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Bedding Bass was the key to win for:
Hibler and Christian at Bass Champs on Lake Travis
by Skeeter Bass Champs Staff Writer Patty Lenderman
Hefty winds, high waves and biting bass were ready and waiting for 205 teams fishing the 2nd Central Texas Skeeter Bass Champs event on Lake Travis. The winds wailed as much as 25 miles per hour, challenging the site fishermen to be able to see the coveted bedding bass.
Randy Hibler and Randall Christian won 1st place with 15.68 lbs. "We caught the majority of our fish on a white 3/8 oz tandem spinnerbait, white flukes and chrome-blue jerk baits. It took us until 9:30 to get a limit in the boat. After that, we sight fished and tried to upgrade" Randy explained. Most of their fish were caught in bends of creeks, throwing in 0-8' of water. They also won Big Bass honors with their 7.58 lb kicker fish. "We caught our big bass late in the day, that's what put us over the edge. At 3 p.m. we ran across her, in about 9' of water. She was really hard to see. We caught the male first, he weighed about 2 lbs and we culled a smaller fish with it. After that we put the bigger one in the boat. If it wasn't for that fish, we would have only had about 8 or 9 pounds." They caught both of their bigger bass on an 8" pumpkinseed / chartreuse lizard, stating that "there's no reason to get fancy". They won the 1st place package of a Skeeter SX 190 powered by a Yamaha 150 V-Max motor valued at $ 30,500. They also took home another $1,000 for big bass honors.
Coming in 2nd place with their highest finish so far in a Bass Champs event was the team of Paul Carmen and Dale Read who took home a $2,500 check. They put their initial limit in the boat in just 30 minutes. It was a small limit, only weighing about 8 pounds. Throwing weightless green pumpkin Senko's all day, they continued to catch and cull more fish, working their total up to the 10 pound mark. Finally, it was getting close to time to weigh in, and Dale suggested to Paul to fish some docks with deep water, up to 40 feet. There they caught some better fish after 2:00, putting their final weight to 15.14 lbs. Paul said "This is on of the best tournament trails I've ever fished. The whole staff is a real nice bunch of people. We always have fun whether we win or not."
This is the first year for Daniel Barnes and his brother Adrian to fish Bass Champs. They pre-fished a week before the tournament, and found where some good bass were holding. They began their day today throwing weightless baby bass colored Senko's in the brush. It only took 15 minutes to put a limit in the boat! After catching a limit, they started sight fishing for bedding bass. This wasn't easy, with the high wind and waves it was hard to see. The bite slowed down quite a bit, but stayed steady throughout the day and they were able to cull three times for a final weight of 14.22 lbs, winning a check for $1,600.
Over the past two years, over $100,000 has been paid back in Skeeter bonuses. To win this bonus, all you have to do is be the highest finishing team owning and fishing from a qualified Skeeter boat. Skeeter then matches the bonus winners earnings up to $5,000. There are several ways to win at Bass Champs. There are trivia questions, a flipping contest, smallest fish award, and several open drawings. The crowd is encouraged to participate with the trivia questions and the open drawing that you can qualify for by purchasing a ticket. At each event, a different organization brings workers and volunteers to help with the weigh in. Bass Champs and their sponsors provide the prizes to be drawn for. At this event, over $1,300 worth of prizes were up for grabs benefiting the Lago Vista Lions Club and as always Bass Champs matched the funds up to $500.This is the 2nd Central Texas 2005 event, the next one will be April 2nd on lake LBJ out of Tropical Hideaway. Don't miss another opportunity, sign up now and join the fun, win the money and the prizes at Bass Champs. For more information, call 817-439-3317, or visit www.basschamps.com.


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Amazing Grace is more than a movie, it's a call to action! January 25, 2007Posted by Matsu in News, News and politics, Random, Web.
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In less than a month a new movie called "Amazing Grace" is being released by Bristol Bay Productions, who also produced "Ray" (and are part of Walden Media, the people who brought us the Chronicles of Narnia).
Amazing Grace tells the true story of William Wilberforce, the English politician who fought a long and arduous battle to have slavery abolished in England during the 19th century. If you want to see a preview of the movie, you can watch the Amazing Grace trailer here.
Not only is the movie a powerful story of a man who stands up for the human rights of a whole population of enslaved people in the 1700's and 1800's, it is also meant to bring attention to modern day slavery. Yes, even today there are millions of people who are enslaved in lands across the globe. In fact, according to The Amazing Change, an organization created to fight slavery, there are move people enslaved right now than there were back in the day of William Wilberforce. A sobering thought and one that should call us into action.
The Amazing Grace movie will be released on February 23, 2007. I encourage you to see it when it comes to your corner of the world.
Time and energy are in very short supply January 24, 2007Posted by Matsu in Random, Weblog.
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I really enjoy writing. Every day I come across things or have thoughts and ideas I would like to blog about. But, the time and energy needed to post a message every day are in very short supply. There are just too many things I must get done at work or at home (or somewhere in between) and so I don't make it over here to share my thoughts and ideas nearly as often as I would like.
Yes, part of it is discipline. As in, a professional writer or blogger would force himself or herself to sit and write. Well, I am not a professional writer or blogger, so it's really not that high a priority for me. At least, not for now. Maybe in the future I'll feel differently and then I'll post more often.
Before I collapse into my bed for the night (it's midnight now), let me say that with a little help from some friends (Bert, Don, and Rich), I was able to get some much-needed exercise playing racquetball this evening. I know that tomorrow my body will remind me of my age and the soreness will attest to the fact that I do not exercise regularly. But, for now, it feels good (I'm mostly numb). In a few days, I'll need to play again and next week, again. Eventually, I will not be as exhausted or as sore. That will be a good day. Hey, I might even win a game!
Vintage Windows 386 Marketing Video January 15, 2007Posted by Matsu in Fun, Humor, Information Technology, Microsoft, Software, Technology, Windows/Microsoft.
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If you did not see this on Boing Boing this past weekend, and you are old enough to remember there was software before Windows 95, then you might find this video advertisement amusing. It is done like a Mission Impossible episode. Only, it gets really strange (cheesy) at around the 7 minute mark.
According to the video information, "Microsoft sent this tape to retailers to explain the benefits of Windows 386. Boring until the 7 minute mark when the production is taken over by crack-smoking monkeys."
If you have trouble watching the embedded video, you can find the orginal file at Google video here.
Cisco blogs about iPhone lawsuit January 11, 2007Posted by Matsu in Apple, Information Technology, News, Technology, Web, Weblog.
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Yes, you read that right, Cisco is taking a very legal action, some say an American right, and blogging about it. You can see it here.
I can't help but wonder what the legal counsel at Cisco thinks about this practice. Are comments posted to a corporate blog admissible in court?
According to some people, the lawsuit was not a surprise for Apple as they should have expected it. What is likely is that Cisco simply wanted to keep Apple on their toes and under pressure to conclude negotiations for the right to use the Cisco-owned trademark, iPhone.
Interesting, if not a little bit crazy.
Leadership should include mentorship January 10, 2007Posted by Matsu in Education, Information Technology, Management, Uncategorized.
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I am where I am today partly because my former supervisor understood the importance of mentoring new (young) people. She pushed me and encouraged me and helped me to believe I could do more than I realized. And, most of all, she coached me on how to be a technology manager then provided me with opportunities to play that role. It was because of her training and assistance that I was able to grow professionally and become the manager I am, today.
For many years I have recognized the importance of being a mentor for people on my staff and for those in the larger I.T. community where I live and work. But, that sense of responsibility to do everything I can to help young I.T. staff members grow and reach their full potential has really increased in the past year. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I recently received an e-mail from Shawn, a young person who was on my staff back in the mid 1990's when he was a college student.
Now, about ten years later, he decided one day to see if he could find me on the Internet, and he did. His e-mail was quite an encouragement as he expressed how much he learned working with me. And, while I fear it is an exaggeration, he even suggested that what he learned at work back then has served him better than the college course content he studied during that same period. Since I work at a college I must say I find that hard to believe <wink, wink>
I must admit that I feel a sense of pride that Shawn has been successful in his career and says that I had a part in helping him become the professional he is, today.
In future posts to this blog I will be sharing more thoughts on the importance of I.T. managers mentoring other technology staff to help them grow into their profession and develop them as leaders. There is much more thinking I would like to share about this, but it will have to be another night.
Apple, Inc. – the exact opposite of terrorism January 9, 2007Posted by Matsu in Apple, Humor, Information Technology, Mac.
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Today's quote:
Steve Jobs and Apple, Inc., just kinda makes life more fun. It's like the exact opposite of terrorism. It's amazing.
John Mayer
MacWorld Keynote Address
January 9, 2007
Yup, he really said it. You can see the video here. He is near the end of the recording (01:52:09). So, to summarize… (write this down, kids) Apple is fun, terrorism is not fun.

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Have you been tempted to self publish a book, but don't know where to start? If you have considered putting your photo images in book form there are many different online photo book companies available. I have considered using this as a 'one off' way to document inspiration, sketches and images of a series of work that I would want to present in a book. This might be great to show at an exhibition, and it might be substantial enough to take further with a number of copies. Mixbook.com is one such photo book company which features contemporary templates to follow and allows you ample space to write as much as you want. For a modest amount of money (and there are always 50% off sales) you can produce a book. It gives you a good idea the quality of your photography and it is amazing to see your work in print. Go into the website www.mixbook.com and see for yourself. I have used them twice recently, first for a small softcover square book, based on images of a trip to the Isle of Mull, primarily to see the quality of the printing, then a lovely hardcover 81/2"x11" landscape perfect bound publication about our Antarctic expedition.
Thrilled with both, I thought I would share them with you. I am tempted to do another based on my photos, images, sketches and stitched pieces based on the Somerset Levels. If anything it could focus one's attention on either self publishing a limited edition or finding an interested publisher.
Please keep in mind the weeks workshop near Cahors at www.studiopreniac.com as seen in my recent post.
thanks for reading..... off to the Knit and Stitch tomorrow and can't wait.


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Well we had puppies on 10/25/07 from Voilet and Rocky . As you can see I am now up and running with a new ditial camera, I'm not real pleased with it as the photo quality was much better in my other one. I also had 2 females bred . Cleo my chocolate female was bred 2 weeks ago to my black tri stud Bo Jr. and my white female is being bred right now to my blue merle stud Junior . Also it looks like I may be having 2 more coming into heat very soon , my pearl female Tinkerbell and my black tri female Demon Dog( daughter of Cleo X Junior). So I should be extra busy here in a couple of months !!!
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Sir Thomas' Only Issued Commercial Bach Recording
Bach: Christmas Oratorio - Sinfonia
Handel-Beecham: Il Pastor Fido - Gavotte
Sir Thomas Beecham conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Recorded May 12, 1947
RCA Victor 12-0583, one 78-rpm records
Link (FLAC file, 22.45 MB)
Link (MP3 file, 14.76 MB)
This record was only issued in the USA, never by HMV in Europe.
As I may have mentioned here before, in my heyday as a 78 collector I had a collection of over 8,000 discs, which I was forced to sell in 2003-04 for financial reasons. Some of these I had had since childhood. Among them were several by the First Piano Quartet, and when in my recent post devoted to this ensemble, a commenter mentioned a recording of the Paganini Variations, I thought to myself, ruefully, "yes, I used to have that record, and wish I still did."
Well, a few days later, I was at my parents' house for Thanksgiving dinner, and my mother mentioned that there were still several boxes of my records in the basement. This was news to me; I had thought they threw out all the unsold stuff years ago. I went to investigate and found lots of junk, of course - many sets with broken or missing records which I had never tried to sell, but also several dozen single records, some of which I was genuinely surprised to see hadn't sold. Among the latter was this Beecham Bach record. And yes, I did get my First Piano Quartet records back - it was like an early Christmas present! The reclaimed records were somewhat the worse for having been stored in a damp basement for 10 years, perhaps, but still quite playable, and now I share the first of these with you all.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Thanks, Bryan, for this holiday rarity, and a very merry Christmas to you, as well.ReplyDelete
Looking forward to this one, Bryan. Cheering story, too. Thanks for all the wonderful music in 2014, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
Thanks Bryan, for all your uploads, and have a merry Christmas & happy new year to you!ReplyDelete
Sweet! Looking forward to hearing them. Thank you for all your time and efforts here. Wishing you a merry Christmas and the all the best in the new year!ReplyDelete
Thanks Bryan for that rarity and Merry Christmas to you too....JOYEUX NOEL !!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 19, 2014 at 10:32 PM
You pick the neatest Christmas presents for us! The woodwinds in theReplyDelete
Handel are exquisite. Many thanks, and best wishes for the season and the new year.
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You're right, it is a gem - thank you! And congratulations on your happy windfall, and a Merry Christmas and Happy 2015! Best wishes, NickReplyDelete
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I'm can't find a Albert Coates thread- but indeed possess an original Decca ffrr lp. It is titled Romeo and Juliet/ Fantasy overture conducted by Albert Coates. Any info on this would be appreciated
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Hello Juan - here you go.Delete
Albert Coates cond. the National Symphony Orchestra
Recorded at Kingsway Hall
originally recorded in the 78 rpm format
Feb 8, 1945 - Parts 1 & 4 AR 9109 & AR 9112
Feb 23, 1945 - Parts 2,3 & 5 AR 9110, AR 9111 & AR 9113
May I thank you for all your hard work and dedication in posting all the beautiful music during 2014.
It is very much appreciated.
All the very best for the Festive Season and in 2015.
Douglas (UK)
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I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has read my blog, shared it, and contributed to my many many views! Through this blog, I have experienced many things that I didn't expect to actually come my way - and I hope to continue this blogging journey (as well as on screen too!).
This is just a small blog post, but I have quite a lengthy one coming up soon, I promise :)
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Trekking is always adventurous and exciting. However, it is not the cup of tea for those who have the fear of heights and are scared. People with cardiac issues and medical problems are also recommended to avoid this adventure for safety reasons.
However, there are some people who just love to go out and get into the shoes of a trekker and enjoy the unrivalled experience which it provides to them. Trekking is not always comfortable and at times it becomes even tougher than one can imagine, thanks to the weather condition.
Whatever comes or goes, a trekker or an adventure lover never gets disappointed and is always filled with a renewable energy which helps them to experience what very few people can even dream of. This is a favourite activity for thousands of people around the world and they have some good reasons to indulge in it. Want to know about them? Take a look at the below-mentioned points:
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Water sports are always amazing and it lures a large number of people every year. In this monotonous way of life, that keeps everyone occupied with their personal and professional matters in every possible way, what is missing in their life is fun, enjoyment, and adventure. In order to fill up these vacant spaces, people generally do take vacations and plan something different that they had never ever thought of, before.
On top of this, if the vacation is with friends, there is no rule that one is not supposed to break. Every discipline, every warning takes a back seat and what leads the mind, body and soul are the entertainment, and adventure which awaits them at the earliest.
When it comes to adventure, water sports are something that takes a high position. It does involve risk, which adventure doesn't? But it has a charm of its own and on top of that, you have the safety measures and the guide informing you about everything that might come on your way before hand. And wait, you also have your friends out there with you, so just no issues to take your steps back.
River rafting is one such sport that is loved by people of all age groups. Though children are not allowed for this ride at many places for obvious reasons of course, but they always feel a part of it as they watch others enjoying the ride. This sport basically involves steering an inflated rubber boat or raft on the uncontrolled waves of the river filled with the white foams that arise because of the sudden increase or decrease in the water volume. Does it sound interesting to you? Wait, there are more fun facts to add to it.
This beautiful sport becomes even more enjoyable when it is done in a serene yet wild environment like Dandeli. Yes, you got it right! River Rafting in Dandeli is far more adventurous and beautiful experience than you can actually think of.
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The river excitement is also something which will completely take away your breathe and will help you add the pinch of adventure which was missing from your life for a long time. The wildlife and adventure enthusiasts are always on their go to catch up with the best of the experiences that they had never been able to get rid of. It is through the beautiful experience that they take back which brings them here in Dandeli over and over again and make them experience the real meaning of adventure. If you are an adventure lover then you have to come here and experience this pleasurable and one-of-its-kind sports that will stay close to your heart throughout your life.
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The jungle safaris offer best and wonderful opportunities for individuals to see the wild animals in their natural habitats, away from the noise and pollution of the city. Watching them carefully to caress their babies and move around freely gives an experience which can never be explained in words. It is more rewarding and eye-pleasing to these beautiful creatures roam around in their area without any fear and is far more satisfactory and enjoyable than to see them being in a cage in a zoo.
There are various jungles around the world, and so are there the safaris which you must definitely have dreamt of. Not everyone can afford to go to a jungle safari from their home and thus at times they have to crush their dreams and carry on their monotonous life. But wait, are you doing the same? Get rid of the burden, you have the Dandeli Jungle Safari to enjoy and to indulge in the adventure which you had always planned for.
Yes, now going on a safari is not a pocket cutter for you. Explore the beauty of the jungle of South India and watch the animals around you with this jungle safari that will leave you with some memorable moments for your life. Make your safari trip rewarding and remarkable by keeping some things in mind:
The safaris are all about exploring the forests and watching the natural diversity, enjoy it to the best at one of the most exotic destinations of India!
Reserve your stay today at best Resorts in Dandeli; Jungle Resort Dandeli offers Jungle Safari, Trekking, River Rafting, River Crossing, Water Zorbing adventurous activities.
If you are looking for a new place to enjoy your vacation then you must go for Dandeli resorts. It is having all those features that will excite you, enthuse you and will offer you a great lifetime experience. It is a great place where you can enjoy many things at one time. you will get accommodation and food facility along with a comfortable stay that will help you in getting better experience. Also, coming to the staying facility at resort, Hornbill resort Dandeli is something that you need to experience.
Dandeli resort is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka and it is very close from the metro cities like Bangalore and others. There are many transportation facilities also available and it is convenient because of which people are reaching here easily. This resort is not very much available vacant during peak seasons and it is preferred to travel with some advance booking too. Dandeli resort is also very much affordable in every context and will provide you a great feel. Above all, you will be having the accommodation that will surely amaze you b its looks among them Hornbill Resort Dandeli is very much attractive. This popular stay is located on the branches of a tree and it is having proper support which offers safety to the people.
This is located in the forest and greenery is at its peak in this location. Not only this, the unexplored forest and Dandeli River offers you a pleasant stay and you can also enjoy the trip by looking all around. You will also observe the flow of water, the chirping of birds, the cool environment and the natural freshness. From morning till evening, you will surely feel fresh and relaxed at Bison Resort Dandeli. The Hornbill offers you tree houses and apart from this, tents, rock houses are also available where you can get the scenic view. This place is so romantic that couples come here often and especially newly married couples who want to spend some quality time here. Thus, be a part of the nature's treat here at Hornbill Dandeli Resorts and enjoy other facilities like rock climbing, water rafting, safari and bird sanctuary, camping and other adventurous things. All are affordable and within your budget.
If you are too, trying to book your holidays here, then you can check the website of the resort which is offering detailed information to all the people. Even if you want to speak to them then you can call on their helpline and they will assist you for the same. Also, for availability, it is advised if you can book it online as you will be able to make better ways to come and enjoy your vacation here properly. Talking about the facilities, you will surely enjoy the best in class rooms with all amenities and dishes of your own choice too. Thus, get ready to indulge in a healthy and comfortable stay along with a memorable vacation here at Dandeli resort.
A lot of traveller these days looks for the option of resort travelling. This is a phenomenal option not only for the couples but for those who want to spend some time in between nature with their family and friends. Resorts are taking better initiatives in inviting tourism and discovering some new facilities and features that can excite tourists. In the same way, Dandeli Forest Resort is also trying to make tourism better in every possible way. This resort is located in Karnataka and is very popular in South India. Many people are coming here every weekend and in their vacations to enjoy the lavish flora and fauna along with Dandeli River.
The picturesque atmosphere that will offer you happiness and peace is something that is worthy in every sense. Not only for young people, Dandeli Forest Resort is also having many recreational facilities for kids too. They all are surprising and quite enjoyable as well. The most important thing however coming here is to get prepared for lots of adventurous things that will surely make you comfort. Not only those things, even you will get plenty of accommodation facilities available at this place. This resort accommodation will be available for advance booking too. It is better to book things in advance if you are planning initially to avoid any chaos in the end coming here and looking for accommodation.
The guides and transportation facility is also available here at Hornbill Dandeli Resort. You can come from any city located nearer to this resort and buses and private transports are quiet convenient and frequent to take you here. Also, guides will showcase you the things that are located in Dandeli and will also take you to other places which are available. It is a place where you can actually spend few days, away from your office and tensions. Roam around Syntheri Rocks which is a nature's paradise at this place. Supa Dam is also located where you can see the massive construction by engineers. The Back water will offer you diving and swimming experience. Not only this, while staying in the cottages here at Dandeli, you can enjoy your favourite delicacies too.
Bison Dandeli Resort is a great place and you will have retreat to be here. It is an affordable deal because everything is such good to watch and enjoy. It is actually a paradise. You can experience waking up in morning among the nature, forest and chirping birds. You will also enjoy spectacular view from every side. If you are choosing this resort among other to enjoy your quality time, then you are on a positive side. There is nothing more magical than watching the sunset and sunrise. For all adventure lovers, it is a pleasant place to enjoy. Many youngsters usually come here to enjoy the same. Everything clubbing up to offer you a magnificent stay and memories for lifetime here. You can just take out sometime and book your trip to Dandeli Resort and you will surely not going to regret it.
Planning a trip during vacations is something a brilliant idea. This gives you a way so that you can enjoy your life with others. There are certain holidays and vacations where people can plan somewhere to the forests, nature and river. Dandeli resort offers you everything that you are willing for. This place is located in the northern district of Karnataka. Throughout the year, it welcomes many tourists who are coming here to cherish their life.
The most important tourist destination here is Bison River. It is the river that flows through the northern city and it offers a great scenic view to the tourists as well. There are many other tourist destinations too which are located in the district. Reaching here is also very easy through road transport, if you are coming from Bangalore or any other city from Karnataka, then buses and booking taxis and cabs are available that will take you to the location. Also, you may book it from your side from any city and can come here easily. The best time to visit the place is in summers when you can actually enjoy the weather and the surroundings.
There are many landscapes that you may discover. There is an advantage that even if you have a half day time or a full day, you will cover maximum distance in Bison River Dandeli Resort and can visit many places too. Start from Bison River and you will be able to catch fun and adventure from here only. You will have to pass Jungle Safari, River Rafting and Supa Dam. The best part of going for this walking tour in Dandeli Resorts is that even if you are alone, you will be able to spend much quality time in exploring new places. You can take your photos and enjoy food too. There are many delicacies available here according to your preference. If you are willing to try French or Italian too, you will surely get the same. There are many places where you can hangout or if you are not comfortable, then you can call it at the place where you are staying.
The weather of the resort is something that you need to believe as it is fine and moderate at all times. You can come here in any month and you will find the same condition. However during rainy season, coming here could be a bit dangerous but you may talk to the hotel or resort staff here who will help you in getting right information for the same. Just ask for the pass and route through local people and you will easily reach to wherever you want to go. Also, if you get tired, you can ask for the lift from the passerby vehicles to the nearest place. Most of the places offer entrance fee but your money in hiring cab or tourist guide will save so you can utilise in other areas. It could be one experience that you must enjoy to have a memory for your lifetime.
Enjoy Your Family Vacation In The Comfort Of Dandeli Jungle Resort
If you want to spend some time with your partner in a beautiful background then spoil yourself with brilliant choices in Karnataka. The traditional, elegant and sophisticated environment of this state of India will definitely mesmerize you with its amazing landscape and mind-blowing terrains.
India is known for its diverse landscape and rich history. Every corner, every state and every city of this southeast Asian country are filled with surprises as you decide to explore it more and more. Karnataka is one such state filled with its unique charm and splendid gorgeousness. Every part of the state promises to introduce you to its own unique form of tradition, culture, and geographical diversity.
Explore the northern part of this beautiful state with Dandeli resorts and get to experience the best getaway destination for holiday with your family and your loved one.
Who doesn't want something adventurous in their life? And what could be best when the adventure comes with a safety? Yes, you got it right! With the Dandeli Jungle Resort, you are promised with to have a wonderful experience that will leave you completely floored down and will make it an embedded impact on your mind which will always be memorable for you all.
Imagine the kind of pleasure and glee that you and your family will fill with when you will explore Tigers, Panthers, Elephants, deer and all other animals around you while being assured that each one of you is completely safe.
The jungle resorts are different types with different feature, selecting which one is best for you, is completely a task that depends on you. With a beautiful resort to relax in and to start your day in, there is nothing as pretty and gorgeous to spend quality family time here in Karnataka. It gives you the liberty to enjoy your life as you want- go on bird watching, follow wildlife or take part in some wonderful and adventurous activities- and then come back to the mesmerizing and comfortable resort and enjoy all kinds of luxuries that will make you feel royally blessed.
Merging with the awesome landscape, the Bison River Resorts & Hornbill Resort will give you the pleasure of spending a lot of time in the lap of nature without getting disturbed or experiencing any kind of hindrance in maintaining a peaceful surrounding around you. The spiritual bonding with your inner self also reaches to its great height and you will feel totally exotic, relax and rejuvenated with the blissful environment and the pleasant atmosphere that will greet you every time you open your eyes.
Enjoy the luxury of the resort and bring back home some unforgettable moments and great memories that you will love to cherish throughout your life and which will bring you back to the resort, to this part of Karnataka over and over again. Just remember, don't forget to get your camera with you, or you will miss out some wonderful pictures of this photogenic area.
Celebrate life during holidays through Dandeli Resorts. These resorts are located in Uttara Kannada in Karnataka state. They will surely offer you some experiences that you can enjoy with your family and friends. There are lots of things that you can do in Dandeli and this all is available in every season. Relaxing in between of flora and fauna is a joy and this is something that you can also enjoy at this place. If you are planning to go for any resort this vacation then plan your trip to this place and you will surely feel amazing.
Vacations and holidays are the time when people look for something that is away from the world and pollution where they can go and take some rest. Those who are adventurous always looks for the adventurous trips must try this place as this will be very much popular for the same purpose. There are lots of things that you can while resorting here. Let us understand the Dandeli Resort properly:
Rooms With View:
You will get fascinating rooms from where all the views are just awesome. Just give your mornings a fresh start and natural habitants all around will make your stay peaceful. There are many resorts available here such as Hornbill Resorts where you will get stay in the cottages over tress. This is really interesting as you will be able to watch things from a distance. They are all are secured. Other is Bison Resort where you will get cottages for your family and friends along with all the facilities that you can enjoy. Your stay will be comfortable with the services that you will be provided here. Third is Regenta Resort which is full of gardens and you will have a colourful stay here and the last one is Shikra Resort.
All resorts are seriously serving well from inside and you will feel amazing. The guides will be provided to you who will take care of your bedtime and waking time. They will also take to you through the whole Dandeli. The trip is easily affordable along with lodging facility. The accommodation which is provided are coming along with seasonal facilities too.
Dandeli Resort is very popular among people who are living in Hubli or nearby locations. Thus, during weekend or during holidays, it is very difficult for tourists to find rooms here. There is website available for the resort where people can book their rooms according to their choice. This also offers them availability of the room and can guarantee them their stay in Dandeli Resorts. Also, they do not need to pay any amount at the time of online booking and they can pay while coming here. Every facility which is provided along with other features is available on the website only.
Take your time out from your busy life and have fun with lots of cherish memories here at Dandeli Jungle Resorts. You will surely have an experience like never before.
Book your stay at Hornbill River Resorts with Jungle Resort Dandeli; Best Resorts in Hornbill. We offers River Rafting, Jungle Safari, Trekking in Hornbill River Resort located in unexplored jungles of Dandeli.
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Trekking River Rafting Jungle Safari in Dandeli. Jungle Resort Dandeli; Best Resorts in Dandeli offers Trekking, Jungle Safari, River Rafting, Water Zorbing, River Crossing adventurous activities.
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Thanks to the many readers who wrote me asking about a full-size book, I finally listened!
After almost a year of formatting and editing, and over two years' worth of blog writing, I'm thrilled to let you know that Horse Listening - The Book: Stepping Forward to Effective Riding is in its final stages of editing and becoming more of a reality as we speak!
If you have been printing out various blog posts and getting buried in a multitude of loose sheets - stop!
In Horse Listening - The Book: Stepping Forward to Effective Riding, I have compiled over 25 of the most popular and useful articles from this blog, collated them according to four themes, and prepared them in a tidy, all-in-one package for quick and efficient reading (or alternatively - long, thoughtful perusing of deep and meaningful concepts)!
It is designed to be thought-provoking but also chock-full of useful, ring-ready practical suggestions. As with all Horse Listening material, the purpose is to help the rider improve so that the horse can benefit.
New for the book is an "In the Ring" section, which takes the theory from each chapter and gives specific ideas for exercises that you can take with you to your next ride.
Book Release date: March 10, 2014!
More specific details (cost) will be available when the book is ready for release.
It will come in both paperback and Kindle format. There will be photos inside, but I'm still deciding on whether the interior will be full colour or black and white (which will be cheaper than colour). Please let me know in the comments below if you have any questions or suggestions for the book.


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Hello, my friends!
Today very bright and pastel creation.
February KIT is amazing.
Has a lot of cute elements.
You can find:
1 piece MDF Doll
1 piece Acrylic Heart Frame - can be used as keychain
1 piece tassel - you get either green or red
1 piece key charm
1 piece MDF round charm
Assorted resin/acrylic flowers and hearts
5 pieces cork hearts
4 pieces pearl hearts with hole
2 pieces flatback hearts
1 piece fabric wing
1 piece wood word LOVE
1 1/2 yard cream beaded trim
1 yard braided pink trim
1 yard pink and silver trim
1 piece tatted butterfly
1 piece tatted bow
1 piece tatted heart
3 pieces paper butterflies
3 pieces paper flowers
2 pieces crocheted flowers
JUST for 18$ !!!
I have chosen braided pink trim, cream beaded trim and assorted resins.
Have a nice weekend!


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The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The skateboard shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995. The tour started out as a showcase for punk rock music, but its more recent line-ups have featured a diversity of genres.
The Couch Sessions has a pair of tickets to giveaway courtesy of Muve Music from Cricket Wireless to see the Warped Tour, featuring rapper T. Mills. Not only does the winner get to attend the show, but they also get exclusive passes to a backstage meet and greet with T. Mills.
Enter after the jump.
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- Contest runs from 7/19 til 7/23
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Anisha Pindoria has been hard at work to re-design the user experience for the ALM Readiness Treasure Map, based on feedback from the community, the team and her at times rebellious crew.
Here are the proposed changes, whereby the current v1 experience is shown on the left and the v2 proposed experience on the right:
v1 UX
v2 – Proposed UX
|Semantic Zoom
|Snapped II
For those that have installed v1 from https://aka.ms/vsartmapapp you will remember the v1 "look and feel" as shown on the left. For the new v2 UX, Anisha tried to capture all the possible ways of interacting with one view, i.e. showing the app bar as well as the filter options etc., so that we have an idea what items could look like.
The little treasure chest that you notice on the list items on the Group view, indicates that this list item has been 'completed'.
- Not started – symbolised by no treasure chest.
- In Progress – symbolised by an empty treasure chest.
- Completed – symbolised by an overflowing treasure chest
Live Tiles
The tiles are still undergoing heavy redesign, but we are planning to show your progress on through the treasure map as a percentage on the small tile and pie charts representing categories on larger tile.
What do you think? We would appreciate your candid feedback and ideas on these proposed UX changes.


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Craig J. Spence
Craig J. Spence (1941 – November 10, 1989) was a Republican lobbyist who was found dead in a Ritz-Carlton hotel room in 1989.[1][2]
Spence attended Syracuse University before becoming a correspondent for ABC News. During the Vietnam War, he covered Southeast Asia, but eventually left the network after being expelled by South Vietnam for alleged black market currency transactions -- a not unknown practice for removing troublesome reporters.[citation needed] He relocated to Tokyo where he was a stringer for Britain's Daily Mail and began doing public relations consulting for the government-supported Japan External Trade Organization and Japanese corporations.
In January 1985, Spence registered with the U.S. State Department as a foreign agent for Japan and began lobbying for Japanese interests. Throughout the 1980s, Spence built a reputation as an influential lobbyist who represented many Japanese concerns and established close friendships with a number of leading Japanese politicians, including Motoo Shiina, considered by Tokyo analysts to be an inside favorite to replace scandal-plagued Sōsuke Uno as prime minister.[3]
Spence and Mr. Shiina were embroiled in a real estate deal involving the house in Kalorama, a two-story Victorian showpiece valued by real estate agents at $1.15 million. Spence had told friends that he obtained the money to buy the house by blackmailing Mr. Shiina. Mr. Shiina denied he was blackmailed by Mr. Spence.
Spence was implicated in a gay call-boy ring scandal, that arranged after-hours visits to the White House, the Washington Times and other papers reported in June 1989. Afterward, Spence committed suicide in a Boston hotel.
Washington Call-Boy Scandal[edit]
Spence's name came to national prominence in the aftermath of a June 28, 1989 article in the Washington Times identifying Spence as a customer of a homosexual escort service being investigated by the Secret Service, the District of Columbia Police and the United States Attorney's Office for suspected credit card fraud. The newspaper said he spent as much as $20,000 a month on the service. He had also been linked to a White House guard who has said he accepted an expensive watch from Mr. Spence and allowed him and friends to take late-night White House tours.[4]
Spence entered a downward spiral in the wake of the Washington Times exposé, increasingly involving himself with call boys and crack,[5] and culminating in his July 31, 1989 arrest at the Barbizon Hotel on East 63rd St in Manhattan for criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of cocaine.[6]
Months after the scandal had died down, and a few weeks before Spence was found in a room of the Boston Ritz-Carlton Hotel, he was asked who had given him the "key" to the White House. Michael Hedges and Jerry Seper of The Washington Times reported that "Mr. Spence hinted the tours were arranged by 'top level' persons", including Donald Gregg, national security adviser to Vice President George H. W. Bush at the time the tours were given.[5]
When pressed to identify who it was who got him inside the White House, Spence asked "Who was it who got [long-term CIA operative] Félix Rodríguez in to see Bush?", agreeing that he was alluding to Mr. Gregg.[5]
Gregg himself dismissed the allegation as "absolute bull", according to Hedges and Seper. "It disturbs me that he can reach a slimy hand out of the sewer to grab me by the ankle like this," he told the reporters. "The allegations are totally false."[5]
On November 10, 1989 Spence was found dead in Room 429 of the Boston Ritz Carlton, the city's most expensive hotel. He was dressed in a tuxedo and had three dollars in his pocket. According to the police report, when found by hotel employees he was attired in the style he affected at his lavish dinner parties: "black Tux with white shirt, bow tie, white suspenders, black socks and shoes", with a telephone cradled in his ear and a Walkman headset containing a cassette tape of Mozart's "A Little Night Music".[7] Prior to his death he spoke of possibly disappearing and that it may look like a suicide.[citation needed]
Found hidden in a false ceiling in the bathroom were seven small packets of Xanax, an anti-anxiety prescription drug, with one pill removed. In black felt-tip marker he had written on a mirror of his room:
Chief, consider this my resignation, effective immediately. As you always said, you can't ask others to make a sacrifice if you are not ready to do the same. Life is duty. God bless America.
As a postscript, he wrote, "To the Ritz, please forgive this inconvenience."[7]
During a lengthy interview at a Manhattan apartment a few months before his death, Spence alluded to more intricate involvements. "All this stuff you've uncovered (involving call boys, bribery and the White House tours), to be honest with you, is insignificant compared to other things I've done. But I'm not going to tell you those things, and somehow the world will carry on."[7]
External links[edit]
- ^ Margaret Carlson. Washington's Man From Nowhere. Time (magazine), 24 July 1989, retrieved 19 January 2008
- ^ Associated Press. Lobbyist Linked to Sex Case Is Found Dead. The New York Times, 12 November 1989, retrieved 18 January 2008
- ^ Jerry Seper and Michael Hedges, "Spence was target before raid on ring" The Washington Times Part A; Pg. A1 July 10, 1989
- ^ Washington Times, June 29 1989
- ^ a b c d Michael Hedges and Jerry Seper, "Spence arrested in N.Y., released; Once-host to powerful reduced to begging, sleeping in park" The Washington Times August 9, 1989
- ^ Lobbyist Is Arrested in New York
- ^ a b c Michael Hedges and Jerry Seper, "In Death, Spence stayed true to form" 'The Washington Times Monday, November 13, 1989


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Sensationally Good Fidget Toys & Anti Stress Cubes Proven To Be EPIC Fun
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The fidget toy is probably something that you've never heard of but it's been getting wild attention. In fact, you may not have even considered yourself a fidgety type of person. Or maybe who knows you're a close fidgeter ? You know what ? It doesn't even matter. We have all done some fidgeting.. young, old.. or somewhere in between. Here's the truth folks. We all fidget and we all have some degree of trouble sitting still or at times, just need something to keep our hands busy because we're bored, nervous or just need something to calm us down. Can you recall a moment like that ? I'm pretty confident that you can.
This review of fidget toys is about removing the stigma associated with the fidget label. There are so many pretty amazing toys out there that look so simple but are so cool and powerful and have the added benefit of being good for us to calm our nerves, increase our attention spans and focus.
So with that said, let's talk about some of the most popular fidget toys that you might not know about, may fall in love with or need to own for someone or even yourself right now.
What you'll love about this is that it really does help with fidgeting and fidget nuances. We all have some degree of anxiety. It just depends on what it is and for some it's worse than others. Thankfully there are tools out there that can assist us with this such as the Cshidworld 360 Hand EDC Finger Spinner fidget toy. While this may not look like much, the great things about it is that it gives your hands something to do. It helps to keep you distracted and focused on something that will change your focus. With the use of their ceramic ball bearings. There's more than one way to use it, and the nice thing is that you don't have to use it on a table as this one is designed for use with your hands.
Another thing that I love about it is that it's very small in size and it's very calming to watch as it spins. Very simple as a product, but it's powerful in keeping your focus and relaxing you as well. It feels great and is extremely well designed. It's very inexpensive and they also have good customer service. For a simple device, it's more than a one trick pony. It's really only limited by your imagination but it's a pretty nifty device.
The Cshidworld 360 Hand EDC Finger Spinner comes in a pretty small box it's very well balanced. I can't say it enough how well this fidget toy keeps your attention. It will spin for up to 3 minutes and it's so freakin' cool to watch how well it works. You are going to love this thing. Love love love it.
How often have you just wanted something to do out of boredom or just needed something to keep you engaged. We all have those moments where we just want to have some fun and don't want to break the wallet to do it.
The Galactic Globe fidget toy answers the call in that arena. What I love about this toy is that it works either with yourself or with a friend or you know what.. add even more people to see how fluid you can keep it's movements going.
It's truly something to see up close and in person with respect to what it can really do. Getting one for your kids will definitely be a great alternative to using their cell phones. As a matter of fact, this is a great alternative to watching tv too. If you have a child that needs to be up and simply "doing things", the Galactic Globe fidget toy is going to be your superhero friend that comes in and saves the day. The Galactic Globe fidget toy is fascinating and better yet, even the adults are going to find this engaging and fun too. You might even describe it as mesmerizing. Just think about those things that you come across in your daily lives that you just can't take your eyes off of.. this is one of those things and you're going to love it once you try it out for yourselves.
It's really hard to understand the true power of fidget toys, but there's a real reason why they are growing in popularity. They are truly therapeutic and I mean that not only for kids but for us as adults too. Fidget toys are amazing and it's not about just taking my word for it, just take a look at all the products that are available that address this very topic.
With that said, the next bit of fidget fun that I want to introduce is by Freddy's Fidgets and this one is a marble fidget toy. At the first glance it looks like somet3hing you just want to stick your finger into from both ends (yeah that doesn't sound the greatest) but it's got a marble inside the tubing and you just mess with it and it keeps your fingers and hands occupied. It's like a fidget persons dream. This does wild things to calm your sensory outlets. Just think about how often you've sat and tapped or touched something. Fidget toys like these just put something in your hands that do give you an outlet to calm or increase your focus. So simple yet so cool.
I love that this marble fidget toy by Freddy's Fidgets can be used literally anywhere, whether you want to use one or two of them, they keep your hands busy thus increasing you attention and focus.
While I continue to delve into different fidget toys the one that has been around for quite some time is a Tangle Toy or also otherwise known Tangle Toys. I am sure that you've seen these around whether you're talking about the most basic ones or the ones that get pretty colorful and fancy.
Additionally, if you have ever touched one or messed with one, wow do they keep your attention and they are really cheap as well for keeping you engaged for minutes or hours or however long you want to engage with them for your fidgety and sensory moments.
What I love about the tangle toy is that it's a great way to entertain little kids. I love that if they are emotionally charged up that with a tangle toy a child can keep moving them around in their hands and even for the tangle toys that are a bit rubberized they still work extremely well for those that need something to connect with from a tactile perspective.
The essential thing to know about the tangle toy and tangle toy jr toys is that they do come apart. For children that are very young, this is something to be careful about because of the choking hazard that they can present for children that are "very young".
However, with that said, the Tangle Toy is a great fidget toy for kids and for adults to calm and to increase focus.
Okay, so let's talk about the Phoenix Tri Spinners from EDC. Here's another great spinner in the stress relief marketplace. What I love about this is the sheer simplicity of it and that it won't cost you an arm and a leg to get your hands on one. Interestingly enough, spinners to relieve stress can cost in upwards of a hundred dollars (omg moment). However, spinners like the Phoenix Tri Spinner fidget toy save the day with their great functionality and accessibility no matter who you are.
This isn't a product that is meant just for children. This is something that you can buy for everyone at the office. In fact, that's not a bad idea because focus increases productivity. However, even beyond that, to watch the spinner do it's thing whether you're using your hand to spin it or using it on the table, it will indeed capture your attention and how many other things in your home are going to do that ?
This is also a best seller on Amazon and people all over the world are falling love with spinners just like this one.
I also love and appreciate the fact that it helps people from a medical perspective too. For those that suffer from ADHD, autism, ADD and other neurological disorders, stress relief fidget toys have an important place in our society by meaningfully addressing individuals that are affected by these conditions too with products like Phoenix Tri Spinner fidget toy.
The more options that you have as a person or child that struggles with anxiety or with stress the better as the overall goal is to increase calm and increase focus. The FabQuality Cube Anxiety Attention fidget cube brings a lot to the table with all the options that it provides in one tiny fidget toy. When I say that this thing is small, it's small but so powerful and intensely good (is that a word ?). Either way, it's really good.
On one side you get these 5 buttons (3 that make audible sounds and 2 that don't). Of the five 5 buttons if you don't want anyone to hear you, there are 2 buttons made just for that. Additionally, there's a built in joystick that you can either move or just glide your hand across the top of it. On another note, I love the tactile gears and the complimentary socket. There's simply something for everyone with this fidget cube.
The FabQuality Cube Anxiety Attention fidget cube gives you many options that help to improve your focus and de-stress you in various moments where you might find yourself picking at your fingers, biting your nails or grinding your teeth. Moving the focus away from individual tendencies to fidget to keeping your hands and fingers busy is where fidget toys like this excel.
The FabQuality Cube Anxiety Attention fidget cube is simply an absolute gem in the focus and stress relief arena.
The T-Tek Fidget Cube is very similar to the last product that I talked about, but the addition that I like in this one (while some may think that it's pointless) is the "breathe" block side of this fidget cube. If you have ever heard of worry stones, then you know the real reason for why this has been added to this fidget cube.
For those that may not be aware, the purpose behind a worry stone is for self-soothing as a coping technique. It's basically there to address behaviors such as nail biting and lip biting.. those kinds of things that we are all at some point or another have been guilty of doing ourselves. Very simple and very powerful addition. So that is why it's been added to the T-Tek Fidget Cube. The purpose is for anxiety relief and owners of this cube can run their fingers over the breathe portion of the cube to experience an overall calming effect.
Alongside the other features that are offered on this fidget cube includes the joystick, the tactile gears, the clickable ball, the light switch clicker and the push buttons. All these items work to help to lessen stress, calm and increase focus for those not impacted by neurological disorders and for those that are able to benefit from such devices to access the benefits these fidget cubes and toys were intended to provide.
The next spinner that I want to talk about are the Giggle Hands Fidget Spinner fidget toys. As you can imagine, it's like other spinners in terms of what it does, but I guess the point that I want to make is that as silly as you might think these things are, it can't be stressed enough that you've got to look into it. The hype is real folks. The moment you take this tiny toy out of the box, you're immediately engulfed in how silly but cool it really is. There's a legit reason why people are crazy about spinners.
Nevertheless, I digress.. the Giggle Hands Fidget Spinner fidget toy is an effortless spinner. When you use one, I challenge you to use your creativity. Yes, yes.. it's meant for use with your hands and even for use on the tabletop, but you can try to make it spin using different parts of your body, like your head, your legs or even your feet. Spinners truly can keep you engaged for a decent period of time without thinking about having to do anything serious and the best part is that, we're talking about using it when everything is perfectly fine and not in those moments when you're stressed.
The Giggle Hands Fidget Spinner fidget toy is a great "anytime" toy for those of us that simply need something else to do to pass the time or provide focus for how we're feeling to get us back to a place where we can think straight with clarity.
What I love about fidget cubes and in particular as I talk about the VHEM Fidget Cube is that it addresses the nail biting, the foot tapping, the need to click "anything" or roll things through your hands. All of the urges that you have do any of these things are addressed in the fidget cube. One of the coolest things is that you can do all of this discreetly if you like or just use it openly as a toy to address the things that you're most likely to do naturally.
Did you know that when you fidget it actually helps you perform better in those situations that make us the most anxious ? The VHEM fidget cube promotes you to fidget away as much as you like. Have an urge to click, then click on my friend. Do you have an urge to tap, well then use the buttons on the VHEM fidget cube to tap on and push the buttons.
It's a toolbox that basically never gets old. It's a toolbox that provides benefits for someone very young to someone very old. Owning or gifting someone a fidget toy or in this case a fidget cube is probably one of the least expensive but most powerful gifts you'd ever be happy to share with someone knowing how it could change their lives.
With a fidget cube, it's best not to judge a book by the cover but to truly give it a try.
Are we there yet ? Have you even thought of using a fidget toy ? Truthfully you're missing out if you haven't gotten your hands on one of these lovelies yet. The Tangle Jr Original Fidget Toy has been around for a while and the fidget world is exploding as more and more people find out about how awesomely wonderful these little gadgets are. So many benefits for kids and for adults alike. Try taking one of these on a road trip with you and you'll never leave the house without it again. Absolutely wonderful at keeping attention and engaging children (mind blown).
With that said and as I've mentioned before, we all struggle with some degree of fidget like tendencies. Just think about how many times you've caught yourself sucking on your thumb, tapping something or kicking your legs back and forth or just rubbing a part of your skin depending on the situation you were in. These little quirks are things we all do to just make ourselves feel more comfortable and it literally happens to ALL of us whether we want to admit it or not.
The Tangle Jr Original Fidget Toy is yet another fidget toy that is tiny but massively powerful at addressing these little nuances that we all put on display at some time in our lives or another. When you feel the need to push, click, glide or just rub, this is a great little fidget toy that addresses all of those subtle things that we do.
At first glance, let's all be honest, these fidget rings don't look like much at all right ? Absolutely pointless little thing that no one is going to pay any money for, but my oh my oh my… you've got to try these out ! AMAZING.. they are so freaking cool. Whoever came up with these things truly embodies that adage that you should never judge a book by it's cover (love, love, love this thing).
The Ultimate Fidget Rings are just what they look like, basically interlocking rings with a bit of a twist to them that make them work as a fidget toy that will keep you locked and engaged on them for as long as you need your hands to be entertained or to help you with your focus.
Even if you look at more practical reasons for using something like the fidget ring, it can improve behavior in children in environments that demand it and it can increase focus in those moments where they are bound to struggle with their own attention too.
Beyond that, the other thing that I love about fidget toys and fidget rings like this one is that they are in a word.. addictive. It does exactly what it's supposed to do.. help you focus. Fidget rings are a great alternative to the other ways that we all naturally fidget.
From nearly 5 years old and up, fidgeting becomes a part of our lives. It could possibly even start before that, but hey all in all we know that it starts at a pretty young age. Additionally, what we know is that over the years, you don't ever hear about anyone clapping or throwing you a party highlighting the fact that you fidget, but it's safe to say that with the help of fidget toys and the fidget cube craze, fidgeting, dare I say.. has become cool (insert big ol' smiley face).
The focus cube is absolutely great for kids with ADHD. Interestingly enough did you know that with all that you can do with the focus cube, that when kids are allowed to use focus cubes in class, it has been proven to help increase test performance and decrease anxiety as well in those instances. When you pair fidgeting with concentration it improves engagement with their minds.
Considering how prevalent fidgeting is, the focus cube has the potential to exist in nearly 1 in every 10 homes across the United States. So by all means, don't resist the urge to click, tap, push, tug and glide on your fidget cube because fidgeting with a fidget cube / focus cube is being recognized more and more as a good thing for us all.
Fidget toys come in all different sizes and in different colors and different configurations. There's all sorts of them out there for nearly any type of fidgety kind of person or child you may have. With that said, the Loopeez Silent Fidget Toy is no different in that regard. It's not as small as many other fidget toys out there but even in spite of that, it does what it is supposed to do.
When you ask the question, is it fun ? You'd have to check yes. If you asked the question, does it keep my hands busy, you'd definitely check yes to that too. If you were to ask, does it keep my kids engaged, yep, you can check that yes box off to that one too.
What I really love about the Loopeez Silent Fidget Toy is that it's colorful and addresses the common fidgets that most of us have displayed a time or two (well probably a bit more than that). You don't have to look at it and yet you always know what's going on with it. If you don't want to use both hands, you can still engage with the Loopeez Silent Fidget Toy successfully using just one hand too.
How often are we attracted to "new" ? Even if we think back to our own childhoods, every new shiny thing that we ever got grabbed our attention. When we went out to the store, the sheer prospect of getting something new captured our attention right ? I say this because there are so many companies that are trying to replicate the original fidget toys that started it all in the craze that has become a phenomenon.
With that said, I'd like to introduce the Fidget Spinner AXLE. This one is made by Destroyer Brands and it's definitely got a look to it that just captures your attention. I love this one because if you have a child or maybe you're the kind of person that is kind of hard on toys that you have, the ruggedness of the Fidget Spinner AXLE by Destroyer Brands is amazing.
Not only does this work as a regular spinner complimented by the weighted bearings that add great balance to it, it has an added function too that you can access just by rolling it's wheels on the outermost part of it too.
What you may or may not love about this is that it is definitely bulkier but on the other hand I think that comes down to personal preference too as to what works best for you. The size may actually be quite appealing to you, but there's no doubt there are few that are like this spinner out there today in the Fidget Spinner AXLE.
So let's think about sounds for a moment as we continue to explore fidget toys. Additionally, let's think about kids too for a moment as well. What kind of sounds work best for your child in your home ? Does your child respond better to the loud toys ? What about the high pitched ones ? Oh my.. yeah as a parent we all love those right ? The ones that your kids love but make you want to literally take your hair out of the pores. Nevertheless, I'm not going to be discussing a fidget toy like that.
I'd like to introduce the Spiky Sensory Ring Fidget Toy. It's quiet, it's calming and it will relieve your stress as well. One of the best things about this is that it maintains it's subtlety because it doesn't make any noise so you can fidget away with complete discretion.
The spikes are great because it's absolutely wonderful for those that need that tactile aspect to the fidget toys that they own and make use of. What also makes this appealing to me is that is perfect for an office or classroom environment too.
Not to mention, the bright colors on the Spiky Sensory Ring Fidget Toy is very appealing for children of younger ages and if this is something kept in an office space, it basically invites you want to want to interact with it too.
What I love about fidget toys, fidgeting and interactions with tangle toy therapy solutions is that truly when you pick them up and start to mess with them, you really do find it hard to put them down. It's so crazy. They just keep moving around and around and you can never really lock them up. One of the best features of tangle toys is that they are highly manipulative. You feel like you're doing something good by just interacting with it which further promotes it's use in your hands.
With that said, the Hairy Tangle Junior is another absolutely wonderful product from Tangle Therapy that keeps you immersed in fun all the while helping you in a subtle way to increase your focus and even improve muscle connections in your hands as well.
The applications and situations where the Hairy Tangle Junior can be used varies greatly. However, there's no denying that with all the different variations even as seen in this one provides benefits for those that need something to help consistently keep their focus and minimize their fidget like tendencies.
If you've ever worked with an individual that has been diagnosed with autism, working with a fidget toy like the Hairy Tangle Junior gives you true insight into how powerful fidget toys like this are to those that struggle to even greater degrees than most with fidgeting behaviors.
Needless to say the Hairy Tangle Junior is a great addition to the fidget toy marketplace online.
Toysmith Wood Fidget Puzzle Toy
As you may recall in another fidget toy that I discussed that size can vary with fidget toys and that is definitely the case with this one as well, but as one can expect, what is preferred by one may not be preferred by another. However, regardless of size, the reality is that in evaluating any product for the fidgety person in your life whether it's you or someone that you know, size can certainly make a significant difference.
With that said, the Toysmith Wood Fidget Puzzle Toy looks like it would be a bit larger than photos would lead you to believe, but the blocks truly are quite small in size. That's probably the most notable thing that you are sure to notice about them if you choose to purchase these and test them out for yourself.
The other thing that I want to point out about these is that unlike the Tangle Therapy toys, the Toysmith Wood Fidget Puzzle Toy is wooden and that may certainly be appealing to some and not so much to others, but nevertheless, that is definitely something I still feel compelled to point out. Additionally, these are held together by a string but they do hold up quite well even with small children just in case you're curious about that. 5
Outside of those notable aspects of this particular fidget toy, the Toysmith Wood Fidget Puzzle Toy does what it is intended to do and that is to keep busy hands entertained and engaged and provide an outlet for those fidgety moments that our kids and us as adults are prone to experiencing too.
Shawe Kids Mighty Molecules Fidget Toy
As a person that fidgets what do you prefer ? Are you the kind of person that likes something squishy ? Maybe you're the kind of person that likes fidget toys that are more ball oriented. Who knows maybe those items just don't do it for you and you need something a bit pointier because from a tactile standpoint that feels fantastic. I guess the point that I'm making is that we all like a little something different when it comes to our fidget toy preferences right ?
The Shawe Kids Mighty Molecules Fidget Toy is something a little different. Its not a fidget cube, it's not a fidget ring, it's not your typical fidget toy at all and maybe that's the genius behind it altogether.
It's lots of little molecule balls to play with that is just down right entertaining. When I say you simply need to just get creative with it, that's exactly what I mean. You can literally make anything you want with these things. If you can think it up, you can make it with the Shawe Kids Mighty Molecules Fidget Toy.
Do you remember the movie Big Hero 6 and the star of the movie Hiro made those magnetic balls that all stuck together based on what he thought using the helmet that he made for it ? Well even if you've never seen the movie, these balls aren't magnetic per se, but the point is about thinking it up and creating it with these molecule balls. You're truly only limited by your imagination with the Shawe Kids Mighty Molecules Fidget Toy.
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler Fidget Toy
So have you ever just watched something that was just so soothing that it took your mind off of that thing that was troubling you ? Have you ever watched something that was so mesmerizing that you just couldn't take your eyes off of it ?
I think it's fair to say that whether it's been something very serene or just downright beautiful.. maybe even something just flat out strange, we've all seen something at one point or another that just absolutely froze us and held us in that moment.
Think about those lights that used to be around a while ago.. lava lamps right ? When those lamps came out, wow.. we hadn't seen anything like them and no matter where you put them, people loved to look at them. I remember I could stare at them for long periods of time because it was just so soothing to look at them and just not know how the colorful gels in them would form or where they would go in the tube.
The same can be said for the Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler Fidget Toy which reminds me so much of the lava lamps that used to be all the rage and craze. What I think is so interesting and outstanding about toys that like this that are truly calming is that the effects they have on people extend from the young to the very old. The Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler Fidget Toy does not disappoint in it's soothing effects that it can have on anyone in a classroom or in the office.
So all in all, fidgeting is cool. Fidget toys, the fidget ring, tangle toys and fidget cubes are amazing little devices that calm us, focus us and give our hands something to do in many situations. I hope you've enjoyed all the different options that fidgeting provides for me, you and children in our world.


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And here's what the weekly charts are telling me today:
- The Indicators all remain very bullish. RSI and MACD continue to be positively sloped and above the center line;
- The miners are all consolidating in a very tight range above key moving averages. Most of these bullish consolidation patterns are absolutely textbook in nature ;
- Volume has been steadily declining with each weekly close indicating that the sellers have been exhausted;
- Lastly, we appear to be in the final stages of 15-month bottoming pattern for gold and silver-related investments as prices across the board are bumping up against long-term resistance. If these mining stocks break out to the upside, and all of these charts lead me to believe that will happen (and soon), then expect gold and silver to follow.
Check out the recurring patterns in each of these charts...
HUI (Gold Bugs Index). By the way, that's 9 consecutive weekly closes in a 5% range


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The Big Fish: The Art of Barbara Earl Thomas Opens Exhibition Season Aug. 20 at Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College
SHREVEPORT, LA — The Big Fish: The Art of Barbara Earl Thomas opens the exhibition season at the Meadows Museum of Art on Aug. 20. A calendar of events that includes a special members' reception to welcome Seattle artist Barbara Earl Thomas to Shreveport, gallery lectures, volunteer training sessions, and more are included as part of the festivities.
The Big Fish and its presentation to the Shreveport-Bossier community represent an important milestone in the life of the artist, Barbara Earl Thomas, whose familial roots emanate from both Shreveport and Ruston. Although born in Seattle in 1948, where she was also raised, Thomas is the daughter and granddaughter of a Louisiana family that migrated to Seattle from Northwest Louisiana in the 1940s in search of more opportunities and ultimately a better life.
Although from Seattle, Ms. Thomas has been and continues to be influenced by her Southern heritage. Of her work she states, "I am a maker, a painter and storyteller filled with all the history and lore my Louisiana family brought to the northwest in the 1940s. When I paint or write, my hand is moved by Southern life imposed on a Northwest landscape. In Shreveport, I return to a place I've never been, but that has so shaped my view of the world that I can only call it home." As part of the Meadows Museum of Art presentation, Thomas has created a special installation piece designed for her Shreveport "return".
Thomas received her master of fine arts from the University of Washington, where she studied with legendary American master visual artist Jacob Lawrence, her mentor and long-time friend. Thomas also enjoyed a friendship with Gwen Knight, acclaimed visual artist and wife of Lawrence. Thomas' paintings combine discipline with passion and are carefully composed and painted in egg tempera on paper. While small in scale and subdued in color, her works are full of human drama with figures tossed on the surface of tumultuous seas or up in the skies that represent the precarious state of the world in the new millennium.
Thomas is also an accomplished writer, whose essays have appeared in numerous publications and anthologies. Storm Watch, a book of her paintings and writings, was published in Spring 1998 by the University of Washington Press.
Thomas' career as an arts administrator spans more than 20 years. Currently she is marketing coordinator for the Elliott Bay Book Company as well as curator for the forthcoming Northwest African American Museum. Thomas' work has been exhibited in museums throughout the U.S. and is included in a number of public and private collections. She has been represented by the Francine Seders Gallery since 1984. "The Meadows Museum of Art is delighted to host this exhibition and to welcome this extraordinary artist 'back home,'" said museum director Diane Dufilho.
The Meadows Museum of Art exhibition The Big Fish: The Art of Barbara Earl Thomas will be on view from Aug. 20 to Oct. 23, 2005. A members' reception for Friends of the Algur Meadows Museum is scheduled Sept. 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Calendar of Events for
Monday, Aug. 29, 9:30 a.m.-noon
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 7-8, 9 a.m-noon
Thursday, Sept. 8, Public convocation on campus with Barbara Earl Thomas, 11 a.m., Hurley School of Music, Anderson Auditorium. Ms. Thomas will speak on the topic "sense of place"—how one's identity and understanding of the world is shaped by his or her family of origin and the community(ies)to which he or she is connected by birth, choice and other circumstances.
Saturday, Sept. 10, 6- 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Museum
Monday, Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m.-noon in the Meadows Museum
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2-3:45 p.m. in the Meadows Museum
The Meadows Museum of Art is located on the campus of Centenary College of Louisiana at 2911 Centenary Boulevard. The Museum hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon–4 pm.; Thursday from noon-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Admission to Meadows Museum of Art is free to the public. For more information or an exhibition brochure, call the museum at 318-869-5040.
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The largest and most populated region of the Outer World is also the most contested. Directly following the 3rd Cataclysm, the undisputed ruler of the area was Emperor Regulus, master of the great Sun Machine and overlord of the golden city of Aeon. Built in an strange, alien style, the golden city has an almost serpentine feel to it. Dominated by smooth, circular structures that spiral comfortably upwards and grand works of art, it is a sight to behold - though many cannot shake an uncomfortable feeling that the spectacle gives them.
Mechanoids of the old world toil away so the citizens of Aeon are free from most, if not all manual labor. Their forced subservience to the Sun King is meant as a constant reminder of his victories over the world of humanity. Those who manage to assert their free will attempt escape as soon as they can - being found out would likely cost them more than just their freedom.
Regulus' influence is still great in the area, as his "chosen" (the Promethean) still act as overlords for his shining city and many of the lands surrounding it. But the golden grip of Sol has loosened; The Bruun rebellion and the subsequent formation of several of their own nations opened a flood gate of sorts. The Bruun themselves favor loose societal structures over rigid order; having been without any sort of culture for so long, they are busy trying to figure themselves out. Their small settlements (with necessarily large shelters) can be found on the edges of the great temperate forests that dominate the northeastern portion of the Blazing Garden.
The southern half of the region is known The Folkland, a flat and grassy area that is home to the great nations of the Obake and their Rai-Neko allies. King Pride of the Shifter's Confederation has publicly refused Regulus' offer of alliance and has gone so far as to denounce the Emperor as a dangerous tyrant. Rumors suggest that the Rai-Neko council has not only provided the Confederation with advanced weapons and technology, but also with a secret that justifies their current animosity with the Sun King. King Pride's base of operations and current capital is the city of Lionesse, which is built around a grand structure that some claim is the crashed vessel that brought the Rai-Neko to the Outer World.
A piece of unclaimed land lies between Regulus and Pride, simply called No Folk's Home - an area that once housed the great human technocracy of Erguss. Left in shambles due to the War of Sol, what remains is a series of ruined cities, desperate groups of human refugees and berserk machines that are attempting to collect and corral what they see as wayward sheep. Those who escape the area often find their knowledge of Old World technology to be very valuable - and those willing to brave travel in the area can salvage many relics and treasures of the past. Assuming they aren't torn apart or captured for experimentation, of course.
Estaria, a recently founded nation in No Folk's Home has already attained a certain level of infamy. It is said the government is made up almost entirely of adventurers from the Wistful Dark and that their wizard king has turned away messengers from both Regulus and Princess Seika of the Twilight Meridian. Nearly every power in the region has begrudgingly admitted that this province may be one to watch in the future.
Interaction between the disparate species is politely ambivalent, for the most part. The Obake and Rai-Neko clearly get along quite well, and are often more than happy to work with friendly Bruun and even Mechanoids (even if the Neko tend to be uncomfortably curious about the latter). Wandering Prometheans are often treated coolly, and far too many Bruun recall the indignities suffered by their parents to look on them with anything less than quiet hatred.
For better and worse, the Blazing Garden is teeming with life. The constant sunlight and moderate rainfall means the land is covered in lush greenery, which supports the massive beasts that wander the area. Folks in the region tend to be hardy and efficient as a result; finding food is never a difficult task, but claiming it can be a different thing entirely.