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GLEN ELLYN—Augustinian Father Denis Wilde, full-time priest associate of Priests for Life, stood alongside 40 other pro-lifers Sept. 10 at Aanchor Health Center in Glen Ellyn. Father Wilde was proud to announce the holy hour doesn't go unnoticed at the abortion facility located on the busy thoroughfare of Roosevelt Road.
On this particular day, three of the nine patients who walked into the clinic turned around and decided against the procedure, explained Father Wilde. He said, "Three babies were saved that day."
The recitation of the rosary led by Father Wilde served as a spiritual boost to Carol Wright, a parishioner of St. James the Apostle Parish and a regular sidewalk counselor of Helpers of God's Precious Infants. She is usually among the dozen people who pray outside the clinic on Wednesdays and Saturdays as abortion procedures are performed. She said, "If we had one girl leave a week we'd be delighted."
Wright said the presence of a representative from the Priests for Life organization worked to bolster the crowd of pro-life supporters from the usual group of 10 to 40. As a prominent figure in the pro-life movement, Father Wilde's presence was seen as reinforcement, she said. Meanwhile, the regular priestly support from the diocesan clergy is greatly appreciated, added Wilde. "I'm encouraged there are priests out there fighting this battle."
That's exactly the message Father Wilde conveyed as the Philadelphia-based priest prayed on the frontlines with his fellow pro-life crusaders. His Sept. 9-12 trip to the Diocese of Joliet included many speaking engagements at St. Petronille Parish in Glen Ellyn, Driscoll Catholic High School in Addison and Montini Catholic High School in Lombard.
"The high school students are in need of having a better understanding of these issues," added Kate Coffey, co-chair of St. Petronille Parish pro-life committee. She said they included the high school on the itinerary when they invited Father Wilde to the parish because the teens are "very vital in ending abortion." She continued, "They are very close to the abortion issue. Statistically, they could know someone considering one (an abortion) or find themselves in that position."
During a Sept. 11 conversation with the Catholic Explorer, Father Wilde said he left his position as a professor at Villanova University to travel the country with the intention of increasing awareness about abortion. He said, "The most important thing is life. Without that we can't talk about any of the other issues."
Father Wilde is among the seven priests who have dedicated themselves to sharing the ministry of Priests for Life. He expressed excitement over five men who are discerning vows to a newly approved society of apostolic life, the Missionaries of the Gospel of Life. They are expected to enter their community Oct. 15. Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, established the community in Amarillo, Texas.
While Father Wilde praised the growing number of clergymen dedicating themselves to the pro-life movement, he also emphasized the importance of the laity. He listed upwards of 50 lay people in Staten Island who dedicate themselves to the ministry of Priests for Life. The movement is working in partnership with many pro-life organizations such as Rachel's Vineyard Retreats and the Silent No More Campaign. [Note: Rachel's Vineyard and the Silent No More Awareness Campaign are both ministries of Priests for Life.]
Gathering foot soldiers in the battle for life is important, added Father Wilde. He rattled off statistics that indicate the uphill fight against this "moral disease affecting our country." He said an "abortion occurs every 23 seconds, 4,000 babies die every day" and 43 million abortions have been performed in the last 33 years in the United States.
During his homily at the 6 p.m. Mass for youth and families at St. Petronille Parish, Father Wilde urged the congregation to offer compassion and support to those who have made the difficult decision to have an abortion. The priest who is active in post-abortive counseling programs also preached about forgiveness, noting that the aborted baby still loves its mother despite her decision. He pointed out that mothers are the victims of abortion as well; many suffer from grief, increased stress, anxiety and guilt.
Father Wilde also encouraged the congregation to take action. He said, "Let us do what we can in our community to look at life and how we define it." One of the first steps is to change word usage from "pro-choice" to "pro-abortion." A different word choice can indicate a different perspective, he noted.
The priest also advised the faithful on how to discuss the abortion issue with opponents. He said the argument is dependent on proving two things: whether or not the fetus is a human being and whether or not it is morally and ethically right to kill one of God's creations. Father Wilde defended the humanity of the fetus and said, "I don't have to wear these vestments to talk about that. It's a scientific fact."


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Earth : North America : Caribbean : British Virgin Islands : Tortola
Tortola is the capital island of the British Virgin Islands and Road Town is the capital city.
Tortola is 60 mi (96 km) east of Puerto Rico and 22 mi (35 km) east of Saint Thomas. The island is about 10 mi (16 km) long and 3 mi (4.8 km) wide.
English is universally spoken throughout the British Virgin Islands. Those who work with tourists will speak quite clearly, but older natives have a thick and distinctive West Indian accent that, when spoken quickly, can be very difficult to understand. Because of the influence of British culture, a stronger emphasis is placed on politeness and decorum. It is generally expected to begin any conversation with a "Good morning," or whatever time of day is applicable, rather than the common American English habit of simply beginning a conversation without salutation.
Get in
By plane
Air travel is the usual way to access the BVI, however, long-distance direct flights are not available, and you must transit one of the four Caribbean gateways; San Juan (IATA: SJU), St. Thomas (IATA: STT), Antigua (IATA: ANU) & St. Maarten (IATA: SXM). Connections are readily available through commuter airline operations on the lower end, if your schedule allows.
There are several reliable scheduled airlines serving Beef Island, so don't think you need a private charter - these are mainly for oligarchs and movie stars
Air Charter companies, like Fly BVI and Aeroshares Charter, LLC have become more popular in recent years. These charter flights get you to your destination directly, without transfers or water shuttles. They will also be there if your arriving flight is delayed for any reason. No sense paying for a Villa in Paradise or having a bare boat charter sitting at the marina under contract while you wait at the airport. That's no way to spend your vacation.
The airport on Tortola, Terrence B. Lettsome Airport (IATA: EIS) a.k.a. Beef Island Airport is located on the East End. Some travelers opt to fly into St. Thomas, having Fly BVI Air Charter meet them for the 14 min flight. Some opt to travel on the water ferry to Road Town, then take taxi to their villa or marina. Though, depending on the ferry schedule and your arrival and departure times, this option can virtually tie up the better part of two days during your vacation.
By boat
Tortola is also visited by cruise ships. Virtually all dock at a large pier near the entrance to the inner harbor at Road Town, with fairly easy walking into town.
The Tortola Ferry moves between Tortola and St. Thomas. In actuality, there is a group of several different ferry companies that provide service between the two islands. These ferries are what connects the people of the British Virgin Islands with the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The ferries link the city of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas with either Road Town or the West End of Tortola.
The ferry is one of the more popular ways to reach Tortola from the U.S. This is due to the fact that Americans can reach Tortola via only one direct flight and then a short ferry ride. This will no doubt save the traveler several hundred dollars, since a second flight would not be necessary.
You can catch one of the ferries, almost anytime of day. After 5:00PM most of the services are shut down for the evening. The ride lasts about 50 minutes depending on the weather. The scenery is well worth the price of the ride.
- One-way ranges from US$25-$30 for adults, US$19-$25 for children
- Round-trip ranges from US$45-$52 for adults, US$30-$42 for children
Vary greatly between companies. Some of the companies even alternate their schedules between themselves and another company. For a current list take a look at this page's ferry schedule [3].
Many travelers find it easier to just buy two one-way tickets from different companies instead of one round-trip ticket with the same company. Since ferries from different companies are coming and going constantly, you should be able to catch a ferry at any time during the day. Often times one company will be convenient upon arrival, but not upon departure. Just check the schedule to find out if this will be the case for you, if not then by all means, buy the round-trip ticket and save a few bucks.
Get around
Many affluent visitors will take a charter boat trip from one of several marinas to some of the best places, as many smaller and less-inhabited islands offer mooring and amenities. While charter-boat tourism makes up the bulk of travel to the British Virgin Islands, there are many beautiful places throughout the four main islands that are easily accessible.
By car
Car rental
There are many small independent auto rental businesses, all with relatively comparable rates. Prices range from US$50 per day and up, as demand is usually high. Driving in the BVI can be very difficult, as many winding mountain roads and cliffs, washed-out roads, and roaming livestock compound the difficulty of driving on the left side of the road. Driving can be a good way to see the entire island of Tortola at your own pace.
Taxi tour
Another way to see the island is to organise a readily available taxi 'tour'. Taxis are abundant on Tortola, and so long as you use a legitimate taxi association driver prices will generally allow you to travel anywhere you wish but for less than the cost of renting a car. Always ensure that you thoroughly confirm the fare charge before you get into the taxi.
By bus
"Buses" in Tortola refers to full-sized passenger vans, or large modified open-air pickup trucks with bench seating and a canvas top: these are known locally as "safaris". Traveling by bus can be less expensive than having a taxi to oneself, and is often an option when traveling from the airport to Road Town, or from town to either end of the island.
By thumb
Hitch-hiking is still fairly common in Tortola during the daytime, as crime is fairly uncommon. Rather than the American "thumb" technique, Tortolan hitch-hikers will point with the index finger from an arm extended in the direction they wish to travel. Pickup trucks will often stop to allow riders in the back, and many drivers on this still-personable and friendly island will stop to give a ride.
There's not a heck of a lot to do after you've taken the obligatory tours of the island's "attractions", although the original architecture of little wooden houses housing some interesting shops, cafes and an art gallery or two and Cockroach Hall built on a huge rock on Main Street is not be missed.
From the eastern end of Tortola, Beef Island, to the west end, there are many spectacular white-sand beaches along the north shore. Most deepen very gradually and have light surf, allowing for very leisurely swimming. However, some beaches do have heavier surf and undertow, so it is always wise to ask someone, or observe any signs, before swimming. The list below does not encompass all the beaches, but rather points out some of the most popular and easily accessible ones.
- Long Bay, Beef Island is just minutes from the airport, a long, curved stretch of beach that is one of the more secluded and little-used beaches. There are no amenities available.
- Lambert Bay is a very long beach, with moderate surf, and less clear water than several other beaches. There are two well-sign posted roads, one for the hotel and one for the beach. The hotel is very welcoming of lunch and dinner guests.
- Josiah's Bay is a surfer's beach popular with natives as well. It's another good-sized beach with heavy surf when in season, and a strong undertow at the corners of the beach. However, many swimmers enjoy this beach, and the waves, simply by swimming away from the corners of the beach and at a safe depth. The beach extends very gradually, allowing swimmers to range far from the shore. There are two bar/restaurants at Josiah's Bay. The Grape Tree offers excellent food at moderate prices, and the larger bar, with a large stock of alcoholic beverages, offers food as well. Neither are fine dining establishments but rather casual beach bars.
- Brewer's Bay is the only non-white sand beach on the island. The sand is a dark gold. The bay offers snorkeling opportunities in calm weather, but because of the runoff routes from the mountains, the water is often murky after even moderate rain. Development around the island has circumvented nature's natural filtration systems, such as salt ponds, and as a result most beaches are not attractive after heavy rains because of runoff from roads that zig and zag up the mountainsides, and home development sites cut harshly into the sides of the mountains as well. That said, Brewer's Bay is an excellent place to go if you want good snorkeling right off the beach, decent food, friendly locals, reasonably warm water (late April), and some peace and quiet. Watching the pelicans diving into the watch for fish is fascinating, but can be a little unnerving when they plunge in near where you are snorkelling. These pelicans and other predators (nothing scary) are after the large schools of small "feeder fish," which will let you swim along in their midst. If you take some bread or bagels with you in a plastic bag, the smaller fish will almost eat right out of your hand. A taxi from Road Town was only US$28 each way (US$7 each if you share a ride with 3 others). The drivers are happy to narrate what you are passing and will stop high above the harbor for a nice scenic photo opportunity.
- Cane Garden Bay is the most popular, populous, and touristy of the beaches available. Boats moor here, and on the nearly 3/4 mi length there are five restaurants, one bar and two vendors. It is also the only beach where there is a supermarket nearby. Live music is common. You will find it a Myett's (happy hour), Elms and Quito's, where local guitar legend Quito Rhymer often plays. There are two parts to this beach and one half, before Quito's dock, has no bars or restaurants and so mostly deserted.
- Apple Bay is a surf and party area, and does not offer much in the way of swimming. It is here that you will find the "Bomba Shack," a main party site for the island's full moon parties. During these parties the street is often flooded with native and tourist party-goers, and hallucinogenic mushrooms, which are legal to possess and use in the BVI, are readily available. Users should state a preference for fresh, live mushrooms if available. Apple Bay and Josiah's Bay are the two surfing areas of the island. There are several good restaurants here, Sugar Mill (fine dining), Coco Plum, Sebastian's and Bomba's. On Fridays there are fish frys under the two huge banyan trees.
- Long Bay - West End Not to be confused with Long Bay - Beef Island, this beach at the western end of the island is easily accessible, very large, and has good swimming and moderate surf. There are several restaurants and bars, however, they sit back from the beach rather than spill onto it, as in Cane Garden Bay.
- Smuggler's Cove Difficult to access but worth the effort, Smuggler's Cove lies at the extreme western tip of Tortola. Accessible by narrow and bumpy dirt roads, this is a small oasis used mostly by expatriate workers who reside in Tortola. There is a restaurant and bar and several small stands selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Brandywine Bay is a recently man-made beach, one of the only on the island's south shore. It is generally not used by locals or tourists, as natural beaches abound.
While Tortola has many of the things you would expect from one of the Virgin Islands like scuba diving, boating and fishing it also has a host of other great things to do like:
- The Sage Mountain Park - lots of hiking and the tallest mountain in both the US and British Virgin Islands. There are remnants of primary rain forest near the peak.
- Dolphin Discovery Swimming with dolphins is a chance to encounter these highly intelligent and friendly marine mammals which will fascinate and amaze you. However, you might note that the dolphins are enclosed in a very small area and often swim up to the barrier to the open sea and remain there. (Commercial link deleted)
- The Callwood Rum Distillery - A historic Rum manufacturer in Cane Garden Bay. This is a great place to visit and is lots of fun.
- Fort Recovery - This was built in 1648 by a Dutch colonist.
- Joseph Reynold O'Neal Botanic Gardens - Beautiful Gardens with a great representation of the islands vegetation.
- The Baths on Virgin Gorda, also part of the British Virgin Islands.
- Yachting - Tortola has world renown sailing conditions. The island is the epicenter of the Caribbean yachting community.
With favorable trade winds and near perfect weather, Tortola has become one of the more popular sailing destinations in the world. Thousands of travelers every year raise anchor from Tortola traversing all over the Virgin Islands. Their experience levels range from the professional all the way to the novice (land-lover). Don't think that sailing is just for high rollers, many charter boat companies offer boats for rent as low as US$200 per day in the low season [4].
In fact many people fly in to Tortola just to hop on a yacht and spend their entire vacation on the vessel. These people will often sail to some of the smaller neighboring islands in search of an uninhabited island where they can have the beach all to themselves. Others set sail to enjoy the great snorkeling or fishing. Anegada is a popular destination because of it's bountiful coral reefs. At night there are plenty of moorings (anchorage balls) available in the larger bays.
If you're a novice and entertaining the thought of taking the boat out for the day, don't worry there are classes available for beginners at just about every marina. If you don't have that kind of time, just hire a captain for the day. They usually only cost about US$150 per day. Many times you can hire a cook for the day for about the same price.
Truth be told, this is not an island for the lover of malls or entertainment complexes. If you're not offshore partying on a yacht, you could be lying on a beach meditating on the beautiful turquoise waters, or scuba or snorkeling looking at the corals and tropical fish, or maybe you're onshore partying at a bar.
Alcohol is immensely popular in the BVI, both beer and island cocktails, most notably rum. For beer, dark beers are rare. Red Stripe and Carib are the local beers, and other popular beers you'd expect to see are available as well. Roadside stands offer ice-cold beer for two or three dollars each, and bars offer beer at a comparable price to what you'd pay in an average-guy bar in the U.S. Rum Punch and Painkillers are two popular drinks. It is not at all unusual to chat up strangers and both buy and receive drinks. Remember to say "Cheers."
Restrictions on alcohol are very light. Bars usually stay open as long as business is booming, frequently about 3AM on weekends. It is acceptable to leave a bar with your beer, and if you know the bar well, not too unusual to walk in with one, either. Smoking is absolutely taboo in every business and public area in the BVI and cigarettes, though sold in the supermarkets are kept in locked cabinets since a recent law in July 2007. Drinking and driving is strictly illegal and although police generally do not stop cars until they have crashed, if you are found to be drunk you will be prosecuted for it. The roads on the island are at best "basic". Roads that have straightaways have large speed bumps and many are not clearly marked. Many of the roads through the island have a width for no more than one and a half cars and are in a state of disrepair with numerous switchbacks. These are not roads that you want to face with any level on intoxication.
- Le Cabanon, casually known as "The Cab." An excellent bar with a great crowd in the heart of Road Town, the Cab has great, friendly bartenders, and a clientele composed mostly of ex-pat workers and tourists. Revelry here is par for the course from Thursday to Saturday night.
- The Royal BVI Yacht Club, just west of town. This is mostly frequented by English ex-pats rather than the local populace and hosts races and the local rugby club. The Club hosts different nights - taco, sushi, trivia among them.
- Red Rock Restaurant & Bar, enn's Landing Marina, East End, Tortola, ☎ "+1 ([email protected]), [1]. 4-10PM. Casual waterfront dining with dingy eccess. Fresh seafood, certified Angus beef, homemade pizza, vegetarian dishes, daily specials. Red Rock Restaurant & Bar, located at Penn's Landing Marina on East End. Expats and tourists together with a few locals blend to hear the latest island gossip and share stories of adventures past & present. US$6-$36.
- Three Sheets, Road Town. A wild party scene and when its not wild it's a sports bar. The clientele are mainly young expats settled in the BVI and a few locals. Owned and run by the same people as the Bat Cave and Spaghetti Junction.
Other good bars and party spots: Bomba Shack in Apple Bay, The Bat Cave near Village Cay in Road Town(hot nightclub), Myett's and Quito's in Cane Garden Bay. In Road Town: the Virgin Queen is a sports bar and serves pizzas, Pussers, next door to Le Cabanon offers wild happy hours, ladies' nights and its own blend of rum and rum-based drinks and also draught beer (sometimes). To the east of the island is the Last Resort (fusion dining and an interesting, eclectic cabaret on weekend nights) situated on a small islet off Trellis Bay in the East End (free water taxi on request).
- H.Lavity Stoutt Community College
A work permit is needed to work on the island.
The US Dollar (US$) is the official currency. Credit cards and travelers checks are widely accepted.
- Books on the BVI, its flora and fauna (not much, but there are small boa constrictors, mongooses, lizards and the smallest gecko in the world). The best place to buy them is at Serendipity Bookshop which is the largest and most fully-stocked bookstore on the island. Upstairs is an espresso bar and internet cafe with free wi-fi and paintings by local artists. On Main Street in Road Town.
- Locally-made souvenirs at Bamboushay which sells handmade pottery in a little wooden house on Main Street and has a pottery in Nanny Cay where you can visit and even try your hand at making some china yourself.
- Unique BVI stamps at the Philatelic Bureau attached to the Post Office on Main Street.
- Some tradition may be served by visiting Pusser's General Store, on the waterfront southwest side of Road Town, within sight of the cruise ship pier. Through the English tavern in front, they sell souvenirs and Pusser's Blue Label Rum...ostensibly made with the same recipe used by the British Royal Navy for centuries.
- T-shirts and sculpture by Aragorn Dick-Read in his studio on Trellis Bay at the East of the island.
- Food and the obligatory souvenir bottle of rum and Cuban cigar at Bobby's, Riteway and One Mart, all good supermarkets in Road Town.
- Note that in both the Cruise Ship Vendors' Market and the Craft Market the goods are imported from Miami, St. Martin and Panama and very little, if anything, is locally-made.
- Roti Palace, Main Street in Road Town, offers roti (Indian flat bread) wrapped around various curries from vegetable to goat.
- Capriccio's, on the Waterfront in Road Town. A proper Italian cafe with pizzas and daily pasta specials. Arguably the best food on the island.
- The Road Town Bakery, Main Street offers sandwiches and really fantastic pastries. There are only a couple of tables outside here so its primarily take-away.
- Serendipity Bookshop Cafe, in an old West Indian house on Main Street. Offers espresso, paninis, wraps and has internet access.
- Indigo Moods, near the Roundabout. Offers vegan fare - tofu in different ways served plated or in a roti.
Outside of Road Town, there is Palm's Delight in Carrot Bay also the very strange North Shore Shell Museum which has home-grown soursop daiquiris, good barbeque and a very large number of shells although not much variety in them. In Cane Garden Bay, Stanley's serves burgers and chicken at a budget price and lobster at quite a bit more. The Camp Ground in Brewer's Bay has a very limited menu, but its not expensive. Cruzin's, also in Carrot Bay, has a wonderful island-style atmosphere and great food on the inexpensive side (cruzins.com).
- Pussers on Frenchman's Cay caters to a sailing and local crowd. Its far superior for eating to its sister restaurant in Road Town.
In Road Town and its environs, Nexus, Village Cay Marina, the Pub, and Le Cabanon have good but unremarkable food at mid-range prices. Le Cabanon and Village Cay Marina are more popular as loud and fun bars.
Myetts in Cane Garden Bay has good food, a great bar, the best "happy hour" values in Cane Garden Bay, right on the beach with great views.
Elms in Cane Garden Bay has very good food, on the beach with good views and excellent Caribbean barbecue on Fridays and Sundays.
Stanleys in Cane Garden Bay is located right on the beach, good food and a great place to hang out for hours.
BannaKeet on Windy Hill in Carrot Bay has the very best sunset view on Tortola. Great bar and great food. Live entertainment on Wednesdays and Fridays provided by local Rubin Chinnery.
The Jolly Roger located in the West End has very good food and is located right on the water. It has a great Caribbean barbecue on Fridays and Saturdays.
Peg Legs located in Nanny Cay has good food and is popular with expats.
If US$200 for two for a meal with wine is what you are looking for, then try these places.
- Secret Garden situated in Josiah's Bay in a beautiful garden, Suzanne serves some of the best food in the Caribbean.
- Brandywine Bay Restaurant above the Bay is a beautiful place in a fabulous location.
- Sugar Mill restaurant in Little Apple Bay, part of beautiful hotel.
- Dove, Road Town. For sale.
- 15 Abbott Lane in Road Town.Closed down permanently.
- Oscar's, on Frenchman's Cay.Taken over by owners of "Dove" and renamed "Watermark" it has now been taken over again by Paul Spicer.
- Donovan's Reef, on Scrub Island. Private launch to and from Trellis Bay moorings is provided upon request (VHF channel 19). Superb location. Look for Tarpon swimming under the jetty once the sun has set. No longer open. Island in the process of redevelopment. Will eventually have marina,retail outlet, restaurant and bar.
- Jolly Roger Inn, West End, [2].
- Caribbean Villas and Resorts, [5]. Provides villa rentals on the beaches of Tortola.
- Frenchman's Lookout, +1 866 940-0020,[6]. Plantation-style villa with fifteen rooms, including five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a dining room, and 360 degree unobstructed views.
- Peter Island Resort, Road Town, +1 800-346-4451, Fax: 1-770-476-4979, [7]. A self-contained resort on an 1,800 acre private island with 5 beaches in the British Virgin Islands .
- Purple Pineapple Villa Rentals, [8]. Has many options from Budget to Plush rentals. The lowest price search range on their site is from $0-$2,000, with most search results just below and above US$1,000.
- Casa Luna, Smugglers Cove, [9]. Casa Luna overlooks Smugglers Cove, offering breezy outdoor living with beautiful views and total privacy. Minutes from the beach and near the West End ferry dock. 4WD recommended.
- The police emergency number is 999 or 911.
The BVI's have several local phone companies providing cell phone service. Understand that you can easily use this service with your USA-based cell phone but it will cost use one to several dollars per minute in roaming charges. To avoid this you can use a local phone that permits you to use "USA Direct", (1-800-872-2881) which has considerably lower per minute charges for calls to the USA. Also, most bars and restaurants on Tortola have Internet connectivity. You can use VOIP such as Skype or Google voice for inexpensive phone calls. If you have a US-based cell carrier and it is available in the US Virgin Islands, another trick to find a location that faces St. Thomas (west end of Tortola). There is a good chance you can pick up the US carrier on your cell phone and avoid the BVI's local carrier's roaming charges. Make certain your cell phone is connected to the US carrier.
- Marijuana is very frowned upon by authorities, so much so that immigration and visitation by Rastafarians was once regulated by legislation in the BVI. Being caught with even a small personal amount of marijuana will almost certainly lead to a stiff fine usually in the region of US$1,000 and instant deportation.
- Mushrooms (hallucinogenic inducing varieties) are legal in the British Virgin Islands. The native species grows in the hills and is available after rains, which occur throughout the year. Mushrooms and mushroom teas is sold at full moon parties at Bomba Shack in Capoon's Bay and the mushrooms are available from casual purveyors at various bars. This is one experience you have to be in the right place for - do not ask people where you can buy mushrooms, it won't get you a result.
Stings and bites
Like many Caribbean islands, Tortola has its share of critters that bite and annoy. Bring a plentiful supply of insect repellent to keep the sand fleas and mosquitoes at bay. If you are going to be staying in a "villa", understand that many villas are not as always adequately screened as they are in the United States. Consider bringing some light mosquito netting. If you need mosquito netting when you are on Tortola, try Arawak Designs at Prospect Reef.
Environmental Issues
Tortola is one of the premier destinations for bareboat sailing charters. However, in the BVI, sailboats are not required to have holding tanks for sewage storage, as they are in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Instead, each boat pumps its raw sewage into the surrounding water. There are rules against flushing the head (toilet) in a marina, but it appears to be unenforceable.
Road Town collects its sewage and pumps it without further treatment into the Sir Francis Drake Channel, several hundred yards offshore.
Toilet paper is not allowed to be flushed from boats. Instead, used toilet paper must be disposed of in the trash can next to the toilet.
Get out
Ferries sail to Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and to St. John and Saint Thomas in the US Virgin Islands many times daily. Also available is a once a week ferry to Anegada, the only coral island in the BVI. Several airlines operate daily flights to all the islands of the Caribbean between Trinidad and Puerto Rico.
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CASTLETON, Vt. – Shane Brozowski (Rensselaer, N.Y.) became the most prolific passer in New England Division III football history, leading Castleton State College to a 35-16 win over visiting SUNY-Maritime in Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) action Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium.
Brozowski finished the day with 349 yards, pushing his career total to 8959, surpassing the previous high-water mark of 8,748 set by Middlebury College's Donald MicKillop from 2007-11.
The senior quarterback was on target right from the start, completing 17-of-25 passes and a pair of touchdowns en route to a 21-9 lead at halftime, before finishing the day 30-for-47. Classmate Tyler Carpenter (Fort Edward, N.Y.) was equally impressive, racking up 69 yards and three touchdowns on the ground to go along with 65 receiving yards and one score.
Junior quarterback Tyler Trodden (Putnam Valley, N.Y.) led the Maritime offense with 108 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.
The Privateers opened the scoring with an eight-play, 68-yard drive to start the game, capped by a 15-yard run from Joe Guerra (Bronx, N.Y.).
Brozowski answered on the ensuing drive, marching the Spartans 72 yards on 11 plays for a touchdown. Brozowski hooked up with Carpenter on a 14-yard pass play to finish the drive, and the Spartan point after try failed to make it 7-6.
The Spartan defense came up with stops on the final four Privateer possessions of the half, coming up with a pair of stands inside their own two-yard line. Keith Schneider (Benson, Vt.) also came up with a pass deflection on third down to force a Maritime punt, while Mitch Bouton (Cooperstown, N.Y.) forced a fumble that Cody TanCreti (Hartland, Vt.) pounced on leading to a Spartan touchdown.
Meanwhile Brozowski strung together a pair of touchdown drives, including an impressive use of the clock at the end of the first quarter. With just 20 seconds remaining in the opening frame and the Spartans down by a point, Brozowski shunned the notion of heading to the second quarter, firing successive 30-yard completions to Kevin Alberque (Ridgefield Park, N.J.) and Brandon Boyle (Springfield, Vt.), with the latter resulting in a touchdown. Brozowski punched in the two-point conversion to take a 14-7 lead into the second quarter, and the Spartans never trailed again.
Carpenter scored the lone touchdown of the second stanza on a four-yard blast up the middle, capping a six-play, 45-yard drive. Brozowski found Tyler Combs (Colchester, Vt.) on a second-and-nine for 31 yards to key the drive.
The Privateers took their next possession all the way down to the Spartan one-yard line, but once again Castleton came up with a stand as Trodden's toss was fumbled out of bounds on fourth down. Castleton was unable to move the ball out from the shadows of the goal post however, and fumbled the snap out the back of the end zone on the punt attempt for a safety.
Brozowski and the Spartans opened the second half with a 10-play, 65-yard drive that ended with a Carpenter touchdown from one-yard out. Carpenter picked up a key third down conversion with an extra effort through the line.
The ensuing Maritime drive was stopped on the Castleton 44-yard line when Cameron Laundry (Hartford, Vt.) and Alex Beloin (Windsor, Vt.) combined for a fourth-down stop, setting up the Spartans for their fifth and final touchdown of the day. Carpenter provided the score from five yards out, facing a second-and-long, Brozowski found tight end Denny Wilhelm(Glens Falls, N.Y.) for a 21-yard gain, and followed with a 25-yard strike to Alberque down to the Privateer 10 to key the drive.
Maritime tacked on the only fourth quarter touchdown on a Trodden dive from two yards out on third-and-goal to cap a 12-play, 65-yard drive that spanned more than six minutes.
Alberque finished with a game-high 111 receiving yards on nine catches, while Boyle added 78 yards on six catches and a touchdown.
Paul Briggs (Shrub Oak, N.Y.) added 43 yards on 12 carries for the Privateers, while Erik Heedles (Staten Island, N.Y.) led the receiving corps with three catches for 26 yards.
Schneider was impressive for the Spartan defense in his first start of the season, racking up seven tackles, including two for a loss while adding his first career interception. Schneider's biggest tackle of the day came on fourth-and-goal from the one yard line when he blasted through the line for a huge stop behind the line of scrimmage. Brandon Bergeron (Hartford, Vt.) led the squad with 11 tackles and an interception, while Laundry added 10 tackles and a half sack to the stat sheet.
Keith Barnes (Westbury, N.Y.) led the Privateers with 15 tackles, including one for a loss.
The Spartans improve to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in ECFC action, while SUNY-Maritime falls to 1-2, 1-1.
The Privateers return home next week for a non-conference date with William Paterson at 2 p.m.
NOTABLES: The senior Schneider is competing in his first season of football after an impressive four-year career on the Spartan hardwood that culminated in a conference championship last season… The win was the first in four tries against SUNY-Maritime… The 35 points is the most the Privateer defense had not allowed more than 20 points in a game this season… Castleton is now 3-1 on homecoming weekend historically, churning out three-straight wins after dropping the inaugural homecoming contest in 2009.


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Belly-Button Tax: In or Out of Budget Deal?
Lawmakers appear to be considering a one-year delay of the health law's "reinsurance fee" as part of budget negotiations, spotlighting another little-noticed provision –- but one that is a big deal for employers and unions. Louise Radnofsky reports. Photo: AP.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Lipscomb track and field wrapped up the UNF Spring Break Invite Saturday with top marks in a number of field events.
Freshman Houston Ward put together two solid throw events. He led off with a personal-best 44.97m (147' 6") toss on his fourth throw to earn a fifth-place finish. He followed that up with a seventh-place, 14.17m (46' 6") shot put toss.
Senior Austin Ray finished seventh in his first javelin throw of the spring with a personal-best 54.76m (179' 8) toss.
In the women's javelin, sophomore Taylor Mason tied for 11th with a 33.43m (109' 8") heave.
Junior Adam Austin earned an eighth-place 1.93m (6' 4") high jump finish.
On the track, freshman Matthew Deery continued what had already been an impressive first outdoor meet. His 56.21s 400m hurdles mark placed him 14th.
Freshman Megan McClain was the Lady Bison leader in the 1500m run with a personal-best 5:01.76s run, good for 13th overall in a field of 51.
The Lady Bison 4x400m team placed fifth with a 3:59.53s mark.
Jacksonville wasn't the only spot on the map where a Lipscomb athlete was competing this weekend. Sophomore Tucker Peabody was at the High Tide Qualifier in Birmingham, Ala. trying to bump his 200m mark up to qualify for the NCAA Championships in Boise, Idaho next weekend. Though strong once more in the 200m, Peabody's 21.51s mark in Birmingham was not fast enough to place him in the NCAA field.
The full Bison and Lady Bison contingent will be in Birmingham next weekend for the Birmingham Southern Invitational, scheduled for March 10.
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All Things for Good, Part 2
From Gospel Translations
By John Piper
About The Sovereignty of God
Part of the series Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written
Romans 8:28-32
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?
The banner hanging on the side of the building is from Romans 8:31, "If God is for us who can be against us?" What is the answer to that question? Be careful. Notice verse 36: "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered." I presume that those who kill us are against us. I assume that those who slaughter us are against us.
Was Anyone Against Martin Burnham?
Martin Burnham's funeral was on Friday in Kansas. He had been a missionary hostage in control of the Abu Sayyaf Group for a year, and was killed in crossfire on June 7. The last words to the Rose Hill Bible Church where he spoke on May 23, 2001 – just days before his return to the Philippines and his capture – were printed on the funeral program: "I wasn't called to be a missionary; I wasn't called to the Philippines; I was just called to follow Christ; and that is what I'm doing."
Yes, Martin Burnham, and you knew that Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" (Matthew 16:24-25). Martin Burnham lost his life following Christ. And he found it.
No surprises here. Paul said it would happen. Peter said it would happen. Jesus said it would happen. "They will lay their hands on you and persecute you . . . I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict . . . and some of you they will put to death. You will be hated by all for my name's sake. But not a hair of your head will perish." (Luke 21:12-18).
You will be hated. You will be killed. And not a hair of your head will perish! So, if God was for Martin Burnham, was anyone against him? Yes, but not with final success. They killed him. But not a hair of his head will perish.
"All Things" Includes the "Bad Things"
So when Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, those who are called according to His purpose," we have a taste of the kinds of things that are included in the all things. It is not all good things. It is all things – including all the bad things. In fact, the whole context before and after Romans 8:28 is painful. That's why Romans 8:28 is here. We need encouragement and hope because before and after this verse the prospect of the Christian life on this earth is bleak.
Verse 17 says we will be glorified with Christ if we suffer with him. Verse 18 says that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed to us. Verses 20 says that the creation – including us – is subjected to futility. Verse 21 says that creation is in bondage to decay. Verse 23 says that even Spirit-filled Christians groan with the fallen creation awaiting our adoption, the redemption of our weak and sick and dying bodies. Verse 24 says we have been saved "in hope" and you can't see hope, otherwise it wouldn't be hope – so most of our salvation is invisible and still in the future. No wonder we groan. And then verse 35 says there are tribulation and distress and persecution and famine and nakedness and danger and sword.
And in the middle of all this, to give us strength and hope and courage, verse 28 says, Yes, all this, is true! AND "We know that all things – all this suffering and futility and bondage to decay and groaning and tribulation and distress and persecution and famine and nakedness and peril and sword – all these things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose."
So the answer to the question on the side of the building from Romans 8:31 is, Yes, there will be many enemies. Yes, there will be many adversaries and obstacles and miseries and distresses and opposition and seemingly pointless delays and breakdowns and all manner of futility. But, No, in all these things we are more than conquerors because of the sovereign love of God in Christ. Nothing will finally succeed against us.
If you hear the call of God in the gospel of Jesus Christ; if you come to God, loving him through Jesus Christ; if you trust God for the forgiveness of your sins because of the death of Christ; if you receive from him the free gift of righteousness by faith alone; then all things – from the sweetest to the most severe and bitter and painful – will work together for your good. God will be for you with all of his omnipotent wisdom and power. And if God is for you, no one can successfully be against you.
Over and over in the Bible and in history the truth of Romans 8:28 is witnessed by the people of God. Let's look at some examples and pray as we do that God will put solid ground under our feet when the waves of trouble break over us and when we follow Jesus outside the gate of security and comfort.
One of the most familiar examples is the story of Joseph in the Old Testament. His brothers hate him because he has had a dream that some day he will reign over them. So they throw him into a pit, and then sell him into slavery in Egypt, and then lie to his father about his coat so the old man will believe that his boy was killed by a wild animal. Then Joseph seems to prosper in Potiphar's house until Potiphar's wife lies about him and accuses him of attempted rape. So he is put in prison. And there things seem to go well after a while because the jailer trusts him. But then his hopes that Pharaoh's butler will get him out are dashed as the butler forgets about Joseph for two more years.
Finally, after about 17 years of nothing apparently working together for any lasting good for Joseph or his poor old father, he interprets a dream for Pharaoh and Pharaoh rewards him by making him a kind of vice president in charge of all the food in the land as a seven-year famine comes.
The famine is threatening his family in Canaan and so the brothers who hated him and tried to get rid of him come to Egypt. Who is the one ready to help them, but their brother Joseph, whom they don't recognize? The point of the story is given in three texts. One is Genesis 45:7, "God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors." Notice the word "sent". You see it again in Psalm 105:16-17, "When he summoned a famine on the land and broke all supply of bread, he hadsent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave." This word "sent" is important for interpreting the main text of the story, namely, Genesis 50:20. Joseph says to his brothers, "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today."
This is an Old Testament version of Romans 8:28. All things work together for good for God's people. All things, including all the evil done to Joseph and to Jacob his father. But notice carefully the way all three of these texts talk about the "all things." These are things that God "meant" to work together for good. God did not just watch evil events unfold with no design and no purpose, and then bring good out of them. No, just as Joseph's brothers meant it (purposed it, designed it) for evil, so also God meant it (purposed it, designed it) for good. That is why I said the word "sent" in Genesis 45:7 and Psalm 105:17 was important. The brother's selling Joseph into slavery was God's "sending" for salvation. God does not just bring good out of all things. He ordains what happens to us for our good and then infallibly brings good from it according to his purpose. God "sent" Joseph to save his brothers, even though this sending involved the sin of his brothers.
The Cross of Christ
This is a picture of what God did for us in sending Jesus to the cross to save us. In Acts 4:27-28 the disciples pray, "In this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place." In other words, even though Jesus' going to the cross involved the sins of Herod and Pilate and Gentiles and Jews, nevertheless it was God's sending. They meant it for evil, but God meant it for good.
God didn't just bring good out of the evil and pain of the cross and out of the slavery of Joseph; he planned it for our good. God plans and purposes and works all things together for our good. And if you ask, "What does it add to our hope to believe this, rather than to believe that God has no purpose for the particular evils that come into our lives but only uses them once they happen?…"
One answer would be: If we say that God could not "use" all the events prior to the evil to bring about his purpose that evil not happen, what hope do we have that God can "use" the evil itself for his purpose to do me good? If God's purpose was frustrated before the evil that struck me, why should I believe that his purpose to turn this evil for good will not be frustrated? So what we gain in saying that God sent Joseph and sent Christ, and planned the events leading to the salvation of Israel and the church is 1) that we affirm exactly what the Bible says, and 2) we put the solid foundation of God's sovereignty under the promise that he will work all things for our good. He was sovereign in the past; he will be sovereign for us in the future.
Another example from the Old Testament is Job. You recall how many terrible things happened to Job. He lost his wealth, his children, and his health. In every case he acknowledged the sovereign hand of God, even though Satan was the servant of calamity in his life. And in the last chapter the writer of the book says his family and friends gathered "and they showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the evil that the Lord had brought upon him" (Job 42:11). So the view of Job and the writer is that God did not just bring good out of Job's misery but that he purposed Job's misery.
Why? We can give an authoritative answer in James 5:11, "You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord (to. te,loj kuri,ou), how the Lord is compassionate and merciful." So James confirms that God is purposing, not just responding. And his purpose, as Romans 8:28 says, is Job's good. In all Job's pain and loss God was aiming at compassion and mercy. He planned and purposed and worked all things for Job's good.
Another example is the experience of Esther. It was not an easy thing for a young, beautiful Jewish girl to be forced into the harem of an unclean, pagan, Gentile king. It was in one sense a tragedy. Why did it happen? Why would God allow it? Mordecai gives the answer when the Jews are about to be slaughtered by Haman's wicked designs. God has done for his people through Esther exactly what he did for his people through Joseph. Here's the way Mordecai puts it in a message to Esther: "And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14).
God knows. And now we know, because we have seen the end of the story. She came to the kingdom, through all her humiliation and defilement, to save God's people. God works all things together for good for his people.
And let me give an example that the children will understand. This is a favorite story in the Old Testament. When Jonah finally admitted that he was doing wrong on the boat going away from Nineveh, they threw him overboard into the sea. And then some thing horrible happened. He was swallowed whole by a huge fish. Now that is a terrible thing. But did God have good purpose in that terrible thing? Yes, he did. The horrible experience of being swallowed by a fish was in fact God's appointed means of salvation for the unbelieving Ninevites.
And what about Paul's thorn in the flesh? It tormented him and he pleaded for God to take it away. But the answer came from Jesus, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9). In other words, "Paul, I have a design in this 'messenger of Satan,' and it is for your good and my glory." All things, even thorns in the flesh, work together for good.
And what about Paul's imprisonments? Here's the way Paul describes the effect of his Roman imprisonment. "I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear" (Philippians 1:12-14). All things, including imprisonments, work for our good and God's glory.
What Effect Should This Have on You?
I close by asking: What effect should this have on you?
If you are not a believer in Jesus, I pray that the effect will be to make you long to trust him. Having God on your side and not against you is infinitely important. Remember the sign on the building: If God is for you, who can be against you. Trusting Christ is the only way to have God be for you. He is for all who trust in Jesus. He works everything for your good if you trust his Son.
If you are a believer, then you will not respond to this message and to the truth of Romans 8:28 with passivity toward the devil and resignation toward evil and a casual attitude toward American consumerism and materialism. What you will hear in Romans 8:28 is a battle cry. If all things work together for my good, then I cannot be ultimately defeated in the cause of Christ. This is a call to take risks to spread a passion for God's supremacy in all things for the joy of all peoples. This is a call to go to a hard place or do a hard thing in the cause of love. This is call to spend yourself for Christ and his kingdom. This is a call to do something radical and crazy in the eyes of the world. Take Operation World and read the needs of the world. Then let your heart dream how you might invest your life to move toward need and not comfort.
Romans 8:28 is a trumpet call to follow Jesus in the risks of love no matter what it costs. Because whatever it costs will work for your good.


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The Ravens didn't draft a left tackle until the fifth round and they haven't re-signed Bryant McKinnie, who has started taking some visits with other teams in search of a job for next season.
Uncertainty has led to some worry about the position in Baltimore. Perhaps that's why General Manager Ozzie Newsome felt it necessary to confirm, via the team's website, that "we'll have somebody lined up at left tackle" when the season gets underway in September. Could this be where Tim Tebow lands?
We're kidding about that — at least we think we are — but the Ravens will continue to face questions about left tackle as long as McKinnie is unsigned and the Ravens haven't anointed someone as his definitive successor. Newsome doesn't make it sound like the latter will be happening anytime soon.
"It's so fluid. We don't know, and I'm going to knock on wood," Newsome said. "Up until we get this 53-man squad together before we have to get ready to play Denver, this is going to be a very fluid situation. But, I don't turn down any good players. I just don't. We find a way to get them."
It's important to remember that the Ravens didn't turn to McKinnie until the playoffs last season after spending the regular season with Michael Oher on the left side. That's not an ideal way to run an offensive line, but it worked out for them and it does explain their lack of urgency in terms of knowing who will be playing the position more than four months before the first game of the year.


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Nov. 13, 2006
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced its All-Region Teams on Monday with MIT's Anna Ayuso and Cristina Stefanescu earning honors. Ayuso was named to the All-New England East Region First Team while Stefanescu was a Second-Team pick.
Ayuso, who received Second-Team plaudits last year, became the third player in the program's history to earn a pair of NFHCA All-Region honors. She finished the year ranking second on the team in scoring with four goals, including two game-winners, and six assists for 14 points. Stefanescu collected her first post-season accolade after tallying two goals and two assists for six points from the defensive midfield.


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I am a chronic string breaker because of the way I swing my racquet. I need thinner gauge main that can really bite into the ball.
Great Quality, lower price & On time shipping
This is a great string. It looses tension quick so I would account for that in the stringing unless you are going hybrid or per-streching them
About 15 years ago I tried many topspin strings and settled on Prince topspin. Then I discovered the Duraflex (PTD) version and it lasts twice as long -it's very forgiving and generates power when you have to. The string gives me good bite on the ball and gets it over the net but in the court. I've tried other hot-shot strings that the 'pros play with' that gave me more power but no control and also can't stand the metallic titanium feel - the guys who recommended those 'power' strings all have shoulder problems!. So back to PTD and all's well. Just ordered a dozen packs for the year.
I've been using this string for about two years and love it. I install it in a stiff frame at 45 LBS which gives a soft feel and great power. Furthermore, this setup gives great touch.
Excellent feel and control, along with comfort and good spin effect for Spin configured racquets. Used in Hybrid configuration with poly on the mains.
The racket has strong durability and maintain tension after a good a period of playing time. Like the control and spin created by the 17g string.
Awesome feel, if you want to "punch that volley" and want a "drop it like its hot" dropshot, that keep your oppnenent scampering...Look no more! Been using x 5 years and no tennis elbow ever! Mean sting...for mean pinpoint shots!
Researching a bunch of strings and differences - went with this based on reviews and price - and I couldn't be happier! Will definitely restring with this when the time comes. Strung the Duraflex on 2- Prince Tour Pro 98's and we are very happy.
I love this string! It has long life and helps to generate power and bites the ball for spin too.
Very good over all.
Very crisp feel and unrivalled amount of spin. I always put these in the mains. They will saw through any main as a cross very quickly. I don't string it any higher than 55 pounds to avoid tennis elbow.
If you are like me, you break strings ever 4-5 sessions of tennis. You are a heavy hitter, with huge top spin. But you also prefer your strings to have good feedback. I have tried many strings in the past few months, and came across this one on some forums. Decided to give it a try. Believe me, it gives you massive spin, good feedback for a hybrid with kevlar on it. Best of all, Im still using this and its been 2 weeks, and the strings haven't even moved. I used to think RPM blast was good at holding tensions, but this is amazing.
Good strings for durability and comfort.
with this string you can feel the power of a shot and do not loose the touch for drop shots or slicing. also when loosens it breaks fast . definitely will recommend
Perfect all around string for string breakers. Thinner gauge for better play and tension maintenance.
I have so much more power with this string but didn't lose any of the touch for drop shots or slicing. Will be using this exclusively from now on
I bought Ashaway Kevlar 360 ft Reel Tennis String Size: 16g. Excellent string to combine with multifilament like NXT.
Excellent tennis string at a great price for poly.
decent string for the $. easy on the arm. good durability.
This string has given me good control and spin. I use combined with Luxilon for power with good results. Great value for the price!
This is my go to string. It balances between spin and durability.
Prince Syn Gut 17G is a great buy. I hit flat with a head light racket and this string feels soft and provides great control when strung at 58 lbs. I wouldn't say that the playing properties last as long as other more expensive strings or that it provides maximum power but you can't beat the price and it will relieve some of the stress on your arm produced by stiffer strings.
I love this string. I usually string my racquets with poly mains and Gosen Proform on my cross strings, and o love the durability and the feel. It is a very good string to string and for the money you can't beat it. I string a lot of the guys I play tennis with during the week of all levels, and they love it. I have used this string for at least ten years, and I have nothing bad to say about it.
I love these strings especially combining them with a poly it lasts long and plays great!
It looks cool. It works good. The package it came in looks cooler then the one on the picture.
Gosen makes a quality made in Japan single core synthetic gut comparable to prince synthetic gut and other well known synthetic guts. I use it as a cross string in a poly/synthetic gut hybrid. The white version is a bit stiffer than the natural colored one. So if you prefer a softer string, get the natural color. I get a bit more spin on my serve using the 17 vs the 16 gauge.
I use this string a lot when stringing rackets in our retirement community. It is my string of choice and plays very well for senior tennis players. The quality and price of this string is great.
Provided longer play time than expected. Good grip on ball provided better control of shots
This is my first ever reel of strings. I'm a cheapy, so this was a great value. I strung a full bed on my friend's Prince TT, and he said it felt good. I've read that a hybrid would work better, so I'm looking forward to doing that on my Gamma Tour 320x. Great racquet btw.
Love the price for a quality string that lasts a while.
Solid all around string. Not hard on your arm like a poly and much more durable than the multifilaments.
Prince Syn Gut with Duraflex is the best synthetic gut available. I have strung many racquets with different types of synthetic and this one definitely lasts the longest and is the perfect combination with a polyester string. I use it for all levels, from beginners who string their whole racquet with this, to highly competitive players who use a hybrid.
This string is a bargain for the price. It won't generate the spin of a poly but it plays quite well and has good durability. It also makes a nice choice for hybrid set-ups.
I bought this reel solely for the purpose of using it as a cross string in a hybrid with a poly. They work great and I wouldn't hesitate to use them with any polys. I also use them for my customers who don't prefer a specific synthetic gut in their racquet. They are cheap, and very efficient as well! Great buy.
I have been loyally using the PSGD since long ago. I absolutely love the feel of the strings. One thing though, is that they don't last as long as I thought they would. However, for the cheap price, you can't beat it.
Good string for the price. Soft feel.
Awesome strings.
Love this string...easy on the arm, especially for a poly. String Aeropro Drive at 58 to 61 pounds
I love these strings. Used them for years.
I use it to restring racquetball racquets and is very durable and playable.
I like it because it is cheap and has some good feel.
Good durable string that works well as a cross string when paired with a firmer (RPM, Crossfire, etc.) main string.
You can't fairly rate a string unless you consider how much you pay for it. This string is an awesome value. A 660' reel for $17 ???? Are you joking. I've been using this string as my "base" level string for my customers and everyone loves it, considering the price. Sure, there may be players that "think" their game deserves more, and maybe that's a valid point for some. But this string is every bit what most people need.
Used this as a median or middle-of-the-road string to see what characteristics players want on their rackets, e.g. Firmer, softer, durability, etc.
Although this string is very stretchy, it is very powerful, long lasting, and easy on the arm. I string it at 45 lbs, ala John McEnroe.
Put this string in a few friends racquets as well as my own. Everyone loved the control.
The string is an excellent value and plays very similar to the gamma synthetic gut, but at a lower price. The lower cost does allow me to play around with string tensions without worrying too much about price. I also string my own rackets, about 1 per month, I play about 3 - 4 times per week.
Love this string. Been playing Prince Syn Gut 17 for over a year now but just switched to the Lightening XX. Same great feel with a bit more pop. And I love supporting the breast cancer foundation with the fun pink color.
I tried various types of strings since I started to play tennis. I had tried the super expensive and the relatively inexpensive strings. The Prince Syn Gut is by far the best strings. I mixed this string with the Tecnifibre strings to get the power and touch combo that many intermediate players like. For $5, y ou can't go wrong with this.
Love it, never had an elbow problem ever since I use this string. Very good control and comfort!
Seems working fine. First time using this string. Nothing I don't like so far.
Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex is a great all around string. It's a tried and true classic and every stringer should always have a reel in stock. Works great in a hybrid or in a full bed.
I string a lot of rackets for folks in my area. This is the most requested string even with all of the new string types available. It is very easy for the stringer and very durable and predictable for the player.
I am on the court 4+ times a week, and these 17 gauge strings have relieved my tennis elbow. I am on my fourth set, and they last about 2 - 3 months.
I bought these strings because of a good word from a friend of mine. They are very easy on the arm. I use the Prince O3 White racket and have a medium swing speed. With these strings, I serve effortlessly and when volleying, I have total control. The only thing that would make these strings better is if they lasted longer. I've had them for 2 weeks and play constantly and they're almost done. But, overall, I would certainly recommend these to any player.
I bought these strings because of a good word from a friend of mine. They are very easy on the arm. I use the Prince O3 White racket and have a medium swing speed. With these strings, I serve effortlessly and when volleying, I have total control. The only thing that would make these strings better is if they lasted longer. I've had them for 2 weeks and play constantly and they're almost done. But, overall, I would certainly recommend these to any player.


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Mr. Speaker, I would like to know what my colleague thinks about the following. In Donnacona, I had the opportunity to attend a demonstration held by employees who were worried their plant would shut down. That plant is now closed. In Shawinigan, I also met with workers where 530 jobs had been lost.
Because of these job losses and beyond just the numbers, we are seeing families, women, children and communities that are falling apart. I see it in my riding, in Trois-Rivières. The paper mills are also experiencing difficulties. I would like to ask my colleague whether the Conservative members from Quebec are insensitive, or whether they are not acting because the caucus is dominated by western Canada and by right-wing values that we do not share?


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BEGIN DBMS_OUTPUT.put_line ('-3,2='||SUBSTR ('abdefg', -3, 2)); DBMS_OUTPUT.put_line ('-7,2='||SUBSTR ('abdefg', -7, 2)); END; /A number of players were unhappy with this quiz. Here are some of the comments:
I would bet a lot of people got this wrong (like me) because they failed to realize you didn't have a "c" in your input string. If the input string included the "c" (i.e. "abcdefg") then the second one would have returned "-7,2,=ab". I don't mind the question being a little tricky, but that one seemed to be purposely misleading.
Finally, one of our most active (and consistently high ranking) players wrote to us as follows:
Well, I can tell you with complete certainty that there was no intention to make this a tricky question. In fact, I didn't even notice that I'd left "c" out of the string. Looking over the comments, though, I believe that it actually made the quiz better than it would have been if it had included the "c". Consider: a player took the time to write code to validate the results and didn't even notice that he or she used the wrong string in the test.
When we are testing and debugging our code, one of our biggest problems is making assumptions about the data or about the code we are examining. Unverified assumptions are real "killers." I have wasted so many hours debugging programs over the years and then discovering that the problem didn't lie in my algorithm, but in the lack (or presence) of some problematic data. Or I read the code carelessly, seeing a string or value of some sort and thought it was "X" when it was "Y".
Happens a lot, doesn't it?
We tend to see and hear what we want or expect to see and hear, not necessarily what is actually there.
So this quiz tested more than your understanding of SUBSTR. It tested your ability to read the code closely and not make assumptions. I am OK with that. How about you?


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Arai MXV Motocross Helmet in Plain Black - Arai Motocross Helmets available at Dirtbikexpress
The brand new Arai MX-V motocross helmet has evolved from the much loved Arai VX-3 model. Years of experience can be found in this ultimate off road helmet. The perfect choice for MX, enduro and off road use. Just as found in every Arai helmet, the basic and simple organic shell shape is based on the R75 Shape concept. The absence of exaggerated edges or protrusions on the shell is not a lack of creativity, but a commitment to maintaining the integrity of the shell with real world impact performance.
Completely designed from scratch, with all the experience and knowhow gained in decades of title winning racing. That is what makes the brand new Arai MX-V off road/motocross helmet such an outstanding new entry in this highly competitive helmet segment.
Click Here to see the Arai MX-V Factsheet...
Arai MXV R75 Shape: First of all the new Aria MX-V answers to the unique Arai 'R75 Shape' concept. Based on a rounder, smoother and stronger outer shell, the R75 Shape Concept offers real world helmet performance when it really matters. The absence of exaggerated edges or protrusions on the shell is a very deliberate R75 Shape design feature. It maintains the integrity of the shell needed when real impact performance is asked for.
Arai MXV Advanced Technology: Next to the comfort and fit every Arai MX-V helmet is famous for, the new Arai MX-V offers and advanced peak design. For every off road rider, the peak is of great importance. It does not only protect against mud and flying stones, it also prevents sunshine glare. At the same time the peak increases ventilation efficiency and decreases wind pressure. The Arai MX-V peak effortlessly performs all these tasks while looking good at the same time! The new side trim at the edges of the aperture show the experience of Arai MX-V. They allow the goggle strap to stay firmly in position, even during extreme motocross riding. This attention to detail can also be found in the new mouth vent. Which can be easily removed for cleaning and incorporates a (stainless steel) mesh that not only keeps dirt out but also improves penetration resistance.
The Outer shell is made with cLc (complex Laminate construction) and contains a specially designed composite fibre that is sandwiched between the two layers of Super Fibre Laminate. The composite fibre acts as a reinforcement layer without adding significantly to the weight of the helmet.
Arai MXV Ventilation:
A very effective ventilation is critical for an off road/motocross helmet. That is why Arai MX-V redesigned the ventilation system: the easy to clean diffusers, centre top vent and dual intake create an increased airflow. The under-peak air intake collects and directs cool air into the helmets crown area. The inner chin vent shutter controls the airflow to the chin area and prevents debris coming into the helmet in dusty riding conditions.
The removable three-piece rear exhaust creates a tremendous amount of venturi vacuum at the rear. They can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement. The side vent exhausts produce low pressure behind the rear vent for better hot air extraction. As they are integrated in the small for better aerodynamics, they also reduce wind noise and prevent buffeting at higher speeds. Inside, a small foam dam helps to absorb and diminish excessive noise, without reducing ventilation performance.
Arai MXV Interior features:
Dry-Cool® liner - An important feature for all off road riders is the completely removable and washable Dry-Cool® interior liner. All parts (interior lining, cheek pads, neck roll and even the chinstrap covers) can easily be taken out for cleaning, assuring a fresh interior for every event. Developed for and tested in MotoGP it uses micro water cells to improve moisture and heat transfer from the head to the airflow and dries much faster than conventional textiles to help keep your head cooler and dryer during a long ride.
Facial Contour System (FCS) - To offer an even better snug fit and enhancing the comfort to the lower jaw, the Facial Contour System (FCS) works with a foam spring support in the cheek pad that compresses and rebounds.
Arai MXV Helmet features:
As always, form follows function with Arai. There are many superficial items you can add to a helmet: items that may look good, but add nothing to the helmets function. In this regard, Arai produces functional helmets with functional innovations.Then, maybe well look at the visuals. Being riders, we know how important comfort, fit, ventilation and confidence are. And we think most of us here at Arai are pretty typical riders.
Arai MXV Key Features:
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New way to use your whole quiver
Post general kiteboarding discussion topics here!
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Re: New way to use your whole quiver
How's the relaunch?
"A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are built for"
Re: New way to use your whole quiver
How's the bar pressure?
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This concept could revolutionize kite design, especially for light wind. Stacking the kites closer for improved responsiveness could be experimented with. Imagine the quicker turning speed of a triple-stacked 5m kite (or 4/5/6) vs a regular 15m. Flotation requirements might be able to be eliminated for 2 of the kites and thus decrease total weight.
Re: New way to use your whole quiver
Didn't slingshot do a video like this like a year ago?
Kites: 2018 F-One Bandit: 8m and 11m.
Board: 2018 F-One Mitu 5'10 Surf/Foil convertible
Harness: Manera Exoharness.
Wetsuit: Manera 5/4/3 X10D
Re: New way to use your whole quiver
Back in the day
L.M.G. used to ride with kites stacked.
Did it in light wind.
Re: New way to use your whole quiver
Here's a link to a couple vids showing a double stack in action: http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kite ... ked-kites/
Look how much more responsive it is than the big kites on that 2nd video.
Here's one where they're stacked tighter:
Imagine incorporating it into a single unit, with an elongated C-kite combined with a flat LEI.
Re: New way to use your whole quiver
First time I saw this was 4 years ago in Maui...the Wainman vrew. Cool though.
Re: New way to use your whole quiver
Yeah the concepts been around for a while
Flexifoil's sizing was based around this. Want more power? Add more kites!
Two modern kites are okay, three gets messy. We used to do this with Arcs a bit. If doesn't feel quite as efficient upwind as one big kite. The kites above the top one lagg a little and slow the whole train down. Relaunch is a nightmare and self rescue is, well as bad as you'd expect. It's find for the novelty factor though.
Re: New way to use your whole quiver
It seems that fusing 2 kites into a single unit would minimize kite lag and self-rescue issues. Relaunch is crucial, but a little yankee ingenuity ought to solve that. Perhaps the closer kite's struts could lay flat on the water so the wind catches the slightly larger distal kite to move it around the window, then when it rolls onto it's side the closer kite would open out for launching.
The advantages of 2 smaller kites are many, not the least of which is the increased pressure they can hold without risk of rupture, thus increasing rigidity and responsiveness. Laplace's law states that the wall tension equals the pressure times the radius, so if you double the leading edge diameter, it can only hold half the pressure without rupturing. In addition, Pascal's principle states that the pressure is equal in all parts of the system, so the struts on a big kite won't have as much pressure as a smaller kite and won't be as rigid.
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.22 Caliber (.224) High Velocity 60 gr. HP
For rifles, this is a high-velocity bullet designed to give precision accuracy with the explosive expansion of Sierra's Varminter-style construction. This bullet is at its best when fired from the larger-capacity cartridges, such as the 22-250 or 220 Swift in rifles with barrels having 1x14" twist rates, stabilizing easily for excellent long-range accuracy and effective expansion. Normally, 1x12" or faster twist rates work best for medium-capacity cases, such as the 223 Remington. These bullets are excellent for long-range varmint hunting.
For handguns, although this bullet is of Hollow Point construction, we cannot recommend it for hunting purposes. This bullet has been very successful on half-size NRA Silhouette targets.
The #1375 was introduced in 1984.
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.246 @ 2800 fps and above
.240 between 2800 and 2000 fps
.246 @ 2000 fps and below
Price: $24.30Stock Code: 1375
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*Sierra Bullets does not sell any loaded ammunition. What you are purchasing are bullets only and will need to be loaded into ammunition in order to be fired from a firearm. Prices, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to correct typographic, photographic and/or descriptive errors.
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|jim b of blackfoot, Idaho
|November 29, 2017
|One of the most accurate Sierra bullets I have tried in several rifles from .223 Rem to .220 Swift. But how about making a heavy varmint bullet in .224 dia? I love the 69 gr Match King but it has a very poor expansion record on varmints at long range! Maybe you could make the 69 grain Match King in a varmint bullet?
|Sam P of Buffalo, Missouri
|October 18, 2016
|I have used this bullet for 20 years deer hunting. In my mini 14. I have never missed a heart shot for up to 300 yrds. Never lost a deer. It goes in and out. Coming out in a quarter size hole.I would not consider another bullet.
|Chuck E of Southborough, Massachusetts
|December 7, 2015
|I have been using the 60gr in a 1/9" Savage and shot a group of 3 @ 300 yds in .368" I also shot .900" and 1.009" the same day. They are tops in my gun!
|K C of Amarillo, Texas
|November 13, 2014
|Makes a great target bullet out of .223/22-250 out to 200 yards.
|Erik D of Idaho Falls, Idaho
|August 12, 2014
|This bullet in every 22 cal I have ever reloaded, (with the correct twist) has shot this bullet outstanding. You cant go wrong with Sierra. And no this wasn't a paid advertisement.
|Donald R of Versailles, Kentucky
|April 26, 2014
|I fired a 1/2 inch group at 150 yds using H380 my first time trying this bullet out of my B78 Browning 22-250 at 3400 FPS. I love it.
|Jeff W of Newton, Mississippi
|November 9, 2013
|These work great out of my AR, 1/9 twist,3/4 " groups. They are excellent out of my Rem M 700, 1/12 twist, 1/4- 1/2 " groups. Works good for coyotes too. Wish I had some more.
|Benjamin M of Princeton, Indiana
|September 8, 2013
|I use them for target shooting and they have always done a top job for me. They also are a small game bullet.


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Carey reveals new album's title
Mariah Carey has revealed the title and the cover of her new album.
The singer also divulged that her 14th album, Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse, will be released on May 27. It features collaborations with R Kelly, Mary J Blige and Nas.
The artwork, which she shared with fans on Twitter, features her in a gold crochet swimsuit, with a sunset background behind her, while the back is a childhood drawing of the star.
"On the back of this album is a personal treasure. This is my first and only self-portrait. I drew it when I was three-and-a-half and entitled it, 'Me. I am Mariah'," the singer explained.
"Please don't judge me for such a simplistic title. Come on. I was only three-and-a-half. It was a creative visualisation of how I saw myself with the purity of a child's heart before it was ever broken."
Mariah continued: "I've kept this private for so long, but because this album is a reflection of some of the peaks and valleys that made me who I am today, I've decided to share it with those of you who actually care and have been here for me through it all.
"I've been through a lot, but I've always known me. I am Mariah. Along the way, there have been a couple of nicknames and I have embodied many personas. Lately, they have been calling me 'the elusive chanteuse'. I like it," she added.
The announcement came on a special day for Mariah, who married Nick Cannon on April 30, 2008, and gave birth to their twins, Monroe and Moroccan, on April 30, 2011.
The album, previously known as The Art Of Letting Go, had been delayed after the singer dislocated her shoulder while filming a music video last July.


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The original scope of 3GPP (1998) was to produce Technical Specifications and Technical Reports for a 3G Mobile System based on evolved GSM core networks and the radio access technologies that they support (i.e., Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA) both Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) modes).
The scope was subsequently amended to include the maintenance and development of the Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) Technical Specifications and Technical Reports including evolved radio access technologies (e.g. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE)).
3GPP was created in December 1998 by the signing of the "The 3rd Generation Partnership Project Agreement". The latest 3GPP Scope and Objectives document has evolved from this original Agreement.
The discussions that led to the signing of the 3GPP Agreement were recorded in a series of slides called the "Partnership Project Description" that describes the basic principles and ideas on which the project is based. The Partnership Project Description has not been maintained since its first creation but the principles of operation of the project still remain valid.