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James Peacock says:
I listen to the radio at night as I fall asleep. I have a roommate - so in order not to disturb, I Got a pair of Ear plugs. I usually put them in - as I'm going to bed - and listen to the radio all night long with my ear buds in my ears. Comfort is essential. Don't remember the brand - They were cheap - but they have lasted very well - for well over a year. They've been pretty good for talk radio - not great for music - Now they are falling apart and need to be replaced. This review helped me make up my mind to buy these ear buds.
JohnFromVirginia says:
Completely agree about the Ergo design. These headphones fit me perfectly right out of the box despite coming with two additional buds. I'm buying two additional pairs as backups because they're so inexpensive.
AJ says:
Would it be possible for you to keep us up-to-date on when those earbuds wear out? I see in your review that you talk about going through your earbuds regularly, which is the exact problem I have. My main concern isn't even sound quality anymore, rather how long a pair can last before one or both buds don't work anymore.
Papa Jim says:
In reply to your post, while I still have my Panasonic RP-HJE120-A earbuds, I recently set them aside. After listening to a pair of Dr. Dre Tour by Beats, I immediately caved and purchased a pair. Some say they are over priced, but I have never heard such pure sound and amazing dynamic range from a pair of earbuds before. As far as durability, I have these on all the time and so far I haven't a bad thing to say about them. I will update the moment I have something negative to say, if such a time should ever come.
FB_Daytona says:
assuming the L shape connector has helped out in preventing loose connection that happens to many earphones? do you wrap the earphone around your ipod for example, which could cause a loose connection?
Mando says:
Panasonic ErgoFit In-Ear Earbud Headphones RP-HJE120-A (Blue) Dynamic Crystal Clear Sound, Ergonomic Comfort-Fit
I found this earphones are the "BOMB" very nice sound and last for a long time. I use this phones for my Kindle Fire my RCA MP3, and my Cellphone. And they are well and keep going like the rabbit, for the price you can't go wrong, I bought a pair at Wall-Mart for the same price and within a week only the right earplug was still working and not as good quality as this Panasonics.
D. Atkinson says:
Since these are in-ear earbuds I was wondering how well did they block out external noise? My biggest issue with most earbuds is that they either quite working after just a couple of months, have poor sound, or don't block out the majority of noise around me so I have to have the volume way up.
Rachael Rodriguez says:
Thank you! This review just helped me decide on what pair of ear buds to purchase. I just ordered two pair of the Panasonic. Great review.
Mitch says:
Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones
Coby CV185 Folding Deep Bass Stereo Headphones, Black
Try these two headphones. They're cheap and reasonably priced for their sound quality. A step above most earbuds. If you search on google you can find instructions to do a mod with a $3 pair of headphones to give the Koss headphones a headband.
Brenda C. Brewer says:
Based on others' comments, I ordered a pair and tried them out today as soon as I got home. While I respect everyones' opinion, these buds just didn't do it for me. The mid-upper ranges were nice and crisp, however, the lower ranges were thin, at best. I repositioned them a few times, trying to find the bass, but it just wasn't there. Personally, I like a full rich warm sound, maybe a touch heavier on the lower end; these were not a good fit for me. Will keep looking.
Thomas says:
I have been looking for a cheap "good" pair of headphones for awhile now! Even with your review I was still a little skeptical. But I took a chance and ordered a pair anyways and I'm glad I did. These things are awesome for the price. Mids, Highs are very good. Bass is good but could be a little better. But for the price it's worth getting them. I'm ordering more in diff colors.
Papa Jim says:
Yes, these will work with a computer by plugging them into the audio out jack (usually green), just maae sure the volume is set to lowest or mute before placing them into your ears, then adjust the volume to a level that is comfortable for you.
RH in VA says:
How are these on sound leaking out? I ride the bus everyday and I don't want everyone who's not wearing their own earphones, or trying to read, to have to listen to what I'm listening to.
Papa Jim says:
That is something I honestly never considered, I personally never have that kind of volume in my buds because they go directly into my ear. If someone could hear what I was listening to, I imagine I would go deaf. Seriously, the sound leakage on these is nothing compared to the large open air headphone designs. I'll put them to the test and sit next to my wife while listening to early Metallica. \m/.
Whistlers brother says:
I purchased these based on your review. Are you a Panasonic employee?! These are really bass light how can you listen to them apple earbuds sound better than these and that's saying something!
Mario Chiaramonte says:
Try the Memorex EB50. They will blow you away and be had on eBay for $4.44 w/free shipping. I just bought some Klipsch S3 earphones, expecting them to be way better than the Memorex, but the Memorex have so much more bass and presence that I feel like I wasted my money on the Klipsch. They're really comfortable, too, and quite durable. I also recently bought some Pure Sound PR-800 earphones that get rave reviews (one reviewer I saw online said he was surprised that they sounded better than his Beats by Dr. Dre (because they were so much cheaper), and the Memorex have comparable sound, but are more comfortable and work better for what I use them for, which is watch movies and TV, while laying in bed (often on my side).
K. Simpson says:
I have to say, I bought the Memorex's on a whim. I was looking for stocking stuffers for the family a few years ago. The Memorex ear buds were on sale, and I was very pleasantly surprised. Great buds!
jt says:
After reading all of the rave reviews, I ordered a pair of these to use with my MacBook Air. The speakers on the MBA do not provide high quality sound, but with the earbuds, the sound improved 1000%. I am kidding. Can anyone tell me why the sound is so much better with the earbuds???
These do appear to be a great product. I am very happy I bought them. I think I might purchase an extra pair to keep on hand in case Panasonic stops making these.
Burr says:
If only everyone thought this way... be it sitting on the bus, driving down the road, or parked outside a store.
MetalCharlie says:
if you think Dr Dre Tours have pure amazing sound, then you really don't have experience with what is truly pristine, pure, and detailed sound. The Tours DON'T have amazing dynamic range. People say they are overpriced because like Bose, they ARE overpriced JUNK. congested sound stage, bloated bass with bleeds into the mids, and no real treble or natural timbre to speak of. They are no better or worse than Skullcandy earphones, or Sennheiser cx300 II's. You paid $80-100 for PURE JUNK..not pure sound. You want pure sound for a low price, then the Philips 3580's would be the way to go for quality. Or the Sony MH1C. Or the HiFiMan RE0's. Or the Sennheiser cx215's. Or the MEEelectronics cc51. or the Sony XBA-1's. These are TRULY crystal clear dynamic headphones with pure sound for a budget. You sir made a terrible choice. Why do you think you can find 10,000 Dre Tours being sold on ebay? Everyone wants to unload their junk on someone else.
Papa Jim says:
Wow, I never expected a personal attack because of my opinions. You are obviously an audiophile, and a legend in your own mind. Thank you for sharing your opinions.
Daniel Ruiz says:
I was wondering if you had any issues with "noise" from the headphones if they rub on your clothing or skin. I am referring to the noise that you hear that one can hear that is hard to describe but has a strange almost static-like quality.
jt says:
Daniel Ruiz: I have not had any issues like that, but I sit at my desk whilst I use them. So far, I have been perfectly happy with mine, and for less than $7 shipped (bought on eBay), I do not think it is a big risk to try them. Hope this helps.
Aeronaut says:
Papa Jim, Sorry for this being a "stupid" question. I wanted a pair of earbuds for the Kindle Fire HD 7". It has a 3.5 mm audio port. Will these work with that? I am getting confused on diameter sizes. Thanks.
thegreatoutdoors says:
How long do they last? Every pair I buy breaks within a few months?
Meek Mill says:
you can get severe ear damage if you have your headphones in your ears while you are asleep, even if the volume is low it can hurt your ears as you get older. i recommend you stop doing that.
JudyB says:
Does the sounds come out differently in the right ear and left ear for you all? I just purchased a pair today, and I don't know if I am just not used to this kind of sound effect or what, but it sounds like the background music doesn't come out as much in the left ear as the right ear, is that normal? Or I just got a bad pair? The right ear sounds great though! Thanks!
jt says:
JudyB: I use mine with my laptop only, and I have no problems with the sound.
JudyB says:
Thanks for your reply, I got a replacement pair today and it's all good now! ^_^
RobertH says:
I agree - for around five bucks you get a nice, no nonsense, comfortable set of headphones which you can take anywhere. I like these a lot too!
RobertH says:
I use mine with a Sony walkman radio and they are great together.
celstud423 says:
I want say thanks to Papa Jim review, I was wearing my ipodtouch earphones the wrong way just to get good sound with fingers on my ear. The quality of Panasonic RP-HJE120 at low and high sound blows me away....I feel I got a steal big time, the sound is heavenly. I love the design I can see why it more effective than alot of other and I like a little base vibration with music. Hahaha I should have order about 3 or more cause someone always asking to borrow headphones from me. What a great product...I would have gladly paid about $50 for these. Also I just put it in and don't have to touch it. Thanks for the detail reviews, I read a few and I think its even better than some reviews. Kinda wish it had a mic attached but thas not an issue.
G. Nicholas says:
All that analysis only to find they are really terrible and nowhere near the sound quality of my old Creative ear buds that came with a cheap mp3 player 7-8 years ago.
Zachary J. Lerner says:
http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-7877_7-10017302-1.html look at that.
SuckaMC says:
I know its a bit more than $6, but NuForce are heralded by tech and audiophile critics as some of the best earbuds for $25 or less:
I came across the Pannie's from that article, where another user was suggesting these and the author claiming they tried both and the NuForce are still better. But then again, we are talking about $6 earbuds VS $20 earbuds.
I ordered a pair of NuForce but haven't received them yet.
T. Stepp says:
Like you, it's this quest I've been going after, I started with the horrible ear canal rubbing headset that comes with my iphone (the older one), then went out and bought the new iphone headset by apple (slips out can't use won't fit), returned those for some higher end skull candy's but they got lost or stolen, can't find them. So then I went out and purchased a cheap pair by JVC that hook into your ear (sound is good but gotta push it in keeps slipping out enough mostly treble not enough bass otherwise). I had other units in past and the over ear muffs get weathered and eventually the no-see-ums or something ate them up and I have to replace the pads but some of them cost $10 each. So I'm hoping this will be it when I get these delivered.
Owen Shen says:
I will suggest you go listen to the Klipsch X10's, Shure se215-315's, westone 1-4's, RE0, then take another listen to your little beats :P
Sheila M. Warner says:
These are the best headphones I have purchased, hands down. I find that the sound is rich, that the ear buds are sturdy, the ergonomic design keeps the buds in place, and they are inexpensive, too. I love these! I bought two.
Sheila M. Warner says:
I agree. These are the greatest little headphones around. You just can't beat the sound, and the price is so low. I have two pair.
Gift Card says:
After a year and a half of very heavy use the left ear-bud went out. I was more then impressed considering the price and the decent sound quality. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for casual listening.
Attaka says:
I bought a Blue and a Red in October 2012. I used the Blue for 1 year till the sounds faded out. This was after a full year of a 2 hour commute to work on a motorcycle. sound quality aside, these are the sturdiest earbuds i have ever used. I have a drawer full of skullcandies with contact issues at the plug due to my type of usage. I have been using the Red since last year with no issues whatsoever. This MEElectronics EP-RX12-RD-MEE RX12 In-Ear Headphone has much better bass and a better in ear fit but i broke two pairs in 4 months. I am looking at connecting the wiring for the Panasonic to the MEE buds :-). Best of both worlds IMHO.
Veronica Mendez says:
Thank you so much for your review. These earbuds sound great, actually better than I expected. Good volume and range. Plus one of the most comfortable earbuds I have ever used. Thanks again
hoopsnow says:
Reviews paint a different picture of Dr. Dre Tour earbuds by Beats. Fifty-one reviews found the ear-buds good while thirty rated them mediocre to poor. The quality of the Panasonic is far superior to Dr. Dre's chinese junk. Reviewers complain that Dr. Dre's deteriorate in a few months or have heavy bass or sound mediocre. In addition to being inferior in quality and sound, the Dre's are nineteen times more expensive than the Panasonic($7.99 X 19 = $150). Dre is one doctor to stay away from.
Phyllis says:
Based on your review and ravings by co-worker, going to definitely try these ear buds. I already have found a pretty awesome pair by brand, but hey the price is right to experiment and try the new.
I am curious. Since you have tried so many types of ear buds, did you get a chance to try my favorite to date? If you have, your thoughts?
Maxell Cool Beans Earbud
From my review of the product...
"Found affordable buds originally at Half Price Book store but their stocking of the item was limited. Have bought $25-$50 ear buds hoping the quality would mean it would last longer but it only lasted at most a couple of weeks to a month because of such heavy usage. Goes in and out of my purse, frequent unplugging and plugging into work computer and other devices to keep from bothering others around me, and just basic adjustment and untangling wears the ear buds down quickly.
As soon as these ear buds came out of package noticed the thick quality of the plastic tubing around wiring that allowed for longer usage and the buds were a better, more comfortable fit for my inner ear. Each pair seems to last 4-6 months. Anyway the quality is appreciated, since I was spending WAY TOO much money on ear buds in the last 4 or 5 years."
Ryan Gäble says:
I'd just like to add. I forgot to empty out my pockets and ran them through the wash in cold water and soap and they are still working! The right ear is softer than the left, but the bass and everything still picks up. I will let them fully dry and see if that restores the sound completely, but I am amazed!
jt says:
Ryan Babers: I am amazed!! I never would have expected them to survive at all!
Eric R. says:
lol self appointed mission. XD
Great review, thanks, made my day.
nysnowbird92 says:
i've had mine since Oct. 2013 and they're still working perfectly.. and I listen to music at the louder level, often including bass.. and daily use most of the time. Once they're broken in it's amazing the bass they can pick up.. and i've really punished these things the last few months with DJ Magic Mike bass music just to see if they would quit. For the price you can't get better.. and they're comfortable and light to wear.. I tried the NuForce NE-600X but they're too heavy to the point if you want to pick up bass you have to adjust it to aim directly into your ear and hold them there.. they're constantly pulling away creating a suction vacuum that muffles the music. These Panasonics are so light weight I can wear them for long periods of time without being bothered. These would be perfect for physical activity.
House PooBear says:
I can't believe these outclass $30 - $40 sets, but they do.
It'll be interesting to see how long they put up with my heavy duty daily use, given their price.
They don't look or feel cheap in any way.
Glad I found these..I really burn through sets.
Ashlie says:
Can you talk on the phone with these?
nysnowbird92 says:
there's no mic on these headphones if that's what you mean..
mary ann rotella says:
Thank you, being a total rookie this has helped immensely"
Susan Patronik says:
I meant to hit Helpful, sorry
TandieLion says:
Can you tell me where to get more info about this?
I have insomnia & listen to ambient music or relaxation sounds (rainstorm, ocean waves, etc) with my earbuds. My husband can't sleep WITH the sounds, so I have to use earbuds.
I also sleep with regular soft earplugs in a lot.
TandieLion says:
Thanks for the in depth review. I think the nay-sayers are missing the point. We're looking for good quality at an affordable price. Most cheap earbuds have poor sound & don't last. People looking for earbuds with superpowers aren't going to find what they want under $15 and should be looking at reviews of ones for music aficionados!
My 15yo daughter & 17yo son go through earbuds like mad. They wear them every day, even when not in use. Obviously, this is hard on the thin cords, so lots of shorting out. They're just rough on them. I started buying cheapos & making them buy their own.
This review helps a lot. Durability and decent sound are what suits MY needs. I love my Sennheiser earbuds, but I only use them at night or on long car trips with the whole fam. I've heard they're not durable, but mine have lasted several years because I'm easy on them. What good would they do my kids, (9,12,15,17) who use them hard? Jeez, people! This isn't a quest to find the best sound quality on the market. I need cheap, durable, & 'pretty good' sound. I'm buying 4 pairs & giving them to my test crowd. I'll listen to the sound quality first, then return & report on that & durability.
Jane says:
Completely agree about the Ergo design
bvail says:
"I was wondering if you had any issues with "noise" from the headphones if they rub on your clothing or skin. I am referring to the noise that you hear that one can hear that is hard to describe but has a strange almost static-like quality."
That is physical sound that travels along the wires. Ever made a 'soup can phone' as a kid? Couple of cans, buttons and some string. You and your buddy each hold a can with the string stretched tight. Holler into the can and the other person can hear you. It's a similar concept and I'm thinking it's that way with most in ear phones, if not all. Just have to ignore it.
nysnowbird92 says:
for me sound caused by friction of the wire rubbing clothing doesn't happen with these
Michael H. Wagner says:
These are the most durable buds I have ever owned. Ink'd barely lasted a month. I have used these 24/7 for more than six months. I have them in my ears 12 hrs a day and around my neck unless I am in the shower.
Jennifer M. Coradi says:
I followed your lead a couple years ago and was blown away. $7 for really nice-sounding buds? I also got the "iLuvs" (sp?) and skullcandies, both of which shine in one area or another, but are NOT balanced like these.
Between my son and wife and self, we've lost 'em all and I couldn't remember what I got. Thank goodness for Amazon history and your review still being at the top! Time to get some more.
With these being so inexpensive, I may have to add one pair of the Jibs if they are still around, for S&G's.
Thanks for the great review - it clearly has staying power!
Bob C.
Jennifer M. Coradi says:
I agree these are good, but am astonished you don't like the Jibs better. I just went thru a few songs with each set (these and the Skullcandy Jibs) and immediately bought two more of the Jibs. I also got a pair of the iLuv City Lights which were mercifully discontinued by the maker. They'll be loaners or backups only. Deep bass, but highs seem muffled.
Personally, I find the RP-HJE120 to be excellent for voice reproduction (5) and pretty decent but nothing special for music (3). The clarity, accuracy, and realism of the Jibs far surpasses these (easy 5) - but we all have different ears, tastes, brains, etc. No matter which you pick, the price is low enough that you can't really go wrong.
Given the impressive sound of the Jibs, I cannot fathom venturing into the world of high-end ear buds. At $11 for great sounds quality, why would I want to spend $35 or up to $100? Seems the law of diminishing returns kicks in at a very low price here, which is great for the consumer.
Happy listening!
ed18 says:
Cody Dynamite - Here's a CNET review: http://www.cnet.com/products/panasonic-ergo-fit/
Tareq Abou Samra says:
Sorry for the late comment, but have you tried these against the Monoprice 8320? Could you tell me how that went?
nysnowbird92 says:
I've been abusing these things daily for two years and there is no sign of sound quality reduction..
Donald Duck says:
Panasonic has a long history of quality products. They've released high-end gear under the name "Technics", with products favored by pros such as DJs.
Rashie says:
Thanks for taking the time to review these. I have had the worst luck in finding comfortable ear buds that actually sound good and I wouldn't have even considered these due to the low price had I not read your review. I think I will order 2 pair right now! Thanks again.
nysnowbird92 says:
They really are good and lightweight.. I've had other pairs that were heavier where you keep having to adjust them.. These are almost weightless in your ears and have 3 different bud sizes to choose from.. I can't destroy these after 2 years of daily use no matter what music I throw at them.. I finally bought a new pair because I wanted a different color...
paulus says:
So right about the koss ksc75. I use them regularly.
I. Harrichandra says:
Absolutely agree with you! I bought mine on January 23rd, 2013 and now one side doesn't work because the wire by the plug is slightly broken, but it's normal wear and tear, best $5.99 I ever spent. For almost 3 years of daily usage, with amazing comfort and sound quality, I am really happy. I want a pair with the mic, I hope the production quality is just as good, way to go Panasonic!
P.s. I got the violet! ;-)
SB says:
The only defect I had after two years of rough use (gym, running, wrapping and being thrown in my backpack with pencils and pens) the only thing that wore out was one of the rubber buds when it got caught in the zipper. Luckily the headphones come with extra buds, so after changing the bud, it sounds as good as new, crystal clear, equal volume from both ears.
TLDR: two years and brand new
Grumbler says:
you lost me at always never.
Electron says:
Excellent headphones
David Rodriguez says:
That happens to all ear buds.
Wear & tear.
It all depends how much you use them and how you treat them when you use them.
The biggest problem is the start of the wire at the jack.Because when you have it plugged in to cellphone and place in pocket ,it bends wire back and forth every time it's in and out of pocket and thats when one earbud stops working.
Ive found that as soon as you buy them place a good amount of electric black tape at start of Jack wire so the wire can't bend and thats helped me out alot.
Plus it's an easy fix when earbuds stop working I always fix mind back to new.
Pick George says:
How can this be good sir? There is no possible way you reviewed the same set up headphones. The product being sold under same name has to be different or this is some elaborate hoax. I'm going to remember this.
MetalCharlie says:
Yeah these aren't really that good. They are serviceable at best. There's many more earphones at this price that are better. We can start with the Philips SHE3590 and go from there. PEACE.
SB says:
No they really are that good. I've listened to $50 monsters that are too sharp, sennheisers that are too tinny and treble heavy. These are the best bang for your buck, I've literally gone through 3 pairs in the last 5 years and gifted them to friends and relatives, with similar success. People are just upset they overpaid for some obnoxious bass heavy flimsy/uncomfortable pair.
MetalCharlie says:
Sennheiser's that are treble heavy? Which would that be, because most Sennheiser product is bass heavy and far from tinny. These are decent, and not close to punching in the $50 range. Don't be misleading OR ridiculous.
jt says:
I agree they are excellent bang for the buck. I bought one pair about three years ago, and they are still performing wonderfully as I take good care of them. Better to get these and use the money you would have spent on a much more expensive pair for something. Go out to that great little Thai restaurant you have wanted to try. Start a savings account for retirement. Spend the money on someone who has little money himself/herself. Donate to a worthy animal charity. Your choices are only limited by your imagination, but whatever you decide to do with the money you saved, you will know you made a great choice.
Adventure Scott says:
This. These are hands down the best buds I've used yet. Get them. That is all.
I've not tried the super-high-end ones since I only use them in the gym or working around the house - for serious audio I use noise cancelling cans (ATH-ANC7B) - serious value there too.
Shaddi says:
I've had a pair of these for 6 months without any issues. wear them everyday for roughly 4 to 6 hours. I had a similar panasonic model which lasted 2 years, being dunked in coffee, and eventually sucked up in a vacuum (which they did not survive).
Fantastic earphones. Though I'd recommend you clean them out every few months (yuck!).
Amazon Customer says:
Excellent I actually just bought these to replace my skullcandy inc headphones. The right side headphone on those broke after a year, then the left side.
jt says:
Hi Brian,
I would speak to you on the telephone. I am not keen to type a one hour response, though. : )
sbox says:
tianjue B1 earphone earbuds headphone with mic this earphone is good and cheaper ,did somebody can review it.
sunset*gal says:
thank you! i need a new set of earbuds but @ walgreens a good set can be $20! i'm putting my order in right now :)
Ernest says:
Look over here, this earbud headphones with microphone
Einskey In Ear Earbud Headphones with Microphone, High Fidelity Digital Stereo Bass Wired Earphones for iPhone and Android Devices (Black)
Nicholas Deacon says:
I'm going out of my way to second this: These are shockingly good in the audio department considering their cheap exterior.
I just broke mine (stood up and snagged the cord, ripping a driver clean out of my ear) and immediately came to find them again. I don't even want to try a new product.
jt says:
I have had mine for a few years now. Granted, they do not get a lot of use each month, and I am very careful of them if I use them. Nevertheless, they are excellent for the price. I, too, would purchase them again once my current pair eventually fail or are lost, etc.
Robert B. Fraser says:
Nice comparison review!! Rarely see this.
Wings42 says:
My experience also, though I didn't approach it as scientifically as you.
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text: Bowls Victoria Regulations for Attire 2014-15 Bowls Victoria Regulations for Attire 2014-15 Bowls Victoria encourages all affiliated members to be sun smart 1.1 SCOPE OF BOWLS VICTORIA REGULATIONS FOR ATTIRE: Please note: It is the responsibility of the President of each Club to ensure all members observe the Bowls Victoria Regulations for Attire, including the Bowls Australia National Logo Policy, which applies at all times when playing in Pennant and above Competitions. All members of affiliated Clubs shall comply with the Bowls Victoria Regulations for Attire when playing on any green in Bowls Victoria controlled matches and competitions, i.e. all Pennant Competitions and above. 1.2 LOGOS : The logo requirements for apparel are defined by the Bowls Australia National Logo Policy. This dictates the size and placement of: (i) the Bowls Australia logo, & of (ii) the manufacturer's mark. Please refer to the Bowls Australia National Logo Policy (www.bowlsaustralia.com.au) for advice on which apparel must have logos now and which apparelmust have the logos on replacement. The Bowls Victoria logois not to be used by Clubs, Regions & Divisions. 1.3 HEADWEAR : White, Coloured or Registered Club coloured headwear may be worn. Such headwear, in all Pennant and above Competitions must have the Bowls Australia logo. White block hats with club hatband may be worn (no logo required). Headwear is always optional, however Bowls Victoria recommends all members protect themselves from the elements at all times. No commercial/promotional headwear carrying advertising may be worn at any BV Event even though it carries a BA Logo. 1.4 GARMENTS FOR PENNANT AND ABOVE (i.e. Pennant, State Title events, including Regional Division Rounds): • White, cream, coloured or any Registered Club apparel: • White, cream, coloured or Registered Club coloured shirt with collar; • White, cream, coloured or Registered Club coloured garments including trousers, shorts, dresses, culottes, skorts, skirts, slack suits, skirt suits, pedal pushers, jackets, vests and headwear. All the above garments, if worn for Pennant and aboveCompetitions, must have the Bowls Australia logo. IF REGISTERED CLUB SHIRT WORN FOR PENNANT, ALL MEMBERS OF A SIDE MUST BE ATTIRED IN THE SAME SHIRT. 1.5 REGISTRATION OF CLUB COLOURED APPAREL (a) Coloured designs of Club Coloured apparel must be submitted by Clubs to Bowls Victoria for registration. Note:Only Clubs which have registered their Club coloured apparel may wear Club coloured apparel. (b) Submissions for registration must include the coloured image, front and back including sleeves, of the apparel and the name of the Bowls Australia Licensed Manufacturer/s. The wearing of registered Club coloured apparel is at the discretion of the Club. 1.6 RAINWEAR: White rainwear worn for Pennant and above must have the Bowls Australia logo. Rainwear may be white, clear, coloured with the Bowls Australia logo. 1.7 FOOTWEAR: Footwear must have flat rubber heelless soles, manufacturers branding may be on footwear, sandals may be worn without socks but thongs are not permitted. 1.8 VLBA/RVBA LOGO: The VLBA/RVBA logos are NOT PERMITTED on any garments for Pennant and above after 1/7/2014


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One of my uni friends asked me if I wanted some wool the other day. She had been given it by her Auntie but had nothing to do with it so she offeref it to me instead. I was just expecting a few balls of wool but instead I got an amazing amount of wool.
I've grouped it by weight - the red 4ply at the start, then it's double knit, then aran, then the denim super chunky stuff at the end.
I love the colour of the Aran wool below. I've now got 450g of it.
Included was also a set of handles and a stitch holder.
Overall I think I am very lucky with what I got. The DK colours are all ones I didn't have before.
In other news, my uni project is going well - we've got to present it to the supervisor and assessor on Tuesday so we've been busy all day every day this week trying to get it working and complete our poster.
Friday, 20 April 2012
A Very Generous Friend
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The Angels of Yarn have been shining down upon you, I just know you will do something fabulously creative with that lot! Good luck for the project :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you :D Apparently in return for all the yarn I have to teach my friend to make something but I've no idea what she has in mindDelete
How generous. Remember your Mum loves you and she'll be happy to share any of it with you!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Haha yes she does love me :D xDelete
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December 5, 2007
IADT-Seattle Design Students Honor Children with One-of-a-Kind Hats
Seattle , WA , December 5, 2007 – The hats are funny, colorful, clever, cute, interesting, punky, and wild; they come in all shapes and sizes and are meant for kids who want to show their true personalities. How would you cover your head if something like cancer happened to you? The students at the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT-Seattle) have found a solution. These first-year fashion design students are learning much more than how to construct a garment, they are making hats for children who are sick and giving them the gift of hope and inspiration.
It is fun to see patients in the hospital with something unique they can identify with. Anyone can go out and buy a hat but these are very special to our children because they are made with thought and care," said Denise Green, Volunteer Manager at Children's Hospital.
The idea for this project came to Maria "Malusa" Pinto, Fashion Design Instructor at IADT - Seattle, when her friend's 10-year old son was battling leukemia--he lost all his hair as a result of chemotherapy. Malusa knew she could do something to help him through the painful situation, so she made him a hat "When I brought him the hat, he loved it, and so did those around him."
From this one gift, an ongoing and lasting program was born. Each quarter, fashion design students in Clothing Construction I class are given the assignment to design and construct a hat. Each student makes two hats. Donations happen twice a year during mid-terms and before the break. IADT students deliver their creations to the children at Children's Hospital 4800 Sand Point Way NE #5G-1 Seattle, WA 98105. "We so appreciate each and every one of them," added Denise Green.
Malusa Pinto teaches her students, who are future designers, to think about making hats that are not only beautiful, but also full of meaning. "No matter how little you are, your hair is still important. I think everyone likes their hair. Everyone likes the idea of hair making a new shape for their head. If you don't have hair, the hat helps you to make a fun, new shape. It keeps you warm too!"
About IADT – SeattleThe International Academy of Design & Technology provides educational programs that are designed to prepare students for professional opportunities and career success in select design and technology fields. At IADT, students are part of an energetic community that shares ideas, solves problems, and finds new ways to approach work today and in the future. While enrolled at IADT, each student is given an opportunity to grow vocationally, intellectually and professionally.
The Seattle campus of IADT, which opened in 2004, offers a variety of Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Digital Media Production, Fashion Merchandising and Game Design & Development. The International Academy of Design & Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees. For more information on IADT Seattle, call 206.575.1865 or visit www.iadtseattle.com.
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Word Witching
a writing & storytelling retreat
for radical artists & creatives
August 31st - September 2nd
...in the woods of Midcoast Maine
"A day will come when the story inside you will want to breathe on it's own. That's when you'll start writing." —Sarah Noffke
To create in the artistic medium we're most passionate about is to tell a story; to liberate that story from our flesh and allow it to breathe on it's own two feet, to become a living work of it's own is transmutation; it's turning our stories into healing medicine for the world to experience; and to tell that story with our art and then share it with other people is a gift.
Given that, I believe sharing our stories through the creative process, together in the flesh with other humans, is a deeply healing experience to offer oneself.
I'm passionate about my craft as a writer, working with women around their art, and bringing women together in the name of creating; and this weekend-long retreat is a celebration of all of that.
This retreat is for women only, who are or aim to be radical creatives and humans; who want to give breath and life to the stories living inside of them through their art, to bring meaning and medicine to the world through their craft, and seek to share in that process with others.
Maybe you're one of those people who thinks they're "just not creative" or your well acquainted with your craft — regardless, this retreat is a means to connect with other humans seeking or celebrating art and creativity, to have accountability around your process to either deepen with or discover your craft.
This experience is a way to start a relationship with your creativity, or find new avenues to develop how you create your art in the world, the impact it has, and how to both feel more nourished by your creative process and distribute it into the world in a way that can be nourishing for others. It's a means for investing in yourself, in your dedication and commitment to your craft or your ache for more community and creativity in your life.
Whether it's rich poetry or prose, crafting a piece of music that makes your soul beat double time, making medicines with plants harvested by hand, choreographing a dance performance that's rich with soul, leaving it all on the canvas, weaving a buckskin pouch, singing until your voice is horse, photographs that capture the very essence of it's subject — art and it's artists come in many forms; it's all beautiful, it's all meaningful, and it's all powerful and it's what this retreat is here for.
We'll spend our time in workshops leaning into our creativity; engage in deep writing and storytelling exercises with one another; unravel some of the big stories of our lives in ritual format that's not culturally appropriative; delve into some of the business side of what it mans to be a creative and artist in this crazy modern culture within which we reside; have professional photoshoots done individually that expose the natural, raw and united beauty of who we are; experience personal mentorship around our relationship to our artistic medium of choice, our relationship to storytelling and how we negotiate within our creative process; open up to the truth of our voices that want to sound off; and so much more.
This will be a space to both connect to and celebrate your creativity; to push our comfort zones of what it means to be witnessed in and share our creative process; to vulnerably tell our stories to people that might be strangers but will leave feeling like family.
We'll even learn about plants that can stimulate and support our creative process, help us to integrate the deep, soulful work we'll be doing over the weekend and plants that can have our back when the going gets tough with creating or sharing our stories with the world.
The property we'll be on in rural Midcoast Maine is abundant and welcoming during the time of year we'll be gathering, with hot days generally in the 70's and cool nights generally in the 50's, so the weather is anticipated to be both nourishing and rejuvenating — inviting us to dip in the spring-fed pond on the land and soak up the sunshine.
While this is a camping only retreat, we're excited to offer you an opportunity to truly be close to the land for a few days. With an outdoor shower running on the property's well water and composting toilet, not only will be be spending our time together close to the land, we'll also be leaving a minimal impact on the land through the use of renewable resources.
Something else that I strongly believe in is care-taking our planet as best we can, so when gathering in large groups with people, I think it's our eco-logical duty to leave as little of a footprint as possible.
I encourage you to keep this in mind, because where there is minimal impact left on the plant, we will make up for impact in the experience together for the weekend itself!
Midcoast Maine
(Exact address will be e-mailed to you prior to retreat)
Lodging / Accommodations
Three Lily Farm
Located in rural Midcoast Maine, Three Lily Farm is an off-grid, solar powered culinary education and retreat center on 26 acres of land that's lovingly tended and stewarded by Camille and Frank Giglio, as well as their two beautiful boys, Wilder and Sunny.
The goal at Three Lily Farm is to tread lightly on this earth and be stewards of the land by producing the highest quality foods without the detrimental effects of modern-day agriculture practices.
Three Lily Farm is here to provide a place where nature, traditional food preparation and primitive skills can be learned and experienced for the betterment of society.
The 26 acres include a stunning spring-fed pond, that makes for luxurious late summer dips; beautiful forest surrounding the house and immediate property; a wonderful organic garden; abundant wild edibles and medicinal plants; chickens, honey bees, and playful pups.
Accommodations for this retreat are camping only, so you're responsible for bringing your own gear necessary for your comfortable stay on the land.
We encourage you to embrace the rural beauty of this exquisite land, by camping with us under the stars, falling asleep to the sound of barred owls and peepers calling, and waking up to the cacophony of animals that call in the morning. Beautiful spots for tenting are already cleared and ready for your dope camping setup.
Three Lily Farm is equipped with private outdoor shower facilities and composting toilets for your use throughout the weekend.
If you are unable to bring a tent, we will have a few available to rent for $50 for the weekend. If this is something you are interested in, please send us an e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com to reserve one.
The following airports are the closest options to choose from, that you can fly into. In the private Facebook group for the women attending the retreat, there will be a file where women collaborate on travel for carpooling and getting to the retreat location together:
1.5 hours from Portland, ME International Airport
3.5 hours from Boston, MA International Airport
.45 minutes from Bangor, ME International Airport
(Note: This are relatively rough estimates in time and distance based on Google Maps. Traffic and unknown conditions may have these times vary.)
We're incredibly fortunate to have Chef Frank Giglio providing us with the most incredible food to nourish us throughout the weekend. While Frank's culinary offerings are based in classic technique and traditional foods preparation, he has also been immersed in using food as medicine. Wearing his chef's hat, he focuses on sustainable cuisine, seeking the highest quality foods grown locally and harvested in season, supporting the crucial farm to table method of preparing food. He remains deeply connected to the earth in his daily life, merging herbalism and living food nutrition with wild food foraging. Frank creates innovative dishes that are wholesome, full of vitality and have a very small ecological footprint.
Our meals will include:
Friday Snacks / Dinner
Saturday Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Sunday Breakfast / Lunch
There will be hot coffee and herbal sun tea available in the mornings and into the afternoon.
If you have any firm dietary restrictions, please be sure to let us know in advance so that we can do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we can't guarantee we will be able to accommodate every need. Make sure to bring any extra food items you might need through the weekend to support you having an enjoyable dining experience while we are together!
Frank Giglio is a classically trained chef who runs Three Lily Provisions, a Maine based company focusing on culinary education and artisanal products harvested from the Maine landscape. With a strong emphasis on seasonal eating, Frank merges wild harvested and locally farmed ingredients to create a rich and dynamic cuisine. An avid food preserver, the chef works diligently throughout the growing season to stock up his root cellar with countless jars of mead, fermented vegetables, miso, and many other nutrient dense condiments. Frank, his wife Camille, and two boys, live off-grid in the midcoast area and enjoy spending as much time outdoors as possible.
Temporary Schedule
1-4PM: Arrival & Getting Settled
4-6PM: Opening Circle
6-7PM: Dinner time
7-10PM: Fire & Storytelling Circle
8-10AM: Casual breakfast + Hangtime
10AM: Guided movement
11:30AM-1PM: Coaxing the Muse Creativity Workshop
1-2PM: Free time, walk the land, swim in the pond
1-2PM: Lunch & Hangtime
2-4PM: Radical Truthtelling Workshop
4-6PM: Personal writing mentoring with Alexandra Schueler
6-7PM: Dinner time
7-10PM: Fire Hangtime & Poetry/Writing/Song Sharing Circle
8-10AM: Casual breakfast + Hangtime
10AM: Guided movement
11AM-12PM: Personal writing mentoring with Alexandra Schueler
1-2PM: Using plants as allies for the creative process with Camille Rose Giglio
2-3PM: Closing circle
Retreat Investment:
2 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
2 Dinners
Personal Photoshoot Session
Workshops & Craft Activities
Personal Workbook / Journal
Gifts & Surprises
Investment in Full:
Registration open until retreat fills (25 maximum spaces)
Installment plan is available until July 14th
Cancellation Policy
Before June 31st: Should the need to cancel arise, we will refund you the amount paid — minus a $150 administration fee.
From June 31st to July 31st: We cannot offer a refund, though if the retreat is sold out, we will attempt to invite someone from our waitlist. If we're able to register someone to take your place, we will refund you the amount paid minus the $150 administration fee.
From July 31st forward: Absolutely no refunds or transfers available under any circumstances.
Your Retreat Staff
I'm Ali, and I'll be facilitating our experience throughout the weekend together as your guide and support system in all things creativity and connection.
I've been hosting retreats for women for the past 4 years, with several years of leadership training preceding that, which has offered me a rich background experience for gathering groups to do soulful work together in person.
Since I was a kid, writing has been my passion and I've worked hard over the last 8 years to get to a place where it can also be my career and profession, too.
I'm so excited to create a place where we can delve into what it means to be a modern creative and artist - whether it's just a passion for you, you want to discover more of this part of yourself, or even make it a profession - I have a lot to share in the way of doing all of that, and I look forward to offering workshops and guidance that can support you in deepening your relationship to your art and your creative process.


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My friends at office introduced me to him. I was skeptical of meeting him, but they insisted. They told me that he was charming and irresistible - a dangerous combination. I laughed at them. They smiled at each other, a know-it-all smile.
I didn't know what I was getting into. It initially was just a tea time meeting, he would come with my friends. If he joined us for lunch it would be a longer rendezvous. He was silently charming. I would return fresh and delighted after meeting him. He had me now. Soon, I found myself waiting for our lunch time meetings. I had a longing to meet him. I would blush and giggle like a small girl in his company.
As days passed I became restless. I wanted more of him. Meeting him just at lunch time was not enough. I wanted him all for myself. I wanted his undivided attention. I talked to my friends about him. They were surprised that in-spite of being a mother, I am doing this. They asked me if I have told my husband about it. I didn't want to answer that question. They warned me that it would be difficult to hide him in this era of social media. But I didn't care.
I began spending more time alone with him. I would meet him in between work, in break time, in free time. I would think about him all the time - in meetings, at home, while sleeping and eating. Sometimes I even ignored my daughter.
Then I crossed the line. I went to bed with him.
After this I started feeling miserable. My shoulders and back suffered, my whole body ached. I wanted to stay away from him, but it became more and more difficult to keep him away. I devised plans to avoid him. I ignored him, thrashed him and abused him. He wouldn't give up. I had decided. I had to get rid of him to maintain my sanity.
And today I finally did it.
I deleted him from my iPhone. I had a great affair with Candy crush saga, but I have to move on.
Until I fall in love again, with someone else.
Friday, 29 March 2013
Confessions of a love affair
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- Anonymous30 March 2013 at 17:42
That was really hilarious read :) I had this affair with Farmville once, but was able to pull out of it. These games are so addictive :(ReplyDelete
But now my affair is with Blogging and I really don't want to come out of it yet.
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The OREA Excelsior Hotel has 12 single, 49 double rooms and 3 suites. Each room is equipped with modern furniture, a spacious bathroom with toilet and bathtub or shower, direct dial telephone, TV, and minibar with refreshments.
The hotel offers accommodation packages, including spa stays for seniors, wellness and romance.


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A number of Super Eagles stars have backed the return of Stephen Keshi as the coach of the senior national team. Keshi who is expected to sign a new two-year deal to continue on the job was praised by Volyn winger Michael Babatunde who claimed that the move was the perfect one for the team.
Babatunde, who played all 90 minutes against Dynamo Kiev as his side lost 2-1 at home over the weekend, told Complete Sports Keshi's return will strengthen the team.
"If he returns it will be a good one for the continuity for the team," Babatunde began.
"We all deserve a chance to prove ourselves and I think he will make the team more formidable than it was."
John Ogu added that Keshi's return means the team need to work and improve more than they have ever done.
"His second coming will be very stern and I think it will help because square pegs will be in square holes now. He's a good coach and I think it is only fair he's allowed to correct his mistakes himself," the midfielder said.
Monaco defender Elderson Echiejile who is poised to feature in tomorrow's UEFA Champions league clash against Juventus hailed the Nigerian Football Federation for sticking with the 'Big Boss'.
He said: "There was a turnaround when he arrived and I believe he can still reignite it with the right mix in the team.
"In football results will make or break you and I think he is better off now. I respect him so well."


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It's imbecilic to nag about Zimmermann. That was a quality start and gave the team a chance to win this game.
short one for Nix, he needs to work harder
Against that offense full of no names?!He was okay but hasn't been a #2 caliber SP this year. An okay #3-4 is about right. He makes at least one unforgivable mistake that costs the team in almost every outing
Why are they not calling up one of the top pitchers in the minors (Meyers)? Something tells me money is a factor in this decision.
So it's Maya tomorrow.
Please tell me you're freaking joking. Maya = crapshow = = blowing our brains out with mediocrity.
How so?
Carpenter said it last inning.
I don't know how money factors but that seems to be the way the team is run. They bring up a mediocre minor leaguer in favor of a top gun. Doesn't make sense.
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I've been wanting to gather a collection of style ideas for wearing a Versalette in the winter. I did a photoshoot last week to capture a few, but we didn't get as many looks on film as I had wanted…
So last night, I took to my closet (mostly Plato's Closet Christmas finds) and set up a little self-timer action.
For as TOTALLY AWKWARD as it feels to post a million photos of myself, I actually loved doing it, putting looks together, running from my bedroom to living room studio to snap the next.
For more style ideas, check out the Versalette Challenge. And add your ideas to the mix! Just tag your look with #Versalette on Instagram.


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The measure of infiltration of water into the soil is an important indication concerning: the efficiency of irrigation and drainage, optimizing the availabilityof water for plants, improving the yield of crops and minimizing erosion.
The double ring infiltrometer is a simple instrument that is used to determine the rate of infiltration of water into the soil.
The rate of infiltration is determined as the amount of water per surface area and time unit, that penetrates the soil. This rate can be calculated on the basis of the measuring results and the Law of Darcy.
The standard set of the double ring infiltrometer consists of a number of sets of stainless steel rings with different diameters (for reasons of transportation). Several measurements can be executed simultaneously, yielding a very reliable and accurate mean result.As vertically infiltrated water runs away to the sides, the outer ring of the infiltrometer serves as a separation. The measurements exclusively take place in the inner ring through which the water runs virtually vertical.
To achieve good measuring results it is important to take into account several factors that may influence the measurement: the surface vegetation, the extent to which the soil has been compacted, the soil moisture content and the soil layers (strata). The best measuring results are obtained at 'field capacity' of the soil.
The ring infiltrometer may be used for determining the rate of infiltration and capacity for irrigation and drainage projects, studying drainage, determining the intensity of artificial precipitation and the effect of treatment of the soil.
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Aquaman! He's been the butt of a million jokes for years, but in the 60s and 70s, he took his place among the top DC Comics superheroes, both as a soggy solo star, and as a founding member of the Justice League of America! The Sea King was also blessed to have some major artistic talent on his side then, such as Jim Aparo, and the fabulous Nick Cardy! Nick drew the cover art below, for AQUAMAN # 37, from 1968, and it drips (heh) with atmosphere, drama, and excitement! Click to enlarge and enjoy!
|Above, left: Nick Cardy's impeccable (dig that delicate line work) original
art for the cover, and (right) the colored, published version!
AQUA-BONUS! Click below to swing along with this rare track from the 1966 JUSTICE LEAGUE LP, from Tifton Records! This song was not included on later 70s pressings of the LP, so start those feet a-tappin'!


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Merry Christmas everyone and I hope you have a marvelous New Year
I am not a very good blogger it is hit and miss for me maybe I should change the name of my blog to "Hit and Miss"
Just another Dixon day
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Babysitting 2 of my 5 grandchildren in Pullman Washington this week. I love my grandchildren and love helping out with them. get ready here comes the but, I am so glad at my age I get to be a grandma and not a full time mom anymore. It is hard work, exhausting work, work for a younger more energetic woman . I never looked more forward to nap time or bed time as I do as a Grandma. I do love my Grandchildren and love spending time with them without their parents in small doses. I get to go back to being me and being free real soon and that is what keeps me going. I think I should explane the exhaustion you see when I was a mother of 5 little ones I let them entertain each other so I could get other things done and therefore did not entertain them all day but with Grandchildren I feel the need to be with them constantly even as I type this they are in the same room and I am etertaining them as I type for some reason I feel that I owe my children that so there children are super safe. Even though my children made it to adulthood without to much trauma. Love one exhausted Grandma
Sunday, February 3, 2013
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The title is frank and earnest and will probably leave you completely unprepared for my outburst.
I love this stone, I love this stone, I love this stone …
This purple floats around like all purples do under different "white" light sources and may even be a color changer (Laurellite), but I don't care. It is definitely included and the inclusion have visual impact, but I don't care. So what do I care about and why did I fall in love with this modest gemstone.
It is a true blue purple under most lighting conditions.` The standard round brilliant moderates the impact of the fairly uniform spread of inclusions and lets the moderately toned, still transparent,gemstone shine. Of course my love is also predicated on my knowledge that is a pretty rare tourmaline, even in the family of cuprian gemstones. (It could be heated to a blue) I am not saying that its inclusion set it apart, but its open nature and color make it a gemstone that I need in my color wheel and the culmination of a long search. Besides I bought it as a cab grade piece, that was affordable and got a better than expected overall gemstone with exceptional color. I have congratulated myself with a lack of modesty, in my solitary nights. It weighs 4.28 carats.


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Udupi, fondly known as the temple town, is famous for its Lord Krishna Mutt. The place is truly a heaven for those who want to get away from the chaotic city life and want to spend a nice relaxing time amidst serene beaches and unexplored temples. The beautiful town of Udupi is truly a traveller's paradise!
The quaint town of Udupi is in Karnataka and it is also popularly known as the Parashurama Kshetra. Udupi is at a distance of 60 km from Mangalore and 422 km away from Bengaluru. Known for its yummy and unique delicacies like Buns and Golibajes, Udupi is also a foodies' place. The best time to visit Udupi would be during the Navratri and Deepavali seasons.
Know More About The 32ft Tall Idol Of Madhvacharya Installed At Kunjarugiri
The main temple street of Udupi is surrounded by the eight religious Hindu mutts, which are of great significance. A system of Paryaya takes place in Udupi every two years once. This would be a great time to visit Udupi to witness the grand celebrations.
We have all read and known a lot about the Sri Krishna Temple in Udupi. Well, now it's time to know some of the other must-visit places that are as fascinating as the little Krishna in the massive temple. Read on to know more about the 5 must visit offbeat places in Udupi.
1. Kunjarugiri
Distance from Udupi: 11.5 km
Tucked in the lap of nature, this is one of the less explored places in Udupi. Kunjarugiri is known for its Durga Devi temple and the Pajaka Kshetra, birth place of Sri Madhvacharya; founder of the Dvaita philosophy.
The Durga Devi temple is on a hillock called Durga Betta and is built in the Kerala style of architecture. The goddess here has been installed by Parashurama (incarnation of Lord Vishnu). Opposite to the Durga Devi temple is the Parashurama temple.
Pajaka Kshetra is also at a close proximity to Durga Betta and all these three places along with the sacred theerthas like Parashu, Dhanus, Baana and Gadha can be covered in less than 3 hours.
PC : Brunda Nagaraj
2. Indrani Panchadurga Parameshwari Temple
Distance from Udupi: 6.2 km
Not many of them would know about this temple, which is just at a distance of 6.2 km from Udupi. The presiding deity of the temple is goddess Durga, also known as Panchadurga Parameshwari.
The temple is on a small hill and there are stairs that take you to the main shrine. Behind the temple is a small pond and the scenery is just splendid and divine. The temple looks like a piece of art smeared on a canvas with different hues and tints of green.
There are also shrines that are dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Naga Devata (Serpent Lord), and it would take about an hour to explore this scenic beauty.
PC : Brunda Nagaraj
3. Byndoor Beach
Distance from Udupi: 33 km
If you want to bask in the tranquillity, away from all those crowded and noisy beaches, you must hit the Byndoor beach. Spread yourselves amidst the magical sand of Arabian Sea to experience complete bliss in the Byndoor Beach.
Also known as the Someshwara beach, you can relax to the brim with almost no crowd or very few people being around. The beach is located in the interiors of Byndoor, and hence, it is not easily accessible to the tourists.
There is also a very ancient temple of Lord Someshwara near the beach and the famous Kollur Mookambika temple is at distance of 28 km from here.
PC : Brunda Nagaraj
4. Swarna River In Manipal
Distance from Udupi: 7 km
Part of the seven Mukti Kshetras of the coastal belt of Western India, this place has a legend of the holy river Ganges arriving here on the day of Krishnangaraka Chaturdashi, as per the Hindu calender.
On this particular day, there is a grand celebration held at this place to have a holy dip in the river. The river is isolated from the crowd, making it all the more pristine with fresh water and lush green trees.
There is also a temple of Lord Ganapathi on the bank of the Swarna river, and it is said that the idol was once washed away by the heavy floods and was preserved in the nearby Mahalingeshwara temple.
However, in the year 1996, a granite temple dedicated to the Lord was built on the banks of the Swarna river, followed by the re-installation of the idol of Lord Ganapathi. The temple attracts a lot of devotees during the Sankashta Hara Chaturthi Pooja.
PC : Suriwiki13
5. Vadabhaandeshwara
Distance from Udupi: 6.3 km
At a very close proximity from the most-visited Malpe beach is the serene undisturbed land of Vadabhaandeshwara. Walk a little away from the beach to spot this beautiful location to enjoy the music of the waves from the Malpe beach.
Vadabhaandeshwara is known for its Balarama temple. The temple is built in the Kerala style of architecture and the rituals followed here are in sync with the Udupi Krishna Mutt.
Legend has it that the idol of Lord Balrama, from one of the sandal paste lumps found by Madhvacharya, fell on to this place. Hence, a temple dedicated to Lord Balrama was built here. Adjacent to the main shrine is a small temple that is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
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Helicopter pilots are in constant danger of action stars climbing aboard their craft and throwing them out; kayakers, however, need only fear falling helicopter pilots. Steer an unstealable vessel with today's Groupon: for $32, you get a Hot Apple Cider tour from Kayak Tillamook County (a $65 value).
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The first 6 months of the year has gone by in a flash and along with it came a ton of quality songs by several top Nigerian artists.
On this list, we'll feature the best of the best of Nigerian music considering all genres and released between Jan 2016 and June 2016. The list was compiled with voting by esteemed members of the NotjustOk team.
The below list is in no particular order. Lets get down to business.
10 – Zoro – Ogene
Zoro's Ogene tune has proven to be that break he's craved for and i must say its worth the hype and wait. There's no denying the fact that Zoro is indeed talented and it was only a matter of time before this major breakthrough came.
Ogene was and is still a hot tune during the first half of the year and he has recently enlisted hit-makers 'Lil Kesh and Ycee for the banging remix you can listen to HERE.


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For some time we've been bringing you news of Shadowbane, a massively-multiplayer online RPG in development by Wolfpack Studios for Mac and PC. This innovative title is no simple online dungeon crawl; in this digital fantasy-land you will be able to join clans, lead armies into battle and eventually -- if you are very, very good -- attempt to lead an empire. Individual players will not only participate in this alternate reality, they will have the chance to actually shape its future. And best of all, it will be totally cross-platform and a simultaneous release. The game is currently in the early stages of Beta testing.
Recently the Shadowbane web site has posted many updates, particularly in the area of character classes. Drawing from a mix of sources as well as common fantasy characters, they have posted profiles for such classes as Prelate, Ranger, Templar, and Warlock. Wolfpack is placing a heavy emphasis on background story and character, hoping to inspire players to 'act out' their roles and not simply use the game as a giant chat room for people in chain mail. Thus their class descriptions are quite involved, as this excerpt from the Templar class profile reveals:
Blessed by the touch of the Cleansing Flame, Templars are immune to fire, and their devotion to the All-Father makes them fearless in battle. Their duties to the Temple are many: Templars detain and hold suspected heretics, mete out punishment as the Confessors demand, and serve as shock troops in the Temple's ongoing war against those whose who stand outside the Light. Orcs, Elves, Irekei, pagans, and many others have felt the wrath of the Firebrands, wandering bands of Templars charged with seeking out and destroying evil wherever it may lie. Their devotion to the cause is unwavering, their commitment absolute, and their battle unending.
In related news, members of the fansite Shadowbane Vault recently made a trip to their 'promised land' -- Wolfpack HQ in Round Rock, Texas, just outside of Austin. While these folks are quite excited about this game, to say the least, the report of their visit is an entertaining and informative read. They refer to Wolfpack staff by the online handles the artists and programmers use, so this one is for serious fans only. Along with some images of the Wolfpack offices and recreational facilities, the article also offers details on the motion-capture lab used for character animation data. Here's an excerpt which describes the Shadowbane Vaults's attempt to discover some inside information:
After talking with Dreadflame about the interface, we started pummeling him with the 52 questions we had about guilds and guild warfare. We quickly learned what the word Blackbox meant. It means they won't even acknowledge the question because its top secret and not safe for virgin ears. Not easily deterred, we started asking him about his move to Austin and how he was enjoying Texas - searching for a weakness to get the answers we wanted. Damn programmers - we needed to get back to the artists and squeeze it out of them. Sensing, Dreadflame's weakening shields, Warden, Varios, and Ashen Temper came back into the office where we started up a new discussion on the overall progress of the design. The question of the day was "Are you on schedule?" the answer was a resounding yes. And from what we saw of the game - things are looking very good.
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PITUITARY PARS INTERMEDIA DYSFUNCTION ("PPID") a/k/a EQUINE CUSHING'S DISEASE: PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
By: B.A. Long, Freelance Writer
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction ("PPID"), more commonly known as Equine Cushing's Disease, is a disorder of the pituitary gland that knows no boundaries when it inflicts itself on horses or canines. For purposes of this article, we will be referring to PPID in horses. While seemingly in the past it was thought to be a condition of older horses, as we will discuss in this article, present research indicates that age is not necessarily a contributing factor for your horse to develop this condition. Tests are necessary, and sometimes are not conclusive, so typically it is not an easy disease to diagnose. Regardless of how your horse is bred, the goal is always a healthy horse but this disease is complex and attacks with many symptoms which are not always easily recognizable to an untrained eye.In this article, we will address this endocrine disorder of the horse's pituitary gland. As stated, this disease typically is found in older horses, however, the disease has been diagnosed in horses as young as 8 years of age. Since this disease is complex in its symptoms and treatment, the purpose here is not to attempt to substitute nor dispute any information that has alreadybeen addressed by your veterinarian. Instead, we will discuss, in layman's terms, preventative maintenance together with some helpful methods with which to treat horses affected with PPID. If you suspect your horse has exhibited suspicious symptoms, your first step should always be to ask your veterinarian or farrier.
Basically, in this disease the horse is suffering from a hormonal imbalance which causes many symptoms, which may include recurrent chronic laminitis, excessive sweating, lethargy, incessant thirst, and uneven shedding of hair to name some of the symptoms. Various clinical symptoms are discussed and clearly stated in depth in an excerpt from an article below:
"Equine Cushing's disease is a disorder of the pituitary gland that results in hormonal imbalances, causing a variety of clinical signs: a long, wavy haircoat that fails to shed according to normal seasonal patterns; excessive sweating; lethargy and poor athletic performance; chronic recurrent laminitis; infertility; weight loss; muscle wasting, especially along the topline; abnormal distribution of fat, with accumulations in the crest of the neck, tail head, sheath and above the eyes; consumption of large volumes of water and passage of large amounts of urine; delayed wound healing; and increased susceptibility to infections.
The disease tends to occur in middle-aged and geriatric horses, with an average age of approximately 20 years at the time of diagnosis. Without treatment, symptoms tend to worsen over time and many horses are euthanized as a consequence of laminitis, recurrent foot abscesses or complications related to bacterial infections.
What Causes Equine Cushing's Disease?
In dogs and humans, Cushing's disease is caused by a hormone-secreting tumor of the anterior part (pars distalis) of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. In horses, by contrast, the disease involves the intermediate part (pars intermedia) of the pituitary. This portion of the gland is comprised of different hormone-secreting cells than are present in the anterior pituitary, accounting for a different hormone profile observed in equine Cushing's disease as compared to humans and dogs."[1]
Recently, I went with a group of friends to the racetrack to watch harness racing. As I sat and watched the most beautiful horses practice and then run the race proudly for their jockeys, I thought how wonderful to witness such trust between horse and human. It's clear that these were examples of horses which are the result of proper maintenance and health care addressing their each and every individual issue with the correct diagnosis and treatment. Obviously, all horses are not bred for racing or competition but what all horses do share are health conditions and illnesses which have no boundaries in the equine world. Whether your horse is living on a farm, training to race, preparing to show, all horses deserve and require attentive care suited for their individual health need.
While there is no cure, once diagnosed with the disease, proper maintenance of the horse will slow down the progress of this potentially fatal disease. Once the horse is diagnosed with the disease, and before the symptoms progress, there are methods to care for your horse. Set forth below are techniques to slow down the progression of the disease and maintain your horse after diagnosis:
- An essential method of prevention is to protect the hoof of the horse. Trimming the hooves of the horse as needed,on a regular basis, is necessary to prevent susceptibility and vulnerability to laminitis.
- Faithful clipping of the hair is essential due to the uneven shedding associated with this disease.
- Holistic or natural approach to healing as set forth below is easier for your horse and possibly will prevent the need for prescription medicine or, at the very least, decrease the required dosage.
"The goal in natural treatment of Cushing's and Cushing's-based laminitis is to provide nutritional support to prevent and reverse damage from circulating free radicals, prevent further damage to and encourage healthy laminar attachments and return the horse's metabolism to proper balance. When managed correctly, with patience and attention to detail, most chronic cases can return to reasonable work. The poorly responsive cases can often be managed and kept relatively comfortable without the use of drugs.
It is important to remember when treating laminitis with natural medicine to approach each case individually. It can be detrimental to any case to use multiple supplements or treatment modalities without carefully evaluating the case. Because a product is natural does not rule out harmful effects or the negative effects of using too many products and overloading the body. Refractory cases may require many products, however, they should not be used all at once."[2]
In this article, we have been discussing the many warning symptoms and the complications that can stem before and after diagnosis. Under the guidance of your veterinarian, you can adjust the treatment to your horse's symptoms and level of disease. As we stated at the beginning of the article, it is the goal of all involved in the care and treatment of the horse to do as much to prevent the disease and once diagnosed to set a program of treatment geared to the individual needs of your horse. Proper assessment of your horse's insulin sensitivity is essential before and after treatment for Equine Cushing's Disease. Further research to assess the insulin sensitivity in research was conducted by Amanda Adams PhD, Assistant Research Professor at University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Center as follows:
"Adams has an established herd of more than 40 aged horses, several of which she suspected had PPID. The researchers identified six horses affected by PPID based on conventional laboratory test results.
Then they carefully selected six control horses (of the same age and sex as the PPID horses) that did not test positive for PPID and showed no clinical signs of PPID.
"It was very important to us that the horses were age-matched, since that was the downfall of the previous studies," Urschel explained. "Both the control and PPID horses in this study had an average age of about 25 years old."
To quantify insulin sensitivity in these horses, the team used a technique called the euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp (EHC). The technique works by infusing insulin at a constant rate, and then adjusting the rate of glucose infusion to maintain the horse's baseline plasma glucose concentrations. A higher rate of glucose infusion indicates a more insulin-sensitive horse, while a lower rate of glucose infusion indicates a less insulin-sensitive horse. Additionally, the researchers employed baseline plasma glucose and insulin values to calculate two proxies used to estimate insulin sensitivity and insulin secretory response in order to determine any differences between the two groups of aged horses.
The researchers found that insulin sensitivity did not differ between the PPID horses and age-matched controls. The assessment of insulin sensitivity using the EHC procedure found no difference in glucose infusion rates between the two groups during the last 30 minutes of the EHC procedure. The two proxies used to measure insulin sensitivity and insulin response also showed no differences between PPID and aged controls. The only difference the researchers found between the two groups was a trend for the PPID horses to have higher glucose concentrations during the EHC procedure.[3]
In an effort to control Equine Cushing's Disease, Pergolide, a drug originally formulated to treat Parkinson's disease in humans that was taken off the market in 2007, has been reformulated under the name of Prascend. By letter to equine veterinarians in April of 2012, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") advised veterinarians that Pergolide was now being sold under the name of Prascend. Below is an excerpt from that letter:
"By prescribing FDA-approved PRASCEND, you provide your clients and their horses with the only marketed pergolide product shown to be safe and effective for controlling the clinical signs associated with Equine Cushing's Disease. PRASCEND is also the only marketed pergolide product that is manufactured to meet FDA's strict standards for quality, purity, and potency.
Please be aware that pergolide products should not be imported from other countries for use in animals. In addition, bulk pergolide should not be used to compound animal drugs.
A compounded animal drug is not FDA-approved. This means FDA has not evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the compounded drug or the adequacy of the manufacturing process.
After human pergolide products were removed from the market in May 2007, FDA exercised enforcement discretion by allowing, in appropriate circumstances, the compounding of the human product for use in horses. With the approval of PRASCEND, the conditions under which the agency previously exercised enforcement discretion no longer exist.[4]
While the use of pergolide is often prescribed as a control drug for Equine Cushing's Disease, an alternative is the use of chasteberry, an herb which helps balance the pituitary and hypothalamus glands while providing the necessary requirement of Vitamin C for your horse… a common deficiency in horses diagnosed with Equine Cushing's Disease.
In conclusion, the bottom line is to keep the horse as comfortable as possible while taking the correct steps necessary by treating each horse on a case-by-case basis with the best treatment available for your horse. Do not be afraid to ask any question of your veterinarian or farrier because every horse diagnosed with Equine Cushing's Disease does not exhibit the same symptoms. The relationship between the horse and human is one of trust. Your realization that you have accomplished all that can be done to care for your horse will provide peace to you as the owner or caretaker and comfort to your horse. Although there is no known cure for Equine Cushing's Disease, to coin a phrase from an old adage…may you and your horse experience the healthiest and happiest of trails!
[1]"Equine Endocrinology: Cushing's Disease and Metabolic Syndrome" By Christie Malazdrewich, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM; University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine – Endocrine Diseases – Jan 5th, 05
[2]Nutritional Treatment of Equine Cushing's Disease and Laminitis
Joyce C. Harman DVM, MRCVS
Madalyn Ward DVM
[3]Insulin Resistance: Not Just for Old Cushing's Horses
By University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
[4]FDA. PRASCEND (pergolide mesylate) Tablets – Veterinarians, April 20, 2012


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Your Traditional Beard can Look Stylish with Primitive Outpost
Primitive Outpost is an online beard and facial hairstyling resource website. If you are looking for great ideas for your beard style, you only need to go to Primitive Outpost or similar websites. There is a big trend in Western countries involving facial hair. It seems like guys from all over the world are rediscovering the fact that they can grow beards. Islamic men have always grown beards. This dates back hundreds of years. In fact, a lot of Islamic men sport a traditional look for their beard.
Well, if you are looking a distinctive style for your beard, but you still want to wear it long, you don't have to rack your brains. You don't have to reinvent the wheel. You don't have to overexert or overextend yourself. You only need to go to online facial hairstyling resources like Primitive Outpost to get the latest and greatest ideas.
This doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to have to shave extensive parts of your beard or trim it. There are many different styles out there, and the best thing about these online facial hairstyling resources is that the sky is the limit. They really go out of their way to give you all sorts of style ideas.
What's awesome about stepping out there whether at your local malls or at your local market is that you get a distinctive look while at the same time maintaining that prim, proper and traditional Islamic look. Yes, you can bridge the two. It really all boils down to your sense of personal style as well as how open-minded you are in finding the very best styling option for your facial hair.
You have to understand that everybody is entitled to their style. There's nothing more dehumanizing than looking like another face in the crowd. While people in your area might be all wearing beards, it doesn't necessarily follow that everybody should look alike.
Stand out from the crowd. You can wear your beard in a very fascinating and interesting way which truly highlights everything that's special and intriguing about your personality while at the same time not sticking out like a sore thumb. This is quite a delicate balancing act because on the one end you want to assert your individuality. You want to express your individual style and your unique take on the world. This much can be easily understood.
However, you also have to weigh traditional considerations. You don't want to look like somebody who has this really weird and obnoxiously unusual beard. You don't want to stand out just for the sake of standing out.
Thankfully, places like Primitive Outpost enable you to do this easily because they provide so many different styling options and ideas so you can come up with a solution that fits your particular set of circumstances. Again, there's no need to reinvent the wheel. There's no need to rack your brains. This is not rocket science. It's not as difficult as many people think it is.
Give it a shot because you'd be surprised as to how fresh, distinctive and innovative you would look as long as you pick up on the right styling ideas.


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Bei Criterion bastelt man derzeit am nächsten Update für Burnout Paradise . Auf der eigenen Homepage gibt das Entwicklerteam nun einen Überblick über jene Dinge, die mit den Patch (v1.2) aus der Welt geschafft werden dürften.
So sollen beispielsweise diverse Bugs gefixt werden, die derzeit noch dazu führen können, dass sich das Rennspiel aufhängt. Auch ein Exploit, der einem Spieler das Gewinnen per rechtzeitigem Austöpseln des Controllers ermöglicht, soll dann nicht mehr möglich sein. Außerdem gibt es die eine oder andere Optimierung der Kollisionsphysik, zudem soll sich die KI im Marked Man-Modus nicht mehr so leicht austricksen lassen.
Noch stehe nicht fest, wann der Patch veröffentlicht werden wird - allzu lange dürfte es allerdings nicht mehr dauern.
Die Patch-Notes im Detail:
The Top 10 problems reported by you have been fixed, these are:
- PS3 game can crash when a player is taken down and the player that has performed the Takedown leaves the game.
- The game indefinitely displays "Connecting to Paradise City Servers" if it's having problems pinging the rebroadcast server.
- Disconnecting the controller before a race begines can mean that race timings can be manipulated with players who didn't cross the line first being awarded the win.
- Repeatedly joining and leaving a game with 8 players can cause the game to hang.
- Hammering the A (360) or X (PS3) after unlocking a car can cause the game to hang.
- East Crawford and Watt St achievements can not be achieved if the player goes online and sets road rules before attempting them.
- Audio distortion when using 5.1 / DTS and looking rearwards.
- Enhanced 360 streaming performance stops instances where the game seems to pause for a second or so.
- Total time driven in player stats would stick at 145 hours :)
- VoIP connection problems with 8 player games.
Game experience enhancements
- We're going to be running road rule timers in all events and online challenges.
- Tuning Online Takedown logic & physical behaviour to iron out instances where it doesn't feel fair.
- Increase online race timer timeout so players have a greater chance of finishing the race.
- Fix drifting bug when drifting and boosting there wasn't any real control on the brake so players would grind around the walls of the corners. Getting better control.
- Boost fix, stabbing the boost has too much of a jerky behaviour in the car handling.
- Surround sound fix - Centre speaker was 4dB louder, ruining the mix and the speech has now been positioned correctly.
- Tweak Marked Man gameplay AI, was easy to exploit by driving in reverse.
- Increase the # of search results returned for online games.
- Increase Picture Paradise timer so it doesn't kick in so quickly.
Other high priority issues being fixed
- Some online race start points face the players in the wrong direction
- Instances where Barrel rolls were not registering correctly in Stunt Run
- Instances in Stunt Run where players would crash but not wreck & score multipliers by driving away
- Fixed instances where the counting of Boost Chains would drop out
- Some instances where Revenge Rivalries desync & don't get fixed until players are updated online.
- Some instance where the Host couldn't change the game access if the game was created through an invite.
- Achievements, Awards and Challenges numbers sometimes not updated if the player didn't leave the game cleanly
- Online challenge issues where the challenge couldn't be completed if it was started at the exact time that a player left the game.
- Incorrect rivalry updates when European players played against English or Japanese players. Online connection issues
- Force timeout if the 360 gets stuck on "Connecting to Paradise City Servers" - NAT error
- Rich presence on 360 didn't change correctly when there is a change in the game parameters.
- Instances where Friends were not being displayed on the mini map.


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COLFAX – In a quick, 18-minute meeting, Colfax City Council kicked off the new year in typical fashion by passing resolutions on items including its rules and procedures, department and committee appointments and its investment policy.
But a few of the council's motions may bring something new to the city of about 2,000 people.
Mowing Services
With a few inches of snow still left over from the holiday storm, many would think it would be a little premature to think about mowing lawns.
But with the City of Colfax and Colfax-Mingo School District looking for ways to share operations, the city council decided to get a jump start on the mowing season.
In a joint city-district meeting Dec. 6, the area leaders discussed the potential of operational sharing between the two entities. After discussion of shared snow removal fell through early December, the city and school district spoke about joint mowing operations for 2018.
In Monday's meeting, the city council unanimously approved to advertise three seasonal part-time mowing positions this year.
According to city documents, the city requires about 80 hours of work in a two-week period. The city said this translates to about two part-time mowers. If the city decides to operational share mowing with the district, the city would require a third employee.
"(Discussions) are still going on," Mayor David Mast said at the meeting. "That is why we need three if that ends up happening."
City documents said the third mower could also potentially be used to mow abated properties.
The city council also voted to increase the hourly rate from $10 to $12.
Lewis Club Park Disc Golf Catchers
The disc golf park near Colfax-Mingo High School will soon have brand new disc golf catchers thanks to a grant awarded to the Colfax Park and Auxiliary Board.
According to auxiliary board president Doug Garrett, the group was originally awarded a $4,607 grant from Prairie Meadows to place banners at the entryway of Colfax, near Quarry Springs Park.
These banners were planned to showcase several of the attractions around town, help bring awareness to the city's facilities and improve the aesthetics of the town. But after learning the banners could not be installed due to MidAmerican Energy restrictions, the auxiliary board, with approval from Prairie Meadows, decided to use the grant to purchase new disc golf targets, as two of the targets were reportedly stolen.
City documents said disc golf targets were first installed at Lewis Club Park in 1998. Those catchers were replaced in 2006.
Eighteen new disc golf catchers will cost $5,610, according to city documents. The auxiliary board plans to sell the current targets to help fund the remaining cost for the new targets, concrete and installation.
The board also plans to rework the tee-boxes at Lewis Club Park.
The auxiliary board was also awarded the Iowa Tourism Grant to help advertise Quarry Springs Park and the City of Colfax. They planned to use this money to help fund the banners, as well as for other promotional materials.
"Since we aren't doing the banners, they aren't going give us money for the banners. They are giving us money for the brochures (for the city and the park)," Garrett said. "I think those will be ideal to pass for the Realtors. I have had a couple Realtors ask for our old brochures."
In the joint city-Colfax-Mingo CSD meeting Dec. 6, the area leaders discussed a joint promotion campaign that included brochures, websites and other promotion materials that promoted Colfax, Mingo and the school district.
Other Business
At the meeting, the council also approved to conduct a rate analysis of water, sewer and garbage services.
City documents said the last rate increase for water and sewer was passed in April 2015, with solid waste in September 2009.
The analysis will cost the city about $750.
• Approval of the first reading of ordinance 619. This ordinance includes changes to the city's flood plain regulations recommended by the Department of Natural Resources. Changes include clarify definition of minor projects, routine maintenance of existing buildings and facilities, and accessory structures for residential use.
• Adoption of Jasper County-Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan was originally crafted in 2011 and was updated in 2016 through a grant.
• Approval of designating the First Bank of Colfax and Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust as depositories with a maximum deposit amount of $4 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
Contact Anthony Victor Reyes at firstname.lastname@example.com