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Interview with John Fontana of Shadow Circus
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Posted: October 07 2009 at 20:12
2009 gives us the follow-up to Shadow Circus' debut album, Welcome To The Freakroom. Met by critical acclaim while creating a buzz in the progressive rock community, the band have experienced both peaks and valleys. One thing is abundantly clear, and that is Shadow Circus have emmerged from the Freakroom triumphantly and are prepared to blaze their own trail with Whispers and Screams. Soundbytes and album pre-order are available on their website. http://www.shadowcircusmusic.com/shop
Guitarist/keyboardist John Fontana was kind enough to grant Progarchives a one-on-one to discuss their debut, health concerns for their frontman and how it affected those closest to him, and the creation of their second album, Whispers And Screams.
Progarchives: Hi, John. Thank you for being gracious enough to grant
ProgArchives this interview.
John Fontana: I'm honored!
PA: Can you give us some details on what has transpired with Shadow Circus
since the release of Welcome To The Freakroom? I understand there are some
personnel changes within the band?
JF: Our original bassist, Matt Masek, joined the band when he was expecting
to move to the NY area from western Pennsylvania. After we completed the
album and began rehearsing for live shows, those plans fell through, of
course he found it difficult to keep commuting all the way to NYC from
western Pennsylvania for rehearsals each week - it was an expensive and
exhausting proposition to keep up in the long haul. Fortunately, he was able
to come in to record cello parts for three songs on Whispers and Screams, so
it's nice to still have him "in the family", so to speak.
As for our keyboardist, Zach Tenorio, we always knew that he would be very
busy with the Paul Green School of Rock, his own band, as well as his work
with Jon Anderson, and going off to attend Berklee in Boston. We expected
that talent like his, and at such a young age, would be in high demand.
PA: I also was pretty concerned about some health issues that your lead
vocalist, David Bobick, was forced to face. How is he doing?
JF: Dave had PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease). As of last Spring, it became
apparent that he would need to either go on dialysis or have a kidney
transplant. His old friend John Kelly, who sang some background vocals on
our first album, stepped up as the donor, and he was a perfect match. On
September 11th, of all days, he had a successful transplant. Within a few
days of getting home from the hospital, he was writing lyrics and singing
his heart out! Within a few weeks, he was back in rehearsals, better than
ever. He's doing great now, probably healthier than he's been in a decade.
PA: So, I'm assuming John will be getting a huge 'thank you' in the album
JF: Yes, of course!
PA: Did you have any feelings that maybe he couldn't continue, or did you do
a 'Def Leppard' and stick by your mate?
JF: Honestly, I don't think it ever occurred to me that it might not go
well. I was very close to the situation, so I knew a lot about the process
and the expected outcome, which was always very promising. We rehearsed
right up until he went into surgery, and had the schedule for the production
of the CD in place, so we really just looked at it as a temporary
interruption. Dave insisted that we keep rehearsing during his recovery as
he didn't want any delays when he came back!
PA: To me, whenever I would contact you through ProgArchives, you never once
gave me an indication that David wouldn't be your singer.
JF: That makes sense - I don't think I ever even briefly considered it! He's
the voice and personality of Shadow Circus - if I ever have to work with
another front-man, it would not be called Shadow Circus.
PA: I know this had to have a tremendous effect on David, but how did it
affect you and the band as a whole? I can't imagine this is the same band
(psychologically) as it was a couple of years ago.
JF: Our friendships are long-standing, and we had so much history before
this that it was just taken as something to get through, a normal part of
life - something fairly serious, of course, but we had support from each
other and friends. If anything, we're all very grateful for the outcome, and
maybe it's strengthened our bond even more. So, I guess I don't feel it
changed us so much, but only because we were already such good friends.
PA: Did it make you feel more vulnerable, or did you come out the other side
a much stronger unit?
JF: It affirmed how strongly we had always felt - if anything, it may have
given us a sense of urgency, in terms of wanting to take advantage of this
window of opportunity of good health, which can't be taken for granted, and
do what we can to its fullest potential.
PA: Before we get into the new album, Whispers & Screams, what lessons did
you learn subsequent to Welcome To The Freakroom (both positive and
negative) that you wanted to take into the recording sessions for the new
album? In my previous discussions with you, this sounds like a vastly
different project.
JF: The first album was something that we really stumbled into by accident.
I had written these little pieces to use as demos to audition for other
bands as a guitarist or keyboardist, then Dave and Corey insisted that it be
turned into an album. So, it was funny in that the band formed around the
music rather than the other way around. Everyone recorded directly onto the
demos I created for the songs. For this reason, there wasn't a lot of input
from the other member as far as song structures, feel, tempo. Many of the
guitars and keyboards on that album were the original demo tracks I recorded
before we even had a band.
This time, I composed the music knowing it would be Shadow Circus material.
We played the songs together for almost a year before recording them, so
everyone had a say. Parts got changed around, things were sped up or slowed
down, improvisation led to some new ideas. This time, the music formed
around the band.
Left to right: Corey Folta, John Fontana, David Bobick and Jason Croft
PA: With that, tell me about the new album. Can you compare/contrast a bit
with the debut?
JF: The first album was very deliberately an homage to the prog rock greats
of the 70's. There was a very conscious effort to use specific equipment and
production techniques to pay tribute to that great era of music. There were
many times where we were tempted to pull in some ideas that were totally
different, but wanted to keep the vibe we had set out to do. It was a fun
challenge, as all of us had always been involved in projects that went for a
thoroughly modern approach, such as Corey's band Product, and my former
bands like Omnilingus and Persona Grata.
With Whispers and Screams, I think we set ourselves free to grow from that
sound we established on Freakroom. There are definitely some retro
production elements that we've come to love - you'll still hear plenty of
Hammond, Moog, and Mellotron. But the key change is in the songwriting and
performances. It's an incredibly emotional album, lyrically and musically.
There is a such a broad range of dynamics. Some parts are pretty and lovely,
like something from a dream - other parts really rock hard and hit you in
the forehead like an ice pick! Which is precisely what inspired us to name
it Whispers and Screams. Anyone who buys the album can feel comfortable that
the package contains precisely what is says!
Musically, it grows from where the last CD left off, with the Journey of
Everyman trilogy. It gets quite a bit more challenging and dark than that at
times, with fewer catchy moments like "Radio People". My goal when composing
for this album was to be progressive - as in, what many prog fans refer to
as "truly progressive" - the music does push against the barriers of what is
considered normal elements in rock - sometimes a little, sometimes a lot.
But I feel that even with experimentation, it should be an enjoyable
listening experience, and the music should always be soulful. To me, it
doesn't matter if something is groundbreaking unless it expresses something
that the listener can feel. And, above all, the genre is called progressive
rock. The word "rock" is there for a reason! Rock is meant to be a soulful,
sexy and fun form of music. A lot of bands that try to experiment and
innovate forget that, or feel that those aspects are unessential. So, I
didn't want to entirely throw away the formulas of rock that I enjoy writing
with - there must be power chords, huge drums, lots of personality and fun,
over-the-top solos! The ending of an epic should give you an adrenalin rush
and send chills down your spine. I hope that that's what this record will
PA: Uh oh.you mentioned the 'E' word. Are there any epics on Whispers &
JF: Yes! We have a piece called "Project Blue", which is lyrically inspired
by "The Stand" by Stephen King. That section of the album is about 34
minutes. There is also a shorter, 10-minute song called "Willoughby" (based
on the famous Twilight Zone episode), which I guess is more like a
PA: And, if I may quote you, "The ending of an epic should give you an
adrenalin rush and send chills down your spine." For me, Neal Morse can
compose a pretty killer epic, with endings that will just grab me by the
throat. Is there an artist/band from whom you pull inspiration?
JF: I'm a huge fan of Neal Morse's epics! He's a big source of inspiration.
Growing up I was inspired by Pink Floyd, The Who, Yes, ELP, Queen, and
Jethro Tull, so the idea of an epic tune, or suite of connected songs, is
very much ingrained in the way I imagine music. I also grew up with
classical music, which I listened to long before I got into rock and roll -
that is an important source for inspiration, as a lot of the kind of melodic
and conceptual development we've come to expect from progressive rock music
really has its heart in the classics - Beethoven, Mozart, Stravinsky,
Debussy, Ravel, Mussorgsky.
PA: Just curious, but who produced the new album?
JF: Our drummer, Corey Folta, and myself. I tend to design the sounds of the
guitars and keyboards, do the melodic arrangements, and Corey focuses on the
drums, bass, and engineers the mix. What's nice is that he's produced so
many things that have nothing to do with prog, so he brings a lot of fresh
new ideas.
PA: Any thoughts of using an outside producer? If so, who would you love to
work with?
JF: I would love to have the chance to work with any number of producers -
there are a lot of people out there who are not big names, but have
brilliant ideas. Of course, in my dreams maybe, Eddie Offord, Quincy Jones,
Alan Parsons.
PA: So, we have an overall feel of Whispers & Screams. What's next for the
band? When will the disc be released/available for pre-order and how?
JF: The disc is currently available for pre-order form our website, and
we'll start shipping them around November 1st.
PA: Any touring? Possibly going to Europe ... or Kansas City? I'll treat you to
BBQ that would have you weeping. <<laughs>>
JF: You know me too well, Eric, I will travel anywhere for a free dinner,
and you especially know my appreciation for Southern comfort food!
We expect to play shows in the Northeast U.S. shortly following the release
this Fall, and we're looking forward to getting around to one of the
festivals next summer. We definitely have a goal to get to Europe, but when
that opportunity will come to us, who knows.
PA: I brought this up when I interviewed Allan Reed of Pallas, but illegal
downloading is increasingly becoming worrisome to me. How has your band
weathered this particular storm? Can bands in such a niche market like prog
JF: The internet giveth and the internet taketh away. On one hand, the
internet has made the current prog renaissance possible - a decent band of
any genre can find a community of potential fans very easily. Also, the
technology has made it possible to produce and distribute professional
quality releases very inexpensively. Shadow Circus couldn't exist without
these advances. The trade-off is: The market is overloaded with artists.
People can't find the time to listen to everything that's out there. And,
there's really not much of a living to be made at it. Most bands are
delighted to recoup the cost of production, if they can even do that. Bigger
bands keep making living off of touring, but there is a lack of venues for
bands just starting out.
So, I think that the mp3 phenomenon is a permanent factor - it comes
hand-in-hand with our ability to even do this, so we have to accept it and
move on. What I believe is far more damaging to upcoming bands is the lack
of a robust live scene to play in. That is how known bands make up for the
loss of income due to mp3's, but there's not much in the way of live venues
for newer bands. We do intend to seek them out and play out as much as
possible, of course, and we'll have to work very hard to make it happen.
Hopefully more promoters will pick up on this and some good bands will come
along to promote more of an interest in original live music.
PA: In closing, what is your mission statement for this band? Where do you
see Shadow Circus in 5-10 years?
JF: Well, continuing from my statement about developing a live scene, one of
our greatest interests has always been in developing a live show that will
be truly memorable. I believe that one of the reasons there is less interest
in live music, is that few bands bother to present themselves creatively.
Whether fans admit it or not, people do experience music with all their
senses. The same applies to food! You don't want to take a beautiful filet
mignon and put it on a piece of white bread, do you? By the same token, why
take something as majestic as progressive rock and stick it up under boring
white lights wearing a t-shirt and jeans?
So, we'd like to get out there, get on stage, and give people a show they
will keep talking about and want to see again and again. We want to keep
making the best music we can, keep challenging ourselves, and hope that
people will notice.
PA: John, it's pretty cool to be a fan and to get to ask you questions like
this. I really appreciate it.
JF: Thank you for this interview, it's always a pleasure talking with you,
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Excellent interview, Eric, great work and thanks for sharing!
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Great interview, Eric and thanks John for the time to answer the questions.
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kudos to another musician dedicated to the working hard for his fans
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If you guys liked Welcome To The Freakroom, then this one will blow your socks off. From what I've heard, it's incredible stuff.
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Great interview! We (3RDegree) are only a few towns away from these guys. I'd agree with all the points he made above about the live scene (lack thereof) and other insights above.
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For Sale: 1993 Mastercraft Prostar 205
Time has come to re-post my boat and sell it before the summer begins.
NEW PRICE: $12,500 Will take cash, not a trade. Open to all cash offers, except low ballers, those will be ignored.
This boat has around 850 hours, had it for two seasons, not a single problem.
I am selling because I need money for school.
Compression tested 4/24/13
I think this boat is a good value even though you can find lower cost boats of similar vintage for a few reasons.
-Condition. Fiberglass is in great shape with no stress cracking. Upholstery is orginal & in good condidtion with no dry rot or cracking.
-No wood in the boat, outside of the swim platform
-Battery replaced last season
-The transmission has been rebuilt at the regular interval, which runs north of $2000 if done by a dealer.
-The color scheme does not give away the age. No hot pink or neon green. A combination of white, black, grey, and teal that still looks good. The teal is limited to a pinstripe on the hull and a few accent splashes on the upholstery.
-Carburetor upgraded, always starts first turn.
-The boat design itself itself does not look dated. (Think square corners on windscreen & interior.) Park this boat to a current X1, the hull & windscreen will look very similar. The running surface is actually the same, and has been in MasterCraft's lineup for a long time. (Prostar 205 became the 205V with the addition of deeper sides > X-Star > X-2 > X-1.)
-Equipment. The tower & racks are a necessity for wakeboarding.
Thanks for your interest, Please feel free to message me.
Boat Service Information
Last outing of season
Run fuel w/o ethanol
Add Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer
1.5 gallons SAE 30 oil,
FRAM PH8A filter,
Fuel filter WIX p/n 33225 (Mercury 35-802893T)
Fogging oil
As Required:
Dextron II ATF (2 Quarts)
Motorcraft AWSF22C spark plugs
SAE wrench set, including 7/16", 9/16", 11/16", ¾", & 7/8" wrenches
SAE 3/8" drive deepwell socket set, ratchet, extension & universal joint. Including 5/8" spark plug socket w/ hex at top of socket for rear plugs (& ¾" open end wrench)
Screwdriver set w/ sockets
Fixed flathead screwdriver
Bottom of milk jug for filter
Paper towels & shop rags
Oil pump w/ ½" female pipe thread nipple
Grease gun & grease
Oil filter wrench
10" adjustable wrench
Zip tie (tie up one line while changing filter)
Bungee cords & tarp
Stiff wire
Channel lock pliers
Needle nose pliers (2)
Zip-lock bag
Boat keys
Exhaust plugs
Aerosol fogging oil
Spark plug gauge
0.003" feeler gauge
1. Remove bilge plug
2. Change Oil
(a) Drain directly into the waste jugs (1.5 gallons). 7/16" wrench for oil line. Oil can be pumped out via suction or allowed to drain by putting the hose through the hull drain plug to a container on the ground.
3. Fog motor while running slowly. Then down spark plugs. Need plug socket, ratchet, extension, extension knuckle, & wrench to turn plug socket itself. The rear plugs will come out but are difficult. Check gap. If necessary use Motorcraft AWSF22C spark plugs.
4. Drain engine water
(a) Remove exhaust manifold plugs at rear of manifold (1/side)
(b) Remove engine block plugs (1/side)
(c) Disconnect the hoses from front of exhaust manifolds
(d) Remove the large diameter hose from engine block water pump to thermostat
(e) Remove water intake hose from raw water pump
(f) Disconnect water hoses from rear of transmission cooler. Check for trash, reconnect.
5. Remove Impeller
(a) Put Vaseline between several fins
i. Turn over engine several times
(b) Pull out impeller with channel lock pliers
(c) Store in zip-lock w/ Vaseline, place on seat. Replace impeller every other season, or if nicked during removal, or if the blades have taken a set.
Plug exhaust
1. Grease Rudder
2. Run bilge dry & wipe underneath motor
3. Record hours
4. Disconnect battery cables. Remove and store battery in a cool & dry place.
5. Check the wheel bearing grease. (Overgreasing will cause grease to splatter onto the rims while trailering, but won't hurt anything.)
6. Lubricate exposed cable ends with grease (3 on rudder & 2 on engine). Engine cover & floor panel behind engine must be removed to check rudder. Four screws secure the floor panel.
7. Check blower hose for cracks, leaks
8. Change transmission oil if necessary. Dextron II ATF (2 Quart Capacity)
9. Check propeller shaft alignment. The largest feeler gauge that should be able to be inserted in the coupling is 0.003" (0.08mm). If larger can be inserted, engine placement must be adjusted. Should be able to slide propshaft into transmission output flange without cheating the shaft. If it hits the motor position needs to be adjusted. Then slide shaft to mate with flange, should not be able to see daylight anywhere around it.
10. Prop open engine cover ~2", prop open trunk, crack open cushions for air circulation to prevent musty odors.
11. Lower tower, remove forward legs to allow tower to fit under cover.
12. Store forward tower legs & swim platform under cover.
1. Unplug exhaust
2. Reinstall the impeller, water pump to thermostat housing hose, block plugs, tighten water line connections. Replace impeller every other year.
3. Add Sea-Foam to the fuel
4. Install bilge plug and battery.
5. Check engine oil level
6. Check transmission oil level.
7. Remove spark plugs in spring after running through first tank of gas, clean, check gap
8. Change engine oil if not already done
We normally launch by backing the boat in far enough so the water pickup is submerged. This is a good time to unhook the latch & strap. Then start the boat & launch by backing in until the boat floats off of the trailer.
The bimini top goes on with the collapsible spanner forward. We adjust the front straps to go through the grab rails & clip on the plastic length adjusters. The rear straps are set to allow blue bungee cords doubled over to reach the middle of the grab rail. This keeps a little tension on the bimini top to keep things from flapping around. When removing the top, keep an eye on the plastic inserts inside the mounting brackets on the windshield.
ProStars are designed to run with a pull to the right. This is normal. If the steering cable becomes excessively worn, then this tendency can be exaggerated. Our dealer inspected the steering last spring, and said it looked good. He also stated that the boat handled properly. You will note that you need to keep a hand on the wheel while under power. This tendency is part of the inboard setup for slalom skiing, making it easier to run a straight line through the course as you don't have to turn over center which can be less precise. The boat will hold its throttle setting, as it should. If you find it creeping back, then the linkage needs to be adjusted. We had this done when we bought the boat in 06, and have not had a problem since.
When backing the boat, it will turn to the right. It will back fairly straight by full left rudder & bumping in/out of reverse. You can pivot the boat counterclockwise in one location by alternating forward left rudder/reverse right rudder. You can also use the tendency to back to the right when pulling up to the dock. Come in at a shallow angle, approaching the dock on your right. Pop it into reverse to stop the boat & rotate the back into the dock. These are handling characteristics common to direct drive & v-drive boats.
The boat has a neutral interlock on the transmission. If you attempt to start the boat and nothing happens, then simply pull the gearshift pin out into neutral, and move the throttle lever into & out of the choke position to reset it.
The speed pickup tubes do plug on occasion depending on the water quality. Usually a small pin will dislodge the plug. If not, once onshore the tubing to the pickup can be removed & pickup cleaned.
Experiment with speeds, line lengths, and ballast to see what you like.
Recovering the boat is pretty straightforward. Back in until the tops of the fenders are at the waters surface. Drive the boat onto the trailer, gently power it up to the boat buddy. Have the vehicle driver tell you how far to go and which way to turn the rudder, to avoid too much or too little power and not lining up with the catch. That person may need to shift the nose a little bit to either side until you get the hang of it. Missing the catch will not damage the boat, just back up & try again.
If the prop gets dinged, you will feel a vibration. The props are made of Nibral, (NIckel, BRass, ALuminum) and can easily be repaired. Swap the props while one is being reworked. Use a prop puller to remove the prop, gear pullers tend to pop off the shaft &/or damage the prop. Place a piece of wood between the prop blades against the shaft support & rudder to keep the prop from turning. Be careful not to further damage the prop.
You will notice some water in the bottom of the hull as a result of leakage around the prop shaft seal. This is normal, about 1 drop/min is expected to provide cooling for the packing material, which is a grease impregnated rope like item wrapped around the prop shaft & stuffed in the stuffing box. This can be adjusted by tightening the nut on the stuffing box.
I've used Muriatic acit to clean the boat hull. It is nasty stuff, but does a great job. More user friendly cleaners are available but can't comment on their effectively. Wax afterward of course. Interior care is pretty straightforward. Use a vinyl protectant for marine vinyl, not armor-all. Keep covered & out of sunlight when not in use. The cover can be cleaned just by hosing it off. The teak cleaner works well to bring out the natural wood color, we'd normally do that at the start of the season as part of the spring cleanup when removing from storage.
The transmission clutches & oil pump were rebuilt prior to last season, at about 650 hours. The transmission is a simple Borg-Warner single speed forward/reverse transmission. A rebuilder told me these tend to see clutch plates needing replacement around 6-700 hours, as mine did. My dealer told me that the motors are good to 1500-2000 hours before needing rebuild. It is not uncommon for people to ruin motors by allowing the block to freeze, so when in doubt drain water. The carburetor was upgraded for improved starting prior to the 2010 season, and has worked very well.
The buttons underneath of the switches on the instrument panel are circuit breakers. If you loose power to something, these will reset it. The aux power switches need to be on for the radio & amplifier. Good practice is to run the blower a couple of minutes prior to starting, though we have started the boat many times without doing so. Make a habit of turning the blower on when shutting the motor down. We tended to leave the blower on all the time when on the water. Put the bilge pump to auto when the boat is on the water. You can veriy operation by flipping the float under the motor. Of course, make sure all switches are off when the boat is not in use.
We trailer the boat with the glass windscreen open & cover off to prevent damage.
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Speakers have been upgraded to Polk db651. They are paired with a Lanzar 800 watt 4 channel amp, radio is an Alpine iDA-X100. The barefoot is NOT included.
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BELMONT � In mid-2013, a canoe with the words Healing Waters was hung on the porch of the old day care center on Schuyler Street.
It is the prayer of Brian and Tina Edmister that the waters of the Genesee River will be healing for the youth and families in and around Belmont as they open the building as a community center.
Edmister is a kayaking enthusiast who has taught kayaking and led students and adults on kayaking trips for many years. He is also the PK-6 principal at Genesee Valley Central School. He and his wife, Tina, are also active members of the Genesis Bible Church, which, coincidentally, is located upstream and on the banks of the Genesee in Scio.
Tina Edmister, �My husband and I have been praying for a long time and we felt that we were being led to reach out to the community and help families and youth. There are a lot of families who need help and a lot of children who have nothing to do.�
So when the old building went up for sale, the Edmisters saw their chance to do what they felt they were being led to do � create a community center where families, youth and older adults could come to socialize, have a cup of coffee, learn how to use computers, work on projects, watch movies, learn art and music and be safe, but, most of all, be together. With the support of their church, they dove into the project.
For Brian Edmister, part of bringing families together involves kayaking. �It is a good way for families to do something together and we have the kayaks, the knowledge and the perfect location to make that happen,� he said.
Edmister sees kayaking as not only a way of bringing families together, teaching responsibility and building positive values and a sense of accomplishment, but also as a way of using one of the county�s greatest attributes � the Genesee River.
He foresees a time when people will be kayaking and canoeing the Genesee from Shongo to Letchworth and beyond. With the help of members of the Genesee River Wilds group, local campgrounds and others, it may become a reality sooner than later.
�I have already gotten inquiries from paddlers in Rochester,�?he said.
�Genesee River Wilds has the stops along the river and we have the resources to help people who want to kayak the river or who want to learn to kayak,� he said.
However, in January, people aren�t kayaking the Genesee. It is now and for the last several months that the Edmisters, with help from more than 130 other volunteers, have been cleaning, landscaping, fixing and repairing roofs, plumbing, walls, ceilings and floors in the old building and its garage.
One of those volunteers is Dilan Gilluley, who is setting up a computer clinic in the building where he will be able to teach classes in e-mailing, Skyping and other computer skills to adults and help students with computer projects.
Other volunteers have included laborers from Otis Eastern Services, Inc.; the village of Belmont; local contractors; neighbors; BOCES students from Fillmore, Wellsville, Bolivar-Richburg and Friendship, led by Mike Fidurko; students from Houghton College; and Kristin Buchholz�s art students from GVCS, who painted the 60-year-old canoe built by James R. Doyle.
�It has been incredible, every time there has been a need, from scaffolding and I-beams to copper piping, there has been someone to fill it. With all the help, this is already becoming a community place,� Brian Edmister said.
The Edmisters and others are working very hard to have Healing Waters open at the end of next month or in early March. They also hope to organize kayaking classes and trips as early as May and June. They also hope to have classes in finances, family dynamics and guidance.
�We�re hoping this will draw people from the surrounding area,� Tina Edmister said.
�All the statistics show us that families are the key to success,� Brian Edmister said. �When families are strong the kids are strong and do better in every way. We want to help the families to be strong.�
Healing Waters will be a non-profit organization which is currently affiliated with Genesis Bible Church.
Healing Waters community center takes shape
BELMONT � In mid-2013, a canoe with the words Healing Waters was hung on the porch of the old day care center on Schuyler Street.


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This guide is originally from subsonic forums and from user jValdron and the transcoding string from user mta99
I use google translate as I write this guide, so excuse the grammar.
Everywhere that says _location_ is the location of your jetty folder, for my version of Madsonic under Ubuntu, it's /var/subsonic/jetty/3320/ (3320 could change depending on your version).
1: Download the attached file, unzip it.
Now you should have 3 zip files: external player, rest,and videoplayer.
2:download JWPlayer 6.10: http://www.longtailvideo.com/jw-player/download/
3:Copy the "jwplayer.flash.swf" file to your _location_/webapp/flash with "jw-player-6.10.swf" as the name (rename it)
4Copy the "jwplayer.html5.js" and "jwplayer.js" files to _location_/webapp/script
5:now take videoPlayer.jsp file, and externalPlayer.jsp and replace your files that is located in _location_/webapp/WEB-INF/jsp, overwriting your existing file.
6:Now take the last file (videoPlayer.jsp) FROM THE REST FOLDER and replace your file that is located in _location_/webapp/WEB-INF/jsp/rest
7:Once you got all those files in place, we just need to adjust the transcoding option, so login to Subsonic, go in Settings -> Transcoding, and for the video line, put the following information:
Name: mp4/h264 video
Convert from: avi mpg mpeg mp4 m4v mkv mov wmv ogv divx m2ts
Convert to: webm
Step 1: ffmpeg -ss %o -i %s -async 1 -map 0:0 -map 0:1 -f webm -vcodec libvpx -b %bk -s %wx%h -acodec libvorbis -ar 44100 -ac 2 -preset superfast -threads 4 -v 0 -
Or use the original transcoding from thread:Step 1: ffmpeg -ss %o -t %d -i %s -async 1 -vf lutyuv=y=val*1.3 -b %bk -s %wx%h -ar 44100 -ac 2 -v 0 -f webm -vcodec libvpx -preset superfast -acodec libvorbis -threads 0 -
do a reboot when everything is ready,
when playing movie on a computer, you must click on the (play in new window to get full screen)
/ Chali


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CORRECTIONS- We botched some names and things
• In the September 11 cover story sidebar on relatives of James Madison, we referred to a Madison relative as John Scott. He actually goes by Johnny Scott.
• In the September 11 story about softball moms joining the fight to McIntire fields, we gave the wrong Powell daughter who began playing softball in the year 2000. 'Twas Danielle.
• In the September 11 issue, Dr. Hook misunderstood the gender of the person co-parenting a child with singer Clay Aiken and then embarked on some groundless speculation based on his error.
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A mother and father raising their child together is called a FAMILY.
It is not called co-parenting. Leave the man alone. You know nothing about him or his family.
Thank you, Dr. Hook, for making the correction. Clay seems to have more than his fair share of "groundless speculation based on error" by the media and others. The media should always make certain they have their facts 100% correct before saying anything at all. Maybe if the media was fined for every erroneous comment that is made, the number made would drop dramatically. But I do appreciate you making the correction. Jaymes Foster, sister of producer David Foster, is the mother of Clay's son via artificial insemination. And she is definitely a female.
Don't worry Dr. Hook you were 99% correct. Clay is gay. His babymoma is a surrogate even if she is a friend and likely at some point he will be raising the baby, in part, with his male partner. You just jumped the gun a bit.
These crazy Claymates who insist that he Jaymes and the baby are a comfy het household are homophobic at worst and deluded at best.
Stay tuned. Rumors are flying about an expose or a coming out interview soon.
I think if you want to find homophobic people
clay Aiken's fanbase isn't really the place to look.
Really when one is assumed gay or not out of the closet yet the media thinks it is okay to make off color jokes. Really that is just a sneaky way of gay bashing.
I like Clay Aiken a way lot!!! I saw him and Kelly clarkston in concert. And Yeah I don't see what him being gay has to do with the important thing which is he can sing and his concert rocked. I never get to see him anymore because of where I live but I got the new cd on itunes and it is the best one. So if he is gay i wish people would just shut up and leave him alone. George from Greys Anatomy is gay and he is still hot so whatever. I am glad he is a daddy and he is happy!!!
Thanks for the correcting the mistake. It really doesn't matter what orientation Clay is. It doesn't take away from the man's talent and philanthropy. He is going to be be a great father and I doubt he would exclude Jaymes, the mother, from raising her child. Any trash, like mentioned by "TIE" above, is onlyused to generate publicity and attention, or it is focused on by haters and over the top fans. They give the rest of us a bad reputation. Clay fans encompass the same kinds of people as any other fan base. Some good. Some bad.
So why is it trash to say that Clay is gay and that Jaymes, who he refers to as his "dear friend" is a surrogate? There is no "romance" between them as the Claymates would have everyone think. It is not trash to be clear on what is happening.
If you think that being gay or saying someone is gay is trash then you disrespect Clay Aiken. You trash him.
I don't know how anyone would know if there is no romance between them ....can they read minds?
The only ones who know are Clay and Jaymes. Clay never said she was a surrogate. In his latest blog, he said that they would both be raising the child together.
It gets soooo tiring reading the same old things about Clay Aiken, you have given me a
migraine ! Whose business is it, anyway, who he sleeps with. Haven't you ever heard of, "Live and let live." If he is gay so be it, but I don't think he is. He has said that he is NOT.
I just feel that Clay is a complicated personality, as well as being kind of a mystery, which works to his advantage. He admits to still being a Mama's boy - for years it was just Clay and Mom, and putting that together with his Southern gentleman manners, and artistic ways, he may be a wee bit 'sissy -fied', but not having any close "male role models" ever being in his life, who was there to emulate. I love Clay for the way he is, and his voice is a truly magnificent gift to us all, along with his other talents.
His fans say "We came for the voice, and stayed for the man." Yes, we love Clay for all that he is, God's present to us, and to all the children of the world.
Regards and Peace,
Sharie, your comments are right on the money. That is the way the Clay fans feel. We have from his first audition. I am proud of Clay. He is a wonderful man and will be a wonderful father. Jaymes is also wonderful. Not anyone's business what their personal relationship is however, I believe they are committed to one another and to their son. They are a family. I thank God every day for Clay, his music and the man that he is. He will touch this world in big ways. Love and Hope
A few more rules: no libel, no slander, and no lying. And please stay on the topic.
Yeah, about that...
How is "outing" someone who has himself maintained he is not gay anything but libelous, slanderous and untruthful? And how do these rules not chiefly apply to the reviewer and to the site by which he or she (but inevitably it's a "he") is employed.
I'll slow down, I might be going to fast for you. The topic was music, not an assault on a man's character or appeal to women.
Dr. Hook committed a major faux pas that does reek of homophobia and deserves to be protested. He should stick to what he knows and keep his guesses private.
Now, I would just like to humbly point out one little thing about our language. Slander and libel are essentially the same thing except that slander is speech or gestures and libel is published text or photos. Using these terms correctly clarifies what we are trying to communicate.
Thank You,
Kevin Cox
It is funny that so many seem determined to make Clay gay, as thought their thinking it, saying it and hoping for it will make it so. Sad that the man, who knows himself better than anyone, has said repeatedly that he is NOT gay. If anyone, people who grew up with him and know him contend he was/is somewhat girl crazy, just shy. As to the "baby momma, surrogate, etc." a woman who has a baby and raised it is NOT a surrogate. Jaymes has no intention of giving up her baby -- and neither does Clay -- hence they are living together and raising the baby together. And the "source" for the AI method of conception is from TMZ -- please, tell me you really don't rely on tabloid fodder to provide what you believe. Neither Jaymes nor Clay have said HOW they conceived -- I would think MOST people would feel what they do to have a baby is NO ONE'S business or right to know. Lots of people have to have "invetro" -- which is totally different from AI anyway. Talk about those who are homophobic -- I think a lot of idiots are "heterophobic" -- they can't stand to not claim everyone in the public eye is gay -- the more they can "accuse" the better. What a sad state when they think someone's sexuality is what is supposed to define them.
Clay embarked on the music industry in 2003. He absolutely took the world by storm,becoming quite successful, evoking both positive and negative responses alike; controversial responses from both fans and non-fans alike. It absolutely cannot be denied that Clay's fans love, support and are dedicated to him, which makes "us" an easy target to fall prey to the medias selfish, egotistical and quite frankly lame attempts for their on personal gain. The only Clay I have seen is "A YOUNG MAN WHO IS VERY CONFIDENT IN HIS OWN SKIN." In my opinion, they have devised their on formula: CLAY=CASH. They are just wanting to corner the market. Unfortunately, the market is CLAY!!!!!!! It is just a vicious cycle to me.
I can't figure out how so many people can read into "dear friend". Are you calling the man a liar? He has always been honest, at least I have never seen anyone catch him in a lie, so if Jaymes is his friend they are not lovers or family--period. Clay has not said one time that he was raising the baby with anyone. All he wrote was that he and Jaymes announced the birth. That's it.
Two people can raise a child together without living together. Divorced people do it every day. They even do it from different states and countries. Nobody has ever heard Clay say he lives with Jaymes at all. That is tabloid fodder. If you can prove it, post the proof.
The fans who keep saying that are soooo sick. It's all over the internet where these fans have this make believe family setup of the three of them. You are all just as bad as TMZ. You can't accept what Clay says so you are trying to force the situation into something you can live with yourselves. Everybody sees it but you.
The situation between Clay, Jaymes and the baby is nobody's concern, doesn't need your imagination, lies or acceptance.
It is true, however, that Clay has repeatedly said he is not gay. Let's leave it at that and give him peace 'cause if you've noticed, he doesn't care what anybody thinks about this.
Clay should be grateful anyone still gives a sh*t about him after how near a career collapse caused by shutting fans off, dead silence over this past summer's rumor turned fact, & poor cd sales.
I agree with you Rhesdryl - the dead silence over the rumour was a bad idea. Wouldn't have hurted to admit that it was true when the media was reporting it as true even when he'd made no comment. It gives all rumours more credence when one turns out to be true.
Even though he had a baby in the same way that many gay people do, he's stated many times that he's not gay. He admitted earlier this year that he has no interest in dating anyone - female or male. He is asexual, or has turned himself into one.
Negativity is very pathetic and screams jealousy. Tsk tsk. What you say, says more about you than whom you say it about. Consider that people before you embarrass yourselves!


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HPV Infection and Cervical Lesions in HIV Infected Women in Thailand: A Prospective Study (PapilloV)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01792973
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : February 15, 2013
Last Update Posted : March 22, 2017
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|Condition or disease
|Cervical Cancer
Title of the study: HPV Infection and Cervical Lesions in HIV infected Thai Women - A Prospective Study Country: Thailand Study period: 3 years Planned enrollment duration: 6 months
Primary objectives:
- To evaluate the prevalence, the incidence, the persistence rate and the clearance rate of HPV cervical infection, of genotypes involved and of multiple infections.
- To evaluate the prevalence, the incidence, the progression rate and the regression rate of cyto-histological abnormalities
- To assess the efficacy of different screening algorithms using pap smear alone, pap-smear associated with HPV and HPV alone
Secondary objectives:
- To determine the risk factors of high grade lesions (Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)2 or higher) in HIV infected Thai women
- To evaluate cyto-histology performances at different hospital levels Methods: A multicenter prospective cohort study nested in the PHPT cohort.
Inclusion criteria: HIV infected women, older than18 years of age, followed in the PHPT cohort or in the same hospitals.
Exclusion criteria: Virginity, total hysterectomy, pregnancy after 3rd month, inclusion in a HPV vaccination trial Planned number of patients to be enrolled: 884
Follow-up procedures:
Annual gynecological examination with a Pap-smear and a sampling for HPV testing is planned.
Women with abnormal Pap-smear or with High-Risk HPV (HR-HPV) infection will be referred to a colposcopist.
In case of abnormalities at the colposcopy, a biopsy will be performed.
- If the biopsy is normal or shows a CIN1, the women will be referred for a new colposcopic examination 6 months later.
- If the biopsy shows CIN2 or more, treatment will be provided -LEEP or conisation, or hysterectomy, and the women will be referred for a new colposcopic examination 6 months later.
Biological and pathological procedures:
- Pap-smears will be read by local pathologists in participating hospital.
- Biopsies will be read by local pathologists in participating hospital.
- HPV tests will all be performed in the PHPT virological laboratory in Chiang Mai.
Statistical methodology:
Descriptive statistics, univariate and multivariate analyses.
|Study Type :
|Actual Enrollment :
|829 participants
|Observational Model:
|Time Perspective:
|Official Title:
|HPV Infection and Cervical Lesions in HIV Infected Women in Thailand
|Actual Study Start Date :
|February 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|December 2016
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|December 2016
- High risk HPV infection [ Time Frame: January 2015 ]
- Cervical lesions: cytological abnormalities of squamous cells: ASC-US, ASC-H, LSIL, HSIL or SCC (ASCUS +) or glandular cells (AGC, AGC favor neoplasia or adenocarcinoma) [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV infected women, older than 18 years of age, followed in the PHPT cohort
Exclusion Criteria:
- Virginity, total hysterectomy, pregnancy after 3rd month, inclusion in a HPV vaccination trial
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01792973
|Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital
|Saimai, Bangkok, Thailand
|Prapokklao Hospital
|Prapokklao, Muang, Chantaburi, Thailand, 22000
|Nakornping Hospital
|Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50180
|Lamphun Hospital
|Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 51000
|Sanpatong Hospital
|Sanpatong, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 20120
|Mae Chan Hospital
|Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, Thailand
|Mae Sai Hospital
|Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 57130
|Phan Hospital
|Phan, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 57120
|Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital
|Muang, Chiangrai, Thailand
|Chonburi Hospital
|Muang, Chonburi, Thailand, 20000
|Lampang Hospital
|Muang, Lampang, Thailand, 52000
|Mahasarakam Hospital
|Muang, Mahasarakam, Thailand, 44000
|Nakhonpathom Hospital
|Muang, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, 73000
|Nong Khai Hospital
|Muang, Nong Khai, Thailand
|Chiang Kham Hospital
|Chiang Kham, Phayao, Thailand, 56110
|Buddhachinaraj Hospital
|Muang, Pitsanulok, Thailand
|Ratchaburi Hospital
|Muang, Ratchaburi, Thailand
|Rayong Hospital
|Muang, Rayong, Thailand, 21000
|Samutprakarn Hospital
|Pak Nam, Samutprakarn, Thailand
|Samutsakorn Hospital
|Muang, Samutsakorn, Thailand
|Hat Yai Hospital
|Hat Yai, Songkla, Thailand, 90110
|Bhuddasothorn Hospital
|Chachoengsao, Thailand
|Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital
|Nakhonratchasima, Thailand
|Phayao Hospital
|Phayao, Thailand, 56000
|Principal Investigator:
|Sophie Le Coeur, MD, PhD
|Institut National d'Etudes Démographiques
|Principal Investigator:
|Gonzague Jourdain, MD, PhD
|Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement
|Principal Investigator:
|Nicole Ngo-Giang- Huong, PharmaD, PhD
|Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement
|Principal Investigator:
|Isabelle Heard, MD, PhD
|Centre national de réference des papillomavirus humains, Institut Pasteur
|Principal Investigator:
|Aram Limtrakul, MD
|Nakornping Hospital, Minsitry of Public Health
|Principal Investigator:
|Nantasak Chotivanich, MD
|Chonburi Hospital, Minsitry of Public Health
|Principal Investigator:
|Chaiwat Putiyanun, MD
|Chiang Kham Hospital, Ministry of Public Health
|Principal Investigator:
|Samreung Rangdaeng, Associate professor
|Department of Pathology Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Publications of Results:
|Responsible Party:
|Marc Lallemant, Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01792973 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|February 15, 2013 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|March 22, 2017
|Last Verified:
|March 2017
Keywords provided by Marc Lallemant, Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement:
Cervical cancer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Papillomavirus Infections
Uterine Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Urogenital Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Uterine Cervical Diseases
Uterine Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
DNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Tumor Virus Infections


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March 31, 2009
WALTHAM, Mass. - MIT rookie pitcher Torre Swanson scattered five hits over six innings of work, followed by three hitless innings by sophomore Ryan Munoz, as the Engineers defeated Brandeis, 8-2, at Stein Diamond on Tuesday. It was the first baseball win for MIT over Brandeis since 1993, a span of 13 meetings.
MIT (9-6) had five players collect two or more hits. Senior David Nole led the way, going 3-for-4 with a team-high three runs scored. Sophomore center fielder Brian Doyle was 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBI and two stolen bases out of the lead-off spot, while rookie shortstop Bryan Macomber was 2-for-4 with two RBI out of the nine-hole. The Engineers had six stolen bases in seven attempts and hit 7-for-15 with runners in scoring position.
On the hill, Swanson improved to 2-0 on the season by allowing just the five Brandeis hits. He struck out three, fanning the side in the second inning, and avoided trouble in the bottom of the first by starting a 1-6-3 double play.
Brandeis (10-11) had just one multiple hitter on the day, as rookie third baseman Jon Chu reached base in all four plate appearances, going 2-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. Senior Mike Alfego recorded the Judges' only extra-base hit with a double, scoring the team's second run in the sixth inning.
Junior Kyle Ritchie fell to 1-2 on the season by allowing seven runs (five earned) in 5.1 innings. He gave up eight hits, struck out three and walked one.
MIT opened the scoring with three runs on three hits and two Brandeis errors in the second inning. They added two more on three singles in the fourth and closed their scoring with three in the sixth, also on three singles. Brandeis's single runs came in the fourth and the sixth innings.


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Feb 27, 2009
The Georgia Southwestern women's tennis team dropped a 7-2 non-conference match against the University of Montevallo on Friday morning at the Susan K. Smith Tennis Complex.
GSW (2-8) picked up wins at No. 1 doubles and No. 1 singles.
Leady Cuellar and Lauren Grogan defeated Alex Mangum and Emily Blackwood, 8-2, at No. 1 doubles; Cuellar later defeated Mangum at No. 1 singles, 6-0, 6-0.
Ashley Waters had a strong showing at No. 4 singles, falling 6-4, 7-5 to Ashlyn Bolton.
The Lady 'Canes host USC Aiken and Mount Olive on Friday, March 6 at 11 a.m. and 3:00 p.m, respectively.


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good training course for my wife
Im looking for a 1 or 2 day pistol training course tailored for women that are new to shooting. My wife has only gone shooting once, really liked it, but I want her to get her fundamentals down, so that she feels more comfortable with weapons should a home defense situation arise, also i think it would be nice if she met other women that are into shooting. Any suggestions ?
some of you that went to lytle a couple weeks ago might have met her.
Jason M- My 5 year old is a NRA life member, are you?
WTB: Stoeger Condor Competition Combo (I'll trade 1911's or other handguns)
On-Target has a variety of women-only training courses. I'd highly recommend them, my wife (a former anti) took their intro course and really enjoyed it.
Oh, they're also a sponsor here.
I took the General Handgun class from the Firearms Training Associates in Corona. I'm taking the Advanced course in November. They do also offer a women's only course.
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I have used Firearms Training Associates in Corona for several classes and they are great! I think the best. I know they have a CCW Self defense class for the ladies. Taught by a female retired cop... she know her stuff
I think there's an appleseed shoot coming up this weekend(?) near San Diego... anyway, soon. $5 for the day, they really encourage women to come and learn. haven't been to one yet but they sound like a nice break-in for beginners, especially women.
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"There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty." - John Adams
"To maintain the ascendancy of the Constitution over the lawmaking majority is the great and essential point on which the success of the system must depend;" - John C Calhoun
"If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power." - Yoshimi Ishikawa
FTA offers a variety of great classes. If you take the General Handgun class you can participate in their End of the Month club - essentially a 1/2 day practice session/clinic with instructors on the last Saturday of the month for $25. Great deal and a great way to keep your skills polished.
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thanks everyone, i think the corona one is going to be a good choice, reasonably close to where we live and all.
Jason M- My 5 year old is a NRA life member, are you?
WTB: Stoeger Condor Competition Combo (I'll trade 1911's or other handguns)
I move slow but I make up for it by shooting poorly.
When I hit the lotto I'm only shooting factory.
Hope it is ok to post here being a man and all. I think I have something to contribute...
If you have any vacation time saved up you could take one of the many 2-Day or 4-Day classes at Front Sight just outside of Las Vegas, and then spend a couple nights actually in Las Vegas at a nicer hotel and see a show or something. Follow up the gun play time with romantic time being my point. No reason it has to be all gun play, right? Everybody enjoys romantic time. The last time I took the class about 1/3 of the students were women. Another 1/3 were law enforcement types. The women were all first time shooters and they did better than some of the cops (and better than myself). It doesn't have to be tailored towards women for them to get into it. They just need the instructor not to have his head up his rear and talk down to them because they're women (not that I see that happening very often anymore). The instructors at Front Sight treat everyone with respect and adjust their instruction to the students skill and comfort level nicely. You can get cheap flights to Vegas, and you can pickup first time student certificates for about $150 or less here on Calguns.net or on eBay. So don't let their advertised price give you sticker shock. You can do it on the cheap.
And for the record...I'm pretty sure I don't like you. Beautiful wife who can share your interests...yep, I'm pretty sure I hate you. Does she have a single sister? Seriously though, very cool your wife is taking an interest in your hobbies and enjoying them. Hopefully you can find a way to reciprocate (and actually mean it).
Last edited by tacticalcity; 10-29-2009 at 4:42 PM..
I just got back from the Frontsight 4-day defensive handgun class, and I can honestly say that it was worth the time and effort. I'll echo the previous poster that there were a lot of women - including 2 deputies - and many law enforcement. The training was hard work and exhausting, but I feel so much more comfortable and confident with my gun. The instructors were patient and helpful, and extremely qualified. Lots of emphasis on safety and safe handling of firearms. If you can't spare 4 days, the 2-day is worth it, too.
Gotta say, I was very apprehensive about going there. 4 days of shooting? Yeah right. But I made it through, and ended up really enjoying it, although I really need a massage for my aching shoulders!
My husband and I took the class together - his second time. We coached each other, and I really appreciated his help. It didn't hurt that he gave me some things to work on before the class to prepare me. It worked for us, but sometimes it's best not to team up with your significant other.
The cost is high, but you can buy certificates on ebay for around $300. That's good for one 4-day or two 2-days. They do really push the membership stuff (reminded me of a time share presentation), but if you can ignore that, the rest of the info and training is great. After I've worked on my skills for a time, I'd like to go back and do it again.
Oh yeah, we did go to Vegas ahead of time for a few days. Next time, we'll do it after (shorter drive on the last day, and they have lots of spas in Vegas!!!!!).
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I too have taken the 4-day handgun course at Front Sight. I did learn a lot but I was not impressed with the 1 instructor to 15 student ratio for our range, which was typical. Front Sight is about volume training, and I think the courses are set up so you have to repeat them. Individual attention was sparse- maybe 4 or 5 minutes in 4 days. Most of the range masters' time was spent keeping 44 people with guns safe on the range (a really high priority, I would agree).
I did become a member of Front Sight in anticipation of repeating the class with a revolver and taking the rifle and shotgun courses too. However, I learned that to actually "graduate" from the course will require most untrained shooters like me to take it over. A lot of emphasis is on speed of shooting, and speed in clearing malfunctions, which are precisely defined steps that have to be done in 1.5 seconds. These are very frustrating, especially the jam with a round in the chamber and another attempting to feed. It requires that you lock the slide back, remove the magazine, rack the slide three times, insert a magazine, then rack the slide- all in 1.5 seconds! It was hard to even remember the steps let alone do them quickly. A lot of practice is required, more than one would get in the two days it is taught and practiced, hence the need to repeat the course.
It was very common to see a woman crying outside the range area with an instructor talking to her. I noticed individuals from the ranges on either side us at one point or another the first two days. One of the four women our class was brought to tears the first day by an arrogant, condescending instructor who berated her every attempt. Some fellow students finally told the guy to back off, and she was taken under wing by an excellent competitive shooter in the class, and progressed very well. The other women in the course were easily on a par with the men in their shooting skills and the other skills taught, and did in fact seem to follow the instruction more precisely than people like me.
The days are long starting at 0730 and lasting until 1730 or later, with one late night until 2130 or so with a night shoot. It was hard work just being on your feet that long, when you are used to sitting at a desk all day
I'd like my wife to attend a course but when I described the Front Sight experience she could see no logic in attending. I would suggest looking at Gunsite near Prescott, AZ, or Thunder Ranch in Oregon. Both seem to emphasize smaller classes and more individual instruction. Besides both of these have to be more picturesque than Pahrump, Nevada!
powaybob - thanks for the honest write up, as my wife is a total novice, i def wont send her to frontsight, since i think that it would totally turn her off of shooting, she likes shooting based on the two times she has gone, but would need alot of help for various things..
Jason M- My 5 year old is a NRA life member, are you?
WTB: Stoeger Condor Competition Combo (I'll trade 1911's or other handguns)
I am truly sorry to hear you had that kind of experience there. Mine was nothing like that, and I mean NOTHING like that.
We had 1 instructor for every 2 students, and they were all very patient and all very cool. They made it clear if we felt we were being pushed too hard to tell them and they would back off, they just wanted us to succeed. But I never saw any instructor actually need to be told to back off, they were all so very patient.
Like I said before, the women performed much better than most of the men on my line.
I am headed back this January and will report back either way...so we can see if your experience has become the norm, or was an oddity. I certainly hope it is not the norm. That would seriously suck.
As for speed shooting, and timed drills...yes...that was the point. To leave there with the ability to handle anything that came up and survive a firefight. And yes, the steps were very hard to remember. But the instructors were very cool about the fact that it was hard to remember and patiently worked with each of us until we got it and could do it consistently. That said, they started us of extremely slowly and made us do things so many times that it became second nature before moving on.
The one instructor per line sounds like the issue to me. We had more instructors than we really needed, which relieved any stress students felt and kept instructors from getting overwhelmed. There was always someone there to help you out individually. If you didn't have that, I think it would be chaotic and very frustrating for everyone. So I truly hope that things will be the way I remember them the last time I went and not the way you describe. I will feel very cheated if they are as you describe.
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For a good, basic intro course, check out firearmstraining.com
Greg Block offers an all around great, intro class. It isn't specifically female oriented, but plenty of women sign up for the class and he always has a female instructor there.
The class takes place at Burro Canyon Range.
I think I represented the Front Sight experience I had as accurately as I am able. I plan to return in the spring some time and have another go, so we will see what that experience is like. I think I said there were 468 students there that session in October.
I thoroughly understand the time pressure objective, and I made great improvement in the shooting aspect, and even did pretty well in the house exercise. Clearing the type 2 and 3 jams was just more than I could learn in two days to do quickly, but I do appreciate the importance of knowing what to do and being able to do it rapidly. I'll get it done eventually.
The good news is it is a four hour drive from San Diego, so it is not a great hassle to go there. And lodging in Pahrump is not too expensive, but I would not consider it a culinary destination. Actually, as long as the days were, it worked out well that I bought frozen dinners and salad stuff at the grocery store and just ate in the room. That saved both time and money. My big night out on the fourth night was to go to Panda Express.
poway and tactical city, did both of you pay full rates? or use the certificates that sell massivly discounted? is this one of those things where they run two seperate styles based on what the person paid? can anyone say if htey called with a certificate they were guided to a different date ?
Jason M- My 5 year old is a NRA life member, are you?
WTB: Stoeger Condor Competition Combo (I'll trade 1911's or other handguns)
I bought one of the heavily promoted, popular packages that includes 5 days of training (the last day is concealed carry permits from Utah, Nevada, and Florida that allow CCW in about 30 states). The package is $1199 and includes your choice of calibers in a Springfield XD, a belt and holster, a flashlight, and other goodies- all first quality stuff. It really is a good package. I subsequently bought a membership for $912 that allows me to attend the 2 and 4 day courses as many times as I choose.
There is no difference that I could see. There were members who paid no tuition alongside us who had paid for the course. I do not think they have a tiered course system at Front Sight based on price paid for the certificate.
Maybe I just happened to select a weekend when everyone else decided to attend, since others have said they experienced a smaller class size. But they certainly expect a volume of people with over a dozen ranges with at least 20 stations each.
I know that I chose that weekend because I thought the temperatures would be pleasant for the desert. For two days it was in the 90s and little breeze, and then a front went through and the temperature the next few days was in the 80s, then 70s with a lot of wind.
I think the training is good if you are a bit thick skinned and can learn from what others are doing. They do set up a shooter/coach pairing among the relays so you teach each other (and yourself) what you are supposed to do. That is good.
It may be that some of the women were reluctant to come in the first place and all the new information and stress of handling a pistol and reacting to the firing upsets them. I am no psychologist, and since I have been married 29 years it is safe to say I don't know much about women!http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/i...es/biggrin.gif
Sounds like we might have been at the same class. Starting October 23, 2009. My wife and I had never touched a handgun before February 2009, so all we had was the local rangemaster giving us a very good safety orientation and some good tips, and a lot of reading and self-range practice before Front Sight.
We took the 4-day defensive handgun followed by the one-day CCW class. My wife had used a .22 rifle over 35 years ago, but never used a handgun. After the class I've heard her tell people that she was a little intimidated by handguns before the Front Sight classes, but felt very comfortable now. She's also said that she was impressed with the treatment the women received. She kind of expected the instructors to concentrate on the men but was pleasantly surprised. Three instructors might have seemed a little slim for 44 people, but we found that they were always ready to assist anyone.
My wife got a lot of one-on-one and a lot of understanding. I had read comments on forums and blogs that they were supportive of women, but my wife's feelings clearly support those claims. There was a lot of information - one of our instructors called it like "drinking from a fire hose". That's close, but despite the volume, I feel like everything was touched enough so we can practice and refine now that we are home.
Lectures were very good. They covered the material very well and didn't seem practiced.
We got started by signing up for emails from Front Sight and watched different deals come and go. The main instructor, Wes, explained that they try to tailor classes for different types and balance the price and features. We got a Self-Reliance package that covers a lot of handgun classes and some open-hand defense and the CCW day. We slid in on a 2-for-1 deal for about $1,500 for lifetime attendance on all the classes in the package. But it wouldn't have been bad to get the $1,200 deal that they are doing a lot also - it usually comes with an XD pistol worth $600. I've seen where people have posted complaints about availability of these guns, but there were several there who used the guns from the deal. Afterwards the guns would have to be sent to an FFL near the student - but they had them.
One other thing - the grading for the higher certificates depends on speed. My wife used her Ruger SR9 and the safety slowed her down. I had my Glock (no safety) and I think next time she will either rent a Glock or will own one. The instructors really seem to like Glocks because of reliability and simplicity.
I had picked up some Blackhawk Serpa holsters on eBay for around $30 each. They worked out quite well. The release requires you to hold your trigger finger straight to release the gun so it is in the right (safe) place after drawing the weapon.
We will be back. From here out all the classes are free unless we go for rifle or other exotic stuff.
JaMail as a female that just started learning to shoot in April of this year I would suggest either the NRA shooting program On Target (haven't taken but plan on it) and Front Sight if you can manage to get a trip in. They have certificates that can be used for those whom have never been there. Well worth the money you spend on the trip. I learned so very much in my four day class.
I was there the same weekend, at range 1E. We started with just under 40, and several more left at the end of the 2-day session. Some of the instructors switched around, and the most helpful to me was a long-time law enforcement officer (retired) who shot a 1911. Since my gun is more similar to his than to the Glock/XD guys, he spent quite a bit of time with me to get the motions with the safety smoother. I also had some trouble manipulating the slidelock and mag ejector since my hands are smaller, but he taught me a trick or two that wouldn't slow me down. Very patient, very nice.
I didn't mind the fast pace, since I am not brand new to shooting. Although it did get exhausting if you weren't physically and mentally prepared for the long sessions. My motivation in taking the class was to speed up and feel more comfortable handling my pistol. My movements are crisper, although I didn't speed up that much, but I feel much more in control now. Yes, the classes are geared to make you want to return, and it does feel like a time share pitch - but I can ignore that.
Guess it really depends which instructors you get. And maybe not best for a first time shooter, but good for skills development.
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As to the reaction you saw there I have a feeling some of those women may not have been all that keen on being there in the first place. I know there are some that go there thinking they are going to hate it in the first place (although I don't quite understand that concept).
OK for those that went to Front Sight do you remember who your instructors were. I had Patty Walker and she was great and one of the assistants named Bill and he was great too I don't remember the name of the third guy on our range but he was OK. I also got some one on one help with Rangemaster Bishop and he rocked. I will also say got some great information from Wes.
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by Punchy » Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:30 pmIt's kind of weird after almost 2 years of Batman comics focusing on big events like The Court Of Owls or Batman Inc or Death Of The Family to read a Batman story that's just… a Batman story. Yes, this story is dealing somewhat with the fallout of Damian Wayne's death, but the main thrust is a nice little story about Clayface. The opening sequence plays into the 'WTF Certified' stuff, as Commissioner Gordon faces off with a bank robber who turns out to be… Bruce Wayne! We then flash back a week and in a roundabout way find out that it's Clayface pretending to be Bruce. One thing I found interesting was that before he passes out, Gordon sees that Clayface-Bruce is Batman. Will this lead to Gordon knowing the truth about Batman's identity? Or will it be swept under the rug? Also, Gordon refers to 'the Zero Year' in dialogue, which was strange, it's the kind of thing that makes sense for a story arc name, but doesn't seem right actually being spoken by people.
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by guitarsmashley » Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:32 pmYeah the Zero Year comment was kind of strange.
by avengingtitan » Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:37 pmHmmm Clayface posing as Bruce Wayne and commiting crimes as him too. Now where have I seen that before. Oh yea Feat of Clay (BTAS). I'm about done with Snyder's Batman.
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But not with DNA evidence, really it's time to rest. Just rest shhhhhh it will be ok.
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Weirdest part of the book, IMO.
by Lord Simian » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:22 pmWait, so Gordon's awesome "what am I, an idiot? What makes you so sure that I didn't figure it out YEARS ago, I just CAN'T know it as Commisioner so nudge nudge wink wink say no more" moment has been retconned out? Stupid NUDC, that was one of the best Gordon moments of the last quarter century!
by Draco x » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:11 pm
Didn't Gordon already find out the Bruce/ Batman connection prior to New 52 some years ago?
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Too bad it's too late for me. Too many crossovers made me lose interest.
by Lord Simian » Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:24 am
That IS in fact what I just said, yes. Thank you for the English-to-English translation help.
by avengingtitan » Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:10 am
Yep and then there was my all time favorite moment during No Man's Land when Batman tries takes off the cowl but Gordon won't turn around to see. That and when Bab's tells Gordon that she was Batgirl and he basically says that he knows. All that awesomeness is gone now.
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That's the one I'm talking about!
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Questing in Northrend
From the last post until now, I've changed my mind a little bit. I took a simple travel quest Where in the World is Hemet Nesingwary to the middle of Sholozar Basin, to just meet the legendary Hemet Nesingwary and to do the Ghostfish Daily fishing quest for Dalaran. At least, that was my intention. So, I introduce myself to Hemet AGAIN, even though I've already done bucketloads of his quests in Stranglethorn Vale and Outlands (that dwarf has a memory as bad as my own), and run on down to the River's Heart to catch the elusive Ghostfish.
After I catch the fish, I look around, and I notice a ! over Tamara Wobblesprocket's head that I hadn't seen on the other few times I had done the Ghostfish daily. So, I accepted her Part-Time Hunter, since it seemed like it would be close, and I should be easily able to solo whatever mob I needed to. That led me to the Frenzyheart questline, and then I started doing the Nesingwary questline, since I now had 2 (two) tanks ready to soak up and deal out damage. As long as you keep Hoofing It, you've got a pocket tank with Zepik the Gorloc Hunter. As a hunter, I already had a tank, so this made questing SUPER easy. I got thru 39 out of the 75? quests in Sholozar before I stopped. And, I stopped because I dinged 77, and could learn Cold Weather Flying. :)
So, there is a bonus from spending time past 68 in Outlands, at least on your first toon on the server. I only really spent about 1 level stuck on a ground mount in Northrend, before I could fly again. With only 2.5 levels to go to 80, I'll probably ding 80 before Pallormortis, who is currently 67 and doing Netherstorm quests, will need or want to start to start flying in Northrend, so I'll be able to provide the Bind on Account Book of Cold Weather Flying.
5 comments:
I think it's the famous dad in Northrend and the son (Jr.) in S.V.ReplyDelete
Just thinking off the top of my head.
@rainmyst - true, true. :)ReplyDelete
I was just poking a little fun at how NPC's will have no memory of us sometimes. Jr. in STV, Dad in Northrend and Outland, I believe.
also note you can get exp in pvp now. even if you're not into pvp. while questing alts now, i queue AV. on my server it's a 10-15 minute pop. mid quest, take the queue when it pops, hit an AV for some HK's and exp.ReplyDelete
then when the bg ends, you pop right back out where you were in the middle of questing.
a good solid AV win will net you 5-10% of a level.
[you read that right]
So I take it that you don't already have a 80 main?ReplyDelete
@Hokie - hmm, 5-10% of a level? That's not bad. I've only done Warsong Gulch, and that's only with my former twink Doomslinger on Daggerspine.ReplyDelete
@Darth - Bloodshrike is my highest at 78, with Pallormortis at 67. No leveling going on right now, since I'm concentrating on Brewfest.


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