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" Slam Man is a piece of exercise equipment, used for combative training and general cardio training. A unique workout technique that brings some fun to cardio training, the only slight drawback for some may be the price. "
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The Olympics are here! Hoorah! What could be more inspirational than having thousands upon thousands of high performing, professional athletes coming to compete in your country? Olympic fever is running high in the streets and I can't help but involve myself, even when it comes to my reviews. Therefore, I welcome you readers to compete in Sam's Slam Man Olympian Challenge!
Workout Schedule
- Search and purchase
- Preparations
- Study your opponent
- Fight Day
- Celebrations
Pre-Olympic Training
The Olympics are here and you feel like you should be achieving your very own fitness feats. Work is getting stressful (especially when roads are shut and tubes are closed for special events) and your desktop stress ball just doesn't seem big enough any more. Time to take on a Slam Man!
Firstly you don't want to rush into any form of activity so you may want to do some research. There are several punch bags on the market, each with their own features. You can pick up a standard heavy bag for around £70, but this is just the typical cylinder shape and has the hassle of needing to be hung somewhere. Next there are punch bags with a stand. While a blow up one isn't the most durable and not very serious, they are very cheap. The two main competitors are the Slam Man and BOB. BOB stands for Body Opponent Bag and is very similar to the Slam Man, but highly priced at £350 making it £100 more expensive. Therefore I decided to undertake the challenge of fighting the Slam Man. Bring it on!
Training Day
After a well thought out decision of purchasing the Slam Man, you may have to wait a few days for the delivery. There's no need to sit back and wait for the big day; training must begin! After all, no one wants to be unprepared.
Upon the arrival of your opponent (Slam Man) you may notice a problem. He may look intimidating with his broad shoulders and toughened jaw, but weighs a mere 10 bags of sugar. Of course for transportation reasons it's delivered empty, but with spirits high there's always a bright side. This can be the start of your training! Put on those trainers and have a jog down to your local building suppliers to raise your heart rate and get the blood flowing. Now comes your heavy lifting workout. For filling the Slam Man to its maximum capacity you'll need some sand, and plenty of it. This can be picked up at any builders for around £3 per 20-25kg bag. Whilst I have some friends who have purchased a standard bag of building sand, I used my head to purchase the dried paving sand. It doesn't take a genius to realize that dry sand will flow 10 times quicker into the base than a clumpy, damp bag. Once you've made your purchase, simply carry it back home. Prepare yourself to do this several times however as the Slam Man can take up to 140kg (It states 100kg in the manual, however I have managed to fill it with an extra 40kg). I admit carrying 140kg of sand may not be the best recommendation to anyone and if you have a car it can definitely save a lot of time and effort. However I had to prepare the hard way as I don't have access to any form of transport. Nonetheless, it got the blood pumping!
Filling the base with sand took me around 10 minutes. As I chose dry sand I simply poured it into the 2.5" holes through a homemade, cardboard funnel. I do have to admit this was my second attempt at filling it. At first I thought a base filled with water would be enough but the weight is simply too light to withstand a few punches. The Slam Man would still stay upright, just sliding all over the floor. The biggest pain was getting the water out via a syphon I made. Due to all the pain of trying to remove this water I can recommend to never try it yourself! Stick with sand and there won't be any problems. Well, there is one problem. Once the sand is in you're pretty stuck when it comes to transportation again. Obviously you can take the sand back out of the hole it was put into, but this is nowhere near as easy. This is not impossible however, as I have moved mine to three different houses and up and down stairs.
Study your opponent
So your Slam Man is standing strong with a hefty base firm on the ground. It's time for you to size up your opponent. He stands tall, but whether it be 5 foot or 6 you decide, as the Slam Man can be adjusted to three different heights. He has a firm head on a solid neck attached to an even broader pair of shoulders. The top half of your opponent resembles a well-built boxer so there is plenty to hit. Once you get past the waist it is just the base, but this is not a problem for any athlete like yourself as it is an upper body workout. Don't be afraid of the punches you may get in return however as the Slam Man has no arms! What more could you want from a boxing opponent?
The areas which are fit for punching are the face and torso, which are a padded, but firm, teal foam. Don't let the word 'foam' fool you however as even these are painful to punch without gloves. The rest of the body and base are a hard plastic which seems very durable. After knocking mine about a fair few times it has hardly been scratched and mines been dragged up and down stairs, along concrete pavements and through grassy fields.
Within the teal head and torso there are a number of red lights; 8 to be precise. These are your training programs and targets. Two are positioned for the eyes with one positioned for the mouth. This is in the perfect location for a punch to the jaw which can cause an instant knockout in reality. Five lights are in the torso to resemble the lungs and kidneys, which once again are used for target practice. Straight in the middle of the chest you will find a scrollable wheel, similar to a wheel in the middle of a computer mouse, just a lot larger in size. This is to adjust sensitivity of the lights and how hard they need to be hit until they switch location.
Moving your eyes lower towards the bottom of the base you'll see a small, black, screwed-in box. This is your electronics control. This is where you can really set the tempo of your workout and how hard you want your opponent to be. So you've watched your opponent carefully and studied his characteristics. Now it's time for the real deal and let yourself at him!
The Big Day
No more trash talking, it's time to get involved. This is what you've been preparing yourself for! Your Slam Man stands there staring at you with his piercing red eyes. What will be your first move?
You have 15 to choose from if you wish. Using the controller box on the base you can select which routine you wish to use, which ranges in difficulty. The controllable factors are whether its single punches or combinations, how quick the lights flash for combinations, how hard you have to connect with the body and how long the workouts last. Although this is Sam's Slam Man challenge don't tire yourself out too soon on the difficult levels. It's always best to build up from the beginner routines.
Technique and form are very important for all sports, especially when you're punching something weighing in at 140kg! Without any gloves or mitts you can badly damage your knuckles and if you try to hit it with all your might you may even end up with a broken wrist. Safety first! The Slam Man does come with 12oz gloves but these aren't the best quality so I would recommend getting some of your own. I picked up a pair of grappling mitts (Mixed Martial Art style) from Sports Direct for about £12.
Once you're technique is fine and you've got yourself through a few default workouts you'll definitely start to notice an improvement in a number of areas. Firstly these workouts build your heart rate very quick and you should be in a sweat after a minute or so. This is great for your cardio and general health. Secondly your hand-eye coordination should dramatically improve with the help of the combinations. The beginner levels for combinations are fairly slow but towards the expert levels they become quite challenging!
As well as using the built in workouts, you can decide to beat up your opponent however you want. After using the standard workouts I moved on to using audio tracks, which shout out combinations. If anyone's interested then you can search for Bas Rutten's MMA workout. I think these two go together fantastically. As well as punching I have even used it to grapple with! As it has a broad pair of shoulders and neck I have used it to practice martial art choke holds from the front, side and rear. However you decide to use it, I'm sure you will win by unanimous decision!
Post-Olympic Celebrations
So you took up the challenge and successfully beat down your opponent! A pat on the back is well deserved as it can be a very hard workout. Don't look for bragging rights however as your opponent could hardly fight back! How can you now progress onwards and up towards being the supreme Olympian? Easy, don't give it up! It's very easy to do a workout once or twice then never see that piece of equipment again, but by keeping a constant but varied routine you will see your progression. If you do want to celebrate your heroic victory over your opponent then why not have a party hosted by the Slam Man himself. Invite a few friends over and see what they think of it. I do warn you however, try not to leave it set up in a public area like a communal kitchen. It can make a lot of people jump out of their skin at night when they think someone's robbing them! I know this from first hand experience.
Finally, what else can you use the Slam Man for? Maybe not conventional but I've used mine to show me what my Halloween outfit would look like, as a hat stand and even as a giant doorstop. My sister's boyfriend even dressed his up as a snowman for his little one at Christmas. The possibilities are endless. However, like I previously mentioned, lets just hope you make the most of these possibilities more than once every four years!
I've wanted to write about a Slam Man for some time now, but due to the fact that I was on the verge of purchasing another one for my son's 21st birthday, I didn't want to give anything away. Now that he has received it at the weekend all is safe to reveal!.
This piece of exercise equipment has been around for many years and seems to be making a bit of a comeback at the moment. Basically aimed at people who are into boxing and wanting to build their stamina and reflexes up. This comes in two main parts, with the large square base, that then has a long round barrel tube in the middle and of course the main part (which houses the computer for the lights that will randomly come on in different sequences when training) that is shaped like a mans torso and head.
There are 15 different training programmes to choose from starting from a slower pace and building up to a much faster pace. The idea of this, is that the lights on the torso and face will come on in a set order or when you get better you can select it to randomly come on in different sequences each time and you have to punch that part . So as you get better you can increase the speed and also set the timer to come on for a set amount of time and it will tell you how many punches you have thrown in that time. Can also be used for training in kickboxing as well.
This Slam man is made from a very high density polyethylene plastic and comes in black with a teal colour torso and face. You could buy it in silver a few months back ( this was what we first purchased back in September)but that was a limited edition. Adjustable at 6 feet tall it can be altered for whatever height suits you.
The Slam man is quite light to move about, until you fill him with water or dry sand. My son tried the water version first, but found that it wasn't enough to keep it still when he punched it, so had the bother of trying to empty it which wasn't the easiest thing in the world to do!. So next he went to B & Q and got the sand that was recommended (240lbs!), making it much firmer to the punches. He also purchased some car mats to put the Slam man on, as it is not recommended for laminated floors as it will scratch then badly when it moves around slightly. It is also recommended that you keep this away from any walls as this will also get marked up as the Slam man may hit this as it is being punched.
It comes with mitts, dvd and boxers eating plan. So if you need to destress, improve your fitness or generally just enjoy punching things then this is the perfect gym equipment for you, although it doesn't come cheap at £229 ( this is the cheapest that I could get mine for, but someplaces were charging up to £399!!). It doesn't take up much room and of course like the exercise bike it could finally get used to hang your clothes on!!!.
A well thought out piece of equipment for building up your stamina and fitness so I will give it 5 Dooyoo stars as I know that the first one I bought gets quite a bashing on a regular basis.
A friend of mine, for some reason I will never understand, recently got into cage fighting, the latest legal combat spot that for the past ten years has swept the world by storm. Of course I did not question his sanity over this issue (as he is much much bigger than myself!) but I did question his logic when he told me he had paid £400 for a plastic man to train on! This I had to see and being a fitness fan I was keen to have a go and relieve my stress on the device he was raving about!
The Slam Man is basically a dummy intended for use when practicing boxing, MMA, striking or just for a general all round work out, ideal for stress relief. It is very easy to assemble I am told and there was a video with it as well as comprehensive instructions. Its blue and black and weighs around 125g which is mostly composed of the dry sand inside designed to give the slam man resistance to even the most fearest strikers. It is around 6 foot tall and can be adjusted by about a foot either way if required. Also handily included are the gloves which are well made, feel comfortable and are very handy (sorry for the worst pun of the week!)
The main feature of the slam man is the lighting sequences which instruct you where to hit, how hard to hit and what order. There are around 15-20 programmes and each one tests different levels of fitness and reactions. Its a fun tool and helps keep training focused. Its mainly focused on improving the upper part of the body with also focus on striking accuracy, control and an all round cardio vascular workout. Hitting the pad is also quite satisfying and good for busting out stress.
The slam man responds well to hits and it doesn't hurt the hands or feet. It is durable and well made and feels solid without, as I have said, hurting too much. It is difficult to store though which is one issue as is the crazy price and considering the room it takes and the noise it makes its really not ideal if you share a house or live in a flat as it makes quite a thud. For £400 you are far better off getting yourself a gym membership. It does give a good workout but unless you are a MMA nut or you are into home gyms Id avoid this as its too narrow and focused and for the price a good treadmill and rowing machine could serve better.
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I purchased my Slam Man approximately 8 years ago. I was a regular at the gym but wanted something at home as well. I didn't just want to get an exercise bike, rowing machine or treadmill (they always end up a cluttered clothes horses), but something a bit different and I found the Slam Man. I had spotted it on MTV on an episode of Cribs, unbelievably it was the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne puching one in his gym with Britney :-) written on its forehead. I browsed the internet and found it advertised with www.boysstuff.co.uk for £299. My friend just bought one from Argos for £250
When he arrived it was a simple set up with the instructions and video. The base which needs filled with 100kg approximately of dry sand (4 bags from any diy store or merchant). The top is two-tone, black and blue. The blue is a soft moulded body with 8 lights and the programmer. The two halves are fitted together and the unit stands approximately 6 feet tall and has 2 further height adjustments available.
The programmer sets the sequences for the training programmes, 15 running from beginner to expert. Each programme determines the length of workout, how long each light is lit for, how much amount of power in each punch needs to be used to put the light out. So after set up it just a case of putting on the 120z gloves (included) and get punching.
Sometimes I don't always use the light sequences and just use the Slam Man as a stress reliver after a hard day at work or something just annoyed me.
The training programmes have a great ability to improve hand-eye coordiantion, reflexes and the cardio workout benefits core and upper body strength. These are really great advantages but it does have some disadvantages, even with all the weight in the base I have noticed that it will move and I sometimes have to stop mid-workout to move it back to where I started. This alone can also be a workout due to the weight :-).
If I was asked for anyway to improve the Slam Man for future next generation then I would say lack of movement is a factor. I've used conventional punchbags and a lot of the workout is footwork, keep moving left-right. So if they increased the weight in the base to stop the slide, and if they could make the top oscillate, similar to a desk fan. This operation combined with the light sequences would give an exceptional workout.
Overall, its a great bit of equipment and I would recommend it to anybody wishing to get fit, lose a few pounds, and just getting the satisfaction when hitting it. 10/10
I have owned this for the past 6 months, and it gives you a fantastic workout, especially if you are into combat sports. Unlike a punchbag, he literally stands, weighed down by sand for you to unleash your power at him. The mini computer attached to his body allows you to co-ordinate punches and also doubles up as a timer. The lights go up in sequence and you literally have to punch the lights out. Not only can you punch him, but you can also give your legs a workout by kicking him. When he's just stood, not being used, put a hoody on him and he can be used as an intruder deterrent! The materials he's made of are really tough and durable. If you fill up with 100kg of sand you're on you way to a great workout. With the slam man you get a booklet and cd explaining how best to deliver punches - for anyone who's a novice and a diet guide, which I found useful. One issue I did have with him was the way sand has to be put in - very time consuming, especially if you ever have to move house. They should have thought that one through a bit more and had some form of opening at the bottom. This retails at £189.99 in most places depending on if you have a preference of colour (for which you will have to pay extra).
hi just bought a slam man for my 40th birthday and i think its great !!! read some of the other reviews before buying and thougth will i or wont i .....im glad i did !!it took me 30mins to fill with dry sand (dont know were people got 4hrs from) dont use damp or wet sand you have been warned it will take for ever to fill !!great for stress relief ....great work out .....if youve got a spare 200 quid buy one it is great and he doesnt hit back ....:o)
I recently purchased the SlamMan for working out and getting back into boxing and I thought this would be a motivating way to do that since the SlamMan is like an interactive sparring partner without punching back. Unfortunately, it requires a ton of sand, which takes a long time to fill and not to mention extremely difficult getting it out. Also, when I first put it together and took my first punch the chest sensor went flying off and I had to try and put it back on manually. I was also trying to push the buttons on the computer and it no longer beeped each time a light appeared. Oh, which if you are going to use the SlamMan I highly recomend using it indoors with dim lights, because I had it outside and there is noway to see which lights are coming on due to the natural light. Another issue I had was its made of really hard material, so you don't want to it too hard where it will hurt your wrist. Working out my second day I was throwing body shots and it's extrememly loud due to the brackets in the back, it's a loud rattleing sound. Also, I hit a body shot and the bracket too came off! At this time I'm ready to ship it back, so I call to find out how I can do so. They said to just take the sand out and ship it back. I paid around $200 for the SlamMan including tax and shipping. I went to UPS the next day and they were going to charge me $112 just to ship it back! I was not about to pay a total of $312 for an item that broke the second day. So, I took a stab and went to Play it Again Sports and they took it off my hands with an exchange of a Everlast punching bag and I have been using that ever since and love it! Brings it back to basics! The SlamMan seems like it would be fun for kids and someone that is new to boxing, but beware of the novelity of it wearing off.
A boxing partne that does not hit back!!! In theory this sounds like a great bit of equipment but please read this before buying one and then make your mind up. I wanted one of these things for ages but when I got it I was not so happy.
The slam man costs around £200 and £210 inc delivery. It must be filled with 100kgs of sand (water is no good) this is a further £12 - £15, you will need to buy some better gloves as the ones provided are poor (sparring gloves are best) extra £15. Ready to go???? nope!!
Filling Slam Man with sand is not as easy as it sounds.. the hole in which you do this is very small and if your sand is slightly damp then it will take anything up to 4 hours.
Do not buy this if you do not have a garage as it makes a huge echoing noise when hit indoors and your neibours and family will go mental. A back garden is no good as you need it to be slightly dark to see the lights (as I found out) Slam Man was sold to me as something that could take any amount of workout level from novice to professional but after a few days when the manufactuor had to collect it for repair they told me it was not really for a high impact work out (so why call it 'slam' man) Once it was returned to me after a week it broke down straight away again with various faults.
I then had to get my money back once it was collected but nobody was in a hurry to pick it up. I may have had just a dodgey model but even if it worked i DO NOT THINK IT IS WORTH THE MONEY, in fact I would pay no more that £50 for one.
I would like to introduce you to Gilbert out lady-man slam man.
I bought Gilbet for my partner as an early christmas present about 4 months ago. He really enjoys boxing and hitting things and because of our new arrival in the baby department he has no time to go down to the gym anymore to do his boxing.
So enter Gilbert.
He's a strapping lad, standing between about 5"5 and 6" (unlike most men you can alter his height.)
And guess what ladies!?
You can punch the crap out him and he doesn't mind!
Gilbet came in a box with very little assembly, just slide on his torso and screw on the back panel. Unfortunatly he also requires just under 250lbs of sand which is not included, this is a real pain in the butt, where the hell do you get that amount of sand from without taking a wheelbarrow and spade to your local kids sanpit?!
After having a look about our shops and garden centers, (Never thought to look on the internet duh) we opted for the garden hose and filled Gilbert up with water. Not as heavy but is seemed to work. God help us if he springs a leak.
His face is shaped just like most men, he has eyes, a mouth and a nose. His eyes and mouth are made of three red lights, they are his face targets.
His torso has five more targets each set slightly into the dense plastic so they dont get dammaged.
Gilbert has is very own computer which consists of 5 programs at 3 different levels. He has a timer and punch count.
The mode and start/stop buttons are very large making it easy to press them when you've got your gloves on.
The programs vary, i use program one on level one. Go me.
When i press start the lights flash is a particular order. You have to punch it before it moves on to the next target. At first you feel as though your not getting anywhere but as you start to know the pattern you can predict the next light and be ready for it.
Gilbert has a punch sensor on his chest so if your like me and your punches are like water then you can turn the sensor down so you dont have to hit him as hard, it also means if you like a challenge you can turn it up so that you really have to bash him good to get the point.
Another program is designed so that the light doesnt go out until you hit it this is great if you set the sensor up so you need to wallop him, great exercise.
When Gilbert arrived he was the perfect gentleman and brought some gifts with him.
A video, nice big boxing gloves, a manual and an eating plan.
It's a shame that the video is not a DVD as we had to drag out video player out the loft to watch it.
Although pretty simple and with terrible acting skills by the girl who pretends not to know anything it is very informative.
They take you through all the different punches that you should be using on cetain lights, the uppercut being my favourite.
To be honest the eating plan was nothing speacial, i think f you were serious about boxing and heath then you would choose something that didnt come free with a slam man, the internet being the best resource for this.
The gloves are great but they are huge and difficuly to get on if you already have one on. My partner chooses to wear his own less padded gloves because he said when you punch hard with the padded gloves your wrist can role because of the roundness of the gloves, this can cause sprains and pain. Of course i have not expienced this as i have never hit him hard enough to 'role my wrist'.
So after getting Gilbert he was getting used everyday, Jordans whole family would come over to beat him up. Poor Gilbert, in saying this he did get his own back a few times on the wize guy's who tried the kicking his head routine. We had a few sore shin's that day.
I still use him on the odd occation because in all honesty he is a great way of exercise. You work up a sweat in no time and its very enjoyable not to mention stress busting.
It is loud when he gets punched hard and because he's just filled with water he does wobble a bit and he's hard to move if you need to hoover behind him, i think he is best suited if you have a room for gym equipment and no neighours.
Gilbert now is sad and alone, as i said before he rarely gets used anymore and as i speak he is watching me from the otherside of the room wearing a long blond wig and an old dress, its a shame.
Be aware of this before you buy a slam man, the novelty does wear off and he's not cheap. Gilbert was £250 and you still would have to buy the sand to put in him.
Please remember that a slam man is for life not just for Christmas.
SlamMan is a stand alone punchbag in the shape of a man, complete with head, torso and base.
My sons bought one online and couldnt wait to have it delivered,
They ordered it from www.boysstuff.co.uk on a 1 day discount for £199 and free next day delivery, which was good at the time as they are priced around £250,
The SlamMan stands 72 inches high and is made from high density moulded plastic,
The height can be adjusted to suit you,
The torso and face is embeded with target lights which you have to punch to put them out,
There is also an adjustable strike sensor which means you have to punch harder to put the lights out,
The mini computer allows you to choose from 15 programs, and has a timer and scorer and comes with one size fighting gloves, instructional video and eating plan.
When delivered the slamMan comes in 2 parts,
~torso and base~ and weighs 29lbs,
before setting it up you must fill the base with..wait for it ...240lbs of sand!
This had to be ordered and delivered seperately at a cost of £13 and once the sand is in it makes it very difficult to move due to the weight, so plan where you want to put it.
Once assembled my sons set the programme and had a few rounds with him and found it quite good~
You do have to punch a few times to put the lights out but it adds to the fun, the only thing is the punching noises are so loud!
my son has wooden floors so that does'nt help and the noise echo's through the flat ,I feel sorry for the neighbours,
They have had the slamMan for 4 months now , at the begining they used it almost every day,
they still use it quite often and it does build your stamina and upper body strength, but most of the time slamMan stands sadly in the corner of the room.
This is a good piece of equipment but I think more suited for use in a garage or the garden, its not really suited for a flat or such due to the noise and vibration from the punching,
and because of this you can be restricted to when you use it,
the instructional video was watched once and they tried the eating plan but got fed up!
They also felt the gloves were too padded and too big~ but dont try punching slamMan without them, my son did and bust his knuckle,
Before buying you should put a lot of thought into where you will put it, but in the right place this is a good item which should last a long time and give a lot of fun and get you fit.
The best thing is SlamMan does'nt punch back!
Made of high density plastic~
Duplicate a boxer's workout -Increasing Speed & Power~
Designed by a professional boxer~
3 training levels~ beginner, intermediate & advanced~
5 boxing and 1 manual program~
8 large target lights flash in patterns and help improve your hand-eye co-ordination~
Adjustable sensor lets you know how hard to hit targets~
8 height adjustments to vary your workouts~
12 oz professional boxing gloves~
Instructional video~
Eating plan~
1 year parts and labour warranty~
When the base is filled, slamMan is ready for punching~
Lots of online shops sell these.
Having owned several punch bags in my time and having a few hundred quid burning in my pocket for a bit of a boys toy!, One of my work colleauges told me he had just purchased this slam man!... This lead me on to seeing why this toy cost him £284...
On first impression the slam man looks hysterical, only when you say "Hang on, thats for real", do you take its function seriously... I wee'd myself when I saw what my work mate had brought (he was a big overweight at the time) you had to be there I guess...
The slam man comes in 2 parts, the torso and the base, the torso then attaches to the base, once you fill the base with sand, once you plug the computer in its ready to use. There are 2 entry points into which you can pour sand into the base.
The slam man is a life size model resembling a torso, featuring a computerised system with integrated lights within the body. The computer is situated at the bottom of the torso (groin area) so you can see your statistics.
The torso is adjusted to the height you want ranging from around 5 ft 6", - 6ft 6" by lowering a catch at the back of the slam man.
What are these LEDs/Lights?
There are lights Integrated, or shall i say moulded into the slam man, 2 lights represent the eyes, 1 light for the nose, 1 light for the mouth, and a series on the chest of the torso... These give the impression the torso has a face and body, these are approximately match box sized and recessed into the mould...
Whats the computer for?
The computer has several setting allowing you to train to a certain pattern. If the light lights up on the slam man, your objective is to punch the light until it goes out, depending on the strength setting which you can adjust by a little wheel at the bottom of the torso, depends on how hard you have to hit the light for it to go out. (this can take some effort - ha ha ha) This computer itself takes 2 pencil batteries. (AA - I think) and it features an auto shut off so it doesnt drain the batteries when your on the floor passed out! :P
The computer will randomly light up lights on the slam man, you have to follow the computer, data is then recorded and statistics are given following the programme you selected. telling you how many punches you have thrown, how long you have been punching etc.
What are these programmes?
The slam man has 3 modes, and 5 levels for each mode, the levels indicate what speed the lights are animated, the higher the level, the faster the lights appear, (remember its your job to follow them by punching them!!! - This is somewhat exhausting :P even after 10 secs!!!)
The modes are the programmes in which you can train differently, you can set it to allow you to punch harder to knock the light out before getting your next light to punch out, or you can set it to randomly display lights for a quick burn out session, (meaning, leaving you in a heap on the floor dying!)
All these programmes are timed, so you can work out for a specific time, or to calculate how long it takes you to realise your unfit... no joking 10 secs was my limit! :P (at first)
What do I like about it?
Well its a true boys toy. There's no real need for it, a punch bag is just as good, yes the computer makes it all fancy and more fun, but when all said and done i just want to hit something, im not bothered about how long for!...
Mine sat in the living room for a while in the corner, I grew quite attached to it, I even put a dress on it and it became a member of our household... oh by the way, the lights are LEDs, and yes, they do light up... turn the living room lights out at night and turn the slam man on and you have one very scary monster looking at you, especially if its wearing a dress ;)
The slam man itself is quite big and would need no less than 10 ft sq to use fully... It can with stand ANY punch without falling over, but it does rock, so this is why the space is needed and depending on your flooring can move about abit when punched vigourously.
Its made of tough black plastic and a softer plastic in key panels to the torso where the LED's are embedded, you can punch this all you like, you aint gonna break it!... I tried!... no chance...
What dont I like about the slam man...
It took 5 bags of sand to fill the slam man, well over 4 hours to fill it... so be warned, the holes to pour the sand into are small and i ended up using a funnel and cup, my work mate had to do it like this too, it took him the same time also...
If you are filling with sand make sure its 100% dry, or it will clog up and you will feel like you are putting a grain of sand in at a time :( dry sand will take minutes not hours to fill.
Once filled with dry sand, pour some water into it, as much as you can... This will make it even more heavier and sturdier.
The slam man is a professional product my gym has one of these and charges £3 per 5 minutes to use... Trust me 5 minutes is long enough... :P
It can take a punch as mentioned above and as long as you have the room, a garage is ideal, then this will always outlast yourself... I did try kicking it, (properly) and you can kick box with it, if you can kick someone's head or chest that is... if you cant, doenst matter just use your fists, if you can dont tell me, i'll only feel less superior :P
Overall a bloody good bit of kit for the professionals and consumers... Great talking point, and very handy with its computer programmes too. Never had a problem with it, im still using the batteries it came with...
Come with training golves (one size fits all)
This is a heavy item so expect a postage charge if ordering... I paid an extra £20 for saturday delivery.
How much is it?
Well ive owned my slam man now for over 2 years and i paid £284 for it from www.boysstuff.co.uk ;) -
They are currently on ebay for £240 (Buy it now) or if you want to wait for a bargain, ive seen them go for under £100!!!...
This item is heavy so if you do buy second hand make sure you have at least 3 strong friends with you when collecting, or else forget it... it weighs nearly 300lb when filled.
An estate car is also advantageous, i dont think a fiesta ect will do the transport job, unless it sits out of the sunroof!, now that has got to be seen!... (dont forget the dress though!)
The Perfect opponent. Someone who's big, mean and got a reputation for being able to take a punch...and doesn't hit back! This full size dummy will not only improve your reflexes, but used enough should also make you lose a few pounds of flab-the ideal christmas present after a couple of rounds of christmas pudding and cream. Designed to train Martial Arts expert's and boxer's to speed up reflex and punching/kicking techniques, the Slam Man is now being used by everybody from Pro's to stressed out office workers. Made to take the hardest punches, the Slam Man is housed in an indestructible, super tough Polyethylene plastic body with soft 'target area' foam to absorb and dissipate impact energy. As the full instructional video tells you, simply put on the Pro-Training Gloves, (included), and follow the sequence of flashing lights by responding with punches. As an all round exercise the Slam Man is great. You'll feel your reflexes get sharper, your agility improve and without realising it you'll get aerobically fit. What stops the Slam Man from falling over? Well, you need to fill the base with approximateley 240 pounds of sand (available from DIY stores like B & Q, Homebase, builders merchants, etc). It's not just a gimmicky punch bag either. The Slam Man is BIG in America where non other than boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard held some incredible exhibition bouts. After training on Slam Man Sugar Ray would challenge anyone to punch harder and faster! Needless to say he was never beaten. If you're like me, the thought of static aerobic stairmasters and rowing machines really does bore me to death. So, when something like this comes along it gives us a huge grin factor and saves the school geek from a thrashing! (Or probably the other way round knowing my luck). Overall I liked this a lot, and was thinking of buying one (it was my friends which I used), until i saw the one major do
wnside, the price. But still, if its not you paying, this is the ultimate toy.
The Perfect opponent. Someone who's big, mean and got a reputation for being able to take a punch...and doesn't hit back! This full size dummy will not only improve your reflexes, but used enough should also make you lose a few pounds of flab-the ideal christmas present after a couple of rounds of christmas pudding and cream. Designed to train Martial Arts expert's and boxer's to speed up reflex and punching/kicking techniques, the Slam Man is now being used by everybody from Pro's to stressed out office workers. Made to take the hardest punches, the Slam Man is housed in an indestructible, super tough Polyethylene plastic body with soft 'target area' foam to absorb and dissipate impact energy. As the full instructional video tells you, simply put on the Pro-Training Gloves, (included), and follow the sequence of flashing lights by responding with punches. As an all round exercise the Slam Man is great. You'll feel your reflexes get sharper, your agility improve and without realising it you'll get aerobically fit. What stops the Slam Man from falling over? Well, you need to fill the base with approximateley 240 pounds of sand (available from DIY stores like B & Q, Homebase, builders merchants, etc). It's not just a gimmicky punch bag either. The Slam Man is BIG in America where non other than boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard held some incredible exhibition bouts. After training on Slam Man Sugar Ray would challenge anyone to punch harder and faster! Needless to say he was never beaten. If you're like me, the thought of static aerobic stairmasters and rowing machines really does bore me to death. So, when something like this comes along it gives us a huge grin factor and saves the school geek from a thrashing! (Or probably the other way round knowing my luck). Overall i liked this a lot, and was thinking of buying one (it was my friends
which i used), until i saw the one major downside, the price. But still, if its not you paying, this is the ultimate toy.
Produced by www.Online-Shop-Guide.co.uk Upon viewing Slam Man for the first time you can tell this is not going to be an average piece of exercise equipment. Slam Man is in fact the first of its kind and just calling it a "Interactive Punch bag" doesn?t really do it justice, but it does give you an idea. The robot resembling Slam Man features 7 touch sensitive targets, each lighting up as a prompt to attack. Punching or kicking the lit targets one after another, within a certain time or with a certain amount of power is what makes training with Slam Man a entertaining but tough aerobic exerciser. Features Weighing in at 256KG (when the base is full with sand) and standing in at 6ft (adjustable) the Slam Man has a daunting presence. The sheer weight of the Slam Man will stop even the heaviest of punchers from toppling the Slam Man. The durable plastic coating covering the body and face of Slam Man (the target areas) also help to absorb most of the impact dealt by your strikes. The gloves and training video supplied with the slam man are also both of a high quality. Slam Man is customisable to suit your level of fitness. There are a total of 15 built in exercise programs each consisting of a different sequence of targets with varying amounts of time allocated to each. You may also alter the force in which a target (light) must be hit to allow you to progress onto your next target. All of these options are found either on the Micro computer or the sensor adjustment dial, both are simple to program and adjust. In Practice Using the built in exercise routines Slam Man really does help to motivate and keep enthralled the most inert of people. The micro computer allows you to view your results post workout, allowing you to view your progress and in turn set new goals. Slam Man however, is not all fun & games - the sessions with Slam Man are tough but should not only build your aerobic fitness but also sp
eed up and sharpen reflexes. If I stopped the review here you would be led to believe the Slam Man is a un flawed piece of exercise equipment, sadly it does not. Depending upon the surface Slam Man is placed many will have to endure the Slam Man rotating during the course of the workout causing you to either stop and turn the equipment around or follow the Slam Man in circuits. After a reasonable amount of use you may also find the "Durable" plastic coating covering the target areas of Slam Man, to be not as durable as claimed. Within a month of use the Slam Man was left with a broken nose, a cracked eye and eventually a broken back after the metal support snapped The customer support provided by Fitness Quest, the manufactures of Slam Man is however excellent. Any questions regarding slam Man are normally dealt with efficiently and if necessary replacement parts are also sent promptly. Verdict The Slam Man Is a unique and somewhat revolutionary piece of equipment. The Slam Man manages to turn the typically tedious exercise session into a fun but nevertheless productive workout. However the stark flaws in the design of Slam Man cannot be ignored and really let down a otherwise excellent product. With the price tag currently set at £299 the Slam Man can only be recommended as a aerobic exerciser, those looking to pummel the Slam Man as a replacement punch bag may find themselves frequent callers of the Fitness Quest Customer care line. Produced by www.Online-Shop-Guide.co.uk
Slam Man offers aerobic conditioning, muscle toning and is a great stress relief. Moulded foam striking surface that returns back to shape after each hit. Includes boxing gloves, instruction video and Boxers eating plan. 5 Exercise programs with 3 levels of resistence programs.


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A lot has changed for me this year. In 2009, my wife and I moved to a new apartment, I started The One21 Music, my grandmother passed on, I met some great new friends, reconnected with some old ones, started a band, went to SXSW for the first time (really), grew my beard out (epic), did a ton of interviews, saw some amazing music, tried to buy a house and failed, and celebrated my 3rd year of marriage. There was a lot more, but those are some of big points for me. 2009 has been eventful to say the least.
The other night, my wife and I were sitting in our office on our separate computers, she's a Mac, Im a PC (since I play more games with the help of sites like www.elitist-gaming.com), and as usual, we were listening to music. Our usual routine is to listen to all the new music we have consumed and rate the songs as they play, so at least we know we have listened to every song in our library at least once. As we were listening to the latest batch of unlistened songs, she commented that I was listening to a lot more Christian music. Now, I have never really kept count, but she went on to say that I have also been listening to a lot more worship, contemporary, and deeply spiritual music since I have been writing for One21. I almost didn't agree with her until I started putting together my "Best of 09″ list and compared it to last years. In 2008, my top 20 only contained three albums made by Christian artists; but in 2009, 13 of the albums are made by artists we cover on this website. It would seem that (like most times), my wife was right.
So what has changed? Was 2009 just an amazing year for Christ-centered music? Was it a really bad year for secular music? Was I only buying more music by believers because I was doing this website? To tell you the truth, I don't know many of those answers, but I do know that I prefer most of the music on my list from 2009 over my list from 2008 (sorry Protest The Hero, Manchester Orchestra is awesome).
So it would seem that one of the things in my life that has changed the most is that I am not as interested in secular music as I used to be, and in fact despite a few shining stars this year (Brother Ali, St. Vincent), I'm rather bored with it. Most secular music for me lacks depth now. You see, the whole reason we started this site is because Chuck and I earnestly believe that some of the best music in the world is being made by Christians. Brothers and sisters who share our faith, and create art from a passionate heart changed by an all loving God. I really feel that my migration towards a steady diet of "Christian music" has been a positive one, and it stems out of my yearning to hear something real and innovative coming through my speakers.
So, I have decided to put our theory to practice: and for one year, in 2010; I, Ian Harvey am not going to purchase, download, or receive any secular music of any sort.
Now, I feel like I need to explain this a little so you understand a bit. First of all, in this 5th paragraph, I will tell you what I am NOT saying. This, self-imposed, fast from secular music does not mean that I am not going to LISTEN to any secular music. That is impossible, music is everywhere, and it should be. That would also mean that there would be a large portion of my music collection (14148 songs and counting; all legal baby!) that I would have to avoid like the plague. This would also mean that I wouldn't be able to listen to music at work (my other job), and that isn't going to happen either. If you think about it though, most people listen to the newest stuff they have in the library the most, so in all reality I wont be listening to a LOT of secular music, because all the NEW music I will be obtaining will be from Christian artists.
Let's think about this from a logical point of view for a minute. We are in a recession, and times are hard. Read any paper, and you will see that people simply are not buying much anymore, because there isn't much to buy things WITH. Music is one of my addictions, it is rare if a week goes by and I don't obtain at least ONE new album, and most times it is more than that. While I don't always BUY all the music I have in my computer (you know those free downloads we put up, I download them too; and I have become once a week visitor to Nosetrade.com, so that has been helping), but my resources are limited as well. So why wouldn't I want to devote all those resources towards a group of artists that I believe are creating THE BEST product? If I really believe the stuff I have been writing about on this site, why wouldn't I throw my full support at artists like Brooke Waggoner, Listener Project, So Long Forgotten, and The Chariot?
So this is what I am going to do. In 2010, all the NEW music that makes it into my library will be from artists who are Christ followers. I honestly feel that God is going to do something in me because of this, but I don't know what quite yet. I feel like I have come a long way this year, so I'm going to keep running with it.
Here is the other thing, the WHOLE REASON I AM WRITING THIS BLOG: I want you to join me. I feel personally called to cleanse my palette (if you will) this year, and I also feel like there is somebody out there who feels the same. It's not that the secular music we listen to is HORRIBLE (I'm gonna miss the new NIN record….just kidding), its just that we feel that God wants us to be encouraged by this, and to encourage the artists who share our faith to continue to keep doing what they are doing. It means that maybe you are going to have to wait on some music you want. It means that you are going to have to dig deeper into this music scene. You may even have to listen to some STYLES of music you have never really given a chance before. Maybe you will have to alter what you consider to be "Christian music"
But hey, at least you have a good website that can help you with some of that….
For some clarification on what I consider to be "Christian music", please read the article The Many Facets of The Christian Music .
Please pray for me as I go through this next year, and maybe consider trying it out. I mean, I know we are not promised tomorrow, but it IS only a year commitment. Who knows though, maybe in 2011, you will be as let down by secular music as I am.

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"Stores are receiving vaccine as we speak," Walgreen spokesman Jim Cohn said.
Nearly 20,000 cases of influenza have been reported in New York state this season. That's more than four times the 4,400 positive laboratory tests reported all of last season.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a public health emergency Saturday for the state because of the severity of the season. He also issued an executive order suspending for a month the state law that limits the authority of pharmacists to administer immunizations only to individuals 18 years of age or older. Pharmacists are now allowed to administer flu vaccinations to patients between 6 months and 18 years.
Walgreen and Duane Reade stores will begin offering flu shots for children 7 and older on Monday, Cohn said.
City Health and Hospitals Corp. facilities, including its clinics, have no vaccine shortages. CVS Caremark Corp. did not immediately respond to a query for information on its supply.
Some independent pharmacies are also seeing supplies run short. Craig M. Burridge, executive director of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York, said independent stores are contacting their wholesalers to get more shipments. "We heard over the weekend that some wholesalers still had vaccine available," he said.
The city is maintaining an online map to help residents find flu vaccines. A Health Department spokeswoman said the map is updated as information comes in.
Every county in the state has significant incidence of the flu. It reflects the worst nationwide outbreak in four years. The federal Centers for Disease Control said 47 states are reporting widespread outbreaks, and the flu season is earlier and busier than in recent years.
Despite the early start, health officials say it's not too late to get a flu shot. The vaccine is considered a good - though not perfect - protection against getting really sick from the flu.
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New York: As the NBAs only unbeaten team, the Knicks are feeling good entering a difficult back-to-back against the Spurs and Grizzlies. The only negative news out of the New York camp is the knee swelling Ronnie Brewer is dealing with after Tuesdays win in Orlando. Head coach Mike Woodson told reporters he will play on Thursday night and he is listed as probable for the contest. New York is 5-0 and will continue the first true road trip of the season in San Antonio before traveling to Memphis on Friday night.
San Antonio: Its no surprise the Spurs are once again one of the top teams in the Western Conference and the entire league. A model of consistency over the last decade, San Antonio will contend for a title behind its Big Three of Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Additionally, the Spurs have sprinkled in some young and promising players to their roster with Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard, and Tiago Splitter. San Antonio owns the best record in the Western Conference at 7-1 after three straight victories on the road. The only defeat for the Spurs was a 22-point loss to the Clippers on November 7.
Bummer about Brewer! We're gonna need all the help we can get against this crew of savvy old sea-farers.
Melo will destroy whoever plays on him, but I think that the front-court's D is gonna be paramount with Parker driving and Duncan weaving his magic.
Offensively I think we'll rely most on movement and perimeter shots to take down this time worn leviathan.
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Elizabeth and her family were in Paris when war began. As the Germans advanced in 1940, she and her mother fled southward. Elizabeth eventually reached Le Chambon, where she helped care for children sheltered by the town's pastor, Andre Trocme, and his wife. In late 1941 her father was among 1,000 intellectuals who received special US visas from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The family escaped from France in 1942 on one of the last passenger ships to cross the Atlantic during the war.
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Leatutufu v. Iuli,
LEATUTUFU of Tula, Plaintiff
IULI of Tula, Defendant
[Land: "Matatula" in Tula]
High Court of American Samoa
Civil Jurisdiction, Trial Division
No. 62-1948
February 18, 1948
Application to register communal land. High Court, Morrow, Chief Justice, presiding, ordered land registered as communal land of Leatutufu family, holding that title was acquired by adverse possession. Land registered communal. [2ASR329]
Evidence-Presumptions-When Testimony Equally Balanced
When evidence is equally balanced, party in whose favor presumption of law works, will prevail.
A. A. MORROW, Chief Justice; PULETU and MULI, District Judges.
Heard at Fagatogo on February 13, 1948. Atofau for Leatutufu; Pele S. for Iuli. The facts sufficiently appear in the opinion.
MORROW, Chief Justice.
Iuli offered certain land in Tula for registration as the communal land of the Iuli family, the offer being accompanied by a survey of the land. Leatutufu filed an objection to the proposed registration claiming the land as the communal land of the Leatutufu family. Hence this litigation. Section 905 of the A. S. Code.
The evidence as to the use and occupation of the land prior to World War II was in serious conflict. However, there is no dispute as to its having been occupied and used by the Marines during the war; nor is there any dispute as to Leatutufu's having been in possession of it since the Marines left it about the end of the war. The evidence conclusively shows that after the Marines moved out Leatutufu put in bananas, pandanus and new coconuts on the tract; that he has kept the new plantations in order and that in 1947 he built a Samoan fale on a cement platform built by the Marines on the land.
The present possession of the land by Leatutufu creates a presumption that he is its owner. Bradshaw v. Ashley, 180 U.S. 59, 63.; I Jones on Evidence (4th Ed.) 133; 20 [2ASR330] Am.Jur. 231. Mr. Wigmore in his monumental work on evidence says that "where title to land becomes material, the fact of present possession alone may serve to create a presumption of ownership. . ." Wigmore on Evidence (3rd Ed.) Section 2515. We held to the same effect in Amituanai v. Tuli, No. 52-1948 (Am. Samoa).
Leatutufu, aged 62, testified Leatutufu Niu Lelea had possession when the Government was established in 1900; that after him possession passed to Leatutufu Niu Suaese and that after him possession passed to the witness. The witness stated that he received his matai title in 1934 and that was the time he got possession. He further testified that some of the large trees on the land, when it was bush except for a few coconuts, were cut down by his father. He also stated that he was the first holder of the title Leatutufu, which conflicts with his testimony that it was held by Niu LeIea and Niu Suaese. However, he did indicate that these two men were members of the Leatutufu family. Leatutufu's testimony as to the possession of the land by Niu Lelea, then by Niu Suaese and finally by Leatutufu himself was corroborated by Lealao, 53 years of age. Lealao also testified that Niu Lelea and Niu Suaese were members of the Leatutufu family; and that Niu is a lesser title in that family.
Iuli testified that Niu Lelea cultivated the land and planted plantations on it before Leatutufu got the title. In answer to the question whether Niu is a matai or a young man's name he testified "that is the matai of the Leatutufu family." His testimony also was to the effect that the land had been in possession of his family from before the establishment of the Government until the Marines moved in during the war. Iuli testified that he showed the land to the War Claims Commission in order to get the money for the war damage to it, and that the money for such damage was paid to him. Leatutufu testified that he showed the land to [2ASR331] the Commission for the same purpose and that he got the money for the damage.
Leatupo, a witness for Iuli, testified that the Iuli family had plantations on the land prior to the present Leatutufu (the objector) putting in his plantation on it.
We think that the evidence preponderates in favor of Leatutufu. We believe, especially in view of Iuli's testimony that Niu Lelea had plantations on the land prior to the objector Leatutufu and that Niu was a matai in the Leatutufu family, that the property was in the possession of the Leatutufu family from the time of the establishment of the Government in 1900 up to the time the Marines took possession during the war, and that it has been in the possession of Leatutufu since the Marines left at the close of the war.
Our view of the evidence leads us to the conclusion that the land offered for registration is the property of the objector Leatutufu.
Since such possession has been active, open, exclusive, notorious, visible, continuous, hostile and under a claim of title, it follows that if the Iuli family had any prior claim to it, such claim has long since been outlawed by the 20 year statute of limitations. 2 Corpus Juris 251; II Tiffany on Real Property (2nd Ed.) Sections 501-504; Maxwell Land Grant Co. v. Dawson, 151 U.S. 586, 607; Vaimaona v. Mulitauaopele S., No. 57-1948 (Am. Samoa).
While it is not necessary to a decision in this case, it may properly be said that if the testimony for the proponent Iuli and objector Leatufufu [sic] were equally balanced, which it is not, the presumption of ownership in the objector arising from the fact of his possession of the property would prevail. Kauffman v. Logan, 187 Iowa 670, 174 N.W. 366. It has been said that a "presumption of law cannot be said to be rebutted, where the evidence of equally credible witnesses for and against the presumption is [2ASR332] equally balanced...where the evidence for an against the presumption are equal the presumption will prevail." Rowe v. Rowe, 144 Va. 816, 130 S.E. 771, 772. The view that when the evidence is equally balanced, the presumption will prevail is approved in Worth v. Worth, 48 Wyoming 441, 49 P.2d 649, 103 A.L.R. 107, 114.
In view of the law and the evidence it is the conclusion of the court that the surveyed tract offered for registration by Iuli is the communal land of Leatutufu of Tula in his capacity as a matai.
Section 905 of the Code provides that "when land is offered for registration, the offer shall be accompanied by a survey of the land proposed to be registered. The point of departure in such survey shall be either (a) tied in with an established naval coordinate or (b) be a concrete monument procured from or poured in place by the Public Works Department for that purpose and set at least 3 feet in the ground at a corner of the land." When the Judges visited the property of the day preceding the hearing, and asked to be shown the iron pin designated on the filed plat as the point of beginning, the parties were unable to locate it. Nor was there any concrete monument set at a corner.
Upon the survey being tied in with a naval coordinate and properly indicated by the surveyor on the filed plat or upon satisfactory evidence being filed with the court of the installation of a concrete monument complying with the requirements of Section 905, the court will order that land Matatula be registered as the communal land of the Leatutufu in his capacity as matai of the family, said land being designated by Leatutufu as Fagasa.
Inasmuch as the expense of surveying the land was borne by Iuli and will inure to the benefit of Leatutufu, it is equitable that Leatutufu bear the costs in this court. Accordingly, costs in the sum of $25.00 are hereby assessed against Leatutufu, the same to be paid within 30 days. [2ASR333]
Evidence of satisfactory nature to the effect that a concrete monument has been set at a corner of the property involved (it appears from a certificate of the Pulenu'u of Tula filed with the court that two such cement posts have been placed at two corners of the highway) it is ordered that the property be now registered as provided in the third full paragraph on page 332.
Apr. 7, 1948 /s/ Arthur A. Morrow, C. J.


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Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez said they were focused on "creating product: wearable, salable clothes that girls want" when they designed Proenza Schouler's Resort 2013 collection. Perhaps it's their new found responsibility as store owners — their first boutique will open in New York this July — that has them focusing on less directional offerings. Regardless, these boyfriend jeans, slouchy t-shirts, and relaxed tweed jackets and skirts, are sure to appeal to both loyal fans and new customers alike. Even the multitude of leather pieces — a sleeveless shirt, skirt, and jacket among them — seem designed with a wider customer base in mind.
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It was good to watch the game on Channel 5 today and see Jay Randolph again. When Mike Shannon stopped by for a while, that was a true 80s flashback. All that was missing was "Celebration" playing in the background.
Carpenter looked his usual worldbeating self today. Too bad Tyler Johnson and Josh Hancock let the Braves scalp 'em. Yes, it's only pre-season, but the bullpen is becoming worrisome now that we know Josh Kinney will be out for the season.
If anyone wants to see a full report on Jupiter's Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum, I've put up a story and lots more pictures on my pop culture site, Ape Culture.


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TORONTO –Carlo Cudicini is unbeaten so far as the LA Galaxy's goalkeeper, but he admits that he wasn't perfect during LA's 2-2 draw with Toronto FC
Cudicini made two saves on the afternoon, but in the 29th minutee, a poor back pass between himself and Leonardo led to Cudicini coming off his line eventually leading to an empty net goal for TFC forward Robert Earnshaw. Following the match, Cudicini accepted that the defense as a whole needed to do much better on Earnshaw's goal.
"I think Leonardo miskicked the ball, he's supposed to pass the ball to me, but he miskicked it. I tried to rush out and try to close the space, but [Earnshaw] was quicker than me and he managed to go around me and shoot," Cudicini told LA Galaxy Insider. "I probably realized that Omar was not far from the ball, but at that moment, I already committed myself to go so I couldn't stop."
After the miscue, the Galaxy would concede a second on a brilliant link up by between Luis Silva and Jonathan Osorio in the 78th minute of play, but after the goal, LA fought back. In stoppage time, Villarreal's scissor-kick goal put LA level and the Galaxy were able to leave Toronto with their five game unbeaten streak in all competitions intact.
And according to Cudicini, the ability to hold onto the draw, should give LA confidence heading into Wednesday's decisive CONCACAF Champions League first leg against Monterrey.
"We are still unbeaten which good, we got a point out of an away game and now we need to concentrate on Wednesday," said Cudicini. "Against Chivas USA, we were up 1-0 and we conceded a late goal, but here it was the opposite, we were down 2-1 late and we scored. We haven't lost a game, which is good and we're looking forward to Wednesday."


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One of the reasons I allmost never get any real work done, I think, is that I allmost allways stumble over small things that I don't understand. And then, instead of pragmatically solving it another way, I stop everything.
This time it's about declaring and initializing integer variables in C++:
Silly me though that !<variable> would return true if the variable was initialized, and false if it wasn't. And for the first two integers in this example - l and h - it seems to work like that. But not for the third, s. The printout of the above is:Code:
int l, h, s;
if (!l)
cout << "Not l!" <<endl;
if (!h)
cout << "Not h!" <<endl;
if (!s)
cout << "Not s!" <<endl;
Not l!
Not h!
That's it. Apparently, it has decided that s is indeed intialized, even though it doesn't happen anywhere. If I change the variable declaration to this:
Then the printout is:Code:
int l, s, h;
Not l!
Not s!
So it's obviously the third one that's different. I might be completely off here, of course, since I've barely started looking at C++. Is this a non-valid way to check if a variable is initialized? Even if it is, I'm curious as to why the result is different for the third variable. There's probably a basic and obvious explanation, I know :-)


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Mario Batali Cooks Dinner in 15 Minutes
And you know I so want to add the subtitle ... Take That Rachael Ray, right? I have a few of Mario Batali's cookbooks, but I can honestly say that I don't think I've ever made one of his recipes. At cursory glance, they tend to be a little more involved than having two kids and a hectic lifestyle allow, and the recipes don't always call for everyday ingredients. Not that that's a bad thing, of course, it just means the cookbooks don't become an instant go-to source all the time. However, when Mario was on the Oprah Winfrey show last week with his new best pal actress Gwyneth Paltrow, he shared a 15 minute pork recipe, and even had two at-home cooks make it along with him. Although there was a lot of wine swigging while cooking, everyone managed to cook the recipe in the 15 minute timeframe, although one of the homecooks was slightly behind (must've been that Skype connection). A 15 minute recipe is definitely a party line I can get behind.
Want to give Mario's dish a whirl in your own kitchen? Inspired from his recent travels with Gwyneth for their new PBS show Spain ... On the Road Again, Mario suggests serving this Flamenquines recipe with fried potatoes. Dig in!
Recipe courtesy of Mario Batali
- 8 1/2-inch thick boneless pork loin chops (3 ounces each)
- Freshly ground pepper
- 8 thin slices of serrano ham
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp. milk
- 1 1/4 cups dry bread crumbs
- Pure olive oil, for frying
- Mayonnaise, for serving
In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk. Put the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip the pork rolls in the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs, pressing them on lightly. Transfer to a plate.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. Add the pork rolls and fry over moderate heat, turning, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 155°, about 5 minutes. Transfer the rolls to paper towels. Serve hot, with mayonnaise.
The breaded pork rolls can be refrigerated overnight. Let return to room temperature before frying.


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(visited by Shawn Fleming)
25-Nov-2004 -- With similar motivations and constraints as David and Susan Mitchell had exactly six years earlier, my wife and I would sample another Arizona confluence on Thanksgiving Day.
Examination of the imagery and topographical maps showed two possible approaches. An approach from the west with a much nicer road (my interpretation and analysis) but it would require crossing the spine of a major ridge (>300 feet) or, from the north. The TerraServer imagery showed a smaller road splitting off from the main road and leading south directly towards the confluence and ending about the same horizontal distance away as the option from the west and no ridge crossing would be required.
In my other research for this point, I discovered that at the northern end of the Dragoon Mountains there is great controversy over the proposed Alpha Calcit mine. According to one web site: "The mining operation would drill, blast, and remove 100,000 tons of ore per year for 20 years. This mine would be a terrible abuse of the land and community, just to fatten the stock portfolio of a profiteering German company."
From my maps, I think the quarry on the much nicer road to the west of the confluence is the proposed location for this marble mine.
I also came across another interesting historical tidbit on a website titled Hiking the Dragoon Mountains written by George Stocking:
"It's easy to see why Chief Cochise and the Chiricahua Apaches favored the rugged Dragoon Mountains in Arizona as a haven when fleeing the U.S. Army more than a century ago. The Apaches could easily disappear into this vertical labyrinth and still be able to observe any intruder's approach from the safety of the peaks. Clear springs seeped year-round, and the hillsides produced enough sustenance to revitalize the warriors after their long overland treks. Mesquite beans, piñon nuts and the fruit of the banana yucca supplemented whatever small game could be found.
But the ultimate victors in this chapter of frontier history are reflected in the name of the rugged range itself -- the Dragoon Mountains. (A dragoon in the U.S. Army was a cavalry soldier outfitted with the heavier armaments of an infantry soldier.)"
We continued south from Dragoon on Lizard Lane, a dirt road leading into the Coronado National Forest. It split near the power lines at N32 01.147 W110 00.809. Should we approach from the west or the north? Since the roads looked the same here and we wanted to save ourselves the ridge crossing, we continued left and would approach from the north.
It was fairly easy going, but we did put our Tahoe into 4WD. We came upon a wash that at first looked impassable. Stopping here would add almost a mile and a half to our planned hike. As we got out and started to pack up our day packs, we quickly realized that we had been fooled by an illusion from the early morning sun casting a shadow making it look like the wash had about a 2 foot vertical edge. Once we understood what the shadow was doing, we got back in our vehicle and attempted to drive through it. The wash had another trick in store for us.
While the far edge was did not have a vertical slope it was still pretty steep. The width of the wash would have been sufficient for just our Tahoe. However, it was not wide enough for our Tahoe with a hitch mounted bike rack (and my bike attached) to cross it perpendicularly. As the nose of our Tahoe started up the far edge of the wash, the hitch mounted rack pitched down a similar amount and dug a nice trench through the relatively soft dirt of the other edge of the wash. Luckily, my bike pivoted along the top part of its frame and sustained no damage.
Other than some paint off the bottom of the hitch and laughter from my wife, little damage was done. We took the hitch and bike off and put them in the back before continuing.
We stopped just beyond the end of the road at a point 537 meters away from our objective. We were on the west side of the very deep Wood Canyon. The desert was very lush and green here from recent rains. It was also very quiet except for the sounds of birds and the occasional train heard way off in the distance. We were able to follow animal paths and only in a couple places did we have to bushwack our way through. We realized that this was the far easier approach. Up on the ridge to the west was very thick brush – passing through that brush would have been very slow and painful. The confluence itself was in a small clearing about a quarter of the way up the hill. My wife did the confluence dance while I took pictures.
Picture #1 looks north across Interstate 10 and towards Mt Graham. Picture #2 looks east across Wood Valley. In the extreme lower left of the photo part of the sheer drop can be seen. It was a good 100-150 feet deep and very narrow in places. Picture #3 looks south and shows typical plants at the confluence. Picture #4 looks up the ridge to the west. This is the ridge with much thicker brush than you can see here that you would have to cross if you came from the west. It may be easy if you were a bird or small rodent but much harder for humans. Picture #5 shows all zeroes at the confluence!
Total hike was just under a mile and took 1:17 with 232 feet of elevation change. Total time off Interstate 10 was 2:15. We were back in Tucson well before noon and had plenty of time to prepare (take a nap) for Thanksgiving dinner.
Another great confluence adventure!


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Transverse Ranges > San Gabriel Mountains > Mount Hillyer > Climber's Log
Mount Hillyer Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|Cool boulders
Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2016
|From Little Pines Loop campground, area has lots of boulders and stuff to climb on...
|Posted Aug 23, 2016 9:33 am
|fun xc
Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2016
|fun xc route due to locked gate.
|Posted Apr 13, 2016 3:10 pm
|From Chilao via Silver Moccasin Trail
Date Climbed: Nov 27, 2011
|Easy out and back from Highway 2. Impossible to say where the highpoint is on the summit, though I did find the register. Views were eh.
|Posted Aug 26, 2012 11:39 pm
|An OK hike
Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2011
|An OK hike on a very HOT April afternoon!
|Posted Sep 21, 2011 1:54 pm
|Rosenita Saddle
Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2011
|Nice short hike, but not really any views from the top (not that I could tell exactly where the top was).
|Posted Sep 12, 2011 3:19 pm
|Bob Burd
|Standard Route
Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2008
|Tagging HPS peaks in the area. Trip Report
|Posted Jan 4, 2011 10:42 pm
|Multiple Getaways
Date Climbed: May 1, 2007
|Many times with the wife and kids.....even dragged my sister-in-law up, set-up the tent and listened to her snore! I found one of the mattress people's bud in a baggy on Earth Day 2007!
|Posted Sep 30, 2010 2:55 pm
Date Climbed: May 24, 2009
|The high point is very indeterminate. There's probably 10 points all vying for the highest spot. Views are about the same from all of them - mediocre, except for the extreme S end of the ridge, which is pretty decent.
|Posted May 26, 2009 3:29 pm
|from Chilao
Date Climbed: Apr 4, 2009
|with Pacifico
|Posted Apr 8, 2009 9:34 am
Date Climbed: May 12, 2007
|Pleasant hike with many boulders.
|Posted Mar 6, 2009 4:28 pm
|David Rosenberg
|A Quick Hop
|I hiked this one in 2005 or so with Bare.
|Posted Oct 7, 2008 12:58 am
|Run by
Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
|On the way to Pasadena on the AC100 07
|Posted Apr 25, 2008 7:19 pm
|Nice fall day
Date Climbed: Nov 19, 2006
|This was a decent hike on a nice day.
|Posted Apr 22, 2008 8:08 pm
|Scott M.
|Every route
|I've run and hiked over this minor peak so many times I've lost count. Part of the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run course.
|Posted Aug 25, 2007 11:37 pm
|Nice loop
Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2007
|Boulders are cool. With Travis
|Posted Aug 21, 2007 4:52 pm
|Augie Medina
|Biked It
Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2002
|On a mountain bike outing, we did Barley Flats, Vetter Mtn. and Hillyer.
|Posted Aug 20, 2007 1:59 pm
|Cool little peak!
Date Climbed: May 28, 2005
|Found the most amazing site ever for snowplants. Tons of snowplant covering the ground.
|Posted Aug 20, 2007 1:28 pm
|Nice early morning climb
Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2007
|A nice, cool early morning climb. We started at 6:30 am and didn;t see anyone along the trail. We hiked up from the southeast and followed the ridge north to the rood as a loop. Check out the GPS tracks.
|Posted Aug 20, 2007 12:43 pm


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Remembering the Devastation & Heartbreak
22 photos Launch gallery
Remembering the Devastation & Heartbreak
1. 1. A look back at the devastation, the survivors, the victims and the heroes of Hurricane Katrina throughout the Gulf. (AP)1 of 22
2. 2. A home destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (Photo: AP)2 of 22
3. 3. New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by helicopter view. (Photo: AP)3 of 22
4. 4. New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by helicopter view. (Photo: AP)4 of 22
5. 5. Frightened residents await to be rescued after the hurricane. (Photo: AP)5 of 22
6. 6. A monument dedicated to the memory of those lost and those who survived Hurricane Katrina/Rita. (Photo: AP)6 of 22
7. 7. A woman in Mississippi walks through the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. (Photo: AP)7 of 22
8. 8. New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by helicopter view. (Photo: AP)8 of 22
9. 9. Hurricane Katrina survivors await assistance and rescue. (Photo: AP)9 of 22
10. 10. The inside of a flooded nursing home is shown. (Photo: AP)10 of 22
11. 11. Terri Jones tries to cool fellow flood victim, 89, who was overheated and exhausted at the convention center. (AP)11 of 22
12. 12. Medical personnel comfort a child who was airlifted from New Orleans to the downtown airport in Kansas City. (AP)12 of 22
13. 13. Hurricane Katrina makes landfall as seen in this photo. (Photo: AP)13 of 22
14. 14. New Orleans residents are evacuated by boat after floodwater continued to rise. (Photo: AP)14 of 22
15. 15. The remnants of homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina are seen in Sheel Beach of St. Bernard Parish, La. (Photo: AP)15 of 22
16. 16. A disabled woman is rescued in Pascagoula, MS after Hurricane Katrina left her stranded. (Photo: AP)16 of 22
17. 17. volunteer crews rescue members of a family from the roof of their SUV after flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina. (AP)17 of 22
18. 18. Survivors swim through the flood waters from their home in Lacombe, LA. (Photo: AP)18 of 22
19. 19. Floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina pour through a levee along Inner Harbor Navigational Canal near downtown. (AP)19 of 22
20. 20. Cars lie piled up among other debris from Hurricane Katrina in Gulfport, Mississippi. (Photo: AP)20 of 22
21. 21. A Coast Guard helicopter moves into position to rescue stranded victims from a rooftop on Thursday. (AP)21 of 22
22. 22. Police & volunteers use boats to rescue residents from a flooded neighborhood on the east side of New Orleans.22 of 22
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Thon Hotel Cecil
Thon Hotel Cecil is centrally located, directly adjacent to the Stortinget parliament building, Karl Johans high street, the Aker Brygge waterfront district, and Oslo's town hall. This atrium hotel in the heart of downtown Oslo is just steps away from restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment options. The spacious hotel rooms have plenty of space to work and are well suited to business travellers.
6 of 6 room types available
Food and drink
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 12.00:
Breakfast always included
Free WiFi
Late check-out on Sundays, subject to availability
Free Nespresso coffee in the lobby
Smart TV in the room
Good to know
Rooms and facilities
- 111 rooms
- 2 disabled-friendly rooms
- Allergy-friendly rooms
- All rooms are no-smoking
Getting there and location
- 200 m to the train station
- 100 m to the Airport Express Coach
- 50 km to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Directions
Close by
- The hotel is right by the Parliament building and is within easy reach of Oslo's tourist attractions, shopping, restaurants and nightlife.
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Location: Location not imported yet.Title: Evaluation of an alcohol-based sanitizer spray's bactericidal effects on Salmonella inoculated onto stainless steel and shell egg processing equipment. Author
|Musgrove, Michael
|Northcutt, Julie
Submitted to: International Journal of Poultry Science
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/15/2012
Publication Date: 4/30/2012
Citation: Musgrove, M.T., Northcutt, J. 2012. Evaluation of an alcohol-based sanitizer spray's bactericidal effects on Salmonella inoculated onto stainless steel and shell egg processing equipment. International Journal of Poultry Science. 11(2):92-95. Interpretive Summary: Packer head brushes are one of the last pieces of automatic washing, grading, and packing machinery to contact shell eggs after they have been washed and graded. Most pieces of equipment in shell egg washing facilities are constructed at least in part with stainless steel materials. Though intact shell eggs are less perishable than meat, facility sanitation is still important in terms of decreasing the risk of egg-borne illness. There are few reports on procedures or materials used to sanitize shell egg processing equipment. This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of washing with water and/or sanitizing with a solution of alcohol and quaternary ammonium. It was determined that water alone removed some bacteria. However, the sanitizer was 100-1000x more effective at reducing Salmonella cells used to inoculate stainless steel or packer head brushes in a laboratory setting. Within 5 min Salmonella was reduced 100 fold and eliminated after 24 h. On packer head brushes, there was no reduction after 5 min but there were no positives after 24 h. This information can be used by sanitation officers or plant managers in the egg industry and by researchers studying sanitation.
Technical Abstract: . Improved sanitation procedures may reduce the risk of food-borne illness . Experiments were conducted to determine the ability of an alcohol-quaternary ammonium sanitizer or water to reduce Salmonella inoculated onto stainless steel and shell egg processing equipment. A nalidixic acid-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) was grown on agar plates at 37°C for 18-24 h, cells were harvested and added to phosphate buffered saline (PBS) to generate 8.5 Salmonella cells/mL inoculum in each of two repetitions. Both experiments were repeated twice. In the first experiment four stainless steel beakers were contaminated by spraying 10 mL of inoculum, respectively. Beakers were allowed to dry for 15 min. Two of the beakers were sprayed with 20 mL of water and the other two were sprayed with a sanitizer solution (70% isopropyl alcohol and 200 ppm quaternary ammonium). After 5 min and 24 h each beaker was swabbed with a PBS moistened sponge and plated onto BGS supplemented with 200 ppm nalidixic acid to enumerate surviving ST. In the second experiment, inoculum was sprayed onto two brushes from shell egg packing machinery. After 15 min, one brush was sprayed with water for five min and the other was sprayed with the sanitizer for 30 s. Each brush was sampled by swabbing three times after 5 min and 24 h. For stainless steel, after 5 min, 5.5 and 3.0 log CFU/mL ST and after 24 h, 2.8 and 0.0 log CFU/mL ST were recovered from stainless steel, respectively. Packer head brush average results were 4.7 and 3.1 log CFU/mL ST after 5 min and were 4.0 and 0.00 log CFU/ml ST after 24 h. This sanitizer solution and delivery system were 100 to 10,000 times more effective than water in reducing Salmonella numbers. Key Words: eggs, sanitation, Salmonella, stainless steel, packer head brushes


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Hey TR people, I have another problem. I guess im glad it lasted 4 years but its pretty annoying since I need my computer up and running again.
CPU cooler is an Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro.
So my computer just turned off suddenly. I looked over and everything was running accept the CPU fan so I quickly powered off the computer. I assume that the processor turned itself off. It would take way too long to get a replacement fan from the manufacturer, and well im not even sure the fan is the problem. I hope its the problem since its the easiest to fix.
Well assuming that the fan is busted, I will probably just put in a new cooler. The problem is that I used the thermal pad that came with the heatsink, and those are a pain to remove. It was brown if that helps any. It seems like I need to heat up processor and then gently pry them apart. Then I guess I try to clean with rubbing alcohol.
1) Will running the CPU without the fan heat it up and if so, is it safe?
2) Is there any other thing that could be wrong here? I think the computer posts just fine.
Edit: I decided its too much trouble to replace the heat sink. I am just going to replace the fan. Will most 92mm fans snap on easily or will I have to use wire or something to hold it together?


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With historic buildings along tree-lined streets, gently rolling hills, and scenic views of Long Island Sound, Rye is perfect small-town New England––only a short drive from New York City.
Sit down with a book at the Rye Free Reading Room, or tour the Square House, where George Washington once stayed. You can visit the boyhood home of John Jay, New York State's only founding father, and check out the local art scene at the Rye Arts Center––only a few minutes away from our hotel in Rye.
Wander Rye Nature Center's 47 acres of wildlife preserve, and tee off near our Rye accomodations at the Will Ridge Golf Club. Soak up the sun on the beach at Rye Town Park; while you're in the area, take in views of the Long Island Sound at Seaside Johnnie's Restaurant. At Crawford Park, examine the flora in sunken, rose and wildflower gardens, and ride the historic Dragon Coaster at America's only Art Deco amusement park, Playland.
Give in to your Manhattan cravings and take the brief commuter train ride to New York City, where you can spend the day seeing the sights or shopping in the Big Apple, before returning to your Rye hotel room for the night.


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STAMP duty relief has been revealed as the key factor to help the housing industry rebound from near historic lows in 2013, a national survey has found.
The survey by mortgage broker Loan Market which asked "what action can the government take to stimulate the housing market in 2013" found an overwhelming majority of 55% of respondents citing stamp duty relief as the key to a strong 2013 for the housing industry.
Sunshine Coast Loan Market mortgage broker Carol King said the survey of the 450 Australian mortgage brokers showed, that while stamp duty charges differed from state-to-state, the tax was a considerable obstacle for consumers looking to purchase an established home.
"Stamp duty serves as an important source of revenue for state-based governments looking to create balanced budgets, but in many cases this tax can erode a significant chunk of a home buyer's savings and sway their buying intentions," Ms King said.
"What stamp duty often does to consumers is reduce their deposit level so that they end up in Lenders Mortgage Insurance territory and have to pay an additional cost to establish the loan."
Ms King said most lenders don't charge LMI if you have a deposit of at least 20% of the property price, however, in many cases stamp duty charges were reducing deposit sizes so that the consumer must pay the insurance that protects the lender if the client defaults on their loan.
"If you act at the right time, you can save a significant amount of money that can allow you to pay your home off faster."
Ms King said a range of stamp duty concessions were available for consumers who were purchasing their first home, building or significantly upgrading an existing dwelling.
"In every state first home buyers have some type of concession that helps them avoid this cost, however, for those looking to purchase their second home or an investment property this is an unavoidable cost," she said.
"With the RBA interest rate reductions in 2012 having a minimal impact on the housing industry it may be necessary for state-level governments to look at making further concessions to stamp duty charges so that housing sector can rebound."
Ms King said that those buyers looking to save extra money on stamp duty or receive a government grant should keep a close eye on the legislative talks of their respective state governments.
"Changes to grants and concessions do not happen overnight so it's best to be well researched on what policies are being discussed," Ms King said.
Ms King said that a mortgage broker was well placed to offer the latest news on stamp duty and home owner grants as well as find the right home loan for a borrower's personal circumstances.
The Survey Results:
What action can the government take to stimulate the housing market in 2013?
a) Create more stamp duty relief - 55%
b) Lower property taxes - 10%
c) Reintroduce or amend state level grants - 32%
d) Release more land for home construction - 3%
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