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Over Spring Break, members from the University of the Ozarks' Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) teamed up with students from other area universities to participate in Mission Arlington, a non-profit mission organization dedicated to community service in Arlington, Texas.
The trip was organized by U of O BCM director Kaitlynn Williams and university staff member Vanessa Hollowell, who were happy to collaborate with other BCM chapters.
Nine students from University of the Ozarks' Baptist Collegiate Ministries were among the volunteers at Mission Arlington during Spring Break 2014
"Of the 17 students, nine were from U of O, six from Henderson State, and two from Arkansas Tech," Hollowell said. "We did community service projects during the morning hours, and led Rainbow Express, a children's outreach effort in area apartment complexes during the afternoons."
Andrew Cummings, a U of O senior from Mansfield, Texas, enjoyed spreading the word of Christ, while also helping the children and community members.
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This Spring Break marked Cummings' fourth trip to Mission Arlington, and he had a special connection with the work this time.
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I ride 10.5 dc boots (2011) with a 152 subzero and have no drag at all.
I used to have some bulky burton boots (2007) 10.5 and i also had no drag on those as well.
You will be just fine. It's a great board, i wouldn't count it out based on the narrow waist width. Part of the reason the Subzer has such a narrow waist width is cause it has a small radius sidecut in the center and a larger radius sidecut under the bindings.
crazyface, it`s Vans BFB 2007
|What brand of boots are you wearing? Different companies' sizing can greatly differ.
|j3n5, Wiredsport, thank you very much! I decided to look for something else with 250mm-253mm waist width.
I have posted this here before but possibly it can help with your question. The Nitro SubZero 152 is 25.4 at the center inserts.
How wide of a snowboard do I need? Where is the width of a snowboard measured? What does width mean in terms of my boot size?
Lets start by talking about measurements, because this is where a lot of the confusion arises. The most common width measurement that is provided by manufacturers is "waist". The waist is measured at the narrowest point near the middle of the board (usually). But like with all things in snowboarding, different brands measure different things. Some measure the midpoint between the tip and tail and call that "waist". Others simply provide a measurement they call, "width", but do not really specify what width they are referring to.
If that has you a bit confused, don't worry, because regardless of where these "waist" measurements are taken, they are not very useful for what they are typically used for. Most people think that this measurement is a good indicator of what foot size a board will handle. It is not, and for a simple reason: you do not stand at the waist, you stand at the inserts. A board's waist measurement is always less than the measurement at the inserts and often the difference is significant. Additionally, two boards with the same waist dimension, may have very different measurements at the inserts, depending on each board's sidecut. Measurement at the center insert is a much better way to compare boards for shoe size compatibility, but for some odd reason, manufacturers do not publish this info.
OK, so now we have told you why we think the commonly provided measurements are pretty silly, but what good does that do you? You still need to know how to figure out the correct width for your new board. Well, here comes. There are two easy steps to getting it right every time.
First, measure your bare foot. It is important that you do not try to use a boot size. It is also important that you measure in centimeters, because the board measurements that you will be comparing to will be in cm. Here is the method that we suggest:
Kick your heel (barefoot please, no socks) back against a wall. Mark the floor exactly at the tip of your toe (the one that sticks out furthest - which toe this is will vary by rider). Measure from the mark on the floor to the wall. That is your foot length and is the only measurement that you will want to use. Measure in centimeters if possible, but if not, take inches and multiply by 2.54 (example: an 11.25 inch foot x 2.54 = 28.57 centimeters).
Second, measure the board you are considering. This measurement is easy. It should be taken at the inserts. Try to measure at the inserts that you will be using to achieve your stance position. If you are unsure about this, simply measure at the center of the insert cluster (that will still be very close). Be sure to measure using the base of the board, not the deck. This is important because the sidewalls on many boards are angled in, and will therefore give you a smaller measurement on the deck than on the base. For our example's sake, let's say the measurement is 27.54 at the center insert.
Still with us? You are almost done. You now have a way to compare foot size to board width where it matters, but how do you interpret this info to get the correct width? Well that depends a little on stance angle. If you ride a 0 degree stance, you will want your foot size to be the same as the width of the board at the inserts or up to 1 cm greater. If you ride at an angled stance, you will want to measure the board across at the angles that you will be riding. Again, you will want your foot to at least match this measurement or exceed it by up to 1 cm. So using our example above, this guy has a foot 28.57 cm that exceeds the board with at the inserts 27.54 cm by 1.03 cm at a zero degree angle. But, when he angles his feet to the 15 degree angles that he rides, voila, he has .10 cm of overhang for a perfect fit.
But wait a second. Are we saying that you should have overhang, even with bare feet? Yes. You will need overhang to be able to apply leverage to your edges and to get the most out of your board. 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of boot overhang for both toe and heel is ideal, and will not create problematic toe or heel drag. Remember that boots typically add 1/2 at both the toe and heel to your foot measurement from above, due to padding, insulation and the outer boot materials. We do not suggest using the boot length to size boards though, as the extra padding etc, cannot be used well to create leverage, that has to come from your foot itself. We highly recommend that riders do not choose boards where their feet do not come to or exceed the real board width.
OK, that's all well and good, but where can you get the information on board width at the inserts if the manufacturers don't provide it? That's easy. Email the store that carries the board(s) that you are considering. Give them your foot length in cm (and your stance width and angles if you know them). They will be able to provide you with the width at the inserts that you will be using and can factor in your stance angle as well to get you the exact overhang that you will have with bare feet.
Once mounted, the best way to test is to put your (tightly laced) boots into your bindings and strap them in tightly. It is important that you have the heel pulled all the way back into the bindings heel cup or the test wont help. On a carpeted floor place your board flat on its base. Kneel behind the heelside edge and lift that edge so that it rests on your knees and so that the toeside edge is angled down into the carpet. Now press down with both hands using firm pressure, one hand on each of the boots. This will compress the board's sidecut and simulate a turn on hard snow. You can change the angle of the board on your knees to become progressively steeper and you will be able to see at what angle you will start getting toe drag. You will want to repeat the test for your heelside as well. If you are not getting drag at normal turn and landing angles, then you are good to go.
Also a note about boots: Boot design plays a big role in toe drag as does binding ramping and binding base height. Boots that have a solid bevel at the toe/heel drag less. Many freestyle boots push for more surface contact and reduce bevel. This helps with contact, but if you have a lot of overhang with those boots it hurts in terms of toe drag.
Now go ride!
|I think the board is a bit narrow for size 10. Toe and heeldrag sucks! I will never buy a board less than 250mm again and i am size 9 (15-9). The waists of your previous boards seems correct for a size 10...
10 US boot and 246 waist width. will it work?
I`m going to buy Nitro SubZero 152 but i have a doubt about it`s waist width (246mm):
my boot size is 10US and all my previous boards have waist width about 252-255mm.
Maybe SubZero is too narrow for me? Will i have a heel/toe drag with this setup (246ww and 10US boot size)?
A little more information:
Nitro SubZero has a twin shape, 248mm waist width and 288mm nose/tail width.
About me: boot size 10US, stance - duck (15/-15), centered
Board usage: all-mountain fun board (little jumps from bumps, 180s, 360s and some buttering).
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Attention: if anyone could help me out in the Ohio Garrison w/ regards to contacting Tony that would be much appreciated.
Attention: if anyone could help me out in the Ohio Garrison w/ regards to contacting Tony that would be much appreciated.
ONCE AGAIN...TLobe00 active on the board AGAIN today at 12:02pm...lets do something about this please!
TLobe00 Update- ALright guys..Some promising news. Tony did contact me and will be getting the belt out to the post office tomorrow at his earliest convenience. It seems as if this situation may finish on a positive note. I will keep everyone updated.
Glad to hear it!!!
Man B I hope he's a man of his word! At least he finally got in contact, that's one step in the right direction!
yes me too ; )...Thanks Christy!
Hmm, that is odd that it says I logged in, I swear I have not been on this board since sometime in (I believe early) February (due to MANY real-life issues)
as for your belt, as per the PM I sent you, it should be out to you by this Friday I also PMed you the tracking number... now that everyone thinks I am a d-bag, I guess I can leave the girth belts to someone else, as no one will buy from me most likely... Guess I pulled a Crow on this one.
Also, please let me know if the girth belt meets your expectations or not, I really strive to deliver a great product.
And thanks to those who said that I would pull through with my promise of delivery
Hey Tony- Great to hear from you. Let me just begin by stating as I have numerous times throughout my countless emails/ Pm's to you that it was never my intention to defame your reputation on this board. When I initially contacted you November 12th 2012 it was due to your reputation as, and rightfully so, one of the "go-to" guys w/ respect to the quality of your product. As a result of our conversations between Nov. 12-14th I chose to purchase one of your girth belts. Without boring members w/ the already discussed details of this matter you replied to me with "I usually try to get these out within 2 weeks." As already stated, I contacted you on Dec 19th (four weeks later) just to "check on the belt situation" and your reply was, and I quote, "I will have it out to you this weekend"...I never heard from you again until This Monday. Now, as someone who works in customer service (which is by definition the provision of service before, during and after a purchase) quality and communication among other variables are extremely important. I do not doubt, and never have the quality of your product however, As your customer, I was not satisfied with the quality of your communication/ service. Again, as stated before, a simple 3-word update or email would have sufficed as most of us on this board do understand "life" does from time-to-time create unexpected circumstances of which I do hope yours has subsided and that you and your family are healthy.And, as your "activity" on this board, I can only speak of what was witnessed by myself and other members on the previous dates stated earlier in this thread?
Tony, I am indeed a man of my word. When I do receive your product on Friday, I will , as everyone else has (I'm sure) speak of its high quality. As a result of the positive note which this situation has ended upon, I am sure you will still conduct business as usual as your time permits. Although, I do hope that you will do so with a greater understanding of the customersâ needs as well as expectations on an accurate timeline.
As far as I'm concerned we are nearing the end of this issue and to me......all is good
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Hate to bring this thread to the forefront yet again however, this order has yet to be satisfied and have had a few failed attempts at contacting Tony. Any insite from the community and/or TLobe00 himself would be appreciated.
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You still haven't gotten your belt yet? *** man. I know I haven't been a vendor here long and I don't sell too many things, but I can't believe that it has been impossible for him to keep you updated on the status of your belt. When I sell a kit, I do not even give out my Paypal info to a customer until I have a kit completed, tested and packed up for them. This way they get it ASAP and I update each buyer with PMs about shipping info. If there is a delay I let them know as soon as I know there will be one and keep them updated on my progress. It's not that hard to let people know the status of their item, especially since they have already paid for it.
Agreed Jc..I did receive a belt after the initial issue we had however, it was WAY to small. He agreed to replace after I emailed him w/ photos etc The item was returned to him on April 13th (yes 6 months ago). haven't heard anything?I simply don't understand either.
Wow that is terrible
Yep..sad story
I have had the same exact thing happen to me by Dave Mondo a.k.a. Vader Dave. I gave him nearly $300 to make a Han Solo holster in February. He told me6-8 weeks, then a butt load of lies since then and I still have nothing. he spent the last 3 months not responding. I know he is still active in 501st so I am trying to get some help through my CO, but what can they do really?
Sorry to hear it bro and it sounds like this is happening more and more these days...
BTW: I've been referring to Vader Dave.
Well... Glad we can all vent together LOL!.. it's really unfortunate not to mention unethical...I am sure paths will cross and I look forward to this day ; ). Hopefully this works out for all of us however its looking grim.
You could have just added a belt to the armor you got from me and had it by now.
I hope he resolves the situation asap. :/
Just an update incase members were wondering....still no Tlobe00. Love to see him at celebration ; )
We'll give him a Code Red.
Sorry to see you are getting screwed over.
He did the same thing to me when I bought a belt off him in 2010.
Isn't there a bad list-thread somewhere? So people know who they shouldn't deal with?
^ A lot of the people that have been banned have registered with new names, i've been ripped off once by a guy and he got off scot free as he said he'd deactivate his own account, which he did


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Hey Fetts,
I have a real nice pair of handmade Fett boots that a fellow member here at TDH made for me. The toe spikes are made from wooden dowels and I originally glued them to the toe plates with Super Glue Gel. They weren't holding well enough, so I've gone with epoxy. I'm not sure if that will hold either, but it seems okay so far.
Anyone have a good suggestion?
The first 5 minutes that I wore the boots, I went to kneel down to fix one of my spats and "Pop, Pop!" Two spikes on the same boot broke off. Doh! That was prior to using the epoxy though. :D
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rant about Cummins owners at work
WTF is it with the majority of these guys? Every damn place I work, there has to be at least one of them, and as soon as they see I drive a Duramax, they have to come over and start trashing on it right away.
I just started working a new place a week ago. Day #1 within 10 minutes of being there, this guys jumps on me and starts telling me how great is Megacab is. I just keep quiet. Then he starts telling me what a piece of shit my Duramax is. I keep quiet again. After 8 days of him telling everybody we go to lunch with what a problematic pile of shit my "rice-burning import engine" is, I finally call him out and ask him what specifically is so shitty about my truck.
Me: So what specifically is so shitty about my truck that makes you feel the need to trash on it every day?
Him: Well, uh, um, they have injector problems.
Me: Yes, the LB7 did. I told you that yesterday. What else.
Him: Well, um, my uncle works for a place that he said that his friend told him that all the Duramaxes have all these problems
Me: Name one.
Him: Well, I don't know specifically, so I'll have to look into it and get back to you.
Me: That's what I thought. You're such a hypocrite. You have no clue what you're talking about.
Him. It doesn't matter what a piece of shit your truck is, everybody knows Cummins are the best motors ever built. 6 in a row, built to tow! Pistons the size of coffee cans! Good for a million miles easy!
Me: Congratulations.
Him: I ordered my Smarty today. I can't wait to ROLL SOME COAL all over the place when it gets here. Its going to be AWESOME. I'm going to blow your ass away when we race. I know a good road not far from here we can race.
Me: I didn't realize we were racing. I never said my truck was fast. 14.1@ 93 MPH with a 80HP tune. I said that's not bad for a 7,000# truck. But okay, we can race it it will make you happy. How fast do you think your truck will be (its a stick shift ) with your Smarty cranked all the way up?
Him: Should be in the 11s easy.
Me: 11s, huh? I'll put $100 on that.
Him: That'll be the easiest $100 I ever made! You're going to get SMOKED in more ways that one!
Me: Okay, well you let me know when you want to line up. Should be like taking candy from a baby, right?
Him: Well even if your truck is faster, mine will out tow yours any day.
Me: How so?
Him: That's common knowledge. Everybody knows the Cummins will out tow anything on the road.
Me: Again, how so, specially.
Him: Mine has way more low end torque so I can tow a heavier load up steeper hills and use way less fuel than you.
Me: How much more torque and how much less fuel?
Him: More than double the torque, and that's on my stock tune. I bet I use half the fuel you do towing the same load.
Me: I'm sure it does. Congratulations again.
Him: By the way, I got 26 miles per gallon on a 7 hour road trip from Michigan to Kentucky driving 75 miles per hour the whole time. Let's see your import motor Duramax junk do that!!!!
Me: I just can't compete with that. Your truck is absolutely amazing. I'm so envious. Did you know that Duramaxes are made in Ohio?
Him: What?
Me: Yes, they are made in Moraine, Ohio.
Him: Doesn't matter, they were designed by Isuzu. Japanese junk!
Me: Its actually a partnership between GM and Isuzu. Isuzu and GM have been partners for years. Isuzu designed the architecture and GM designed the electronics. And last time I checked, the Japanese have a pretty damn good reputation about the engines they design.
Him: Rice burning JUNK!
Me: I'll ask again..... how specifically are they junk?
Him: Common knowledge man, everybody knows that.
Me: Ugh, I think we need to get back to work now. You can just walk. I wouldn't want you to have to ride in my junk again.
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I can always tell when a cummins owner is within 100' of me on the road because as soon as they notice I'm driving a powerstroke, they find it necessary to roll coal and look like an idiot.
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so, at one point his truck is guaranteed to run 11's, then he wants to race your slow truck that runs 14's, then, even if you are faster he can still out tow you?
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Sounds like a fucking idiot. Not all Cummins owners are like that, not by a long shot....it's just the idiots like that who seem to stand out. He probably also drives around with his tow mirrors flipped out all the time, right?
I owned a Cummins for 3 years(only sold it for something cheaper) and loved it, but I also like DMax and non-6.0 Powerstroke trucks. Every manufacturer has pros and cons with their trucks, and any of them will have problems here and there. It's a given. Anybody who tries to convince you otherwise is a moron, regardless of what make and model they drive.
For the record, there are 2 Duramax owners within a mile of my house who constantly do all the obnoxious "Cummins stereotype" driving habits. Some people are just idiots.
|April 11th, 2013, 07:41 AM
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I have noticed most dodge guys are ignorant like that back when i was turning wrenches, my question was if they are so great why am i working on your pos.
Truthfully i would buy a duramax before i bought a common rail cumminapart, just hate working on the damn things
|April 11th, 2013, 08:13 AM
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I like the Chevy's alot more than my Dodge....if i had the money to pay someone else to fix it when it broke i would own one. But, since i am stuck fixing my own stuff, i own a cummins. They are so dirt simple and easy to work on if the need arises....parts are cheaper too.
As for the jackass the op is referencing....its not just cummins guys, you can find idiots like that nut swinging from any of the brands
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He is getting a reaction from you, and you argue with him giving him attention, so he is happy and will continue his comments. If you want him to leave you alone about this subject then ignore his comments completely.
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It's not just Cummins owners. (I am one, and one of mine is even "riced out") It's pretty much any diesel owner who just got their first one, or has rockstar rims. Lately I've met more and more Duramax drivers fitting this bill. Best I can tell, Rednecks drive Cummins and Fords, and flat billers drive Duramaxes.
It's the same as snowmobiles. Arctic Cat's are for flat billers, and are required to hit the trail (enroute to the bar) with green headlight covers, matching outfits, color matched grips and grab bars, 244 dominators, and D&D pipes. Don't forget unhooking or loosening the front limiter strap.
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Over the years I have noticed that next to corvette lovers mopar guys are the most brand loyal idiots out there. They liked the mopar muscle cars of the sixties and seventees and still stand on the reputation of a hemi that chrysler hasnt made in 35+ years.
I have a good freind with a 08 cummins and it is the biggest piece of shit I have ever seen. It has been in the dealer more times then any car I know of in my 30+ years of working on cars.
Just a couple problems of the top of ny head
The transmission has been gone through twice
One new transfercase
Rebuilt frontend including steeering box twice, still eats front tires
The inside of the hood is rotted out, the rockers are rusting, the cab corners are rusting.
This is a 5yr old truck with way less then 100,000 miles on it, all repairs are at the dealer under warrentee.
Once in awhile my freind will admit what a piece of shit it is (when he is way drunk)
Most of the time he will tell you how awsume dodge is and he just bought his wife a 09 with a hemi. I Cant wait untill it starts falling apart.
The motor is the only thing they brag about because everything else is made by mopar, and is junk.
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To the OP, stock clutch I'd presume in dip shits Cummins? If so, please get video from inside the truck the first time he downloads the hottest Smarty tune and proceeds to flog his truck for show. Specifically get his expression as his clutch slips like a bitch, and if video quality is up to par, even we will be able to hear it.
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I bet he doesnt have stacked stacks,with stacked chips, and stacked flip up tow mirrors!
I know it a but it does fit the cummins stereotype!
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I know I have flycatchers and sparows here eating my bees. Well I guess just the sparrows beause the flycatcher "disappeared."
I'd imagine this doesn't help with queens out trying to make mating flights...that's gotta be killing your sucessful queen mating results...
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The driver of a black Acura was traveling northbound on Hwy 111, when it collided with the center median and traveled north in the southbound lanes. The Acura sideswiped a white Mercedes and then went head-on into a full size red Toyota pick-up truck.
The driver of the Acura, Sandy Davis, 58, of Rancho Mirage was transported to a local hospital for treatment. During the investigation, police determined that Davis was driving while impaired with alcohol and or drugs. She was arrested, but later released due to her injuries.
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CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina powered past Carson-Newman 106-29 in the Tar Heels' first exhibition game of the season Sunday in Carmichael Arena.
Senior Waltiea Rolle drew a foul in the opening minute of the game and made both free throws to give UNC a lead it would not relinquish. The Tar Heels dominated the Eagles on 48.8 shooting and reached triple digits with less than four minutes to go on a free throw by forward Whitney Adams.
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UNC used pockets of a full-court press and multiple double teams to hold the Eagles to just seven points in the first half. Five of those points came from free throws, as the Eagles shot just 3.8 percent.
Though the Eagles finished the game shooting 16.4 percent, UNC's strong defensive effort carried into the second half.
As a team, Carolina tallied 28 steals over the course of the win and scored 44 points off turnovers. The Tar Heels also pressured the Eagles on the glass, outrebounding Carson-Newman 63-37.
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Ruffin-Pratt scored on the fast break on back-to-back possessions after stealing the ball twice in a row. The senior finished the game with 14 points, the second highest on the team, and four assists.
Rounding out UNC's balanced effort, in which six Tar Heels scored double-digit points, starting forward Xylina McDaniel contributed 12 points and nine rebounds. Guards Brittany Rountree and N'Dea Bryant both added 11 points of their own.
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In his new study, Fehr also found those differences. He tracked 549 patients, including 235 girls, who sought treatment at a pediatric concussion clinic.
Compared to the boys, the girls reported more severe symptoms and took nearly 22 more days to recover, said Fehr, also an assistant professor of pediatric orthopedics at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
In the new study, Fehr tracked patients from 10 to 18 years old. All were treated between early 2010 and mid-2012. Each patient reported on their symptoms, how severe they were and how long it took from the time of the injury until they were symptom-free.
Girls reported more severe symptoms and took an average of 56 days to be symptom-free. In comparison, the boys took 34 days. Overall, the time to recovery was 44 days when boys and girls were pooled.
The length of time it took for patients to fully recover from concussion is quite a bit longer than people usually think.
"Commonly you hear that seven to 10 days [for recovery] is average," Fehr said.
The patient's who were part of this study went to concussion clinics, so their injuries may have been more acute.
Fehr did not find age to be linked with severity of symptoms. Most of the injuries -- 76 percent -- were sports-related, with football accounting for 22 percent of the concussions.
The top five reported symptoms were headache, trouble concentrating, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound and dizziness. Boys and girls, in general, reported the same types of symptoms, Fehr said, but the girls reported more severity and for a longer time period.
Fehr will present the findings at the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine this week. Studies presented at medical meetings are typically viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Whether it's a boy or a girl that suffers a concussion, it's important to be seen by a doctor and not return to play prematurely, which can be dangerous or even fatal, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Anyone with a history of concussion is also at higher risk for another injury.
Source: Kathleen Doheny, http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20140410/girls-suffer-worse-concussions-study-suggests
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Windows Vista may be the next big thing, but it still contains enough quirks and unaccountable behaviors to vex anyone. This unique guide not only discusses the most irritating features of the latest Microsoft operating system and how to get around them, but also explains how to improve Windows and do more with the software than Microsoft intended. You'll find information on setup, installation, upgrade from other Windows versions, the revamped interface, new security features, user accounts, troubleshooting, and the markedly improved Internet Explorer 7. Other chapters cover a wide range of key topics:
David A. Karp is the author of the bestselling Windows Annoyances series of books and the founder of Annoyances.org. His other books include eBay Hacks and Windows XP Pocket Reference. David also writes for PC Magazine and is the co-author of Windows XP in a Nutshell.
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The animal on the cover of Windows Vista Annoyances is a horned frog (genus Ceratophrys). Named for the triangular flap of skin at the edge of their upper eyelids, horned frogs can grow to a length of six to eight inches and are generally as wide as they are long. Their rotund build, coupled with the fact that they have extremely large mouths, has earned them the nickname "PacMan frog." The coloration of the horned frog can be quite varied, and helps to camouflage it against the ground of the South American jungles in which it makes its home. Species include the Ornate (Ceratophrys ornate; specific to eastern Brazil and Argentina), Cranwell's (Ceratophrys cranwelli), and Columbian (Ceratophrys calcarata) horned frogs. Females are generally larger and not as brightly colored as males. They're also less vocal--unlike the more conventional "ribbit" or "croak," the male's vocalization sounds have been compared to bovine bellowing. Horned frogs are voracious eaters whose diet consists of insects, lizards, mice, and just about anything they can get their huge mouths around--in fact, frog owners are encouraged to keep their pet horned frogs separated to minimize the risk of cannibalism. This insatiable appetite can have fatal consequences; they have been found dead in the wild with the remains of an impossible-to-digest victim still protruding from their mouths. A fiercely aggressive creature, the horned frog will attack anything it sees as a threat, even animals many times its own size and bulk. It can inflict painful bites, and a row of sharp teeth in its upper jaw makes it nearly impossible to let go once it has captured its prey. Its vicious reputation has given root to an Argentinean superstition suggesting that if a horned frog bites the lip of a grazing horse, the horse will die (in actuality, horned frog bites are not poisonous). Amazon villagers have been known to wear high leather boots called botas escuerzas to repel attacks by the highly territorial Amazon horned frog.
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I asked to review this O'Reilly book on Microsoft Vista with the idea of taming the Vista-beasty. When answering a call from a client who hasn't spent the extra bucks for a state-of-the-art PC to run Vista, the most often heard request is "My new computer is as slow as a snail. How can I speed up this thing?" Windows Vista Annoyances to the rescue! While it is true that you can often Google great fixes or answers, this book has answers to questions I didn't know enough to ask and I like having all my tools in one package for easy portability. In other words, I like having a book to take with me to a client's location for easy reference as questions arise. As an added value, this book is available in digital format online through Safari (http://safari.oreilly.com). The last page of the book gives details on how to take advantage of the free 45 day access.The author states that his intent in writing this book is to help the reader solve problems and resolve issues. The Preface is titled "Why am I annoyed?" and continues with how this book of solutions, hacks and tips can help the Vista user become self-empowered by understanding the technology. The book is divided into nine chapters and two appendices.Get Started with Windows VistaShell TweaksThe RegistryWorking with MediaPerformanceTroubleshootingNetworking and InternetUsers and SecurityScripting and AutomationBIOS SettingsTCP/IP PortsI installed Vista Home Premium on a PC that couldn't be called "state of the art" even when I purchased it a few years ago, so I felt I could easily understand the frustration of my callers who had an out-of-the box PC slug. I had added a GIG of RAM to my DELL E510, bringing the total up to 2 GIG. My big handicap according to my Vista rating analysis was the video card, an NVIDIA 7300 LE. So, my first stop was Chapter 5: Performance. 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|Cool guys! My WWW should be here less than a week, ill take it for a spin and let you know how it rides!!
|I've heard that both those boards are very similar. I've never used a WWW but my bro owns an artifact rocker. It's definitely a noodle. Presses and butters like crazy! I've never used it but it looks like a lot of fun. He uses it on all his runs, mainly blues and greens, maybe an occasional black. It can handle them just fine. It has decent pop for being such a flexy board. He is 5'7 130 lbs and he rides the 144. Might be a tad bit small, but you should be fine with either that size or the size about it.
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How does it lack for top to bottom riding considering its not put on black d's and such runs? Does it lack to the point, you have trouble going down green and blue runs comfortably?
My point was for a "all mountain riding" Double Blacks, speed, hitting some glades etc. I would be looking for something with a little more stability. Although, I have def rode my Artifact on larger mountains, All day long and gets the job done. Just wouldn't be my board of choice for "fast aggresive riding".
For playing around on blues and greens with some park work, it's a A FUN board
I hear many great things from both sides the WWW and Artifact. I guess all it boils down to do is personal preference. Im leaning more towards the WWW just because it seems to have a bit more stability and pop in exchange for flex. The Artifact really does sound like a fun board and was actually my first pick before doing extra research on other boards. I also heard that having a really soft buttery board can actually hurt your performance doing jumps and butters because its much easier to wash out (especially combined with rocker camber and a shorter length). Having said that, everything points toward the WWW; it might not be as soft as the Artifact but it is definitely soft enough to be able to perform, whilst giving a better edge, stability, and pop which also means comefortable performance outside the park terrain (to an extend). Of course many of these factors ultimately come down to the rider himself, but these "factors" can contribute to a easier learning curve, a more enjoyable ride. This is pretty much what i learned from my research. If anyone care to disagree or add unto what i've stated please feel free to do so! I love hearing other people's opinions and never hurts to know how others feel!
I just placed my order on the K2 WWW 47! Im stoked!
Can't compare 'em, cause I never tried the Artifact...
But I rode my brother's 152 WWW K2 for a week, and I liked it a zilion times more than what I expected from a board that costs about half of my old board.
Have to admit though, I've been out of the loop for a while, and my old board is a beat up camber deck with A LOT of milage...
Still, the only territory where the www let me down was fast icy runs, so it should be right up your alley. Buttery, flexible, pretty light...Seemed like the perfect park/jib board to me. From day one on the www I pulled off my usual lousy ground tricks near perfect, just because I'm used to a fairly stiff camber board instead of this butter stick.
Again though, to be honest: I'm no expert, and I've only used a handful of different boards in my life. You should really listen to someone who actually rode both boards instead of me
Don't know if there's anything similar to the LT skate banana that fits your buget, but it seems like that's still popular with the park/butter kids
For your needs I guess it'd make sense to go all the way with a hard rocker profile, right?
Hey JYM I ride a time artifact rocker and I love it.
I ride it in the park and on runs, even going into Black dd sometimes.
Did take it in POW at bigwhite and faired fine.
It's a Great board an isn't too limiting.
I'm sure you'll love it.
|How does it lack for top to bottom riding considering its not put on black d's and such runs? Does it lack to the point, you have trouble going down green and blue runs comfortably?
Although, I'm not a HUGE fan of my Artifact, for your needs, buttering around greens/blues, pressing, super noodley board, it may be right up your alley.
I like the board in the park, but It def lacks what I desire for top to bottom riding.
I must say, It is a really FUN PLAYFUL board to ride.
K2 WWW or Rome Artifact?
Both from 2012.
About me:
I am 5'8" and only 120 pounds male. I wear size 9 - 10 boots. Intermiedte rider getting more into park and freestyle riding.
I like riding freestyle with a mix of free riding. I want a board that will handle flat land butters, jibbing, presses with ease. I go through the park terrain every other run or so. My runs usually consist of only greens and blues as i dislike black d's, moguls, trees, back country and steep *** icy runs (so my board will never be hitting any of those places).
For the flex, i want a noodle, super buttery board that id be able to handle with ease; considering im super light weight.
What do you guys think? Will the WWW fit my needs more or the Artifact? Or some other board recommendation? I have a budget of $300, so no Signal Park Rocker, GNU park pickle, LT Bannana, etc.
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Okay i bought some fan made armour and set to work as my first attempt. Pictured is the paint job that it came in.
I started painting it and started with the metal undercoat. That looked pretty good so obviously I moved on to the yellow. No problems either.
Finally, the green. And not to put too fine a point on it, it looks like someone who can't paint very well has painted on a bad day. It doesn't look like armour at all.
I'm gonna have to sand and start again.
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Re: You Weren't Invited
I would buy this shirt x100!!
Very cute idea. I think it would go over better if it were on blue...at first glimpse it looks the sea urchins are on ice, not underwater... change the colors and I'd want one!
Re: Failure to Launch
You have a nice clean style. I've been jaded on phoenix designs, but I can see the potential here in your style.
Just a few tips, if you're willing. The birds look as though they've been copy/pasted. Usually, this is going to make a design look stale unless there's an obvious reason the designer is using it (to make a point/to make a repeating design). Otherwise, if you *do* want to copy/paste, one of the tricks I do is to go back over it and change a few things. It keeps the design engaging.
Aaand, that's really all I have. The rest is mostly my own opinion. The message is a little muddled to me(out of context, it's hard to figure out what the little guy is or isn't doing in the middle), and it might be nice to have one more color somewhere.
Re: SILLY HAT
I really like your style here, but I'm not sure what's going on. I can see that the white bird has the crest tied around his head...but is he another crow(just white)? I guess he's not a chicken, because his beak is really big. If he's a crow though, I think it either would've been more funny to keep him black (and still wearing the hat, possibly proudly) or to have a bucket of white paint (implying that he *wants* to be a chicken).
I really like the line weight and the style, I'm just confused about the oddball.
Re: The Smart Cookie
That cookie isn't just smart, she's cute too! I want to be this cookie.
Re: Baa Baa Bad Sheep
Re: Poo-too-weet
This is so awesome and looks terrific on the tee! please return to the fog!
Re: Newcomer
You are so clever, it's fantastic! +1
Re: Feathered Friends
Hahahaha! you make my day! I'm almost fall over my chair!
So good!
Re: Odd Crab Out
+1 for randomness.
Got my vote! This is great!
potsy356 wrote:Ahhhh! Love this. Im a clown so i could totally wear this. My friends talked me out of buying your last shirt, Henna, on the grounds i would be shunned as a homophobe >_>
If this prints im getting it for sure tho. Great job once again Boots!
Some friends you have! Grr! (but thanks) ;)
haven't we seen enough of the cupcake characters? I'm getting tired of recycled characters. Unless the idea is to win enough so that someone could wear your shirts like 3-4 days in a row and it would look like a comic strip. Outside that notion I think new characters are in order, not just dressed up differently cupcakes. Sorry, just my opinion.
Thanks guys! This theme was really fun, I had a ton of ideas I wanted to do
Re: The Bus Stop
is the first one picking his nose or thinking? And I thought the wolf was a regular pig wearing some kind of weird mask at first...lol
+1, but I'd want 12. ;D
jb2colorado wrote:haven't we seen enough of the cupcake characters? I'm getting tired of recycled characters. Unless the idea is to win enough so that someone could wear your shirts like 3-4 days in a row and it would look like a comic strip. Outside that notion I think new characters are in order, not just dressed up differently cupcakes. Sorry, just my opinion.
I just noticed that the "Nuuude" cupcake in the Top 20 is by a different artist, but I never would've noticed it if I wasn't looking for an artist's page. Again, I can't do what ya'll can with a pen and paper, it's amazing. I'm just tired of seeing the same kinda things I guess. Cheers all the same.
MathUhhhSaurus wrote:is the first one picking his nose or thinking? And I thought the wolf was a regular pig wearing some kind of weird mask at first...lol
+1, but I'd want 12. ;D
Absolutely he's picking his nose!
Re: The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
Isn't this Ted's third lineup this month?! He must do it for the money. Cute aliens!
So cute and hilarious!
endangeredomega wrote:I doubt it was the artist's intent, but as someone with ties to the transgender community, I can't help but see this as insensitive at best, and insulting at worst.
I guess it depends on how you look at it. I see her more as a tomboy. I think, knowing my LGBT friends, a lot of the L's would get a huge kick out of it and I could definitely see them loving it, but it would certainly take on a different connotation to the T's. ;)
Plus, I've never been very girly myself, so I'd personally wear it for the tomboy aspect.
kinzoku wrote:Wow, very cute, very cool. It doesn't make sense to me that the first cat is thinking of cheese, though. Wouldn't it make more sense if it were thinking of something like catfood or a bird? I've never heard of cheese-eating cats.
penichillin wrote:It's always tough being the weird one in school. One color (greenish) on lemon.
I decided to go with a very minimal design this week. As always, I crave feedback. Thanks for looking, I hope you like it.
Eschersque - nice.
Re: Duck, Duck, GOOSE!
Out of all the "duck duck goose" themed shirts so far, I definitely like this one best. It's a simple cute print that's perfect for a kid's shirt. And none of the characters look like they feel bad about the situation. :3
Re: 4 Luck
Glad to see this in the fog; looking forward to buying.
Love the heather gray coming through the cats!
Re: Rock Scissor Paper ... Carrot?!?
Rock, Paper & Scissor never never included poor 'ol Carrot in any of their activites...
jb2colorado wrote:I just noticed that the "Nuuude" cupcake in the Top 20 is by a different artist, but I never would've noticed it if I wasn't looking for an artist's page. Again, I can't do what ya'll can with a pen and paper, it's amazing. I'm just tired of seeing the same kinda things I guess. Cheers all the same.
This one's a collab between Walmazan and me. He did the linework on the characters. Confusion over!
I'm with you on the repetitive designs thing, but I think the cupcakes have to be in this one. No other dessert is paranoid androidier than a cupcake. This is a proven fact.
Thanks everyone for the liking. It was such a pleasing thing to work with Walmazan. I'm glad it's at least somewhat of a success. Huzzah.
Re: a monster in disguise
Wait a minute...is that a little chip on the ground behind the cookie that *knows* what is about to happen? Did he chip his pants?
Re: Werewolf Astronaut (V2 - resub)
I wasn't happy with my original sub so I'm replacing it with this new version. Color changes make it easier on the eye and I made some line and lighting upgrades too.
Thanks to everyone who commented before! If you already voted, then please vote again.
Here are some details:
You can see a BIG VERSION here.
Thanks for looking ! And special thanks to everyone who's supported my designs and given me feedback, help and votes over the past year. I've really enjoyed my time designing on Woot. This is my 52nd entry in a row, so I am 1 year old today. ^__^
This is six colors on black. Please vote if you like this design!
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Re: Phoenix on a wire
haha, love this!
This design was not made with the LGBT community in mind. If it was an obvious affront to the LGBT community, I'm sure one of my facebook friends who are a part of that community would have said something when I posted it there.
Maybe it's about the Tom Girl that just wants to hang with the boys.
Maybe it's about that grizzled old lunch lady with the hairy lip from the elementary school cafeteria.
Or maybe it's an off season halloween shirt.
Many things are possible here, but jumping to the conclusion that it's an insult to any person of any walk of life is a bit of a reach. Although, some people are a little overly sensitive and look for things to be offended about.
Re: Edible Pirates
I would buy it!
fishbiscuit5 wrote:Love it! You are a designing machine, so many great designs this derby. :D
Thanks for the kind words
Oh yea, my mistake. I think I should remove this and resubmit again. Thanks for the input
walmazan wrote:You are so clever, it's fantastic! +1
Cheers man!
Nice use of halftone!
Re: The Hot Chick Version 2
Gah fixed.
"The Hot Chick Version 2 resub"
The super sketchy peep version. This is actually my rough for the final shirt but my friend really liked it. He wanted me to post this version as well since it reminds him of old fashioned Warner brother's cartoons.
That's one tall curvy chick! She really stands out from the crowd. What did I tell you some chicks just mature faster then others.
Re: Cats of a Feather
I know cutesy is sometimes a bad thing, but I really wanted to do owls and cats and they ARE cute. Plus I went with my retro style... we'll see. Lots of great entries this week, the artists here just keep getting better. I already found a bunch I want! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
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A New York City barber was accused of violating the city's discrimination policy because he charged women three dollars more for a hair cut than men.
"I'm here for 21 years and I've never heard of such a thing," said Leon Kogut, the owner of Leon's Fantasy Cut in Brooklyn. "The guy tells me this is discrimination of a woman."
Kogut, who is originally from the former Soviet Union, told Fox News he ran afoul of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs. An inspector slapped the barber with three violations totaling $650 in fines.
"I feel upset," he said. "We are struggling to survive. It's a lot – a lot of money."
Kogut said the inspector took issue with the fact that he charged $13 for a man's haircut and $16 for a woman's.
"A woman's haircut requires a lot of skill," Kogut said. "You have to style the hair, blow dry, use the mousse, the hairspray. It could take hours to get her hair cut."
On the other hand, he said, it only takes a few minutes to cut a guy's hair.
"It's a different kind of hair cut," he said.
Kogut tried to reason with the city inspector.
"If you go to a restaurant and order a hamburger, you don't expect to get the steak for that money," he said. "Are you discriminating against the cow? Same cow, same meat – but different part of the meat. Of course there's going to be a different price."
The inspector was not swayed and told Kogut that to be in compliance of the law – he could only charge different prices for "long hair" and "short hair."
"I said, 'Okay, I'll do it. It's my mistake,'" he said. "But I never know this – nobody ever told me this."
But that wasn't the end of Kogut's problems. It turns out the city also took issue with his nearly 100-year-old cash register.
Why didn't the cash register print receipts, the inspector demanded to know.
"I told him, 'the cash register is three times older than you, sir,'" Kogut said. "The cash register is 93 years old."
That resulted in another fine for the 64-year-old barber.
"Nobody ever asks for receipts in a barber shop," he said. "I'm here 21 years in this shop and nobody asks for receipt."
The Dept. of Consumer Affairs told the New York Daily News that city law stipulates all businesses must include price information on its receipts.
But Public Advocate Bill de Blasio told the newspaper this is more about petty fines.
"We cannot hold small businesses hostage to the city's budget," he told the Daily News. "It's time to stop treating small businesses like an ATM and take an honest look at what the fines are really costing the city."
Kogut told Fox News he works 12 hours a day, six days a week and it's all he can do to pay the bills.
"The hit us like that – for what? We don't deserve this. We are good citizens here."
He said that New York City is beginning to remind him of the Old Country.
"I ran away from Communism," he said. "The system in New York City reminds me of Communism. The government can do anything to you."
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2011: Saw reserve duty on offensive line for the Blazers ... an outstanding student, Hix was a recipient of Conference USA Academic Medal ... also earned a spot on C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll for 2011-12. 2010: Did not play any games and was redshirted as a true freshman.
High School: Earned Class 6A All-State honors from the Alabama Sports Writers Association as a senior in 2009 ... selected for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic, a game in which he played every offensive snap at center ... helped his Auburn team to back-to-back undefeated regular seasons, two straight 6A Region 3 titles and a 25-2 record over his final two years ... started the final 27 games of his high school career ... graded out at 89 percent as a senior with 67 knockdown blocks ... blocked for an Auburn offense that ran for 3,333 yards, posted 5,018 yards of total offense and scored a school-record 513 points in 2009 ... member of an offensive line that allowed just eight sacks for the season ... coached by Tim Carter ... played at the same high school as former UAB defensive back Brandon Carlisle ... father Bob played at Auburn University as an offensive lineman from 1979-83.
Personal: Born Dec. 3, 1991 at Auburn, Ala. ... son of Ellyn and Bob Hix ... major is mechanical engineering.