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How to Relieve Major Kidney Stone Symptoms
If you have ever had a kidney stone before, you probably know exactly what that pain feels like. But for those who have never experienced passing a stone, the initial symptoms can be easily confused with other conditions (like a urinary tract infection, gallstones, or appendicitis).
What are the symptoms of kidney stones? And how do we relieve major kidney stone symptoms? (more on the relief part in a bit. Let's tackle the symptoms part first.)
What can you expect to feel as the stone moves through your body? Are there any symptoms that signal you need a doctor?
I want to go through all the signs and symptoms you can expect with kidney stones, so you can begin to pinpoint what condition is causing your pain.
But before we begin, it is important to realize that you may absolutely have a kidney stone – and even pass a kidney stone – without ever realizing it happened. Those lucky patients get to bypass some of these more severe symptoms.
The #1 Kidney Stone Symptom: Pain
Kidney stones are painful. That's your #1 symptom – feeling pain. But the level of that pain and even the exact region of that pain all depend upon the size and location of your kidney stone. Since these stones move through the urinary tract, each step along the way can be different.
The pain may last the entire time until the kidney stone is finally removed from the body, or the pain may come and go. In others, the pain is always there, but the intensity varies. All of this to say: you will feel pain, but there is not just one way the pain presents itself.
However, there are a few common ways you may feel pain with a kidney stone:
- In the side below the ribs
- In the back below the ribs
- In the lower abdomen
- In the grown
- When urinating
If you find the pain to shift place and intensity, that is a big sign that you are experiencing a kidney stone instead of – say – a urinary tract infection (UTI) or appendicitis.
Most of the time the pain is considered to be high, even excruciating. If it gets to be more than you can bear, call your doctor.
Timing It
An interesting thing that sets kidney stones apart from other pain you may be experience in similar areas is actually the time of day you feel it most intensely.
The pain you experience from a kidney stone often starts (or is at its worst) late at night or early in the morning. "Why?" you must be wondering. Because you urinate less frequently. This means your ureter is "constricted." A constricted ureter is a tighter space for the kidney stone to pass through.
Of course this is not a hard and fast rule. You can experience pain at any point. But it can be a good indicator to help you figure out if the symptoms you are experiencing are directly connected to kidney stones.
Other Kidney Stone Symptoms
Just like the pain of a kidney stone can differ, so can the other symptoms. It also depends on the size and where the stone has moved to in your body. Some of the other symptoms you may have during the process are:
- Nausea/vomiting
- Blood in the urine (often this means it looks pink, red, or brown)
- Cloudy urine
- Foul-smelling/different-smelling urine
- Urination frequency
- Small amounts of urine
As you may have noticed, many of these symptoms are incredibly similar to a UTI. If you simply are not sure which you are suffering from, go ahead and see your doctor.
When To Call Your Doctor
Even if you are positive you have a kidney stone, you may not need to see your doctor. It may pass on its own without medical attention. However, if your symptoms get significantly worse, you should make it a priority to get checked out. You may have an infection or complications.
Here are some of the symptoms that warrant an immediate call to your doctor:
- Severe pain – so bad you cannot sit still
- Fever and chills
- Difficulty passing urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Signs similar to a urinary tract infection (like burning when you urinate)
If you are not sure whether your pain or other symptoms are severe enough to warrant a visit with your doctor, always err on the side of caution. You may need antibiotics, prescription pain medications, or medical help for passing the stone.
Symptoms In Children
There has been a recent rise in kidney stones among children and teens. Their symptoms will be quite similar to the symptoms in adults. Normally they will have pain with urination (they may even see the blood in the toilet). Of course, they will often have that hallmark symptom: pain in the back or belly.
If the kidney stone is small enough, there are some children who do not even realize they have one or are passing one. If you think your little one may be exhibiting these signs of a kidney stone, set up an appointment with their pediatrician.
Do You Have A Kidney Stone?
So back to the relief part I was talking about in the beginning of the article. (if you were paying attention!) One of the best ways to wrap up our talk on kidney stone symptoms is this 3-minute video on kidney stone formation, symptoms, and treatment:
If you have gone through this list of symptoms and feel confident you have a kidney stone, you have two main courses of action: try to treat it at home or head to a doctor.
Home remedies are simple. Basically you can drink plenty of fluids to help flush it out. Then you can take over-the-counter pain medications to help deal with the pain.
Another fabulous option is Chanca Piedra, a magical herb literally translated to "stone breaker."
If this helps and you start feeling better, you may be able pass it on your own (often within 48 hours).
Sometimes, even without the troubling symptoms we talked about earlier, you may need to head to the doctor to deal with your kidney stone. There are times it simply cannot pass without medical intervention. Even a stone of 5mm only has a 20% chance of passing at home without a doctor's help.
Read Next: Top Chanca Piedra Benefits To Improve Your Health


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Vikings Upset Wilkinson County Warriors 63-62 in Region 7 Consolation
MACON, Ga. – The FPD varsity boys basketball team (15-7) shocked the Wilkinson County Warriors (21-7) in Saturday's GHSA Region 7/1A Consolation game with a 63-62 victory to take third place for the tournament at Stratford's Grady Smith Gymnasium.
Armaun Smith drove to the basket and made a lay-up through heavy traffic with 3.4 seconds to play to give the Vikings the win.
The victory is the first for the Vikings against the Warriors in program history in 11 attempts.
FPD led 16-14 at the end of the first quarter. Both squads battled to a 12-12 second quarter and the Vikings took a 28-26 lead into halftime.
Both offenses fired on all cylinders in the third period, each netting 17 points. The Warriors outscored the Vikings by one in the fourth period 19-18, but it proved too little in the end.
FPD pushed its lead to 51-46 early in the fourth quarter and kept the lead for much of the period until Aaron Geter III hit a 3-pointer, followed by a timeout. Tylan Grable then connected on a three-point play to give the Warriors a 62-61 lead with just over 19 seconds remaining.
The Vikings marched the ball down the floor and Smith went isolation against the Warrior defense for the game winning bucket.
Henry Middlebrooks paced FPD with 15 points, including three made 3-pointers. Titus Moore totaled 13 points and also connected on three shot from downtown. C.J. Harris and Smith finished with 11 points as well.
Clarence Jackson finished with a game-high 16 points for the Warriors. Derrick Wilcher pumped in 14 points.
Grable and Geter III totaled 13 and 10, respectively.
The game featured nine ties and 14 lead changes.
The Vikings, who earned their highest win over a ranked opponent since joining the GHSA (Wilkinson County is no. 3 in the Score Atlanta/AJC Poll), will now await for an at-large bid to the GHSA Class-A Private Boys State Tournament.
Check www.fpdvikings.com, @FPDVikingSports on Twitter and FPD Athletics on Facebook for further developments early next week.
The First Presbyterian Day School Department of Athletics strives to build the student athlete both in the playing arena and the classroom while upholding the school's mission statement to educate and equip students to change the world for God's glory. For more information, visit www.fpdvikings.com and sign up for up-to-the-minute news and scores by visiting www.twitter.com/FPDVikingSports.
FPD: Henry Middlebrooks 15, Titus Moore 13, C.J. Harris 11, Smith 11, Wesley Wilson 7, Maurice Gordon 4, Jacobe Singletary 2.
Wilkinson County: Clarence Jackson 16, Derrick Wilcher 14, Tylan Grable 13, Aaron Geter III 10, Larry Jones 4, Christian Lamar 3, Jaylan Lamar 2.
3-pointers: FPD 7 (Middlebrooks 3, Moore 3, Harris 1); Wilkinson County 5 (Geter 2, Jackson 2, C. Lamar 1).
Records: FPD 15-7, Wilkinson County 21-7.
Next: State Tournament.

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It's beautiful outside today in Connecticut, so today I just have a quick question.
But first a little background.
My grandma was a very pretty lady, and she always took great care of herself.
But one of the things I remember about her was that she had peach fuzz on her face.
It was light and it wasn't gross or anything, and I never looked at her and thought, "Whoa. Gma should really do something about that."
But she had, it, and I remember it.
And she passed it along to me.
I don't know if I'm just noticing it now or if it's getting worse as I'm getting older, but I have the exact same thing.
Being blond, it's not that bad, but if I had dark hair, I would have a serious issue. And a serious mustache.
I'm pretty low maintenance in the beauty department.
I don't get my eyebrows done, I haven't had a hair cut in about 6 months, I don't get my nails done and there is no way in hell I will ever get anything covered by a bathing suit waxed.
So a couple weeks ago was the first time I heard the term dermaplaning.
If you are clueless like me, that's a fancy word for shaving your face.
With a scalpel.
Women go places and have their faces scraped with a scalpel???
I did not know this.
Then someone shared a YouTube video with me of a chick doing a DIY dermaplaning session.
What the heck???
I did not know this was a thing, either.
(And my husband has never, ever said anything to me about the peach fuzz on my face. So this has nothing to do with him.)
I just kind of want to get rid of it now that I've learned of this thing they call dermaplaning.
So I'm wondering if anyone is willing to share any insights on this.
Do any of you guys do this?
Do you pay for it?
Do you do it yourself?
If so, what do you use?
If you do pay for it, how much does it cost?
How long does it last?
Does your face get stubbly?
Like if I decided to pull the trigger but then I changed my mind, would I look like Teen Wolf a month from now?
How often do you go?
Has anyone ever fucked up and cut you?
If you live in the Fairfield County, CT area, where do you go?
I'm kind of obsessed with this whole thing.
I need to know!
Curious (and fuzzy) in Connecticut,
Susie 🙂


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2017 In Review
Wow!! We can hardly believe what God has done through p4:13 Ministries in 2017. We were able to be a key sponsor for two music festivals, held our 2nd annual fundraiser, hosted our first ever outreach event, provided hurricane relief in the Houston area, tripled the number of scholarships and money given to youth from last year, added three new board members, updated our website, implemented a professional donor tracking tool, shared our testimony several times at churches, youth groups, schools, and local radio shows, shared our story at conventions, and made a lot of new friends & partners along the way. Phew… I am tired just thinking about it all!!! Here are some of the highlights.
Music Festivals
- Sponsored the youth area and hosted a booth at Iowa's largest Christian music festival. Risefest 2017 was the 15th time our partner Rise Ministries has held this event and over 15,000 people from 26 states and 3 countries attended the two-day event.
- Sponsored the first ever Friday night Youth Bash and hosted a booth as part of Nebraska's largest Christian music festival. FishFest 2017 was the 3rd time our partner The Fish has held this event and the first time they did a two-day event with a YouthBash.
Annual Fundraiser – We held our 2nd Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser. We were so blessed to have former University of Nebraska, and current Liberty University, football coach Ron Brown as our guest speaker. He announced the release of his new ministry Called to Compete and his love for youth and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Almost 300 people attended and over $40,000 was raised.
Outreach Events – In partnership with Abide, Step Up To Life and former University of Nebraska, and current Liberty University, football coach Ron Brown we held the Inaugural Better Together Football camp. We had 22 middle school aged youth attended this free event to hear coach share the Gospel through his love of teaching football.
Speaking Events – Shared our testimony at the following: Omaha Christian Academy, Ashland FCA, GraceHill Omaha church, Mt Moriah Baptist Church, and Nebraska Christian High School.
Event Booths – Bennington Spy Run, North American Christian Convention.
New Partners– Christ for the City, The Fish, Rise Ministries, Abide, Step up to Life, Called to Compete, InCahoots Fundraising, FitGirl, Life Promotions, Quake Events, Release Ministries, InCommon.
Scholarship Details –
- Awarded 114 Marcus Haney Memorial scholarships for a total of $24,797.59.
- Helped send youth to 49 events, 29 camps and 35 mission trips.
- Partnered with 20 Churches/Ministries to help send youth to 26 different events in 22 different cities in 10 different countries.
Thank you for your continued support! 2018 looks to be even busier and BETTER!!


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Smuggling people into the country thousands want to leave
The accidental shooting of eight Mexican tourists during a security operation in Egypt's Western Desert underlines the difficulty of preventing militants crossing over from lawless Libya. But people are also going in the other direction - penniless Egyptian migrants looking for work in Libya - and the smugglers who take them say they too risk being shot on sight.
Typical aerial images of Egypt are dominated by two contrasting colours: the green trail of the River Nile that snakes vertically from south to north and the vast swathes of yellow desert that make up more than 90% of the country's surface.
At first glance the green seems confined to the river banks and triangular Nile Delta but on closer inspection tiny flecks appear in Egypt's Western Desert forming a series of stepping stones across the Sahara - "islands of the blessed" as they were called in ancient times.
The furthest of these oases, Siwa, is some 640km (400 miles) from the Nile and 320km south of the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by thousands of square kilometres of desert.
Used by trading caravans for centuries, Siwa is accustomed to people passing through. Merchants, pilgrims and armies have all taken advantage of its fresh water supply, exquisite fruits and the shade of thick palm groves as they traverse one of Africa's harshest environments. The most famous visitor was Alexander the Great who came to the oasis in the 4th Century BC to consult the Oracle of Amun.
But a new type of visitor began to be seen more frequently after the political upheavals in Libya in 2011. The turmoil made it harder to cross the border at Sallum, on the Mediterranean coast, so Siwa - just 60km (40 miles) from the frontier - became the last stop for Egyptians leaving their homes in search of better-paid work, in Libya's oil industry for example.
Despite government warnings about instability in Libya, and a rising death toll of Egyptian nationals there, many are still keen to make the journey - which is a damning indictment of living conditions in many parts of rural Egypt. At the end of 2013, two years after Muammar Gaddafi's death, it was estimated that there were still between 700,000 and 1.5 million Egyptian workers in Libya.
Those that make the long journey overland to Siwa may well end up in a vehicle driven by Mohamed, a 44-year-old Siwan who has been involved in smuggling for most of his adult life, learning to navigate the desert routes from his grandfather who would regularly cross into Libya to fetch tea, sugar and other provisions from the nearest Libyan town, Jaghbub.
"What happened in Libya, it opened good business in Siwa," Mohamed says, sitting cross-legged on a green straw mat, and brewing endless cups of sickly sweet tea on a gas stove.
"In Siwa we have been living really comfortably - not like other parts of Egypt where people fight for business and there is no work, where there is nothing."
Much of the money has come from trafficking goods from Libya to Egypt - European cigarettes, hashish, pharmaceuticals and guns. Guns are now so cheap that every household has one, Mohamed says.
But the migrant workers have also provided a useful income stream. "They cannot go by Sallum, they need visas, they need paperwork, registration and money to bribe - so it is easier to go this way, the secret way," he says.
It is not a long journey - the closest drop-off point is only 90km (55 miles) away - but it has become a very dangerous one.
Since Abdul Fattah al-Sisi was appointed president in 2014 there has been a harsh crackdown on border traffic. The threat of militants crossing into the country, and the worrying flood of weapons arriving from Libya have led the armed forces to adopt an uncompromising approach.
Many vehicles spotted in the desert have been destroyed by army patrols, suspect smugglers have been rounded up and imprisoned, houses raided and numerous cars impounded.
"When the government started to close the way and start to shoot people, many died," Mohamed says.
"When the driver doesn't stop the car he [the soldier] shoots for the head - no questions. Now they see you in the desert and they shoot you straight away, even if you have no gun.
"It's like the government is killing animals, not people."
In February, Islamic state released an appalling video showing the murder of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians in Libya.
This may have deterred some from making the crossing, but the urge to escape a life of crushing poverty prompts people to take risks.
According to the World Bank, Upper Egypt - that green band of territory from a point to the south of Cairo down to the Sudanese border - is home to 40% of the country's population, but accounts for 60% of those living in poverty and 80% of those living in severe poverty. A third of the population is under 30, and about half of these young people are unemployed.
Libya has been a destination for Egypt's migrant workers since the oil boom of the 1970s, and is likely to remain so until living standards improve - despite the increasing dangers of the journey.
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Brand View: Time is up for plastic bags
Can single-use plastic finally be consigned to the landfill of history? Dubai-based firm Purecog believes it has the solution the world has been waiting for
Images of filthy beaches strewn with plastic and marine life choking on plastic bags has made an indelible impact on millions across the globe, and yet our reliance on single-use plastic has continued unabated.
According to the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi, the average UAE resident uses 1,182 plastic bags per year – triple the global average. And what happens with all this plastic? 91% of it ends up in our oceans or in landfills, permanently staining the environment.
As conventional plastic is not biodegradable, all it does is breakdown into small pieces called microplastics which can be toxic and can easily end up in our food or water supply. The painful result is felt both around the world and locally. In the UAE, 50% of all camel deaths are attributable to singleuse plastics. Step forward Purecog. The Dubai-based sustainable tech company has pioneered a new form of thin-fi lm plastic replacement water-soluble bags which could mean an end to wasteful and damaging single-use plastics.
Environmentally friendly, Hydroplast bags are created from a polymer which is everything plastic isn't. Water-soluble. Biodegradable. Compostable. Recyclable. Sustainable. Marine safe. Rather than spending thousands of years in a landfill, or destroying our oceans, Hydroplast bags can be dissolved safely, and instantly, in water. Below 63°c, whether in water or landfill, Hydroplast takes an absolute maximum of 1 year to fully break down. At 63°c and above, Hydroplast breaks down immediately into its original and natural state of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen. Completely harmless elements.
It is in fact so clean that when dissolved in water it is 100% safe for human consumption. All of our commonly used plastics are hydrophobic (water hating) which means they resist the water they are in and attract other hydrophobic materials to them such as pesticides and other toxins. This allows for these plastics to concentrate toxins in combination with longevity – a perfect storm. Hydroplast's material is hydrophilic (water liking) and has no propensity to attract toxins or form micro plastics and is itself non-toxic to marine fauna as defined by tests conducted by the Open University.
As well as causing zero damage to our environment at the end of their life, Hydroplast products are actually more than twice as strong as typical thin-fi lm plastic – making them both the sustainable and practical choice. No more ripped bags as you throw them in the trash. The unique properties of Hydroplast means it has advantages that far outweigh those of plastic bags, especially when used in the hospitality industry.
One such example is in the processing of laundry in a hotel. Rather than transporting soiled sheets from bedrooms to the washing rooms in laundry bags which are emptied and refilled causing cross-contamination, Hydroplast bags can be filled and simply thrown in the washing machine with the laundry where they will disintegrate safely. Economically, Hydroplast bags also hit the mark. Even with all the benefits that they provide, rather than cost more than environment damaging plastic bags, they are actually 5% cheaper on average.
One of the services provided by Purecog is a sustainability audit which will provide clients with a strategy to use their resources in a smarter way. They will objectively evaluate and assess an organisation's plastic footprint and highlight solutions for an organisation to become more efficient, more sustainable and lower operational costs. In the case of one restaurant operator, that 5% saving counted for a lot when multiplied across the 150,000 single-use plastic items they were using each month – not to mention the benefit to the environment.
Hydroplast is just one of the Purecog technological innovations that saw parent company Pure CE, the private equity circular economy specialists, named as one of 50 most innovative companies to watch in 2019 by respected Silicon Valley publication The Silicon Review. The technology plays its part in Purecog's promise to positively impact an organisation's triple bottom-line: People, planet and profit.
Hydroplast has come to the market just in time. Across the world, single-use plastics are being phased out. Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport have both promised to ban everything from plastic cutlery to shopping bags in consumer spaces from January 2020. Even whole countries are following suit. New Zealand has already banned single-use plastic bags, while Canada has said it will ban all single-use plastics by 2021.
Numerous campaigns are taking place across the hospitality industry, whether in the removal of plastic straws, or delivery companies no longer providing cutlery, but the sector still lags behind in using a number of other single-use plastic items such as trash bags, piping bags, cling film, gloves and aprons. Non-profit UAE marine conservation AZRAQ has also championed the cause Hydroplast seeks to address.
With 86% of turtle species and 44% of marine mammals estimated to have fed on plastic, change is needed to stem a global catastrophe. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fi sh. For the planet and for your business, the benefits of Hydroplast speak for themselves.


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From Baroque to rock: Edge of Sky are Bach in Armidale
Sky's not the limit for a local band of classically-trained prog rockers.
Edge of Sky will perform at the Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre on Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25.
They promise exciting musicianship, some well-known tunes, and virtuoso wizardry - with the spectacular lights and visuals of rock.
"It'll be a great show," keyboardist Warwick Dunham said. "You won't hear anything like it in Armidale until we do it again!"
Edge of Sky formed at last year's Bach festival, as a tribute band performing 1970s supergroup Sky's jazz / Baroque fusion.
The group consists of Dunham on keys; guitarists Steve Thorneycroft and Steve Tafra (the EphenStephen duo); Sarah Thorneycroft on bass; and David Von Tongeren on drums.
"We're all classical musos," Mr Thorneycroft said. "Prog rock is like playing classical music - but you get to play LOUD!"
"There aren't many places you could bring together an ensemble like this," Mr Tafra said. "Starting with the music of Sky, both the guitar players have to be classical players; the keyboard player has to have a background in Baroque music, as well as improvisation, jazz, and rock."
For this concert, they are joined by vocalist Katie Hazelwood, while audio engineer Martin Hansford and visuals expert Ian Mackay are integral to the team.
Sky's Toccata (after Bach) will be the big hit, the band expects. They will also perform Pink Floyd's "Great Gig in the Sky" and a surprise number; Queen's "The Show Must Go On"; Emerson, Lake and Palmer; and other 1970s and '80s music.
"A lot of these guys were absolute virtuosos," Mr Dunham said.
Their pieces weren't two- or three-minute songs that fitted on a slot in the radio, but nine or 10 minute epics. (Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" was infamously thought too long and too weird for radio.)
"They were pushing the limits," Mr Thorneycroft said.
Edge of Sky will also perform one of Mr Dunham's own compositions, which he describes as hard-driving rock fusion, and a piece by American composer Marc Mellits.
"He walks that lovely line between prog, rock, and chamber music," Mr Tafra said. The piece exists as a piano duo, rock quartet, or scored for varied ensemble.
Edge of Sky: The Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre, 7.30pm, Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25. Book online: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=490481. Some tickets may be available at the door.


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This story is from one of our Muscle Car Fan Members. His Grandfather Ted Walters was an executive with AMC Motors and worked with the High-Speed Stop Division. Ted spent his career working for Hudson, Nash, AMC and Chrysler.
This is part of the story as told by his Grandson Brad Mathis.
The car is grasshopper green w white vinyl top, gold t-stripe, and green interior. Ac, rear defrost, tilt, 727 auto 401 w true cowl induction, factory fiberglass hood, front disc, Posi rear end. Aka "go pac" car. Interior is original and perfect thankfully.
Just learning on the Javelin with my grandfather, and father to fix anything it needed. I think I was about 12 when I first started falling in love with the car. I believe I was 13 when I first drove the car in and out of the garage supervised of course. Not long after just in/out of the garage I began to sneak the car for joy rides…..I remember my dad/mom getting a call from a neighbor who decided to crash my little party. They soon hid the keys and began to write milage down. After that, I found a 1973 Gremlin, my first purchase at about 15, then moved up to my 69 AMX 390 4sp that I beat to death driving daily to high school from about 98-2001. After I finally killed the 390, a friend I found out had a beautiful 70 AMX 390 4sp car locally and willing to sell. I borrowed some money from my dad and got it! Both cars I still own and are in great shape but need some TLC. My focus was always to fix up the Javelin so both cars still sit. Now w 3 young boys Braeden 8, Bryson 4, Owen 1 I can only hope to afford to finish them for their high school cars. The Javelin is now a fourth generation car and very loved by all of us. My AMC addiction is a true passion I live daily….I have added to my collection as well done very nice and close to be completed cars. The total AMC'I own now are as follows. 69 AMX, 70 AMX, 72 jav AMX, 72 gremlin X v8, 73 hornet v8, 76 hornet AMX 4sp v8 clone, 79 Spirit GT 401 old race car.Glad to hear there's more than myself and the few others I know who like AMC's. It's always been fun owning the AMC cars,especially when not many people know what they are.
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One Direction's Liam Payne better listen up, as Leona Lewis has told us exactly what she's looking for in a man.
The pair have been linked for sometime now – and definitely haven't been shy about saying they fancy each other – so when we spoke to Leona we thought we'd ask her exactly what she looks for in a man:
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"I like someone who can take the reins, who knows what they want and is strong with me. I'm quite fiery, so they have to be able to handle that.
"But I do like to feel protected. Also, being artistic and spiritual. That's what's important to me. And I'd never trust a man who can't dance!"
We reckon Liam totally fits the bill, don't you?!
To read our entire – revealing – interview with Leona, pick up the new issue of LOOK Magazine – out now! BS


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Quest Furnishings was taken over by a new, younger business but the name was retained since it was almost 30 years old. With an established presence in Banbury, the new owners were anxious to modernise the business without losing touch of it's roots and existing client-base.
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Atlanta, GA. Pinchpenny Press, 1963. Probable later printing. Pamphlet. Slight wear to edges and corners of covers. Some fading to edges as well. Staples a bit rusty. 51 p. An overview of various carnival magic acts, with tips on performance, "patter" or grinding, clothing, and general working advice. An interesting window into an unusual profession. Very Good. Item #13216
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Emporium is a borough and the county seat of Cameron County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1] It is located 100 miles (160 km) west-northwest of Williamsport. Early in the twentieth century, there were large powder plants and manufacturers of radio tubes and incandescent lamps (Sylvania Electric Products), paving brick, flour, iron, lumber, and sole leather.[2][3] In 1900, 2,463 people lived in Emporium, and in 1910, the population was 2,916. By 2000 the population had dropped to 2,526, and at the 2010 census, the population was 2,073.[4]
Emporium is located in northern Cameron County at (41.511288, -78.236418).[5] It is in the valley of the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek, flowing southeast towards the West Branch Susquehanna River. Pennsylvania Route 120 passes through the borough, leading southeast 18 miles (29 km) to Driftwood and eventually Lock Haven and Williamsport, and west 19 miles (31 km) to St. Marys on the Eastern Continental Divide. Pennsylvania Route 46 leads northwest from Emporium 27 miles (43 km) to Smethport, and Pennsylvania Route 155 leads north 24 miles (39 km) to Port Allegany, both of which communities are in the Allegheny River basin.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Emporium has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2), of which 0.69 square miles (1.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 5.51%, is water.[4]
As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 2,073 people, 956 households, and 498 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,961.4 people per square mile (1,156.8/km²). There were 1,140 housing units at an average density of 1,628.6 per square mile (636.2/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 956 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.9% were non-families. 42.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 57.4% from 18 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years.
The median income for a household in the borough was $32,468, and the median income for a family was $46,544. Males had a median income of $32,473 versus $29,489 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,713. About 10.7% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.
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Before Hollywood gave up on original ideas & went full comic book blockbuster, there was a high water mark, it was the year 1999. A year that saw the release of Fight Club, The Matrix, Office Space, The Blair Witch Project, The Sixth Sense, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, The Virgin Suicides, and scores more. This book collects more than 130 exclusive interviews with the directors and actors, telling the story of not just how these films were made, but how they re-made our vision of the world.


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Originating from China, acupuncture dates back thousands of years but is only recently becoming a popular form of physical therapy in the Western world. Due to this rapid growth in popularity, those who would otherwise have been intimidated by the concept are now intrigued by its therapeutic value more than ever.
Traditional Chinese medicine accredits good health to a harmonious balance of qi (energy) within the body and, consequently, bad health to disharmony or imbalance in the meridians (pathways) through which qi flows through the body. By stimulating acupuncture points (or acupoints) it is believed that you can correct disruptions in the flow of the qi. The practice involves puncturing the skin with thin needles at various depths and in very precise combinations along the appropriate acupoints.
Acupuncture claims to treat scores of health conditions, which include: chronic pains, digestive disorders, respiratory problems, as well as more psychological stresses such as depression and insomnia. Despite controversial claims from skeptics that the art of Chinese acupuncture is nothing more than outdated pseudo-science, there is no evidence to prove that there is no beneficial effect at all. In fact, many studies have suggested otherwise, alongside generations of people swearing by its effectiveness in reducing, if not curing, their aches and pains where other more conventional forms of treatment could not. Doctors do state however that acupuncture should not be used as a replacement for modern medical care, but should instead be approached as a therapeutic accompaniment to aid the alleviation of medical symptoms – in conjunction with other holistic medicines of course such as a healthy diet and exercise.
As with many forms of invasive therapy, you are advised to take caution before undertaking acupuncture treatment. Ensure that the treatment will be administered by a trained practitioner who will assess your condition beforehand. Treatments usually consist of multiple visits which will be determined by the acupuncturist, depending on how many and how frequently they presume to be necessary at the time. Though generally, risks are minimal, it is important to make certain that all needles are sterilized before use to prevent the risk of infection, but aside from that, for those who are interested but still wary, you can rest assured that as long as the acupuncturist is an experienced professional you should be in safe hands.
Chinese acupuncture is often regarded as being physical therapy suitable for anyone (though please note that it can be dangerous if you are taking blood thinners or have a blood disorder). Statistics indicate that Chinese acupuncture will continue to increase in popularity. After all, the art form has survived thousands of years this far and, with its recent rise in Western fame, who's to say that it won't withstand thousands more?
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Georgia has shared the video for her new single '24 Hours' in full.
The London artist's new album 'Seeking Thrills' lands on January 10th, and it takes her music in a more direct, pop-centric fashion.
Take new single '24 Hours'. Out now, it links her challenging electronics to some fantastic melodic work, this contagious, infectious blast of energy.
The full video for '24 Hours' is now online, and it places Georgia directly into the Berlin party scene.
Directed by Joseph Connor, it's the perfect match to Georgia's fantastic songwriting.
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Call for Expressions of Interest to Join the Polymer Society Board
The Polymer Society seeks to receive expressions of interest from members who may wish to join the Polymer Society Board. The Polymer Society is chaired by Stuart Patrick FIMMM and exists to support the plastics and elastomer supply chain by providing a focus for the exchange of knowledge on all aspects of production, processing and applications.
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It seems like a no-brainer.
If you had a goose that laid golden eggs and you had to choose between the goose and the egg, which would you protect? The obvious answer is the goose. The egg, after all, can be replaced at any time as long as you keep its source. But when it comes to insurance, most people choose the egg and forget about protecting the goose entirely.
That disconnect is what gives Melanie Bakala her purpose. "As a society, we're very enamored with protecting our stuff, but often we forget that it's our income that actually does that," says the State Farm Insurance agent. "Talking to people about this is the single most challenging and fulfilling part of what I do."
Through her offices in Shelton and most recently in Lacey, Bakala is on a mission to change how people think about insurance and to make sure that everyone she knows is covered if their income stops for weeks or months, for any reason. "I want to make a difference in people's lives," she says. "It's entirely what drives me. I do that by making sure none of my friends, family members or customers ever have to put up a GoFundMe page because something unexpected happened."
Getting people to sit down and have a conversation about life insurance is an uphill battle, she notes. "Whenever anyone hears about insurance they immediately think of cars, homes, musical instruments, renters or computers. Those things are important, but they're not as important as protecting your biggest asset – your income. People are hesitant to have a conversation about what will happen if your income stops tomorrow afternoon."
Part of the resistance can be financial, she notes. "People will think they can't afford it, but it costs less than buying one latte a week. Really, it's people's way of saying, 'I don't want to slow down and think about my mortality.'"
Her client base includes many who have benefitted from her advice when catastrophe struck. One young mother of three lost her 32-year-old husband to swine flu in 2010. Fortunately, she had life insurance. "The grief process takes time and effort," says Bakala. "Adding financial stress to that makes is much harder. The life insurance benefit bought her time to be able to focus on herself and her kids without thinking, 'I've got to go back to work' or 'How will I pay my rent?' You can't put a price tag on that."
Older clients may think that since they're retired, they don't need insurance. That's not always the case, she warns. "If one half of a couple passes away, the other loses their spouse's social security income. Everybody is at risk at of losing income at some point. It doesn't matter how old you are."
As a case in point, one of her clients who lost his father shortly before finding Bakala's agency had to take large blocks of time off from work to deal with all the paperwork connected to his dad's estate. "We all leave messes," says Bakala. "Some are bigger than others. This client immediately bought life insurance with us because he didn't want his wife and kids to have to go through what he did."
Most people tend to underestimate the amount of time it takes to handle all the details after someone dies, she contends. "There's the time it takes to go to the lawyer and the bank. Then, if you don't have anything in place to pay for the funeral costs, you're going to have to pay out of pocket or be takeout a loan."
Many of her clients have taken her advice to heart. Although things are financially tight, they find it worth the investment to make sure those they leave behind when the time comes are not economically strapped. "They live paycheck to paycheck but it's so important for them to know that they're taking care of each other and their kids," says Bakala. "It has given them such peace of mind."
Bakala recommends purchasing a policy for children as well. "So many people look at you like you have three heads when you talk about insurance for kids," she laughs. "But, it preserves their insurability if they have health events that would normally increase costs or make them ineligible. It's a guaranteed insurability rider."
She knows from personal experience how valuable that can be. One of her children was diagnosed with a significant chronic disease in her teens, but has been able to acquire additional coverage because of that feature. Aside from guaranteeing eligibility, children's policies create a pot of money that has cash value throughout their lifetimes. There are so many pieces that are beneficial."
With the number of people still without life insurance, her quest doesn't seem likely to end any time soon. "I'm on an ongoing mission to have conversations," she says. "Whether it's family, friends or clients, it's about leaving people better off than you found them."
To learn more about all your insurance options and needs, contact Melanie Bakala at 360-972-7905 and visit her online.


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"Paul was able to sell my home in less than 2 weeks after coming on the market. The final sale amount was arguably above market value, and the process went very smoothly."
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text: The IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference holds the unique distinction of being the largest state park and recreation conference in the nation. The conference brings together more than 4,200 professionals and elected officials for three exciting days of quality educational programming, networking and professional development. Featuring nearly 200 educational sessions and workshops, and an exhibit hall where more than 300 exhibitors showcase their latest and greatest products and services, the 2020 conference is THE place to be! Mark your calendars now and plan to join us at the Hyatt Regency Chicago next January for this exceptional event!


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No one deserves to lose their cat. Rest in Peace, saus-cat.
I'm very sorry to hear this, it must be very hard to lose a pet, they become apart of the family in a way. Best wishes, Jopp.
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2 Escanaba families are homeless tonight after an overnight fire destroys their houses.
It started a little before 1:30 this morning at 310 South 14th Street.
Escanaba Public Safety says the house was already fully engulfed when they got there, with flames shooting out of the windows and doors.
Those flames eventually reached the houses on either side at 308 and 312 South 14th, setting both of them on fire as well.
One of the houses was vacant, but a total of 7 people lived in the other 2.
All 7 of them got out safely ahead of the blaze.
But a dog that lived in the 310 house did not.
Besides keeping the flames away from other houses, fire crews say area drivers posed a problem by running over the fire hoses in the street.
So was refueling the trucks because of how long they needed to remain running.
Firefighters were there most of the morning putting out hot spots.
Gladstone Public Safety and the Ford River Township Volunteer Fire Department were among the other agencies that sent mutual aid.
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Hi gals and welcome back! I hope you had a great weekend. I am so ready to tackle on this week because it is our last week before we leave for Europe (hyperventilating!!). Raymond and I have a packed week with church and work commitments, packing and doing some last minute things prior to our trip but we could not be more excited.
This past Saturday I ran my very first 10k and it was awesome. And by awesome I mean super duper hard but extremely rewarding. I love to run but I do not like running outside and for me to run 6.2 miles in 1 hour and 11 minutes was an amazing accomplishment. I felt so proud of myself for the discipline I have developed and for the love that I have grown for exercise. I plan on doing a blog post on all my thoughts about my 10k soon because it will be a long one.
Raymond took me on a date night to my favorite restaurant Sixty Vines to celebrate. He is so sweet to me and was texting me while I was running and I could see his texts on my Apple Watch and I felt so loved and encouraged by him. Thank you baby for believing in me. He even said "babe I am so impressed by you" I don't know why but that made me feel so good haha.
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Executive Chef Sandro Baldini exudes passion, creativity, and refinement with dishes that speak of Tuscany's bountiful specialties, yet approached through a contemporary lens. Ingredients are sourced directly from the best local markets, and as such, the menu is decided according to the ingredients that are at the height of their season. The fresh flavours of each dish are expertly matched with rare wines personally selected by our sommelier.Relais Le Jardin Bistrot menù is available for lunch from Monday to Saturday from 12:00 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. and for dinner on Sunday and Monday from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm.
The à la carte Menu will be available for dinner at Relais le Jardin Gourmet Restaurant from 7:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday.
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Just like The Haunting of Hill House, I didn't have any plan to review this new Netflix show, as I really am not an expert of TV series. In fact, I wasn't even planning to watch it, but you know how these things go: my girlfriend wanted to give it a chance and I eventually gave in – as always.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is based on the Archie comic Sabrina the Teenage Witch, which has already been adapted to the screen in the late 90s as a fantasy/comedy for kids and young teens. The Netflix version, however, is aimed to young adults as it's presented as soft-horror with some comedic elements and many Harry Potter-esque dark fantasy moments.
To be very clear from the get-go, I don't think Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will go down in history as one of the best horror-related TV shows: it's got flaws and its presentation and acting feel amateur and childish from time to time. Nevertheless, I enjoyed every single episode and I hope they keep making seasons for as long as they can: a second season is already in the works and will come out in 2019, by the way.
As the title suggests, this TV show revolves around the chilling adventures of teenage half human/half witch Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka – The Blackcoat's Daughter), who lives in Greendale, where witches in disguise live side by side with mortals (and tons of other magical beings), with her aunties Hilda and Zelda, and her cousin Ambrose.
Continue reading and check my final grade below…
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The whole atmosphere, locations and setting are some of the aspects I appreciated the most about Sabrina, as they pull you in from the very first episode. Creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa nailed the look and feel of his project, building a world that's set in no particular time (the characters use laptops but don't have cell phones and wear old-fashion clothes) and feels surreal and grounded at the same time.
Even though I already criticised the acting in this review, I must say most of the characters – at least the main ones – are very well written and fleshed out: Sabrina, of course, goes through a lot in every episode and her arc is wonderfully explored in a way that's full of grey areas; Hilda and Ambrose are such likeable characters, but the show doesn't shy away from their dark side; Harvey – Sabrina's boyfriend – is a sweetheart you can't help but love to pieces; Sabrina's high school friends are lovable, flawed and rich characters as well.
However, the best character in the show – for me, at least – is Zelda, played by Miranda Otto of The Lord of the Rings trilogy fame: her arc throughout the episodes is developed in such a way that she starts as a bitch (ahem, witch), caught up in her dogmatic beliefs and selfishness, but she becomes the best, most badass protagonist, always protecting Sabrina and treating her like an adult by the end of this first season. The creators really nailed Zelda's character and did something with her most accomplished filmmakers would struggle with.
Yet, the subtlety of the horror elements in Sabrina is another aspect I should pinpoint: although this is clearly a show meant to be enjoyed 'with the family' – with no gore and little swearing to be found – some of the implications during certain episodes (with themes of betrayal, giving up on yourself for a dogmatic religious cult – whether it's holy or unholy, sexual awakening, nasty torture…) are quite dark and disturbing when you think about what's hidden underneath the surface.
Also, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina seems to have a 'female empowerment' agenda going on: whether you agree or not with that, you can't deny the sensitivity this is portrayed in the show with. I mean, regardless how honourable and worth-praising an agenda could be, you need to fit it into your movie (or series) in a delicate and subtle way, otherwise it'd come off as obnoxious. And I think Sabrina pulled that off beautifully.
In addition, most of the episodes are entertaining and enjoyable enough. Other than one about demonic possession – which, besides developing Zelda's character accidentally, doesn't serve any purpose in the bigger picture – there aren't fillers and there's a clear thread connecting all the 'adventures', making for a consistent pace that definitely helps you being hooked.
Nevertheless, as I said above, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina has flaws both in regard to technical features and story. Speaking of the way the show is presented, the first few episode over rely on an annoying blurred filter which gives the scenes in those episode an amateur look, as though the creators where trying to force the idea of this universe being magical and mystical. Yet, some of 'villains' had a very conventional and obnoxious look to them: the possessed guy in episode 6, the demon in episode 5 and the Dark Lord in every episode seemed very cartoonish and painfully unscary.
Unfortunately, when it comes to the villains in Sabrina, most of them even have childish character traits, not just their look. In other words, unlike the 'good guys' who are complex and multifaceted, the villains here are completely one-dimensional, which makes them less threatening and way less believable.
All in all, though, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a show that most mainstream horror fans will thoroughly enjoy and, mostly, people who are into dark fantasy stuff will have a blast with. I can't wait for season two to see what the next chilling adventures of Sabrina will be!
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (season 1) 7.5/10


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It was a thrilling finish at the 2020 Alberta Winter Games in Airdrie on Monday, with Zones 4 and 7 winning gold in Female and Male hockey, respectively. RECAP >
Registration is now open for 2002-2006 born male and female athletes to participate in selection camps for the 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. MALE REGISTRATION > | FEMALE REGISTRATION >
The Hockey Alberta Foundation, in conjunction with Canmore Minor Hockey and the Canmore Eagles, is bringing the Every Kid Every Community (EKEC) Speaker Series to Canmore on Friday, February 21. TICKETS >
Hockey Alberta is now accepting applications for the NCCP High Performance 1 Seminar being held in Red Deer July 21-26. APPLY >
The U11 Player Pathway is supported by the Hockey Canada Long-Term Player Development Model. This framework provides the guiding principles for age appropriate and skill specific programming for all players in Hockey Canada's youth hockey system. U11 PATHWAY >
Hockey Alberta's Future Coaches Program is designed to develop and train U18 (Midget) level male and female hockey players in the areas of coaching, skill instruction and leadership. EDMONTON > | RED DEER > | CALGARY >
Hockey Alberta is committed to providing Alberta Built development opportunities for coaches and players to grow and learn before, during, and after the season. Check out the camps in your area! ALBERTA BUILT CAMPS >
Spots available for 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Selection Camps
RED DEER - Spots are still available for 2002-2006 born male and female athletes to participate in selection camps for the 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships.
Selection camps for both the male and female team will be held at the Servus Sports Centre in Lloydminster on April 10-12.
Hockey Alberta, in partnership with the Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta, is overseeing and coordinating the selection process for the players and coaches representing the province at the championships. That process includes recruiting and selecting the Indigenous coaching staff, registration and selection camps for players, team training, and designing the uniforms.
The Aboriginal Sport Circle established the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) in 2002 to serve as the premiere competition for young Aboriginal hockey players in Canada.
The annual event provides a forum for elite Bantam/Midget aged Aboriginal male and female youth and attracts participation from First Nation, Inuit and Metis across the 13 provinces and territories. This annual event helps foster cultural unity and pride to celebrate the athletic abilities of Aboriginal athletes from across the country. The NAHC also serves as a focal point for grassroots and regional Aboriginal hockey development.
The 2020 edition of the NAHC is being held in Regina, at the Co-operators Centre, May 9-16. More than 500 elite bantam and midget Indigenous hockey players from across Canada will compete in male and female divisions in the tournament.
Hockey Alberta Foundation participating in the 2020 Birdies for Kids program
RED DEER - The Hockey Alberta Foundation has been accepted as a participating charity in the 2020 Birdies for Kids program. This fundraising program is designed so that the Hockey Alberta Foundation will receive 100% of every donation accepted on its behalf and allows for additional funding of up to 50% of the original donations made.
The Hockey Alberta Foundation's goal is to provide every child in Alberta the opportunity to play hockey, have fun and, in many cases, experience the sport for the first time through programs like Every Kid Every Community and Future Leaders. Hockey is a great way for kids to be active, healthy and surrounded by positive leaders in their community. Keeping kids active in sport helps reduce childhood obesity, creates a safe and fun environment and forms friendships.
Donating is easy and open now!
Visit shawcharityclassic.com/donatenow/ and select 'Hockey Alberta Foundation' to donate online.
If you'd like to donate by cheque, make your cheque payable to 'Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation" and using the memo section to indicate 'Hockey Alberta Foundation' and mail to:
Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation
Suite 1700, Bow Valley Square III
255 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3G6
Help us improve the quality of life of Albertans through hockey and donate now >
Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink is a non-profit program run under the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation.
Zones 4 and 7 win gold at 2020 Alberta Winter Games
AIRDRIE - It was a thrilling finish at the 2020 Alberta Winter Games in Airdrie on Monday, with Zones 4 and 7 winning gold in Female and Male hockey, respectively.
The female gold medal game went back and forth for the entire 60 minutes where Zone 3 and Zone 4 would need extra time to find a winner. Zone 4 scored the gold medal clinching goal just 1:41 into the extra frame, making the final score 2-1. Zone 7 claimed bronze with a 2-1 victory over Zone 5.
Female Rosters > | Female Results > | Female Stats >
On the Male side, Zone 7 broke away from Zone 3 in a tightly contested game for a 6-4 victory to earn gold. Meanwhile, Zone 2 completed a late comeback in the bronze medal game, defeating Zone 4 by a score of 7-5.
Male Rosters > | Male Results > | Male Stats >
2020 Alberta Winter Games: Day Two Recap
AIRDRIE - The Gold and Bronze medal matchups are set after Day Two of the 2020 Alberta Winter Games came to a close on Sunday.
After a tightly fought round robin draw, Zones 3, 4, 5 and 7 each earned a spot in the Semi-Finals. The goalies stole the show in each of the evening games, as Zone 3 posted a 3-0 shutout win over Zone 7, and Zone 4 did the same in their game against Zone 5.
Day Three will begin with the 5th Place game featuring Zone 2 and Zone 6 at Rob Ebbeson Arena at 7:30am. Zone 5 will take on Zone 7 in the bronze medal game at 8:00am, and Zone 3 will play Zone 4 for gold at 10:15am, both at Genesis Place.
Female Rosters > | Female Schedule/Results >
With both pools wide-open on the Male side, Zones 2, 3, 4 and 7 all punched their tickets to the Semi-Finals. After trailing 6-3, Zone 4 mounted a comeback against Zone 7 to tie the game, but Zone 7 scored a late powerplay goal to earn their spot in the final. Meanwhile, Zone 3 won a tightly contested matchup against Zone 2, scoring less than a minute into 3-on-3 overtime to win 6-5.
Zone 2 will face Zone 4 at 9:30am for bronze, while Zones 3 and 7 battle for gold at 10am. Meanwhile, Zone 1 defeated Zone 8 by a score of 7-5 in the 5th Place game, and Zone 5 won the 7th Place game 5-4 over Zone 6.
Airdrie 'Kindness Ninjas' visit the Alberta Winter Games
AIRDRIE - The Zone 5 Male hockey team learned a valuable off-ice lesson during the 2020 Alberta Winter Games, after a visit from the Kindness Ninjas Sunday afternoon.
The 'Kindness Ninjas' are Kindergarten students at Windsong Heights Elementary School in Airdrie, part of a program to help teach the impact of kindness in the classroom, school, community and beyond.
The Ninjas stopped by the Ron Ebbesen Arena after Zone 5's final round-robin game, as part of an initiative put forth by the team's Director of Operations, Kim Buchan.
The parents of the Zone 5 players presented the Kindness Ninjas with blankets to donate to the homeless, as part of their "Blankets of Hope" initiative.
According to Buchan, the parents were challenged to perform a good deed as a group, following a good deeds challenge put out to the team in December.
She said she got the idea to work with the Kindness Ninjas after seeing a news story involving former Calgary Flame Lanny McDonald.
"One of our discussions with the boys was that it all starts with being a good person, and it starts with character," said Buchan. "It shows them that even the little things can mean a lot."
Buchan said she was put into contact with the two Kindergarten teachers involved with the Kindness Ninjas, and arranged for the students to come to the arena on Sunday.
"Sport is such an important part of childhood, I feel," said Allie Apels, Kindergarten teacher at Windsong Heights. "I think it's great to see that you can be on a team, and you can work together to spread kindness and have common values beyond the rink."
Home Ice Feature stories will focus on interesting stories about the individuals and groups who make a difference within the hockey community in Alberta. If you have a suggestion for a Home Ice Feature story, email [email protected].
2020 Alberta Winter Games: Day One Recap
AIRDRIE - A busy first day at the 2020 Alberta Winter Games went off without a hitch in Airdrie, with 14 games in the books.
Day one of the Female competition was full of close games and exciting action. Zone 5 leads the way as the only 2-0 team and sits at the top of Pool B, while Zone 3 and Zone 4 each picked up a win and sit tied atop Pool A with two points.
Female Rosters > | Female Schedule/Results >
The Male competition remains wide open after the first day of competition, with all eight teams still in contention. Zone 3 remains the lone undefeated team with a 2-0 record, and sits atop Pool A. It's a four-way tie in Pool B, with all four zones holding an identical 1-1 record.
Male Rosters > | Male Schedule/Results >
Round-robin play wraps up on Sunday on both sides, starting at 8am, with the semi-finals and consolation games taking place later in the day.
2020 Alberta Winter Games kick off in Airdrie
AIRDRIE - After months of preparation, the battle for provincial hockey supremacy heats up as the 2020 Alberta Winter Games take place in Airdrie this weekend.
The opening ceremonies are set for today (Friday) from 7-8 p.m. at Airdrie City Hall, with hockey running from February 15-17. Global News will live-stream the opening ceremonies on globalnews.ca, beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Eight teams will compete on the male side, comprised of 2007-born players from across the province, while six teams will compete on the female side, comprised of 2005 and 2006-born players.
Male Rosters > | Female Rosters >
A full schedule for both the male and female competition can be found on the Alberta Winter Games section of the Hockey Alberta website:
Male Schedule & Results > | Female Schedule & Results >
For period-by-period updates, follow Team Alberta on Twitter.
Hockey Alberta coordinates the ice hockey portion of the Winter Games, as a core segment of its Development Program. The Winter Games provide players, coaches, trainers and referees an opportunity to discover the great qualities of competitive hockey starting with the zone camp and selection process, through to competing in the Games.
EKEC Speaker Series coming to Canmore
CANMORE - The Hockey Alberta Foundation, in conjunction with Canmore Minor Hockey and the Canmore Eagles, is bringing the Every Kid Every Community (EKEC) Speaker Series to Canmore on Friday, February 21.
The evening will feature 2020 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Jamie Macoun, honoured member Mike Rogers and former Calgary Flame Colin Patterson in a candid Hockey Hot Stove.
Tickets for the event are $40 for individuals, $100 for a family of four (two adults, two children), or $300 for a table of 8, which includes one beverage, appetizers, and admission to the Canmore Eagles game against the Olds Grizzlys.
- DATE: Friday, February 21
- LOCATION: Canmore Recreation Centre - 1900 8th Ave
- TIME: Doors open 5:00 pm, Hot Stove at 5:45, puck drop at 7:00.
All proceeds from the event will go towards Canmore Minor Hockey and the Every Kid Every Community program.
Applications now being accepted for High Performance 1 Seminar
RED DEER - Hockey Alberta is now accepting applications for the NCCP High Performance 1 Seminar being held in Red Deer July 21-26.
This seminar includes professional speakers focusing on the delivery of sessions including special teams, planning to perform, offensive/defensive team play, goaltending, game and bench management, ethics in coaching, teambuilding and many more.
In addition to classroom sessions, coaches will be provided practical learning and development by running on-ice session and coach on the bench with our AJHL Player Development camp which is run the same week. Coaches selected to attend this Seminar will be guided by some of the best leaders and mentors in Canada.
The requirement set nationally is that "All Head Coaches coaching Bantam, Midget and Junior A teams that compete in Inter-provincial or National Championships or the highest level as determined by the branch, must be High Performance 1 Certified. It is recommended that all Assistant Coaches be at minimum Development 1 trained."
Please refer to Coach Requirements for those who would require this course for coaching within Alberta.
Coaches looking to apply should meet the following criteria:
- Currently coach elite athletes in a competitive stream
- Currently or will be coaching in one of the 5 required leagues
- Certified at the Development 1 Level
Serge Lajoie named Head Coach for Team Alberta U16 Male | Assistant, Video Coach applications now open
RED DEER - Hockey Alberta is pleased to announce Serge Lajoie as Head Coach of the Team Alberta U16 Male squad that will compete in the 2020 WHL Cup.
This will be Lajoie's second time at the helm of Team Alberta, having guided the U16 team to gold at the 2013 WHL Cup.
"We are excited to bring Serge back into the fold again this year," said Mike Kriachy, Manager, Team Alberta. "He's been an integral part of the Team Alberta program in previous years, and will bring a lot to the program again this time around."
Lajoie is currently the Head Coach of the OHA Edmonton Midget Prep team, and previously served as Head Coach of the University of Alberta Men's Hockey Team, winning a U SPORTS National Championship in 2018.
Hockey Alberta is also now accepting applications for two Assistant Coach positions, and one Video Coach position for Team Alberta U16 Male.
Key dates for the U16 Male program include the Alberta Cup (April 29 - May 3, Red Deer), Team Alberta Summer Camp (July 6-12, Red Deer), and the WHL Cup (TBD).
The deadline for all coaching applications is March 4 at 4pm.
Coach applications now open for Team Alberta U18 Female
RED DEER - Hockey Alberta is now accepting coach applications for the Team Alberta U18 Female team that will be competing in National Women's U18 Championship.
Team Alberta U18 Female is seeking one Head Coach, two Assistant Coaches, one Video Coach, and one Goaltender Coach.
Key dates for the U18 Female program include Team Alberta Summer Camp (July 13-19, Red Deer), Fall Camp (September 25-27, Edmonton), and the U18 Nationals (November 1-7, BC).
The deadline for all coaching applications is March 4 at 4pm.
The Team Alberta U18 program is the final stage of identification and evaluation towards Team Alberta and one of the stages of identification for Canada's national programs. Through on and off-ice evaluation, the high performance U18 program works towards the final goal of taking Team Alberta to the National Women's U18 Hockey Championship or the Canada Winter Games.
Two Albertans experience 2020 Global Girls' Game
ST. JOHN'S, NL - Two of Alberta's Bantam Female players got a once in a lifetime experience while participating in the Global Girls' Game this past weekend.
Bryn Weinkauf (Daysland) and Emily Harty (St. Albert) arrived in St. John's on Friday to take in the Global Girls' Game activities. They got the opportunity to spend the weekend participating in activities focusing on empowerment and team-building in order to foster greater self-confidence, learn from one another, and form friendships, before taking part in the Global Girls' Game.
The game was neck and neck until the final period when Team Blue (in red, since it's Canada) pulled ahead for the 7-5 win.
The Global Game embodies the spirit of enjoyment, teamwork, and collaborating with those from diverse backgrounds. The unique game began on February 8 and was played in 28 different countries across the globe before being handed off to Canada to play the final segment. The goal of the game is to unite all females currently playing hockey as one global family. A cumulative score was kept across all 28 countries with Team Blue defeating Team White by a score of 127-111.
Registration now open for the Hockey Alberta U12 Skills Camp
RED DEER - Male athletes from across Alberta born in 2008 have the unique opportunity to participate in the Hockey Alberta U12 Skills Camp, hosted by the Team Alberta program.
The camp takes place in Calgary at the Great Plains Recreation Facility, May 29-31. This Skills Camp will focus on skill development, checking skills, proper training techniques, and will provide athletes with information about the Team Alberta program, as well as two goalie sessions for goaltenders only.
The camp will consist of four sessions:
- Checking skills
- Position-specific training
- Small area games
- Power Edge Pro
NOTE: Only Hockey Canada/Hockey Alberta Registered Athletes are eligible to register.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, please contact Mike Kraichy, Manager, Team Alberta at [email protected]
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Hockey Alberta is pleased to continue its Parent Engagement Video Series, aimed at helping parents navigate through the ups and downs of being a hockey parent. MULTISPORT VIDEO >
Nominate that individual or team for one of six Hockey Alberta Awards, presented for outstanding achievements or contributions to amateur hockey in Alberta. AWARDS NOMINATION FORM >
Congratulations to Hockey Calgary's Crowfoot Coyotes, who are one of the regional finalists selected by Chevrolet in the Good Deeds Cup! From now until February 9, all 10 semi-finalist videos are available for viewing at Chevrolet Canada's YouTube channel. The three teams that receive the most views will each be eligible to win a Finalist Prize, which includes $5,000 to the team's designated charity. VIEW THEIR VIDEO >
Hockey Alberta and the Western Hockey League are pleased to be co-hosting the annual WHL Skills Camp for the sixth consecutive year. The camp is a unique skill development opportunity for 2006-born (U15) male hockey players. Participants must be registered with Hockey Alberta/ Hockey Canada to be eligible. REGISTER >
From now until February 17, submit your child's original goalie mask design for the opportunity to have their artwork worn by Team Canada goaltenders at the 2020 IIHF Women's World Championship! DESIGN-A-MASK TEMPLATE > | ENTRY FORM >
Hockey Alberta is committed to providing Alberta Built development opportunities for coaches and players to grow and learn before, during, and after the season. Check out the camps in your area! ALBERTA BUILT CAMPS > | COACH OPPORTUNITIES >


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August Mother Lode Box
Regular price
August's Maker Mother Lode has arrived and it is sweet! This month will feature 2 notions, two 1/2 yd cuts of fabric, a fun craft project with everything to complete and a bonus instruction sheet featuring a project you can do with the fabric in this month's box!
If you missed July and want to get in on that fun, there are still a few boxes left.
Also, there are options under subscription box where you can join for 3, 6, or 12 months with some added savings! Definitely work taking a look at if you like that monthly crafty pick-me-up!
Please choose between local pickup (saves you $$) or I will certainly ship it to you
*Picture is not what you will actually be receiving, but it is a tease for something in this month's box!