Ting Tang
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Well, maybe those two men who tried to charge the gunman might have been able to shoot him down. We will never know because that was not the scenario. I believe there are capable people of doing so; they're just not in that place at that time. Who really knows. We don't have full time police protection, so I understand wanting a chance to protect yourself. But the bad guys are still getting guns. And there are so many of them, even new laws are not curbing it. Illinois has a gun ban now....and...
We had a woman shot dead in a nearby town that had been kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend in Michigan. She was a nursing student, and he was a practicing OB/GYN. She had left the abusive relationship. Could he have been stopped sooner?
Another woman was recently injured in a domestic dispute by her partner's gun.
Oh, I am not supposed to genderize this, though women are 5 times more likely to be shot than men in domestic disputes if their partners have guns.
Someone here also got shot by accident in a popular lunch spot. He did get a felony charge.
These things all add up.
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I don’t like the seals idea. I’m also not big on the high number of volunteer hours I keep hearing about; some kids want to or need to earn money for their hard work. Volunteering out of the goodness of your heart when you are able is great.
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11 minutes ago, Junie said:
Well, maybe. 😉 I've raised three humans to adulthood (and I'm doing okay with the three still at home), but I can't keep a plant alive for more than a couple of months.
Me either! I just might choose to be a dog mom only in my next life, though. Kids are hard, lol.
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4 hours ago, MEmama said:
THIS, exactly.
Where were the mythical good guys? I know Lewiston pretty well, if there is is place in this open carry state where there are definitely people packing, a bowling alley in Lewiston would definitely be high on the list. There's zero chance no one else had a gun on them and zero chance they weren't a "good guy". And yet. And why do they not kill the bastard? Because all the reasons--it's chaotic, it would be impossible to get a clear shot, they are indeed good guys and thus protecting their children and friends....Because good guy vs bad guy is lie that wannabe cowboys tell themselves exists, until it's their turn and reality doesn't resemble the fantasy in their heads.
I can understand for home protection, where you may not have full time police protection, but yes— the stars would have to align for this to actually play out. Sometimes it’s hard to fathom what humans can do to other humans in real life, even if they are hearing voices.
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5 hours ago, KSera said:
The "Good guy with a gun" stopping a tragedy is rare and the myth of such leads more often to more violence, not less.
It goes beyond that, in that gun advocates actively work against laws that would allow anything to be done about the warning signs. If there are no laws in place to do so, there is no way to "heed the warnings."
Oh yeah. I meant nobody cares to implement what is necessary to heed the warnings. Kinda just throwing my hands up in the air and accepting this is the way it’s going to be. 😞
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“Plant parent.” Now that’s just hilarious!
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I think these types of mass shootings have occurred near most of our homes at this point in time. Yes, people die from gunfire daily, but these types of shootings tend to shock us more. We think we are "safer" by living in certain areas over others, though life is no more precious in one place than it is in another. Well, there are always warning signs, but nobody heeds the warnings, so that's that. We will just have to live with it. There was no good guy with a gun. Just a bad guy. With some excellent training in how to use one.
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Active shooter has military background and has taught firearms safety classes. Recent reports of mental health issues. Yikes.
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4 minutes ago, popmom said:
Whoever the judge or judges were assigned to his case need to answer for not keeping him behind bars.
We keep people locked up for far more petty reasons.
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1 minute ago, Ausmumof3 said:
How often does this have to play out? Over and over again.
I’m so sick of being frightened to leave home. Won’t be the last time, sadly. I’m shaking and I’m states away.
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Active shooter is a registered sex offender, domestic violence charges, etc Should’ve been locked away with key thrown out. He’s been destroying lives for a long time.
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FTR, I would’ve decided Carol but love them both.
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2 hours ago, AmandaVT said:
Weird question - which way do her hips face when she's in the splits? Is she able to do them without her hips turning a bit? If she's in a right split, for example, are her hips twisting a bit to the left? This video isn't gymnastics specific, but I scrolled through it and it looks like she's demonstrating what I'm trying to explain. Her first splits have slightly open hips and then she demonstrates how she squares up.
I will observe— but I can tell you she is naturally turned in and her ballet teacher has been working with her to become more square. But I will click this link because that’s interesting about it affecting back flexibility. She has lay backs and back bends in her metal stick routines (I just do not want people finding this lol.) Thank you so much for your help!
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3 minutes ago, AmandaVT said:
Oh perfect - thank you! OK, her leading foot is landing too far from her hands. She can't shift her weight properly when it's that far away which is why (I think) she can't get up without the second adjustment. Notice how she needs to hop her feet closer to her hands before she can stand up? If she didn't do that, she'd fall on her back instead because it's really really hard to stand up with her lead foot that far away. I'm trying attach a video that shows what I'm talking about. At 1:03, you can see how close her foot lands to her hands. That's what allows her to transfer her weight from her hands to her lead foot and then stand up. She could try it with an octagon, but I think she needs to keep stretching her shoulders and probably more hip flexor flexibility as well. How are her stretches for splits?
Thank you so much! Yes, that is the trouble she seems to be having. She is pretty flexible and can get both of her splits flat on both sides. She has started slowly working on oversplits. She has a great split leap, does needles, illusions, etc. I wondered if this could be solved by working with an octagon or roller. But if it is a flexibility issue or a strength issue, she could work on that. She does about 20 or 25 minutes of stretching each day before she works on various leg holds, back bends, etc.
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Adam Labert is a musical genius!
Okay, new contest:
Lucille Ball or Carol Burnett
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@AmandaVT I haven't seen her back walkover in a very long time. Here is a video of her best attempt in our yard. *I may later delete the video* Thank you for your observations and thoughts! (if anyone has been curious about her sport, the evidence is in the grass...lol)
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I just decided to hack a pattern I had. 🙂 I am still working on it. I am no Ma Ingalls. lol I thought if I made this, it would be worn again, too! 🙂
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I vote for Adam Lambert. But I think Kelly is going to win, lol.
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12 hours ago, AmandaVT said:
If she's struggling with the walkover, bridges and shoulder flexibility are going to be the key. She can learn bad technique with an octagon. Walkovers require a higher level of flexibility. (former competitive gymnastics coach)
Thank you! So if a dance teacher is requesting one, would you be concerned? Same with those air barrels? She can do back bends and is pretty flexible. I don’t want to undermine her—but I could spend the money on the other mats instead. I almost wonder if it’s strength and body awareness causing the delay in her learning this.
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28 minutes ago, Dmmetler said:
The gym L was at used octagons, air barrels, and various other trainers a lot for handsprings, but not for walkovers, but I could see it if she's struggling with arching enough to land-she'd be using it to come out of the walkover, not into it. Wedge mats were used a lot for walkovers and handsprings to get a bir of gravity assistance, and folded regular mats were used for training aerials.
I never got home mats because with a homeschooled kid and a gym close to home, we could just go to the gym almost daily, but If I were to do so, I'd probably look at the air filled versions because they can be deflated when not in use. I think they're a bit cheaper, too. The octagons they have at the gym would need to be used as an end table or something in my house!
Thank you so much! I do not want to undermine the dance teacher, but on the gymnastics forum, they are questioning her ability to work with my daughter. This woman has danced all over the world, inclusive of acro/tumbling in her performances. The air barrel knock offs are a lot cheaper on Amazon than the Octagons. She said she still preferred we got the octagon over the barrel, maybe for stability? I honestly feel like we need a wedge, foldable mat, and the octagon. But my daughter isn't a gymnast. lol And that would be quite pricey! I haven't found much used...
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My daughter's ballet teacher told us of all the mats to buy, get an octagon mat so that she can assist my daughter with learning front walkovers. My daughter has taken privates, classes, and clinics for over a year to learn this skill. She has made progress but still struggles with the right landing. I believe she is closer to having this skill. I do not have any additional time (as you know) for any more extracurricular classes, so I love the idea of incorporating it into my daughter's private dance lesson. Her teacher has a small studio, which is why she doesn't have matting, but she is knowledgeable on acro skills.
A few gymnastics people on a forum said DON"T get an octagon. Nobody uses them to train front walkovers. But sellers say they are a training aid. Of course, I do trust our dance teacher. Originally, I thought a wedge mat that folds into a cube and regular mat might be good for at home drills. A Facebook forum won't even let me post the question.
Do any of you own an octagon mat? What about an air barrel? It does seem feet and hands would be too far apart. Everything is expensive, and I hate wasting money.
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Children’s dance costumes. I’ve paid less for new customs than what some sell used. Once I bought used, and it was gross and way overpriced for the condition. It felt like a scam. I sold one last year, and the lady is selling it for $50 more!
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Thank you both! Ahh, the dish towel idea, genius! I read it took a day to make a prairie dress back in that time. I have modern sewing machines and equipment, and I am still not done, lol.
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7 hours ago, popmom said:
I do too, but I think he did an excellent remake. Not only that—-he introduced (perhaps) that song and artist to an entirely different audience.
That is true, since it is being played on all the stations! The original was popular while I was growing up, so I think that is why I am partial to it. 🙂 My 8 year old daughter does not like the new song at all, though. I always have to turn it off when it comes on, lol.
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Yes to all. Every time I want to go do something fun, I always feel it’s a gamble. I also hate the fact abusive men are still shooting their obsessions. My husband just says it’s best not to leave home or go places. What a way to live.