6 15 AWG Internal speaker wire
- 4x QC187 Quick Connects (2 red, 2 black)
- 8x 8X1 Socket Head Wood Screws (8x Philips Head wood screws also included)
- Assembly Instructions
Tools Required for Assembly:
- Elmer's Wood Glue
- Sand Paper
- Bar Clamps (3x 24", 2x 36" - the more the better. Available at your local hardware store, or online at mcmaster.com)
- Select binding posts from the drop down menu above
- Fostex G312 Grills also available
Internal Side View of BK-12m Folded Horn Enclosure
Front Angle View of BK-12m Enclosure Partially Assembled
Rear Angle View of BK-12m Enclosure Partially Assembled
Assembled Pair of BK-12m Speakers
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This is a very satisfying system and a cost-conscious quality answer for computer audio. I set this up next to the big system for casual listening and I find myself spending more and more time with it. Of course the the big system is better, but this is quite satisfying, even in direct comparison.
Of course everything has changed in HiFi over the last few decades, but this system shows that streaming audio and a modest system can compete with spinning discs and vacuum tubes for musical satisfaction.
A worthy project
I put them up in the big system and right away they sounded good. There was dynamic constrain that slowly went away. By 30 or 40 hours, they were in good form. Moving them against the back wall improves bass response, but also induced midrange resonances. About 42 inches out seems best. The bass is like a nice stand mount, enough for most music, but not enough to do justice to hip hop or EDM.
There is enough treble for my taste. Only in direct comparison with 10x more expensive speakers did I notice the difference.
These speakers are about the midrange, and it is both glorious and flawed. Which depends on the program material. The tonal balance is tilted up, with increased upper midrange energy. They sound more like professional monitors than hi fi. This is hard on thin recordings but adds life to female vocals and recorded applause. They have a unique, lively and dynamic presentation which makes them interesting. On excellent acoustic recordings like Herbie Hancock's River they are extraordinary, easily competing with speakers 10x their cost. On female vocals with acoustic instruments you could be completely happy. The Cowboys Junkies Triniry Sessions is spectacular.
What I did not understand is that a lot of sound comes from the horn; it is not like a bass reflex port. The horn output extends from the lower midrange to probably 60Hz and it is out of phase with the driver. In some cases the color from this is pleasant- it adds a woodyness to cellos, for instance. But for other sounds it destroys the image focus, like male vocals. Piano is treated quite well, I am still thinking about that one.
The soundstage is not particularly large. I was hoping that the single driver with high sensitivity would pay dividends here, but no. It can be very precise though, Piano trios on Dorian were gorgeous, both in tonality and imaging.
In summary, these do many things well and are certainly worth having. The flaws are they do not have enough bass for hip hop or EDM and they have a particular color in the lower midrange due to the horn output that does not work with certain music. That aside though, if you like jazz, acoustic recordings, female vocals and small scale classical works you could be happy with these forever.
BK-12m First Impressions
A)I thought that the flatter response curve, as well as the purported lower range might make for a better sound than the standard FE126ENs
B)I like the idea of having a "limited edition" driver. It makes the speaker a bit more of a conversation piece.
C)I think the circle on rectangle shape is more aesthetically pleasing than the square on square, but that's strictly picking nits.
The FE108 Sigma is the new upgrade driver, it would seem, since the FE108SOL is no longer available. I suspect it would be similar to the drivers I selected in many ways.
The provided instructions were mostly accurate and complete. Building the kit was relatively easy, following the instructions precisely. I did run into a couple of build issues:
A)The instructions call for 5 clamps, of two lengths, 24 and 36 inches. After a small gap on the first speaker, I realized a sixth clamp was needed, although it need only be 12 inches. In at least one step, the instructions called for clamping one edge with a single clamp, when clamping two corners of the edge were really necessary for a sure fit.
B)The circular edge of the FE108SOL drivers meant that the holes drilled passed through the beveled edge the driver is installed in. Although I don't believe there is reason to suspect this will have either sonic or structural effect, the shape of the FE126EN drivers would not have this issue. Were I to purchase this kit again, I would probably choose the standard drivers.
Otherwise, the fit and finish of the flat-pack pieces was impeccable. I went with a simple urethane gloss finish, since I very much enjoy the organic patina that birch gets as it ages. Even though it's plywood, it's worth showing off in its natural form.
I am driving these speakers with the Musical Paradise MP-301 Mk3 integrated amplifier. The drive tubes are old stock RCA 6SJ7, while the power tubes are PSVANE KT88-T Mark II. The sound source is a Shiit Modi Multibit DAC, with FLAC input.
Previously, I had used my old Energy 22.1 reference class speakers. These are outstanding two-way bookshelf speakers, but were built for a time when high powered solid state amplifiers were the status quo. The MP-301 struggled to drive these speakers, which is why I had swapped in the KT88s. I did a quick A/B speaker comparison with one of my favorite Mazzy Star tracks, and right away, I realized there was no point in the comparison. The two speakers were apples and oranges.
I am very pleased with the result so far, but I'll need to do a lot more listening, burning in, and tube rolling before I can offer an objective review. My first impression was that this type of speaker is made for low-power tube amps. My second impression was delight, that such a small driver could be coaxed into producing so much sound.
Thanks, Madisound!
Very Pleased!
The build was pretty straight forward. As others have mentioned, I read through the instructions to make sure I was clear on each step and took my time to make sure every thing was lined up correctly. My only problem was as others have mentioned were connectors to the driver; they're a very tight fit and was concerned I would snap the clips offs, so in the end I simply soldered the wires to the drivers. For finishing, I used a pre-stain due to baltic birch's tendency to come out blotchy. I then used a natural stain and some wipe on poly.
I also purchased the Fostex driver covers. The generic covers didn't really fit the FE126En's well at all.
The box went together pretty well. I used wool stuffing instead of acousta stuff. I stained the plywood rather dark and it went real well with the cream colored speakers. When I brought the Cabinets home to my house to test out, I was completely blown away. I didn't want them to leave my house. But I did take them to my Parents on Christmas. The first track I played was Todd Terje's "Leisure Suit Preben" from his album "It's Album Time". The sound was awesome and it actually brought the old man to TEARS. Everyone was saying Holy S*** those little speakers are doing that!!
They sound good! Not just loud or bassey or whatever else. These are a real clean speaker and cabinet. You will want to just sit in front of your speakers close your eyes and listen to music.
You will not be mad that you spent $330 on this project.
Great Speaker!
A couple of points I would bring up. The enclosures fit together nicely, but I highly recommend taking your time when you build them. You don't need expensive clamps, but it is very helpful to have quite a few of them.
I found that the speakers sounded best in my room and system when I listened to them somewhat off axis. They do have a peak in their response just under 7kHz, but when I set them up pointing straight ahead, or toed in very slightly, the peak was a non-issue.
All in all, these speakers are an amazing value. I am very happy with them!
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She's in your living room
The plywood is far superior to anything I see in a home-improvement store.

Nine (!) plies plus two Aye grade skins. No cut surface on any panel exhibited voids. Each enclosure weighs 25 lbs.

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I would suggest reversing the orientation of the final panel. Place the side on the work surface, apply lots of glue, then lower the assembly onto it, rather than v.v. per the plans. Prevents large quantities of glue running down interior passageways (that cannot be corrected). I used Gorilla brand wood glue and do not recommend it; the work time is too short.

In an e-mail exchange with Brian at Madisound, he stated that they prefer no fiber fill in the enclosure. I experimented with several densities, and ultimately decided on 0.75 oz. vs. the 1.5 oz. specified in the plans.

YMMV. I did fill the three small sealed corners with fiberfill, just for luck.

The sound: In a word . wonderful. +1 with Sheepracer re: Dusty, transients, and revelations of poor recordings. I'm running these with a 2 x 55w SONOS Class D amp and 11 ga. Supra interconnects. Library is (mostly) Apple Lossless encoding. Because I already had these drivers in existing enclosures, I had the opportunity to A/B them. The sound difference is astonishing; it's hard to believe they are the same driver. HiFi pioneers were really on to something with horn enclosures and a single full-range driver. What you give up at the frequency response extremes is insignificant when measured against the smooth and crisp sound of this combination.

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Enclosures were finished in rosewood veneer and sprayed with automotive clear. The finish was knocked down with 000 steel wool and paste wax. The grille frame is 3/8" quarter-round, fabric from Madisound.

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Best regards,

Bernie Seneway
Musical Great Sound-Amazing Value
Sound? After a little more than 100hrs; amazing. Their efficiency makes them "fast", revealing the overtones that defines and differentiates instrument and vocalist voices. Is there some coloration? I haven't heard a speaker without some. These are musical. I attended AXPONA shortly after finishing these and I don't think you could touch anything better for less than twice the price and they play better than some at 3 & 4X. I can listen for hours and hours w/o fatigue. I am rediscovering my vinyl collection all over again. These speakers flatter female voices. (Dusty Springfield/Julia Migenes Johnson/Niko Case) Fair warning though, they are revealing. Full recordings with broad dynamics are incredibly exciting, filthy records and ho-hum recordings will have you stop the program early. Debbie Harry and Blondie were great, but "Parallel Lines" was a ho hum recording and Debbie's voices is stuffed as a result through these. G.I.G.O
Summary-Easy to build, great musical sound, great value (Note: these are heavy packages and you should realistically calibrate your expectations for the shipping cost)
Very Nice!
It sounds so good that a few days after I got it all working my wife said "that sounds really good. What would it take to get this kind of sound on other rooms?" This from a woman who 20 years ago fooled me with the old "since the receiver is broken, why don't we move the stereo into the garage until after the holidays" ploy (what can I say, I was young and in love).
Bottom line: great sound, great value, works well with low powered amps. Not only passes the spouse test, but makes her actually *like* the idea of a stereo in the house.
These are amazing.
Outstanding Value!
This was my first DIY speaker project, and I couldn't be happier with the result.
However, I will have to replace much of my music collection as these speakers really uncover shortcomings in source material.
See the finished result here:
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Scotland's first binturong cubs aren't just cute, they also smell of hot buttered popcorn
They're notoriously difficult to breed, but Edinburgh Zoo has announced the birth of triplets.
Chances are you've never heard of the binturong, but after watching this video you'll want to see – and smell – more of them.
Edinburgh Zoo has announced the birth of three binturong triplets, the first time the animal has been successfully bred in Scotland, according to the zoo.
In a world full of cute baby animals battling for your attention, these guys, also known as bearcats, have a serious trump card – they smell like hot buttered popcorn.
That's because the same chemical compound that gives the cinema snack its smell is also present in binturong urine.
Alison MacLean, head carnivore keeper at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, said: "We are very excited about the arrival of our cubs. These are the first binturong to be born in Scotland, so this is a real achievement.
"At first, we thought we had two little ones as our camera outside their den showed four eyes peeking out into the dark so we were very happy to discover we actually had triplets.
"The trio, born at the end of January, have recently started to emerge from their den, though only for small periods of time."
— Edinburgh Zoo (@EdinburghZoo) March 29, 2018
There's triple the good news this spring as we celebrate the birth of binturong triplets! These quirky animals are incredibly difficult to breed, and our keepers are delighted to welcome the first cubs to be born in Scotland https://t.co/XaEo2LbBtF #ZooBorns pic.twitter.com/RcCPIC8ini
Binturongs are a member of the civet family and are, according to the zoo, notoriously difficult to breed.
They are classed as a vulnerable species.
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Verizon Launching Six 4G phones at CES: Will iPhone 4 be one of them?
What we do know for sure is that Verizon will be launching its LTE Network across 38 US cities in the first half of 2011. But what will exactly Verizon unveil at CES, since the event lies so early in the calendar year? Despite the possible long gap between the ready LTE Network and the event Verizon is believed to be rolling out six 4G mobile phones at CES. So is iPhone 4 going to steal the spotlight?
It is now only a matter of 'when' before iPhone 4 rolls out on Verizon and some reports recently have surfaced indicating a January release of the mobile. That pretty conveniently falls close enough to CES 2011 that takes place between January 6 – 9. Verizon president and COO Lowell McAdam has indicated that the company has as many as 6 4G handsets ready to be released at the event.
We already know long ago that Verizon's CES keynote speaker would be CEO Ivan Seidenberg and while he has yet to disclose anything (now will eh anytime soon), it just seems that all the Verizon-iPhone 4 rumors somehow seem to be culminating at CES 2011. So will it happen?
For now e surely are hoping that the mega event will see the arrival of iPhone 4 on Verizon finally and will give a new direction to both Apple and its consumers. So would you like to see Verizon iPhone 4 at CES 2011?


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Methacton High School Post Prom
Post Prom 2020 will be held Friday, April 24th, 2020
Theme: TV - See What's Next
Held at Methacton High School, Post Prom is a much-anticipated, all-night, alcohol-free, drug-free, tobacco-free event immediately following the prom, which is free to students.
Prom night is one of the riskiest nights in the life of a teenager. Post Prom keeps our students safe!
We need you!
Interested in volunteering for the 2020 Post Prom?
We need committee chairs, decorators, people to set-up & clean-up and to work during the event itself. If you are intrested in learning more, please fill out our Volunteer Interest form and we'll be in touch after the begining of the 2019-2020 school year.
2020 Post Prom Committee Meeting DatesAll meetings are on Tuesdays - High School Library - 7:00pm
- October 8, 2019
- November 12, 2019
- January 14, 2020
- February 11, 2020
- March 10, 2020
- April 14, 2020 - Volunteer Training!
- May 12, 2020 - Year end review
Suppport Post Prom!
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- Shop Amazon and support Post Prom!
Use our personalized link to get to Amazon's website and a portion of your purchases there will help support Post Prom!
Note: After you've clicked the link above, simply go to smile.amazon.com in the future to continue to support Post Prom.
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The Penobscot 17 is a canoe brought to you by Old Town Canoe and Kayak. Read Penobscot 17 reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. Check out a few other canoe recommendations below or explore all canoes to find the perfect one for you!
Read reviews for the Penobscot 17 by Old Town Canoe and Kayak as submitted by your fellow paddlers. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community!
We started out on rivers in New Brunswick with this canoe, and liked it so much we brought it with us when we moved to Ontario. It does not track easily on lakes where we paddle now, but my husband has learned to handle it very well. He says the incredible durability of the royalex makes the inconvenience of low tracking worthwhile. Added to this, it floats nice and high in the water, so even when we have it loaded with camping gear for our family of 3 and our 50 lb gal on top in the middle, it rides high and is never a problem, nor do we get anywhere near the waterline. In rough water, when some water is splashing in, we didn't need to worry about swamping. Highly recommend this canoe if you have a chance to buy one!
I have had my Penobscot for about fifteen years. In that time I have paddled it in everything from wilderness lakes (Woodland Caribou PP) to whitewater rivers and everything in between. I find the Penobscot to be a good jack-of-all-trades canoe. Its mild rocker makes it reasonably maneuverable, while preserving reasonable glide. The flared bow deflects waves well to keep the boat dry. It has enough volume to carry all the gear (or children) that most people would want to carry. It has good primary stability and reasonable secondary stability. If you paddle from a kneeling position, as I do, you may find that the front edge of the seats dig into the back of your thighs, but that is easily correctable by putting longer seat drops on the front of the seats. At sixty-five pounds, the Penobscot is pretty heavy for wilderness tripping.
All things considered, if you only have the storage space or the budget for one canoe and you like to paddle in a variety of venues, the Penobscot would be a good choice for most uses.
Although the Penobscot isn't as light as some canoes, it isn't outrageous to portage either. It has enough oak to make it pretty and the cane seats are not only comfortable but quite easy to repair by yourself once you get the hang of it. I really love this boat and although I have several canoes, this one is my every-day boat as well as my main tripping canoe.
It is a nice blend of of size 17'1" and weight 65lbs. being able to carry a lot of gear and not being overly heavy. So far the royalex hull has held up well to the beating that it gets from the shallow water that I sometimes use it in. It has a almost 34" hull at the waterline and has a shallow arch bottom which help it glide a long quite nice, but still is very stable.
For an all around canoe this is a great choice. The only thing that I have changed in my canoe is that I have slanted the seats a little to help for when I use it in the white water race that I do once a year.
From my years of cataraft experience I can say that 17 ft. is a lot of arm to swing especially from the far end so if you have problems maneuvering this boat from the rear seat try paddling from the more centered front seat.
At 65 pounds, it's a little tough on the portages. But I couldn't find a kevlar canoe which could hold all of us that was that much lighter. The Penobscot 17 is a bit tippy initially. Like when the kids make a sudden move it always feels for a nasty second like it's early bath time. But like I said, we've never capsized, so the secondary stability must be great. Amazing tripper canoe.
Lotsa class 3 rapids. Paddled 4 or 5 times down Section 3 Chattooga. One Christmas we paddled the Buffalo and White in Arkansas with a dog and 250 pounds of gear. (A Kerosun heater will make you very popular with wet boaters in December!) The seats are high enough that you can get your feet under them comfortably if you're kneeling in whitewater. (Another reviewer faulted Old Town for having the seats too high - get off your tush!)
33 years and I still can't get the wife to let me buy another canoe - this Royalex just won't wear out! Although it has gotten fairly ugly...
How can I give it a 12?
As for it's initial stability, I would say it is very poor at best. Any sudden movements or aggressive weight shifting will have you grabbing for the gunwales quick. It can be leaned well for Canadian style paddling but again watch any quick movements. As for secondary stability I would say there is none. Once the boat starts to roll you are going swimming and it rolls really fast. The more load you have in it the quicker you and your gear will be in the water. Forget trying to pole up river in class 2 unless your legs are made of steel as you will spend most of your effort to stay in the boat.
After 2 years of trying to improve my skills to match the performance of the boat I gave up and bought an Old Town Appalachian 16. This boat so far exceeds my expectations I can hardly believe it. I have found the perfect river boat at last. I would never recommend the Penobscott to anyone.
With all this said I can easily say, this boat is easily maneuverable with the correct paddle strokes, this boat has incredible secondary stability as I can attest to from many many dicey river experiences. This boat will power through just about anything - the 17 foot length is powerful once it gets going, if you stall this boat out in rapids, they're too big to paddle this boat in in the first place.
This boat will haul a ton of gear. I've done trips with two tents, two coolers, a grill and tons of other stuff down class 2 and 3 rapids and handled the boat handled extremely well.
I would say the royalex skin on this boat is thin. Paddling in the South means many rock scratches. The rear of my boat now has two layers of kevlar padding and I found the standard royalex wore out too quickly.
The overall craftsmanship of this boat is very nice. The lines are great and the fit and finish is much better than the Mad River boats I've looked at. I also own a Mad River Outrage X and the Old Town is better put together in almost every way.
If I were buying a boat today, would I buy another Penobscot 17? Probably not. I'm very happy with my boat, but if I knew I'd be hitting these bigger rivers as frequently as I do now I would get a more ww specific boat. I'd probably get the Old Town Appalachian or a Bell or Esquif. However, if I was buying a boat for fishing, flatwater, river running class 1 and 2, and camping I don't think you can go wrong with this boat. You'll have years of great memories and great times. This boat feels tippy to some people new to canoeing - this is a good thing, you will be rewarded for advancing into a better paddler by growing into a boat that will outperform a beginners boat in every way.
I've also spent several hours with a friend, fly fishing from this boat and were very comfortable. My friend owns a Mad River Explorer and he was impressed with the way this boat handles. Lately my son (13 Yrs.old), takes it out on calm flat water BY HIMSELF and is able to move quite well in whatever direction he desires to go. He'll also pretend he is the Karate Kid and stand on the gunnals and balance himself.
Over the 11 years, our needs and useage of a canoe have changed and the Penobscot has met the challenge every time! It is light enough that I can put it up on a rack on the back of my truck by myself.
my brother has a flotilla of high tech, Wenonah canoes, they are fantastic, usually. But there has been many times, on the lakes of the Quetico and Wabakami that I questioned the value of the Wenonahs straight ahead speed. With big waves on some of the large lakes, I questioned the design philosophy of these boats. Better put - I cursed these boats and their unforgiving nature.
I am now rehabbing a Peterborough canoe... a bit of rocker, a little more forgiving. I can't wait till this rotted old boat is finished. I will be traveling in style in a boat that was designed for these conditions. My new old canoe needs to take one last trip to Northern Ontario. It has earned it.
While I do miss the molded cup holders of my old mad river, this Old Town Penobscot canoe gets compliments everywhere I go from other Old Town owners including an 80 year old gent who reminisced about his Old Town canoe from years ago. Recommended for folks that want a good, reliable, and graceful water craft.
Turning the canoe is not all that difficult, except fast down river travel in tight situations. But I didn't buy the canoe to do a lot of turning. I bought this canoe for lake touring and BWCA camping and fishing. This canoe requires good balance, for it likes to lean at the slightest movement. Of course, that could be my 250 pounds of fat. You can tell I bought the canoe for exercise, too. For piece of mind, I bought stabilizer floats on the Internet from Spring Creek Outfitters (www.canoegear.com) in Mt. Iron, Minnesota. They turned this canoe into a stable boat and were well worth the money.
The only negative with the Penobscot 17 is that it scratches too easily. But the scratches are merely cosmetic, only roughing up the vinyl skin.
The Penobscot 17 is at home on rougher lakes, it goes well in class II water but you need to read a river well as mentioned already. We have owned ours for only a few outings and it's winter now, so for now I have to rate this as an 8 because I don't know it well enough yet. Just as with our Old Town Camper (not comparing canoes here as these are two completely different acting boats), I will say the rear seat needs lowering to suit me, but I'm tall and weigh 230 lbs, so I generally like to lower the center of gravity. The Penobscot 17 is great in the wind, I've even soloed it on a lake in the wind (sitting on padding about mid ship where I could lean forward or back to effect track), it quarters to the wind or with the wind and water very well and stays on track very well with power on or off. Also, the Penobscot 17 has volume for loading and paddles well loaded, though we haven't fully tested it out in this way as yet, especially on a river. We intend to use this canoe for down river running and packing in to camp, for a few days at a time. Same for lakes crossing and general touring or packing, so we hope it works out well, if not it will be for sale at the end of next season!


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by Lisa Marie Ryder
Co-Executive Director of the Claggett Center
The Claggett Center will have a presence at the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Austin! General Convention is a unique opportunity to promote the Claggett Center and market our facilities to national church groups. Claggett's location and facilities are ideal for the many events, meetings, and various retreats that national groups host. Also, the Christiane Inn was not yet completed as of the last convention, so we are especially looking forward to spreading the word about our incredible new conference lodging that so many in the Diocese contributed to.
James and I, along with our son Fletcher, will be at Convention for part of the time to promote Claggett. The Claggett Center is one of the sponsors of the Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers booth in the exhibition hall. Claggett's photographs and promotional materials will be highlighted in the ECCC booth throughout convention, and we will be stationed at the booth to talk with convention goers about Claggett.
Members of the Maryland deputation will also assist us in serving as Claggett Ambassadors. They will be decked out in Claggett branded items, including lanyards, t-shirts, and buttons. Deputies are also equipped with talking points to help share information about Claggett that may be most relevant to national church groups.
Our goal is to speak authentically and from the heart while inviting folks to visit Claggett and consider it for their next event.
Together we can promote the Claggett Center and share the good news of the camp, retreat, and conference center facilities of the Diocese of Maryland!


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Advantages, disadvantages and How to Take Care of Motor Matic
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Hey, Y'all,
I now have been assigned a new name by little Brooke, a two year old great grand. When children are fortunate enough to have a bunch of grandmas and grandpas hangin' round, there comes the catch of what to call them, so the little ones don't get confused as to which grandma and grandpa is being addressed. So, to one set of great grands, I am Grandma Young; to another set, I am Grammy; to yet another great Grand, I am not quite sure what he is calling me, since I have not really seen him in person.
Now to little Brook and her sister, Alyssa, they have been calling me Grandma Young. Apparently they have just spent time with another great grandma who insists on being called Grandmother. So yesterday, during my weekly visit with them, I heard Brooke addressing me as "Grandma Mother", which must be her version of "Grandmother". It was so sweet coming from her little mouth. I have always felt that calling a grandparent "Grandmother" was cold and formal sounding, but "Grandma Mother", now that is just adorable! She must have gotten me confused with her "Grandmother" since we are both ancient. (to her) Don't you just love it?
Well, I slept about three hours and then couldn't rest any more, but since I operated yesterday on about the same amount of sleep, I know I will have to go back to bed some more in a little while. Yesterday, I very nearly completed the quilt I am working on. I have a couple of rows to finish on one section of it, then I will be putting the two sections together and binding it today. It should be ready to send off by in the morning. Yay! Got a little bit of housecleaning to do today, as well. Also, some birthday cards need to be created today.
That is about it for now, folks. Blabbin' Grammy, over and out. Much love to each of you, my friends and family. Bye for now.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
3 comments:
I was Gammie for quite a while but now I seem to be getting Grandma...the babes are getting older.
- August 23, 2012 at 5:24 AM
- Patricia Stoltey said...
I'm Grandma Pat to my sweet granddaughter. And she will have a little brother or sister in January. You're way ahead of me in the number of grandkids you enjoy, Ruby.
- August 23, 2012 at 2:51 PM
- Serbian Mink said...
to me n vern u r Gwammie
- August 24, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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The country's total exports in January 2019 amounted to US$5.28 billion, a decline of 1.8% from US$5.37 billion in the same period last year. Japan ranked first among the Philippines' top export markets, with export receipts amounting to US$885 million. Other top Philippine export destinations in January 2019 were: USA, US$834 million; Hong Kong, US$645 million; China, US$641 million; and, Singapore, US$298 million.
Electronic products led the country's top export merchandise in January 2019, with receipts valued at US$2.79 billion, an increase of 1.7% from its level in the same period last year at US$2.75 billion. Other top export products in January 2019 were: machinery and transport equipment, US$318 million; other manufactured goods, US$313 million; ignition wiring set and other wiring sets used in vehicles, aircrafts and ships, US$196 million; and fresh bananas, US$161 million.


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Download Spotify
Spotify is one of the best entertainment applications that can help you enjoy the music of your choice. You can access the large database of music and podcasts after getting registered with the application. With this freemium tool, you can easily find music you like. You can download its desktop version on your Windows PC. This software was launched back in 2008 by a Swedish based company and since then it has become one of the most popular applications. It possesses an intuitive GUI, which is why it won't take you long to get a grasp of its functionalities
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Do you enjoy listening to music and podcasts? You may have heard of Spotify software!
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Be colourful and fun whilst being wrapped up in this red toned Tibetan shawl which has been designed with aztec patterns. It tassels give a laid-back feeling whereas it's reversible feature makes it highly versatile. Don't just keep this to yourself but gift to someone else also. Use in many ways such as a throw on the sofa, a soft scarf around the neck or simply in the shawl style.
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This stylish beverage cooler is perfect for cosy dinner evenings with good friends and tasty wine and also makes the dining table also look exquisite.
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The State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) serves as a imaginative and prescient for outdoor recreation in Kansas. In total we now have 5 indoor amenities each with fitness rooms, multiple basketball/volleyball courts, three indoor swimming pools, sixteen racquetball/squash courts, numerous group health studios, two turf surface arenas, one biking studios, and eight indoor tennis courts.
In April of 2015, the Metropolis of Thorold adopted a Municipal Concussion Awareness and Administration Policy to ensure the secure participation of all registrants in municipal recreation programming. The many acres of landscaped grounds also allowed Villagers a beautiful space for recreation.
A brand new way of living was launched at Baldwin Hills Village, and the brochure saying its opening promised all some great benefits of private homeownership, with all the companies and facilities of a luxury hotel. This mannequin has proved to be an efficient method of forging partnerships between federal, state, and local governments to complete massive recreation tasks.
Nevertheless, analysis has proven that recreation contributes to satisfaction, and that the stress administration facets of it contribute to quality of life, well being and wellness, happiness, and that using recreation as a diversion may have clinical purposes to individuals with chronic pain and other health impairments.
Supporters of parks and recreation facilities must be aware of decreased levels of federal and state funding. Personally: – Participation in sports activities helps with discipline, a way of belonging to a gaggle and empowers youth to build their shallowness. Licensed Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification most popular, but not required.


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Where is Taiwan?
Located in Eastern Asia, Taiwan is an island nation. It has a 1,566.00 km coastline. Taiwan is involved in a complex dispute with Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam over the Spratly Islands.
The capital city of Taiwan is Taipei, located in the northern region of the island. Taipei is political, cultural, and economic center for the Republic of China, or Taiwan. The city was founded in 1949 in the 18th century. The city area has 2,607,428 residents while the large metropolitan area has 6,776,264 residents. Taipei is the most populated city in Taiwan and one of the world's most densely populated cities. The capital of Taiwan is made up several districts including Songsha, Daton, and Daan. The latter city is the most populated district it has a population density of 71,295 people per square mile. The city also has several tourist hot spots. Some of the must-see sites are the Taipei 101 skyscraper which has an observatory deck to view the city. The building offers the best scenes of the city during the day and night. Other must-see sites are the san-ying waterfront, tasumi Old Street, taianyuan xizhi, among other places. The city experiences four distinct seasons.Read more on Taiwan's Capital
Taiwan is an Asian country covering 35,980.00 km2 of which 10.34% is water and 32,260.00 km2 is land. The area includes includes the Pescadores, Matsu, and Quemoy islands. and slightly smaller than Maryland and Delaware combined. Its geographic coordinates are 23 30 N, 121 00 E and Taipei is the capital city.
The name comes from "Tayowan", which was the name of the coastal sandbank where the former Dutch colonial headquarters stood.
Its ISO code is TW.
Its constitution was last ratified in 1947.
Taiwan has a mean elevation of 1,150 m above sea level.
It has a continental climate with hot summers and mild winters; some areas in the mountainous regions are semiarid. Its terrain consists of rugged mountains and gently rolling plains.
Taiwan has a population of 23,464,787 making it the 55th largest in the world. The majority of the population can be found on the periphery.
Mandarin Chinese is the official language. More than 95% of the population identifies as Han Chinese. The majority of the population identifies as having Buddhist, Taoist, and to a lesser extent, Christian, beliefs.
The Republic of China has one official language: Mandarin Chinese. It is spoken widely across the island. It has two dialects, of standard Chinese Mandarin and Taiwanese mandarin. Chinese Mandarin is spoken only by 20% of the population while the Taiwanese Chinese is spoken by 70% of the population. When tourists visit Taiwan, it might be hard to communicate with the locals since 70% of the population speaks the official language. Apart from Chinese, there are some minority languages spoken on the island. They include foreign languages like English, Vietnamese, Tagalong, Indonesian, Javanese, and Hakka among others.Read more on Taiwan's Languages
The dialing code for the country is 886.
The official name of the government of Taiwan is the Republic of China (ROC). It has existed in its current form since the 1947 constitution, although many amendments were made afterward. The form of government is a unitary, semi-presidential and constitutional republic with the president as the chief of state and the premier as the head of government. The seat of government is found in Taiwan's capital of Taipei. The office of the president of Taiwan is housed in the presidential office building located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei. The building was designed during the Japanese rule in the country between 1895 and 1945. The building initially was the office of Governor-General of Taiwan but was damaged extensively during WWII. It was restored later and housed the office of the president in 1950 when ROC lost control of mainland China and relocated to Taipei. Members of Taiwan's parliament are eligible for re-election after serving the first four-year term. Elections are held both at the national and local level. Voters are eligible to vote if they are 20 years and above, and have resided in Taiwan for at least four months. The Central Election Commission is responsible for election supervision. Dominant political groups in Taiwan are the Democratic Progressive Party, Kuomintang, People First Party, and the Taiwan Solidarity Union.Read more on Taiwan's Government
Factoring in Purchasing Power Parity, Taiwan's GDP is $1,130,000,000,000.00 (USD) with $49,500.00 (USD) per capita. This makes it the 21st largest economy and its citizens the 27th richest in the world. The currency of Taiwan is the Dollar (TWD).
Its major export partners are China, Hong Kong, and the United States. Its main exports are semiconductors, petrochemicals, automobile/auto parts, and ships. Its major import partners are Japan, China, and the United States. Its major imports include oil, semiconductors, natural gas, and coal.
The present national flag of Taiwan is known as the blue sky, white sun and a red earth in Chinese. The flag was officially made Taiwan's state flag in the 1928. This flag was designed by Lu Haodong and was later modified by Sun Yat-Sen to include a red part. The three colors of the flag are red, blue, and white are symbolic of the bloodshed to make Taiwan a Republic, the blue sky, and the white sun respectively. The three colors also symbolize the principles of the people of Taiwan. The flag has not undergone many changes through the years. The original flag was made up of the navy blue square having a white sun with 12 rays, and the red part of the flag was added later. The blue sky with a white sun part of the flag is used as the Taiwanese Coat of Arms. The official dimensions of the flag are in the ratio of 2 to 3 and the blue part occupies one fourth of the whole flag.Read more on Taiwan's Flag
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Possums ... the caring pre-kinder playcentre
Who will be looking after my child?
- Sessions at Possums are conducted by the Playcentre Leader (Mrs Lyn Long)
and assisted by the Playcentre Assistants (Karin and Lucie), as well as the rostered parent help.
Read more about our staff and our philosophy.
How many children will be in each session?
- Possums can take a maximum of 20 children per session.
What age does my child need to be?
- Children must be 3 years old before they can attend.
- Once they turn three they can start at any time during the year, providing there is a place available.
What happens in a typical session?
- Possums is run in a semi structured way incorporating a weekly or seasonal theme.
- Several areas are regularly set up each morning, such as: the climbing frame; puzzles and toys on the mat; the library corner; the play-house; tables with the day's art and craft activities.
- As the children arrive they are warmly greeted by Lyn, Karin and Lucie and are free to choose their favourite activity or play a game with their friends.
- During the morning we have Exercise Time and Show and Tell.
- Later all the children and staff sit down together to enjoy morning tea.
- Afterwards there will be play outside in the playground or a walk to the beach, the Possums Garden Patch or to explore the nearby parkland.
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Media Release 5th February 2019
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Fitness Australia announces Jill Healy-Quintard of Manly Vale, NSW as a Group Exercise Instructor of the Year Finalist
Fitness Australia, the national peak industry association, has announced Jill Healy-Quintard of Manly Vale, NSW as a Group Exercise Instructor of the Year Finalist in the 2019 Australian Fitness Awards proudly supported by Les Mills.
CEO of Fitness Australia, Barrie Elvish, explains that the Australian Fitness Awards provide a fantastic opportunity for businesses and individuals to be acknowledged for their contribution to the industry and the impact they have in their communities.
"The achievements of our 2019 finalists demonstrate their commitment and pride in supporting clients to lead an active and healthy lifestyle for better health."
Group Exercise Instructor of the Year Finalist, Jill says "Fitness for everyone has been my passion for my entire adult life and through working as a group instructor with the general public ,as well as in schools, I am constantly motivated to make a difference by way of educating people to lead fit and healthy lives."
The 2019 Australian Fitness Awards include ten Awards categories, covering emerging exercise professionals, individuals delivering exercise, businesses providing fitness services and community exercise programs.
National winners will be announced at an event in Sydney on Thursday 11th April. To learn more visit awards.fitness.org.au
For further information, please contact:
Jill Healy-Quintard
Angela Palogiannidis, Fitness Australia media contact, firstname.lastname@example.com or 0405 106 360
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Fitness Australia is the national peak fitness industry association which exists to empower over 22,000 AusREPs and 3,300 fitness businesses owners, with a vision to have more Australians be more active, more often. Visit fitness.org.au


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For some parents, the absolute best phone for kids is no phone at all.
For others, it's the one you're comfortable with them having.
One they can use safely and responsibly while sticking to any rules you laid out for them.
So which to choose?
From simple phones designed specifically for children, to affordable options for teens or young adults...this guide will show you what we think are the best options for 2020!
Editor's Note: This post has been updated for 2020
Best For: Toddlers and Younger Kids
Phones with Basic Calling and GPS Tracking
Kisa Phone
The KISA Phone is one of the most interesting options we found in our search for the best cell phones for kids.
Featuring a stylish yet rugged design, the phone is similar in size to a modern smartphone but ditches the touchscreens and apps for a straightforward, physical button interface. You can choose how many buttons the phone has at the time of order and each is assigned a label and a number.
Placing a call requires a push of the appropriate button. The option to use pictures on buttons provides added simplicity for younger children. Should you need to change the numbers assigned to each button, you contact KISA and they can make the changes for you.
Additional features include GPS tracking, an emergency mode and an optional charging cradle if you worry about small hands and cords.
While the company is based out of Australia, the phone supports GSM networks around the world. Pricing is slightly higher if you're using your own SIM. However, when you consider the added durability of the phone, we feel the price is competitive as you won't need to replace it anytime soon.
Nokia 3310 3G
If you're looking for something a little more like a traditional mobile phone, the Nokia 3310 3G offers similar features in a classic phone format. You can buy it unlocked for around $90 and use it on most carriers including Rogers, Telus and Bell.
The phone offers MP3 playback, a camera, and headphone support -- through both Bluetooth and 3.5mm headphone jack. You can even put a microSD card in to add more storage if you'd like.
It's a modern take on the basic phone. And while it doesn't offer all of the bells and whistles of a smartphone, it still looks cool enough that the kids might not mind carrying it around.
Nokia 3310 3G (Unlocked)
From $47.40 at Amazon
Best For: Pre-Teens or Tweens
Easy texting without access to advanced features
It seems that while phones get fancier each year, we're doing less calling on them than ever before. For younger generations, texting and IM is likely more common than actual phone calls.
That said, if you don't want your young teen having a smartphone, the best option is likely a classic flip phone -- such as the Alcatel Go Flip -- or a "dumb" phone like the Nokia 3310 3G recommended above.
You'll find more great options in our best dumb phone and best flip phone guides.
If your kids want to text but you don't want them to have the full features of a smartphone, full-keyboard and slider phones are an excellent choice.
They still get to talk with friends and you don't have to worry about endless app downloads or a surprise on your monthly bill due to a weekend-long YouTube binge.
Most major carriers still offer at least one feature phone option with a full keyboard.
Just watch the price. Often, they can cost as much as -- and sometimes more than -- an entry-level smartphone.
Good options include LG's Xpression 2 and ZTE's Z432.
LG Xpression 2
The LG Xpression 2 offers a small touchscreen for switching between features, MP3 playback, alarms and plenty of storage for contacts. The QWERTY keyboard makes it easy to hammer out texts and emails without relying on the touchscreen.
LG Xpression 2
From $79.99 at Amazon
It also offers both support microSD cards, so loading up all of your kids' favorite tunes or storing pictures taken with the rear camera shouldn't be a problem.
However, while the 2MP camera used is perfect for quick snapshots or social media don't expect amazing pictures.
If you're looking for the full keyboard experience without the slider format, the ZTE Z432 available on Amazon is a great GSM option as well. It resembles some of the classic BlackBerry phones of years past.
From $34.99 at Amazon
While the screen is on the smaller side -- only 2.4-inches -- it is a wider screen, so it might work better for reading text or webpages. This model also includes a 2MP camera and microSD card storage expansion.
NOTE: Many basic phones don't support Wi-Fi connections. While this might be great for limiting access to things you don't want your kids browsing, it is a limitation as they grow older. This also means that they will need to rely on data if you're planning to let them use email or social media features. While feature phones are often quite light on data, this will result in extra monthly costs.
What about smartphones?
If you don't mind your child having a smartphone (or they won't have it any other way), have a look at our smartphone picks for teens below.
Each of our recommendations are reliable options with relatively affordable prices.
And, if you want to ensure safe and responsible usage, you can add parental controls.
Best For: Teens or Young Adults
Affordable, full-featured smartphones for accident-prone teens
While the original iPhone and early Android phones forever changed the way the world communicates, smartphones aren't the revolutionary things they once were.
Today, you can find Android phones for under $100 that would run circles around these earlier devices. Jump into the mid-$100s and you have a full line of options that are more than enough for most teens.
Motorola Moto E (3rd Generation)
With a 5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor and support for microSD cards, the Moto E from Verizon or AT&T (GSM) is a capable, fully-featured smartphone. It costs a fraction of the current flagships and the 1GB of RAM should handle basic daily use and light gaming just fine. There's also a 5MP camera for capturing quick snapshots or sharing images on social media.
Motorola Moto E (3nd Gen)
From $119.95 at Amazon
One downside is that there's only 8GB of internal storage so taking advantage of the microSD expansion card slot is recommended.
Motorola Moto G5
Upgrading to the Moto G5, the screen size stays the same but sees a boost to 1080p. So you'll get better quality when playing games or streaming video.
There's also a faster octo-core processor to keep things running snappy. The 13MP camera will take images rivaling most entry level point-and-shoot cameras.
Motorola Moto G5
From $157.02 on Amazon
Support for microSD cards ensures plenty of room of music, apps and other media as well. While it costs a little more than the Moto E (3rd Generation), the difference in performance and features is noticeable.
If you're looking for a full-featured mobile for a responsible teen, we think the Motorola Moto G5 is a superb option. However, if you have any concerns about misuse or you're looking for a younger child, sticking with the Moto E (3rd Generation) will provide most of the functionality at a lower price.
What about an iPhone?
It seems everywhere you look these days, there's a kid with an iPhone. There's a good chance your kids have asked you for one as well.
However, the latest iPhone doesn't come cheap. This makes us hesitant to recommend a new iPhone for kids or teens. Even with phone insurance , you'll likely pay more for a replacement if it's broken than our previous teen-friendly recommendations.
However, if you're willing to buy used or refurbished, iPhones from the past generation or two are still very capable mobile devices. For example, depending on your carrier and internal storage preferences, Gazelle offers the iPhone SE and iPhone 6 models with prices ranging between $129 and $219.
Just remember, iPhones don't support microSD cards. So choose a model with plenty of storage.
Any other options for me?
Yep. Blu also makes a variety of Android phones with budget-friendly prices . Options start at around $40 with high-end phones topping out around $200. All options are unlocked from the factory and many are quad-band phones. This means you can use them on nearly any GSM carrier network--including popular prepaid options.
Entry level phones -- such as the Studio X8 HD and Advance A4 -- are great for younger kids with their smaller screens and lower prices.
The top end phones--such as the VIVO XL2 , LIFE ONE X2 and Vivo XL2 --offer many of the features of flagship phones at a price that is easier to stomach. Better still, if the phone is dropped in the pool or left at the mall, you're not out $500+.
Blu constantly releases new phone models, so we won't get in-depth with details. However, in our opinion these are some good ranges depending on your needs.
- Basic: 4-inch+ display, at least 1GB of RAM, dual-core processor at 1Ghz or higher
- Media Playback: 5-inch+ display, at least 2GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage + microSD card, dual-core or quad-core processor at 1Ghz or higher
- Gaming: 5-inch+ display, at least 2GB of RAM. 16+GB of internal storage, quad-core or octo-core processor at least 1.2Ghz or higher
Anything else to keep in mind?
Yep. Glad you asked.
If your kids play a lot of games or have a large collection of downloaded videos or music, choosing a phone with microSD card support will ensure they can fit their favorites on their phone. For internal storage, we recommend starting with a minimum of 8GB, though 16GB is preferable.
The apps added by the manufacturer or carrier and the operating system all take up room on the phone. In most cases, you can count on these default apps taking up at least 1GB of storage space.
What We Looked for In Our Picks
While the exact features you might need will differ based on the age of your child and what you want them to do (or not be able to do) with their phone, we felt these considerations offered benefits to any age group.
Affordability: Even as adults, accidents happen. Handing a kid a $600 phone sounds like a recipe for disaster to us.
Kid-Centric Features: While a kid can use most any device out there--sometimes better than us--we wanted to find options that offered specific benefits to a range of ages and skill levels.
Good Battery Life: If the phone only lasts an hour before it dies, it's not going to do much to keep the kids from coming after your phone to play games. If you're using it for emergency calling or to keep tabs on their location, extended battery life also adds peace of mind.
Durability: While the rugged options out there are probably out of the price range of most kids phone budgets, we wanted to find options that will stand up to the occasional tumble and deal with being tossed in bag or sat on from time to time.
Keeping Your Kid's Phone Safe
Regardless of which phone you choose, have options to help encourage healthy phone habits and discourage your kids from using their phone in ways you wouldn't approve.
Parental control apps and services let you track what your child does with their mobile device or place restrictions on features.
Options for Basic Phones
Most major carriers offer a form of parental controls or allow you to limit the number of minutes, messages, or data your child or teen can use.
These carrier services are basic at best, but can be effective in teaching healthy habits or keeping the kids from blowing through all of the data on your plan.
Options for Smartphones
The parental controls available increase greatly if your child has a smartphone.
In addition to the features offered by your carrier, there's also a range of apps available.
These apps help you restrict everything from the sites your child browses and apps they download to when and how they can use their phones.
Android phones (with Android 7.0 or newer) can download Google's Family Link. It has an easy-to-use set of controls and integrates directly into the phone's software.
To use the service you install two apps. One on your child's phone to add protection and the other, a parental version, on your phone to control features.
Apple offers a similar feature on all iPhones and iPads running iOS 12 or newer called Screen Time.
It allows you to set what content can be viewed based on ratings, control purchases, track usage, and more.
It's also built into the phone's software, so there's no need to install anything extra -- and the kids can't uninstall the app either.
You can configure settings directly on your child's device or using your own iPhone or iPad. For a full list of features and instructions, consult Apple's Screen Time support page.
There are also a range of third-party options available including:
- Screentime (not to be confused with Apple's Screen Time settings)
- Qustudio
- Kapersky Kids Safe
- Net Nanny
Each of these works a little differently and costs vary. However, most offer free trials or feature-limited versions so you can try before you buy to see which is best for you and your kids.
Alternative Options to Cell Phones
Depending on your kids' wants and needs, they might not need a full-time phone of their own. We've found a few options that might work for extremely light use or situations where calling or mobile data service isn't required.
1. Add Phone Features to a Tablet or iPod Touch
Own an iPod Touch or Tablet? You can use apps to simulate many features from a smartphone. With regular access to Wi-Fi, you might get away without any monthly cost at all!
How do I do that?
There's a good chance your kids already have Google or Facebook accounts. If so, both Messenger and Google Hangouts allow voice calling over Wi-Fi. If you'd prefer to keep your kids off social media, Viber and WhatsApp offer voice calling features as well--though their friends will need to have the app too.
And what if I want a more phone-like experience?
As long as the tablet has a microphone, you can use magicApp to add a phone number to it for a small yearly subscription fee. This number can send and receive text messages and place calls to other mobiles or landlines. Currently, the plan includes unlimited calling and texting in the U.S. & Canada so you don't need to worry about bill shock if the kids talk all afternoon.
2. Kids' Smartwatches and Trackers
While not exactly a phone, the GizmoWatch and Doki Watch S offer basic communications, GPS tracking and more in a design likely to withstand the abuse of tiny hands and an active life.
Although the GizmoWatch looks like a kids' smartwatch , the GizmoWatch is more like a tiny phone. It has built-in GPS tracking and support for both GSM and Wi-Fi connectivity. You can program up to 10 contacts into the GizmoWatch that allow it to receive or place calls and messages without worry of who they're talking to.
You can set safe zones within the companion app that send you alerts when the watch enters and leaves specific areas -- great for monitoring the walk home from school or trips around the city.
There's also basic fitness features -- including a pedometer and activity reminders.
For kids that like to customize, the watch is compatible with any 20mm watch strap.
Lastly, the design rated IPX7 for waterproofing -- offering protection for submersion in up to 1 meter (3.28 feet) of water for up to 30 minutes.
The only downside to this device for us is that it's currently a Verizon exclusive. However, with its limited data usage and affordable price, it shouldn't impact your monthly bill too much.
If you're looking for an option that will work with other carriers, the Doki Watch S is an interesting option.
It includes similar fitness features, GPS monitoring, and security alerts of the Gizmo Watch.
For those worried about the watch distracting little minds at school, there is a class mode you can activate to essentially turn the device into a digital watch between certain hours.
There's also a basic to-do list and wallpaper customization options to provide a more smartwatch-like experience for tiny hands.
The watch itself, however, doesn't offer interchangeable bands or other customization. You have a few colors to choose from at checkout though.
The watch also works over VoIP, so costs to keep it on your plan should be quite low.
3. Upcycle an Old Phone
The old phone collecting dust in your office drawer might be a great fit for your teen. You've already bought it, so you don't have to worry about costs should they break it. Most carriers will also unlock phones for a fee should you need to use the phone with a new carrier.
Related Guide: 9 Great Uses For Your Old Smartphone or Tablet
For even more savings, you can use the method listed above for tablets and iPod touches to use VoIP instead. However, if your teen is on the go, they might have trouble using features unless Wi-Fi access is nearby.
4. No Phone at All!
Although the number of younger kids with cell phones is increasing -- and they might tell you all their friends have one -- there was a time when we all made it through our day without one.
Just because they want it, doesn't mean they need it.
Concerns about privacy, online harassment and exposure to content you don't want children seeing are very real.
Phones can also become addictive distractions for some children.
And once you open the floodgate, it can be hard to wrangle back control of their usage.
If these concerns or any other has you holding out and feeling that the best phone for your kids is none at all, you won't be alone.
There's nothing wrong with no phone at all.
Your Turn
Ultimately, it is up to you to know what features are best for your child and what you're comfortable with. We hope this guide helped to highlight the best options out there and answer any questions you might have.
If you're one of the many parents out there that think cell phones and kids shouldn't mix, let us know why in the comments! On the other side, if this guide helped you find the perfect phone for your kid or we missed a question you might have, we'd love to hear from you too!
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Before we begin:
You will decide what issue you would like to work with. It is possible to have a past life regression based on what 'our higher mind choses for us' but it is better to work with a specific issue or problem as then the progress made in clearing the issue is more evident.
Whether regression takes place with a past life or a current life, there are three phases to the process:
Hypnosis induction/ Bridging
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This phase involves exploring the past life or going back into a current life. Often it takes a while to really tune into the past life or something that happened earlier in our lives. Some people are more visual and others have just a sense of something. At the start we might feel as though we are 'making it up' but as we get into a flow we lose sense of this and become more embodied. The scenes become more and more real. Often (and not always) this phase is accompanied by the release of some emotion – profound love or sadness, for example.
The transformation phase is an extremely important healing phase. Clients are often guided to meet the souls/ spirits of those that may have been perpetrators/ victims to say 'what could not be said at the time'. This process usually leads to deep understanding and forgiveness. This phase can also be time for deep healing of the body or receiving wisdom from our higher self/ spirit guide. We may experience profound insights that relate to issues in our life and see the issue from a much higher perspective.
After the session:
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Each of our sources was kind enough to offer some extra advice to emerging designers that are looking to start their careers in an in-house environment.
Here's what they had to say.
Getting Ready
"Usually I tell young people to go out and do agency work first. Do some super exciting work on fifty thousand things and learn as much as you can. Move around. And when and if you decide that you would like to work somewhere where you can dive into a business and learn all the intricacies and culture in depth, and it's compatible with your personality and your lifestyle, then I would say go for it."
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Getting Hired
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Getting Ahead
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Staying Fresh
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