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Parents say investigation into train victim's death is 'sluggish'
Bryan Brady
Parents of a Paso Robles man they believe was murdered said the city's police investigation has been hampered by lack of resources and staff. [see the full report at KCCN.TV]
Bryan Brady was just hours into his 21st year when he was struck by a northbound Union Pacific freight train while lying unconscious between the rails in downtown Paso Robles. Details of the hours leading up to Brady's July 31, 2010, death remain so sketchy that his parents have hired a private investigator to prod the official probe.
His mother, Kasi, said this week she believes her son was murdered, and she expressed concern that the Paso Robles Police Department's growing staff deficiencies may be contributing to the investigation's sluggish progress.
Paso Robles Police Lt. Tim Murphy demurred: "Bryan Brady's death was thoroughly investigated by this department," he wrote. "All information and leads were diligently pursued. There are no indications Mr. Brady's death was criminal in nature; however, investigators are committed to further investigation of any new viable leads or information in this case."
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I'll discuss the Brady case on Dave Congalton's 920 KVEC Home Town Radio Show today (Friday) at 3:35 p.m..
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920 KVEC gave a report this evening and they say that Paso Robles has a serious gang/crime problem, but the city fathers want to keep that covered up and promote Paso has tourist/wine country….
Bryan Brady was reportedly last seen near the tracks, where he was assaulted by a Paso 13 gang
member.
The radio program also said that this year, a boy was knocked out with a mickie in a bar and woke up on the railroad tracks….he has no idea how he got there.
Two years ago, 3 young white people, one girl and two boys were severely beaten when they steppedoff a bus by Paso 13 gang members. The girl was beaten into unconsciousness.
All three incidents happened during fair time, all three indicate Gang activity. It sounds like Paso has aserious crime problem that is not being addressed. The police department by their own admission arein disarray and understaffed. I hope that serious minded citizens will take notice of this serious
problem and take steps to protect the town and its citizens before Paso 13 decides to loot and burn
your town.
I'm surprised to see some of the comments that I'm seeing here. Did people even read the story at KCCN and if they did, did they comprehend what they were reading? There is no indication that the Brady's are looking to initiate a law suit, they hired an investigator, not an attorney. If they wanted to claim that a bar had served Bryan too much alcohol, they wouldn't need a detective to prove that, Bryan was found to have a .20 BAC and frankly, the legal driving limit was .10 not all that long ago. Double it and I don't think that isn't so drunk as to knock you out for 4 hours in the cold of the early morning hours and if it is, how did he manage to get himself onto those tracks in the first place? That's just a thought…. the first of many.
There is a great deal of conflicting statements from the witnesses that evening. There are characters of interest that has never been interviewed. The girl named PRC (sp) claims Bryan said "I'm alone and no one can help me, I'm going down onto the tracks" was very intoxicated (by her own account). Is it possible that Bryan was saying that someone was going to put him down on tracks, because he was alone and no one would help him? Wasn't he thrown to the ground by someone named (what was that name?) when she encountered him? How about the three guy's that were seen carrying Bryan into an alley, two said they carried him to help him but the other denied it and said Bryan walked away just fine, yet all three walked away with Bryan in tow? Why the discrepancy, did they beat him some more in that alley? Doesn't any of this raise a red flag? How many of you believe that you can look at a body that was just hit by a train and determine that there were no prior injuries from an assault? What was it they said, something about missing limbs and his brain protruding from his skull (in simple terms), but they could tell just by looking? I don't think so, I think the Brady family has good reason to be concerned. How many of you could put this to rest if it was your child, with these unanswered question's? I BET YOU COULD'NT. I hope you never have to, have some compassion.
LittleAcorn
Why did this young man decide to go drinking alone? Or why did he end up alone? If he'd been with friends, someone could have looked after him.
The information in the KCCN report leads me to think that Brady didn't end up on the tracks by his own efforts. But proving that is another story.
Cindy, your point about what he meant when he said "I'm alone and no one can help him me" breaks my heart and strikes me as very, very sad and possibly true. In his picture, he looks like a clean cut, sweet,
happy boy. Too many witnesses have seen too much that night to indicate something happened. I saw
an article in the Tribune a few weeks ago about how they perform autopsies down in SLO, how they treat every death as suspicious, but it seems they did not do a thorough autopsy on this boy. Guess they already had their minds made up. Sad how often criminals get away with their crimes. In this case, all it would have taken is for one of those many people to pick up a cell phone and call 911. Bryan could have been taken home, to a hospital or to jail. He did not have to die. " Am I my brother's keeper?"
Too bad the paso pd can't investigate this 1/2 as much as the chp did for the officer killed on s river.
easymoney
Same episode has played out in other communities after individuals drink themselves into a stupor and wind up on the tracks for a nap…
Very sorry that a young man has perished but like everyone else has stated no one forced him to do all that drinking….
If you read the story carefully, you might see that he was not in a drunken stupor, but possibly was suffer-
ing from a closed head injury. It is easy to pass judgment without knowing the facts. I think his parents
must have hired the private investigator because they want to know what happened to their son. Paso
police department seems to be suffering some sort of internal breakdown and when the agency is
malfunctioning, they cannot do the investigative work that needs to be done. When is the next City
Council meeting? Maybe we should all be there asking questions, because if our police department is inthis much disarray, then they obviously need citizen support and help to reorganize. This ain't Mayberry.
ApathyWillKillYou
This tragic accident would never have happened if:
The KILT (Pappy McGregor's) had NOT over served this guy!
According to the KCCN.TV report his BAC was .20, close to three times the .08 legal limit.
Does not the bar that obviously let him drink to the point of intoxication have ANY responsiblity?
Does not the bar employee who witnessed that he was hit by a possible gang member to the point he was unFUCKINGconscious for several minutes (that is serious folks) that the POLICE were not called right then and there!
Pappy McGregor's and most other bars will NOT call the police if altercations of any kind transpire for fear the ABC will come down on them negatively effecting their precious liquor license.
In other words if PASO PD was called when the young man was KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS and lying on the sidewalk he would probably have spent the night in jail for drunk in public and NOT have ended up DEAD!
As far as budget constraints the Paso PD I think they did everything they could or spend hundreds of thousands of dollars they don't have on high tech forensics (that we see on drama TV that is factually unrealistic) on a body that was so very sadly damaged by the train accident.
If you haven't read the full story on http://www.kccn.tv please do so as more info is discussed.
My heart goes out to the Brady family and I believe that his original attackers had a great deal of copability with their son's demise.
Hopefully those responsible will get their just rewards in the court of "what goes around comes around"!
pasoparent5
Did the employees of the bar(s) tie Bryan to his bar stool and force the alcohol down his throat? What about personal responsibility? A lot of people party on their 21st birthday but that doesn't mean you have to get so stinkin' hammered that you end up unconscious on the RR tracks!!
And other news sources say Bryan was with his FAMILY and FRIENDS while celebrating his 21st birthday. Are you blaming them, too? After all, late in the evening, Bryan said he was OK, and they're the ones who left him alone…why aren't you railing against them, too?
And why wait a YEAR after the incident to hire a P.I.? What's next–a lawsuit, right?
Because the bar has a required minimum of $1million in Liquor Liability and another $1million in General Liability. Proximate cause must be found. An attorney can certainly find their way to the money in litigation…but proximate cause of his death wasn't the train; it apparently was his intoxication and that is an attraction for any attorney looking for m.o.n.e.y….
… close to three times the legal limit for DRIVING.
Are you sure there is a legal limit of .08 BAC for simply existing?
BeenThereDoneThat
O.k. not to be callous but from what I have read in news then and now I don't see anything that suggests murder.
Sounds like drank to much and passed out on tracks. I had a friend of mine 25+ years ago pass out in the middle of the road over by Spanish Camp. He wondered away from a group of us. Lucky for him I noticed him missing and went looking for him and found him, before someone came along. It happens. I am sorry for the family but I agree with Mr. Murphy and think that the Paso P.D. is doing their job fine and this is probably nothing more than a tragic accident.
You're not being callous; you're exercising common sense. Looking at the facts that have been presented in various media sources, there's just no evidence that points to a "murder." Of course the family has every right to hire a P.I. (if it were our kids, we'd do the same) but hopefully whatever evidence he gathers will point to the cold, hard facts. It's then up to the family to accept whatever comes out of the investigation–whether they agree or not.


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Bass Players To Know: Rutger Gunnarsson
by Ryan Madora Friday, April 20th, 2018
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If there's a nation of people that I truly respect for their cultural contributions, it's the Swedes. Meatballs, streamlined and affordable modern design, and, of course, pop music. No wonder they are some of the happiest people on the planet. Thanks to their feel-good vibes, infectious beats, and accessible musicality, people all over the world have spent years dancing and singing along to ABBA. Our latest bass player to know, Rutger Gunnarsson, contributed some particularly groovy lines to their records and, in addition to touring with the group, composed most of the string arrangements for the band and performed with the musical Mamma Mia!
So Who Is Rutger Gunnarsson?
Born in Linkoping, Sweden, in 1946, Gunnarsson studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. While in school, he auditioned and began playing with the folk band the Hootenanny Singers, where he met both Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. They released the first ABBA recording in 1973, with Gunnarsson playing bass, and proceeded to record and tour throughout the lifespan of the band. In addition to holding down the bass line, Gunnarsson took over the role of string arranger for the group in 1976. Although the band rarely performed together past the mid-1980's, Gunnarsson's role in the music of ABBA did not end there. He continued working with both Bjorn and Benny on other musical projects and participated as a member of the orchestra in the Swedish performance of the ABBA-based musical, Mamma Mia!
In addition to his work with ABBA, Gunnarsson enjoyed success as a string arranger with artists including Celine Dion, Adam Ant, and Ulf Lundell and as a participant in various theater productions. An avid player through his later years, Gunnarsson passed away in May of 2015 at the age of 69.
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While Gunnarsson may not be a household name, his playing defined the sound of 1970's pop music from the standpoint of both style and tone. He combines deep understanding of traditional harmony, willingness to play with chord inversions and voicing, and attention to rhythmic movement and accuracy. He's incredibly dynamic from a rhythmic standpoint, and at times a bit hyperactive, which counteracts the simplicity of the drum parts and the flowing, legato rhythms from the other instruments. His use of octave jumps provide bounce and movement in the song without being overly aggressive from a harmonic standpoint; it quickly became a staple of disco era bass playing. Furthermore, Gunnarsson's playing reflects an underlying desire to provide perfect contrapuntal harmony to the vocal phrases. This notion undoubtedly comes from his classical training and competency as a string arranger.
From a tonal standpoint, Gunnarsson is beautifully exposed as a player. He occupies his own space within the recording thanks to the midrange-boosted nature of his tone and the advancement of recording technology at the time. He often sounds slinky, moving around the instrument with slides, quick shifts, and playful jumping to the higher and lower registers. His accurate and forceful right hand define his bass parts as much as it does his tone.
Where Can I Hear Him?
"Dancing Queen" (ABBA: Arrival)
It's safe to say that behind every great dance track is a great bass line, and this song is no exception. Gunnarsson integrates a few variations of the main theme, a bass line that favors the root, fifth, and sixth. While he mostly remains true to these notes, he adds subtle rhythmic changes and frequently jumps back and forth between the higher and lower fifth-sixth tag. As the song progresses, he plays with a more varied and energetic rhythmic feel while sneaking in fills that begin on the root of the chord and proceed with a 2-#2-3 line reminiscent of classic R&B.
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"As Good As New" (ABBA: Live At Wembley Arena)
An exercise in bass line acrobatics that fully embrace the octave-driven disco era, Gunnarsson pushes the song by playing articulate notes just on top of the beat. While he plays a hyperactive and driving bass part during the verses, his approach to the choruses is slightly unconventional. He plays short phrases that compliment the vocal line and serve as the lowest voice of the intricate synth/string arrangement. The diversity of his bass part, as well as his classically-inspired string accompaniment, showcase his versatility and maturity as a musician.
"The Name Of The Game" (ABBA: The Album)
Opening with a catchy groove built around the relative minor of the key, Gunnarsson plays it cool with a consistent rhythmic approach. While the drummer plays a groove that emphasizes the up-beats, Gunnarsson locks it down with his walking eighth note feel in the verse. Throughout the rest of the song, he plays simple, root-based parts that serve the song by leaving space and providing the foundational note. This varied approach, where the bass serves as the main musical theme, then plays a simple and supportive role, and eventually lays out completely during a capella sections, highlights the dynamic role of the instrument in pop music arranging.
How about you? What's your favorite tune or album with Rutger Gunnarsson? Please share with us in the comments.
Ryan Madora is a professional bass player, author, and educator living in Nashville, TN. In addition to touring and session work, she teaches private lessons and masterclasses to students of all levels. Visit her website to learn more!
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Great analysis of Rutger's playing. Some of the quick bursts, slides, and rhythmic shifts he plays seem so spontaneous which make them all the more difficult to transcribe. As a big fan of prog music, I'm used to trying to figure out challenging bass-lines, but when I decided to take a stab at "Dancing Queen" I found it to be just as difficult, if not more so, than many of the Rush, Yes, or Kansas songs I've learned. The deeper I got into the song, the more fun it became…I remember thinking, "Hey, this is the same pop song I used to laugh at when I was a kid, isn't it?" Here's my stab at it, if I may –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWhRT4GFpxU
Anders Larm
One song that really shows what a good musician and arranger he is, it's on the tune "One of us" with Abba. My absolute favorite! I really have listened a lot to Rutger through out his career. I really love his playing!!
Tengku Sulaiman
Me too. This song is the best bass of him.
I like his ABBA work on " One of Us".
Krister
I just rediscovered how groovy his playing was on "My Mama Said".
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The Tuesday after the West Virginia Incident, I arrive at Auntie's apartment just in time for a rumcoke. The only midday drink I allow myself is the ritual lunchtime rumcoke with Auntie (with a teaspoon of lime juice; yes, it's a cuba libre but we call it rumcoke). It sets the pace for the remainder of the day, demarcates the functional morning from the restful afternoon. There will be no going out, no exertion, no stress for the rest of the day. And after that comes the welcome relief of the evening cocktail. We are even more relaxed. Still, it takes me a few days to let go of the jitters I carried with me the whole trip.
The third night she says, You've visibly relaxed since you started puzzling.
I realize she's right. Since I turned my frantic mind to the first wooden jigsaw puzzle the afternoon before, its writhing thrashing threads have calmed noticeably with my deepening absorption in the second puzzle.
1931. Auntie and I puzzle over whose it might have been. The Colonel would have been twelve. Maybe it belonged to his mother, or one of the aunts. Or maybe it was a puzzle my father did when he was still a sweet smart little boy. The puzzle takes us all afternoon, just 80 pieces. It's more complicated than it first appears.
I'm still jumpy when we finish it, and after letting it rest a few hours while we appreciate it some more, she puts it apart and back in the box, and I pull out a new Liberty puzzle from the cupboard where she's had it waiting for my arrival. The first night I beat her twice at cribbage. We don't get another chance to play once we start puzzling together. It's a different kind of fun. Just being together, our minds on the same game, we are easy, happy.
Working the same puzzle again today, warmth of the woodstove at my back, insulating fog blurring snow-dusted junipers, fences, gates outside, sun-powered light overhead, again I feel the demons releasing my brain as I turn my mind to more details in the image: how the thin triangle of sidewalk adjoins the woman's feet, there is a small piece of chimney down by her skirt, how the roof line meets trees on both sides of the chimney, how the roses grow, which way the light glows in the windows, how the pieces are delineated.
Many visual elements of this puzzle were outlined with a jig saw wielded by the man called 37. Each of these puzzles was individually cut by a person (with a number) with a jigsaw, probably an early electric one. This adds another perspective on this little random leftover creation. #37 looked closely at the shapes and colors, the structure of the image, and cut accordingly. This makes fitting many of the pieces even more challenging, the chimney and the woman in blue most obviously, but the second time around, when I'm halfway through and stymied, I see that much of the puzzle is cut this way, with distinct boundaries in the image (sidewalk to grass, roof to wall) cleanly sliced. Well, jiggily sliced. You can almost retrace #37's steps with the saw: first he cut it in half… With this deeper understanding the second time around, I finish the puzzle in just over an hour.
So I'm home again, like the woman in blue at her cottage. Though my garden sleeps today under snow, the day I arrived home it looked as though I'd never left. The same few patches of snow on the ground, the same soft green things still green, partridge feather, lamb's ears, powis castle sage, sagebrush, iris leaves. Wait, iris leaves still up and green in December? The deer in the yard. In the house, the kittens have been so well cared for that they hold no grudge at my return after my long absence. They look just a little askance at us for a few minutes before crawling up with me on the futon, prancing about, flopping down on the kitchen floor, waiting for their afternoon food. They are bigger, to be sure, a month older in a fast growing year, but still sleek and happy and full of wit. The houseplants, the orchids, all thrive.
Inside and out, the house seems the same. Elsewhere in the world, terrible changes continue in unsuspecting lives. I also am changed by the challenging journey I've just completed, but I'm not sure yet how. I left November seventh, not ready; perhaps it was an inauspicious day. With the Mothership now unloaded and most of my physical baggage stowed where it belongs, I continue to unpack my travels and travails, mulling over blessings and tribulations, fear, love, confidence, and mental stability, natural beauty and human nature. When these reflections overwhelm me, I'll pull out one of my Liberty puzzles to untangle my mind.


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Marcia Shakespeare and Beverley Thomas in the memorial garden at the Post 16 Centre
Fifteen Birmingham charities facing the loss of their home after being caught up in a cash crisis - including a school and a nursery - have won a six-week stay of execution.
A string of community and youth groups based at the Post 16 Centre at St George's Ltd, in Hockley, have been thrown a lifeline until the end of April following the collapse into insolvency of the complex's management company.
A big question mark still hangs over the future for the charities, which include the St George's Academy for 90 excluded pupils, the Jack in the Box nursery, a charity for the homeless, a martial arts club and others.
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(۵ سال) هونوریوس دوم, Can.Reg.
(۱۳ سال) اینوسنت دوم, Can.Reg.
(۳۴۰ روز) لوسیوس دوم, Can.Reg.
(۵۷ روز) گرگوری هشتم, Can.Reg.
– ۱ سپتامبر ۱۲۷۱ دوره نبود پاپ Almost ۳ سال Papal election, 1268–1271 without a valid pope elected. This was due to a deadlock among cardinals voting for the pope.
– ۵ ژوئیه ۱۲۹۴ دوره نبود پاپ ۲ سال Papal election, 1292–1294 without a valid pope elected. This was due to a deadlock among cardinals voting for the pope.
– ۷ اوت ۱۳۱۶ دوره نبود پاپ ۲ سال Papal conclave, 1314-1316 without a valid pope elected. This was due to a deadlock among cardinals voting for the pope.
– ۱۱ نوامبر ۱۴۱۷ دوره نبود پاپ Two-سال period without a valid pope elected.
↑ ۳٫۰ ۳٫۱ Paschal Robinson (1913). "Antipope". In Herbermann, Charles. Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
↑ ۴٫۰ ۴٫۱ Paschal Robinson (1913). "Chronological Lists of Popes". In Herbermann, Charles. Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
↑ Paschal Robinson (1913). "Pope Martin IV". In Herbermann, Charles. Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
↑ Paschal Robinson (1913). "Popess Joan". In Herbermann, Charles. Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.


MIDDLETOWN — For much of the last month, the breaks were beating the boys from No. 6-ranked Shelton.
The Gaels were without a field (Finn Stadium is being resurfaced) and had to play their opener far, far away at rival Xavier High School's McHugh Field in Middletown.
Jake Roberts, their senior starting quarterback, received a scare when he was injured in a preseason scrimmage.
They'd had limited practice time because of a heat wave. And, to top it off, they found themselves in a dog fight with Cheshire.
But with a minute remaining of a tie ballgame and Cheshire in possession with a chance to pull off an upset, the breaks finally went Shelton's way.
Senior Jake Falanga pounced on a loose ball deep in Cheshire's end to set up Jake Roberts' go-ahead 8-yard run, and then sealed Shelton's 17-10 victory with an interception.
And so Shelton, touted as one of the best teams in the SCC this year, survived a dicey first encounter.
"I'm not making any excuses, but it was a tough week," said Shelton coach Jeff Roy, whose team improved to 1-0 and will play a second road home game when it faces Xavier.
Roberts, who injured his leg just seven days prior in a scrimmage vs. Ansonia, didn't start. Instead, he was eased into the game and rotated, first with senior Jack Carr and later with junior quarterback Michael Callinan.
Carr, one of Shelton's top returning players, left the game after seeing limited action in the first half. The Gaels also turned the ball over three times.
Cheshire, meanwhile, smelled blood. Behind junior quarterback Jason Shumilla, who ran for a 38-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7 at halftime, and Jake McAlinden, whose runs helped set up the tying field goal by Jotham Casey early in the fourth quarter, the Rams had the No. 6 Gaels sweating.
"We knew it was going to be a tough game," Falanga said. "We try and not listen to the hype and stuff like that because it's never good to be overly confident and overly cocky.
With the game hanging in the balance, Falanga backed up his words.
Cheshire got the ball back at its own 13 with just under two minutes remaining. But on a dive, Shumilla lost the ball in a scrum, unbeknownst to most of the players and coaches on the sidelines.
Though he got tackled, not everyone on the field knew what had happened, especially not Cheshire coach Don Drust.
Regardless, Roberts bulled in from 8-yards out and Falanga made sure the score stuck by intercepting a prayer thrown by Shumilla.
"I feel great that we won the football game but, you know, we've got to get better," Roy said. "But, credit to (Cheshire), they came out, played hard and we knew they were going to play hard.
While the end was disappointing, Drust and Cheshire didn't leave discouraged.
Christian Russo, a freshman, had an interception late in the game for Cheshire, while Ryan Mancl and Jacob Dubois recovered fumbles in the first half.
Michai Barnes scored Shelton's first touchdown. Giorgio Ghazal led the Gaels with 58 yards on eight carries and set up a 37-yard Nick Andrade field goal. Mike Lockavitch added 10 tackles for the Gaels.
Little correction. Roberts did start, but was relieved occasionally by junior Michael Callinan. Shelton's defense played well all game. Sheltons offense needs to get in sync. But if and when they do. Many teams are gonna have a hard time.
Carr started the game at quarterback in the wildcat.
Callinan, yes, fixed. Looked at wrong roster.
I agree. The SHS O needs to get motivated and that is the problem or maybe Cheshire's D was and is game. I was relieved they got the fumble or they would be seeing a double overtime maybe. Last year Cheshire woke them up and maybe they did again to prepare for the fireworks to come and then the Westies took a hurt but then I never ever took North Haven for granted even as a player they are a team as is Hand that will bite. Welcome to the ball SCC.
Shelton played down to their opponent or they just are overrated. Cheshire will be a 4-6 or 5-5 team this year tops. If Shelton plays like this against NH, Prep, or West Haven they will lose badly. Shelton got lucky they played a young team tonight. When I saw they had freshman playing varsity that is statement of how many new starters they have and just how young they are.
I agree and i am a Gael fan. Shelton was not impressive and without the score board would had thought Cheshire to be the winner. Anyhow their coaching staff will see it and they will adjust otherwise they will be in for a tough season.
Yes,Shelton has had a rough pre-season with no field,losing practices,QB hurt, that is all true.I watched the game on the live stream last night.Too me it looks like they have a hangover from the WH playoff game last year.Whatever the case may be they need to snap out of it quickly.Cheshire completed one pass last night and still moved the ball enough on the ground all night against a defense that is supposed to be good at stopping the run.Right now Shelton has more issues than people realize.Cheshire did a good job controlling the LOS as did Ansonia last week.The offense is completely out of sync.Anyways,a lucky win is still better than a loss, but the Gaels need to wake up quickly and get back to playing Shelton football.
Well, it will indeed be a game that goes in the W column, and that's a good thing for the Gaels, but as the article states and as Coach Roy and the Gaels realize as they are quoted in the article, this was a sloppy win. One that, on paper at least should not have been this close. The Gaels return all but 3 or 4 starters, and Cheshire returned about three or four in total from last year, so Cheshire was playing with a far less experienced team. Credit goes to them in keeping this one close until the very end. The Cheshire QB Shumilla is going to be a great asset for Cheshire this year. He played confidently and wasn't afraid to punch it right up the middle on a quarterback keeper. Tough to tell how Cheshire is going to develop in its passing game as this was primarily a ground and pound game on both sides.
Shelton looked good on its opening drive ultimately scoring after a roughly seventy yard drive that ate up a lot of clock time. But in the second quarter they looked flat and uninspired. Defensively, the Gaels were on point for most of the night and as I suspected after their scrimmage with Ansonia handled the run pretty well. Shumilla likely would have had more yardage overall if it wasn't for the Gael's pretty staunch defense of the run. They mostly held the Rams to low yardage and often stopped them at the line of scrimmage or behind it. At least three or four times during the night Cheshire was at 3rd and 12 or 14 to go for a first down. The one exception was when Shumilla was able to get about 35 yards on a run when he made a fake handoff to his RB and kept the ball running in the other direction. The Gaels line backing corps seems as solid as they come to me. They hit hard. A shout out especially to Tyler Janik in this regard. He is a one man wrecking crew and is one of the hardest hitters the Gaels have produced lately. Tough to tell how the Gaels pass defense operates as Cheshire only threw about five passes all night. One resulted in good yardage, one in an interception, and some for small yardage.
Offensively, as someone noted already, the Gaels were not in sync last night. Roberts was in and out of the game, perhaps feeling the previous weeks injury a bit. Their passing game was almost nonexistent, and what few passes that were thrown were bobbled and one was an interception. Carr was not in the game for much of the second half if not the whole half. I don't recall specifically when he went out. Let's hope he's not injured in any way. Perhaps they pulled him to give the other backs some time. Giorgio Ghazal and Michai Barnes did an admirable job of running for the Gaels as well. Ghazal bulled his way up the field on several carries. He often got two or three extra yards while people were hanging on to him trying to bring him down. And Barnes scored the first touchdown for the Gaels on a nice run from about ten yards out. But, overall the Gaels inability to score more in this game will be something they will analyze and seek to improve. Coach Roy however, hits the nail on the head as I suspect most teams will have a few hiccups in the first game or two due to the lack of practice time due to the heat. Some teams lost several days worth of practice. They'll iron things out as long as we don't get more heat waves !
So ultimately the game was an enigma. Some small questions were answered, but some remain unanswered and yet to be explored further. The most obvious of those is how the Gaels will develop their passing game, and their pass defense as the season grinds on. What is evident is that the Gaels, like all teams, have their work cut out for them and will put their nose to the grindstone to hopefully improve their performance.
It was a bit of a pain to travel an hour away for a home game due to the work at Finn stadium. Hopefully their next game against Xavier will be a bit closer to home.
And apparently SPB was in attendance at the game last night but I didn't spot him once.
Enjoy the games ! And Roll Gaels !
I was, as always, in attendance at this SCC tilt last night.
Gael's Fan's assessment is fair but has some holes in it, but they should be expected as he watches games as a fan not as someone who has coached in these battles.
Shelton dominated both lines of scrimmage last evening and their defensive front 7 stiffled Cheshire O, except for one long run by QB. Shelton offense played most of night without Roberts and Carr, their 2 best offensive players and just used hammer and moved ball methodically. They fumbled 3 times which accounted for thwarting their drives. The problem with Shelton offense is even when Roberts healthy he is challenged throwing. They have good weapons at slot and X and Y, but cannot get them ball.
Gaels Fan is spot on about Janik one of Shelton LBs. The kid #43 for Shelton was the best player on the field for either team.
Mr. F, by no means did Shelton dominate either line of scrimmage. The Gaels did not have a first down in the second quarter. Cheshire stuffed the run the whole night, and they could not complete a forward pass.
Other than the first scoring drive, they did nothing. Shelton is very lucky Cheshire didn't continue to run triple option against them, it would have been ugly.
Shelton turned the ball over 4 times and gave up big plays which is a recipe for defeat. Shelton's front 7 played well, especially in the second half and they ultimately won the game.
It's a win which I'm happy about, but nobody feels good right now. It was a wake up call for sure.
Very good game. Shelton has much to improve on to be ranked 6th and Cheshire was a very well balanced team with much to beware of to anyone they play. My concerns are from anyone that watched from NFHS are the talk from what I can assume to be the offensive coach or head coach of Cheshire. Needs to take care of the language used. I passed off the first wtf as it happens but wow it continued with more intensity!! Just saying if one were coaching they need to take care or have someone step up to make him aware that the sound is being recorded and even though should not use this type of language as a high school roll model. If it was from the audience they ok it happens.
Again fans watching the game will have their opinions on the line battles and other aspects of game and that is all well and good. As I stated before, my assessments are that of an ex-coach and result from my watching the games and then watching the HUDL films. The films do not lie.


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Ongava Game lodge is the largest of Wilderness Safaris lodges in Etosha and ultimately are least favourite. As much as we appreciate the quality of the operational side of this lodge we don't see the point of spending the same amount here as at Ongava Tented Lodge but getting what we believe is a far less quality experience. In our view the only reason to stay here would be because clients are hesitant about staying in a tented camp! It is rare for us not to like a Wilderness Safaris lodge – they are after all the best operator in the whole of Southern Africa but as much as this lodge is quite good value, the experience at Ongava Tented right next door is far superior.
Situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve (30,000 acres), Ongava Game Lodge is well-established and reliably well appointed. An ideal place from which to explore Etosha, Ongava Game Lodge has a superb vantage point overlooking a well-frequented watering point and the plains beyond.
The lodge provides 14 air-conditioned rock and thatch chalets, each with bathrooms en-suite and wooden decked verandas overlooking the plains. The central restaurant, bar and reception area are thathed, with great views of the water hole. There is also a shady swimming pool for post-safari or siesta refreshment!
Safari activities include game drives in open 4x4 vehicles into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where animals such as Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, Gemsbok, Springbok, and Hartebeest can be seen at many of the water holes. In addition, guests can enjoy the hides and guided walks with armed guides on the private reserve. Ongava has resident White and Black Rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.


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Da Nang's plan to get 'smart'
Nguyen Quang Thanh, director of the Da Nang Department of Information and Communication, talks to Nhân dân (People) newspaper on Da Nang's plan to transform into a smart city.
Da Nang set a target to become the nation's first smart city. What has the city done so far to achieve this goal?
Da Nang launched a series of programmes starting in 2012 designed to upgrade the city's technical infrastructure. To that end, we made use of human resources and financial assistance from various agencies, including foreign organisations.
From the start, city authorities have co-ordinated with IBM. It did not take long before Vietnamese IT groups like Viettel, VNPT and FPT joined in, and international companies including the World Bank and JICA soon followed.
Foreign and domestic partners have expressed their desire to help us make Da Nang the first Smart City in Vietnam.
What has Da Nang done to make this concept a reality?
The first thing the city must do is win the support of people from all walks of life. Then we can ask for their input on how to improve the city.
We have introduced new models in some key economic and social areas, including transportation education health care, the environment and food safety. It is noteworthy that Da Nang has started to develop a common data system for the education sector, including school administration software. The goal is to gradually establish a database for students and teachers.
When it comes to food safety, we have already developed a system whereby the general public can call or text to retrieve information. In other fields, including transportation and natural resource management, advanced information technology has been applied to monitor management activities.
Thanks to support from the Viet Nam Post and Telecommunication Corporation (VNPT), two-way communication practices between the Municipal People's Council and its affiliated agencies have been smoothed out. This was particularly noticeable at the 2017 APEC Summit.
One of the biggest challenges facing the city is the limited availability of funds. How has the government tried to solve this problem?
City authorities have developed a flexible road map to complete the transformation into a smart city. Our guiding principle is "multiple partners, one platform, one infrastructure, one policy and multiplied application."
Of course, we have had to use financing from many different sources, including the national budget, official development assistance and investment from private partners.
We also invited foreign human resources experts to help train our local staff in areas they lacked expertise.
The city has already completed our 2014 plan to build a smart city; however, with the rapid recent development of IT, local authorities recognised the need to modernise our goals.
Starting early this year, city officials began to develop a new framework. With co-operation from Viettel Group and other partners, we have already taken some key steps. The city's technology goals will always be linked with its socioeconomic development.
What do you think will be the most decisive factor for Da Nang moving forward?
The architectural framework for building a smart city is the same around the world. But each location has its own unique needs and priorities. That's why we have developed our own plan.
Human resources are important to the success of our development. We have targeted tourism and hi-tech development as our two top priorities. But whatever we do, we always keep in mind that people are the key. That's our goal.
As we all know, Da Nang is a destination on the World Heritage Path. That's why any development must pay attention to preserving our heritage sites.
As we work to turn Da Nang into a smart city, the authorities will continue to listen to any and all suggestions on what measures would be most effective
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Christmas roses are among the most sought-after plants and cut flowers in Advent and at Christmas. Would you like to find out more about them and enjoy interesting, amusing and unusual details and stories? Just click on the headlines that interest you. Happy reading!
The Christmas rose has many names: snow rose, black sneezewort, Christmas flower, Christ's flower, Christmas or winter rose. Such names show how strongly this flower is rooted in our traditions and give us some insight into the "story behind them". For example, names containing snow and winter naturally relate to their winter flowering season, while names that have to do with Christ or Christmas refer to the tradition of cultivating the plants so that their flowers open at Christmas time. But it is also called black sneezewort. This name points to its former use as sneezing powder and the plant's black rhizome. Talking about sneezing powder: the protoanemonin contained in Christmas roses is to blame for the sneezing. It irritates the mucous membranes.
In earlier times, this phenomenon was used to "sneeze out" evil spirits and diseases. However, this treatment wasn't without its dangers as Christmas roses are toxic. This also explains the genus name "Helleborus". Although its etymology isn't totally definitive, it is thought that it could be made of of "helein", which means "to kill" and "bora" for "food".
You'll find our care tips for Christmas roses HERE.
Fleurop's winter inspirations are HERE.
Because wild Christmas roses are rare and are protected, florists' shops only offer those sourced from nurseries, mainly from Swiss production. The largest Swiss producer of Christmas roses, Fleur Noble, for example, has the advantage that it grows smaller plants more carefully (with less warmth) and gives them more time to mature. In addition, it allows larger plants to grow outdoors for up to three years before putting them on the market. This means that small and larger plants are stronger and more robust than those that producers release onto the retail market after just a short time. In addition, Fleur Noble also offers Christmas roses in mossy clay pots, which look simply wonderful and very impressive. Last but not least, exclusive specialities are also available from Swiss production. This year, for example, we will see the first coloured Christmas rose as Christmas approaches: the pink Orientalis niger cross "Madame Lemonnier".
A care tip from the Swiss Christmas rose producer: "Helleborus plants should actually be kept pretty moist at all times in the cool season. But the most important thing is for the root ball to be thoroughly watered before frosty nights as the plant would be damaged if the soil were dry. The frozen plant absolutely must rest during the frost period: don't water it and don't touch it, otherwise the cells will tear".
You'll find the Christmas roses produced by Swiss professionals HERE.
The Christmas rose is a species of the genus Helleborus and belongs to the buttercup or crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae). On our continent, it grows in southern Central Europe and in the southern and eastern Limestone Alps. It occurs at heights of up to 1900 metres and can only be found at a few sites in Switzerland. The Christmas rose originates in Southeast Asia. It can be assumed that various species of Helleborus came to Europe after the last Ice Age. The ancestors of today's Christmas rose probably spread along the ancient Tethys Ocean from Southeast Asia westwards in the course of geological development. They therefore developed the ability to defer or even stop their growth and flowering periods because of the constant alternation between warm and cold sectors.
However, something else also remains from that era. The plants have a special mechanism to protect themselves from damage caused by the cold: they can store water from their cells in the in-between spaces to prevent freezing water causing the cells to split. The flower heads and leaves therefore droop as if wilted in frosty weather, but recover as soon as the temperature rises again.
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Because the Christmas rose is considered to be a Christmas flower, it is also associated with a moving story. Like all fairy tales, it begins with: once upon a time.
Once upon a time there was a shepherd. He was one of those we read about in the Bible, who were keeping watch over their flocks near Bethlehem on Christmas night. When Jesus was born, an angel appeared to the shepherds and told them that the Saviour had been born in a manger. So they decided to go and see the child. Among them was our shepherd, with whom our story began. But he was sad. He longed to present the Christ child with a gift. But because he was poor he had nothing. What's more, it was winter and it was cold. There was therefore no point in searching for flowers in the fields. In the end he wept bitterly. Then a miracle occurred: his tears fell on the earth. And before they were quite dry, the most wonderful flowers bloomed forth from them, lovelier than any he had ever seen. Joyfully, he picked a whole bouquet of them and gave them to the Christ child as a gift. The Christmas rose was born.
We can also offer enchantingly lovely Christmas roses. The shop is HERE.
In earlier times, Christmas roses were credited with oracular powers. If you wanted to know what the weather would be like in the new year, you placed twelve buds from a Christmas rose in water on Christmas night and named each bud after a month. Then you read the weather for the coming twelve months by the way the buds opened: the closed ones meant bad weather, the open ones good weather.
Go on, try it! The chances of being right probably won't be that bad compared to other annual forecasts.
What do Christmas roses and toads have in common? Poison. Christmas roses contain substances that irritate the skin, and some types of toad also produce toxic secretions. The people of the Middle Ages therefore believed that toads took their contact poison from the Christmas rose. Could that have been the reason why French botanist Antoine Laurent de Jussieu created the botanical family of Ranunculaceae in the 18th century? It includes the Christmas rose. And the name Ranunculaceae contains the word "rana" meaning "frog" or "ranunculus" meaning "little frog".
Who knows. One thing is for certain: modern analytical methods have led to an amazing conclusion: the irritants in the Christmas rose have a comparable chemical structure to those in toads. So it seems that the curious popular belief may have contained a grain of truth across many centuries. Nevertheless, although the Christmas rose is poisonous like many species of Ranunculaceae and its sap can lead to irritations of the skin, cases of poisoning – including children or pets – are extremely rare to unknown.
We're not the only ones to be enchanted by the heart-stirring beauty of the Christmas rose. Artists have also felt inspired by it, and it has even been mentioned in mythology. For example, the original text of the German Christmas carol "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" ( "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming") is said to have been written by a monk called Laurentius who discovered a blossoming Christmas rose in the snow while walking in the forest one Christmas. And Robert Stolz's song "Es blüht eine Rose zur Weihnachtszeit" ("There Blooms a Rose at Christmas Time") really is about the Christmas rose. It became famous mainly through the interpretations of tenor René Kollo and baritone Thomas Hampson. However, the German poet Eduard Mörike also seems to have fallen in love with the Christmas rose.
One of his poems about this beautiful plant begins: "You are the most beautiful, child of the moon, not of the sun". However, the Christmas rose had been mentioned much earlier than that. For example, in a legend from Germanic mythology in which a wicked aunt turns a child out of the house as an outcast in the middle of the night. The goddess Freya takes pity on him and transforms him into a Christmas rose. A child's soul has dwelt in this plant ever since and it is considered to be a symbol of innocence.


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HANSARD 1803–2005 → 1950s → 1954 → July 1954 → 1 July 1954 → Commons Sitting
WOOL TEXTILE INDUSTRY (LEVIES)
HC Deb 01 July 1954 vol 529 cc1651-2 1651
§ 10.28 p.m.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Mr. Henry Strauss)
I beg to move, That the Draft Wool Textile Industry (Export Promotion Levy) (Amendment No. 2) Order, 1954, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15th June, be approved. I think it will be for the convenience of the House if we discuss together these two Orders which amend those at present in force under Section 9 of the Industrial Organisation and Development Act, 1947. The levies under these two Orders, one for export promotion and the other for scientific research, are raised in part from the processers and in part from the suppliers. In each case they are based on the wool supplied or consumed or the persons employed during a defined six months period.
The object of the two present Orders is twofold. First, it is to vary the proportion of the levy raised respectively from the processers and from the suppliers. Secondly, it is to alter the period to make it correspond with the accounting year of the National Wool Textile Export Corporation in one case and the Wool Textile Research Council in the other.
The object of altering the proportion is this. When the Orders were made originally at the request of the industry it was agreed by the various sections that not more than 20 per cent. of the total proceeds should be derived from the levy on wool supplied. Experience has shown that the Orders, as they stand, have resulted in a larger proportion being raised from the suppliers. The effect of the amendments to these two Orders is to bring about the result originally intended and accepted as fair. Both these Orders have been introduced at the request of the Wool Textile Delegation and both are supported by the National Association of Unions in the Textile Trade.
§ Mr. John Edwards (Brighouse and Spenborough)
These two Orders flow from the original Industrial Organisation Development Act, which was promoted 1652 by the Labour Government in 1947 and, therefore, clearly we can have no objection in principle to Orders of this kind.
When the original Orders were made under the Act we could obviously do no more than seemed to be right in accordance with the estimates we then made. It is clear in the light of experience that the incidence of the levy on the two main groups which are concerned is not fair nor in accordance with the original intentions when the original Order was made. Anything which alters the incidence of a levy is bound to disturb some people, but, by and large, I am quite satisfied that these Order will correct what had become an unfairness and ought to be made.
§ Draft Wool Textile Industry (Scientific Research Levy) (Amendment No. 2) Order, 1954 [copy presented 15th June], approved.—[Mr. Henry Strauss.]
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I personally have found a good substitute that I wanted to share with you. I find this brand to melt well and have the most similar consistency to regular cheese. There are plenty of other brands and options in the stores, so if you have a suggestions, please share below!


Tyrrell's Wines has announce a new sales and distribution arrangement for the Victorian market.
The Wine Company will continue to be its distribution partner and represent the company until Friday, March 1, 2019. However, from March 4, a new, dedicated sales team will be the first point of contact for all Tyrrell's related business.
The company noted: "As a business, we have strong brand awareness in the Victorian market and are now in a position to reinvest in a dedicated sales team to service our customer base. This will allow us to have increased focus on building distribution of our core brands and raising awareness of our Heathcote produced wines."
Recruitment for the area manager positions will commence immediately.
It's been an exciting year for Tyrrell's, with its 2013 Belford Semillon taking out Best Semillon and Best Mature Wine at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards.
It also won Best Semillon at the Royal Adelaide Wine Show, a Gold medal at the NSW Wine Awards and four trophies at the Hunter Valley Wine Show, including Best White, Best Two-Year & Older Semillon, Best Semillon and Best Named Vineyard White.
Additionally, Tyrrell's Wines won the Consistency of Excellence Medal for Vat 1 Semillon (vintages 2005, 2009, 2013) at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. This award is given when the same label receives a gold medal in the same class three years in a row.


We looked at the top 10 Nerf Guns and dug through the reviews from 72 of the most popular review sites including Nerf Gun RUs, Best Top Reviews, Trusted Reviews, Blaster Hub, The Test Pit, Top Reviewed Ten and more. The result is a ranking of the best Nerf Guns.
Our experts reviewed the top 10 Nerf Guns and also dug through the reviews from 72 of the most popular review sites including Nerf Gun RUs, Best Top Reviews, Trusted Reviews, Blaster Hub, The Test Pit, Top Reviewed Ten and more. The result is a ranking of the best of the best Nerf Guns.
You'll get unrivaled shooting power with the Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K, which can shoot rounds as fast as 100 feet per second. The price is much higher than other Nerf guns currently on the market, but you'll get a winning performance. This gun is ideal for older players. In fact, it's meant for ages 14 and up.
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" The 100-round hopper is easy to refill and empties in under 45 seconds. The rounds travel up to 100 feet per second, making this fast and powerful blaster."
"It requires 6 "D" batteries, which are not included and do not last long either. We advise buying the NERF Rechargeable Battery Pack which is lighter, gives better power and cheaper in the long term. Slight delay between pulling..."
If you prefer darts to balls, consider the Nerf Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster, which retails for an affordable price. You'll shoot 12 darts before you need to reload and a comfortable grip that makes it easier to play for extended time periods. This gun is rated for ages 8 and up, so it will work for most children and adults.
DWYM Entertainment Experts plus Nerf Gun RUs, Best Top Reviews. Along with user reviews from Amazon and Walmart.
" The Nerf Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster is a great Nerf Gun that has double rotating drums that both hold 6 Nerf Darts for a total of 12. The FlipFury is also very easy to handle on the run and not..."
"Too fast firing of the dart arrows increases the susceptibility to load inhibition"
When you shoot the Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster, your darts can go up to 75 feet, although they'll perform best at only 50 feet. It can also fire rounds in rapid succession. It's a great gun for an affordable price and ideal for children ages 8 and up.
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" Capable of firing quickly and shooting long range, up to 75 feet. Easy to load, even for youngsters."
"Uncomfortable grip. While it's clearly intended as a one-handed blaster, the Strongarm can get a little bit uncomfortable after a long day of shooting. You can hold it with two hands to mitigate this somewhat, but the main issue seems..."
The Nerf Rampage N-Strike Elite Blaster can shoot rounds in rapid succession up to 75 feet. It can also hold 25 darts, meaning you won't have to stop to reload as often. Though the price tag is slightly higher than other Nerf guns, it's still in the affordable range and worth it if you want to extend your gameplay by not having to reload.
DWYM Entertainment Experts plus BestReviews, Blaster Hub, Nerf Gun RUs. Along with user reviews from Amazon and Walmart.
" Rapid-fire ability rivals that of other models. 75-foot range is very impressive."
"If we're picking nits, we would have to mention that right-handed gunners may find their view being blocked by the drum, on occasion. And that protrusion also creates a weight imbalance that will require the user to keep both hands..."
We identified the majority of the nerf guns available to purchase.
Reviews from our DWYM category experts and analysis of some of the most respected sources including: Nerf Gun RUs, Best Top Reviews, Trusted Reviews, Blaster Hub, The Test Pit.
The 100-round hopper is easy to refill and empties in under 45 seconds. The rounds travel up to 100 feet per second, making this fast and powerful blaster.
The batteries may not last too long, though the Nerf rechargeable battery pack is compatible and will last much longer.
Capable of firing quickly and shooting long range, up to 75 feet. Easy to load, even for youngsters.
Has Slam Fire capability. Elite spec range, which is good for a secondary. Reliable firing mechanism, so few jams. Excellent trigger action. It is a classic!
Only holds 6 darts at a time, and they occassionally jam when the barrel fails to rotate.
No matter what generation you belong to, chances are you're familiar with the Nerf brand. The toy manufacturer has been around for decades. Today's Nerf products combine the safe materials that made them popular in their early years with the latest innovations to make them powerful and fun.
Nerf Guns, also known as Nerf Blasters, shoot balls or darts at targets that are designed to strike humans without hurting. They're especially popular with older children, although many versions are safe for children ages 8 and up. Since the projectiles they shoot are soft in nature, they're generally acceptable for indoor or outdoor use.
If you're buying a Nerf gun for a young person in your life, pay close attention to shooting power. That's the element of the gun that will be considered the most "fun." However, if you're concerned about safety and indoor use, you may not necessarily go for the most powerful, especially if you have younger children. The Elite line of Nerf guns is considered impressive, with shooting power of approximately 70 feet per second, although the heavy-duty Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K can shoot at up to 100 feet per second.
Perhaps more important than shooting power is recovery. Some Nerf guns can shoot rounds in rapid succession, while others have recovery time between each shot. You'll also find that some guns need to be reloaded after a few shots, while others will hold 25 or 100 rounds. That means more uninterrupted shooting time, which equals more fun for everyone.
Lastly, decide what projectiles you want to shoot. Some guns shoot balls, while still others shoot darts. The option you choose will probably be a matter of preference, but you may find your own children prefer one over the other. You should also look into the number of rounds that come with the gun you choose, as well as the purchase price for replacements since some of those rounds are bound to get lost during the course of gameplay.
If you're a fan of dystopian fiction, you may be interested to know that Nerf guns have been designed to tackle post-apocalyptic challenges. The more advanced models for those ages 14 and older have the power to take on the types of foes seen in books like "Hunger Games" and TV series like "The Walking Dead." While it's doubtful you'll be facing off against a zombie any time in the future, it's comforting to know the toys in your house may just protect your family if things do someday fall apart. In addition to guns, Nerf has also launched a line of crossbows, including one marketed toward fighting zombies.
No matter the age, Nerf Gun owners want to know their gun has shooting power. The Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K can shoot rounds at speeds of up to 100 feet per second. The average for the Elite line of Nerf guns is only about 70 feet per second.
Distance is important, as well. The Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster can shoot as far as 75 feet, although it does best within 50-feet ranges. The Nerf Rampage N-Strike Elite Blaster also can shoot up to 75 feet.
One thing to consider with the Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster and the Nerf Rampage N-Strike Elite Blaster is that they can fire all loaded rounds in rapid succession.
If rapid-fire shooting is important to you, though, you may find the Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K bothersome. You'll notice a slight delay after you pull the trigger before something happens.
Extended playtime can make an uncomfortable grip unbearable. The Nerf Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster has a comfortable grip that will make it easy to play longer.
It's important to note that the Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K is better for older players, with a recommended age of 14 and up. The Nerf Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster, Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster and Nerf Rampage N-Strike Elite Blaster are all rated for ages 8 and up.
Stopping to reload can hold you back while you're in the heat of battle. The Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K holds up to 100 rounds, which will keep you going for quite a while between reloads. The Nerf Rampage N-Strike Elite Blaster still impresses with its ability to hold 25 darts. But compare those to the Nerf Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster, which holds 12 darts, and the Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster, which holds only six.
Price is a big differentiator when it comes to Nerf guns. The Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K is for the serious enthusiast, retailing for closer to $100 than others on the market, which often sell for far lower than $50. The Nerf Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster and Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster both sell for less than $20, with the Nerf Rampage N-Strike Elite Blaster often retailing for more than $10 higher than that.
For the Nerf Gun category, we analyzed 72 of the most popular reviews including reviews from Nerf Gun RUs, Best Top Reviews, Trusted Reviews, Blaster Hub, The Test Pit, Top Reviewed Ten and more. The result is a ranking of the best Nerf Guns.


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If you frequent the Jersey Shore in the summertime, you probably have a few activities that are always on your vacation itinerary. Mini golf, seashell collecting, and lounging in the sand are a must. But if you're an avid angler, so is fishing! Hop aboard the Miss Belmar Princess and experience deep sea fishing like never before. It's one of the cleanest and fastest fishing boats in New Jersey, and the experienced crew has been in business for over 76 years. Here are some things you should know before you go.
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I thought it would be another perfect project for some of "My Happy Place" silkscreen test prints! I used my hand printed fabric for the pockets. The apron itself is made of utility cloth with store bought red gingham bias tape edging. This apron isn't for sale; it's for my daughter Penny!
She helped me plant a Lemon Balm and some strawberries this afternoon and I snapped some pictures.
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Want to Get Stronger in the Gym? Develop Core Stability
2 Comments / General Fitness / By Michael Wood, CSCS
One of the leading back experts in the world is Stuart McGill, PhD. He has spent his career, spanning more than 30-years, researching spinal biomechanics at the University of Waterloo in Canada. His core stability program, known as the Big 3, is one of the most often performed core exercise programs. His routine is so good, we are going to show you what's involved.
What is Core Stability Anyway?
When the body is inactive, muscle weakness occurs along with joint laxity which can lead to instability according to Dr. McGill. Core stability is the ability of the stabilizers in the lumbar-pelvic area to maintain the correct trunk and hip posture during static and dynamic movement. The stabilizers refer to the following muscle groups that make-up this important area. These are the transverse abdominis, internal and external obliques, and lumbar multifidus. Also playing a critical role are the spinal erectors and rectus abdominis. The key muscle in terms of spine stabilization, however, is the deep transverse abdominis. Why is all this important? Simply stated, if the area is strong, you move better. In essence, when the body has a stable base for the four extremities to perform from, the nervous system allows for greater force development to occur.
What is the McGill Big 3?
Through his research, Dr. McGill determined the combination of the following three exercises were most beneficial for developing core stability. Understand we're talking muscle endurance here (not strength). The three exercises in his program include the side bridge, a version of the curl-up and a bird dog exercise. Each of the exercises are performed from their basic or beginner level before progressing, over time, to more advanced versions of the exercise. The key to each exercise is locking in with abdominal "bracing" prior to the start of each exercise and maintaining it throughout. Dr. McGill explains that the abdominal brace "enhances stability." This is done by placing two fingers on both sides of the navel. Your fingers should be a few inches away from the navel, resting on the obliques. Now tighten the abdominal area and you should feel the fingers raise up a bit.
Side Bridge
McGill Curl Up
The bridge or called a side plank by some, is a basic core exercise and is ideal for developing endurance in the core stabilizers like the internal and external obliques. It is also a great exercise to help strengthen the quadratus lumborum, an exercise that helps not only with low back pain but is important for pelvic stabilization too. The side bridge pictured above is considered more of a progression from a basic side bridge performed with knees bent and the arm positioned on hip not raised as seen in the picture. Lift hips off the floor and pause for 10-seconds and repeat for desired repetitions.
The idea behind this type of curl up is to protect the lumbar spine by keep that area flat. This is done by placing the hands under the lumbar curve. Begin by performing abdominal bracing. Once the scapula clear the floor pause for 10-seconds and return to the starting position. Look up towards the ceiling at all times not down at your feet.
This is one exercise you may have done while in yoga class. The starting position for the McGill version is to actually not raise the arm. First, perform abdominal bracing. Begin by just raising the extended leg only. The opposite arm can be raised over time as you advance to the next progression. When this becomes easy to do, bring the extended arm down touching the knee of the opposite leg. Hold arm and leg extension for 10-seconds, return and repeat. Perform on both sides.
How Does Core Stability and Get You Stronger in the Gym?
The easiest way to start thinking about all this is in the vein of "transferring" power throughout the body when training. An underdeveloped or weak core will create a "leak" or an escape of stored energy via the trunk during exercise. We want to utilize 100 percent of this stored energy. An example would be lifting a barbell, dumbbell, medicine ball or kettlebell off the floor and pressing it overhead. When the core stabilizers are not up to par, and abdominal bracing is not utilized, these types of movements become extremely difficult to perform. Further, even if somehow you're able to perform such an exercise, lacking core integrity, you'll likely end up using poor body mechanics and a future injury is likely. Stay Strong and try the Big 3 as either a new core routine or as a warm-up prior to strength training.
Warm-up with Cat/Cow Sets & Repetitions
1A. Side Bridge 6, 4, 2
1B. Curl Up 6, 4, 2
1C. Bird Dog 6, 4, 2
*Perform in a circuit format – 1A, 1B, 1C – for 6 repetitions per set followed by 4, 2 repetitions for subsequent sets.
Use the Jefit App for All Your Workout Needs
Jefit app was named best app for 2020 and 2021 by PC Magazine, Men's Health, The Manual and the Greatist. The app comes equipped with a customizable workout planner and training log. The app has ability to track data, offer audio cues, and features to share workouts with friends. Take advantage of Jefit's exercise database for your strength workouts. Visit our members-only Facebook group. Connect with like-minded people, share tips, and advice to help get closer to reaching your fitness goals. Try one of the new interval-based workouts and add it to your weekly training schedule. Stay strong with Jefit as you live your sustainable fitness lifestyle. Stay strong with Jefit!
Michael Wood, CSCS, is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Content Manager for JeFit app. Michael is a former Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Connecticut and Exercise Physiologist at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. He is the Founder of Michael Wood Fitness, named twice to "Top 100 Trainers in America" by Men's Journal and voted Best of Boston by Boston Magazine. Michael previously taught at the University of Connecticut and Boston University. He is the author of TBC30: 6 Steps to a Stronger, Healthier You.
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ADAC Luftrettung takes delivery of its first two five-bladed H145s
ADAC Luftrettung, one of Europe's biggest Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operators, has taken delivery of its first two five-bladed H145s.
First rescue helicopter flies on sustainable aviation fuel
A rescue helicopter has flown on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international aviation.
Airbus performs first five-bladed H145 retrofit of DRF Luftrettung helicopter
Airbus Helicopters, in cooperation with DRF Luftrettung, has performed the first retrofit of a four-bladed H145 into the new five-bladed version.
Airbus delivers seventh H145 for the German Armed Forces' Search and Rescue service
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the seventh and last H145 for the search and rescue (SAR) service of the Bundeswehr to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) on time.