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92ZEW Free Show CARNEY
A personal note of thanks to David Matthews of Alabama Music Box for seizing the opportunity of a 92ZEW Free Show with rising stars Carney. Tim and I saw these guys a couple years ago at Bonnaroo, early in the day at a small tent. Everyone there was thoroughly wowed by the electrifying performance of the brothers and their band. A perfect blend of dreamy, modern rock with southern styles that would make Ronnie Van Zant envious.
Now two years later they have a record contract with Interscope (big labels aren't all bad, there's still a filtering method where the cream rises to the top, ya know), and they're selling out shows at legendary LA venues. Their album Mr. Green is almost indescribable. Listened to it at least four times in a row on the ride home from Bonnaroo, each time growing more infectious. Â Zeppelinesque riffs, Floydiohead soundscapes, Bukleyish Wainwright vocal ranges, and writing that believe it not resembles a rock and roll broadway musical, if that makes sense. Which it does insofar as frontman Reeves is tapped to star in the multi-million dollar Broadway production of Spiderman, yes, star, as in Peter Parker role.
So seize the opportunity to check out these rising stars in a great Mobile venue. Plus, with every free show you attend, you're supporting the ZEW's efforts in bringing them.
So thank you too!
More info on Carney to be posted very soon.
Lee Ann Waterrs,


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Measuring Performance for Analytics, Decision Support, and the Data Warehouse
The Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC) produces specifications for benchmarks to compare hardware and software configurations used for applications such as online transaction processing (OLTP) and decision support. The benchmarks are database-agnostic and they use SQL that conforms to international standards. The TPC owes its origins to interest in OLTP performance, but the data warehouse, analytics, and decision support have emerged as major areas of interest.
The original decision support benchmark, TPC-H, was developed almost two decades ago. The latest, TPC-DS, is essentially a leap forward that's consistent with current data warehouse practices.
The model for TPC-DS is a data warehouse of a retailer with store sales, catalog sales and web sales. The benchmark application sells products, tracks inventory, and ships from warehouses. It acquires data for the data warehouse from an initial bulk data load and from a continuous integration process known as trickle updates. After organizing and consolidating data in the warehouse, the application supports several types of requests for information (ad hoc, reporting, data mining, and analytics).
TPC-DS includes an extract-transform-load (ETL) process and a de-normalized schema with a large number of tables and columns of non-uniform data. The database design is multiple snow-flake schemas with diverse types and indexes on tables. Besides 19 dimension tables, there are seven fact tables that contain 99% of the data.
Figure 1: TPC-DS Database
The data volume for a TPC-DS benchmark can range from 100 gigabytes (GB) to 100 terabytes (TB), with linear scaling of the fact tables. The ETL process transforms normalized into de-normalized data and maintains history-keeping dimensions.
TPC-DS includes 99 query templates that can generate an extremely large query set. TPC-DS uses SQL:99 with analytical functions, such as CUBE and ROLLUP. It executes reporting queries, ad-hoc queries, and queries using substitution parameters. The templates support generation of queries with large sort and GROUP BY operations, large aggregations, and joins of multiple tables. The templates can also generate IO-intensive and CPU-intensive queries.
Reports of the TPC-DS result include three primary metrics.
- Performance metric [email protected]
- Price-Performance metric $/[email protected]
- System Availability Date
The performance metric ([email protected]) is a measurement of single query execution time, execution time with multiple concurrent users, execution of concurrent updates, and bulk load performance. The Price-Performance metric is based on the price of the system configuration used for the benchmark and described in detail in the full disclosure report.
The secondary metrics that TPC-DS provides include:
- Power Test Elapsed Time and the elapsed time of each query in the Power Test
- Throughput Test 1 and 2 elapsed times
- Load Time
- Energy metrics report the power per performance expressed as Watts/[email protected]
The TPC has produced a new decision support benchmark that's an improvement over TPC-H; for example, it uses 26 tables instead of 8. It's more reflective of today's data warehousing environment and scales to measure performance with databases having different data volumes.
For more detail about the new benchmark, consult the TPC-DS 1.1 Specification (April 2012).

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Standard resume still hard to beat in landing a job
By Lucy Hyslop, Postmedia News
You might have a social network more sinuous than a spider's web and an online presence that would impress Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.
But when it comes to landing a job, the old-fashioned resume still trumps all.
That's the opinion of three experts in the recruitment and job-seeking field nationwide. "Until we come up with a way where we can send a hologram of a person," says Amos Tayts, a Toronto-based former recruiter with offices across Canada and the U.S. helping people looking for work, "the resume is the only way that people will know who you are, and what you bring to the table."
Although there is industry talk of a 'resume 2.0' comprising video profiles in which candidates speak about their impact on increasing sales at a company or reducing costs, for instance, the familiar resume is still expected by anyone hiring or recruiters.
"It's the standby — like the old pair of jeans that people are comfortable with," says Jeff Aplin, who recruits out of Calgary. He says the importance of a resume cannot be overstated. "It means everything to get to the next step, such as the phone or face-to-face interview."
Vancouver-based executive search consultant Shaun Carpenter brands a resume the "quintessential jumping-off point." He says there was speculation it might become redundant with the rise of online sites such as LinkedIn, which lists your career and recommendations among numerous features. "But I don't believe it will," adds the associate partner at Pinton Forrest & Madden. "There's a holistic approach to getting a job. In terms of social media and resumes, one goes with another. The network helps to get your resume seen by the right people, but a resume is still the key starting point."
Carpenter says most employers want to see no more than two pages, and all want to see them tailored to their corporation and culture. He advises thinking in terms of a full day's worth of research: Look at everything online on the potential employer and download its financial reports and any news stories about the company.
Those hiring want to see that candidates recognize what the organization is currently going through and the significance of its business. "The resume needs to really prove that you understand what you are looking at and be speaking to the cogent points that are identified in an advertisement," says Carpenter. "Pull out points and address issues. It really has to be customized — use your knowledge, intuition and research ability — and avoid using formulaic vocabulary, such as 'team player' or 'highly motivated.' These will not cut it."
When describing the assets you bring to a job, make sure it is backed up by your working life. "You want to highlight different dimensions of your experience to be congruent with that organization and that specific job," says Aplin, the COO at David Aplin Recruiting. "Ensure there are no empty words."
A resume can be a way to show your personality, he suggests. Include a few aspects that are unique to you such as a health or community initiative with which you were involved, for example, if appropriate to the job. "If a typical HR person is filtering through a high volume of resumes, you might be able to add colour or zing to your resume to make it more interesting to read," he says.
In explaining your career, adds Carpenter, never put the onus on the reader to do further research. "I can't stand when I get a resume and they have the company name but nothing about size, scope, nature of business, reporting structure, revenue," he says. "You should be able to look at the resume and get all the information you need to make a decision."
Employers find it hard to resist "compelling" resumes, according to Tayts. "In order to stand out and get to the top 10 per cent of the talent pool, you need to have a resume that is able to articulate value very quickly," says the founder of ResumeTarget Inc. He estimates it takes around nine seconds for a hiring manager to propel the applicant to the next stage.
Enlisting professional advice in writing your resume is often the best approach, according to Aplin. "It's a good thing to polish or make the writing more attractive or engaging," he says. Carpenter, however, stresses the need for resumes to remain personal to the applicant. "I don't want resumes to look like they have all been written the same way," he says, adding: "If you believe this is your dream job, you should be putting in a lot of effort."


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Just like last year, I'm late posting the first CD Scavenger Hunt of the new year! If you're reading this, I'm actually writing this in mid-March but I'm back dating it for the end of January.
One thing I like about the beginning of the year is that I start things off right with gift cards I received at the holidays…..my family knows that I get a thrill everytime I walk in a record store so gift cards are always a perfect gift. I also like that I can catch up on some of the previous year's releases and there always seems to be some great used CDs that people turn in for extra holiday cash! Armed with $90 in gift cards, I began the hunt early the day after New Year's…..
Newbury Comics
Benedictum – Dominion (2011) – $10: Benedictum is one of my favorite newer bands of the last ten years or so but I never got around to buying their latest album until now. I had a good reason…..I was lucky to get a promo download of DOMINION from Frontiers Records early in 2011 and I just kept passing up the actual CD. I'm a collector at heart and I like having the physical CD in my possession so I was going to buy the DOMINION CD eventually but I didn't NEED to buy it right away. The other problem was that my waiting meant that I missed out on the sale price from the new release making the regular price $17. Two days into the new year and the first thing I find is a new sale price on two of the three copies of DOMINION so i scooped one up right away! Sale price was $10 so I saved $7 off the regular price.
Tesla – Twisted Wires & The Acoustic Sessions (2011) – $16: I really had no intention of ever buying this album because I was never a fan of unplugged Tesla (I can't stand 'Signs' and the rest of FIVE MAN ACOUSTICAL JAM) but I wanted to hear the new songs. I was also intrigued by the fact that the band decided to go acoustic on some lesser known songs rather than their usual string of big hits. Now I'm a big Tesla fan, I buy all the albums and I catch them on tour, but acoustic? Not sure I could take it again. The only saving grace here was that I knew that I was armed with gift cards from the holidays so I was able to splurge and pick up this CD when I normally wouldn't spend the hard-earned cash unless it was used. The other deciding factor that I've only seen two copies in my recent travels to different record stores, I figured I'd buy it while I saw it because I would never order it online unless, of course, it was used on Ebay. No savings here as I had to eat the $16 regular price.
KISS – Ikons (2008) – $20 used: KISS is my favorite band but I've been finished for many years buying every compilation that Polygram sees fit to release…..and Polygram decides to release multiple every year with no need for Paul & Gene's involvement because the label owns the back catalogue. When IKONS came out in 2008, I thought it was a different take on the usual compilation: 4 CDs with one CD for each original KISS member featuring their prominent songs. I remember seeing the $40 price tag back then thinking to myself: "I can make that compilation at home from the studio albums!". I never bothered to buy it and never bothered to look for it. I hadn't seen it for 3 years and someone decided to trade it in for store credit while I was there! For some reason, I had to have it! Mint condition, slipcase included (not pictured), I saved $20 off the regular price waiting 3 years and buying used.
Alice In Chains – Facelift (1990) – $6 used: I never got around to buying FACELIFT way back in the day and people tend to forget that Alice In Chains was more Heavy Metal on this debut than part of the Grunge movement. I've been on an Alice In Chains kick lately on Spotify and I realised I only owned one Alice In Chains CD, MTV UNPLUGGED (1996). I've always enjoyed the band's music and I remember having a dubbed cassette of FACELIFT from a friend back in '90 so I figured it was time to pick up this band's catalog. I always start at the first album when I can and there were tons of copies to be found all at different prices for both new and used. I found the lowest used price (by a dollar!) but $6 is better than paying the $15 regular price.I saved $9 and added an esential debut album by a solid band.
Royal Hunt – Future Coming From The Past (Live In Japan 1996/1998) DVD (2011) – $18: Released on Frontiers Records for international consumption, this DVD was originally released only in Japan and only included the 1996 Japanese concert that is featured on the LIVE 1996 live record. With the return of D.C. Cooper to the band, and the new album SHOW ME HOW TO LIVE (2011), the band has finally released this show on DVD for the rest of us not in the land of the rising sun. Added to the 1996 performance is a 1998 Japanese performance of the PARADOX (1997) album in it's entirety, a show which may have been another separate DVD for Japan only but was featured as a bonus CD titled CLOSING THE CHAPTER on the PARADOX limited edition box set. This DVD was released in December 2011 at the same time as the new studio album but I missed out on the single copy my favorite store decided to stock…..when I saw this after the holidays and still on sale, I jumped on it. Regular price was $22 so I saved $4.
Nightwish – Imaginaerum (2012) – $13: I was never a big Nightwish fan until 2007 when the band released DARK PASSION PLAY with new singer Anette Olzen (formerly of Alyson Avenue). I had a few Nightwish CDs with original singer Tarja Turunen but I just never got into them even though I like similar female-fronted bands. It's hard to believe that it's been 5 years since DARK PASSION PLAY so I rushed out the day of release to grab IMAGINAERUM. There were two versions of the album: regular CD and the double disc deluxe digipak that included an instrumental version of the entire album. Sale price for the regular was $13 and $20 for the deluxe…..I went with the single disc version because when am I really going to listen to the album without the vocals? The whole reason I became a bigger Nightwish fan was because of Anette's vocals! Usually I buy the limited editions right away but this one seemed unnecessary. Regular price for the single disc version was $17 so I saved $4.
Nothing is better when someone decides to take a chunk of their collection and sell it to the record store for credit. It reminds me of the old days (1997 – 2002) when I used to hit this one mom & pop record store about 20 minutes from home twice a week. Back then, before used CDs really hit big, people would bring CDs in for cash on a Friday afternoon so they could go clubbing at night, same thing would happen on Saturdays. I would head up Saturday mornings and scoop up all the recently acquired used CDs from Friday at cheap prices and then I would show up on Tuesdays for the new releases and to plunder the Saturday used CD stash. This particular store used to have a "Buy 3, get 1 free" policy for used CDs, and they were anywhere from $5 to $8 depending on the title, so I used to go in and get anywhere from 4 to 20 CDs at a shot and really pad the collection with bands and albums that I wanted to try or had never seen before or hadn't seen in a long time. My third trip to my usual Newbury Comics store was like a trip through time! Someone had gone in and sold a box of CDs for store credit…..an absolute ton of CDs! Looking at the album covers below you may or may not recognize some names but I sure did! I also noticed the record labels: MTM, SPV, Locomotive Records, Frontiers Records, Z Records, Escape Music, Majestic Rock, Chavis Records, AOR Heaven and a few self-released titles. There were way more CDs than I could buy so I had to leave a good amount behind (in case anyone in my area reads this, I'm not saying if the ones I left behind are still there!) but I bought 16 CDs that I knew I wouldn't have an opportunity to buy again.
Action – s/t (2007) – $4 used
Affair – No Substitute (2002) – $2 used
Artension – New Discovery (2003) – $4 used
Bad Habit – Above And Beyond (2009) – $4 used
Cry Havoc – Fuel That Feeds The Fire (2002) – $4 used
Fisc – Break Out (1985/1999 reissue) – $6 used
Fisc – Too Hot For Love (1987) – $4 used
Ivory Tower – Heart Of The City (1987/2003 reissue) – $6 used
Kick – New Horizon (2004) – $4 used
Tony Martin – Scream (2005) – $8 used
Andre Matos – Time To Be Free (2008) – $6 used
N.O.W. – Forces Of Nature (2010) – $4 used
Sonic X – s/t (2004) – $6 used
Subway – Don't Look Back (2000) – $2 used
Token – Tomorrowland (2002) – $2 used
Token – Punch (2004) – $2 used
This used CD score was only $68! Assuming each CD sold for a regular price of $10 (could be more or less depending on the release year, label and popularity), I saved approximately $92! A lot of AOR, Melodic Rock and Hard Rock in this bunch but some Metal with Tony Martin (ex-Black Sabbath), Andre Matos (ex-Angra) and Artension. The two Fisc CDs go for big bucks on Ebay, even for reissues. It was nice to also score the N.O.W. album because I recieved a digital promo from Escape Music for review back in 2010 and I had been watching for a good price for the last two years to avoid the high import prices online. On to the final trip of the month to the record stores…..
Primal Fear – Unbreakable (2012) – $12: I haven't missed a Primal Fear album yet and I wasn't going to start now! I haven't really kept up on the Metal news the last few months so I was surprised to hear that Primal Fear had a new record coming out…..usually I know when one of my favorite bands is releasing a new record! I'm a Power Metal guy and I consider Primal Fear and Hammerfall to be the leaders of the genre since it's resurgence in 1997. I couldn't pass up getting this the day of release because the band's last two albums, NEW RELIGION (2007) and 16:6 (BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD) (2009), were awesome and the sal price was only $12 for the limited edition digipak with the bonus track 'Night Of The Jumps' and the video for 'Bad Guys Wear Black'. Regular price was $17 so I saved $5.
Lacuna Coil – Dark Adrenaline (2012) – $12: When Lacuna Coil started in 1998, I became a fan. The whole Gothic Metal movement was really starting up with female-fronted bands and I jumped into the genre with bands like The Gathering, Lana Lane, Epica and Lacuna Coil to name a few. I really got into Lacuna Coil in 2002 (like everyone else!) with COMALIES and then I thought KARMACODE (2006) was a good record as well. I didn't get into SHALLOW LIFE (2009) though, I just thought it was more of the same, nothing groundbreaking, and I was kind of sick of seeing the bandwagon get attached to the band just because Cristina Scabbia is hot! There's a lot more to Scabbia than being hot (she's a great singer!) and I just couldn't take all the mallrats getting on board at Hot Topic or reading her "love advice" column in Revolver Magazine. I'm a loyal fan though and, if a band has a good track record, I keep coming back for more despite any subpar albums. I had to give DARK ADRENALINE a shot and I figured buying it the day of release on sale wouldn't hurt as much if the album sucked. I did buy the deluxe version with the bonus DVD but it was only $2 more than the regular CD version. Regular rpice for the deluxe digipak was $17 so I saved $5…..and I'm crossing my fingers that I'm not disappointed!
Iron Savior – The Landing (2012) – $10: More Power Metal! Back in 1997 when I got my first dial-up AOL account, I discovered a whole new world of Heavy Metal with the click of a mouse. Everything I was reading about in magazines was now (almost) instantly available. That's when I got back into a lot of bands I grew up with like Helloween…..who brought me to Gamma Ray…..who brought me to Iron Savior. The Kai Hansen connection is obvious but I got into Iron Savior with UNIFICATION in 1999 and I've picked up most of their albums despite Hansen leaving in 2001. I think this is one of the really underrated bands in the Power Metal scene, maybe that's because the do get over looked by Helloween and Gamma Ray. THE LANDING came out everywhere else in late 2011 but the U.S. release was at the beginning of January 2012 so I was able to get a nice sale price saving $6 off the $16 regular price.
Lamb Of God – Resolution (2012) – $10: Feeding the Extreme Metal need! I've never paid Lamb Of God much attention because I'm not usually into their brand of Metal but I wanted to buy this new record in the hope that it will catch me and I can go back and check out their back catalog. I'm starting to get into a lot more extreme bands, more Thrash, Death, and Black Metal but I'm always wary of anything with "core" at the end. When asking some younger Metal dudes I know about Lamb Of God, they labelled them Metalcore and I wasn't sure what that meant but I had visions of Hot Topic lemmings again! Reviews of the band's albums and live shows are always great and I decided to bite the bullet and check out a newer band (they've been around for around 15 years or more!). I think there might have been a deluxe version of RESOLUTION but I grabbed the regular CD and saved $4 off the regular price.
Motorhead – The World Is Ours – Vol.1: Everywhere Further Than Everyplace Else (2012) – $14: I knew this was coming out and it was the main reason I went on this last shopping trip of the month. First, it's Motorhead, one of my favorite bands. Second, it's a 2 CD & 1 DVD live set. Third, sale price was $14 and I would save $6 off the regular price. Motorhead always gives a nice package and great live albums so this is worth picking up for that alone but what I like is that the audio CDs are exact to the DVD. Too many times you get a live DVD and a live CD set and they are sold separately (Hello Iron Maiden!). I understand it's a business but give the fans a break! The people that buy this stuff are the diehards, the people who buy the tickets, buy the merchandise and spend their hard earned money on their favorite band. Motorhead gets it, that's why they are loved by the fans. It's in your face, straight up Heavy Metal on DVD and 2 CDs…..easy to spend $14 on!
One thing I didn't do as much last year was use Ebay to get a lot of older releases so I decided to step up my research this year and see if there are better bargains on Ebay for new and old CDs. I got off to a great start this year by acquiring some albums I've been watching for a long time. Prices here include shipping…..
Salty Dog – Every Dog Has It's Day (1990) – $20 used: $20 may seem a little pricey for a CD that is 22 years old but you'd be surprised how much this CD goes for. I've been watching this debut by Salty Dog for years and I've never been able to find it on Ebay for less than $30. I've seen this CD go for over $60 many times over the last few years after bidding wars occurred during auctions. I haven't seen this CD in a record store in at least 10 years so maybe there was only a small pressing back in the day? I read somewhere recently that Salty Dog had a good initial run but the album stalled when MTV decided not to continue to play the band's video because there was a dispute between MTV and Geffen Records. Who knows if that's true or not but the album is hard to find here in Rhode Island. This copy is a promotional copy as stamped on the CD itself but the inserts have no punch holes.
Great White – Hooked & Live In New York (1990) – $53 used: Another CD that's over 20 years old! So why is this over $50? It's a Japanese import that includes both CDs in this limited edition pressing and includes all inserts, OBI strips and the original cover artwork for HOOKED. I've had HOOKED since it came out in 1991 but I never acquired the original artwork on vinyl, CD or cassette so I've been watching for a decently priced copy for a while. The LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY disc is sold separately for around $15 usually but it's a unique Japanese pressing so when I had the opportunity to grab it, I splurged a little. Everything is in perfect mint condition so I was pretty psyched to cross another indulgence off the growing want list.
Danger Danger – Revolve (2009) – $13: I wrote a WANTED column on this Danger Danger album two years ago and I never bothered to pick it up. I had plenty of opportunities to buy it online but I always pushed it aside for newer releases and, as the want list grew, REVOLVE went down the list. I was cleaning up my desk and I found a paper that had a few albums written on it and REVOLVE was one of them so I went over to Ebay and started looking for the best price. I ended up paying only $13 total for a U.S. pressing which is a great price for a brand new sealed CD…..I wish I could get more as reasonable! Nothing is better than crossing off an album from my want list, especially one that I featured here on the website, but I've been looking forward to this album because the reviews are all so positive.
Accept – Objection Overruled (1993) – $13 used: After I bought the Danger Danger CD, I started to check all the other WANTED posts I published for CDs that have gone down the priority list…..enter OBJECTION OVERRULED, a huge hole in my Accept collection! I wrote this album's WANTED column back in March 2008, and it's one of my Ebay alerts, but it always seems to fetch a higher price than I am willing to pay. The Japanese issue with the bonus track 'Rich & Famous' goes for $30+ easy but the U.S. pressing on CMC International I've seen draw $25+ on many different occasions. I already own the 'Rich & Famous' song on another release so buying a Japanese import wasn't necessary unless the prices evened out but I found a seller with a great BUY IT NOW price and I bought it the first day it went up.
AC/DC – T.N.T (1975) – $30 used: I was on a roll buying up CDs from the WANTED posts so I figured one more wouldn't hurt. I've been watching the Australian only release T.N.T. from AC/DC for years and I've never been able to buy one for under $40 because most of the copies come from Australian sellers and the shipping is always enormous. I wrote this album's WANTED post back in September 2008 and I've had T.N.T. as an Ebay alert for at least 7 years so I really wanted to get this one off the list and it was easy once I found a U.S. seller. I ended up getting into a slight bidding war at the end but my top price of $27 won it for me with seconds to go…..add the $3 shipping and you get the $30 total. Now I just need to acquire the Australian versions of HIGH VOLTAGE and DIRTY DEEDS so I can have the original artwork.
Zebra – IV (2003) – $8 used: I've been on a massive Zebra kick since I kept hearing 'Tell Me What You Want' a few times on the local Rock station's "classic lunch" show but I realized I only had that one song on a CDR someone made me and I had no way of playing my Zebra tapes because I don't own a cassette deck anymore. I bought the second and third Zebra studio albums on a previous Hunt but the first album, Zebra's most successful, eluded me at a good price. While I was searching for the first Zebra record, I found the band's fourth (ZEBRA IV) and I got an awesome price of $6 + $2 shipping. I've never seen ZEBRA IV in stores since 2003 so I knew that this was going to be a rare one at that price, usually it still lists for around $15. The search continues for the debut album…..
Total = $346 – $90 in gift cards = $256
Total (year) = $256
Average Price (per item) = $7.76
Total CDs (year) = 32
Total DVDs (year) = 1


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Dear All,
I have completed my PMP exam successfully on 28th Apr.
It was nice experience & journey of this PMP exam preparation and actual exam , Its one of the great movements that you come across once you see the message as CONGRATULATIONS on the screen upon you submit the exam. That feeling means a lot and we feel a great relief. Spend months together and put lot of hard work and that everything will be paid-off with successful completion.
I stared my preparation in Dec 2016 , but it was bit passive study initially , however from Jan 2017 I become serious about it and subscribed for iZenbridge online course ,from there things moved in right direction. in between my application was audited and its delayed my planed date for 10 days.
Thanks for iZenbridge team , specially to saketh for explanation on the concepts very clearly.
My study material as follows,
Rita book (my First & favorite book )
PMBOK (Of course its must for us to go for exam)
-these 2 books i have gone through 2 times completely and referred whenever required later on.
iZenbridge videos ( Very helpful to understand the concept visually ) - 2 times
mock tests
Apart from iZenbridge questions
pm-prepcast.com paid mock tests - taken 7 tests ( got 85% and above in all my test)
Oliver 75 and 175 questions - got 74% in both (bit difficult among all the other tests)
headfirst -85%
In the exam mostly scenario basis questions , got only few CPM , and EVM questions ( exam will not test your maths) .
Advise to all ,be clear yourself difference between communication management plan and stakeholder management plan , will really test you like anything.
Key things to note
1. Mock tests will help you to understand on your exam readiness. But the key thing for clearing the exam is understanding the concept and application of the knowledge in the exam.
2. One need to be relaxed on the exam day , and previous day of the exam , don't try to study much on the previous day , keep your self calm ( Nothing will go away from your mind if you don't study in the previous day )
3. Time may not be the issue as long as you read the questions carefully and avoid reading multiple times ,at least for simple questions . ( anyway we need to ready some question 2 times even 3 times for few)
4. Exam will really test your patience , dont get carried away if you come across few questions which you can't answer , just remain calm ,be optimistic all the time.
Finally if you prepared well then be yourself confident , your confidence and belief will help you on the exam day, YOU CAN DO IT....
All the best everyone ,
cleared PMP exam in first attempt on 28th Apr
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Re: cleared PMP exam in first attempt on 28th Apr
this is good news.
congratulations on your success and wish you all the very best
thanks for choosing izenbridge and sharing your journey and experience.
congratulations on your success and wish you all the very best
thanks for choosing izenbridge and sharing your journey and experience.
Manish P
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Manish P
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Re: cleared PMP exam in first attempt on 28th Apr
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In particular, unless specific exemptions apply, a producer participating in FSA and NRCS programs must be in compliance with an NRCS approved conservation plan or system for all highly erodible land used for agricultural commodity production; not have planted or produced an agricultural commodity on a wetland converted after Dec. 23, 1985; and after Nov. 28, 1990, must not have converted a wetland making the production of an agricultural commodity possible on such converted wetland.
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Kraft Recipes has a recipe called "Cheeseburger Joes" that I have been making for the past few years. While my husband likes the Manwich Sloppy Joes, I have never liked the canned stuff, so I was thrilled to find a "Joe" recipe that I could easily make myself.
I followed Kraft's recipe to the letter, except I used shredded cheese, instead of sliced american cheese.
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
4 hamburger buns
4 KRAFT Singles
BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. ADD barbecue sauce and ketchup; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. FILL buns with meat mixture and Singles.
The Verdict
Easy dish to make that the kids love.


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In a couple of weeks we will observing Veterans Day here in the United States so we have invited Dr. Cindy Rich back with us today to discuss and share some of the patriotic music resources that are available from the Library of Congress. Dr. Rich is the Director of the Teaching with Primary Sources program here at EIU and her office has created a couple of web pages with resources to share with us this month related to Veterans Day as well as information about some of the patriotic music that is available at the Library of Congress website.
Veterans Day Interview Show Notes:
Theme Intro: Observing Veteran's Day and Teaching with loc.gov Music
On 11/11/11 we will observe Veterans Day. Many schools are choosing to have students attend classes on this day to use this opportunity to celebrate our Veterans, connect with communities and focus on topics and themes that may otherwise not be in curriculum. Regardless of whether we are looking at nationally discussed topics like progressions in medicine resulting from war, geographic influences on military strategies with maps, individuals that played important roles in our history, songs by the military and civilians or deeply personal stories of veterans, their correspondence home, drawings and photographs and diaries.
Veterans Day
To provide teachers with another tool to use in their classroom as we observe Veteran's Day, TPSEIU created two pages on our site within our Special Projects area. http://www.eiu.edu/eiutps/ The first is titled Veterans Day http://www.eiu.edu/~eiutps/veteran_day.php and provides links to many resources within the Library of Congress, the most poignant being the Veteran's History Project http://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html.
In addition, our Patriotic Songs http://www.eiu.edu/~eiutps/patriotic_songs.php has become really popular because we highlight official songs of branches of the US Armed Forces. The songs are shared through sheet music, audio, and information from the Library of Congress and links to the official website of that military branch.
Teaching with Music - Types of Primary Sources
Music created at a specific place or point in history is a powerful primary source. Students know that they are drawn to particular songs, artists or types of music. We can use this information to encourage them to analyze the lyrics and music from other times and places to gain a better understanding of life at that time.
Music is available at the Library of Congress site in the form of audio, sheet music and lyric sheets.
1. Sheet music is typically found in in jpeg and PDF format for printing.
2. Lyric or Song Sheets are also found in jpeg and PDF format and were often distributed to gatherings for sing-alongs.
3. Audio may be found in RealMedia or MP3 format. This audio can be downloaded and saved.
Performing Arts Encyclopedia
A search from the homepage will let you look for topics and type of resource. A wonderful area is the Performing Arts Encyclopedia http://www.loc.gov/performingarts/. Look at the Special Presentations for prepared sets with background information and highlighted items.
One of my favorites is Patriotic Melodies http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/patriotic/patriotic-home.html that tells the stories behind some of our countries most recognized songs.
Yankee Doodle - http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/loc.natlib.ihas.200000025/default.html is available in sheet music from 1845 and 1862, song sheets and sound recordings as early as 1897.
God Bless America - http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/loc.natlib.ihas.200000007/default.html You can find Irvin Berlin's handwritten lyrics, however you will only find 30 second MP3 and RealMedia audio due to copyright restrictions.
Be sure to look at the BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION for the primary source - you will find restrictions and more!
Copyright and Primary Sources from the Library's Teachers Page http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/copyright.html offers questions and answers about copyright and fair use.
Taking the Mystery out of Copyright is an interactive page for teachers and students http://www.loc.gov/teachers/copyrightmystery/
One key point to remember is to always cite your sources. It is important that we model this for students and show that we are respectfully giving credit where credit is due. http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/citing.html
Technology Pick of the Week
I have two Technology Picks for this week, the first marks another milestone in human history. The United Nations has estimated that the 7 billionth human will be born today, October 31, 2011. With the world population continuing to grow it is evident that our collective actions have an increasing impact on planet earth. I have provided a link in the show notes to a United Nations website called 7billionactions.org where you and your students can learn more about population growth and how it impacts all of us.
United Nations - 7 billion actions website
This website provides plenty of topics for you to use with your students to discuss population growth and what we can do as individuals to reduce the detrimental effects that population growth upon planet Earth.
My second tech pick this week is a mashup of Google Maps and the local newspapers. A link is provided in the show notes.
Newspaper Map with Google Maps
This site presents a Google map of the world with place markers for many of the worlds newspapers. This is a great site to use for current events as you are able to select a newspaper in another part of the world and get the perspective of that locality. The markers are color coded by language. Many times I am interested in a story I briefly hear about in the news but would like to learn more about. For example the recent earthquake in Turkey was briefly mention by American news rooms but provided little detail. I went to the Google Newspaper map and clicked on a marker in Turkey that brought up the local newspaper but it was not printed in English. This was no problem as this site also uses Google translate to translate the pages to English. It is true that the translation is not perfect but it gives you enough information that you can learn more about whatever article you are interested in. Give it a try the next time you are looking for something specific about another country in the world.
That wraps it up for episode 125 of TechTalk4Teachers. I want to thank Dr. Rich for being a guest on todays show and sharing patriotic music available from the Library of Congress and for providing an over view of Veterans Day. Show notes for this episode and archived episodes are available on the web at the EIU Instructional Technology Center website at eiu.edu/itc To leave a comment or suggestion, please send an email to email@example.com or leave a comment on the Tech Talk for Teachers blog. Until next time, this is Tom Grissom, keep on learning.


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Johnny Flynn – 'Tickle Me Pink' (Vertigo)
Ever the wayfarer, Johnny Flynn's new version of 'Tickle Me Pink' manages to retain the decent dirt trapped beneath country-road ridden fingernails while adding contributions from the gaggle of likeminds he's met along the towpath; bass coming with a wizened bowl, Flynn himself still sounding like he's smoking Halfzware shag somewhere at the party's periphery. He's a dab hand at crafting these tales of whimsy and distanced woe, tracks that sound worn but with enough life not to be worn-out, which is all merit itself in a style that hasn't left many corners undusted. Flynn finds these cobwebbed alcoves and returns with fresh treasure, shining a light out from the dusty murk. KK
'Tickle Me Pink'
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Additional words by Kev Kharas
XX Teens – 'The Way We Were' (Mute)
The way they were? XX Teens have recently undergone something of a transformation, ditching their old rhythm section and roping in a couple of new mates. It's hard to discern what effect that's had on the sound of this single - 'The Way We Were' is standard Teens fare that if anything sounds slightly thinner than it has done on the numerous occasions the band have played it live in the last year or so, rock overpowering the roll to slow pace, Rich Cash's dark sunglasses less ironic all of a sudden. It'll be interesting to see what debut album Welcome to Goon Island does with the XX Teens I've grown to cherish these couple of years past, but for now this is a tidy stop-gap. KK
The Triffids – 'Old Ghostrider' (Domino)
Originally recorded in the mid-eighties, 'Old Ghostrider' bustles into view a mere quarter of a century late on the back of a bass-withered steed, the clapped-out sound of rockabilly Fall suggesting time spent out in the desert guzzling sack with nothing for company other than the sound of Peel coming over the World Service. Now the reach of the radio waves has faded like the residual light from a dead star and The Triffids have returned to find Jo Whiley, George Lamb and Kelly Osbourne in Peel's leather chair. WTF? Well, if anything 'Old Ghostrider' shows there was no FM golden era – 25 years on and this still sounds the 7/10 it must've done back then, occasionally rearing up into Neil Diamond's 'Cherry Cherry' but for the most part sticking doggedly to its hip-swinging 'Roadrunner' swagger. KK
Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong – 'Where Do You Go?' (Vertigo)
The funnelled, head-down sound of new Britpop – one as impressed with '80s Bowie as it is with Setting Sons. Me? I got bored of clopping around Stepney in pointy shoes about five years ago, but it seems Joe Lean are tied to the cause and house parties spent nodding to the sound d'heure before regressing into Up The Bracket by about 4am. Joe Lean usually throws up a saucily conceited line or two and this is no different – the frontman telling his errant missus that he "don't want to make you cry, but I've been lying in our bed alone" before launching into a chorus that's actually quite good but that can never quite get the taste of The Kooks out of its mouth. And that shit's just too acrid. KK
'Where Do You Go?'
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Morton Valence – 'Chandelier' (Bastard Recordings)
I honestly have nothing to say about this single. Therefore, I'm going to catch myself before I launch into yet another anti-mediocrity rant. Word count? It has got a xylophone in it. Dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull times. KK
Sebastien Tellier – 'Divine' (Record Makers)
This is France's Eurovision effort. Sebastien Tellier, of course, is more notable than no-mark, dutifully working away on various odes to copulation that've garnered acclaim from most quarters from the comfort of his Parisian boudoir. This though is reckoned to be a less grubby affair – "It's about a time of innocence," Tellier says. "I visualize a bunch of kids playing on the beach and I'd really love to play with them." Whether or not the kids want to play bat-and-ball with the strange hairy man is a moot point, this sounds like it was written for damp-eyed adults in desperate need of new ways to reconstruct the glittering spectre of their youth. Seems like Wogan and the Eurovision bosses might just be agreeing on something for once this weekend. KK
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Young Knives – 'Turn Tail' (Transgressive)
It's probable that when Young Knives wrote 'Turn Tail' it was intended as a kind of auto-elegy, knotting the noose early before the feral youth of thug Britain turned their heckles into blows and gave these Oxford 30-somethings the street death irony longs for them to have. Irony's going to be anxiously checking his watch a while longer, however – it seems Young Knives do best when backs are to the wall, throwing themselves into a new album that has slowly revealed itself to match the best work of their career to date. Like Young Knives? There's an 8/10 chance you'll like this. Don't like Young Knives? There's a 5/10 chance you'll like this. Which isn't bad for a band who looked like they'd already done the numbers. KK
Pivot – 'In The Blood EP' (Warp)
Proving Australian dance need not be served up entirely sans brain, Pivot's 'In The Blood' is actually pretty good and a welcome respite from the hand-waving party drivel being peddled by some of their more tactless compatriots at the minute, mainly because it happens to take itself seriously; guitar scree pockmarking a barren landscape of mechanical purrs and ghostly synths in an industrial jolt well worth getting your robotic groove on to. I'm thinking this is how terraforming would sound were it an economically viable exercise.
'In The Blood'
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The Futureheads – 'Radio Heart' (Nul Records)
There's something of a dilemma being posed with The Futureheads' third album. Their legs are splayed and cocks are thrusting, for sure, but with squarely FM-courting material like 'Radio Heart' one has to ask: to what end, exactly? The rhythm section still sounds mightily impressive once it gets motoring but, really, they can and have put it to better uses than this.
Late Of The Pier - 'Space And The Woods / Focker' (Zarcorp / Parlophone)
Late Of The Pier walk a fine line indeed between gurning brilliance and nutrition-free pander-pop gubbins, and with interest surrounding the band coming to a head, it must be awfully tempting to squeeze out singles as lazily derivative as this flimsy double-A. The first of these sounds strangely like Glen Frey's 'The Heat Is On' as rendered by an electro Editors, and after some consideration I have decided this is a Bad Thing.
'Space And The Woods'
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Black Mountain – 'Stormy High' (Jagjaguwar)
It's with heavy heart we give praise to lumbering cock rock as stinking and blatantly unwashed as this, but Black Mountain's 'Stormy High' really is that good, and with nary a hint of tongue in cheek, either. Which would all be fine were it not for the lingering suspicion that somewhere, Jeremy Clarkson nurses an ill-concealed erection with secret relish.
Sons And Daughters – 'This Gift' (Domino)
Lopping off their gothier inclinations for another bout of short-back-and-sides FM rock culled from third album This Gift, personally I've not been completely won over by Sons And Daughters' recent makeover, and it's only a certain brittle energy in the delivery of its title track that lifts proceedings above the merely mundane. Ho and indeed hum, as greater hacks than this one used to say.


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The parents of Miami Gardens teen Trayvon Martin say they have no desire to meet with the man who shot their son and rejected his claim that the shooting was part of God's Plan.
Parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin appeared on NBC's "Today" show Thursday morning, hours after George Zimmerman told Fox's Sean Hannity the Martin shooting was "all God's plan."
"I really think that's ridiculous, I wish Trayvon was here to tell his side of the story and I don't believe that's God's plan for him to kill an innocent teenager," Fulton said.
Fulton and Martin said they watched the full interview, which aired Wednesday night and was the first the neighborhood watch volunteer has given since the Feb 26 shooting in a gated community in Sanford.
Zimmerman, 28, who is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Martin, 17, said that he had never heard of Florida's Stand Your Ground law before the incident. Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defense.
Zimmerman said that Martin's demeanor and body language were confrontational on the night of their encounter at The Retreat at Twin Lakes. Martin was on his way back from a 7-Eleven. Zimmerman said he was headed out to Target.
He also claimed that when Martin approached him, the teen used an expletive.
"Trayvon is a child, he's a 17-year-old child and I can't imagine him saying something like that," Fulton said. "He was frightened for his life."
After they started fighting, Zimmerman said, "At that point, I realized that it wasn't my gun, it wasn't his gun, it was the gun."
"Those are the words of George Zimmerman, George Zimmerman said they were fighting over the gun, there are no witnesses that say that they were fighting over the gun," Tracy Martin said. "George Zimmerman is here to tell his story. Trayvon is dead."
Martin family attorney Benjamin Crump said the interview could help prosecutors.
"There are so many inconsistencies in the things that George Zimmerman is saying, the state attorney is going to look at that interview that he did last night as a gift when they cross-examine him," Crump said.
Prosecutor: Keep Judge on Zimmerman Case
While Zimmerman had said there was nothing he would have done differently, he later clarified his statement.
"I do wish that there was something, anything, I could have done that wouldn't have put me in the position where I had to take his life," he said.
He also issued an apology to Martin's parents and said he'd like to talk with them about what happened.
"Absolutely not," Fulton said, when asked if she was open to meeting with Zimmerman.


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Side Views of the House. The sun was too bright to take other house pictures.
Oh the views. Can't wait to go back in the Spring.
Information about this beautiful estate, a summer retreat, was taken from the Trustees of Reservations website. Being a member, we frequently receive information about some of their many holdings. This one intrigued me, so one late September day we went to Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It didn't disappoint. Since we are members, our tour of the house was free, no interior photos allowed. I learned Naumkeag is the native American name for the people who lived in Salem, and is the original name of Salem, Massachusetts, where the Choate family lived.
"What makes Naumkeag a special place?
With its gracious house, magnificent gardens, and panoramic views, Naumkeag is a quintessential country estate of the Gilded Age.
This architectural masterpiece is, at its heart, a family home. Joseph Choate, a leading 19th-century attorney, hired the architectural firm of McKim, Mead, & White to design the 44-room "cottage," Naumkeag, which would serve as a summer retreat for three generations of Choates.
With its views of Monument Mountain, its stunning collection of gardens created by Joseph Choates's daughter, Miss Mabel Choate, and Fletcher Steele over 30 years, its original artwork, and its shingle-style house, Naumkeag creates an unforgettable experience for visitors. Don't miss the self-guided audio tour of the Naumkeag gardens, including the Blue Steps, a series of deep blue fountain pools, flanked by four flights of stairs and a grove of white birches. Walk through the equally beautiful Afternoon Garden, Tree Peony Terrace, Rose Garden, Evergreen Garden, and Chinese Garden to encounter the playful, inventive spirit of Miss Choate and Mr. Steele."
For additional information see Wikipedia HERE.


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- Recommended Use
- carrying your kayaks
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What do you think about this product?
September 6, 2018
Easy to install & hasn't failed once. :)
I mean....my kayak has yet to fall off so it works great.
Jennifer Luu
July 25, 2017
Great product, easy to install and can hold multiple kayaks on the roof of the car.
Justin Griggs
October 25, 2016
The only roof kit I'd ever use for kayaking. You can easily get 4 boats on top of your car with the stacker. All I can say is that they are perfect.
June 24, 2016
Climb On
Easy to install, use with confidence!
David C.
August 25, 2015
Outfitted our Jeep Liberty
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
We've had the Thule Stacker on our Jeep Liberty for three years now, quiet literally it doesn't come off. They fold down relatively flat and create absolutely no excess road noise. It is by far easier to load the Stacker with two people than it is by ones self, however with practice you discover ways of figuring it out. Fits two recreational kayaks with no problems what so ever, it was a great investment I've really been impressed with it as a whole. Added bonus with no shortage of silver Jeep Libertys in the world its nice to have something that sets yours apart in a crowded parking lot.
Kyle Cherry
August 6, 2014
Works great!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I have a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer. I use this rack with my factory installed luggage racks and it works great! I recommend putting those rubber or plastic screw covers over the mounting bracket screws though. If your boats are heavy enough, or when you tighten the straps, the crossbars will sag down and the screws will scratch the top of your car.
Tammy Meredith
July 6, 2014
Perfect product!!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Love the stacker! I was hesitant when I bought it because it's meant for white water kayaks, and I own a 10' Pelican recreational kayak & 16' Perception touring kayak. I've used the stacker several times now and the kayaks not only fit very nicely, but are very very secure. The rachet straps that are supplied with the stacker work perfectly. Of course because my kayaks are deeper than white water kayaks, I can only fit two boats on my roof rack (on a Jeep Grand Cherokee), but that's exactly what I wanted the stacker for. No more shoving one boat in the back & one on the roof :)
Jennifer K.
April 15, 2013
Easy to use
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Used this for several years for white water, and open water kayaks and everything in between, Done two cross country trips with a kayak strapped on it with no issues at all. (even in very windy conditions) They are easy to install wit one person, fold flat when not in use, and on my Subaru Impreza with Thule bars I can easily lift up kayak and strap it on by myself with these. I have putt 5 kayaks on my car with these (though not recommended). nice when not in use fold down or easy to take off and store at home. would buy again
June 3, 2012
Just got back from a trip to the Lower Yough and the first extended use of the Stacker Carrier. Worked flawlessly!
Scott P.
June 1, 2012
Great Little Rack
I've got two whitewater kayaks up on it. Holds the things solid as a rock. I just did 500miles with them up there and didn't worry about them the entire way. Jeep Grand Cherokee with a standard roof rack. My only gripe is that you need to be nimble to attach things to it, in that I have to pretty much get up on the roof. I used a couple of swim noodles as cushions and they work great. I've used J-racks before, and I would say this is as comprable to them and I think in the kayaks sit as snug. This is an awesome value rack.
April 24, 2012
Stacker in Action
Joshua C.
May 19, 2011
Thule Stacker on Jeep Liberty
A shot of my Jeep Liberty with stackers. Nice rig, works well.
Steven P.
July 14, 2009
Kayak stacker
This is a good solid product. It is stable, easy to use and install, and reliable. The only downside is that attaching the straps around the kayaks when the stacker is attached to a mini-van roof rack can be a bit of a chore.
Gregory T.
June 22, 2009
Great value
This product is a great option for carrying multiple kayaks and not having to purchase two single kayak carrier systems (at a much higher cost).
Scott S.
May 19, 2009
The Simple solution!
This really is a great and simple solution to carrying more than one kayak and not having to buy a number of different holders. You can carry up to 4 kayaks with this thing depending on the size of the vehicle, Now that's some serious bang for the buck! It lays down when not used so you don't look like the hundreds of people that have kayak cradles and never have a kayak in them. One of the only downsides is it can be hard getting the strips through the top of the holders and around the kayak if you don't have a longer reach since the kayak is standing on its side.
Scott Levasseur
February 20, 2009
loyal supporter
works super well. I also had one kayak on top of my car. I say had because the kayak was stolen right out of the rack.... BUT this rack is still locked to my car so it's not going anywhere. This rack is really easy to use and was quick to install with my existing Thule bars. I seriously think it took all of 10 minutes to pull the packaging apart and throw it on top. I love not needing assistance to get my gear on and off of my suv. When putting my Kayak on top and securing it to my SUV it would take about 15 min total. I also have 4 Thule systems and this has been firmly attached to my SUV since 2007 and has seen every weather condition possible. What is great about Thule is that their products are designed to not screw up your gear or your car. I am defiantly a loyal supporter of Thule.
December 12, 2008
thule stacker
works very well. only put one kayak on but held it very well with no shimmy or shake. happy i bought it. feel confident that kayak is securely fastened.
Angela N.
October 2, 2008
Thule Stacker Review
I just got this rack and love it. It works really well for whitewater boats. I've even found that the space in the middle of the rack works well for carrying paddles.
Chris Smith
October 2, 2008
The Stacker
The Stacker works great! We easily carry three kayaks (one tandem, two singles) atop our Honda Odyssey. Install the straps through the stacker first and lay them out toward the front and rear of the vehicle. After the kayaks are placed on top a simple flip of the strap and you are ready to secure!
June 16, 2008
I love my Stacker
I've got my Stacker on a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and I'm carrying (2) 10' kayaks on it. I love it. I can single handedly have my kayaks up on the carrier and tied down in less than 10 min. If it's windy, having another person to hang on to the the first kayak while loading the second is helpful. Another helpful tip is to have your straps in place; next up go the kayaks, toss the straps over the top and then tie them down...simple as that. And I'm looking VERY COOL when going down the road, too. : )-
Jeff S.
December 14, 2015
Dumb question but...is the stacker sold as a set of two (2) or is the price as listed ($159.99) for one (1) stacker and two (2) are required? Thanks.
matt mro
June 1, 2014
I'd like to carry 2 kayaks in the bed of...
I'd like to carry 2 kayaks in the bed of a pickup. If I mount a roof rack system in the bed of my pick up then use the Stacker or J mounts, do you think it's worth my time? I'll be carrying 2 13' kayaks.
Jeffrey L S.
Josh Good
August 19, 2014
That seems like an awful lot of work just for they kayaks. If you were going to use the rack for other things as well (i.e. bikes, skis..) then it might be worth it. If your boats are plastic and you're not travelling through super hot and sunshiney places for long amounts of time, you'll probably be good just having them rest on the tail gate and fastening the bottom end to the bed near the cab.
September 17, 2012
will these be stable with a 25 inch roof...
will these be stable with a 25 inch roof rack spread? (subaru wrx) it will be for a maxium of 8 foot creek boats
Bret Goering
December 19, 2011
I have a 2011 Chevy Traverse with the...
I have a 2011 Chevy Traverse with the standard roof racks. What Thule Kayak mount would work the best for two Hobie 16 foot adventure Kayaks? We always have two people to lift them on the top of the vehicle. So I'm looking for a safe easy way to secure them. Could some one give me the model that is user friendly. Thanks Dave
October 9, 2011
What is the size range of stock crossbars...
What is the size range of stock crossbars that this will go on? My bars on my 1996 Subaru Impreza are about 4 inches wide and relatively thick? Will this still work?
Justin Slaight
July 9, 2011
I have a 2010 Subaru Outback so I'm all...
I have a 2010 Subaru Outback so I'm all set with the rack, but I have fishing kayaks not white water kayaks. Anyone with experience using the stacker with these type kayaks?
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Rick S
July 14, 2011
I have the stacker (different model but essentially the samething) and use it with none whitewater boats. The only issue is if your boat is particular tall...as in ground to top measurement...you may not be able to stack as many boats together. I'd say on an Outback 3 kayaks would be no problem. If this helped please Thumbs Up. Thanks.
July 2, 2011
I have a 2001 cherokee classic with rack...
I have a 2001 cherokee classic with rack and crossbars. I have a 1 Tandem 13.5ft sit-in .(1) 9.5ft single sit-in and (1) 12ft single sit-in. Will this work for me???
July 5, 2011
It will work just fine.
June 30, 2011
Will this work for just two kayaks?
Will this work for just two kayaks?
Chad Koch
June 30, 2011
June 7, 2011
I want to carry 2 9'8" sit insides and one...
I want to carry 2 9'8" sit insides and one 9'+ SOT on 50" crossbars with thule stacker. anyone experimented with this combo? ideas on best way? i am normally only carrying 2.
Cynthia W.
July 5, 2011
9'8" and 9' on one side and then angle the other 9'8" on the other. I'd use an extra strap though, since it's off balance.
March 23, 2011
Does the stacker mount to flat roof rack...
Does the stacker mount to flat roof rack bars as well as round? I have a Subaru roof rack. Eric
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Ryan Guay
March 23, 2011
The Thule web site says it fits "most" factory racks....
Steven P.
May 19, 2011
It will fit 1998 Subaru Forester factory cross bars. I don't know about others.
January 11, 2011
Write your question here...can u put a...
Write your question here...can u put a canoe in this as well as a kayak?
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Todd Schmalhurst
January 26, 2011
You may be able to fit a smaller canoe, but this is really designed for whitewater kayaks. These brackets should serve you well for a canoe: http://www.backcountry.com/yakima-gunwale-brackets-set-of-4
December 12, 2010
It's snowing like it means it! MAYBE I'LL...
It's snowing like it means it! MAYBE I'LL USE THE KAYAKS FOR SLEDS! But seriously, I have a 2007 Suburban Z-71 and haul 3 Old Towns; a 10' Vapor, and a 12' and 14' Dirigo, all on top of the Suburban. I currently use a handmade rack that puts the larger ones on the bottom, and the 10 footer on the top of a "T' post, all cockpit down. I want a factory rack that makes it easier than it now is to load this Clampett rig. (Jed would be proud!) The Subibby has factory rails and cross bars. Any ideas? I thought the stacker may be best but maybe not?
October 25, 2010
Hi, I have a Holden Commodore VT 1998 4...
Hi, I have a Holden Commodore VT 1998 4 door sedan, with a 'Prorack' Whispbar roof rack. Would this fit my roof rack with 2 kayaks onboard??
Lissa Bradley-Loftus
August 23, 2010
I've lost one triangular fastener to one...
I've lost one triangular fastener to one of my stackers and it needs to be replaced because I can't lock it in the upwards position. any help on where I can get replacements would be appreciated
August 13, 2009
Could this be used for 3 sit on top rec...
Could this be used for 3 sit on top rec boats?
Josh Leslie
August 13, 2009
It depends on how wide your load bars are. But more than likely they will fit. Unless you drive a smart car.
June 14, 2009
Write your question here.I am wondering...
Write your question here.I am wondering if a can safely put four single kayaks on top of my Toyota 4 door Camry? It has no gutter racks. Both Thule and Yakima web sites indicate that their stacker racks will fit on the Toyota Camry. But will they fit four kayaks safely? Thanks!
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Todd Schmalhurst
June 15, 2009
The main thing you will want to consider is how wide all four kayaks will be when positioned on the rack including the width of the rack itself. You'll then need to make sure that this overall width doesn't exceed the width of your bars. Since every boat is shaped a bit differently the only way to know for sure is to get the rack and boats and try it out. If you can get all four boats loaded and properly strapped down, then they aren't going to go anywhere in transit. To gain extra width you can always use slightly longer crossbars, although I try to avoid this whenever possible.
February 13, 2009
I tend to carry both surfboards and kayaks...
I tend to carry both surfboards and kayaks in the summer, but I don't want to separate racks to take on and off. Does anyone who has this think that you could snuggly fit something as skinny as a surfboard or two?
Lovely Lady Blue
November 2, 2008
I want to buy 3 sit-in Kayaks for Xmas. ...
I want to buy 3 sit-in Kayaks for Xmas. I have a 2004 Pontiac Montana extended cab mini van with a factory rack. Inside width between rack bars is 38". Outside width of bars measures 41 1/2." Can I carry the three kayaks? What is the best way to go?
Ben Cook
June 28, 2009
The rack will probably hold the size but weight will be the issue. I have two sit on top boats and a tandem kayak. The sit on tops weigh 60lbs plus and the tandem weighs 70lbs plus. The capacity of my rack is 125 lbs. on my Honda accord. The only way to take the 3 boats is to take 2 cars. You may ne able to increase capacity with a hitch mount rack to help out the roof rack. Hope this helps.
September 24, 2008
Is there a big difference in the stacker...
Is there a big difference in the stacker 520 vs the 830? I have a nissan Xterra, I I need to be able to carry 2 kayaks.
Dana M.
July 17, 2008
What type of Fit Kit would I use for my...
What type of Fit Kit would I use for my Lumina LTZ 1998(yes it's getting old)
Matt Fuller
July 17, 2008
Go to Thule's site and use their 'Rack My Car' function.I'll also put in a shameless plug for Yakima. I think they make a substantially better product…for less money. It's win-win for the consumer.Yakima 'Fit My Car' Tool:http://yakima.com/dealer.aspx


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She knows how to flaunt it! Kanye West put a ring on it and proposed to girlfriend Kim Kardashian on her 33rd birthday Monday, Oct. 21. Surprisingly (or not), Kardashian's new bling appears to be similar in style to her old one from ex-husband Kris Humphries.
The reality star's hairstylist, Clyde Haygood, shared a picture of Kardashian flashing her new bling on Instagram Monday. According to TMZ, the 36-year-old rapper proposed to the mother of his 4-month-old daughter, North, with a 15-carat diamond ring. A Lorraine Schwartz rep confirms to Us Weekly that the ring is a D flawless cushion cut and a perfect diamond. West and Schwartz worked together and he had a vision on how the ring should look.
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Kardashian posted a close-up photo of her ring on Instagram on Tuesday with the stadium screen in the background. She simply captioned the photo, "YES!!!"
Humphries, whom Kardashian filed for divorce from after 72 days of marriage in October 2011, proposed with a 16.21-carat center diamond and two 1.8-carat side diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz. (Kardashian, not Humphries, initially paid for the ring.) The ring's initial reported worth was $2 million, but sold for a total of $749,000 at a Christie's auction in New York City on Oct. 15. A portion of the proceeds from the sale was going to charity.
PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian's love life
Though the rings may be similar, the proposals were very different. West popped the question in front of Kardashian's family and friends at AT&T Park in San Francisco by projecting "pleeease marry meee!!!" on the stadium screen. NBA player Humphries proposed in May 2011 in Kardashian's bedroom with candles and rose petals spelling out, "Will you marry me?" His proposal aired on an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
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And don't expect the weddings to be similar either. Kardashian told England's Tatler magazine in November 2012 that her next wedding won't be as big as it was with Humphries. "It had always been my dream to have a big wedding, and when people said that I'd made it over the top for the show, that was just me: I am over the top," she said. "But the next time, I want to do it on an island with just my friends and family and that's it."
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WASHINGTON—In his message for the 47th World Communications Day, Pope Benedict XVI continues a theme of offering encouragement for Catholics to engage in new media. Written to highlight the Catholic Church's 2013 World Communications Day, which will be celebrated on May 12 in the United States, the message is titled "Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization."
Social networks are the "new 'agora,'" the pope writes, "an open public square" where "new relationships and forms of community can come into being." As such, they offer new ways for Christians to introduce the faith to others, as long as they are savvy to the medium.
"The digital environment is not a parallel or purely virtual world, but is part of the daily experience of many people, especially the young," said Pope Benedict. "Social networks are the result of human interaction, but for their part they also reshape the dynamics of communication which builds relationships: a considered understanding of this environment is therefore the prerequisite for a significant presence there."
He encourages members of social media networks to consider using more than words in their interaction on the networks. "Effective communication, as in the parables of Jesus, must involve the imagination and the affectivity of those we wish to invite to an encounter with the mystery of God's love," he writes.
He also cautions Christians not to get caught up in the rapid and sometimes volatile exchanges that happen within social media networks. "We are called to attentive discernment," he said, especially in digital networks, "where it is easy for heated and divisive voices to be raised and where sensationalism can at times prevail."
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The end of the year is upon us, and while the clock hasn't quite struck midnight, I've got a busy weekend in front of me. In fact, the whole holiday season has been rather hectic with work and family and all sorts of other things, and I've barely had a moment to stop and smell the boughs of holly. For that reason, I'm taking the advice of Fredric and extending the holidays until Twelfth Night. Not only is there historical precedent, but you also get the opportunity to hang out with your Eastern Orthodox friends who celebrate Christmas a little later. Stretch New Year's Eve to Chinese New Year later in January, and you're even better.
As long as I"m mentioning Fredric, be sure to check out his annual Twelve Days of Christmas series on Champagne. You'll get great recommendations from someone who really knows his authentic bubbles.
For my part, I offer up a bunch of posts on proper Champagne, Prosecco, and a whopping 42 posts on sparkling wine, though there's probably some crossover on those categories. My general advice: if you can spare the cash and have a significant other plus another couple that might enjoy the wine, shell out at least $40 for a decent Champagne, and if possible, pick a Grower Champagne. If you're looking for affordable fun for a group of people, grab an assortment of Cavas in a variety of sweetness levels. If you just need fizzy wine to be splashed around at midnight and served to people already too far gone to know what they're drinking, you can have pallets of the stuff delivered for next to nothing.
On another note, during this holiday season, I've left the pen and notebook at home. I've still dutifully tasted and noted samples sent to me, but for wines that I picked up and took to parties or bottles that I sampled at various houses, I took no photos or notes. Oh, people asked me to talk about them, and I did to the best of my ability, but mostly I just said, "What do you think about this wine? Do you like it? If not, it won't hurt my feelings and I won't make fun of you." It was relaxing to simply sit back and enjoy a glass of wine without thinking about linking the winery and writing the PR rep and updating links to the notes on Twitter.
Not that I don't enjoy all of that, and it's part of why I keep scribbling away on this virtual parchment. But we all need perspective, and we all need time to sit back and remember that time with friends and family is wonderful, and if said time can be improved with a little fermented grape juice, all the better.
Dear readers and friends and families, please have fun this weekend, drive safe, and I look forward to a prosperous and engaging 2012. Damn the Mayan calendar, I've got too many things I still want to do.
P.S. Let me explain the photo... It's an old one from five years ago. We used to have a rosebush on the front porch that would dutifully produce a single peach-colored blossom once a year. Not in January, but it was an interesting annual event. I always loved seeing it and took a bunch of pictures each time it bloomed. I always felt that the "Pleasantville" effect was the best way to display it. Sadly, the plant died a few years back.


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Reporter's Notebook: Emaciated Somali Tot Now a Healthy, Chubby Toddler
Somali baby's before and after pictures show miracle of refugee camp.
Nov. 11, 2011 -- You only have to look at the before and after images to understand Minhaj Gedi Farah's remarkable story of survival.
When the 7-month-old Somali boy was admitted to the International Rescue Committee's hospital in Dadaab, the world's largest refugee complex, he was emaciated and on the brink of death.
His family was one of hundreds of thousands of Somalis who streamed across the border hoping to flee the fighting and famine that is engulfing their country. They braved punishing conditions, including heat and dust as they traveled to Kenya, many of them on foot.
Weighing just 6.83 pounds, Minhaj's cheeks were gaunt and his body was skeletal. But after three months of care, nourishment including the vitamin packed peanut and three blood transfusions by the doctors at the IRC hospital, Minhaj is now a picture of health.
"We saw a completely different child," said the IRC's head nurse-nutritionist Sirat Amin.
Minhaj is one of the lucky ones as we witnessed for ourselves when we spent 10 days at the IRC camp in July. How You Can Help
What we saw was heart wrenching and impossible to forget. The hospitals were packed with children suffering from acute malnutrition, their mothers by their bedside, cradling them, praying they'll live to see another day.
One indelible story was the story of the Jareh family we met when we were there. Abdullah, his wife, mother and four kids left Somalia in search of food and water, a better life.
They began the 25 day trek with little food and drink, just whatever they could salvage and carry on their backs. We found out that his wife had made the ultimate sacrifice as a mother along the way. She gave her food to her starving children instead of feeding herself. She eventually died from hunger.
As if the family had been punished enough, there was Abdullah's little boy, Aden. So weak, so malnourished, Aden was barely clinging to life. The IRC's community workers found him when they were going from tent to tent searching for malnourished children.
They rushed Aden to the hospital where he was given the care he so desperately needed and his father told us he was getting better and he was making progress.
Aden's ordeal is really the story of this place and the story of the sea of people spilling into these camps every day. When we spoke Dr. Malia Kader, one of the doctors in the IRC ward, she told us that their resources were stretched and because of the influx of cases coming in there had been a lot of strain on the system.
"The kind of support we need is funding," Malia said to buy essential items including "simple life saving antibiotics, therapeutic feeds which have high calorie values to increase the amount of energy. It's relatively easy to save their lives, and relatively simple."'
As the fighting and famine continues in Somalia so too does the number of refugees pouring across the border from Somalia into eastern Kenya. But seeing Minhaj's cherubic cheeks and Aden's road to recovery can't help but hope these stories offer glimmers of hope in this otherwise frustrating, difficult and unimaginable humanitarian disaster.
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Their hair was brown and parted down the middle.
It was one of many common threads between five females murdered on the Peninsula in 1976 — they were young, and they were attractive. They were walking alone, to their car or to a bus. They were brutally stabbed multiple times. The FBI believes it was the same man.
And now, more than 40 years since the brutal string of killings that claimed five lives in four short months, federal and local authorities have formed a new task force to probe the Peninsula after tying a sixth victim, a Reno college student, back to the prolific killer.
Beginning next week, officers and agents from the FBI, the San Mateo and Washoe County sheriff's offices, and Daly City, Pacifica, South San Francisco and Reno police departments will recanvass Peninsula neighborhoods to ask longtime residents to dig deep into their memory for any recollection of suspicious activity during that first half of 1976.
Jerry Bessette, FBI San Francisco's assistant special agent in charge, added that residents who know someone who traveled to Reno during that time period may be particularly valuable to the case.
"No tips or observations are too small for us, " Bessette said. "Every piece of information helps."
The new addition to the string of slayings took place in the middle of the San Mateo County killings, between January and April 1976. The brutal killings appeared to move counter-clockwise around the Peninsula from Pacifica to Daly City, as if a circle were being drawn, except for the Nevada case.
Michelle Mitchell, a University of Nevada-Reno student, is thought to have been contacted by the Gypsy Hill killer in the middle of this time period, on Feb. 24 near her school. Her yellow Volkswagen Bug had broken down, and witnesses reported seeing someone help push the car into a lot near the agricultural building about 8:10 p.m.
Her body was found later that evening in the garage of a nearby home.
The Peninsula killings occurred both before and after the Nevada killing, beginning in the first week of 1976.
Veronica Ann Cascio, 18, was abducted while walking to a bus stop at Bradford Way and Fairway Drive while en route to a friend's house. Her body was discovered by a young person out on a walk, near a creek on the Sharp's Park Golf Course. Within three weeks of the grisly discovery, 14-year-old Tanya Blackwell went missing while walking from her home on Heathcliff Drive in Pacifica to a 7-11 store on King Drive in South San Francisco, though it took nearly six months for her body to be discovered off Gypsy Hill Road in Pacifica.
On Feb. 4, the killer for the first time used one of his victim's vehicles to carry out the crime, abducting Broadmoor resident Paula Baxter as she left school play rehearsal at Capuchino High School in Millbrae. The 17-year-old baton instructor and high school majorette was found near a grove of eucalyptus trees behind the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Ludeman Lane, stabbed four times with her head bashed in by a piece of concrete.
March 1976 came to a close without a murder, until the body of 26-year-old Carol Lee Booth, known as "Beedy" to her friends and family, was found by two teenage boys in a shallow grave near Colma Creek. Though discovered in May, the homemaker had been reported missing in March and was last seen walking from a bus stop on El Camino Real, using a common shortcut through an open area
In April 1976, the killer carried out his crime in public for the first time– raping, killing and leaving his victim in the heavily-trafficked Serramonte Shopping Center parking lot. Denise Lampe, a cosmetics salesperson at the Daly City mall where she was killed, was found between the Macy's store and a Denny's restaurant in her 1964 1/2 Mustang after failing to arrive at the home of a friend with whom she had just been shopping.
Almost all of the victims were confirmed to have been raped before being killed, Lee said. Authorities hope that the addition of the sixth victim to the case file and the deployment of the Gypsy Hill Task Force will at long last uncover the key details that will link them to their killer, whom the FBI says they are not calling a serial killer — namely because of the impact such a term has on witnesses' capacity for recollection.
Authorities ask that all tips be directed to the FBI San Francisco field office at 415-553-7400, and callers are asked to press 0 and advise an operator they're calling in regards to the Gypsy Hill cases.
"If we're successful, it would be closure, " said Doug McCool, a lead investigator on the Carol Booth case who retired in 2000 after 40 years with the South San Francisco police department and nearly 25 on the case. "I know my victim's mother would be elated."
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After a particularly long post, Chirol from Coming Anarchy suggested that when I have a lot to say, I should break it up into a series of articles. I've taken his advice, and now for several subjects (Embracing Defeat, Guerrillaz, Liberal Education, and OODA-PISRR) I've written four tetrologies.
However, before all that I wrote a trilogy on early Christianity. I described it as essentially a 4G movement, such as Maoism, but one that also drew energy from existing family structures. In that sense it is similar to the religious right in America or al Qaeda in Iraq. Early Christianity was profoundly shaped by two thinkers, Jesus and Paul, similar to the way that Sovietism was shaped by Marx and Lenin.
This insight is not original. About the time I wrote my posts, Jeffrey Obbins of Lebanon Valley College published The Politics of Paul, where he wrote…
Paul is every bit Jesus' equal as a social and political revolutionary, standing to Jesus as Lenin does to Marx.
The importance of this is at least threefold: First, this recovery of Paul is a repoliticization of Christianity – or, more precisely, the realization of the intrinsically political nature that was and is at the very heart of the Christian identity. Second, as a politicized religion, this Christian legacy (which is distinctively Pauline, if not Paul's own creation) establishes the conditions of Western thought
Nonetheless, I think my original posts have something to contribute. So with his introduction and some fiddling in the original works, I am reformatting by trilogy as a series. Since then I have continued the story, chronicling the Christian and Muslim battles against Rome
There are five parts
- Part I, Love Your Enemy As You Would Have Him Love You
Christian doctrine was built to win. It emphasized People's War from its first commandments.
- Part II, Caiaphas and Diocletian Did Know Better
The High Priest and the Emperor get a bad wrap for attacking a harmless religious. Yet they correctly understood the political implications of the growing movement and attempted to kill it. They almost succeeded.
- Part III, Every Man a Panzer, Every Woman a Soldat
The early Christians used gender to their advantage. Exploiting genetic tendencies in men and women, they equipped themselves for unlimited war. They won.
- Part IV, The Fall of Rome
Constantine gave the Christians their Army, and with it the Christians gave Constantine his Empire. A short conventional victory to a long unconventional war, the Battle of Milvian Bridge brought about the defeat of Greco-Roman civilization.
- Part V, The People of the Book
Hundreds of years after the Christian victory, another semitic religion would emerge to challenge the Christian Empire of the Romans. Perhaps the first Totalitarian faith in history, Islam would shatter the unipolar world of the Christians while replacing itself with a minimum of mutations.
- Part VI, Embrace and Extend
While Christianity in the East was shattered by Islam and Islamization, the Church in the west continued its ancient 4G operation. Refusing to look away from the worst of barbarian culture, the Catholic Church embraced and extended the pre-Christian ways of modern Europe, eventually exterminating rival organizing principles.
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We will leave most of the responses to the National Rifle Association's callous, cynical statement about the Newtown tragedy to groups like AFJ members the Violence Policy Center, and States United to Stop Gun Violence.
But we couldn't help but note that the NRA once again touted its "Eddie Eagle" program as supposedly promoting gun safety for children.
AFJ examined the Eddie Eagle program more than a decade ago, as part of Deadly Business, our First Monday documentary about how the gun industry markets its product. In this excerpt from Deadly Business, Prof. Marjorie Hardy discusses the strong evidence that the program is a failure. She says this of the NRA:
I think they don't care if it works. I think this is their way of redirecting attention from gun laws and legislatures to saying: Look, we have this way of keeping kids safe so we don't need all these laws on the books.
When we checked the NRA website today we found all sorts of material touting the Eddie Eagle program – but no studies indicating that it actually works.