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Project Big Love is the brainchild of Shon Duty, a Waynesboro businessman and also runs the nonprofit Kaimon's Call, and his wife Tammy. Volunteers helped kids pick out backpacks, get a hot meal, play some games, get a free haircut, as well as find a new pair of shoes and leave with some groceries.
A prayer tent was set up as well, with volunteers and representatives from local churches to talk and offer any support.Jessica Shatzer, Waynesboro, arrived at around 7 a.m. to primarily get school supplies for her children, aged 12, 11 and 6 years old."I need the extra boost," she said.
The crowd was already winding around some parked cars by that time."I'm glad we got here when we did," Shatzer said, "There are so many people here."Yvette Valentine, a volunteer at the event and member of Great Commission Deliverance Ministries in Waynesboro was working at the gate and watched the crowd grow.She said she has done community outreach events before but "never for something this big."
"They [Shon and Tammy] wanted to give back," Denise Bnura, media relations lead said. "They own some buisnesses in Waynesboro and wanted to give back."The number of families that showed up on Saturday was more then they had expected."The need is probably much greater than imagined," Bonura said.
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"I am so impressed with numbers of volunteers and for these people to be able to humble themselves and wash someone's feet," Altizer said. "This shows God's love."Jeana Edwards, Chambersburg, was getting her son Corvin, 4, ready for his first year of school. He had his eyes set on a pair of shoes with Batman on them.Edwards, a single parent, said that the event was invaluable.
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Dick Nielsen brought himself and his name to Gaston County in 1954. He came with a handful of other top company executives from Minnesota to build and put into operation a new industrial plant near Bessemer City. The company: Lithium Corp. of America. It was big stuff. They opened the plant in record time, got it running and it is still in operation.
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He sometimes would come by our house and offer obliging rides around the neighborhood. Our twins were maybe 8 or 9 by then. Talk about “cool.” Those short jaunts were treasures.
Today, Dick and Audrey occupy a cottage down the street and around the corner here at Covenant Village. They might have slowed their pace somewhat, but they move on, undaunted.
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His new uppers, of course.He had been having many problems with those uppers. Finally, the dentist told him: “You have a mouthful of cavities. Either we will have to drill them all, or extract them all.”
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Eventually, he tried a temporary plate, did well with it for three months and then got the “real plate.”He says that there might have to be an adjustment or two when he tries chewing “crunchy and chewy.”So, what about the two pictures shown here? What’s the deal?
My reputation as a shoe-shine boy is fairly solid. I admit to being an expert. I learned early as the “Sultan of Shine” back when I was shining shoes in my brother’s barber shop in my hometown, Faith, near Salisbury.So, it was natural for Dick to tell me one day that his shoes had seen other shoes that shined and now were jealous. So, perceiving a problem, I volunteered my service.
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Latta exudes confidence on the hardwood, but she feels some nerves ahead of her first season as a coach. She admitted to thinking on occasion “oh my God, I’m really going to be a coach there,” but plans to take the bits and pieces she gleaned from different mentors during her playing career, especially Hatchell, to shape her own style.
Latta should have no problem relating to a generation of Tar Heels who have grown up watching her crossover dribble. Blackwell thinks Latta will be an outstanding recruiter, partly because of her contagious magnetism, and partly because of her name recognition.
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Three words young Orange resident Will Parish used to describe his experience walking 96 kilometres along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea earlier this month.
Mr Parish said the Kokoda Track, the scene of one of Australia’s poignant World War II memories, was an eye-opening experience and one he rated among his best achievements.
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The usual rumor mill caveats apply here: Apple isn't commenting on the Journal report, and the newspaper is sourcing the whole thing only to anonymous "officials at the company's suppliers." Still, it makes sense. Here's why: Despite Steve Job's contention that the 3.5-inch display was the "perfect" size, smart phone screens are getting larger, from Apple's own devices to the popular Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 lines (to say nothing of "phablets").
It makes sense that Apple would want to test out a plus-sized smart phone, even if the prototype never makes it to production.
As for the larger iPad, we doubt that Apple will get rid of the 9.7-inch model. But just like the Cupertino company offered a smaller version of its tablet in the form of the iPad Mini (tagline: "every inch an iPad"), it's possible that it could eventually offer a larger version, too.
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I always say, “just be smart about it.” I applaud anyone who is getting out there and moving. Just beware that if the claim seems too good to be true, it probably is. There is really nothing better than losing the extra weight to increase the health of your feet, so just keep at it! Anything worth doing takes a little time.
When buying a new pair of shoes, shop in the later part of the day when you feet are most swollen. Always be sure to get measured for your correct shoe size; you might be surprised at the difference between what size you think you are and what size you actually are.
Be sure to look for a shoe that has heel and arch support. You need a combo of a lightweight shoe and a shoe with a mostly inflexible sole.
Get rid of your old shoes! Old shoes break down and can lose their support. You will start feeling aches and pains in your back, neck and legs when wearing old shoes.
If you exercise casually, you should switch out shoes every year. If you work out every day, then you should get new tennis shoes every six months. Runners should exchange their shoes based on mileage.
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The latest swimwear trends have a wild side this season, with animal and tropical foliage prints seen on the runways at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 at the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach. Orange made a splash at the Cia.Maritima (now CM) and Nanette Lepore shows. And the must-have accessary this season is a bold necklace, from the oversized rosary-style crosses seen at Poko Pano to the gold-covered medal necklaces at Dolores Cortes.Buy the Michael Kors Skorpios and luxury leather purses at hotmkbags.
Newcomer Maaji made its swim week debut, as did Lepore and Betsey Johnson. And Mara Hoffman was named the Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer this season, recognizing her work using quality materials, unique style and innovative design.
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The necklaces were also showstoppers. Some pieces were gold-covered metal with enamel to add some colour. Many appeared to mimic flowers and other tropical features from the jungle.
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Inspired by the French painter Edouard Manet, Tory Burch focused on mixing different textures and prints for her swimwear collection that was presented at the Shore Club hotel.
Painterly florals were paired with embellished handbags, embroidered linen with raffia and colour-blocked maillots with beaded straw hats that were a hit with fashion bloggers.
Burch said in an email that the trends of the season included: "The evolution of swim and surf shirts, from sleeveless to long-sleeved and in between." Her floral-printed rash guards with a blue and red-patterned backdrop are a beach favourite, as well as the tropical-printed coverups and ruffled bikini bottoms.
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I have worn Asics and nothing but for decades and know - just know - that while my stride and stamina slow pair after pair of these runners have kept me on track.
Actually, while I believe it, I don't know any such thing. According to Richards, studies of what running shoes do to - and for - the people who wear them over time are all but non-existent.
Surely not? For years, advertising campaigns promised me "the longer I run, the smaller problems become" (Adidas); assured me "runs end, running doesn't" (Nike); and convinced me "running releases more than sweat" (Asics). So their shoes must be built right for runners. Yes? No? In fact, the answer is maybe, because slogans are not performance promises.
A quick check of research databases reveals an enormous literature on the impact on runners of days and decades of foot fall on all sorts of surfaces. But often lab-based biomechanical research only takes science so far.
The best way to understand how different styles of running shoes perform when the polyurethane pounds the pavement is to get people to lace up their joggers and, well, hit the road.
Says Richards: "There are hundreds of articles on how footwear affects impact forces and joint angles, but no one asks, 'Do we know what these tests mean?'."
Especially for those of us who have believed for decades that cushioning in our shoes keeps us going. "Unfortunately, the overall effect on injury rates of running in a shoe with an elevated heel remains untested in clinical trials," Richards says. "Shoes are being bought and used as clinical therapeutic devices on the presumption they prevent injuries and help performance, but there is no data to back this up."
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Participants will wear them for a year, keeping a diary of their experiences of running a minimum 10km a week, plus competing in organised races. A big survey, for sure. Still, it seems unlikely it is close to unique, at least until you look for research on shoes to suit each foot.
A US army project in 2009 found only one study of the role of shoes in reducing injuries and it noted "major methodological problems". So the soldiers conducted their own clinical study using male and female recruits. They concluded that while old runners (the shoes, not the people who wear them) increase injury risk, that's about it. Selecting shoes based on static, weight-bearing impact on soles does not necessarily prevent injury.
Another clinical trial of runners in British Columbia is yet to report. There is also a University of Arizona study under way on the psychological benefits for depressed people of running in conventional trainers compared with "barefoot" runners. Nike has also tested conventional runners against glove-style minimalist shoes in 14-week field trials.
Perhaps the most useful study confirms Richards's suspicions. Danish sports scientist Rasmus Oestergaard Nielsen enlisted 927 novice runners (beginners' feet are a blank slate) to test if there is a correlation between foot postures in generic shoes and injury. He found there isn't, indicating suggestions you need shoes that suit your natural style are plain wrong.
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So is that it for the science of shoes? Not really. "Over the last five years people have twigged that shoes are untested medical devices," Richards says. "As a clinician it is embarrassing that you have to guess what is important in terms of shoes and running technique. To a large extent we need to keep our mouths shut and not advise runners what to do."
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But most manufacturers don't say squat about shoe performance over time because there is no published research. "If the companies are doing peer-reviewed clinical trials, they don't tell us," Richards says. It's a gap he intends to fill. So here I am, swapping my elderly Asics for a pair of posh shoes in a one-jogger, pre-trial test of what Richards intends to do with hundreds of runners over many months and a lot more kilometres.
He lends me a pair of Hoka One One Bondis and off we go. I should love them, after all, "Hoka One One's maximally cushioned midsoles offers superior protection, comfort and propulsion". And so forth and so on.The latest trends and best prices on Michael Kors Bags 2013.
Problem is, I don't like them. Perhaps it is the go-fast stripes. Maybe it's the toggles that tighten the laces, implying I'm too dumb to tie my shoes and run, let alone chew gum. But, above all, they feel spongy, as if I am bouncing along on the surface, not connecting with the path.
On balance, and bugger which way my foot strikes, I am happy in my old Asics -- and when they fall apart, which will not be long, I will stay loyal to the brand. At least until somebody can show me that some shoes are better for me than others.
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Rolla resident Janice Hartinger recently traveled to Zambia in Africa as part of a team of volunteers and Samaritan’s Purse staff members selected from across the United States to deliver shoe boxes full of gifts to African children.
The Operation Christmas Child Special Distribution Trip was a first-time event planned to allow year-round volunteers an opportunity to experience the wonder of delivering shoe box gifts.
“It was emotional and impacting to see the children receive and open the very boxes we receive and process through the Rolla Collection Center each year,” said Hartinger. “It totally validated why I believe in this project so much.”
Their first distribution was in the village of Chingola. More than 200 children anxiously awaited their arrival in a remote church which had no roof or windows, only walls. The poverty and sickness there was profound, Hartinger noted.
“These children were among the most subdued of all the children we visited. Imagine 200 children sitting quietly on a dirt floor unsure of why we had come to visit their
“We found taking individual pictures of each child brought them great joy and built trust. Many of the children had never seen their own image before. The pictures opened doors and aided us in distributing the boxes,” said Hartinger.
Another stop included a visit to the Children’s Hospital Arthur Division in Ndola. Many adults and children in Zambia suffer from AIDS/HIV.
Hartinger’s team had the opportunity to demonstrate the love of God to the more than 400 children who go there each day for treatment, nutritional supplements and more.
At the end of each day, many return to relatives, foster homes or adoptive homes, while others return to parentless homes where siblings raise siblings. More than 450 shoe box gifts were distributed at this site.
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The first shoe box distributions in Zambia began in 1999. Since that time 1,564,015 shoe box gifts have been distributed there.
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All of these locations deliver their accumulated shoe box gifts to the Rolla center where they are processed and trucked to an official distribution center in Minneapolis, Minn.
Samaritan’s Purse recently celebrated the delivery of their 100 millionth shoe box gift. Operation Christmas Child has been an official project of Samaritan’s Purse since 1993.
For more information on the annual Operation Christmas Child project or to request a speaker to attend a church or organization, call 573-341-2898 or 573-368-8736. It’s not too early to become involved, Hartinger said.
Operation Christmas Child projects can be done at schools, clubs, churches, civic organizations or as an individual. Brochures and packing information are available to assist participants.
Shoe boxes may be dropped off at the Rolla Collection Center located in First Baptist Church, 801 N. Cedar St., Rolla, during National Collection Week, which is Nov. 18-25 this year. The hours of operation will be published closer to National Collection Week.
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