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I'd like to say first off that I love Sgt. Grit magazine. I recently purchased a whole bunch of scrap booking stuff (because I can only find it here!) to make a "Marine Corps Career" scrapbook for my fiancé, Cpl. Adam Cohick, who is currently serving in Afghanistan with the 1/3 Lava Dogs. When he left for Afghanistan, I was very upset. He said when he first got there that he didn't know why they were there. After a few months of him being there, he said to me on the phone the other day, "I know why we're here now. Little kids can go to school without being afraid of the Taliban." At that moment, I was more proud of him, and the rest of the Marines serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere, for the job that they're doing than I've ever been before. It really is important, and I'm still missing him like crazy, but I couldn't possibly be more proud of him than I am right now, and he's never been more proud of being in the United States Marine Corps than he is right now. Thanks again for your newsletter! Kirsten Stromberg Proud fiancée of Cpl. Adam Cohick 1/3 C. Co "Lava Dogs"
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Don, I would like to convey an experience I had late last year concerning our current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Peter Pace, USMC. Each November 11th there is a Veterans Day observance at the Viet Nam Memorial in Washington D.C.. Each year the observance is attended by various political, military and other guest speakers. They place all the speakers on a raised platform stage set in front of the memorial. The rest of us stand in the surrounding grassy area. Each year I attend with a number of my Harley riding buddies who happen also to be veterans. Many are Marine vets, of Viet Nam, Beirut and Desert Storm. This past Veterans Day General Peter Pace, USMC, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, was the featured speaker. Prior to the commencement of the formal proceedings several hundred veterans of the Ia Drang Valley battle in November 1965 in Viet Nam had a wreath laying ceremony in front of the Wall. As these men marched along the front of the Wall and then entered the reserved seating area, General Pace came down from the stage area and shook the hand of each and every one of the Ia Drang veterans. In doing so, you could see him saying a few personal words to each man. General Pace was the only dignitary to come down and personally greet each these men. Later, he gave a speech which was primarily about the current war in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, he started his speech by telling about his service as a young 2nd Lt. platoon leader in 1968 in Hue City. Not so much his service, but the service of the men with whom he served. He especially wanted us to know the names of those men in his platoon that he lost in Hue. As he started naming those names, a commercial jet leaving nearby Reagan airport started to fly over drowning out the General, he stopped and waited for the aircraft to pass, then a second aircraft came overhead, he stopped again, seemingly for a very long time. When it had finally quieted, in a choking voice he started yet again for a third time, first by apologizing for the delay and second by again naming the names and adding, it was important that he share with us all the names of the men in his command that were lost in Hue long ago in 1968. Observing General Pace that day made me proud to be a Marine and gave me comfort to know that our military has as its Chief such a noble and humble Marine. Semper Fi Goog, CPL. 11th Marines, RVN 1969
As I was walking into a McDonald's with my granddaughter Emily, I notice a "USMC" yellow magnetic ribbon on the back of a car puling up to park in the handicap space. Waiting in line with our order, in she walks with what looks to be her son next to her. He has a brace and halo around his head. I turn her way and say "I noticed in the parking lot a USMC ribbon on the back of your car, do you have a Marine in the family?" She points to her young man beside her, and tells me her son is a Marine. I tell him that I have a Marine son and I thanked him for his service to our country. He smiles and tells me thank you. That is all that is said and Emily is eating her "Happy" meal. They finish before us and come by to ask where is my son. I let them know he is at Camp Pendleton. The Marine then informs me he had done two tours in Iraq and was home on leave, when a drunk driver hit him and broke his neck. He has been in the Marines for six years, a Sergeant hoping to get back to Twenty- nine Palms with his tank unit. His Mom standing next to him has a tear running down her cheek as I proceed to stand up and give him the best "Marine Mom" hug I could. Karen
"Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me...That is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave" - Stonewall Jackson
Are our troops fighting for our ignorant bliss? My husband is on active duty, and we moved back to Ohio recently because he was deployed yet again to Iraq. I am used to living on military bases, so it as been a little rough readjusting to civilian life. I am approached occasionally with questions that amaze me. You see, I fly a Blue Star flag at home and have a sticker of it on my car. I've actually had people ask me what it meant. One moron even asked what state the Blue Star represented. I've also encountered really dumb responses. I told someone my husband was in Fallujah, and was asked where that was. I had someone say, ''Oh, your husband is a Navy FMF Corpsman -- what is that?'' And: ''Oh, he's Navy. That's good -- at least he is not seeing action over there!'' I was in a Home Depot and asked the cashier whether the store offered a military discount (we always ask because around military bases, lots of places do). I was told, not every day -- only on special occasions like Veterans Day. I thought, ''Wow, good thing the troops don't serve only on special occasions.'' When asked for identification, out of habit I pull out my dependent military ID. More times than I care to count, I've been asked: ''Uh, don't you have an Ohio driver's license?'' I've been told a license is better to use and more prevalent than a military ID. I once even was asked whether I had a state ID, since I had no driver's license. A military ID has a photo and SS number, and is required to enter bigger and better places than the local grocery store. I have had at least four addresses since the one showing on my Ohio license, so it does no good unless someone is looking for my parents. I wonder whether the Beacon Journal could educate people a little with an article about duties performed in combat by troops of all branches and informing them of several other things: . Fallujah is in Iraq. . There are not special days the military serves our country, so there shouldn't be special days for a small discount. . A military ID is just as good as an Ohio driver's license. . When the National Anthem is played, you don't talk and laugh. . Unless you're in the military, it's not cool but actually disrespectful to wear military clothing -- especially with rank on it that you didn't earn. . A Blue Star flag means someone in the family is dodging bullets so you can be an American idiot. Tina Akron
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it." Thomas Paine
Good Day, This is in reply to Recruit Paul Mc Crory. What happened to you will always happen it is something to get use to. You just have to remember that there are people who can not be number one in the world. There will always be those who come in second and so on. Remind them if they are afraid to protect what they have. That they have the freedom to leave and move to Mexico or Canada! I am currently a Marine on active duty who is pending orders to Camp LeJeune North Carolina. Once you get that title, you will have the ability to do as my Brethren did and save some other Depper who has made that same outstanding decision to be a MARINE Above ALL ELSE. If you are ever in Camp Lejeune look me up. SSGT Warren Kidder 3537 MTC
Greetings Sgt Grit A few years ago when I wrote about the Illinois license plates that were available to active Illinois Marines and veteran Illinois Marines,- I assumed that the "DD" designation on the plates stood for Department of Defense. Upon checking with the Secretary of the State of Illinois,- they have informed me that the "DD" stands for Devil Dogs. That stands to good reason. By the way,- the license plates are still available to any active or veteran Illinois Marines. Check with the Secretary of State. Part of the fee goes to a scholarship fund for Marines' children. All you Illinois Marines better get your old plates "surveyed" for new Marine Corps plates. Semper Fi, Wallace G Pfeifer Joliet Illinois
I receive your newsletter and read it faithfully. My son enlisted in the Marines in June of 05, he went to San Diego for training and then to Camp Lejeune in July of 2005, (he was born at Camp Lejeune in 1985). My son's dream was to be a Marine and he achieved this dream then. Being a mom is a very difficult yet fulfilling job, but this has been the hardest thing I have ever done as a Mom. My son left for Iraq in October, you can tell by our house that he has been deployed. Yellow ribbons adorn all our trees and bushes, as well as our porch light and we have a sign on our garage. I have signs in my car window, yellow bows on my license plate and a Mom of a Marine front plate. I am so very proud of my son, he was a "problem" teenager, although he never really got into serious trouble. The Marines have turned him around, he calls me as often as he can and always wants to know if I need anything. We are hopeful he will return in early May. I get so angry at the protesters against war, have they forgotten 9/11? Apparently they have. I live in Edmond OK and when they had that young soldiers funeral and that church protested it, I was so angry! Why can't people just support our men and women who are giving up a lot to keep our lives safe and us free? If it were not for people like my son who believe in America, where would we be??? Proud Mom of a US MARINE!
Welcome Back 3/6, Job WELL DONE....We Missed You Unsigned
Sgt Grit, Greetings from Oregon! WOOOHOOOO, we love our US Troops regardless of what the media puts out to the world! I just would like to invite anyone who will be in Portland Oregon on May 24 - 28 2006, The Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall is coming our way and will be at the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 11801 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Portland OR 97266, what about protestors you may be telling yourself.... no problem! Our committed 5,000 bikers will take care of that! See ya all there! Also Sgt Grit, when you get a minute, please check out my elders website www.Marshalltalleagle.com he honors veterans that are Indian and non Indian with a Warriors Medal, we all fight under the same flag and all our warriors are HEROES! Also keep my son in your prayers, he is now in Iraq with the 1st Marine Div Bravo Company. Lorena Navarez Proud military mom!
Yesterday while out running errands, I stopped into a local Jason's Deli to grab a bite to eat. As I was waiting for my order, I saw from the corner of my eye two in uniform. Well of course all of you knowing me, I can not miss the opportunity. I walk over to these two and say, "Hello, I want to tell you, when I see someone dressed in Military uniform I always let that person know how much I appreciate their service for our country. I know your uniform is not Military, but I do want to tell you thank you for keeping our streets safe." They both looked up and from their eyes I could tell they were genuinely surprised and let me know they appreciated what I had just said. I hope it helped their day as much as it helped mine! Karen Marks Marine Mom
It was not George Bush. It was not George Orwell. It was Jesus who first said "He that is not for us is against us" as some of his followers saw another fellow casting out demons and they admonished Jesus saying he was not one of us. Lady Leatherneck
This is for Mike who wrote in American Courage Newsletter #119, about his flag being vandalized. Mike, Please do not falter. Once you stop doing what you truly believe in they win. I know it's costly to replace these items but it is more of a cost to lose heart in what you stand for? It is absolutely appalling the behavior of these scumbags. In this country we have the right to be a smart or as stupid as we want to be. If they want to desecrate the Star & Stripes let them buy their own and do with it what they will. We all know what fools they are. But how DARE THEY take your personal property and consistently violate YOUR right as a citizen of the United States to express your love of this country. I can only hope and pray you catch these freaks in the act. Prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. Don't argue with them they'll never see your point. Remember don't get into a battle of wits with someone who's unarmed. Keep the faith! Semper Fi! HJ Cooper Commandant, MCL Det 296 & Commander VFW Post 13 Allentown, PA
"Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom." -- John Adams
I recently received a scrapbook from my grandparents that my great-grandmother had made. It was made during WWII, A war in which my grandfather fought in the Army. It chronicles all aspects of the war, from having samples of the rationing stamps they had to use, newspaper articles of all sorts, to telegrams sent to my grandfather from his parents. It even has numerous articles about actions my grandfather took that resulted in him being awarded the Bronze Star. While reading through, I found a small poem that tugged at my emotions. It is so relevant, yet to most, the message these days would get lost in the apathy of today's society or labeled as political rhetoric by those whose total view of current events is fueled by CNN, FOX, or any other news outlet. Am I Worth Dying For? Dear Lord, lest I continue My complacent way, Help me to remember Somewhere out there A man died for me today. As long as there be war, I then must Ask and answer - "Am I worth dying for?" Howell M. Forgy It's hard to think about the difference in the attitudes of our grandparents compared to ours. You look at a generation that believed in America, where, irregardless of what conspiracy theories are out there regarding the war, people found a way to beat the military system...to get IN the service. Where the media not only reported the bad, but the GOOD as well, and even more of that than the bad! A generation where, even though the loss of life was as catastrophic as now, the war wasn't fruitless at 1000 dead, let alone 2000 or more. This generation knew what FREEDOM meant and what a high human cost it's preservation can have. This generation was willing to stand their ground to ensure that what was right was done. Leap forward to today. Join the military? That's for people who can neither make it into college nor ever be successful. What good has happened in Iraq and Afghanistan? Who knows, good news doesn't fuel the political train or sell newspapers. How many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen have died in the war on terror? 2323 as of 3/29/06, according to www.antiwar.com/casualties, and an estimated 100,000 civilian casualties. According to http://users.cybercity.dk/~dko12530/ww2.htm the death toll of Americans alone during WWII was just under 300,000, and WWI was 115,000. This doesn't count civilian deaths. The total death toll for WWII is estimated to be around 50 million. This generation has been sheltered to the point of looking at freedom as a guaranteed right, protected by lawyers. They look at their 1st Amendment right to free speech as forum to speak freely, but forget that others have that same right to speak freely against them. They fail to see that the military strives to keep combat confined to militaries or militants, to limit "collateral damage", even while this allows others to use this goal to mask themselves and inflict greater harm on us. This allows them to use the "human shield" tactic, since they know our goal is to limit civilian casualties. Why stick out and fight when you can hide in the shadows and kill American soldiers a handful at a time. Irregardless of how you stand on the issue, war is ugly. There's no "Extreme Makeover" that can change that. In war, people die. They may be combatants, they may be innocent civilians, but death still pays a visit. Our enemies don't see a need to fight fair, to fight in ways that try to limit the battle to us. You don't hear of anyone complaining about their methods and tactics, but if one Marine, just one, shoots someone who is unarmed, but showing a threatening and frequently used gorilla warfare tactic, then the US is the world's evil. Remember one fact. No matter if you are or are not for this war or any other wars, past, present, or future, that the freedoms that allow you to live the live that you do are kept that way by selfless individuals in the military. These people are willing to give up everything, from families to their life, to ensure that you are safe. They do this without the thought of thanks. Sometimes they get a pat on the back, sometimes spat on in disgust, but they still do their job, and they do it without thought. Brannon S. Osborne Sgt 92 -00 USMC
I cannot help but be suspicious of one side of an argument that won't allow the other side to talk. --Ben Stein
Sgt. Grit, I have been reading your newsletter for a while now and I look forward to receiving it each week. Some of the stories make me laugh till I cry and some just make me cry. (Yes, Marines do cry. But only in pride. Uhh Rah.) I, like so many of my brother (and Sister) Marines, wear my Marine Corps emblem with pride. Hats, Shirts, pins and my Leather Jacket with the large Eagle-Globe-Anchor on the back, while riding my Marine Corps decorated Harley. As we share our stories of glory and pain and laughter and lust, let us not forget that their are others out there who dedicate their life's as well, to the very freedoms each of us have either fought for or served for. I received a phone call just yesterday from Corporal Bennett stationed in Northern Iraq. Corporal Bennett is my Son, whom I am extremely proud of. He has a Wife and three Sons sitting at home waiting on his safe return from the Sandbox. He is courageous and proud to serve his Country. Upon graduating from High School, he goofed off for a while, went from job to job and then realized that he needed to do something more important with his life, so he went down to the local Marine Corps recruiter and wanted to enlist. The recruiter, like all recruiters, welcomed him with gleam. He went through the testing and processing only to be rejected for having a tattoo on each arm below the sleeve line. He was so down hearted, he had finally realized that he too wanted to be a Marine, as his Father was. (Marine Corps tradition) He tried one more time and I even went to the recruiter and practically begged him to find a way. He said the new Commandant of the Corps would not allow anyone in with tattoos below the sleeve line and had to have a waiver if they had tattoos on their body. Much to my surprise, because I know I got mine. My Son went next door to the Army recruiter and they welcomed in as well and he is now in Northern Iraq providing security for civilian contractors traveling through the region. He carries himself in much the same manner that his Marine Father did as a young Marine and has much of the same mannerisms, being raised in a Marine home. My grandson, at 9 years old is now in the Young Marines program, keeping the tradition alive. UhhRah! Let us not forget all who serve and may our prayers be as strong and meaningful for all who serve this great nation in pride. If you get to read this Son, (because he does enjoy it), I Love you dearly and I am proud of you. Semper Fi and Hoowah! J.D. Bennett Sergeant (79-85)
"We have got but one life here. It pays, no matter what comes after it, to try and do things, to accomplish things in this life and not merely to have a soft and pleasant time." -Theodore Roosevelt
Dear Sgt. Grit, I am the editor of a regional magazine in New Jersey called The Black River Journal (and I am also the son of an old salt of the Korean War who served as a rifleman and BAR man with Fox 2/5, and who really enjoyed the products I purchased from your website this Christmas). We run a section in our magazine entitled "I Once Heard..." where readers write in to find out about local legends, myths, tall tales, and etc. We recently ran the following piece in our March/April 2006 issue. Please feel free to share it with your customers and readers. Respectfully yours, C.G. Wolfe Editor The Black River Journal Pottersville, NJ
A Few Good Marines I once heard that the late Major General John Winston (USMC), formerly of "Winston Farm" in Gladstone, NJ, was the man who killed King Kong... For anyone who has seen the original 1933, RKO version of King Kong the final scenes are unforgettable... As King Kong, clutching Ann (Fay Wray) in one hand, reaches the domed top of the Empire State Building, a squadron of Navy biplanes with machine guns mounted fore and aft approach with the rising sun. Kong places Ann on a ledge and roars in defiance at the attacking planes. He swats at the fighters like mosquitoes and one pilot is sent to a fiery death but the aerial attack is relentless. Almost as if in disbelief, Kong examines the blood on his fingers from one of the wounds on his chest. He then wipes his brow with the back of his hand and, knowing that he is doomed, he gently picks Ann up for one last loving gaze. Returning her to the ledge he is riddled by another volley from the swooping biplanes. Weakened, Kong sways atop the towering edifice, loses his grip and plunges to his death on the street below. The epic scene was shot using real planes, miniatures, and a full-scale mock up, which was employed for the close-up shots of the pilots, who weren't really pilots at all but cameo appearances by the film's directors and producers, Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. The pilots who did the real flying were actually three Marines from Floyd Bennet Field. Included among the group was the late Major General John Winston (USMC), formerly of Winston Farm, in Gladstone, New Jersey. According to a 1976 interview for an article in Islander magazine, in the spring of 1932, Major General Winston, then just a young lieutenant, was ordered along with two other pilots from his Marine Corps Reserve Squadron, to take a three-plane section on a special assignment to "jazz the Empire State Building." "Man, that was a dream order to the ears of a trio of hot young Marine pilots," Winston told Islander magazine. "Can you imagine being told to fly h&ll out of Manhattan - with legal sanctions? We pasted it up pretty good." The pilots were told that "some jokers" were making a movie, and they were ordered to simulate an attack on the spire of the Empire State Building. "At the time we didn't even know where the cameramen were, much less the fact that there was an ape involved," Winston said in the interview with Islander. So that morning, the pilots climbed into their yellow, swept wing, Curtis O-2-C "H&lldivers" and flew off in formation for the Manhattan skyline. A few minutes later they spotted their target and swooped in for the attack and made three or four passes at the top of the epic skyscraper. "You couldn't miss the Empire State Building," Winston joked, "and we barely did!" For the use of the planes and pilots, Schoedsack donated $100 dollars to the officers mess fund at Floyd Bennet Field and slipped each of the pilots $10.00. So, contrary to the final line of the movie, which has become a classic in filmdom history, it wasn't "beauty that killed the beast" - it was a few good Marines. Copyright The Black River Journal LLC 2006
You accidentally ran the 3/8 Beirut Reunion together with the Nam Phong "Rose Garden Reunion" in your March 30th issue. It should read as follows Nam Phong "Rose Garden Marines" Reunion May 26-29, 2006 Parrish Ranch Berthoud, CO To view more information about location: http://www.parrishranchrvresort.com/ To view more information about Nam Phong Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/namphong/ For more information or questions contact reunion coordinator David "Rock" White (MCAW 533) 720-981-2566 Ruthdave @ ix.netcom.com Dave White Thank you for correcting this. Semper Fi Dave White
Recently I was on a "Tiger Cruise" with my youngest son and Marine just returning from his second tour of Iraq. The 2/1 with 13th MEU had just finished with Operation Steel Curtain on the Syrian border and Iron Hammer in the northwest. Last year they took on Fallujah. To ride the Tarawa, LHA-1, back with these boys was one of the proudest times in my life. They knew that what they had done was not only right, they had done it well - they did what the Corps expected of them! The motto of the school where I'm an administrator could be said of not only the boys of the 2/1 but of the Corps "Where we Expect and Experience Excellence!" Carry on Marines and do it with Excellence! Your families and country are proud of you! Proud Dad, J. Craig Wagner (Semper Fi)
"In the end, it all comes down to leadership. That is what this country is looking for now. It was leadership here at home that gave us strong American influence abroad and the collapse of imperial Communism. Great nations have responsibilities to lead, and we should always be cautious of those who would lower our profile because they might just wind up lowering our flag." -Ronald Reagan
I noticed that in this month's newsletter the book called "A Table in the Presence" was mentioned. My husband and I have a 21 year old son who will be going back to Iraq for his third tour in September and this book has been just an unbelievable book about how God took care of our Marines when the war first started. I would encourage anyone to read it but especially the parents who have sons and daughters going to war. Chaplain Carey Cash is a wonderful chaplain and men like that certainly deserve our highest honor.....men who encouraged our soldiers in time of danger. God did great miracles and He still does. This war is not in vain and as we will be praying as our son returns to Iraq and we pray for all of the brave men and women who are there now. Semper Fi is the Marine motto, but I believe it was first God's motto....He is always faithful. THANK YOU to all who have served our country in the past and those now who are protecting our country, and those who have only known oppression. Sharon Burns...proud Marine mom
Sgt Grit: A note your readers; I attended the Gritogether last year while my son; CPL Mark Edgar was in Al Anbar Province making us all proud. I was in great need of experiencing the Marine Corps Family and it was a great time (after party was real cooooool) to be with so many of our country's best! My son is home now and I am hoping he joins me this year. We have a crew of folks coming from Kansas of over ten and we can hardly wait! I urge any family members of Marines to attend if at all possible as it is the best group of people and Marines you will ever meet. Thanks Sgt. Grit for all you do and God Bless our Corps and America. A PROUD MARINE DAD! Steve Edgar.
Note: 3rd Annual GriTogether - Coming Up May 13, 2006 Meet up with Buddies! Free food, prizes, tattoo contest and more... We hope to see you there! Sgt Grit
How are things running Sgt. Grit?? If you remember me, I'm future Marine Raymon L. Johnson who interviewed you on your Vietnam experience. Well its been a long time since then, and I'm pretty sure Mrs. Burt has contacted you on receiving the book that our school made for this project. Well today I'm proud to report that its finally over, we had one big last roll call for our heroes, our Vietnam veterans. While it was you and one SgtMaj were the only Marines in the book. ( I believe), our school put on a awesome performance with having a play showing the honor and courage of our lovable nurses, and most important of all is the divine respect we give to a vet, he gives a little more back all just for honoring him and his services. I'm proud to tell one experience I had today. After the play was over, the vets alone we escorted by my twin brother (becoming an Army Ranger) and myself, had the honor to have conversations with such great men, being twins its always good to be thanked by a man who you yourself wants to be just like him. Anyway back to the story, I was leading the first group of vets to the reception and I said "okay ladies and gentleman Follow me!". One vet said. " Well sh!t son, you sound like an infantryman." my reply. "Sir, Marine infantryman!" With the glaze in his eyes he started to tear up but held it back and gave me one huge hand shake and gave me the best advice about joining the Marines. "Son, if your going to be doing something crazy, do it all the way! Don't half-*ss yourself into the Marines, God d*mnit be the Marine that sets the examples, and I promise you son, it will be my honor to escort you as your doing me." After this, we all had a great time, met many Air Cav vets, even met a Vietnamese orphan. By bringing these veterans together today, taught me one thing. It doesn't matter if your in the Army, or Air force, and if I'm in the Navy or Marines, of course there's competition between them but there all the same, they are fighting for not just you and me, but for my little nephew, someone's grand-child, and most importantly they're fighting for our rights. As an young-American man, I felt proud to know that these men risked their lives, to uphold the freedoms I have today. I hope you receive your book sometime soon, its pretty big and know you will enjoy it. Semper Fi' to all Vietnam soldiers, airman, sailors, and Marines
Jarhead, not about the Gulf War A quick reply to Lee Turner's letter. You are right Jarhead is not about the Gulf War, just like Deer Hunter and Platoon are not about Vietnam. They are Hollywood anti-war movies. You won't read in the press all the good work the Marines are doing over there. BUT WE KNOW, so rest with the knowledge your fellow Marines know what's up. Just a personal note that I had the screaming awake nightmares for 2 years after Nam. It slowly goes away. Tom Fearns 3/7 69'-70' Nam LZ Baldy & FSB Ross
"Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then, be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the forms of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question." -Thomas Jefferson
My son has been recently deployed (March 2006) to Iraq after an intense training at 29 Palms for three months. When his training was complete, their leave time had changed and he only had 48 hours to come home and say his farewells. On his flight were two other Marines also flying home to New England. Two other Marines, same 48 hr.leave, caught the stand by because of the leave change. When the airline heard of their short leave time they made an appeal to the passengers on the flight to give up their seat for them, to be sent on the next flight out, plus a compensation of $200.00 for their troubles. My son said no one spoke up. Time was running out, still no one would take the airlines up on their offer. My son and the other two Marines fished in their pockets, combined their money and upped the ante to $1000. At first no one stood, then finally one retired military man gave up his seat. The other Marine was sent out on the very next flight arriving home shortly after the first flight. When he told me the story I was horrified. He was disillusioned, these were the people he was representing, putting his life on the line for; I assured him that this was a small select few that just happened to be congregated on one flight. There isn't a soul that I can think of in my circle of friends and family that wouldn't have jumped up at the first request and tried to cajole the person next to them to do the right thing. I understand about some having true emergencies etc. that needed to get home asap, but a whole plane full, not likely. What kind of message are we sending these boys. If the fight was on the home front, I bet the whole plane would have stood at the first request, well these Marines are keeping it from the homefront.This is their job, and no matter what your politics or theirs, they go where and when they are sent. We owe them our gratitude and respect. 1st Bn 25th Marines Charlie Co.
"The real problem is in the hearts and minds of men. It is not a problem of physics but of ethics. It is easier to denature plutonium than to denature the evil from the spirit of man." -Albert Einstein
My son was in 5th Marines RECON. My youngest is in HMLA 169 and deployed this week to TQ, Iraq. Last weekend, my oldest was married. During the wedding dance, the dj asked people to sing a song that had the word love in it. As each person, in turn, sang their song, the bride and groom were expected to kiss. After several songs, one older gentleman on the brides side, stood up and started singing the Marine Hymn. Every Marine stood up and started singing. After they had completed the song, the dj stated that he hadn't heard the word love in the song. My son stood and thanked his fellow Marines and corrected the dj, stating "That song is all about love for the Marines, your fellow Marines and the history of the Marines, Thank you." Rod Getting, Lincoln, NE
"We can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light." -Plato
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Prince Emmanuel de Merode is an anthropologist and conservationist and, since 2008, Director of the Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to which office he was appointed by the Congolese Government. Despite vagaries of civil war, insurgencies and extreme commercial predations upon the natural wonders of the Park, Emmanuel has worked tirelessly and courageously to protect the Park's precious but endangered wildlife and habitat and to direct his staff of several hundred park rangers. In 2014 Emmanuel survived an attempt on his life when ambushed by unidentified gunmen. Despite serious injuries he returned to his duties within weeks. For more on Emmanuel's work at Virunga view the film Drillers in the Mist.
Jigmi Yoser Thinley has served on three occasions as Prime Minister of Bhutan, most recently from 2008 to 2013, when he was the first person to hold that position after the inception of democracy in Bhutan. In a distinguished career he has held other high offices of State including Foreign Minister and Home and Cultural Affairs Minister; as the Permanent Representative of Bhutan to the United Nations and as the country's ambassador to several European countries and to the EU.
Jigmi Thinley is a leading proponent of the Bhutanese concept of Gross National Happiness, which tracks indicators such as environmental conservation, cultural preservation and good governance in addition to economic measures such as GDP, to demonstrate a holistic indication of a country's development. He has been instrumental in raising GNH to a global level of recognition. Jigmi Thinley is the recipient of numerous domestic and international awards, most recently the 2015 Outstanding Individual Award at the World Forum for Ethics.
Asian elephants are integral to Bhutan's rich eco diversity. Jigmi Thinley shares STAE's hope that they will remain protected from commercial exploitation by tourism, illegal hunting and habitat loss.
For over 50 years Dr Chinny Krishna's has been a voice of immense courage, integrity and influence across India and beyond for the wellbeing of Asia's precious wildlife and all animals. Dr Krishna is Chairman Emeritus of the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations and co-founder and former Chairman of the Blue Cross of India. He is a director of the CPR Environmental Education Centre in India. As the former Vice-Chairman of the Animal Welfare Board of India he is amongst the foremost advocates for the cause of elephants and other endangered species across the subcontinent. Dr Krishna has received numerous prestigious awards for his dedicated work for animals and is widely lauded as "the grand old man of animal welfare in India".
STAE is privileged to have Patrons of such distinction and renown supporting its work.
Duncan read law at Bristol University where he was Vice-President of the Debating Union. He is a prominent corporate litigation lawyer described in Legal 500, the leading peer and client review directory of recommended lawyers, as "indefatigable" and is named as "the client's champion." Duncan has a longstanding interest in animal welfare causes. He was Chairman of the McNair Inquiry and Report on the welfare of farmed animals, commissioned by the RSPCA. Duncan is an experienced public speaker whose audiences have included the Cambridge Union, the Chartered Institute of Bankers and many campaigning and interest groups. In recent years he has been regularly invited to address All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Animal Welfare and on Endangered Species regarding the plight of Asian elephants . In 2016 Duncan addressed a large audience at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on STAE's policies, a presentation described by the Chairman as "dramatic and shocking." In 2017 Duncan was part of a small, key group representing 220 charities and MPs in presenting a letter to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street demanding abolition of the UK ivory trade. A proposed ban was announced immediately. Duncan frequently publishes on animal welfare issues of national interest. He is also the author of a series of best-selling humour books.
Virendra has been the Member of Parliament for Ealing Southall since 2007. He was born in India and educated at the London School of Economics. He speaks fluent Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu. He is former Chairman of the Indo-British All-Party Parliamentary Group, Vice-Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tamils, a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and a member of the Joint Committee on Human Rights. Virendra has made official overseas visits as an MP to numerous countries including various regions of India, Mauritius and South Korea. He has had a lifelong concern for the wellbeing of the wildlife of India and its natural environment.
Stanley read Greats at Exeter College, Oxford. He has worked in senior positions at the World Bank and at the European Commission and is a former Member of the European Parliament. Stanley is widely travelled and a renowned author and expert on environmental and welfare issues. He has received both the RSPCA's Richard Martin Award for Outstanding Services to Animal Welfare and the Greenpeace Award for Outstanding Services to the Environment. Stanley is published regularly in the national press. His books include Where the Wild Things Were: Travels of a Conservationist.
Lorraine studied English Literature and Fine Art at Roehampton University and is a professional artist. She is a highly experienced and influential campaigner for animal welfare causes across the political spectrum in Westminster and beyond. Lorraine is co-founder of the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, of the Blue Fox – Conservatives Against Fox Hunting campaign and the Blue Badger and Blue Hare campaigns. The Conservatives Against Fox Hunting website is noted in the web archive of the Bodleian Library of the University of Oxford as being of "lasting research value and worthy of permanent preservation for the benefit of historians and researchers". In 2012 Lorraine received the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Campaigner Winner Award. In 2014 she received the RSPCA's highly prestigious Lord Erskine Award for her "very important contribution in the field of animal welfare'. In 2016 Lorraine was awarded the CEVA Animal Welfare Finalist Award for the Blue Fox campaign. She was a shortlisted finalist for the Inspiration Awards for Women for her support of the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity. Lorraine is a Trustee and former vice-chairman of the League Against Cruel Sports. She also has been a strong campaigner against the ivory trade.
Peter Collins is a qualified solicitor practising in the insurance industry in the City of London. He has been an active member of several major animal welfare charities for many years. Peter has played important roles in campaigns against the abuse of EU citizens' taxes to fund bullfighting fiestas in Europe, the dog and cat meat trade in Asia, dog fighting, the live export trade, and exposing the health consequences for humans arising from the abuse of farm animals in their rearing, transport and slaughter. He has also been closely involved in the campaign to show the link between those who commit cruelty to animals and those who express violence to other people. Peter is a regular and effective correspondent with politicians and companies throughout the world.
Madhulal is an experienced veterinary surgeon with a distinguished record of academic achievement. He holds various post graduate qualifications and distinctions. Madhulal has particular expertise in all aspects of the proper management and treatment of Asian elephants. He has been appointed to leading roles as a veterinary surgeon and manager of various highly regarded projects directed to improving standards of elephant welfare and good husbandry and the dissemination of knowledge and information of these across several range states of India. He has also been instrumental in building networks with government departments, veterinarians, elephant owners and mahouts aimed at raising awareness of improved welfare standards. Madhulal is the author of and a contributor to many learned papers on the healthcare and management of Asian elephants. He is an accomplished speaker at international symposiums on these topics. In 2008 Madhulal was awarded the prestigious Eco Warrior Award by the Vice President of India, and also WORLD's Wildlife Conservation Award. He is fluent in English, Hindi and Malayalam.
Cameron is a barrister practising law at leading chambers in London. Whilst at Durham University and bar school, Cameron spent his free time volunteering with elephant sanctuaries across South East Asia, which provide care and rehabilitation to Asian elephants rescued from trekking, logging and circuses. Cameron has witnessed firsthand the cruelty to which Asian elephants are subject for the entertainment of tourists. These experiences fuelled his passion for conservationism and ethical tourism. Cameron volunteers his considerable research, forensic and advocacy skills to further STAE's objectives in ending the brutal practice of pajan and promoting ethical and sustainable elephant tourism.
Alexander is the first grandson of former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. He was educated at Eton and at universities in France and Scotland. He was a journalist and reporter and subsequently held senior positions on several major national newspapers, and was Chairman of Macmillan Publishers Limited. He is a former Member of the European Parliament and was also Master of a City livery company. Alexander remains active in national and European politics and in conservation and animal welfare issues. He has been awarded a number of honorary degrees from British universities.
Linda is a highly experienced animal welfarist and business leader, having spent over 30 years as a consultant in information technology and business solutions for leading global companies such as IBM, Oracle, P&O, Ford and Cisco. Linda has also been actively involved for many years in various animal welfare enterprises and is currently serving her third term as a Trustee of RSPCA. She is the founder and CEO of Animal Kind.
Ian is a tropical field biologist and conservationist, known globally for his work with mountain gorillas and elephants. He has spent 40 years in research and conservation for the protection of endangered species and their forest habitat and in explaining their interdependence and importance to the environment. Ian was instrumental in helping to achieve the ban on the international ivory trade. He was awarded the OBE by the Queen for services to conservation in 2006. He served as Ambassador for the UN Year of the Gorilla in 2009, and has been Ambassador for the UNEP Convention on Migratory Species since 2010. Ian holds various honorary degrees and also a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Wildlife Conservation Film Festival in recognition for his work on more than 100 documentaries and films. Ian is a leading proponent of virtual ecotourism.
Peter read economics and law at Trinity College, Cambridge and is a qualified lawyer. He is the Chief Policy Advisor of Compassion in World Farming, and works for STAE in his personal capacity. In 2004 Peter was the joint recipient of the highly prestigious RSPCA Lord Erskine Award in recognition of a "very important contribution in the field of animal welfare". Peter has played a leading role in winning the EU bans on veal crates, battery cages and sow stalls as well as a new status for animals in EU law as sentient beings. He has written comprehensive legal analyses of EU legislation on farming animals and of the impact of the WTO rules on animal welfare. Peter is lead author of the recent study by the FAO reviewing animal welfare legislation in the beef, pork and poultry industries. He has written well-received reports on the economics of livestock production and on the detrimental impact of industrial farming on the resources – land, soil, water, biodiversity – on which man's future ability to feed itself depends.
Andrew is a highly experienced zoo keeper, specialising in elephants. Since graduating in Applied Zoology, he has occupied senior positions at leading zoos in the UK and overseas. He was formerly Head of the Elephant Section at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and has recently been appointed to a similar role at Twycross Zoo. Andrew has extensive experience in the care, management and medical treatment of captive elephants, including advanced techniques in both protected and free contact systems, in positive reinforcement techniques, enrichment and correct veterinary procedures. He has also worked at an elephant rescue centre in Thailand. Andrew lectures extensively on animal science subjects including conservation issues facing Asian elephants, and is published regularly in leading professional journals domestically and internationally.
Jameela is a journalist, feature writer and editor who holds a BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism degree and NCTJ accreditations from Bournemouth University. She contributes regularly to national newspapers, magazines and online publications. Jameela also has extensive experience working in strategic communications on the press relations, celebrity liaison and digital communications desks at several big charities. In 2016 Jameela wrote an interview feature on Duncan McNair for The Big Issue magazine in the north of England, STAE's first cover story. In 2017 she gained STAE a feature in The Huffington Post, one of its most read online articles to date. As Head of Communications at STAE, she oversees STAE's media and campaigns, and coordinates its busy team of social media volunteers. Jameela witnessed the cruel treatment and veterinary neglect of captive Asian elephants at tourist attractions whilst travelling in South India. This experience sparked her determination to help increase public awareness of the plight of Asian elephants.
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Prosthetics Workshop
Location: Complections College of Makeup Art & Design - 110 Lombard Street
Cost (Members): $120
Cost (Permittees): $150
Maximum Class Size: 15
Don't miss your chance to take part in this 2-day workshop created especially for the NABET 700 UNIFOR Makeup Department by Complections College of Makeup Art & Design!
Participants in this interactive workshop will learn to both create and apply 3-D Bondo transfers with instruction from Complections Instructor Ian Morse whose high profile work has been seen in films such as Batman, Alien 3, 28 Days Later, Saving Private Ryan, Alexander, 28 Weeks later, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, War Horse, and the recent blockbuster featuring Brad Pitt, Fury.
Day 1: Participants will sculpt between 4 and 8 pieces (scars, small cuts, bullet wounds etc.) and will then learn to wall and mold the pieces and pour the Bondo positives.
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The workshop cost also includes a kit that will provide participants with: 2 types of clay; a basic loop tool for sculpting; molding silicone; Bondo; as well as transfer paper and acetate.
Dates: Saturday, January 31 and Saturday, February 7, 2015 (must attend both days)
Time: 10am - 4pm (each day)
Location: Complections College of Makeup Art & Design - 110 Lombard St.
Cost: $120 for Members, $150 for Permittees
Only 15 spots available!
Registration will be open to NABET 700 UNIFOR Makeup Department Members only until Monday, January 12th, 2015, at which point, any remaining spots will be opened up to Makeup Permittees.
You must pay the workshop fee up front in order to hold your spot. You can do so by calling NABET 700 UNIFOR reception (416-536-4827) and paying with a credit card or by visiting the office (100 Lombard St. Suite 203) and paying with credit, debit or cash (exact change).


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September 8, 2015
Ball State University's total student enrollment is up 2.6 percent for fall of 2015, with 21,196 students as compared to 20,655 in fall 2014.
The total number of new students is up 6.3 percent; graduate enrollment is up 8.3 percent; and the number of undergraduate transfers is up 6.6 percent since last year. The total online enrollment jumped 14.9 percent.
Additionally, the freshman class average SAT score (1,638) is up 9 points for this year, compared to 2014, and up 53 points since 2012. High school GPA averages held steady at approximately 3.47. The percentage of entering freshmen graduating from high school with academic honors is up to 74.6 percent compared to 63 percent in 2012. The number of new freshmen at Ball State is down 3.2 percent since 2014.
"We are very pleased with the growth and quality of our overall enrollment," said Ball State University President Paul W. Ferguson. "This, combined with our retention and graduation rates, is a strong reflection of the high quality academic programs and career preparation available to our remarkable Ball State students.
"Consistent with The Centennial Commitment (18 by '18), Ball State's refreshed strategic plan, we will be continuing to evaluate our overall enrollment management plan to enhance opportunities for students to obtain the excellent educational experience at Ball State University."


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Product Details
» United Kingdom
» 8717418176198
» Buena Vista Home Entertainment
» 2 Discs
» Special Velvet Case
» Booklet
» Certificate
» Jack Skeleton Bust
(w. storage compartment and soundchip)
» Coffin-shaped Cardboard Box
» Unknown amount (numbered) (see sidenotes)
» Unknown
» No
Disc 1
» Start-up Commerical for Disney
(can't be skipped)
» The Nightmare Before Christmas (movie)
» All-New Audo Commentary by producer Tim Burton, director Henry Sellick and composer Danny Elfman
» Jack's Haunted Mansion Holiday Tour
» - On Track: Experience TNBC version of the Haunted Mansion (w. optional trivia track) (07m 14s)
» - Off Track: Discover What Went Into Creating All That Creepy Fun (37m 25s)
» Tim Burton's Original Poem Narrated by Christopher Lee
» - Intro by Tim Burton (38s)
» - Poem Narration with Animated Storyboards (10m 58s)
» The Making of TNBC (24m 23s total)
» - Chapter 1: The Beginning (03m 12s)
» - Chapter 2: Music (01m 34s)
» - Chapter 3: Storyboards (01m 07s)
» - Chapter 4: Art Direction (06m 36s)
» - Chapter 5: Puppets (02m 40s)
» - Chapter 6: Animation (09m 34s)
» Sneak Peeks
» - The Disney Channel (31s)
» - Disney Blu-Ray (01m 59s)
» - Sleeping Beauty Trailer (01m 51s)
» - Beverly Hills Chihuahua Trailer (01m 23s)
» - College Road Trip Trailer (01m 33s)
» 1.66:1 Anamorphic
» English DD 5.1
» English DTS 5.1
» English DD (audio descriptive)
» Spanish DD 2.0
» English, English HoH, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic, Hindi
Disc 2
» Frankenweenie
» - New Intro by Tim Burton (31s)
» - Frankenweenie (short film) (30m 03s)
» Vincent (short film) (05m 53s)
» Deleted Storyboards
» - Behemoth Singing (53s)
» - Oogie Boogie With Dancing Bugs (37s)
» - Alternate Identity of Oogie Boogie (01m 23s)
» Deleted Animated Sequences
» - Jack's Scientific Experiments (02m 02s)
» - Vampire Hockey Playes (17s)
» - Lock, Shock and Barrel (02m 17s)
» - Oogie Boogie Shadow Dance (26s)
» Sally
» - Character Designs (15 stills)
» - Animation Tests (w. Commentary by Henry Selick) (25s)
» - Sally's Bedrom and Kitchen Concept Art (11 stills)
» Jack Skellington
» - Character Designs (23 stills)
» - Animation Tests (w. Commentary by Henry Selick) (02m 05s)
» - Jack's Tower Concept Art (15 images)
» Oogie Boogie
» - Character Designs (5 stills)
» - Oogie Lair Concept Art (28 stills)
» Evil Scientist and Igor
» - Character Designs (22 stills)
» - The Laboratory Concept Art (14 stills)
» Lock, Shock and Barrel
» - Character Designs (10 stills)
» - The Treehouse Concept Art (15 stills)
» The Citizens
» - Character Designs (120 stills)
» - Zero Animation Tests (w. Commentary by Henry Selick) (50s)
» - Halloween Town Concept Art (87 stills)
» Christmas Town
» - Santa Claus Character Designs (7 stills)
» - Santa Claus Helpers Character Designs (9 stills)
» - Concept Art (47 stills)
» The Real World
» - Character Designs (17 stills)
» - Concept Art (26 stills)
» Storyboard to Film Comparison (03m 45s)
» Posters and Trailers
» - Posters (5 stills)
» - Teaser Trailer (01m 41s)
» - Theatrical Trailer (01m 24s)
» English DD
» Italian DD
» German DD
» Spanish DD
» French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Hebrew, Greek, Bulgarian, Turkish, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Romainian
Movie Details
» The Nightmare Before Christmas
» 1993
» Henry Selick
» Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O´Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens, Ken Page, Edward Ivory, Susan McBride, Debi Durst, Greg Proops, Kerry Katz, Randy Crenshaw, Sherwood Ball, Carmen Twillie
» http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107688/
Video Review
Discjunkie's Comments
As you can plainly see, this is by far the most impressive packaging design for this film, even though there's quite a bit of odd box sets to choose from out there.
The quality feels pretty good even though it feels a bit fragile at the same time (doubt it would survive a fall from a shelf). The paintjob is okay but feels a little sloppy here and there IMO (doubt most people care about it).
There's a combined beard and santa-hat to put on the bust for christmas (or halloween), which I think is just wonderful. The overall design of the bust feels really good even though early preview-images showed a much more grumpy version of Jack Skeleton (this is the only design available no matter what country your in so don't fall for the alternate face expression found on so many outdated previews).
There's a small button on the side of the buch which is linked to a sound-chip playing random quotes from the film when pushed. The sound quality feels quite poor but it's still a good idea if you ask me.
The discs are presented in an odd little christmas-clothing-type case which just feels odd and they could just as good have gone for a more boring / less scratch-happy case than this.
Seeing as this box set has seen the light of day all around the globe it doesn't feel particularly limited or exclusive (in terms of rarity-factors I mean). Never the less it's definetly a given choice for any true fan of the film (or a head collector as myself for that matter).
Disc specs are slightly updated for this release and the special features feel pretty good in comparison. There's quite a bit of sub menus but it's not too much of a problem I guess.
In comparison to other releases of this "head set" the discs seem to be exactly the same (except for possibly subtitle-, audio- and bonus trailer specs).
The commentary track is all new but there's no old commentary included so if you want more than one you'll still have to hold on to one of your older releases. Thankfully enough, the commentary track seems to be the only extra that's been replaced rather than complemented so if you don't care about that there's really nothing that would have you klinging to your old discs when you get this one.
All in all a really good set, both feature and packaging-wise.
This release was purchased through http://www.discshop.se where it was originally marketed as a "SWEDISH edition" and said to be limited to only 100 copies. But as one can tell by tracking down the barcode, this is actually the UK edition... or "global" edition, which I guess was meant to be sold throughout Europe with no real differances in terms of discs etc.
Strangely enough I don't think the german box set includes the same amount of subtitles as this one. (???) (and you'll also notice that the box actually states it to be a GLOBAL relase and not specific for Sweden in any way).
I'm not sure how many sets we're made but my sticker reads "27,441" so it's not a very limited release... even if Sweden SUPPOSEDLY only distributed 100 copies (I think that the original statement of 100 copies was just a nasty marketing trick from the store to sell more copies but I can't prove that... so).
The discs are encoded R2/R4 though the box and discart just says R2.


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A Cost-Effective Atomic Force Microscope for Undergraduate Control Laboratories
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Jones, C. N.
Gocalves, Jorge
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This paper presents a simple, cost-effective and robust Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), which has been purpose designed and built for use as a teaching aid in undergraduate controls labs. The guiding design principle is to have all components be open and visible to the students and as a result, the inner functioning of the microscope is clear to see. All but one part are off the shelf, and assembly time is less than two days, which makes the microscope a robust instrument, that is readily handled by the students with little chance of damage. While the scanning resolution is nowhere near that of a commercial instrument, it is more than sufficient to take interesting scans of micrometer-scaled objects Show more
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PublisherETH Zürich, Automatic Control Laboratory
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The best place to rest a baby bath is a dilemma for parents when they have to actually begin using one. Where do you rest one & actually use it comfortably? There aren't many places apart from the dining table. Firstly you need a flat area large enough to sit a baby bath on, preferably in a wet area. A flat area like a kitchen bench sounds okay however they are too high. Placing a baby bath on the kitchen bench, the bath ends up too high making it impossible & uncomfortable to use. The average height of a kitchen bench is between 90 - 95cm & the average baby bath is 25cm which totals 115 - 120cm. Parents end up sitting a baby bath on the dining table so the bath can be at a reasonable height. Unfortunately bathing this way does not last long resorting to using the house bath or seek alternatives due to all of the work that goes with setting and cleaning up afterwards. Filling and draining the bath is the biggest problem & then the baby outgrows the bath quickly.
Baby baths on stands are a better option than setting up on a dining table due to the flexibility of setting up. A wet area is the the ideal area like a bathroom and if the stand height suits your height, it will be more comfortable to use. The issue with these stands is sturdiness when using them, these stands simply wobble around too much spilling water over the sides, then you have the issue of the baby outgrowing the bath quickly as the baths are very small. Constant setting up & packing away if you don't have enough room in your wet area to leave it there,
combined with filling and draining issues results to using the house bath sooner than anticipated. These are a very short term solution.
Filling and empyting a baby bath is back breaking, time consuming & hard work, not to mention the accidents that occur.
These combined bath change stations due to their construction & design are flimsy causing them to wobble & the wheels add to the unsturdiness as they slip around on tiles when using them in a wet area.
This problem worsens as a baby begins playing & splashing.
HINGED LID: The majority of these stations have the bath under the change mat so when using the bath the changemat lid is hinged to the side. Once bathing has finished you need to transfer your wet wriggling baby from the bath while trying to hold them safely and pull over the change mat lid over onto the bath. The only way to do this safely is to put baby down somewhere, usually on the floor while getting the change mat ready over the bath area and then pick baby up and place onto the mat. If your partner is home, you can have them pull the mat lid over the bath and place a towel on it while you hold baby.
SLIDE OUT BATH: Combined bath changing stations are normally in the nursery for changing and are pushed to a wet area for bathing. Due to their physical size they are too large to leave in the average bathroom. Actually using them in the average bathroom is difficult because you need to allow space for yourself to work around them. Doing things like filling, draining, moving from a bathing to drying position is impossible in the average sized bathroom.
Due to the designs of these systems, a parents bathing position compared to where a parent needs to stand to use the mat for drying purposes is different. In most cases there isn't room to get around these products when a house bath, vanity, shower and walls stop you from moving around them.
Since these combo units are usually in the nursery and bathing a child cannot take place in the nursery they have to be wheeled to a wet area like the bathroom. This is time-consuming since most change tables don't travel smoothly over bumps and carpeted areas. You have to consider whether you want the hassle of moving things back and forth every bath time?
After bath time it is also time consuming drying all the shelves and compartments below the bathing area before pushing the trolley back to the nursery.
Imagine having to bath your baby using any of these methods for the first few months!
From then onwards, for the next 3 - 4 years, you'll be forced to use your house bath down on your knees.
Once you begin using the house bath you'll notice a considerable increase to your water and energy bills. The house bath is just bad option these days. Imagine your knees and back when forced into this very uncomfortable kneeling down position. Not a great option but until now there has not been another way.
You have just finished bathing your baby in that awkward position next to your house bath, now comes drying time!
Picking your baby up out of the house bath in this position is hard on your legs and back.
The options for drying are:
1) Place your baby on a towel on the floor and dry.
2) Place your baby on a towel on the floor so that you can wrap and pick your baby up to either dry on your
chest or carry to the nursery for drying. Standing up is the hard part on your back, legs and knees.
3) You could pick your wet baby up out of the bath and carry straight to the Nursery without wrapping up.
This is a risky option and not advisable.
4) Pick your baby out of the bath while fumbling with a towel to dry with. This is tricky not getting wet yourself
and again it's another dangerous option.
5) While kneeling down, you could pick baby up twist around and pass baby over to your partner holding a towel.
The bathing parent on the floor who is forced to kneel and twist around is risking injuries.
Cleaning up the stains that occur from nappy change accidents when using a change table in the nursery can be extremely time-consuming.
Having the time to clean is also an issue, when your time is taken up with feeding, changing and settling baby for sleep.
Your spare time is when your baby is asleep, so cleaning up while trying to keep quiet and not disturb the baby is pretty tricky if you are in the Nursery.
Your TUBmat® will be in your bathroom so you are able to clean at your convenience without disturbing your baby.
Forgetting to have clean water for cleaning baby and cleaning your hands before dressing them is another issue. You may have just undressed baby and realized you have no wipes or water.
The alternatives shown below are hard work when you are changing nappies about six times a day.
Cleaning up after a baby boy has peed is an experience not to forget.
The TUBmat® will help make your life so much easier.
Changing your baby's nappy with the TUBmat® will be quicker and more organized than the old fashioned ways.
The TUBmat® is great news!


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Mountain mobility.
Move comfortably and confidently over precarious ridgeline hikes and through technical slot canyons with the Patagonia Nine Trails 20L Backpack. This pack boasts a lightweight, low-bulk design that won't hold you back on tough trails, but still offers the space to carry all the gear you need for a long afternoon trek.
The main compartment offers enough space for a hydration reservoir, food, and an extra layer, and the large stretch exterior pocket keeps your rain shell handy in case you collide with a thunderstorm during your adventure. Lightweight, tough Cordura fabric withstands frequent brushes with branches and rocks, and it's equipped with PU and DWR coatings to keep the contents from getting soaked in a storm. Compression straps manage your load to keep it as compact as possible, and the waist belt and sternum strap provide stability so you don't get thrown off balance when scrambling over boulders. And to keep your back from getting drenched with sweat on the ascent, Patagonia equipped this pack with a mono-mesh back panel that allows excellent airflow and prevents moisture buildup.
- Made for moving comfortably through the mountains
- Coated Cordura fabric is light, durable, and water-resistant
- Large stretch exterior pocket for additional storage
- Side compression manages load and increases stability
- Mono-mesh back panel is extremely breathable
- Padded shoulder harness with sternum strap and waist belt
- Multiple stash pockets keep small gear organized
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Fits everything I need!
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Perfect bag for the gym or the crag, holds everything I need (Minus my rope). but perfect for someone on the go.
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This pack is the perfect size for day trip adventures. Hiking with the dogs, adventuring into a new camp spot (not backpacking) keep your running gear for after work, short weekend trip to Cali. All those things you need for those adventures can be stowed in this amazing pack. Really fits a lot of gear without looking bulky at all!