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Introduced in 1961, disposable diapers now dominate the market, accounting for over 80 percent of the diapers used in the United States. When asked why they choose to use disposable diapers "convenience" is the major reason given by parents, particularly in a two-career household where time for cloth diaper care is limited. However, what many parents don't realize is that the cloth diapers made today are not exactly like they were even 10 years ago.
The days of giant cotton wraps, uncomfortable rubber pants and dangerous sharp pins are gone. Most cloth diapers today are as easy to use as any disposable diaper.
The following is your users guide to cloth diapers, "crib notes" on cloth diapering if you will. Today there are as many different diapering systems as there are colors in the crayons box but hopefully the following information will help dispel the idea that cloth diapering is complicated, inconvenient, or messy...well, no more messy than disposable diapers anyway!
This one's easy. The benefits of using cloth diapers can be broken down into three very relatable categories:
1. The benefit to your wallet.
You'll change thousands of diapers by the time your child is 2 to 3 years old and ready to be potty trained. Disposable diapers are undeniably convenient, but they're also costly. Many parents think nothing of buying a pack of disposable diapers, as the cost is typically hidden in the weekly grocery bill, but when you add it up over the entire diapering period, the costs are substantial. The figure of course depends on the number of diaper changes a day and the age at toilet training, but assuming an average two and a half-year diapering period, and an average of eight to ten diaper changes a day this translates to 7,000 to 9,000 diapers over the diapering period.
At an average price of $.24 per disposable diaper ($.28 for name brands) the price tag for disposable diapering is around $2,000. And as if that wasnt enough, Huggies has announced they will be increasing the cost of their diapers an additional 6-8% in 2008. This after an already substantial cost increase in February of 2008.
Home diapering, on the other hand, can be done for as little as $400, or as much as $1,200, depending on the type of products you buy. Well-made products should last for use on other children. Diapers can range anywhere from $20.00 a dozen for Diaper Service-Quality prefolds, up to $60.00 or even $100 a dozen for fitted, contoured diapers with snaps or organic cotton diapers. You'll need somewhere between three and five dozen. Covers range from $4.00 to $18.00 apiece, depending on the quality and material, and you'll need up to 25 (about five in each size range). Figuring in detergents and energy costs of about $.60 per load, the average parent will spend well under $1,000 (usually more like $500) for home diapering.
Additionally, if youre savvy, its often possible to earn back between 50-80% of your original cost through resale, depending on the quality of the diapers and covers.
And finally, an interesting note money spent on cloth diapers is usually money that goes to support small businesses.
2. The benefit to the Earth.
Don't get sucked into thinking you are only "one" person making a negligible difference. The habits of one tiny baby can make a huge impact on the earth.
Over 92% of all single-use diapers end up in a landfill. In 2001, nearly $300 million dollars were spent annually just to discard disposable diapers, whereas cotton diapers are reused 50 to 200 times before being turned into rags. No one knows how long it takes for a disposable diaper to decompose but it is estimated to be about 250-500 years, long after your children, grandchildren and great, great, great grandchildren will be gone.
Disposable diapers are the third largest single consumer item in landfills, and represent about 4% of solid waste. In a house with a child in diapers, disposables make up 50% of household waste.
Disposable diapers generate sixty times more solid waste and use twenty times more raw materials than cloth diapers. The manufacture and use of disposable diapers amounts to 2.3 times more water wasted than cloth. Over 300 pounds of wood, 50 pounds of petroleum feedstocks and 20 pounds of chlorine are used to produce disposable diapers for one baby each year.
In light of the recent increase in gas prices using our petrochemical resources to diaper our babies is probably using those resources in the wrong way, when you consider that we have cotton, hemp, wool, and other renewable materials that can use equally well.
By choosing cloth diapers, a family can keep from adding diapers to the landfills, while keeping their impact on the earth lower by using renewable resources.
3. The benefit to your child's health (and yours too!).
Disposable diapers contain traces of Dioxin, an extremely toxic by-product of the paper-bleaching process. It is a carcinogenic chemical, listed by the EPA as the most toxic of all cancer-linked chemicals. It is banned in most countries, but not the U.S..
Disposable diapers contain traces of Tributyl-tin (TBT). In May 2000 Greenpeace found TBT in Pampers Baby Dry in Germany. TBT is one of the most toxic substances ever made. It harms the immune system and impairs the hormonal system. There is speculation that it could cause boys to become sterile.
Disposable diapers contain sodium polyacrylate, a type of super absorbent polymer (SAP), which becomes a gel-like substance when wet. A similar substance had been used in super-absorbency tampons until the early 1980s when it was revealed that the material increased the risk of toxic shock syndrome. It is interesting to note that studies show employees in factories manufacturing sodium polyacrylate suffer from female organ problems, slow healing wounds, fatigue and weight loss.
On the other hand, cloth diapers are mostly made of natural fabrics and are gentle to baby's skin. Now I know that some commercially produced cotton is not without its evils but overall there is no contest between the chemically enhanced disposable diapers and its cloth counterpart.
Cloth diapers can also aid in determining whether your child is getting enough milk and in terms of early detection of whether your baby is ill.
When a new mother starts breastfeeding, one sign that she has produced enough milk for her baby and that it is ok is her babys wet diapers. Many women have a difficult start to breastfeeding and worry about their child getting enough milk (even supplementing with formula (which also can be flagged for having a negative effect on a childs health). If you use cloth diapers, the wetness in the diaper will reassure you that your baby is getting enough or the dryness will alert that something may be wrong. With disposables you cannot get this reassurance as the chemicals in them turn any liquid into a gel-like form, in order to keep baby "dry".
A reduction in urine can also be an early sign of illness (sometimes even before other symptoms) and if you cant monitor this or arent aware of this through changing diapers, it could be quite major.
Disposables also leave you blind to any changes in consistency or color of waste, which can be a good indication of the state of a childs stomach. They leave you blind to this, because people claim one of the advantages of using them is the ability to wrap up the poop and dispose of it quickly, without even looking, pretending it isnt there. This is exactly what people do. With reusable diapers you will notice the consistency and color of the poo, because you actively flush the contents down a toilet. After a while, like anything, you do get used to dealing with excrement and thus cloth diapers are also helping make you less squeamish to everyday messes.
Lastly, many experts believe that toddlers need to be able to feel wetness so they can make the connection between feeling and going to the potty. Cloth diapers, therefore give a great start to potty training, because the child can feel wetness, whereas the chemical in disposables absorbs wetness, keeping everything dry so the child cannot feel it.
As a result, children using cloth diapers have been found to potty train much earlier and a lot quicker, than those that wear disposables. This has an obvious impact on the child's self-esteem, not to mention the added impact on landfills.
* Did you know...even disposable diapers containing fecal matter are supposed to be shaken out over the toilet before they are thrown away. It says so right on the package! If this doesn't happen, fecal matter that should enter the sewage system goes into the landfills, where it could seep into the ground water.
Okay, I'm sold on the benefits of cloth diapering. What do I need to know to get started?
There are many different diapering systems as there are colors of crayons in a Crayola box but to be effective they all must have two general things in common, an absorbent inner layer and a waterproof outer layer.
Contours or Shaped - These are the next step up. Shaped diapers are absorbent diapers in an hourglass shape. These require fastening or a snug fitting wrap. No folding is required. The shape fits the contour of the baby. They are often made of the same fabrics as prefolds.
Fitted - Fitted diapers are also shaped more like disposables with the added benefit of elastic around the leg openings and some sort of built-in fastener, either snaps or Velcro. Fitted diapers contain messes better than the contours and prefolds. A diaper cover is still required. With shaped diapers, you have to buy different sizes as your baby grows.
With all of these diaper types, you'll also need to use a waterproof pant or covering.
Covers - This is the waterproof layer that is used with prefolds, contours and fitted. The absorbent cloth can be put into place on the baby and the cover goes under baby much like a disposable. The covers may snap or Velcro to stay snug. Or, some styles are pulled-on. Covers are available in a variety of fabrics, nylon, wool or fleece. Wool and fleece are especially good for nighttime diapering.
All-in-ones - All-in-ones combine the diaper and the outer waterproof cover into one piece so cloth diapering is a one-step procedure. These are the closest to using a disposable diaper and can be an invaluable for baby sitters, daycare or outings. They're convenient for quick changes and, with an extra diaper inside, can work well overnight. However, they're bulky and thick, so they may not dry quickly after laundering and you have to buy larger sizes as your baby grows.
Pocket diapers - Pocket diapers are a type of all-in-one. With a pocket diaper the absorbent layer is placed in a pocket. The outer edge of the pocket is waterproof, like a cover. The inner layer of the pocket is a soft cozy fabric. The absorbent layer is stuffed in between a pocket created by a soft cozy fabric that goes next to baby skin and a waterproof cover.
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What are my options for diaper materials?
Cloth diapers are typically made from absorbent cotton fabrics: terry (like towels, but softer), bird's-eye (similar to old-fashioned tea towels), gauze (thin and lightweight), and flannel (similar to the material used in flannel sheets and pajamas, but denser and thicker). Flannel is the softest against the skin, and the most absorbent. A combination of terry and flannel is also quite absorbent.
How about covers?
There are tons to choose from. The old "rubber pants" have been replaced by fabrics like Polyurethane Laminate (PUL). This is polyester fabric that is laminated on one side to make it waterproof. There are also covers made of a waterproof nylon.
Additionally, fleece diaper covers a great alternative, more breathable than PUL and are nice and soft, great for very chubby or rash prone babies. They are very easy to care for and can be washed with any load of laundry.
Wool and hemp covers are the only all natural choice for a diaper cover. Wool covers are made with very soft wool, not scratchy like you may be thinking. They are very breathable and not as hard to care for as you may think. Wool and fleece diaper covers are bulkier than PUL though, so clothing may not fit well over them. Both wool and fleece are however great for night time diapering.
Are there special washing instructions for my cloth diapers?
Worried about washing? Don't be. What with baby spit up possible breast milk leaks alone you are going to be doing some laundry. There are many variables to consider when washing your diapers; baby sensitivities and water hardness to name two, but overall caring for cloth should be no harder than doing any other load of laundry.
Here are very basic laundry guidelines for washing cloth diapers.
First, make sure that you have removed the solids from the cloth diaper. It is easiest to shake the solids into the toilet at each change. A spatula in the bathroom is great for removing as much as you can.
Take your diaper pail liner full of soiled diapers to your washer. Dump all the diapers and the liner into the washer. Put the washer on a cold rinse. Nothing to add. This cold water rinse will remove any protein based stains, i.e. poop.
Restart the washer on a hot wash with your diaper detergent of choice. If you are using a detergent available at your local grocery store, use much less. About a quarter of the recommended amount will do it. This will ensure the diapers rinse clean. Set the water level on your washer as high as possible. Make sure you dont overstuff the washer. There has to be enough space for the water to circulate around the cloth diapers.
Never use fabric softener in the washer or dryer. It will destroy the absorbency of your diapers.
A hot dryer will fluff up your prefolds nicely. Most prefold diapers are made to withstand harsh conditions. Most covers can stand the heat with the exception of
nylon and wool. However, you could place the diaper covers on top of the dryer to capture some of that escaping heat.
OrUse a clothesline for all your cloth diapers. The sun will naturally bleach out any stains. If you find your diapers are too hard after air drying check how much detergent you are using.
What Type of detergent should I be using?
With the many 'high-tech fabrics around, this has become an increasingly difficult question. My research has uncovered for certain that Dreft and Ivory Snow, Trader Joes, Seventh Generation etc, as well as any detergent containing fabric softeners, optical brighteners and stain protectors that are definitely not okay to use on your cloth diapers. Why? All these detergents include substances and oils that will coat the fibers and prevent your diapers from being absorbent and will cause them to leak.
Many of the natural soap products have also gotten mixed reviews, due to the fact that in hard water the soap will leave a residue that can also coat the fibers. Many moms rave about Bi-O-Kleen; however they note that they make a point of never using more than the allowed amount, do two rinses after the wash cycle and added a little vinegar every now and then. All this l helps to get rid of the extra soap that can build up.
The real factor seems to be the water quality. In soft water you can use most detergents, but always use less than directed. In hard water, you need to use much less detergent and definitely rinse super well.
When it comes to washing your diapers find out what water (hard or soft) you have and never use too much detergent. Check your diapers frequently and change detergents if you detect a problem. For a list of recommended detergents to use with your cloth diapering system please check out this convenient guide http://www.cottonbabies.com/clothdiaperdetergents.pdf.
One more note on washing. You should expect all cotton prefolds to shrink 5-10% after washing.
*Did you know...the soiled diaper of a baby exclusively breastfed can go right into the washer without pretreating. Yet another benefit of breastfeeding!
What if I use wool covers? That has to require some extra care when washing...
First off, you will need to lanalisze your new wool covers to prevent leaks. This is pretty easy to do. Heat one cup of water along with 1 teaspoon of lanolin (Purelean has been recommended). Put the mixture in a small container and shake until the lanolin is completely dissolved. Add the mixture to eight cups of warm water. You can use an Ivory soap bar to gently rub out anything needing special attention. Allow to soak for fifteen minutes or so. Swish the cover gently through the water to make sure the lanolin is in the wool. Do not rinse the lanolin out of the wool cover. Roll in a towel to remove excess water and lay the cover flat to dry.
As an alternative to lanolizing, you may choose to hand wash your wool covers with a lanolin soap. The type of soap you use may determine how often you have to lanolize. You will know you need to re-lanolize when you start to notice your wool cover wicking moisture, developing an odor or getting wet to the touch between diaper changes, assuming that the diaper isn't completely saturated.
When it is necessary to wash a wool cover, simply hand wash in cold water using the wool wash of your choice. It is important that the woolwash contains lanolin. LANA Lanolin Soap has been recommended. If you need to lanolize your cover between washings, try dissolving one tablespoon of lanolin in a cup of very hot water. Cool the water to the point that it feels warm and then press the cover into the water. Swish it around gently. Drain the water and roll the cover in a towel to remove excess water (do not rinse). Lay the cover flat to dry.
Sometimes baby poop will get on the wool cover. If this happens, just rinse that part of the cover under cold water until the stain is gone, pat and then hang to dry. If an odor remains, follow the directions above for washing the cover.
Wool diaper covers may be air dried between uses and rotated unless soiled or smell like urine. Really! Wool has wonderful natural qualities that keep it dry and odor-free.
Okay, I understand the different diapering systems. What will I need to get started?
Here's a good jumping off point for building your diaper wardrobe. Please use this as a general guideline. Your laundry habits and preferences will be a major factor in your diapering supplies.
The amount of cloth diapers needed depends on the age of your baby. Newborns go through more cloth diapers then an older baby. It is recommended to wash every 2-3 days. A newborn will typically go through 10-12 diapers in a day. A six month old and up requires about 6-10 diapers a day. A great set-up for any age would include:
3 dozen diapers
3 dozen inserts (if using a pocket style diaper)
4-6 diaper covers (if using fitted or prefold diapers)
4 sets of pins or fasteners
3 dozen cloth wipes
1 spray bottle for wipes solution
1 tote bag for outings and daycare
1 diaper pail.
2 diaper pail liners.
How do I prevent leaks?
Remember that cloth diapers are not made with super absorbent chemicals. They need to be changed frequently. About every two hours is typical but will depend on your baby. Make sure the cover is fitting properly. Not too big or too small. Run your finger around the edge to make sure the diaper is completely tucked in. Maybe you just have a heavy wetter in which case try using a doubler for added absorbency.
Also, make sure that you have prepared your diapers properly. For example, unbleached prefolds must be washed in very hot water. Depending on your water hardness and your detergent, 2 or 3 washes may be necessary to prepare the cloth.
How do I introduce my cloth diapering system to my daycare?
Of course, parents aren't the only ones who change diapers. If your baby attends or will attend a daycare center, you may be wondering if cloth diapers will be accepted. Its best to start a dialogue with your daycare provider, a dialogue that is cooperative, not confrontational. Ask what kind of diapers will work for the daycare, and what you can do to help make it work.
How do I recognize the different kinds of diaper rash and how do I treat them?
The most common kind of diaper rash is IRRITANT DIAPER RASH and occurs in the genital area, the folds of the thighs and the buttocks. The skin will appear red and puffy; this can cause some discomfort. It is often caused by diaper chafing, long exposure to a wet or poopy diaper, antibiotics, teething, introducing solids, diet e.g. high concentration of Vitamin C, etc.
YEAST (CANDIDAL) DIAPER RASH appears as tiny red spots that multiply and mass into a raised, patchy bright or dark red rash with distinct borders. The affected area is red and may be tender or painful, and the rash can creep into the folds of the skin around your baby's genitals and legs. It almost never appears on the buttocks, but it can. Antibiotics are often responsible for a yeast diaper rash.
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS is the worst looking diaper rash, but is very rare. It is characterized by a big red rash that extends from the lower abdomen to the groin and genitalia. It is raised, rough, thick and greasy. It is caused by overactive oil glands in the skin. Try some of these as treatment: Change your baby's diaper very frequently, making sure you allow the skin to dry before putting on a new diaper. Clean your baby's diaper region very well with each diaper change. Leave your baby open without a diaper as often as you can, this works wonders. Rub breast milk on the affected area. Continue breastfeeding for as long as you can. Apply a diaper rash ointment (preferably one containing Calendula or Red Clover). Do a second rinse if you are washing your own cloth diapers. Change the detergent. Discontinue using wipes. Introduce solids one at a time to rule out food allergies. Adjust your diet (if you are breastfeeding) or the babys diet. If the diaper rash does not clear up within 3 to 4 days or if the rash gets infected (blisters or open sores) please consult your doctor. If you want to continue using cloth diapers either iron them, or soak them in the following solution overnight: 80% vinegar, 20% water and 20 drops of lavender per gallon. Then wash hot like normal. Continue this until the rash has cleared.
My diapers are stained. Now what?
The best stain remover is the sun! Wash your diapers and then lay them out wet on the lawn with the stain facing the sun. It usually only takes a few hours before the stains are gone! If some remnants of the stain still linger, rinse the load again and repeat the process.
My diapers smell like ammonia after being worn. What should I do to fix this problem?
The chief culprit for an ammonia smell is detergent scent or detergent residue. Make sure that you are using an extra rinse when washing your diapers and that you are using a detergent that does not contain any perfumes. A warm wash with a squirt of liquid Dawn (the dish detergent), rinsed well, does a great job removing stinky residue from diapers. Using 1/4 cup of bleach may be occasionally necessary to kill odor causing bacteria in the diapers.
I live in an apartment and need to wash my cloth diapers in a laundromat. How do I do this?
The system that is most often recommended is very simple:
Wash everything together.
Wash the load one entire cycle on cold using just a little detergent.
Wash the load again one entire cycle on warm or hot using 1/4 - 1/2 the regular amount of detergent.
Sort the pocket diapers and the covers out of the load and dry everything else.
Costs: Depending on your Laundromat it should cost no more than $7.00 to wash diapers once a week. When evaluating the cost benefit of cloth you'll want to calculate how much extra you'll spend washing twice a week versus just buying enough diapers to last all week. If you spend an extra $3 a week washing diapers, in four months you could have purchased another two dozen prefolds with the money you saved by washing once a week. Most mothers in this situation find that it cost less in the long run to have a seven day supply of diapers.


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Book Review: The Accidental Anarchist, by Bryna KranzlerPosted: January 6, 2013 Filed under: Books 3 Comments »
It is somewhat of a miracle that this book even exists. Written from the more than one hundred year old diaries of her grandfather, Bryna Kranzler has captured an amazing story of survival, certain but somehow avoidable death, dire conditions of climate, hunger on the verge of starvation, all taken with humor and conviction.
Jacob Marateck's story is of a difficult history. A Jew conscripted into the Russo-Japanese war of 1904, he avoids death three times, nearly freezes, witnesses the most horrible consequences of war imaginable, and somehow survives. All before he reaches the age of 25.
Entering the war, he begins a life of traveling from barge to train, loaded into boxcars like cattle, crowded decks, constant hunger, promised pay and food but receives neither. The ill treatment of the men, the filth and squalor they were forced to live in, they were treated more like prisoners than soldiers [Marateck would probably say they were prisoners].
Traveling in a caravan of 96 train cars, each packed with its cargo of men, with an enemy described as being small, barely human, with hands that resembled "paws for swinging in trees," they may not have been considered so menacing. But Marateck and his fellow travelers soon discover the Japanese were a treacherous sort—determined and capable of being vicious, willing to fight to the very end without a blemish of hesitancy. They were fierce, relentless killers. Well trained and well equipped, they killed sixty-thousand men in one battle alone. A train full of food—intended for Marateck's men—was blown up. Marateck and his men knew nothing about the train and its food, but somehow the Japanese knew.
Knowing the determination and will of their enemy, Marateck and his men, on the other hand, were commanded by extraordinary incompetence. In one march, their commander was reduced to asking the inhabitants of an area where they were, showing them their maps, seeking help in finding their location and its proximity to their destination. They had misplaced their battlefield.
When Marateck's men were engaged in battle, the outcome could be of unspeakable grief and failure. In the book, Marateck describes one scene:
"I prayed for daylight, although that offered no guarantee that the shelling would stop. Suddenly my lieutenant screamed, 'Lord, have mercy!' and fell on top of me…. Unable to support his weight, I grew dizzy and, within a moment, found myself lying pinned to the bottom of the trench."
Marateck, covered in blood, was checked by a comrade. It was all the lieutenant's blood …
"The wounded man whimpered, 'Mother, Mother!' … Crawling on our bellies, we dragged our lieutenant toward the rear."
After about an hour they find their way to a trench for cover …
"I struck a match to see how the lieutenant was doing. He was without a head, and probably had been for some time. Two of the soldiers began to cry."
It was this scene in the book where I had to stop. I had to stop and ponder what war is. What it can do. What it can make of the men made to fight it, and how many of us never know what it is, what it can be and will never find out.
The impact of this book is extraordinary. It reads like fiction, but all of it is true. It happened. From the diaries of a man who took the time to write an impossible history, all true, exciting and devastating.
"The Accidental Anarchist," is the winner of the International Book Award.
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Wikipedia on the Russo-Japanese War, Here.
Bryna Kranzler's website, Here.
Bryna Kranzler's lecture on "The Art of Optimism," presented in 2012, Here.


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Top 5 Mariners Second Basemen
With Dustin Ackley promised by the Mariners front office to be a solid solution to a long-term problem position, Mariners fans may recall some of the former players to occupy the number four spot in the infield.
Here are the top five second basemen in Mariners Franchise history:
5. Jack Perconte (1984-1985) – While the Mariners struggled through the mid 80's Jack Peronte gave the fans something to cheer about.
1984 was his banner year when his .294 Batting Average was 18th in the AL and his aggressive base running landed him in the top eight American League base stealers two years in a row.
He proved to be solid in his defensive efforts as well posting a .983 total fielding percentage during his M's Tenure.
4. Little Joey Cora (1995-1998) – Cora was the Mariners dearly loved firecracker of a leadoff hitter through the magical refuse to lose season of 1995. In fact the picture of Cora in tears inside the M's dugout after being eliminated from the play offs represents all that M's fans remember of that game.
Aside from the emotional aspects of who he was, Cora's time with Seattle should be remembered by his .293 average.
3. Julio Cruz (1977-1983) – Julio Cruz, AKA "The Cruzer" played for the Mariners from 1977-1983 but is still a member of the Mariners family as a Spanish broadcaster.
The switch hitting Cruz was fleet a foot ending up in the top eight AL base stealers six seasons in a row and is still ranked as 115 in all time Major League Base Stealers with 343
2. Harold Reynolds (1983-1992) – A native of the Pacific Northwest, Reynolds continues to be one of the most recognizable players in Mariners history.
Before he became the animated baseball commentator we know him as today he was pillar of Seattle baseball. Not only was he a lot of fun in an interview he was also the Mariners first all-star second basemen.
He was known first for his glove and rightly so as he was a recipient of the golden glove award in 1988,1989 and 1990. However it is not often remembered that in 1987 Reynolds stole 60 bases, which was #1 in the AL that year. Seattle fans love Harold.
1. Bret Boone (1992-1993, 2001-2005) – Boone had two runs with the Mariners. The first from 92-93 and the second from 2001-2005 and is arguably the last reliable 2nd basemen the Mariners have had.
There is no denying his place as number one on this list. Three time gold glove winner, two-time silver slugger with placement in the top ten in categories of RBI's, Home Runs, Total Hits and Average.
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Lakers v Celtics in the finals again. Kobe gets ring 6 and Phil gets his fourth three peat.
The Commish isnt going to like a OKC/MEM/DAL coming out of the west. I expect Tim Donaghey to be on the court in Dallas.
Can our Admin change the thread title to Austin Allen's Cock? If so, then put me down for 10 inches, at least.
The Lakers could very well get swept. Kobe's hurt, Gasol is a weeping gash, and nobody seems to want to step up.
Right about now though is when the Lakers then all step up and play hard. A desperate Laker team is a tough deal to kill.
KG is eating asshole alive.
I can't believe that Rondo came back from that elbow injury. Unreal.
that was some grizzly aMm.
LOLakers.down 24 at halftime.have a nice summer.the best Gasol is still playing.
Jason Terry is 6/7 from 3pt. Dallas Bench has 40 points. Team is hitting 11/15 from 3.


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Review: Adonit Jot Touch with Pixelpoint
Company: Adonit
Model: Jot Touch with Pixelpoint
Compatibility: iPad (3rd/4th-Gen), iPad Air, iPad mini
Following the release of Jot Touch 4 and Jot Script Evernote Edition, Jot Touch with Pixelpoint ($120) is the next evolution of Adonit's drawing stylus. Like its predecessors, Jot Touch with Pixelpoint is an advanced digital stylus with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. The tip is wider than Script, measuring 3.18mm versus 1.9mm, but it's still fine-tipped by iPad stylus standards, and allows for much more precise input than traditional rubber-domed alternatives. This version is especially geared towards Adobe Creative Cloud users, and while you can write or draw with the pen in any app, to wirelessly connect and gain pressure sensitivity, palm rejection, and control of the shortcut buttons, you must use "Jot Ready," officially supported software. Shipped with a USB charger, Jot Touch with Pixelpoint is good for 20 hours of drawing per charge.
Compared to Script, Touch is just 0.1" shorter at 5.5" long, and ever-so-slightly wider, measuring 0.47" in diameter. The body is the same handsome metal we've become accustomed to from Adonit, this time coming in black—really more of a dark gray—or white. Towards the tip, there's an almost-2" segment covered by a rubber grip, with two metal-matching buttons embedded in it. Finally, there's the small writing tip at the end. We found the stylus extremely comfortable to hold and write with; it has a very nice weight and is well-balanced.
This edition of Touch uses the same charging system as Jot Touch 4: the bottom of the pen magnetically attaches to a charging base, which in turn fits into any USB port. For the most part, we like the way it's set up, although the design does limit exactly where the charger can be used. For example, it'll plug into a horizontal port on a laptop or wall charger just fine, but it'll be more difficult to charge the pen on an iMac. The magnet is strong enough to hold Touch parallel to your desk, though, so it's not impossible—just well out of reach during charging.
During testing, we found that Jot Touch with Pixelpoint was able to connect to the same apps as Jot Script Evernote Edition, even if support isn't expressly stated. For example, we were able to pair with Penultimate with no issues, other than the pen being identified by the app as Jot Script. SketchBook Pro, on the other hand, sees "Adonit Jot Touch," not specifying which edition. Adonit is currently spotlighting two Adobe titles that include some Adobe-only features, such as copying and pasting from the cloud, and creating custom color profiles.
Despite the tip being wider than that of Script, Touch is very easy to write with, accurately enabling both drawing and note-taking. There are no huge drawbacks. The palm rejection and pressure sensitivity work well. Of course you'll never be able to notice all 2,048 levels of sensitivity, but you'll get a darker or thicker line depending on how hard you press in supported apps. As for the shortcut buttons, they're a nice touch that can be used for a number of different functions. For example, in Adobe's Sketch app, pressing the button closer to the tip brings up a menu in the center of the screen, and pressing the one further back undoes your last action. Jot Script was designed without functions like this.
The best way to sum up Jot Touch with Pixelpiont is that it's Jot Script Evernote Edition infused with Jot Touch 4's functional DNA. It combines the best features of both, although at a higher price than either. Those $75 and $90 styluses did have their drawbacks, but it's not evident that the additions made to this one justify the markedly higher price tag. Compared to Script, you add a rechargeable battery instead of a replaceable one, and get some buttons, for a $45 price premium. Those are good things, but they're not worth that much. Unless you need the buttons, we'd sooner recommend Script. They're may be some who highly value the Adobe Creative Cloud features, but ultimately, Jot Touch with Pixelpoint falls to the flat B-level based heavily on its price. Apart from the improved, disc-less tip, Jot Touch 4 delivers most of the same functionality at a more reasonable price point.
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By Donald A. Moskowitz
November 20, 2012
According to various intelligence agencies Iran could have nuclear armaments ready for use against Israel by early 2013. The devices could be nuclear bombs, or more likely, nuclear warheads on missiles.
Diplomacy by the United States and Western countries has been given a chance, but it has not worked to deter Iran's nuclear program, and Iran continues to develop its nuclear weapons.
Israel cannot allow Iran, and its irrational leadership, to have nuclear weapons because two or three nuclear detonations could wipe out Israel. Therefore, Israel must strike Iran with a multi-pronged attack, and it will only have one opportunity to neutralize the Iranian nuclear threat.
Israel's military will have to be on general alert for an Iranian counter strike using conventional weapons. It is doubtful any of the other countries in the Middle East will come to Iran's aid.
Israel cannot count on the Obama administration to come to its aid. President Obama erroneously believes sanctions will work to halt Iran's nuclear armaments program, and at the same time he warns Israel not to strike Iran. Obama, with his coddling of Arab countries, is not a friend of Israel.
Israel's survival depends on military action against Iran.
Donald A. Moskowitz
Received November 18, 2012 - Published November 20, 2012
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Boykin Spaniel Face - Holiday Heart Ornament
Santa Paws is coming to town! What better way to get into the spirit than by trimming your tree? These ornaments are our most popular items, and make great gifts for anyone with a love for animals!
Official state dog of South Carolina, the Boykin Spaniel looks out from the center of this heart shaped ornament decorated with festive boughs of holly!
The ornament is trimmed in a festive red glaze, and hangs from a gold ribbon dotted with small brown paws. Each ornaments ribbon is hand tied into a tight bow to ensure a strong hold with a cute look! Made of stoneware pottery so it's sturdy but not indestructible. Stoneware; lead free, microwave/dishwasher safe.
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For most teams, compiling a 7-2 record and reaching the PSAL City Championship division quarterfinals would be termed a success. At Fort Hamilton, after consecutive undefeated regular seasons and a city title, it's a disappointment.
"We are really motivated," senior defensive back/wide receiver Travon Reid Segure said of Fort Hamilton's earliest playoff exit in five years. "We keep that in the back of our minds."
Injuries, of course, undermined the Tigers goal to repeat, Segure (torn ACL) and quarterback Marvin Centeno (broken collarbone) missing the end of the regular season and entire playoffs. Centeno graduated, but the electric Segure, who is being recruited by Syracuse, Temple, UMass and Buffalo, is fully healed and ready to make an impact on both sides of the ball.
"He's a phenomenal football player and we're getting him back 100 percent," third-year Fort Hamilton coach Danny Perez said of the 5-foot-11 Segure, who scored four touchdowns, added two interceptions and 28 tackles in limited duty last fall. "When he's out there, he takes us to another level."
He will be asked to contribute heavily for inexperienced Fort Hamilton, which is counting on a bevy of juniors. Quarterback Adrian Maldonado is perhaps the most important one, the junior varsity call-up being asked to run the Tigers' spread attack. Perez lauded the multi-dimensional Maldonado's work ethic and understanding of the offense.
"He works very hard every day in practice," Segure said. "On and off the field, he's a leader."
He will have a bevy of weapons, from punishing junior running back Isaiah Washington to receivers Segure, junior varsity call-up Edwin Lee and junior Lynell Robinson. A 6-foot-3 prospect who played varsity as a sophomore last year, Robinson has big-play potential.
"He runs very good routes, has good hands," Perez said. "I think he'll be a key playmaker."
With that said, Perez fingered the defense as the key to Fort Hamilton's season. The secondary is loaded with playmakers such as Segure, Lee and Robinson. Rangy senior Khalif Tulloch, who had 46 tackles a year ago, will move over from outside linebacker to inside while senior Armani Garrick and Matthew Lloyd will anchor both lines. The 6-foot-5, 285-pound Garrick, in particular, has shown the ability to stand out and is being recruited by Stony Brook and Buffalo among others.
The group was solid last year, standing tall as the offense struggled late in the year, and with a new quarterback the defense will need to be at the top its game early on, especially with Staten Island powers Totttenville and Curtis on the schedule from the get-go.
"That's the way we're gonna go, that's going to be the strength of our team," Perez said. "If our defense steps up, we'll go a long way."


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May 10. 2014 10:09PM
Black bear no match for 2 English bulldogs in Bow
- After home security cameras captured her two English bulldogs chasing away a black bear from a backyard bird feeder, Kelly Hebert posted the video on YouTube so her mother in Philadelphia could see it.
By Saturday evening, the one-minute clip had attracted more than 2 million views.
Hebert believes it's the same bear, nicknamed Brutus, who has visited her family's home every spring since they moved here in 2010.
On May 1, she was next door telling a neighbor that it was time to take down the bird feeders when she saw that Brutus was back.
Then chaos erupted.
Lola and Comma, her bulldogs, crashed through the farmer's porch that overlooks the back yard. The pair, who together weigh about 90 pounds, confronted the bear, who rose to full height on his hind legs.
"The minute I saw the dogs, I ran to the scene thinking, 'There's going to be blood, fur, carnage,'?" she said.
Instead, the bear ran off.
It was only later that Hebert realized the cameras, which are motion-activated, had recorded the entire encounter.
The media onslaught began almost immediately; she's heard from TV stations as far away as New Zealand.
Hebert said she hopes this will be a learning experience for her 12-year-old son, Harrison: "Once you give something to the Internet, you have no control."
While the actual bear incident was happening, she said, "It wasn't fun. It was really upsetting."
Still, she said, "It's funny now, and I'm glad people can get a lot of happiness out of it."
She thinks it's a reflection of how much people love dogs and wildlife: "It's nature voyeurism."
Plus, the story had a happy ending. "I want people to understand that my blessing is that the bear exercised some compassion and walked away," she said.
The whole incident was completely out of character for her dogs, Hebert said. She knows the bulldog was bred for bull- and bear-baiting in its native England.
But she said, "These dogs don't move. They walk to the mailbox and they're done."
After their encounter with the bear, she said, "They slept for three days straight."
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These look great! They do not go all the way to the bottom of the door, however the protective plastic for shipping works well as masking so you can paint the bottoms of the doors with chip guard. Be sure to line them up a few times before applying as the tape is extremely strong. Also, you will need a friend to help. over all this is a great looking and performing product!


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The Year's Best Obituary Writing
By: Linnea Crowther
5 years ago
The last few years have seen the art of obituary writing gain more recognition and appreciation than ever. Clever, funny and poignant obits have gone viral over and over, finding their way to Twitter feeds and Facebook pages in record numbers. It's a trend that must have made this year's Grimmies – The Society of Professional Obituary Writers (SPOW) awards for excellence in obituary writing – incredibly hard to judge. With such a fantastic pool to choose from, how could they single out the very best of the best?
Somehow, SPOW's judges managed to narrow it down, awarding Grimmies to the best obit and the best body of work for both 2011 and 2012 (as no award ceremony was held last year). At their conference this past weekend, they announced the winners.
Frank Howard went from breaking laws to making them. So begins the powerful obituary for Canadian convict-turned-lawmaker Frank Howard, written by Tom Hawthorn. Hawthorn won the Grimmy for Best Obit 2011 for his fascinating tribute to a man who turned his life around, and the obituary also constituted part of Hawthorn's Grimmy-winning Body of Work in 2011. A writer for The Globe and Mail, Hawthorn also wrote of Vancouver author Eric Nicol (Nicol's career included a Broadway flop, an infamous literary hoax, and a conviction and fine for being in contempt of court. In typical fashion, he described failure as "the sugar of life: the more lumps you take, the sweeter you are."), journalist Olive Skene Johnson (On a table in a grieving household is a manila folder thick with newspaper clippings and pages torn from magazines…), surfer Isaiah Oke (Amid the pain and anguish, amid the encouraging words of her family and friends, a single plaintive cry will be familiar to anyone who has ever grieved for a partner: "I really just want my Isaiah back."), and MLB power-hitter Wes Covington (He endured the tribulations of professional baseball's slow and uneasy erasing of the colour line...). Hawthorn's fine writing makes his sweep of the 2011 awards seem completely natural.
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For 2012, the Best Body of Work award went to Bryan Marquard, writing for the Boston Globe. His varied subjects in 2012 included mountaineer Ann Brooks Carter (Her parents liked to hike up Mount Washington in New Hampshire on wedding anniversaries when they were able. Mrs. Carter topped them by spending part of her first wedded winter braving the mountain's windblown snow...), journalist Anthony Shadid (Across the Middle East, Anthony Shadid placed himself in mortal danger again and again, covering wars and conflicts and filing on deadline prose shimmering with poetic intensity...), professor and mandolinist John McGann (Fingers racing at the hound-chased tempo bluegrass commands, John McGann performed masterfully on the mandolin as he taught and inspired students at Berklee College of Music about the breadth and depth of traditional acoustic music...), educational mentor Lucia Mayerson-David (New to Boston and new to English as the principal spoken language, Lucia Mayerson-David walked through the Public Garden in 1969 speaking Spanish aloud to hear the music of her native tongue in the air…), and activist Rev. John Crocker Jr. (Joining 14 other Episcopal clergy, both black and white, the Rev. John Crocker Jr. stepped into the segregated restaurant of a Jackson, Miss., bus station in September 1961. Traveling by bus on a civil rights prayer pilgrimage, the group's journey quickly detoured into a Jackson jail for several nights…).
Taking the honor of Best Obituary for 2012 was Kim Janssen's heartbreaking tribute to Delfino "Don Vale" Mora for the Chicago Sun-Times. His long, touching obituary for a man killed in a senseless act of gang violence begins with the words Delfino Mora worked so hard he built his own grave… and goes on to chronicle a family's journey from Mexico to Chicago and back, with the tragedy of their patriarch's murder at the center. It, along with the other obituaries honored by SPOW's Grimmies, is a perfect example of the type of writing that elevates the obituaries from overlooked to outstanding.


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MUSC 337 Intermediate Music Composition II (.5 each)
In this course the strict composition assignments employ chromatic harmony, serial procedures and larger formal designs. Contemporary orchestration techniques and notation are also introduced. Private lessons are devoted to a free composition project in consultation with the instructor. A once-a-year concert or reading session is devoted to showcasing student works.
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Top 3 kitesurfing spots?
New Caledonia for the nice weather flat water and perfect wind AND THAT'S IT
Favourite gear setup?
EVO, Jaime, Trust Bar
Top 5 bands?
Bob Marley, Natural Black, Rebelution, Reegae, Techno
Cat or dog?
Dogs - because they eat cats
Vegetables or pizza/burger?
Vegetables, Pizza and Burgers are good for Americans ;-)
Girls or boys?
Girls for fun and Boys for friends
Water or champagne?
Car or bike?
Car for speed and bike for wheele
City or beach?
Beach to kite, city to party hard
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Pink to be in the edge of the fashion
Plane or road trip?
Plane, got no time!
What have you always wanted to say?
Kite is life!!


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I wonder how we would approach a definition of fluency in Latin or Ancient Greek? Would we define it using different criteria due to the fact that the majority of people who have knowledge in the two languages in question do not actively use the languages in question? I refuse to use the term "dead language" when talking about Latin or Greek... simply because we are here using it now - just a quick look in the Agora is enough proof for me. Even now, almost at the very beginnings of my Latin studies, I have written "salvete" at the beginning and will undoubtedly write "valete" at the end.
To return to the actual topic, do we define fluency for the two languages in question differently from how we would define fluency in French or German? I realise that our definitions of fluency in even French or German would be different. For me, fluency is the ability to read, write, listen and speak the language at a reasonably complex level without undue need to pause for thought. I would define a "reasonably complex level" in reading terms as being able to read a newspaper while understanding the majority of its content.
At this point I hesitate, as I don't know if my definition would be considered sensible with regards to Latin or Ancient Greek. I would very much like to hear your opinions on the matter. Does fluency in Latin and Ancient Greek require a different definition from fluency in French or German? In languages such as French and German it is very easy to listen to the accents of native speakers and attempt to imitate them as much as possible. Although I know of very few people who have studied a second language and attained a degree of fluency equal to their mother tongue, I think it's very much possible. With Latin, though, it's obviously not, as the last native Latin speakers are long gone. Does this hinder our definition of fluency in Latin at all?
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Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Master of Science)
Research activities include: Mutagenic mechanisms in human populations; the enzymology and regulation of cellular DNA replication and repair; molecular mechanisms of genetic recombination; structural biology of proteins and nucleic acids; cell cycle control of transcription and DNA replication in eukaryotes; regulation and enzymology of RNA polymerase II transcription; enzymology and atomic structure of mammalian cell mRNA processing factors; molecular basis of tRNA recognition; ribozyme structure and enzymology; signaling networks that regulate morphogenesis in yeast; isolation and regulation of mating type genes in Schizophyllum; plant growth and development; molecular mechanisms of bacterial adhesin and pathogenesis; molecular and cellular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions; and bacterial transformations of organic pollutants.
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Requirements for Admission to Graduate Studies for the Master of Science Degree
MMG normally accepts only applicants for the Ph.D. program. However, UVM undergraduate students may apply for the Accelerated Master's Program. Other students who wish to apply to the M. S. program should contact the individual faculty member with whom they wish to study. One year of biological science; one year physics (equivalent of PHYS 011 and PHYS 012); one year of inorganic chemistry and one year of organic chemistry (equivalent of CHEM 001, CHEM 002, CHEM 141 and CHEM 142), mathematics through calculus (equivalent of MATH 019 and MATH 020); additional courses required by the Department depending on the aims of the student. A student may be admitted pending satisfactory completion of one or two of the above courses during the first semester(s) of graduate study. Satisfactory scores on the general aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination. Subject GRE tests are recommended but not mandatory.
Requirements for Advancement to Candidacy for the Degree of Master of Science
Applicants may be accepted concurrent with admission, or candidacy may be deferred pending a period of satisfactory graduate study at The University of Vermont. Acceptance to candidacy is granted only to those students who have met all undergraduate course prerequisites.
Minimum Degree Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science
Thirty total credits to include six credits of Thesis Research (MMG 391) and twenty-four course credits, including the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics core curriculum (six course credits each in Biochemistry, Genetics, and Microbiology); at least two credits in current Topics in Molecular Genetics (MMG 310); other approved courses such that at least sixteen course credits are taken from courses offered by the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; qualifying exam; successful completion of dissertation.
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Qualified students, following acceptance into the medical college, may simultaneously enroll in the Graduate College for a Master of Science or Ph.D. degree program in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. The program would be developed with concurrence of the Dean for Student Affairs in the College of Medicine.
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To get yourself good and warmed up for the coming Craftsman Heritage Festival, take an hour or two this Sunday afternoon to explore several historic houses in Pasadena's landmark Garfield Heights neighborhood. Occupying the zone between Marengo, Los Robles, Mountain and Washington, the neighborhood is rich in architectural treasures, including houses designed by Sylvanus Marston and Arthur Benton.
The association has not yet revealed this year's houses, but they're always worth exploring. And the funds raised go to help keep the neighborhood beautiful.
Garfield Heights Home Tour
Sunday, October 3, noon – 5 p.m.
Tickets ($15) sold at 371 E. Claremont St., Pasadena


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I ain't afraid uv snakes or toads, or bugs or worms or mice
I would that all men my hard case would know
I ain't afraid uv snakes or toads, or bugs or worms or mice
(E. Field, MAP)
I am a womantherefore I may not
(R.W. Gilder, YBAV)
I am dying, Egypt, dying
(W.H. Lytle, YBAV)
I am fevered with the sunset
(R. Hovey, YBAV)
I am monarch of all I survey
(W. Cowper, Gold)
I am old and blind
(E. Howell, YBAV)
I am that which began
(A.C. Swinburne, OBEV)
I am the mountainy singer
(J. Campbell, MBP)
I am the torch, she saith, and what to me
(A. Symons, MBP)
I am! yet what I am who cares, or knows
(J. Clare, OBEV)
I arise from dreams of thee
(P.B. Shelley, Gold)
I arise from dreams of thee
(P.B. Shelley, OBEV)
I ask no kind return of love
(F. Greville, OBEV)
I asked the heaven of stars
(S. Teasdale, MAP)
I burn no incense, hang no wreath
(E.C. Pinkney, YBAV)
I came into the City and none knew me
(F. Bannerman, OBEV)
I cannot change as others do
(J. Wilmot, OBEV)
I cannot eat but little meat
(W. Stevenson, OBEV)
Ichot a burde in boure bryht
(Anonymous, OBEV)
I'd a dream to-night
(W. Barnes, OBEV)
I dare not ask a kiss
(R. Herrick, OBEV)
I did but look and love awhile
(T. Otway, OBEV)
I did not choose thee, dearest. It was Love
(W.S. Blunt, OBEV)
I did not live until this time
(K. Philips, Meta)
I do confess thou'rt smooth and fair
(Sir R. Ayton, OBEV)
I do not love thee!no! I do not love thee
(C.E.S. Norton, OBEV)
I do not think that skies and meadows are
(J. Drinkwater, MBP)
I'd rather have Fingers than Toes
(G. Burgess, MAP)
I dream'd that as I wander'd by the way
(P.B. Shelley, Gold)
I dream'd that, as I wander'd by the way
(P.B. Shelley, OBEV)
I dreamed last night of a dome of beaten gold
(S. Phillips, MBP)
I dug, beneath the cypress shade
(T.L. Peacock, OBEV)
I'd wed you without herds, without money or rich array
(Sir S. Ferguson, OBEV)
I expect you in September
(J.W. Howe, YBAV)
If all the world and love were young
(Sir W. Raleigh, OBEV)
If aught of oaten stop or pastoral song
(W. Collins, Gold)
If aught of oaten stop, or pastoral song
(W. Collins, OBEV)
If doughty deeds my lady please
(R. Cunninghame-Graham, Gold)
If doughty deeds my lady please
(R. Cunninghame-Graham, OBEV)
I fear thy kisses, gentle maiden
(P.B. Shelley, Gold)
I fear to love thee, Sweet, because
(F. Thompson, MBP)
I feed a flame within, which so torments me
(J. Dryden, OBEV)
If I had peace to sit and sing
(A. Wickham, MBP)
If I had thought thou couldst have died
(C. Wolfe, OBEV)
I fill this cup to one made up of loveliness alone
(E.C. Pinkney, YBAV)
If I should die, think only this of me
(R. Brooke, MBP)
If I should ever by chance grow rich
(E. Thomas, MBP)
If I were dead, you'd sometimes say, Poor Child
(C. Patmore, OBEV)
If I were very sure
(E.R. Sill, YBAV)
I flung me round him
(R.B.W. Noel, OBEV)
If rightly tuneful bards decide
(M. Akenside, OBEV)
If suddenly a clod of earth should rise
(H. Monro, MBP)
If the quick spirits in your eye
(T. Carew, OBEV)
If the red slayer think he slays
(R.W. Emerson, OBEV)
If the red slayer think he slays
(R.W. Emerson, YBAV)
If there were dreams to sell
(T.L. Beddoes, OBEV)
If thou must love me, let it be for naught
(E.B. Browning, OBEV)
If thou survive my well-contented day
(W. Shakespeare, Gold)
If thou wilt ease thine heart
(T.L. Beddoes, OBEV)
If to be absent were to be
(R. Lovelace, Gold)
If to be absent were to be
(R. Lovelace, Meta)
If to be absent were to be
(R. Lovelace, OBEV)
If women could be fair, and yet not fond
(E. Vere, Gold)
If yet I have not all thy love
(J. Donne, Meta)
If you go over desert and mountain
(A.W.E. O'Shaughnessy, OBEV)
I gazed upon the glorious sky
(W.C. Bryant, YBAV)
I got me flowers to straw Thy way
(G. Herbert, OBEV)
I gotta lov' for Angela
(T.A. Daly, MAP)
I have a mistress, for perfections rare
(T. Randolph, OBEV)
I have a rendezvous with Death
(A. Seeger, MAP)
I have been so great a lover: filled my days
(R. Brooke, MBP)
I have grown tired of sorrow and human tears
(A. Symons, MBP)
I have had playmates, I have had companions
(C. Lamb, Gold)
I have had playmates, I have had companions
(C. Lamb, OBEV)
I have known the silence of the stars and of the sea
(E.L. Masters, MAP)
I have seen old ships sail like swans asleep
(J.E. Flecker, MBP)
I have ships that went to sea
(R.B. Coffin, YBAV)
I have shut my little sister in from life and light
(M. Widdemer, MAP)
I hear an army charging upon the land
(J. Joyce, MBP)
I heard a thousand blended notes
(W. Wordsworth, Gold)
I hear in my heart, I hear in its ominous pulses
(L.I. Guiney, MAP)
I intended an Ode
(H.A. Dobson, OBEV)
I know a green grass path that leaves the field
(A. Douglas, MBP)
I know a little garden-close
(W. Morris, OBEV)
I know a thing that 's most uncommon
(A. Pope, OBEV)
I know my soul hath power to know all things
(Sir J. Davies, OBEV)
I know what you 're going to say, she said
(H.C. Bunner, YBAV)
I laid me down upon the shore
(F. Cornford, MBP)
I left thee last, a child at heart
(E.B. Browning, OBEV)
I like a church; I like a cowl
(R.W. Emerson, YBAV)
I long have had a quarrel set with Time
(W.S. Blunt, OBEV)
I loved a lass, a fair one
(G. Wither, OBEV)
I loved him not; and yet now he is gone
(W.S. Landor, OBEV)
I loved thee long and dearly
(P.P. Cooke, YBAV)
I loved thee once; I'll love no more
(Sir R. Ayton, OBEV)
I love the old melodious lays
(J.G. Whittier, YBAV)
I love thy kingdom, Lord
(T. Dwight, YBAV)
I love to steal awhile away
(P. Brown, YBAV)
I'm a lean dog, a keen dog, a wild dog, and lone
(I.R. Mcleod, MBP)
Immortal love, too high for my possessing
(G.E. Woodberry, MAP)
I made a posie, while the day ran by
(G. Herbert, Meta)
I made another garden, yea
(A.W.E. O'Shaughnessy, OBEV)
I met a little Elf-man, once
(J.K. Bangs, MAP)
I met a traveller from an antique land
(P.B. Shelley, Gold)
I mind me in the days departed
(E.B. Browning, OBEV)
I'm sittin' on the stile, Mary
(H. Selina, OBEV)
I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky
(J. Masefield, MBP)
I must leave thee, lady sweet
(O.W. Holmes, YBAV)
I must not think of thee; and, tired yet strong
(A. Meynell, OBEV)
I'm wearin' awa', John
(Lady C. Nairne, OBEV)
I'm wearing awa', Jean
(Lady C. Nairne, Gold)
(Prior , 101)
In a dark hour, tasting the Earth
(J. Oppenheim, MAP)
In a drear-nighted December
(J. Keats, Gold)
In a drear-nighted December
(J. Keats, OBEV)
In a fair place
(F. MacLeod, MBP)
In after days when grasses high
(H.A. Dobson, OBEV)
In a harbour grene aslepe whereas I lay
(R. Wever, OBEV)
In a quiet water'd land, a land of roses
(T.W. Rolleston, OBEV)
In a valley of this restles mind
(Anonymous, OBEV)
In Clementina's artless mien
(W.S. Landor, OBEV)
Indian weed witherèd quite
(Anonymous, OBEV)
I never saw a moor
(E. Dickinson, MAP)
I never saw a Purple Cow
(G. Burgess, MAP)
I never see the newsboys run
(S. Leslie, MBP)
In fallow college days, Tom Harland
(E.C. Stedman, YBAV)
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
(J. McCrae, MBP)
In going to my naked bed as one that would have slept
(R. Edwards, OBEV)
In May, when sea-winds pierced our solitudes
(R.W. Emerson, YBAV)
In Scarlet town, where I was born
(Anonymous, OBEV)
In somer when the shawes be sheyne
(Anonymous, OBEV)
In the downhill of life, when I find I'm declining
(J. Collins, Gold)
In the greenest of our valleys
(E.A. Poe, YBAV)
In the hall the coffin waits, and the idle armourer stands
(S. Dobell, OBEV)
In the highlands, in the country places
(R.L. Stevenson, OBEV)
In the hour of death, after this life's whim
(Anonymous, OBEV)
In the hour of my distress
(R. Herrick, OBEV)
In their ragged regimentals
(G.H. McMaster, YBAV)
In the merry month of May
(N. Breton, OBEV)
In the secret Valley of Silence
(F. MacLeod, MBP)
In the sweet shire of Cardigan
(W. Wordsworth, Gold)
In the valley of the Pegnitz, where across broad meadowlands
(H.W. Longfellow, YBAV)
Into the Silent Land
(H.W. Longfellow, YBAV)
Into the silver night
(E. Gosse, OBEV)
Into the skies, one summer's day
(W.B. Rands, OBEV)
In what torne ship soever I embarke
(J. Donne, Meta)
In wiser days, my darling rosebud, blown
(T.M. Kettle, MBP)
In Xanadu did Kubla Khan
(S.T. Coleridge, OBEV)
I play'd with you 'mid cowslips blowing
(T.L. Peacock, OBEV)
I pray that, risen from the dead
(E. Field, YBAV)
I pray thee, leave, love me no more
(M. Drayton, OBEV)
I pray you, do not turn your head
(T.B. Aldrich, YBAV)
I presse not to the Quire, nor dare I greet
(T. Carew, Meta)
I remember, I remember
(T. Hood, Gold)
I reside at Table Mountain, and my name is Truthful James
(F.B. Harte, YBAV)
I rise in the dawn, and I kneel and blow
(W.B. Yeats, MBP)
Irresponsive silence of the land
(C.G. Rossetti, OBEV)
I saidThen, dearest, since 'tis so
(R. Browning, OBEV)
I saw fair Chloris walk alone
(W. Strode, OBEV)
I saw God. Do you doubt it
(J. Stephens, MBP)
I saw him once before
(O.W. Holmes, YBAV)
I saw my Lady weep
(Anonymous, OBEV)
I saw old Autumn in the misty morn
(T. Hood, OBEV)
I saw the spires of Oxford
(W.M. Letts, MBP)
I saw where in the shroud did lurk
(C. Lamb, OBEV)
I saw wherein the shroud did lurk
(C. Lamb, Gold)
I see all human wits
(R.W. Emerson, YBAV)
I sent a ringa little band
(G. Darley, OBEV)
I set apart a day for wandering
(C. Scollard, MAP)
I should like to imagine
(F.M. Hueffer, MBP)
I sing of a maiden
(Anonymous, OBEV)
Is it as plainly in our living shown
(A. Crapsey, MAP)
Is it so small a thing
(M. Arnold, OBEV)
Isles of Greece! the isles of Greece
(G. Byron, OBEV)
Is love, then, so simple my dear
(I.R. Mcleod, MBP)
I stand alone through each long day
(O. Sitwell, MBP)
I stand in the cold gray weather
(W.W. Story, YBAV)
Is there a great green commonwealth of Thought
(J. Masefield, MBP)
Is there anybody there? said the Traveller
(W. De la Mare, MBP)
I stood by the open casement
(T.B. Read, YBAV)
I strove with none, for none was worth my strife
(W.S. Landor, OBEV)
I struck the board, and cry'd, No more
(G. Herbert, Meta)
I take my chaperon to the play
(H.C. Bunner, YBAV)
I tell you, hopeless grief is passionless
(E.B. Browning, OBEV)
It fell about the Martinmas
(Anonymous, OBEV)
It fell in the ancient periods
(R.W. Emerson, OBEV)
It fell on a day, and a bonnie simmer day
(Anonymous, OBEV)
I that in heill was and gladnèss
(W. Dunbar, OBEV)
I think that I shall never see
(J. Kilmer, MAP)
I thought of Thee, my partner and my guide
(W. Wordsworth, OBEV)
I thought once how Theocritus had sung
(E.B. Browning, OBEV)
I thought to meet no more, so dreary seem'd
(J. Keble, OBEV)
It is a beauteous evening, calm and free
(W. Wordsworth, Gold)
It is a beauteous evening, calm and free
(W. Wordsworth, OBEV)
It is an ancient Mariner
(S.T. Coleridge, OBEV)
It is morning, Senlin says, and in the morning
(C. Aiken, MAP)
It is not Beauty I demand
(Anonymous, Gold)
It is not, Celia, in our power
(Sir G. Etherege, OBEV)
It is not death, that sometime in a sigh
(T. Hood, OBEV)
It is not growing like a tree
(B. Jonson, Gold)
It is not growing like a tree
(B. Jonson, OBEV)
It is not to be thought of that the flood
(W. Wordsworth, OBEV)
It is portentous, and a thing of state
(V. Lindsay, MAP)
It is the miller's daughter
(A. Tennyson, OBEV)
I took my heart in my hand
(C.G. Rossetti, OBEV)
I travell'd among unknown men
(W. Wordsworth, Gold)
I travell'd among unknown men
(W. Wordsworth, OBEV)
Its cloven hoofprint on the sand
(W.R. Benét, MAP)
Its edges foam'd with amethyst and rose
Its edges foamed with amethyst and rose
It's hard to know if you're alive or dead
(R. Graves, MBP)
I turn the page and read
(R. Aldington, MBP)
It was a bowl of roses
(W.E. Henley, MBP)
It was a dismal and a fearful night
(A. Cowley, OBEV)
It was a' for our rightfu' King
(R. Burns, OBEV)
It was a lover and his lass
(W. Shakespeare, Gold)
It was a lover and his lass
(W. Shakespeare, OBEV)
It was a summer evening
(R. Southey, Gold)
It was a tall young oysterman lived by the river-side
(O.W. Holmes, YBAV)
It was many and many a year ago
(E.A. Poe, OBEV)
It was many and many a year ago
(E.A. Poe, YBAV)
It was not in the Winter
(T. Hood, OBEV)
It was not like your great and gracious ways
(C. Patmore, OBEV)
It was the autumn of the year
(E. Allen, YBAV)
It was the good ship
(A.C. Deane, MBP)
It was the Winter wilde
(J. Milton, OBEV)
I've heard them lilting at our ewe-milking
(J. Elliot, Gold)
I've heard them lilting at our ewe-milking
(J. Elliot, OBEV)
I wander'd lonely as a cloud
(W. Wordsworth, Gold)
I wander'd lonely as a cloud
(W. Wordsworth, OBEV)
I was foretold, your rebell sex
(T. Carew, Meta)
I was so chill, and overworn, and sad
(A. Wickham, MBP)
I was thy neighbour once, thou rugged Pile
(W. Wordsworth, Gold)
I went out to the woods to-day
(J.B. Rittenhouse, MAP)
I went to the dances at Chandlerville
(E.L. Masters, MAP)
I went to turn the grass once after one
(R. Frost, MAP)
I will arise and go hence to the west
(N.H. Chesson, MBP)
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree
(W.B. Yeats, MBP)
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree
(W.B. Yeats, OBEV)
I will make you brooches and toys for your delight
(R.L. Stevenson, MBP)
I will make you brooches and toys for your delight
(R.L. Stevenson, OBEV)
I wish I were where Helen lies
(Anonymous, Gold)
I wish I were where Helen lies
(Anonymous, OBEV)
I wonder by my troth, what thou, and I
(J. Donne, Meta)
I would that all men my hard case would know
(H.C. Bunner, MAP)
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Duck and goose regulations to highlight evening public hearing
TOPEKA — The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission invites all interested persons to attend a public meeting and hearing on Aug. 12 at the Mankato Community Center, 214 N High in Mankato. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m., and the evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m.
The afternoon session will begin with overviews of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) fiscal status, as well as general discussion of topics including Glen Elder State Park, a petition to add the lesser prairie chicken to the List of Threatened and Endangered Species, permanent big game regulations, and the new Farm Bill Voluntary Public Access program. The afternoon will conclude with a workshop session on spring turkey regulations.
The commission will recess at 4 p.m., then reconvene at 7 p.m. at the same location when the workshop session will continue, covering park and cabin fee regulations, hunting/fishing permit/license combination packages, and fishing regulations.
After the workshop session, the commission will conduct a public hearing to set late migratory bird seasons and regulations. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks staff are expecting liberal seasons and bag limits similar to last year.
Time will be set aside in both the afternoon and evening sessions for public comment on topics that are not on the agenda. If necessary, the commission will recess on Aug. 12 and reconvene at the same location at 9 a.m., Aug. 13 to complete its business.
If notified in advance, the department will have an interpreter available for the hearing impaired. To request an interpreter, call the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 1-800-432-0698. Any individual with a disability may request other accommodations by contacting the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission secretary at 620-672-5911.


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Return Policy
R&R Trophy & Sporting Goods strives to provide the best service and customer satisfaction to every one of our valued customers. In the event that a return is necessary, we will accept and refund purchases under the following conditions:
All items must be returned within 15 days of purchase.
All items must be accompanied by the original sales receipt.
All items must be unopened and in the original packaging.
Returns of opened or used products will be accepted in the event of a product defect provided it is within 15 days of purchase.
Any items being shipped back to us should be addressed to the store location
R&R Trophy & Sporting Goods
104 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
There is no restocking fee; however the customer is responsible for any costs incurred when shipping the returned item back to R&R Trophy & Sporting Goods.
Footwear may be returned as long as it has not been worn outside.
All unused, new bats in their original "shrink wrapped" packaging may be returned to R&R Trophy & Sporting Goods within 15 days of purchase. All defective or damaged aluminum/composite bats must be returned to the manufacturer.
Returns meeting all of the required criteria will be offered an exchange or refund to the original method of payment.
Any questions or comments regarding returns should be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com


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New Thumb-2 extensions for the ARM architecture blend 16- and 32-bit instructions to enable higher performance, greater energy efficiency and lower memory costs.
CAMBRIDGE, UK – June 16, 2003 – ARM [(LSE:ARM) (Nasdaq:ARMHY)], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions, today introduced at Embedded Processor Forum, San Jose, Calif., Thumb®-2 core technology, a new instruction set for the ARM® architecture, which provides enhanced levels of performance, energy efficiency, and code density for a wide range of embedded applications. Thumb-2 core technology builds upon the existing ARM instruction set architecture, maintaining full compatibility with existing software investments and development toolchains.
"The ARM architecture has been widely adopted in the embedded market and is now the market leader in 32-bit unit shipments," said Tony Massimini, chief of Technology, Semico Research. "The ARM Thumb-2 core technology raises the bar in terms of code density and performance optimization. With this new technology, ARM offers its Partners strong growth potential in cost critical embedded applications."
The new Thumb-2 core technology is built on the foundation of ARM's industry leading Thumb code compression technology, retaining all of the exceptional compact code qualities and complete code compatibility with existing ARM solutions, while providing increased performance and energy efficiency from compact code. Thumb-2 is a new blended instruction set combining both 16-bit and 32-bit instructions designed to deliver the best balance of density and performance enabling new embedded and mobile devices that support feature-rich applications with longer battery life.
"Performance, energy efficiency, and memory footprint are the most important considerations for designers of embedded systems, such as automotive, and mass storage applications, and especially for portable applications such as mobile phones and PDAs," said Richard Phelan, Embedded CPU manager, ARM. "One of the most difficult challenges in embedded software system design is the trade-off between code density, features and performance, which all have an effect on system energy consumption. Thumb-2 core technology gives the developer the optimum balance of code density and performance, providing system designers with the freedom to create an entirely new generation of power efficient, and feature rich embedded devices."
Thumb-2 core technology provides best in class code density for embedded software applications providing savings in overall memory costs. This is particularly significant for the high-speed memory close to the microprocessor core, efficient use of which is vital in high-performance systems where small savings in memory can result in large improvements in performance and power savings for the system.
"Thumb-2 core technology uses 26 percent less memory than pure 32-bit code to reduce system cost, and at the same time, Thumb-2 core technology delivers 25 percent better performance than 16-bit code alone enabling designers to save power by reducing clock speed. The benefits of Thumb 2 core technology are clear - it saves designers time and complexity, while delivering even better results," added Phelan.
The Thumb-2 core technology will be a component of future ARM cores currently in development.
About ARM
ARM is the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions. The company licenses its high-performance, low-cost, power-efficient RISC processors, peripherals, and system-chip designs to leading international electronics companies. ARM also provides comprehensive support required in developing a complete system. ARM's microprocessor cores are rapidly becoming a volume RISC standard in such markets as portable communications, hand-held computing, multimedia digital consumer and embedded solutions. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com
ARM and Thumb are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc (LSE: ARM and Nasdaq: ARMHY); its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd; ARM Taiwan; ARM France SAS; and ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.


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This Administration's Federal Government Advance Modification Program
A number of people interested party's have in effect submitted the word wide web document to which the scrutiny of Adobe and graphic pro's who all say the document is highly questionable or perhaps even a complete rip-off. Is that will? Who understands that at this reason? What typically is far more intriguing is the push back being thrown at uncovering the factual vault document. This is exactly what is spawning hunch and doubt. In the case you investigate currently the 'Moms Returning to School' scholarship and believe that it … Continued


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Just like a Telco, the 'last mile' of Virtualization is often the most difficult, I would say even more difficult than the initial phase of virtualization. What do I mean by the 'last mile'?
The 5-10% of systems that you have LEFT to virtualize.
These systems are your most highly used, too X to virtualize, the most complex to migrate, dependent upon specific hardware, or travel around the world (such as laptops and other hand held devices). These issues are also highly political as well.


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Korbinian Holzer is likely the latest graduate to join the Maple Leafs once this lockout ends. There aren't many candidates to immediately join him.
Just like how we looked at forwards with an outside chance of becoming full time Leafs, this is going to focus on the blueline and look at Mike Kostka, Jesse Blacker and Mark Fraser.
Mike Kostka
This is the sexy choice, the undrafted feel-good story who had emerged as a reliable two-way rearguard with an outside chance of an addition on an NHL blueline.
The 26-year old has added another strong shot presence from the point and gives the Marlies a 1-2 combination with Jake Gardiner. While he's made a good first impression on a short successful career that saw 25 goals in the last two seasons, it's not an overly convincing skill set to translate in the NHL.
He's an adequate all compass skater and capable of moving the puck but is unnatural as a puck rusher and a little rigid. He has stiff hands and can skate himself into trouble making him better support than spearhead. He prefers the left point for his right handed shot and often crosses with Gardiner to gain position on the power play.
His greatest asset is a heavy shot spurred by a shoot-first mentality. He can get himself in trouble when he tries to improvise looking for a clear lane, but generally manages the puck well. Pace and urgency are good for the American League, but a touch slow for the NHL where the play turns quicker and this is the main concern over making the show.
It's feasible he eventually works his way into and NHL lineup for limited time playing some soft minutes, but staying power doesn't jump out. Considering the path that he took to get to the level he's at right now, the Etobicoke native is a good example of perseverance and dedication to the craft earned him a six-figure contract.
At the 2:00 minute mark he admits that he needed the full four years at the University of Massachusetts as a late bloomer. He admitted he wasn't ready to play junior at 16 or 17 and has grown into a good player regardless, earning a Championship ring to boot.
Jesse Blacker
It seems odd to include the 2nd round pick in 2009 (58th overall) with an outside chance of making a full time jump to the NHL. Of any of the listed players here, Blacker is the likeliest defenseman to graduate full time.
Blacker exploited his skating speed in junior, supporting the offense and actively jumping into the rush. In his first year as a pro in Marlies silks he was more selective about jumping up front, growing more responsible on the back end. While his defensive zone play improved, what makes Blacker effective is finding outlets and skating the puck out, being creative and dangerous as a trailer. There's a little riverboat gambler in there too.
He's started 2012-13 pinching and joining the rush more frequently. He's shown an aggressive side in the defensive zone, but has a penchant for using his stick to check when he could be more physical. He could also pick his spots as he engaged players with excess aggression when the puck and play had already moved on. That's a decision-making issue, not physicality.
The Leafs are assembling mobile pieces on the back end, adding Morgan Rielly, Matt Finn, to compliment Jake Gardiner and perhaps an aged Dion Phaneuf by the time all these pieces morph through this transition. It's going to make the competition for a spot more difficult for Blacker if he can't emerge as a viable puck moving element. For this reason I feel Blacker may head the list of outsiders as a player who may end up playing in the NHL, however it may be for another organization.
He needs to get his shot count up, especially after having posted an atrocious 1.4% shooting percentage last season scoring one goal on 69 shots.
Mark Fraser
Addressed what coach Dallas Eakins deemed a 'dangerous hit' the 6-foot-4 220-pound blueliner instigated a melee in retaliation when Nazem Kadri was tripped up in the neutral zone. He ran over Brian Lashoff who was somewhat unaware of Fraser and his intentions and unprepared for the aggressive contact. Fraser ended up fighting Brennan Evans as a result.
The previous night versus Hamilton, he talked to Kyle Hagel at center after the Marlies fifth goal as the refs attention was drawn to the timekeepers bench. It was evident they were going to drop them after the faceoff.
Fraser has good size and an aggressive nature and nasty on-ice demeanor. He exploits his size and hits to hurt, sometimes overly forceful which leads to trouble. His skating improves once he overcomes a somewhat slushy start up and can keep up with the play. With his reach and compete, he is a nasty presence below the face off dot. His puck skills are basic, getting the puck out of the zone in trouble, looking for passes to advance the play. Unloads a heavy, yet erratic shot from the point.
He can get pulled out of position when he responds with too much enthusiasm and his pivots aren't crisp and prone to speedy forwards skating by him wide.
The former 3rd round selection in 2005 (84th) has an outside chance due to his toughness and willingness to fight for his teammates, playing minimal minutes. He could see an audition having notched 98 games already. Staying power isn't currently evident.
Paul Ranger
Off season addition dressed in the season opener and scratched since. I thought he brought a similar game to that of Jesse Blacker, joining the rush and as a trailer using his puck moving skills. He didn't distinguish himself, but wasn't out of place either.
Nonetheless, after a prolonged absence from the game, even as a former NHL player, the road back to the pros is a challenge. I haven't seen enough to make that call yet, so I will leave this as a work in progress.
This was the scouting report that appeared in the McKeen's Yearbook in 2009-10.


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I'm gonna light my set on fire and film it
Now its to decide if I need Wicket or not
I ended up finding auctions for two loose Ewok Be@rbricks on ebay this week. I got Paploo and Romba for $4 each plus shipping. Now it's a matter of getting the other three and Wicket...
Make that three of the five... The same seller also had Teebo for sale, so I got him too...
No I didn't. I got them from the post office less than an hour before I posted. You know Doc, part of my wants to keep the extra one without saying anything considering that I paid more for shipping than I did for the actual figures I purchased and because it was the seller's mistake. However, I'm sure my conscience will get the best of me and I'll let them know about their mistake.
Its good toy karma to be honest IMO.
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